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A few of our favorite stories from 2017 ... SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

TIME TRAVEL: Denver area pioneer woman’s journal shares common hopes, struggles and dreams P12

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Reconstruction from devastating hailstorm will continue into 2018

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Buck For Jim Hildenbrandt and r Mills Harris, members of the forme citizens Walkers, a group of senior ong paths who walked the nearly mile-l Novem in d opene it of the mall since ing of most of the 6, 2017 the reopen ber 2002,APRIL g home. mall last week felt like comin it was since “We’ve walked this mall missed it,” first constructed, and we the mall’s parHildenbrandt said amid missed “We tial reopening on Nov. 21. see while meeting the people that we’d we’re walking.” stores About 100 of the mall’s 160 g Thanksopened to customers durin after a devgiving week, six months ripped open astating May 8 hailstorm leaving milroofs and flooded stores, es and lost damag in s dollar of lions siphoning livelihoods in its wake and tax revenue nearly $3 million in sales s. from Lakewood city coffer strucDuring the months of recon s walked tion, Hildenbrandt and Harri reopened in the Super Target, which wasn’t it But . shortly after the storm are looking the same. Now, both men g back up forward to the group startin again. Chai, a tea As the pair left Kataluma Sporting and coffee cafe near Dick’s added: “It Goods, Harris stopped and feels like being home.” Significant damage W. Colfax Colorado Mills Mall, 14500 Lakewood Ave., was far from the only n business affected by the sudde

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for everyfund in 2016, which pays unity rething from police to comm the mall sources, Dorr said. Last year in sales n millio $7.12 generated about taxes to the general fund. responsible “We wouldn’t be fiscally the mall’s cloif we weren’t mindful of

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Members of a family set up a tent for the evening in the basement of Mean Street Ministries, Jefferson County’s cold weather shelter. Typically, the Lakewood-based shelter is only open during cold weather. But the organization was piloting a grant-funded program that allowed it to offer shelter to 10 families every night in March. For more on the

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BREWS NEWS: Christmas the perfect time for seasonal suds P14 JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO

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Action Center head is headed south after 15 years of serving community P4

ON THE EDGE: Annual awards for some of Lakewood’s best theater P13 CENTURY SERVICE: Cabrini Shrine marks 100th anniversary of saint’s death P7-8

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‘You learn to forgive a lot when you’re sick. I learned never to say never — it’s a humbling disease.’ Cancer patient Christian Redman | P2 INSIDE

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Blessings emerge amid veteran’s toughest fight

hristian Redman, 50, sits on the edge of the couch, hands slightly trembling — a side effect of the chemo — as he clasps and unclasps them, a melancholy shadow in his eyes. For as long as he can remember, Redman — the former Army cavalry scout, the retired police officer, the can-do construction entrepreneur Ann Macari who finds a Healey solution to every problem — has been the one giving to others. Raising money to help bury a fellow officer’s daughter. Shopping for toys for needy children at Christmas. Helping organize fundraisers too numerous to count to help a firefighter’s family, a World War II vet running out of money, wounded soldiers. “It seems like someone was always needing help,” Redman says. “You can’t say no.” But the past year and a half have hit Redman hard: A sudden diagnosis of stage four colon cancer and the subsequent needed medical care have upended his burgeoning construction business, wiped out his savings and left him unable to work and pay his bills. And now, he finds himself on the receiving end of the good will he so generously gave to others. For him, it’s not an easy place to be. “It’s hard to accept help,” Redman says, his voice low and quiet. “I’m used to doing everything on my own. I never thought I would need one for me. It’s humbling, very humbling.”

can all do a little more to help out our kids — they’re all our children.” During the fundraiser, Meier stands by the donation table near the entrance, thanking people, writing down names and amounts in a dog-eared booklet, meticulously documenting the generosity. Jack Frank, 92, the WWII vet walks in, cane in hand, and pulls out $75 from his wallet. “Appreciate that, Jack,” Meier says. “I wish I could do more.” Frank recounts how he fell recently and injured his ribs. But, he says, “I had to make sure I could be here.”

Christian Redman, center, talks with Mike Endres, left, and Cmdr. Doug Osborne, right, of the American Legion Post 1864, which presented Redman with $400 at the Dec. 9 fundraiser. ANN MACARI HEALEY

HOW TO HELP If you want to donate to veteran and retired police officer Christian Redman’s account to help cover medical and basic living expenses, go to www.gofundme.com/ christian-redman ‘We all go through hard times’ The “one” is a fundraiser, held Dec. 9 at Takoda Tavern in Parker. Redman’s friends, Ron Meier and Bob Nobles, no strangers to doing for others, organized the benefit when they learned of Redman’s predicament. Meier is president of the homeowners’ association of the Parker condominiums where Redman lives. Nobles owns Takoda Tavern, a wellknown hangout for veterans tucked in a nondescript, small shopping strip.

The decision to “Call out the Cavalry for Christian,” as the sign on the placard advertising the fundraiser reads, was easy. “He’s got a heart of gold,” Meier, 58, says of Redman. “We all go through hard times, right? Any one of us could end up with unfortunate circumstances.” Meier, Nobles and Redman, along with Aaron Davis and Mac McCrory, organized a benefit two years ago for Jack Frank, a WWII veteran who was running out of money. Extending a helping hand, building community, they said then, is what matters in this world. Today, thanks to the money raised and a careful financial planning strategy, Frank and his wife no longer worry about having enough to live on until they die.

“We live in a time where there’s a lot of negativity going on,” Nobles, 57, says. “But there’s always something positive in helping people out.” Nobles’ passions are evident in the American flags and Native American art that cover just about every inch of the tavern walls. He was deeply influenced, he says, by a Native American friend who treated everyone with dignity and kindness. He named his bar and restaurant Takoda, which means “friend to others” among the Lakota Sioux. And although he didn’t serve in the military, he considers all those who did — or do — his family. Like Redman. “He’s a good man,” Nobles says. “He served his country and he’s getting dealt a really tough, tough hand. . . . We

‘The motto: never quit’ Redman remembers the exact moment his life veered. 5:33 p.m. June 10, 2016. The phone rang. He didn’t really want to answer it. He knew hernias, his first suspicion, weren’t causing his troubles. The unanswerable questions flooded his mind. Would he die? Would he wither away to nothing as he’d seen happen to others fighting cancer? He didn’t want to be that person. A month later, he was in the hospital, undergoing emergency surgery that saved his life. Doctors removed his colon. When he woke, he had an ileostomy bag outside his stomach area to collect the waste products from his body. He was devastated. Redman has always been a burly man, 230 pounds, jovial, outgoing, committed to being the best at whatever he did. A cavalry scout for the Army, he was stationed in Germany near the border with the Soviet Union when the Chernobyl nuclear explosion occurred. SEE HEALEY, P16

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December 21, 2017

Arrest made in sexual assault case STAFF REPORT

Detectives from the Lakewood Police Department have arrested Anthony Julio Rios, 47, as a result of their investigation into a sexual assault that took place in August, according to the department. In August a 22-yearold female victim contacted Lakewood Rios Police and reported that she had answered an ad on

Craigslist requesting females who wanted to interview for work at a local escort service, according to information provided by Steve Davis, public information officer with the department. The victim met with Rios at a local coffee shop and then accompanied him to his residence for a photo shoot. The photos were to be used in advertisements. The woman told police that during the photo shoot she was asked to pose in lingerie provided by Rios. She reported that she was inappropriately fondled and

eventually sexually assaulted during the encounter. Rios was taken into custody earlier this month, and is currently in custody at the Jefferson County Jail on suspicion of sexual assault. As a result of the ongoing investigation, detectives feel that Rios could possibly have met additional females under the same circumstances. Anyone who may have additional information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact Detective Fuller at 303-987-7223.

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Many Buyers of New Homes Shortchange Themselves By Not Having an Agent You’re probably aware that buyers typically pay nothing to be represented by a Realtor in a real estate transaction, because in virtually all transactions the listing agent shares his or her listing commission with the buyer’s agent. It’s called a “co-op commission” because the buyer’s agent (also known as the “selling” agent) is cooperating with the listing agent in the sale of his or her listing. My own analysis reveals that 95% of residential transactions involve both a listing and selling agent. Builders of new homes also offer a co-op commission when a buyer has an agent, yet in too many cases, buyers deal directly with the builder’s sales force

and do not take advantage of the opportunity to have an agent on their side. It’s similar to what they do when buying an automobile from a dealer. This is particularly unfortunate when you realize that the purchase price is not reduced when the builder doesn’t have to compensate a buyer’s agent. A buyer with an agent does not pay more than one without an agent does. I did a quick survey of 45 builder agents and the Realtors who put builders’ homes on the MLS, and learned that as few as half their new home transactions are with buyers who have an agent representing them.

In case it’s not obvious to you that a buyer new home — once after framing is complete is better off having their own agent when but before the drywall is installed, and a secbuying a home from a builder, let me point ond time just prior to closing. You’d be surout what an agent can and should do for you. prised what these inspections can uncover. I First of all, your agent can tell you whether also recommend a visit before the builder’s the builder is using the buyer-friendly state one-year warranty expires. purchase contract or – as is usually the case One thing your agent can tell you without – a contract prepared by the builder’s attor- practicing law is whether the deposit money ney. Any contract prepared by a builder’s you provide at contract time is nonattorney is more likely to protect the builder refundable (as is usually the case) and than you. Although your agent can explain whether you’ll be spending thousands of the state-mandated contract, only a lawyer dollars, not only for design-center upgrades can explain or interpret a builder’s contract. but also for window coverings and landscapYour agent can refer you to a trusted real ing. Your agent can also tell you whether the estate attorney who will explain it to you. builder has created a “metropolitan tax disIt’s fair to say that a builder’s sales repre- trict,” which means that you, not the builder, sentative will not give as much weight to the will be paying hundreds or thousands of importance of consulting an attorney as your dollars in extra property taxes for up to 30 agent will. They also may not stress the years to cover the community’s streets, sideimportance of hiring a professional home walks, sewers and other infrastructure costs. inspector to make sure the home is well built If you hire an agent from Golden Real Esand built to code. tate, you’ll also get assistance with your movJust because a home is new does not guar- ing costs, including use of our moving trucks, As a typographer, I learned that serif type- antee that it was properly built or even built moving boxes, packing materials and labor. faces should be used for text, and that sans- to code. I always recommend having a home Don’t shortchange yourself by not engaging serif typefaces should be used only for head- inspector make two visits when you buy a one of us in the purchase of your new home. lines, subheads, captions, and other limitedtext applications. Arvada Condo Just Listed by Carrie Lovingier You’ll notice that virtually all newspapers follow this rule, with Times Roman the most This spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bath ranch-style condo at common text typeface. I’m not allowed to use 6310 Oak Street (Unit 107) is within central Arvada’s Times Roman in this paid ad lest it be misGrace Place subdivision, built in 1999. The master bedtaken for editorial content. Compare this Arial room features a huge walk-in closet with built-in shelves, Narrow text with the same size Times Roand the kitchen has a bar/counter overlooking the living man type in this newspaper’s news stories, room. Being a garden-level unit, this condo has a private and you’ll probably agree that those little patio. It has a full size washer & newer dryer, a newer serifs make text more readable. Also notice range and newer hot water heater. The building has a that sans-serif headlines and sub-heads are brand new roof. The complex is adjacent to Allendale $195,000 a readable complement to the serif text. Park, close to Ralston Recreation Area & near bus & Unfortunately, Microsoft Corporation, light rail. The HOA fee is only $145 per month, and seemingly unaware of these typographic there’s plenty of guest parking. You’ll be only 15 minutes from downtown Denver or downprinciples, has from the beginning made town Golden, and 36 minutes from DIA. Casinos are 45 minutes away, and skiing is just an sans serif typefaces like Calibri the default hour away. View a narrated video tour at www.ArvadaCondo.info, then call listing agent typefaces for Outlook, also making the de- Carrie Lovingier at 303-907-1278 for a private showing fault size fairly small. Given that space is not a limitation in emails or websites, it’s sad that Jim Smith this has become the standard. Note: You can Broker/Owner change the default typeface and type size in Golden Real Estate, Inc. your outgoing emails. I changed mine to 12 CALL OR TEXT: 303-525-1851 pt. Georgia, a really readable typeface. MAIN: 303-302-3636 Another annoyance, especially for us older EMAIL: Jim@GoldenRealEstate.com Americans, is the use of thin, gray sans-serif Promoting and Modeling WEBSITE: www.GoldenRealEstate.com type (like this) instead of nice black serif Environmental Responsibility 17695 South Golden Road, Golden 80401 typefaces (like this) in websites.

Now for Something Completely Different: A Brief Lesson on Type Fonts and Readability As with most Realtors, real estate was not my first career. I started out as a newspaper reporter/editor/publisher, then transitioned to typography, using the typesetting equipment I had purchased for my newspapers. I quickly returned to my journalism roots by transitioning my typography firm, Journal Graphics, Inc., into the nation’s largest producer of TV news and public affairs transcripts. It was only after closing Journal Graphics in 1997 that I found my way from being a commercial landlord into residential real estate brokerage. Just as I’ve never let go of my love of journalism, I’ve never let go of my love of typography. I design and compose this full page ad myself every week, and I take pleasure in making it as well written and readable as possible. The choice of typefaces for headlines and text is a big part of that. If I had my choice, the text typeface in this ad would not be 10 point Arial Narrow (which you’re reading now) but a serif typeface like Times Roman. “Serifs” are those subtle accents at the bottoms, tops and ends of letters, but they play a huge role in readability. Sans-serif typefaces like Arial or Helvetica don’t have those accents. At right is a Times Roman letter with serifs next to an Arial letter without serifs.

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Strittmatter steps down from Action Center Leaving to go to Roadrunner Food Bank in New Mexico BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

In 2010 Lakewood’s Fallen Owl Tattoo Studio and its owner Adam Rose were looking for a way to give back to the community during the holidays. “Because we’re a tattoo shop, a lot of businesses didn’t want anything from us,” Rose remembered. “But we used to share a parking lot with the Action Center’s old building, and Mag Strittmatter and the rest of the people there were happy to get toys from us.” That’s how Fallen Owl’s annual Tattoos for Toys drive was started. And, an example of how, for more than 15 years, Strittmatter, executive director of The Action Center has been forging long-lasting relationships with the community to help those in need.

••• On Dec. 6, Strittmatter announced that she would be stepping down from her role at the center, which is a Jefferson County nonprofit that helps low-income and homeless families attain financial stability. Her last day will be Jan. 12. “Telling this amazing staff was the hardest part, because this was really a surprise for me,” she said. “For 15 years, I loved working here. We’ve gone from being a $700,000 cash company with 14 employees to $4.3 million with about 50 employees.” Strittmatter has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of Roadrunner Food Bank, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Roadrunner, the largest food bank in the state, provides a variety of services to all 33 counties and feeds an average 70,000 people per week across the state. “Taking this position was so compelling to me because New Mexico is one of the states with the highest percentage of childhood hunger,” she said. “I’m looking forward to being able to make an impact on a statewide basis, and working with the legislature to help the residents there.” The Action Center Board President, Ben Wiederholt, will lead the search effort to identify the next executive director, along with help of the rest of the board and from Strittmatter herself. “This isn’t the same job it was five, 10, or 15 years ago,” she said. “We’re an organization with thousands of volunteers, and an executive director needs to be able to communicate passionately about our mission and care about our participants.”

••• Shirley Bradsby is one of The Action Center volunteers who has been an eyewitness to the organization’s evolution over the years. She’s been helping since it was created in 1968, when it was called Jeffco Support Inc.

Mag Strittmatter is stepping down as executive director of The Action Center after 15 years with the organization. In her time, she’s helped increase fundraising 600 percent, increase staﬀ from 14 to 50, and successfully guided the organization in the opening of its Program Services Building. COURTESY PHOTO She first met Strittmatter in 2005, when she was the director of development and communication. Strittmatter went on take over as executive director in January 2006. “Not long after she started, we had the 2008 economic down turn where our services were more in demand than ever,” Bradsby remembered. “It’s remarkable how were able to get through that with our staff and keep administrative costs low.” As someone who has worked with Strittmatter often over the years, Bradsby reckons the status of The Action center is the best testament to Strittmatter’s legacy. “People know what The Action Center is, and what we do to help the community,” Bradsby said. “She’s built this into a big business with a bigger heart.”

to the Action Center’s new grocery store, household items and clothing shops, and space for participants to work with Action Center staff, along with representatives from other organizations like Jefferson County Human Services and Jefferson Center for Mental Health. “It’s a great honor for us that The Action Center is based in Lakewood, but all of Jefferson County benefits from the work they’re doing,” said Lakewood Mayor Adam Paul. “Not only has Mag worked to help those who are most vulnerable and unheard, but she brings them out of the shadows. This helps to restore dignity, and let everyone know that people they know might be on the edge themselves.”

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The Action Center serves about 20,000 people a year, and one of the major focuses of the work that goes on there is breaking the cycle of poverty. And for many, that means getting an education. “Years ago, I had to go to The Action Center when I was going through some hard times,” said Heather Marsh. “While I was there, a volunteer advocated handed me a Red Rocks Community College brochure and asked me if I had ever thought of going back to college.” Not only did Marsh decide to pursue a college degree, but she is now a student ambassador for Red Rocks at the center, where she helps participants find a program and pathway that is right for them. Strittmatter has been a major advocate of working with Red Rocks, and estimates that more than 110 of the participants the center has seen this year have enrolled at the college. Red Rocks helps, not only through the efforts and resources of ambassa-

Strittmatter’s love affair with the nonprofit world began when she was hired to do development for a public radio station in Fort Collins. From there, she worked at Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains, the University of Colorado Foundation, and Metro State University. But it was the 2008 recession and its effect on Jeffco families that inspired Strittmatter to change the way thing were done at The Action Center. “We were serving 250 households a day, but that’s not the best we could do for the community,” she remembered. “As a board, we had a moment of honesty where we said, `What can we do for people?’ And the answer was, let’s be big and bold.” That decision led to the start of a capital campaign to raise $4.2 million to purchase the Cottonwood office complex and turn it into its new Program Services Building in 2015. The two-story building is now home

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dors like Marsh, but by also providing a variety of programs for students, ranging from fine woodworking and arts to sociology and engineering, explained Lisa Fowler, vice president for student success. “I’m in awe of Mag, because this isn’t just a job for her,” Fowler, who also serves on the center’s board, said. “She’s so committed to helping her neighbors, and I know her staff and whoever comes next will continue that dedication.”

••• On the wall in Strittmatter’s office is a sticker for Penn State University. And while that might just seem like a simple memento from her alma mater, Action Center board member Cindy Baroway knows there’s more to the story. “There are many things Mag’s good at that she doesn’t talk about too often,” Baroway said. “She’s an absolutely beautiful singer, and she set records playing basketball at Penn State.” Strittmatter was indeed among the first group of women to receive athletic scholarships at Penn State in 1974. She led the team in rebounding all four years, and she set a record with a career average of 10.3 rebounds a game. She led with 18.3 points and 15.3 rebounds a game as a freshman. Her 260 rebounds in 197778 set a single-season record at the school. But in Jeffco, it’s her work to make the lives better for those who need it most that will stand the test of time. “It’s been a blessing to meet such amazing people,” Strittmatter said. “Together, we’ve taken The Action Center from an organization that could to the organization that is the go-to organization for people in our county.”

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n Dec. 11, the Action Center kicked off its annual Santa Shop with a crowd of hundreds on hand to pick out toys for their children. Over the ensuing six days, more than 3,500 low income parents visited Lakewood’s Faith Mountain church to select gifts for their children. “We try to make sure that there’s something for every child under every tree,” said Barbara Penning, director of volunteer programs and in-kind donations. “What makes this special is our clients get to shop for their gifts.”

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Kaylee Sanchez, in white, was the first Action Center client to arrive at Lakewood’s Faith Mountain church for the annual Santa Shop. Sanchez, who has four children to shop for, arrived at 4 a.m. on Dec. 11, and was first in line when the event started at 10 a.m. Volunteer Sara Oldham shows her some of the book options available as gifts. “It seems like there’s a lot more items this year,” she said. “This event is great, because you can see the community helping each other.” Clients of The Action Center shop for toys for their children at Faith Mountain Church. The day was the first of six days where low income parents can shop for toys for their children without breaking the bank. Cardel Homes sends volunteers every year to help with check out, and gift selection. “We help out with events throughout the year, but this is the one most employees sign up for,” said Heidi Miller, marketing manager with Cardel. “We like to be part of the communities we build in.”

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A legacy of love and service Mother Cabrini Shrine commemorates 100th anniversary of Cabrini’s death

IF YOU GO An event to celebrate Mother Cabrini’s life takes place at 9 a.m. Dec. 22 at Mother Cabrini Shrine, 20189 Cabrini Boulevard in Golden. The event begins with a mass, which is followed by a brunch. All are welcome. An RSVP to attend the brunch is requested. To RSVP, call 303-526-0758. The grounds are open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day. The gift shop and office hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The shrine’s entry gate closes at 4:45 p.m. daily.

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Tom Francis has a goal. It is to live until the year 2030. That will mark 100 years that the Francis family has been involved with the Mother Cabrini Shrine, Francis said, who is one of the property’s caretakers. “I enjoy the work, but there’s a greater purpose here,” Francis, 69, said. “It’s being a part of trying to continue her (Mother Cabrini’s) legacy of helping people.” This year, though, Francis is celebrating a different centenary milestone. Dec. 22 is the 100th anniversary of the death of Mother Cabrini. “Mother Cabrini left a legacy of love and service and it is up to all of us to continue the work she started,” said JoAnn Seaman, the development director at the Mother Cabrini Shrine. “It is rare to have such a sacred space just a short distance from Denver where all are welcome to come and pray and meditate on holy ground where a saint once walked, worked and prayed.” Mother Cabrini accomplished so much in her 67 years, Seaman said. Her “mission was to bring the love of Jesus to everyone she met,” Seaman said. “She served the poor, immigrants and children by organizing catechism and education classes, and provided for the needs of many orphans by building orphanages and schools throughout the world.” The Mother Cabrini Shrine, 20189 Cabrini Boulevard in Golden, is less than a 20-minute drive from downtown Golden. It sits on 480 acres at 7,000 feet in elevation. “It’s a very inspirational place,” said Jeff Lewis, the shrine’s administrative director. Circa 1912, the shrine began as a summer camp for the girls of Mother Cabrini’s Queen of Heaven Orphan-

Mother Cabrini established the Queen of Heaven Orphanage for girls in Denver in 1904. Seeking a place where the girls could experience outdoor life, sometime in 1909 to 1910, Mother Cabrini negotiated the purchase of a property on the east slope of Lookout Mountain to serve as a summer camp. It opened circa 1912. COURTESY OF MOTHER CABRINI SHRINE

age, founded in 1902, which was located in the north Denver area now known as the Highlands. Back when the camp began, the girls would come in groups of about 20, according age, and would spend several weeks in the mountains. Although no longer a summer camp for girls, the shrine still hosts individual and group retreats, and people who visit the shrine for mass or as a quiet, peaceful getaway place to pray, meditate or reflect. The Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus — the order of sisters founded by Mother Cabrini who ran the orphanage — still continue to serve the Denver area through the shrine, Seaman said. “What the sisters have always brought to the shrine is helping people,” Lewis said. It’s inspirational to get to see faith in action through all those who serve the shrine — including the sisters, volunteers, staff, donors and visitors, he said. “I think that’s the greatest gift it’s given me,” Lewis said. M.L. Richardson of Golden visits the shrine about twice a month — something she has been doing for as long as she can remember, she said.

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Her grandparents, Massimo and Farah Fortarel, emigrated from the same general area of northern Italy as where Mother Cabrini was from, sometime in probably the nineteenteens, Richardson said. Her grandparents worked hard and exemplify the type of people that should be welcomed to this country, Richardson said. And “there’s still immigrants

coming here who have great faith in Mother Cabrini,” she said. “They look to her for guidance.” Richardson recalls walking the shrine’s grounds with her grandmother, and playing with the girls at the orphanage, she said, who added she was raised to believe in the importance of reaching out to those who are less fortunate. “The whole world could benefit from more kindness and acceptance from other people,” Richardson said. “Even if it’s just one little thing for one person. Big things start small.” Today, Richardson is involved with the shrine through volunteerism, and has served on various committees for the shrine. SEE CABRINI, P8

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People visit the various stations of the cross along the stairway of prayer at the Mother Cabrini Shrine, 20189 Cabrini Boulevard in Golden. The shrine is a well-visited place for people seeking a quiet, peaceful getaway place to pray, meditate or reflect.

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The shrine is a place for all people of all faiths, Richardson said. She feels fortunate to be able to relate to Mother Cabrini, and all that she stood for, she said, and use her as a good example for her own life. “Mother Cabrini was very devoted to the sacred heart of Jesus,” Richardson said. “And she’s in my heart. I think if Mother Cabrini wasn’t in my life, I’d be missing a part of my heart.” Mother Cabrini’s legacy includes helping the Italian miners and their families who worked in the Clear Creek, Argentine, and South Park mining districts. Mining accidents produced a lot of orphans, Francis said, whose father

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Carl started working for the sisters at the orphanage in 1930. As a young boy, Francis liked to think of himself as his father’s right-hand man at the orphanage, he said, and one of his tasks was to help out with bicycle repair. The orphanage closed in 1966, but the sisters kept it open as a day school until 1969, Francis said. Francis was 21 at the time, and moved up to the shrine in December of that year to help the sisters maintain the property — mainly to keep the mountain road open during the wintertime. Francis taught math at Pomona High School in Arvada for 30 years, and raised two daughters while living on the shrine’s property. “It’s Cabrini’s spirit that draws you here,” Francis said. “She is still guiding us from her heavenly spot. We’re just the hands.”

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Growing up, one of the truly exciting days of the year was the day the mailman would deliver the newest collection of “Charlie Brown” cartoons. That’s right, once upon a time, whoever is responsible for “The Peanuts” would package the last year’s worth of daily comic strips in a nice little paperback book for consumption apart from the newspapers. And, in their wisdom, Mom and Dad would make sure that we received a copy of it.

Charlie Brown, for those of you who don’t know, has always been the archetype of the lovable loser kid. He loved baseball, but was terrible at it; had a decades-long crush on the little red-headed girl, but never managed to actually talk to her; and, by my rough estimate, was oh-for-63 trying to kick the football when Lucy held it for him. Charlie never got invited to the parties, was frequently called names ( “blockhead”), and was constantly being upstaged by his

pet beagle. In this day and age, Charlie Brown would probably be on antidepressants, in counseling, and on the hush-hush school “watch list” for suicide or worse. Somehow, I suspect that the occasional visit to Lucy’s five-cent psychiatry booth just wouldn’t be enough for him. Apparently, Charles M. Schultz modeled his protagonist after his own experiences in life. Schultz was unpopular in school, not good at sports, and, in the face of vo-

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Colorado needs more renewable energy The use of renewable energy is becoming a big problem. To the east side of Golden, you can see a brown horizon because of the smog coming from Denver. Colorado is a beautiful place and we can’t ruin it by turning the sky ugly grays and browns. Some 60 percent of the energy Colorado uses comes from coal, the nonrenewable resource we’ve all grown to know and love. That number isn’t as bad as a state like Kentucky with 93 percent for coal, but it’s not good either. 23 percent of the energy Colorado uses comes from natural gas and only 17 percent of the energy we use comes from renewable resources. Those are some bad numbers. American Lung Association reports that “Almost half of the U.S. population lives in areas where air pollution levels are often dangerously high for them to breathe.” Is this the world we want to live in? The five locations across the US with the worst air pollution are all in California. California is a popular state so this makes sense. However, Colorado is becoming a more popular state. Over the past few years, Colorado’s population raises 100,000 people each year! Colorado is the 20th most popular state, and soon enough it could turn out to have the same problem as California: too much pollution. How can Colorado fix this problem? Colorado needs to change how it produces energy. The burning of coal releases carbon dioxide into the air, the main source of pollution. However, switching to a renewable energy source like wind energy can reduce the pollution Colorado makes. Colorado is a beautiful place. It has towering mountains, green meadows, and thriving trees. Colorado needs to change its energy production methods to keep pollution away and keep its scenery beautiful. Griffin Moyer, Golden Good point on communication Mary Stobie brought out a very important point with her article “Two men talking about North Korea.” The fact that two men were talking, and even more important listening to each other, is of critical importance. “Trump derangement syndrome” has reached a point where no one is listening to what the

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other has to say. Even if the other side makes a good point, it is discarded out of hand. The other day I was able to have a discussion with another dog owner at the Arvada Dog Park. She had the opposite view that I did, but as both of us are of retirement age I think that made a difference. We could discuss without arguing. That is the way it used to be. Votes in congress on either side of an issue used to include members of both parties. Now if you don’t toe the party line you are disenfranchised. Not only is communication important, it needs to be informed communication. I am constantly amazed at how many people have an opinion, but no facts to back it up. Jeffco school superintendent Jason Glass gave us part of his vision for education in the same edition of your paper. I hope his vision for the future of our students includes a good dose of education on critical thinking and decision making. Recent studies have shown that this is an area that is lacking for graduates all over the country in both high school and college. The brain washing instilled by political correctness has helped create the division and hostile communication we now see between opposing views. This can only change if we all personally make an effort. Will you? By the way, this is probably not a good year to hang up mistletoe at the office. William F Hineser, Arvada

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Reach Act can save kids’ lives As a parent, I’m thankful my child was born healthy and has received medical care throughout his life. Unfortunately, millions of children worldwide do not have the same access to care. Tragically, 15,000 children die daily from preventable causes like pneumonia and even diarrhea. Despite these statistics, there is good news. Thanks to U.S. leadership we have cut in half the number of kids dying from treatable illnesses such as these. Now it’s time to finish the job, but we need Senator Gardner to help! I urge the Senator to cosponsor the Reach Every Mother and Child Act (Reach Act). This

Do you wake up in the morning feeling excited that you’ve got a new day to create something? Or do you wake up with a sense of dread? Contrary to what is being marketed, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution to creating wellness and success. We’re all unique. We all have different priorities, goals, BUSINESS upbringing, and skill-sets. To AIKIDO think there’s a universal 3, 5, or 7-step process that will solve everyone’s problem and help them feel successful is ludicrous. Many folks make life and success much more difficult than it needs to be. Success is how you define it. If you’re feeling successful and your life works then stop comparing yourself to others. Don’t fall into the trap Glenn Bott of thinking you need to earn X-number of dollars or drive a certain set of wheels to be “successful.” We all know many people who make the big bucks and drive the fancy cars but their overall life doesn’t work. They aren’t happy, their health is bad, and they feel miserable. Try these strategies on for size and keep those that work for you. Remember — it’s your show and you get to decide on the process or blend of processes that work for you. You also get to decide if you want to move fast or slow, take a break now and then, or just forget it all. I do offer this observation — you can’t run away from yourself. Many try to numb this pain

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with alcohol, drugs, exercise, and crazy work hours. These are just diversions and don’t work for the long-haul. The only thing I’m aware of that works 100 percent of the time for 100 percent of the people is to be authentic, love yourself, and heal your past wounds. 1. Develop Your Vision Without a vision it’s impossible to create anything — everything we do or create starts with a thought. This vision is personal to you and gives direction to your overall life and purpose. As Helen Keller is famous for saying - “The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.” 2. Assume 100 percent Responsibility Assume your power and take responsibility for everything that happens in your life. By assuming responsibility you take yourself out of the victim mentality and immediately move yourself into the creator mentality. 3. Believe Once you have your vision defined you need to believe that you can and

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ceutical and psychiatric intervention in our children’s lives these days, but I do so to draw a contrast. Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Edison, the author of “Wonderful Life,” and Schultz all faced rejection and disappointment time after time; but, just one year ago, two different Ivy League colleges — the sine qua non of the American education system — had to safe-space “cry rooms” and cancel finals for their students … because of the results of an election. That’s not even a personal rejection — that’s just a disappointment. And, yet, our best and brightest needed to be coddled through that time. God forbid that those students ever face actual bullying or tormenting. As an employee of the school system, I am aware of the lengths we go to to prevent bullying. But, in spite of that, bullying still happens. In fact, if you haven’t seen the movie “Wonder” yet, I can’t recommend it strongly enough, if for no other reason than to have a glimpse into the world of children. If you think all the effort we’ve gone to in the past 20 years to make kids be nicer to each other has produced unqualified results, you’re crazy. No doubt, things are better — but, just like in the movie, the problem is that mean kids are still mean kids, and if they are clever enough, then

will achieve it. The easiest way I know is to tell yourself the story of your success (whatever it is) and repeat this over and over throughout your day. 4. Participate A great deal of the fun in accomplishing your vision is the daily process. Deciding what you’re going to do today to move forward, doing it, and then crossing it off your list as COMPLETE. Our brains love this feedback.

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to the table and improve the use of existing taxpayer dollars. This legislation offers the U.S. a unique opportunity to help end preventable maternal, newborn and child deaths. I ask Senator Gardner to cosponsor the Reach Act and give all children a strong start in life, just like mine had. Kiki McGough, Arvada

5. Be Curious Continue learning and taking in new information. Our brains love making new connections which will keep you younger, sharper, and smarter. 6. Spread the Love Now that you’re walking your path with assuredness and a little swagger, help others who are stuck as you once were. New thoughts equal new solutions. Many are feeling stressed and inadequate - give them a smile and heartfelt congratulation to help them on their journey. Glenn Bott of Arvada speaks and coaches on empowerment and resiliency. He shares the proven techniques he used to successfully reinvent himself after recovering from a severe and lifethreatening brain injury.

they know just how to bully and make other kids’ lives miserable. And, in the meantime, all the nice kids who follow the rules are now in a position with no recourse — when they stand up for themselves, they are often in just as much trouble as the bully. Doubt me? Check out the statistics of teenage suicide lately. Heck, just check on Jefferson County, alone — it’ll disturb you. I think one of the sad, unintended consequences of all our “be nice” efforts is that the good kids, the nice kids, the 97 percent of all kids, assume that everybody else is going to play by the same rules, and that their smiley-face stickers and participation awards are going to make everything all right. I never get the impression from Charlie Brown that he struggled under the same delusions. Sure, he had an unhealthy overabundance of hope that he worked from … but I believe he knew that life was supposed to be hard. I worry that our children do not have the same understanding, which means that they won’t have the opportunity to develop the tools necessary to deal with disappointments and confrontation. So, maybe in a break from designing their participation trophies, we should do more to give them those tools. 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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Paul Oscar Fagerstone, 92, of Windsor, passed away Dec. 10, 2017 in Windsor. Paul was born in Holdrege, Nebraska on June 11th 1925. The family of 9 moved to Arvada in the 1930s. He graduated in the top 10 of his class of 200 from Arvada High School. He served three years in the Navy during WWII. He was married to Vera Mayfield for 25 years, and worked as a trailer mechanic for Time/DC Trucking Co. After a divorce, he married Louise Lotz in 1972. They were together until her death in 2008. Paul had a talent for fixing or repairing anything. He also had a huge green thumb and could grow the

biggest carrots or beets in the county. Paul was a kind and humble man and will be dearly missed by his family. He is survived by his two children, Don (Kathy) Fagerstone, of Windsor, Paula (Stephen) Schuenke of Windsor; three grandchildren, Kelly Fagerstone (John) of Boston, Jason Fischbach of Fort Collins and Jenna Fischbach (Cory) of Sterling; one sister, Lenore Hambley; one brother, Wayne Fagerstone; and his companion Betty Kern. Paul will be interned at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver. Online condolences may be made at www.marksfuneralservice.com.

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Man convicted of stalking, raping Lakewood youth STAFF REPORT

A Jefferson County jury returned guilty verdicts in the child sexual assault case against Zachary Vincent Myers, 23, on December 11, according to the First Judicial Distirct’s DA’s offic Following five days of trial, the jury found Myers guilty of nine counts for stalking a young teen he met in a social media site and snatching her off of a hiking trail where he sexually assaulted her, according to Pam Russell, communications director for the DA’s office. In October 2015, the 14-year-old teen was walking her dog on a hiking trail along Bear Creek when Myers came up Myers behind her. He put his hand over his mouth, grabbed her, and dragged her off the trail

into the brush, and sexually assaulted her as she struggled and screamed. Myers met the teen in September 2015 through a popular site called KIK. Myers tracked down her cell phone number and they began texting. He told the teen he was 16, according to Russell’s information. At first the conversation was casual as Myers tried to establish a friendship. However, the conversation became sexual when he both asked for and sent naked pictures. The teen testified that immediately after the assault, Myers texted her and said he’d had a great time and hoped they could do it again soon. He continued to text her in the following months. The teen deleted her KIK app and tried to block his number, but he was able to get through. She repeatedly asked Myers to stop contacting her. He told her he loved her, and that he would kill himself if she wouldn’t

see him. He threatened to cut or shoot himself. The jury heard that in April 2016, law enforcement officers from Evans contacted this victim after investigating a similar case involving Myers as the suspect and a young, teenage victim. During their investigation, they found the Lakewood victim’s phone number in Myer’s cell phone, as well as texts in which the victim alluded to the sexual assault and her fear of the defendant. The Lakewood Police Department began their investigation of this case at that time. There are similar cases pending in both Weld and Denver counties. Myers was found guilty of sexual assault with force, sexual exploitation of a child, sex assault of a child, internet sexual exploitation of a child, enticement of a child, two counts of stalking, false imprisonment, and third-degree assault. Myers’ sentencing has been set for Jan. 22.

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Party at The Edge of a new future Annual Edgy Awards recognized artistic community BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Edge Theater’s seventh annual Edgy Awards on Dec. 11 was a bittersweet one for the Lakewood-based theater company. It was an opportunity to celebrate a dynamic year on the stage, but it was also the last Edgy ceremony of this iteration of The Edge. Artistic directors Rick and Patty Yaconis are taking some time off, after seven years and 56 productions, including multiple regional premieres, a few world premieres, and even a musical. The Edge will do two shows in 2018,

“Glengarry Glen Ross” and “Death of A Salesman,” and in June, the Benchmark Theatre Company, started by Haley Johnson and Rachel Bouchard, will take over for the rest of 2018. “We didn’t want to do eight shows a year any more — it’s too much,” Rick said. “We’re not sure what 2019 will look like, but we hope you will all still want to be part of The Edge.” So, not only was the ceremony a chance to honor the best of the year, it was also a chance to honor both Rick and Patty, and the community they built. Actors, directors and technical staff who have been a part of multiple productions were recognized, and everyone pitched in to make a video for Rick and Patty, and everything they’ve achieved over the years. “The Edge is a family of theater makers and goers that support SEE EDGE, P17

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Breckenridge has been brewing the ale since 1993. No spices are added to the recipe, but it has a hint of space courtesy of Chinook and Mt. Hood hops.

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The holidays are a time to gather together with friends, family, co-workers and other near and dear ones. And to make that time a little more delicious, and possibly more bearable, many local breweries produce holiday and winter brews specifically for the season. “The great thing about beer is how it brings people together. More than any other time of year, the holidays bring together family and friends in celebration time and time again,” explained Todd Usry, president and brewmaster at Breckenridge Brewery,

Local breweries add orange, gingerbread, spices and other flavors

headquartered in Littleton. “Seasonals allow us to get creative using ingredients that are common that time of year, introduce styles that have historic relevance to the time of year, or brew a beer that has flavors that reflect the emotions of the season.” At Breckenridge, they offer a Christmas Ale, the Holidale which is a variation of the Christmas Ale that has rested in whiskey barrels, and a Nitro Chocolate Orange Stout, while at Arvada’s Odyssey Beerwerks, they offer Oh Snap!, a spiced winter ale that includes winter cookie spicing and sweet orange peel. “We want our holiday brews to be fun, but not too SEE BEERS, P15

A DEEP DIVE INTO HOLIDAY BEERS Breckenridge Brewery Christmas Ale — Breckenridge has been brewing the ale since 1993. It’s a fullflavored, well-balanced ale with lots of malty flavor and a warming 7.1 percent ABV (alcohol by volume). No spices are added to the recipe, but it has a hint of spice courtesy of Chinook and Mount Hood hops. Holidale — A variation of Christmas Ale that has rested in whiskey barrel for several months. The barrels add notes of oak and whiskey to the caramel sweetness of Christmas Ale. Nitro Chocolate Orange Stout — An entry into the brewery’s Nitro Series is a roasty stout brewed with orange zest and locally sourced Cholaca, pure liquid cacao. The brew is topped by the velvety texture of the nitrogen head. Through December, the Christmas Ale is available in six-packs and 12-packs, a five-liter mini keg that holds 10

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pints, and a very limited supply of 240 one-liter gift bottles, signed and handlabeled by the elves at Breckenridge Brewery. The one-liter gift bottles are sold at the Farm House at Breckenridge Brewery, 2920 Brewery Lane in Littleton. Holidale is available in 22-ounce bombers through December. The Nitro Chocolate Orange Stout is packaged in four-packs of nitrogencharged cans and can be purchased through January. Check out the beer locator (www.breckbrew.com/beer-locator) to find specific stores and pubs that carry them. Lone Tree Brewing Company Cranberry Saison Horchata stout — A milk stout with chocolate and cinnamon Old Ale — Features gingerbread spices

The holiday beers are available in 22-ounce bombers, available on tap in the Lone Tree Brewing Company tasting room, 8200 Park Meadows Drive, No. 8222, and at several bars across the metro area. The Cranberry Sasion and Old Ale are currently available, and should be through the end of December. The Horchata Stout will be released right before Christmas, and will be available for the rest of the winter. Odyssey Beerwerks Oh Snap! — For the second year, the brewery is offering its Oh Snap! Spiced winter ale. It features a rich malt base with biscuit accents complimented by classic winter cookie spicing and sweet orange peel. Available both on draft and in cans, through the end of the year at Odyssey, 5535 W. 56th Ave. No. 107 and craftbeer centric liquor stores throughout the Denver metro area.

When you live in a place long enough, you develop a routine of going to the same places for a bite to eat, or a quick drink. But Megan Bucholz wanted to show residents and visitors alike that Denver’s dining scene is a dynamic and delicious place to eat. To that end, she started Local Table Tours in 2010 with the goal of highlighting some of best bites. “All our guides are really COMING great, and connect to the ATTRACTIONS food industry,” Bucholz said with a laugh. “But sometimes its fun to get a guide way cooler than I am.” That’s why this December, Local Table Tours has enlisted Orion Carrington as their newest tour guide. Carrington is known for hosting the Comcast television show, “Let’s Eat,” in addition to Clarke Reader emceeing a variety of events around town including the Denver Burger Battle and RAW Artist — Denver. He’s had segments aired on CNN Travel Channel and interviewed cast members from HBO’s “True Blood” and AMC’s “The Walking Dead.” As Bucholz explains, Carrington will take tourists to a variety of LoDo stops, including Hearth & Dram, Lucky Pie, Euclid Hall, Zoe Ma Ma, Coohills, The Kitchen, Kachina, Poka Lola Social Club, Tap 14 and Vesta. Moving into 2018, Bucholz is looking to bring coffee and cocktail tours to the area as well. “We’re always looking for new spins on the tour to develop,” she said. “So often people go to the same place over and over, but we want them to think outside the box.” Carrington will host a selection of culinary tours in December and January. Custom tour dates and times are also available upon request. For more information, or to book a tour, call 303-909-5747 or visit www.localtabletours.com. Celebrate the winter solstice outside Anyone who has visited Lakewood’s Bear Creek Lake Park knows it provides some truly spectacular views, not only of wildlife and the metro area, but also the night sky. Those night sky views make the park, located at 15600 W. Morrison Road, the perfect place to celebrate the first official day of winter at the Winter Solstice Hike, from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21. The evening event features a short night hike, followed by a merry gathering around a large campfire for a marshmallow roast and traditional burning of the yule log. Attendees should bring their own mug to enjoy a hot drink. For the details, visit www.lakewood.org/ BCLPEvents. Happy bassmas, everyone It’s pretty standard to go to a coffee shop or bar and hear the music of a singer, accompanied by just an acoustic guitar. It’s a little less common to see a singer and upright bass. But, if you come up to Kachina Southwest SEE READER, P15

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over the top. As always, the primary goal is to make a high-quality beer,” said Chris Hill, who runs Arvada’s Odyssey Beerwerks with Deana, his wife. “We often tell people that ‘dark is a color, not a flavor’ so don’t be afraid of dark beers — especially this one.” The Lone Tree Brewing Company adds a little fruit and gingerbread to its holiday beers, said Josh West, head brewer at the company. It also makes a Horchata Stout right before Christmas. “Our goal is for the beers to not only be consumable independently but also pair well with food when the beer is released,” he added. “We try to think of what types of beer will pair well with the season and create recipes based on popular seasonal flavors.” As with the holiday season, the beers aren’t around for long. Most can be purchased through December, but some of the winter recipes go through January. “Like most things in life, when people are happy, everything is more enjoyable. The holidays offer a great time for people to sit back, relax, and enjoy the moment,” Hill said. “Who wouldn’t want a great beer to be a part of that picture?”

Breckenridge Brewery has been making its Christmas Ale since 1993, and it remains as popular as ever.

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ern Grill, 10600 Westminster Blvd., from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 21, that’s what you’ll see when Nalani performs. A musician who blends classic and contemporary covers of jazz, soul and blues, as well as her own writings, Nalani brings an approach to music that you won’t see all that often. She often brings in guest musicians with her, so you never know what the show will be like until she starts playing. For some pre-holiday fun, this is an event to not be missed. A visit to www.kachinawestminster.com will provide all the info you need.

every time. On Thursday and Friday, Dec. 21 and 22, people of drinking age and older can head to the University of Colorado South Denver, 10035 S. Peoria St. in Lone Tree, to catch the holiday classic and get their drink on at Movie and Martini: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the movie begins at 7:30 p.m. The all-inclusive evening includes two drinks (signature cocktails, beer or wine), a dinner menu prepared by the in-house culinary team, movie (with popcorn) and the classic film on the big screen. Attendees who arrive early can play trivia to win prizes before the movie begins. For tickets and information, visit www.southdenver.cu.edu/events/event/national-lampoons-christmas-vacation/.

The arrangements and compositions of West Coast jazz pianist Vince Guaraldi beautifully captured the youthful and melancholy spirit of Charles Schulz’s comic and characters. Music fans who feel the same as I do can see this timeless music performed by the Annie Booth Trio, featuring special guest Max Wellman on vocals, Patrick McDevitt on bass, and Alejandro Castaño on drums. Booth, a Denver-based jazz pianist, composer, arranger, and educator, has received numerous awards for her playing and contributions to the local jazz scene. “A Charlie Brown Christmas” with Annie Booth is at 5:30 and 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 23 and 24, at Dazzle Denver, 1512 Curtis St. in downtown Denver. Visit www.dazzledenver.com for all you need to know.

Martinis with the Griswolds Chevy Chase’s Clark Griswold is perhaps the only person who has a worse time at Christmas than Charlie Brown. But his misadventures are hilarious

The best Christmas music, live For my money, the soundtrack to 1965’s “A Charlie Brown Christmas” is the best soundtrack for the holiday season.

Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, he can be reached creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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He later taught armor operations warfare and was called up in the reserves during Desert Shield/Desert Storm. He spent 23 years as a police officer in Kentucky before moving back to Parker, where he grew up, to help care for his aging parents. Here, he began working in construction. After years of being in charge, he didn’t want to get out of bed. Then his 16-year-old daughter, Alexis, who lives in Kentucky with his ex-wife, called. “You can’t leave me yet, Daddy,” she told him. Nine days later, he walked out of the hospital. The fight has been unrelenting. Chemotherapy, every Tuesday, leaves him breathless, nauseous, trembling, prone to infections and insomnia. Complications have sent him to emergency rooms more than 20 times. He lost 90 pounds. The stress has revived panic attacks related to PTSD from his Army days. He is quieter. His shoulders hunch slightly when he stands. There is a heaviness, a worry, in his gaze. The battle is depleting. And it forces what matters most into focus. “You learn to forgive a lot when you’re sick,” Redman says. “I learned never to say never — it’s a humbling disease. As they say, pride goeth before the fall. I used to be laser-focused on being the best. Now, I just want

December 21, 2017D to see my little girl graduate college, walk down the aisle.” His father, Dave Redman, 77, a retired Navy command master chief, is his constant companion. He has accompanied him on every doctor and hospital visit. And when Christian’s spirits dip too low, he helps lift them back up. “It’s a fight,” Dave Redman says. But “there’s a light at the end of the tunnel — it’s there.” The disease can’t be cured, Redman says, but the hope is that he can live in remission someday. So, he prays. And he draws on his military training: “I will win. I will survive. You can’t give up. I’ve never given up, never quit. That’s the motto: Never quit.” ‘Pay it forward’ At Takoda Tavern, a silent auction table hugs the front wall. A few bottles of aged, expensive whiskey. Several beer bar signs. A Benchmark knife. And more. Jason Adamson, 37, a Takoda regular from Highlands Ranch, is sitting at the bar. He has bid $500 each for two of the whiskey bottles. He doesn’t know Redman. “Why not?” he says about his donation. “It’s for a good cause. Bob tells me it’s a good thing. That’s all that matters to me. I feel there’s too many stories out there nowadays that are more sad than happy. That’s what people tend to focus on. Sometimes, the good stories go unmentioned.” This, the rallying of a community

for one of its own, he says, is a good story. Sam Treat, 54, walks up to Meier at the table, $40 in his hand. “How does this work?” he asks. An Air Force veteran, he has come from Aurora with his daughter. He, too, doesn’t know Redman. “It’s a good cause,” Treat says. “You’ve got to take care of people, always pay it forward. I just hope he gets better.” Air Force veteran Bob Barns, 84, walks through the door. He hands Meier an envelope that says “from Bill and Jane.” He can’t stay — his grandchildren are visiting — but he had to stop by to support a fellow serviceman. “I’ve had some medical problems myself, and I just wanted to help a little bit,” says Barns, who also has never met Redman. “I have been very lucky . . . but I may be here someday.” A belief in humanity Perhaps the most difficult part of this unwanted journey has been losing the ability to support and take care of himself, Redman says. His monthly insurance premium is about $950. He spends about another $500 a month in co-pays. Then there’s the medicine, the monthly rent, food, other basic living expenses. His $40,000 in savings quickly disappeared once he had to stop working. His business crumbled. He is in the process of pursuing veterans’ benefits. But for now, his only income is about $2,000 a month

in disability pay, which is enough to cover either medical or living expenses, but not both. When Meier became aware, through other sources, that Redman was falling behind in his rent, he approached his friend about holding a fundraiser. Aaron Davis, the condominium complex’s property maintenance manager, also set up a GoFundMe account. The goal altogether: $15,000 to cover Redman’s rent for a year. As of Dec. 18, a little more than $15,000 had been raised — $10,000 from the Takoda benefit. The amount humbles Redman. He is amazed at how many people showed up to support him and, of those, how many he didn’t know. “I am,” he says simply, “very blessed.” But maybe this blessing is for everyone. For Meier. And Nobles. And Davis. And Frank and Barns and Adamson and Treat and all the people who looked into their hearts to try to make life a little better for someone who was hurting. And all of us who share in this story that shines a light on the goodness of humanity, reminding us what matters most: Love for our fellow F man, woman and child, especially in the toughest of times. Ann Macari Healey writes about people, places and issues of everyday life. An award-winning columnist, she can be reached at ahealey@coloradocommunitymedia or 303-566-4100.

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cate Balance”: “This was a great show to work on, and what I love about The Edge is the pertinent theater they always do. I’m so grateful I can come here and see real theater being done.” Rick’s Picks: Chosen by Rick Yaconis Rich Munoz, Master Carpenter Emeritus at The Edge. Carlos Flores, for a variety of behinds the scenes achievement, including sound design on “Misery.” Ronan Viard for his role as the waiter in “Dinner.” Outstanding ensemble — “A Delicate Balance” Outstanding lead actor — Warren Sherrill for his performance as Chauncey Miles in “The Nance”: “This theater just brings the talent in. This show was one of my favorite shows I’ve ever done.” Outstanding lead actress — Emma Messenger for her performance as Annie Wilkes in “Misery”: “My heart is so full right now. Rick was looking for a part for me, and he thought, `oh, of course, Annie Wilkes.’” Outstanding director — Josh Hartwell for “Bad Jews.” Outstanding production — “The Nance”: “This show was such a team effort,” said Rick, who directed the show. “The cast was so beautiful, and every one became family during `The Nance’”

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D’EVELYN HOOPSTERS HEADED IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION

Basketball victory a tale of turnaround

D’Evelyn freshman Lexi Szathmary (22) goes up for a shot over Faith Christian junior Hampton Hays during a non-league game Dec. 15 at D’Evelyn Junior/Senior High School. Szathmary scored 15 points and added seven steals and seven rebounds to her stat line in the Jaguars’ dominating 69-20 victory. For the full story, turn to PAGE 25. PHOTO BY DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BY THE NUMBERS

Assists for the Arvada boys basketball team in a 74-37 win on Dec. 12 over Strive Prep-Smart Academy.

Free throws on 24 attempts made by the Standley Lake boys basketball team in a 67-64 overtime victory Dec. 12 over Westminster.

Points and 14 rebounds when senior Joe Madsen doubled up in a 62-60 boys basketball win over Ketchikan (Ark) on Dec. 15.

Wins in the past 16 games dating back to last season for the Golden girls basketball team.

Point lead build up by the Arvada West boys basketball team in a 76-37 victory over Denver West on Dec. 16.

Standout Performers Quentin Terry, Arvada The boys basketball team earned their first win with a 74-37 triumph on Dec. 12 over Strive Prep-Smart Academy and the senior had a double double with 17 points and 12 rebounds.

Manual Perex, Bear Creek The senior scored 26 points and had six steals in a 58-41 boys basketball win over Thornton on Dec. 15.

Chris Bowerman, Stanley Lake The junior scored 21 points Dec. 12 in a 67-64 overtime boys basketball victory over Westminster.

Angi Reed, D’Evelyn She scored 20 points and the senior also had seven assists and seven steals in a 69-20 romp over Faith Christian on Dec. 15.

Isabel Gregerson, Ralston Valley At the Coaches Invitational girls swimming meet Dec. 15-16, the freshman finished third in diving with a score of 458.80.

Gabe Dinette, Lakewood The 160-pound senior won the championship at the Old Chicago wrestling tournament on Dec. 15-16 with a major decision.

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t seems that nobody can remember the last time the Littleton boys basketball team defeated city rival Heritage. The Littleton Lions snapped a long, yet-to-be-resolved losing streak against Heritage with a 62-59 victory on Dec. OVERTIME 12 in the Eagles’ gym According to MaxPreps records, the Lions were 0-11 against Heritage heading into this season’s game but the intra-city series is older than 12 years. “It feels good to Jim Benton win,” said Littleton coach Ryan Fletcher. “It’s been a long time for us. It goes back as long as we can think. I know it’s been at least 15 years since we had won. “Every year we mark this game. It’s one that both schools get up for but it’s been too long since we’ve gotten our share. Our guys were excited and we felt if we played well we would have a chance.’’ Littleton administrators are still searching for documents to verify the last win but many Lions enthusiasts might finally start to believe in that old saying about throwing out records when rivalries are renewed. “I think that the adage is true,” said Fletcher. “Both teams every year want this game regardless of records, regardless of the scores.” Senior Jason Levy scored 27 points to spark Littleton’s win. “It’s been years since we’ve beat them, so I’m really happy,” said Levy. “It’s a rivalry. We focused and practiced hard for this game. We had our minds set right and came out and executed. I really believe any team can win on any day. We wanted it more. We were hungry.” Heritage coach Jentry Byleveld praised the rival Lions. “Littleton played a great game,” he said. “They are well coached and played very hard. “We couldn’t get stops on the defensive end, which ended up hurting our chances to win.” Milestone wins Legend boys basketball coach Kevin Boley collected his 400th career victory on Dec. 2 against Ralston Valley. Jefferson Academy boys coach Mark Sharpley, in his 19th season of coaching after coming to Jefferson Academy from Belleview Christian, joined the milestone 400 win club when the Jaguars beat Gunnison on Dec. 9. Sharpley’s record is 400-120. SEE BENTON, P24

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MILESTONES Arvada Breann Huber, of Arvada, participated in four Christmas at Concordia concerts that brought more than 3,000 Concordia students, faculty and staff, alumni and community members to St. John Lutheran Church near campus. The concerts featured the Women’s Cantamus Choir, Male Chorus, Concordia Handbell Choir, University Brass Ensemble, University A Cappella Choir and University Symphonic Band. A sophomore, Huber is a member of Handbell Choir and Handbell Choir II. Tabbi Kinion, of Arvada, graduated in December with a master of arts in biology from Miami University through Project Dragonfly. Since joining the Global Field Program in 2015, Kinion has traveled to Baja, Paraguay and Guyana and conducted projects that have made a difference in the Arvada area. Kinion works as a statewide education coordinator at Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Talia M. Marquez, of Arvada, graduated from the University of Kansas with a bachelor’s degree

in journalism. Katie Merrill, of Arvada, placed sixth in oral interpretation at the annual Cameron University Christmas Classic Swing Tournament. Merrill is a member of the Kansas Wesleyan University forensics and debate squad, which placed third at the event. Hillary Morrison, of Arvada, graduated from the University of Kansas with a certificate in surgery. Andrew Russell Wickins, of Arvada, graduated Dec. 16 from Emporia State University with a master’s degree in library science, with a concentration in leadership and administration.

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the Colorado High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame on March 24, 2017 at the Radisson Hotel in Aurora. Caton has amassed over 500 wins and has been the head boys coach at Manual, Denver West, George Washington, Aurora Central, Highlands Ranch and currently at Mullen.

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Top-ranked wrestling team It should not be a surprise, but Pomona is the top-ranked Class 5A wrestling team in Colorado, according to Tim Yount’s On the Mat team rankings. Pomona is the two-time defending 5A champion and has won three of the past five state titles. Ponderosa was sixth in the Dec. 15 rankings and Castle View was seventh. Caton to be inducted Former Highlands Ranch basketball coach Bob Caton will be one of five individuals to be inducted into

Golden Quinn Cusack, of Golden, was awarded the Promise academic scholarship from Culver-Stockton College for the 2018-19 academic year. Cusack is a senior at Golden Senior High School. Kourosh Kian, of Golden, graduated from the University of Kansas with a master’s degree in chemical engineering.

Best wishes At this time of the year, it is time to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season with hopes for the best to come in the year ahead. Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. He can be reached at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia. com or at 303-566-4083.

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DENVER — One word to describe D’Evelyn’s girls basketball team — GO. You’ll hear it yelled by longtime Jaguars’ coach Chris Olson almost every time one of his players has the ball after a defensive rebound, steal or made basket by their opponent. “If you haven’t me yell ‘Go’ yet you should watch a game,” Olson joked after D’Evelyn’s uptempo style led to a 69-20 victory over Faith Christian on Dec. 15 at D’Evelyn Junior/Senior High School. “I’ll yell ‘Go’ every once in a while.” D’Evelyn, ranked No. 8 in the CHSAANow.com Class 4A girls basketball poll, got steal-after-steal that led to layup-after-layup in the first half against Faith Christian. The Jaguars opened up a 42-11 halftime lead. The dominating start was a welcome sight after the Jaguars suffered a 25-23 loss Dec. 12 to Centaurus. “It’s all about the start for us,” D’Evelyn senior Angi Reed said of the Jaguars’ 25-point first quarter against Faith (3-6 record). “We had a good start here and it carried us throughout the game.” Reed accomplished a rare feat. Her game-high 20 points actually matched the Eagles’ scoring output for the whole game. The fact that Reed didn’t play in the fourth quarter made the accomplishment even more impressive. “We needed to see the ball go through the basket a few times,” Olson said. Freshman Lexi Szathmary (15 points), juniors Kylee Fridgen (12 points), Tori Szathmary (nine points) and Bella Scaturro (six points) also had strong offensive nights for the

D’Evelyn junior Izzy Lopez (10) takes a floater in the lane over Faith Christian Danella Bunavi (20) in the first quarter Dec. 15 at D’Evelyn Junior/Senior High School.

Faith Christian junior Hampton Hays (5) closes in on D’Evelyn junior Kylee Fridgen (24) during a non-league game Dec. 15 at D’Evelyn Junior/Senior High School. The Eagles suffered a 69-20 loss. PHOTOS BY DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS Jaguars. All of Fridgen’s points came off 3-pointers as she poured in four from beyond the arc. Tori Szathmary scored all nine of her points in the third quarter. “When we get contributions from everyone we’re pretty good,” Olson said. D’Evelyn (7-2) has nearly a threeweek break until its next game. The Jaguars open conference play at No. 2 Golden (8-0) on Thursday, Jan. 4. D’Evelyn will have its work cutout for its when it begins Class 4A Jeffco League play next month. Golden, Evergreen and Valor Christian are holding down three of the top-6 spots

in the CHSAANow.com 4A girls basketball poll. “Jeffco is so good,” Reed said. “No matter who you start with it’s going to be a good game. It will be a good wakeup call for what we’ll have to do the rest of the year.” Also, six of eight teams in 4A Jeffco currently have winning non-league records. Don’t look for anything different style-wise from the Jaguars when conference play begins. “This is our only shot,” Olson said of his undersized team playing its high-pressure and uptempo style. “We have to play Valor, Evergreen and

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