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Year marked by Gold Line development Arvada’s top news of 2014 in Arvada By Crystal Anderson
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rom the revitalization of Olde Town to the revelation of 20-acre parks and a new policing model, 2014 was a banner year for the City of Arvada. Here are our top 10 stories of the year in no particular order. Gold Line Stations In 2014, Arvada saw major development at three stops along the Gold Line. Construction on the “S” curved Moffat flyover bridge at the 60th Avenue and Sheridan station began and is expected to be completed early this year. In November, city council, RTD and Trammel Crow Company representatives broke ground on the Olde Town Transit Hub, the central hub of the Gold Line project. Initial groundwork has been done at all of the stations, with tracks being laid west of the Arvada Ridge station in Wheat Ridge. Construction crews are working east, grading the alignment, pouring ballast, an electrical current regulator, setting ties and laying the remainder of the Gold Line tracks. Construction is set to finish in early 2016, with opening day set for summer 2016. Hostage situation Connor Scott, 14, was held hostage Feb. 3 in his own home at the intersection of 60th Avenue and Gray Street, by Don
Pooley. Pooley fled to the residence, pulling a gun on the teen, making several threats to shoot and kill him over the course of an 18-hour standoff. Pooley was shot and killed by the Jeffco SWAT team when he came to the door seeking items he requested from police. The boy was rescued uninjured. Marijuana ban In March, city council unanimously passed an ordinance banning the operation of retail marijuana within city limits. Previously, the city was under a temporary moratorium that banned private marijuana clubs and the cultivation and processing of marijuana establishments until March 31, 2014. City staff spent that year researching the impacts of retail and private marijuana establishments on the city, finding those operations to be unwanted. Park Place construction Construction on the Park Place at Olde Town apartments, the newest residential addition to Olde Town, began early in the summer. Located adjacent McIlvoy Park, along Ralston Road, the new complex sits in the place of the former Masonic Lodge, which was torn down to develop the property. The 153 unit, five story multi-family apartment building will be complete and open for leasing in 2015. ISIS arrest In April, Shannon Conley was arrested by the FBI for was arrested for Conspiracy to Provide Materials to a Foreign Terrorist Organization while attempting to board a plane to Syria to join
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Last fall, Arvada High School Sophomore Ivy Hendrix, Senior Tyrone G. Parks, and Junior Jeerod Balangan stand at the intersection of 66th Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard, in protest of the Jeffco School Board’s September proposal to review the current AP U.S. History curriculum. Photos by Crystal Anderson
Gold Line construction continued throughout the city, laying the ground work for the Sheridan, Olde Town and Arvada Ridge stations.
In November, City Council and members of RTD and Trammel Crow Company break ground on the Olde Town Transit Oriented Development Station.
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the Islamic State of Iraq (ISIS). She was taken to a Colorado county jail, where she was charged with one count of Information with Conspiracy to Provide Material Support to a Designated Foreign Terrorist Organization (ISIS). She later pleaded guilty to the charge and faces up to five years in a federal prison with up to $250,000 in fines. Olde Town business district In June, city council unanimously approved a petition from the Historic Olde Town Association (HOTA) to create a Business Improvement District (BID) in the city’s downtown area. The district is bordered by Yukon Street to the west, Wadsworth Boulevard to the east, and to Ralston Road from north of Grandview Avenue. Property owners within the area approved a tax mill levy of eight and a half mills in November, generating an annual $68,000 to be matched by the City of Arvada for a $136,000 operating budget. This is the second time a BID was created for the area, and is hoped to help liven the emerging downtown scene. Ralston-Central Park In June, after three years of construction, the Ralston-Central Park was unveiled. The park, formerly the North Jeffco Park, was revitalized to include a new water spray park, indoor restrooms, a covered picnic pavilion, more trees, a sand volleyball pit, two new playgrounds, a memorial garden, and three pedestrian bridges. Originally a flood control project, the park underwent the removal of 200,000 cubic yards of soil, removal of the ice arena, tennis courts, pavilion and relocation of more than 500 trees to improve the area’s floodplain and prevent possible flood damage. Ralston Creek Development In July, City Council selected Buckingham Companies to be the lead developer for the Ralston Creek project. The company will redevelop the aging shopping area, formerly known as the Arvada Triangle Area, over the next
In early March, the Arvada Police Department revealed two new community substations in the Lake Arbor and West Woods neighborhoods. Photos by Crystal Anderson 26 months, restructuring it to become a vibrant community hub in the city filled with a variety of retailers, housing and commercial uses. Substations In early March, the Arvada Police Department opened two new community substations, as part of a larger transition to community based policing. The two substations, located in the Lake Arbor and West Woods neighborhoods, give police more opportunities to serve those communities on a deeper level, identify specific needs and build stronger relationships with those in the community. Construction for the substations began in 2013 and cost around $4 million each. D Note Closure In December, Olde Town Arvada’s music venue, The D Note, announced its closure. For the past 12 years, the business, located at 7519 Grandview Ave., had played host to a variety of musicians, clubs and community organizations. Following a series of slow sales months, in Dec. 4, owners, Dave and Mernie Rosenberg, were notified they would need to close.
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ARVADA NEWS IN A HURRY Printing company announces partnership
Arvada printing franchise, AlphaGraphics, and Westminster’s Butterfly Pavilion announce a new partnership. Moving forward, AlphaGraphics will be the sole printer for the pavilion’s 2015 campaign material, including calendars, posters, event pamphlets and individual handouts. The two have worked together for more than a year, printing more than 7,000 calendars for the nonprofit organization.
Business of the Year nominations
The Arvada Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for their 2014 business of the year. Nominees can be any business in good standing with the chamber, that provides superior customer service, supports the community and uses ingenuity and innovation within the competitive marketplace. To nominate a business, return a completed form via email to kami@arvadachamber.org, or dropping the form off at the chamber, 7305 Grandview Ave. Nominations are due by 5 p.m., Jan. 9.
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Happy New Year! What’s Your Vision for Jefferson County in 2030? 2030 sounds like a long way off, but it’s only 15 years from today! Hard to believe, isn’t it? But that’s another column! Any forecast of 15 years from now would have to focus on population, energy and water. Even if our population does not increase as much as projected, we will certainly have to deal with energy and water. By 2030, our state population, currently over 5 million, is projected to be just over 7 million, but the fastest growth will be in Elbert County and along the I-70 corridor in the mountains. Among the counties along the front range urban corridor, Jeffco will have the slowest growth (<1% annually), and the slowest growth of all will be in those counties on the eastern plains. Although Jefferson County itself will be growing at less than half the rate of the state as a whole, we will still be affected by the state’s overall growth, and my vision for Jeffco is driven by the need for the state to deal with higher growth. What growth Jefferson County experiences in the next 15 years will be concentrated in the northern areas of the county, where we have the most buildable open land.
It’s hard to ignore the great increase in natural gas production, thanks to fracking, but we can hope this will not become extensive within Jeffco. A countervailing trend is the pronounced increase in solar photovoltaic (PV) installations on open land. Many of these are “solar community gardens” which I wrote about two weeks ago. While the growth of roof-top solar is limited to homes with suitable roofs, there is no limit to these installations. Even renters and condo owners can now take advantage of solar photovoltaic, and the economics of solar makes it a no-brainer. In transportation, the manufacture and sale of electric vehicles — both cars and trucks — will have largely replaced that of gas or diesel powered vehicles by 2030. Battery costs will plummet thanks to Tesla’s battery factory being built near Reno, and electric motors have only one moving part vs. thousands of parts in internal combustion engines. Combined with increased solar PV, we can look forward to a quieter and cleaner future. With the increase in population, we have no choice but to reduce water consumption. I expect to see increased installation of lawns with grasses than require far less water.
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The state of Arvada As 2014 winds down and we look forward to the new year, I am pleased to report that the City of Arvada is in excellent shape, both from an organizational and financial perspective. This solid foundation makes possible a number of truly transformational projects that will shape a bright future for this City. Approximately 18 months ago, the Arvada City Council implemented a performance management system called FOCUS. Today that system has taken root, driving our decisions and defining our priorities. In October, the council adopted a two-year budget which, for the first time, presents revenues and expenditures within the FOCUS framework with incorporated performance measures. As part of FOCUS, the City Council has identified four priority areas. The first, Growth and Economic Development, includes many exciting projects which are now underway, most visibly those associated with the 2016 completion of the Gold Line including the $30.4 million Olde
Town Transit Hub. The second priority area is Infrastructure. A history of conservative financial policies has resulted in a healthy reserve for the city, but not surprisingly that reserve is dwarfed by the lengthy list of necessary capital projects facing the community. To that end, the City Council appointed a 21-member Citizens’ Capital Improvement Committee which, after many months of study and work, will present the City Council with its recommended list of projects in advance of the
2015-2016 budget process next summer. The third priority area, Vibrant Community and Neighborhoods, places a focus on public safety, civic life, and the arts. Arvada residents are experiencing a shift in public safety towards de-centralized, “sector-based” policing which is most clearly manifested in the two new Police Community Stations in Lake Arbor and West Woods. We are also placing an emphasis on neighborhood outreach, sustainability, and healthy living initiatives that will have positive impacts on the entire community. The fourth priority areas is Organizational and Service Effectiveness, which truly means holding the City Council and staff accountable for performance. The FOCUS process, at its most fundamental level, helps city staff to focus on the community and City Council priorities. In closing, on behalf of the entire City Council, we are honored to lead this great community, and proud to reflect on our accomplishments.
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Change of direction for Jeffco schools New majority, new superintendent, new teacher contract By Crystal Anderson
canderson@colorado communitymedia.com From the hiring of board legal counsel to the implementation of a new compensation plan, it was a charged year for the Jeffco School Board. Below are a few of the top news pieces from the Jeffco School District, presented in general chronological order. Board Counsel In late 2013, the board majority, Julie Williams, John Newkirk and Ken Witt, voted 3-2 to hire Brad Miller as legal representation. Throughout the year, Miller’s scope of work, duties performed and the need for his position were questioned by both the board minority, Lesley Dahlkemper and Jill Fellman, and the community. In September, the board reviewed Miller’s work, and voted 3-2 (Newkirk, Williams and Witt) to retain him for another year. Superintendent In February, former Superintendent Cindy Stevenson resigned months ahead of schedule, following a trying relationship with the newly elected members of the school board.
She was the district’s superintendent for 12 years, and in the interim. The board elected to use the district’s executive team as acting superintendent for the remainder of the school year. Throughout that time, the district worked with national educational leader search firm, Ray & Associates, to find a new leader for the district. Following community meetings and a contentious vetting process, the board hired Dan McMinimee, a former Douglas County assistant superintendent of secondary schools, to replace Stevenson. He came on board July 1. Union relationships For the first time, this spring, as part of an annual contract negotiation process, the Jefferson County Education Association (JCEA) and the board of education declared an impasse. The impasse, mediations and fact-finding processes that followed began in April, during weeks of attempted negotiations between the two entities, where no agreements could be made. The two disagreed on teacher compensation, with the union wanting step increases and the board majority seeking a new, performance based pay model. Both entities could come together on a majority of the remaining issues at hand, such as the standardization of district
benefits, additional compensation after the increase costs of the PERA retirement fund, and increasing starting salaries for all newly-hired teachers. The district ultimately rejected the fact-finder’s opinion and adopted a new, untested compensation model presented by board president, Ken Witt. Compensation model In September, the board voted 3-2 to adopt a compensation plan, raising the district’s entry salary to $38,000 for all new-hired teachers, a performance-based stipend plan for all effective and highly effective educators. With the adoption of this model, the district’s human resources and finance departments worked together to implement the plan, which went into effect in November. On Nov. 28, the district sent 5,353 teachers checks, retroactively paying (for those whose salary was below $38,000) a total of $1.5 million, and giving 118 stipends that totaled $190,000. The district is working with the board to resolve missing details, such as paying for additional work days, advanced degrees and the different teacher roles. Historical protests Throughout the months of September and October, thousands of district students raised their voices against a proposed
Lakewood AP U.S. history student Lauren Zimmerman stands along Kipling Avenue advocating for her class Thursday, Sept. 25. Photo by Crystal Anderson curriculum review committee. The committee, drafted by Julie Williams, sought to review the newly released Advanced Placement U.S. History content framework. In her initial wording, Williams stated the content should “promote citizenship,” “patriotism” and “not condone civil disorder.” Once proposed, the item swiftly became an topic of contention among parents, teachers, staff, students and even fellow board members, resulting in two
teacher “sick-outs” and the closure of some district schools, and student walkouts at 16 of the district’s 17 neighborhood schools. On Oct. 2, rather than create a new committee, the board approved changes to the district’s two curriculum review committees, placing students, parents and educators on the committees. The board has yet to announce plans to review any component of the district’s curriculum.
World premiere at The Edge Theater The Edge Theater is continuing its tradition of presenting new works with its world premiere of Ellen K. Graham’s “The Familiars.” I’m still processing my reaction to this quirky and sometimes slightly disjointed story. The Burdock family, which consists of the mother, Honora, siblings Kath, Chris, and Dom, along with granddaughter Diana and Dom’s girlfriend Fedosia, has once again gathered at the family home for Christmas Eve/Day. This annual meeting is rife with traditions, most of which are loathed by one or more family members. No one wants to upset Honora so they cowboy up and conform. This year, however, something seems to be amiss. Honora is acting strangely having recently sustained a concussion. Instead of directing the preparations for cookie baking, holiday table setting in the strictly prescribed manner, and fixing the main Christmas meal, Honora retires to her room for a nap. Her children are in a tizzy. The only seemingly normal person in the room is Dom’s girlfriend who has a pragmatic deportment which I found very appealing. There are some startling revelations along the way that add multiple layers to the proceedings. All in all, it was an intriguing evening. “The Familiars” plays through Dec. 28 at the Edge Theater, 1560 Teller St., Ste. 200 in Lakewood. For tickets and info, call 303-232-0363 or visit www. theedgetheatear.com.
‘Fiddler on the Roof’ returns to BDT Stage You simply cannot go wrong with
Songs in this wonderful musical include: “Tradition,” “Sunrise, Sunset,” and “Do You Love Me,” among many others. “Fiddler” plays through Feb. 28, 2015. This is the best entertainment value on the Front Range. The dinner alone is worth the price of admission. BDT Stage is
“Fiddler on the Roof,” especially with the uber talented Wayne Kennedy as Tevye. Follow that with populating the cast with exceptionally gifted actors/singers and you have the makings of a wonderful experience. Tevye, his wife Golde (Shellie Cox-Robie) and their five daughters live in the fictional Anatevka, Russia, a tight-knit Jewish community. Anti-Semitism is growing in Czarist Russia; however, Tevye has managed to maintain good relations with the local military and the village is usually left alone. In spite of being very poor, the community members come together as a unit and celebrate life. Tevye and Golde’s three older daughters roil the waters by their choices of suitors. This is much to the dismay of their parents who believe in marriages arranged by the local Yente (Barb Reeves). Added into the mix are the serious rumblings from the military. The continuing hope and optimism expressed by the Jews is inspiring and heartwarming. Artistic Director Michael J. Duran directs the large cast with thoughtfulness and precision.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR School district should reflect the community Money, money, money! Where does the money for Jefferson County Schools actually go? It will soon be time for the Jefferson County Board of Education to develop the budget for the next fiscal year. What is the process? Who will be involved in the process? What are the priorities? The League of Women Voters of Jefferson County supports policies that promote efficient administrative and financial practices in the Jefferson County School District. To that end we believe that citizen participation on advisory committees should continue throughout the budget process. Public workshops and hearings should be held early in the budget process and a cross-section of the community must be engaged throughout this important process. It is imperative that information be
gathered from a broad sample of Jefferson County citizens. This broad sample must include all socio-economic levels, age levels, diverse race and ethnic groups, as well as people with and without children. A survey with multiple questions would be the most cost effective and valid method by which to gather such a sample. Survey questions should be developed by professionals trained in designing surveys that accurately represent the opinions of the community as a whole. The school district budget must reflect not only the principles and goals of the district but those of the larger community as well. A well-developed budget will reflect careful stewardship of scarce resources. Patricia F. Mesec President of League of Women Voters of Jefferson County
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Visitors travel the famous trade route at DMNS exhibit By Clarke Reader
creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com Some of the rarest and most exotic goods traveled along the Silk Road between Asia and eastern Europe, but those items weren’t the most important — the ideas, religions and cultures that were also traded along those routes would go on to shape the entire world for centuries to follow. The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is taking guests along those 5,700-mile trade routes in its newest exhibit, “Traveling the Silk Road.” The museum, 2001 Colorado Blvd., will host the exhibit through May 3. The museum is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. “Traveling the Silk Road” is organized the American Museum of Natural History. “The Silk Road was a network of trade routes that ran between China and Constantinople, and so we take our guests to five of the main cities along the route,” said Jennifer Moss Logan, educator and coordinator for the Nature and culture gallery programs. “We have immersive and interactive environments with incredible artifacts to see.” The exhibit focuses on the route’s golden age — around 600 to 1200 AD — and begins in the Tang Dynasty’s imperial city of Xi’an. Logan said Xi’an was a metropolitan city that celebrated silk and the trade it brought. Visitors will be able to see the life cycle of silkworms and learn more about how the fabric is made. “There are many legends about how silk was first discovered, but one was that a princess was drinking tea outside and a silkworm cocoon fell into her tea,” explained Logan. “It was boiled in the tea and she pulled out the fabrics.” Silk was in high demand by nearly all cultures at the time and its secrets were closely guarded by its makers. Guests will be able to see some of the tools and a loom that was used in silk production — traditions that are still carried on today. Logan said that in a time when coins were used but were heavy, especially when traveling long distances, silk was used as currency because of its worth and lightness. The next stop is Turfan, a central Asian oasis between the Gobi and Taklimakan deserts. Logan described the city as an oasis city, where traders were able to rest and shop for exotic goods in its night markets. The markets were held in the evening because it was too hot during the day. In Turfan guests get all their senses
A storytelling interpreter, portrayed by a DMNS actor, explains about “Traveling the Silk Road” to visitors. Courtesy photo involved — they can smell some of the fragrances that merchants sold, listen to the sounds of merchants haggling over prices and touch some of the goods, from animal skins to bird feathers. “Turfan used the karez water system — a system that is still used today and guests can see how it works here,” Logan said. “Snowmelt from the mountains WHAT: “Traveling the Silk Road” eventually finds it WHERE: Denver Museum of Nature & way underground Science and the system 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver relies on wells and WHEN: Through May 3 underground canals 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. to provide water.” COST: $22.95 adult In Samarkand, $18.95 senior (age 65 and older) a city located in $14.95 junior-student (ages 3-18 or with modern day Uzbekia student ID) stan, the focus is on INFORMATION: www.dmns.org/silkroad the interaction of language and ideas. Guests will be able to hear some of the stories that would have been popular at the time and learn about papermaking — another Chinese skill that was adopted by many other cultures. “There was a lot of cultural exchange of ideas, but some things were still meant to be secret,” Logan said. “Things like silk and papermaking were part of the Chinese heritage.” The quest for knowledge continues in Baghdad, were visitors will tour the House of Wisdom, a library and translation institute that welcomed scholars of all cultures and backgrounds. “It’s in this place that we get things like Arabic numerals, medicine and mathematics,” Logan said. “It was a great city for commerce but it was home to scholars for a thousand years.” Astronomy was a favorite subject in the city, and the museum has a model of an ancient Islamic astrolabe. Visitors have the chance to determine the hour by marking the position of the “stars” embedded in a surrounding starscape. The final stop along the road is Constantinople — what is now Istanbul in Turkey. This stop is special because many of the artifacts on display come from the museum’s own collection. “Constantinople was one of the easternmost outposts of the Roman Empire and trade was driven by the desire for luxury goods,” Logan said. The Museum of Nature & Science prides itself on adding a local connection to all exhibits that come through and “Traveling the Silk Road” features local actors playing historic characters, who interact with guests and provide a personal look at the time. “The actors worked for hours to develop their characters,” Logan said. “We have a lot of local pride here — there are aspects of the exhibit that guests will only see here.” For more information visit www.dmns. org/silkroad.
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Thrillist.com, the Internet commentator on all things food-related, has chosen RiNo, Denver’s Riverfront North neighborhood, as one of the 18 Best Food Neighborhoods in America. While RiNo as a destination dining ‘hood is fairly new and continually growing, its foodie scene lacks historical reference to call upon, unlike other neighborhoods in New Orleans, Boston, Charleston, Chicago and San Francisco, which are also on the list. Here’s what Thrillist said about RiNo, “Once upon a time, this was a neighborhood Denverites would go to if they wanted to have a nice night out ... and then get mugged afterwards. Now? It’s practically swarming with hot restaurants and breweries. Part of that is due to The Source, an enormous 20,000-squarefoot artisan food market that houses one of Denver’s best restaurants (Acorn), coffee roasters (Boxcar), breweries (Crooked Stave) and plenty more. “Four other exemplary craft breweries have taprooms in the neighborhood as well, including the Utah-transplant Epic Brewing, which knows (its) way around a sour. For food, Work & Class serves up shared plates of delicious Latin/ American food, Cart-Driver is the tiny, high-quality pizza joint every neighborhood deserves, and Los Chingones is the Mexican food outpost of one of Denver’s finest restaurateurs. And for something you likely won’t find in any other city, Infinite Monkey Theorem cans (its) own wine and has an expansive space to drink it in.” See the other 17 picks at www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/18-best-food-neighborhoods-in-america-flushing-westloop-the-mission.
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Thrillist also lauded seven old-school steakhouses in Colorado. I still get misty-eyed over Emil-Lene’s Sirloin House in Aurora, which closed last spring, but this is an admirable list of steakhouses that get less mention than Elway’s, Mortons, Del Frisco’s, Shanahan’s, et al: 1. The Broker Restaurant, 821 17th St. (Remember the shrimp bowl?) 2. Mickey’s Top Sirloin, 6950 Broadway 3. The Buckhorn Exchange, 1000 Osage St., where what you’re eating glares down at you in its taxidermy form. 4. The Summit Steakhouse, 2700 S. Havana St., Aurora. We used to live within walking distance of this place where American Furniture Warehouse honcho Jake Jabs often bellied up and belted out songs at the piano bar. 5. Columbine Steak House & Lounge, 300 Federal Blvd. 6. Charco Broiler, 1716 E. Mulberry St., Fort Collins. 7. Bastien’s Restaurant, 3503 E. Colfax Ave., home of the sugar steak.
Panzano dish honored
With all the dinners and dining going on at New York City’s revered James Beard House this year, Panzano Chef Elise Wiggins’ braised lamb croquette was one of the 15 favorite dishes of the year, as noted on The Beard House official blog. Wiggins, along with other chick chefs, whipped up the winning dish during the Parker continues on Page 12
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Board of Education, on “What Big Things are Going On in National, State and Jeffco Education, and What to do About It” (Monday, Jan. 12); Robert Blackwell (Monday, Jan. 19); Matt Arnold (Monday, Jan. 26); and Tom Tancredo (Monday, Feb. 2). Contact Fred Holden, president, at 303-421-7619.
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COLORADO ACTS presents a dinner theater production of
“Catastrophe at Camelot” or Merlin Seems to be Missing, at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Jan. 2-3 and Jan. 9-10, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4, at the Colorado ACTS Theatre, 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. All the Knights of the Round Table are away fighting dragons. Merlin is away on mysterious magical business. Merlin’s assistant has been left in charge but seems to have gotten on the wrong side of all the Ladies in Waiting. Mayhem and murder ensue. Reservations required; call 303-456-6772.
FITNESS FRENZY AT FOOTHILLS KICK OFF your New Year’s resolutions with the free Fitness
Frenzy from Friday, Jan. 2, to Friday, Jan. 9, at Foothills Park and Recreation District. Sample fitness classes Jan. 2-4; try the mind-body or drop-in classes with a free 5-class pass Jan. 5-9. Daily rubber ducky hunts are Jan. 5-9; each duck is good for a free daily admission or a free fitness class. On Friday, Jan. 9, ducks will be good toward annual passes, massages and rounds of golf. Visit www.ifoothills.org/fitnessfrenzy or call 303-409-2114.
REPUBLICAN MEN’S BREAKFAST MEETING SEN. SHAWN Mitchell will be the featured guest (topic TBD) at the next Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club meeting, 7-9 a.m. Monday, Jan. 5, at Howard Johnson Denver West, JohnPH Restaurant, 12100 W. 44th Ave. Personally select breakfast buffet included in cost ($12, cash preferred). The group meets each Monday, and new members are always welcome. Future meetings: Jane Goff, of the Colorado State
spring 2015 classes, including “The 50s Show,”“Rock Around the Block,”“Snow White,”“Creative Drama,”“Scenes from Shakespeare,”“Scenes and Songs from Classic Musicals,” and outreach classes. Colorado ACTS is at 11455 W. 1-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. Go to www.ColoradoACTS.org or call 303-456-6772. Classes start Tuesday, Jan. 6.
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executive director, North Denver Cornerstone Collaborative, mayor’s office, City and County of Denver, 7-8:45 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, at Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St.. RSVP by Friday, Jan. 9. Breakfast, networking, community updates. Call 303-594-1520 or go to www.wheatridgebiz. com/meetingregister.php.
RESERVATIONS ARE being taken through Saturday, Jan. 10 for the annual Lutefisk and Meatball Holiday Dinner on Saturday, Jan. 17, at Trollheim Sons of Norway Lodge, 6610 W. 14th Ave., Lakewood. Reservations are available for a 1 p.m. or a 5 p.m. seating. Call 303-989-4496 for cost and reservations. Seating is limited.
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DENVER ASSET Building Coalition needs volunteers for its 2015 income-tax preparation season. The coalition provides free tax preparation for eligible households and individuals. Training dates are offered in January. Go to www.denverabc.org to find out more about trainings. Several roles are available, including greeters, screeners, tax assistants, site coordinators and more.
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TWELVE YOUNG pianists will compete for a $5,000 grand prize and the chance to perform with the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra in the orchestra’s International Young Artists Competition. The competition is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, at Colorado Christian University, 9200 Ellsworth Ave., Lakewood, and is free to attend. The top three winners will perform at 7:30 p.m. in the Music Center at CCU. Tickets are required for the evening recital. Go to www.jeffsymphony.org/ young_artists/index.html.
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YOU ARE the Cure is the topic of the Friday, Jan. 2, session of HeartPULSE. Learn how to take an active role in your health and wellbeing 7-9 p.m. the first Friday of each month at The Cloisters, 2103 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Contact HeartPULSE for information on cost. Each session features an educational presentation, energy exercises, and ‘healing’ meditations. Contact heartpulse@att.net. TAI CHI AT MAJESTIC VIEW BEGINNING AND continuing tai chi classes are offered at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Beginning classes are 6:45-7:45 p.m., and continuing classes
are from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays from Jan. 5 to Feb. 9; Feb. 23 to March 30; and April 13 to May 18. Classes are outside in the gardens and lake at Majestic View. Bring water and dress for the weather. Call 720-898-7405 for cost and more information.
WEST METRO COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVES A NUMBER of community blood drives are planned in the West Metro area. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300, unless otherwise noted. Go to www.bonfils. org. Upcoming blood drives are: Wednesday, Jan. 7, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Golden Library, 1019 10th St., Golden (contact Laura Segawa, 303-235-5275); Wednesday, Jan. 28, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., at National Park Service, 12795 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood (contact Lori Kinser, 303-969-2917); Saturday, Jan. 31, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Concordia Lutheran Church, Biel Fellowship Hall, 13371 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood (contact Brad and Debbie Rash, 303-986-1206). EDUCATION DINOSAUR TALKS AND TRAININGS DINOSAUR RIDGE offers a series of dinosaur talks and trainings for its volunteers and the public. Each week from Jan. 6 to April 6, a volunteer training session on dinosaurs is offered. Sessions are from 10-11:30 a.m. at Dinosaur Ridge visitor center, 16831 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. Dates are Tuesday, Jan. 6 (Dinosaur 101); Wednesday, Jan. 14 (Lizard and Bird Hipped Dinosaurs); Thursday, Jan. 22 (Long-Necked Dinosaurs); Friday, Jan. 30 (Meat-Eating Dinosaurs); Monday, Feb. 2 (Bipedal Ornithopods); Tuesday, Feb. 10 (Spike-Tails and Armored Dinosaurs); Wednesday, Feb. 18 (Thumb Spike Dinosaurs); Thursday, Feb. 26 (Duck-Billed Dinosaurs); Friday, March 6 (Horned Dinosaurs); Monday, March 9 (Bone-Headed Dinosaurs); Tuesday, March 17 (Non-Dinosaurs/Archosaurs); Wednesday, March 25 (Non-Dinosaurs/Mammals); Thursday, April 2 (Dinosaur Ridge Guided Tour/Training). Contact Amber_Cain@dinoridge.org or go to www.dinoridge.org.
Messages to home ICCS clients send videos to children By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com Spending time with family is one of the reasons that so many look forward to the holidays — but not everyone has that opportunity. Some of the female ex-offenders in the Lakewood Intervention Community Correction Services (ICCS) have the opportunity to read to their children via DVDs thanks to the Community Educational Outreach (CEO) Read To Me Program. “We started the program with women reading books to their children on a tape recorder and we’d send the tape along with the book,” said CEO director of operations Vanessa Montano. “We thought we’d go with DVDs because they’re more personal — many of our clients don’t get to see their children very often.” According to CEO executive director Dory Dannettell, CEO has worked with ICCS since 2003 and plays a key role in
helping the residents with educational and employment needs. They work to bring the ex-offenders the kinds of classes needed to receive a GED and to find steady employment. “We work to help create resumes, do mock-interviews and give them the skills they need to be successful when they’re done here,” Dannettell said. “The people who have made it through the program have found that it makes a huge difference.” Greg Kildow, executive director of ICCS, said there is a lot of oversight for the women staying at the Lakewood location, and that its one of the few “halfway house” locations that was specifically designed for community corrections. “Many of the clients are sentenced here directly from the courts or are working toward a parole situation,” he said. “Many of the people we work with have mental health issues and substance abuse issues they need to work through.” In the Read To Me program, mothers were able to record themselves reading books to their children, which will be sent to them for the holidays. “I really like this because I’m able to send this video to my son, since he likes
Desiree, a client at ICCS in Lakewood, reads a book to her children on camera. CEO will send the videos to the clients’ families as part of their Read To Me program. Photo by Clarke Reader reading,” said ICCS client Tiffany Howe. “I want him to know I’m still there and think about him. I really enjoy his interested in school and reading.” For Christina Luna, the Read To Me program is an opportunity to reach out to her three children and show them she is still
invested in how they are doing. “My kids really love reading, and the love mom being involved,” she said. “Reading for the camera I was a little nervous at first but I ended up really liking it.” For more information, visit www.ceocolorago.org.
Thrifting for the cure Cancer Cache receives donations from Oxford Mortgage, Keller Williams By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com The battle against cancer is long and arduous, and the last thing someone should have to think about is how they look. The Oxford Mortgage and Keller Williams DTC offices in Centennial held a clothing drive this holiday season to help the Cancer Cache Thrift Shop provide wigs, outfits and jewelry for those who need them. “We started preparing for this nine weeks ago — I was sending out blast e-mails every three days or so and we had signs all over,” said Cindy Roznovsky with Oxford Mortgage. “It’s such a great
way to reach out and as a cancer survivor I know how important this is.” Employees at Oxford Mortgage and the Realtors at Keller Williams donated ladies clothing, including shoes, hats and scarves and on Dec. 22 volunteers brought the items to Cancer Cache to be donated. Cancer Cache, located at 11528 W. Colfax in Lakewood, is dedicated to providing women and men who are in the midst of the battle with cancer with wigs, clothing and other items they need. The wigs are free for those with cancer and all profits from the other items in the shop go to purchasing wigs, hats, prosthetics and ambulatory equipment. “There is no paperwork for those with cancer who come to us and get a free wig. Filling out paperwork is a big burden for them — they have to do it enough — and so we don’t require it,” said Julie Smith, one of the founders
of Cancer Cache. “We’re one of the only places in Colorado that does this and people who are directed to us by oncologists.” Cancer Cache works with people with all kinds of cancer and Smith said there’s a therapeutic aspect to the business. The volunteers she works with are very warm and welcoming and provide a place for cancer patients to talk with others familiar with their struggle. Smith also works with various Native American tribes to sell their jewelry and other crafts. “We’re a place where people can take some of the medical items from someone they have lost to cancer — sometimes it’s difficult to know what to do with such personal items,” she said. “With our program people can bring them to us and know they’re going to a good home.” Nick Maccarrone, one of the owners of Oxford said the clothing drive was a great opportunity
Jennifer Taylor, a realtor with Keller Williams, and Nick Maccarrone, co-owner of Oxford Mortgage, peruse the items on sale at Cancer Cache after bringing collected items to the shop. Photo by Clarke Reader to celebrate the holidays by helping others. “We got all kinds of donations — some women even donated their wigs,” Roznovsky said. “That
was really emotional, because by donating them they’re saying they won’t need them anymore.” For more information visit www.cancercache.com.
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Denver Women Chefs Rules Beard House dinner in September. And although the fave dish is not currently on the Panzano menu, the similar crochetta di cinghiale is. The crochetta is a wild boar croquette over marbled potatoes, carrots, beets, turnips and capers sauteed with salsa verde and demi glaze. Here’s what the Beard blog said about Wiggins’ winning way: “The dish was all about balance: the rustic comfort of braised lamb shank tucked within in a refined tuile, the crunchy package collapsing around the tender slowcooked meat.” Wiggins told Thrillist all credit goes to a local producer: `The lamb that I love to use is from Triple M Bar Ranch (just east of Pueblo). The farmers and lamb ranchers work together so there’s no food waste. When all the best melons are picked, they bring in the lambs to eat up whatever is left over. Just like the old saying, you are what you eat, and that diet makes these lambs the most delicious in the world.” See the rest of the Beard House picks at www.jamesbeard.org/blog/our-favorite-dishes-2014.
Web readers tout DIA Although the airport may not be anyone’s favorite place to be this week, Premier Traveler readers have dubbed Denver International Airport the best airport in North America. “This honor could be attributed to a number of factors, from the plethora of stimulating art exhibitions to the eco-friendly solar energy panels, and from the friendly volunteer ambassadors to the cleanliness in every corner of the hub and the friendliness throughout,” according to www.premiertravelerusa.com. “Regardless, with more than 52 million people traveling through DIA each year, the airport is definitely doing something right.”
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The undefeated dozen Big meet lets regional talent shine By Scott Stocker The dozen wrestlers that won titles in their respective weights in last week’s Old Chicago Northern Colorado Christmas Tournament have a special reason to smile. That’s because this particular dozen are heading into the New Year with unbeaten records on the mat. The tourney, held at the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland, ended up being a fine present for Thompson Valley as it dominated the two-day gathering. The Eagles advanced five wrestlers into the championship round. Thompson Valley came away with three individual titles while scoring a whopping 334 points in the 51-team tournament, which included out-of-state teams from New Mexico, Texas and Wyoming. And, their effort easily outdistanced Pueblo County (218.5), Coronado (186), Mountain Range (171) and Greeley Central (160). Winning titles for champion Thompson Valley was 120-pound Vlad Kazakov, who has a 22-0 record, 160-pound teammate, Parker Simington, 21-0, and 170-pound Mike Berg, 14-0. Kazakov defeated Timmy Romero of Mountain Range, 10-7. Simington was able to make it tough on the Romero brothers as he defeated Patrick Romero, 13-5, thus giving Patrick his first loss of the season and dropping to 16-1. Berg upped his record, the result of a 9-7, victory over Berthoud’s Chad Ellis (17-1). Yet the trio also had ample help from runner-ups Morgan Fogg (113) and David Eusea (195), Bronze medal winners, Collin Williams (138) and Ben Hewson (152). And, the Eagles will not be overlooking fifth-placer, Zack Kenniston (126) and Matt Berg (145), who finished seventh, for their efforts. Fogg, by the way, was defeated by Joe
Tapia of Capital, New Mexico, 2-0, and dropped to 18-1. Tapia kept his unbeaten record intact, too, now at 16-0. “I‘m proud to be here and this tournament can give you a good feeling,” said Patrick Romero. “The key is that you can’t underestimate any of your opponents. Anyone can come out and win. I’m excited for this tournament as it’s always good to have fun and work hard throughout.” A superb trio from the various Metro Leagues also came through to keep their records unblemished. The threesome is Cherry Creek’s Josh Finesilver (19-0) at 106-pounds, Legacy’s Ryan Deakin at 126 (20-0) and Ralston Valley’s 182-pound Rocky Michaelson (18-0). Finesilver got the unbeaten dozen off to a great start as he pinned Alamosa’s Isaiah Delacerda in 1:45 at 106-pounds. Delacerda dropped to 15-3. “It’s been a good tournament and I’m delighted with the progress that I’ve been able to make,” said Finesilver, who helped pace the Bruins to a sixth-place team finish. “You just want to go out and do what you do best. I don’t think I was extremely focused when we first started, but I became focused pretty quick and was ready to go. I definitely feel good about this one.” Finesilver might have felt a whole lot better had his previously unbeaten older brother, Matt, kept his record unblemished at 132-pounds. It was here that the elder brother was pinned by Discovery Canyon’s Sam Turner (13-1) in 2:39. “This is a great tournament and one in which you have to get out and work hard,” said Finesilver, now 17-1. “What’s nice is that there are teams from all the classifications from 2A to 5A and out of state. I think it’s a big test for state. I just wanted to trust myself and be confident. I was extremely nervous at the start, but you just have to get going.” Deakin was able to stay unblemished as he was able to pin Northglenn’s Rocky Nava in 4:58. Nava dropped to 13-2 with the loss. “This really is a great tournament with
TOURNEY RESULTS
Team scores Thompson Valley 334, Pueblo County 218.5, Coronado 186, Mountain Range 171, Greeley Central 160, Cherry Creek 155, Poudre 134, Discovery Canyon 127, Capital (New Mexico) 126, Legacy 123.5, Berthoud 123, Centauri 117.5, Ralston Valley 112, Dumas (Texas) 115, Northglenn 115 Brighton 114.5, Laramie (Wyoming) 109.5. Adams City 108.5, Thunder Ridge 107, Legend 106, Alamosa 105.5, Prairie View 101, Lakewood 100.5, Strasburg 97, Platte Valley 92, Loveland 86, Mountain View 82.5, Cheyenne Central (Wyoming) 82, Cheyenne South (Wyoming) 79, Eaton 76, Greeley West 69, Cheyenne Mountain 67, Northridge 63, Eaglecrest 61, Golden 61, Lincoln 57.5, Erie 56, Liberty 52.5, Thornton 50, Doherty 49.5, Horizon 45.5, conifer 45, Jefferson 44.5, Castle View 42, Hinkley 42, Longmont 42, University 41.5, Elizabeth 38, Boulder 37, Highland 35.5, Fossil Ridge 34, Regis Jesuit 33, Lewis-Palmer 31.5, Niwot 25.5, Bennett 15.5, Columbine 7. Championship matches just a lot of great competition,” Deakin said. “I feel confident and I’m giving it the best efforts I can. I’ve reached the semis and now let’s see how far I can go. I just want to wrestle hard and not get scared by any of my competition.” Added Nava, “I came in prepared and I just want to go out and work hard. I was told that this is like a pre-state meet with such fine competition and it’s kind of a meet that can prepare you for the likes of state competition. There are some fine guys in my weight and this is a meet in which you can kind of gauge your competition.” Michaelson pinned Mountain View’s Jonathan Hernandez in 2:15 to keep his record clean and thus dropping his finals foe to 17-2. “This definitely is a big tournament and the key is to push hard and never give up,” Michaelson said. “Speed and technique are important. I’m unbeaten at this point and I feel confident right now. I just want to keep up on my efforts and not overlook any opponent.” The remaining five unbeaten are out of the Metro area and leagues. But they
106 – Josh Finesilver Cherry Creek, pinned Isaiah Delacerda, Alamosa, 1:45. 113 – Jose Tapia, Capital (NM), def. Morgan Fogg, Thompson Valley, 2-0. 120 – Vlad Kazakov, Thompson Valley, def. Timmy Romero, Mountain Range, 10-7. 126 – Ryan Deakin, Legacy, pinned Rocky Nava, Northglenn, 4:58. 132 – Sam Turner, Discovery Canyon, pinned Matt Finesilver, Cherry Creek, 2:39. 138 – Hunter Willits, Pueblo County, def. Bronson Spies, Conifer, 6-0. 145 – Jimmy Fate, Berthoud, def. Zach Garza, Dumas (TX), 10-2. 152 – Daniel Hammond, Cheyenne (Wyo.) South, def. Josef McClure, Adams City, 4-3. 160 – Parker Simington, Thompson Valley, def. Patrick Romero, Mountain Range, 13-5. 170 – Mike Berg, Thompson Valley, def. Chad Ellis, Berthoud, 9-7. 182 – Rocky Michaelson, Ralston Valley, pinned Jonathan Hernandez, Mountain View, 2:15. 195 – Jareb Aziz, Centauri, def. David Eusea, Thompson Valley, 8-5. 220 – Shane Coombs, Strasburg, def. Jerry Looney, Laramie (Wyo.), 3-0. 285 – Jorge Munoz, Greeley Central, def. James Duckworth, Thunder Ridge, 5-3, OT. are grapplers the state is keeping a fine eye on. Berthoud’s 145-pound Jimmy Fate is 20-0, Greeley Central’s Jorge Munoz is 19-0 at 285, Pueblo County’s Hunter Willits is 16-0 at 138, Centauri’s Jareb Aziz, 150, at 195, and Strasburg’s Shane Coombs, 8-0, at 220. Legacy’s Trenton Blazon (113) and Nolan Funk (170) have been having pretty good seasons for the Lightning. While they didn’t place high for the Lightning this time around, their spirits are high. “This is such a tough tournament and you just have to go out and try to do your best,” said Blazon, 9-4. “The key is to go hard, be careful and react. You just can’t give up. I was 8-21 last season, so I’m well on my way to improvement. I just don’t want to get caught on my back and give up points.” Funk feels he has become much more aggressive over the course of the season to date. “I do think this year I’ve been able to become more aggressive in wrestling,” Dozen continues on Page 15
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Easy kitchen art with kids By Esther Macalady, Golden When grandchildren or cousins visit, adults can be prepared in just a few minutes by using some simple art recipes that have been handed down through generations of teachers. The recipes use ingredients found in the kitchen and are easy and entertaining for children. These activities provide an excellent time to talk, an important first step to reading.
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Funk said. “This tournament has a lot of tough matches. The key is to be aggressive, but not to look past anyone. I know that I have a lot of tough matches ahead this year. It’s been fun in this tournament with guys from other states out there with us.”
Cornstarch recipes Rainbow Stew produces a fun rainbow effect of changing colors. There is no mess involved. Mix together 1/3-cup sugar, 1-cup cornstarch, 4 cups cold water and three drops of different colored food coloring. Mix together the first three ingredients and heat on the stove with low heat stirring constantly until thick. Place in several zip lock bags when cool. Add different food colorings and squish around. This is a good time to explain primary colors: yellow, red and blue. They will make the secondary colors of orange, green, and purple when pressed together. Oobleck is an old favorite. Is it a liquid or a solid? Mix ½ cup cornstarch, ¼ cup water and add 2 drops of food coloring. Mix together cornstarch and water on a
cookie sheet with raised edges or a cake pan. This is easier than a bowl. Add the food coloring. Then take a small handful and let it drip and splat on the table. Pick it up again. Stretch it. Pull it into various shapes. Squeeze it through holes. Sometimes it will feel like a solid. Sometimes it will drip like a liquid. Stay in the kitchen to play. This can get a bit messy. Store in a zip lock bag. Kitchen paints This next paint is edible so everyone can lick their fingers and their creation. Children can paint with clean watercolor brushes or finger paint it on waxed paper, tin foil, or cookie sheets. The mixture can also be placed in a small tough freezer bag with a small hole for squeezebag painting.
Cake Paint is delicious. Mix 1 package cake mix and required water on the package. Add 1/3 cup vegetable or as stated on the package. Do not add eggs since the mixture will not be cooked before eaten. Divide the mixture into small portions and add desired food colorings. When children tire of painting they can let it dry which takes a few days or eat their artwork. Pudding Finger Paint is also easy. Make a package of pudding mix. Divide into smaller portions. Children can add food coloring and finger paint. If toddlers are using this paint, put on a bib, as food coloring will stain clothes. For more activities see grandparentsteachtoo.org or wnmufm.org “Learning Through the Seasons.”
Golden’s Romelo Salas and Prairie View’s Bradley Lehman had some outstanding matches, but eventually were dropped into the fifth-place match against each other. Salas (14-2) was given the victory over Lehman (15-4) due to injury default. “I had my first loss of the year here, this time to the Texan (Zach Garza),” Salas said. “So far this has been a very good season for me. I’ve been going for four seasons to this tournament and I’ve never
placed before. I just wanted to go out hard and be prepared.” Lehman was quick to point out the strength throughout the tournament. “There are just a lot of strong wrestlers in all the weights,” Lehman said. “I just wanted to get out and try my hardest. The key was to push hard and I do feel that I was able to give my 100 percent the whole time. I’m pretty happy with my performance. I just wanted to place.” Lakewood’s Drew Strong had a strong
outing in the 285-pound class. But when it was over, he had to settle for fourth place, losing 2-1, to Pueblo County’s Devon Marovich. “This is a very tough tournament with a lot of guys ready to offer the challenge,” said Strong, now 12-3. “This is the biggest tournament that I’ve been in and it felt good to have advanced. I’ve got to keep an eye on all my opponents this year and stay with them the whole match. They have all been tough here today.”
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Finding forgiveness By Amy Woodward
awoodward@colorado communitymedia.com Louis Zamperini’s tale of surviving a vicious Japanese prisoner of war camp during World War II was unknown to many. Even when Donna Miller, a Golden native and history enthusiast, was asked nearly eight years ago if she had ever heard of Louis Zamperini — she was unaware of his story. But her lack of familiarity would not last long. Miller, an American Airlines pilot and history lover, met Zamperini through a mutual friend during a layover in Los Angeles. After hearing about his story and meeting him in person, a friendship kindled, and she would spend a handful of years traveling with Zamperini to numerous public appearances where he discussed his journey in finding faith and forgiveness after surviving years of abuse at the hands of Japanese guards. “In his forgiveness he was able to let everything go,” Miller said. “He had this very burden free, happy life.” Zamperini passed away in July 2014 at the age of 97. “Unbroken,” a movie based on the book of the same title, hits theaters on Christmas Day. Directed by Angelina Jolie and written by Joel and Ethan Coen, “Unbroken” details the former Olympian’s hellish ordeal in which Zamperini was tortured and brutally beaten for more than two years by Japanese forces after the bombardier veteran’s B-24 crashed in the Pacific. Zamperini was one of three crewmen to survive the crash out of the 11 people that were on board. The three men spent 47 days on a raft set adrift before being picked up by Japanese sailors. “He inspired me to push harder and not give up,” Miller said. “One of things he always said was don’t give up and don’t give in.” Zamperini’s survival as a POW is only a fraction of his story. His post-war years that left him with post-traumatic stress disorder led him to find his faith and ultimate forgiveness for his captors that showed no
The late Louis Zamperini and Donna Miller arm wrestle for the pilot seat before taking off to one of Zamperini’s public appearances where he talked about overcoming his horrific ordeal as a POW by the Japanese during World War II. Photo by Amy Woodward mercy. In 1950, Zamperini return to Japan as a missionary, where he met a few of his former captors and pleaded for clemency for one of them who was in prison awaiting trial for war crimes. Clemency was never granted but Zamperini’s enduring resilience and grace has inspired thousands of people across the globe. He received many letters from people facing numerous challenges including cancer treatments, Miller said, adding that just knowing Zamperini was inspiration to be more grateful, to be more motivated and to complain less. “He inspired people, and I think it really touched his heart that his story could help other people,” Miller said. “I feel so honored to have known him.”
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