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Rams open doors to agriculture Green Mountain High launches first-ever farming program
By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com Everything is connected to agriculture. That’s the founding idea behind Green Mountain High School’s first-ever Agriculture Pathway for students looking to learn about one of the country’s most crucial industries. The program is not only a first for Green Mountain, but also for the area at large. Teacher Courtney Mayo designed the curriculum around the interests and experience of her students. “I’m allowed to design the curriculum to fit the program, and so I started by talking to students about careers in agriculture,” she said. “Whatever career they were interested in, I am able to show them how it connects to agriculture.” The key to a complete agriculture program is a careful balance between three areas, according to Mayo — Future Farmers of America (FFA) work, class/lab time and Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE) work outside of class, which can include volunteer time or work credit. “I want these students to be leaders and advocates for agriculture,” she said. As part of the agriculture program at Green Mountain High School’s new agriculture “The great thing is with the SAE portion program, students are getting involved with Future Farmers of America (FFA). of the program, students get out in the Courtesy photo world and put their skills to the test.” The program is just getting on its feet, but has been met with considerCourse for the past three years. able interest from Green Mountain “I’ve always looked for FFA programs, students. More than 60 students signed but you can’t really find them in schools This is the fi rst in an occasional series up for two classes this semester, and here,” he said. “I was looking for an that follows Green Mountain High Mayo is already planning on enrollopportunity to get a strong agricultural School’s agriculture program for its first ment doubling for the spring semester education, and this program offers year. with the addition of classes focusing on that.” animal sciences. Mayo credited principal Colleen OwThe classes started out with informamale, young female, mature male, maens for her unflagging support and comtion on FFA, and students are working ture female and castrated male cattle, mitment to student growth. And Mayo their way through animal sciences. sheep, swine, horses and chickens. is already looking for ways to make the Students will continue on to plant sci“I wanted to focus on animal science, program as dynamic as possible. She ences, and then finish the semester with but Ms. Mayo helped me to open up would like to raise money for a greennatural resources, forestry work and to agriculture, and I really like it,” said house and an area where students can career research. sophomore Casey DeField. “We’ve been work with animals. Agriculture is all about hands-on able to do a lot of different things, and “I want this program to be something learning, and Mayo brought that same go to some FFA conferences to work the community can get in on,” she said. ethos to class work. On Oct. 13, students with other people.” “I grew up with agriculture as a passion, worked on the names for different stagSenior Joseph Deitrick decided to but I never had the opportunity in high es in animals’ lives. Mayo used “bingo” take the class because his grandfather school to do this kind of work. Now I get and animal sounds to help students rewas involved in FFA, and he has worked on turf maintenance at Homestead Golf to teach my passion.” member the names for newborn, young
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Gaming Laboratories International is a gaming testing facility located in Wheat Ridge. The company tests the technical standards of gaming machines to make sure they are fair and random for all players, accountable to ensure the state’s interest in revenue, and protective against cheating. The company has 20 laboratories worldwide, and it opened the Wheat Ridge location less than a year ago. However, the company continues to grow, so the Wheat Ridge location is the third move within Jefferson County since its first location opened in Golden in 1995. Photo by Christy Steadman
Mayor’s race leads in campaign spending Associations top donors list By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com The mayoral race between Ward 1 councilwoman Ramey Johnson and Ward 4 councilman Adam Paul is topping campaign donations and spending, according to the recent campaign finance reports from the Colorado Secretary of State’s office. In the reporting period between Aug. 27 and Oct. 7, Paul started with $32,091, received $22,470 and spent $39,770. Johnson began with $6,598, received $12,575 and spent $13,761. The only council candidates who approached such numbers were Ward 2 candidate Richard Bryant, who started the reporting period with $4,884, raised $2,825 and spent $5,316; Ward 3 incumbent Pete Royabl, who started with $1,444, received $5,286 and spent $2,031; Ward 4 candidate Michael Coughlin, who started with $3,530, received $5,281 and spent $7,736; and Ward 5 candidate Dana Gutwein, who started with $5,109, received $4,495 and spent $5,085. The lowest raising candidates are Ward 2 candidates Steven Ly and Sharon Vincent and Ward 1 candidate Jeff Yeager. Ly started the reporting period without any mone and did not receive any. The only money spent he loaned himself for campaign supplies. Vincent started the reporting period with $173.65, raised $170 and spent $225. Finally, Yeager started the month with $3,595.12, but didn’t receive any contributions, and spent $2,648.65. The top donors during this period were: the Metro Housing Coalition, which gave $5,000 to Paul, $1,500 to Bryant and $1,500 to Gutwein; Richard and Edie Bryan, who gave $500 to Johnson, $500 to Charley Able, $5,000 to Roybal, $500 to Barb Franks and $500 to Jessica Skimel; the Apartment Association of Metro Denver, which gave $1,000 to Paul, $500 to Ty Hull and $500 to Bryant; and the Denver Metro Area Realtors, which give $250 to Hull, Bryant and Gary Harty. Of the top donors, the Bryans are the only residents of Lakewood.
Gambling industry highlights economic and political importance Local gaming business employs 125 engineers and does worldwide business By Christy Steadman csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com The American Gaming Association wants the 2016 presidential candidates to understand the positive impacts of the popular entertainment industry of casino gaming. To get that message across, a roundtable event took place Oct. 14 at Gaming Laboratories International, a testing and certification business in Wheat Ridge, in which Sen. Cory Gardner (R-Colorado) and Rep. Scott Tipton (R-Colorado) joined Colorado gaming industry professionals, the American Gaming Association and Wheat Ridge council member Genevieve Wooden in a discussion on the industry.
“No doubt some people have less than favorable opinions of casinos,” said Geoff Freeman, president and CEO of the American Gaming Association. But knowing what the gaming industry does, he added, can help people embrace it. The American Gaming Association, a lobbying group for the industry, recently launched “Gaming Votes,” a national political initiative meant to educate voters and candidates on gaming’s positive impacts. The campaign highlights how the industry supports thousands of jobs and drives economic growth, particularly in political swing states. “Voters tend to be progressive” on a national level, Freeman said. However, some policy makers may “see it as a necessary evil” rather than an innovative industry. Local impact The gaming industry creates high-tech jobs Casino continues on Page 18
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October 22, 2015
Jenna’s world: A happy place to live
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KATHLEEN CURTIS Coffee roaster owner finds passion inside a mug About me I truly love people. For 21 years I’ve been a co-owner of the Village Roaster in Lakewood, and while it’s something I never imagined I’d do, I love it. Years ago, I went to college at what was then called the Temple Buell College, to be a medical technologist. But I swiftly realized I didn’t want to sit in a lab all day. So when I was 19, I got my first job with Colorado National Bank and I worked there for 24 years. While there I was a teller, and I worked in both systems supports and regulation implementation. It was during that time, around 1979, that my husband and I decided to help out with my sister’s coffee shop, the Village Roaster. For 15 years we helped them run and operate their business, and loved it. We were there all the time, and when it came time for our bank to be sold, we decided to buy the shop from my sister. It turned out well — working in the banking industry was a great foundation for owning and operating this business. All about community Over the coffee shop’s 36-year history, we have had some challenges. When we started, this business was the only specialty roaster around, and soon after, that trend took flight. We’ve learned that we can’t mimic our competition, but we can — and we should — cater to our customers. It goes with one of my mottos: You don’t need to manage the world, just manage what’s inside your four walls. Now we have this main location, which serves whole bean coffee, espresso drinks, tea and gifts; two carts; and one
Bank worker-turned-coffee shop owner Kathleen Curtis takes a sip of her newfound passion, coffee. Courtesy photo café in the city. I love getting to know our customers, catching up with the regulars and being a part of the community. We have a great relationship with St. Anthony’s Hospital, the city of Lakewood and several business communities. We really believe in supporting the community that supports us. Helping out Outside of owning my business with my husband, I like to spend time serving on various civic boards, such as the Alameda Gateway Association, the Alameda Corridor Business Improvement District and the St. Anthony’s Foundation. We like to align ourselves with businesses and organizations that we feel are beneficial to the community — it’s just what we’re about. Written by Crystal Anderson. If you have suggestions for My Name Is..., contact Crystal at canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com.
Jenna Zecchino, 20, sits on the sofa in her home, a leather-bound notebook open on her lap. Slender fingers trace her carefully printed words as she reads aloud in a rhythmic, unhurried cadence: Move with the Ann Macari wind. Healey Move with the glory and make it a story. Move somewhere far and move close to touch the star. “Move is a great word to start a poem about,” she says, long brown hair framing her face as she looks up and flashes a buoyant smile. Her feet, clad in pink, sequined shoes, hang short of the floor. She turns the page. This poem is called “Miracle.” “I think it was about prom, because I remember getting kissed at prom.” She reads: I feel like a miracle just happened to me. I don’t know how or why. All I want to do is say I am so happy right now. The thing is, Jenna’s always happy. And like the title of her poem, she is somewhat of a miracle — not only in how she fought her way into this world, but also in how, like a fairy sprinkling magic dust, she leaves a trail of joy in her wake. “I don’t know how she can be that happy all the time,” says Makayla Albers, 20, Jenna’s best friend and a junior at Doane College in Nebraska, inspired in part by Jenna to become a special education teacher. “She definitely makes me happier when I’m around her.” Jenna weighed three pounds when she was born, induced eight weeks early because she had stopped growing. Her cerebellum also had not fully developed, and because doctors couldn’t figure out exactly what afflicted Jenna, they assigned her a maybe-diagnosis of cerebral palsy, says her mother, Julie Zecchino. She endured many surgeries, a feeding tube and numerous therapies. At a year old, she weighed 12 pounds. Doctors
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repeated at each visit that her growth was “not normal” and that she wasn’t meeting developmental milestones. But Julie and Jenna’s dad, Al Zecchino — the two are now divorced but remain good friends — determinedly rejected the “not normal” label. And Jenna happily did, too. Extra Ordinary Poem: Sometimes I just feel like I am extra ordinary. A extra ordinary person can be who they want to be. A special needs student at a Highlands Ranch high school, Jenna graduated with her class in 2014. That year, students elected her homecoming queen. She is a gymnast and was a cheerleader. Last school year, she took two classes at a local community college, earning an A and a B. She has a boyfriend, Devin, of 3 1/2 years — the one who kissed her at prom. She is a preschool gymnastics coach at a local athletics club. The journey hasn’t been easy. The most difficult part, her mother says, revolved around social issues. In an open letter posted on Facebook to honor Jenna on her 18th birthday, Julie Healey continues on Page 6
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SALUTE OUR VETERANS Colorado Community Media wants to share with readers the stories of local residents’ service in the U.S. military in a special section that will publish in the papers of Nov. 12 and 13 saluting and honoring veterans. Servicemen and women — or members of their families — interested in submitting the history of their service to America may send information by email to newsdesk@ coloradocommunitymedia.com Submissions must include the veteran’s full name, city or town of residence, dates of service in the U.S. military, branch of service, military rank, medals and commendations, and a quote about why the individual served or the most meaningful aspect of his or her service. Contact information of the person submitting the information must also be included in case there are questions. For more information, email newsdesk@ coloradocommunitymedia.com or call Pat Smith at 303-566-4100. The deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. Oct. 30.
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October 22, 2015
County proposes budget for 2016
HometownIMPRESSIONS M O M E N TS I N T I M E F R O M YO U R C O M M U N I T Y
Local musician Kyle James Hauser plays for Lakewood employees and visitors to the Civic Center Plaza on Oct. 8. Photo by Clarke Reader
Fresh air and music make for a perfect fall day Free concert one of many options for the Lakewood plaza By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com Listening to a free concert at lunch is a pretty great job perk, especially when it’s in a venue as lovely as Lakewood’s new Civic Center Plaza. On Oct. 8, a day that was almost undeniably a perfect fall day, Lakewood employees and visitors were treated to a lunchtime solo performance from local musician Kyle James Hauser. Hauser, switching between banjo and acoustic guitar, played a mix of covers and originals as his audience reclined in the sun and ate their lunches. “For someone like me, this is still pretty early,” Hauser joked. “This is really fun — I’ve been playing with bands a lot lately.” The concert doubles as a treat for the lunch crowd,
and the latest experiment by the city in finding the best use for the plaza. As she sipped her coffee, Lorene Joos said the city has already tried several different events in the plaza, from tai chi to “crafty Thursday” and lawn games day. “This is just to see what kind of events we can have here,” she said. “Next summer, we’re going to offer a lot for residents.” City employees like Justin Greenstein, Michelle Nierling and Meghan Ruble and Allison Scheck chatted about other activities the city could host, as well as the benefit of spicy tortilla chips. In between songs, the constant refrain of, “How cool is this?” were audible. Many tapped their feet to the beat. Judging by the number of people who stopped to listen, or even sit down, the city might have a found an entertainment winner. But the possible uses of the plaza are still being discovered. “We want people to suggest things they would like to see here,” Joos said. “After all, it’s their space.”
Commissioners will adopt final plan in December By Christy Steadman csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com Jefferson County has presented its proposed $507.8 million budget for 2016 — $32.4 million more than this year’s budget. The budget will be adopted at the Dec. 8 county commission meeting. But nothing is final yet, said Mary O’Neil, the county’s director of budget and risk management. “There’s new data coming in. And the commissioners still need to review and talk about changes they may want or need to make.” Of the county’s 38 fund categories, the largest is the general fund at $165.2 million, which includes many departments such as administration, the district attorney’s office, sheriff’s office and part of human services. The largest expenditure from the total proposed budget is county employee salaries and benefits. Salaries and benefits make up 57.5 percent of the county’s expected expenses. Salaries and benefits total $234.7 million, which is a 4.5 percent increase from 2015. Salaries and benefits come from the operating fund, which keeps things running day to day, O’Neil said. County employees may receive an average of a 2.6 percent increase in salary and a 5.7 percent increase in benefits. The increase will help keep Jefferson County “competitive in the market,” O’Neil said. Jefferson County is recovering from the 2008 recession, O’Neil said, and is now beginning to take care of some infrastructure problems that had to go to the back burner. Infrastructure comes from a few different funds, depending on the type of capital project. Projects can include roads, buildings, open space parks and the airport. The proposed budget allocates $43.9 million for capital projects in 2016. The public can view the 2016 proposed budget on the county’s website: jeffco.us, click on “Government,” then on “Budget and Finance.”
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October 22, 2015
JEFFCO SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES
SCHOOL BOARD FORUM
Candidates for District 1, Brad Rupert and Julie Williams, laugh as they begin the question-and-answer portion of the Oct. 16 Arvada Chamber of Commerce school board election forum.
District 5 candidates Paula Noonan, Ron Mitchell and Regan Benson (incumbent Ken Witt did not attend) discuss issues such as professional development and student achievement during last week’s Arvada Chamber of Commerce school board Forum. Photos by Crystal Anderson
Regan Benson Jeffco mom, grandmother joins race for school board
By Crystal Anderson canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com Editor’s Note: This is the final candidate profile in a series this paper has done on all the candidates running in this year’s Jefferson County school board race. To read the previous profiles, go to this paper’s website and look for the link to the candidates, or search by name. Why she is in the news: With a desire to improve education and a deep concern for the state of the district, Regan Benson, joins the race for the Jefferson County School Board. “I want Jeffco to get to a place where all means all and one size fits one aren’t just sayings, but a reality,” she said.
Benson jumped into the race with a little less than a month to go, and a fair amount of competition. She is one of six successor candidates running in the recall election of the current Jeffco board majority; Ken Witt, Julie Williams and John Newkirk. Specifically, she’s running for District 5 against Witt, Ron Mitchell and Paula Noonan. About her: A Colorado native, Benson began her career in Nebraska where she started her working life Benson as a nurse. After launching that career, she and her husband moved to Jefferson County, where they raised three sons. She currently is building her nonprofit organization, the Every Student Matters Project, which serves as an awareness and advocacy organization that serves
the special education and underserved populations in Jefferson County. Brings to the table: A mom, grandparent and student advocate, Benson said she’s qualified because she brings a different opinion and desire to move the district forward academically, through increased choice and school safety and security. “Far too many kids are falling through the cracks,” she said. “… Parents must be given the ability to choose an environment that fits the social/emotional and academic needs of their individual students. And we need honest discussions about school safety and a serious reality check on the school-to-jail pipeline, of which most are unaware.” If elected, Benson said the first thing the new board must do is start talking and having more conversations about the district’s students. “We must celebrate what is working for
kids and families experiencing success in this school district, but we also need to have honest discussions about what is not working for kids and families,” she said. Hobbies and other interests: Outside of running in this election, Benson said she works advocating for persons with disabilities to receive accommodations in court. She also spends her down time gardening and spending time with her family. In her own words: “We want our kids to be critical thinkers and that must start at a board level — that is how relationships are built. I am the one person with the willingness and fortitude to ask at the board table: Is this good for kids?” “Our kids are not disposable objects. Far too often that is how they are being treated.” “I know how to fight for kids!”
‘Clean slate’ candidates clean up Donations to Lasell, Stevens put them well ahead of rivals
By Crystal Anderson canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com In the race for two open seats on the Jefferson County School Board, the socalled “clean slate” candidates, Ali Lasell and Amanda Stevens, are greatly outpacing their opponents in fundraising. On Oct. 13, the four candidates vying for the seats in District 3 (Arvada) and District 4 (Lakewood) were required to file their campaign finance reports, and the numbers show contributions to Lasell
and Stevens — part of a recall organizerbacked “clean slate” — dwarf donations to their opponents. The reports track donations through Oct. 8. In reports to the Colorado Secretary of State, Lasell showed contributions of $48,155.50 and Stevens $34,568. Their opponents, candidates Kim Johnson and Tori Merritts, have raised $10,630 and $4,735, respectively. The Oct. 13 deadline was the first of several filing dates. Political committees, the three recall targets — Ken Witt, Julie Williams and John Newkirk — and the candidates seeking to replace them must file their reports on Oct. 20. Those candidates are Brad Rupert, Matthew Dheiux, Susan Harmon, Paula Noonan,
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Ron Mitchell and Regan Benson. Lasell and Stevens received contributions from several high-profile donors, including current school board members Lesley Dahlkemper and Jill Fellman, former Arvada Mayor Ken Fellman, former Jeffco Superintendent Cindy Stevenson and U.S. Congressman Ed Perlmutter. Johnson’s largest supporters, Sandra and Laurens Thurman, are teachers from Redlands, California, who each donated $1,000. Robert Blackwell from Conifer was Merritts’ largest donor, with a contribution of $400. Additionally, Jeffco United for Action, the group behind the recall, has raised $190,899 to date.
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Youth orchestra brings Painted Violins to Lakewood Artists paint violins as fundraiser for supporters
IF YOU GO WHAT: Denver Young Artists Orchestra’s Painted Violins
By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com Violins normally create art by the music played through them, but artists working with the Denver Young Artists Orchestra turn the instruments into works of art as part of the Painted Violin exhibit. The 12th annual exhibition is on display at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, through Nov. 29. “We take returned instruments, and select a variety of artists to create the painted products,” said Barb Moritzky, director of development with the Denver Young Artists Orchestra (DYAO). “Each artist is free to design whatever they want.” The fundraiser has become a popular one for supporters of the DYAO, and has brought in a variety of local artists, including Liese Chavez, Stefan Geissbuhler and Kathy Mitchell-Garton. “I really like to see the differences in each artist’s work, and the creativity they bring to the project,” Moritzky said. “I’ve never seen any two come in looking the same.” The DYAO chamber orchestra will perform at the Cultural Center at 5 p.m., Nov. 15, under the baton of music director Wes Kenney. The performance will include Haydn’s “Symphony No. 101 (The Clock)” and Ravel’s “Le Tombeau de Couperin.” DYAO concert-winner Jessica Shand will also be performing. “These are some of the top young musicians in the area, and playing around the Painted
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remembered the time she arrived to pick her up at elementary school and found her hiding. She told Julie she was playing hide-and-seek with her friends, and she had hidden so well they couldn’t find her. “I was devastated and angry when I realized that the ‘friends’ were not even looking for her,” Julie wrote. “It was a rude awakening for me, when I came to the realization that this was my problem and not hers. She was happy and never once thought any less of those kids. Her world is full of love and happiness, and she refuses to see it any other way. Why would I want her to see things any differently?” The rare moments when Jenna isn’t happy stem directly from others’ unpleasantness. “I can’t really take people fighting or yelling at each other — that really makes me upset,” she says. “And when someone yells at me, I get
WHERE: Lakewood Cultural Center 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood WHEN: Violins on display through Nov. 29 DYAO chamber orchestra performance - 5 p.m., Nov. 15 INFORMATION: www.dyao.org and www.paintedviolin. com
The Denver Young Artists Orchestra’s Painted Violin exhibit is on display at the Lakewood Cultural Center through Nov. 29. Photo courtesy of the Denver Young Artists Orchestra Violins is a great way to kick off our season,” Kenney said. “If you love classical music and
really upset.” That’s when she turns to those she loves, and music — singing and dancing on a backyard deck or in her bedroom. I don’t think about what makes me upset and lets me down. I think about what makes me happy and lifts me up off the ground. A moment of boredom in her bedroom, coupled with a love of music, inspired Jenna to start “writing like crazy.” Her poems, tender and insightful in their simple brevity, spin off the lyrics of songs that touch her in one way or another. She prints them carefully in her notebook, or on sheets of loose paper, then posts them on her Facebook page — she counted 162 as of Aug. 20 — to share with friends and family. “They make my day,” Makayla says, “every single day.” Says her dad: “She has opened my eyes with her words to how wonderful life can be with the simple things we take for granted, such as friendships.” Jenna hopes her poems make a difference for those who read them. “I kinda feel like they’ll get an inspiration to
artwork, the exhibit is basically contemporary artwork with hundreds of years of tradition in one place.” Kenney said one of his favorite parts of working with the DYAO is the level of skill from all the musicians. “The capabilities of these young people are just outstanding,” he said. “You close your eyes, and you would never know the age of these musicians.”
start doing what I’m doing. . .like either start listening to music more,” she says, “or start helping out people.” Blank Space: If you have a blank space. All you need to do is have something special to cover it with. Fill the blank space with something or someone that makes you happy. Someday, Jenna wants to travel the world. Atlantis. Paris. Rome. She wants to get married and live near her family. She wants to cook dishes like smoky herbed shrimp and glazed orange poppyseed cake. Being a famous singer and dancer would be the ultimate dream. But her most important role is one she unconsciously fills every day by seeing the best in all of us and finding joy and beauty in the world around her. Imagine what life could be like if we all did that. Ann Macari Healey’s award-winning column about people, places and issues of everyday life appears every other week. She can be reached at ahealey@coloradocommunitymedia.com or 303-566-4109.
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LAKEWOOD NEWS IN A HURRY Lakewood mother arrested for sex trafficking of child Julie Anne Greiner, 43, has been arrested for allowing her young daughter to engage in a sexual relationship with an adult man while accepting money from him. Greiner has been charged with human trafficking of a minor for sexual servitude, pimping of a child and sexual assault of a child — pattern, all felonies. The woman’s 12-year-old daughter met Thomas Keski, 23, who lives in Australia, in an online chat in mid-2014. According to court records, the online relationship became sexual through video chatting. Keski began to send money and gifts to the girl and her mother. Keski sent thousands of dollars, which was sometimes used to pay rent and other bills, as well as gifts including jewelry and electronics. According the arrest warrant affidavit, Keski and his mother came to Colorado where he met Greiner and the child, and then took them on a trip to Hawaii. Keski and the child slept in the same bed, while Grenier shared a room with Keski’s mother. Lakewood police have been working
with authorities in Australia and Keski has been arrested and charged there.
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Police search for T-Mobile robbery suspect On Oct. 8, at about 12:45 a.m., someone broke into the T-Mobile store at 14413 W. Colfax Ave., one of a series of similar burglaries in the metro area. Police are searching for a suspect. The suspect appears to be a stocky Hispanic or light-skin black male with a handlebar style mustache and glasses. He threw a rock through the front door, entered the business and once inside loaded a large duffel bag with numerous cell phone accessories, including headphones and Bluetooth headsets. Please contact Crime Stoppers or the Lakewood Police Department at 303-9877462 with any information on the crime.
Community resources deparment awarded for design, innovation The City of Lakewood’s Community Resources Department was honored with two Columbine Awards by the Colorado Parks and Recreation Association at its annual conference banquet on Oct. 15. The department won a Columbine Award for Innovation for the Mountair Park Summer Camp program that brought physical activity, learning and a healthy lunch to children in one of Lakewood’s lowest income neighborhoods. The department also won a Columbine Award for Design of a New Park for the development of a Nature Quest Outdoor Classroom at the City’s Patterson Head Start Complex. For more information about Lakewood’s Community Resources department, visit Lakewood.org/CommunityResources or call 303-987-7800.
Young Americans receives sponsorship Young Americans Center for Financial Education announced it received a threeyear $45,000 sponsorship from Colorado Garden Foundation to support its Young AmeriTowne’s program about business, economics and free enterprise. The grant will support the “parks and recreation director” position for more
Tails of Painted Cats sets new fundraising record The 2015 Tails of the Painted Cats Gala Dinner and Auction raised more than
$100,000 at its first benefit dinner on Oct. 10 at Pinehurst Country Club. The preliminary estimated total is $106,000 for the evening’s itinerary of games, silent and live auctions, paddle raiser donations and new shelter catthemed donation cards. The total doesn’t include donations by mail still coming in from those unable to attend. Winter Warm Up at Green Mountain The Green Mountain Recreation Center Winter Warm Up is from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Nov. 7, and features facility tours, class demos and equipment orientations. The event is free. The center is at 13198 W. Green Mountain Dr., Cultural Center hosts Golden Dragon Acrobats The Golden Dragon Acrobats, recognized throughout the world as the premier Chinese acrobatic touring company of today returns to the Lakewood Cultural Center at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Sunday, Hurry continues on Page 13
The art of doing business: RMCAD offers practical courses
By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com Most artists don’t want to be the starving variety when they finish school, but the ins and out of the business world can be difficult to understand. The Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design wants to make the business world clearer for creative types, and so the college is launching a new degree program this spring that focuses on this area of the art world. “This program is, in a way, an answer to changes in the economy, because creative industries are one of the areas that are growing,” said Dr. Ruth Holden, chair of Business for the Creative Industries at
RMCAD. “The classes we’re offering cover subjects like business operation, creative management and marketing principles.” According to information provided by Kristine Kilbourne, communications manager with RMCAD, coursework within the program also covers traditional business topics, including project management, economics, advertising, financial processes, budgeting, and negotiation. All the courses are taught by industry professionals, with extensive knowledge in their subject areas. “We were looking for faculty with a strong business background. People who know are able to bring a unique perspective,” Kilbourne said. “We want instructors who can show how thinking creative-
ly applies to the business world, and that takes a special person.” Holden is committed to growing the program and offering new classes that reflect the changing needs of the business world. “This is not a traditional business program,” she said. “We don’t just talk about theory. We want our students to get out there and solve real-world challenges.” RMCAD’s location makes a partnership with the 40 West Arts District a natural fit, and executive director Bill Marino said students will have the opportunity to learn best business practices in class, and then take those lessons out to the community. “It’s amazing to have a curriculum like
this in our district,” he said. “Creatives come out of schools, but don’t always have the tools to get themselves established and running as a business.” Local artist Vikki King has worked in creative industries for most of her life, and has been working as an artist since 1994. Based on her firsthand experience, she said this kind of program will be invaluable to up-and-coming artists. “There’s no blueprint for these young artists, and this program will allow them to become curators of their artistic career,” she said. “It’s perfect for the community, and will allow everyone to contribute in a major way. It’s exactly what we need.”
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Finding balance without flailing for it I may have mentioned before that the only reality television show I watch any more is “American Ninja Warrior.” So much real athleticism, and such an unusual display of skills—including an unexpected assortment of athletes. But the one thing that seems to be consistent among the successful ninjas is an incredible sense of balance. You can always tell the really gifted athletes because, when they get thrown a little off-balance, they don’t wildly over-correct: they adjust only as much as they need to to regain balance. Of course, it turns out balance is one of the most important modes of fitness. And of life. One of the saddest effects of our new technology-driven, 140-characters-ata-time, completely-disconnected-frompeople venues for discussion nowadays, is that it’s very rare when people actually sit down and talk to other people. And the most unfortunate side effect of that is we no longer have much inclination to listen to the other side and find that most wonderful mode—balance. So, lately, I’ve been trying to have more conversations. One of these was with Kim Johnson, who is running for Jeffco school board. She brings an interesting perspective to the table, as somebody who moved to Jefferson County about a decade ago. For Kim, moving to Jeffco was, at least in part, driven by Jeffco’s regime of choice. However,
her children are at her neighborhood school, and she has been the PTA president at that same neighborhood school. You see, it isn’t that everybody exercises the choices as soon as they are available – it is simply a possibility that makes some options more Michael Alcorn attractive. It’s a balancing act. HITTING One of the ways I work to find balance is HOME by making sure I take in information from as broad a spectrum of credible sources as I can find. I have only three bookmarks on my iPad: one news aggregator, one opinion source from the left and one opinion source from the right. Among my favorite writers are C.S.Lewis, George Will and Aaron Sorkin, the creator of “The West Wing,” among other liberal fantasies. In fact, it was Sorkin who penned one of my favorite tropes of leadership: “If you’re not very smart, surround yourself with smart people; if you are really smart, surround yourself with smart people who disagree with you.” And, by the way, when I started to say that quote to Kim Johnson, she finished it
for me and noted that her campaign strategist — her brother — disagrees with her about most issues. Independence isn’t an ideology: it’s a condition. As we are approaching this election, there are a myriad of possibilities for how this may play out. There is the incumbent board majority, clearly from the right, and there is the “Party of Five,” openly endorsed by the teacher’s union, and a handful of independents out there trying to get in on the action. The existing bloc might retain power, or a whole new bloc may be handed power, or some combination may come to be. I’m not a fan of recalls, for reasons I will expound on next week, but, clearly, the Jeffco Board of Education has become local exhibit “A” for falling off balance. Whether we stay off balance or not, or wildly over correct, remains to be seen. So, try approaching this election with an open mind. Try not to simply align yourself with one party or the other, or fall for the most heated rhetoric. Try envisioning a board that is tempered by independent voices. And, if all else fails, keep in mind that balance is always something worth striving for, and the smart choice is in only correcting as much as is necessary. Michael Alcorn is a teacher and writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. His third novel, “Gameplan: Inside Hell, Inc.” is now available at MichaelJAlcorn.com.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Don’t whitewash American history American folklore credits Mark Twain and Will Rogers with this homespun wisdom: “It isn’t what you know that gets you into trouble. It’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so.” Many mistaken conservatives “know for sure” that America’s colonial heroes are relegated to bit parts in the Advanced Placement U.S. history curriculum. For example, critics were incensed that Benjamin Franklin wasn’t mentioned in the AP history course before this year’s revised guidelines. Franklin epitomizes the selfmade. Conservatives favor teaching American history as a record of economic achievers, promoting promote rags-to-riches scenarios. These AP history critics, like the majority who sit on the Jeffco School Board, whitewash the fact that Franklin wasn’t glossed over in AP texts. Historical materials allow teachers to fine-tune and add to the curriculum. Guidelines encourage teachers to spend ample time teaching about Franklin. Similar discretion applies to Jefferson, Washington, and any other founding father. Although last year’s AP history course didn’t pinpoint Franklin, it’s wrong to conclude that teachers would ignore him. American history is messy. It includes groups who stumbled as they climbed the social ladder. How does U.S. history become damaged goods when “God and Country” conservatives polish its ideals and leave it at that? How does the religious right’s picture of Jefferson hide his blemishes? They look at
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him through the lens of personal liberties. In the Declaration of Independence Jefferson penned the soaring ideal that “all men are created equal.” However, Jefferson owned hundreds of slaves. He thought blacks should be resettled in a colony in the Deep South or shipped back to Africa. This is rough, raw historical fact about a revered Jefferson that should not be concealed. It demands being faced, grappled with and taught in AP history classes. Jack R. Van Ens, Arvada About the school board race and outside money I was reading last week’s letters regarding the school board recall and I have some comments. Mark Leachman makes a very good point about outside money/influence in this race. He says, “ I would hate to think that such blatantly political money is influencing my local community school board vote.” I agree. So why is Planned Parenthood sending out e-mails this week encouraging people to vote for the recall when they have nothing to do with education, schools and some would say of any ethical behavior of any kind. Perhaps the $450 million a year they get for abortions, family planning and condoms should not be used to do political lobbying? You’re right Mark, well said! Here’s a thought. How about if only Jeffco residents can give donations to school board races? That’s easy to do. What about school unions only functioning as personal representatives, not a lobbying group? Piece
of cake. Perhaps focusing on teaching kids what they need to know to succeed in life, college and the future? How to think, not what to think? Maybe we could be friends and work out these issues together and not act like a bunch of crybabies who need a diaper change every time something doesn’t go our way? How about if we make sure the kids are fed, cared for, educated and loved? Very refreshing! How about volunteering or helping at some of our elementary schools where many of the kids are on reduced or free lunches? I would love to see the kids get a chance to be the focus for a change. Wouldn’t you? Rick Roberts, Arvada West Metro staff a grand help On Sept. 28, 2015, I was on a hiking excursion rim to rim in the Grand Canyon. This was my third rim-to-rim hike. Due to higher than normal temperatures and a broken water pipe knocking out water on the ascent up the North Rim within the Canyon, hiking conditions were difficult. My hiking partner and I were managing our limited water supply but the conditions made it a struggle. Toward the last few miles of our hike, we ran into your West Metro Fire Rescue heroes Capt. Joe Welter and paramedic Mike Worcester. They shared their water, going so far as to give us a full bottle of theirs before they pressed on. We later ran into them on the trail near the only working water station as they stopped for a quick Letters continues on Page 9
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rest and bite to eat before tackling the last 1.7 miles ascending almost 1,500 feet to the top of the North Rim. They were on the final leg of a 20-plus hour endurance hike rim to rim to rim. They recognized signs of dehydration and impending hyperthermia and stayed with us to assess if we could make it to the top on our own. Again, they gave us more water, hiked back to the pump to fill up again, shared food and stood by, sacrificing their own time. By that point, darkness had fully fallen on the canyon. They made the decision that the best plan was to accompany us, side by side, to the top. Without the competence and help of these two men, I am not sure how we would have made it to the top safely. They shepherded us along the final, grueling climb and shared water and cheerful conversation to keep us going. When we reached the top they drove us the two miles to the lodge. True to form of professional firefighter and first responder, they would not accept our offer of dinner or other reward. They did take us up on our offer to take a hot shower in our cabin. They then started their drive home, mission accomplished. Your community is truly blessed to have such dedicated men as Joe Welter and Mike Worcester on your fire and rescue force. As they told us, wherever they are, they are always on duty. Edmund I Leff, Paradise Valley, Arizona Library board asking for support As Library Trustees, we have a responsibility to ensure the fiscal health of the Library. Since 2009, we’ve watched the Library make heroic efforts to respond to revenue reductions. They have stream-
lined operations, captured efficiencies and slashed spending. These cuts have affected service levels to an alarming degree, and we’re no longer able to provide a competitive level of service to Jefferson County. Earlier this year, we voted to place a mill levy initiative on the ballot. We’re recommending a one-mill increase, which will cost residents 67 cents more per month per $100,000 of home value. To reach this decision we spent two years meeting with elected officials, business leaders and community members, evaluating strategic options, and dissecting operations to ensure we were operating as efficiently as possible. After going through this process, we are recommending a solution that will deliver significant returns to Jefferson County. Yes on 1A is critical to the future of JCPL as it will allow us to restore library hours, restore investments in books and materials, provide access to updated technology, and stabilize our long term finances. We know that strong, well-funded libraries positively impact our quality of life, economic development and property values. Residents access library services millions of times every year. They use library resources to help their children learn to read, succeed in school and prepare for college or career. They use the Library to look for work, update technology skills and apply for jobs online. Small businesses use our resources to research the competition, develop targeted mailing lists and build their businesses. Seniors use library services to stay connected with the world. We need your help to secure these and other services for generations to come. Please join us in supporting 1A. Jefferson County Public Library Board of Trustees, Ray Elliott, Chair Brian DeLaet, Vice Chair Julia Hill-Nichols, Secretary John Bodnar Buddy Douglas
Charles Naumer Jeffco board lacking accountability We have a very important election coming up in Jeffco. I am concerned that the lack of transparency and accountability of the current school board is hurting our kids and is unresponsive to the very public that elected it. A few examples: The board majority interviewed and selected its own lawyer without consulting with the other two board members. The work of this attorney has never been clearly defined, and when public information requests for his invoices are made, parts are redacted. The board majority has tried to go into executive session to discuss controversial issues. The board majority incurred significant costs, including loans to charter schools with questionable financial stability. Only one superintendent finalist was introduced to the community, and community input was limited to 45 minutes. The board majority has no respect for past collaboration. A few years ago our teachers voluntarily agreed to pay cuts and freezes. Our district committed to making up for that when more money came in from the state. Instead, this board majority spends money on its own agenda. (Editors Note: The board majority did raise teacher pay in the last two years.) I believe that the Board owes it to parents and all Jeffco citizens to more accountable regarding spending and more transparent regarding its decision-making process. For this reason, I am supporting Ali Lasell and Amanda Stevens in November. Both are experienced community members who have a record of working collaboratively on school decisions through their volunteer efforts in Jeffco. Julie Noonan, Golden
Support the Jeffco recall I am writing this letter to you as a concerned resident and a parent of a child that attends Westgate Elementary. No one has paid me to write this. I’m not typically one to wear my opinions on my sleeve but this year has been different. Because of my extreme concern, I felt it important to publicly make known why I, a mom, a taxpayer and a Christian, support the recall of the three members of the Jeffco Schools Board of Education. I want to start by saying what this recall is not about. This is not about red vs. blue, right vs. left, unions vs. free market. This recall is about two primary things: First, good governance, and second, how our kids, all 86,000 of Jefferson County’s children, should be given the best education we can afford them — in an environment that is collaborative and conducive to working together. I’ve heard many accusations about previous district leaders being “in bed” with the “union” and have consistently been confused by this. As an employee, a business owner, a community member and leader, I could never have accomplished what I have without much collaboration ... so why now, has collaboration become a bad word? Yes, previous boards collaborated with the teacher’s association (a voluntary membership organization) in years past, and yes, they collaborated with parents and community members, too. Why not? Teachers, staff and parents are all the “boots on the ground” and often times, have the most experience. This collaboration is what has helped this district to become so strong and become a district of choice. Are we perfect? No. Could we we better? Absolutely, but change should be mindful and done with the active involvement of all stakeholders, especially those that have experience in the field. Wendi Strom, Lakewood
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CULTURE FA I T H FA M I L Y FOOD HEALTH
Autumnal Mexican tradition takes root in the United States By Christy Steadman csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com
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exican bakeries are taking orders for pan de muerto. Dancers are practicing for Aztec or folkloric dance performances. Stores have brought out papel picado and sugar skull molds to sell. Preparation is underway to celebrate Día de los Muertos — or Day of the Dead — an ancient tradition in Mexico and parts of the south, central and north Americas that is becoming more widely known in the U.S., thanks to its Hispanic populations. But the festivities, which traditionally occur on Nov. 1 and 2, aren’t about celebrating corpses. Rather, they are joyful observances of life that honor one’s ancestors. “Many religions honor their ancestors in different ways,” said Monique Ramirez, funeral director at Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary & Cemetery in Wheat Ridge, which is holding its own celebration Nov. 1 with sugar skull decorating, traditional dances and more. Día de los Muertos “is a great opportunity to connect with the Hispanic culture around us and introduce other cultures to a different way of honoring their loved ones.” The tradition dates back more than 3,000 years to when indigenous cultures in Mexico observed harvest season with rituals that embraced mortality and celebrated life after death. The Spanish conquistadors arrived and believed the Aztec ritual mocked death and was, therefore, sacrilegious, and tried to stop it. Even though Spaniards attempted to convert the indigenous peoples to Catholicism, they refused to relinquish their custom of celebrating life after death. So, the Spaniards moved the dates to coincide with the Christian beliefs of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day on Nov. 1 and 2, respectively, when it is believed the spirits of the dead visit their families. “Día de los Muertos has indigenous roots and philosophies,” said Audrey Santos, event planner and school counselor at Escuela Tlatelolco in Denver. “It’s important for indigenous people to recognize their traditions.” Part of the way to do that, she said, is keeping old traditions—food, religion, ceremony, music and dance—alive. Today, people create altars to honor their ancestors, clean and decorate the gravesites of loved ones, and celebrate together with song, dance and special foods. Learning and celebrating other cultures allows people to understand and live together in hope and harmony, said Maruca Salazar, executive director and chief curator at Museo de las Americas in downtown Denver. “The more people who embrace the Day of the Dead tradition,” she said, “the better understanding and connectivity we will have.”
An altar to remember Carlos Martinez, the former director of CHAC Gallery who died in 2005, is set up as part of the CHAC Gallery’s El Día de Los Muertos: A Celebration of Life exhibit. The exhibit is open for public viewing until Oct. 30. Photos by Christy Steadman Altars Altars are traditionally built to honor and remember a person who has passed away, said Crystal O’Brien, executive director of the Chicano Humanities & Arts (CHAC) Gallery in downtown Denver. “You’re inviting the ancestors to come back,” she said. Often, people will place a washcloth and water on an altar for the ancestors’ to be able to clean up after their long journey back. Probably the most important items on an altar are photos of the loved one, she said, but traditional items also include candles, fresh marigolds, sugar skulls, pan de muerto (bread of the dead) and papel picado (cut paper). Papel picado is cut tissue paper that comes in a variety of colors and has different representations. “Legend says the papel picado keeps the good spirits here and the bad spirits away,” she
said. Altars will also have items that a person liked when they were alive or mementos from the past. O’Brien makes an altar every year for her mentor, Carlos Martinez, the former director of CHAC Gallery who passed away in 2005. Martinez was diabetic, O’Brien said, but he loved Coca-Cola, so his altar will always have a can of Coke. “Altars can be the three tiers,” O’Brien said, “but people can also do it however they want to honor their loved one.” Pan de Muerto Pan de muerto is a type of bread made once a year for Día de los Muertos, said Juana Padilla, co-owner of Panaderia Rodriguez, a Mexican bakery in Lakewood. Muertos continues on Page 11
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Families will usually place the bread on the altar as an offering to their ancestors. “It’s a popular tradition,” she said. Pan de muerto is made with less sugar than other breads, Padilla said, and comes in different sizes. Sometimes, she said, it is shaped into a skeleton to honor the ancestor that passed away. Face painting The creative process of painting faces for Día de los Muertos is a lot of fun — both for the person getting it done and for the artist, said Leslie Williams of Snappy Face Painting in Littleton. “The design is just taking off,” she said, and becoming more popular every year. This is the time of year that she will be busiest with Día de los Muertos face paintings, but throughout the year, people sometimes request the design for costume parties or themed events, Williams said. “The artistic value of it is just amazing,” she said. Sugar skulls Sugar skulls are the pre-Columbian presence on the altars, Salazar said. Native civilizations had a clear identification with death, she said, and a skull’s purpose is to represent duality of life and death. However, the idea was simplified to help children connect with mortality. Essentially, a person is confronting death when decorating a sugar skull, Salazar said. “Creating a sugar skull is deeper than artistry.” When decorating a sugar skull, a person can do whatever they want with it because it represents who they are, Salazar said. “Honoring your past,” Salazar said, “makes you aware of your roots and who you are.”
The CHAC Gallery’s El Día de Los Muertos: A Celebration of Life exhibit features artwork in different mediums by emerging and well-established artists mostly from the Denver-metro area. Closing reception for the exhibit with Aztec dancers takes place from 6-10 p.m. Oct. 30.
CELEBRATIONS AROUND TOWN The Denver-metro area has a number of Día de los Muertos celebrations every year. Here’s where to find a few them: What: El Día de Los Muertos: A Celebration of Life exhibit When: Through Oct. 30; museum hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday; 12-4 p.m. FridaySaturday; First Fridays 5-10 p.m. Where: Chicano Humanities & Arts Council (CHAC) Gallery & Cultural Center, 772 Santa Fe Drive in Denver Details: Altar displays and artwork in different mediums by emerging and well-established artists mostly from the Denver-metro area. Día De Los Muertos memorabilia and arts and crafts available for purchase. Closing Reception with Aztec dancers from 6-10 p.m. Oct. 30.
What: Adult sugar skull & Catrina workshop When: 6:30 p.m. Oct. 23 Where: CHAC Gallery & Cultural Center, 772 Santa Fe Drive in Denver Details: Create a Día de Los Muertos sugar skull and art. Cost is $25 and includes drinks and snacks. Persons 21 years of age only. For more info.: www.chacweb.org; 303-5710440; info@chacweb.org What: Day of the Dead painting When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 28 Where: Art on the Brix, 1299 Washington Ave., Suite 180 in Golden Details: Paint a Día De Los Muertos painting with
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When: Nov. 1 Where: Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary & Cemetery, 7777 W. 29th Ave. in Wheat Ridge Details: Altar displays; sugar skull decorating; child-friendly section showing the movie, “The Book of Life;” traditional dance performances; face painting; mariachi music; and traditional food available for purchase. Free admission. For more info: Call Monique Ramirez at 303-2334611. What: Día de los Muertos at the Denver Botanic Gardens
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By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com Most of us fantasize about the perfect life: Where we will live? What will our spouse be like? How about our children? In The Edge Theater’s production of “Woman in Mind,” an English housewife finds herself living alongside her dream family. Alan Ayckbourn’s production runs at the Edge, 1560 Teller St. in Lakewood, through Nov. 15. Performances are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 6 p.m. Sunday. Gina Walker plays Susan, a housewife in England whose life seems to be falling apart. She is stuck in a dull marriage and has become estranged from her only son. When she gets knocked out by stepping on a garden rake, she starts experiencing hallucinations of her ideal husband, the daughter she never had and a dashing brother who always supports her. “They’re all figments of her imagination, and so she struggles with this,” Walker said. “There’s poignancy and heartache to the story that are counterbalanced with some really great humor.” Walker moved to Colorado from the United Kingdom just three years ago and came across the Edge in her exploration of Denver’s theater scene. “I’m so pleased to be working at the Edge, because everyone has been so supportive of each other,” she said. “The intimacy of the space is great and allows everything on stage to feel so real.” Director Scott Bellot makes use of some classic theatrical techniques such as light shifts and musical cues to signal different realities for the characters. “There are two very distinct worlds for the characters, and so we need to build that for the audience,” he said. “One family is very grounded, and they still need to be funny, and another family is very funny, but still needs that realistic grounding. It’s an interesting dichotomy.”
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In The Edge Theater’s production of “Woman in Mind” Susan (Gina Walker) finds her real life family clashing with the family of her dreams. Photo by Rachel Graham Walker and Bellot highlight the comedy of “Woman in Mind,” while noting the darker undertones of the events happening to Susan. “The show is hugely funny, and there is so much color, life and joy in it,” Walker said. “It’s a beautiful story and amazingly told.” The goal is to create a theatrical experience that takes the audience through a wide range of emotions, according to Bellot. “People will be talking about it,” he said. “They may love it or hate it, but it’s a play they will remember.” For more information, call 303-2320363 or visit www.theedgetheater.com.
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Gluten-Free Living Seminar Learn the basics for the healthiest approach to gluten-free living. We will share shopping and cooking tips for gluten-free living, as well as advice on dietary supplements for nutritional support. Immediately after, join us for a gluten-free health fair with door prizes and free samples. Program is 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Natural Grocers, Mission Trace, 3333 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Go to www.NaturalGrocers.com/mt
Open All-Breed Show A Rising Star Equestrian Center, 9470 Indiana St., Arvada, plans ARS (A Rising Star) open all-breed shows Sunday, Oct. 25 (Halloweeen show). Indoor and outdoor arenas will be used, with room for warm-up. Registration is at 7:30 a.m. Classes start at 9 a.m. For information and entry forms, contact 303-431-4675, www.ARisingStarEqCenter.com/ horse-shows, or rjbeyer08@aol.com. Prime Minister’s ‘God Encounter’ Aired
Golden Dragon Acrobats Lakewood Cultural Center presents the Golden Dragon Acrobats at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. The Golden Dragon Acrobats are recognized throughout the world as China’s premier acrobatic company. Tickets are available at the center’s box office, by calling 303-987-7845 or online at www.Lakewood.org/Tickets.
Pins4Kids Bowlers wanted. Join Arvada Jefferson Kiwanis for a bowling fundraiser from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at Western Bowl, 10000 Ralston Road. All proceeds benefit AJ Kiwanis supported Arvada nonprofit organizations including the Arvada Community Food Bank, Santa House, Ralston House, Ginny’s Kids, Hope House and more. There will also be a great silent auction and lots of fun prizes during the bowling. If you like to bowl and want to support local charities this event is for you. To register a team or for more information contact Brad Rupert at 303-456-1100.
THEATER/SHOWS Murder-Mystery Comedy Colorado ACTS presents “Murder by Indecision,” a murder-mystery comedy within a comedy. Fans of classic Agatha Christie mysteries will love this delightful spoof. Performances are at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23-24, and Oct. 30-31, with a 2 p.m. matinee Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Colorado ACTS Theater, 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. Call 303-456-6772, email coloradoacts@yahoo.com, or go to www.coloradoacts.org.
Former Ethiopian Prime Minister Tamrat Layne tells about his controversial “encounter with God” in a filmed interview at Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 5675 Field St., Arvada. After serving as prime minister, Layne was convicted of corruption charges and served 12 years in prison. During his incarceration, Layne claims he experienced a supernatural visit from God. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net. Behavioral Health Report The League of Women Voters of Colorado has finalized its study on Colorado’s Behavioral Health System, which began as a task force project in 2013. The Jeffco league will review the study and answer consensus questions during its six unit meetings Tuesday, Oct. 27, to Thursday, Oct. 29. The full report is at www.lwvcolorado.org/behavioral-health. html. Visit www.lwvjeffco.org.
Evergreen Players Show
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The Evergreen Players presents “The 39 Steps” through Sunday, Nov. 8, at Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday (no show on Oct. 31). Tickets are available at 303-674-4924 or www.evergreenplayers.org.
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 9:15 a.m., St. Philip Lutheran Church, 7531 S. Kendall Blvd., Littleton. Call Christina at 303-470-1809. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 9:15 a.m., Highland Rescue Team Ambulance District, 317 S. Lookout Mountain Road, Golden. Call Janet at 303-674-7755.
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Tuesday, Oct. 27, 1 p.m., Arvada Elks Lodge, 5700 Yukon St., Arvada (park in south lot; use south entrance). Call Becka at 303-421-1853.
The Edge Theater presents “Woman in Mind,” Susan’s hilarious hallucinations convert her boring life to one where she is an ideal wife and mother with an ideal family. Show runs through Sunday, Nov. 15, at 1560 Teller St., Suite 200, Lakewood. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and Monday, Nov. 2, and 6 p.m. Sundays. Call 303-232-0363 or go to www.TheEdgeTheater.com for tickets and information. Parking is free. Fall Theater Classes Registration is now open for Colorado ACTS Theater fall classes. Classes include The Snow Queen, We Don’t Want to Grow Up, Wizard of Oz, Jungle Book Creative Drama, Molly Brown and the Miners, A Christmas Carol, Murder by Indecision, and Super Saturday classes. Register at www.coloradoacts.org. Classes take place at Colorado ACTS Theater, 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge.
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 9:15 a.m., Westland Meridian, 10695 W. 17th Ave., Lakewood, 80215. Call Darlene at 303-238-8996. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 6 p.m., Jeffco League of Women Voters office, 1425 Brentwood St., Suite 7, Lakewood. Brown bag optional. Call Lucinda at 720-254-5741. Thursday, Oct. 29, 9:15 a.m., Cason Howell House, 1575 Kipling St., Lakewood. Call Susan at 303-988-5847 for information. Halloween Party Inspired Wellness Center plans its eighth patient appreciation Halloween Party from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at 8435 W. 80th Ave., Arvada. Dress up in costume and enjoy kid-friendly activities, trick-or-treating, snacks, drinks and more. Go to www.inspired-wellness.com/ Seed Picking for Rocky Flats
Jefferson County Nature Association presents its 2015 seed pick for Rocky Flats restoration. The final date for the year is Saturday, Oct. 31. Volunteers pick native grass and forb seed, which will be used to enhance Rocky Flats. Picks last from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and lunch is provided. Efforts are scheduled in the Rocky Flats area between Golden and Boulder. This is the last year of the program. Register with Jean Tate by emailing djt_co@yahoo.com. Use JCNA in the subject line, and include your name, email, date(s) attending, number of adults/youth, address and phone number. Contact Jean or Paul Kilburn (PDKilburn@msn.com) with any questions. In 2014, 13 pounds of raw forb seed ad 17 pounds of raw grass seed were picked and given to Jody Nelson of Legacy Management, who will plant it on Rocky Flats restoration areas to increase their diversity and native genetic component.
Piano Trio Performs The Lysander Piano Trio, with baritone Mischa Bouvier, performs at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Tickets are available at the center’s box office, by calling 303-987-7845 or online at www.Lakewood.org/Tickets. Free Kids’ Halloween Carnival
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All are welcome and invited for a safe and fun environment for our neighborhood children. Come and enjoy games, crafts, candy and prizes 5:307:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at St. John Chrysostom Episcopal Church, 13151 W. 28th Ave., in Applewood near Manning and Maple Grove schools. Go to www.stjohngolden.org.
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Concordia Lutheran Church Choir is starting its fall choir program and is looking to add new voices. The choir is a great cross section of the community and welcomes newcomers who have a desire to praise God with their voice. Concordia Lutheran is directed by Dr. Jill Schroeder-Dorn of Colorado Christian University. The choir meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. The choir assists in Concordia’s traditional worship service. The church is at 13371 W. Alameda Parkway in Lakewood. Contact 303-989-5260.
Lutheran Medical Center offers community health and wellness services and classes through Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 8300 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge. Free parking available. Health coaching also is available. Contact Shannon Levitt at 303-425-8045 or Shannon.Levitt@sclhs.net for details on coaching. For information on classes offered, or to register for classes, go to www.WellnessatBridges.com or call 303-425-2262.
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If you’ve been to a story time at any Jefferson County Public Library location, you know that children’s librarians are all about using song and dance to engage children in active learning.
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 303556-3657. Application not required. More information on Facebook www. Facebook.com/msudenverlearnoninitiative.
One of the very best ways to prepare young children for reading is through movement and play, which is why everyone at Jeffco libraries is super excited for the upcoming Movin’ and Groovin’ Fests occurring at Jefferson County Public Libraries in October and November.
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We’llOn Saturday, Oct. 24, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. county libraries will have crafts and activities to help your baby, toddler, and preschooler get ready to read. This program is supported by the Jefferson County Library Foundation’s
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CLUBS Ongoing Activities, Ongoing/Business Groups Mondays 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 800-4776291 or go to Nar-Anon.org. Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club meets from 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 Arvada Sunrise Rotary Club meets from 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. 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 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. Federal employees The Lakewood Chapter of Retired and Active Federal Employees meets each second Tuesday at the Episcopal Church, 10th and Garrison. Call Ann Ornelas at 303-517-8558 with questions. 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. 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 303-431-4697. 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 303-4319657. Buffalo Toastmasters meets 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays at the Jefferson County Government Building, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden. Toastmasters is an international organization that is a fun and supportive environment to learn and practice public speaking and leadership skills. All are welcome. Look for signs pointing you to the right room. Go to www.buffalotoastmasters.org or www.meetup. com/Buffalo-Toastmasters-Golden/ for more information. Buffalo Toastmasters, where public speaking and leadership excellence is encour-
aged 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 303-9895260. Foothills Music Teachers Association meets 9:30 a.m. to noon the third Wednesday of each month. FMTA is a local group of independent music teachers, affiliated with Colorado State Music Teachers Association and Music Teachers National Association. Call Kathy at 303-988-9565. Golden Elks Lodge meets at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 16795 W. 50th Ave. Contact golden2740@hotmail.com or 303-279-2740 for more information, or to learn how to join. 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.
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The Wheat Ridge Farmers girls cross-country team ran away with a league championship this season. They compete this week at regionals for a shot to compete at the state meet. Courtesy photo
Pomona’s Nicole Sullivan safely reaches third base as Chaparral’s Megan Godfrey waits for a throw. Chaparral went on to win 13-12 in the 5A Region 8 regional tournament on Oct. 17. Pomona would manage to win two games against Grand Junction Central, however, earning the team a spot alongside Chaparral in this week’s state tournament. Photo by Paul DiSalvo
Ralston Valley, Wheat Ridge head to Sweet 16 Disappointed Northglenn, D’Evelyn played hard By Scott Stocker Ralston Valley and Wheat Ridge softball teams are headed for the Sweet 16 state playoffs this week after emerging on top in last week’s reigonal tournaments in Aurora. Ralston Valley heads into the Class 5A tournament with an 18-4 record while Wheat Ridge enters the 4A tournament with a 16-5 record. The state tournament is at Aurora Sports Park, 19300 E. Colfax Ave., Oct. 24 and 25. First round games are set for 10 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. with the second round scheduled to start at 2:30. At the regional tourney, Ralston Valley defeated Northglenn 14-1 and 12-2, but lost to Fossil Ridge 12-11 in nine innings. Wheat Ridge won all three of its games as the Farmers defeated Discovery Canyon 10-0, Mesa Ridge 16-1, and D’Evelyn 10-0. Despite the tough loss to Fossil Ridge, Ralston Valley coach Wendy Davies was pleased with her girls’ performance. “It’s a fine thing to get to state,” said Davies. “Our second game was tough, but we were able to rally though the day and make it. I’m excited because state is a situation in which anyone can win. The top 16 for state is a fine situation and it’s just a matter of who comes in and takes care of business. Anyone can beat anyone
REGION 1, LUTZ FIELD, AURORA 5A — Ralston Valley 14, Northglenn 1; Fossil Ridge 12, Ralston Valley 11 (9 innings); Ralston Valley 12, Northglenn 2; Northglenn 9, Douglas County 2; Fossil Ridge 11, Douglas County 5 (10 innings). 4A – Wheat Ridge 10, Discovery Canyon 0; Wheat Ridge 16, Mesa Ridge 1; Wheat Ridge 10, D’Evelyn 0; Discovery Canyon 10, D’Evelyn 6 (8 innings); Discovery Canyon 11, D’Evelyn 2.
at this stage of the season.” Ralston Valley’s Malory Eldrege, a junior left fielder, and freshman shortstop Christaana Angelopulos had solid days while helping to pace the Mustangs. “I think we started strong and I couldn’t be more proud of our pitcher and how we have worked today,” said Eldrege. “We are proud of making it to state. We just wouldn’t be here without her. Our team has worked hard all year and here’s where it also has to play off.” Added Angelopulos: “We certainly worked so hard to get here. We just want to stay strong and keep the bumps out. I made mistakes, but our team fought back hard. Now, we just want to press onward.” Rylie Strong, who pitched a strong tournament for Ralston Valley, and her catcher Alexa Samuels also had a good day. “We just came out strong ...,” said Strong. “We played together and better as the game went along. These are big wins.” Samuels knew Northglenn could offer some solid competition. “They played us tough, but we certainly played well as a team,” Samuels
said. “We just need to get the momentum going. We didn’t come in with big heads. We had good pitching and hitting and this game was a lot of fun.” It was a tough loss for Northglenn outfielders Shyla Martinez and Syriah Maes after their first game against Ralston Valley. “We had a lot of opportunities and we should have been able to capitalize on them,” Martinez said. “We just needed to play harder defense.” “We just have to focus on what we are doing and what we have to do,” Maes said. “We have to minimize out errors. We just don’t want to back down.” Northglenn, coached by Stacey Sterne, was able to beat Douglas County, 9-2, but couldn’t keep the momentum up for a second game against Ralston Valley. “We came out strong, putting three runs on the board right away,” Sterne said. “Our first game had its ups and down and we played hard in our second game against Douglas County to stay in contention. It was just tough losses against a good competitor.”
‘Stringy,’ Van Dyken set to join hall Former Littleton swimming coach Maurice “Stringy” Ervin and Cherry Creek swimmer Amy Van DykenRouen will be among those inducted into the Colorado High Jim Benton School Activities Association Hall OVERTIME of Fame during ceremonies scheduled for Jan. 27 at the Radisson Hotel-Denver. Ervin was a three-sport letterman for the Lions and led them to state football and basketball championships. He volunteered to be the Littleton swim coach when nobody else could be found, although he didn’t know much about the sport. He researched and learned on the fly, which helped him guide Lions teams to 12 boys and girls state titles. He was always easy to spot at state meets with his purple-checked pants. And he’s always gone with his nickname of Stringy, which was given to him by his father and former Littleton principal, Maurice Sr., who liked philosopher William Stringfellow. Van Dyken-Rouen won six Olympic gold medals after a standout career at Cherry Creek, where she set two state records and led the Bruins to four state titles. After suffering a spinal injury, she has become an instrumental spokesperson for Paralympic athletes. Longtime Englewood High School band director Jeff Gerardi, who is a former director of the Denver Broncos band, will also be inducted. He was the Englewood High School band director from 1967-1988 and was the citizen of the year in Englewood in 1994. A solid foundation Mountain Vista knows that a good foundation is an excellent way to build a strong cross-country program. Vista coach Jonathan Dalby credits the program at Mountain Ridge Middle School as of the reason for the Golden Eagles’ recent varsity crosscounty success. The Golden Eagles boys have won the past three Class 5A state championships and swept all three (varsity, junior varsity and open) races in the Continental League championships for the past three seasons. The girls have notched Continental League sweeps three of the past four years and finished in the top five at state in 2012 and 2013. Stop by Mountain Vista and on most fall and spring afternoons there are a groups of athletes of high-school age and younger running together. “Coaches Karen Sprakfe, Jermey Estell, Andrea Beckett and Cathie Knutson run the best middle school cross-county program in Colorado,” claimed Dalby. “They are the most dedicated group of middle school coaches I have every met and do a great job of focusing on getting kids to enjoy the sport of running, rather than on high-level training before kids are ready. “Focusing on high-level training when kids are too young is a mistake that I see a lot of club-level teams make. We are fortunate to have a group of coaches at the middle level that want to focus on helping kids create a passion for our sport rather than pushing them too hard when they are young.” McCaffrey stirs up memories Christian McCaffrey, a sophomore Benton continues on Page 22
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FOOTBALL Alameda 16, Manualk Alameda Pirates football team won Friday’s home conference game against Manual by a score of 16-6. VOLLEYBALL
FOOTBALL Ralston Valley 41, Bear Creek 0 The Bears lost the away conference game Oct. 16. Key performers: Senior Tomas Randolph rushed for 95 yards. VOLLEYBALL Ralston Valley 3,
FOOTBALL D’Evelyn 16, Centaurus 9 D’Evelyn claimed victory against conference opponent Centaurus in a home game on Oct. 16. Key performers: Senior Owen Burke threw 23 passes for 319 yards. Senior Mitch Menard had 22 carries for 98 yards. Senior Charlie Davis had 12 passes for 144 yards. Senior James Doyle had nine solo tackles and three assists. VOLLEYBALL D’Evelyn 3, Wheat Ridge 0
ALAMEDA PIRATES Skyview 3, Alameda 0 Alameda was shut out in a home match against conference opponent on Oct. 15. Fort Lupton 3, Alameda 0
Alameda fell to conference opponent Fort Lupton in an away match on Oct. 13. BOYS SOCCER Alameda 2, Elizabeth 0 Alameda shut out
JEFFERSON SAINTS conference opponent Elizabeth in a home game on Oct. 15. Fort Morgan 6, Alameda 1 Alameda was held to a single goal in a home game against conference opponent Fort Morgan on Oct. 13.
BEAR CREEK BEARS Bear Creek 0 The Bears lost the away conference match Oct. 13. Key performers: Junior Maria Rodriguez had 10 kills. Bear Creek 3, Dakota Ridge 1 The Bears won
the home conference match Oct. 15. Key performers: Senior Kendall Stillwell had 20 digs. BOYS SOCCER Bear Creek 3, Columbine 1 The Bears won the away conference game
Oct. 12. Key performers: Senior Tyler Erickson had two goals. Bear Creek 3, Chatfield 2 The Bears won the home conference game Oct. 15. Key performers: Sophomore Miguel Veloz had two goals.
D’EVELYN JAGUARS D’Evelyn shut out conference opponent Wheat Ridge in a home match on Oct. 15. Valor Christian 3, D’Evelyn 0 D’Evelyn was shut out by conference opponent Valor Christian in a home game on Oct. 13. Key performers: Junior Hailee Lansville had eight attack kills and four digs. Senior Aileen Garcia had 12 assists and four digs. SOFTBALL Discovery Canyon 10, D’Evelyn 6 D’Evelyn fell to Dis-
covery Canyon in extra innings in a neutral game as part of the 2015 CHSAA Class 4A Softball Regionals on Oct. 17. Wheat Ridge 10, D’Evelyn 0 D’Evelyn was shut out Wheat Ridge in a neutral game as part of the 2015 CHSAA Class 4A Softball Regionals on Oct. 17. D’Evelyn 11, Discovery Canyon 2 D’Evelyn took victory in a neutral game against Discovery Canyon as part of the 2015 CHSAA Class 4A
Softball regionals on Oct. 17. BOYS SOCCER D’Evelyn 5, Arvada 1 D’Evelyn held conference opponent Arvada to a single goal in an away game on Oct. 16. D’Evelyn 3, Golden 1 D’Evelyn came away with the win in a home conference game against Golden on Oct. 13. Key performers: Senior Jack Draeb and juniors Mario Gori and Wesley Tedstrom all scored goals.
VOLLEYBALL The Pinnacle 3, Jefferson 0 The Saints lost the home conference match Oct. 13. Key performers: Individual statistics not available. Sheridan 3, Jefferson 0 The Saints lost the home conference match Oct. 15. Key performers: Individual statistics not available. KIPP Denver Collegiate 3, Jefferson 0 The Saints lost the away conference match Oct. 16. Key performers: Individual statistics not available.
BOYS SOCCER Bruce Randolph 5, Jefferson 4 The Saints lost the away conference game Oct. 13. Key performers: Senior Josue Gonzalez had two goals The Academy 2, Jefferson 0 The Saints lost the away conference game Oct. 15. Key performers: Individual statistics not available. Arrupe Jesuit 2, Jefferson 1 The Saints lost the home conferI ence game Oct. 16. Key performers: Individual sta- d s tistics not available.
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In a small event on Sunday morning, students and friends of longtime Thornton taekwondo teacher Barney Montano, who was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer this summer, gather in front of his house. The students demonstrated taekwondo patterns for their teacher and were able greet him one last time. He passed away on Tuesday morning following the event. Courtesy photo
Taekwondo teacher inspires loving tribute Montano receives final visit with students before cancer takes life
By Corrie Sahling csahling@coloradocommunitymedia.com Barney Montano started working for Thornton Rec Center in 1994 as a parttime employee, teaching taekwondo on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Twenty-one years later, Montano was named as the most tenured part-time employee — but more important was the impact he had on many lives. Montano, 70, died Oct. 13, following a short battle against pancreatic cancer, and a few days after saying good-bye to students who came to his home to honor him. At the beginning of the summer, Montano was diagnosed with stage four pan-
creatic cancer with a poor prognosis. He stayed strong for a while, but in August had to give up teaching. “A few months ago, he was the normal Barney we all knew,” said Mike Coulter, Thornton recreation coordinator, who hired Montano in 1994. According to Robert Martin, a taekwondo teacher in Arvada who knew Montano well, the cancer took a quick turn for the worse. “I got a call late Friday night (Oct. 9),” Martin said. Montano’s daughter, Rebecca, was flying to Denver from her home in Ontario and needed some help. “She asked if we could put something together, an event in front of the house to try and lift his sprits, and so his students could see him one last time.” Martin helped to email invitations and
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put together a Facebook event to spread the word — but he was worried the event would get too big, so it was scheduled for Sunday morning (Oct. 11), a time that might be difficult for some to make. Rebecca “said if we waited until Tuesday, it would be too late,” Martin said. About 40 people came to demonstrate taekwondo patterns in the street outside of Montano’s house, but the event was kept short. “We spent no more than 30 minutes there,” Martin said, “which was probably too much.” Montano watched the
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at Stanford, is doing this fall what he did at Valor Christian with his abilities to dominate a football game. McCaffrey finished with 369 yards of total offense in a 56-35 win over UCLA on Oct. 15. It was the most allpurpose yards this season by any FBS player. He ran for a school record 243 yards on 25 carries and scored four touchdowns. He also had a 96-yard kickoff return, but didn’t score. McCaffrey had 242 yards rushing, four yards on one pass reception and 122 yards on kickoff returns. He now leads the nation, averaging 253 all-purpose yards a game. Alumni corner Katelin Blosser, a 2013 Wheat Ridge High School graduate, is a junior soccer player at Nebraska Wesleyan and is the Prairie Wolves’ leading scorer with 10 goals and 21 points. She has tallied two hat tricks so far this season.
Green Mountain fell to Mead by a single run in a neutral tournament game as part of 2015 CHSAA Class 4A Softball Regionals on Oct. 17. Berthoud 9, Green Mountain 0 Green Mountain was shut out by Berthoud in a neutral tournament game as part of 2015 CHSAA Class 4A Softball Regionals on Oct. 17, ending their chances to move on to the state tourney. BOYS SOCCER Evergreen 2, Green Mountain 1 Green Mountain fell to conference opponent Evergreen in an away game on Oct. 16. Key performers: Senior Luke Eigsti scored the team’s only goal. Valor Christian 3, Green Mountain 2 Green Mountain fell to conference opponent Valor Christian by a single goal in a home game on Oct. 12. Key performers: Senior Luke Eigsti and sophomore David Brughelli were responsible for the team’s two goals. demonstration from his garage and then individually greeted each person who came to see him. “He had a good time,” Martin said. “He spoke to each one of his students, probably about a dozen, privately and personally.” Early in the morning on Oct. 13, Montano passed away. Since then, support has flooded the Facebook event page. People all over the country, and even the world, are posting videos and pictures of memories with Montano, Martin said. Although the event outside Montano’s home was moving and emotional, Martin said those who came have switched gears — they are now grieving while helping the Montano family with house chores and meals. Championship game rematch Valor Christian doesn’t feel it has had time to build a football rivalry with Cherry Creek since the schools have only played twice. However, Valor will be seeking revenge when the teams meet for the third time on Oct. 23 at Valor. Creek defeated Valor twice last season with the first win in a Centennial League game, ending the Eagles’ 28-game winning streak against Colorado teams. The Bruins claimed an epic 25-24 win in last season’s Class 5A state championship game, which denied Valor a sixth consecutive state championship. Valor (3-0, 5-2 overall) is tied with Grandview for the Centennial League lead while Cherry Creek (2-1, 6-1) is coming off a 28-20 loss to Grandview. Creek is ranked No. 2 in the CHSAANow. com poll and Valor is third. 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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