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creader@colorado communitymedia.com The holidays are a hectic time for everyone, with parents in particular trying to live up to all the expectations that come with the season. The Colorado Wellness Center for Girls (CWCG) and partner Noeticus Counseling Center and Training institute are offering a free class for parents who want to learn to connect with their teenage daughters and female relatives during the holidays. The two-hour workshop will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, at the CWCG, 3775 Chase St. in Wheat Ridge. “The holidays are a stressful time and many parents feel at a loss and helpless around the time,” said Andrea Philleo, founder of the CWCG. “We help girls all day long here, and we want to provide some direct strategies for parents about managing expectations, direct communication with their daughters and letting their daughters be who they are.” During event, trained psychotherapists Carrie Hammond of the CWCG, and Angie Tsiatsos Phillips of Noeticus will explore why the holiday season can be so difficult for teenage girls and their families. They will also discuss how the practice of skills,
WHAT: Thriving During the Holidays WHERE: Colorado Wellness Center for Girls 3775 Chase St., Wheat Ridge WHEN: Tuesday, Dec. 9 6-8 p.m. COST: Free INFORMATION: 303-955-5818 or email carre@coloradocft.com
such as self-care (exercise and nutrition), boundary setting, humor, and mindfulness can be used during the holidays to “rewire” family relationships. Seasonal beverages and treats will be served during the workshop and guests will also leave with takeaways to help families and their daughters thrive. The fully licensed CWCG was formed 11 months ago by Philleo, who has years of social work to her credit, to create a wellness-based, day treatment program for girls between the ages of 12 to 21. Philleo said many of the girls they work with are struggling with the pressures of everyday life. “I think there is a different way to help many of these girls and wanted to make a place that was a respite for them,” she said. At the CWCG, Philleo and her staff focus
The Colorado Wellness Center for Girls’ nutritional manager Christine Straley prepares lunch for the girls who visit the Wheat Ridge organization every day. The CWCG is hosting an event on Dec. 9 to help parents through the stressful season. Photo by Clarke Reader on “six domains of wellness” — nutritional, physical, educational, psychological, relational and emotional. “We want to bring in a lot of community experts and connect with the community,” Philleo said. “I think we can develop
a great coalition around the wellness of girls — the Denver metro community is really receptive to new ideas.” For more information or to RSVP call 303-955-5818 or email carre@coloradocft. com.
Westgate to play Schools wins first of two GOCO grants to fix playground By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com Providing access for outdoor activities is an important aspect of every child’s school day, but when the school’s outdoor area isn’t in the best shape, it makes it hard to get students there. This challenge is one of the first new Westgate Elementary principal David Weiss faced when he came to the school this fall. “The playground’s last update was in 1988 and it really doesn’t meet modern standards at all,” he said. “A group of parents came to me and said we needed to redo the playground and they worked together to get funding.” With the help of parents like Amanda Karger, the school put together a winning grant application to Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) for design services as part of the effort to win a second grant from the organization to get their playground remodeled. The grant they won was for around $5,000. The second grant the school will be competing for will be for up to $114,000. “We’re really happy to award these kinds of grants,” said Jackie Miller, director of programs at GOCO. “One of the most compelling things about Westgate’s playground is that it hasn’t been updated in so long. The state of the playground there could cause some dangerous issues.”
Westgate Elementary is in the process of getting its playground updated, and has applied to grants from GOCO and the City of Lakewood to help fund the project. Photos by Clarke Reader
Westgate Elementary won a GOCO grant to fund the designs for a new playground area. The school will apply for a second grant from the organization in February for construction funds. This is the third year that GOCO has offered grants to transform playgrounds across the state, according to submitted information, into spaces that encourage outdoor play. The 2015 grant cycle is the first time GOCO has also provided design services for applicants. “There is already great momentum at the school, so our designers will be able to harness that,” Miller said. “The design team will work with the students and community to make sure the playground does what they want it to.” The design consultant team
consists of Chris Schooler, a landscape designer with a strong background in playground design, Tony Mazzeo with Plot Project LLC and Mark T. Lang, a construction specialist with Wood Site Design in Evergreen. “Our students will also be working on the project, picking structures they like and helping with the soil samples,” Weiss said. “The people in our neighborhoods and the city have been really supportive so far. We also applied for a $50k NPP grant from the city for the project.” Applications for the second GOCO grant are due in February,
Westgate Elementary’s playground has been updated since 1988 and its age is starting to show. The school recently received a GOCO grant to update the playground. and the school will be working hard until then with the designers and community to come up with the best plan. Westgate is also reaching out to local businesses who may be interested in sponsorship opportunities. If the school is awarded the construction grant, they will find out in April and try to build the new structure in the summer. “A lot of research we’re see-
ing says one to two recesses a day would be good for kids - it increases their brain activity and allows them to get out their energy,” Weiss said. “The community as a whole would benefit from the process… It would be a chance to do something good for everyone.” For more information, including business sponsorship details, visit www.westgateplayground. com.
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Democrats suffer whiplash in vote tallies 1936 was last strong year for Adams County Republicans By Vic Vela
vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com A lot of things have happened since 1936 — Hawaii and Alaska becoming states and the inventions of canned beer, color television and the Slinky, just to name a few. But prior to this month, Republicans doing really well in Adams County elections is something that had not happened in 78 years. “Before the Depression and the Franklin Roosevelt era, Adams County up until that point been a Republican county,” said longtime Republican Adams County politico and historian Bob Briggs. “The whole aspect of the Depression changed that and the Democrats have been in control since then.” Here’s a fact that really puts the election results from Nov. 4 into perspective: Until recently, a Chicago Cubs World Series appearance had been a more modern-day historical moment than there being a majority of Republicans holding elected offices in Adams County. That salt-in-the-wound reality is something county Democrats continue to ponder now that the votes from Nov. 4 have all been counted from an election where many Democrats lost races few thought were even possible to lose. “I never saw Democratic candidates out there doing anything, any sort of campaigning, and they took their wins for granted,” said Adams County Republican Party Chairman Gary Mikes. “We passed them up and by the time they realized it, they were done.” The results from Nov. 4 are striking: • Republican Beth Martinez-Humenik defeated former Democratic state Rep. Judy Solano for an open state Senate seat that had been held by term-limited Democrat Lois Tochtrop. The win gave Republicans a one-seat majority in the chamber. • Democratic state Rep. Jenise May — who sits on the Legislature’s important Joint Budget Committee and who easily won
her seat in 2012 — lost to JoAnn Windholz. What’s more stunning about May’s defeat is that Democrats considered her seat so safe, they pegged her to head an operation aimed at getting more D e m o c ra t s elected to the House. • Democratic Attorney Genera l c a n d i d a t e Don Quick lost Adams County by four points to opponent Cynthia Coffman, who won the election. Quick is the former district attorney for Adams County. • Of the 32,222 Adams County voters who cast ballots in the 6th Congressional District race, they overwhelmingly supported Republican Congressman Mike Coffman over Andrew Romanoff by a margin of more than 11 points. • Republican candidates won two county commission seats and, for the first time since 1936, they will hold the offices of sheriff, assessor, treasurer and clerk and recorder at the same time. All of this in a county where Democrats outnumber Republicans by more than 26,000 registered voters, about a 10-point advantage. And Adams is a county that is right up a Democratic candidate’s alley — a diverse, blue-collar county where many middleclass workers and families reside. “Anytime you have losses like that it’s going to be alarming, sure,” said state Democratic Party Chairman Rick Palacio. “We’ll take a long look at the numbers and we’ll figure out where the next steps are.” But gleeful Republicans think they know exactly where Democrats went wrong in Adams County. “The ruling Democratic elites forgot about the middle class, forgot about the people who work for a living, and that’s the only way to explain what happened in Adams County,” said Republican Frank McNulty, a former state speaker of the House of Representatives.
Voters frustrated Current House Speaker Mark Ferrandino, who is term-limited and who will not be returning to the House in January, said what happened in Adams County earlier this month “surprised” him, but that he also understands the challenges the county faces and why voters may have taken out their frustration on Democrats. “You look at the issues around Adams County, there’s a lot of working-class families,” he said. “The state is in an economic recovery, but it hasn’t impacted some communities across this state.” Ferrandino said Democrats have been effective in recent years in passing bills at the Legislature that would help middleclass families like those that live in Adams County. “We made higher education more affordable, child care assistance for families ...,” he said. “Those things need to be even more of a priority now.” State Rep. Joe Salazar of Thornton survived the Republican wave, but barely. Salazar’s seat was widely considered to be safe, yet he only managed to eke out a 221-vote win over Republican Carol Beckler in a race that wasn’t decided until several days after Election Day. “I didn’t think it was going to be this close,” Salazar said. “I became nervous in September that I needed to do more in my district and we ran a very strong ground campaign, and thank God I did. I didn’t take my voters for granted.” Salazar doesn’t think the vote results were a referendum on Democratic policies, because he believes Democrats “have very good ground to stand on,” when it comes to legislative accomplishments that help middle-class families. Rather, Salazar chalks up the losses to a national Republican wave that resulted in Democrats losing the majority of statewide races, including U.S. Sen. Mark Udall, who was defeated by Republican Congressman Cory Gardner. “Cory Gardner ran one hell of a campaign,” Salazar said. “He spent an enormous amount of resources in my House district. I had the Cory Gardner war machine coming
at me.”
Not buying claims But Republicans think it’s awfully convenient for Democrats to chalk up the bad results to a one-year wave and think that everything will go back to normal in a couple of years. “They didn’t like what had been happening,” Martinez-Humenik said of Adams County voters who supported her candidacy. “They feel the loss of income in their houses. They keep hearing unemployment is down, but they’re not seeing it in their own families.” State Republican Party Chairman Ryan Call also thinks that corruption cases involving elected county Democrats over the last few years also weighed heavily on frustrated voters’ minds. “Adams County rejected corruption and mismanagement in Democratic majorities,” Call said. “It’s pretty darn encouraging when we see the contrast in reform-minded Republicans running against Democrats at the county level.” To be sure, not all news was bad for Democrats following the Nov. 4 results. Statewide Democratic candidates running for secretary of state and treasurer performed better here than in many other parts of the state. And Adams voters supported Gov. John Hickenlooper and Udall. Still, the results were not good for Democrats overall. But, while county Republicans may be feeling good now, 2016 could be a whole other ballgame. More Democratic voters — especially minorities — cast ballots during a presidential year than in a midterm election. And will newly elected county Republicans hold on to their seats four years from now, without the potential benefit of a national Republican wave? And, as Mikes is fully aware, Republicans start each election in Adams County “as 10-point underdogs.” And Briggs said it’s too early to know what the results from earlier this month will mean in the long run. “Is it a one-time blip or is it a trend?” he said. “Only time will tell that.”
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Board updates achievement goals By Crystal Anderson canderson@colorado communitymedia.com As the district moves into the middle of the school year, the Jeffco Board of Education, with increasing student achievement at the forefront of their minds, decided to
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During their Nov. 20 conversation, the board of education discussed how they want to decrease the current remediation rate to 25 percent, and updated their goal of having third-grade advanced learning plan students increase to the 56-58 percentile in writing, 59-62 percentile in math and 57-59 percentile in reading.
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Lutheran, St. Anthony lead hospital compact Aim to promote nutrition for patients, staff and visitors By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com Two of Jefferson County’s largest hospital, Lutheran Medical Center in Wheat Ridge and St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood were recognized for their efforts to promote healthy living. The two hospitals joined the Colorado Health Hospital Compact and were hailed by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) on Nov. 14 for electing to take part in a dedicated effort to improve nutrition for patients, families and staff at their hospitals. “We are committed to making Colorado
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Perlmutter’s office shares aging tips Senior fair allows for Medicare D enrollment
Sessions” on specific issue areas, such as warning signs of scams, how to detect a stroke, blood pressure check and top ten signs of Alzheimer’s. Representatives from the Department of Regulatory Agencies’ (DORA) State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIP) were helping seniors with questions about their plans and what other, better options are. “Seniors need to be diligent about checking their plans every year,” explained Kathy Madden, SHIP partner services training manager. “People don’t know a lot about SHIP but those that do love us and those who don’t can’t believe what we do when they learn about us.” SHIP helps any senior who calls with all issues related to Medicare, from claims and billing to doctors referrals and fraud. The nonpartisan group is staffed almost entirely by volunteers and has affiliates all over the state. SHIP works with homeless groups and other nonprofit agencies to provide information for the community.
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creader@colorado communitymedia.com Congressman Ed Perlmutter’s office offered seniors an opportunity to learn about Medicare Part D enrollment, Social Security and other health service options at a seniors resource fair on Nov. 21 in Lakewood. Around 200 seniors stopped by to speak with representatives from groups like the Jewish Family Service Center, Jefferson County District Attorney and Centura Health LINKS. “I’m retiring next year and so many people try to recruit seniors into their groups or plans,” said Lakewood resident Dan Noyes. “I wanted to go to a place where I wouldn’t be sold and could find resources on the information I will need.” Several organizations hosted “Ignite
Representatives from Centura Health LINKS provide Medicare Plan D information during Congressman Ed Perlmutter’s senior resource fair. Photo by Clarke Reader “These kinds of events are where people come for information,” Madden said. “We participate so we can let them know we’re here.” William Kister, with Centura Health LINKS, said the Medicare specialists on hand look at people’s prescription lists and other medical information to see which
plan would be the best for them. “These kinds of events are great for us because we can meet with people face-toface,” said Kister. “We field around 6,000 calls in seven weeks (during the enrollment period).” For more information, visit www.perlmutter.house.gov.
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LAKEWOOD NEWS IN A HURRY Solterra’s 5th wine event raises funds for YMCA
Solterra, a Brookfield Residential master-planned community, raised more than $14,000 to support the YMCA of Metropolitan Denver’s youth and teen programs at the fifth annual Solterra Wine Festival. On Aug. 9, Solterra hosted the wine festival featuring Colorado wines and local cuisine, donating all ticket sales to the YMCA of Metropolitan Denver. This fundraising event helps the YMCA of Metropolitan Denver continue to impact the lives of youth around the Metro Denver area. This year’s wine festival brings the total funds raised over the past five years to more than $75,000. This event was created by Solterra to support the youth and teen programs provided by the YMCA of Metropolitan Denver at the Southlands shopping center in Aurora. Supporting these programs is a natural fit for Solterra, which has its event programming coordinated by the YMCA and its staff.
Jeffco libraries host holiday sales
The Jefferson County Library Foundation is offering more than 2,500 gently used books for sale at the Standley Lake library in the upcoming weeks. The Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., is hosting a sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, and from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14. Categories for sale include history, biographies, cooking, children’s and teen’s, crafts and hobbies, art books, bestsellers and classics, travel, holiday, self-help, health, religion, philosophy, sports, reference, business and inspirational as well as DVDs, CDs and videos. Most books look brand new and prices generally range from $1 to $6 for children’s books and from $2.50 to $10 for adults’. Proceeds from these Library Foundation and Friends sales help benefit programs at Jefferson County Public Library. For more information call 303-403-5075. Visit www. jeffcolibraryfoundation.org or email friends@jeffcolibrary. org.
Lakewood Symphony, Mormon Chorale host holiday show
The Lakewood Symphony Orchestra and Colorado Mormon Chorale are teaming up for their annual Christmas concert. The symphony, under direction of Matt Switzer, and chorale, under the direction of Joel Hillan of Channel 4, will join local performers in traditional Christmas music.
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Kathy Walker from KOA will be narrating the Luke story and George Valuck will play prelude music and deliver a narration about the Lakewood Symphony. A group of youth from the Jefferson County Boys and Girls Club will also participate. The free performance will be at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5, at the Lakewood Colorado Stake Center, 6465 W. Jewell Ave.
Lakewood hosts Rocky Mountain Stocking Stuffers
Timothy P. & the Rocky Mountain Stocking Stuffers make their annual return to the Lakewood Cultural Center stage at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Dec. 5 and 6, and 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6 and 7, with a holiday extravaganza. Always audience favorites, the Stocking Stuffers have become a Lakewood Cultural Center holiday tradition. The concert features some of the region’s finest Western, bluegrass and folk musicians, Timothy P. & the Rocky Mountain Stocking Stuffers. Several new tunes will meld with audience favorites to make this one of the Stocking Stuffers’ most exciting and entertaining seasons. The brainchild of consummate Colorado entertainer Timothy P. Irvin (Timothy P. & Rural Route III and Flash Cadillac), the Stuffers have added fiddle great Gordon Burt to the lineup to complement fiddlers Johnny Neill and Ron Jones with a violin “wall of sound.” Jon Chandler (vocals, guitar, harmonica), Jim Fisher (bass), Mary Huckins (keyboards, vocals), Ernie Martinez (vocals, everything with strings), Jerry Mills (mandolin), Pat Rossiter (banjo, dobro) and Dana Vernon (guitar, vocals) round out the band. Tickets start at $18 and are available at 303-987-7845, www.Lakewood.org/LCCPresents or the Lakewood Cultural Center Box Office, 470 S. Allison Parkway.
Lakewood Lights and Mayor’s Tree Lighting
Kick off the holiday season with Lakewood Mayor Bob Murphy at Lakewood Lights featuring the Mayor’s Tree Lighting at 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 5, at Lakewood Heritage Center, 801 S. Yarrow St. The program, minus the official tree lighting, contin-
ues 5:30-8:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6. This free event includes the mayor’s official tree lighting ceremony, photos with Santa, tractor-pulled hay-wagon rides, holiday ornament making in the Country School and museum tours. Hot cocoa and holiday cookies will be available in the White Way Grill and for holiday gifts in the 20th Century Emporium. Event sponsor Foothills Credit Union and Lakewood’s Heritage, Culture and the Arts Division are holding a “snack drive” for the Ralston House, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping teens and children heal from the trauma of sexual, physical and emotional abuse. To donate to this lifeline for some of Colorado’s most vulnerable populations, please bring prepackaged, nonperishable, individual-serving-sized snacks to the event. For more information, call 303-987-7850 or visit www. Lakewood.org/HolidayLights.
New Planet Fitness hosting membership pre-sale Planet Fitness announced a membership pre-sale for its third Lakewood location opening in 2015. The new Lakewood Planet Fitness club, located at 6601 W. Colfax Ave. is part of a large economic development plan for West Colfax as part of the Lamar Station Plaza. The membership pre-sale began on Nov. 24, during which members can join for just $1 down and $10 per month thereafter. The pre-sale office will be open to the public Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will double as a vision center for the shopping center; a resource for guests to see the complete plan for the future development of the West Colfax Business District including Lamar Station Plaza. For the duration of the pre-sale, all new members will be entered in a raffle for the chance to win a 1-year black card membership. Additionally, in support of a cause close to the group’s hearts, Planet Fitness has partnered with Make-A-Wish to donate all pre-sale enrollment fees from Nov. 24 through the grand opening in January. The family will be matching the donation to Make-A-Wish at the time of the opening.
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Thankful for friends and family My oldest brother, Rob, has a facile mind, and is a really talented musician. In many ways, he was the perfect oldest brother, a “Greg Brady”-like influence. He set the bar really high for those of us who followed, but, in my experience, he was always willing to help us get over it. My next brother, Tom, was, in many ways, the anti-Greg Brady. He wasn’t a great student, loved heavy metal, worked on cars, and took his own path. But he has a great (and twisted) sense of humor, completed a two-year computer program in about 14 months, and is a masters-level chess player. My brother Rich was wild, probably ADD before there was ADD. But his work ethic was, and is, like nobody I’ve ever seen, and his commitment to the people and ideals he believes in is fierce and beyond questioning. My sister Barbe is the most gifted social animal I’ve ever known. She was popular without snootiness, the captain of the dance team in high school, but known and loved in every social circle, a trait that she maintains to this day. She knew what she wanted and set her own course without excluding anybody. My brother John is the golden child, and none deserve it more. A good student, an athlete, a musician, he earned an appointment to the Naval Academy, a commission as an officer, and has served his country with distinction. And through it all, he maintains his intellectual curiosity and his outgoing sense of humor. My sister Susie is unique among us. She is free-spirited, and lightly moves through ideas and dreams and goals as if the
ephemera of this earth weighs nothing on her. Her simple existence could easily be confused for triviality, if it weren’t for the passion with which she pursues life, and the easy joy and open love with which she interacts with her world. My “brother” Michael is brilliant and talented, probably the most gifted mind I’ve ever encountered. We’ve been friends since third grade, and he’s been alongside me for many important moments in my life. Our partnership through the years shaped me in ways I am only now beginning to fathom. My “brother” Matt is that friend that you’re not really sure you ever want to introduce a girlfriend to, if you know what I mean. But he also was the person who refused to let me take myself seriously when I was in danger of becoming an insufferable bore, who reminds me that fun is a good thing, and there’s not many other people I would trust to have my back in a bar fight more than him. My “brother” Todd is a force of nature. He made trumpet playing seem as natural as breathing, at a time when I approached it more like a cage match; he seemed to have life all figured out, when I was “discontent;” and he had an unshakable Faith
in God, while I doubted. But he was happy to walk alongside me while I was figuring things out, and, some day, should St. Peter admit me past the pearly gates, I fully expect to see Todd there, waiting for me. My brother “Jay” brought me in on a project years ago, and showed me the kind of discipline it takes to see a major project through to the end. My books would all be about 75 percent completed if it weren’t for his influence. At the same time, he deals with an incredibly difficult situation with greater grace and humor than I deal with hangnails, and he’s my first call in an emergency. My brother “Steven” is a warrior who has taken a terminal diagnosis and beaten it down for 11 years. He shares everything he has with us, and is very giving of his time and talents if it makes our lives better in any way. And, most importantly, my wife Sheryl is an inspiration. Her ambition and her drive are, frankly, exhausting sometimes, but she pushes me, every day, to be a better person, husband and father than my nature would make me. They say that, at a certain point, the influence of your parents and other adults wanes, and your family and your peer group become the most important movers in your life. This Thanksgiving, I am thankful beyond measure that I have had “brothers” who have been there for me, whose influence shaped the course of my life, and who show me the way to greater things. This day, give some thought to the people who have been there for you, too. And happy Thanksgiving
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Why is it important to offer STEM, engineering programs Schools offering STEM and engineering programs are becoming more common so we went to a classroom of the new Wheat Ridge tech program to ask why this is so important.
“A lot of students want to go into STEM-related fields and these classes give them a chance to see if they actually want to do the kind of work.” Jacqueline Pedlow, Wheat Ridge
“The classes are more hands on and lets students learn aspects of math and science, often in a projectbased environment.” Chuck Sprague, Wheat Ridge
“Technology has moved so far forward but you still need to be able to do it in person. These classes give students a chance to try it.” Doug Gallagher, Denver
“They give us an idea of if this is something we really want to do and teaches us new skills.” Andrew Miller, Wheat Ridge
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What’s good about you? Editor’s Note: This is the first of a twopart series. Dear Neil: I am going to be 45, and I can’t seem to move past my issues. I basically feel I am not good enough. I was a baby when my parents divorced. My initial issues with not being good enough started when my father would say that he was coming to visit, and then not show. Of course, I would cry every time. I remember having constant feelings that if I wasn’t on my best behavior, my father wouldn’t want to see me. At age 4, my mother and I moved in with her parents. I knew my grandparents loved me, but no matter what I did, I was always getting in trouble and getting yelled at. When I was 7, my mother remarried. My stepfather was abusive, both emotionally and physically. I would be told almost on a daily basis that I was ugly and disgusting in one form or another. “Your face looks like a Mack truck hit it.” I was backhanded constantly, and kicked in the face for having hair hang in my eyes.
I was regularly told: “If you want some lovin’, you have to earn it.” I grew up in fear, and sometimes in pure terror. I was severely depressed by the age of 10, and wished daily that I had never been born. I also felt utterly abandoned by my mother. I picked men that didn’t love me. My first husband ignored me and wanted nothing to do with me — until he felt like it. My second husband was a narcissist just like my stepfather, and he cheated constantly. He made me feel exactly the same way I felt as a child—like an expendable, unlovable piece of garbage.
No matter what I try to do, I can’t lose how I feel about myself. Can you help? Feeling Very Low Self-Regard Dear Feeling Low: Although you can’t change your childhood or your past, you can assist yourself in feeling better about you. You do this by focusing more on your positives than on the negatives, because when you do so, you will recognize that you are more lovable and worthwhile than you are giving yourself credit for. In which situations have you demonstrated great social skills? What do you like about your appearance? When have you been a good friend? A good sibling? A good wife or girlfriend? A good “child” to your parents? A good mother? Where does your creativity show itself? What do you offer another person in a romantic relationship? When have you been courageous? With whom have you behaved with compassion or kindness? When have you acted with full honor and integrity? Are you able to act with light-heartedness, humor and playfulness?
If you were to look at what you do right, where you are kindhearted, generous and gracious, and what you respect about yourself, you will come to an appreciation that you are way more likable, lovable and valuable than you have been thinking. All I am suggesting is that you change your focus from what’s wrong about you — to what’s right about you, what’s good about you and what’s valuable about your words, actions and behaviors. I will continue this discussion about improving your self-esteem in next week’s column. Neil Rosenthal is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Westminster and Boulder, Colorado. His column is in it’s 23rd year of publication, and is syndicated around the world. You can reach him at (303) 758-8777, or email him through his website: www.heartrelationships.com. He is the author of the new book: “Love, Sex and Staying Warm: Keeping the Flame Alive.”
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Thanks to voters Now that the elections are over and our season for gratitude is around the corner, I would like to thank the voters who supported Lakewood’s 2A ballot issue. However, Lakewood continues to have medical marijuana retail facilities to serve those who rely on it a a medication.
As chairman of the Jefferson County Marijuana Task force, I learned early on that good people see marijuana differently for valid reasons. Marijuana is an emotional, economic, and political issue. Lakewood prides itself on creating and supporting healthy lifestyles and a healthy community. We have numerous bike paths and walkways and the
recreation centers focus on wellness and health for all ages. Lakewood looks at promotion of nutrition and access to healthy foods in addition to offering an increased way to offer meaningful recreational opportunities. In the end, having recreational retail marijuana stores was a value judgment. Collectively, the voters asked themselves,
“does marijuana represent our community values and how we perceive ourselves both locally and nationally?” The answer was no. I wish you all a season that truly gives you reason for gratitude. Ramey Johnson Lakewood City Council, Ward 1
JEFFCO NEWS IN A HURRY Jeffco Magistrate Receives Statewide Award
Jefferson County Magistrate Marianne M. Tims, of Colorado’s 1st Judicial District, was honored November 12 as one of three recipients of the 2014 Judicial Excellence Awards, hosted by the Colorado Judicial Institute (CJI). Marianne Tims is the 1st Judicial District’s Chief Magistrate and has received much acclaim for her work protecting children and trying to resolve family issues, a specialty that she proudly embraces as her life’s work. Prior to her 2004 swearing in Jefferson County, Magistrate Tims had been a county attorney in both Jefferson and Arapahoe counties handling child protection cases. Also receiving the award were District Court Chief Judge Claude W. Appel of the 3rd Judicial District and County Court Judge Sabino E. Romano of the 17th Judicial District. The Judicial Excellence Awards formally recognize judicial excellence in Colorado and the annual event raises money in support of CJI’s Judicial Education Fund, which has provided $300,000 for Colorado Judicial Education since 2005.
Jefferson County Library Foundation Launches Books for Kids Campaign The Jefferson County Library Foundation is on a mission to place a book in every child’s hand. This year brings the annual Books for Kids campaign and residents are needs to help make the campaign a success. Donations will support the Traveling Children’s Library which gives a book to each child visited in the classrooms at their choosing at the end of the school year. Many of these children live in poverty and would have no access to books without our help, JCPL reported. Thanks to contributions from the community, JCPL gave away more than 15,000 books in 2014. To make a donation, visit jeffcolibrary. org/donate, or mail a contribution to The Jefferson County Library Foundation, 10790 W. 50th Ave., Suite 200, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033. You can increase your contribution by scheduling your online donation on Dec. 9, Colorado Gives Day. Any contribution received in the 24-hour period from midnight to midnight on the 9th will be supplemented by funds from FirstBank through their contribution to Colorado Gives Day.
Pianists compete for $5K
Twelve young pianists from around the
world will compete for a grand prize of $5,000 and the chance to perform with the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra in the 2015 Jefferson Symphony International Young Artists Competition (JSIYAC) on Jan. 10, 2015. The competition will take place at Colorado Christian University at 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Jan. 10 at Colorado Christian University, 9200 Ellsworth Avenue, in Lakewood. The public is invited to attend any or all auditions at no charge. This year’s competition will feature pianists ranging in age from 16-23 years old from China, Taiwan, Peru, Canada, South Korea, and the United States including one pianist from Colorado. The top three finalists will perform their concertos at the IYAC recital that evening at 7:30 p.m. in the Music Center at CCU. Tickets for the recital are $10 for adults and $5 for college and high school students with valid ID. Children under 12 years of age and CCU students with valid ID can attend for free. Tickets can be purchased by calling the JSO office at 303 278-4237 and will also be available at the door. More details about the competition as well as additional information about past winners can be found at www.jeffsymphony.org/young_ artists/index.html. The audition schedule will be posted as soon as it is available.
p.m. at the Jeffco Fairgrounds. This 70 vendor event offers an assortment of arts and crafts with emphasis on originality. The craft fair will be enhanced by the addition of performances from high school musical groups featuring Wheat Ridge at 11 a.m. on Friday and Golden at 2 p.m. on Saturday. All attendees are encouraged to register for door prizes which will be given away
throughout the two day craft fair. A $2 donation at the door will go toward the learning programs and scholarships for youth in the community. Parking is free. A local 4-H group will be managing the food booth. The event is sponsored by the Jefferson County Fair, a nonprofit community service organization and coordinated by Iris McIntosh who will answer questions at 303-934-3171.
Public Hearing on 2015 County Budget
The proposed 2015 budget was presented to the Board of County Commissioners at its public hearing on Oct. 14. The final will be before the board on Thursday, Dec. 9. This meeting is open to the public and will occur during the commissioners’ normal hearing time, 8 a.m. and in the first floor hearing in the Administration and Courts Facility, 100 Jefferson County Parkway. For more information on the budget or to find out when other budget meetings will be held, visit www. jeffco.us/budget. Local author “Dolores, Like the River” book signing Author Laura L. Padgett, who penned Dolores, Like the River and won a Woman of the Year Award from the National Association of Professional Women, will be signing copies of her book on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. at Denver West Village, 14347 West Colfax Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80401. Jeffco Holiday Craft Fair The Jeffco Holiday Craft Fair will be Friday, Dec. 5, at 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and again on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 9 a.m. to 3
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Miners Alley hosts song cycle for the holidays By Clarke Reader
creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com One of the hallmarks of the holidays is the music — the way it weaves story and lyric, melody and harmony to move and inspire the listener. For their holiday production, Miners Alley Playhouse is eschewing the typical fare for a show that features four actors, three understudies and a group of musicians who guide audiences through a series of vignettes, each with a different musical message. The theater, 1224 Washington Ave. in Golden, is hosting “Songs For A New World” through Dec. 21. Performances are Thursdays Dec. 4, 11 and 18 at 7:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 16 and Dec. 7, at 6 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 30, Dec. 14 and 21, at 2:00 p.m. “New World,” written by Jason Robert Brown, is less a play than a song cycle, according to directors Brenda Billings and Mitch Samu. They said there are no spoken words outside the songs, which don’t constitute a cohesive story, but rather the story of a moment. “Most of these songs are about that moment in time when it seems like everything is perfect, and then it all falls apart,” Billings said. “They tell the story of difficult circumstances and how people deal with it.” The musical styles range from pop, gospel,
holiday and jazz in a series of songs all connected by the theme of that crucial moment. Some of the most wellknown numbers include “SurabayaSanta,” “Christmas Lullaby” and “Stars and the Moon.” Samu plays the piano throughout the show and said he has worked hard with the four actors to be able to tell their stories through the music. “I give them direction on how they should relate their story through their lyrics,” he said. “Almost anyone can sing, but if I don’t feel the story, it doesn’t matter.” The actors go through a variety of characters, from a young man who has determined that basketball is his ticket out of the ghetto to a woman whose dream of marrying rich nabs her the man of her dreams and a soulless marriage. “I don’t think the play gets done a lot because you need four powerhouse singers with the range to do all the different fields and genres,” Samu said. “It’s not a recital — it’s a bunch of stories.” Billings said this is one of the most difficult shows she’s ever directed, but the experimental nature of it has made it a lot of fun. When it comes to the sets, she said they’re making use of blank-slate platforms to project the scenery onto. This allows the show to use a variety of scenes without having to move anything.
Radio station 97.3 KBCO will give Colorado 18 more reasons to love KBCO Studio C on Dec. 6 with the release of its annual charity CD featuring 18 songs recorded live on the air from the Denver/ Boulder radio station’s performance studio. Each year, 97.3 KBCO compiles a select few of these recordings on the annual KBCO Studio C CD release. The limited-edition CD will be available beginning at 8 a.m. Dec. 6 at all Colorado Whole Foods Market locations. There will be a limit of two CDs per person and the collection will be sold for $12. Traditionally the annual CD release sells out in about one day, with eager KBCO Studio C fans lining up before sunrise. Proceeds from the sale of the KBCO Studio C Volume 26 CD will benefit the Food Bank of the Rockies and Boulder County AIDS Project.
Holiday box office opens
For the first time, the Denver Center for the Performing Arts is opening a holiday box office in an off-premises storefront on First Avenue between Detroit and Clayton streets in Cherry Creek North. The temporary Cherry Creek pop-up store will do much more than sell tickets and gift certificates (with all handling fees waived). There will be a stage for free performances, free activities for kids and information about the wide variety of activities offered. The 4,000-square-foot space opened Nov. 21 and runs through Dec. 23. “We want to reinforce the idea that there are great things happening at the DCPA every day,” said Creative Director Rob Silk.
DIA lifting spirits Actresses Jacqui Jo Billings, foreground, and Kristen Samu make up half the cast in the Miners Alley production of “Songs For A New World.” Photo by Sarah Roshan
IF YOU GO WHAT: “Songs For A New World” WHERE: Miners Alley Playhouse 1224 Washington Ave., Golden WHEN: Nov. 14 to Dec. 21 Thursday, Dec. 4, 11 and 18, 7:30 p.m. Friday - Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, and Dec. 7-6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, Dec. 14 and 21 - 2:00 p.m. COST: $26 INFORMATION: 303-935-3044 or www.minersalley.com
While “New World” isn’t a traditional holiday show, what makes it a perfect fit for the time of year is the reliance on music to connect with people. “It’s all about the notion of being moved by music,” Billings said. “It
will be an evening of really heartfelt music and stories that will make you laugh, cry and bring you into the spirit of the season.” For more information call 303-935-3044 or visit minersalley.com.
Denver-based airport concessionaire Mission Yogurt Inc. launched its new #LiftYourSpirits complimentary wine, beer and spirits tasting series from Nov. 19 at Timberline Steaks & Grille in Denver International Airport Concourse C. The tastings, the first and third Wednesdays of every month, will continue with Palisade-based Contreras Wines on Dec. 3; Denver-based Mile High Spirits on Dec. 17; and Denverbased Infinite Monkey Theorem sparkling wines in celebration of New Year’s Eve on Dec. 31. “Travel can be a stressful experience, especially around the holidays,” said Mission Yogurt Inc. president and owner Rod Tafoya. “We hope that Mission’s new #LiftYourSpirits series will help travelers relax and enjoy their travel a little more. Offering travelers a pleasant food and beverage experience in an appealing environment has always been at the core of our mission as a company. This is just one more way we can accomplish that goal.”
Coffee company expands
Espresso Americano, a Hondurasbased coffee company, opened its first U.S. location Nov. 17 at the Village Plaza Shopping Center in Greenwood Village. An international coffee concept with 165 company-owned stores in Honduras, Panama, Costa Rica and Nicaragua, Parker continues on Page 17
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OLDE GOLDEN CHRISTMAS EVENTS Breakfast with Santa (On Dec. 13th from 9:00 - 10:30am) Children will marvel in the magic of dining with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Table Mountain Inn. Tickets can be purchased online at goldencochamber.org or call 303-279-3113. Giving Tree - sponsored by We Play It Forward to support Stride, a Jefferson County nonprofit organization. The Giving Tree can be found at the Table Mountain Inn. Choose an ornament listing a family’s “wish list” from the tree between Nov. 28th and Dec. 12th. Purchase and wrap the gifts and return them to the Table Mountain Inn by Dec. 12th. Free Horse Drawn Carriage Rides (On Saturdays and Sundays of the parade weekends from noon – 4:00pm) Rides start at 12th Street between Washington and Arapahoe. Weather permitting. Golden’s Candlelight Walk (On Dec. 5th at 6:00pm) Come join us for a walk down Washington Avenue with a candle in hand singing holiday carols. The walk starts in front of the Foothills Art Center and ends with holiday entertainment at Parfet Park. Olde Golden Christmas Parade (On Dec 6th, 13th, & 20th @ 11:00am) Come see this weekly parade that travels down Washington Avenue. Newfoundland Dag Cart Rides (On Dec 6th, 13th, & 20th from noon – 3:00pm) Located at 12th and Jackson Street across from the Golden Diner, young children will be delighted by this experience!
uPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS Golden Chamber Annual Meeting will be held on January 15th from 11am – 1pm at the Golden Hotel. Come help us celebrate our 95th anniversary recognize outstanding members and vote on board members. RSVP on line at goldencochamber.org LuNCH & LEARN OPPORTuNITY - STRATEGIC PLANNING & THINKING Join us on Thursday, January 22nd from 11:30-1:00 p.m. at the Golden Visitors Center Conference Room, 1010 Washington Avenue. This workshop is presented by Thomas E. Norlund with Tenor Global Consulting Group, Inc. $10 includes lunch. Come learn Strategic Planning using an Organizational Excellence model that promotes a systemic view. RSVP online at www.goldencochamber.org Or jayne@goldencochamber.org HOLIDAY BuSINESS EXPO Don’t miss out! The Golden Chamber of Commerce invites you to the Holiday Business Expo on Monday December 8th, 2014. 4:30 -7:00 pm. Premier Sponsor: Table Mountain Inn. Music provided by: SubAtomic String Band Food, beer, wine (@ Happy Hour Prices), Entertainment & lots of networking & door prizes. No charge to attend Open to the Chamber and the community!!
DAWN’S BLuRB Stress? What Stress? According to Attitudes in the American Workplace VII (found on the American Institute of Stress website, www.Stress.org), 80% of workers feel stress on the job, nearly half say they need help in learning how to manage stress, and 42% say their coworkers need such help. It is my hope that your Golden Chamber of Commerce staff can help decrease the level of stress in your life by connecting you with resources you need, creating networking events that increase your client base (and social life!) and attracting new customers to you through referrals – in person, on-line at GoldenCOchamber.org, and in our 2015 printed directory out now. In the meanwhile, here are Dawn Smith’s Top 8 Ways to Reduce Stress: 1. Chew bubble gum. Blow bubbles. 2. Listen to disco music. 3. Make time to give those you love several bear hugs a day. 4. Write To Do lists so that you can feel elated when crossing off finished tasks. 5. Eat chocolate (this should probably be number one). 6. Make time to exercise. I may not move quickly some days, but at least I’m moving. 7. Make time for silent reflection whether it’s prayer, meditation or simply watching one of our breathtaking sunrises or sunsets. 8. Smile. Just grin ear to ear. Even when no one is looking.
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EVENING OF JAZZ JAZZ OVER Easy will combine its November and December concerts for a performance 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, at Café Del Sol, 608 Garrison St., Lakewood. Reservations recommended. Call 303-238-7999.
TRAIL FOUNDATION ANNIVERSARY THE COLORADO Trail Foundation celebrates its 40th anniversary reception 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, at the American Mountaineering Center, 710 10th St., Golden. Beer, wine and appetizers are served. Reception is free; RSVP at ctf@ColoradoTrail.org.
THEATER/FILM ‘LITTLE WOMEN’
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13th annual holiday bazaar from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, at 11177 W. 8th Ave., Lakewood. Bazaar includes gifts, jewelry, handmade crafts, baked goods, a silent auction, children’s books, fresh evergreen wreaths, Santa, carolers, entertainment, door prizes and more. Admission is free; non-perishable/canned food for emergency pantry appreciated. Sponsored by DDRC volunteer services, 303-462-6585 or april.richey@ddrcco.com.
STOCKING STUFFERS PERFORMANCE THE LAKEWOOD Cultural Center presents Timothy P. & the Rocky Mountain Stocking Stuffers from Friday, Dec. 5, to Sunday, Dec. 7, at 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Tickets are available at 303-9877845, www. Lakewood. org/LCCPresents or the box office. The Stocking Stuffers will perform Western bluegrass and folk.
COLORADO ACTS
presents “Little Women Christmas Ornament” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 5-6 and Dec. 12-13, and at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at Colorado ACTS Theater, 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. As Jo decorates her Christmas tree, each ornament brings back warm memories. This version of “Little Women” features Christmas carols and a series of vignettes in the life of the Little Women. Go to www. ColoradoACTS.org or call 303-456-6772.
EVENTS REPUBLICAN MEN’S CLUB-ERS ERIC COVINGTON presents “The Education Magic of Early College of Arvada in Teachers and Students” at the next Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club Meeting, 7-9 a.m. Monday, Dec, 1 at Howard Johnson Denver West, JohnPH Restaurant, 12100 W. 44th Ave. Contact Fred Holden, president, at 303-421-7619. From their website, www.ECArvada.org, Leadership: ECA students shine in the classrooms and hallways and in the world. We push ourselves, each other and our community to discover the limits of our own excellence. The Monday, Dec. 8 meeting features Frank Atwood and Ari Armstrong presenting their “Pro’s, Pro’s and No-Con’s of Approval Voting.” HOW THE millennial generation — people born between 1980 and 2000 — will change the world will be discussed at Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, titled “How the Next Generation Will Change the World: Get Ready for the Millennial Revolution,” includes a film featuring millennials sharing how their values will shape our culture as their power and influence grow. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net. SANTA PAWS
MINERS ALLEY Playhouse presents “Songs For A New World” through Sunday, Dec. 21, at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. The collection of songs will be performed by four cast members who play a startling array of characters ranging from a young man who has determined that basketball is his ticket out of the ghetto to a woman whose dream of marrying rich nabs her the man of her dreams and a soulless marriage. The musical combines pop, gospel, holiday and jazz in a series of songs all connected by the theme: “the moment of decision.” For information and tickets, go to www.minersalley.com. CLASS REGISTRATION
THE EDGE Theater presents “The Familiars,” a comedy about what traditions are worth keeping, from Friday, Dec. 5, to Sunday, Dec. 28, at 1560 Teller St., Suite 200, Lakewood. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; at 6 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 7, 14, 21; and 2 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 21, 28. Call 303-232-0363 or go to www.theedgetheater.com. Parking is free.
FORNEY MUSEUM of Transportation presents Photography Club Saturdays. Build your portfolio with uninterrupted tripod photography time among antique cars. Sessions are offered the first Saturday of the month. Come for two hours before we open to the public. Registration required. Sessions limited to 25 participants. For a copy of the museum’s photo policy, including rules and regulations, email events@ forneymuseum.org or call 303-297-1113. 2014 dates are Saturday, Dec. 6. The museum is at 4303 Brighton Blvd., Denver.
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CRAFTS AND assorted themed gift baskets will be for sale to benefit Colorado ACTS during the upcoming production of “Little Women Christmas Ornament” on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 5-6 and Dec. 12-13, at Colorado ACTS Theater, 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. Go to www.ColoradoACTS.org or call 303-456-6772.
COLORADO ACTS is accepting registrations for its winter/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.
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SANTA PAWS is coming to Cat Care Society noon to 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, and from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at 5787 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood. Join us for bake sale, raffle and holiday bazaar. All proceeds benefit shelter cats. FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY PROGRAM THE WALES.
Ireland. Scotland. England. family history society will have its holiday meeting at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Denver Public Library, 14th and Broadway. Harry Ross presents “Coal, Shortbread and Whiskey.” Go to www.wise-fhs.org.
DOLLS’ TEA PARTY THE ARVADA Center Dance Theater will perform Aurora’s Birthday Party, a whimsical take on Aurora’s 16th birthday party from the classic story “Sleeping Beauty,” during the Oxford Hotel Dolls’ Tea Party on Sunday, Dec. 7. The classic tea party with hot cocoa, tea, sandwiches and treats offers three seatings, at 9:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Each tea party lasts for 90 minutes. Children are encouraged to bring their favorite doll, and each child will take home a special gingerbread-themed gift. The Oxford Hotel is at 1600 17th St., Denver. Tickets are available online at www.theoxfordhotel. com/dolls-tea or by email at reservations@theoxfordhotel.com. Call 303-628-5450 for information.
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GLASS GARDEN ART SCULPTURES HOLIDAY HIGH TEA DAUGHTERS OF the Nile will have its Holiday High Tea event Saturday, Dec. 6, at El Jebel Shrine Event Center, 4625 W. 50th Ave., Denver. Doors open at 11 a.m. and High Tea is served at 1 p.m. A silent auction, entertainment and a holiday bazaar are included in cost ($18 per person). Checks payable to El Mejdel Temple No. 47 can be sent to Kathrine Shaeffer, 9255 W. 52nd Ave., Arvada, CO 800022907. Call Patti Dawkins, 303-06-0892, for details.
ADULTS WILL create their own garden art at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at Country Fair Garden Center, 17201 W. 64th Ave., Arvada. Call 303-209-4394. A collection of glass items will be available to make creations. Call 303-209-4394 for information and costs. BELMAR BLOCK 7 ART WALKS JOIN FELLOW art enthusiasts for a block-long celebration of art and design on Block 7 in Belmar, 445 S. Saulsbury St., Lakewood. Block 7 is a collection of local galleries and studios. Block 7 art walks take place from 6-10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5. Go to http://belmarcolorado.com or call 303-742-1520. CRAFTS FOR CHRISTMAS
TRAINING WITH GRACE offers free dog training sessions 7-8 p.m. Mondays at 9100 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood. Call 303-238-DOGS (3647) or go to www.TrainingWithGrace. com. Schedule of talks: Monday, Dec. 1, Double Dog Management. Class is for families overwhelmed by a multi-dog household. Learn to read body language to prevent arguments in the home and how to set appropriate boundaries for mutual respect among all family members. Monday, Dec. 8, Greetings. When two dogs meet, it can be stressful. Learn the appropriate way for your dog to meet another. Eight demo dogs will be accepted with a donation to The Grace Fund. Monday, Dec. 15, Go to your Crate. Teach your dog how to love his crate. Teaching your dog to love his crate will build attention and focus in your dog. SALES TAX WORKSHOP COLORADO DEPARTMENT of Revenue offers workshops on sales tax law fundamentals from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, Dec. 4, in Denver, and 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, Dec. 11, in Lakewood. Registration is required. GO to dortaxtraining.com and click on “register for a free tax class.”
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5A Jeffco hoops preview: Lakewood one of the best Ralston Valley expects another deep playoff run as well By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@colorado communitymedia.com 5A Jeffco was arguably the best league in the entire state last season as three of its teams made it all the way to the Sweet 16 of the state tournament. Two of those teams will return this season and battle it out for what could be a historic chase for the league. Lakewood (24-2, 16-0 in league last season) will enter the season as one of the top teams in the state, led by Mackenzie Forrest, who is already considered one of the best players in the state. Forrest guided the Tigers all the way to the Great 8 of the state tournament last season with a monster stat-line that included over 19 points and four steals per game. Forrest, and junior McKenna Bishop (11 points and 9.8 rebounds per game last season), will produce perhaps the most dynamic duo in the state in any classification this season. And Lakewood has a legitimate opportunity to compete for a state championship not only this season but over the next couple seasons. But while Lakewood has emerged as Jeffco’s best team last season, the leagues most consistent team over the past several seasons has been Ralston Valley. The Mustangs (20-6, 14-2 in league last season) were a really good team last year that ran into a buzz saw in Regis Jesuit in the playoffs. However, getting back to the Sweet 16 of
Lakewood junior Mackenzie Forrest is out to prove again this season she one of the state’s best players on one of the state’s best teams. Look for the Tigers to not only dominate 5A Jeffco this season but to make help her Tigers make a run at a state title. Photo by Dan Williams the state tournament is certainly realistic for Ralston Valley this season. The Mustangs lost a couple good players to graduation, but returning is one of the league’s best players — sophomore Ashley Van Sickle. Van Sickle averaged 12 points a
four rebounds per game as a freshman and many believe she has the talent and skill to dominate over the next few seasons. Ralston Valley and Lakewood should have a fantastic battle for 5A Jeffco this season with the winner of the league po-
tentially being propelled deep into the playoffs. Bear Creek, Dakota Ridge and Columbine will push the Tigers and Mustangs this season but likely for only third, fourth and fifth place.
Presenting the All-Jeffco CCM Softball Team Honoring some of the state’s best hitters and pitchers By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@colorado communitymedia.com The fall season is over and it is time to reflect on some of the special athletes who helped make Jeffco again one of the best producers of softball talent in any league in the state. The annual All-Colorado Community Media Team honors the best individual prep efforts of the season. Congratulations to the following student athletes: Ariella Apodaca (Alameda); This junior was an offensive powerhouse producing 35 hits in 70 at bats good for a .500 season average. She also had five triples and will return next season as one of Jeffco’s best players. Denae Howes (Arvada); Just a freshman, Howes was the Bulldogs most potent bat the entire season with a stat line of .426 average, 17 RBIs and two home runs. Many are looking forward to her development over the next couple seasons. Jessi Kenney (Arvada West); The junior had huge production all season long with a stat line that consisted of a .442 average, 34 hits and four triples. Kenney will return next season as one of the league’s best hitters. Brett Johnson (Bear Creek); A senior leader for her team, John-
Wheat Ridge junior Christiana Nelson is not only an elite pitcher (five victories and two shutouts), but she hit six home runs last season and had an impressive .372 average — all reasons she has been named All-Colorado Community Media Team. Photo by Dan Williams son was also one of Jeffco’s biggest offensive forces with a stat line of .479 average, 23 hits and five doubles. Kelsey Marvel (D’Evelyn); The junior helped guide her Jaguars into the state tournament with a .471 average, 32 hits and 15 runs scored. Kristen Dunson (Golden); This junior was one of the biggest offensive producers in Jeffco this
season producing a .515 average with 35 hits and 26 runs scored. And she could just be the single best offensive force in Jeffco next season. Camille Ostler (Green Mountain); An offensive superstar, this junior racked up monster numbers this season including a .481 average, 39 hits and 24 runs. Look out for her next season too. Daniela Caldera (Jefferson);
This junior’s stat line is not an error, she really produced a .735 average and had 25 hits in just 34 at bats. She also has seven doubles, six triples and a pair of home runs. And if she went to a bigger school she would be a bigger star. Shelby Belloni (Lakewood); The senior leader had a big time season for the Tigers generating a .508 average, 32 hits and scored 22 runs. She will be missed by the
program tremendously. Tori Randolph (Pomona); The senior pitcher who led the team with eight victories and a 3.71 earned run average also had several big hits for the Panthers who finished near the top of 5A Jeffco. She also hit a home run. Rylie Strong (Ralston Valley); This junior pitcher was the Mustangs’ ace, winning eight games with a 2.75 earned run average. She was also a pretty good hitter too. Alexa Samuels (Ralston Valley); Only a sophomore, Samuels could be a superstar over the next couple seasons. This season she hit seven home runs to go along with her impressive .439 average. Analece Apocada (Wheat Ridge); One of the most iconic softball players in Jeffco history, the senior hit eight home runs, 35 hits, 39 RBIs and scored 36 runs. It will be a long time before we see another slugger like Apodaca. Ann Marie Torres (Wheat Ridge); One of the most complete players in the state, the junior went 6-1 as a pitcher while also being one of Jeffco’s best hitters producing a .500 average, 41 hits and 36 runs scored. And she could be the state’s best player next season. Christina Nelson (Wheat Ridge); The Farmers’ other ace, the junior is also one of Jeffco’s best hitters. Nelson won five games (two by shutout) and she also hit .372 with 27 RBIs and six home runs.
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4A Jeffco hoops preview: Green Mountain to dethrone D’Evelyn? But don’t sleep on rebuilt Golden this season as well By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@colorado communitymedia.com D’Evelyn hoops has been the class of 4A Jeffco for the past several seasons. But the graduation of the team’s top two players has left the rest of 4A Jeffco thinking this is the year the Jaguars take a step back. That leaves Green Mountain, Golden and Evergreen as three teams who look to have the goods to compete with D’Evelyn for a league title — and maybe more. The Rams (19-5, 12-2 in league last season) had every bit as good of a resume as the Jaguars did last season — except when the two teams met straight up. D’Evelyn beat Green Mountain twice last season — a 58-50 victory on Jan. 28 at D’Evelyn High School and a 31-30 victory two weeks later at Green Mountain. The Jaguars were simply a couple key possessions better last season. But that was last season. This season Green Mountain looks ripe to claim a league title behind some of the best young talent in Jeffco. Sophomore Delany Bernard was the league’s best freshman player last season averaging nearly 14 points per game and sophomore Hannah Hank is already one of the best “bigs” in the league. The duo will be complemented by Reilly West. This prep reporter predicts Green
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Mountain will be the winner of 4A Jeffco this season. But don’t count out Golden either. The Demons (13-12, 8-6 last season) lost their best player to graduation in Haley Blodgett, as well as five other seniors. But Golden is also known for having one of the best team philosophies, and
they could just surprise 4A Jeffco by finished as one of its top three teams. Senior’s Riley Sanders and Alex Ambrozic will be Golden’s new leaders and the duo can get help from a strong supporting cast and a great young coach in Shea Scarlett. Also, don’t bury D’Evelyn just yet. The
Jaguars (21-5, 13-1 last season) seem to be a basketball factory of annual talent. Junior Lexi Reed will lead D’Evelyn this season with help from sophomore Payton Sampson. And even if the Jaguars do not win another league title, they will still be a top team not only in 4A Jeffco, but also in the state.
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Foundation seeks to honor vets By Crystal Anderson
canderson@colorado communitymedia.com Seven tolls resonate for the fallen. In May, the Honor Bell will ring for the first time, symbolizing honor, dignity and respect for Colorado’s fallen veterans. “Honors are rituals, and military honors that are given is a ritual where they do things in a certain manner,” said Frank Griggs, founder of the Honor Bell Foundation. “What we wanted to do is come up with a way of honoring veterans beyond just taps, beyond just presenting the flag — a final toll, in honor of this in-
dividual.” A nonprofit organization, the Honor Bell Foundation seeks to recognize deceased veterans with a tolling ceremony at their funeral. After the presentation of the flag to the next of kin, the 35-second ceremony will consist of seven tolls, each with their own meaning: response, service, protection, defense, sacrifice, suffering and loss of life. “Honor, respect and dignity are really at the hallmark of what we’re doing,” said Michelle Mallin, the foundation’s director of communications. “This is really honoring our veterans at their final moments.” The bell ceremony, performed
Founder Frank Griggs stands among fallen veterans at the Fort Logan Cemetery. Courtesy photo upon request by the next of kin, will be available for any veteran’s funeral. Griggs said preference would be given to combat vets killed in action, and first responders. Along with the ceremony, the organization is also providing additional opportunities in the classroom for students to see a replica of the bell, and learn about the history, sacrifices and achievements Americans have made through their service in the
military. “The education opportunity we have with the bell is really fantastic,” Mallin said. “It gives us the opportunity to take the bell to different classrooms to show students … it’s just a special way to honor our fallen veterans.” Currently, the organization is seeking volunteer veterans and first responders to be a part of the “Guardians of the Bell,” who guard, protect and sound the bell during ceremonies, as well as
benefactors who wish to be a part of the organization. “To me, you know, I look back and I should have died in Vietnam, I was six inches away from losing my life,” Griggs said. “There’s got to be a reason for whatever we do in life and I feel, at my age now, I’m leaving a legacy that will honor all veterans.” For more information, visit www.honorbell.org or call 720282-9182.
Spirited new business in Lakeside Lakeside welcomes Molly’s Spirits to the area By Clarke Reader
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The opening weekend will feature food trucks, free custom bottle engraving on Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel, Woodford Reserve, Herradura Tequila and Gentleman Jack and a visit from KTCL 93.3. Molly’s will be open 10 a.m. to midnight seven days a week, and the 30,000-squarefoot space will be entirely interactive with intelligent technology and audio visual throughout the store, including 11 65-inch screens that will host live feeds of in-store tastings, local brewery events, international wineries, and sporting events. Michaud also said she will be using technology to easily and quickly update prices around the store with ESL (Electronic Shelf Label) tags. Molly’s will have around 360 shelves of beer, housing around 1,680 packages of beer. There will also be a place for shop-
pers to build their own six-packs and a “bomber cave” offering 300 facings of 22oz and 750mL domestic and imported beers. Michaud has 20 years retail experience but this is her first business opening. “I’m very drawn by the customer service and educating staff aspects of the business,” she said. “We have a growing population in the area and both from the area and out of state.” As the business grows and develops, Michaud looks to tap into the community and technology to help Molly’s grow. “We offer the full spectrum for both residents and travelers,” she said. “Molly’s will offer a new and inviting atmosphere for everyone to shop.” For more information and full details on the opening events call 303-955-5174 or visit www.mollysspirits.com.
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Bouncing back from drought years Colorado is recovering from a serious four-year drought in the state’s primer upland bird regions. But thanks to the expanding public access areas now open to the public by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Division (CPW), there are opportunities. The pheasant season that opened Nov. 8 continues to the last day of January. The quail season ends either Jan. 4 or Jan. 31 depending the eastern county. The CPW has leased over 215,000 acres under its Walk-in area specifically for upland bird habitat in Eastern Colorado. A good starting point is to study the recent 2014-15 Eastern Plains Upland Forecast which offers helpful information about habitat conditions and bird numbers. The drought years of 2010-11-12-13 made a significant mark on bird hatching and survival we see today. The 2014 Eastern Colorado pheasant and quail surveys were down approximately 66-percent since 2012 and 44-percent from 2013. Surveys showed the lowest bird populations during this period since 2003. CPW staff uses a variety of survey techniques and field observations to get a fix on bird production, numbers and survival. Call counts, crow counts, road side summer brood counts, moisture and food offering and mid-summer roadside bird numbers. The Eastern Plains Upland Forecast tells us that Northeast Colorado counties (Yuma, Phillips, Sedgwick, Logan, Washington, Morgan and eastern Weld Counties) are hosting slightly improved pheasant numbers than 2013. While encouraging, conditions are spotty, due to the record levels of precipitation in some locations and minimal rain and snow in others. Both habitat and food sources vary as well from location to location. Hunting will be good on one section of land and a few miles either way may produce very few birds. The South Platte River drainage and State Wildlife Areas in Morgan, Washington, Logan and Sedgwick Counties show minimal quail numbers, while improved cover and food supply for pheasants.
East Central Colorado (Southern Yuma, Kit Carson, Cheyenne, Kiowa Counties) are looking better for habitat and bird numbers than other eastern counties. Increase in precipitation and greater number of sprinkler irrigation systems account for more optimism. Hunters will find some exception to this were summer hail storms damaged crops. Extreme southeast Colorado (Baca and Prowers counties) drought more severely impacted pheasant numbers. Selected area habitat recovery has favored the quail population with help from late quail hatches. CPW offer some suggestions during the Eastern Colorado region hunts. Sportsmen are urged to be sensitive to fire dangers when smoking or using camp fires. The CRP acreages are declining due to contracts expiring in 2014 and 2015 and program reductions by the Federal government. Corn and other crop harvest are not completed, so be sensitive to farming operations underway. Some of Kiowa County farmland accommodates light (snow) goose hunting and has less cover and habitat for pheasants or quail. To supplement the Forecast information go on line to learn more about Colorado pheasant and quail at http://cpw.state. co.us/thingstodo/Pages/Pheasant-Hunting. aspx. In addition there are over 215,000 walk-in access acres to hunt, 300 state wildlife areas and 42 state parks, all available to the public and sportsmen. Outdoors writer Ron Hellbusch can be reached at Ron-Hellbusch@comcast.net.
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November 27, 2014
Audit finds child services wanting By Vic Vela
vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com A state audit cites several areas of concern over the handling of cases within the state’s child welfare system. The 260-page report lays out dozens of recommended fixes to “deficiencies” that were found in samplings of cases that were screened by the Department of Human Services during the 2013 fiscal year. The findings included problems with the screening process of potential child abuse cases as well as a lack of proper state supervision over child welfare services handled by individual counties. “The audit findings collectively suggest a need for the department to improve its supervision of the child welfare system to promote strong and consistent practices by the counties to help protect children,” reads the report, which was authored by the State Auditor’s Office. However, DHS Executive Director Reggie Bicha strongly pushed back against some areas of the report during a Nov. 12 legislative committee hearing. “Child welfare practice is extremely complex,” he told the panel. The report gathers information from samplings of the 70,400 reported cases of abuse and neglect that were screened by the department in 2013. The audit finds that in some cases, “it was unclear” whether counties followed state-mandated rules when determining whether cases warrant further investigation by the department. Case workers’ timeliness of initial contact with families also was a concern. In a small number of cases sampled, the audit found that “caseworkers did not interview or observe children involved in child welfare referrals within county-assigned response times.” Other samples showed some risk assessment documents had incorrect information about families and their histories, while other reports failed to identify child safety issues. Bicha told lawmakers that his department agrees with many of the recommendations spelled out in the audit and that many of the findings dealt with issues the agency had already been addressing. Bicha also stressed that caseworkers do their best to assess each situation properly and said that mandating “one-size fits all” regulations does a disservice to the public and to each individual child’s needs. Bicha particularly took issue with concerns that counties responded in contradictory or unreliable ways to auditors’ findings that state guidelines were not being followed properly. “Having a difference of opinion, rethinking initial conclusions, or debating interpretation of law, policy and practice in a world of very limited resources should not be grounds for questioning the department’s testimonial evidence or validity or our reliability,” Bicha said. The department has put in place a handful of reforms over the last couple of years after news reports found troubling handlings of cases involving children who died due to abuse and neglect. Among the reforms set to launch in January will be the creation of a statewide child abuse and neglect hotline that was approved by the Legislature in 2013. The audit was requested by lawmakers, including Sen. Linda Newell, D-Littleton, who is known to craft legislation focused on the protection of children. Newell said through an emailed statement that the report “reaffirms how delicate and complex the child protection system is.” Newell said she will follow up on the findings and that additional legislation may be taken up when lawmakers reconvene in January. “We need to continue to work with the state department and counties on improving the system,” she said.
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State tests meet student resistance Seniors statewide balk at taking lengthy new assessment
Decker is among hundreds who didn’t take the CMAS assessment at her Castle Rock school. As an outgoing student, Decker said the test won’t benefit her academically and has no bearing on her future plans. “My parents were in full agreement with me,” she said. “I know only about 50 students who actually took the test, and some of them just made up answers or drew pictures in the (test) bubbles.” The decision to add testing at the 12th-grade level was in part because the exams are designed to test knowledge acquired throughout high school, said Joyce Zurkowski, the Colorado Department of Education’s director of assessment, and to allow schools control over when in the four-year high school schedule to offer the instruction. But she said state officials knew scheduling a standardized test for seniors was a gamble. “We knew we were approaching a line with the fall of 12th grade,” Zurkowski said, but added the options appeared limited. “I don’t think (the students’ response) was completely unanticipated. In the long run, I don’t know that it will stay at fall of 12th grade.” In the future, Zurkowski said state assessments may be made more meaningful, perhaps by linking them to higher education or post-high school work places. “Long term, will kids have to take both the ACT and PARCC in Colorado?” she said. “I don’t know.”
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Student investment in taking the tests isn’t the only issue. Both the number of computers and the length required for CMAS testing presented high schools in Douglas County with challenges. Castle View, Rock Canyon, Chaparral and Douglas County high schools gave underclassmen two half-days Nov. 5 and 6 to accommodate the testing. Schedule changes also were expected Nov. 12 and 13 during testing at Highland Ranch, Mountain Vista and ThunderRidge high schools. Make-up test dates also were designated. Despite the accommodation, many
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Douglas County School District seniors either let school leaders know they were opting out of the Nov. 5 and 6 tests, or didn’t show up for them. Several DCSD principals contacted about students opting out of CMAS testing did not return calls to Colorado Community Media, and the district referred questions on CMAS to state education officials. Several Castle View parents, students and teachers said well over 50 percent of the high school’s students did not attend the sessions. Some seniors at the other DCSD schools that scheduled tests for Nov. 5 and 6 also opted not to participate.
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Testing is set for Nov. 13 and 14 at high schools in Cherry Creek and Boulder Valley, where a sizeable majority of students refused to take the tests. “There’s been quite a bit of conversation about students opting out,” Boulder Valley Superintendent Bruce Messinger said. “I’ve met with students. They’ve communicated with me. I’m not upset with the students. These are very high-performing students — these aren’t students who are motivated to skip school. Most of them will be in college (when results come back). “If it were of great benefit to them individually or to our school district, we might take a stronger stance. I’m not going to force the students to take a test.” At Cherry Creek, Amole said the district is requesting only that parents notify the school of the absence if a student chooses not to take the test. Amole said student discussions reflect those of parents and other adults concerned about excessive testing. “We need to respect our kids,” she said. “They are adults, or nearly adults, and need to make choices for themselves about what they think is the best thing for them to do.” Despite actions by fellow students across the state, Jeffco students stayed inside the classroom for controversial CMAS testing. When asked, members of the student group, Jeffco Student Network for Change, said they weren’t planning on taking action.
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“I don’t believe so since it affects everyone,” Sizemore said. While recent protests and sickouts with curriculum changes and teacher compensations gave reason for Jeffco students to skip out of school in September, district officials report no abnormal levels of absences during testing days.
Impacts for schools Colorado Department of Education officials said they need 95 percent of students at each school to participate in the test to ensure they have accurate data, a figure set by federal legislation. The data helps education leaders make state, district and school-level policy decisions, according to the CDE. Without that participation rate, a school’s performance framework rating could drop one level. The state’s performance framework includes four levels, ranking a school’s academic achievement and postsecondary readiness, among other factors. Schools are not impacted financially by test participation percentages. Districts can, however, file a request for reconsideration if a school’s rating changes. They must then provide evidence to the state of a good-faith effort to test all students. The state already knows that at least some students are taking the tests. As of 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 6 — with two more weeks of testing to go — Zurkowski said seniors had completed 25,000 assessments. If every student took the test, the CDE would receive 110,000 assessments, she said. Messinger said Boulder Valley will make a good-faith effort to administer the test. He’s optimistic the student response could prompt change. “Our hope is over time our state board of education and Legislature will listen to this input, and maybe consider a better balance,” he said. “We aren’t saying there isn’t any need for assessment. This just seems like way too much for us.” Jeffco education reporter Crystal Anderson contributed to this report.
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