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Lakewood High senior dies after car crash Lakewood High School senior MacKenzie Forrest, known on the school basketball team as “L’l Mac,” died on March 13 after sustaining injuries in a car crash on Interstate 70 near Frisco. Courtesy photo
MacKenzie Forrest was leading scorer on basketball team By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com Lakewood High School senior MacKenzie Forrest, 17, a popular student and college-bound basketball player, died March 13 after sustaining injuries in a single vehicle crash on Interstate 70 near Frisco. “We are sad to share the news of the passing of our precious daughter, MacKenzie,” said the family in
a released statement. “MacKenzie was an amazing daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin, friend and teammate. She made the most of her time at Lakewood High School, and was excited to be heading to play for Regis University in the fall.” Forrest was the leading scorer for the school’s basketball team — she was called “L’l Mac” — and
REMEMBRANCE “On the court MacKenzie was a leader and a heck of a basketball player. A wonderful teammate. Always had a smile on her face, and loved playing with her teammates.” — Mondo Delgado, LHS parent and girls basketball team photographer
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Dunstan Middle School was recognized as a Healthy School Champion for PE teacher Jamie Leeburg’s approach to mixing technology and physical activity. When class ends, students return their pedometers to see their progress. Photos by Clarke Reader
Students work to stay in shape Dunstan, Peiffer, Patterson recognized as Healthy School Champions
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Baker admits obstacles, both from incumbent congressman and from his own party By Jeremy Johnson jjohnson@coloradocommunitymedia.com
By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com When Jamie Leeburg took over physical education at Dunstan Middle School in Lakewood, she brought a new technology-driven approach. Students in her class use pedometers and heart monitors to keep both themselves and Leeburg updated on their progress and growth. “The students here are really embracing this technology,” she said. “It keeps them excited and motivated throughout the class to keep moving.” Dunstan joined Lakewood’s Patterson International School and Littleton’s Peiffer Elementary School in receiving recognition from the Colorado Education Initiative’s Colorado Healthy Schools Summit on March 4, as Healthy School Champions. “This is another tool for us to show all the work we’re doing to make
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Above: Students in Jamie Leeburg’s PE class at Dunstan Middle School do sit-ups as part of an end of class cool down. Left: Leeburg encourages her students during a mile run on March 10.
Westminster City Councilman Bruce Baker, saying he offers an “alternative to cardboard politicians,” is running on the GOP ticket against popular Congressman Ed Perlumutter in the 7th Congressional District race this November. “Elections should be — not that they are — a Baker chance to offer voters alternatives,” said Baker, a retired pharmacist who was elected to Westminster City Council in November 2013. “A lot of times … there aren’t really any alternatives being offered. Nothing new is ever offered. But in this camPerlmutter paign, I intend to offer the voters true choices.” Based on past election challenges to the seat, campaigning will be no easy feat Baker continues on Page 27
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FACES AMONG US Cory Davis is Belmar’s new specialty leasing manager and is looking to bring more new businesses to the center. Courtesy photo
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CORY DAVIS Belmar’s specialty leasing manager
By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com About me… I was born and raised in Pueblo. I love this area because I am close to shopping, dining, outdoor activities and the mountains. When Belmar found me for the specialty leasing position — it was as if the last piece of the puzzle was set in place. Everything I love is right here in the Lakewood/Golden area! When I am not in Belmar, I am always exploring locally owned businesses. Whether it is a new cheese shop or checking out a local coffee house with friends, I am always on the lookout for new restaurants. I also enjoy attending health and nutrition classes on a regular basis — food is just a personal passion of mine!
Dear readers: Brian Granley is a father of three, ages 17, 14 and 10, who wants to teach his children the value of helping others. “However, even with church and other activities,” he said, “it is difficult to find something that is a match for my family where we can all participate.”’ So Granley recently suggested to Colorado Community Media that we start a feature that lists volunteer opportunities. “I think our community of ‘willing helpers’ could more easily be matched up with those who can use the assistance,” he said. “The result would be a more connected community where needs are met and volunteers are engaged to give.” We couldn’t agree more — what a great idea! So we are kicking off “How to Make a Difference” this week. But we need your help: If your organization needs volunteers to help make your mission happen, then
What makes Belmar special… Prior to working at Belmar, I visited the area as a customer and enjoyed the outdoor environment and the easy access. Now that I am on site daily — I can see that what really that was really makes Belmar special is the interconnectivity between the residents, guests, store managers/owners and people working in the offices above retail. This community mix creates this energetic and friendly environment that is comfortable and accessible. The importance of supporting local businesses… With more than 20 years of retail and retail leasing experience, I learned that the most successful retail areas keep the tenant mix fresh — with local shops, national businesses and seasonal pop up locations. For Belmar, the new specialty leasing program is part of an ongoing investment in local business and an opportunity to meet community needs. In fact, one of the first things I learned when I started in retail (at age 17) was that you need to listen to the customer. And, the Belmar customer is always looking to explore new shops and dining. By offering shorter term leases to independent businesses, we help start-ups test a retail experience while responding to community curiosity surrounding new experiences. If you have suggestions for My Name Is ..., contact Clarke Reader at creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com.
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Lakewood City Council meeting, March 14
Action The motion was to rezone the three properties wanted to rezone from Large Lot Residential (R-1-12) to Mixed-Use Neighborhood Suburban (M-N-S). The owners of the three properties at West Quincy and Wadsworth have been working on the rezoning efforts since 2012. After meeting with the neighborhood to hear their concerns, some of the prohibited uses on the property include adult businesses, marijuana businesses, gas stations and temporary uses.
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City Attorney Tim Cox of the law firm Widner Michow & Cox LLP has served as Lakewood’s City Attorney since September 2007. Cox and three of his colleagues at Widner Michow & Cox recently withdrew from that partnership and formed a new firm, called Michow Cox & McAskin LLP. The resolution approves a contract with the new firm, and some changes including Cox being in the Lakewood office four days per week instead of three, it provides for a $5 and hour increase in the billing rate for work done for Lakewood outside of the four days per week, and does not have an end date because it is terminable by either party at any time, subject to certain notice requirements. The discussion ranged from council members wanting to end the contract at year’s end to see if better legal service options could be found, giving an end date to the contract, and having an independent review period of the services. Discussion was nuanced and varied from many members. An amendment was introduced and passed an extension of the contract to expire in four years with a review in year three.
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Ward 1 councilwoman Ramey Johnson, Ward 3 councilman Pete Roybal, Ward 4 councilmembers Dave Wiechman, and Barb Franks dissenting
“Tim and I have a background together, but since I’ve been on council at every turn when I’ve needed support he’s been there, he’s explained things, and taken the time. None of my questions and concerns up here reflect in any way the actual work being done.” — Ward 4 councilwoman Barb Franks “Tim, I am your friend. I actually do support you. But when I’m sitting up here, my role is different. I really do feel we need a sunset on this. I also believe vehemently we should have a yearly evaluation.” — Ward 1 councilwoman Ramey Johnson
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Seller’s Market Exceeds Everyone’s Wildest Expectations In my Feb. 4th column, I wrote about our There are 318 listings in that price range that seller’s market and included a graph similar to are currently under contract! the one at right, except that it included all price How can that be? The answer is that there ranges —- and those two lines showing active have been 134 new listings under $300,000 listings and sold listings didn’t cross. REAL ESTATE during those first 13 days of March, but during that same period, 84 of The chart at right, however, is TODAY them went under contract. limited to the hottest part of our marThat’s how those lines are able to ket — those homes listed and sold cross — enough new listings are under $300,000. Homes in this price added each month and enough of range are going under contract the them sell immediately that, comquickest. The median days on marbined with previous listings, the ket this January was one-tenth what month can end with more sold listit was five years ago (7 vs. 70). The ings than active listings. median days on market last July was How much longer can this go on? also one-tenth of what it was five It’s hard to say, but the typical listing years earlier (5 vs. 50). The median days on market this February was By JIM SMITH, under $300,000 is attracting 20 contracts, which means there are 19 one-nineteenth what it was five years Realtor® ago — just 4 days vs. 77 days. buyers who lose out and must comWhat’s fascinating to me is that, starting in pete for the next listing that comes along. It will February 2014, those two lines crossed — the take a long, long time for those 19 buyers plus number of sold listings under $300,000 exceed- the ones who didn’t even submit a contract to be ed the number of active listings and has stayed satisfied. And the situation is getting worse each higher ever since. You might wonder how can month, not better. that be, and how long can that continue? It seems to me that, because of all those Look at the downward trend of active listings unsatisfied buyers and a steady decline in the since January 2011 when they numbered just number of new listings, the situation cannot under 4,000. This January, the number of acimprove anytime soon. tive listings had dropped to 105, and as I write Brokers have been complaining for three or this column on March 13th, there are only 73 more years about reduced inventory, but the active Jefferson County listings under $300,000, present situation was probably inconceivable to but there have already been 88 closings under those same brokers (including me) three years $300,000 during the first 13 days of March. ago. Looking at that chart, it’s hard to imagine
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that the green and blue Jeffco Listings Under lines could continue their $300,000 downward trend! They are already approaching zero! Although the seller’s Active Listings market is most extreme in the under-$300,000 price range, it is still strong in the higher price ranges — when homes are priced right. Last Wednesday I listed two Source: REcolorado.com homes above that price Sold Listings range — one for $385,000 and another for $415,000. The first one attracted seven offers within three days and went under contract by Sunday for $30,000 over listing price. The sec- the process. Either of my sellers would have ond listing attracted 11 offers and went under been completely out of their depth trying to jugcontract in the same time frame for almost gle that many offers and negotiate simultane$40,000 over listing price. ously with that many buyers and their agents. Both sellers were grateful they had someone If you missed my Feb. 18 column about how like myself to negotiate that flood of offers, sellers and buyers can navigate these troubled keeping them all straight and making sure that waters, find it at www.JimSmithColumns.com. each bidder did not feel ignored. I created an Excel spreadsheet of the offers for each home Please honor us with your vote! so the seller could compare not only the price Voting is open in but the other elements of each offer and so I this newspaper’s myself could make good recommendations. It annual “Best of the also allowed me to keep each buyer’s agent Best” program. We informed about where they stood so their client at Golden Real could, if necessary and desired, improve their Estate would be honored if you took the offer. I was gratified that several of the agents time to visit Colorado Community Media’s whose buyers lost out complimented me for my website and vote for Golden Real Estate as professionalism in handling the multiple offers. best Real Estate Company and myself (or None of them felt blindsided one of our broker associates) as best Real The experience reinforced a simple lesson Estate Agent for Golden, Arvada, Lakewhich I have shared before — that when it’s this wood and Wheat Ridge. Use this shortcut: easy to sell a home, the last thing you want to www.VoteGRE.info. Voting ends on April do is go it alone. You really need a professional 10th. You can only vote once per day. such as myself or a broker associate to manage
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A very happy National Pancake Day Members of the El Jebel Shriners were on hand to help Lakewood City Commons IHOP employees on National Pancake Day on March 8. Photo by Clarke Reader
By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com It’s hard to say no to pancakes any day of the year. But when pancakes are free, it’s nearly impossible to resist. This was certainly the case at IHOP locations the country over on March 8, also known as National Pancake Day. From 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., customers could get a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes at the restaurant chain. Gauging from the half-hour wait for a table at the Lakewood City Commons IHOP location at around
noon, word had gotten around. The reception area of the restaurant was overflowing with people of all ages — families with children out for a bite, high school students on their off hours and retirees grabbing a late breakfast. Hostesses and waiters in blue shirts wishing customers a happy National Pancake Day weaved their way in and out of the crowd, precariously balancing golden brown stacks in their hands. A low roar of conversation made it difficult to hear, but no one seemed to mind the crowds. Lakewood High School students were eagerly discussing spring break, and when asked what brought
them in, a chorus of “free pancakes!” and laughter was the response. Members of the El Jebel Shriners were on hand to help IHOP employees in any way necessary and also to encourage donations to the Shriners Hospitals for Children program. The goal for the day was to top $3.5 million donated to charity nationwide. Anyone who donated filled out a Shriner bear support card, which were well on their way to enveloping the reception area by noon. When a table finally opened up, waiters had just one question: “I assume you know about Pancake Day?”
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Jeffco women unite! About 150 gather for International Women’s Day By Christy Steadman csteadman@colorado communitymedia.com Women across the globe celebrated each other’s social, economic, political and cultural accomplishments on March 8 in observance of International Women’s Day. And joining in on the occasion were at least 150 Jefferson County women — and a few men — who gathered at the Fossil Trace Golf Club for a luncheon. “It’s always a great day when women come together to share ideas, business opportunities and friendships,” said Frances Owens, former first lady of Colorado and current community relations manager for the Anchor Center for Blind Children. The area didn’t have a formal observation of International Women’s Day, said Deborah Deal-Blackwell, CEO of IX Power Foundation and an organizer of the event hosted by IX Power Foundation, the Economic Development Commission for the City of Golden and the JeffCo Innovators’ Workshop. “I thought that was a shame because it is an international observance that is well over 100 years old,” Deal-Blackwell said. The idea behind the luncheon was to bring Jeffco women together, regardless of organization affiliation, to network with those they may not normally meet, DealBlackwell said. The event was also meant to be affordable and available for any woman who wanted to attend. “We like to think of it as a friend-raiser, not a fundraiser,” Deal-Blackwell said. Turnout was great, she said, expecting the Jeffco gathering to become an annual event. The international theme for 2016 was “Planet 50-50 by 2030: Step It Up for Gender Equality.” Events took place all over the world in more than 40 countries — in New York, the bell at the New York Stock Exchange was rung for
gender equality; in London, the Women of the World festival featured a weeklong series of events; in New Delhi, women participated in a march and cycling rally; and in Hong Kong, a gala lunch took place. In Golden, speakers included Kelley Jackson Condon, economic development commissioner with the City of Golden; Kathryn Carter Kurtz, deputy district attorney with the First Judicial District Attorney’s Office; and Golden Mayor Marjorie Sloan. Sloan spoke on the accomplishments of women through the years, mentioning the first woman to graduate from the Colorado School of Mines in 1898. She told stories about how women all over the world, from toddlers to grandmothers, completed the sentence, “One day I will…” “I figure if a girl wants to be a legend,” Sloan said, quoting Calamity Jane, a frontierswoman of the Wild West, “she should just go ahead and be one.”
Barb Warden, webmaster of www.golden.com, walks back to her table after receiving a communicator award. The local celebration brought women from all over Jefferson County for a luncheon that took place March 8 at Fossil Trace Golf Club in Golden. Photos by Christy Steadman Standing from left, Stacy Fowler, owner of Healthy U; and Frances Owens, former first lady of Colorado and current community relations manager for the Anchor Center for Blind Children; and seated from left, Kathryn Carter Kurtz, deputy district attorney with the First Judicial District Attorney’s Office; Leslie Klane, CEO of Golden Chamber of Commerce and Lauren Miller pose for a picture during the International Women’s Day luncheon, which took place March 8 at Fossil Trace Golf Club in Golden.
Detectives investigate abduction of 15-year-old Staff Report Lakewood police detectives continue to interview a 15-year-old Lakewood girl who said she was abducted from her home March 14 while waiting to go to school. The girl’s name has previously been reported, but Colorado Community Media is choosing to not repeat it, as she may have been the victim of assault.
The girl was reported missing by her mother shortly after 7 a.m. March 14 after she had gone outside preparing to go to school. When she did not return after several minutes, the mother found her daughter’s backpack near the garage and contacted the Lakewood Police Department. Personnel from the department responded and were assisted by several other agencies as they began a search of the area and door-to-door interviews
looking for any tips that would assist them. A cell phone belonging to the girl was located in a park area approximately 300 yards north of her residence. Detectives began retrieving data from the phone in an attempt to gain any information that would help find her. At about 12:40 p.m., a call from the girl was received by the Lakewood Police Department’s Communication Center. She
told dispatchers she was at the Wal-Mart store at 440 Wadsworth Blvd. Detectives responded and took her back to their offices for interviews. The victim said she had been abducted by a white or Hispanic male in his 20s or 30s dressed entirely in black. She told detectives she was not sure how she ended up at the Wal-Mart location. Detectives are continuing their investigation.
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Talent shines at Night of Stars Lakewood performer wins her talent category at state competition By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com Sofia Michelle Titarenko of Lakewood won the variety category in the kindergarten through second-grade group at the March 13 Night of Stars Talent Competition State Finals held on the stage of Colorado’s Finest High School of Choice auditorium in Englewood. Titarenko’s dance performance was among 34 acts at the finals. All performers at the finals had won first place in their talent category for their group, based on school class in competitions held in Lakewood, Northglenn, Englewood and Brighton/Commerce City. At the finals, the competition was divided into four groups based on school grades — kindergarten through second grade, third through fifth grade, sixth through eighth grade and ninth through 12th grade. The talent categories of competition in each of the groups were variety, voice and instrumental music. Three judges determined the winner in each talent category for each group. The Night of Stars criteria for judging performers include appearance and
Sofia Michelle Titarenko performs a folk dance as the competes in the Night of Stars talent competition state finals held March 13 in Englewood. The Lakewood resident competed in the kindergarten through second-grade group, and she finished first in the variety category. Photo by Tom Munds costume, showmanship, level of skill and overall impression. Four Lakewood performers each finished second in their grade group and talent category. Chloe Wilson was second in the vocal category in the kindergarten through second-grade group, Reann Montanio was second in the variety category and Reese Newman was second
in the vocal category in the third-through fifth-grade category and Dylan Rogers finished second in the variety category in the sixth- through eighth-grade category. Shelby Merchant played the Dobro guitar as she finished third in the music category in the sixth- through eighthgrade group. “I am 13 and I have been playing music
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the 5300 block of W. 16th Ave. A 911 call received indicated there was a child on scene who was experiencing difficulty breathing. Once on scene police and fire personnel located an unresponsive 3-month-old female in the residence who was immediately transported to a local hospital. Also in the residence police contacted the 20-year-old father of the child.
in general for a long time and I have been performing for about five years,” she said before the competition. “I play 10 different stringed instruments but I would have to say the Dobro guitar is my favorite. I just like the sound of the dobro guitar.” The Carmody Middle School student said her ambition is to “just play music all the time.” Friends, family members and fellow competitors raised the roof with cheers and applause for each of the acts. With upbeat music, audience members frequently clapped to the rhythm of the songs. Tara Micheli, Englewood’s member of the event committee, has worked with the talent competitions since it was first held in Englewood 10 years ago. “The first year we only had a few entries and all entries were vocals,” she said. “There is a lot more variety of talent among the entries today. Also the caliber of competition has really improved and it seems the performers are more professional and more competitive. We were pleased when other recreation centers joined us in hosting local talent shows and we were able to establish the state finals which brings all the first-place winners from each of the shows together. It is good to see the competition grow and we hope more departments will begin hosting local talent shows so our competition at state can grow too.”
LAKEWOOD NEWS IN A HURRY Lamontagne repeats spelling victory On March 12, Creighton Middle School student Sylvie Lamontagne became the first back-to-back winner of the Colorado State Spelling Bee in many years when she correctly spelled the word “ossifrage.” For decades, the state spelling bee said the champion speller couldn’t compete again in any following years’ bee, but that was changed last year.
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MillerCoors says it is dedicated to sustainability. Last month, the company officially reached its goal of having all of its major breweries be landfill-free, including the one in Golden. “As we continue our journey to
brew a sustainable future, maintaining landfill-free operations at all our major breweries will make a significant impact,” said Kim Marotta, MillerCoors director of sustainability. “While we continuously strive to reduce waste, we will
also remain focused on our other sustainability priorities, including preventing drunk driving, further decreasing our water use, lowering our carbon emissions, and making greater investment in our people and our communities.”
Other initiatives The MillerCoors Golden brewery has a car-charging station with two charging heads. Eight employees currently take advantage of the station to charge an electric car. In 2015, the Golden brewery reduced its water waste by 1 percent over 2014. The Golden brewery is also working to reduce its carbon emissions. By the end of March, the goal is to have converted to natural gas, thus eliminating all coal inventories. Each year since 2011, the Rocky Mountain Bottle Company makes a donation to the Arvada Food Bank for the approximate value of the glass received at the glass plant’s Arvada glass recycling drop-off. “We are committed to finding innovative ways to build on our heritage of brewing highquality beer sustainably,” said Gavin Hattersley, MillerCoors CEO. “We didn’t reach this milestone overnight, nor can we attribute success to one department, one brewery or one employee. The entire MillerCoors family is committed to ensuring a sustainable future for our company and the communities in which we work and live.”
Landfill-free In February, all major MillerCoors breweries became landfillfree when its Fort Worth brewery. Landfill free means MillerCoors uses or recycles nearly 100 percent of its waste. Recycled materials include spent grain, aluminum, plastic and cardboard. The less than one percent that cannot be reused or recycled such as cafeteria and bathroom waste and floor sweepings, are sent to a wate-to-energy facility. The first of the major MillerCoors breweries to achieve the landfillfree status was the Trenton, Ohio, brewery in 2009. Since then MillerCoors breweries have reduced waste across the organization by 89 percent, equal to keeping more than 9 million pounds of waste out of local
landfills according to the company. The Golden brewery became landfill-free in 2013 and since then has reduced its waste by 35 percent. In 2015, the plant eliminated 68 tons of waste that had previously gone to a landfill. Also, the Rocky Mountain Metal Container, an aluminum can plant used by MillerCoors located in Golden, achieved landfill-free status in 2015. “MillerCoors has a long heritage that is built on a foundation of sustainable brewing,” said Phil Savastano, vice president of the MillerCoors Golden brewery. “Our commitment to reusing and recycling dates back to Bill Coors who believed that ‘waste is a resource out of place.’ It’s a principle that guides our operations to this day.”
Recycling In 2014, the Colorado Association for Recycling awarded the MillerCoors Golden Brewery the Colorado Recycler of the Year. The plant recycled 82 percent of its waste in 2015. MillerCoors’ Rocky Mountain Bottle Company, a local glass plant, uses about 240 tons of recycled glass per day on average. In addition, the glass plant provides free glass recycling drop-off locations in the
community and each employee is provided with a glass recycling bin for personal use at home. “Here in Golden, we believe in empowering our employees so they know their actions matter to the company’s overall success,” said Fred Linton, MillerCoors environmental health and science engineer. “Achieving landfill-free status and continuing to reduce our waste year-over-year is the result of this employee-driven culture.”
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Go all out, or get out Well, last week was an interesting week of consequences. I am, of course, referring to the exodus from Denver Broncos headquarters. A number of major contributors to their Super Bowl win just a month earlier chose to seek greener pastures elsewhere. As if it gets any greener than being the defending Super Bowl Champions. The one that is of most interest to me is the departure of Brock Osweiler. There is a great deal of speculation in the media this week about how insulted Brock was to be benched in week 17, after showing signs of real promise in his first six starts. But, the team wasn’t playing well that day, and Coach Kubiak was looking for a spark, so he turned to the veteran Peyton Manning, who came in and saved the day. And then won three playoff games while Brock never needed to wash his uniform. Funny thing is, there has also been a lot made of the strain in the relationship between Manning and the team. Apparently, the sheriff didn’t really care for how the team treated him, either. But it all worked, right? Whatever it was that Kubiak did to his two quarterbacks, it got the job done, because they won the Super Bowl. In other words, he did whatever was necessary to win this year, even though it may have cost him for next year. It reminds me of a different, but analogous situation a few years ago. There is
a pitcher on the Washington Nationals baseball team by the name of Stephen Strasburg. Strasburg is a phenomenon — 100 mph fastball, great command, good secondary pitches. He is remarkable. When he came up to the majors Michael Alcorn six years ago, the team announced that they HITTING were not going to let him throw more HOME than 200 innings that season. Teams do this so that young pitchers don’t have to pitch through fatigue, when most injuries happen. But then the team went on a run, with the real possibility of winning the World Series. But, still, the team insisted on enforcing that 200 inning count, regardless of how the team stood in the playoffs. They ended up having a nice run, but couldn’t get the World Series win out of it. And, ironically enough, Strasburg has since spent a significant amount of time on the injured list. Now, I understand all the arguments for protecting a young pitcher. However, I thought at the time that it was a mistake to keep him out of the playoffs: you don’t get that many chances, so you grab the ones
that you have and wring from them every ounce of life that they’re willing to give you. You may not win all of them, but you have to go down knowing you gave it everything you had. And that is not just a sports thing: In the real world, you also only get so many opportunities for greatness, regardless of your field of endeavor. Don’t you have to give them everything you can, even at the risk of some uncertainty in the future? I know in most fields, the thought of taking unusual risks for the chance to accomplish something great is just not part of the lexicon. Perhaps we have a limited definition of “great;” or, maybe, those opportunities are just so rare they’re hard to recognize. But they’re there. Academia, politics, career, family ... love ... I wonder how many of us really go “all in” at the rare opportunities for greatness that present themselves to us. I dare say, not many. I think Coach Kubiak sleeps just fine at night, even if there is great uncertainty now about next season. There is no doubt that he went “all in” to get the Super Bowl, and I’m sure he’s quite content to pay the price it is extracting from the team now. I believe the gurus call that an “opportunity cost.” Totally worth it. 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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“Good for him. I think he had a great career and he went out in style. I think there are only a handful of NFL players who were able to win the Super Bowl and retire.” — Brook Svoboda of Lakewood “Everything I hear about football, I hear from other people because I don’t watch it. From what I hear, he’s had a very prolific career, so that’s great for Denver.” — Zenobia Rivera of Lakewood “It was time. His skills had diminished to the point that he needed to stop.” — Roland DeBruyn of Highlands Ranch
“I don’t think we’ve seen the last of Peyton Manning. He has more to give us, off the field.” — Laura Quintano of Denver “It’s up to him, but I think it was a good time for him to go out after a Super Bowl win.” — Ralph Candelaria of Denver
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Ten things may happen if you get old If you turn on your television today you’ll see ads for gazillions of age defying products. You’ll be pitched to buy lotions that erase wrinkles and procedures to lift your neck, your tummy or your fanny. A billion dollar business is hair color to keep your hair from going grey. And whether you like it or not, you’ll see ads for pills to enable older men sexually active, whenever the mood strikes. Nothing wrong with the concept, but still strange to me to see the ads pop up on TV in the middle of a show. Okay so let’s say some person buys every age defying product on television, there’s just some things about aging that can’t be avoided. What I am saying is, if you get old these 10 things might happen to you: 1. Half awake you brush your teeth with shaving crème. Tastes awful. Aaaagh. 2. You try to raise the head of your
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select comfort bed with the Direct TV remote. 3. You back up your car without first looking into the rear view mirror. Watch out flowerbeds,watch out mailbox. Cats, dogs and people scatter in your path. 4. At King Soopers you try to slide your Safeway card through the scanner. Instead of saying “Welcome Loyal Customer,” it reads
“Hello traitor!” 5. While still at the checkout counter you insert your credit card into the chip
scanner at the bottom. You are not wearing your glasses and don’t see” DO NOT REMOVE CARD.” You yank out your card and feel like an idiot. Technology yech! 6.In a poorly lit closet you dress in a black outfit. Once you get outside you notice you are covered with cat hair. You don’t have time to change so you just smile, say “Meow” and go to the library. 7. At the library you scan your books with your Regal card. When you leave you set off the buzzer, and instead of going back you hurry into your car. 8. On a one way street you drive the wrong way and see cars coming toward you and honking. You wave and keep driving. 9. Just for the heck of it, in one day you adopt three dogs. 10. You start working on your taxes and on the Turner Classic Movie station you look up from your accounting. James
Cagney is playing a convict who has become a dentist. He says, “You’re lying through your teeth. Or at least some of your teeth.” The above mentioned things may happen if you get older . Even if you look good with a tummy tuck, a smooth face and and cover up your grey. And even if you have an active sex life. Mistakes made in your older years can’t be avoided forever. Just have a laugh at yourself and get out there and have some fun. Life is for the living. Mary McFerren Stobie is a syndicated columnist for Senior Wire News Service and Colorado Community Media and in the past The Chicago Tribune. Her memoir “You Fall Off, You Get Back On” contains stories about rodeo, Hollywood, and the foibles of aging. Contact her at mry_jeanne@yahoo.com or her at www. marystobie.com.
Believers of differing faiths brought together in community Have you ever wondered what goes on in a Muslim mosque or gathering of Muslim believers? On Feb. 28, about 30 members of the Lakewood United Church of Christ and other Jeffco community members found out. When we arrived at the Islamic Center of Golden, we were welcomed by a smiling man from Libya holding open the door and showing us where we could keep our shoes while we walked on the fine carpets. Women with bright eyes framed by colorful headscarves and smiled warmly, also welcomed us and gestured to an abundantly stocked table with tea, Arabic coffee, donuts, candied date palms, and orange juice. We were whisked into the main room of the mosque to witness and, if we wished, to participate in midday prayers. Omar, originally from the United Kingdom, formally welcomed us to the Islamic Center of Golden and introduced Osama (a graduate student at Mines originally from the United Arab Emirates) who led the community in prayers. Osama’s rich and beautiful voice recited the call to prayer as those who wanted to pray lined up, shoulder to shoulder, facing northeast towards Mecca. Women and men prayed together, though in different rows, in beautiful solidarity as Osama then chanted prompts in Arabic and we went through
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addition, Pickering’s has made other changes in low energy usage lighting and oil burning for heat, moving towards sustainability. With the solar array at Lakewood, and the changes in lighting, Pickering’s has almost become selfsufficient on electricity for its 10,500 sq. ft. building. We have two locations and are obviously enticed to install a similar solar array in Arvada. For any business however, especially a small family owned business, the cost has to be weighed. Back
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a series of nods, bows and prostraGUEST tions to the Almighty. Whether we COLUMN call this Creator by the Hebrew name Yahweh or simply know Abraham’s patron as God or Allah (al-lah, “The God”), there was a beautiful sense of peace as all prayed together. Man and woman; Christian and Muslim; young and old. The mosque is gorgeous in its simplicity. Formally a home or office, the non-structural walls had been removed to facilitate community gathering and worship. There is an embroidered cloth with the Shahada (the essential Muslim prayer akin to the Shema of Judaism or the Our Father of Christianity) on the wall in the foyer. The main open space of the mosque has a deep maroon carpet and white walls bare of anything but an occasional book case with green bound copies of the Holy Qu’ran. There are no pews and barely any furniture, save for some chairs on the side for elderly or infirm. On the northeastern side there was a wall-mounted mirhab indicating the direction of Mecca as well as the times for prayer. After our welcome and prayer, Omar introduced other members of the ICG’s community. Then, as we sat upon the lush carpet, Omar began a presentation
in 2010 when we first installed solar at Lakewood, there were very good federal and Xcel Energy programs that helped. We are currently waiting for those same types of programs to come back. For those who have the financial backing to be able to afford such improvements, we urge them to do so. Not only will the project pay for itself over and over, but it will help with reducing the environmental impact throughout our communities for years to come. With a community that has been so good to us all, we ask for any business, large or small, to consider doing their part by contributing to a clean energy future with solar power. Randy Pickering
on Islam and its unique place within the family of the Abrahamic monotheistic religions. Almost as Shakespearian comic relief, the presentation was interrupted here and there by injections from a Pakistani Muslim woman who had come with us. Omar patiently paused and gave the elder woman the honorific title “Auntie” even though he had just met her. Auntie kept Omar on schedule as we learned more about the similarities between Islam and Christianity. The highlight of our community’s visit to the Islamic Center of Golden was undoubtedly the “intermission” during Omar’s presentation. The female Muslims present took turns helping guests try the beautiful hijab headscarves. What followed was a warm back and forth between the women of two faiths, communicated in broken English, warm smiles and plenty of laughs.
What I will remember from our tour of the Islamic Center of Golden however is not the variety of accents, nor the headscarves, or candied date palms. I may not remember the terms and rituals that were so unfamiliar to me, but I will remember the laughs, the smiles. I will remember Omar, standing there in his Bronco’s T-shirt, pronouncing “zero” as “naught” in his British accent and how “Auntie” kept interrupting him. I will remember soberly how he asked rhetorically why Muslims should have to be defined by the violent and vile actions of those who act against the teachings of Islam and Christianity alike. But most of all, I will remember how easily strangers became friends and how strange ideas came to be understood and respected. Maybe, just maybe, there is hope for peace after all.
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CULTURE FA I T H FA M I L Y FOOD HEALTH
SOME TIPS FOR WARMING UP, COOLING DOWN, STRETCHING Warm up: • Engage in five to 10 minutes of submaximal exercise, focusing on increasing intermuscular temperature and activating the cardiovascular system. Choose dynamic movements that mimic exercises that will be completed during the workout or activity. Cool down: A light, five- to 10-minute walk or jog will help gradually slow down heart rate and increase blood flow back to the heart. Although the acute effects of stretching are debatable, a stretching routine should be included in your cool down as it can improve range of motion and physical function and help decrease blood pooling.
Grant Medina, exercise physiologist and health fitness specialist for MillerCoors’ Wellness Program, says stretching is just one part of a proper cool down following exercise. “A proper cool down is just as important as warming up,” he said. “Post exercise your heart is still beating faster than normal and your blood vessels are dilated, meaning a sudden stop in exercise will cause blood pooling in your extremities, and you can become dizzy or even faint. A light jog or walk for five to 10 minutes will aid in gradually slowing down your heart rate and increase the blood flow back to your heart.” Photo by Stefan Brodsky
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he secret’s out. Earlier this month, U.S. News called Denver the best place to live in all of America. Colorado Springs came in fifth. While myriad attributes factored into the rankings — including job market, cost of living, schools and transportation— quality of life carried the most weight, accounting for 30 percent of a city’s scoring. And in Colorado, all along the Front Range, quality of life is code for vast recreational opportunities and ample natural resources. After all, where else can a person go skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, sledding, tobogganing, snow tubing or snowshoeing in the morning, only to travel back “down the hill” and find opportunity for hiking, biking, running, golfing, kayaking, a mountain of team sports and a host of other outdoor activities? With so much to choose from and lots of sunny skies to be had, it’s easy to get carried away. Which is why it’s important not to let ambition turn into affliction. Downhill danger Ask Dr. Mark Wisthoff about the most serious winter sports injury he’s ever seen and his warm smile frowns at the corners and his tenor takes a somber tone. “This dad was skiing with his 9-yearold kid. They were from the east coast, and they were not wearing helmets,” said Wisthoff, who recently joined St. Anthony North Campus in Westminster, working in primary care and sports medicine. “Well, the kiddo lost control and hit a tree.” The child was transported by helicopter to a nearby trauma center, but “ended up passing a few hours later,” Wisthoff said. “It was one of those horrific accidents you never forget. That’s why it’s so important, whatever you’re doing, to just wear your helmet. It only takes a few seconds.” That advice is a no-brainer, said longtime ski enthusiast Mike Wodzianski, of Golden, who likes to “get after it. “These days adrenaline is the only buzz for me, so I like to ski fast and take harder lines and kind of push myself,” said Wodzianski, who has skied injuryfree for four decades. “But when you push yourself you’re opening yourself up to the potential for more injuries … So, for me an ounce of prevention is definitely worth a pound of cure.” Prevention means stretching, proper training and nutrition, and gearing up for whatever he might find, below or above the tree line. “I’m wearing a helmet but also the
Staying in the game Prevention trumps cure for those seeking asylum in the Colorado’s great outdoors By Jeremy Johnson | jjohnson@coloradocommunitymedia.com
right gear, the right clothes,” Wodzianski said. “It’s better to have it and not need it.” Similarly, insufficient food and water can lead to dehydration and fatigue, he added. Improper nutrition “can predispose you to injury because you’re dehydrated and tired and hungry — everything kind of adds up and you get injured from that,” he said. Start at the bottom So before even looking to the top of the mountain, Wodzianski and Wisthoff
recommend first starting slowly at the bottom. “A lot of people have to drive to get to the slopes and are just sitting in the car, and then when they get there they jump out and just go for it,” Wisthoff said. “I know you want to get on the slopes, but you really need to be careful.” Wodzianski stretches his legs, shoulders and back before strapping on his skis. Wisthoff recommended adding active warm-ups — slow cardiovascular Fitness continues on Page 13
ONE TOKE OVER THE LINE While doctors and outdoor enthusiasts alike agree there’s a certain advantage to “staying loose” in terms of avoiding injury, being too loose can be equally dangerous. “I know this is going to sound crazy in Colorado, but drugs and alcohol when you’re skiing is not a good idea,” said outdoors enthusiast and longtime skier Mike Wodzianski, of Golden. Dr. Mark Wisthoff, who recently joined St. Anthony North Campus in Westminster, working in primary care and sports medicine, has witnessed firsthand the negative impacts. “With collision-type injuries, you’re involving someone else,” Wisthoff said. “The most no-
table (I saw) was this lady, she was 82, skied in Colorado since she was 16 and had never, ever been injured. And a snowboarder came plowing down, out of control, intoxicated, and slammed into her. She fractured her hip.” The chance of a collision is compounded by crowded slopes, Wisthoff added. “At that intensity, where you’re coming down a mountain at a pretty good clip, where you could injure somebody else, you really want your senses to be top-notch,” he said. “If you’re blunting your senses with alcohol or marijuana or any other substance, your risk of injury goes up exponentially, as well as the risk of injuring others.”
Stretching With stretching, stick with dynamic, static or proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (active and pasive) techniques. Avoid bouncing. A routine of at least 10 minutes that focuses on major muscle/tendon groups is recommended post-exercise for most adults. Only stretch to tension or mild discomfort. Stretching should not be painful. Stretches could include: • Runners’ lunge with side stretch. Begin in a low lunge position with your right (forward) knee bent above your right foot. Extend your left leg directly behind you. Extend your left arm directly above you and lean to your right side, and drop your left knee for deeper stretch. Repeat on the other side. • Seated hamstring stretch. While seated, extend your legs straight. Bend the unstretched leg in at the knee to protect your lower back. Then, lean forward, bending at the hips towards the foot of the straight leg until you feel tension. Repeat. • Pigeon pose. Cross one leg in front of you with a bent knee while extending the other directly behind you. Place the outside edge of the forward leg on the floor, then lean forward, bending at your hips while keeping your hips squared forward. Repeat. • Downward-facing dog. Begin on your hands and knees with your hands shoulder-width apart. Raise your buttocks into the air straightening your legs until you feel tension, then lower your head between your arms, straightening your spine. Push your heels into the ground until you feel tension. • Twisted arm stretch. Bring your arms out in front of your body, bend your elbows to 90 degrees, and cross your arms one over the other. Twist your hands such that your palms are facing each other and try to touch your fingers together, then push your hands towards the ceiling to get a deeper stretch. • Chest-opener stretch. In a standing or seated position, straighten your back and pull your shoulders down and back. Interlock your hands behind your back and, with straight arms, bring your hands towards your head until you feel tension. Source: Grant Medina, a certified exercise physiologist and health fitness specialist for MillerCoors’ Wellness Program
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Yeezy taught me — to believe in myself Kanye West is easily one of the most polarizing figures in music and ranks up there on the list of most discussed popular music stars ever — with interesting ideas and points on all sides of the debate that includes vile, hateful talk as well. So it goes in the age of the Internet. West’s extravagant ideas in all areas of his creative life were on display a month ago at his Madison Square Garden unveiling of the Yeezy Season 3 clothing line/“The Life of Pablo” album release party, an event streamed live to theaters throughout the country. I joined about two dozen others at Lakewood’s Belmar movie theater. The event managed to simultaneously come off as slapdash and over-planned, and featured West at his most grandiose, with hundreds of models wearing his new clothes in a scene that looked straight out of “The Hunger Games.” Most of us were there to hear West’s new album for the first time. And it was almost a community-building experience to share that first listen with strangers in the dark. We laughed at the same lines, wooed at others and fully immersed ourselves in West’s latest sonic world. As I watched, I realized one of my biggest frustrations with all the talk about West is how little of it focuses on his music. This is due in large part to West’s own restless actions, which have seen him take steps outside of the art into design, fashion and creative development — moves he often gets blasted for. As if anyone as creative as West is could possibly stay in one lane. If you’ve met me, you know I don’t care
about fashion. And I especially didn’t back in my college days when I first delved into West’s music. So, for me (and I’d argue most of his fans) music is what I always think about when I think about Kanye West. And in music, he Clarke Reader is unassailable. West is the only LINER true genius working NOTES any genre of music right now. There are many extremely talented people, but genius is a whole other ball game. His every release (and we’re up to eight now) have been the epicenter of major musical shifts — not just in rap, but music as a whole. Particular credit goes to his 2008 album, “808s & Heartbreak,” panned by many critics and casual listeners at the time, but which has become perhaps his most influential record. It was even Elton John’s favorite album that year. We wouldn’t have such artists as Drake and Future, among countless others, if not for West’s pushing of emotive, synthy rap. Frankly, if you haven’t given West’s music an honest, open listen, it’s time to do so. What most rubs people the wrong way about West is his earnestness — especially when it comes to his belief in himself. The man has never been anything less that vocal about his talent and skill levels. Even
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exercises — to fully prepare. Yet, all the preparation in the world won’t do any good if technique is poor or training is insufficient. And when it comes to training, Wodzianski said it’s imperative to seek certified instructors, rather than a relative, spouse or partner. “For instance, a husband teaching a wife, not only is that a good way to get into a really big argument, but they’re probably going to learn bad habits,” he said. “Professional instruction is huge, and they should be up to speed with their latest certifications, so you’re learning from somebody who has the latest and greatest training.” Dr. Vance Schuring, who along with his wife co-owns Denver Sports Medicine in Lakewood, agrees. “There’s huge importance in making sure athletes have the proper technique or foundation before they go out and exercise, so they don’t injure themselves,” he said. “Generally (injuries are caused by) either faulty training, shoes or musculoskeletal imbalances, not training before they go out and do sports specific activities, as well as not being properly evaluated by a training professional. Schuring also recommends an evaluation in addition to proper training. “We put people through functional
a cursory Google search of West will show some pretty hilarious memes about his self-confidence. And although he sometimes veers into grandiosity, when it comes to music he’s absolutely correct. He’s far from the first musician with this kind of hubris: Check out John Lennon’s ego or some of the best soundbites from Oasis in its prime. But it’s unusual for a black artist to be this vocal, which may be a large, unadmitted part of it for many people. “The Life of Pablo” is messier than most of West’s albums, but still features the artist scaling some of his highest heights and falling to his dumbest moves. For an artist who helped rap kick its prominent homophobia in the mid-2000s, the lazy misogyny is even more glaring — especially when he’s been called on it so many times. For any other artist, this would be enough to erase him or her from the pop culture lexicon. But it’s a testament to West’s music and production that you’re able to excuse it, if not condone it. He still has a lot of growing to do in some areas. The best part of the Madison Square Garden event wasn’t the celebrity cameos or even the music, but watching West behind his laptop, rapping and dancing along with his music. His joy was contagious. West has taken a lot of flak lately, some of it rightfully so. But those moments highlighted what his best work can do — make you believe in yourself and let go of inhibitions to create what you want. One of my favorite Kanye West quotes isn’t from any song, but from an interview
movement screens, as well as proper movement analysis, to look for these weaknesses and prescribe a unique treatment plan for these individuals to get them better,” Schuring said. Fine line between cavalier, confident After that, it’s a matter of knowing when to be confident rather than cautious, Wisthoff said. “I definitely think there’s got to be a balance because I have a lot of people who get injured and then they’re too timid and wind up injuring themselves more,” he said. “But I see a lot, especially younger athletes … they just go for it and aren’t calculating. It’s best to start with something lower first and make sure you can do it
before you just start going.” Trail runner Ellen Lambert Bagnato, of Broomfield, said it was that cavalier approach that contributed to her broken ankle a year ago. “I think that taking things for granted, your ability to avoid injury, to avoid hazards, is easy for some of us to do, but can ultimately lead to injury,” Bagnato said. Once the commitment is made, however, Wodzianski said an athlete has to trust his or her abilities. “You never know what you’re going to see when skiing, and so you have to be comfortable, relaxed with a lot of different conditions,” he said. “I think that keeps the body at ease and you’re a little looser.”
CLARKE’S ALBUM OF THE WEEK Selection: Kendrick Lamar’s “untitled unmastered,” released on TDE/Aftermath/ Interscope records. Review: Lamar released this EP of demos from his “To Pimp A Butterfly” recording sessions as a surprise on Feb. 11, and it’s still better than most rapper’s full albums. The EP is a powerful blend of free jazz, funk and hip-hop with some of Lamar’s most versatile and relaxed verses. Favorite song: “untitled 06 �06.30.2014.” Lyric that hits me the hardest: “Why you wanna see a good man with a broken heart?” — from “untitled 05 | 09.21.2014.”
with Zane Lowe on the BBC in 2013: “If you’re a Kanye West fan, you’re not a fan of me, you’re a fan of yourself. You will believe in yourself. I’m just the espresso.” Thanks for that lesson, Yeezy. Clarke Reader’s column on how music connects to our lives appears every other week. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, he’s ready for the haters. Check out his music blog at calmacil20.blogspot.com. And share your favorite Kanye West song at creader@ coloradocommunitymedia.com.
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planned to continue playing at Regis. “L’l Mac was extremely special to all of us in our program. Her accomplishments on the court speak for themselves,” said coach Chris Poisson in a statement. “However, it was her heart, passion and love that made her special. She will always be in our hearts. I will always love L’l Mac.” Forrest’s accomplishments were many: a four-year letter winner, Lakewood’s all-time leading scorer, CHSAA Academic All-State winner, team captain as a junior and senior, All-Conference 1st Team during her sophomore, junior and senior years, Jeffco League MVP sophomore and junior years, a member of the All-State 2nd Team
sophomore year and All-State Honorable Mention recipient junior year. Forrest lost control of a 1997 Toyota 4Runner at about 3:30 a.m., according to the Colorado State Patrol. The accident report indicates that Forrest was traveling eastbound when her vehicle veered off the road to the left, and up an embankment, before turning back towards the road, and rolling. The trooper report indicates Forrest had not been wearing a seat belt, and was ejected. The cause of the accident is still under investigation but alcohol is suspected. She was taken to St. Anthony’s Central, where she was pronounced dead Sunday evening. “The doctors here at St. Anthony’s have been trying all day to do all they could for Mackenzie,” the family said. “We are devastated that she is gone. Now MacKenzie’s legacy will instead live on through
REMEMBERING MACKENZIE Name: Marisela Perez, senior How did you know MacKenzie? We met Mac the same way everyone met Mac, through basketball. Thankfully we were always playing with her, not against her. Throughout the years, the 6 seniors on our team grew this incredible bond and we had the opportunity to know her as more than the basketball player who we started off knowing. What will you miss most about her? I miss the feeling of Mac the most. I miss the warm feeling inside when she’d smile at me. I miss the butterflies I had playing defense with her. I miss the way she’d grab our hands at practice and make us feel all of her bumps and bruises. How will you remember MacKenzie? Mac was so bright and beautiful. She lit up a
those who knew her and those who may benefit from her selfless decision to be an organ donor.” Lakewood High School principal Lisa Ritchey sent out a letter to students and families sharing their grief and providing information on counseling for those in need. “This will be a hard time for many of us and there will be mental health resources at the school for any student needing additional emotional support,” she wrote. “As information about services and family needs are communicated to us, we will share information with our LHS community according to her family’s wishes.” Details about memorial services have not been finalized yet, but on Sunday evening students and community members gathered at the high school in Forrest’s honor. “We appreciate everyone’s kindness throughout this difficult day,” the family said. “Please remember her beautiful smile.”
room the moment she walked in. She was so extremely loyal. She loved so deeply and she is loved back just as much. She was there when you were having the hardest days. Every time one of us would complain that our day was going bad, she’d respond with “well guess what happened to me today” and finish with something that was even worse than what we were dealing with. Honestly, I always thought she was just trying to one up us. Now I know that she was just trying to say “I understand” in her own loving way. There will ALWAYS be a special place in our hearts for Mac. She is loved by so many. ••• Name: McKenna Bishop, senior How did you know MacKenzie? Basketball. Basketball brought all of us together and allowed us to develop this bond that can never be broken. What will you miss most about her? Just
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Lakewood’s MacKenzie Forrest drives towards the basket against a Fossil Ridge defender on Jan 30. Forrest helped lead the LHS basketball team deep into this year’s playoffs. Photo courtesy of Mondo Delgado
has such a positive outlook on life and always makes the best of any situation. That’s what I will remember most. ••• Name: Chantal Galindo, junior How did you know MacKenzie? Mackenzie and I are friends. We met my freshman year. What will you miss most about her? I will miss the way she brought joy to the whole school and always found a way to put a smile on your face. I’ll especially miss her bright beautiful smile. She was such a sweet selfless person. Lil Mac loved everybody and everybody love Lil Mac. How will you remember MacKenzie? I will remember her by her spunky attitude and her perfect smile. She was one of a kind. I’ll remember passion for basketball. I’ll also remember how she would try to cheer with us cheerleaders during the free throws and makes us all smile and laugh.
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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 303-882-2751. 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. 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 800-477-6291 or go to Nar-Anon.org. Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club
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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 303-4217619 for information. Republicans, especially students, youth and women, welcome to join. 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. 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. Tuesdays 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.
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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.
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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. Golden Optimists meet every Tuesday at 7 a.m. at the Windy Saddle Cafe, 1110 Washington Ave., Golden. More information about the group is available at Goldenoptimist.org. 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. 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. 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.
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Northside Coin Club is a group of collectors that meets monthly to promote the hobby of numismatics among its members and the public. The club meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at 12205 Perry St., at the Friendship Hall in the Cimarron Village in Broomfield. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Find more information at www.northsidecoinclub.org/ or look for us on Facebook. 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 rockymtnteamsurvivor.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. Wheat Ridge Art League meets at 7 p.m. the last Tuesday of the month at the Active Adult Center, 6363 W. 35th Ave, Wheat Ridge. Social time starts at 6:45 p.m. Enjoy an art demo by an award-winning artist each month at 7:30 pm. All art mediums and abilities welcome. Contact Pat McAleese at 303-941-4928 or mcpainter03@ comcast.net for information. No meeting August or December 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 303997-9098. 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. Clubs continues on Page 19
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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. Looking for a speaking club in Golden? Buffalo Toastmasters meets 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays at the Denver West Office Park, 14142 Denver West Parkway, Building 51, Suite 195, Golden. Go to www.buffalotoastmasters.org or http://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 303-2792740 for more information, or to learn how to join. Kiwanis Club of Alameda West meets 7-8 a.m. Wednesdays at the IHOP Restaurant, 389 S. Wadsworth Blvd., in the Lakewood City Commons Shopping Center. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. The Alameda West Kiwanis Club is dedicated to serving the community through various service and fundraising projects. Our club has been of service to our community for more than 35 years. Join us for a meeting or service project. Contact Bob Zachman at 303988-5678 or visit Alameda West Kiwanis on Facebook. Music Teachers Association Suburban Northwest meets 9:30 a.m. to noon the first Wednesday of the month at Community in Christ Church, 12229 W. 80th Ave., Arvada. Meetings are open to the public and include refreshments, business meeting and program featuring music teaching professionals from around the state lecturing on the latest teaching developments. 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 303-238-8055. 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 303-827-3283 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. Contact actofcolo@ gmail.com for more information. 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 nonCERTUS 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 720-2896396 or Terry at 303-748-3748. Investors’ meetings The Rocky Mountain Inventors Association 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. 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. 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. Wilmore-Richter, American Legion Post 161 has it Veterans Helping Veterans membership meetings at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at 6230 W. 60th Ave., Arvada. 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. 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. Game On meets 1-4 p.m. at Community Recreation Center, 68th and Wadsworth. The North Jeffco Senior Friday Club meets weekly to play cards and board games, including bridge, pinochle, canasta, hand & foot, mahjong, billiards and dominoes. No RSVP. All supplies provided and refreshments. Monthly pot luck/catered meals. Golfing and bowling opportunities, too. For information call Bob Stremel, 303905-4315.
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Portrait of a country in transition Lakewood, Performance Now bring ‘Ragtime’ to stage By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com Performance Now Theater Company hosts several shows a year at the Lakewood Cultural Center, but the once a year the two organizations co-produce a show, audiences can expect something bigger and grander. This is certainly the goal in the production of “Ragtime,” which comes to the Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, March 25 through April 10. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. “We’re very excited about this partnership, because it allows us to bring large scale productions like ‘Ragtime’ to our stage,” said Susan Martin, Cultural Center Administrator. “The show has a big cast, with lots of costumes, and we have larger instrumentation as well. All of this makes it more challenging.” Based on the novel by E.L. Doctorow, “Ragtime” tells the story of three families of Americans at turn of the 20th century New York City: a stifled upper-class wife, a determined Jewish immigrant and a daring young Harlem musician. Some of the historical figures that appear in the musical are Harry Houdini, Booker T. Washington, J.P. Morgan, Henry Ford, and Emma Goldman. “’Ragtime’ has some very large production numbers - but in comparison to other shows like ‘Brigadoon’ or ‘Hairspray’ — it is not a choreography-heavy show,”
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Anyone who wants to see them should not hesitate tickets go fast.”
wrote Kelly Van Oosbree directed and choreographer of the show, in an email interview. “I have more than 40 in this cast, so it is an adventure to move all those people in one space. The staging is big and theatrical and the multiple storylines never stop moving and intersect throughout the show.” One of the biggest draws of the show for Van Oosbree is how relatable it is to contemporary events. “This a musical that premiered on Broadway in 1998, based on a book published in 1975 that reflects life in American in 1906, but we still see so much relevance to America in 2016,” she wrote. “I look forward to people relating what life is like today to what they see onstage: race relations, immigration, politics, fair treatment of women and the working class.” The Lakewood and Performance Now co-productions have become big draws at the Cultural Center over the years because of the quality of the performances, Martin said. “People just love these shows,” she said. “Anyone who wants to see them should not hesitate — tickets go fast.” “Ragtime” is an opportunity for audiences to be challenged and
Susan Martin, Cultural Center administrator
IF YOU GO WHAT: “Ragtime” WHERE: Lakewood Cultural Center 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood WHEN: March 25 - April 10 Friday - Saturday - 7:30 p.m. Sunday - 2 p.m. COST: Tickets start at $20 INFORMATION: 303-987-7845 or www.Lakewood.org/LCCPresents
grow, Van Oosbree wrote. “America right in the middle of the Progressive Era was a volatile and dark (and glorious) place — not unlike what America is during an election year,” she wrote. “I think it’s important that people understand that there might be things that make them uncomfortable, but there are many things in American history that should make one uncomfortable. But it can help us appreciate how far we’ve come and where we still desire to go.” For more information call 303987-7845 or visit www.Lakewood. org/LCCPresents.
March 17, 2016
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THEATER/FILM
Women and Film Festival The Denver Film Society presents its Women+Film Festival through Sunday, March 20 at the Sie FilmCenter, 2510 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. The festival showcases a high profile, women-centric mix of documentaries, feature presentations and short films. Festival passes include all films and access to receptions and special events. Go to DenverFilm.org. ‘Getting Out’ The Edge Theater presents “Getting Out” through Sunday, April 3, at 1560 Teller St., Suite 200, Lakewood. Released from prison “Arlene” wants to put the past behind and start her life over. Performances are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 6 p.m. Sundays; and 8 p.m. Monday, March 21. No performance on Sunday, March 13. Call 303-232-0363 or go to www. theedgetheater.com. ‘Emperor’s New Clothes’ Miners Alley Children’s Theatre presents “The Emperor’s New Clothes” through April 30 at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Show presented at 1 p.m. Saturdays. Call 303-935-3044 or go to minersalley.com for tickets and information. Appropriate for ages 12 and under, and the people who love them.
‘Pinocchio’ Production Colorado ACTS presents “Pinocchio,” a production by 8- to 12-year-old actors. Geppetto wants a son, and his wish comes true when his carved puppet comes to life. Pinocchio has long-nosed consequences when he ventures to all the wrong places to find acceptance. Come along on Pinocchio’s adventures with Jiminy Cricket, Blue Fairy, Sly Fox and more. Performances are at 7 p.m. Friday, March 18, and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at 8270 W. 80th Ave., Suite 1, Arvada. Tickets are sold at the door. New Social Security Law Updates A new Social Security law changes spousal fiscal options. Find out what is changing and whether you or your spouse should take action before May. The free class runs from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 19, at the FirstBank of Belmar, 550 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Learn strategies to reduce SS taxes, avoid the most common filing mistakes and find out if you’re maximizing your benefit. Learn about the pros and cons of today’s retirement income sources. Class is taught by a certified financial planner. Registration is requested. Go to www. joannholstadvisers.com or call 720-2875880 to register. It’s in the Air About one in five people suffers from runny noses, itchy eyes and sinus congestion every spring. These seasonal symptoms are often caused by immune system reacting to harmless airborne substances such as pollen. Wave goodbye to pollen problems by learning what nutrients and foods help support a balanced immune response to airborne irritants. Program is from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, at Natural Grocers, Green Mountain, 12612 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. Go to www. NaturalGrocers.com/gm or call 303-9865700. Reigning in Carbon Colorado Renewable Energy Society, Jeffco chapter, presents “Reigning in Carbon: The Clean Power Plan” at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 24, at Jefferson Unitarian Church, 14350 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. Learn how the EPA’s Clean Power Plan works and hear an up-to-date analysis of its fate in the courts and what Colorado can do to keep going forward. Program is led by Erin Overturf, senior staff attorney with Western Resource Advocates (http://wradvocates.org/). Contact Martin Voelker at 303-215-1110 or mv@ martinvoelker.com. RSVP at http://tinyurl. com/jcres-rsvp Lakewood Center Presents ‘Ragtime’ The Lakewood Cultural Center and Performance Now Theatre Company present “Ragtime,” based on the novel by E.L. Doctorow. Performances are Friday, March 25 to Sunday, April 10 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. This sweeping musical portrait of early 20th century America tells the story of three families in the pursuit of the American Dream. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, with an additional performance at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 7. For tickets and information, call 303-987-7845, go to www.Lakewood.org/LCCPresents or stop by the cultural center box office. FIND MORE THINGS TO DO ONLINE ColoradoCommunityMedia.com/events
Book Club Discusses ‘Founding Brothers’ The next meeting of the Jefferson County League of Women Voters nonfiction book club will focus on discussing “Founding Brothers,” by Joseph J. Ellis. Meeting is from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 19. “Founding Brothers” looks at some of the enduring arguments our founders wrestled and which still confound our people today: Revolutionary War debts (today think multi-trillion dollar debt), federal vs. state powers (Burns, OR), ideological purity vs. collaborative compromise, slavery (now racial divides), oligarchy vs. virtue and talents. Please read the book in advance of the meetings; public is welcome. Call Lynne at 303-985-5128 for locations and information.
MUSIC/CONCERTS
Republican Men’s Club The Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club and friends meet 7-9 a.m. Mondays at Davies’ Chuck Wagon Diner, 10151 W. 26th Ave. Cost of food not included in meeting fee. Republicans, especially students, youth and women, are welcome. Upcoming schedule: Monday, March 21, Steve House, chairman, Colorado State Republican Party, “Catching Up and Keeping Up in a Truly Demanding and Important Election Year, 2016”; Monday, March 28, Chris Forsyth, “A New Way to Get Involved and Help with the Judicial Integrity Project.” Contact Fred Holden, president, at 303-421-7619.
Brass Arts Trio Performs Lakewood Cultural Center presents the New York Brass Arts Trio at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Three world-class virtuoso soloists have come together to revolutionize the brass trio. For tickets and information, call 303-987-7845, go to www.Lakewood. org/LCCPresents or stop by the box office.
Conspiracies Considered Commonly reported cover-ups, schemes, and secrets will be explored at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, at Lifetree Café, 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, “Conspiracies: What `They’ Don’t Want You to Know,” features a filmed interview with Ross Hemsworth, a well-known radio personality and speaker at conferences addressing conspiracies and conspiracy theories. During the episode, Lifetree participants will be given an opportunity to share their opinions of commonly reported conspiracy theories including the JFK assassination, UFO landings, and genetically engineered viruses. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@ peacelutheran.net.
Colorado Chamber Players The Arvada Chorale hosts the Colorado Chamber Players in a program that explores the music of Dmitri Shostakovich and his contemporaries, including Aaron Copland, Colorado composer Cecil Effinger and Samuel Barber. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 18, and 2 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at Arvada United Methodist Church, 6750 Carr St., Arvada. Go to ArvadaChorale.org or call 720-432-9341. For tickets, go to http://www. arvadachorale.org/#!with-a-voice-of-singing/c14wn.
Orchestra Showcase The Jefferson Symphony Orchestra presents a special showcase performance featuring its talented musicians performing in small ensembles. The showcase is at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at First United Methodist Church, Golden. A reception with light refreshments will follow the performance and offer an opportunity for audience members to meet the musicians. Tickets are available at the door. Children accompanied by an adult are admitted free. Contact www.jeffsymphony.org or call 303-278-4237. World-Class Pianist to Perform World-class pianist and recording artist Natasha Paremski will perform at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, in a special event added to the Second Tuesdays at Trinity Concert Series at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 7755 Vance Drive, Arvada. Paremski’s repertoire will include Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition.” A dessert reception will follow; her CDs will be available. For tickets, call 303-422-3656, ext. 6000 or go to https://www.presbyterianmissionexchange.org/natasha-paremski-tickets.
ART/CRAFTS
Nature Art from Around the World Discover art techniques and materials used by other cultures to make unique and interesting creations. Connect with Japanese, Native American and other peoples by their association with nature through their art. Program runs from 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays from March 30 to May 18 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Class is for ages 6-12 years; register by March 27. Call 720-898-7405 or go to www.arvada. org/nature for cost and other information. Art Classes, Workshops The Lakewood Arts Council and Gallery is beginning new session of art classes and workshops. For registration and information, go to www.lakewoodartscouncil.org or call 303-980-0625. The gallery is at 6731 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood.
EVENTS
Annual Easter Egg Hunt Colorado Lutheran Home plans its annual Easter egg hunt and holiday festivities from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 19, at 7991 W. 71st Ave., Arvada. The event is open to the community. The hunt, for ages 0-10, starts right at 9:30 a.m. and it goes fast. The Easter Bunny will be available for photos. Parking is free. Bring an Easter basket. Call 303-403-3059 or go to www.lutheranmedicalcenter.org. Fairy Garden Workshop Create a retreat for the fairies in your life and enjoy the magic. Take home a fairy garden you make in class. Workshop is from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 19, at 5150 Garrison St., Arvada. Registration and materials fee required. Space is limited. Call 303-424-7979 for reservations. Go to www. echters.com or call 303-4247979 for information on this and other Echter’s classes.
Snowshoe Trips APEX/Community Recreation Center plans a snowshoe trip Tuesday, March 22. Registration required. Stop by the center at 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, or call 303-425-9583 to register or for more information. Natural Grocers’ Eggcellent Adventure Enjoy a healthy Easter egg hunt with activities and prizes Friday, March 25 at Natural Grocers. Hunts are at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. at 7745 N. Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, and at 12612 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. Go to www. NaturalGrocers.com. Composting & Soil Improvement Recycle your yard waste and watch your garden thrive. Learn how to create the ‘black gold” that nourishes your garden. Class is from 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 26, at 5150 Garrison St., Arvada. Go to www.echters.com or call 303-424-7979 for information on this and other Echter’s classes. Hall of Fame Nomination The Jefferson County Historical Commission is seeking nominations for the 2016 Jefferson County Hall of Fame. Nominations may be made for living or deceased people who have helped mold and shape the history of Jefferson County. Individuals may be nominated for contributions in fields of writing, research, photography, politics, business, community service, education or culture. Nominations must be received by May 1. To obtain nomination forms and get more information, visit www.historicjeffco.org or contact Dennis Dempsey at 303 271-8734 or ddempsey@jeffco.us. Gardens Wanted The Lakewood Arts Council is looking for gardens to be on its annual garden tour. The tour is Saturday, June 25, and includes a self-guided tour of six to seven gardens in the west metro area, with lunch for ticket holders included at the council’s new gallery location at Lamar Station Plaza (near Casa Bonita). Garden hosts may preview the garden tour Friday, June 24. If you’re an avid gardener and would like to share your hard work, contact Ann Quinn at 303-881-7874 or annquinn75@gmail.com as soon as possible. Go to www.lakewoodartscouncil.org.
HEALTH
Paleo Wraps Are you stuck in a lunch-time rut? Break the bread habit by learning how to make a delicious paleo lettuce wrap instead. Cooking healthy paleo dishes doesn’t have to be complicated or time consuming. Program is from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 19, at Natural Grocers, Green Mountain, 12612 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. Go to www.NaturalGrocers. com/gm or call 303-986-5700. Community Blood Drives A number of community blood drives are planned in the metro area. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300, unless otherwise noted. Go to www.bonfils.org. Upcoming blood drives are: Sunday, March 20, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Mile Hi Church, 9077 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood; Tuesday, March 22, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Union Tower, 165 S. Union Blvd., Lakewood; Wednesday, March 23, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., National Park Service, 12795 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood; Thursday, March 31, 8-9:40 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., St. Anthony Hospital, 11600 W. 2nd Place, Lakewood. Calendar continues on Page 22
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Omega-3 Recipes for Optimal Health Ever wonder what makes omega-3’s so essential to our quality of life? These unique fats are vital to optimal health and play a key role in brain, heart and weight and joint health. Try out simple, everyday omega-3 rich recipes from 5-6 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, at Natural Grocers at Vitamin Cottage, Northwest Store, 7745 N. Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Aromatherapy 101 Explore “Aromatherapy: The Art and Science of Using Plant Oils for Treatment,” from 6:30-7:45 p.m. Thursday, March 25 at Rolling Sands Yoga Boutique and Fitness Store, 5709 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Aromatherapy is a holistic therapy that takes into account the mind, body, and spirit, as well as one’s lifestyle, stress levels, eating patterns, etc. Aromatherapy has been used for thousands of years to lift moods, relax the nervous system, stimulate the brain, reduce anxiety, and more. This Aromatherapy class will be led by Brandi Wilcox, the founder of Inhalations. Call 303-422-1452 for reservations, or sign up on the Rolling Sands Facebook page. Class is
March 17, 2016 free; donations are accepted. 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 303-423-0990 for an appointment.
Public Notice
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.
to learn about CASA’s work. To learn more, visit www.casajeffcogilpin.com. National Western Mining conference The Colorado Mining Association’s 118th National Western Mining Conference & Exhibition takes place March 21-24 at the Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St. in downtown Denver. The event is to help mining companies, vendors and investors identify opportunities and strategies for success in Colorado’s $9 billion mining industry. The conference and expo offers an opportunity to hear from state and national leaders in the industry and government who will provide the latest insights into developments, both economic and political, that will shape the industry’s future. Representatives from every mineral industry in Colorado, purchasers, mine personnel, top executives and industry experts, vendors and suppliers will be there. To learn more or register, visit www.coloradomining.org. Briefs continues on Page 26
Historical Castle Rock garage available for free
to interested parties willing to incur all costs associated with its relocation. Current owners hope to build a new 3 car garage sometime this year in place of their older 20 x 20 garage which may have some historical value. We believe the existing garage was built between 1929 and 1936. The garage is not entirely in its original form. It has been painted, has a new roof and the original accordion push style door was replaced with a single electric door. See Photos below. Parties interested in relocating the garage should email csugrad75@gmail.com no later than April 5th, 2016.
DOES ANYONE KNOW THIS MAN?
My name is Sherry and I live in Tennessee. I am reaching out to the people of Colorado for help in finding my dearest friend, STEVEN (STEVE) EARL PERMENTER. He is 5”11, has brown eyes and dark brown hair. He was last seen wearing a full beard. Birth date:11-17-1960. The pictures attached are older photos. Steve is 55 years old now. His last known whereabouts were in the Brighton and Westminster areas of Colorado between April and July of 2015. Steve deserves to know that he is not alone in this world and that there is someone that loves him unconditionally. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Please text or call 931-305-3959. I work during the day so leave a message if no answer and I will return your call. Steve, I know you said this would happen. It’s been a long time coming. You also said to make sure that I found you because you didn’t want to miss it. It’s been a long journey but I have found you in Colorado; just don’t know exactly where. I need some help. Please contact me! Forever yours. Love, Sherry
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Join the Halcyon Hospice volunteer team and impact a patient’s life. Volunteers share their time as companions, provide shopping assistance, bereavement support, office assistance and much more! All training is provided and you can serve near your home, weekdays or weekends. For more information , contact volunteer@myhalcyon.org or Volunteer Services at 303-329-0870 OPOCS SINGLES CLUB-55 PLUS Receive a monthly newsletter Listing all of our monthly activities Thru out all of the metro areas Meet new friends and join the fun!!!!!! Call JoAnn Cunningham (Membership Chair person) @ 303- 751-5195 Or Mary Riney ( President) @ 303-985-8937 Want To Purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557 Denver, CO 80201
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Living and Sharing the Love of Christ Worship: 10:00am every Sunday Sunday School: 9:00am Sept – May (nursery provided)
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Golden First Presbyterian Church
On the round-about at South Golden Rd. and West 16th Ave. Sunday Praise & Worship................... 9:00 am Fellowship Time ................................. 10:00 am Church School ................................... 10:30 am
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EDUCATION
JEFFERSON COUNTY NEWS IN A HURRY CASA volunteers needed April is Child Abuse Prevention month, and the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Jefferson and Gilpin Counties is looking for more volunteers to serve children within the court system. Previous experience is not necessary, and training for new volunteers will begin on April 11. Training consists of about 15 hours of in-person sessions, and 15 hours of independent study. In-person sessions take place at the Jefferson County Courthouse, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, in Golden. For more information, contact Tiffany Schlag at 303-271-6537 or tiffanyschlag@ casajeffcogilpin.com. CASA of Jefferson and Gilpin Counties is also having its Champions for Children Breakfast, a free event that takes place 7:308:30 a.m. April 7 at Denver Marriott West, 1717 Denver West Blvd. in Golden. To reserve a spot, an R.S.V.P. must be made by April 1. To R.S.V.P., contact Melissa Hellmuth at 303-271-6539 or melissahellmuth@casajeffcogilpin.com. Check-in for the breakfast begins at 7:10 a.m. The event will include a breakfast meal, guest speakers and plenty of opportunities
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Sporting goods Camping Gear
FOR SALE Used in good to like new condition. Coleman Duel-Fuel Stove, Dual-Fuel Lantern, & Flourescent Lantern, 3 Mountainsmith Backpacks, 20degree Slumberjack sleeping bag, 3man REI Dome tent. Send email address for Photos, Pricing, & Details. Gary 303-988-0200 gary@beaverbuilt.com Spin Fishing Gear FOR SALE Used in like new condition. 6'6" Shimano spinning rod & reel, Abu Garcia reel, Mitchel reel, assorted Rapala, Fox, Mepps lures, and assorted spin fishing tackle. Send email address for Photos, Pricing, & Details. Gary 303-988-0200 gary@beaverbuilt.com
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Ralston Valley’s run ends in Final Four Mustangs make the most of their season before falling to Highlands Ranch By Scott Stocker Special to Colorado Community Media The Mustangs ran a little wild in the second half of the Class 5A Final Four March 10 at the University of Colorado-Boulder’s Coors Event Center. Too bad they were tamed for the first half. Ralston Valley played on an equal level against Highlands Ranch in the second half but, after trailing 28-13 in the first, the game became a foregone conclusion. The Mustangs dropped to 23-4 on the season while the Falcons flew on to a 26-1 record. Highlands Ranch would be dealt its second loss of the season March 12, falling 47-32 to ThunderRidge. The points certainly didn’t fall in favor for Ralston Valley’s first Final Four appearance. While 6-foot junior Sarah Bevington had a pretty good night scoring with 22 points, she was the only player on her team to reach double figures. Michaela Shaklee was next in line with eight points, followed by Chloe Gillach with seven. “We missed the free throws and even our shots at point blank range tonight,” said Ralston Valley Coach Jeff Gomer. “We just didn’t have the defense. It something to work on, but I think the girls are going to rebound for next year’s season in very good form.” The good thing to come out of the game and season is the fact that Ralston Valley will lose just one player — 6-foot senior forward Hannah Weber. From all the experience returning for Ralston Valley, it appears the Mustangs will be ready to gallop into the 2016-2017 season. “The girls were dedicated and they played with a lot of heart this season,” Gomer said. “This year was a step up and I’m excited for our team this season, and what we should be able to accomplish next season.” Weber has been pleased with her senior campaign and has nothing to
Ralston Valley’s Samantha Van Sickle snares an offensive rebound ahead of Highlands Ranch’s Blair Braxton (11), as opponents Leilah Vigil and Sarah Bevington also battle for position during first-half action of the Class 5A girls basketball Final Four game March 10 at the Coors Events Center in Boulder.
Ralston Valley’s Sarah Bevington drives against Highlands Ranch’s Leilah Vigil during the first half of a March 10 girls basketball state championship semifinal at the Coors Events Center. Bevington led all scorers with 22 points in the losing effort, as the Falcons prevailed 66-46, setting up a rematch in the 5A championship against ThunderRidge. Photos by Stefan Brodsky
HIGHLANDS RANCH 66, RALSTON VALLEY 46 Highlands Ranch 18 10 25 13 — 66 Ralston Valley
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RV: Ashley Van Sickle 1 2-2 4, Samantha Van Sickle 0 0-0 0, Makela Shaklee 2 2-4 8, Abby Wright 1 0-0 3, Chloe Gillach 2 2-3 7, Shelby Nichols 0 0-0 0, Hannah Weber 1 0-0 2, Alessia Capley 0 0-0 0, Sarah Bevington 9 4-4 22. Totals: 16 10-13 46. Threepoint baskets: Shaklee (2), Gillach, Wright. Fouls: 14. Fouled out: None. HR: Jordan Matthews 0 0-1 0, Tori Beck 0 0-0 0, Tommi Olson 0 1-2 1, Blaire Braxton 9 0-0 18, Courtney Humbarger 1 0-0 3, Autumn Watts 0 0-0 0, Symore Starks 7 2-4 16, Kasey Neubert 0 0-0 0, Brianne Stiers 5 5-7 15, Leilah Vigil 5 3-5 13. Totals: 27 11-19 46. Three-point baskets: Humbarger. Fouls: 16. Fouled out: None. good thoughts about her teammates and next year’s season. “It has been a great season for me
and I couldn’t be more proud of my teammates and coach,” Weber said. “I don’t think many expected us to get
this far this season. Highlands Ranch just came out and got the best of us. They were more mental on the court than we were tonight and they just seem to come here every year. “I’m not sure where I’m going to go for college, but the University of Colorado is in the picture,” Weber said from the floor of the university’s event center. “I don’t think I’ll play college basketball. I’m just not sure. Again, thanks to all my teammates and Coach Gomer for a fine year.” Bevington was also excited about the game and her season with Ralston Valley, and the 6-foot junior forward hopes she and the team can continue Mustangs continues on Page 26
Creek coach ready to start new chapter
Jim Benton
OVERTIME
It will be strange to visit Cherry Creek and not see Mike Brookhart either coaching on the sidelines or visiting with someone while watching a Bruins athletic team compete. I can remember covering games decades ago while writing for the Rocky Mountain News and Brookhart was play-
ing for the Bruins. Brookhart, a 1979 Cherry Creek graduate and three-sport letterman who went on to play baseball at Northern Colorado, has resigned after 14 seasons as the Cherry Creek boys basketball coach. He said he would like to continue coaching. “I just won’t be coaching at Cherry Creek,” he said. Brookhart was a teacher and dean at Creek but retired before this school year. He stayed on as basketball coach, and the Bruins advanced to the state quarterfinals, where they lost in overtime to Chatfield earlier this month. He also doubled as the Bruins’ head
football coach for four seasons, stepping down after the 2011 campaign. Now, he’s made a tough decision to move on to another school. “I’m going to coach,” Brookhart said. “I told our principal that this was going to be my last year at Cherry Creek. I need a change. It is not only good for the individual but the program too. “I’ll be OK with that. I’ll miss it and it’s been nothing but a great career. I’ll always be a Bruin and I wish them success in everything they do. I’ve been really happy.” So what’s the next coaching job for the 55-year-old Brookhart? “Nothing that I can talk about this second,” he said. Back on the pitch Area teams ranked in the preseason CHSAANow.com girls soccer poll are off to a hot start, going 10-2-2 after the first week of the season. In Class 5A, Mountain Vista (2-0-0) was ranked third, Cherry Creek (1-1-0) fourth, ThunderRidge (2-0-0) seventh, Ralston Valley (2-0-0) eighth and Rock Canyon (1-0-0) 10th. Preseason rankings in Class 4A had Ponderosa (1-0-1) seventh, Standley Lake (1-1-0) eighth and Wheat Ridge ninth (00-1) ninth.
Mountain Vista and Cherry Creek squared off, with the Golden Eagles earning a 3-1 win. And, Ponderosa and Wheat Ridge tied 1-1 in another top 10 matchup. Lutheran football coach moves on Blair Hubbard’s tenure as Lutheran’s football coach was two seasons. Hubbard has been named the new football coach at Class 4A Broomfield and the Lions are now searching for a replacement. In his first season as Lions coach in 2014, Lutheran was undefeated until a loss in the first round of the playoffs. Hubbard’s two-year record was 16-5 at the Parker school. Hubbard coached for 15 seasons at Faith Christian before coming to Lutheran. Rugby player goes 10-for-10 Sophomore Duncan Swanson, who was the kicker last season for the Douglas County football team, accomplished an amazing feat by converting 10-of-10 conversions on a windy day March 5 for the Castle Rock Pirates rugby team in a win over Summit County. “I’ve been around rugby for a long time and I’ve never witnessed that before, and what made it even more unbelievable is the wind running at about 20 mph,”
said Pirates coach Robbie Winter. A rugby conversion is like kicking the extra point in football. But in rugby, the conversion kick is taken from a perpendicular line making the conversions much harder. Swanson scored two tries and had 30 points during the game. Vista wins Western Slope Open Mountain Vista opened the girls tennis season March 12 by winning the Western Slope Open in Grand Junction. The Golden Eagles amassed 197 points to win the tournament with Heritage coming in third and Ralston Valley was fifth. Vista had champions in five different categories of competition. Casey Zhong won the No. 1 singles championship for Vista and Madi Allen was the No. 3 singles winner. Ashlen Grote and Alex Begler won at No. 1 doubles for Vista, while Amy Zhong and Sami Bheemreddy were first at No. 3 doubles. Hannah Smith and Hunter Ernest were the No. 4 doubles winners. 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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SPORTS ROUNDUP GREEN MOUNTAIN RAMS GIRLS SOCCER Thornton 1, Green Mountain 0 Green Mountain fell to nonconference opponent Thornton in an away game on March 10. BOYS LACROSSE Green Mountain 12, Gateway 8 Green Mountain took the win over non-
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conference opponent Gateway in an away game on March 11. BOYS SWIMMING Valor Christian 176, Green Mountain 106 Green Mountain fell to Valor Christian in an away conference meet on March 12.
BASEBALL Alameda 6, Summit 5 Alameda beat out non-conference opponent Summit by a single run in a home game on March 12. Key performers: Seniors Austin Salas, Angel Mojica, Ruben Moya, and Hunter Roberts and juniors Joey Vasquez and Casey Pruitt all brought in runs. Roberts also had six put outs out of six chances.
GIRLS SOCCER Aurora Central 4, Alameda 0 Alameda was shut out by non-conference opponent Aurora Central in a neutral game on March 11. TRACK AND FIELD Fort Morgan Invitational Both the boys and girls track and field teams placed 14th of 17 at the nonconference Fort Morgan Invitational meet on March 12.
BEAR CREEK BEARS BOYS BASEBALL Bear Creek 6, Durango 5 The Bears won the home tournament game March 12. Key performers: Walker Rumsey and Slade Marceau scored two runs each. Bear Creek 10, Delta 4 The Bears won the away nonconference game March 11. Key performers: Christian Hiep scored three runs and two RBI. Bear Creek 14, Alamosa 0 The Bears won the away nonconference game March 11. Key performers: Christian Hiep scored three runs and three RBI. Jakop Pigati scored three runs and two RBI. GIRLS SOCCER Bear Creek 1, George Washington 0 The Bears won home non-conference
game March 12. Key performers: Sophomore Kaitlyn Chavira scored one goal. Senior Daniella Marquez was credited with the assist. Mullen 6, Bear Creek 0 The Bears lost the away non-conference game March 10. TRACK AND FIELD The Bear Creek Bears boys track & field team placed 2nd of 22 at the March 12 non-conference meet: “Columbine Invitational.” The Bear Creek Bears girls track & field team placed 16th. Key performers: Senior To’mas Randolph finished first in the 110 meter hurdles with a time of 14.79 and first in the long jump with a distance of 21’ 11.75”. Senior Michael Dalton finished in first place in the pole vault event with a distance of 12’6.00”.
D’EVELYN JAGUARS GIRLS SOCCER D’Evelyn 5, Denver South 0 D’Evelyn shut out non-conference opponent Denver South in a home game on March 11. Key performers: Junior Emma
Denton, seniors Haley Schlicht and Sammy Cho, freshman Laryssa Hamblen and sophomore Alexis Miller all scored goals. Senior goaltender Courtney Stutheit had two saves.
LAKEWOOD TIGERS BASEBALL Lakewood 12, Monarch 7 Lakewood took the win over non-conference opponent Monarch in a home game on March 12. Key performers: Seniors Jimmy Garcia and Luke Klatke and junior Troy Alston all had two runs each. Klatke also had two stolen bases out of two attempts. Senior Trevor Willson had six put outs out of six attempts.
TRACK AND FIELD Columbine Invitational The girls track and field team placed third and the boys eighth in the 22-team Columbine Invitational on March 12. Brock Miller won the 400 Meter.
GIRLS SOCCER Lakewood 9, Fountain-Fort Carson Lakewood thoroughly dominated non-conference opponent Fountain-Fort Carson in an away game on March 12.
BOYS SWIMMING Angel Invite Lakewood placed second of 10 at the non-conference Angel Invite meet on March 12. Bradley Jackson won the 100 Fly and 200 Individual Medley, and Duncan McMaster won the 200 Free. The Lakewood relay team also won the 400 Free relay.
Lakewood 3, Overland 0 Lakewood shut out non-conference opponent Overland in a home game on March 10. Key performers: Senior Delainee Evans scored two goals and sophomore Sophie Caswell scored one goal.
Jeffco Mini Lakewood placed first of four at the conference Jeffco Mini 03-11-2016 meet on March 11. Duncan McMaster won the 100 Back, Bradley Jackson the 200 Free, and Blaise Snowberg the 500 Free.
BOYS LACROSSE Cherokee Trail 14, Lakewood 5 Lakewood lost to non-conference opponent Cherokee Trail in a non-conference game on March 11.
CF-CB-LK-RV Junior Varsity Meet Lakewood placed first of four at the CFCB-LK-RV Junior Varsity conference meet on March 11. Mickey Walsh won the 100 Free.
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kids aware of healthy living,” said Holli Swanson, Peiffer’s PE teacher. “When kids listen they take it heart, and this will help us educate them about being a healthy person.” Dunstan Middle School The pairing of exertion and technology earned Dunstan its Healthy School Champion status. Using this technology during every-
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Although detectives continue their investigation they have not made any arrests. Anyone who feels they may have information that would assist detectives is asked to call the Lakewood Police Department at 303-987-7111. Visting Artist, Scholar and Designer program continues at RMCAD The Visiting Artist, Scholar, and Designer (VASD) Program at RMCAD is proud to announce the upcoming speakers in its yearlong Humor lecture series. This semester will feature Jim Woodring, and Miranda July. All events take place in the Mary Harris Auditorium on the RMCAD campus, begin at 7 p.m. and are free and open to the public, though seating is limited. RSVP information for each event can be found approximately one month prior to the event on the VASD Program website: vasd.rmcad.edu Cartoonist, writer and illustrator Jim Woodring presents on March 23. His comics, drawings, and paintings depict worlds from his unique vision fueled by hallucinations and surrealistic absurdity.
thing from mile runs to guided exercise routines, students compete to earn the top score of “Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity.” Leeburg offers a lifetime fitness class that is geared more to students who don’t enjoy team sports. “For the kids who don’t feel comfortable doing that, this is perfect for them because they’re just challenging themselves,” she said. “Recognition like this show we’re moving in the right direction.” Peiffer Elementary School For their recognition, Peiffer teachers and staff work to identify the health needs of individual students. Fifteen
These strange and immersive images have been published in multiple books, mounted in exhibitions, and made into animations and vinyl toys. Artist, writer and filmmaker Miranda July closes out the series on April 14. She will be joined by local artists and art writer Lanny DeVuono for a conversation on July’s use of humor in her works. DeCino Family Dentistry hosts March events DeCino Family Dentistry, 950 Wadsworth Blvd., No. 207, is celebrating teachers and offering free custom mouth guards in March. In honor of Dr. DeCino’s mother any new patient with teacher’s identification will receive 25 percent off dental services in March. The practice is also offering free custom mouth guards for athletes, even for those who are not patients of the practice. For appointments and more information, call 720-279-9323 or visit www. DeCinoFamilyDentistry.com. RRCC hosts 14th annual 9HealthFair On April 16, Red Rocks Community College, 13300 W. Sixth Ave., is partnering with 9Health Fair for the 14th year as a host site. The event will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.,
percent of Peiffer’s student body follows an individual Student Health Plan, or has medication in the school clinic, according to information provided by the Colorado Education Initiative. Parent volunteer Carrie McKenzie and school psychologist David Fennimore work closely with Swanson to keep their students health. “We’ve changed little things like having recess first and then lunch, because studies show that’s better for the students,” Swanson said. “We also have a faculty fitness club that meets after school.” Other healthy activities at Peiffer include a walk or bike to school pro-
gram, candy trade-in and a healthy heart program.
Saturday, April 16. This year, there are new children’s screenings, bringing the number to over 35 screenings available to the community. Screenings at RRCC’s location include: blood chemistry screening ($35), blood cell count screening ($20), Hemoglobin A1C screening ($20), colon cancer screening kit ($25), Vitamin D screening ($45), and Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) ($30). The Red Rocks Community College 9Health Fair also offers free screenings such as blood pressure, breast exams, prostate/testicular, oral, hearing, foot, skin, and more. It also offers free health screenings for children, such as hearing, vision and more. New this year, 9Health Fair has unveiled a wellness program called 9Health Ready, a resource designed to promote a healthy, balanced life. Focused on five pillars of wellness (prevention, sleep, nutrition, exercise, and mental health), local experts share simple and effective resources to help people create or maintain healthy habits. To find detailed information about the
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Patterson International School Principal Valerie Pollitt participates on the Healthy School’s team, and supported adding brain breaks into the school’s master schedule. The school holds running club before school Monday, Wednesday and Friday, a brain break for 10 to 15 minutes in every class, and a Friday morning dance party. Laura Espinal, a 6th grade teacher and head of the Healthy School Committee, said the recognition is really exciting and hopes it will encourage students in a cafeteria mural project they are working on.
Friendship Bridge named as CO Impact Days and Initiative Finalist CO Impact Days and Initiative announced the 60 social ventures that met face to face with investors in order to seek millions of dollars of “impact investments” at CO Impact Days Social Venture Showcase on March 4. Lakewood-based Friendship Bridge was one of the finalists chosen from more than 280 applicants. The ventures will convene at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts for the first of its kind, statewide marketplace for impact investing. The chosen social ventures will have the opportunity to showcase their work and ability to provide both a financial and social return to more than 200 accredited impact investors. The goal of CO Impact Initiative is to catalyze $100 million in impact investments into Colorado social ventures in the next three years.
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Salomess Stars Salome FOR RELEASE WEEK OF MARCH 14, 2016 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Consider moving beyond the usual methods to find a more creative means of handling a difficult on-thejob situation. Avoid confrontation and, instead, aim for cooperation. TAURUS (April 30 to May 20) Seasonal change creates a new look for the outdoors. It also inspires Taureans to redo their own environments, and this is a good week to start redoing both your home and workplace. Enjoy. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A misunderstanding needs to be straightened out so the wrong impression isn’t allowed to stand. If necessary, offer to support the use of a third party to act as an impartial arbitrator. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A career change offering what you want in money and responsibilities could involve moving to a new location. Discuss this with family members before making a decision. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Feeling miffed over how you believe you were treated is understandable. But before you decide to “set things straight,” make sure the whole thing wasn’t just a misinterpretation of the facts. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Showing you care makes it easier to build trust and gain an advantage in handling a delicate situation. What you learn from this experience also will help you understand yourself better.
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TO SOLVE SUDOKU: Numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Planning for the future is fine, especially if you include the roles that family members may be asked to play. Don’t be surprised if some hidden emotions are revealed in the process. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Making choices highlights much of the week, and you have a head start here, thanks to your ability to grasp the facts of a situation and interpret them in a clear-cut manner. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Carrying a torch can be a two-way situation: It can either keep you tied to the past or help light your way to the future. The choice, as always, has to be yours.
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‘PAQUITA’ AT PACE The Denver Ballet Theatre will present “Paquita,” a great ballet from the classical repertoire, on April 14 and 15 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Three professional dancers will join the DBT ensemble of 50 to retell the story, which originated at the Paris Opera in 1846. Performances: 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. April 14 and 15. Tickets: $18-$36, 303-805-6800, parkerarts.ticketforce. com. Courtesy photo
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Discussion on political ads The Alliance for Sustainable Colorado is inviting the public to a discussion on political ads in an election year at 5:307:30 p.m. March 23 at The Alliance Center, 1536 Wynkoop St. in Denver. The event will include guest speakers and the opportunity to learn about the Political TV Ad Tracker, a new tool developed by Internet Archive to patrol televised political ads during elections. It tracks the frequency with which ads are aired, the geographic markets and TV stations on which they’re aired, and information on what bodies are behind the scenes funding and designing the ads, helping us to better understand where certain campaign messages are truly coming from and where they’re aimed. For more information or to register, visit www.sustainablecolorado.org. Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation The 23rd annual Industry Awards Appreciation Breakfast, put on by the Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation, takes place at 7-9 a.m. March 31 at the Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. The breakfast will recognize Jefferson County’s primary employers, individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the economic vitality of Jefferson County. For more information, visit www.jeffcoedc.org or contact Carol Grantano at 303-202-2965. Fabric & Friends luncheon The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum’s 20th annual Fabric & Friends Fundraising Luncheon takes place 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. April 2 at the Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. The luncheon includes a live and silent auction, choice of lunch entrée and cash bar. Master of ceremonies is David Taylor and auctioneer is Walt Partridge. Cost is $50 per person, of which $23 is tax-deductible. For more information or to register, visit the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum’s website at www.rmqm.org or call 303-277-0377.
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against Perlmutter, a Democrat who first served in the state Senate from 1993 to 2003. Perlmutter has represented the 7th Congressional District since 2006 and most recently won re-election to the U.S. House in 2014, when he handily defeated Republican Don Ytterberg in the general election by more than 25,000 votes. “It’s a very difficult mountain to climb,” Baker acknowledged. “Ed is very, very popular.” Baker, who recently stirred controversy when he called for a flat-out end to immigration, also has been unable, so far, to garner support from fellow Republicans. The Adams County Republican Party did not respond to a request for comment. But party officials in February told the Colorado Statesman, a Denverbased political publication, that Baker would have to run independently of the Republican party if he chose to run on an anti-immigration platform. The Republican vice-chair of the 7th Congressional District, Maria del Carmen Guzman Weese, denounced Baker’s candidacy and called for his The 7th Congressional resignation in FebruDistrict includes Westminster, ary because of Baker’s Northglenn, Thornton, Arvada, anti-immigration Golden, Lakewood, Wheat remarks. Ridge and parts of unincorpoBut Baker said rated Adams County. Weese’s complaints were based on misunderstanding and could have been avoided if she’d reached out to him before going public with her call for his resignation. “I think so many times, especially when you address sacred cows — and immigration is a sacred cow — people don’t hear what you’re saying,” Baker said. “I’ve never said anything demeaning or derogatory or negative about immigrants at all.” Baker said he believes Weese, whose family fled Cuban tyranny when she was young, according to the Statesman, let her own experience cloud her judgment regarding his views. “Because of her own history as an immigrant, and her being so thankful for being allowed in … I think she heard some negative things Donald Trump said and ascribed them to me,” he said. Weese did not respond to a phone call and email for comment. Specifically, Baker said ending immigration would help improve the economy and boost “manipulated” employment figures and “make (unemployed Americans) valuable again” because they would comprise the available labor force. “We’re going to have to stop it sometime, aren’t we?” he said. “When there’s 600 million Americans, do we stop it then? What about when there’s 1 billion? I mean, right now, California doesn’t even have enough water for the 30 million people who live there. So if we double or triple the size of America, where will we get our water?” Additionally, citing the warnings of H. Ross Perot’s 1992 speech about the “giant sucking sound” of jobs being outsourced, Baker said his second piece of policy has to do with establishing tariffs. The North American Free Trade Agreement and the World Trade Organization “have not benefited the American people,” Baker said. “It’s benefited a few elite billionaires. But I don’t think the point of trade is to benefit a few billionaires.” It’s time to acknowledge failure, Baker said. “If we start using tariffs, the federal government will have a huge revenue stream coming in,” he said. “And if companies realize we’re serious about this, they will move their factories back here and employ people here.” Baker also believes politicians on both side of the aisle have become apathetic about the success of their fellow citizens and blames that demeanor — at least in terms of the GOP — on negative rhetoric. “I want to reawaken the concerns that Republicans, and really all of us, should have for our fellow citizens,” he said. “And that concern should be focused on economic success.” Shortly after Baker’s announcement to run, Perlmutter said he welcomed “spirited debate” and trusted voters to make the right decision. “I think that my track record and my community outreach speak for themselves and, you know, I think I’ll prevail,” he said. “I think I really work hard on behalf of the hard-working people in the middle ... I’ve been elected five times now. But I’ll have to do my best to convince voters again.” Only one of five Westminster council members responded to a request for comment. But rather than comment on Baker’s plans to run or her opinions of his policy, Councilwoman Emma Pinter simply pledged her ongoing support for Perlmutter. “Well, I love Ed,” she said. “He’s a great congressman.”
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