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Fire agency continues to investigate Green Mountain fires West Metro looking for possible arson evidence in five Open Space fires STAFF REPORT
The fire on Green Mountain that burned 96 acres on Nov. 28 is the most recent of five suspicious fires on the mountain in November, according to Bruce Kral, fire marshal at West Metro Fire Rescue. “In all cases we have eliminated natural occurrences,” he said. “We’re asking anyone in the area if they’ve seen — or see — anything suspicious to contact us.” A multiagency fire and law enforcement team is investigating the five incidents — the first three of which happened in the first week of November, a fourth that was not reported at the time, and the Nov. 28 fire. The investigation of the Nov. 28 fire is ongoing. Investigators have spoken to people who may have been the first witnesses of the fire and are still searching for evidence. All five fires were started around the dusk hour and several were within walking distance of trails, Kral said. “A fire on Green Mountain is not unheard of, but that’s usually every couple years or so, not five in one month,” he said. “All these fires take resources and time to put out.” All but the most recent fire were an acre or smaller. No structures have been burned and no one has been injured, according to information provided by Ronda Scholting, communications specialist with West Metro. However, dry conditions coupled with adverse weather, such as gusty winds, create a concern there could be more large fires. Kral said he could not comment on any potential charges against the person or people who may be starting the fires, but he said each one would be treated on an individual basis. Investigators request anyone who sees anything suspicious or out of the ordinary, whether in their neighborhood, or on the trails in Green Mountain Park, to call 303-987-7111 immediately. Callers can remain anonymous.
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“I know that the closure discussion is a really touchy and emotional issue, so I hesitate to bring it up. I’m not sure we’re ready to open up the can of worms about the communities that will be affected.”
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Named to Native American 40 under 40 list About me … I was born in a Native American hospital in Ada, Oklahoma, and grew up in Jones, Oklahoma and am the son of two very proud parents, Bob and Sandra Jones. I am an enrolled member of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma and Naknek Village Council and shareholder of Bristol Bay Native Corporation in Alaska. Most recently, I received my Doctorate in Natural Resources Studies and American Indian Studies at the University of Arizona. My career I work for the federal contractor Allegheny Science & Technology, located at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, providing service directly to the Department of Energy Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs. I’m an avid supporter of researching and sharing information about renewable energy to Native American tribes in order to meet energy needs and support economic development. I hope to in some way help to facilitate greater energy development, energy security and sustainability for tribes who wish to pursue renewable energy. Native American 40 under 40 The award is for emerging Ameri-
Lakewood resident Thomas Jones receiving his PhD. can Indian leaders throughout Indian Country that are making meaningful impacts. I am very honored, humbled and excited to receive the award and am entirely under the belief that hard work does pay off. Indian Country is often perceived in terms of negative attributes such as poverty, damaging mascots, and environmental issues. But there is something else that is happening as well. We are resilient, determined, and capable. We are doing what it takes realize the change that our communities need and deserve. The importance of conservation Being at NREL and learning from an
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The Jeffco Public Schools 2016-17 enrollment figures show enrollment has decreased slightly since last year. The 2016-17 enrollment in Jeffco Public Schools is 86,361 students, a decrease of 370 students from the previous year. Last year saw an increase of 157 students for the school district. These numbers include students in facilities and may be adjusted based on the outcome of review by the Colorado Department of Education. “Student populations ebb and flow in our district,” said Superintendent Dan McMinimee. “Right now the increased housing costs on the east side of the district are likely causing lower enrollments, while in the northwest large housing developments are causing overcrowding. We’ll continue to allocate our limited resources the best we can to carry on our tradition of excellence.” The last year the district saw a decline in enrollment was in 2012-13, when population dropped 251 students from 85,793 to 85,542. The largest increase over the past 10 years was in 2014-15 when the student population grew from 86,011 to 86,574 — an increase of 563 students. The 10-year trend for the district is flat. The student population in 2005-06 was 86,375.
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Belmar’s #ShareTheSpiritDay Belmar hosts its Second Annual d#ShareTheSpirit Day from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10. Belmar, 464 S. Teller St., representatives will be randomly selecting shoppers who will receive two gift cards — one for a $50 gift card to use for themselves, and a second $25 gift card to `Share the Spirit’ with by giving to another holiday shopper. For more information, call 303-7421520, or visit www.BelmarColorado. com. ‘Mrs. Claus’ comes to RRCC Red Rocks Community College’s Theatre Arts and Dance Department presents the children’s musical “Mrs. Claus: A Holiday Musical” by Paige Coffman and Jesus Perez, presented by
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special arrangement with the Chicago Kids Company, and under the direction of Kelly Jo Eldredge, with choreography by Marilynn de Vries. Performances are at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Dec. 10, and 17 at the college’s theater (west end, lower level) 13300 6th Ave. Admission is $5. The musical is an interactive show created specifically for younger audiences. It’s about Santa’s elves as they try to save Christmas from being ruined by Mr. and Mrs. Fusspot. As part of this production, the Theatre Arts and Dance Program is hosting a holiday toy drive, to benefit the organization Toys for Tots. Audience members are encouraged to bring a toy with them to the show that they would like to contribute. Tickets may be purchased in advance
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Lakewood Cultural Center box office, 470 S. Allison Parkway, by calling 303987-7845 or www.Lakewood.org/Tickets.
Ballet Ariel’s ‘The Nutcracker’ is back Ballet Ariel’s “The Nutcracker” returns to the Lakewood Cultural Center for seven shows in December. The show will be presented at 2 p.m. Dec. 10, 11, 17, 18, 22 and 23, and there is an evening performance at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17. Ballet Ariel’s take on “The Nutcracker” is a traditional interpretation punctuated with exciting choreography by director Ilena Norton. Special guest artist Paul Noel Fiorino, will reprise his role as Drosselmeyer. Ticket prices are $35 for adults, $30 for seniors and students, and $25 for children. Tickets can be purchased at the
LWV looks at changing demos The League of Women Voters of Jefferson County begins a four-part series in December to update Jeffco’s continually shifting demographics and their ramifications. An overview will be presented during the meetings, which are free and open to the public. The Applewood Unit meets at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, at Westland Meridian, 10695 W. 17th Ave. Call Darleen at 303-238-8996 for more information. There’s another meeting at 9:15 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, at the Cason Howell House, 1575 Kipling St. Call 303-618-6931 for information.
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It was true for the last two winters and it remains true for this coming winter, too — winter is a great time to put your home on the REAL ESTATE market. Buyer activity is high, and you’ll TODAY be competing with fewer other listings. The two charts at right tell the story. Yes, real estate is a seasonal business with more homes selling in the spring and summer, but it is actually easier to sell a home in the By JIM SMITH, winter. Realtor® What continues to impress me is how, as shown in the first chart, the number of sold listings keeps creeping higher even as the number of active listings keeps falling. As I write this, REcolorado is showing 899 active listings in Jeffco, but 1,193 listings are under contract, so it’s clear that December and January figures will continue the trend shown in the chart. The second chart shows two other metrics which support my contention that this is a good time to list a home in Jefferson County (and elsewhere in the metro area). When you see listings selling close to or above their listing price, you know that there is a lot of
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competition for the active listings, and therefore a lot of disappointed buyers who will still be looking at each new listing that comes along. The other indicator is Days on Market. In Jefferson County, the median time it took to go under contract did not rise above 20 days during the last two winters and probably won’t do so this coming winter either. One statistic you won’t find on the MLS is how many sales were contingent on the sale of the buyer’s current home. I can tell you from my own experience that this is more common now than you might think. As a listing agent myself, I do not rule out contingent contracts when they offer the best bot-
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With the failure of ballot measures 3A and 3B — the mill levy override and bond package the Jefferson County Board of Education presented to voters Nov. 8 — the school district wants to know what the community is willing to give up to help the district find money to support its top priority of increasing teacher compensation to retain the best educators. The board indicated at its Dec. 1 meeting that some ways to do that are closing or consolidating schools and cutting programs including athletics and the arts. “I know that the closure discussion is a really touchy and emotional issue, so I hesitate to bring it up,” board member Brad Rupert said. “I’m not sure we’re ready to open up the can of worms about the communities that will be affected.” The $33 million mill levy override would have been an ongoing increase to the district’s tax revenue, with the money going toward attracting and retaining teachers. With voters rejecting the 3A mill levy override 51.9 to 48.1 percent, the district now needs to find money from elsewhere in the budget to accomplish its goal of raising teacher salaries to keep high-quality teachers. Without that money — and the $535 million the bond would have generated to repair and maintain aging school buildings — the district must reallocate money in its budget. But before deciding on any measures, it will launch an online interactive budget tool to bring the community into the discussion of the 2017-18 budget development process. The tool — expected to be ready in January — will include a sliding scale where residents can see how much money would be saved by closing a school, adjusting the transportation schedule or cutting programs. District staff said the goal of the tool is to see what tradeoff the Jeffco community is willing to make to invest in teachers. “This is a community engagement tool that is really effective for us to listen to what our communities priorities and values are,” board member Amanda Stevens said. The school board, at its Nov. 17 meeting, outlined increasing teacher compensation as a number one priority in the new budget. Early this year, in the 2016 facility master plan, the district proposed closing Long View High School in Lakewood and seven elementary
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schools — Glennon Heights, Patterson and Stober in Lakewood, Pleasant View in Golden, Campbell and Little in Arvada, and Kullerstrand in Wheat Ridge. The district hoped to save money by consolidating the smaller schools into larger ones. According to Superintendent Dan McMinimee, those school closures did not happen because of residents’ outcry that said they value neighborhood schools. But school closures and consolidations are once again on the table as a way to save money. “I don’t think we’re prepared to step out with the facility master plan yet,” McMinimee said at the Dec. 1 board meeting, “but we are looking at what it would look like if we did close a school.” Stevens is worried about the timeline of these decisions. “I want to know that the timeline builds in a process for caring for communities during that transition,” she said. “April does not leave enough time to care for a community.” The district hopes the interactive online tool will help inform the board about direction. Board member Ali Lasell directed staff to be very specific when building the tool. “Don’t just say programming,” Lasell said. “I want to identify that programming. They need to be defined so our residents know what they are putting above something else.” In addition to the interactive tool, the board also talked about utilizing an online questionnaire, telephone town halls and forums as ways to engage with the community during the decision-making process. “We owe it to 86,000 students and the future of Jeffco,” Stevens said, “that financially responsible decisions are made carefully, quickly, collaboratively and build all the time needed to care for communities in transition.”
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Wheat Ridge celebration brings community together Annual holiday celebration kicks off holiday season in style BY KEVIN SMITH SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
Last year, Adelaide Sakanai, 4, was brave enough to sit on Santa’s lap for the first time at Wheat Ridge’s annual holiday celebration. Now, it’s one of her favorite parts of the event, said her mom, Katie Sakanai, who brought along all her children to this year’s festivities. Dow Villeneuve came with his wife, Colleen, and daughters Adele, 5, and Miriam, 7. “We like being part of the community,” he said. “The girls really like the horse rides.” Wheat Ridge residents kicked off the holiday season Dec. 3 with the city’s fifth annual Holiday Celebration on the Ridge at 38. People jumped on hayrides in a horse-drawn wagon, saw reindeer up close, listened to local groups perform holiday tunes, bought Christmas crafts and — of course — visted with Santa Claus. “This our official opening of the holiday season in Wheat Ridge,” Mayor Joyce Jay said in closing remarks just before turning on the lights for the Christmas tree on the lawn between Stevens Elementary School and Wheat Ridge Cyclery on 38th Street. The celebration is a cooperative event by the city of Wheat Ridge and Wheat Ridge Localworks, a nonprofit organization of citizens engaged in shaping and sustaining the community. “It’s a community event to bring everybody together,” said Sara Spaulding, the city’s public information officer. New this year was the Wheat Ridge Business Association auctioning pre-decorated trees. With sponsorship and bids, seven trees collected $2,300 for the Ralston House, which protects children from abusive situations. After the mayor’s remarks, Frosty the Snowman flipped the switch to turn on the Christmas tree lights. From the main stage on the lawn in
Santa Claus talks to Adelaide Sakanai, 4, of Wheat Ridge, about what she wants for Christmas. Santa was on hand inside Wheat Ridge Cyclery on Saturday, Dec. 3, during the town’s annual holiday celebration and tree lighting. KEVIN M. SMITH Frosty the Snowman flips the switch to turn on the Christmas tree lights as Mayor Joyce Jay watches Saturday, Dec. 3.
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Students work to educate about sexual assault issues Red Rocks honor society hosts sexual assault awareness campaign
WHAT IS SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND ASSAULT? The Office of Civil Rights (OCR) deems all acts of non-consensual sexual contact (i.e., “sexual violence”), such as “rape, sexual assault, sexual battery, and sexual coercion,” as sexual harassment.
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According to information from the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, one in five women and one in 16 men are sexually assaulted while in college, and more than 90 percent of college assault victims don’t report the crime. Red Rocks Community College’s honor society Phi Theta Kappa wants to do something about those numbers. “A lot of college campuses have problems with sexual assault,” said student Paula Garner, a member of the society. “We want to get out information to students about sexual assault and the rights and responsibilities everyone has.” As part of the society’s Honors in Action Project, the 20 or so students in Red Rocks’ chapter dedicated the week of Nov. 28 through Dec. 2 to informing students and staff about the pervasiveness of sexual assault and harassment, and ways to stop it. “We did a lot of research and picked sexual assault as the theme because it can cover so many areas,” said Natasha Albrecht, president of Red Rocks’ Phi Theta Kappa chapter. “We’re hoping to educate, and get people to know how common the culture of sexual assault and harassment is.” Phi Theta Kappa hosted speakers on a va-
As part of the Honors in Action project, Red Rocks Community College students in Phi Theta Kappa encouraged their peers to get involved in stopping sexual assault and harassment. CLARKE READER
riety of subjects, from breaking the stigma around sexual assault, male survivors of assault, and bystander training. The training was particularly enlightening, said Kyle Beller, a member of the honor society. “There are all kinds of sexual assault and harassment people should be aware of,” he said. “It can happen with someone you’re in a relationship with.” The events culminated in society members holding a small protest outside the college’s main entrance on Dec. 1, with signs like “Consent is sexy,” and getting passersby to join them for however long they could. “I think it was very brave of the students to pick this topic,” said Elizabeth James, a
humanities faculty member who oversaw the project. “Thanks to the work they’ve been doing, we have 20 people on the campus who know a whole lot about this problem, and that has a huge ripple effect.” The project has already seen results. The college will include information about sexual assault in its new student orientation video, and will make it easier to report issues on the school’s website. “This stuff does happen, and there are people who will be on your side,” said Andrew Koltuniuk, a member of Phi Theta Kappa. “Nobody should be afraid to say something if they’ve experienced sexual assault.”
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A holly jolly Jeffco shopping guide for those unique gifts Some local and unusual shopping destinations for this holiday season BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Finding a great gift that people both love to give and receive can be a challenge at times. And finding something that is unique and supports the local community can make the quest even more difficult. So Colorado Community Media went on a mission to find some of the most interesting shopping spots within Jefferson County. Here is what we came up with… Jake’s Toy Box Jill and Dan Driver, co-owners of Jake’s Toy Box, realize people are busy and might need a good reason to make the trip out to the toy shop in Arvada. So the couple welcomes people to come hang out while doing their shopping this holiday season. “It’s a very family-friendly, warm, welcoming environment,” Jill Driver said of the toy shop. Highlights include interacting with a two-and-a-half foot tall humanoid robot called NAO, a makerspace and an elevated G Scale model train that is the same size as the one at the Colorado Railroad Museum, Jill Driver said.
The store focuses on providing educational toys for all ages and abilities. The core is catered for birth to 12 years old, but the store also carries a lot of great activities for adults with dementia or Alzheimer’s, Jill Driver said. One gift idea for people wanting to purchase something made locally are books written by local authors. Or, on Thanksgiving weekend, the store got its supply of a brand-new game called Traveling Animals, which was created in Evergreen. Jill Driver is especially fond of the game because it is entertaining for a family with children of multiple ages. Players travel around the world learning facts about different animals, she said. Jake’s Toy Box is not just for kids, Dan Driver said. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and can make recommendations for anybody on your list, he added. “It’s a really great shopping experience,” Dan Driver said. Jake’s Toy Box 15530 W. 64th Ave. Unit Q, Arvada 720-974-3222 www.jakestoyboxonline.com The Sons of Norway Trollheim Lodge’s Norske Butikken (The Norse Store) Legend goes that if you don’t leave something out for the trolls on Christmas, you will have a bad year. “It’s an old myth,” said Alice Sveum, one of three of The Norse Store’s managers.
Sons of Norway Trollheim Lodge’s gift shop offers shoppers hundreds of gift items that are authentic to the Scandinavian countries. Whether looking for foodstuff, clothing, collectables, something nostalgic or a gift that portrays history, heritage or culture, one is sure to find a unique and different shopping experience at the Trollheim Lodge gift shop in Lakewood. CHRISTY STEADMAN
Nevertheless, trolls are important in Norwegian culture, she added. “The trolls protect people.” Sons of Norway is a fraternal organization that has lodges across the U.S. and in Norway. It was created in 1895 with the purpose of preserving Norwegian heritage and culture. The Trollheim Lodge is local to Jefferson County, and the name means `home of the trolls,’ Sveum said. The gift shop, which is run completely by volunteers, offers authentic products from Scandinavian countries. “The heritage, culture and history attract people,” said store manager Carolyn Perley. “A lot of people come in to get heritage items.” Many of the items have unique stories behind them, and it’s not uncommon for somebody to find something that reminds them of their childhood, she added. The shop carries a lot of food items — sweets and cookies; jellies and jams; Lefse, which is a traditional soft flatbread; and glogg, a winter beverage served warm — to name a few. Shoppers can also find clothing; decorations — ornaments, figurines and garland made out of straw; cups and mugs and other household items; and things for children such as books and other small toys. There are wall hangings, decals, flags and, of course, Viking things. Interacting with the customers is a lot of fun, said store manager Joan Enget. Most shoppers probably have some
Scandinavian in their background, she said, but others come in to ask about the lodge. The gift shop can become a shopping and learning experience combined, she said. “Everybody’s welcome.” The Sons of Norway Trollheim Lodge’s Norske Butikken (The Norse Store) 6610 W. 14th Ave., Lakewood 303-232-1700 www.trollheimlodge.com Pierogies Factory Cezary Grosfeld has childhood memories of helping his grandmother in the kitchen, preparing Christmas meal. In Poland, Christmas Eve is more popular than Christmas Day, he said, and a meal will often include 12 different dishes on the table. Now, Grosfeld, who was born and raised in Poland, brings his grandmother’s recipes and the heritage of his homeland’s food to Jefferson County with a restaurant, food truck and wholesale. Specializing in pierogie’s, people tend to like it because “it’s something totally different than burgers, pasta or burritos,” Grosfeld said. “It’s a good reason to get people to try something new.”
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Running on faith
Emory Elementary aids students, families, with help of LDS Church BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Emory Elementary is more than just a school. Located at 1275 S. Teller St., Emory has become an important hub for a neighborhood community that has many at-risk families and students living in transition, which means they don’t have a permanent address. But with the help of the Lakewood Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as well as the rest of the Lakewood Faith Coalition, Emory became a place where help isn’t limited to students. “We want our children to be successful with their grades, with their social life, with their families,” wrote Andrea Syko, Bilingual Family Engagement Liaison with Emory. “Our children need to know that they have people who support them, that we have partners in the community that want to see them achieve their goals and achieve their dreams.” Emory is a Title 1 school, with a high-mobility student population. As of 2015, 91.2 percent of students qualified for free and reduced lunches. Many students were arriving to school late, lacked attention during class, or simply didn’t come to school at all, Syko explained. In 2015 Emory was invited to a meeting at the Lakewood Cultural Center with the Lakewood Faith Coalition, a group of religious organizations in the city dedicated to helping those in need. “At the end of the meeting I talked about the needs of my school, and President Jim Jackson from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints offered his support to our students,” Syko wrote. “For many of our families, the weekends are a difficult time because they don’t have the free and reduced breakfast and lunch for their children that the school provides during the week.” As he listened to the challenges
THE LAKEWOOD FAITH COALITION The Lakewood Faith Coalition is comprised of 75 faith-based organizations within the city. The partnership allows these organizations to coordinate service projects to benefit the community. Some of these projects include the Severe Weather Shelter Network and the Foothills Elementary Field of Dreams project. For more information, or to get involved, visit www.lakewoodfaith.wixsite.com/ lakewoodfaith. facing Emory, Jackson said he was moved to help in any way he could, and rallied his church to the cause. “It’s a matter of just asking for help,” he said. Syko began working with Jennifer Anderson, the church’s relief society president, on addressing some of the school’s needs. “Andrea was able to give me a list of some of Emory’s top needs, which at the time was winter clothes for the students,” Anderson said. “There was also a need for food, so we decided to help set up and stock a food pantry.” In the year since the relationship between Emory and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints started, the church has also helped provide academic support like tutoring and mentorship. Church members come to Emory’s homework club every Thursday to provide their services. The school’s food pantry was recently restocked by the church, which allows about 50 families in transition to get food once a week, so children can eat over the weekend. The collaboration has ushered in an uptick in attendance, with the school now meeting its attendance goal of 95 percent. At the same time last year, attendance was at 94.7 percent. “This is why partnerships like this are important to our school, because it really takes all of us working together to educate and support our students,” Syko wrote. “When the community gets involved, the students are not alone, the families are not alone, and everyone wants to see the children succeed.”
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The most popular pirogie’s the restaurant sells, in general, are the potato and cheese pierogies, Grosfeld said. But for a more traditional experience this holiday season, he said, people should try the sauerkraut and mushroom pierogie. Sticking to tradition, meat is not served on Dec. 24 in Polish households, he added. Experiencing different cuisines is something Grosfeld enjoys, he said, so he is happy to be able to bring a new food experience to those who try his pierogies for the first time. “The biggest challenge is introducing Polish food to people. There’s not a lot of Polish food available in Colorado — yet,” Grosfeld said. “But if you try it, you’re going to like it.” Pierogies Factory 3895 Wadsworth Blvd., Wheat Ridge 303-425-7421 www.pierogiesfactory.com Spinster Sisters Everybody is welcome to get jolly with sisters this year, said Hannah Faust, Spinster Sisters’ marketing and social media manager. Both recipients of the products and the gifters tend to enjoy the cheekiness and antiquated name, nostalgic and vintage packaging
and the story behind the products sold at her store, Faust said. “It’s a fun, local gift,” she said. Spinster Sisters is a microsoapery that offers all-natural handmade soaps, shaving products, moisturizing lotions, salves, soaks, scrubs and more. Founder Kelly Perkins started it as a hobby in her basement in Golden in 2011. Now, the microsoapery has three retail stores — two in Denver and one in Golden — and its production facility is still housed in Golden. “Everything is handcrafted and made in small batches,” Perkins said. “They are really high-quality products.” Some gift ideas that Perkins suggests are the soy lotion candles and the seasonal-scented bath soaps such as the pumpkin pie or cranberry orange. Shoppers can find pre-assembled gift sets and some unique stocking stuffers, Perkins said. One product that would make a great stocking stuffer for Coloradoans who are planning on going skiing this winter, she said, is the Backcountry Balm. “It’s great to have with you before hitting the slopes,” she said. Spinster Sisters Golden Retail Store, 908 12th St., Golden 303-501-0005 www.spinstersistersco.com
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The best part of the season is wonder — the kind that children display
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is the Season, no? Season of what? you may ask. Season of apostrophed words (‘Twas the Night…)? Season of Joy (as long as you stay far away from malls)? Season of Miracles (if you believe Hans Gruber)? Season of Magic (to go along with old Ebenezer Scrooge)? How about Season of Wonder? (That’s my favorite). What is “wonder?” Well, Webster’s defines wonder as “a feeling of surprise mingled with admiration, caused by something beautiful, unexpected, unfamiliar or inexplicable.” There — does that clear it up for you? The reason wonder is such an enigma is
that we, in latter-day America, rarely encounter something inexplicable. We have elevated science and reason — both wonderful fields — to the point that mysteries and faith have a diminished role in our lives. When all else fails, we turn to our ubiquitous technology to get an explanation and rarely have a chance to just experience the strange and beautiful. But children have that capacity: Children don’t need explanations for everything they see — though they will ask for them endlessly. And, I think, the idea that the Christmas season is the time of year that we focus on the joy of children is also the reason this is the season of wonder. I know, I know, we’re busy. We’re, ya know,
grown-ups, and we have things to do and, on top of that, we have shopping to accomplish and parties to plan and …yadda yadda yadda. And that’s why wonder dies. And, sometimes, the problem is that we build all these expectations around the season, whether it’s for romance, or for the perfect Thomas Kincaidlike snowfall to blanket the city, or even for our holiday bonuses (Clark Griswold!). And when they don’t come through, our spirit is slightly subdued. Really, how many times, when you’re making your pilgrimages up to Colorado Mills for the stupid Secret Santa present (admit SEE ALCORN, P12
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n my flight back from Sao Paulo on Nov. 17, I savored the experience of visiting my daughter’s husband’s family and community in Praia Grande, Brazil. (Daughter Lily and her husband Wagner live in Colorado but return to Brazil periodically.) What struck me about Brazil was the deep love, enthusiasm and joy people have when encountering friends. Ten days earlier, I had flown to Brazil to attend the wedding of a close childhood friend of my son-in-law, Wagner. The wedding was held in
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a majestic ancient Catholic church where my son-in-law was confirmed as a child. I felt moved by the grandeur and history of the church as I witnessed the wedding. The wedding was celebrated in Portuguese, which I do not speak very well. But what I did understand was how personal history and community surrounding this church were coming together for the wedding. I felt honored to have been invited by the bride and my son-inSEE STOBIE, P11
Doomed to repeat it A little history lesson — the two presidents leading up to the Great Depression of the 30’s were Calvin Coolidge and Herbert Hoover, Republicans. The witch hut of Senator Joe McCarthy from Wisconsin accusing Americans of being Communists between 1949 and 1954 was a Republican. The Watergate scandal of President Richard Nixon, a Republican, was 1972-1974. The disastrous Iraq War of Republican George W. Bush, in 2002. The 2007 Great Recession also struck under George W. Bush. Stock market average returns during Republican presidential administrations are 3 percent. Stock market average returns during Democrat administrations are 7 percent. Hold on to your hats Americans, here we go again. MaryAnn Larsen, Arvada Check accusations of racism “Racist!” We hear that accusation about candidates for a Trump administration. Critics drag out something said decades ago, and perceived, imagined, or manufactured as an affront. They have nothing factual to say and could find racism in a quote by Mother Teresa or Abe Lincoln. They are silent about Democrat icons
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such as KKK Exalted Cyclops Robert Byrd. Tom Graham, Arvada Concern for clean air seconded Regarding Mr. Sampson’s letter “Loss for clean air” ... I also mourn the loss of the Renewable Energy Labs and of our country. One thing we can do as a county is to ensure that we do not leave our vehicles running when they are not in motion. Every day I see people sitting in their vehicles with the motor running while they send a text or make a phone call. Yesterday I bought gas and the car next to me was left running while he fueled it (bad idea) and then he went into the station, purchased a sandwich, and leaned against his car, still running, to eat his sandwich! A car does not need to be running in order to send a text or eat lunch and for each minute it is running, it is adding poisonous carbon dioxide to our already foul air. Newer model cars do not need to be “warmed up” and in fact should not be. If drivers are too cold or too warm, they should go into a building. Without clean air and clean water nothing else matters. Kathleen Flynn, Arvada
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law’s family to join them for this special event. On my overnight flight back to Colorado, from the magazine rack by my seat I selected a copy of the Economist. I discovered a book review about a new book by Nick Spencer, who is research director at Theos, a think tank in London: “The Evolution of the West: How Christianity Has Shaped Our Values.” In the review, Spencer’s book is quoted: “The Christianization of Europe was not a bunch of reactionary
clerics trying to shut down a noble, free, secular ancient world, but a new idea of a voluntary basis for human association in which people joined together through will and love rather than blood or shared material objectives.” I thought about the families I met at the wedding in Brazil who don’t appear pious-religious but are connected through “will and love.” And then I thought about the United States and Colorado, my home. Personally, I believe because of the decline in church attendance and fragmented families in America,
Family visits a chance to see how parents are doing GUEST COLUMN
The holidays bring together families who may only see each other once a year. It’s often a Kent Mulkey time to just trudge through, but can also be a wonderful time of cheer and merriment. For those with aging parents, it’s also an important time to observe and take stock of how well or how poorly parents are doing. A lot can change in a year’s time, and many adult children are surprised to see a difference in their parents’ health and well-being. Sadly, some adult children don’t see the real picture because they may be holding on to images of their parents from decades ago. If you haven’t seen Mom or Dad in a while, consider putting to use the guidelines below to help assess how they’re doing. Acknowledging the decline of a loved one’s health is never easy, but it’s the first step in keeping them safe and providing the resources they need to continue living at their maximum level of health and vitality for as long as possible. Here are six areas to consider when taking a closer look at your parents’ situation: Physical appearance When you lean in for that hug, do your parents feel thinner or more frail since you saw them last? Or, does Dad feel a little more like Santa? Changes in physical appearance could signal depression, illness, medication sideeffects or difficulty shopping for and eating healthy food. Years ago, a friend was visiting her parents over the holidays and found nothing but Snickers bars in the refrigerator. Mobility and balance Pay attention to how they navigate around the house. How much of the house do they actually use? Many older adults limit their living space to one floor and perhaps just a few hundred square feet. But the terrifying part is they are still trying to navigate the stairs to the basement where the washer and dryer reside. Changes in mobility and balance may indicate a
many of us sense a profound loss of community. Some of us look to our president to take over the spiritual leadership of a priest, pastor, rabbi or iman. Unfortunately, presidents cannot fill that need for connecting us together in our communities, and it is not in their job description. As I have been through a divorce in 2004, causing me to move from Evergreen to Wheat Ridge in 2010, I have experienced the loss of my old faith community. Through my marriage to Dick in 2009, nurturing friendships, I am rebuilding community in church and otherwise.
Look around Is the home tidy or do you notice dust, dirty dishes that have been sitting awhile in the sink, or spills not wiped clean? Is the laundry piled up? Is the bathroom cluttered or dirty? Are the plants alive (which would be a miracle at my house)? Keeping a house clean requires physical vitality, keen eyesight and freedom from the gloom of depression. Sift through the mail Do you see unopened bills or personal letters piling up? Are there letters from banks, creditors or charities thanking them for donations? Older adults are also prime targets for financial fraud, so letters from creditors or charities could be a red flag that something is amiss. Enjoy your trip home and celebrate the holidays with your family. But if you feel there’s been a change in your loved ones’ health or their ability to safely care for themselves, it may be time to have a conversation about their situation. The holiday may not seem like an ideal time to broach the subject, but it may be the only time you can sit down with them in person. Start the conversation by asking your parents a few questions to get them thinking about their situation, such as: • How do you think your life would be different if you didn’t have to deal SEE FAMILY, P12
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fear of falling that often results from a previous fall, one they likely have not told you about. Listen closely How do they interact with others? Can they hear well and participate in conversation? Are they repeating themselves? Cognitive difficulties may indicate a more serious health condition. One in three people over age 85 have Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Remember to ask about their health (they will likely tell you they are fine, to mind your own business and there is nothing to worry about) or upcoming/past doctors’ appointments.
The review in “The Economist” of Nick Spencer’s book resonates with me, especially this quote, “People still want more than just freedom and choice. They want to belong, they want community rooted in something shared and they want to find meaning beyond themselves.”
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Dec. 19, 1927 – Nov. 21, 2016
Chair, Midwest Gas Association; President, Blue Flame Gas Association; Board of Directors, Great River Natural Gas Company; President, Hastings (NE) Economic Development Corporation; President, Lochland Country Club, Hastings, NE; President, YMCA, Scottsbluff, NE; Board of Directors, YMCA, Hastings, NE; Board of Directors, Hastings (NE) Chamber of Commerce; Senior Cathedral Warden, St. Mark’s Episcopal
Pro-Cathedral, Hastings, NE; President, St. Mark’s Foundation, Hastings, NE. Sam is preceded in death by his sister, Sara (Sally) Jane Whiteman Sonneland and brother, Joseph David Whiteman. He is survived by his wife, Beverly Dunn Whiteman; children, David Dickey Whiteman, Melinda Whiteman Marshall, John Wallace Whiteman, Angela Lewis McAllister and Michelle Lewis Rogers; and grandchildren, Morgan, Graham, Devon, Sam, Trevor, Haley, Kaitlyn, Taylor and Ana. A memorial service and Eucharist will be held at 11 a.m on Monday, December 19th at St. Mark’s Episcopal Pro-Cathedral, Hastings, NE. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Mark’s Episcopal Foundation.
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it—you’ve called it that before!), do you take a second and notice how beautiful the trees are for the half-mile lining the highway, when they’re all lit up? How often do you notice complete strangers walking around that mall whistling Christmas tunes? Or do you pause at the smell of pine and cinnamon wafting out of stores? Me? I’m that guy who knows every house in the neighborhood that decorates at Christmastime. It’s something I look forward to every year, and, when one of the houses I know doesn’t decorate, it makes me a little bit sad, and I
wonder if there’s something going on in that house. On the other hand, discovering a new house that does have decorations, that never did before, is one of the weird little joys I get during this season. And, with as dry and brown as everything is right now, those lights are among the few beautiful things to enjoy so far this winter. By the way, that last sentence? That’s like a writer’s “snow dance” — the literary equivalent of washing your car when a snowstorm is supposed to be on its way. Of course, wonder is the reason for the whole season to begin with. Even if you don’t believe this, and regardless of how you feel about
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certain adherents to this belief, don’t you have to pause for a second and be awed that one of the major faiths in the world believes that God chose to become human, to live as one of us for a time, and that’s the reason we celebrate Christmas? It blows my mind! Wonder is an inextricable part of this season, and I would encourage you to slow down, look up every once in a while, take in your surroundings, and enjoy it. It’s, well, um…. it’s wonderful.
with your health issues by yourself ? • Why do you think we (family) are concerned about your current situation? • What do you suppose might happen if you stay and don’t make changes? Get your parents talking. The needed changes ahead will originate with them, which will create solid and lasting change. Another year may be too long to wait. Kent Mulkey is executive director at Covenant Village of Colorado, a faith-based, not-for-profit continuing care retirement community in Westminster and administered by Covenant Retirement Communities, the nation’s fifth largest not-for-profit senior living provider. For more information, visit www. covenantcolorado.org or call 877-341-0295.
Michael Alcorn is a teacher and writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. His novels are available at MichaelJAlcorn.com
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‘I’ll Be Home for Christmas’ enjoys a world premiere at the Arvada Center The Arvada Center has entered a new era. The current production, “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” is an original musical that features music and lyrics by David Nehls, who has been the Arvada Center’s music director for many, many years. The book (story/dialogue) was written by Kenn McLaughlin. Kitty Skillman Hilsabeck created the inventive choreography. This is the first time a production has been produced by the talented personnel at the Arvada Center. This is a very ambitious undertaking ... and it paid off. Kudos to Arvada Center Artistic Producer (Musicals) Rod A. Lansberry for supporting this venture. The story takes us back to 1969, and
the Bright family is preparing for their annual Christmas show, a highly anticipated national television event. When the show began, I thought, “This is going to be completely formulaic. It will be easy to predict and the tunes will sound like every other holiday song.” I am delighted to say I was completely wrong. As the story unfolded, it turned out to be fresh and unexpected. I couldn’t predict what would happen next. And the music was unexpectedly refreshing and creative. The parents Noah Racey (dad/Dana) and Megan Van De Hey (mom/Louise), along with Kim McClay (daugh-
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Snowshoes, oatmeal and pickles Unique family traditions make the holidays memorable
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Ornaments dazzle on a Christmas tree in Parker’s PACE Center on Nov. 22. TOM SKELLEY
BY TOM SKELLEY | TSKELLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
ach year, the holiday season brings the usual customs of brightly lit yard displays and holiday hold music, but the things people anticipate most are the special traditions they celebrate with their families. Though customs like waiting for Santa Claus and lighting the menorah have storied and varied origins, the reasons
people cherish them have less to do with history than the way they modify the customs to fit their own family. Be it frying latkes in the snow, arguing over the perfect Christmas tree or leaving breakfast for a snow gnome, the things people in the region do to celebrate the holidays are as unique as the people who celebrate them.
Mark Lampert
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“We always try to do what others do to celebrate Hannukah, giving a present each night, and usually the Sunday of Hannukah the whole family gets together. “One thing I do every year is I will fry latkes outside on the patio on a little electric frying pan, whether it’s winter weather or warmer weather. Let me tell you, when you’re frying latkes and there’s snowflakes coming down and get-
ting into the oil, you do get burned a bit — but it makes it fun.”
“I have Icelandic heritage, so every year my daughter and I leave out a bowl of oatmeal for the Tomten. He’s like a guardian of the land who helps families look after their farms. It’s an Icelandic tradition to leave him a bowl of porridge on
the solstice, so every year since my daughter was about 2 we’ve done it. “I have a box of organic oatmeal that she wouldn’t eat when she was a baby that we use every year. Hopefully, the Tomten doesn’t mind that it’s reject oatmeal.”
“We’re Armenian, so the one thing we do that’s different is instead of doing Christmas presents on Christmas, we don’t give each other presents until New Year’s Day, and we leave the tree up until Jan. 6. “We have the entire family over, and we have a big family for Christmas dinner. It depends on the year, but the most we have had was between 30 and 40 people all in the house.”
Sarah Mills
Trey Hamsmith
Cynthia Studebaker
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Parker
Aurora
“Our tradition is that every year we go up to Bailey or Frasier and cut down a tree. We get a permit through the National Park Service. It depends on what the weather is like, but it’s always an adventure. The kids are grown up, but they still rotate who gets to
pick the tree out every year. “It’s just being family. We can’t ever agree on a tree — my husband always goes off in a different direction than us and sometimes we argue. But it’s all about being out there together, then we have hot chocolate after.”
“My mom is Swedish, but we do the ‘German pickle’ ornament thing every year. I have no idea why. It’s just a little ornament that looks like a pickle, and every year my mom hides it somewhere on the tree. I have two brothers, and whoever finds the ornament first gets to open the first gift of Christmas and ring the little bell from ‘The Polar Express.’ ”
“My kids are in Connecticut now and my parents have passed away, so my Christmas tradition now is snowshoeing. Every year I go up to Brainard Lake near Nederland, and I just go out there with a friend, just seeing moose and being out in nature. It’s a great way to get rid of all the old stuff and bring in the new.”
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Glory Days: meeting longtime music legend Bruce Springsteen
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hat do you wear when you’re going to meet one of your heroes? You don’t want to overdress and look like you’re trying too hard, but you also don’t want to look sloppy. Wearing that LINER person’s T-shirt can NOTES seem a little on the nose, but you still want them to know you’re a fan. In the end, I decided on a green sweater and jeans when I met Bruce Springsteen at the Tattered Cover on Nov. 30. And in the Clarke Reader moments after shaking hands and taking a photo with The Boss, I honestly couldn’t tell you what I wore. Springsteen was in town promoting his autobiography, the aptly titled “Born to Run,” and a little more than 1,000 fans had the opportunity to meet the man himself and get an autographed copy. The event sold out in 15 minutes or less. I honestly don’t know if the Tattered Cover has ever seen a crowd that size. It snaked through the entire store, right out the front door and around the building. And what a crowd it was. Seniors to 6-year-olds (mostly) happily stood in line, swapping stories about the first time they saw Springsteen, arguing about what his best album is, and the times in their lives his music has meant the most to them. One person talked about “Tunnel of Love” getting them through divorce, and my mother talked about “The Rising” helping her stay positive during her brother’s cancer diagnosis and treatment. That got me thinking about the times Springsteen’s music helped me over the years, as the line moved slowly but steadily forward. I thought about all the unrequited loves I soundtracked in my head to “I’m On Fire.” Or how “Dancing in the Dark” is the best pop song ever written, and it never fails to cheer me up. And I thought about the hope I’ve always pulled from the lyrics to MtnVista Ad 10.25x4 Aug2016_Layout 1 9/30/16 “Atlantic City,” or the last verse of
CLARKE’S ALBUM OF THE WEEK Selection: Childish Gambino’s “’Awaken, My Love!’” released on Glassnote records. Review: Who would have expected Donald Glover (aka Childish Gambino) to have the kind of 2016 he did? His television show “Atlanta” is the best new show of the year, and now he’s delivered this funky, atmospheric third album. If you’re looking for rap, go somewhere else — Glover dives deep into Funkadelic-style soul, jazz rhythms and a dense swirl of moods. The result is one of the most surprising and rewarding listens of the year. Favorite song: “Redbone” Most empowering lyrics: “Everyone just wants a better life They tried to kill us Love to say they feel us But they won’t take my pride.” “Darkness on the Edge of Town”: “Tonight I’ll be on that hill cause I can’t stop I’ll be on that hill with everything I got Lives on the line where dreams are found and lost I’ll be there on time and I’ll pay the cost For wanting things that can only be found In the darkness on the edge of town.” It occurred to me that I should say all of that to the man himself during the 10 seconds I had to meet and get a photo with him. But of course, when you’re five feet away from a man who has touched millions of lives, who’s been both a conscience and inspiration for more than a decade of my life, and is just flat-out cooler than all but maybe five people on the planet, all you really want to do is not trip. So I shook Bruce Springsteen’s hand, told him I was a big fan and his music has meant the world to me, got a photo and was guided out of the way to make room for the next person. And while I’m sure he’s heard both those things more times than he can count, he heard me and said thank you, and that’s more than I could’ve expected. 12:47 PM Page 1 The thrilled laughs, unstoppable
Bruce Springsteen visited the Tattered Cover in Denver on Nov. 30 as part of his “Born to Run” book tour. After several hours in line, columnist Clarke Reader spent a glorious 10 seconds with The Boss. COURTESY PHOTO smiles and joyous tears I saw that day were proof that while it’s hard describing what it means to meet one of your heroes, we all shared that feeling. Clarke Reader’s column on how music connects to our lives appears every oth-
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‘Star Wars and the Power of Costume’ comes to Denver Museum exhibit shows amazing detail that went into movie garb
IF YOU GO THE DENVER ART MUSEUM is located on 13th Avenue between Broadway and Bannock Street in downtown Denver. Metered parking is available on nearby streets and the Cultural Parking Garage entrance is on 12th Avenue, just west of Broadway. Children are admitted free to the museum. Adults will need a timed ticket in advance. Plan ahead as the show is selling out on many days. Denverartmuseum.org or 720-913-0130.
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Queen Amidala, Obi Wan Kenobi, Han Solo, Padme Amidela, Darth Vader, R2-D2, Chewbacca, Boba Fett, C-3PO and many more are there in “Star Wars and the Power of Costume,” a new exhibit at the Denver Art Museum. Even those fans who have watched all of the “Star Wars” films will be amazed by a close-up look at the costumes exhibited on the second floor at the Denver Art Museum through April 2. Every tiny detail is perfect in Queen Amidala’s elaborate gowns, for example. Lace, tiny tucks, embroidery and beads are part of many costumes, indicating multiple days of handwork on each one. Concept drawings for each character’s costumes are mounted at eye level, sometimes combined with bits of fabric, plastics and beads or braids. Headwear is equally impressive. Related videos are placed throughout the exhibit to explain the choices of materials and relevant lore. Consider Queen Amidala’s rich red “Throne Room gown” and curving
A concept drawing for Chewbacca is translated into a furry costume for a very tall man to wear in the film, “A New Hope.” metallic crown from “The Phantom Menace” — they are so well recognized, they have become part of our society’s mythology — and here they are! As is iconic villain Darth Vader’s flowing black cloak, helmet and light saber from “Return of the Jedi.” In this exhibit, the visitor stands right in front of each image — many are free-standing, not encased.
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A life-sized, menacing Darth Vader from “Return of the Jedi” brandishes his light saber in the Denver Art Museum’s new exhibit: “Star Wars and the Power of Costume,” which runs through April 2. We see a concept drawing, and a close-up pair of Wookie Chewbacca’s feet at the eye level of a 5-year-old, next to the whole furry costume on a tall mannequin. It was made for an actor who was 7’2’’ tall. And also at child height are R2-D2 and C-3PO up close and personal. More than 60 handcrafted costumes are presented in a joined series of galleries. Some have interactive details, such as a button one can push to make the light sabers glow. Even very young children visiting the large exhibit seemed totally engaged and excited — and so wellbehaved that it was a joy to watch their excitement — and to hear the conversations with parents, who were obviously well-informed fans, having grown up with these legendary characters.
The exhibit was developed by the Smithsonian Institution’s Saul Sopici Drake, Myriam Springuel and E. Warren Perry Jr. Objects shown are loaned from the archives of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. (The not-yet-built museum is in the design phase by architect Ma Yansong of MAD Architects.) Laela French, director of archives, Skywalker Ranch, Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, who has been overseeing the Star Wars collections of over 200,000 objects since 2001, was also heavily involved in choice of art to be displayed and worked with the DAM’s Stephanie Van Dyke, experience and interpretation specialist, who enjoyed several visit to Skywalker Ranch, north of San Francisco. “Narrative Art” is defined on the museum’s website as “art which illustrates or tells a story. It usually describes self-explanatory events from daily life or those drawn from a text, well-known folk tale or myth,” according to the “Dictionary of Art Terms.” Tom Fricker of Fricker Studio Graphic Design is credited with the exhibition design and Matt Rue of McGinty Co. is credited with the extensive and clear graphic design in this really exceptional exhibit. The body of myths will grow larger on Dec. 16 with the release of “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” said to be a standalone film.
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Seared Halibut with Lemon Butter Sauce
Make any day taste like Sunday
Serves: 4 Lemon Butter Sauce 1/2 cup white wine 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 8 tablespoons whipping cream 3/4 teaspoon fresh garlic, chopped turmeric, to taste salt, to taste white pepper, to taste 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced Halibut 4 teaspoons olive oil 4 halibut filets (6-8 ounces each) salt pepper lemon zest herbs
Vegetables 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 small zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch strips 2 small yellow squash, cut into 1/4-inch strips 2 small red peppers, washed, seeded and sliced into strips Potatoes 2 cups Idahoan Signature Russets Mashed Potatoes (from 16.23-ounce package) For lemon butter sauce, add white wine, lemon juice, cream, garlic, turmeric, salt and pepper to saute pan. Heat on high heat and reduce to half its original volume. While lemon sauce is reducing, prepare fish and vegetables.
Once reduced, remove from heat and swirl in diced butter. For halibut, heat non-stick skillet on medium-high heat with olive oil. Season halibut with salt and pepper. Sear until deep golden brown, approximately 5 minutes each side. Remove from heat and cover with foil. For vegetables, add olive oil to skillet over medium-high heat. Saute zucchini, squash and pepper until crisp-tender, about 2-3 minutes. Keep warm. For potatoes, prepare mashed potatoes following package instructions. To serve, plate mashed potatoes, vegetables and halibut. Drizzle halibut with lemon butter sauce and garnish with lemon zest and fresh herbs. Note: Haddock or striped bass can be substituted for halibut.
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One-dish wonders Most busy families are well-versed in the benefits of slow cooker meals, but when you haven’t planned that far ahead there are other options, such as your oven’s broiler, that allow you to capture the convenience of single-dish meals. A cookie sheet filled with your favorite protein, veggies and a sprinkle of seasoning will broil in minutes. Just remember to cut your protein into small pieces that will cook through quickly and line your sheet with foil for easier cleanup. Another quick-fix idea: empty the odds and ends from the pantry and veggie drawer to make a stir-fry in minutes. Go for the gold When it comes to mealtime, Sunday dinner is the gold standard. It’s the one day of the week when you’re most likely to go “all out” and prepare a great-tasting meal. But you can achieve similar meals during the week using delicious, time-saving sides such as packaged Idahoan Signature Russets mashed potatoes, which can be made in just 5 minutes. The smooth flavor of Idahoan Signature Russets – like original homemade mashed potatoes with just a hint of butter and cream – makes any day taste like Sunday. Quick-prep proteins Every family has its favorite go-to meals that stand the test of time. Build your repertoire with a few recipes centered on proteins that take next to no time to prepare. Eggs don’t have to be restricted to the breakfast table, especially in preparations like a frittata or quiche. Or rely on seafood, which can be seared to perfection in minutes. A mild white fish is an ideal foundation for creating diverse, rich flavors, such as this Seared Halibut with Lemon Butter Sauce. For more tips to increase family time and get quick meals on the weeknight dinner table, visit idahoan.com.
Roasted Chicken Provencal
Serves: 4 8 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/4 cup chicken broth 2 thyme sprigs 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 cups Idahoan Signature Russets Mashed Potatoes (from 16.23-ounce package) 1 cup sliced cremini mushrooms 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/4 cup pitted black olives, halved sauteed green beans Sprinkle chicken thighs with salt and pepper. In 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, brown chicken thighs on both sides in hot oil. Add white wine, chicken broth, thyme sprigs and garlic. Over high heat, heat mixture to boiling. Cover and simmer 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, prepare mashed potatoes according to package directions. In skillet, add mushrooms, cherry tomatoes and olives; cover and simmer 5 minutes longer until chicken is tender. Serve chicken thighs with mashed potatoes and sauteed green beans.
Hoisin Roasted Pork with Steamed Greens
Serves: 4 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 pork tenderloin filet (16 ounces) 8 ounces fresh sugar snap peas 8 ounces green beans 2 cups Idahoan Signature Russets Mashed Potatoes (from 16.23-ounce package) Heat oven to 350 F. In bowl, combine hoisin, honey and soy. In nonmetallic bowl, pour marinade over pork and set aside for 15 minutes. Heat medium nonstick frying pan over medium heat. Add marinated pork and cook each side 1-2 minutes. Transfer pork to baking tray and cook 15 minutes, or until cooked to desired doneness. Steam fresh sugar snap peas and green beans together. Set aside. Prepare mashed potatoes following package instructions. To serve, plate mashed potatoes, sliced pork and steamed vegetables. Spoon pan juices over pork and enjoy.
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Proclaiming Christ to the Mountains & Plains www.StJoanArvada.org 12735 W 58th Ave · 80002 · 303-420-1232 Daily Masses: 8:30am, Mon-Sat Confessions: 8am Mon; Wed – Fri 7:30am & 4:00pm Sat Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00 PM Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9:00, 11:30 am, 5:30pm
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Pastor: Bill Sanders
Living and Sharing the Love of Christ Worship: 10:00am every Sunday Sunday School: 9:00am Sept – May (nursery provided)
Drop-in Storytimes Bring the kids to get lost in the world of wonderful words and fabulous illustrations, from timeless classics to new discoveries, all with a nature theme. Drop-in storytimes are at 10 a.m. the first Thursday and third Monday of each month at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Go to www.arvada.org/nature or call 720-8987405. Suitable for all ages. No registration required. Golden Chapter, Order of DeMolay meets at 7 p.m. every first and third Wednesday in the town of Golden. Walt Disney, Mel Blanc & Walter Cronkite are counted amongst 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.
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Arvada Christian Church 8010 West 62nd Avenue 303-422-5412 www.arvadachristian.org Sunday Worship......9:30 am Nursery Available UNITED METHODIST
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Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club meets 7-9 a.m. Mondays at Davies’ Chuck Wagon Diner, 10151 W. 26th Ave., Lakewood. Meeting fee is $5 (cash preferred). Order from diner menu (pay on you own). Call Fred Holden at 303-421-7619 for information. Republicans, especially students, youth and women, welcome to join. Job’s Daughters, Golden Chapter Bored? Lonely? Make life-long friends. Join a group of young ladies from ages 10-20 learn leadership and organizational skills in meetings with support from friends. Meetings are the second and fourth Monday of the month in Golden. Meet periodically to do fun activities. Rewards of membership include life skills, community work and significant scholarships for college. Interested, call Job’s Daughters at 303-204-1572 to join us for an activity. 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. Square Dancing Want some fun exercise? Learn to square dance. Start at 7 p.m. any Monday at the Wheat Ridge Grange, 3850 High Court. Call 303-973-9529.
Christmas baskets to needy families and, assist the Jeffco Action Center with school supplies for children from low-income families. For more information, contact Fred McGehan at 303-947-1565. 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 7:15-8:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Rolling Hills Country Club, 15707 W. 26th 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 303-2791021. Lakewood Chapter of Retired and Active Federal Employees meets at 1 p.m. the second Tuesday of most months at the Episcopal Church, 10th and Garrison. Call Greg Kann at 303-718-7307 with questions.
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THINGS to DO
THEATER
‘Best Christmas Card Ever’: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 9-10 and 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 (family day) at Colorado ACTS, 11455 West I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. Christmas mugs filled with teas and hot chocolates will be sold. Ballet Ariel ‘The Nutcracker’: 2 p.m. Dec. 10-11, Dec. 17-18, Dec. 2223, and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Tickets available at www.Lakewood. org/Tickets, by calling 303-9877845 or at the box office. ‘Claus: A Holiday Musical’: 11 a.m. to noon Saturdays through Dec. 17 at Red Rocks Community College Theater, 13300 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood. Go to http://www.rrcc.edu/ theatre-arts-dance/main-stageproductions. Get tickets at www. tinyurl.com/RRCCTickets. ‘A Christmas Carol’: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 23; and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Adaption using five actors and dash of puppetry. Call 303-935-3044 or go to www.minersalley.com. ‘The Story of the Nutcracker’: 1 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 23 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Weekday performance availability from Dec. 19-23. Call 303-935-3044 or go to minersalley. com. For ages 12 and under. ‘A View From the Bridge’: through Saturday, Dec. 31 at the Edge Theatre, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood. Focuses on the strengths and imperfections of the domestic world of middleclass individuals. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 6 p.m. Sundays, with shows at 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19 and Thursday, Dec. 22. Call 303-232-0363 or go to www. theedgetheater.com.
MUSIC
Rebecca Folsom and Sally Barris Concert: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9 at Olde Town Pickin’ Parlor, 7515 Grandview Ave., Arvada. Go to http://www.picknparlor.com/ events/. Colorado Mills Holiday Entertainment: 10-10:30 a.m. Friday,
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favorite fall food and why it’s truly good4u. Contact Kate Sheets at 303-423-0990.
this week’s TOP FIVE Homemade Cookie Sale: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 at Arvada United Methodist Church, 6750 Carr St., Arvada. Also for sale: pet treats made by Hearts `n’ Hands, a local nonprofit and colorful handmade fabric gifts from Guatemala. Proceeds benefit local elementary schools. The Box from Back East: 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11 at Clear Creek History Park, 1020 11th St., Golden. Learn about the day-to-day challenges of 1880s homesteaders. Recommended for ages 12 and older. Meet at Guy Hill Schoolhouse. Go to http:// www.goldenhistory.org/event/boxbackeast/?instance_id=128
2458 for reservations. ‘Holidays with the CJRO’: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra performs a mix of traditional favorites. Tickets and information at 303-987-7845 or https:// lakewood.showare.com/ Christmas Music at the Museum: 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, at the Golden History Center, 923 10th St., Golden. Presented by the Jefferson Brass Quintet. Go to http://www.goldenhistory.org/event/christmasmusic-golden-historymuseums/?instance_ id=130. Donations accepted.
Christmas Memories Luncheon: noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, at Concordia Lutheran Church, 13371 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. Presented by Denver West Christian Women’s Connection. Call 303-985-
Dec. 9, Kyffin Elementary School choir; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, Westminster High School orchestra; 3-4 p.m. Dec. 18, Vivian Elementary School “Signs of the Season” American Sign Language performance. Amahl and the Night Visitors & Holiday Classics: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, at Central Presbyterian Church, 1660 Sherman St., Denver, and 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, at Rockland Community Church, 17 S. Mt. Vernon Country Club Road, Golden. Presented by Evergreen Chorale and Jefferson Symphony Orchestra. Tickets and information, at www.EvergreenChorale.org or 303-674-4002. Golden Concert Choir Christmas Program: 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at 216 S. Grant St., Denver. With the Denver Pops Orchestra. Tickets available at the door. Go to www.goldencommunitychoir.org. Golden Eagle Concert Band Holiday Concert: 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at Apex Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Musical sleigh ride to the holidays with musical adventure. Go to http:// www.goldeneagleconcertband. org. For tickets, go to http:// www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/2718240.
ART
Holiday Show and Sale: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9 to Sunday, Dec. 11, at Arvada Ceramic Arts Guild, 5870 Olde Wadsworth Blvd. Go to http://www.arvadaceramicarts.org. Opening reception from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9. Eco Holiday Crafts: 4:15-5:45 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Ages 6 years and up. Register at https://campscui. active.com/orgs/MajesticViewNat ureCenter?season=1611803&sessi on=21060801.
EVENTS
Colorado Mills Giving Tree: Shoppers can give gifts at various times from Dec. 9-11, at the giving tree near the Santa area at Colorado Mills Mall. Cattail Angels: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Weave, form, and craft an angel out of cattails. All ages. Register at https://campscui. active.com/orgs/MajesticViewNat ureCenter?season=1611803&sessi on=21103903. Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club: 7-9 a.m. Monday, Dec. 12, at Davies’ Chuck Wagon Diner, 10151 W. 26th Ave., Lakewood. Students, youth and women invited and welcome. Speakers are `Americhicks’ Molly Vogt and Kim Monson, talk show hosts of “Heart of the Matter.” Contact Fred Holden, president, at 303-421-7619. Go to http://jeffcorepublicanmensclub.org.
Intelligent Design: noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13 at Lifetree Café, 5675 Field St., Arvada. Discuss the plausibility of several intelligent design theories. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net. Open Mic Night: 5-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9 at Legacy Grace Community Development Corp., near Colfax and Wadsworth in Lakewood. Poets, singers, musicians, comedians and performance artists welcome. Contact legacygrace@live.com Trollheim Sons of Norway Lodge Lutefisk Dinner: 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at 6610 W. 14th St., Lakewood. RSVP by Jan. 7; event sells out quickly. Call 303-9894496. Food Pantry: open from 9-11 a.m. Wednesdays at New Apostolic Church, 5290 Vance St., Arvada, rear entrance (across the street from Beau Jo’s restaurant). Contact Gertrude at 303-902-6794.
HEALTH
Quick Class: Celebrate Squash: 10:30 a.m. and again at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 at Natural Grocers at Vitamin Cottage, Northwest Store, 7745 N. Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Learn about this
Community Blood Drives: 8-9:40 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, St. Anthony Hospital, 11600 W. 2nd Place, Lakewood; 8-10:10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, City of Lakewood, 480 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood (contact Dee Ann Pfifer at 303-987-7660); 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19, King of Glory Lutheran Church 10001 W. 58th Ave., Arvada; 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31 at Belmar Library, 555 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood (contact Linda Colbert at 720-984-5312); 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, Ian Tuthill Memorial, Randal Room, 13150 W. 72nd Ave., Arvada. Contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300, unless otherwise noted. Go to www.bonfils.org. Beginner Yoga in Spanish: 4:455:45 p.m. Thursdays through Dec. 15 at PranaTonic, 805/807 14th St., Golden. No class on Thanksgiving. Go to http://www. pranatonic.com/classes/yoga-enespanol-para-principantes/ Taking Gluten Free to the Next Level: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 at Natural Grocers at Vitamin Cottage, Northwest Store, 7745 N. Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Learn easy, sweet and savory grain-free recipes that will allow you to take gluten free to the next level. Contact Kate Sheets at 303-4230990.
EDUCATION
Kindergarten Information: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13 at Vanderhoof Elementary, 5875 Routt Court, Arvada.
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The Nutcracker for a younger audience Miners Alley children’s theater takes different approach to holiday classic BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
For many families, Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” ballet is a traditional part of the holiday season. The original show isn’t exactly childfriendly, and so Rory Pierce, director of Miners Alley Playhouse’s children’s theater program, decided to tweak the show into something the younger audiences can also appreciate. The result is “The Story of The Nutcracker,” which honors both the original book by E.T.A. Hoffman and Tchaikovsky’s ballet. The show runs at Miners Alley, 1224 Washington Ave. in Golden, through Dec. 23. Performances are Saturday at 1 p.m., and there will be weekday performances Dec. 19 through 23. “The Story of The Nutcracker” begins with a gift to Marie (Emily Gomes) from her Godfather Drosslemeier on Christmas Eve. Sadly, the beautiful Nutcracker (Erik Thurston) she receives is broken, but when she checks on it later, it has come alive. And with that, the characters and audience are off on an adventure. We spoke to the two leads about the show, and what makes it different from the version many are familiar with.
Emily Gones and Erin Bell bring the classic story of the Nutcracker to life in Miners Alley’s holiday production. COURTESY PHOTO
Point 1: It has more plot — “There’s a little bit of waltzing, and we use some of the same music, but it’s easier dialogue, which helps audiences understand,” Gomes said. “We want everyone to come in with a clean slate, because we’re telling a different story in a different way.” Point 2: It is interactive — “Rory’s version of the show is very interactive — it invites the children to advance the story,” Thurston said. “The great thing about children’s theater is how freeing it is, because you can do all kinds of crazy things.” Point 3: It is made for children — “Rory said when he wrote this script, he wasn’t worried about a message or anything,” Thurston said. “He just wanted it to be a fun, lighthearted experience.” “It changes the game when the kids get up on the stage with you,” Gomes added. “The looks on their faces when they see the Nutcracker and get up there with him is the best.”
Jan Folk, a volunteer at the Santa House, gets decorations ready for this year’s shop. The Santa House is collecting new, unwrapped toys through Dec. 12. For facility drop off details, call 303-424-2739 or visit any Apex PRD facility or visit apexprd.org. COURTESY PHOTO
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Golden launches inaugural event for sustainability BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
The world has a limited number of natural resources, and Golenites realize they have the best of all worlds, said Theresa Worsham, the City of Golden’s sustainability coordinator. “We live in a really unique geographical area,” Worsham said. “The Golden Valley has so much we want to preserve and protect.” So to get Goldenites excited and reenergized on sustainability efforts, the City of Golden’s sustainability department and the Community Sustainability Advisory Board’s first Golden Sustainability Night took place Nov. 30 at the American Mountaineering
Center in Golden. Hundreds of people showed up to browse a variety of sustainability vendor booths, learn about local green resources and chat with industry experts. Attendees also heard from Colorado State Historian Dr. Patty Limerick and her historical perspective on climate issues, and Ken Regelson, a sustainable energy policy analyst. There’ are a lot of opportunities for people to help save the earth while being financially conscientious, Worsham said. “Sustainability makes sense.” For more information on Golden’s sustainability efforts, visit www. cityofgolden.net/government/departments-divisions/sustainability.
A call to action from Golden citizens In general, Goldenites make sustainability a priority, said Theresa Worsham, the City of Golden’s sustainability coordinator. “They wanted the city to take action,” she added. So, the city has developed its Community Sustainability Advisory Board, implemented programs for Golden residents to live a greener lifestyle, conducted studies for improvements and provided education to the public. There are also a number of easy efforts that every person can do to live more sustainably. Here are some suggestions from the experts:
THE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE HELP US CELEBRATE BY SUBMITTING YOUR BEST HOLIDAY THEMED PHOTO “Compost. We have a composting program here in Golden, so it’s available to every resident.” — Jill Gomez, distribution manager for GoFarm Golden Learn more about GoFarm at www. gofarmcoop.org. CHRISTY STEADMAN
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“Bring Styrofoam to our corral behind Golden Real Estate. Normally Styrofoam has to go in the trash because it’s not recyclable, but we take it to a factory where they reprocess it.” — Kim Taylor, office manager at Golden Real Estate “Buy an electric car. They leave the smallest footprint possible.” — David Dlugasch, broker associate at Golden Real Estate Learn more about Golden Real Estate at www.goldenrealestate.com. CHRISTY STEADMAN
“Impact the youth. Sustainability is in the fate of our hands.” — Josh Klein, student “Reduce the amount of meat you consume to conserve water and open space. Meat leaves a big carbon footprint.” — Emmy Adams, student “Cycle to work to reduce CO2.” — Keira Yenzer, student Learn more about Golden High School’s environment club by visiting the group’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ ghsenvironmentclub. CHRISTY STEADMAN
SPORTS Tigers capture second place
Lakewood earns runnerup honors at Warrior wrestling tourney
Lakewood’s Jake Debruyn prepares to do battle with Ted Mullen of Columbine in the 195-pound quarterfinal match at the Dec. 3 Warrior Invitational Wrestling Tournament held at Arapahoe High School. Debruyn pinned Mullen and went on to finish second in his weight division. The points he and his teammates earned meant the Tigers finished second in the tournament team standings. TOM MUNDS for wrestling which is more than last year but it was not as many as some of the year’s he has coached since taking the position in 1996. “This is a good wrestling team that includes a lot of talented individuals,”
Stennes said. “We don’t have the depth we have had some seasons but our starting lineup is very good.” Jeff Arguello was the first Tiger to SEE WRESTLING, P27
Saints still seeking a victory Jefferson’s young girls hoops team drops opener BY TOM MUNDS TMUNDS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
The Saints matched Englewood’s open basket but that was as close as they got as the Pirates took control of the tempo of play and went on to win the season opener 71-27 when Englewood beat Jefferson in girls basketball on Nov. 30 at the Edgewater school. “We are highly motivated, our players are super positive and they never give up, as you saw tonight,” Saints Coach Joey Collins said after the game. “We have a lot of new girls on the team and I am sure there were a lot of first varsity game butterflies out there tonight. Our girls work hard but many are learning the rules of an officiated game as they go. We saw that in the fouls called on us and the mistakes we made. But we’ll keep working to get better. We didn’t win a game last season and we are hungry to
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Only one team managed to top the Tigers Dec. 3 at the Warrior Invitational Wrestling Tournament held at Arapahoe High School. Points earned by the eight Lakewood wrestlers who finished in the top four of their respective weight classes gave the Tigers second place in the team rankings. The sharp blast of referee whistles filled the air and blended with the cheers of supporters and shouted advice to the wrestlers by coaches during the almost non-stop action on the four mats that covered the Arapahoe High School gymnasium floor. “We have a pretty good team this season,” Tigers Coach Daren Stennes said during a lull in the action for his team. “We have returning veterans including state champion Gabriel Dinette who is our 152-pounder plus two returning state qualifiers in Jake Debruyn at 195 and Hayden Stills at 295 plus four to six guys who should be contenders to go to state for us.” Stennes said about 30 kids came out
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Valeria Garcia gets off a long-range shot for Jefferson during the Nov. 30 Saints girls basketball season opener against Englewood. The young Saints team played hard but the veteran Pirates controlled the tempo of play and won the game, 71-27. TOM MUNDS win some games this year.” Key moments The first-game jitters showed up among the players on both teams with passes off target, a lot of penalty calls and shots that didn’t fall. Englewood got the first basket about two minutes into the game and Jefferson responded with a
field goal about a minute later. Englewood is a team of veterans and the varsity experience showed against a Saints team with limited varsity experience. The Pirates ran set plays to provide open scoring chances and played tough defense, so the Englewood players were up SEE BASKETBALL, P27
here was something missing from the Class 4A and 5A state championship football games Dec. 3 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver. The Colorado Sports Hall of Fame in partnership with the Colorado High School Activities Association and OVERTIME the Denver Broncos secured a great venue for these title games. Players and coaches love playing on the same field as the Denver Broncos and you don’t hear complaints. However, the Jim Benton atmosphere lacked the kind of buzz you might find at a smaller venue. With 9,502 fans combined for the two games in the 76,125-seat venue, it was hard to get a real sense of the zealous fans and students who were in attendance. There was an empty feeling looking at the vast surroundings and the estimated crowd of 4,500 that watched the second game between Valor Christian and Pomona. The answer might be to move the championship games to a high school stadium in the Denver area. But it would have to be to be a neutral site for the teams playing in the title contests. Echo Park Automotive Stadium in Parker, Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood or Legacy Stadium in Aurora might be able to house a crowd of 10,000 with the addition of temporary end zone bleachers. All-City Stadium in Denver would be a great site, but it’s probably too small. Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City is a soccer venue, but it’s the right size for a state football site. It’s big enough (18,061) to handle an overflow gathering for both games but a crowd of 9,000 to 10,000 would not be lost. Cyclo-Cross champion Maurine Sweeney of Highlands Ranch won the UCI Masters CycloCross World Championships for the 65-69 age group on Dec. 2 in Mol, Belgium. Cyclo-cross is the national sport of Belgium and the races always involve sections where the racers must dismount and carry their bikes over powder-sugar sand. Some races involve sections in which bikes must be carried up stairs or over obstacles. Vista Nation finishes 13th The Vista Nation girls cross country team — which represents Mountain Vista High School in Highlands Ranch — was 13th in the recent Nike Nationals cross country championship in Portland, Oregon. SEE BENTON, P27
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Jeffco team again comes away with silver in state
Pomona QB Ryan Marquez scrambles as teammate Kenny Maes tries to keep Valor Christian defender Christian Elliss away. PAUL DISALVO
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team,” said Valor senior Dylan McCaffrey, who quarterbacked the Eagles in three straight title games. McCaffrey finished his final prep football game 8-for-19 passing for 154 yards and two touchdowns. He also rushed for a team-high 72 yards on 16 carries and a score. McCaffrey’s 8-yard touchdown run late in the third quarter extended Valor’s lead to 30-7 and pretty much put the game out of reach. On top of everything, McCaffrey had his future college coach — University of Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh — in attendance Saturday. “(Dylan) plays well in big games,” Sherman said. “The way he ran the ball tonight was super tough and super physical. He might some great throws on some plays.”
After falling behind early 7-0, Valor put up 23 unanswered points from the tail end of the first quarter until halftime — putting up points on four straight possessions to close the first half. “We felt the first time we played them we were a little conservative,” Sherman said. “We knew we were going to have to take the top off their coverage and we did that a couple of times.” Pomona had the lead and the ball inside Valor territory looking to grab a two-score lead in the first quarter. However, Valor senior Jack Walley intercepted Pomona junior quarterback Ryan Marquez to give the Eagles the ball on Valor’s 35-yard line. Two plays later McCaffrey connected with senior Christian Elliss for a 61yard touchdown, cuttingly the lead to 7-6 after a missed PAT. Elliss came up big moments later picking off Marquez and running the interception back to Pomona’s 5-yard line. “That moment was amazing,” Elliss said of his long touchdown catch. Pomona’s offensive failed to get much going in the third quarter. Marquez finished 20-for-30 passing for 180 yards, but threw three interceptions. Junior running back Kenny Maes was the Panthers’ leading rusher with 11 carries for 49 yards and a touchdown. “We knew it was going to be tough sledding running the ball and they are athletic on the back end when you throw the ball,” Madden said of his Pomona team. “Defensively, we had to choose our poison and it was hard all night.” Valor went through Cherry Creek,
Mullen and Fountain-Fort Carson on the way to yet another state title. “I think we love it,” Elliss said having pressure to win a state title every year. “Everyone is gunning for us. Every team says they want to beat us. It’s amazing when we come out and do things like this.” It wasn’t a cakewalk through the season for Valor. The Eagles started the season 1-3 with losses to Saguaro (bigschool state champion from Arizona), Mullen and Pomona. The Eagles (11-3 overall) finished with 10-game winning streak. Pomona concluded a remarkable season and improbable return to the state title game where the Panthers lost three returning all-state players Jake Moretti, Max Borghi and Cameron Gonzales before the title game. “I’m always going to have a chip on my shoulder to beat (Valor) every time we see them,” said Pomona sophomore Billy Pospisil, who led the Panthers with eight catches for 65 yard receiving. “There is a lot of motivation to get back here next year.” Moretti, one of the top offensive linemen in the state, didn’t play at all this season after a knee injury over the summer. Borghi (824 yards rushing, 495 yards receiving and 21 touchdowns) suffered a torn ACL and MCL in Pomona’s quarterfinal victory over Columbine. Gonzales (890 yards rushing and 14 touchdowns) broke his lower leg and dislocated an ankle a week ago in the Panthers’ semifinal win over Regis Jesuit. Maes was thrust into the role of primary running back and starting safety with the loss of Borghi and Gonzales. Pomona’s last football state championship came in 1988 when the Panthers edged Montebello 24-21. Pomona now has a 1-6 record in football title games. It was Pomona’s third appearance and loss in the 5A title game since 2009. The Panthers suffered a pair of heartbreaking 3-point losses to Mullen (2009) and Valor (2015). Dennis Pleuss is a communication specialist for Jeffco Public Schools with a focus on athletics and activities. For more Jeffco coverage, go online at CHSAANow.com/Jeffco.
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DENVER — It was a familiar sight at Mile High Stadium at the conclusion of the Class 5A football game. Valor Christian walked off the field with another state championship trophy in hand. The Eagles defeated Pomona 30-14 in a rematch of last year’s 5A championship game. “You just feel for the kids. They fought so hard to get here,” Pomona Coach Jay Madden said. “A lot of teams would love to end their season here at Mile High. We aren’t going to sit and complain, but it’s tough.” Valor coach Rod Sherman had happier words after yet another season ending with the Eagles on top. “To come back here and win is quite an accomplishment. I’m really, really proud of this team.” Valor claimed its seventh state football title since winning the school’s first championship in 3A in 2009. The Eagles hold a 36-1 postseason record on the road to their four 5A, two 4A and one 3A champion titles over the past eight years. “There is no better way to go out, especially with the brothers on this
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Freshman Jenna Fitzsimmons led the way, finishing 69th in the individual standings, with a time of 19 minutes, 1.2 seconds. Freshman Sarah O’Sullivan was 97th in 19:26.5, with Mauren Fitzsimmons right behind at 19:27.6. Hensley honored Former Lindenwood University women’s hockey goaltender Nicole Hensley is one of the 10 recipients of the NCAA Top 10 award that recognizes former student athletes for success in the field, classroom and community. Hensley, who went to Green Mountain High School, is now an assistant coach for the Lindenwood women’s hockey team in Saint Charles, Missouri. She had a school-record 2.52 goals-against average and a .922 saves percentage during her senior season. She is the NCAA all-time saves leader with 4,094. Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. He can be reached at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com or at 303-566-4083.
finish on the podium, as he took thirdplace honors at 113 pounds. Dinette was Lakewood’s first weight division champion as he earned the 152-pound first-place medal by pinning or scoring technical falls in all four of his bracket matches. He won the weight division title by scoring a 15-4 technical fall over Zack Arbuckle of Heritage. Two other Tigers, Michael Irouye at 220-pounds and Hayden Still at 295 pounds also won their weight division titles.
Other Lakewood wrestlers who placed in the top four in their weight divisions included Calvin Robertson, fourth at 160, Jake Debruyn second at 195, Parker Beastrom finished third at 220 pounds. Wrestling is an individual and a team competition. Every wrestler seeks to win the weight division title. However, each wrestler also earns team points by winning matches. A weight division champion earns 14 points. Coronado won the Warrior Invitational team title with 191 points and the Tigers took runner-up honors with
142 points.Legend finished third with 115 points. Chatfield finished 12th and Columbine finished 13th. Coach Stennes said the Warrior Invitational is good for his wrestlers. “There are good teams here today so we know our guys will be challenged,” he said. “This also is the first long day of wrestling with each guy wrestling at least four times. It helps emphasize the stress we put on conditioning and it also reminds some of our guys being in shape for football is very different than being in shape for wrestling.”
BASKETBALL: Jefferson girls team keeps battling despite score FROM PAGE 25
24-6 at the end of the first period. Jefferson never quit battling despite the difference in the score and the fact that Englewood’s defense made it hard to get off good shots. The Saints hit a pair of three-pointers near the end of the first half but were not able to overcome the Pirates’ big lead. Key players/statistics Selyna Gonzalez was the leading scorer for the Saints with 10 points that included two hoops from behind the three-point arc, and Jenny Arriaga had six points. Jazzy Van Buren used her height to haul down a number of rebounds and Destiny
Duarte unofficially made five steals. They said it This is Collins’ second season as coach and she said the focus is on building the program. “We had 15 girls come out for the team this year,” she said. “Our seniors and juniors are the primary varsity players, but we do use some of those on junior varsity as reserves for our varsity team. We are working hard at both levels, trying new things and working hard to convert our fastpace style to the points we need to win games.” Gonzalez, a junior, said it was an intense game against Englewood. “I was a little nervous because this was my first game but with the help
of my coach and teammates, I got over that,” she said. “Even though both teams played very hard, players on both teams showed a lot of sportsmanship.” She said she likes to shoot threepointers. Against Englewood she was able to find her spot and hit a pair of from behind the three-point arc to account for six of her 10 points. Going forward Jefferson mixes in non-league game with league contests on the schedule. The Saints are on the road Dec. 10 against league member Lake County, then return home Dec. 12 to play a non-league game against the Far North Warriors.
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Playing store and learning economics with children teaches important lessons Playing store with preschoolers teaches personal finance lessons of saving, spending, wait until later, and opportunity cost. These are lifelong lessons that go beyond shopping. Turn a shoe box into a cash register. Then add some real or play money, things to buy and sell, small box attached to a string for a scanner, shopping bags, sale signs and clerk’s name tag. Children can draw signs or make a little newspaper ad.
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Learning economics Practice playing store at home or at a children’s museum play store. Stuffed animals and dolls can go “shopping” with you and also learn to make wise economic
choices. You can make rectangles of paper marked with $1 for easy counting and bring a handful of pennies for the register. For store merchandise use Play Dough or real food items, toys, Lego construction, books, dolls, stuffed animals, anything around the house. Together, put prices on items and display them in columns and rows on a counter top. Sort materials according to categories — certain colored cars go together, etc. Keep it simple. Each item is worth $1 or a few cents to start. Have a conversation about what items will sell the best and why. Conversation is a key ingredient in preparing children to read. Now take turns choosing items and checking out. Purposely, have
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enough money for some items and not enough for others so you are forced to make choices. Play act that you are disappointed you don’t have enough money but handle that disappointment well. Practice saying, “Oh, well, maybe later. I will save up my money.” What a useful economic phrase to teach! It’s also a good way to teach preschool children to work through a disappointment without a tantrum. You are also teaching opportunity cost. This is choosing one thing between several equally desired ones. This important concept teaches children that sometimes you can’t have everything you want. Sometimes you must give up the opportunity now. When interest wanes, pack up
the store for later. The key to preschool care is a variety of short activities varying between active and quiet times with rest and nutritious snacks. Learning responsible personal finance begins in preschool. Teaching opportunity cost and “maybe later” helps with other experiences in life when children must make difficult choices. Esther Macalady lives in Golden. Grandparents Teach Too is an organization that helps families prepare young children for success in school and a lifetime love of learning. More information and podcasts at www. grandparetsteachtoo.org and www. grandparentsteachtoo.blogspot.com
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Stress-free shopping for men All men are invited to shop at the Holiday Art Market from 6-8 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Foothills Art Center, 809 15th St. in Golden. Staff will be on hand to help with selections, and beer and pretzels will be offered to shoppers. For more information, visit www. foothillsartcenter.org or call 303-279-3922. Fall commencement Colorado School Mines’ fall commencement ceremonies will take place on Dec. 16 on campus, 1500 Illinois St. in Golden. The undergraduate ceremony will begin at 9:30 a.m., and the graduate ceremony will begin at 4 p.m. For more information, visit http://inside. mines.edu/Commencement.
Spacecraft missions of 2016 The public is invited to learn about the year’s spacecraft missions from 7-8:30 p.m. Dec. 16 at the Lookout Mountain Nature Center, Attendees will have an opportunity to hear from Lockheed Martin’s propulsion engineer, Adam Pender, who will discuss the Juno mission to Jupiter. A Q&A session will follow the presentation. The event is open to anybody 13 years of age or older. It is free to attend, but registration is required. For more information or to register, visit http://jeffco.us/open-space. People may also call 720-497-7600 or e-mail lmnc@jeffco.us with additional questions.
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