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Arvada voters pick and choose leaders Three incumbents keep jobs; two newcomers will join council

By Crystal Anderson canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com Arvada voters last week chose some old and some new new faces to represent them in the council and mayoral elections.

“The advantage of having some new blood is it brings new ideas and energy,” Mayor Marc Williams said of the new council makeup. “The work ahead of us is to maintain the contract we have to work well together and to make good decisions.”

Incumbents Williams, District 2 Councilman Mark McGoff and Councilman-

at-large Bob Fifer all retained their seats.

Districts 1 and 4 welcomed fresh faces David Jones and Nancy Ford.

“I appreciate the people who voted for me and have the confidence in me to do what I do,” Ford said on election night.

“I’m very excited to serve my constituents in District 1.”

Jones and Ford won their seats with 5,738 and 4,133 votes, respectively, over incumbents Bob Dyer and Jerry Marks.

“It’s been fun to sit back and watch the council work,” Jones said of his time campaigning. “And I’m excited to do my part and keep Arvada a great place to live.”

Some of the opposing candidates — Dave Chandler, Dave Palm and Carl

The newlyelected council members were sworn into office Monday, Nov. 9.

Photo by Crystal Anderson

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PANTHERS REACH A PINNACLE Members of the Pomona team pose with the trophy they received for winning the Class 5A girls gymnastics championship at the state meet Nov. 6. The Panthers won the title and posted a state record score of 190.925. To see and read more about their accomplishment, go to PAGE 23. Photo by Tom Munds

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Voters give green light to improve library system Tax hike means longer hours, more materials for Standley Lake

How not to get sick — family style. Page 10

VETERANS HONORED Area veterans tell the stories of their military service in a special four-page package of stories and photos. Turn to PAGES 13-16.

By Christy Steadman csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com After years of falling behind its counterparts in other counties because of declining budgets, the Jefferson County Public Library system can soon start catching up, thanks to voters’ approval of a property tax increase.

The results prove that “people value the library as part of the community,” said Linda Rockwell, former Jefferson County Public Library board member and volunteer coordinator for Yes for Jeffco Libraries Campaign.

“Enough people love their library to pay to make them better.”

While election results remain unofficial until certification later this month, the count of 179,234 ballots shows that Jeffco Ballot Issue 1A passed by more than 6 percentage points. Slightly more than 53 percent of voters Library continues on Page 3

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

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JOHN FELTES Antique salesman finds new passions through his shop About me “I go by Fancy Pants.”

I’m 32 and a Denver native. I grew up there and found my parents and Grandma Maddie had a huge influence on me.

My dad loved history, and my grandmother, who was born in 1910, would tell me stories about what life was like for her growing up. Listening to her stories as I grew up, I found I had a love for history. I remember everything historyrelated, well, except for names. I know what, when, where, why and how things are the way they are and that’s really the No. 1 reason I started my shop.

My shop I’m the owner of Fancy Pants Antiques and Collectibles. I started this business in 2012 in Greeley, where business was good. I like to have nice, fancier items in here, so that’s how I was dubbed “Mr. Fancy Pants.” The name stuck and people started coming into the store just to see who Fancy Pants was.

A love for personal stories In another life, I was traveling down the healthcare path, and actually graduated with a degree in radiology technology. I’ve worked with children, the elderly and those with dementia. Through that work, I realized I love hearing people’s personal histories. But I was certain I didn’t want to work in a hospital any more. Soon after graduating, my father passed away, and I began to fall in love with buying things. I bought a nice home

John Feltes stands in his antique and collectible store, Fancy Pants. Courtesy photo and furnished it with various things I found at estate sales. And that’s when I realized owning an antique shop may be the right path for me.

It’s all about life To me, everything is related, it’s all life.

And in my shop, that’s always the case. I have everything from vintage coats and hats to 100-year-old hand blown glass. I have collectible dolls, games, furniture and pottery. I even have a library of collectible books that anyone can come in and read to learn more about their finds.

I have a line of my own handmade clothing and I’m learning to create my own glass art. So, soon, Fancy Pants Glass will be a brand of my art.

This shop is the story of things, and I want people to come in and learn something. I don’t care if you buy anything, but if you come in, listen to some music and enjoy learning some history — I’ll talk your ear off about it.

If you have suggestions for My Name Is..., contact Corrie Sahling at csahling@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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

Jeffco Center for Mental Health connects care Receives national recognition for Union Square Home

By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com The best way to treat a patient is to see them as a whole person — not just physically, but their mental health as well.

The Jefferson Center for Mental Health has been a pioneer in this approach with its Union Square Home diversion project, and received nation-wide recognition for its work.

Connect 4 Mental Health (C4MH), a national initiative that highlights the importance of mental health care, announced its 2015 winners in the Community Innovation Awards, and the Jefferson Center was among the four organizations recognized.

“We’ve done a lot of work in the area of

primary care and behavioral health — it’s so important to bring these two together,” said Mindy Klowden, director of the office of health care transformation, part of the Jefferson Center for Mental Health. “This recognition says something about the importance of collaboration, and the fact that no organization can do this on their own.”

The Union Square Home brings together Jefferson Center, Metro Community Provider Network (MCPN) and Arapahoe House in one location to provide clients with a vast array of services.

“We’re able to address the full spectrum of needs here — everything from clinicians to substance abuse counsellors,” said Shannon Poletti, the assistant medical director at Union Square. “We’re working on bettering the way we share Health continues on Page 3

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supported a mill levy increase, with the losing side garnering a little under 47 percent of the vote.

With the Nov. 3 vote, the mill levy will increase by one mill to a maximum of 4.5 mills. For Jeffco homeowners, the change equals about 67 cents more a month for every $100,000 of home value.

The one-mill increase is expected to bring in $8 million of additional library revenues, beginning in 2016. The library’s senior management team has developed a five-year plan and a 10-year forecast that will serve as a road map for restoring services, said Pam Nissler, Jefferson County Public Library executive director.

The last mill-levy increase was in 1986, and the library system today serves 240,000 more cardholders, hosts 1.6 million more visits and circulates 6.1 million more items across its 10 library locations.

And it’s only in the 25th percentile when compared to libraries of similar size.

“That’s not the quality that Jefferson County residents deserve,” Nissler said.

“We want to provide a better quality of service.”

The first priority will be to increase library hours, Rockwell said.

Thirty years ago, the larger county libraries were open an average of 63 hours a week. But since 2011, those same library branches are now open an average of 51 hours, she said.

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important information between organizations, so they can see what the other is doing.”

That betterment includes weekly

In order to restore hours, the library will hire 15 full-time staffers, plus some part-time positions, Nissler said.

Some of those people may need some training, she said, so a goal date for the hours is April 3.

Increasing the hours means the larger locations can be open until 8 p.m. four nights a week versus the current two.

In addition, storytimes will increase.

Storytimes are a popular amenity for patrons, Nissler said.

“We support early literacy,” she said, “and helping children develop the skills they need to be ready to read.”

In general, the best times for families to attend a storytime with a young child is between 9 and 11 a.m. so they don’t have to disrupt lunch and afternoon naps, Nissler said.

However, there are two days a week that the library doesn’t open until noon, so it can’t offer the well-attended activity.

The goal is to be able to offer storytime six days a week, starting in April, Nissler said.

At least $2 million will be added to the books and materials budget for 2016.

There aren’t enough books to properly serve a community of this size, Nissler said.

People don’t have the opportunity to come to the library to browse and take home what they were looking for that same day, she added. There are long waiting lists for items — and it’s not just the best-sellers, which is to be expected. The high-interest categories, such as gardening and personal finances, are hard to keep on the shelves. People have to put a book on hold, then come back when it

team meetings, where representatives from all care providers meet to discuss complex cases and the best way to address any concerns.

“Sometimes clients have trouble getting engaged, but these help all of us to oversee things,” said Ann Meade, care coordinator at Union Square. “It’s a really forward facing approach to providing care.”

Yes for Jeffco Libraries Campaign volunteers and library staff watch as the votes come in concerning the libraries’ proposed mill levy increase at a watch party that took place at the Belmar Library in Lakewood on Nov. 3. Photo by Christy Steadman becomes available, Nissler said.

The library can serve two books per capita, Nissler said, but the goal is to be at 2.3 per capita. That would take the library from the 25th percentile to the 50th percentile, Nissler said.

Library locations will also start to be refurbished, Nissler said.

In the past, the standard was every 10 years, she added. “But that’s been abandoned for a long time.”

The first library to be refurbished will be the Columbine Library, which hasn’t had a “complete facelift” in nearly 30 years, Nissler said. The Evergreen Library is at least seven years past due, she said.

Although the newest Jeffco libraries, such as the Arvada branch, may not see any refurbishing until 2020, they won’t be ignored, Nissler said. Any immediate problems or things that may need to be fixed in the various libraries will be taken care of right away.

The Yes for Jeffco Libraries Campaign hosted a watch party at the Belmar Library in Lakewood that had about 20 attendees, consisting of Yes on 1A volunteers and library staff.

Nissler thanked supporters for their hard work on the campaign.

“They really communicated the value of libraries,” she said.

In many cases, mental health concerns are tied into substance issues, and that’s where Arapahoe House is able to step in with counseling options.

“We’re also able to raise awareness of things we’re seeing, like an increase in opiates addiction,” said Megan Swenson, clinical integration supervisor with Arapahoe House. “Integration like this is the future of health care.”

Changes in health care access are bringing more clients in, and the $10,000 grant award will help provide more services, but there is still a lot of work to be done to make it affordable for everyone in need.

“We have this fragmented health care system, right now,” Klowden said.

“This kind of approach is where we need to go.”

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Holiday shopping helps women around world Church’s annual event offers aid to various organizations

By Crystal Anderson canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com At the end of a busy work week, Arvada resident Nili Galasso treks to the atrium at Faith Bible Chapel to man the Holiday Hooplah Boutique and see another season and 25 years of work come to fruition.

Walking into the church’s atrium, shoppers find themselves transported into a holiday and gift wonderland. From children’s toys and homemade breads and baked goods to sweater-wearing moose, snowmen and ornate Christmas tree ornaments, the room is decorated with a variety of stations to entice holiday shoppers.

“It’s like the world in here, but what’s important to us is where the money goes,” Galasso says as she shows her antique finds from Europe.

One by one, women file into the pop-up boutique.

Moseying their way around, they look at inspirational sayings on coffee mugs, scarves, holiday home decorations, and makeup and more.

“Oh look at this, this is just so cute,” a shopper says to her family as she picks up and admires a large snowman decoration.

“I think this would look nice in my home,” another says of a hens and chickens plant arrangement.

On day two of the four-day holiday gift shop, Galasso and her associate Gina Hasz, say this sale, while short, is something they work toward all year long, traveling around the world to purchase distinctive and creative items that will entice shoppers. From scouring antique malls in Paris and Madrid to handpainting tree ornaments, the items in the shop have sentimental value that go beyond that for the buyer.

The value of their items is worth so much more.

Every year, the organization donates around

Elizabeth Glisson, Candace Olsen and Lastisha Hawkins look at a planter of the hens and chickens plant. “We believe in missions and supporting the cause,” Olsen said. “We’re excited about being able to gift missions at Christmas time.” Photo by Crystal Anderson $35,000 to a school in Pakistan promoting the education of women, to Faith Bible’s Women’s Missions teams and to women and girls in need both locally and around the world.

“This enables and equips me to do something that’s impacting more than I could in my own personal endeavors be able to do on my own,” says Hasz, who’s been involved for each of the 25 years. “If I didn’t do this, then what would I do?”

And that reason is why Galasso and Hasz say they continue to do this year after year. Both passionate and deeply caring for the cause, they use their holiday boutique to help others in a distinctive way, something they hope everyone can do.

“You get to be a part of something you can make a difference in,” Galasso says. “Here you can change lives.”

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Fundraiser for Cat Care Society at Beau Jo’s locations All five Denver-metro Beau Jo’s restaurants will be participating in a Feasting For Felines fundraiser event O on Nov. 18. d Each Beau Jo’s location will donate 20 percent of the pre-tax sales to the Cat Care Society, a nonprofit B organization that provides shelter for homeless, injured c and abused cats in the Denver-metro area. All sales — lunch, dinner, take-out and gift cards — qualify.

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To protect natural resources and improve visitor safety, the meeting is part of Jeffco Open Space’s effort to work with the climbing community to create and apply climbing management guidelines.

The meeting is free. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions and/or provide input at the meeting.

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New board thanks grassroots effort for win

Outgoing board makes final decisions at last meeting

By Crystal Anderson canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com

It was business as usual for the divided Jefferson County Board of Education Nov. 5, quarrelling among itself about policy violations, compensation decisions and boardroom etiquette.

By the end, the roughly 300 audience members exclaimed and cheered when board President Ken Witt said: “And with that, this meeting is adjourned.”

With a board room full of support and opposition, the board majority of Witt, Julie Williams and John Newkirk — who were successfully recalled Nov. 3 — made their final decisions that night.

“I am relieved,” said Shawna Fritzler, a Jeffco parent who attended the meeting.

She also is cofounder of Support Jeffco Kids, a major recall donor. “I am so happy.

It’s a payoff. Oh, thank God, we saved our kids.”

Almost two-thirds of voters chose to oust the majority and bring in a slate of union-backed candidates who, as of Nov.19, will comprise the new board of education: Ron Mitchell, Susan Harmon, Brad Rupert, Amanda Stevens and Ali Lasell. Mitchell, Harmon and Rupert won the recall seats. Stevens and Lasell won the seats being vacated by outgoing incumbents Lesley Dahlkemper and Jill Fellman, respectively, who did not run for re-election.

“A grassroots effort of citizens in Jefferson County took a stand and pushed back outside money and a political agenda that they believe was not in the best interest of students,” Mitchell said. “What happened is incredible. They won with the grassroots people knocking on doors and saying, ‘Education in Jefferson County is not for sale.’”

Chatfield High School graduate Ashlyn Maher of Jeffco Students for Change, a student action organization founded during the AP U.S. History student walkouts, was ecstatic about the board turnover.

“I didn’t expect it to happen this quickly, but I had a lot of faith in this community,” said Maher at the recall watch party on election night. “But this is just beyond my wildest dreams.”

Election results show that although some supported the majority, most voters wanted change — and not just in Jefferson County. On election night, so-called reform candidates also lost their seats in neighboring Douglas and Thompson school districts.

“In terms of board policies and takeaways, it’s clear when you push policy so far in one direction there’s likely to be some pushback,” said Jeffco parent Robert Preuhs, an associate professor of political science at Metropolitan State University of Denver. “In addition to that, the success of the recall signals to other constituencies that are discontented with the school board or other political situations, respectively, that recalls are a viable strategy.”

During the public comment session of

From left, Ron Mitchell, Ali Lasell, Susan Harmon, Amanda Stevens and Brad Rupert swept the election and comprise the new board.

Photos by Crystal Anderson last week’s 2 1/2-hour board meeting — one of the shortest of the past two years — some community members thanked the board majority for listening; others criticized them for not doing so. One mother pointed out that its actions had taught her young children how to protest.

Some community members also thanked the board minority members for their time and work.

In a week, the district will hold a reception for the outgoing board members and officially swear in the new board.

The new board will then host a study session with its first regular business meeting on Dec. 10.

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

The new board said it wants to look at

members’ first priorities as a whole. But repairing the relationship with their constituency is one they all agree on.

“The first order of business here is to earn the trust of the stakeholders,” Lasell said. “We’ve got a lot of healing to do.”

FINAL DECISIONS On Nov. 5, the outgoing board of education made the following decisions: 3-2 vote (Newkirk, Williams and Witt, yes) to conditionally approve the Doral Academy of Colorado charter application, pending resolution of several issues the district has with its application. Final approval will come before the board on April 1.

3-2 vote (Newkirk, Williams and Witt, yes) to give Superintendent Dan McMinimee a 4.3 percent performance bonus of $9,500, based on initial evaluation. His summative evaluation will be held in January.

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

5-0 vote to reorganize the structure of public comment at study sessions. The board voted to allow public comment on all issues that will come to a vote, giving that section of the meeting a unanimous time limit. Constituents will still have 3 minutes as an individual and 10 minutes as a group to speak, respectively.

NEW SCHOOL BOARD TIMELINE Jefferson County provides official election results on Nov. 19. The newly elected members will be sworn in that day.

Nov. 19 - 4:30 p.m. reception for outgoing members, second-floor mezzanine of the district office at 1829 Denver West Drive #27, Golden.

Nov. 19 - 5:30 p.m. special board meeting: new board seated after old board accepts official results. New members will take their oaths of office and form the reorganization of the board.

Officers are selected by the new board.

Dec. 10 - Next regular business meeting.

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Campanella, who boycotted the chamber candidate forum in September — are affiliated with the citizen action group Arvada for All the People. They were campaigning to reduce or eliminate the city’s use of urban renewal, to increase the power of citizens, to preserve the community and for an open and accessible government.

None of the three were elected, but Chandler and Palm proved more popular with city voters who live in Adams County.

Jones, Kathy Drulard (councilmember-at-large) and Ford campaigned for having transparency, a business- and family-friendly city, sustaining economic growth and being stewards of the city’s resources.

Ford and Jones were elected

to the council. Despite losing the battle for the at-large position, Drulard had a stronger showing than incumbent Bob Fifer among Arvada’s Adams County voters.

Councilman-at-large Fifer noted this new council is equipped to focus on what matters — the community.

“Arvada has done some great work the last four years and we want to continue it,” Fifer said of the new council leadership.

“We’re committed to having strong leadership that has a focus on the community — my commitment is to look at the impacts our decisions have on the community, businesses, individuals and families, and both local and regional matters.”

The mayor agreed.

“It’s such an exciting time here in Arvada, and with the projects we have on line … to see those projects come to competition is going to be pretty great for the City of Arvada,” Williams said.

WHO’S LEAVING COUNCIL Bob Dyer Dyer served 16 years on the council, from 1991-1999 and then again from 2007-2015. During his time on council, he helped create the Arvada Parks Advisory Committee, write the growth limitation ordinance and bring a Red Rocks Community College campus to the city.

“Bob is a great thinker and he’s the guy who’s always got ideas,” said Mayor Marc Williams, mentioning his thoughtfulness, knowledge and air of compromise. “He thinks big and dreams big, and I will miss that.”

it, he ran a good race and did everything he needed to do and I congratulate him on that,” Dyer said about Jones. “To be honest, I’m a little surprised. I didn’t think I’d get as many votes as I did. I didn’t have any time to campaign as much and no money at all. I’m surprised and very grateful to the voters for the support I did receive.”

Dyer will continue to serve on the Arvada Center’s board of directors and his organization, the Arvada Vitality Alliance, a nonprofit for the betterment of Arvada.

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Marks was appointed to fill the District 1 vacancy in January 2014 following Rachel Zenzinger’s appointment to the Colorado Senate. In his two years on coun-

Dyer lost by 251 votes to David Jones, a smaller margin than he expected.

cil, Marks helped retain the city’s neighborhood grant program, helped institute the ban on marijuana growing and sales in the city, and helped find a financial solution to fund the light rail without incurring debt.

“Jerry is someone who’s been so active in our community in so many areas,” Williams said. “He hit the ground running and asked questions — always the right questions — and wasn’t someone who sat back. He gave input that was always valuable.”

Marks is the owner of Custom Environmental Services and will continue to work with the Arvada Vitality Alliance and the Arvada Chamber of Commerce.

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ARVADA NEWS IN A HURRY City gains fit status For its implementation of policies to help improve access to healthy eating and active living, Arvada has been named a “fit” city with the LiveWell Colorado HEAL Cities and Town Campaign.

Policies implemented regard the integration of health into the city’s 2014 Comprehensive Plan update, the leasing of land to Pioneer Farmsteaders to help provide citizens with access to healthy farm-grown food, and the city employees’ wellness policy, which provides paid leave for them to attend a wellness class.

The city began the four-level campaign in February 2014 at the “active” level, and for the policies, it has moved to the “fit” level. The next and final title would be “elite.”

For more information on the campaign, visit livewellcolorado.org/healthypolicy/heal-cities-and-towns.

Chamber hosts mayoral roundtable The Arvada Chamber of Commerce 3rd Friday Breakfast will feature a robust discussion from local Front Range mayors.

Starting at 7:15 a.m. on Nov. 20, mayors from Arvada, Golden, Westminster and Wheat Ridge will discuss a variety of regional and local issues impacting the community.

The event will be held at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., and is $15 per person.

To register for or inquire about the event, contact Kaiti Jacobson, 303-4240313 or kaiti@arvadachamber.org.

Officer gives back to Pomona students Pomona High School’s Resource Officer Jim Glasmann is giving back to his students.

This month, Glassman received a $500

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‘White Christmas’ opens at Arvada Center The classic, heartwarming holiday musical “White Christmas” will open and decorate the stage at the Arvada Center for the Christmas season on Nov. 24.

The story, a tale of joy and giving, takes place at a failing Vermont inn where the dynamic duo of Wallace and Davis bring a musical event in hopes of reviving it for their former commanding officer, General Waverly — all while falling for a sister-act in the process.

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Book release Arvada author and editor Janna Graber has released her third book, “A Pink Suitcase: 22 Tales of Women’s Travel.”

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November 12, 2015

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Compensation for educators must be examined

Let me tell you about my teaching partner. Pattie Nelson is a force of nature.

For the last 23 years she has taught in the West Arvada area — whole generations of students owe to her their love of music.

She is a talented musician who genuinely loves students. The energy she brings to the classroom is phenomenal, like a cyclone of musical passion. There is a reason she was named the Colorado Teacher of the Year by the American String Teachers Association a few years ago.

If there was ever a teacher who deserved a six-figure salary, it would be Pattie.

At the same time, the instrumental music director at Ralston Valley High School has announced his retirement. After 36 years of serving the students of Jefferson County, Ken Sawyer has decided that he’s finally had enough. Still, all the way to the end, Ken had the kind of energy, administrative skills, and love of the job that every student deserves to have in front of them. His are large shoes to fill.

I mention that, because I consider his job to be one of the really plum assignments in all of the Jefferson County School District. It could easily be argued that Ralston Valley, as one of the newest and largest schools in the fastest-growth portion of the district, is the flagship school of what should be the flagship school district in the state of Colorado.

As such, the instrumental music director position should be THE most sought-after job in the state, attracting the most experienced,

most talented music teachers from all over.

Likewise, the principal at Ralston Valley should, by any measure, be able to put out a job advertisement that says “pay range $80,000-$120,000, depending on experience.” RV should be able to do whatever Michael Alcorn it takes to attract the most qualified, most HITTING passionate, most expeHOME rienced person to take over from Ken. I don’t know if Pattie Nelson is interested in that job, but I’ll bet she would be if RV could offer her anything close to what she is worth. But, they can’t.

And, actually, it’s quite unlikely that somebody eminently qualified from somewhere outside of Jefferson County would apply for the job, either, because, the way the teaching profession works, when you change school districts after a certain point in your career, you lose experience credits, which means money. Long ago, I applied for a job in Cherry Creek, but, even if I’d gotten it, I couldn’t have taken it, because I would have had to give up several thousand dollars of salary.

In fact, the way the teaching profession works, a job never pays what the job

is worth, it pays what the person is worth.

Or, to be more accurate, it pays what a person’s experience and education says they’re worth, irrespective of their individual attributes. So, it’s entirely possible that a relatively young teacher might get the job at Ralston Valley, and would make $40k, just like a young teacher teaching in an obscure, low-stress position. Which is a bargain for Ralston Valley ... except that you don’t get proven, experienced teachers for $40k.

Last week, I tried to start a discussion of a vision for education for the future. I would submit that any vision of an American education system that is dynamic, innovative, and leading the world again, HAS to include a compensation system that makes it possible for Pattie Nelson to make what she is worth, and for the principal at Ralston Valley to use compensation to attract somebody qualified to replace Ken Sawyer.

At the very least, if you want any chance at all of drawing the best and brightest college students into the teaching profession, then you have to give them the opportunity to earn their pay by some method other than survival.

Now, anybody want to guess which side of the recall election wanted that kind of system?

Michael Alcorn is a teacher and writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. His next book, “The First Cut,” will be available next week.

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Why is Christmas your favorite holiday?

With the holiday season coming up, people are in agreement that Christmas is their favorite holiday. So we asked some Christmas fans why they like the merry day so much.

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Jennifer Stover, Brighton “Christmas is my favorite because I get to go home to Arizona.

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November 12, 2015

Family commitments deserve our support Colorado’s recovery from the worst recession since the Great Depression is as strong as any state’s in the nation, but for many middle-class families, decades of flat paychecks are leaving them with impossible decisions. Should they leave the workforce to stay home with an aging parent or pay tens of thousands of dollars to place them in around-the-clock care? Do they purchase a home or pay down a mountain of student debt? Will they spend hundreds of dollars a week on childcare or reject a new job opportunity?

This past August in Aurora we met with a number of parents to talk about the cost of child care. One mom described the difficult decision between paying for day care or paying her mortgage, and another parent was unable to work more hours because of the extra cost of care.

Coloradans feel the burden of these almost insurmountable costs more than families almost anywhere else in the country. Overall, Colorado is the sixth most expensive state for child care, and infant care ranks second when you factor in the percentage of the average salary it consumes.

To provide some relief and help parents stay in the workforce, we’re cosponsoring a bill to raise the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit. We want to make it easier to afford quality care by raising the credit U.S. Sen. from $3,000 to $8,000 for one child Michael Bennet and from $6,000 to GUEST $16,000 for two or more kids.

COLUMN Another pressure point Colorado families talk to us about consistently is the cost of higher education. Many parents and students are taking on thousands of dollars of debt.

In the past 35 years, college tuition at public universities has risen significantly, with the average in-state public tuition in Colorado rising to nearly $9,500 annually.

We’ve introduced a number of measures to help families save for school, de-

crease the cost of college and help graduates pay down their loans. They include streamlining the student loan process, restoring year-round Pell grants, promoting college savings programs, expanding college tax credits and allowing students to refinance loans. Following our urging, students will soon be able to fill out the FAFSA earlier so they can find how much aid they will qualify for sooner, allowing parents to plan and save.

Unfortunately, some parents aren’t only paying for their kids’ college or their own student debt, but are also faced with caring for an aging or ailing parent of their own. More than 584,000 Coloradans are caring for aging or disabled loved ones, providing $7.4 billion in unpaid care each year. In 2012, the average cost in Colorado of placing someone in full-time care was more than $200 a day.

In July, we met with caregivers in Fort Collins who shared their stories. One woman was caring for both an aging parent and a disabled brother, another was taking care of a husband with Alzheimer’s after previously caring for a husband who died of cancer, and one woman was car-

ing for her mother with Alzheimer’s and was being tested herself for early onset of the disease.

Last year, we teamed up with Republican Sen. Kelly Ayotte to establish the Assisting Caregivers Today Caucus to give caregivers a stronger voice in Washington and provide new opportunities for education and advocacy. We’ve also been working to pass the RAISE Act, which would require the Department of Health and Human Services to develop a national strategy to support the country’s 40 million family caregivers.

Whether it’s battling student debt, caring for a loved one or sending your kid to day care, these challenges are replicated across the country. One thing we didn’t hear in our meetings was anyone saying they wanted to work less or get something for free. Everyone we talked to was willing to make a commitment to move their families forward, and Congress needs to find ways to support that commitment instead of sending families backward.

Democrat Michael Bennet has represented Colorado in the U.S. Senate since 2009.

Where has all the common courtesy gone?

If I owe you an email, a call or a text, a Google chat, Facebook message, or even a move in Words With Friends, you will be hearing from me soon. Why? Because I have been on the (non)receiving end of such behavior quite a bit recently. It’s confusing, frustrating, and discomforting … and I don’t want you to feel any of these things because of me.

Where has all the courtesy gone? I am of the generation for whom thank-you notes and return calls are not only appreciated, but expected. It’s a matter of respecting other people, of valuing their time. However, across the many sectors of our lives today, this type of attention is all but nonexistent. And I, too, am a culprit.

Automated, anonymous, and impersonal communication is part of the problem. Here’s an example: After a year-long contract working remotely for a global consulting company, I now find myself in the position of job-seeker. This previous gig was good, but I prefer to work for an organization with a local presence, one that encourages personal and professional employee development through volunteerism, giving back to the community and the industry.

The good news is that there are more such opportunities out there now; the not-so-good news is that there are still record numbers of applicants for each one.

It’s not uncommon — it fact, it’s more common than not — to find language such as this in job postings: “Due to the volume of applications we receive, we

will only respond to those we wish to consider further.”

This is discouraging, especially because many organizations have no systems in place to even acknowledge receipt of a resume.

Just an automatic Andrea Doray email to let me know that some ALCHEMY inbox somewhere contains my application would be reassuring.

To be fair, some organizations do reply, and those that require online applications often show the status of applications on their job sites. What continues to bemuse me, though, is the lack of individual response once a personal connection has been made. There are multiple reasons for this, such as EEO requirements, corporate policy that prohibits feedback, and the sheer numbers of job-seekers. Again, even a simple automated email would be appreciated.

My current job search is by no means the only arena in which such non-replies occur. I have been waiting, inexplicably, for more than 45 days for healthcare information that was promised within five days. A simple bank transaction dragged out for weeks with no reply. An inquiry about a credit with an outdoor sporting

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

William F. Hineser Arvada No magnanimity in victory Is George Orwell’s aptly crafted daily dose of “two minutes of hate”’ anywhere-

company has gone unanswered.

And yet, I’m guilty, too. I’m overwhelmed with emails — personal and professional — to the point that I star the important ones for follow-up, but these disappear so quickly down the screen that I never go back to them. I don’t know how to turn down invitations, so I don’t reply one way or another. I’m sometimes too tired to play word games. And because I want to say just the right words, I often SHUMAKE JR.

end up sending no words at all.

These are all good reasons, but they are no excuse for my lack of simple courtesy.

You will be hearing from me soon.

Andrea Doray is a writer who recently reduced her inbox to 8,814 emails … 5,286 of which are still unread. However, if you contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com, she will respond!

Leland Mills Shumake Jr. Aug. 10, 1949 – Oct. 5, 2015

The Master Physician answered our prayers for a healing miracle by taking Leland to a place where there are no more tears and all the pain is gone.

He was greeted with open arms by Joann & Sam Arndt and Lee Shumake Sr. Lee was a drummer and played in many bands including Earth Angel and The Boomers. He was known as “Stretch”. A favorite pastime was playing pool and he playing in a league at Mile High Billiards in Arvada. Lee also loved to golf. He was FRITZINGER

co-founder of “The Sam & Lee Memorial Day Golf Extravaganza” and held the traveling trophy for 15 of the 19 years the tournament has been played.

Lee was an electronics technician specializing in musical equipment and TV repair. He held two Associate degrees from Metropolitan State College.

Lee had his only child, a daughter Haylee Rose, when he was 48 years old and was one of the best and most attentive father ever. Lee is survived by his wife Joanne, daughter Haylee, step-children John

James P. Fritzinger 1939 – 2015

near descriptive of the modus operandi of the educational Luddites who now dominate Colorado’s so-called public (actually governmental) schools?

Isn’t it sad, if not tragic, to learn of the ill-tempered behavior of the partisans of the teachers’ union’s victory at the Nov. 5 Jeffco school board meeting?

Will their, and your, regurgitation of unsubstantiated allegations never cease?

Can any shortcomings of the outgoing board members come even close to their two-year run of vitriolic antics which culminated yesterday?

Would you want such people, who never were taught the virtue of ‘Magnanimity in Victory,’ to manage or indoctrinate your children 180 days per year?

What were the parents and taxpayers thinking this fall, or were they thinking at all?

Russell W. Haas, Golden

James “Jim” Paul Fritzinger, 76, Bolckow, MO, passed from this life on Friday, November 6, 2015, at Mosaic Life Care, St. Joseph, MO. He was born October 8, 1939, in Brazil, IN to James O. and Juanita (Green) Fritzinger and was raised in Arvada, CO. Jim married Mary Montgomery on May 18, 1980 in Reno, NV. He worked construction as a contractor. Jim also was a building inspector and did gun smithing.

He loved his grandkids, great-grandkids, hunting, shooting and reloading.

Survivors: his wife, Mary, of the home; two sons, Sam (Tawny) Fritzinger, of Colorado, Andrew Fritzinger and Jody Belding, of Missouri; four

daughters, Shawn (Matt) Blumenfeld, of Washington, Helen Ann and Sheila Grisham, of Missouri, Katie (Bryan) Bagby, of Nebraska, Susan (Jared) Hershman, of Colorado; one stepdaughter, Brenda (Andy) Huff, of Oklahoma; brother, Wayne (Marilyn), Fritzinger of Minnesota; two sisters, Shirley Moyers, of Colorado, Cathy (Bill) Lutzska, of Arizona; Mother-in-law, Lynette Montgomery of St Joseph, MO; eighteen grandchildren; ten great grandchildren and a special friend, David Balius. His parents and an infant sister preceded him in death.

Services were provided

by Breit-Hawkins Funeral Home, in Savannah, Mo.

and Jake Peek, brothers Gary and Perry Shumake and Sam Arndt, sister Cindy Murphy, step-brother’s Danny Goodnight, Brad and Doug Arndt (Martine), best friend of 50 years Rick Strauss and many other friends and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins throughout the country.

In lieu of flowers please remember Lee with us on Sunday, November 15th, 2015 beginning at 2 p.m. at Mile High Billiards, 11651 W 64th Ave. Arvada, CO 80004.

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Phyllis Dontje

April 30, 1928 – Oct 30, 2015

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November 12, 2015

CULTURE FA I T H FA M I L Y FOOD HEALTH

HOW TO NOT GET SICK

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

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By Crystal Anderson canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com

t starts with a sneeze and a runny nose. Next, a cough emerges. And the next thing you know, everyone around you is sick. As the weather changes and the temperature drops, colds and viruses begin to infiltrate the community in a domino-type effect.

Dr. Brian Gablehouse, a pediatrician with Wheat Ridge’s Lutheran Medical Center, and Dr. David Nuhfer, with Centura Health in Arvada, say they’ve already seen a series of upper respiratory infections, bacterial infections and severe colds spread around schools, workplaces and the home.

“Day cares and schools tend to be like little disease petri dishes,” Gablehouse said. “By far and away, hand washing is proven again and again to be the most effective way to prevent illness.”

These infections, transferred through the spread of respiratory droplets in the air, through sneezes, coughs or hand-tomouth touch, fester among populated environments such as schools or the workplace. To prevent the spread of these infections, Mapleton Schools said it works extensively to train staff on prevention methods, how to promote a healthy environment and how to respond in a medical emergency.

“Mapleton follows an illness policy, which guides when students and staff should stay at home and when it is OK to come to school,” nurse consultant Kelly Grenhan said. “The standard precaution training WHEN TO KEEP includes effective hand washing, THE KIDS HOME covering your If your child has a fever of 100 degrees or cough, use of gloves and safe higher, they should be kept home, said Dr. disposal of conDavid Nuhfer with Centura Health in Arvada. He taminated items.” or she should stay home until the fever is gone Along with for 24 hours without the aid of a fever reducer those precausuch as Tylenol or Advil. tions, Mapleton School districts like Mapleton Schools have an Schools also work illness policy that guides parents and students with parents and on when to stay home if they feel sick. the community to provide students access to resources to help them stay healthy during peak flu season.

For parents, being sick or having a sick child at home can threaten the health of the family, and not contracting the infection can be a feverish situation.

“As the parent of mostly grown children, my tip is to get a flu shot,” said Michele Patterson, a Jeffco parent and former president of the Jeffco Parent Teachers Association. “We had the flu go through our house and gave it to my aging parents last December. A flu shot is the best way to protect the very young and our older generations.”

Home remedies also can be helpful. Arvada’s Michelle Francis, whose family has gone through sinus infections, colds, strep throat and pink eye, said she keeps her 3-year old twins and herself healthy by taking a daily zinc supplement and washing hands multiple times a day. She also noted that hand sanitizer is one of their go-to accessories.

But another antidote to getting sick, which generally takes little effort and is always free, is sleep.

“Get adequate sleep — it’s an energy booster — then exercise and eat healthy,” Nuhfer said. “Those who exercise, eat healthy and sleep well tend to not get sick.”

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

KEY TIPS TO STAY HEALTHY • Get a flu shot.

• Wash hands thoroughly.

• Use hand sanitizer frequently.

• Avoid getting close to people who are sick.

• Wash or sanitize your hands as soon as you get in the car or home from school or work.

• Cough or sneeze into a tissue, then wash hands immediately after.

• Avoid sharing candy or unwrapped food dishes.

• Take care of yourself: get adequate sleep, eat nutritious foods, exercise and drink plenty of fluids.

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

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

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Morrison’s masterpiece carries you away The music industry does a pretty healthy business with reissues, particularly around the holidays.

The releases are almost always fascinating. Yet it’s almost always frustrating for fans.

Reworking albums that have been out for decades with alternative takes, live versions and unheard songs is a kind of dirty trick on the industry’s part — since it means listeners have to rebuy something they already own.

But it’s the kind of treat serious audiophiles like myself just can’t resist.

This season has some great reissues — The Velvet Underground, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and Fleetwood Mac all have mammoth, comprehensive releases out or on the way.

But the one I’m most excited about is probably the simplest — the remastered and expanded version of Van Morrison’s seminal, “Astral Weeks.”

I should state up front “Astral Weeks” is my absolute favorite album of all time, so even just a remastered version would be a complete treat. But the reissue features two alternate takes and two extended versions of tracks that show how a genius develops a masterwork.

For people who know Morrison from his biggest single, “Brown Eyed Girl,” “Astral Weeks” might be a bit disorienting at first. It was when it was released, as well.

Morrison wrote and recorded the al-

bum in 1968, fresh off the success of “Brown Eyed Girl,” but instead of staying in that upbeat, R&B-driven rock lane, the Irish artist dove into Celtic folk and free jazz.

What first struck me about the album is that very Clarke Reader unexpected quality.

LINER The freedom and sense of exploration NOTES in the album never ceases to inspire me to try something new — to go for a new sound, a new way to express myself. There are so many ways to create beauty, and sometimes that requires going in a new direction.

The album’s mystical beauty is a result of how Morrison and producer Lewis Merenstein use a jazz quintet, led by bassist Richard Davis, to flesh out Morrison’s acoustic guitar work. According to the musicians, Morrison would simply play what he had written, then tell them to play what they felt.

No charts, nothing written or explained — just the emotion of the music.

As a creative person, it’s hard not to aspire to a similar feat — making something that is capable of just carry-

ing people away. There’s a fearlessness required to do something like that, but the rewards are so worth it.

And that’s how you can open an album with a song like “Astral Weeks,” which is a serious contender for my favorite album opener ever. The lyrics let the listener know immediately what kind of ride they’re in for: “If I ventured in the slipstream/Between the viaducts of your dream.”

From there, it is 40 minutes of the most shimmeringly gorgeous music you’ll ever hear, from the classical lilts of “Cypress Avenue” to the transcendental character study of “Madame George.”

And in a canon that features love songs like “Into the Mystic” and “Someone Like You,” Morrison delivers one of his best romantic odes in “Sweet Thing.”

There is something so open and personal about all this music, and every time I hear it, it’s like a challenge to go that deep into myself and find what I really want to say.

“Astral Weeks” is never not inspiring, and whenever I need any artistic motivation, this is my go-to music. It’s perfect music for exploration — of the world, of beauty, of self. Can’t ask for more from any art.

Clarke Reader’s column on how music connects to our lives appears every other week. A community editor with Colorado

CLARKE’S ALBUM OF THE WEEK Selection: Beach Slang’s “The Things We Do To Find People Who Feel Like Us,”released on Polyvinyl Records.

Review: You won’t find more love songs in one place on any album this year, and they’re all dedicated to the healing power of rock music. The album flies by at just 27 minutes, and that’s perfect for the make-or-break emotions, the pounding guitars, the sing-along choruses.

Favorite song: “Noisy Heaven” Most romantic lyric: “The punks are wired And these records feel tough It’s loud and wild But I swear it feels soft”

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

Southwest Plaza getting in gear for holiday rush Southwest Plaza, the 1.3 millionsquare-foot shopping center in Littleton, is adding the finishing touches to a multimillion-dollar redevelopment that began in April 2014. Many retailers will open throughout the holiday season, adding more variety to holiday shopping.

Designed to reflect the modern Colorado lifestyle, Southwest Plaza’s renovations and enhancements include the addition of skylights, open air cafes, seating areas, a roaring fireplace and Wi-Fi throughout the property. In keeping with the mall’s commitment to provide a Colorado experience and to complement the national retailer and restaurant collection, the center is adding regional and local shops, including the second location of downtown’s popular I Heart Denver store and Inspyre Boutique.

The mall’s four department stores, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Macy’s and Sears, have remained in place during the remodel.

“The holiday season is the perfect time to visit Southwest Plaza and experience the new renovations, along with the introduction of our Holiday Market and Adventure to Santa,” said Greg Sims, senior general manager for Southwest Plaza.

“The completely renovated Southwest Plaza mall is truly a Colorado lifestyle center, featuring many of the best retailers from throughout the country, and our own backyard.”

Stanley Marketplace hosts exhibit Stanley Marketplace, the public market

slated to open next year on the border of Stapleton and Aurora, will play host to a monthlong Black Cube Nomadic Museum pop-up exhibition with artist fellow Derrick Velasquez through Dec. 12.

Black Cube is a Penny Parker nonprofit, experimental art museum MILE HIGH that nurtures the LIFE self-sufficiency of artists, and inspires people to discover and appreciate contemporary art beyond traditional museum and gallery walls.

Black Cube has no permanent exhibition space or collection, and instead partners with artist fellows to commission pop-up art experiences; by constantly changing locations, Black Cube’s projects aspire to reach new audiences not regularly exposed to contemporary art.

“We couldn’t be more excited to partner with Stanley on this exhibition, especially at this rare moment during its build-out,” said Cortney Stell, executive director and chief curator of Black Cube.

Velasquez was born and raised in Lodi, Calif., and resides in Denver. He received his Master of Fine Arts degree in sculpture from Ohio State University, and holds dual undergraduate degrees in art his-

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tory and studio arts from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Velasquez teaches in the Fine Arts department at Metropolitan State University of Denver and the University of Denver.

Tocabe updates its menu Tocabe fans now have even more to savor with new menu items. Tocabe is introducing three new dishes: The Posu Bowl, Grilled Bannock and the Bad Hunter Salad.

“This is the first time we’ve added new selections to our menu since we opened Tocabe,” says Tocabe co-owner Matt Chandra. “We thought it was important to add some additional diverse options that appeal to all tastes and dietary needs.”

The Posu Bowl is Tocabe’s newest vegan offering and will be offered at both the north Denver and Greenwood Village locations.

Available only at Tocabe’s Greenwood Village location, 8181 E. Arapahoe Road, the Grilled Bannock features traditional bread grilled fresh to order, served alongside all of Tocabe’s toppings. Patrons can choose their meat (ground beef, grilled chicken, ground bison or shredded bison) and toppings made to order.

Both locations, in Denver at 3536 W. 44th Ave and Greenwood Village, are open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday.

For more information, visit www. tocabe.com.

Reunion Gastro opens Reunion Gastro Pub + Wine Bar is now open on the corner of 15th and Arapahoe in downtown Denver. The Colorado-inspired gastro pub specializes in charcuterie, offers lunch specials during the week, and all menu items are $15 or under.

“We want our guests to enjoy delicious, chef-driven food without pretense or attitude,” said Martin Hammer, general manager at Reunion. ”The menu we have created, the food we serve, and the vibe in the restaurant certainly lends itself to accomplish this.”

Reunion Gastro Pub + Wine Bar is located at 1480 Arapahoe St. For more information, visit www.reuniongastropub. com or call 303-844-5280.

The Seen OneRepublic lead singer Ryan Tedder at Carve for lunch on Oct. 31.

Also spotted in town on Oct. 30 was former Broncos great running back Terrell Davis at Capital Grille and Ocean Prime.

Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.blacktiecolorado.com/pennyparker. She can be reached at parkerp1953@gmail.com or at 303-619-5209.

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

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By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com

WHERE: Miners Alley Playhouse

WHAT: “A Tuna Christmas” 1224 Washington Ave., Golden

Christmas can be complicated, even in the smallest of towns.

Just ask the denizens of Tuna, Texas, who face the usual holiday stresses, as well as a mysterious villan who wants to ruin the annual Christmas yard display contest into disarray.

Golden’s Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., takes audiences down to Tuna for the season in its two-man production of “A Tuna Christmas,” directed by Robert Kramer. Performances are 7:30 p.m.

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“It’s a really, really fun show,” said Seith Maisel, who joins Christian Mast in the pro-

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duction. “There are so many more touching moments than I expected, and there’s so much comedy.” The play, which fits into the Tuna world created by Ed Howard, Joe Sears and Jaston Williams, takes place in the small

community on Christmas Eve. Local radio station OKKK news personalities Thurston Wheelis and Arles Struvie keep listeners apprised of the holiday happenings. And what happenings there are: Bertha Bumiller tries to hold her family together, while Joe Bob Lipsey struggles to mount his disaster-prone production of “A Christmas Carol,” and a mysterious Christmas Phantom threatens to derail the town’s annual yard display contest (won 14 times in a row by Vera Carp).

“There’s been a lot of room for us to play around with these characters,” Mast said.

“The important thing for Seth and me was to get these characters down first, and then we had the room to try different things.”

Both actors are playing around nine characters each, which makes “Tuna Christmas” an extremely athletic show for the performers. Sometimes, they have just 10 seconds or less to make the necessary costume changes for each character.

“It’s been a blast to just see what Christian does, for me to find a way to top it,” Maisel said. “Pretty much every day, there’s been at least one moment where I’m in tears from laughing so hard.”

As is often the case with satire, the truths about rural life and society revealed in the play hit particularly hard, especially amidst all the laughs.

“It’s a different kind of comedy,” Mast said. “There are a lot of issues going on, and that gets magnified in a small town like Tuna.”

The play provides a fun alternative to some of the more traditional holiday theater offerings, according to both Mast and Maisel, and that’s one of the things that makes it special.

“You’re still going to get that fun, Christmas message,” Maisel said. “It’s just a really great time.”

For more information, call 303-935-3044 or visit www.minersalley.com.

A chance to leave your (literal) stamp on the state

Ron Hellbusch

OUTDOORS SCENE

If you have a creative art or drawing skill, here is an opportunity to be discovered. Each year the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Division (CPW) and the Colorado Wildlife Heritage Foundation (CWHF) invite the public to compete in the annual Colorado Waterfowl Stamp Art Contest.

The annual state waterfowl stamp required by all waterfowl hunters is created by local artists expressing

and being judged on their personal creativity. Funds from the sale of the stamp go to conserving wetlands for ducks, geese and other wetland-dependent birds and mammals.

The waterfowl stamp, implemented in 1990, became a source of funding for Colorado wetlands preservation. In addition to waterfowl hunters, others who benefit from the $5 state stamp fee are birdwatchers,

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Artists must submit 13-inch-high by 18-inchwide full-color original artwork for the contest. The waterfowl species of focus for 2016 is the mallard duck.

There is a $50 fee for each

entry. This small investment to enter the contest is offset significantly by the potential award if one’s art work is selected. Manda Walters with Colorado Parks and Wildlife notes that the “first place winner receives $3,500, second place $1,000 and third place $500.”

Go online to www.cpw. state.co.us and click on “waterfowl stamp” for the application packet and instructions. All artist submissions are due 4 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20.

The CWHF is a 501(c) (3) organization founded in 1989 to ensure wildlife legacy

for Colorado today and tomorrow by securing and managing funds for wildlife conservation and research, habitat restoration and preservation, plus environmental education. It works with wildlife agencies and private development interest to preserve and achieve sustainable wildlife habitat as land development occurs in Colorado. The foundation also manages the judging of the waterfowl art completion.

Outdoors writer Ron Hellbusch can be reached at RonHellbusch@comcast.net.

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HONOR, SERVICE, SACRIFICE

Returning troops have places to turn Readjusting to civilian life difficult for some veterans

By Chris Michlewicz cmichlewicz@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Chad Ritter knows the difficulty of returning home.

The U.S. Marine Corps veteran served during the push into Iraq in 2003. After sustaining wounds — including a traumatic brain injury — in three separate attacks, Ritter was sent home with little idea of what was to come. The 34-year-old Franktown resident now has a host of physical ailments and post-traumatic stress disorder, which limit job opportunities and participation in social settings.

Going from a combat zone, where life-and-death decisions are made daily, back to civilian life was an exasperating transition, one fraught with questions that seemingly had no answer.

“When you try to reconnect with society, you’ve got to think every day that people don’t do those same things,” Ritter said. “They don’t experience it.”

According to a study by the Center for Chronic Disease Outcomes Research, between 25 percent and 56 percent of combat veterans using U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs services reported “some” to “extreme” difficulty in social functioning, productivity and community involvement.

The 2010 study focused on the prevalence and types of reintegration problems among Iraq and Afghanistan combat veterans while identifying levels of interest in interventions to promote readjustment to community life. The research also explored associations between probable PTSD and reintegration problems.

Ritter continues to seek ways to make sense of it all through VA counseling and has made strides in recent months with Warrior Voices, a nonprofit that teaches returning troops voiceover skills. The goal is to provide them with talents and job opportunities suited for those with PTSD and other lasting conditions.

Programs come in wide range There are a number of organizations willing to help; it’s a matter of finding the right fit, as returning veterans have varying degrees of issues and methods of coping. The Douglas County Office of Veterans Affairs helps those seeking mental and physical care to connect with the right people.

David Maxwell, veterans service officer, says there are adjustments needed in multiple facets of everyday life. The surroundings and daily activities separating civilian and military life are stark: work responsibilities, living situations, different “lingo,” proximity to home, and even kinship.

“You lose that camaraderie. They’re your buddies and family, everybody around you,” Maxwell said. “The military emphasizes teamwork, and when you leave that all of a sudden, it’s just you. Coworkers are not the same.”

Ritter knows the feeling and has created a motorcycle club for veterans that gives him that missed sense of “brotherhood” from his deployment.

It’s Maxwell’s job to find those groups that help returning veterans rediscover that military connection.

Veterans continues on Page 16

Michael Corona, a petty officer in the U.S. Navy who served three tours in Vietnam, visits the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C., in 2013. It was his first visit. He approached the wall quietly and placed both palms on the cold stone.

Tears in his eyes, he whispered silent prayers, then slowly stepped back, straightened his back, raised his hand to his brow and gave a salute. He slowly walked the length of the wall, running his fingertips over the etched names, only withdrawing his touch at the end. Turn to the third page of this section for more on his service. Courtesy photo

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Local veterans talk about their motivation, accomplishments and challenges

Lonnie Leech

John Payne

U.S. Army

U.S. Army

Arvada resident Lonnie Leech joined the Army to fly helicopters and help serve in Vietnam.

“When you’re off to war, that’s a whole different deal, and my time in Vietnam, well, I’m pretty proud of that,” he said.

Enlisting in 1967, a year after graduating high school, Leech served in the infantry for six years, spending two tours in Vietnam, a year in Germany and a year on base.

“It was pretty good,” he said. “I never wanted to be a career soldier. But I thought I’d go in and do my part, and that’s what I did.”

During his time in the service, he earned a Purple Heart, two Bronze Stars and an Army Commendation.

After leaving the military, Leech said he spent his life being a jack of all trades. In 1974, he married, and he and his wife have two daughters and four grandchildren.

What motivated you to join the military?

I kept reading these articles in the paper and seeing all of this information about the war on the news, and I thought I should be a helicopter pilot. So I enlisted to be one, but I ended up serving in the infantry.

What about your service makes you the most proud?

My time in Vietnam, I’m pretty proud of that.

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Arvada resident and Army veteran, Lonnie Leech, laughs as he sits in Vietnam during his 1970 tour. Courtesy photo What were some of the biggest challenges you encountered?

I left the Army after I got back from Vietnam and was lost. A year to the day after I got out, I was living in a commune in Taos, New Mexico, and I just thought if I didn’t do something I’ll be a bum. So I got gas money and drove to Denver. I reenlisted and went back to Vietnam. After I came back that second time, I was really straightened out.

— Crystal Anderson

For Arvada resident John Payne, patriotism has been a way of life.

Payne joined the Army in 1963 to do construction, but his high test scores sent him to Officer Candidate School and infantry training to become an officer. For the next 26 years he served, traveling to Berlin for border patrol along the Berlin Wall and and to several other locations throughout the world purging guided missiles.

In 1988 and 1989, he was selected for a 12-member team that was sent to cities and towns in Russia to ensure missiles and weapons were being destroyed.

Payne was awarded an Expert Infantry badge, five Meritorious Service medals, two Army Commendation medals, one Army Achievement medal and one Joint Services Achievement medal.

After his time in the Army, Payne worked for the Colorado Department of Health in the water quality division and raised a family with his second wife, Alice.

They have six children and seven grandchildren.

What motivated you to join the military?

I come from a small town in Ohio and patriotism was a big thing. Initially, I wanted to do construction work so I enlisted to work as an engineer, but my test scores were high enough for OCS (Officer Candidate School)

Susan Brooks

Joshua Kulle

U.S. Navy

U.S. Army

By Christy Steadman csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com

By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Susan Brooks, 67, was born in Riverside, Calif., and moved to Colorado in 1973. She is a resident of Arvada, but has worked for the City of Golden since May 1979. She has been Golden’s city clerk since January 1989.

Brooks’ father was in the Navy, and he served in WWII and Korea. Her brother was blind in one eye, so in 1967, Brooks decided to join the Navy. She also knew a couple of high school friends who had been killed in combat in Vietnam.

Brooks spent 2 1/2 years in the Navy.

She attended boot camp in Bainbridge, Maryland, and was stationed at the Oakland Naval Hospital in California as a dental technician.

After Brooks married and became pregnant, she had to leave the military. She used the G.I. Bill to attend the University of Colorado-Denver where she majored in history.

Specialist Joshua Kulle, originally from Cincinatti, Ohio, joined the Army when he moved to Tennessee in 2010.

After basic training, the Lakewood resident joined the 36th Engineer Brigade where he had the chance to “meet some really good people.”

In June 2012, he received his orders to deploy to Afghanistan, where he served in several provinces, including Kandahar.

While in country, his job was to help tear down the bases in the countryside.

After nine months, he returned home and married his wife. He was discharged in June 2014. Among the recognitions he received for his service are the NATO medal, Afghan Ribbon, Good Conduct award and Army Achievement Award.

He is looking forward to going to college next year.

What motivated you to join the military?

Patriotism. I wanted to serve my country.

What about your service makes you most proud?

I was a woman who volunteered. Wom-

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Also, taking care of the Marines and sailors. Most of our patients were coming back from Vietnam. We had them for broken jaws and anything facial.

What were some of the biggest challenges you encountered?

Vietnam was getting really intense. A lot of people were anti-war. There were lots of protests. It wasn’t a pleasant time.

— Christy Steadman

What motivated you to join the military?

My son is what motivated me to join.

He was about five years old at the time, and I wanted to be able to provide for him.

What about your service makes you most proud?

The people I served with are definitely what I am most proud about, looking

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

WORLD WAR II

KOREAN WAR

BAY OF PIGS

VIETNAM WAR

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

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

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

Years of U.S. involvement: 1961 U.S. combat casualties: 4 A U.S.-trained force attempted an invasion of Cuba to overthrow Cuban President Fidel Castro.

The invasion force was quickly surrounded and surrendered days after landing on the island.

Years of U.S. involvement: 1964-1973 U.S. combat casualties: 47,434 U.S. military presence in Vietnam was part of a broad containment policy to prevent the spread of communism.

Ground troops swelled in the mid1960s as communist North Vietnam continued efforts to unify the country.

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Colorado Com munity Media readers submit the stories of their service

DELPHIN BENJAMIN MARTINEZ Arvada

GEORGE A. SMITH Westminster

WARREN A. SPAULDING Golden

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

Colonel, U.S. Army, field artillery,

Oct. 9, 1922-Oct. 9, 2015

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

1948-1979

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

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

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

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

NORMAN L. SOTHAN Littleton

ROBERT A. SEITZ Arvada

Commander, U.S. Navy, 1948-1974

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

Medals and commendations: Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Unit Commendation, Korean Service Medal, Navy Expeditionary Medal (Cuba), National Defense Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, China Service Medal, Korean Presidential Unit Citation, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation In his words: “I had a lifelong desire, prompted by a 1930s movie, to have a career in naval aviation and convert my cardboard imaginary cockpit to the successful culmination of taking command of a fighter squadron. If there were a use for old fighter pilots, I’d still be doing it.”

Interesting fact: Sothan made national front page news when brake failure caused his plane to roll over the side of the aircraft carrier Essex and land inverted in the water. Sothan escaped by ejecting himself from the sinking aircraft.

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

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

In his words: “Serving next to our country’s finest was an honor and a privilege.

I value the lessons and experiences that the U.S. Navy gave me.”

E4, U.S. Army, 1967-1970

RICHARD (DICK) H. KAMERLING Parker

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

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

MICHAEL J. CORONA Arvada

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

Medals and commendations include: Vietnam Service, Armed Forces National Defense, Navy Unit Accommodation, Expeditionary Combat Ribbon, Good Conduct, Southwest Asian Service, Navy Expedition, China Service, Gallantry, Vietnam Presidential Situation In his words: “My most memorable moment was coming home on the ship and seeing my family waiting for me on the pier, while our ship was pulling into shore.”

Interesting facts: Served three tours on the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier CV-41, USS Lofberg Destroyer 759 and 593rd Squad Room Gun Boat, PBR

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

Medals and commendations: Distinguished Flying Cross, Meritorious Service Medal, three Bronze Stars, 22 Air Medals, Joint Service Commendation Medal, two Army Commendation Medals, Purple Heart, Vietnam Medal of Honor, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry His service: Germany, two tours in Vietnam, Ethiopia and Taiwan, Special Ops at Ft. Bragg before and after all overseas assignments.

In his words: “I feel that it is every American’s responsibility, duty and honor to serve our great nation. I chose the military to show my appreciation for the opportunities afforded me, but there are many ways to give. The important thing is to give of self and not be just a ‘taker.’”

Interesting facts: He was a member of Special Forces/Delta, an aviator, a Pentagon staff/briefer and part of the Airborne Infantry, Special Forces and Civil Affairs commands.

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

In his words: “When you are at a young age — and most of us were — your first experience of combat casualties (K.I.A. or W.I.A.) is horrific, and those memories will stay with you for years and sometimes for decades . . .

To this day, occasionally, I will have flashbacks, or a simple odor will bring back horrible memories. The Vietnam Memorial and the Vietnam Wall that travels around the country is priceless. Serving our country was and will always be my honor! Sometimes, I do feel that some Americans take our country for granted and there are those that fail to show respect for the ‘Red, White and Blue’ and our Constitution. In hindsight, I am glad I served our country and through all of this I’ve learned a lot and have become a better person and have great respect for our country!”

Medals and commendations include: Legion of Merit with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Bronze Star, Air medal with five Oak Leaf Clusters, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Korean Service Medal, Korean Presidential Unit Citation, United Nations Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Vietnam Civil Action Honor Medal 1st Class with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Meritorious Unit Citation, General Staff Identification Badge and Navy Commendation Medal Why he served: “I began my service as a West Point Cadet. I wanted to graduate from West Point and lead men in serving our country.”

Interesting fact: “Dad spent a great deal of his career as an educator and he and mom have wonderful stories about traveling the world together with the Army.”

— Submitted by his daughter, Sara Spaulding

ROBERT O.C. SEITZ Arvada E3 Seaman, U.S. Navy, 1989-1993 (Gulf War veteran) Medals and commendations include: Good Conduct, National Defense, Navy “E,” Honorable Service, Naval Reserve, Armed Forces Retired medals and commendations.

In his words: “To protect our nation from all enemies foreign and domestic was a privilege and an honor. I highly recommend America’s youth to serve at least one tour.”

KENNETH (KEN) C. SMITH Golden Major, U.S. Air Force, 1951-1971 Medals and commendations: Air Force Commendation Medal, seven Air Medals, Service Medals from National Defense, Korean, United Nations and Vietnam.

His service: Smith served in Korea, flew in the Cold War, served in Vietnam and was stationed at several Air Force bases around the country.

Interesting facts: Smith first flew through the speed of sound at 22 years old, and twice more at 32. He spent 11 years flying bombers during the Cold War and was directly involved in the Cuban Missile Crisis. He has flown an F-86F Sabrejet; a B-47 Stratojet six-engine bomber; the B-58 Hustler, which was the world’s first supersonic bomber; and the F-4E Phantom II. He was “Top Gun” of his squadron during his first month of combat in Vietnam.

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

GRENADA INVASION

PANAMA INVASION

PERSIAN GULF WAR

SOMALI CIVIL WAR

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

Years of U.S. involvement: 1983 U.S. combat casualties: 18 U.S. forces led an invasion of the Caribbean island after the murder of Prime Minister Maurice Bishop.

An interim government was installed and democratic elections were conducted in 1984.

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

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

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

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Job-seeking help offered Aside from nonprofits like Warrior Voices, job placement organizations often have specialists that point veterans in the right direction. Arapahoe/Douglas Works!, a workforce center run by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, provides free services to job seekers and businesses. It hosts employment events geared toward veterans and offers one-on-one assistance that delves into the skill sets of service members in hopes of finding the perfect job for them.

Taking into account uncontrolled responses that are not conducive to certain environments is similarly important, Ritter says.

“It all might be different: Mine is people and crowds. For others, it might be super-loud noises,” he

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

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

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

We Hire Heroes — www. wehireheroes.com/Denver

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

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless — www.coloradocoalition.org

Arapahoe/Douglas Works! Workforce Center — www.adworks.org said.

There are groups like We Hire Heroes, a national job board for military veterans, and state-run websites like www.hireacoloradovet.gov. It’s also worth researching a prospective employer’s history of hiring veterans.

The 18th Judicial District Attorney’s office, for example, earned the Pro Patria award this year for its efforts. Prior to the 2013 election of District Attorney George Brauchler, himself an Army Reserve lieutenant colonel, the DA’s office had few vets in the ranks. It now

has six active National Guard and Army Reserve members and eleven veterans, including officers from the Marine Reserve, Navy Reserve, and Colorado Army National Guard, the latter of which recently completed a yearlong deployment to Afghanistan.

Housing for vets highlighted Homes for Our Troops, a national nonprofit foundation with a heavy presence in Colorado, has built numerous adaptive homes for disabled military veterans, particularly a cluster of houses in a

neighborhood near Elizabeth.

Just this month, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4266 in Parker announced its support of Colorado Coalition for the Homeless to find housing for homeless veterans. According to the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s 2014 Homeless Assessment Report to Congress, there are an estimated 753 homeless veterans in Colorado.

The members of Post 4266 officially launched their support Oct. 29 with a $5,000 cash donation.

The donation and visit were part of

JOHN KEITH WELLS, Wheat Ridge

CURTIS DOUGLAS DALE, Parker

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

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

Medals and commendations: Navy Cross and Purple Heart

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

His service: Commanded the most decorated infantry platoon to come out of a single engagement in the history of the U.S. as platoon leader of the 3rd Platoon, Easy Company, 28th Marines, 5th Division.

Interesting facts: Wells, 93, was the 1st lieutenant in charge of the flag raising on Iwo Jima. He also wrote a book about Iwo Jima called “Give me 50 Marines Not Afraid to Die.”

ROY POOLE Arvada Lt. Colonel, U.S. Air Force, 1976-1994 Medals and commendations: Meritorious Service Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Force Commendation Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Force Achievement Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster His service: A former English and language arts teacher in east Los Angeles and Arvada, he joined the Air Force in 1975 as one of 100 people nationwide on a track to become pilots. He eventually headed the Safety Education Division for the Air Force. In all, he spent more than 13 years investigating aircraft accidents and 15 years teaching others to fly safely.

In his words: “During my career, I saw that service was not just combat operations. Service was given by the medical professionals who kept service members and their families healthy. It was given by the technicians, who maintained modern aircraft at the highest level. It was given by the chaplains, who ministered to

KAREN SCHEEL MORRIS Highlands Ranch

military communities and comforted the families of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. On the day I retired, my highest honor was to be counted among those who gave our best in service to America.”

A story: My worst day was responding to a crash on Halloween afternoon. The deceased pilot was a friend of mine, whose children, like mine, were waiting for Daddy to come home. He would not be coming home; and I would not be home for a long time that night, investigating his death. Only one’s faith can get you through a cold night like that one.

The best days were connected with the same tragedy. After weeks of interviewing witnesses, reading the results of scanning microscopes, and duplicating the flight profile at safe altitudes, I had discovered the reason for the crash. My accident board’s recommendations for aircraft modifications were immediately put into effect, and within the year, another aircrew had encountered the same situation. But this time, they were able to recover and survive.

Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, NATO Medal

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

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

a three-point plan devised by Post 4266 that includes fundraising, “boots on the ground” mentoring and a life-skills training program for veterans in CCH facilities.

VA home loans are available to any veteran, reducing the down payment needed to buy a home.

Transition assistance available The pride that some veterans carry can prevent them from getting the right assistance.

Each branch of the military has a transitions-assistance program, and it’s a matter of taking advantage of that as well as the many options available for successful re-acclimation into society, said Maxwell, who also connects vets with addiction treatment experts and mental health therapists.

“Anyone who is leaving can go through the transition-assistance program for a number of months, take classes on how to do resumes and that sort of stuff, to get them adjusted back to civilian life,” he said.

His service: Three combat tours in Vietnam that included 29 reconnaissance missions and 124 electronic warfare missions.

He served as acrew commander in both the Atlas D & E and, later, the Minuteman III ICBMs, commanded two Space and Missile Warning and Space Track bases, commanded AAFES Philippines and Thailand, and commanded Task Force Alpha in Panama, the latter making him the first navigator in Military Airlift Command to command a flying organization. His final tour involved working with the Space Shuttle and the Titan IV Space Launch System.

Why he served: He loved the U.S. Air Force from his early youth and wanted to serve the nation he loves. He was rewarded by flying missions ranging from low-level warfare in Vietnam to the edge of space above 70,000 feet in spacesuits.

Interesting facts: The only continent he has not visited is Africa. He holds the record for northern Polar missions with 178 up over the ice cap and is second for North Pole crossings with 78 times over the top.

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

Event that inspired his most patriotic feelings:One afternoon at DaNang AB, RVN, as he was trying to hitch a ride to prepare for a mission, he heard a Jolly Green Giant rescue helicopter coming from behind. Two A-1E “Sandy” Skyraiders were flying in V-formation behind it.

The Jolly crew was waving red, white and blue smoke flares out the doors and cockpit windows. They’d been on a rescue mission “up north” for a downed pilot. The red, white and blue meant, “We got him!”

As they approached midfield, just above Dale’s head, the “Sandies” peeled off, one left and one right, and the Jolly continued on down the runway. “Patriotears” streamed down his face “at this totally unexpected, overwhelming sight.”

Medal-Active Duty, four Naval Reserve Meritorious Service Medals, National Defense Ribbon, Naval Marine Corps Overseas Duty Ribbon, Armed Forces Reserve Medal In her words: “I enlisted because I wanted the G.I. Bill to pay for my college education, and stayed 22 years because I love the Navy and I’m proud that I served my country.”

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

YUGOSLAV WARS

AFGHANISTAN WAR

IRAQ WAR

WAR ON ISIL

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

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

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

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

Years of U.S. involvement: 2014-present U.S. combat casualties: 1 Insurgencies in Iraq and Syria combined into the self-described Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).

President Barack Obama authorized military operations to “degrade and ultimately destroy” ISIL in 2014.

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Providing long-distance mental health support Every day, families struggle to support loved ones living in a different city or state with a mental illness. Proper support can be the foundation of treatment. However, it’s not always possible to give a supportive house visit, phone call or email.

One reader sent a particularly thoughtful question, regarding the difficulties of caring for an individual hundreds of miles away.

Dear Community Reach Center, “How can we help family members who have mental illness and live hundreds of miles away from us? My brother is 62 and lives 600-plus miles away in a state with no other relatives. He has schizophrenia, hasn’t taken any meds for decades, and is an alcoholic. He loses his cell phone and we have no way to contact him or check on him. I write him a note every once in a while, enclosing a selfaddressed, stamped envelope, which he’s used only once to respond. We’ve sent him “throw-away” phones but don’t have any luck with that either. I know police will make a well-check if there’s a specific reason to be concerned. Other than making the long drive, is there any way we can check on him?”

Dear reader, I understand your concern and frustra-

tion with wanting to help your brother. Your brother’s noncompliASK A with medication THERAPIST ance and treatment recommendations may worsen the overall course and symptoms of his schizophrenia. However, compliance is especially difficult when dealing with alcoholism, which causes a significant drop in reasoning as well as a lack of motivation to change.

When you can talk with your brother, it should be done in a supportive and nonblaming manner. You could emphasize the day-to-day benefits of treatment, such as lowering anxiety and being able to sleep better. Additionally, I suggest sending a list of nearby community mental health and substance use programs. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) website has a treatment services locator. Using your brother’s zip code or address, SAMHSA will find nearby treatment centers. You can also include contact numbers for the nearest department of social services.

If you are able to plan a trip to visit your brother, you could offer to go with him to the nearest mental health organization for an evaluation. However, like

Guest column

CELEBRATIONS Arvada Lynzee Allen, of Arvada, made the spring 2015 dean’s list at Azusa Pacific University.

Autumn Ayers, of Arvada, received the Trustee’s scholarship from Biola University. Ayers is a freshman at Biola.

The college’s highest scholarship, the Trustee’s scholarship awards $12,000 per year.

Kayla Nicole Fochtman, of Arvada, graduated as a University Honors Scholar in May with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a minor in general

sociology from Colorado State University. She also received the CSU 2015 Civil Engineering Achievement Award.

Katie Merrill, of Arvada, was on the Kansas Wesleyan University Coyote Debate and Forensics Team that took first place in both the debate sweepstakes and the combined sweepstakes at the Storm Classic Swing Speech and Debate Tournament in October at Southeastern Oklahoma University in Durant, Okla.

Julia Volzke, of Arvada, was part of orientation programming at Fort Lewis College. Volzke’s major is English.

you suggested, if you feel your brother is at risk for harming himself, others, or seems gravely disabled, contact local law enforcement and request a wellness check.

I praise you for your continuous efforts to help your brother. As hard as this may seem, you have to find a way to respect your brother’s right to refuse treatment and medications. I encourage you to understand, and let your brother make his choices. It is possible, if his symptoms worsen, that his choices could lead to hospitalization. However, he will have to live with the difficulties of his path; you and your family cannot live it for him.

Your brother is an adult, and as heartbreaking as it is to watch a loved one’s life fall apart and yet reject treatment, we must remember he does have the right to refuse treatment and medications. His reasons for not seeking treatment could include mistrust toward medical staff, disbelieving he has a mental illness or substance use problem, feeling he can manage without treatment, or feeling stigmatized by his schizophrenia diagnosis.

Having a loved one with a mental ill-

ness can be hard. Although your devotion toward your brother is commendable, I imagine the situation has caused you and your family to experience your own anxiety and stress. I encourage you to take care of yourself and attend support groups for family members who have loved ones with mental illness. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has support groups that meet throughout Colorado.

The Adams County support group meets the last Wednesday of the month, 7-9 p.m., in the boardroom at Community Reach Center’s Mary Ciancio Memorial Building, 8931 Huron St., Thornton.

Maureen Nerim-Atkins is a therapist at Community Reach Center’s Thornton office. Angela Ward is a case manager for Community Reach Center’s Commerce City office. Founded in 1957, Community Reach Center has outpatient offices in Commerce City, Northglenn, Thornton, Brighton and Westminster, and operates three residential-treatment homes. To learn about Community Reach Center or its services, visit www.CommunityReachCenter.org or call 303-853-3500.

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ADAMS COUNTY NEWS

Denver International development proposal takes off Voters in Adams and Denver approve 1A ballot measure

By Glenn Wallace gwallace@coloradocommunitymedia.com A new era of development surrounding Denver International Airport has been approved by voters of Adams and Denver counties with the passage of 1A. The two-county ballot measure passed by a wide margin. Early returns had the measure passing by 83.9 percent with Adams County voters and 77.89 percent with Denver voters.

The voter approval clears the way for 1,500 out of 9,000 acres of the land north of 72nd Avenue along Peña Boulevard to be developed for industrial, commercial and, possibly, agriculture purposes. The remaining land would be left untouched for future development consideration.

No residential development would be allowed.

Adams County Commissioner Charles “Chaz” Tedesco said he wasn’t surprised by the passage of 1A, but was disheartened by the low voter turnout of only about 22.6 percent of the county’s registered voters.

The race was a sleepy one this election season with little in the way promotion or opposition.

Implementation of 1A will begin Jan. 1. Under the new arrangement, Adams County will equally split the tax revenue generated by new airport development with Denver County. A portion of Adco’s half of the tax revenue will go to its cities. Denver County will also pay Adams County $10 million up front, with some of that also going to the cities.

DIA opened in 1995, on land that Denver had annexed from Adams County in 1988. In the years since, it has grown to be the fifth busiest airport in the U.S. and the

17th busiest in the world. An estimated 53 million people flew through DIA last year, with airport officials saying the approval of 1A could help the airport double that volume, along with bring in more jobs and tax revenue for the region.

In a statement Denver Mayor Michael Hancock praised voters for approving 1A. “Thanks to voters in both Denver and Adams County, we will be able to create thousands of new jobs, attract countless new businesses to the region and improve our competitive edge in today’s global marketplace,” he said.

Tedesco said some of the initial $10 million payment will likely go to recouping some of the county’s legal expenses from the three years of legal negotiations it took for Adams County to come to an agreement with Denver about amending the counties’ original 1988 deal.

According to Tedesco, when the issue of further development at DIA was raised, any sort of agreement like 1A seemed

‘Thanks to voters in both Denver and Adams County, we will be able to create thousands of new jobs, attract countless new businesses to the region and improve our competitive edge in today’s global marketplace.’

Denver Mayor Michael Hancock

remote.

“I would say very unlikely at the very beginning,” he said. “But our persistence, and ability to sit down and work out the issues, were key.”

Voters elect three candidates who are pro-downtown Westminster

By Corrie Sahling csahling@coloradocommunitymedia.com The voters’ pick of three pro-downtown Westminster City Council candidates from a field of 10 on election night proved a referendum of sorts in favor of the direction the city has chosen for its downtown development plans.

“There really was a clear choice,” said Anita Seitz, newly re-elected council member. “There were three people running against our vision, and they lost.”

Newcomer Shannon Bird, who along with incumbent Maria De Cambra received voters’ support, agreed with Seitz.

“I think (the voters) were saying a lot of things, including that they support the city’s

involvement in the development of a new downtown area,” Bird said. “Voters didn’t think we need a new direction.”

Bruce Baker, a current city council member who was not up for re-election but openly supported the three, has been the voice against the downtown area before this year’s election. On Wednesday morning after election night, he had changed his personal website to reflect how he will honor the voter’s choice.

“My values and views on the world are the same,” Baker said. “But I will be asking all kinds of questions and offering constructive criticism.”

He agreed that voters clearly indicated their choice to spend tax money on a new downtown.

“The people have told us what they want,” Baker said.

The downtown project also has the support of the Metro North Chamber of Commerce.

“This bold, new urban district is a major step forward for the city and the Metro North region,” said Troy Whitmore, the chamber’s board chairman, “serving as yet another important economic driver that will provide new jobs, more housing, nearly 2 million square feet of office and retail space and multi-modal transportation options.

Downtown Westminster is urban renewal at its progressive best.”

Westminster residents share the vision, De Cambra said.

“It’s not my vision,” De Cambra said.

“The residents tell me they want mixed use, millennials want to rent and be able to afford it, empty-nesters want to downsize, and people want to be able to come for dinner, go shopping by either driving a car or biking.”

To accomplish this, Seitz said council will be making sure all decisions are not only successful in the near future, but also in the long term.

Conversations with the community are important to all three women as well. It’s necessary to include citizens in dialogue where appropriate, Bird said.

“There has already been a lot of citizen input,” she said. “I’ll be making sure they stay involved.”

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November 12, 2015

THINGS TO DO TOP 5

THEATER/SHOWS Denver Film Festival The Denver Film Festival runs through Sunday, Nov. 15. This year’s program boasts more than 250 films representing 39 countries. The complete lineup is available at denverfilm.org/festival. Tickets on sale online or at the film festival main box office location, Sie FilmCenter, 2510 E. Colfax Ave., Denver.

Theater Show The Edge Theater presents “Woman in Mind,” Susan’s hilarious hallucinations convert her boring life to one where she is an ideal wife and mother with an ideal family. Show runs through Sunday, Nov. 15, at 1560 Teller St., Suite 200, Lakewood. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 6 p.m. Sundays. Call 303-232-0363 or go to www.TheEdgeTheater.com for tickets and information. Parking is free.

Sherlock Holmes on Stage

Tuna Christmas Miners Alley Playhouse presents “A Tuna Christmas” from Friday, Nov. 13 to Dec. 20 at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Performances are at 7:30 p.m.

Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays; and 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Dec. 3, 10 and 17. Tickets are available by calling 303935-3044 or going online at minersalley. com.

Casino Murder Mystery The Lumber Baron Mystery Mansion presents “Let’s Kill the Whistleblower!” an interactive comedy murder-mystery from Friday, Nov. 13, to Thursday, Dec. 31, at 2555 W. 37th Ave., Denver. Show times are 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 4, with times to be added through Dec. 31. Get tickets at CasinoMurderMysteries.com or 303-477-8205.

Seating is limited and this show is appropriate for all ages.

Cravings, Weight Gain and the Blood Sugar Rollercoaster Achieving your healthiest weight is not about dieting or even pure willpower, but rather understanding how certain foods affect blood sugar levels and appetite. Learn how nutrient-dense meals support healthy metabolism. Program is 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Natural Grocers Mission Trace, 3333 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Go to www.

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‘Importance of Being Earnest’ Red Rocks Community College presents Oscar Wilde’s classic “The Importance of Being Earnest” through Sunday, Nov. 15 at the college’s theater on the Lakewood campus, 13300 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood. In this timeless play, Wilde takes a simple comic plot device — mistaken identity — and fills it to the brim with wit, mischief, and social satire aimed directly at elite society in late Victorian London. Shows are 7:30 p.m. with a 2 p.m. show on Nov. 15. For information and reservations, contact Kelly Jo Eldredge at 303-914-6458 or theatre@ rrcc.edu. Go to www.rrcc.edu.

Legendary sleuth Sherlock Holmes takes the stage in this witty, fast-paced production of “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes,” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, at 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood.

Tickets are available at the center’s box office, by calling 303-987-7845 or online at www.Lakewood.org/Tickets.

Story of ‘The Nutcracker’ Nearly everyone knows the tale of the Nutcracker, a gift to Marie from her uncle on Christmas Eve. Sadly, the beautiful nutcracker has been broken and later that night Marie goes to check up on it. To her surprise, it has come alive, and a story-within-the-story begins. The audience is invited to become a part of the Nutcracker story and everyone gets to live happily ever after. Miners Alley Children’s Theatre presents “The Story of the Nutcracker” at 1 p.m. Saturdays, from Nov. 21 to Dec. 19 at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Tickets are available by calling 303-935-3044 or online at www.minersalley.com. Appropriate for ages 12 and under, and the people who love them.

Comedy Night at West Woods Bob Meddles will open for Chris Porter on Sunday, Nov. 22, through Wednesday, Nov. 25, at West Woods Golf Course, 6655 Quaker St., Arvada.

Call 303-307-1777 for tickets.

ARTS/CRAFTS Art Show & Sale Arvada Art Guild, Mountainside Art Guild & Glass Artisans Fellowship Enjoy exhibits featuring local artists from the Arvada Art Guild, the Mountainside Art Guild and the Glass Artisans Fellowship. Fine original art for sale includes oil paintings, watercolors, pastels and photography. Glass art for sale includes glass panels, art glass, glass jewelry and objects. Sale runs through Sunday, Nov. 15, at Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 W. 52nd Ave., Arvada. Contact 303-424-7979 or go to www. echters.com.

Vintage Jewelry Sale The Denver Woman’s Press Club plans its ninth annual Vintage Jewelry Sale for scholarships to benefit young women studying journalism and creative writing at the college level.

Fill your bag with baubles, bangles and beads from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, and from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, at the Denver Woman’s Press Club, 1325 Logan St., Denver. Contact Nancy Foster at 303830-2324 or nrfgypsy@comcast.net. More information at DWPConline.org or 303-839-1519. Free parking is available in the lot just north of the historic clubhouse.

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

‘Red Riding Hood’

Teaching Students to Think Musically

Lakewood Cultural Center presents Phamaly Theatre Company in “Red Riding Hood,” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, at 470 S. Allison Parkway.

Tickets are available at the box office, by calling 303-987-7845, or online at www.

Lakewood.org/LCCPresents. In this wonderful hour-long musical adaptation, the classic “Red Riding Hood” story is told through Bridget and Stephen, a brother and sister on a sleepover at their grandmother’s house. When neither of them can sleep, they decide to act out their favorite story with the things found in the attic and clothes from an old wardrobe. What’s real and what’s imagined begins to blur until the children find themselves in the deep dark woods with a wolf tracking them down. Go to www.phamaly.org.

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

Contact Elaine Van Dellen at 303-955-5790.

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

Concordia Choir Seeks Voices Concordia Lutheran Church Choir is starting its fall choir program and is looking to add new voices. The choir is a great cross section of the community and welcomes newcomers who have a desire to praise God with their voice. Concordia Lutheran is directed by Dr. Jill Schroeder-Dorn of Colorado Christian University. The choir meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. The choir assists in Concordia’s traditional worship service. The church is at 13371 W. Alameda Parkway in Lakewood. Contact 303-989-5260.

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

explore one of nature’s greatest defenses. Who is lurking in the tall grasses?

Who defies discovery in the pile of leaves? It’s amazing what animals might be right under your nose. Kids ages 3-6 years will use their eyesight to unmask nature’s best magicians. Program is from 10:30-11:15 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Sign up in advance; call 720-898-7405.

Garden Center Classes, Events Country Fair Garden Center presents several classes this season. Create Your Own Garden Art is at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. A kid’s garden craft class is offered at 10 a.m. Nov. 21, and at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24.

A holiday wreath making class is at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. In addition to classes, the garden center will have a holiday fair Saturday, Dec. 12, with visits from Santa. County Fair Garden Center is at 17201 W. 64th Ave., Arvada. Call 303-209-4394 or go to www.countryfairgarden.com.

Echter’s Holiday Workshops Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 W. 52nd Ave., Arvada, presents a number of holiday gardening workshops. To register, call 303-424-7979; go to www. echters.com. Classes offered are

Succulent Dinosaur Garden Workshop for Kids, 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. Create a small succulent garden perfect for your dinosaur. Includes container, soil, plants and a dinosaur friend. For ages 6-12; registration required.

Succulent Garden Workshop for Grownups, 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14.

Create a succulent garden in a clay bowl. Includes a variety of interesting succulents and soil. Registration required.

Holiday Fairy Gardening for Grownups, 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21.

Create a special mini-garden for the holidays. Each attendee will take home a fairy garden they make in class. Registration required.

Holiday Fairy Gardening for Kids, 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. Create a special mini-garden for the holidays. Each attendee (minimum age 6, please) will take home a small fairy garden they make in class. Registration required.

Wreath Making, 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28; 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28; 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29; 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. Create your own handcrafted wreath using fresh aromatic boughs. Please bring pruners. The usual time to make a wreath is 1 to 1 ½ hours. Registration required.

Porch Pot Workshop, 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. Create a beautiful container with seasonal style using fresh specialty greens that will dress up your entry for the holiday season. Registration required.

Wolves: Alpha to Omega Wolves and humans have a long history, but what do we really know about this amazing canine? Join naturalist Angela Borland for a fun introduction to wolf history, biology and behavior. The Night with a Naturalist Series program is from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Sign up in advance; call 720-898-7405.

Marriage Tips from a Divorce Coach Insights for making marriages last will be revealed at Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, “Marriage Tips From a Divorce Coach: How to Have a Lasting Relationship,” features a filmed interview with Sue Brans, a relationship expert who helps couples determine if they should stay in unhappy marriages — or leave.

Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net.

North Korea and the World: What’s Next?

The Colorado Foothills World Affairs Council welcomes speaker Keith Luse, executive director of the National Committee on North Korea, at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at Mount Vernon Country Club. Call 303-5260616 for reservations. Since the end of World War II, North Korea has been a dangerous and unpredictable enigma to the rest of the world.

Today, Kim Jong-un, the latest member of the Kim dynasty, has the bomb and is publically developing missile capabilities. As the rest of the world and it closest neighbor, China, struggle with how to respond, the people of North Korea are being increasingly oppressed. This program will examine today’s reality and options. Luse is a specialist on North Korea and has been a frequent visitor to Pyongyang and participant in various negotiations. Colorado Foothills World Affairs Council regular programs are free and open to the public. An optional buffet dinner is available before the program.

Drug enforcement and pot How has the legalization of marijuana in Colorado affected drug enforcement efforts? Tom Gorman, Director of the Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA), and a 20+ year veteran in drug enforcement, is scheduled to speak at the Kiwanis Club of Belmar meeting on Nov. 19, at 11:30 am, at the Sunrise/Sunset Cafe, 1424 S. Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood. The public is invited, although seating is limited. There is no charge to hear Mr. Gorman speak, and lunch will be available for purchase. Please RSVP to Linda O’Connor, 303-946-2189, lindyloo502@yahoo.com.

Rawhide Rattles The rawhide rattle is one of the oldest versions and can be customized however you like. The sound, shape and handle are all unique made by the crafter. Sarqit Outdoor Living School will teach participants how to make the percussion instrument from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Sign up in advance; call 720-898-7405.

Girlfriends Night Out: A Party with a Purpose Echter’s Garden Center is partnering with Ralston House and other local businesses for a special evening during the season of giving. The party is rom 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, at Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 W. 52nd Ave., Arvada. Representatives of local businesses will offer wine and food sampling, jewelry, clothing, accessories, and gifts galore. Enjoy live, seasonal music during the event. Tickets for this event are limited.

Call 303-424-7979 to purchase tickets; cost includes two drinks from the bar. Part of ticket cost will go to Ralston House, a child advocacy center in Arvada. Go to www.ralstonhouse.net. Contact 303-424-7979 or go to www.echters.com.

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CLUBS Ongoing Activities, Ongoing/Business Groups

p.m., followed by the meeting. For information, call 480-650-0537.

Mondays

Wednesdays

Golden Chapter, Order of DeMolay meets at 7 p.m. every first and third Wednesday in the town of Golden. Walt Disney, Mel Blanc and Walter Cronkite are counted among its alumni. DeMolay is an organization for young men between the ages of 12 and 21 that offers character building, leadership training, and life skill development.

We offer many activities, academic opportunities and scholarships. Please contact the chapter for more information. Email demolaygolden@ gmail.com or www.coloradodemolay.org and visit Golden’s page under the Chapter tab by clicking on the Golden photo.

Adult Roller Skating is offered from 10:30 a.m. to noon every Wednesday at Roller City at 64th and Sheridan, Arvada. Cost is $5 plus $2 to rent skates. Contact Toni at 303-868-8273.

Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club meets from 7-9 a.m. Mondays at Davies’ Chuck Wagon Diner, 10151 W. 26th Ave., Lakewood. Meeting fee is $5 (cash preferred). Order from diner menu (pay on you own). Call Fred Holden at 303-4217619 for information. Republicans, especially students, youth and women, welcome to join.

Open mic Living Water Unity Spiritual Community presents open mic night – celebrate your teen self 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays at 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada. This program gives teens the opportunity to express their performing art including voice and instrument, acting, poetry, stand-up comedy, mime, etc. Open to all students in sixth to 12th grades. Email bellbottoms809@gmail.com.

Wheat Ridge Rotary Club meets from noon to 1:30 p.m. Mondays for lunch at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St. Come as our guest and learn about our service projects for the community.

Tuesdays Applewood Kiwanis Club meets 7-8 p.m.

Tuesdays at the Applewood Golf Course, 14001 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. You are invited to attend a meeting. Our goals are to serve children worldwide and in our community. We ring the bell for Salvation Army, deliver Christmas baskets to needy families and, assist the Jeffco Action Center with school supplies for children from low-income families. For more information, contact Fred McGehan at 303-947-1565.

Arvada Sunrise Rotary Club meets 7-8 a.m.

Tuesdays at The Arvada Centre For The Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. for a breakfast meeting. Come join us as our guest and learn about our community service projects and what Rotary does in the world to help people.

Denver Apple Pi, an Apple/Mac computer user group, meets from 7-9 p.m. the third Tuesday each month at the Applewood Community Church (downstairs), 12930 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. Program varies each month. We welcome those interested in learning more about their Apple or Mac computer. Visitors are welcome to see if you like our more mature group. More information may be found at denverapplepi.com.

Golden Rotary meets from 7:15-8:30 a.m.

Tuesdays at Rolling Hills Country Club, 15707 W. 26 Ave., Golden. This active organization reaches neighbors in need. We build, support, and organize. We save lives locally and globally. For additional information visit www.rotayclubofgolden. org or contact Pat Madison at 303-279-1021.

Lake Arbor Optimist Club Bringing Out the Best in Kids meets at 7 a.m. Tuesdays at Indian Tree Golf Course, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

Breakfast served. Contact Terri Kearney, president, 303-506-6692; or Debbie Espinoza, treasurer, 720-937-2550. New members welcome.

Federal employees The Lakewood Chapter of Retired and Active Federal Employees meets each second Tuesday at the Episcopal Church, 10th and Garrison. Call Ann Ornelas at 303-5178558 with questions.

Rocky Mountain Team Survivor, a health, education and fitness program for women of all abilities who have experienced cancer or are currently in treatment, offers weekly free, fun, supportive activities. Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Boulder Creek Walk (meet at Boulder Public Library main entrance). Tuesday, 11-11:30 a.m., Yoga, Boulder Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe Avenue. Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., Fitness Training, Boulder Center for Sports Medicine, 311 Mapleton Avenue (entrance on Maxwell Avenue.). Learn more at rockymtnteamsurvivor.org.

TOPS CO 538, a weight-loss support group, meets Tuesdays at St. Martha’s Episcopal Church, 76th and Bradburn. Weigh-in is 6-6:45

Arvada Biz Connection www.meetup.com/ Arvada-Business-Connection/ is an informal networking event that brings together local entrepreneurs. Meetings are 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Wednesdays at various restaurants in Olde Town Arvada. A $5 fee is collected from each attendee, which is then donated to a local charity at the end of each quarter. The 4th Quarter Charity is the Dan Peak Foundation who assists families in need. For information, call Micki Carwin at 303997-9098.

Arvada Jefferson Kiwanis meets 7-8 a.m.

Wednesdays at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., for a breakfast meeting. We invite you to join us for great fellowship, interesting programs, and the satisfaction of serving your community. This Kiwanis organization supports the Arvada Community Food Bank, the school backpack program, Santa House, Ralston House, and many other local organizations. For information or to visit a meeting, call Brad at 303-4314697.

Arvada Rotary meets 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays at Indian Tree Golf Club, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd.

The club engages in a variety of community service projects, with emphasis on assistance to and support of Arvada’s youth. Visitors are always welcome. For additional information visit www.arvadarotary.org or call Dave Paul at 303-431-9657.

Buffalo Toastmasters meets 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays at the Jefferson County Government Building, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden. Toastmasters is an international organization that is a fun and supportive environment to learn and practice public speaking and leadership skills. All are welcome. Look for signs pointing you to the right room. Go to www.buffalotoastmasters.org or www.meetup.com/Buffalo-Toastmasters-Golden/ for more information. Buffalo Toastmasters, where public speaking and leadership excellence is encouraged in a safe environment.

Concordia Lutheran Church Choir meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at 13371 W. Alameda Parkway in Lakewood (the church nestled close to Green Mountain). The choir assists in Concordia’s traditional worship service three out of four Sundays per month. If you have a desire to sing and are interested in joining, please contact 303-9895260.

Foothills Music Teachers Association meets 9:30 a.m. to noon the third Wednesday of each month. FMTA is a local group of independent music teachers, affiliated with Colorado State Music Teachers Association and Music Teachers National Association. Call Kathy at 303-9889565.

Golden Elks Lodge meets at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 16795 W. 50th Ave. Contact golden2740@hotmail.com or 303-279-2740 for more information, or to learn how to join.

Music Teachers Association Suburban Northwest meets 9:30 a.m. to noon the first Wednesday of the month at Community in Christ Church, 12229 W. 80th Ave., Arvada. Meetings are open to the public and include refreshments, business meeting and program featuring music teaching professionals from around the state lecturing on the latest teaching developments.

Business spirituality Business Honoring Spirituality meets 7-9 a.m. every Thursday at the Community Center of Mile Hi Church, 9079 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood. Meetings include networking, a brief meditation by a licensed practitioner, guest speaker and breakfast. For additional information, visit www.bhsmilehi.org or call Patty Whitelock at 303-274-0933.

CERTUS Professional Network meets for its Lakewood networking event from 9:30-11 a.m. the third Thursday of the month at Panera Bread, 650 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Build your network, grow your business, network less. Our events are structured to connect professionals with the resources, power partners and leaders to expand their business and the business of others. Open to all industries, includes 30 minutes of open networking and organized introductions to the group. Cost: $12 non-CERTUS members at the door. First participants pay half price. RSVP not required. More info about CERTUS™ Professional Network at http://www.CertusNetwork. com.

Community Coffee Join Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp on the fourth Thursday of each month to talk about issues that are important to you. Community Coffee will be 7-8 a.m. at La Dolce Vita, Ice Cream Room, 5756 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada; and from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Panera Bread, 10450 Town Center Drive, Westminster.

Golden Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the first and third Thursdays at Buffalo Rose Events Center, 1119 Washington Ave., Golden. For information, contact Ed Dorsey at 303-829-5195, or go to or go to www.goldenlionsclub.org.

Golden Men’s Support Group meets 7-8:45 p.m. Thursdays near the National Renewal Energy Lab. Call Roger at 720-289-6396 or Terry at 303-748-3748.

Investors’ meetings The Rocky Mountain Inventors Association meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. the fourth Thursday of every month (excluding November and December) at Vesta Technology, 13050 W. 43rd Drive, Suite 300, Golden. Presentations in marketing, manufacturing, engineering, finance, business and legal, followed by networking. Go online to www.rminventor.org for details.

Rocky Mountain Team Survivor, a health, education and fitness program for women of all abilities who have experienced cancer or are currently in treatment, offers weekly free, fun, supportive activities. Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Boulder Creek Walk (meet at Boulder Public Library main entrance). Tuesday, 11-11:30 a.m., Yoga, Boulder Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe Avenue. Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., Fitness Training, Boulder Center for Sports Medicine, 311 Mapleton Avenue (entrance on Maxwell Avenue.). Learn more at rockymtnteamsurvivor.org.

Salty Dog Sailing Club If you love to sail or want to try, if you don’t have a boat, if you have a boat but don’t sail enough because you cannot find a crew, the Salty Dog Sailing Club is for you.

The club meets the second Thursday of the month at members’ homes. Members come from all along the Front Range because this is the only such club available. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. with the business meeting commencing at 7 p.m.

Go to www.saltydog.org for meeting locations and directions.

Stuck in the Middle, a social support group for spouses and caregivers of those with chronic illnesses, meets at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. You’ve been a caregiver for years, your spouse or family

member has moved to a facility and now you are faced with the isolation of living alone. Or your loved one is at home and you need time for yourself. Would you like to meet others in similar situations? SITM meets in member’s homes. Call or e-mail Karen, 303-422-1196 or sitm@comcast.net; or Bonnie, bonnieforsitm@earthlink. net, for information.

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Golden Gate Community Grange, 25201 Golden Gate Canyon Road, has meetings at 7 p.m. the second Friday of the month. Activities include yoga, dances, eggmania, special wildlife programs, holiday craft fair. Grange hall available for rental for weddings, parties, reunions, etc.

Call Rich Phillips at 303-277-1933 or go to www. goldengategrange.com. New members welcome.

Grand Piano Show Patrice LeBlanc performs from 6-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at Grappa Mediterranean Bistro, 1027 Washington St., Golden. Go to www.grappabistro.com. Call 303273-8882 for reservations and information.

HeartPULSE Learn how to take an active role in your health and wellbeing. HeartPULSE meets 7-9 p.m. the first Friday of every month at The Cloisters, 2103 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Contact HeartPULSE for information on cost. Each session features an educational presentation, energy exercises, and ‘healing’ meditations. Contact heartpulse@att.net.

Game On meets 1-4 p.m. at Community Recreation Center, 68th and Wadsworth. The North Jeffco Senior Friday Club meets weekly to play cards and board games, including bridge, pinochle, canasta, hand & foot, majong, billiards and dominoes. No RSV P. All supplies provided and refreshments. Monthly pot luck/catered meals. Golfing and bowling opportunities, too. For information call Bob Stremel, 303-9054315.

South Jeffco Rotary Club meets at 7:15 a.m.

Fridays at Fox Hollow Golf Course, 13410 W. Morrison Road, Lakewood. Contact Bruce at 303-919-3741.

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Colorado Citizens for Peace meets 10:30-11:30 a.m. every Saturday at the intersections of West 52nd and Wadsworth Boulevard to try to bring an end to the wars. Signs will be furnished for those who do not have them. Contact Cindy Lowry at 303-431-1228 or waylonthecat.lowry@yahoo. com.

Grand Piano Show Patrice LeBlanc performs from 6-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at Grappa Mediterranean Bistro, 1027 Washington St., Golden. Go to www.grappabistro.com. Call 303273-8882 for reservations and information.

LifeRing Secular Recovery is a network of support groups for people who want to live free from alcohol and other addictive drugs. Meetings are at 6 p.m. Saturdays at 6655 W. Jewell Ave. Unit 100. Appointments and membership is not required. LifeRing’s approach to sobriety focuses on empowering individuals through the strength Clubs continues on Page 22

Order Sons of Italy in America/Denver Lodge 2075 meets every third Wednesday of the month at 5925 W. 32nd Ave., Wheat Ridge. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. and meeting follows at 7 p.m. Lots of fun activities planned for summer meetings. Everyone welcome. Call 303-238-8055.

Professional women NW Metro Business and Professional Women meets the first Wednesday of each month from September to May. Our mission is to achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education and information. Call Marcia at 303-827-3283 to RSV P. Thursdays All Comforting Things of Colorado Inc. We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing comfort and encouragement to individuals by providing them items made by hand. We encourage you to bring your skills and enthusiasm to our fun group. We meet at 10 a.m. the third Thursday of each month at Phillips Methodist

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Golden Nar-Anon family group meets from 7:30-9 p.m. Mondays at Calvary Episcopal Church, 1320 Arapahoe St. We ask that people enter on the east side of the church and follow the signs to the upstairs meeting room. Call the Nar-Anon Family Groups World Service Organization at 800-477-6291 or go to Nar-Anon.org.

American Legion Auxiliary presents Burger Nite, 5-7:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Post 178, 1655 Simms St., Lakewood. Members, their guests and active military invited for varied food and reasonable prices. Visit www.alpost178.org.

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Gymnasts bring own tape to competitions

Members of the Pomona gymnastics team line up for the entry ceremonies on Nov. 7 at the Colorado Girls Gymnastics Championship meet. Pomona won the Class 5A state team title and posted a record score of 190.925. Photos by Tom Munds

Panther girls tumble to state title Pomona wins team gymnastic title with record score

By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com Thornton High School’s gymnasium echoed with cheers and applause Nov. 6 as Pomona’s team captured the team title with a state record score of 190.925 and again Nov. 7 as Panther athletes captured three of the four individual event titles.

Tracey Boychuk, Pomona coach, smiled as she talked about the Panthers’ team win — the school’s first state championship in girls’ sports.

“I coached for nine years before I took time off to be with my children. I returned to coaching Pomona gymnastics four years ago and that was when we started rebuilding the program,” she said. “Despite the fact we won the championship, we are really a young team with three seniors who competed for us.

The good news is we have some freshmen who will step right in next season.”

Boychuk competed in gymnastics for Arvada High School and for the University of Northern Colorado. Pomona’s roster has 29 girls, 20 from the school and nine others from area schools such as Ralston Valley.

The Panthers set a goal to score 190 points before the end of the season.

“We had scored a 187 and a 188 earlier in the year,” the coach said. “When we came here, we knew we could score a lot of points, but we didn’t know if we would score a 190. Everyone did a great job and our 190-point score came here at state.”

This Panthers team goes into the record book as scoring the most team points at a state gymnastics meet.

The first day of the state meet is team and all-around competitions. A team can enter six athletes in each event and the points scored by the top five are added together to determine the team score.

Broomfield was second with a score of185.875. Arvada West was seventh with 178.700 points, and Thornton finished ninth with 177.250. Lakewood was 11th with a score of 174.375 and Bear Creek was 12th with a score of 171.950.

Last year, the Panthers finished fifth.

In the all-around competition, Boychuk’s daughter, Kelsey, captured her second championship in as many seasons. The sophomore repeated as allaround champion with a score of 38.25.

Teammate Brooke Weins was second with a score of 38.75 and Panther senior Alyssa Minyard was third with a score of

Pomona’s Hadley Hageman prepares to compete for the individual championship in floor exercise at the state girls gymnastics championship meet. The Panthers won the 5A team title Nov. 6, the first day of the meet, and Hageman took sixth place in the individual floor exercise championship with a score of 9.450.

Members of the Pomona girls gymnastics team gather as they prepare for the ceremonies at the state championship gymnastics meet. The Panthers were awarded their trophy as winners of the Class 5A team championship during the ceremonies.

38.625.

Athletes who finished in the top 15 returned to the gymnasium Nov. 7 for competition in the individual events — vault, floor exercise, uneven parallel bars and the balance beam.

Pomona again took the spotlight as Boychuk took top honors in the vault with a score of 9.80 and won the balance beam competition with the same

score. Minyard won the individual title on the uneven parallel bars with a score of 9.825.

Panther gymnast Hadley Hageman finished sixth in individual floor exercise with a score of 9.450.

“Today is an awesome day for all of us on the Pomona team,” she said, “as we are still trying to soak in winning the team title ...”

Gymnastics is a rigorous and physically demanding sport.

That was evident when the final four teams lined up Nov. 7 at the state gymnastics meet in Thornton. Each team had competiJim Benton tors on crutches or in a wheelchair.

OVERTIME There were athletic trainers available to tape ankles and wrists but girls had to bring their own tape that was issued by the schools.

Ready for winter?

Official practice for boys and girls basketball, wrestling, ice hockey and girls swimming can start Nov. 12.

Interscholastic scrimmages for the 95th season of Colorado High School Activities Association winter sports can begin Nov. 18 and first contests can be played starting on Dec. 1.

First state championship teams crowned in 1921 were Colorado Springs in football, Greeley in basketball and Fort Collins in track and field.

Homecomings aren’t always easy Rock Canyon quarterbacks coach Tom Tesone went back to his old stomping grounds Nov. 6 when the Jaguars faced Cherry Creek in a Class 5A opening-round playoff game.

Tesone, son of legendary Cherry Creek coach Fred Tesone, was an all-state quarterback for the Bruins in the early 1970s before heading to the University of Colorado as a defensive back.

He has coached at Creek, Ranum, Mullen, Bishop Machebeuf and at Rock Canyon for the past five seasons.

He said it has been strange watching from the opposite sideline.

“I had the same kind of feelings before when I was coaching at Mullen,” he said.

“Creek had Darnell McDonald and I remember being on the Mullen sideline in the game against Creek and I had mixed feelings. I was rooting for my kids and the kids I coached and now with Rock Canyon, it is the same kind of thing.”

Tesone warned the Jaguars what it would be like to play against Creek.

“You are battling the tradition… and just the mystique of playing Cherry Creek,” he said. “It was exciting.”

Cherry Creek beat the Jaguars 38-7.

Six-time world champion Cindi Toepel, a 64-year-old Littleton resident, added another world championship to her list of accomplishments.

Toepel was first in the 60-64 age division at the Xterra National Championship Nov. 1 in Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii, to win her sixth overall title. The competition includes mountain biking, open water swimming and trail running.

The off-road triathlete had an overall winning time of 4:23.31.

Recruiting event set for Dec. 2 Valor Christian will host a recruiting event for unsigned football players from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 2 in the gym of the Highlands Ranch school.

So far 40 Division II, Division III and NAIA schools will be in attendance to talk with potential athletes.

For information contact Bill Bufton at bill.bufton@valorchristian.com

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ARVADA PLAYOFF ROUNDUP Pomona football wins big In the Panther’s first round playoff game against Poudre, the number-two seed team showed its dominance early, racking up 44 unanswered points before the half.

Cameron Gonzales scored two rushing touchdowns, and added another touchdown on an intercepted pass.

Max Borghi scored 2 touchdowns on the ground, from 7 yards out, and another from 38 yards out. Sophomore quarterback Ryan Marquez also slipped in to the endzone for a touchdown. All three Panthers would end the day with over 100 yards.

A safety in the second quarter added two more points.

After building that lead, Pomona, benched many of the first-stringers.

The 8-3 Pomona squad will face off against the 8-2 Horizon Hawks this Friday for round two. Horizon won its first round game against Doherty 28-20. The Hawks beat Pouder earler this year, 20-13.

Ralston Valley crushes first round football opponent In first round playoff action, Fossil Ridge managed a first quarter field goal, but nothing more, as the Ralston Valley Mustangs rolled to a 41-3 victory.

Senior quarterback Ethan Vowels completed 10 of 13 passes, for 124 yards and two touchdowns. He was joined inthe scoring by running backs Tyler Shannon and Kyle Rush, both of whom added a pair of touchdowns. Shannon also hauled in one of those Vowel touchtown throws.

The Mustang defense added a pair of interceptions, a sack, and a monsterous performance from senior Daniel Delgado with 13 tackles to keep Fossil Ridge’s offense very quiet.

The Mustang’s round two game will be this Friday, against Arapahoe.

A-West soccer run ends in quarterfinals The Wildcats beat Grand Junction 5-0, and Fort Collins 2-1, but playoff road ended at the North Area Athletic Complex on Nov. 7, as Heritage beat the boys 3-0.

The Heritage offensive onslaught proved too much, with 10 different players contributing to a total of 23 shots on goal during the game.

A-West ends the season with a 16-2 record, and a league title.

Heritage, 13-5, advanced to the semis, to play Broomfield.

Standley Lake stellar at gymnastics Standley Lake amassed 163.50 points to finish in fourth place in the Nov. 6 and 7 Class 4A state gymnastic meet at Thornton High School. Gator gymnast Rachel Cody earned her share of individual honors, including the Class 4A all-around title.

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Alumni report Kailey Norman, a Valor Christian graduate who is the starting goalie for the Montana women’s soccer team, was named Big Sky Defensive Player of the Week once this season and finished the campaign with 83 saves and seven shutouts.

Chris Linnin, a freshman from Castle View High School, was the quarterback for McPherson College in McPherson, Kansas,

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

Colorado School of Mines freshman Rocky Michaelson grapples with an opponent at the season-opening Wyoming Cowboy Open last week.

Michaelson, wrestling in the 174-pound category, earned his first collegiate medal, winning third out of a field of 20.

Michaelson was joined by CSM sophomore Keenan Willits, who had a 6-1 day, to earn third place in the 165-pound bracket. Photo courtesy Gabe Taylor

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Longboarding is an emerging sport across the world. And some freshmen at Golden High School believe Golden would be an ideal spot to boast the nation’s first longboarding park.

It’s “the wonderful topography of our city .that makes Golden the perfect candidate,” according to a presentation made by seven students to the city’s parks and recreation advisory board.

Longboarding is downhill skateboarding. It focuses on speed and requires a long stretch of paved road.

It’s an all-inclusive sport, said Calvin Staub, 23, a longboard racer from Golden.

“Any age can do it. It’s very user-friendly.”

But having a place to do it safely is the issue.

“It isn’t safe for these kids to be in the street with cars. Lots of kids get hurt or seriously injured from cars every year,” said Sandra Llanes, parent of one of the highschoolers. “It is also a neighborhood issue because many neighbors don’t like dodging the kids in the street.”

Golden is a leader in supporting many outdoor activities — kayaking, tubing, biking, hiking and hang gliding, the Golden high-schoolers said in their presentation.

However, longboarders don’t have anywhere to safely ride in the city, they said.

“Longboarders and cars don’t mix.”

The increased popularity of longboarding has resulted in more skaters in the street, the students added, which potentially increases the risk of dangerous conflicts with

Watch a teaser of the International Downhill Federation sanctioned “World Cup” skateboard race on a 2-mile section of Pikes Peak: www.pikespeakworldcup.com.

Watch a video of people longboarding at the Kamloops park in British Columbia: www.bit.ly/1LSK203.

Read the Golden high-schoolers’ petition in support of creating a longboard park in Golden: www.bit.ly/1EoHuSm.

vehicles and becomes a nuisance among neighborhoods.

“Having a place to do it where we’re not bothering anybody” is important, said Staub, who has been longboarding for nine years.

Safety is just as important to longboarders as having fun, he added. Everybody will always wear a helmet, they will generally ride in at least pairs and longboarders learn the techniques, such as knowing how to stop or slow down, he said.

“People who longboard know how to do it,” Staub said. “Longboarders aren’t trying to hurt anybody — or themselves.”

For their September presentation, the high-schoolers hypothetically placed a longboard park just south of the North Area Athletic Complex at Highway 93 and West 64th Parkway. Baseline Engineering, a local contractor, provided the students an estimated cost of $86,100 to build a 15-foot single-lane road with a 4-inch base.

The students also presented the results of a petition that had 1,448 signatures, as of Oct. 26, in support of creating a longboard

Adam Blackstock, a freshman at Golden High School, rides his longboard last summer.

Blackstock and six of his schoolmates made a presentation to the Golden parks and recreation advisory committee to advocate building a longboard park in Golden. Courtesy photo park in Golden.

The parks and recreation advisory board did not have a firm answer to give to the high-schoolers, but members did agree the students raised awareness that a longboard park might need to be a discussion item when the board begins to prioritize park amenities.

The longboard park in Kamloops, British Columbia — the only longboard park in existence — was the inspiration for the students to work with their city government on the issue, Llanes said.

British Columbia and certain places in the Andes of South America probably have the biggest scene for longboarding, Staub said. However, he added, Portland, Oregon, recently legalized skateboarding in the streets and gave skaters the same rights as bicyclists.

“It loosened up the atmosphere in that city,” Staub said. “It’s a clever experiment thinking outside of the box.”

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The shop also provides free, drop-in weekly lessons.

There are longboarding clubs at a lot of universities. The activity is offered at summer camps and some schools offer it as part of a physical education program, Pisarcik said.

Downhill skate parks haven’t gotten a lot of attention in the U.S. yet, said BOARDLife co-owner John Klutznick.

“We’re waiting until that moment when it gets really big,” Klutznick said. “A park would bring an international draw to Golden.”

Staub, who has longboard raced all around the world, said Colorado has a large scene of longboarders, and some of the best races have been done here. And there’s a reason for that, he said — the hills.

“Skateboarding isn’t going away, and neither is longboarding. There’s potential here, but we’re held back,” Staub said.

“Golden, or Colorado, can be on the cutting edge of this.”

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