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VEEP VISIT: Gore gives Dems support P8
Volunteering helps people stay positive during the holidays P12
Reading by the thousands Jeffco library launches new early literacy pilot program BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
WITH HONOR: A local vet and a legendary division P4
ONLINE COVERAGE: This week’s edition of the Lakewood Sentinel goes to press before results of the Nov. 8 election will be available. Find results at LakewoodSentinel.com.
Three-and-half-year-old Landon de Booy of Lakewood wondered: Did stegosaurus dinosaurs have baby teeth that fell out and later grew in as adult teeth? It was one of the conversations Landon and his older brother Christian, 5, had with their mother Bente over breakfast this November. And it was sparked because Landon had recently read a book about dinosaurs. “Books … always generate a good discussion,” Bente de Booy said. “There’s a lot of amazing things that can happen in a book.” Landon de Booy is participating in a new program of the Jefferson County Public Library called 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. The program is being piloted at the Edgewater, Lakewood and Wheat Ridge locations. The goal is to have it at all the library locations before school starts in 2017. “We tell parents it’s never too early to start reading,” said Robyn Lupa, the kids and families coordinator for the Jefferson County Public Library. “We know that reading out loud together is one of the most important activities that leads to language development.” 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten encourages parents and caregivers to read with children, and will help prepare every child in Jefferson County SEE BOOKS, P31
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Lakewood resident Ralph Plokhooy divides his time working at the Green Mountain Recreation Center, and playing and teaching piano.
Piano teacher and Community Resources employee About me I’m not a Colorado native, but came here about 25 years ago. I grew up in Garfield, New Jersey, and graduated from Seton Hall University. After college, I wondered what to do with myself, and went through a lot of things before becoming interested in stained glass. I was trained in the craft by artisans, and learned about stained glass restoration, which is great because there is a lot of that glass in churches and building in the East Coast. I did that for 20 years in New Jersey, but when I came out here, there wasn’t the call for that. A lifetime of music My dad was my first music instructor, and we started when I was 3 years old. I’d always played, but I really took it up again after college. Composers like Brahms, Chopin, Bach, Beethoven and Rachmaninoff are big for me, because I can open any book of theirs and the music takes me down avenues I’ve never been before. At 62, I’m still learning every day. I have four pianos in my home, and usually wake up at 4 a.m. and practice with my headphones on my electronic piano for about three to four hours. Being a music teacher I never really got into school teaching, but
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have been teaching privately for 18 years. Music is music, and so while my instrument is piano, if you understand the basics, it’s relatively easy to go to different instruments. I want to provide more theory to kids, which is not something a lot of teachers normally do. This allows them to have more fun and be more creative later on. I’m a little suspicious of anyone who says learning music can be all this fun — it’s work, and takes a lot of work to do correctly. The power of music I play at area retirement homes, and music is often such a core part of our brains that I can play something, and even people who are dealing with dementia or Alzheimer’s will remember the words. It’s always a rewarding experience to play for them. Music just does something to the brain, and it just feels good. If you have suggestions for My Name Is ..., contact Clarke Reader at creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com.
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What Effect Will the Election Results Have on the Real Estate Market? We’ll See! As a “political junkie” who has also run Trump supporters have been buying more for elective office back in New York, I’m as guns and ammo — you can never have appalled as anyone by the rhetoric of this enough, apparently — to defend the republic from Hillary Clinton. Also, year’s presidential election. I’m writing this on Monday, so I REAL ESTATE some “2nd Amendment folks” TODAY might just be contemplating have no idea what’s ahead of us Trump’s suggestion about takcome Wednesday and beyond, ing action against a President but for now I am consumed with Clinton before she abolishes anxiety about how the week will the 2nd Amendment (as if she unfold, and not just about who could). Meanwhile, Clinton supwins. porters can’t imagine the damForget the talk about it being age which a President Trump a poor choice between Trump might do to America, both naand Clinton. The bigger issue is tionally and internationally. how the supporters of the losing If the Secret Service thought candidate handle their loss and By JIM SMITH, it had its hands full protecting treat the winner. And it could ® Realtor President Obama, they’ve got a affect our real estate market. One can only hope that all the bluster bigger job ahead of them regardless of we have had to put up with will transform which candidate takes the White House. Meanwhile, I hear a lot of talk among into peaceful acceptance of the outcome. Normally, we are accustomed to a polite Clinton supporters of leaving the country if concession by the loser and a cordial offer Trump wins. Most talk is about Canada, but to work with the winner for the betterment others are eyeing Europe, figuring that Canada might build a wall to slow the flow of our republic. Al Gore did that in 2000. This election is different, in that many of Americans heading north. (Just kidding.) talk is serious, and if Trump wins, Arvada Man Wins Harley Raffle don’tIf this be surprised if there is a surge in The winner of a brand new Harley Da- homes listed for sale. That’s business I do vidson Road King motorcycle in this year’s not look forward to! . Golden Lions Club raffle was Kevin DeTrump supporters are less likely to sloover of Arvada, shown below receiving leave the country if Clinton wins. Rememthe keys to the bike from Lions Club presi- ber, they have guns to protect them from dent Peter Keppler as Lion Ken Park looks the anticipated tyranny of a Clinton presion. He won it with the purchase of two dency. Their rhetoric leads me to believe $100 raffle tickets. A total of 300 tickets sometimes that they relish the prospect of were sold for the $17,000 bike. (Sales tax using their guns for that “patriotic” purpose. was paid.) This 6th annual raffle of a HarNot knowing as I write this what the ley Davidson motorcycle netted the Goldelection results will be, I won’t waste more en Lions Club about $10,000 for the club’s space on hypotheticals based on Trump Community Betterment Program. winning vs. Clinton winning and what the effect on the real estate market will be. There will be plenty of time to write about that when I learn the results. Perhaps you can understand, however, why it was hard for me to compose a column this week on more mundane real estate topics. Like the rest of America (and the world), I can’t get my mind off the election and the wish for it to be over soon.
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Sept. 15, 2016 — Is Your Neighborhood Going to Pot (Literally)? How Much Worse Will It Get? Sept. 8, 2016 — For Homeowners Over 62, a Reverse Mortgage Could Address Financial Needs Sept. 1, 2016 —HOA Transfer Fees Can Be Excessive & Benefit Management Company, Not HOA Aug. 4, 2016 — Why Should Buyers Even Look for Homes When the Inventory Is So Low? Also: Did You Know? The ‘Grace’ Period on Your Monthly Mortgage Payment Isn’t Free July 28, 2016 — Who Pays for What When You Buy or Sell Real Estate? It’s All Negotiable July 21, 2016 — Metro Area Property Tax Rates Vary Far More Than Most Buyers Realize July 7, 2016 — House Hunting? How Do You Find a Home That Fits Your Family’s Lifestyle? June 30, 2016 — Today’s ‘High Performance’ Homes Go Far Beyond Energy Efficiency and Solar June 16, 2016 — Trying to Sell Without an Agent? Learn From Another Seller’s Experience June 9, 2016 — What Are the Services You Can and Should Expect a Listing Agent to Perform? May 25, 2016 — Thinking of Becoming a Realtor? You Might Think Twice Based on This Survey May 5, 2016 — What Is a Buyer’s Recourse When the Seller Fails to Disclose Known Defects? April 28, 2016 — Here Are Some Common Pricing Mistakes Made by Sellers and Listing Agents April 14, 2016 — Whose Side Is Your “Agent” On? What You Need to Know About Agency Laws Mar. 31, 2016 — Listing Agents Seem Confused About How to Handle Multiple Offers Mar. 24, 2016 — Did You Know? 5280 Magazine Doesn’t Choose 5-Star Professionals Mar. 10, 2016 — Why Sellers Should Want Multiple Offers and How to Get Them Mar. 3, 2016 — Colorado’s Property Tax System Makes It Costly to Keep Vacant Land Vacant Feb. 25, 2016 — Questions to Ask When Interviewing a Realtor About Listing Your Home Feb. 18, 2016 — Here’s Some Different Advice for Buyers & Sellers in Current Real Estate Market Jan. 21, 2016—As a Listing Agent, I Used to Think Buyer Agents Were Overpaid, But Not Anymore Jan. 14, 2016 — 2016 May Be the Year That Home Automation Goes Mainstream
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VETERANS DAY SALUTE
Legacy of the 10th Mountain Division WWII veteran shares his story of pioneering outfit BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
A younger Dick Over, now 92, trains in 1943 at Cooper Hill near Camp Hale — the original home of the 10th Mountain Division — which is located in Eagle County near Leadville. This U.S. Army photo appeared in a 1992 book called “Soldiers on Skis,” by Bob Bishop and Flint Whitlock. PHOTO COURTESY OF FLINT WHITLOCK
In what Dick Over has tagged the “I Love Me Room” at his home on Lookout Mountain, plaques, recognition certificates and medals take up every inch of the four walls. Scattered among them is other ski and war memorabilia, such as maps and photographs. And resting on the windowsill are more awards in different shapes and sizes. On Wednesdays, Over hikes with the SkiMeisters — a group of active, senior adults. On Tuesdays, he plays tennis. And at least once or twice a week, Over and his wife Marge dine at the Tuscany Tavern in Evergreen. This winter, Over will be hitting the slopes again — both for recreation and as an instructor for seniors, something he has been doing
HONORING DICK OVER Richard (Dick) C. Over is a Lookout Mountain resident, skiing hall of famer and a World War II veteran of the 10th Mountain Division. The Mount Lookout Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be honoring Over with a Distinguished Citizen Medal at 1 p.m. Nov. 12 at Golden City Hall, 911 10th St. Over has been invited to speak at the medal ceremony. for the past 10 years. Over, 92, is a husband, father and grandfather, a skiing hall of famer and a World War II veteran of the 10th Mountain Division. “The men of the 10th Mountain Division have had such an astounding effect on our history,” said Keli Schmid, archivist for the 10th Mountain Division Resource Center at the Denver Public Library. “Their knowledge and skills have changed the world forever, and future generations need to be able to learn about what those men did.” The 10th Mountain Division
is recognized for playing a key role in the Allied victory in World War II, and the soldiers who returned from the war are often credited for being the founders of the presentday American ski industry. Over was born and raised in Pittsburgh and has been on skis since he was 10 years old. While reminiscing about his childhood, he mentioned he lived near the largest cemetery in the city, and he remembers the neighborhood kids piling snow onto the tombstones in the winter to make ski jumps. “When people ask me, where did you learn to ski?” Over said, “I tell them, I learned to ski in a graveyard.” Mentor at research lab After high school, Over began his studies in metallurgy at the University of Pittsburgh. During his senior year, Over submitted a project on the sources of energy for a national science fair, and won a work-study scholarship. He attended school in SEE 10TH MOUNTAIN DIVISION, P5
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the evenings, and during the day, Over worked in the research lab of the university for the Westinghouse Electric Corporation under the direction of Dr. Trygve Yensen. Yensen was on the National Ski Patrol, Over said, and on the weekends, the two skiers would go to the Seven Springs Mountain Resort, which is about 30 miles east of Pittsburgh. “Dr. Yensen was teaching me the art of ski jumping when the war came along,” Over said. “He said to me, the Army is starting a unit of skiers and rock climbers called the mountain troops. He knew I would be drafted, and he thought that if I enlisted in the new mountain unit, it would be something I would enjoy.” Over sent in his application, but never heard back from the U.S. Army, he said. But he was eventually drafted into the Army, and went to Fort Meade, Maryland, for basic training. However, while assigned to a signal corps battalion at Camp Blanding in Florida, Over finally got word about his application to the mountain troops — known today as the 10th Mountain Division. He accepted the transfer and was put on a troop train making its way to Colorado. “When it pulled into the newly constructed Camp Hale, and I got into the snow country, I was very happy,” Over said, adding he was not a fan of Florida with its bugs and Southern cooking. Over celebrated his 18th birthday while training at Camp Hale, which is located in Eagle County near Leadville at 9,200 feet in elevation. Training included everything soldiers would need to know about alpine and winter combat — deep-snow maneuvers on skis, warfare tactics and weaponry. And much of it done in sub-zero temperatures, Over said. Strength for the training, he added, was obtained from the camaraderie. “Camaraderie is what makes a unit strong, and the 10th had it in spades,” said Hugh Evans, 92, also a veteran of the 10th Mountain Division. “The 10th was a very unique Army unit. We were a band of comrades that did our job, and did it well.”
• The 10th Mountain Division’s start can be attributed to Charles Minot (Minnie) Dole, former president of the National Ski Patrol. He heard word of Finnish soldiers on skis annihilating two Soviet Union tank divisions, during the November 1939 attack on Finland. Dole spent months lobbying the U.S. war department to train troops in mountain and winter warfare, and his efforts paid off in September 1940. • First known as the 10th Light Division — it was formed in November 1941. The National Ski Patrol helped recruit the first members. • In January 1945, the 10th Mountain Division became the last U.S. Army division committed to the European Theatre. The Division fought in northern Italy for more than 110 days. One thousand soldiers in the division were lost in action and many more wounded. However, the division is recognized for playing a monumental role in the Allied victory.
According to the Fort Drum website, www. drum.army.mil, the shoulder patch for the 10th Mountain Division was approved on Jan. 7, 1944. The patch is red, white and blue for the national colors, with the word “MOUNTAIN” in white lettering on a blue tab, affixed directly above the patch. The red bayonets form the Roman numeral X, or 10, which represents the unit’s number. COURTESY IMAGE
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• The 10th Mountain Division was deactivated after World War II. Many members returned to Colorado and opened today’s ski resorts, developed state-of-the-art ski equipment, implemented ski schools, became employed with ski patrols or obtained work in
• The Tenth Mountain Division Foundation is based in Lakewood. For more information, go to www.tenthmountainfoundation.org. Contact the foundation at 303-756-8486 or admin@10thmdf.org.
Life in the Aleutians Soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division during World War II are most known for their combat in Italy. But unlike Hugh — who ranked as a platoon sergeant serving in Italy — Over ended up as a warrant officer on an Army tugboat in Alaska preparing for the planned landings on the Japanese mainland. Over spent two years on the Aleutian Islands building air and naval bases. “While I was in this wartime operation,” Over said, “the atomic bomb was dropped in Japan, and the eventual end of the war came about.” Life on the Aleutian Islands was miserable, Over said. It was cold and wet — either raining or snowing — all the time, he added. However, his crew of nine, who were all fisherman from Alaska who had been drafted, made sure they ate well. Over remembers
eating some of the best meals of king crab and halibut during this time. Although it was only for recreation, he did get to ski while on the islands. Over told of being able to start at the top of a mountain, and ski all the way to the coastline. Over was discharged in December 1946, and returned to Colorado in early 1947. “I came back to Colorado as fast as I could get here,” he said. “I was totally in love with the place.” He met Marge, a Colorado native, in the kitchen of Saint John’s Cathedral in Denver over a breakfast gathering. “And from there, it’s history,” Over said. The two married on Oct. 22, 1953. They designed and built their house on three-fourths of an acre on Lookout Mountain 63 years ago. The Overs raised one son, Paul, 47, who had two children.
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The 10th Mountain Division was deactivated after World War II, but was reactivated in 1985 and is based at Fort Drum, New York. Having been sent to operations overseas throughout the 1990s — Somalia, Haiti and Bosnia, for example — into present day — Iraq and Afghanistan — the 10th Mountain Division has been the most deployed of all U.S. Army divisions since the Second World War. And its veterans could not be more proud of the men and women serving in the division today, Hugh said. In recent news, a patching ceremony took place Oct. 30 at Camp Hale as the Colorado Army National Guard became part of the 10th Mountain Division. Bearing the 10th Mountain Division on their arm is something they will take pride in, Over said, who attended the ceremony. On Nov. 12, the Mount Lookout Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be honoring Over with a Distinguished Citizen Medal. The medal is awarded to a person who fulfills the qualities of honor, service, courage, leadership and patriotism, and has contributed to the defense and security — and thereby the freedom — of the community, state or nation in an exceptional manner, said Marcy Kimminau, the chapter’s registrar. “Dick deserves recognition for his work in ensuring that the legacy of the 10th Mountain Division is not forgotten,” said the chapter’s regent Joni Lewis. “His extensive efforts have increased knowledge of the contributions of the military, provided recognition of the importance of character strength, promoted the concepts of leadership and service and encouraged patriotism.” Because of Over and others who continue to tell their stories of the 10th Mountain Division, the legacy of will carry on. And Colorado has reason to be proud of the soldiers it produced on its soil at Camp Hale, Over said. The 10th Mountain Division “was a turning point in war efforts,” he said. “It was all new to the Army. There was nothing like it before.”
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‘We made it to shore without firing a shot’
Lakewood vet spent World War II at sea in Navy BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Although Lakewood resident Harry Riddle saw a lot of the world during his Navy service from 1943 to 1946, he doesn’t look back at the time with any
particular fondness. “The only thing I really learned at that time was how to fight,” Riddle, now 89, said. “I don’t really have any favorite memories from those years. But I did visit so many ports.” When World War II broke out,
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Riddle was living in Columbia, South Carolina, and at the age of 15, he joined the Navy. “I was two years ahead in school, so I guess going into the service was a way for me to make up for that,” he said. “My father was in the Army, but the Navy seemed a better fit for me.” Riddle completed his training in Bainbridge, Maryland, and then went to Little Creek, Virginia, for gunnery school. “I’d eventually make it to Gunner’s Mate, Third Class, which is the highest rank you can get on an armed guard ship,” he said. “My specialty was the five-inch, 38-caliber gun.” During his years on the sea, Riddle was mostly on merchant ships, and stuck to the Atlantic Ocean. He said it was policy that the crew didn’t know what cargo they were guarding, but the ships made stops at ports on
several continents, including London; Oban, Scotland; Marseilles, France; Algiers in Africa; and Guantánamo Bay in Cuba. Riddle received a Bronze Star for his participation in the D-Day landings in Normandy, France, in June 1944. “There were so many ships in the area, you could have walked across them to the shore,” he remembered. “We were in the fifth wave, so we made it to shore without firing a shot.” After his discharge, Riddle married his late wife Glora and worked at a federal prison in Virginia before moving to Colorado to work in the trucking industry. His small home in Lakewood is warm and bright, and there’s no evidence of his military service in the living room. Mementos are mostly devoted to photos and items collected during 54 years of marriage. Evidence of a life well lived.
Lakewood resident Harry Riddle, 89, pictured in his home, served in the Navy from 1943 to 1946. He received a Bronze Star for his participation in the D-Day landings in Normandy. CLARKE READER
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Gore visits Lakewood on Clinton’s behalf Highlights damage of climate change, importance of voter participation BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
The outdoor recreation industry in Colorado brings in about $13 billion to the state’s economy every year. That means the state will be uniquely affected by the damage from climate change, former Vice President Al Gore said during his campaign stop for Hillary Clinton at the Lakewood Cultural Center on Nov. 7, the day before the election. “We have to change things for the environment, and most people know that in their bones,” Gore said. “The really exciting thing is we can change.” The 320-seat theater was completely full for Gore’s speech, and the line started two hours before the doors opened. “It’s really exciting to have this here,” said Ward 5 councilwoman Dana Gutwein, who visited with attendees waiting in line. “It’s really an honor they picked Lakewood to have this event.” In the lead-up to the event, attendees shared anxieties and hopes about the following day’s election, compar-
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ing polls, statistics and the latest news. “I’m here because I really like Al Gore, especially his stance on climate change concerns,” Jeffco resident Wyatt Curtis said. “I’ve taken off these past four days before the election to get out there and volunteer.” Gore’s remarks focused on the dangers of climate change and the importance of voting. “The 10 most destructive fires in the history of your state have all hap-
pened since 2002,” he said. “But solar energy and wind power gets cheaper every year, and wise leaders in Colorado are making the policy changes necessary.” All the work being done in Colorado and across the country is in danger if Donald Trump wins, Gore warned. “Every great moral struggle follows this same pattern, of the ones who don’t want to face the changes just giving a string of no’s,” he said. “But the right choice is foreordained be-
Democrat District 7 congressman Ed Perlmutter introduces former Vice President Al Gore at a rally held at the Lakewood Cultural Center on Nov. 7. cause of who we are as a people.” Before Gore took the stage, state Rep. Brittany Pettersen (D-28), Gov. John Hickenlooper and Congressman Ed Perlmutter (D-7) all spoke about the importance of voter participation and a good turnout on Election Day. “I sat out the election in 2000, and not voting when I had the chance is one of the greatest regrets of my life,” Pettersen said. “We have to
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GORE: Election is ‘great moral’ fight FROM PAGE 8
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From the world of education: Are rubrics making us rubes?
dult 1: Have you ever heard of a “rubric”? Adult 2: Sure. 1: You have? 2. Of course. It’s those goofy cubes with all the colored squares. 1. No, no—that’s “Rubik,” as in, “Rubik’s Cube.” 2: Oh. Okay. 1. So, have you ever heard of rubric? 2. Uh, no, I guess I haven’t. 1. It’s an education thing. It’s how we tell our students what we expect from an assignment. 2. Oh. Well, of course. We had those. 1. You did?
2. Sure. “20 page paper, double spaced, A.P.A., about the causes and aftermath of…” whatever. 1. Well, okay, not quite. I mean, that’s the assignment, that tells you what to do. But, nobody ever told you how to do those things, did they? 2. Um…no. You know, read, research, write. That was all kind of assumed. 1. Well, see, these days, we actually tell kids what we expect. We tell them that they need three sources, that they need to include a certain number of quotes, that they need to cite specific examples of things to make the paper good. 2. Really?
1. Yeah! Isn’t that cool? Kids have such a better idea of how to write a good paper now. 2. Huh. Do you use rubrics in math, too? 1. Sure. All the steps. 2. Oh. So, is that why it requires five steps to add 83 and 49, whereas in the old days it, y’know, required adding? 1. Well, no. I mean, this is so much better, because the kids who used to struggle have a better way to think now. We coach them up to understand it. 2. Huh. Okay, so, let’s go back to the paper. If they know exactly how you’re going to grade, won’t they just go down the checklist? SEE ALCORN, P11
A few more thoughts on attitude of gratitude
W Country due for a good exhale after election ALCHEMY
Andrea Doray
As I write this, the election is fewer than 100 hours away. As you read this, the results are known. And no matter what the outcome is, I’m changing my word for the year to “exhale.” Let me explain. Instead of making New Year’s Resolutions, I find a word – or it finds me – as a focal point of the coming year. Perhaps I had a premonition (or was it foreboding?) that 2016 would have its share of anxiety, so in mid-December last year, the word “breathe” revealed itself to me. This was the first time my word has been a verb. Previous words
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have included “light,” “persistence” and “song.” But it became clear that 2016 was pulling me toward action, toward finding full-time work, for instance, and settling into a new abode. That’s when I recognized that 2016 would be a year of needing to just breathe. First, it was the Super Bowl … although I had been a Broncos believer from the first day of training camp. Yes, there were some heartstuttering moments, but I never doubted we would be the champions of Super Bowl 50. Mainly, I just SEE DORAY, P11
ith the month of November upon us and Thanksgiving just a couple of weeks away, I am finding WINNING myself conWORDS sumed with feelings of gratitude. Perhaps I am finding myself in this state of abundant gratitude because of Michael Norton the holiday and how we are all called to remember and give thanks for all of our blessings. I am not exactly sure what is driving the immense feeling of gratitude, but I am very glad it is here. Over these next few weeks I will continue to explore the attitude of gratitude and what it really means to give thanks and show appreciation for what we have been given, what we have earned, the people in our lives, and for all of the opportunities that are still to come. Zig Ziglar used to share these statements when talk-
ing about gratitude, “Gratitude is one of the healthiest of all human emotions,” and he also shared, “The more that we can show gratitude for what we already have, the more that we will have to be grateful for.” So as much as we want to look into our future or look to new opportunities to be thankful for, it is so very important to first recognize and appreciate the people and the things that are already in our lives at this very moment. Too often I believe that many of us get caught up in a “Grass is always greener on the other side” mentality. We stop appreciating what we have right in front of us and we seek to add more toys or “things” to our lives, thinking that those will bring us greater joy and happiness. And believe it or not, there are those amongst us who have stopped showing appreciation or recognizing the people in their lives who have always been there for them and who will always be there for them in the future. These great
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DORAY: After election, it will be time for healing across the United States FROM PAGE 10
wanted Feb. 7 to be over so I could exhale. Sports-related anxiety also bookended this latter part of the year for me, namely the World Series. I have a couple of connections to the Cubs (not the Cubbies, as my Chicago-born mother would have sniffed), so my interest in the Series this year was intensely personal. By the time epic Game 7 took place, I tried hard to enjoy it as just that … epic. But I really really wanted the Cubs to win, and I stayed up for the presentation of the trophy, the MVP, and almost every other celebratory activity, so that I could finally exhale. And, of course, there has been the interminable crawl to the conclusion of the biggest game of all on Nov. 8. My only hope is that on Nov. 9 we can all exhale, and let the healing
begin … at our dinner tables, and in our neighborhoods and communities. In our social circles – especially online! – and in our workplaces. Across the state, and, perhaps as the ultimate goal, across our country. We will always disagree about some things, just as we will agree on some others. People and positions so important today may not be as significant in time. People and positions not important to us now may become more crucial for the future. And, without a doubt, we will all encounter people and positions in the next four years that we don’t even know exist at this moment. There are two parts to breathing – in and out. Meditative breathing involves concentrating on both the inhaled pull and the exhaled release, often chanting a manta, for example, or counting. One technique I’ve learned is to inhale for a count of five, hold for a count of
ALCORN: A conversation about the role of teaching independent thought
five, and then exhale for a count of 10. Try it. It’s the 10-count more than anything else that has seen me through 2016 to this point. And if November 9 finds you with your heart still pounding and your blood still boiling, you might do what I plan to do.
Exhale. Andrea Doray is a writer who still wonders how teams can be world champions when only one nation is competing. At least there is a Major League Baseball team from Canada. Contact Andrea at a.doray@andreadoray.com.
OBITUARIES MOSCOSO
Andrew “Nick” Moscoso Died October 29, 2016
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1. We hope so — that’s kind of the idea. 2. But what if their writing is completely incoherent, but they have all the check points? 1. Well, that can’t really happen. 2. Really? Then why did one of your students ask me the other day what to say in a thank you note? 1. Huh? 2. Yeah. What to say in a thank you note. Had absolutely no idea. 1. Well, that’s not… 2. And on the other end of things, what if a kid writes a completely convincing argument, but leaves off one your checkpoints? 1. Well, they’d get graded down. But, it’s not supposed to be possible to make a convincing argument without all the benchmarks. 2. Ah. Never been in a courtroom, have you? 1. Well, uh… 2. Never mind. Speaking of coaching, how does that work for practicing things like sports, or music? 1. What do you mean? 2. Well, if we’re training them to follow exactly what we tell them to do, how do they do things that require them to figure it out on their own? n 1. Well, um, I guess, they just need
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some direction about what the right steps to take would be. 2. Some direction? What if they don’t get that? Are you saying that they’re not expected to ever have to figure things out on their own from the beginning? 1. Well, I wouldn’t say that. 2. Oh! — is that why kids have to have 24/7 coaching these days? So they never have to try to get better in an unsupervised environment? 1. Well, no, I mean, this is more of an educational approach. 2. Sure, but that’s what they do all day as kids — that’s how we’re training them! 1.There’s still plenty of room for independent thought. This just removes some of the mechanical barriers to doing good work. 2. It does? 1. Yes. 2. Independent thought? 1. Yes. 2. Then why can’t a teenager find a house by an address without their phone guiding every step? 1. [stares blankly, blinks once] 2. Right. Maybe we should stick with colored cubes. Michael Alcorn is a teacher and writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. His novels are available at MichaelJAlcorn.com
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Andrew “Nick” Moscoso, (53), passed away on October 29, 2016. He was an Arvada resident for fifty years and recently had moved to Denver. His parents are Americo N. Moscoso and Erlinda Moscoso. He leaves behind his son, Zachary Moscoso and his daughter, Nicolette Moscoso; his sister, Barbara Hallman; two brothers, Dan Moscoso and Tony Moscoso, two
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Helping others is the best antidote for holiday loneliness
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or years while working retail, Barbara Penning would find herself in a new city during the holidays. “When that happened, I’d try to think of ways I could celebrate the season differently,” she remembered. “I’d do things like go to a food kitchen and volunteer there.” And now, as director of volunteer programs and in-kind donations with the Action Center in Jefferson County, a nonprofit that provides resources to homeless and low-income families, Penning wants everyone to have the same opportunity to give back. “The need is huge, and we have opportunities for anyone who wants to contribute,” she said. “I always tell our volunteers to use their gifts. If they’re very organized, we have jobs for that, if you like working with clothing, we have jobs for that, or if you just want to work on your own, we have jobs for you.” People find themselves alone during the holidays for myriad reasons: Perhaps they are new to their town, perhaps family and friends are all away on vacation or have prior commitments, or maybe they just have a small social circle. But they can all make the holidays a trying time. “The holidays are tough, especially because so much is built around family and friends,” said Shannon L. Gwash, director of wellness services at the Jefferson Center for Mental Health. “There are times when that is just not an option for people.” The transition from summer to winter is often when seasonal affective disorder starts, with colder weather and longer nights, and this can also make the holidays feel isolating and depressing. One of the best ways to fight off holiday loneliness, Gwash said, is to go be around people. “It might seem counter-intuitive, because when one feels lonely, the tendency is often to hold up on one’s own,” SEE HOLIDAYS, P13
The Action Center volunteers get toys ready for the organization’s annual Santa Shop. The event provides free gifts for parents to give to their children. COURTESY PHOTOS
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Volunteer opportunities abound. Here is a list of websites for some of the bigger Denver metro area organizations that might be a good place to start. www.christianactionguild.org www.jewishfamilyservice.org www.theactioncenterco.org www.detaskforce.org
www.metrovolunteers.org
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A Douglas/Elbert Task Force volunteer stocks the organization’s food pantry.
Volunteers from The Action Center distribute food.
TIPS FOR STAYING POSITIVE WHEN FEELING DOWN Get moving — activity helps
Keep expectations modest
Forget unimportant stuff
Make new traditions
Eat healthy
Get outside
Change up routines
Ask for help
Give yourself a break
Keep a journal
Lean on support network
Don’t worry about things you can’t control
Don’t stay at parties longer than you want Exercise
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DJs around Colorado make the personal a performance There is no one way to make music. Some create with their voices, others use instruments, and people like Kyle Montoya, also known as DJ Hijinx, make it using turntables and computers. “Being able to unite all kinds of Clarke Reader different people on the dance floor is no easy thing,” Montoya said. “And if you’re able to do it with some skill and artistry, it becomes magic.” Montoya has been a DJ in the Denver metro area for 15 years, but found succeeding in a scene crowded with high prices and competition to be difficult. “There’s all kind of equipment and things I would need for a performance that I just couldn’t find for any affordable price,” he said. “The DJ industry is often a very cutthroat one, and I didn’t want it to be
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like that in Denver.” About a year ago Montoya started Mile High DJ Supply, located at 6652 Wadsworth Blvd. in Arvada, as a hub for DJs all over the state to get affordable equipment and information in one place. What he had not counted on was the community that sprang up around his business. “I ended up becoming the home to the biggest network of DJs in the state,” he said. “I want the DJ community in Colorado to be a place where everyone and all skills are welcome. Where we help bring up the best DJs we have.” When many think of Colorado DJs, they picture electronic artists like Pretty Lights, Big Gigantic and Savoy. But Mile High DJ supply also works with bar and wedding DJs, as well as those who spin for their own amusement. In addition to selling and renting turntables and other equipment needed to spin and perform, Montoya is also interested in supporting the DJ community and encouraging the next generation. Montoya offers classes for lessons for any ages, and
offers a six week class that gives a complete look at the art. Mile High DJ also hosts scratch sessions every Wednesday night, for DJs to compete and get to know each other. Well known and awardwinning local DJs like Chris Karns often attends. The sessions are live-streamed for those who want to watch and listen from home. Looking forward, Montoya is hosting an event called DJ’s Day Off at Bellwether Coffee and Whiskey Bar, 5126 E. Colfax Ave., on Nov. 22, and wants to increase booking offerings at bars and clubs for interested DJs. It’s this variety of settings and styles for DJ performances that makes it so interesting and easy to get into, Montoya said. But it’s the injection of one’s own personality that makes it really special. “Everyone is a DJ if you think about it,” he said. “With the same lists of music, each person will create a different set based on who they are.” Clarke Reader’s column on how music connects to our lives appears every other week. A community
CLARKE’S ALBUM OF THE WEEK Selection: Jim James’ “Eternally Even” released on ATO/Capitol Records. Review: The lead singer of My Morning Jacket, and owner of one of contemporary music’s best voices, gets psychedelic and trippy on his second solo album. Fans of classic and prog rock will find much to like on the one-two punch of “We Ain’t Getting Any Younger” parts one and two, while the guitar work on “The World’s Smiling Now” channels My Morning Jacket at their catchiest. James’ pleas for peace and unity hit hard after a too-long election cycle finally winding down. Favorite song: “The World’s Smiling Now” Album’s most political song: “Here in Spirit” editor with Colorado Community Media, he credits Girl Talk with getting him into DJing. Check out his music blog at calmacil20.blogspot.com. And share your favorite DJs at creader@ coloradocommunitymedia.com.
HOLIDAYS: Serving as volunteer to assist other people in community helps beat the blues FROM PAGE 12
she said. “Even if you don’t interact with anyone, just being out helps. Instead of making coffee at home, go to a cafe and read for an hour or just sit.” Talking to someone also is a good idea, Gwash said. That can be a friend or family member, but the Jefferson Center and other mental health organizations have contacts for short-term therapy. “A lot of people think going to therapy is this long, drawn-out process,” she said. “We have a brief therapy program for people who need just a few sessions so they can share how they’re feeling. You don’t have to have a diagnosis.” Volunteering is a great way to help people and improve one’s own
mood, and can do wonders for mental health, Gwash said. Especially around the holidays, organizations like Douglas/Elbert Task Force,The Action Center, food banks and veterans organizations can always use people to help. “We can’t do anything without volunteers,” said Jenny Follmer, deputy director of the Douglas/Elbert Task Force. The task force is a nonprofit that provides assistance to residents of the two counties who are in serious economic need. “Going into the busiest season of the year, we have a place for anyone who wants to donate their time.” One of the most common charitable holiday activities are collection drives for needed items like food, clothing and toys. And the more successful a drive, the more help is
needed on the beneficiary organization’s end to unpack and sort everything, Penning said. “We start getting all kinds of stuff for our annual Santa Shop at the end of November and early December,” she said. “We always need to people to be here to move all the donated items to the right place and get it organized.” To keep things running smoothly during the holidays, Penning estimates The Action Center needs about 15 volunteers a day to help with various projects. The center also hosts an annual Thanksgiving food distribution event on Nov. 20, and its Santa Shop is from Dec. 12 through 17. Both these events require even more hands on deck. “There’s not a better way to kick off the season and to get a smile than
helping a parent or grandparent pick out a gift for their child,” she said. The Douglas/Elbert Task Force has a thrift store and food bank, and can use volunteers in all areas, from cashiers to shelf stockers and pricers. “There is so much more stress during the holidays, and colder weather means higher utility bills as well,” Follmer said. “So many people are struggling, and we’re here to help in any way we can.” Regardless of what a person decides to do, Penning said helping others is the best cure for holiday loneliness. “The holidays are one of the few times when the world comes together,” she said. “Go with your instincts, and find a way to use what gives you pleasure to help others.”
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No tricks — CSM students treat families to food
Students collect food items for the needy on Halloween
collecting nonperishable food items and canned goods to help local families in need this holiday season. Trick-or-Treat So Golden Can Eat is an annual event, but this year, more students were involved, thus a record number of goods was collected, said Quinn Tenorio, Mines’ undergraduate student government’s at-large to the community. Also joining the drive efforts this year was the school’s annual Nightmare on Greek Street event, during which people traded canned goods for raffle tickets. The nonperishable food items and canned goods will go to the campus’ food drive committee, which will first disperse the food to Mines families in need. The remaining goods will go to
BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
This Halloween, some Golden community members were quite surprised to see people over the age of 18 knocking on their door with a bag in hand, hoping for some treats rather than tricks. Not looking for candy — Colorado School of Mines (CSM) students were
the Christian Action Guild — a nondenominational nonprofit organization in Golden that operates a food bank and thrift shop. “With the help of the Mines community, many families in Golden will not have to worry about food these upcoming months,” Tenorio said. In terms of supporting the school, the Golden community does a lot for Mines, Tenorio said. So it’s important to uphold a good relationship, he added, and one way to do that is to give back through student volunteerism. “It is very apparent that the relationship between Golden and CSM is unlike any other university here in the State of Colorado,” Tenorio said, “and that is something we are very proud about.”
Golden resident Emily Freimann puts four cans of food in CSM student Patrick Losique’s bag Oct. 31 for Mines’ Trick-orTreat So Golden Can Eat event. This year, the annual event had a record number of participants. CHRISTY STEADMAN
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friends or family members are those who never seem to say “No,” and who walk by our side during our victories and who stand next to us in our very worst moments. Whether we need a ride, a loan or a loaf of bread, these individuals are
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6November 10, 2016
A decade of care for Surgery Center at Lutheran
Facility invites community to share in celebration BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Instead of asking for the traditional gift of aluminum for its 10th anniversary, The Surgery Center at Lutheran threw open its doors and asked for visitors. Physicians, surgeons, nurses,
Lutheran Medical Center staff and community leaders all stopped by the center, 3455 N. Lutheran Parkway, on Nov. 1 to mark the occasion and meet the medical minds that work at the center. “The Surgery Center is a joint venture between Lutheran Medical Center and a group of physicians,” said Dian Lampron, administrator of the facility. “Lutheran owns part of the company, but we’re our own individual facility.” The center specializes in outpatient
surgeries, like orthopedic, general, gynecology, ear, nose and throat, pain management, podiatry and plastic surgery procedures. It is also leading the way in joint replacement surgeries, and is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. “Everything here is designed to be efficient, quick,” said Dr. David Bierbrauer, one of the surgeons who uses the center. “We have patients who have a knee or hip replaced, and literally are able to walk out the same day.” Patients are always thrilled by the skill of surgeons, and the speed with which they are able to get home, Bierbrauer said. Attendees sampled hors d’oeuvres and sipped beer and wine while meeting the people who run the center, and toured the facility to see some of the state-of-the-art machinery.
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Dr. David Bierbrauer surgeon During her tour, Wheat Ridge Mayor Joyce Jay examined the pre- and postoperation areas, learned about the average recovery time (around one to two hours), and was able to inspect a procedure room. “To say it’s interesting is an understatement,” she said. “The doctors here do some really innovative things, and I’m so glad they’re part of our community.”
DANGEROUS Dr. David Bierbrauer explains some of the technical aspects of The Surgery Center at Lutheran to Wheat Ridge Mayor Joyce Jay. Jay and others visited the center as part of its 10th anniversary celebration on Nov. 1. CLARKE READER
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NEWS IN A HURRY Red Rocks receiving scholarship Red Rocks Community College received $79,000 from the Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative. The college and foundation partners with local counties, in this case—Clear Creek, Gilpin, Jefferson, and Park counties—to provide student support services on campus coupled with matching scholarship dollars. The money is matched one-to-one, providing more than $1.1 million in new scholarship dollars for students in this local area. The Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative was created to increase the attainment of postsecondary credentials and degrees for underserved students in Colorado. Pops concert and silent auction The Lakewood Symphony Orchestra’s annual Pops Concert and Silent Auction is at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 10, at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. This year’s concert features the music of film composer John Williams, who wrote the score for movies like “Harry Potter,” “Star Wars” and “Jurassic Park.” Attendees can get early access to the silent auction beginning at 6:30 p.m. on the day of the performance. For tickets and more information, call 303987-7845 or visit www.lakewoodsymphony. org. Dentists buy back candy DeCino Family Dentistry, 950 Wadsworth Blvd., No. 207, is hosting a Halloween candy buy-back program to support the troops. From Nov. 1 through 10, children will get paid $1 per pound for their candy donation (there is a $10 limit). Children can also write letters to the soldiers. The candy will go to the troops via Operation Gratitude. For more information, call DeCino at 303237-3640, visit www.DeCinoFamilyDentistry. com and www.OperationGratitude.com. Bethlehem Lutheran to honor vets Bethlehem Lutheran Church and School will honor its current and past military veterans at 11: 15 a.m. on Nov. 11 by providing a complementary program and brunch. The event will be at 2100 North Wadsworth Blvd. Among other planned activities, guests will be treated to patriotic music sung by Bethlehem School’s K-8 music class, and students will also provide personalized notes stating why they are grateful for their freedom. Bethlehem’s National Junior Honor Society will be serving the brunch, and colors will be posted by the Foothills Young Marines. Lakewood Mayor Adam Paul will be the guest speaker. For more information, visit www.bethlehemdenver.com. Police participate in Coats for Kids giveway The Lakewood Police Department is partnering with the Colorado Knights of Columbus and Colorado Avalanche for a
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Coats for Kids giveaway. The event will be 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Nov. 12 at the Clements Community Center, 1580 Yarrow St. It is on a first-come, first-served basis with coats in sizes 4 to 18 for both boys and girls. Attendees will be able to meet the Knights, Lakewood Police officers, the Colorado Avalanche Ice Girls (cheerleaders) and Bernie the Mascot. Heritage Center feedback wanted Lakewood residents are invited to participate in an update to the Lakewood Heritage Center’s master plan, which includes how best to represent the 1960s to present at the existing 20th century museum. The master plan public meetings are at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at the Heritage Center Visitor Center. Situated on 15 acres in Belmar Park, the Heritage Center is a 20th century museum (currently 1900-1960) whose mission is to connect the community and its generations to the history and heritage of Lakewood through the care and presentation of authentic artifacts, innovative programs and engaging experiences. LHC’s first and only master plan was developed in 1996, and many of the items in the plan have been successfully implemented. To take the survey and learn more about the museum, visit Lakewood.org/LHCPlan or call 303-987-7850 with any questions. Aquila Theatre comes to Cultural Center The Lakewood Cultural Center presents Aquila Theatre’s productions of “Much Ado About Nothing” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 18, and “Murder on the Nile” at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19. Aquila is in its 25th anniversary season, and is giving “Much Ado” a modern and comical update, while “Murder on the Nile” features a staging with a BBC recording studio as the set. Tickets start at $20 and are available at 303-987-7845, www.Lakewood.org/LCCPresents or the Lakewood Cultural Center Box Office, 470 S. Allison Parkway. RMCAD’s fall VASD series The final event of the Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design’s yearlong Visiting Artist, Scholar, and Designer (VASD) Program is “Sounds in Outer and Inner Space: An Unknown History of the Human Heartbeat,” by artist Dario Robleto, 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1. Robleto will present a lecture expanding on his research into sound, specifically the heartbeat. The events will be held at the college, 1600 Pierce St. in Lakewood. All events are free for current RMCAD students, faculty, staff and alumni. The general public may purchase tickets at vasd.rmcad.edu for $10 per lecture. Students from other institutions are $5 per lecture. More information at www.vasd.rmcad. edu.
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WestConnect transit plan in beginning stages BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
A study expected to last a year and a half will evaluate ways to reduce congestion, improve operational performance and safety and address future transportation needs on a large stretch of corridor in Jefferson County. The 18-month Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) study will take place in Jefferson County on the WestConnect corridor, which is consists of C-470 from Kipling Street to the I-70/U.S. 6 division, U.S. 6 from C-470 to CO 58/CO 93 in Golden and CO 93 from Golden to Marshall Road in Boulder County. The study is being led by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) in partnership with the WestConnect Coalition — a steering committee of local stakeholders made up of county commissioners, city mayors and councilmembers; and a technical working group made up of a variety of folks including CDOT representatives and city and county staff who deal
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with transportation projects and/or manage public works departments. “CDOT is trying to identify solutions for a very busy corridor,” said Emily Wilfong, CDOT’s communications manager. The study “will provide a recommendation that lasts in the long term.” During an Oct. 27 city council meeting, the City of Golden’s public works director Dan Hartman announced three upcoming open houses about WestConnect. Hartman, who sits on the WestConnect Coalition’s technical working group, encourages every county resident to attend one of the open houses. Because everything is in early stages, there is no estimation on the timing of implementing anything on the WestConnect corridor yet, Wilfong
CLUBS Ongoing Activities, Ongoing/Business Groups Mondays The Arvada Chorale, an auditioned community chorus, rehearses Monday evenings from September to June at Arvada United Methodist Church, 6750 Carr St., Arvada. The chorale performs three concerts a year plus many community events. For audition information, call 720-4329341, or email info@arvadachorale.org. Divorce Workshop A workshop that covers the legal, financial and social issues of divorce is presented the third Monday of each month at the Sheridan Library, 3425 W. Oxford Ave., Denver. Check in
from 5:15-5:30 p.m.; workshop runs from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Register online at www. divorceworkshopdenver.com. Advance registration costs $35; at the door, cost goes to $40 (cash/checks only). Attendees will get help taking the next step by getting unbiased information and resources. Learn the options available and next steps to take positive action steps. Discover community resources, and talk with other women experiencing similar life changes. Volunteer presenters include an attorney, mediator, therapist and wealth manager. Discussion items include co-parenting, child support, family coping, tax consequences, property division, hostile spouses and more. For information, contact 303-210-2607 or info@ divorceworkshopdenver.com.
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said. However, 18 months for the study was chosen because the study will be “extremely intensive,” she said. WestConnect organizers intend for there to be several opportunities for public input and for time to conduct the studies which will consist of analyzing data then receiving the results. Following that will be the process of writing a report and making recommendations, according to organizers. Once solutions have been proposed that will provide optimal results for improving the roadway for the future, funding will be needed before actual projects can begin, Wilfong said.
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Wilfong encourages everybody to get involved and stay informed on the WestConnect corridor. The public “can provide a variety of information,” she said. “Their voices are extremely important in this process.” Anybody who uses this roadway — those who reside in the area, commute on the corridor or use it to travel to recreational destinations — will benefit from any future projects proposed, Wilfong said. The study simply “sets us up for when funding is available to start the actual projects,” she said.
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Cheers for the Holidays: 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, at Lamar Street Center, 5889 Lamar St., Arvada. Festival includes wine from five Front Range wineries, appetizers and desserts, sample beers, and life musical entertainment. Proceeds benefit Ralston House, an Arvada nonprofit dedicated to providing a safe place for children who have been physically and emotionally abused. Purchase tickets at www.arvadafestivals. com or call 720-898-7403.
Make-A-Wish Fundraiser: All sales Sunday, Nov. 13, at Denver Escape Room, 11674 Huron St., Ste. 300, Northglenn, will help Make-A-Wish Colorado grant the wish of a Denver-area heart transplant patient to visit Hawaii. Book a spot at www.DenverEscapeRoom.com. Lighten Up! De-stress and Lift Your Spirits: noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, at Lifetree Café, 5675 Field St., Arvada. Admission is free. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@ peacelutheran.net. Wonders of the Night: guided night walk from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Learn about nocturnal animals and see the stars. Register at https://campscui.active.com/ orgs/MajesticVie wNatureCenter?s eason=1611803&s ession=20820503 Cybersecurity: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, at Community Recreation Center of APEX, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Join Active Minds for a look at how both governments and the private sector are responding to these threats. Call 303-425-9583 to RSVP.
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Explore Women’s History Through Headwear: 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, at Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church, 920 Kipling St., Lakewood. Presented by Lakewood AAUW. Attendees encouraged to wear hats. Led by Beverly Chico, historian and author.
Story of Chocolate: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at Ralston Creek Senior Living, 11825 W. 64th Ave., Arvada. Program presented by Active Minds. Chocolate samples will be provided. Call 720-386-0065 to RSVP.
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Genetically Modified Organisms: 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Learn the pros and cons of GMOs from E.J. Bennett, who has studied the topic
Insect Investigation: 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Honey tastings, centipede dances and catching insects will disguise learning with fun. Ages 10 and older. Register at https://campscui.active. com/orgs/MajesticViewNature Center?season=1611803&sessi on=20936001 From Farm to Nature: A Historical Journey: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Audubon Nature Center at Chatfield, 11280 S. Waterton Road, Littleton. Register at www. denveraudubon.org/auduboncenter/things-to-do. No fee, but donations appreciated. Wizarding World Magical Creatures: 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13, at Roxborough Library, 8357 N. Rampart Range Road, Ste. 200. Celebrate upcoming movie “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” with costumes, photos, treats and more. Registration required; call 303-791-7323 or go to DCL.org. History of Castle Rock Star: 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, at Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Registration required; call 303-791-7323 or go to DCL.org. International Christmas Tea, Bazaar: 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, Bear Valley Church, 10001 W. Jewell
extensively. Register at https://campscui.active. com/orgs/MajesticViewNatureCenter?season=161 1803&session=21104103 ‘Marie Antoinette’: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 6 p.m. Sunday through Nov. 13 at The Edge Theatre, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood. France’s frivolous and fashionable queen may soon be going out of style. Call 303-232-0363 or go to www.theedgetheater.com. International Christmas Tea, Bazaar: 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, at Bear Valley Church, 10001 W. Jewell Ave., Lakewood. Buy gifts from around the world; proceeds benefit Standing Against Trafficking, an outreach program that helps fight human trafficking and injustice. Contact Lois at 303-7314325 or lhasselblad@bvchurch.org. Beginner Yoga in Spanish: 4:45-5:45 p.m. Thursdays through Dec. 15 at PranaTonic, 805/807 14th St., Golden. No class on Thanksgiving. Go to http:// www.pranatonic.com/classes/yoga-en-espanolpara-principantes/
Ave., Lakewood. Buy gifts from around the world to support Standing Against Trafficking. All proceeds go directly to 20-plus organizations that fight human trafficking and injustice. Contact Lois at 303-7314325 or lhasselblad@bvchurch.org. Well Water Adjudication Workshop: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, at Chaparral High School, 15655 Brookstone Drive, Parker. Open to Rural Authority of Douglas County participants. Space is limited; RSVP by Friday, Nov. 11. Include first and last names, along with address where well is located. $5 cost payable at the door. Go to http://rwadc. org/wellownerinformation.html. Carriers of News and Knowledge: Post Office Records: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Columbine Genealogical and Historical Society program led by Julie Miller CG, professional researcher, lecturer and author. Post office records are a rich but underutilized genealogical resource. Learn about the various types of records, how to access them and tips for using them effectively. Contact ColumbineGenealogy@gmail.com. Go to www. ColumbineGenealogy.com AAUW Meetings: Organization promotes equity for women and girls through advocacy, education and research. Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Go to douglascounty-co. aauw.net. Contact Beryl Jacobson at 303-688-8088 or berylmjacobson@gmail.com. How Success Thinks: Jewish
Secrets for Leading a Productive Life: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, at Chabad Jewish Center of South Metro Denver, 9950 Lone Tree Parkway. Six-session course led by Rabbi Avraham Mintz. Call 303-792-7222 or go to www.DenverJewishCenter. com. Protect Yourself from Scams and Fraud: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, at Castle Pines Library, 360 Village Square Lane. Ideal for immigrants and ex-patriots. Presentation is in English, but should be understandable for those with an intermediate level of understanding. Registration is required; call 303-791-7323 or go to DCL.org. History of Tea: 1-2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, at the Castle Rock Senior Center, 2323 Woodlands Blvd., Castle Rock. Call 303-688-9498 to RSVP. Also from 10-11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 18 at Malley Senior Center, 3380 S. Lincoln St., Englewood. Call 303-7622660 to RSVP.
Almond Flour Power: 1-1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at Natural Grocers at Vitamin Cottage, 7745 N. Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Contact Kate Sheets, 303-423-0990. Community blood drives: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 12, Concordia Lutheran Church, 13371 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood (contact Sue Darnell, 303462-3816); 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 13, Mile Hi Church, 9077 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood; 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 13, Green Mountain United Methodist Church, 12755 W. Cedar Drive, Lakewood (contact Mary Bloomstran, 303-2784469); 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 17, National Park Service, 12795 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood; 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3 p.m., Monday, Nov. 28, Golder Associates Inc., 44 Union Blvd., Lakewood; 8-9:40 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 30, Jefferson County Government Human Services Building, 900 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden. Contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-3632300, unless otherwise noted. Go to www.bonfils.org. Sweet Potato Reigns Supreme: 5:30-6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, at Natural Grocers at Vitamin Cottage, 7745 N. Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Contact Kate Sheets, 303-423-0990.
EDUCATION Choice Enrollment Night: 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, at Arvada West High School. Learn about academics, activities ad athletics. Program for students who live outside the Arvada West attendance boundaries. Go to www. jeffcopublicschools.org/enrollment or call 303-982-1303.
HEALTH Fitness for Women: 7:30-10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, 6439 Miller St., Arvada. Coaching, nutrition seminars and classes. Contact robyn@frontrangebootcamp.com. Let’s Talk Turkey: 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Learn facts about turkeys,
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Big win, but Jags playoff run ends in third round BY DENNIS PLEUSS JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
COLORADO SPRINGS — D’Evelyn senior Trey Martinez pick a heck of a time to pick up his second goal of the season. Martinez, who hadn’t found the back of the net since the Jaguars’ season opener, volleyed in a pass from fellow senior Nico Denton in the 78th minute Tuesday night in the second round of the Class 4A boys soccer state tournament. “We still have a bunch of work to do, but it just shows the talent that we have on this team,” Martinez said. “The ability we have when we work together to knock off the No. 1 team in the state.” The No. 17 seed D’Evelyn upset topseeded Cheyenne Mountain 3-2 on the Indians’ home field. “I just saw the opportunity going up the field,” Martinez said on the eventual game-winning goal. “I know Nico has the skill and pace to get off a pass. I knew I had to get in the box to even have a chance to make something happen.” While the goal was the highlight for D’Evelyn (12-5-1 record) moving into the 4A state quarterfinals, the final 15 minutes were wild. Three goals — along with Cheyenne Mountain receiving three red cards — in the final 15 minutes in what D’Evelyn coach Paul Moline said was one of the crazies playoff games he has been apart of. “Cheyenne Mountain is a very physical team and you have to match that,” Moline said. “You’ve got to keep your heads in the game. I think we were able do that and that was the difference.” Cheyenne Mountain (14-2-1) had plenty of reason not to overlook the Jaguars. The Indians suffered their lone loss of the regular season against D’Evelyn on Sept. 13 at Lakewood Me-
In 5A each round through the semifinals will be held at school venues. The following are the firstround matchups for area teams.
Playoffs no place for teams with losing records OVERTIME
D’Evelyn senior Nico Denton, left, makes a run on Cheyenne Mountain sophomore Jack Briggs (15) during the first half Nov. 1 in Colorado Springs. D’Evelyn upset the No. 1 seed Indians with a 3-2 victory. DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS morial Field. Senior Wesley Tedstrom had a career game against Cheyenne Mountain in D’Evelyn’s 4-1 victory. Tedstrom had three goals and an assist. Since the loss, Cheyenne Mountain has a 9-0-1 record heading into Tuesday’s playoff game. Clearly the Indians wanted to shutdown the Jaguars’ leading scorer, but D’Evelyn senior Denizhan Yigitbas was able to step up late in the first half to even the game at 1-1 going into halftime. With two players and the goalie coming out on Tedstrom during a run, Yigitbas was able to get open and have an empty net to shoot at when the ball came to him. “We kind of knew they would have a lot of attention on Wesley,” Moline said. “We talked about him drawing that attention and our players had to play off of him.” D’Evelyn took its first lead in the 65th minute when Denton streaked down center of the field after a 50-50 ball and put a shot into the back of the net for a 2-1 lead. “Josh (Schlicht) did a great job drawing two defenders,” Denton said of his goal. “It just popped out to me and I had the one-on-one.” Cheyenne Mountain was able to tie the game up at 2-2 despite being down
FOOTBALL PLAYOFF MATCHUPS ANNOUNCED Class 5A, football playoff seedings and first-round games were announced Nov. 6 by the Colorado High School Activities Association. First-round games will be played Nov. 10-12, with the quarterfinals set for Nov. 17-19. Times and dates on most first-round games are to be determined.
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Class 5A #16 Bear Creek (3-7) at No. 1 Pomona (9-1), 7 p.m. Nov. 11; #9 Columbine (8-2) at #8 Highlands Ranch (7-3), 7 p.m. Nov. 11; #13 Fairview (82) at #4 Regis Jesuit (9-1), 7 p.m. Nov. 11; #12 Chaparral (7-3) at #5 Eaglecrest (10-9), 7 p.m. Nov. 11; #14 Cherokee Trail (5-5) at #3 Valor Christian (7-3), 7 p.m., Nov. 11; #11 Legacy (8-2) at #6 Grandview (9-1), 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11 ; #10 Ralston Valley (6-4) at #7 Cherry Creek (7-3), 4 p.m. Nov. 11; #15 Fountain Fort Carson (3-7) at #2 Mullen (8-2), 6 p.m. Nov. 11.
a man. A long ball toward D’Evelyn goal was headed in by Sam Alvares in the 75th minute. Denton’s laser pass to Martinez for the game-winning goal prevented overtime and gave the second straight playoff victory on the road for the 4A Jeffco League champions. The Jaguars shut out No. 16 Denver North 3-0 in the opening round last week to earn a date again the top-seeded Indians. “We figured we would get a better seed winning our league, but (Moline) has told us from Day 1 he would take us on any field again any team,” Denton said. “We believe that.” “I don’t know what it is this year. It’s kind of a magical team this year,” said Moline, who took the Jaguars to the 4A state semifinals in 2014. “We’ll see what happens.” The magic ran out for the Jaguars in the state quarterfinals Saturday, Nov. 5. No. 9 seed Battle Mountain ended D’Evelyn’s season with second half rally by the Huskies. Battle Mountain trailed 1-0 at halftime, but scored a trio of second-half goals to edge the Jaguars. Dennis Pleuss is a communications specialist for Jeffco Public Schools with a focus on athletics and activities. For more Jeffco coverage, go online at CHSAANow.com/Jeffco.
STANDOUT PERFORMERS Brooke Weins, gymnastics, sophomore, Pomona: She captured the all-around title at the Class 5A state gymnastics meet on Nov. 3 with a score of 38.925 and won individual titles on the balance beam (9.725) and uneven bars(9.750)on Nov. 5. Payton Dietrich, football, junior, Wheat Ridge: He was in on 19 tackles and recovered a fumble in the Farmers’ 41-14 loss to Fruita Monument on Nov. 3. Chad Dines, football, junior, D’Evelyn: Dines completed 13 of 19 passes for 234 yards and three touchdowns in addition to running for 53 yards in the 27-20 Class 2A playoff win over Basalt on Nov. 5. Rachel Cody, gymnastics, junior, Standley Lake: She compiled a score of 37.000 to capture the Class 4A all-around title at the state meet on Nov. 4. Lodrigue Byamungo, soccer, junior, Alameda: Finished the season with 35 points with 14 goals and seven assists for the Pirates. STANDOUT PERFORMERS are five athletes named from south metro area high schools. Preference is given to those making their debut on the list. To nominate an athlete, contact Jim Benton at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com
Maybe it’s time for the Colorado High School Activities Association to adopt what college football has implemented — and I don’t mean spread offenses. The 16-team Class 5A playoff field was set Nov. 6, with the Jim Benton seven champions of the realigned leagues getting the top seven seeds, with the Ratings Percentage Index formula used to determine the other nine qualifiers. I’d be surprised if there weren’t plenty of growls about the RPI formula, a computer rating, with two teams having only three wins each making the playoffs. That’s where the formula for making the playoffs needs an asterisk. The RPI is complicated and confusing. A pair of three-win teams in the final 16 isn’t OK no matter how strong a schedule they played. In college, it takes six wins to become bowl eligible. It should take a minimum of five wins in a 10-game slate to become playoff eligible in Colorado high school football. Nine of the 10 teams ranked below the final qualifier, No. 16 Bear Creek, had .500 or better records, including 8-2 Doherty and 7-3 Fossil Ridge. They would seem more deserving of a postseason bid than Bear Creek and No.15 Fountain-Fort Carson, which both finished the regular season 3-7. It will be interesting to note in the next couple weekends whether the lack of tough games will hurt any of the league championship teams in the playoffs. Sometimes it’s good to have a couple close games to prepare a team for the tougher competition in the playoffs. All of the seven league champions were undefeated in league play. And the margin of victory in each conference was 21 points or better for the title team. Top-seeded Pomona won the Mount Evans league by an average of 37.2 points a game, Regis Jesuit whipped Mount Antero opponents by an average of 36 points and Grandview had a 35.6 margin of victory in the Mount Massive league. Winter sports set to start It seems like just a few weeks ago that boys golfers were ushering in the 2016 fall sports season. But the seven winter sports can start official practice Nov. 11. Actually, boys and girls skiing practices have already started. Initial contests can be played Nov. 30. Here are some historical nuggets: • Overland is the defending 5A boys SEE BENTON, P26
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Jefferson County schools reigns at state gymnastics BY DENNIS PLEUSS
THORNTON — The state gymnastics meets belonged Jeffco in 2016. The three-day meet wrapped up Saturday night with Jeffco teams grabbing five of eight individual event final titles. “I think we have really stayed strong as gymnastics programs in Jeffco,” Pomona coach Tracey Boychuk said at the conclusion of the meet at Thornton High School “The Jeffco coaches are unlike any other group of coaches. We are very close and we support each other’s girls. Our programs are big and they are strong.” The five individual event titles added on to the haul of team titles won by Pomona (Class 5A) and Green Mountain (Class 4A), along with all-around titles claimed by Pomona sophomore Brooke Weins (5A) and Standley Lake junior Rachel Cody (4A) on Thursday and Friday. “I think it says a lot about Jeffco in general,” said Cody, who finished top four in the 4A vault, beam and floor Saturday night. “It’s awesome to say I was in Jeffco during this time when it was so strong.” Green Mountain moved down a classification this year and cruised to the 4A team title. Camille Dipaola, Emily Graham, Mya Sinha, Hayley Upson and Morgan Maddox all finished in the top eight for the Rams in the individual all-around. It was the first team title for Green Mountain since 2008. Cody was able to defend her all-around title edging the pack of Rams right behind her. Dipaola (floor) and Graham (bars) both took home more hardware winning individual events Saturday. Sinha and Maddox had strong second- and third-place finish in the vault. Dipaola said one of the reasons why Jeffco gymnastics is so strong right now are the club gyms in the area, but she likes the dedication she has seen during the high school season. “It’s kind of nice to see all the girls come together in a high school setting,” Dipaola said. “We are team orientated. It’s awesome to watch them.” Sandi Patterson, along with her assistant coach and husband Dan Patterson, coached Green Moun-
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Kiki Neff competes in the floor exercise as part of the Lakewood team that took part in the Nov. 3 Class 5A State Gymnastics Championship Meet. Neff received a score of 8.550 for her floor exercise performance and her points helped the Tigers finished fifth in the final team standings. PHOTOS BY TOM MUNDS
Green Mountain and Pomona gymnastic teams poised for a photo together after the conclusion of the state meet. Green Mountain won the Class 4A team title and Pomona repeated as 5A team champions. The two programs also brought home five individual tain’s gymnastics team one last time Saturday. The two are stepping down to support their three sons and their activities. “It’s definitely hard to walk away, but you don’t get that time back
with your kids,” said Patterson, who coached the Rams for 20 years. “Someday, hopefully, we’ll be back.” With Pomona and Green Mountain both winning team titles, it was the first time Jeffco has been able to do
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that since 2008 when Green Mountain won the 5A and Evergreen took the 4A title. “It’s being lacking the last few years, at least our dominance in these types of meets. It was really exciting to see Jeffco on top,” Coach Boychuk said. “Sandi and I had talked early in the season that it would be awesome to get Jeffco back on top of the podium in both classifications.” Patterson finished her stint at Green Mountain guiding the Rams to state titles in 2006, 2008 and 2016. “I think it’s about great people,” Patterson said of the success in Jeffco. “The gymnasts are great. The coaches are awesome. The people support us in the district office. It’s hard not to be successful when you have all of that.” Dennis Pleuss is a communications specialist for Jeffco Public Schools with a focus on athletics and activities. For more Jeffco coverage, go online at CHSAANow.com/Jeffco.
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basketball champion. But how many basketball aficionados remember that Greeley was the first state titlist in 1927? • Lutheran (3A), Valor Christian (4A) and ThunderRidge (5A) were crowned champions last year in girls basketball. In 1979, it was Golden that was the title team. • Pomona is the defending 5A wrestling champion. In 1936, Greeley won the initial championship. • Last year, Regis Jesuit was added to the list of hockey champs that started when Littleton won the first title in 1976. • Valor was the 4A girls swimming winner in 2015 with Fairview capturing the 5A first-place trophy. It was Cherry Creek that was the first girls swimming champ in 1974.
Time to turn it around It’s mind boggling to watch some of the routines of high school girls gymnasts but it sure seems like the scoring to determine the team champion is backward. Team titles for the two classes are determined on the first day of competition, with the all-around champion also decided. Individual titles in four events are determined on the second day and the efforts of those competitors are not part of the final team standings. It’s the only sport where this happens. 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.
Storm can’t stop the Orediggers Mines’ club tennis team places bronze at national tournament BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Luckily, doubling the cost of the flight to get to the tournament in South Carolina after Hurricane Matthew was the only major hassle players on the Colorado School of Mines club tennis team had to go through. In fact, they would do it again if they had to. “It’s a blast of a tournament,” said Anna Gallagher, the team’s treasurer — a senior studying geology. A person gets to play tennis all day, then go to the beach in the evenings, she added. “I can’t think of anything better than that.” The United States Tennis Association’s Tennis On Campus Fall Invitational took place Oct. 28-30 at Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. It was postponed for nearly a month from its original dates of Oct. 7-9 because of Hurricane Matthew. Mines fared well against the 35 other co-ed club tennis teams — taking third in the bronze
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bracket, meaning they placed in the middle, with silver and gold brackets above them and copper below. In July, the team signed up eight people, out of its 65 members, to compete in the fall tournament. However, the tournament had filled up in record time, so Mines was placed on a waitlist, said Brandt Theander, a senior studying mechanical engineering, who is the team’s president. In late September one team dropped out and Mines got to take its place. Then Hurricane Matthew struck the Western Atlantic. Deemed a Category 5 at its strongest, the storm hit South Carolina as a Category 1 cyclone in the morning of Oct. 8. Mines found out the day they were supposed to fly out that the tournament had been postponed. But the team’s vice president Jaime Hill, a sophomore studying chemical engineering, knew the tournament wasn’t going to happen as soon as she heard news of Hurricane Matthew. Hill had previously lived in a small town outside of New Orleans, and went through Hurricane Katrina — also a Category 5 Atlantic hurricane — in late August 2005.
“It definitely is not a place where we would want to be when it was happening,” Hill said of South Carolina and Hurricane Matthew. The students said it was obvious the area had been struck by a natural disaster, but the damage had not been severe where they traveled. Lots of trees were uprooted, roof work was being done and a lot of cleanup crews were scattered about, they said. About 80 percent of the businesses that sustained damage were open again by the time of their arrival. Overall, the team was simply happy to be able to compete against some larger schools, such as this year’s national champion, the University of Florida, and defending national champions Auburn University. Team member Abby Reuland, a senior studying mechanical engineering, formerly played on Mines’ varsity volleyball team, but was looking for something different and said she threw herself into tennis about a year and a half ago. “I was so grateful to play against people who have been playing tennis their whole life,” Reuland said. “I never would have had that opportunity if I hadn’t been on this team.”
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