Lakewood Sentinel 1112 by Colorado Community Media

November 12, 2015

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Lakewood leadership experiences shake-up

READING UP

Newly elected leaders aim for now governance approach By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Standing behind the podium, Linda Rockwell, former Jefferson County Library board member and current Yes for Jeffco Libraries Campaign volunteer coordinator, talks about the details of the mill levy increase with campaign volunteers, from left, Pat Estes and Tom and Alice Atkins during a watch party that took place at the Belmar Library in Lakewood on Nov. 3. Photo by Christy Steadman

Voters give green light to improve library system Tax increase means longer hours, more materials, better technology By Christy Steadman csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com

fter years of falling behind its counterparts in other counties because of declining budgets, the Jefferson County Public Library system can soon start catching up, thanks to voters’ approval of a property tax increase. The results prove that “people value the library as part of the community,” said Linda Rockwell, former Jefferson County Public Library board member and volunteer coordinator for Yes for Jeffco Libraries Campaign. “Enough people love their library to pay to make them better.” While election results remain unofficial until certification later this month, the count of 179,234 ballots shows that Jeffco Ballot Issue 1A passed by more than 6 percentage points. Slightly more than 53 percent of voters supported a mill levy increase, with the losing side garnering a little under 47 percent of the vote. With the Nov. 3 vote, the mill levy will increase by one mill to a maximum of 4.5 mills. For Jeffco homeowners, the change equals about 67 cents more a month for every $100,000 of home value. The one-mill increase is expected to bring in $8 million of additional library revenues, beginning in 2016. The library’s senior management

In the lead-up to this year’s election, outgoing mayor Bob Murphy often spoke about the importance of “consistency of leadership” to move Lakewood forward. Gauging from the results of the Nov. 3 election, citizens wanted to see a shakeup in the city’s government, and voted that way. Of the six open positions this year, all but two went to the so-called “anti-establishment” candidates, claiming victory in every race but mayor and Ward 5, which went to Adam Paul and Dana Gutwein, respectively. Charley Able won in Ward 1, Sharon Vincent in Ward 2, incumPaul bent Pete Roybal in Ward 3, and Barb Franks in Ward 4. “It’s very bittersweet to see these results,” said outgoing Ward 1 councilwoman Karen Kellen. “I think there’s a huge amount of fear in the community about population density and growth, and there’s pull between past and future, and the past won this time.” To be sure, density and development was the top issue this season — nearly every candidate listed it among the subjects they heard most from residents during their time knocking on doors. Another frustration for many residents was what they viewed as a lack of transparency from council. “We need to have mechanisms in place to provide our residents with more Leadership continues on Page 6

Yes for Jeffco Libraries Campaign volunteers and library staff watch as the votes come in concerning the libraries’ proposed mill levy increase at a watch party that took place at the Belmar Library in Lakewood on Nov. 3. team has developed a five-year plan and a 10-year forecast that will serve as a road map for restoring services, said Pam Nissler, Jefferson County Public Library executive director. The last mill-levy increase was in 1986, and the library system today serves 240,000 more cardholders, hosts 1.6 million more visits and circulates 6.1 million more items across its 10 library locations. And it’s only in the 25th percentile when compared to libraries of similar size. “That’s not the quality that Jefferson County residents deserve,” Nissler said. “We want to provide a better quality of service.” The first priority will be to increase library hours, Rockwell said. Thirty years ago, the larger county

libraries were open an average of 63 hours a week. But since 2011, those same library branches are now open an average of 51 hours, she said. In order to restore hours, the library will hire 15 full-time staffers, plus some part-time positions, Nissler said. Some of those people may need some training, she said, so a goal date for the hours is April 3. Increasing the hours means the larger locations can be open until 8 p.m. four nights a week versus the current two. In addition, storytimes will increase. Storytimes are a popular amenity for patrons, Nissler said. “We support early literacy,” she Library continues on Page 6

Applewood Golf plans dropped Staff report Fresh on the heels of the victory of Prospect Recreation and Park District’s ballot measures, developer Applewood West Holdings and the Coors Brewing Co. announced their purchase agreement of Applewood Golf Course has been terminated. In addition, the rezoning application for the golf course will be dropped. A lawsuit that had been filed to halt the rezoning was made moot by the change. Applewood West Holdings, which had planned to build as many as 400 singlefamily homes on the golf course, made the announcement of the change of plans three days after the election indicated 2-to-1 support for the Prospect district to purchase the property instead. The Prospect district will continue to work with Coors to try to buy the property. Look for an in-depth story about the Applewood developments in our Nov. 19 issue.

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FACES AMONG US

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A glimpse of the people in our community

JO-ANN HOLST About me… I’ve been in the area since 1981, but I’m originally from upstate New York. Ever since I was a kid, I wanted to live in Colorado. I’m married with two daughters, and now we have our first granddaughter. My first degree was in geology, so I came out here to work for the oil and gas industry. I did engineering work before moving to an environmental clean-up work in Boulder. I started looking for a change, and I’d always wanted to know about finances, so 20 years ago, I moved into that industry. In my free time… I’m an avid gardener, and have my own greenhouse I like to work in. I’ve raised a lot of plants from seed, and like to give them away. So when my produce comes in, it’s almost like a little farmer’s market. I’ve also got a lot of artsy interests, like the outdoors and camping. I’m also a jogger and cyclist. My business background I wanted to help people for a long time, so once I became a certified financial planner, I worked a lot with women, and some with couples. Women face some unique issues in the business world, and so I’ve taught 20 different classes and seminars since 2003 focusing on women and money. Things are changing all the time in the financial world, and I want to help women create some predictability with their retirement funds and learn about the factors that can affect it, from taxes to

Holst inflation and bank fees. Sharing my knowledge A publisher approached me about a project — they were looking for women who had experience in predominately male industries. And I’ve done so much work with women and couples that it seemed like a good fit. My chapter looks at addressing insecurities in your career, and the importance of having a safe place to put your money. I talk about my experiences in the industries I’ve worked in, and the importance of taking risks — you can’t stay in your comfort zone. You have to jump on opportunities. “Breaking the Glass Ceiling, Influential Women in Business” is available through Rutherford Publishing House. It peaked at position No. 5 on the Amazon “Best Sellers” for Women & Business category. It also took home #2 “Hot New Release” in Women & Business category. All proceeds of the book sales are donated to the Will Play For Food Foundation. Written by Clarke Reader. If you have suggestions for My Name Is . . ., contact him at creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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The Jefferson Center for Mental Health was one of four organizations honored by Connect 4 Mental Health for the services offered to clients. The Center’s Union Square Home, which integrates all levels of care in one place, was the focus of the recognition. Courtesy of Jefferson Center for Mental Health

Jeffco Center for Mental Health connects care Receives national recognition for Union Square Home By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com

The Jefferson Center for Mental Health has been a pioneer in this approach with its Union Square Home diversion project, and received nation-wide recognition for its work. Connect 4 Mental Health (C4MH), a national initiative that highlights the

The best way to treat a patient is to see them as a whole person — not just physically, but their mental health as well.

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importance of mental health care, announced its 2015 winners in the Community Innovation Awards, and the Jefferson Center was among the four organizations recognized. “We’ve done a lot of work in the area of primary care and behavioral health — it’s so important to bring these two together,” said Mindy Klowden, director of the office of health care transformation, part of the Jefferson Center for Mental Health. “This recognition says something about the importance of collaboration, and the fact that no organization can do this on their own.” The Union Square Home brings to-

gether Jefferson Center, Metro Community Provider Network (MCPN) and Arapahoe House in one location to provide clients with a vast array of services. “We’re able to address the full spectrum of needs here — everything from clinicians to substance abuse counsellors,” said Shannon Poletti, the assistant medical director at Union Square. “We’re working on bettering the way we share important information between organizations, so they can see what the other is doing.” That betterment includes weekly team meetings, where representatives from all care providers meet to discuss complex cases and the best way to address any concerns. “Sometimes clients have trouble getting engaged, but these help all of us to oversee things,” said Ann Meade, care coordinator at Union Square. “It’s a re-

‘This recognition says something about the importance of collaboration, and the fact that no organization can do this on their own.’ Mindy Klowden with Jefferson Center for Mental Health

ally forward facing approach to providing care.” In many cases, mental health concerns are tied into substance issues, and that’s where Arapahoe House is able to step in with counseling options. “We’re also able to raise awareness of things we’re seeing, like an increase in opiates addiction,” said Megan Swen-

son, clinical integration supervisor with Arapahoe House. “Integration like this is the future of health care.” Changes in health care access are bringing more clients in, and the $10,000 grant award will help provide more services, but there is still a lot of work to be done to make it affordable for everyone in need.

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JEFFCO NEWS IN A HURRY

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Watching the watch party Months spent seeking votes come down to ﬁnal verdict By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com Election night is a very different experience for candidates than it is for their supporters. Candidates for city council and mayor in Lakewood have spent months hitting the pavement in their neighborhoods, knocking on doors of strangers and raising the funds necessary to spread the word about themselves and what they hope to accomplish if elected. Supporters and volunteers turn out for events, and talk to their friends and neighbors about the candidate they’re supporting, and donate money to help things along. But there’s a level of separation from the results. At the election night watch party for the socalled “establishment” candidates at Baldoria on the Water, supporters of Adam Paul, Richard Bryant, Gary Harty, Michael Coughlin and Dana Gutwein turned out to await the vote tallies. As family, friends and supporters noshed on food provided by Coughlin’s 240 Union restaurant, candidates stepped into the “green room” — a quiet place to check on numbers and get some last-minute advice or reassurance. As the numbers started trickling in, it began to not look promising for most of the candidates at the party — of those on hand, only Paul and Gutwein came out in the lead. People in business suits, eyes fixed on their cell phones, started rushing to the green room or candidates, to update them on progress.

Supporters of Adam Paul, Richard Bryant, Gary Harty, Michael Coughlin and Dana Gutwein turned out to Baldoria on the Water for an election watch party to await the vote tallies. Photo by Clarke Reader The mood changed from celebratory to downcast, as the excited chatter hushed. But talking to the candidates, it was clear none regretted jumping into the race. “My supporters gave their time and their energy to this race, and I gave my best effort, but unfortunately it wasn’t enough,” Harty said. “My plate was full before all this, and it’s going to stay that way.” Stepping away from friends, Coughlin was all smiles as he talked about his campaign. “It was such a great time, and I had the opportunity to meet so many people in the city,” he said. “And I still have the best restaurant in town.”

Fundraiser for Cat Care Society at Beau Jo’s locations All five Denver-metro Beau Jo’s restaurants will be participating in a Feasting For Felines fundraiser event on Nov. O 18. Each Beau Jo’s location will donate 20 percent of the pre- d tax sales to the Cat Care Society, a nonprofit organization that provides shelter for homeless, injured and abused cats B in the Denver-metro area. All sales — lunch, dinner, take- c out and gift cards — qualify. For more information or to download and print the flyer, visit www.catcaresociety.org. The Cat Care Society, 5787 W. J 6th Ave. in Lakewood, can be contacted at 303-239-9680. 5 v Participating Beau Jo’s include: b Beau Jo’s Arvada, 7525 W. 53rd Ave. 303-420-8376. Beau Jo’s Boulder, 2690 Baseline Road. 303-554-5312. m Beau Jo’s Idaho Springs, 1517 Miner St. 303-567-4376. Beau Jo’s Evergreen, 28186 Highway 74. 303-670-27 44. b Beau Jo’s University Hills, 2710 S. Colorado Blvd. 303j 758-1519.

o Jeffco Open Space climbing community meeting Jeffco Open Space is hosting a community meeting on J climbing from 7-9 p.m. Nov. 19 at the American Mountain- w t eering Center, 710 10th Street, Golden. To protect natural resources and improve visitor safety, J the meeting is part of Jeffco Open Space’s effort to work with the climbing community to create and apply climbing S K management guidelines. I The meeting is free. Attendees are encouraged to ask k questions and/or provide input at the meeting. To be added to a contact list to receive climbing updates, o closures, volunteer opportunities and management aco tions, send an email to climbing@jeffco.us. N e Learn about mountain lions at the nature center B A mountain lion learning display will be set up from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 22 and Nov. 27 at the Lookout L w Mountain Nature Center, 910 Colorow Road, Golden. The display is organized to be drop-in for the commu- w nity and no registration is required. All ages are invited to i F view the display. A naturalist will be available for questions and to pro- r

vide information about mountain lions. Visitors will have a s hands-on opportunity to touch a mountain lion pelt. o For more information, visit the Lookout Mountain t Nature Center’s page on the Jefferson County website: www.jeffco.us, send an email to LMNC@jeffco.us or call the s i center at 720-497-7600. p ‘ s

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New board thanks grassroots effort for win

Outgoing board makes ﬁnal decisions at last meeting

By Crystal Anderson canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com

It was business as usual for the divided Jefferson County Board of Education Nov. 5, quarrelling among itself about policy violations, compensation decisions and boardroom etiquette. By the end, the roughly 300 audience members exclaimed and cheered when board President Ken Witt said: “And with that, this meeting is adjourned.” With a board room full of support and opposition, the board majority of Witt, Julie Williams and John Newkirk — who were successfully recalled Nov. 3 — made their final decisions that night. “I am relieved,” said Shawna Fritzler, a Jeffco parent who attended the meeting. She also is cofounder of Support Jeffco Kids, a major recall donor. “I am so happy. It’s a payoff. Oh, thank God, we saved our kids.” Almost two-thirds of voters chose to oust the majority and bring in a slate of union-backed candidates who, as of Nov.19, will comprise the new board of education: Ron Mitchell, Susan Harmon, Brad Rupert, Amanda Stevens and Ali Lasell. Mitchell, Harmon and Rupert won the recall seats. Stevens and Lasell won the seats being vacated by outgoing incumbents Lesley Dahlkemper and Jill Fellman, respectively, who did not run for re-election. “A grassroots effort of citizens in Jefferson County took a stand and pushed back outside money and a political agenda that they believe was not in the best interest of students,” Mitchell said. “What happened is incredible. They won with the grassroots people knocking on doors and saying, ‘Education in Jefferson County is not for sale.’” Chatfield High School graduate Ashlyn Maher of Jeffco Students for Change, a student action organization founded during the AP U.S. History student walkouts, was ecstatic about the board turnover. “I didn’t expect it to happen this quickly, but I had a lot of faith in this community,” said Maher at the recall watch party on election night. “But this is just beyond my wildest dreams.” Election results show that although some supported the majority, most voters wanted change — and not just in Jefferson County. On election night, so-called reform candidates also lost their seats in neighboring Douglas and Thompson school districts. “In terms of board policies and takeaways, it’s clear when you push policy so far in one direction there’s likely to be some pushback,” said Jeffco parent Robert Preuhs, an associate professor of political science at Metropolitan State University of Denver. “In addition to that, the success of the recall signals to other constituencies that are discontented with the school board or other political situations, respectively, that recalls are a viable strategy.” During the public comment session of

From left, Ron Mitchell, Ali Lasell, Susan Harmon, Amanda Stevens and Brad Rupert swept the election and comprise the new board. Photos by Crystal Anderson last week’s 2 1/2-hour board meeting — one of the shortest of the past two years — some community members thanked the board majority for listening; others criticized them for not doing so. One mother pointed out that its actions had taught her young children how to protest. Some community members also thanked the board minority members for their time and work. In a week, the district will hold a reception for the outgoing board members and officially swear in the new board. The new board will then host a study session with its first regular business meeting on Dec. 10.

“As both a parent and a teacher, I am really excited because I truly feel decisions are going to be made by people who will listen to all constituents,” Lasell said, “and it warms my heart.” The new board said it wants to look at

members’ first priorities as a whole. But repairing the relationship with their constituency is one they all agree on. “The first order of business here is to earn the trust of the stakeholders,” Lasell said. “We’ve got a lot of healing to do.”

FINAL DECISIONS On Nov. 5, the outgoing board of education made the following decisions: 3-2 vote (Newkirk, Williams and Witt, yes) to conditionally approve the Doral Academy of Colorado charter application, pending resolution of several issues the district has with its application. Final approval will come before the board on April 1. 3-2 vote (Newkirk, Williams and Witt, yes) to give Superintendent Dan McMinimee a 4.3 percent performance bonus of $9,500, based on initial evaluation. His summative evaluation will be held in January. 5-0 vote to reorganize the structure of public comment at study sessions. The board voted to allow public comment on all issues that will come to a vote, giving that section of the meeting a unanimous time limit. Constituents will still have 3 minutes as an individual and 10 minutes as a group to speak, respectively.

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Jeffco School Board member Lesley Dahlkemper, who chose not to run for re-election, hugs a constituent after learning the results of the election.

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said, “and helping children develop the skills they need to be ready to read.” In general, the best times for families to attend a storytime with a young child is between 9 and 11 a.m. so they don’t have to disrupt lunch and afternoon naps, Nissler said. However, there are two days a week that the library doesn’t open until noon, so it can’t offer the well-attended activity. The goal is to be able to offer storytime six

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information,” said Franks. “We have tools like city newsletter ‘Looking@Lakewood,’

days a week, starting in April, Nissler said. At least $2 million will be added to the books and materials budget for 2016. There aren’t enough books to properly serve a community of this size, Nissler said. People don’t have the opportunity to come to the library to browse and take home what they were looking for that same day, she added. There are long waiting lists for items — and it’s not just the best-sellers, which is to be expected. The high-interest categories, such as gardening and personal finances, are hard to keep on the shelves. People have to put a book on hold, then come back when it

becomes available, Nissler said. The library can serve two books per capita, Nissler said, but the goal is to be at 2.3 per capita. That would take the library from the 25th percentile to the 50th percentile, Nissler said. Library locations will also start to be refurbished, Nissler said. In the past, the standard was every 10 years, she added. “But that’s been abandoned for a long time.” The first library to be refurbished will be the Columbine Library, which hasn’t had a “complete facelift” in nearly 30 years, Nissler said. The Evergreen Library is at least seven years past due, she said.

Although the newest Jeffco libraries, such as the Arvada branch, may not see any refurbishing until 2020, they won’t be ignored, Nissler said. Any immediate problems or things that may need to be fixed in the various libraries will be taken care of right away. The Yes for Jeffco Libraries Campaign hosted a watch party at the Belmar Library in Lakewood that had about 20 attendees, consisting of Yes on 1A volunteers and library staff. Nissler thanked supporters for their hard work on the campaign. “They really communicated the value of libraries,” she said.

which can be used to present both sides of issues.” The more information available, the better the decisions will be, she added. With the exception of the Roybal and Gary Harty race in Ward 3, the “establishment” candidates outraised all their op-

ponents, often by large margins. Mayoral candidate Ramey Johnson described her campaign as grassroots-driven, and it was much the same for her fellow anti-establishment candidates. Now that the races are over, it will be up to the new council to learn to work

together. “The results are very interesting, and there are clear differences about our approach to moving forward,” Gutwein said. m “We have more in common than differences, and we’ll have to find that common s ground to move forward to the future.”

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Town hall introduces newly elected School board, mayors, city council winner in attendance

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The November Lakewood legislative town hall introduced attendees to the newly elected school board members and city leaders. All five school board members, Edgewater Mayor Kris Teegardin, new Mayor Adam Paul and Ward 5 councilwoman Dana Gutwein attended to share their hopes and vision for their new roles. Here are some of the things we heard from the newly elected officials:

Susan Harmon, Jeffco school board: “I’m very excited to get started. It was a lot of fun to engage with the community, and I’m excited to sit down and start making progress on these issues.”

Amanda Stevens, Jeffco school board: “I have a lot to learn, but I’m so thankful to have a great time behind me. We want to change the atmosphere to a healthy debate instead of the atmosphere of discord that have been so prevalent in meetings.”

Brad Rupert, Jeffco school board: “We have big fish to fry, and now we have the right team in place to do so. There’s still been so much hostility, hate, anger and frustration in the meetings, and we want to change that.” Ron Mitchell, Jeffco school board: “I’m proud of the Jeffco voters — the work we did for education is significant and we should be celebrate that. The climate in the district starts at the top, and there are thousands of things to do. We will get them done.”

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Town hall introduces newly elected School board, mayors, city council winner in attendance

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Susan Harmon, Jeffco school board: “I’m very excited to get started. It was a lot of fun to engage with the community, and I’m excited to sit down and start making progress on these issues.”

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Compensation for educators must be examined

Let me tell you about my teaching partner. Pattie Nelson is a force of nature. For the last 23 years she has taught in the West Arvada area — whole generations of students owe to her their love of music. She is a talented musician who genuinely loves students. The energy she brings to the classroom is phenomenal, like a cyclone of musical passion. There is a reason she was named the Colorado Teacher of the Year by the American String Teachers Association a few years ago. If there was ever a teacher who deserved a six-figure salary, it would be Pattie. At the same time, the instrumental music director at Ralston Valley High School has announced his retirement. After 36 years of serving the students of Jefferson County, Ken Sawyer has decided that he’s finally had enough. Still, all the way to the end, Ken had the kind of energy, administrative skills, and love of the job that every student deserves to have in front of them. His are large shoes to fill. I mention that, because I consider his job to be one of the really plum assignments in all of the Jefferson County School District. It could easily be argued that Ralston Valley, as one of the newest and largest schools in the fastest-growth portion of the district, is the flagship school of what should be the flagship school district in the state of Colorado. As such, the instrumental music director position should be THE most sought-after job in the state, attracting the most experienced,

most talented music teachers from all over. Likewise, the principal at Ralston Valley should, by any measure, be able to put out a job advertisement that says “pay range $80,000-$120,000, depending on experience.” RV should be able to do whatever Michael Alcorn it takes to attract the most qualified, most HITTING passionate, most expeHOME rienced person to take over from Ken. I don’t know if Pattie Nelson is interested in that job, but I’ll bet she would be if RV could offer her anything close to what she is worth. But, they can’t. And, actually, it’s quite unlikely that somebody eminently qualified from somewhere outside of Jefferson County would apply for the job, either, because, the way the teaching profession works, when you change school districts after a certain point in your career, you lose experience credits, which means money. Long ago, I applied for a job in Cherry Creek, but, even if I’d gotten it, I couldn’t have taken it, because I would have had to give up several thousand dollars of salary. In fact, the way the teaching profession works, a job never pays what the job

is worth, it pays what the person is worth. Or, to be more accurate, it pays what a person’s experience and education says they’re worth, irrespective of their individual attributes. So, it’s entirely possible that a relatively young teacher might get the job at Ralston Valley, and would make $40k, just like a young teacher teaching in an obscure, low-stress position. Which is a bargain for Ralston Valley ... except that you don’t get proven, experienced teachers for $40k. Last week, I tried to start a discussion of a vision for education for the future. I would submit that any vision of an American education system that is dynamic, innovative, and leading the world again, HAS to include a compensation system that makes it possible for Pattie Nelson to make what she is worth, and for the principal at Ralston Valley to use compensation to attract somebody qualified to replace Ken Sawyer. At the very least, if you want any chance at all of drawing the best and brightest college students into the teaching profession, then you have to give them the opportunity to earn their pay by some method other than survival. Now, anybody want to guess which side of the recall election wanted that kind of system? Michael Alcorn is a teacher and writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. His next book, “The First Cut,” will be available next week.

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Where has all the common courtesy gone? If I owe you an email, a call or a text, a Google chat, Facebook message, or even a move in Words With Friends, you will be hearing from me soon. Why? Because I have been on the (non)receiving end of such behavior quite a bit recently. It’s confusing, frustrating, and discomforting … and I don’t want you to feel any of these things because of me. Where has all the courtesy gone? I am of the generation for whom thank-you notes and return calls are not only appreciated, but expected. It’s a matter of respecting other people, of valuing their time. However, across the many sectors of our lives today, this type of attention is all but nonexistent. And I, too, am a culprit. Automated, anonymous, and impersonal communication is part of the problem. Here’s an example: After a year-long contract working remotely for a global consulting company, I now find myself in the position of job-seeker. This previous gig was good, but I prefer to work for an

organization with a local presence, one that encourages personal and professional employee development through volunteerism, giving back to the community and the industry. The good news is that there are more Andrea Doray such opportunities ALCHEMY out there now; the not-so-good news is that there are still record numbers of applicants for each one. It’s not uncommon — it fact, it’s more common than not — to find language such as this in job postings: “Due to the volume of applications we receive, we will only respond to those we wish to consider further.” This is discouraging, especially

because many organizations have no systems in place to even acknowledge receipt of a resume. Just an automatic email to let me know that some inbox somewhere contains my application would be reassuring. To be fair, some organizations do reply, and those that require online applications often show the status of applications on their job sites. What continues to bemuse me, though, is the lack of individual response once a personal connection has been made. There are multiple reasons for this, such as EEO requirements, corporate policy that prohibits feedback, and the sheer numbers of job-seekers. Again, even a simple automated email would be appreciated. My current job search is by no means the only arena in which such non-replies occur. I have been waiting, inexplicably, for more than 45 days for healthcare information that was promised within five days. A simple bank transaction dragged

out for weeks with no reply. An inquiry about a credit with an outdoor sporting company has gone unanswered. And yet, I’m guilty, too. I’m overwhelmed with emails — personal and professional — to the point that I star the important ones for follow-up, but these disappear so quickly down the screen that I never go back to them. I don’t know how to turn down invitations, so I don’t reply one way or another. I’m sometimes too tired to play word games. And because I want to say just the right words, I often end up sending no words at all. These are all good reasons, but they are no excuse for my lack of simple courtesy. You will be hearing from me soon. Andrea Doray is a writer who recently reduced her inbox to 8,814 emails … 5,286 of which are still unread. However, if you contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com, she will respond!

Standing up for women’s accomplishments Colorado women have been under attack at the state Legislature. While the leadership and achievements of women in business and government are admired by most nationwide, there are some in our state Legislature whose attitudes toward women belong in the 1950s. It’s back-to-school time in Colorado, and thousands of middle-class families are paying higher fees and more for school supplies and other expenses to get their kids off to the next grade or to college. Moms in the workforce providing for their children’s future already have enough challenges. It is bad enough nationwide women are not paid the same wages as their male counterparts for the same work. However, here in Colorado, the gender wage gap is actually wider compared to the rest of the country. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Colorado women earned 84 cents for every dollar earned by their male counterparts in 2002, during the dot-com boom. Fast forward to 2013, however, and women working full-time in Colorado earned a median weekly wage of 77.9 percent of what men earned for the same work. The reality is that women in Colorado have lost ground in the fight to close the gender wage gap. To fix this, we appointed a commission and studied this problem for several years, with the goal of developing best practices for the state and private in-

dustry to help ensure equal pay for working women. UnfortunateGUEST ly, that work was deCOLUMN railed by Republicans with a vote to end the commission’s funding. If that wasn’t bad enough, women in Colorado face avoidable struggles obtaining the family planning information and services to make the right choices for their own families. Legislation to provide funds for the LARC contraception program credited with dramatically lowering the rate of unintended pregnancy in Colorado was killed by the far right this year, necessitating a scramble to beg for funds from uncertain sources to keep the program going. This is a program that not only has shown to be incredibly effective, but is estimated to have saved at least $79 million in Medicaid dollars for unintended births. This year, I introduced legislation to allow parents more time to get involved with their kids’ educations. The Parental Involvement Act was designed to help ensure that parents could be there for parent-teacher conferences, special education meetings and functions, and other important events parents should be a part of. And once again, this legislation was killed by lawmakers who like to claim they support “family values.” It’s past time to reverse the downward

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trend for women in the great state of Colorado. There’s no reason why the gender wage gap should be widening here. There’s no reason why parents can’t attend critical meetings and events related to their kids’ education. And there’s no reason why Colorado can’t provide longacting reversible contraceptives to every woman who needs access, foresight that will save our state millions and result in demonstrably better outcomes for thousands of middle-class families. For me, standing with women is more than the right thing to do. It’s common sense, with positive impacts we can see

with our own eyes. It’s necessary, with real challenges for women we know exist and are calling for solutions. We have no higher priority as Colorado lawmakers than to work to ensure every woman and every middle class family in our state has a fair shot at success. Sen. Andy Kerr represents Senate District 22, which represents parts of Jefferson County. He serves as ranking member on the Senate Education Committee and has worked as a social studies teacher in Jefferson County schools for more than a decade.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Advice for new school board Now that the school board has been rearranged, I hope they will take into consideration the words of Ronald Reagan: “Teachers should be paid and promoted on the basis of their merit and competence. Hard-earned tax dollars should encourage the best. They have no business being rewarded for incompetence and mediocrity.” The education of our students should not be dictated by unions or those with an agenda. We need to provide the finest education our educators can produce so that each student may achieve their maximum potential, no matter what life situation they may come from or encounter. William F. Hineser Arvada No magnanimity in victory Is George Orwell’s aptly crafted daily dose of “two minutes of hate”’ anywhere-

near descriptive of the modus operandi of the educational Luddites who now dominate Colorado’s so-called public (actually governmental) schools? Isn’t it sad, if not tragic, to learn of the ill-tempered behavior of the partisans of the teachers’ union’s victory at the Nov. 5 Jeffco school board meeting? Will their, and your, regurgitation of unsubstantiated allegations never cease? Can any shortcomings of the outgoing board members come even close to their two-year run of vitriolic antics which culminated yesterday? Would you want such people, who never were taught the virtue of ‘Magnanimity in Victory,’ to manage or indoctrinate your children 180 days per year? What were the parents and taxpayers thinking this fall, or were they thinking at all? Russell W. Haas, Golden

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family-style Parents, doctors share how to keep families healthy during cold and flu season

By Crystal Anderson canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com

t starts with a sneeze and a runny nose. Next, a cough emerges. And the next thing you know, everyone around you is sick. As the weather changes and the temperature drops, colds and viruses begin to infiltrate the community in a domino-type effect. Dr. Brian Gablehouse, a pediatrician with Wheat Ridge’s Lutheran Medical Center, and Dr. David Nuhfer, with Centura Health in Arvada, say they’ve already seen a series of upper respiratory infections, bacterial infections and severe colds spread around schools, workplaces and the home.

“Day cares and schools tend to be like little disease petri dishes,” Gablehouse said. “By far and away, hand washing is proven again and again to be the most effective way to prevent illness.” These infections, transferred through the spread of respiratory droplets in the air, through sneezes, coughs or hand-tomouth touch, fester among populated environments such as schools or the workplace. To prevent the spread of these infections, Mapleton Schools said it works extensively to train staff on prevention methods, how to promote a healthy environment and how to respond in a medical emergency. “Mapleton follows an illness policy, which guides when students and staff should stay at home and when it is OK to come to school,” nurse consultant Kelly Grenhan said. “The standard precaution training WHEN TO KEEP includes effective hand washing, THE KIDS HOME covering your If your child has a fever of 100 degrees or cough, use of gloves and safe higher, they should be kept home, said Dr. disposal of conDavid Nuhfer with Centura Health in Arvada. He taminated items.” or she should stay home until the fever is gone Along with for 24 hours without the aid of a fever reducer those precausuch as Tylenol or Advil. tions, Mapleton School districts like Mapleton Schools have an Schools also work illness policy that guides parents and students with parents and on when to stay home if they feel sick. the community to provide students access to resources to help them stay healthy during peak flu season. For parents, being sick or having a sick child at home can threaten the health of the family, and not contracting the infection can be a feverish situation. “As the parent of mostly grown children, my tip is to get a flu shot,” said Michele Patterson, a Jeffco parent and former president of the Jeffco Parent Teachers Association. “We had the flu go through our house and gave it to my aging parents last December. A flu shot is the best way to protect the very young and our older generations.” Home remedies also can be helpful. Arvada’s Michelle Francis, whose family has gone through sinus infections, colds, strep throat and pink eye, said she keeps her 3-year old twins and herself healthy by taking a daily zinc supplement and washing hands multiple times a day. She also noted that hand sanitizer is one of their go-to accessories. But another antidote to getting sick, which generally takes little effort and is always free, is sleep. “Get adequate sleep — it’s an energy booster — then exercise and eat healthy,” Nuhfer said. “Those who exercise, eat healthy and sleep well tend to not get sick.”

Centura Health’s Dr. David Nuhfer receives his yearly flu shot. A family practice doctor, he says a flu shot is one of the most important and easy things you can do to help keep healthy this cold and flu season. Photos by Crystal Anderson

KEY TIPS TO STAY HEALTHY • Get a flu shot. • Wash hands thoroughly. • Use hand sanitizer frequently. • Avoid getting close to people who are sick. • Wash or sanitize your hands as soon as you get in the car or home from school or work. • Cough or sneeze into a tissue, then wash hands immediately after. • Avoid sharing candy or unwrapped food dishes. • Take care of yourself: get adequate sleep, eat nutritious foods, exercise and drink plenty of fluids.

Flu shots help fight a variety of colds and infections, along with preventing individuals from contracting the influenza virus.

Sources: Lorrie Odom, the health and wellness chair with the Jeffco Council PTA, Centura Health’s David Nuhfer and Lutheran Medical Center’s Brian Gablehouse

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Morrison’s masterpiece carries you away The music industry does a pretty healthy business with reissues, particularly around the holidays. The releases are almost always fascinating. Yet it’s almost always frustrating for fans. Reworking albums that have been out for decades with alternative takes, live versions and unheard songs is a kind of dirty trick on the industry’s part — since it means listeners have to rebuy something they already own. But it’s the kind of treat serious audiophiles like myself just can’t resist. This season has some great reissues — The Velvet Underground, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and Fleetwood Mac all have mammoth, comprehensive releases out or on the way. But the one I’m most excited about is probably the simplest — the remastered and expanded version of Van Morrison’s seminal, “Astral Weeks.” I should state up front “Astral Weeks” is my absolute favorite album of all time, so even just a remastered version would be a complete treat. But the reissue features two alternate takes and two extended versions of tracks that show how a genius develops a masterwork. For people who know Morrison from his biggest single, “Brown Eyed Girl,” “Astral Weeks” might be a bit disorienting at first. It was when it was released, as well. Morrison wrote and recorded the al-

bum in 1968, fresh off the success of “Brown Eyed Girl,” but instead of staying in that upbeat, R&B-driven rock lane, the Irish artist dove into Celtic folk and free jazz. What first struck me about the album is that very Clarke Reader unexpected quality. LINER The freedom and sense of exploration NOTES in the album never ceases to inspire me to try something new — to go for a new sound, a new way to express myself. There are so many ways to create beauty, and sometimes that requires going in a new direction. The album’s mystical beauty is a result of how Morrison and producer Lewis Merenstein use a jazz quintet, led by bassist Richard Davis, to flesh out Morrison’s acoustic guitar work. According to the musicians, Morrison would simply play what he had written, then tell them to play what they felt. No charts, nothing written or explained — just the emotion of the music. As a creative person, it’s hard not to aspire to a similar feat — making something that is capable of just carry-

ing people away. There’s a fearlessness required to do something like that, but the rewards are so worth it. And that’s how you can open an album with a song like “Astral Weeks,” which is a serious contender for my favorite album opener ever. The lyrics let the listener know immediately what kind of ride they’re in for: “If I ventured in the slipstream/Between the viaducts of your dream.” From there, it is 40 minutes of the most shimmeringly gorgeous music you’ll ever hear, from the classical lilts of “Cypress Avenue” to the transcendental character study of “Madame George.” And in a canon that features love songs like “Into the Mystic” and “Someone Like You,” Morrison delivers one of his best romantic odes in “Sweet Thing.” There is something so open and personal about all this music, and every time I hear it, it’s like a challenge to go that deep into myself and find what I really want to say. “Astral Weeks” is never not inspiring, and whenever I need any artistic motivation, this is my go-to music. It’s perfect music for exploration — of the world, of beauty, of self. Can’t ask for more from any art. Clarke Reader’s column on how music connects to our lives appears every other week. A community editor with Colorado

CLARKE’S ALBUM OF THE WEEK Selection: Beach Slang’s “The Things We Do To Find People Who Feel Like Us,”released on Polyvinyl Records. Review: You won’t ﬁnd more love songs in one place on any album this year, and they’re all dedicated to the healing power of rock music. The album ﬂies by at just 27 minutes, and that’s perfect for the make-or-break emotions, the pounding guitars, the sing-along choruses. Favorite song: “Noisy Heaven” Most romantic lyric: “The punks are wired And these records feel tough It’s loud and wild But I swear it feels soft”

Community Media, he would happily accept gifts of the aforementioned sets this holiday season. Check out his music blog at calmacil20.blogspot.com. And tell him what your favorite Van Morrison album is at creader@coloradocommunitymedia. com.

Southwest Plaza getting in gear for holiday rush

Stanley Marketplace hosts exhibit Stanley Marketplace, the public market

slated to open next year on the border of Stapleton and Aurora, will play host to a monthlong Black Cube Nomadic Museum pop-up exhibition with artist fellow Derrick Velasquez through Dec. 12. Black Cube is a Penny Parker nonprofit, experimental art museum MILE HIGH that nurtures the LIFE self-sufficiency of artists, and inspires people to discover and appreciate contemporary art beyond traditional museum and gallery walls. Black Cube has no permanent exhibition space or collection, and instead partners with artist fellows to commission pop-up art experiences; by constantly changing locations, Black Cube’s projects aspire to reach new audiences not regularly exposed to contemporary art. “We couldn’t be more excited to partner with Stanley on this exhibition, especially at this rare moment during its build-out,” said Cortney Stell, executive director and chief curator of Black Cube. Velasquez was born and raised in Lodi, Calif., and resides in Denver. He received his Master of Fine Arts degree in sculpture from Ohio State University, and holds dual undergraduate degrees in art his-

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Tocabe updates its menu Tocabe fans now have even more to savor with new menu items. Tocabe is introducing three new dishes: The Posu Bowl, Grilled Bannock and the Bad Hunter Salad. “This is the first time we’ve added new selections to our menu since we opened Tocabe,” says Tocabe co-owner Matt Chandra. “We thought it was important to add some additional diverse options that appeal to all tastes and dietary needs.” The Posu Bowl is Tocabe’s newest vegan offering and will be offered at both the north Denver and Greenwood Village locations. Available only at Tocabe’s Greenwood Village location, 8181 E. Arapahoe Road, the Grilled Bannock features traditional bread grilled fresh to order, served alongside all of Tocabe’s toppings. Patrons can choose their meat (ground beef, grilled chicken, ground bison or shredded bison) and toppings made to order. Both locations, in Denver at 3536 W. 44th Ave and Greenwood Village, are open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday. For more information, visit www. tocabe.com.

Reunion Gastro opens Reunion Gastro Pub + Wine Bar is now open on the corner of 15th and Arapahoe in downtown Denver. The Colorado-inspired gastro pub specializes in charcuterie, offers lunch specials during the week, and all menu items are $15 or under. “We want our guests to enjoy delicious, chef-driven food without pretense or attitude,” said Martin Hammer, general manager at Reunion. ”The menu we have created, the food we serve, and the vibe in the restaurant certainly lends itself to accomplish this.” Reunion Gastro Pub + Wine Bar is located at 1480 Arapahoe St. For more information, visit www.reuniongastropub. com or call 303-844-5280. The Seen OneRepublic lead singer Ryan Tedder at Carve for lunch on Oct. 31. Also spotted in town on Oct. 30 was former Broncos great running back Terrell Davis at Capital Grille and Ocean Prime. Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.blacktiecolorado.com/pennyparker. She can be reached at parkerp1953@gmail.com or at 303-619-5209.

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Southwest Plaza, the 1.3 millionsquare-foot shopping center in Littleton, is adding the finishing touches to a multimillion-dollar redevelopment that began in April 2014. Many retailers will open throughout the holiday season, adding more variety to holiday shopping. Designed to reflect the modern Colorado lifestyle, Southwest Plaza’s renovations and enhancements include the addition of skylights, open air cafes, seating areas, a roaring fireplace and Wi-Fi throughout the property. In keeping with the mall’s commitment to provide a Colorado experience and to complement the national retailer and restaurant collection, the center is adding regional and local shops, including the second location of downtown’s popular I Heart Denver store and Inspyre Boutique. The mall’s four department stores, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Macy’s and Sears, have remained in place during the remodel. “The holiday season is the perfect time to visit Southwest Plaza and experience the new renovations, along with the introduction of our Holiday Market and Adventure to Santa,” said Greg Sims, senior general manager for Southwest Plaza. “The completely renovated Southwest Plaza mall is truly a Colorado lifestyle center, featuring many of the best retailers from throughout the country, and our own backyard.”

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HONOR, SERVICE, SACRIFICE

Returning troops have places to turn Readjusting to civilian life difficult for some veterans By Chris Michlewicz cmichlewicz@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Chad Ritter knows the difficulty of returning home. The U.S. Marine Corps veteran served during the push into Iraq in 2003. After sustaining wounds — including a traumatic brain injury — in three separate attacks, Ritter was sent home with little idea of what was to come. The 34-year-old Franktown resident now has a host of physical ailments and post-traumatic stress disorder, which limit job opportunities and participation in social settings. Going from a combat zone, where life-and-death decisions are made daily, back to civilian life was an exasperating transition, one fraught with questions that seemingly had no answer. “When you try to reconnect with society, you’ve got to think every day that people don’t do those same things,” Ritter said. “They don’t experience it.” According to a study by the Center for Chronic Disease Outcomes Research, between 25 percent and 56 percent of combat veterans using U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs services reported “some” to “extreme” difficulty in social functioning, productivity and community involvement. The 2010 study focused on the prevalence and types of reintegration problems among Iraq and Afghanistan combat veterans while identifying levels of interest in interventions to promote readjustment to community life. The research also explored associations between probable PTSD and reintegration problems. Ritter continues to seek ways to make sense of it all through VA counseling and has made strides in recent months with Warrior Voices, a nonprofit that teaches returning troops voiceover skills. The goal is to provide them with talents and job opportunities suited for those with PTSD and other lasting conditions. Programs come in wide range There are a number of organizations willing to help; it’s a matter of finding the right fit, as returning veterans have varying degrees of issues and methods of coping. The Douglas County Office of Veterans Affairs helps those seeking mental and physical care to connect with the right people. David Maxwell, veterans service officer, says there are adjustments needed in multiple facets of everyday life. The surroundings and daily activities separating civilian and military life are stark: work responsibilities, living situations, different “lingo,” proximity to home, and even kinship. “You lose that camaraderie. They’re your buddies and family, everybody around you,” Maxwell said. “The military emphasizes teamwork, and when you leave that all of a sudden, it’s just you. Coworkers are not the same.” Ritter knows the feeling and has created a motorcycle club for veterans that gives him that missed sense of “brotherhood” from his deployment. It’s Maxwell’s job to find those groups that help returning veterans rediscover that military connection. Veterans continues on Page 16

Michael Corona, a petty officer in the U.S. Navy who served three tours in Vietnam, visits the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C., in 2013. It was his first visit. He approached the wall quietly and placed both palms on the cold stone. Tears in his eyes, he whispered silent prayers, then slowly stepped back, straightened his back, raised his hand to his brow and gave a salute. He slowly walked the length of the wall, running his fingertips over the etched names, only withdrawing his touch at the end. Turn to the third page of this section for more on his service. Courtesy photo

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Mitchell Sforzini

Joshua Kulle

U.S. Army

Lakewood resident Sgt. Mitchell Sforzini was born in Colorado Springs and joined the Army in April 2005. Sforzini completed his basic training at Fort Jackson, then completed advanced training at Fort Huachuca in Arizona. He spent close to six years at Fort Meade and his last three years in Germany. He was deployed three times — once to Iraq, twice to Afghanistan. In Afghanistan, he spent six months in Bagram and a year in Kabul. He worked with naturalized interpreters to ensure they were ready to go into service. He was discharged in December 2013. Among the recognitions Sforzini received for his service was the Army commendation medal. Since reentering civilian life, Sforzini has enrolled in the University of Colorado-Denver’s nursing program. He is a fulltime student, but also works part-time at the Veterans Office on campus. What motivated you to join the military? I was laid off from my job at Dish Network, and though my parents supported me for two months, they said I needed to find a new job. A buddy told me to go talk to a recruiter, and that’s what I did . . . I scored high enough on the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) and got into the intelligence program, which

Specialist Joshua Kulle, originally from Cincinatti, Ohio, joined the Army when he moved to Tennessee in 2010. After basic training, the Lakewood resident joined the 36th Engineer Brigade where he had the chance to “meet some really good people.” In June 2012, he received his orders to deploy to Afghanistan, where he served in several provinces, including Kandahar. While in country, his job was to help tear down the bases in the countryside. After nine months, he returned home and married his wife. He was discharged in June 2014. Among the recognitions he received for his service are the NATO medal, Afghan Ribbon, Good Conduct award and Army Achievement Award. He is looking forward to going to college next year.

Sgt. Mitchell Sforzini served once in Iraq and two times in Afghanistan during his eight years of service in the Army. Courtesy photo is the only thing I wanted to do. What about your service makes you most proud? Having the honor to serve made me most proud. Looking back on it now, with what’s going on in both Iraq and Afghanistan and how it’s turning out, it’s really kind of depressing. It’s led to mental problems, because it makes me think I wasted nine years of life. What were some of the biggest challenges you encountered? Time away from home was definitely the most challenging part. And dealing with some of the people — a lot of people who join just want to get ahead. I don’t like dealing with internal politics. — Clarke Reader

What motivated you to join the military? My son is what motivated me to join. He was about five years old at the time, and I wanted to be able to provide for him. What about your service makes you most proud? The people I served with are definitely what I am most proud about, looking back at my service. Especially the ones I was deployed with — that was my family right there.

Adam Dorey

Glen Lanenberg

U.S. Army

U.S. Navy

Adam Dorey, 36, joined the Army in October 2001 as a staff sergeant and served two tours of duty in Iraq. Now living in Morrison, he earned about 10 medals and commendations, including a Bronze Star, two Army Commendation and a Good Conduct medal. Dorey served until September 2010. He used the G.I. Bill and graduated from Metropolitan State College in 2012 with a degree in English and a minor in secondary education.

Glen Lanenberg, who lives in Arvada, served in the Navy from 1983 to 1989 and was based in many places in Florida, including Key West and Panama City. He was also based in San Diego and Hawaii. He received an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for his service and was trained as a marine mammal caretaker.

What were some of the biggest challenges you encountered? Leaving the country for an extended amount of time and being away from friends and family during that time. Ev-

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What about your service makes you the most proud? That I was given the opportunity to serve our country, and the opportunity to do things I wouldn’t have been able to otherwise. I would give my life for God and our country. I am proud to have been given the opportunity to be a diver and a marine mammal trainer. I enjoyed the job so much I stayed. I was the primary trainer for a dolphin names Eelii. I stayed with the animal for two years, 365 days a year. I never took a vacation day. What were some of the biggest challenges you encountered? The hardest was learning about train-

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SOME MAJOR U.S. COMBAT OPERATIONS: 1917 — PRESENT WORLD WAR I

WORLD WAR II

KOREAN WAR

BAY OF PIGS

VIETNAM WAR

Years of U.S. involvement: 1917-18 U.S. combat casualties: 53,402 Despite campaigning against joining the war, President Woodrow Wilson asked Congress to declare war on Imperial Germany after Germany resumed unrestricted submarine warfare in 1917.

Years of U.S. involvement: 1941-45 U.S. combat casualties: 291,557 On Dec. 7, 1941, Japan struck U.S. and British military installations in the Paciﬁc, most notably at Pearl Harbor. One day later, President Franklin D. Roosevelt urged Congress to declare war against Japan.

Years of U.S. involvement: 1950-53 U.S. combat casualties: 33,739 On June 25, 1950, North Korea, backed by the Soviet Union, invaded South Korea and captured the capital of Seoul. U.S. intervention followed as part of the ﬁrst military conﬂict sanctioned by the United Nations.

Years of U.S. involvement: 1961 U.S. combat casualties: 4 A U.S.-trained force attempted an invasion of Cuba to overthrow Cuban President Fidel Castro. The invasion force was quickly surrounded and surrendered days after landing on the island.

Years of U.S. involvement: 1964-1973 U.S. combat casualties: 47,434 U.S. military presence in Vietnam was part of a broad containment policy to prevent the spread of communism. Ground troops swelled in the mid1960s as communist North Vietnam continued efforts to unify the country.

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Colorado Com munity Media readers submit the stories of their service

DELPHIN BENJAMIN MARTINEZ Arvada

GEORGE A. SMITH Westminster

WARREN A. SPAULDING Golden

Sergeant E-5, U.S. Army, 1970-73

Colonel, U.S. Army, field artillery,

Oct. 9, 1922-Oct. 9, 2015

In his words: “I was stationed on Okinawa for 18 months, serving on the general staff. My section worked with the Reversion Control Commission, writing the military portion of the actual treaty returning the island of Okinawa to Japan during the summer of 1972. This was not your usual Army job!

1948-1979

Petty Officer, U.S. Navy, Served inWorld War II Medals and commendations include: WWII History Medal, American Campaign, Presidential Unit Citation Why he served: Our father was so very proud to be an American who served his country bravely. He was a proud and honorable man who believed strongly in God, good morals and a good education. (He) is now one of God’s soldiers for eternity.

OWEN L. OLIVER Golden Staff sergeant, U.S. Army, 5th Special Forces Group, Airborne, 1968-1971

Interesting facts: He was present during the bombing of Pearl Harbor. He belonged to the Arvada American Legion and could often be seen wearing his WWII Navy ball cap.

Medals and commendations include: Combat Medic Badge, Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal for Heroism and Parachute Badge

NORMAN L. SOTHAN Littleton

ROBERT A. SEITZ Arvada

Commander, U.S. Navy, 1948-1974

E7 Chief Petty Officer, U.S. Navy, 19561976

Medals and commendations: Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Unit Commendation, Korean Service Medal, Navy Expeditionary Medal (Cuba), National Defense Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, China Service Medal, Korean Presidential Unit Citation, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation In his words: “I had a lifelong desire, prompted by a 1930s movie, to have a career in naval aviation and convert my cardboard imaginary cockpit to the successful culmination of taking command of a fighter squadron. If there were a use for old fighter pilots, I’d still be doing it.” Interesting fact: Sothan made national front page news when brake failure caused his plane to roll over the side of the aircraft carrier Essex and land inverted in the water. Sothan escaped by ejecting himself from the sinking aircraft.

Medals and commendations include: Purple Heart, Meritorious service, Combat Service, Navy-Marine Unit Commendation, Presidential Unit Citation, Good Conduct, Global War on Terror Service, Cold War victory, National Defense, Armed Forces Expeditionary Service, Vietnam Service, TET campaign, Overseas Services, Sea Service, Foreign Expeditionary Service, Republic of Vietnam Defense, Republic of Vietnam Campaign, Honorable Service, Armed Forces Retired medals and commendations.

Interesting facts: In Vietnam, he was assigned to the B55 Mike Force and Command and Control South. He ran teams of Montagnard tribesmen on missions for Special Forces Mike Force and MACVSOG units. He practices law in Jefferson County. Look for photos of his time in the war at coloradocommunitymedia.com.

In his words: “Serving next to our country’s finest was an honor and a privilege. I value the lessons and experiences that the U.S. Navy gave me.”

E4, U.S. Army, 1967-1970

RICHARD (DICK) H. KAMERLING Parker

Why he served: Unsure about attending college and following the assassination of John F. Kennedy, Tom enlisted in the Army to serve his country. After training, he was assigned to a medical brigade that supported the 101st Airborne Division and Americal Division in Vietnam.

Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, 1960-1980

MICHAEL J. CORONA Arvada

3 Class Gunner’s Mate, Petty Officer, U.S. Navy, 1964-1968 rd

Medals and commendations include: Vietnam Service, Armed Forces National Defense, Navy Unit Accommodation, Expeditionary Combat Ribbon, Good Conduct, Southwest Asian Service, Navy Expedition, China Service, Gallantry, Vietnam Presidential Situation In his words: “My most memorable moment was coming home on the ship and seeing my family waiting for me on the pier, while our ship was pulling into shore.” Interesting facts: Served three tours on the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier CV-41, USS Lofberg Destroyer 759 and 593rd Squad Room Gun Boat, PBR

In his words: “My memories of my time in Vietnam center around the Montagnards that I helped train, lead and fight with. They are a special people, and I treasure the brass bracelet that they placed on my wrist when I was taken into the tribe.”

Medals and commendations: Distinguished Flying Cross, Meritorious Service Medal, three Bronze Stars, 22 Air Medals, Joint Service Commendation Medal, two Army Commendation Medals, Purple Heart, Vietnam Medal of Honor, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry His service: Germany, two tours in Vietnam, Ethiopia and Taiwan, Special Ops at Ft. Bragg before and after all overseas assignments. In his words: “I feel that it is every American’s responsibility, duty and honor to serve our great nation. I chose the military to show my appreciation for the opportunities afforded me, but there are many ways to give. The important thing is to give of self and not be just a ‘taker.’” Interesting facts: He was a member of Special Forces/Delta, an aviator, a Pentagon staff/briefer and part of the Airborne Infantry, Special Forces and Civil Affairs commands.

RONALD TOM Castle Rock Medals and commendations: Bronze Star, Certificate of Appreciation from President Richard Nixon and Gen. W.C. Westmoreland

In his words: “When you are at a young age — and most of us were — your first experience of combat casualties (K.I.A. or W.I.A.) is horrific, and those memories will stay with you for years and sometimes for decades . . . To this day, occasionally, I will have flashbacks, or a simple odor will bring back horrible memories. The Vietnam Memorial and the Vietnam Wall that travels around the country is priceless. Serving our country was and will always be my honor! Sometimes, I do feel that some Americans take our country for granted and there are those that fail to show respect for the ‘Red, White and Blue’ and our Constitution. In hindsight, I am glad I served our country and through all of this I’ve learned a lot and have become a better person and have great respect for our country!”

Medals and commendations include: Legion of Merit with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Bronze Star, Air medal with five Oak Leaf Clusters, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Korean Service Medal, Korean Presidential Unit Citation, United Nations Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Vietnam Civil Action Honor Medal 1st Class with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Meritorious Unit Citation, General Staff Identification Badge and Navy Commendation Medal Why he served: “I began my service as a West Point Cadet. I wanted to graduate from West Point and lead men in serving our country.” Interesting fact: “Dad spent a great deal of his career as an educator and he and mom have wonderful stories about traveling the world together with the Army.” — Submitted by his daughter, Sara Spaulding

ROBERT O.C. SEITZ Arvada E3 Seaman, U.S. Navy, 1989-1993 (Gulf War veteran) Medals and commendations include: Good Conduct, National Defense, Navy “E,” Honorable Service, Naval Reserve, Armed Forces Retired medals and commendations. In his words: “To protect our nation from all enemies foreign and domestic was a privilege and an honor. I highly recommend America’s youth to serve at least one tour.”

KENNETH (KEN) C. SMITH Golden Major, U.S. Air Force, 1951-1971 Medals and commendations: Air Force Commendation Medal, seven Air Medals, Service Medals from National Defense, Korean, United Nations and Vietnam. His service: Smith served in Korea, flew in the Cold War, served in Vietnam and was stationed at several Air Force bases around the country. Interesting facts: Smith first flew through the speed of sound at 22 years old, and twice more at 32. He spent 11 years flying bombers during the Cold War and was directly involved in the Cuban Missile Crisis. He has flown an F-86F Sabrejet; a B-47 Stratojet six-engine bomber; the B-58 Hustler, which was the world’s first supersonic bomber; and the F-4E Phantom II. He was “Top Gun” of his squadron during his first month of combat in Vietnam.

SOME MAJOR U.S. COMBAT OPERATIONS: 1917 — PRESENT LEBANESE CIVIL WAR

GRENADA INVASION

PANAMA INVASION

PERSIAN GULF WAR

SOMALI CIVIL WAR

Years of U.S. involvement: 1982-84 U.S. combat casualties: 256 U.S. troops joined a multinational peacekeeping force trying to end the Lebanese Civil War. Suicide bombers attacked U.S. and French barracks in 1983. U.S. troops withdrew the next year.

Years of U.S. involvement: 1983 U.S. combat casualties: 18 U.S. forces led an invasion of the Caribbean island after the murder of Prime Minister Maurice Bishop. An interim government was installed and democratic elections were conducted in 1984.

Years of U.S. involvement: 1989-1990 U.S. combat casualties: 23 U.S. forces invaded Panama with the expressed goals of safeguarding U.S. citizens, combating drug trafﬁcking and protecting access to the Panama Canal. General Manuel Noriega was removed from power and captured.

Years of U.S. Involvement: 1990-91 U.S. combat casualties: 148 After diplomatic efforts to force Iraqi troops out of Kuwait failed, President George H.W. Bush won approval from Congress and the United Nations for a multinational military operation, which quickly overwhelmed Iraqi forces.

Years of U.S. involvement: 1992-93 U.S. combat casualties: 29 A multinational force led by the United States intervened in the Somali Civil War to protect the delivery of food and other humanitarian aid. Rival factions were not disarmed and the civil war continued after U.S. troops left.

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Job-seeking help offered Aside from nonprofits like Warrior Voices, job placement organizations often have specialists that point veterans in the right direction. Arapahoe/Douglas Works!, a workforce center run by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, provides free services to job seekers and businesses. It hosts employment events geared toward veterans and offers one-on-one assistance that delves into the skill sets of service members in hopes of finding the perfect job for them. Taking into account uncontrolled responses that are not conducive to certain environments is similarly important, Ritter says. “It all might be different: Mine is people and crowds. For others, it might be super-loud noises,” he

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ONLINE RESOURCES FOR VETERANS Jobs: Hire a Colorado Vet — www. hireacoloradovet.org

Health care: Veterans Crisis Line — www. veteranscrisisline.net

Housing: Homes for Our Troops, Inc. - Colorado — www.hfotusa.org/co

We Hire Heroes — www. wehireheroes.com/Denver

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Denver — www.denver.va.gov

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless — www.coloradocoalition.org

Arapahoe/Douglas Works! Workforce Center — www.adworks.org said. There are groups like We Hire Heroes, a national job board for military veterans, and state-run websites like www.hireacoloradovet.gov. It’s also worth researching a prospective employer’s history of hiring veterans. The 18th Judicial District Attorney’s office, for example, earned the Pro Patria award this year for its efforts. Prior to the 2013 election of District Attorney George Brauchler, himself an Army Reserve lieutenant colonel, the DA’s office had few vets in the ranks. It now

has six active National Guard and Army Reserve members and eleven veterans, including officers from the Marine Reserve, Navy Reserve, and Colorado Army National Guard, the latter of which recently completed a yearlong deployment to Afghanistan. Housing for vets highlighted Homes for Our Troops, a national nonprofit foundation with a heavy presence in Colorado, has built numerous adaptive homes for disabled military veterans, particularly a cluster of houses in a

neighborhood near Elizabeth. Just this month, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4266 in Parker announced its support of Colorado Coalition for the Homeless to find housing for homeless veterans. According to the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s 2014 Homeless Assessment Report to Congress, there are an estimated 753 homeless veterans in Colorado. The members of Post 4266 officially launched their support Oct. 29 with a $5,000 cash donation. The donation and visit were part of

JOHN KEITH WELLS, Wheat Ridge

CURTIS DOUGLAS DALE, Parker

Major, U.S. Marine Corps, 1942-1945

Colonel, U.S. Air Force, 1959-1986

Medals and commendations: Navy Cross and Purple Heart

Medals and commendations include: Legion of Merit with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Distinguished Flying Cross, Meritorious Service Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Medal with nine Oak Leaf Clusters, USAF Commendation Medal with five Oak Leaf Clusters, Presidential Unit Citation, National Defense Service Medal, U.S. Vietnam Service Medal with four Campaign Stars, Humanitarian Service Medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry Medal, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry Unit Citation, Vietnam Campaign Medal, USAF Commander Badge

His service: Commanded the most decorated infantry platoon to come out of a single engagement in the history of the U.S. as platoon leader of the 3rd Platoon, Easy Company, 28th Marines, 5th Division. Interesting facts: Wells, 93, was the 1st lieutenant in charge of the flag raising on Iwo Jima. He also wrote a book about Iwo Jima called “Give me 50 Marines Not Afraid to Die.”

ROY POOLE Arvada Lt. Colonel, U.S. Air Force, 1976-1994 Medals and commendations: Meritorious Service Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Force Commendation Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Force Achievement Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster His service: A former English and language arts teacher in east Los Angeles and Arvada, he joined the Air Force in 1975 as one of 100 people nationwide on a track to become pilots. He eventually headed the Safety Education Division for the Air Force. In all, he spent more than 13 years investigating aircraft accidents and 15 years teaching others to fly safely. In his words: “During my career, I saw that service was not just combat operations. Service was given by the medical professionals who kept service members and their families healthy. It was given by the technicians, who maintained modern aircraft at the highest level. It was given by the chaplains, who ministered to

KAREN SCHEEL MORRIS Highlands Ranch

military communities and comforted the families of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. On the day I retired, my highest honor was to be counted among those who gave our best in service to America.” A story: My worst day was responding to a crash on Halloween afternoon. The deceased pilot was a friend of mine, whose children, like mine, were waiting for Daddy to come home. He would not be coming home; and I would not be home for a long time that night, investigating his death. Only one’s faith can get you through a cold night like that one. The best days were connected with the same tragedy. After weeks of interviewing witnesses, reading the results of scanning microscopes, and duplicating the flight profile at safe altitudes, I had discovered the reason for the crash. My accident board’s recommendations for aircraft modifications were immediately put into effect, and within the year, another aircrew had encountered the same situation. But this time, they were able to recover and survive. Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, NATO Medal

Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, 1986-2006 Medals and commendations include: Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Kosovo Campaign Medal, Global War on

In her words: “As an Army nurse, I chose to specialize in operating room nursing to support the combat mission and be part of the medical team closest to the soldiers in the front.”

a three-point plan devised by Post 4266 that includes fundraising, “boots on the ground” mentoring and a life-skills training program for veterans in CCH facilities. VA home loans are available to any veteran, reducing the down payment needed to buy a home. Transition assistance available The pride that some veterans carry can prevent them from getting the right assistance. Each branch of the military has a transitions-assistance program, and it’s a matter of taking advantage of that as well as the many options available for successful re-acclimation into society, said Maxwell, who also connects vets with addiction treatment experts and mental health therapists. “Anyone who is leaving can go through the transition-assistance program for a number of months, take classes on how to do resumes and that sort of stuff, to get them adjusted back to civilian life,” he said.

His service: Three combat tours in Vietnam that included 29 reconnaissance missions and 124 electronic warfare missions. He served as acrew commander in both the Atlas D & E and, later, the Minuteman III ICBMs, commanded two Space and Missile Warning and Space Track bases, commanded AAFES Philippines and Thailand, and commanded Task Force Alpha in Panama, the latter making him the first navigator in Military Airlift Command to command a flying organization. His final tour involved working with the Space Shuttle and the Titan IV Space Launch System. Why he served: He loved the U.S. Air Force from his early youth and wanted to serve the nation he loves. He was rewarded by flying missions ranging from low-level warfare in Vietnam to the edge of space above 70,000 feet in spacesuits. Interesting facts: The only continent he has not visited is Africa. He holds the record for northern Polar missions with 178 up over the ice cap and is second for North Pole crossings with 78 times over the top.

KATHLEEN ANN LECLERC Lakewood Aviation Storekeeper Chief Petty Officer (E7), Career Counselor U.S. Navy, 1975-1979 active duty, 1980-1997 Reserves Medals and commendations: Two Navy Achievement Medals, Navy Good Conduct

Event that inspired his most patriotic feelings:One afternoon at DaNang AB, RVN, as he was trying to hitch a ride to prepare for a mission, he heard a Jolly Green Giant rescue helicopter coming from behind. Two A-1E “Sandy” Skyraiders were flying in V-formation behind it. The Jolly crew was waving red, white and blue smoke flares out the doors and cockpit windows. They’d been on a rescue mission “up north” for a downed pilot. The red, white and blue meant, “We got him!” As they approached midfield, just above Dale’s head, the “Sandies” peeled off, one left and one right, and the Jolly continued on down the runway. “Patriotears” streamed down his face “at this totally unexpected, overwhelming sight.” Medal-Active Duty, four Naval Reserve Meritorious Service Medals, National Defense Ribbon, Naval Marine Corps Overseas Duty Ribbon, Armed Forces Reserve Medal In her words: “I enlisted because I wanted the G.I. Bill to pay for my college education, and stayed 22 years because I love the Navy and I’m proud that I served my country.”

SOME MAJOR U.S. COMBAT OPERATIONS: 1917 — PRESENT HAITI INTERVENTION

YUGOSLAV WARS

AFGHANISTAN WAR

IRAQ WAR

WAR ON ISIL

Years of U.S. involvement: 1994-95 U.S. combat casualties: 1 After a military coup deposed the civilian leadership of Haiti, U.S. forces led a U.N. mission. The operation succeeded in the reinstatement of Jean-Bertrand Aristide as president of Haiti.

Years of U.S. involvement: 1995-2005 U.S. combat casualties: 5 After the end of the Cold War, the breakup of Yugoslavia accelerated, resulting in smaller wars as ethnic groups sought independence from the federal state. NATO forces began engaging Serbian targets in 1995.

Years of U.S. involvement: 2001-present U.S. combat casualties: 1,742 A multinational force toppled the Taliban, who controlled part of Afghanistan and harbored al-Qaeda. As U.N. forces worked to build an Afghan army, the Taliban began a prolonged insurgency, which is present today.

Years of U.S. involvement: 2003-11 U.S. combat casualties: 3,527 A coalition of forces led by the U.S. removed Saddam Hussein from power in 2003. As coalition forces occupied Iraq, sectarian tensions and insurgent attacks provoked a civil war.

Years of U.S. involvement: 2014-present U.S. combat casualties: 1 Insurgencies in Iraq and Syria combined into the self-described Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). President Barack Obama authorized military operations to “degrade and ultimately destroy” ISIL in 2014.

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DUCK DYNASTY This dish need not be reserved for special nights out on the town

xperimenting in the kitchen is one of the joys of cooking. Though many might consider duck a dish they can only enjoy at a fine restaurant, nothing could be further from the truth. Duck, including the following recipe for “Salt-Fried Molasses Duck Breast With Scallion Pancakes and Espresso Hoisin” from Mark Bitterman’s “Salt Block Cooking” (Andrews McMeel), need not be reserved for special nights out on the town.

Salt-Fried Molasses Duck Breast With Scallion Pancakes and Espresso Hoisin Makes 2 servings 1 8- to 10-inch shallow salt dish (not a flat salt block) Duck 1 1-pound skin-on duck breast 2 tablespoons molasses Finely grated zest and juice of 1⁄2 lemon Sauce 2 tablespoons finely ground dark roasted coffee ¼ cup boiling water 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce 1 teaspoon molasses Pancakes 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour ½ cup boiling water 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil ½ cup thinly sliced scallion greens Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes To make the duck, score the duck skin by cutting through the skin and the fat layer beneath it with a small sharp knife in a crisscross pattern. Mix the molasses, lemon zest and lemon juice in a quart-size zipper-lock plastic bag. Put the duck breast in the bag and seal the bag, pushing out any excess air. Massage the marinade into the meat and refrigerate for at least

4 hours or up to overnight. To make the sauce, mix the coffee and boiling water; let sit for 5 minutes. Strain out the solids through a small fine-mesh strainer. Mix the resulting “coffee” with the hoisin and molasses; set aside until ready to serve. To make the pancakes, mix the flour and boiling water into a soft, pliable dough. Knead briefly on a clean work surface, just until the dough is smooth. Form the dough into a rough rectangle, wrap in plastic wrap, and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes or overnight in the refrigerator. Put the salt dish over low heat on the stovetop or gas grill for 10 minutes. Turn the heat to medium and heat the salt plate for 10 more minutes. Raise the heat to medium-high and heat the dish to about 450 F. Meanwhile, roll the pancake dough out on a floured board into a rectangle about 1⁄8-inch thick. Brush the top with the sesame oil and make a layer of the scallions over the surface; season with the red pepper flakes. Starting with one of the long sides, roll up the dough and scallions tightly, like a jelly roll. Cut the roll in half and spiral each piece into a circle. Flatten with your hands and then roll each circle gently into a 6-inch pancake; set aside. Remove the duck breast from the marinade and pat dry. Discard the marinade. Put the duck breast, fat side down, on the preheated salt dish and cook. Spoon the fat into a medium skillet as it renders from the breast. When the skin on the duck breast is golden and crisp (after about 8 minutes), spoon as much remaining fat from the dish as possible and flip the breast, fleshside down. Cook until the center of the breast registers 150 F on an instantread thermometer, about 5 more minutes. Using a metal spatula, remove the duck from the salt dish and let it sit for 5 minutes. Put the skillet with the duck fat over medium-high heat. Fry the pancakes in the hot fat until golden, a minute or two per side. Transfer to paper towels to absorb excess fat from the surface. Slice the duck breast across the grain into 1⁄4-inch strips. Cut the pancakes into wedges. Serve the sliced duck and sliced pancakes drizzled with the espresso hoisin sauce.

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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 800-477-6291 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 Applewood Kiwanis Club meets 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays at the Applewood Golf Course, 14001 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. You are invited to attend a meeting. Our goals are to serve children worldwide and in our community. We ring the bell for Salvation Army, deliver Christmas baskets to needy families and, assist the Jeffco Action

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Center with school supplies for children from low-income families. For more information, contact Fred McGehan at 303-947-1565. Arvada Sunrise Rotary Club meets 7-8 a.m. Tuesdays at The Arvada Centre For The Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. for a breakfast meeting. Come join us as our guest and learn about our community service projects and what Rotary does in the world to help people. 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. Lake Arbor Optimist Club Bringing Out the Best in Kids meets at 7 a.m. Tuesdays at Indian Tree Golf Course, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Breakfast served. Contact Terri Kearney, president, 303-506-6692; or Debbie Espinoza, treasurer, 720-937-2550. New members welcome.

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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.

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Arvada Rotary meets 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays at Indian Tree Golf Club, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd. The club engages in a variety of community service projects, with emphasis on assistance to and support of Arvada’s youth. Visitors are always welcome. For additional information visit www.arvadarotary.org or call Dave Paul at 303-431-9657. Buffalo Toastmasters meets 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. the ﬁrst and third Wednesdays at the Jefferson County Government Building, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden. Toastmasters is an international organization that is a fun and supportive environment to learn and practice public speaking and leadership skills. All are welcome. Look for signs pointing you to the right room. Go to www.buffalotoastmasters.org or www.meetup.com/Buffalo-Toastmasters-Golden/ for more information. Buffalo Toastmasters, where public speaking and leadership excellence is encouraged in a safe environment. Concordia Lutheran Church Choir meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at 13371 W. Alameda Parkway in Lakewood (the church nestled close to Green Mountain). The choir assists in Concordia’s traditional worship service three out of four Sundays per month. If you have a desire to sing and are interested in joining, please contact 303-9895260. 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 303-9889565. 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. Order Sons of Italy in America/Denver Lodge 2075 meets every third Wednesday of the month at 5925 W. 32nd Ave., Wheat Ridge. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. and meeting follows at 7 p.m. Lots of fun activities planned for summer meetings. Everyone welcome. Call 303-238-8055. Professional women NW Metro Business and Professional Women meets the first Wednesday of each month from September to May. Our mission is to achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education and information. Call Marcia at 303-827-3283 to RSVP. Thursdays All Comforting Things of Colorado Inc. We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing comfort and encouragement to individuals by

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providing them items made by hand. We encourage you to bring your skills and enthusiasm to our fun group. We meet at 10 a.m. the third Thursday of each month at Phillips Methodist Church, 1450 S. Pierce, Lakewood. For information, contact Sue King at susaneking70@msn. com or 303-986-1098. Business spirituality Business Honoring Spirituality meets 7-9 a.m. every Thursday at the Community Center of Mile Hi Church, 9079 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood. Meetings include networking, a brief meditation by a licensed practitioner, guest speaker and breakfast. For additional information, visit www.bhsmilehi.org or call Patty Whitelock at 303-274-0933. CERTUS Professional Network meets for its Lakewood networking event from 9:30-11 a.m. the third Thursday of the month at Panera Bread, 650 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Build your network, grow your business, network less. Our events are structured to connect professionals with the resources, power partners and leaders to expand their business and the business of others. Open to all industries, includes 30 minutes of open networking and organized introductions to the group. Cost: $12 non-CERTUS members at the door. First participants pay half price. RSVP not required. More info about CERTUS™ Professional Network at http://www.CertusNetwork. com. Community Coffee Join Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp on the fourth Thursday of each month to talk about issues that are important to you. Community Coffee will be 7-8 a.m. at La Dolce Vita, Ice Cream Room, 5756 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada; and from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Panera Bread, 10450 Town Center Drive, Westminster. Golden Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the ﬁrst and third Thursdays at Buffalo Rose Events Center, 1119 Washington Ave., Golden. For information, contact Ed Dorsey at 303-829-5195, or go to or go to www.goldenlionsclub.org. Golden Men’s Support Group meets 7-8:45 p.m. Thursdays near the National Renewal Energy Lab. Call Roger at 720-289-6396 or Terry at 303-748-3748.

Investors’ meetings The Rocky Mountain Inventors Association meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. the fourth Thursday of every month (excluding November and December) at Vesta Technology, 13050 W. 43rd Drive, Suite 300, Golden. Presentations in marketing, manufacturing, engineering, ﬁnance, business and legal, followed by networking. Go online to www.rminventor.org for details. Rocky Mountain Team Survivor, a health, education and ﬁtness program for women of all abilities who have experienced cancer or are currently in treatment, offers weekly free, fun, supportive activities. Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Boulder Creek Walk (meet at Boulder Public Library main entrance). Tuesday, 11-11:30 a.m., Yoga, Boulder Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe Avenue. Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., Fitness Training, Boulder Center for Sports Medicine, 311 Mapleton Avenue (entrance on Maxwell Avenue.). Learn more at rockymtnteamsurvivor.org. Salty Dog Sailing Club If you love to sail or

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want to try, if you don’t have a boat, if you have a boat but don’t sail enough because you cannot find a crew, the Salty Dog Sailing Club is for you. The club meets the second Thursday of the month at members’ homes. Members come from all along the Front Range because this is the only such club available. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. with the business meeting commencing at 7 p.m. Go to www.saltydog.org for meeting locations and directions. Stuck in the Middle, a social support group for spouses and caregivers of those with chronic illnesses, meets at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. You’ve been a caregiver for years, your spouse or family member has moved to a facility and now you are faced with the isolation of living alone. Or your loved one is at home and you need time for yourself. Would you like to meet others in similar situations? SITM meets in member’s homes. Call or e-mail Karen, 303-422-1196 or sitm@comcast.net; or Bonnie, bonnieforsitm@earthlink. net, for information. Fridays CalmUp Journey Prefer to help yourself rather than do the coaching or psychotherapy thing? Let me share with you free information about the CalmUp Journey, a one-page self-examination worksheet for men and women. Join me for coffee or tea from 8-9 a.m. most Fridays at Whole Foods Market Belmar, 444 S. Wadsworth Blvd. in Lakewood. Let me know you’re planning to be there so we’re sure to connect. Contact www. DrLorieGose.com or 303-500-2340. Golden Gate Community Grange, 25201 Golden Gate Canyon Road, has meetings at 7 p.m. the second Friday of the month. Activities include yoga, dances, eggmania, special wildlife programs, holiday craft fair. Grange hall available for rental for weddings, parties, reunions, etc. Call Rich Phillips at 303-277-1933 or go to www. goldengategrange.com. New members welcome. Grand Piano Show Patrice LeBlanc performs from 6-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at Grappa Mediterranean Bistro, 1027 Washington St., Golden. Go to www.grappabistro.com. Call 303273-8882 for reservations and information. HeartPULSE Learn how to take an active role in your health and wellbeing. HeartPULSE meets 7-9 p.m. the first Friday of every month at The Cloisters, 2103 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Contact HeartPULSE for information on cost. Each session features an educational presentation, energy exercises, and ‘healing’ meditations. Contact heartpulse@att.net. Game On meets 1-4 p.m. at Community Recreation Center, 68th and Wadsworth. The North Jeffco Senior Friday Club meets weekly to play cards and board games, including bridge, pinochle, canasta, hand & foot, majong, billiards and dominoes. No RSVP. All supplies provided and refreshments. Monthly pot luck/catered meals. Golfing and bowling opportunities, too. For information call Bob Stremel, 303-9054315. South Jeffco Rotary Club meets at 7:15 a.m. Fridays at Fox Hollow Golf Course, 13410 W. Morrison Road, Lakewood. Contact Bruce at 303-919-3741. Saturdays Colorado Citizens for Peace meets 10:30-11:30 a.m. every Saturday at the intersections of West 52nd and Wadsworth Boulevard to try to bring an

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Free waltz/polka lessons Polka Lover Klubs, Denver Kickers, 16776 W. 50th Ave. in Golden, meets 3-7 p.m. Sundays. Live music. Beautiful dance ﬂoor. Admission $4 members, $6 nonmembers. Annual membership $15. Contact Leo at 720-232-0953 or leoincolorado@gmail.com. Ongoing /Education

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THINGS TO DO THEATER/SHOWS Denver Film Festival The Denver Film Festival runs through Sunday, Nov. 15. This year’s program boasts more than 250 films representing 39 countries. The complete lineup is available at denverfilm.org/festival. Tickets on sale online or at the film festival main box office location, Sie FilmCenter, 2510 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. Theater Show 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 6 p.m. Sundays. Call 303-232-0363 or go to www.TheEdgeTheater.com for tickets and information. Parking is free. Sherlock Holmes on Stage

‘Tuna Christmas’ Miners Alley Playhouse presents “A Tuna Christmas” from Friday, Nov. 13 to Dec. 20 at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays; and 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Dec. 3, 10 and 17. Tickets are available by calling 303935-3044 or going online at minersalley. com. Casino Murder Mystery The Lumber Baron Mystery Mansion presents “Let’s Kill the Whistleblower!” an interactive comedy murder-mystery from Friday, Nov. 13, to Thursday, Dec. 31, at 2555 W. 37th Ave., Denver. Show times are 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 4, with times to be added through Dec. 31. Get tickets at CasinoMurderMysteries.com or 303-477-8205. Seating is limited and this show is appropriate for all ages. Cravings, Weight Gain and the Blood Sugar Rollercoaster Achieving your healthiest weight is not about dieting or even pure willpower, but rather understanding how certain foods affect blood sugar levels and appetite. Learn how nutrient-dense meals support healthy metabolism. Program is 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Natural Grocers Mission Trace, 3333 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Go to www. NaturalGrocers.com/mt. ‘Importance of Being Earnest’ Red Rocks Community College presents Oscar Wilde’s classic “The Importance of Being Earnest” through Sunday, Nov. 15, at the college’s theater on the Lakewood campus, 13300 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood. In this timeless play, Wilde takes a simple comic plot device — mistaken identity — and fills it to the brim with wit, mischief, and social satire aimed directly at elite society in late Victorian London. Shows are 7:30 p.m. with a 2 p.m. show on Nov. 15. For information and reservations, contact Kelly Jo Eldredge at 303-914-6458 or theatre@ rrcc.edu. Go to www.rrcc.edu.

Legendary sleuth Sherlock Holmes takes the stage in this witty, fast-paced production of “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes,” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, 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. Story of ‘The Nutcracker’ Nearly everyone knows the tale of the Nutcracker, a gift to Marie from her uncle on Christmas Eve. Sadly, the beautiful nutcracker has been broken and later that night Marie goes to check up on it. To her surprise, it has come alive, and a story-within-the-story begins. The audience is invited to become a part of the Nutcracker story and everyone gets to live happily ever after. Miners Alley Children’s Theatre presents “The Story of the Nutcracker” at 1 p.m. Saturdays, from Nov. 21 to Dec. 19 at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Tickets are available by calling 303-935-3044 or online at www.minersalley.com. Appropriate for ages 12 and under, and the people who love them. Comedy Night at West Woods Bob Meddles will open for Chris Porter on Sunday, Nov. 22, through Wednesday, Nov. 25, at West Woods Golf Course, 6655 Quaker St., Arvada. Call 303-307-1777 for tickets.

ARTS/CRAFTS Art Show & Sale Arvada Art Guild, Mountainside Art Guild & Glass Artisans Fellowship Enjoy exhibits featuring local artists from the Arvada Art Guild, the Mountainside Art Guild and the Glass Artisans Fellowship. Fine original art for sale includes oil paintings, watercolors, pastels and photography. Glass art for sale includes glass panels, art glass, glass jewelry and objects. Sale runs through Sunday, Nov. 15, at Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 W. 52nd Ave., Arvada. Contact 303-424-7979 or go to www. echters.com. Vintage Jewelry Sale The Denver Woman’s Press Club plans its ninth annual Vintage Jewelry Sale for scholarships to benefit young women studying journalism and creative writing at the college level. Fill your bag with baubles, bangles and beads from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, and from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, at the Denver Woman’s Press Club, 1325 Logan St., Denver. Contact Nancy Foster at 303830-2324 or nrfgypsy@comcast.net. More information at DWPConline.org or 303-839-1519. Free parking is available in the lot just north of the historic clubhouse.

MUSIC/CONCERTS Jazz Night Jazz Over Easy, with Marti Henry and friends, presents an evening of jazz from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, at The Old Neighborhood, 7923 Allison St., Arvada. Reservations highly recommended; call 303-425-1962. Call Marti at 303-954-9143 or marti@mhenryhomes.com for information.

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Lakewood Cultural Center presents Phamaly Theatre Company in “Red Riding Hood,” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, at 470 S. Allison Parkway. Tickets are available at the box office, by calling 303-987-7845, or online at www. Lakewood.org/LCCPresents. In this wonderful hour-long musical adaptation, the classic “Red Riding Hood” story is told through Bridget and Stephen, a brother and sister on a sleepover at their grandmother’s house. When neither of them can sleep, they decide to act out their favorite story with the things found in the attic and clothes from an old wardrobe. What’s real and what’s imagined begins to blur until the children find themselves in the deep dark woods with a wolf tracking them down. Go to www.phamaly.org.

The Foothills Music Teacher’s Association welcomes Barb Grout, presenting “Teaching Your Students to Think Musically,” at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, at Bear Valley Church, 10001 W. Jewell Ave., Lakewood. The association’s business meeting begins at 9:30, followed by refreshments. Contact Elaine Van Dellen at 303-955-5790.

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Anniversaries Concert Augustana Arts and Stratus Chamber Orchestra present “Anniversaries: 150th Anniversary of the ‘Unfinished Symphony’” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at The Studio Loft at Ellie Caulkins Opera House in the Denver Performing Arts Complex. Tickets are free, and donations are encouraged. A second performance is at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda Ave., Denver. Tickets are available by calling 303388-4962 or going to www.augustanaarts.org. Concordia Choir Seeks Voices 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.

EVENTS Camouflage in Nature Charlotte Sandkuhler will lead the Now I See You, Now I Don’t program to

explore one of nature’s greatest defenses. Who is lurking in the tall grasses? Who defies discovery in the pile of leaves? It’s amazing what animals might be right under your nose. Kids ages 3-6 years will use their eyesight to unmask nature’s best magicians. Program is from 10:30-11:15 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Sign up in advance; call 720-898-7405. Garden Center Classes, Events Country Fair Garden Center presents several classes this season. Create Your Own Garden Art is at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. A kid’s garden craft class is offered at 10 a.m. Nov. 21, and at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24. A holiday wreath making class is at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. In addition to classes, the garden center will have a holiday fair Saturday, Dec. 12, with visits from Santa. County Fair Garden Center is at 17201 W. 64th Ave., Arvada. Call 303-209-4394 or go to www.countryfairgarden.com. Echter’s Holiday Workshops Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 W. 52nd Ave., Arvada, presents a number of holiday gardening workshops. To register, call 303-424-7979; go to www. echters.com. Classes offered are

Succulent Dinosaur Garden Workshop for Kids, 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. Create a small succulent garden perfect for your dinosaur. Includes container, soil, plants and a dinosaur friend. For ages 6-12; registration required. Succulent Garden Workshop for Grownups, 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. Create a succulent garden in a clay bowl. Includes a variety of interesting succulents and soil. Registration required. Holiday Fairy Gardening for Grownups, 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. Create a special mini-garden for the holidays. Each attendee will take home a fairy garden they make in class. Registration required. Holiday Fairy Gardening for Kids, 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. Create a special mini-garden for the holidays. Each attendee (minimum age 6, please) will take home a small fairy garden they make in class. Registration required. Wreath Making, 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28; 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28; 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29; 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. Create your own handcrafted wreath using fresh aromatic boughs. Please bring pruners. The usual time to make a wreath is 1 to 1 ½ hours. Registration required. Porch Pot Workshop, 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. Create a beautiful container with seasonal style using fresh specialty greens that will dress up your entry for the holiday season. Registration required. Wolves: Alpha to Omega Wolves and humans have a long history, but what do we really know about this amazing canine? Join naturalist Angela Borland for a fun introduction to wolf history, biology and behavior. The Night with a Naturalist Series program is from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Sign up in advance; call 720-898-7405. Marriage Tips from a Divorce Coach Insights for making marriages last will be revealed at Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, “Marriage Tips From a Divorce Coach: How to Have a Lasting Relationship,” features a filmed interview with Sue Brans, a relationship expert who helps couples determine if they should stay in unhappy marriages — or leave. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net. North Korea and the World: What’s Next? The Colorado Foothills World Affairs Council welcomes speaker Keith Luse, executive director of the National Committee on North Korea, at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at Mount Vernon Country Club. Call 303-5260616 for reservations. Since the end of World War II, North Korea has been a dangerous and unpredictable enigma to the rest of the world. Today, Kim Jong-un, the latest member of the Kim dynasty, has the bomb and is publically developing missile capabilities. As the rest of the world and it closest neighbor, China, struggle with how to respond, the people of North Korea are being increasingly oppressed. This program will examine today’s reality and options. Luse is a specialist on North Korea and has been a frequent visitor to Pyongyang and participant in various negotiations. Colorado Foothills World Affairs Council regular programs are free and open to the public. An optional buffet dinner is available before the program. Drug enforcement and pot How has the legalization of marijuana in Colorado affected drug enforcement efforts? Tom Gorman, director of the Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA), and a 20-plus year veteran in drug enforcement, is scheduled to speak at the Kiwanis Club of Belmar meeting on Nov. 19, at 11:30 am, at the Sunrise/Sunset Cafe, 1424 S. Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood. The public is invited, although seating is limited. There is no charge to hear Mr. Gorman speak, and lunch will be available for purchase. Please RSVP to Linda O’Connor, 303-946-2189, lindyloo502@yahoo.com. Rawhide Rattles The rawhide rattle is one of the oldest versions and can be customized however you like. The sound, shape and handle are all unique made by the crafter. Sarqit Outdoor Living School will teach participants how to make the percussion instrument from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Sign up in advance; call 720-898-7405. Girlfriends Night Out: A Party with a Purpose Echter’s Garden Center is partnering with Ralston House and other local businesses for a special evening during the season of giving. The party is rom 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, at Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 W. 52nd Ave., Arvada. Representatives of local businesses will offer wine and food sampling, jewelry, clothing, accessories, and gifts galore. Enjoy live, seasonal music during the event. Tickets for this event are limited. Call 303-424-7979 to purchase tickets; cost includes two drinks from the bar. Part of ticket cost will go to Ralston House, a child advocacy center in Arvada. Go to www.ralstonhouse.net. Contact 303-424-7979 or go to www.echters.com.

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A book that keeps teens ‘hanging from a high cliff’ ‘The Storm’ takes readers on an adrenaline ride Science is an interesting thing. It can tell you how the sky is blue and your cat isn’t. Why you kinda resemble your great-grandpa, if you squint. And when’s the best time to go moon-watching. Fascinating stuff, right? But what if, as in the new novel “The Storm” by Virginia Bergin, you were the science experiment? The Rain had killed everybody that Ruby Morris knew. Or did it? She couldn’t be sure if the mutant germs inside the water had only taken her friends, her mother, step-father and baby-brat brother, or if it had killed her father, too. After all, the rain was deadly, but not completely: a few people, including that nerd, Darius Spratt, were smart enough not to get wet. But Darius was gone now, as was the food and water Ruby had left — and her

ABOUT THE BOOK “The Storm” by Virginia Bergin c.2015, Sourcebooks Fire $16.99 / higher in Canada 336 pages hair, which she’d shaved off because she couldn’t wash it anyhow. Her baldness enhanced the bruises and broken nose she’d gotten from a car wreck that happened while she was looking for, well, for anything. Home, mostly. But on her way there, she found something unexpected — her old frenemy, Saskia, who’d stolen almost every boy Ruby ever liked. Ruby wasn’t exactly happy to see Sask. Except that Saskia accidentally got her foot wet, someone hacked it off to save her life, and Ruby couldn’t just let her bleed to death. So she took Sask to the army camp, though Ruby sensed that doing so was dangerous. She’d been there

before, had seen the fence and the guards with guns, and she knew it wasn’t a good place. But they had medicine, so it was a good place for Saskia. And there at Terri Schlichenmeyer the army camp – there was Darius BOOKWORM Spratt! He was alive, had found a job “crunching numbers” for the army, and he assured Ruby that she’d be OK. But, once again, the nerd didn’t know what he was talking about. Nobody was safe in the army camp – especially Ruby, and especially after the army learned something surprising about her. She had to escape, but secrets would

definitely go with her. The army wasn’t about to let that happen. So did you read last years’ “H2O” by author Virginia Bergin? If not, stop right here and read it first. If you don’t, very little in ‘The Storm” will make sense. If you’re ready for this sequel, though, here’s what to expect: a screaming ride filled with loops and turns that make your stomach do flip-flops and your heart pound. You can look forward to turning pages so fast they practically rip as Ruby learns her strengths – in more ways than one. You can expect to be practically tied to this book and when it’s over, you can expect to want more. But will you get more? Hard to say, but there is a nice tease at the end of this book, one that’ll keep teen-and-up readers hanging from a pretty high cliff. And if that’s what you like in a book, then reading “The Storm” isn’t rocket science.

How to push back when life pushes you down Sometimes life gets overwhelming — your job is demanding, kid is sick, money is tight, you are arguing with a friend or family member — and you’ve hit your max. It feels as if life keeps pushing you down. So now the question becomes, how do you push back? “The tactics we use to manage our stress and get through difficult times vary by the individual,” said Elissa Stein, Ph.D., vice president of clinical services at Jefferson Center for Mental Health. “People find their own ways to cope with things, but we need to be aware that some methods are healthy and others can be self-defeating.” Tactics such as denial, ignoring feelings, excessive alcohol or drug use, or even excessive working or exercising may offer temporary relief from life’s challenges, but long-term health and stress management is found by utilizing healthier ways to cope. However, if you find yourself relying more frequently on the above methods, consider changing your go-to stress-relieving tactic. To find a healthier approach for coping, start with some basic questions: what causes you to feel stress? What makes you happy? Once you’ve identified

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a handful of answers for each of those quesASK A tions, healthier coping THERAPIST skills will start to become more apparent. Just remember to be true to yourself! If you’re an introvert, being around crowds of people at a street fair will probably not help your stress and anxiety levels, but perhaps curling up with a good book might. Examples of healthy stress management techniques may include: * Enjoying time to yourself – enjoy a morning cup of coffee or listen to your favorite music. * Getting physical activity – go for a hike, ride your bike or spend time gardening. * Reading or writing – never underestimate the power of a good book! * Laughing – look for humor in a stressful situation or check out different comedian videos on the Internet. * Being social with friends – get out of the house to enjoy a community event or invite people over for a movie night. * Sleeping enough – at least seven hours a night is the recommended

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amount. * Paying attention to nutrition – eat breakfast each day and get enough fruits and vegetables into your day. * Praying, meditating or practicing deep relaxation – you don’t have to be a religious person to practice these methods. * Decreasing your to-do list – or just throw it away. Things will get done. * Focusing on the positive – take a moment to reflect on the good things in your life. Life ebbs and flows and sometimes, we all get pushed down by life. Every-

one needs healthy stress management techniques. Not only do they help us when we are overwhelmed and maxed out, but these tactics also help us to build confidence, identify our feelings and be at peace with ourselves. When life pushes us down with one more thing, our coping techniques help us stand back up. Shannon Gwash is the marketing manager for Jefferson Center for Mental Health. She is also a certified Mayo Clinic wellness coach and can be reached at shannong@ jcmh.org

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Gymnasts bring own tape to competitions

Bear Creek’s Tanis Craiglow (40) scoops up an Arapahoe fumble during the Nov. 6 state class 5A playoff game. Craiglow ran the fumble return 40 yards for a touchdown to put the Bears ahead. But Arapahoe came back and won the game 31-14. Photos by Tom Munds

Ready for winter? Official practice for boys and girls basketball, wrestling, ice hockey and girls swimming can start Nov. 12. Interscholastic scrimmages for the 95th season of Colorado High School Activities Association winter sports can begin Nov. 18 and first contests can be played starting on Dec. 1. First state championship teams crowned in 1921 were Colorado Springs in football, Greeley in basketball and Fort Collins in track and field.

Andre Renteria covers the football with both hands after picking up yardage for Bear Creek in the state Class 5A playoff game against Arapahoe. The Bears scored on the drive, but Arapahoe won the game.

Bears lose to Warriors on gridiron Injuries plague Bear Creek as Arapahoe wins first-round playoff game 31-14 By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com Game summary The Nov. 6 first round game of the Class 5A state football playoffs started well for Bear Creek, which built an early 14-0 lead over Arapahoe. But a number of key injuries made things difficult for the Bears, and the Warriors came back to win, 31-14. Key moments Bear Creek came into the game 4-5 against the 9-0 Warriors. But the Bears took the opening kickoff, and mixed the passing of quarterback Walker Ramsey with a running attack led by Andre Renteria to march down the field. Ramsey ran a quarterback sneak into the end zone and Farzag Asgari kicked the extra point to make the score 7-0 with about six minutes left in the first period. The Bears struck again just minutes

Gymnastics is a rigorous and physically demanding sport. That was evident when the final four teams lined up Nov. 7 at the state gymnastics meet in Thornton. Each team had competiJim Benton tors on crutches or in a wheelchair. OVERTIME There were athletic trainers available to tape ankles and wrists but girls had to bring their own tape that was issued by the schools.

later when Arapahoe fumbled a pitchout on the first play from scrimmage and Tanis Craiglow scooped up the ball and outran would-be tacklers to the end zone 40 yards away. Asgari added the extra point to give the Bears a 14-0 advantage late in the first quarter. “We got off to a great start, but then we lost two key players on offense, Andre Renteria and Neil Vanlerberghe, to injuries in the first half. Their loss really hampered us,” Bear Creek Coach Zack Morris said after the game. “But our kids never quit playing hard. We just weren’t able to make the plays needed to move the ball against a very good football team.” Key players/statistics Despite leaving the game with an injury in the second quarter, Renteria was the game’s rushing leader for Bear Creek with 14 carries for 52 yards. Tomas Randolph carried the ball 14 times for 37 yards. Ramsey completed five of six passes for 49 yards and Chadd Frank was the receiving leader with three catches for 27 yards. George Martinez was the team’s allpurpose yardage leader with 79 yards. Defensively, Josh Gibbs was the tackle leader with eight solos and three assists.

They said it Renteria was on the sideline the second half with his arm in a sling, yelling encouragement to teammates on the field. “This was a tough way to go out of this game,” the junior said after the game. “I just got hit the wrong way and dislocated my shoulder. They popped it back in place already and it will be fine.” He said being in the playoffs gives him fire to work hard during the off season and be ready to take the field and help the Bears as much as he can. Going forward The loss to Arapahoe ends the football season for the Bears. However, Morris said Bear Creek is a young football team with sophomores and juniors filling most of the roster spots. “I appreciate what our seniors did this year and in this game, and I hope all our young guys will learn from this experience,” the coach said. “This game is important. Our kids who will be coming back have had a taste of what it is like to be in the playoffs and, hopefully, we can build on that and be back in the playoffs next year.”

Homecomings aren’t always easy Rock Canyon quarterbacks coach Tom Tesone went back to his old stomping grounds Nov. 6 when the Jaguars faced Cherry Creek in a Class 5A opening-round playoff game. Tesone, son of legendary Cherry Creek coach Fred Tesone, was an all-state quarterback for the Bruins in the early 1970s before heading to the University of Colorado as a defensive back. He has coached at Creek, Ranum, Mullen, Bishop Machebeuf and at Rock Canyon for the past five seasons. He said it has been strange watching from the opposite sideline. “I had the same kind of feelings before when I was coaching at Mullen,” he said. “Creek had Darnell McDonald and I remember being on the Mullen sideline in the game against Creek and I had mixed feelings. I was rooting for my kids and the kids I coached and now with Rock Canyon, it is the same kind of thing.” Tesone warned the Jaguars what it would be like to play against Creek. “You are battling the tradition… and just the mystique of playing Cherry Creek,” he said. “It was exciting.” Cherry Creek beat the Jaguars 38-7.

Six-time world champion Cindi Toepel, a 64-year-old Littleton resident, added another world championship to her list of accomplishments. Toepel was first in the 60-64 age division at the Xterra National Championship Nov. 1 in Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii, to win her sixth overall title. The competition includes mountain biking, open water swimming and trail running. The off-road triathlete had an overall winning time of 4:23.31. Recruiting event set for Dec. 2 Valor Christian will host a recruiting event for unsigned football players from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 2 in the gym of the Highlands Ranch school. So far 40 Division II, Division III and NAIA schools will be in attendance to talk with potential athletes. For information contact Bill Bufton at bill.bufton@valorchristian.com

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Pomona Panther girls tumble to state title

Pomona wins team gymnastic title with record score

By Tom Munds tmunds@colorado communitymedia.com Thornton High School’s gymnasium echoed with cheers and applause Nov. 6 as Pomona’s team captured the team title with a state record score of 190.925 and again Nov. 7 as Panther athletes captured three of the four individual event titles. Tracey Boychuk, Pomona coach, smiled as she talked about the Panthers’ team win — the school’s first state championship in girls’ sports. “I coached for nine years before I took time off to be with my children. I returned to coaching Pomona gymnastics four years ago and that was when we started rebuilding the program,” she said. “Despite the fact we won the championship, we are really a young team with three seniors who competed for us. The good news is we have some freshmen who will step right in next season.” Boychuk competed in gymnastics for Arvada High

School and for the University of Northern Colorado. Pomona’s roster has 29 girls, 20 from the school and nine others from area schools such as Ralston Valley. The Panthers set a goal to score 190 points before the end of the season. “We had scored a 187 and a 188 earlier in the year,” the coach said. “When we came here, we knew we could score a lot of points, but we didn’t know if we would score a 190. Everyone did a great job and our 190-point score came here at state.” This Panthers team goes into the record book as scoring the most team points at a state gymnastics meet. The first day of the state meet is team and all-around competitions. A team can enter six athletes in each event and the points scored by the top five are added together to determine the team score. Broomfield was second with a score of185.875. Arvada West was seventh with 178.700 points, and Thornton finished ninth with 177.250. Lakewood was 11th with a score of 174.375 and Bear Creek was 12th with a score of 171.950. Last year, the Panthers finished fifth.

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Alumni report Kailey Norman, a Valor Christian graduate who is the starting goalie for

Members of the Pomona girls gymnastics team gather as they prepare for the ceremonies at the state championship gymnastics meet. The Panthers were awarded their trophy as winners of the Class 5A team championship during the ceremonies. Photo by Tom Munds In the all-around competition, Boychuk’s daughter, Kelsey, captured her second championship in as many seasons. The sophomore repeated as all-around champion with a score of 38.25. Teammate Brooke Weins was second with a score of 38.75 and Panther senior Alyssa Minyard was third with a score of 38.625.

the Montana women’s soccer team, was named Big Sky Defensive Player of the Week once this season and finished the campaign with 83 saves and seven shutouts. Chris Linnin, a freshman from Castle View High School, was the quarterback for McPherson College in McPherson,

Athletes who finished in the top 15 returned to the gymnasium Nov. 7 for competition in the individual events — vault, floor exercise, uneven parallel bars and the balance beam. Pomona again took the spotlight as Boychuk took top honors in the vault with a score of 9.80 and won the balance beam competition with the same score.

Kansas, but it was his punting that gained notoriety. He was honored as Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference Special Teams Player of the Week on Oct. 26. In the final three games of the season, he averaged 51.75, 40.60 and 47.50 yards per punt. For the season Linnin averaged 39.72 yards on 54

Minyard won the individual title on the uneven parallel bars with a score of 9.825. Panther gymnast Hadley Hageman finished sixth in individual floor exercise with a score of 9.450. “Today is an awesome day for all of us on the Pomona team,” she said, “as we are still trying to soak in winning the team title ...”

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Arvada Lynzee Allen, of Arvada, made the spring 2015 dean’s list at Azusa Pacific University. Autumn Ayers, of Arvada, received the Trustee’s scholarship from Biola University. Ayers is a freshman at Biola. The college’s highest scholarship, the Trustee’s scholarship awards $12,000 per year. Kayla Nicole Fochtman, of Arvada, graduated as a University Honors Scholar in May with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a minor in general sociology from Colorado State University. She also received the CSU 2015 Civil Engineering Achievement Award. Katie Merrill, of Arvada, was on the Kansas Wesleyan University Coyote Debate and Forensics Team that took first place in both the debate sweepstakes and the combined sweepstakes at the Storm Classic Swing Speech and Debate Tournament in October at Southeastern Oklahoma University in Durant, Okla. Julia Volzke, of Arvada, was part of orientation programming at Fort Lewis College. Volzke’s major is English. Golden Mary Bechler, of Golden, was named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at Wittenberg University. Mark Dewhurst, of Golden, graduated with a master’s degree in justice administration from the University of the Cumberlands. Tyler Eickstaedt, of Golden, was named to the fall 2014 and spring 2015 dean’s lists at Colorado School of Mines. He is the son of Lynda Eickstaedt. Paige Elizabeth Klump, of Golden, was inducted into the Order of Gownsmen at the University of the South during Founders’ Day Convocation in October. Klump is the daughter of Cindy McLemore & Ron J. Klump. Jacob Mills, of Golden, received an academic achievement scholarship from Parker University in Dallas. Michaela McNiff, of Golden, graduated with a master’s degree in pharmaceutical chemistry from the University of Kansas. Kevin Peterman, of Golden, served as an orientation leader at Fort Lewis College. Peterman’s major is economics. Kylie Santos, of Golden, served as an orientation leader at Fort Lewis College. Santos’s major is accounting. Lakewood Brian Ancell, of Lakewood, was named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at Biola University. Cole Stuerke, of Lakewood, graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Concordia University.

Lakewood’s Kiki Neff completes her routine on the uneven parallel bars during the Nov. 7 individual event championships on the second day of the state gymnastics championship meet. Neff’s performance earned her a score of 9.10 and she ﬁnished eighth in the event. The team ﬁnished 11th overall, with a combined score of 174.375. Photo by Tom Munds

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Big complications in small-town holiday Miners Alley Playhouse takes audiences to Tuna, Texas

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WHERE: Miners Alley Playhouse

Christmas can be complicated, even in the smallest of towns. Just ask the denizens of Tuna, Texas, who face the usual holiday stresses, as well as a mysterious villan who wants to ruin the annual Christmas yard display contest into disarray. Golden’s Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., takes audiences down to Tuna for the season in its two-man production of “A Tuna Christmas,” directed by Robert Kramer. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. “It’s a really, really fun show,” said Seith Maisel, who joins Christian Mast in the production. “There are so many more touching moments than I expected, and there’s so much comedy.” The play, which fits into the Tuna world created by Ed Howard, Joe Sears and Jaston Williams, takes place in the small community on Christmas Eve. Local radio station OKKK news personalities Thurston Wheelis and Arles Struvie keep listeners apprised of the holiday happenings. And what happenings there are: Bertha Bumiller tries to hold her family together, while Joe Bob Lipsey struggles to mount his disaster-prone production of “A Christmas Carol,” and a mysterious Christmas Phantom threatens to derail the town’s annual yard display contest (won 14 times in a row by Vera Carp). “There’s been a lot of room for us to play around with these characters,” Mast said. “The important thing for Seth and me was to get these characters down first, and then we had the room to try different things.” Both actors are playing around nine

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