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Performance Now Theatre Company director, choreographer About me I am originally from a small town in northwestern Iowa. I grew up watching and doing theater since my mother is also a theater director. Theater captivated me as a tiny kiddo and it still does. I went to school at the University of Iowa where I studied and completed my B.A. in theater arts.

I moved to Denver right after graduation because it seemed like a good place to be — turns out it is. I’ve been in the area for 15 years and outside of the theater I spend my time with my husband and dog. I enjoy playing sand volleyball and being physically active.

My husband and I participate every year in the Tough Mudder. But most of my time is spent in either a theater, a rehearsal, a class or seeing a play/ musical or dance performance.

My career I moved to Denver and was in a show with Alisa Metcalf (artistic director for Performance Now Theatre Company). We became fast friends and she became involved with Performance Now at its inception.

NEWS IN A HURRY My directing career started at Performance Now in 2008 and I have directed or choreographed (or both) more than 20 productions for them.

Performance Now performs at the gorgeous Lakewood Cultural Arts Center (one of the best theaters in the state), and has wonderful and creative people on the production team. We get wonderful talent to audition and perform in the productions.

Working on ‘Man of La Mancha’ I start working on the show before the cast meeting for the first time by doing research, reading the play and other research materials, talking to designers and holding auditions.

We are approaching our production in its traditional setting — in a 17th-century Seville prison. But no one should expect Shakespeare at the show — although the source material is one of the world’s most influential novels (“Don Quixote” by Miguel de Cervantes) and was written in the 1600s; the musical was created in the 1960s and was really modern and forward-thinking for its time.

What I love about musical theater I love telling a good story. I love working with actors. I love to do things that are really hard to do. My goal is always do the best work I can do, to put truth on stage, to coerce honest performances out of the actors, to move an audience — all of which are really hard to do. But when you even

Kelly Van Oosbree has directed and/or choreographed more than 20 shows for Performance Now Theatre Company, and is currently doing both for “Man of La Mancha” at the Lakewood Cultural Center.

COURTESY PHOTO see or experience human honesty on a stage, it’s addicting — both for a performer and for a patron. To me, there is nothing more exciting and almost nothing harder to achieve.

“Man of La Mancha” runs from Jan. 6 through 22 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. For more information and tickets, call 303-9877845 or visit www.performancenow.org.

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Lakewood police are investigating a homicide that occurred on the evening of Jan. 4 at a 7-Eleven on Sheridan Boulevard. James Michael Miller, 46, was killed in an altercation that ended at the convenience store.

Lakewood detectives, along with assistance from the Denver and Englewood police departments, as well as the FBI’s Safe Streets Task Force, arrested Charles Joseph Martinez, 32, and Lawrence Angelo Arellano, 48, in connection with the incident.

Police received a call about a stabbing from the 7-Eleven in the 1100 block of South Sheridan Boulevard at about 9:10 p.m. According to information provided by Steve Davis, a public information spokesman with the department, when officers arrived they found Miller inside the store. He had sustained life-threatening stab wounds and was taken to an area hospital where he later died.

Investigators said they believe Miller was involved in some type of an altercation with Martinez and Arellano outside the store, and then entered and collapsed after being stabbed.

Police are still investigating and interviewing witnesses. Martinez and Arellano have been booked into the Jefferson County Jail on suspicion of first-degree murder.

Anyone with information is asked to call Lakewood police at 303-987-7111.

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LAKEWOOD NEWS IN A HURRY RRCC honored by The Learning Source The Learning Source honored Red Rocks Community College with their 2016 Community Partner Award at their recent Book Bash fundraiser. In addition, Learning Source staff visited RRCC to present an award to Karen Jaramillo, Coordinator of RRCC’s Learning Collaborative.

The Learning Collaborative is an educational partnership between Red Rocks Community College and The Learning Source to serve adults in our community from basic education to college and career access.

Together the two organizations have supported hundreds of adults to overcome barriers to post-secondary education.

Nonprofit execs learn new skills The leaders of two Lakewood nonprofits, Dan Georgopulos of Hands of the Carpenter and Dawn Parker of HILLS, graduated the Community Resource Center’s (CRC) Nonprofit Leadership and Management Program at the end of 2016.

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Children auditions for talent show Children in grades K-12 are invited to audition for Colorado Parks and Recreation Association’s Night of the Stars Talent Show.

Auditions are 4 to 6 p.m., Monday, Jan. 23 and Tuesday, Jan. 24 at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Pkwy.

If cast in the local competition, contestants will perform at 1 p.m. on

LWV hosts January book club The League of Women Voters’ January book club will read “The Great Influenza: The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History” by John M. Barry.

There will be a meeting discussing the book at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21, at Westland Meridian,

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Then there was discussion of requiring managers to provide a detailed invoice to the homeowner for transfer fees. One legislator asked why would we want them to do that.”

Here are the facts of which these legislators are obviously unaware: 1) The management company hired by the HOA determines these fees and retains them in their entirety.

2) Because the HOA does not receive any of these fees, the fees do not help keep HOA fees lower.

3) The Community Association Institute is a lobbying group for the management companies. This organization does not represents HOAs and certainly doesn’t represent HOA members.

4) CAI lobbies the legislators to prevent regulation of transfer fees. No one (other than Stan) lobbies on behalf of homeowners.

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Caught in a high school parking quagmire No easy answers for friction between LHS and area neighbors

BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Kaulin Waldner leapt at the opportunity to buy a house in the neighborhood he grew up in, right at 8th Avenue and Hoyt Street.

But these days he’s looking to move.

“Unfortunately,” he said, “the area has changed so much due to students parking everywhere in our neighborhood that my wife and I no longer want to stay in this house.”

The problem of inadequate student parking at Lakewood High School, 9700 W. 8th Ave., has been a consistent challenge for many years. But as the school’s student population has grown to about 2,100, the situation has worsened and spilled over into residential streets.

“I park in the school lot, which costs $125 for a full year,” said Andrew Kelly, a Lakewood High School senior.

“There’s only really parking room for seniors and about half the juniors, which leaves the rest of the juniors and sophomores who get their license with nowhere to park but in the neighborhood.”

Principal Lisa Ritchey said Lakewood also has more student drivers

Cars parked in neighborhoods waiting to pick up their children. Many of the streets, like this one, have signs saying no parking.

CLARKE READER than staff would prefer, and because state driving laws don’t allow new drivers to have passengers, there has been an increased demand for spaces.

(The law states drivers under 18 may only carry passengers 21 and older for the first six months after receiving a license and only one passenger under 21 for the second six months. Only one passenger may ride in the front seat.)

“But parking in the neighborhoods has always been a topic of conversation, not only for Lakewood High School, but for all schools,” Ritchey wrote in an email interview. “There is a delicate balance between being part

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The school has about 400 spots for students in the west parking lot, and always oversells by 20 percent, Ritchey explained. The school doesn’t keep track of the number of student drivers, but Ritchey estimates about 1,000 of its students are of driving age.

In 2013, the City of Lakewood’s Public Works Department worked with the school to create no parking areas around the neighborhood, according to Stacie Oulton, the city’s public information officer. Street signs were also installed so students would know where they couldn’t park.

“We went through the neighborhoods and found all the areas where parking is not restricted by signs,” said Lakewood Police Office Paul Geiger, a student resource officer at the school. “We provide that information to students in handouts and on the school’s website so they understand where they can park.”

Neighbors said that for several years the signs made a difference and complaints diminished. But in the past year or so, problems have arisen again with students parking further into the neighborhood, and congestion coming from parents dropping off and picking up their kids.

“The signs just don’t seem to mean anything to these students anymore,” said Dennis Waldner, Kaulin’s father, who lives at 9th Avenue and Hoyt.

“Students or their parents stop there anyway, and it’s almost impossible to get in or out of our properties when school is starting or ending.”

The problem also occurs on evenings and weekends, when the building or facilities are used for a variety of activities, both Waldners said.

“While it is legal to park on most of the streets on weekends and evenings, the neighbors have been frustrated with the amount of people who park there,” Ritchey wrote. “When an outside group is scheduled to use our fields, we send them a letter outlining parking restrictions and suggestions.

We have also posted signs on the fence adjacent to our fields which encourage visitors to use the student parking lot for evening and weekend events, and because many of the visitors are unfamiliar with our parking areas, we

open a gate on weekends to provide easier access to the student lot.”

The school is in Ward 1, and councilwoman Ramey Johnson has heard from many of the school’s neighbors about the situation in hope of finding a solution.

“This situation is not what neighbors wanted, especially since this neighborhood was well-established before the school got there,” she said.

“Plus, residents have to deal with litter and cigarette butts on their property from students and their parents.”

The school has hosted several meetings with the neighborhood, during which possible suggestions have been discussed and debated, including the possibility of purchasing the nowdefunct gas station at 9th and Kipling and converting it into parking spaces, or regrading some of the property on the school. But nothing has moved towards action.

“It seems like no one wants to take the bull by the horns and do something,” said resident Brian Weishaar, who also lives near 9th Avenue and Hoyt Street. “We made a lot of suggestions, like getting rid of some of the athletic fields or putting up more signs on streets, but no one will get off their duff and do anything.”

The school district and City of Lakewood have also participated in these meetings, but agree there hasn’t been much action taken.

“There have been some interesting suggestions out of these meetings, but the school board has delegated it back to the school and principal,” said Ron Mitchell, president of the Jeffco School Board, who has attended some of the meetings. “Some of the suggestions have been pretty expensive and not feasible because of financial restrictions. And some solutions like banning all parking in the area are just out of the question.”

Neighbors have asked the school to stop circulating the neighborhood map with the areas where there are no “No parking” signs because they don’t want the school to encourage students to park in the neighborhood.

But Ritchey said there are no plans to do so. She said the problem is less student parking than parents waiting in the neighborhoods in their cars, and causing traffic when they pick up their children.

“Yes, there are parking concerns — but not during the school day,” she wrote. “I am concerned that blocking off more streets to our students would be dangerous for our students who have to walk in to the school. Most of the streets near our school are narrow and do not have sidewalks.”

The situation seems to lack any clear resolution for all parties, those involved say.

Kelly suggested that a designated drop-off and pick-up location for parents might reduce congestion, as would designated right- and left-turn lanes to get out of the school. But he added that the school’s location makes these kinds of solutions difficult.

“It’s all a balancing act that has to be carefully managed,” Mitchell said.

“Is there any long-range, magic-wand solution to this? I don’t think so.”

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Dinosaur Ridge neighbors rally against plan Local activist group organizes Save Dinosaur Ridge rally

Emilie Mitcham of the community group Dinosaur Ridge Neighbors, addresses a crowd at a rally on Jan. 11 at the Jefferson County courthouse and administration building in Golden.

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BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Kelly Sandin and Marilyn Pancoast, listen at a rally opposing a proposed car dealership at a property near Dinosaur Ridge.

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Dozens braved cold temperatures to rally at the Jefferson County courts and administration building in Golden on Jan. 11 to either learn more about the proposed rezone of a property near Dinosaur Ridge, or to make sure their voices of opposition are heard.

“This visual of a car lot next to our world renowned dinosaur viewing center will impact the natural geological view,” said Donna Carr, a Golden resident who is against the proposed rezone. “Once overpowered by lights, you will never know this famous landmark exists.”

The proposed rezone concerns the west side of the C-470 and Alameda interchange — an area commonly known as Rooney Valley. There are two properties involved in the proposed rezone. One is a 40.5 acre parcel located on the northwest corner, and the other is a 30 acre parcel on the southeast corner.

Both are in unincorporated Jefferson County and are owned by Three Dinos, LLC. Although va-

History of Lookout Mountain Community members are invited to attend a presentation on the history of Lookout Mountain from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 26 at the Lookout Mountain Nature Center, 910 Colorow Road in Golden.

The presentation will be an il-

cant, both properties are currently zoned as a corridor district, which allows a variety of commercial and light industrial uses including office buildings, retail and light manufacturing such as banks, restaurants, medical supply/drugstores and laboratories.

Three Dinos has requested additional development allowances — such as auto dealerships, hotels, gas stations and stand-alone parking — for the two properties are being handled by the county as separate cases.

Currently, the rezone proposal for the northwest quadrant is the main issue at hand. The Jefferson County Planning Commission took on the issue first. On Dec. 8, the commission granted, with conditions, Three Dinos’ rezone proposal application. Conditions include lighting and parking re-

THE LATEST The Jeffco Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on Tuesday, Jan. 17, to discuss the proposed rezoning of the land parcel near Dinosaur Ridge.

Check www.goldentranscript.net/ for updated information on the results of that meeting. quirements.

However, the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners has yet to make the final decision on the property, with a hearing on Tuesday of this week.

Efforts include putting on community meetings with the slogan “Save Dinosaur Ridge,” a letter-writing campaign and an online petition at www.change.org which has nearly 3,000 signatures as of Jan. 16.

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JEFFCO NEWS IN A HURRY Trails Talk forum Jan. 25 Jeffco Open Space is hosting its annual Trails Talk forum from 6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 25, at the Jeffco Open Space office, 700 Jefferson County Parkway, Ste. 100, in Golden.

The entire community is invited to attend.

This year, topics include initial findings from a recent test e-bike demo and study that took place at Crown Hill Park, the new Trails Development Handbook, and the latest trail developments including updates on the Peaks to Plains Trail.

Attendees will have an opportunity to visit table stations and talk about trails and projects.

Tom Hoby, director of Jeffco Open Space, as well as other staff, will give presentations and answer questions.

For more information, contact Matt Robbins, the community connections manager, at 303-271-5902 or mrobbins@jeffco.us.

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lustrated talk of the mountain, including a sweeping historical overview and the importance of the landmark to Jefferson County.

The program will take place indoors and is offered for adults only.

For more information or to register, visit http://jeffco.us/openspace. People may also call 720-4977600 or e-mail lmnc@jeffco.us with additional questions.

LWV’s nonfiction book club The Jefferson County League of Women Voters’ nonfiction book club will meet twice in February for a discussion on about the white underclass.

The book to be discussed is “Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis,” by J.D. Vance.

The first meeting will take place at 1 p.m. Feb. 15 at a private residence. Call Lynne at 303-985-5128 for the location. The second meeting will take place at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 18 at the Lakewood Meridian, 10695 W. 17th Ave., in Lakewood.

Both meetings are open to the public and people may attend either meeting. Attendees are encouraged to read the book ahead of time.

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Jefferson Open School honors students’ perspectives on peace

BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

There are as many approaches to peace and creating a better world as there are people in that world, and learning to respect those approaches is an important lesson for everyone.

Ever since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, the Jefferson County Open School, 7655 W. 10th Ave., has made a point to celebrate the myriad perspectives and approaches to peace with its annual Peace Night.

“We wanted to see what we could do to put positive energy out into the world,” said Bryan Zavada, elementary adviser at the school. “It’s a one night event where every student and class contributes their own projects and presentations.”

The event has gone through several iterations over the years, and the 2017 event was held on Jan. 12, specifically chosen to be near Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The event featured a Central American dinner, performances by students, and exhibits set up throughout the school.

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Jefferson County Open School has been hosting a Peace Night in various forms every year since the attacks of Sept. 11. This year’s event was on Jan. 12, and highlighted the students’ many approaches to making the world a better place.

PHOTOS BY CLARKE READER school that teaches students pre-K through 12th grade in a community approach with experiential learning, self-direction, personal responsibility and shared-decision making.

As part of this curriculum, the younger students were able to work as a class on their peace projects, while upperclassmen tackled projects of their own interest.

“I really hope students learn pride in their work through these projects,” Zavada said. “They also get

to see what peace looks like from other perspectives.”

Topics ranged from creating safe and loving spaces, Torrie Swartwood tackled the power of social media Torrie Swartwood, Hannah Robertson investigated selfcare through art, and seniors Ashur Lockrem and Joey Thomson examined mass shootings and responsible gun ownership.

“We started looking at gun violence, because we both sometimes get anxious going

Visitors at Jefferson County Open School’s annual Peace Night look at an exhibit on abuse and assault.

to school or public spaces,” Lockrem said.

“Growing up in Colorado with Columbine and the Aurora theater shooting, it’s something we see too much,” Thomson added.

In their research, Thomson focused on toxic masculinity, mental illness and lax gun laws, while Lockrem looked at mental health services in other countries, to see how it compares to America.

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At the kickoff of the evenings events, the school’s ukulele and guitar band performed the song, “Put A Little Love in Your Heart,” which served as an expression of the evening’s spirit.

“These kids are learning about being part of a community, and how special that is,” said Jim Macur, a parent of students at the school, and teacher. “As they get older, hopefully this will give them a sense of purpose.”

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Jeffco board denies charter School board officially seeking for Great Work Montessori new superintendent in Jeffco The school may appeal to the state education board

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Great Work Montessori School’s charter was denied for the second time by the Jefferson County Board of Education Jan. 12.

Financial instabilities were the reason why three of the five board members voted not to approve the charter.

“It would be a grievous reality for a Jeffco school to open its doors and close its doors in the same year,” said board member Amanda Stevens.

“I don’t ever want to see us in that position.”

Stevens, Susan Harmon and board president Ron Mitchell voted to deny the charter.

In a written statement, the Great Work charter applicants said they intended to appeal the decision back to the state board of education, and would continue seeking parental letters of intent to enroll, to help bolster their case.

“We are disappointed that after working with staff to bring clarity

to our strong budget and receiving a staff recommendation for a conditional approval that the board once again denied a strong choice option to a students whose only current neighborhood schools are district run,” the group said.

District staff had recommended approval of the charter with conditions that, by April 1, 75 percent of the school’s enrollment be accounted for. A motion was made by board member Brad Rupert to approve the Great Work Charter with the condition that it submit a letter of intent for enrollment by April to ensure the financial stability of the school.

That motion failed.

The school’s proposed location is at Sheridan and Center Avenue. If approved, there would have been choice enrollment, and a sliding scale when it comes to paying for preschool — the only grade parents would pay for.

The school’s charter first came to the Jeffco Board of Education on Nov. 3 and was denied because it did not meet the district’s budget and finance standards.

The school appealed to the Colorado Board of Education and on Dec. 14, the State Board of Education SEE MONTESSORI, P9

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The Jefferson County Board of Education is looking for new leadership.

Board members voted unanimously Jan. 12 to engage in a search for a new superintendent instead of renewing Dan McMinimee’s contract, which expires in June.

“This is lose-lose for our board of education,” board president Ron Mitchell said. “We are fully aware of the fact that not everyone is going to agree with this decision. That is why I consider it one of the most challenging decisions that we as a board have taken on. I believe that this board is committed to something important.

We will do what we think is right for our 86,000 students, for our staff and Jeffco’s future.”

A superintendent search process typically begins no later than January to take full advantage of a national candidate pool, so the board said its decision could not be delayed.

Over the past 2 1/2 years, the district has faced a teacher sick-out protest over low pay, student protests over proposed changes to the Advanced Placement U.S. History curriculum, contentiousness over teacher evaluation and pay systems and a recall election. Two ballot issue requests for additional funding were defeated at the ballot box in November.

“I’ve heard from some McMinimee that we’ve been though difficult times and we should let things settle,” board member Brad Rupert said. “But the children in our schools can’t afford for the adults to just let things settle.”

McMinimee became superintendent of Jeffco Schools in July 2014, replacing longtime Superintendent Cindy Stevenson. He was selected on a 3-2 vote, with the support of Ken Witt, Julie Williams and John Newkirk. Those three board members, all elected in 2013 on a conservative reform platform, were later the target of a successful recall campaign in 2015, during which McMinimee’s hiring became an issue.

“My position is that McMinimee has served Jeffco students well,” Rupert said. “He’s worked with two diverse boards and he has worked with this board with integrity.”

But the process in which McMinimee was hired was the topic of several public comments at the Jan. 12 night meeting.

“I believe it was flawed, faulty and

‘There are people in our constituent group that do not trust that Dan can lead in the direction that this board wants to go.’

Ron Mitchell, board president we need a new search immediately,” Arvada resident Cecelia Lange told the board of education. “I condemn the process by which Mr. McMinimee’s appointment came about.”

Mistrust with the community and with teachers is McMinimee’s downfall, Mitchell said.

“There are people in our constituent group that do not trust that Dan can lead in the direction that this board wants to go,” Mitchell said.

“When trust becomes a question, then it is very difficult for those groups of individuals to find a leader inspirational or highly motivated.”

McMinimee’s contract with Jeffco Schools — which lists his base salary as $220,000 with up to an additional $40,000 of performance pay bonuses — expires June 30.

Mitchell said he hopes McMinimee will finish out his contract with Jeffco. In December, McMinimee told Colorado Community Media that he intended to honor the duration of his contract. But when asked again after the Jan. 12 meeting, McMinimee said he could not confirm that as he is weighing his options.

“I want to reiterate that this is a difficult decision,” said board member Amanda Stevens. “Our goal is to define a vision and make sure we are on target to achieve that.”

Stevens went on to describe what she is looking for in a leader.

“I believe deeply that the kind of innovation, expansive thinking and analysis that needs to happen in classrooms and schools also has to happen at the district level,” Stevens said, adding that she is looking for someone with educational expertise who is a capable connector, ambassador and strategic innovator.

Although the board will be enacting a national search, Mitchell said McMinimee is welcome to apply.

“It has been an honor and privilege to serve Jeffco schools,” McMinimee wrote in an email to Colorado Community Media following the meeting.

“I wish the Board nothing but the best in their superintendent search.”

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January 19, 2017

Construction defects bill introduced Bipartisan measure addresses insurers’ legal costs

BY KYLE HARDING KHARDING@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Reforming Colorado’s construction defects laws in order to incentivize the building of condominiums and townhomes has emerged as a priority for both Republicans and Democrats early in the legislative session.

State Senate President Kevin Grantham, R-Cañon City, and House Speaker Crisanta Duran, D-Denver, are prime sponsors of a bill tackling the issue, with co-sponsorship from House Assistant Minority Leader Cole Wist, R-Centennial, and Sen. Angela Williams, D-Denver.

“This is the first step in a multi-tier process to help Coloradans attain a home of their own, and I am pleased to be a part of this critical legislation,” Wist said in a statement.

Senate Bill 17-045 was introduced Jan. 11, the first day of the session, and has been assigned to the senate Business, Labor and Technology Committee. It targets insurance rates.

In construction defects actions in court in which more than one insurer has a duty to defend a party, the bill would require the court to apportion the cost of defense among all of them.

Supporters of the bill say it would simplify and reduce litigation costs.

“By targeting insurance rates, we’re addressing the problem without reducing consumers’ rights to protect the property that they spend their life’s savings to buy,” Duran said.

Grantham said that while 100,000 people moved to the state last year, only 25,000 new homes were built.

Reforming the law on construction defects has been a longtime priority of Republicans in the Legislature. They say the status quo prevents condos and townhomes from being built, leading to Coloradans facing the choice of either apartments or single-family homes, with no middle-price ground.

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passed an order saying that “the decision of the Jefferson County School District No. R-1’s Board of Education denying Great Work Montessori School’s charter application was contrary to the best interests of pupils, school district, or community.” The matter was remanded to the Jeffco Board with instructions for reconsideration.

The state recommended that Jeffco

‘This is the first step in a multi-tier process to help Coloradans attain a home of their own.’

Cole Wist, House assistant minority leader

Reform is also supported by several business groups, including the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce.

Some cities and towns — including Lakewood, Littleton and Parker — have passed ordinances addressing the issue in recent years, as legislation died at the Capitol.

State Rep. Susan Beckman, R-Littleton, has identified reforming construction defects laws as a priority of hers this session.

“There is a need to greatly modify the destructive construction defects law that was passed in 2008,” the Littleton Republican told Colorado Community Media in early January.

“We must ensure a market-driven economy and availability of attainable home ownership options that are not hindered by regulation and manipulation.

Rep. Kevin Van Winkle, R- Highlands Ranch, also says the issue is a priority.

“Flawed laws from the recent past have made it impossible for homebuilders to meet market needs, especially for first-time homebuyers and downsizing seniors,” he told Colorado Community Media ahead of the session’s kickoff. “Instead of attainable housing, many Colorado families are trapped in apartments, unable to realize their housing dream.”

and Great Work Montessori School collaborate to address any budgetary concerns as well as amend the budget to include monies received from the Colorado Charter Schools Program grant and any additional grants that the Great Work Montessori School has received.

During December, the district and the school did rework the charter’s budget and evaluate staffing and enrollment.

Great Work has 30 days to appeal to the state board. The Colorado Board of Education can vote to overturn the local boards decision.

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VOICES

Some humble words of advice for our soon-to-be president Trump

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HITTING HOME

Michael Alcorn

ear Mr. President, Tomorrow, you will place your left hand on a Bible, raise your right hand, and repeat the oath of office after Justice Roberts. This is going to be a seminal moment for you, and for our country — for some, a near-apocalypse; for others, the realization of a dream. And, though you don’t have any reason to know me or care what I think, allow me to offer to you my hopes for your Presidency over the next four years.

I hope you realize that you have an unprecedented opportunity to shape the world we live in. With that, comes an unfathomable responsibility. It is easy to calculate actions in terms

of winning or losing the political moment; it is much harder to do the calculus of what is the most good for the most people. I hope you pursue the latter.

I hope you use your vast experience as a negotiator to sit with the leaders of Congress and of the world and draft ideas of what can be accomplished together for the good of the people of the world, though, of course, your first responsibility is to the people of America. And, certainly, your most powerful negotiating tactic will still be walking away from the table; but, I would hope that you reserve that for madmen, and stay at the table with the good men and women who have, at

their cores, the best interest of their peoples in mind.

But, most importantly, I hope that you learn from the mistakes of your predecessors, and don’t overreach. If you stop to consider, you might see that, in the end, your election was as much about the overreaches of President Obama (and a lousy campaign) as they were about you. We gave President Obama preexisting conditions coverage and the ability to stay on parents’ insurance, but that wasn’t enough: he had to force nuns to buy IUD’s for their employees and eliminate hundreds of SEE ALCORN, P11

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

I write ... what’s your superpower?

ALCHEMY

Andrea Doray

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or my recent birthday, a friend who knows me well presented me with a coffee mug that says: “I write ... what’s your superpower?” Those of you out there who know me, at least through my words in this space, know that I believe words make a difference. And that is, after all, the reason I do write.

Oh, of course, as any other writer will tell you, I also write because I have to, because it’s as essential to me as breathing. There’s

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nothing unique in this sentiment.

All the writers I know feel this way to one degree or another. And to say, “I am a writer,” means nothing more than you do some of your thinking on paper (the slogan of a new journal I received for Christmas).

Writers don’t have to be “published.” We don’t need pat answers to the question, “Really?

What do you write?” Just thinking SEE DORAY, P11

Lack of bond info not the issue I am an avid reader of the newspaper and I have to disagree with Dr. Jean Tate (Jan. 12). She stated that if more citizens knew the uses of the mill levy, it might have passed.

The Arvada Press printed many articles about the mill levy and the bond, and Ron Mitchell, the President of the School Board, wrote an article and showed a pie diagram on where the monies would be spent. All the board members went out to several schools to explain these and to answer any questions or concerns.

I believe the problem is the majority of voters in Jefferson County are not affiliated with the Public School system, and don’t want to pay anymore taxes that they believe do not benefit them. Not so, this effects everyone’s property values. This is sad, because all the districts around us passed their bond issues. Now our great teachers might have to go to other districts or different occupations to better provide for themselves and their families. The children of today are the adults of tomorrow and they deserve the best education and services we can provide for them. I do know that the school board is doing everything possible to help our teachers and all students.

I do not know the answer to how Jefferson County will

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pass levies and bonds in the future.

Karen Van Westenberg, Arvada

On McMinimee’s removal Isn’t it reminiscent of mob rule, that the lame-duck Teachers’ Union followers on the Jeffco School Board voted Jan. 12, without published cause, and in defiance of their operating rules (see below), to dump Superintendent Dan McMinimee and institute a nationwide search for his successor?

Was his fate predetermined and sealed at the Board’s two secrecy-shrouded sessions last Fall?

What happened to their established rule that no new ‘agenda item’ may be voted on the night that it first appears? Why the last minute rush?

Were they afraid of community comment?

Will there be any qualification requirements for McMinimee’s successor, other than he comes from at least 1,000 miles away?

Will there be any thought to improving student achievement levels by adopting something similar to the wildly successful Content Based model initiated by Massachusetts in 1993?

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ALCORN FROM PAGE 10

options and plans. We gave the President leeway to make peace in the Middle East, but that wasn’t enough: he had to demonize Israel and create a pathway for Iran to build a nuclear bomb. He got gay marriage, but that wasn’t enough: they needed to force bakers and photographers to be a part of their ceremonies.

And, if you think about it, the Presidency of Barack Obama was as much about the excesses of President Bush — and a lousy campaign — as they were about Mr. Obama. President Bush was “plain spoken,” but frequently couldn’t put a complete sentence together with a compass and a road map; Barack Obama came along with exceptional eloquence, and

We gave President Obama pre-existing conditions coverage and the ability to stay on parents’ insurance, but that wasn’t enough: he had to force nuns to buy IUD’s for their employees and eliminate hundreds of options and plans Michael Alcorn

the contrast was striking. We gave President Bush approval to go to war, but that wasn’t enough: he tried to remake the whole region in a different image. We gave President Bush the okay to give us our money back, but that wasn’t enough, and, with a little push, the economy fell off a ledge. Those oversteps led the country to Barack Obama.

Of course, if you think

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on paper through the marvelous and mysterious world of words, through the various lexicons of language, satisfies something crucial in us.

Yes, I write about torture and about Facebook friends, about workplace shooters and high school reunions, about domestic violence and the perils of changing handbags. I write because I personally have to do something about the world and the way I view it.

When I despair, as I sometimes do, about refugee camps, floods and fires, and the ravages of war, I want to be of some use, to put my hands to work. I yearn to offer what little expertise I have in aid to make things right. In short, I want to be a superhero.

But I have wise friends who remind me that I already have a superpower. So when I need to put these hands to work, I grab my pen. I think on paper. I provide information, create awareness, ask for action, and even try to spark a measure of entertainment – in this column, in my essays and literary nonfiction, and even in my poetry.

What’s your superpower? What is as essential to you as breathing? Is it volunteering? Is it helping others through your work? Raising a family, gardening, teaching? Serving your community, your church, synagogue or mosque, your faith itself ? Do you cook, do you sew, do you sing, do you dance?

Whatever it is, I’ll bet you never thought of this passion as a superpower. But consider this: if what you do 1) satisfies something crucial in you, it’s truly super. And if what you do 2) makes a difference in the life of just one person, it’s power … power you may not even realize you have.

about it, the Presidency of George W. Bush was almost exclusively because of the Presidency of Bill Clinton.

Clinton was a gifted politician, a superior rhetorician, who had the uncanny ability to connect to the American people. Unfortunately, too many of his, um, personal connections were embarrassing to try to explain to our children. In response,

Yes, I write about torture and about Facebook friends, about workplace shooters and high school reunions, about domestic violence and the perils of changing handbags.

Andrea Doray

Think about the times that someone has thanked you for something you don’t remember you did. About the times when a child took your hand, a loved one pulled close, or a friend, colleague or stranger paid forward some kindness of yours.

You are so powerful.

For my part, I am satisfied when I write. And if what I write prompts someone else to think about something differently, to support a position or to take a stand against it, or even simply to smile, I have made the difference I set out to make.

I write ... what’s your superpower?

Andrea Doray is a writer who would love to hear from you about your own superpowers. Let her know at a.doray@andreadoray.com.

America elected a man with poor speaking skills, but an unquestioned — almost quaint — morality.

So, my hope for your Presidency is that you concentrate on tangible issues that matter to the most people, and don’t worry about “great things.”

The quest for greatness often leads — even for alltoo-human Presidents — to overreaching, excesses, and

calamity. Focus, instead, on “good things,” and, maybe, just maybe, your successor won’t be chosen as a reaction to your failures.

Good luck, President Trump, and Godspeed!

Michael Alcorn is a teacher and writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. His novels are available at MichaelJAlcorn.com

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Legislators target funding for transportation needs

BY KRISTEN WYATT ASSOCIATED PRESS

There’s no debate — Colorado needs a big plan to pay for billions in needed highway upgrades.

But that’s where agreement ended Jan. 11 as the state’s divided General Assembly began work for this year’s session.

Republicans in the House and Senate gave differing takes on whether Colorado should ask voters to pass a new tax to pay for more than $8 billion in transportation projects.

And Democrats are talking up different ways to pay for roads.

New Republican Senate President

Kevin Grantham, of Cañon City, took the unusual step of not rejecting a tax hike.

Instead, he simply asked Democrats to take a careful look at cutting other spending first.

Colorado requires voters to approve tax hikes, so Grantham called it essential to sell the tax as the only possible option for improving roads.

“If we are going to ask (taxpayers) for more out of their own pockets to fund these bond payments, then we must also demonstrate the commitment to reprioritize the dollars they’ve already entrusted to us,” Grantham said.

That was a softer scolding than

Democrats received in the House, where Republican minority leader Patrick Neville, of Castle Rock, insisted that Colorado has enough money and needs no tax increase for roads.

“Revenue for transportation is something we can control without asking taxpayers for more money,” Neville said, without explaining what he’d like to cut, though schools and health care are among the biggest spenders in Colorado’s existing pocketbook.

Democratic House Speaker Crisanta Duran, of Denver, suggested both parties could seek voter approval for a new tax.

Duran said in an opening-day news release that she was involved in “promising discussions” with members of both parties in both chambers to devise a comprehensive statewide plan to upgrade the transportation system.

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January 19, 2017

Hickenlooper vows to defend health care access Governor would ‘fight for a replacement plan’

‘I think most of us would agree that the last thing we would want is Congress making all of our decisions around health care.’

BY JAMES ANDERSON AND KRISTEN WYATT ASSOCIATED PRESS

Colorado’s health care exchange isn’t going anywhere soon.

That’s the word from Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper, who told the state’s 100 lawmakers in his annual state of the state address Jan. 12 that he will resist any attempt to roll back the federal health care law that requires everyone to get health insurance.

“I think most of us would agree that the last thing we would want is Congress making all of our decisions around health care,’’ said Hickenlooper, who has increasingly invoked a states’ rights argument — one often used by Republicans on such issues as gun rights — to defend Colorado’s health care and marijuana markets.

But, Hickenlooper added, “If changes are inevitable, I will fight for a replacement plan that protects the people who are covered now and doesn’t take us backward.’’

Republicans in Congress are working to defund the Affordable Care Act enacted under President Barack Obama without having drafted a replacement. In Colorado, Republicans who control the state Senate have

John Hickenlooper, Colorado governor introduced a bill to disband Colorado’s health insurance exchange by 2019.

Senate Republican Leader Chris Holbert, of Parker, told reporters after the speech that Colorado shouldn’t maintain its health care system despite national changes.

“We need to watch to see what Congress does, about whether they repeal or replace the Affordable Care Act,’’ Holbert said.

Republicans’ health care bill has no chance in the Democrat-led House.

Still, Hickenlooper noted, “we’ll soon have a new president, and it is clear that the new administration and Congress seek a different relationship between the federal government and the states.’’

More than 200,000 Coloradans depend on the state exchange and 1 in 5 residents is covered by Medicaid, whose costs have expanded drastically.

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Insurers have fled rural regions.

Western Slope residents have just one, and they pay some of the highest premiums in the nation.

Hickenlooper embraced a shared commitment by Democrats and Republicans to spend more for roads and promote housing construction in the rapidly growing state. He didn’t provide specifics on how to tackle $9 billion worth of road improvements over the next decade, but he did say the general fund was off-limits.

“Voters are tired of us kicking the can down the road, because they know it’s going to land in a pothole,’’ Hickenlooper said.

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“Fiber optic cables are today’s power lines for farmers, ranchers and rural small businesses,’’ he said.

• Called for $6 million to help local police and prosecutors find illegal marijuana grows and prosecute those responsible. Loopholes in home grow and medical caregiver laws have allowed a black market to flourish, Hickenlooper said.

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Why sushi is so popular, according to local chefs

events such as the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, Americans gradually gained more exposure to Japanese food, he said.

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BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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iane Bukatman, who founded For the Love of Food cooking school in Golden, learned to make sushi in 2004 while working at a Washington, D.C., restaurant.

One co-worker was a Japanese sushi chef for the restaurant, she said. Fascinated by the art, she’d spend free-time watching him craft sushi rolls. Eventually, he taught her the trade, she said.

And when it comes to a fascination with sushi, Bukatman isn’t alone.

In recent decades, sushi locations have sprung up left and right, making a large imprint in the U.S. restaurant market.

Likewise, sushi-making classes have become popular options for date nights, birthday parties and other events.

If you’ve ever wondered how sushi became popular in the U.S. or where to learn sushi-making, local restaurateurs and cooking instructors have the answers for you.

For Yasu Kizaki, one of four brothers who run well-known Denver restaurant Sushi Den and sister restaurants Izakaya Den and OTOTO Den, sushi’s rise in popularity coincides with historical events.

As people began to move from Japan to the U.S. after World War II, and through

Becoming a Japanese sushi chef

TYPES OF SUSHI In it’s most basic form, sushi is a dish made with vinegared rice. But there are varying types of sushi rolls more commonly featured in restaurants, including:

Nigiri Nigiri sushi is a type of sushi where slices of, typically, raw fish are laid over pressed rice.

Rice is shaped in an oblong form, swabbed with wasabi and covered with seafood, although it could be other meats as well. Slicing of the fish is carefully done with a sharp knife, to avoid tearing the meat and ruining the roll’s presentation.

Maki Maki sushi means “rolled sushi.” It is usually wrapped in seaweed, or sometimes soy paper. Variations of maki sushi include rolls with rice on the outside of the seaweed paper, while other kinds have rice on the inside of the paper.

Temaki Temaki is a form of the maki roll that is commonly referred to as the “hand roll.”

The roll form is similar to an ice cream cone, with the ingredients inside.

Tempura Tempura refers to a deep fried sushi roll.

Source: www.AllAboutSushiGuide.com

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January 19, 2017

Listen up, modern musicals go far beyond ‘La La Land’

T

he way people are flipping out over Damien Chazelle’s latest film, “La La Land,” you’d think there hasn’t been a musical on screen since “Grease.”

Don’t get me LINER wrong — I thoroughly enjoyed “La NOTES La Land,” and it is definitely one of the year’s best films.

I certainly have no problem with all the awards it’s won already (it did a record-breaking clean sweep at the Golden Globes on Clarke Reader Jan. 8) and the ones it will no doubt win at the Oscars.

My issue is that viewers and listeners have been missing out on some wonderfully innovative approaches to the genre by ignoring anything that doesn’t have immediate name recognition. I’m talking about the big screen productions of standards like “Chicago,” “Phantom of the Opera” and “Les Misérables,” or live televised versions like “The Sound of Music,” “Rocky Horror Picture Show” and “The Wiz.” Just a little jaunt off the beaten path will lead to some serious musical treasure.

Take the career of John Carney, the Irish writer and director behind

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Sushi’s appeal Dianne Morin is the founder of a Lakewood-based nonprofit, Cooking Experience Club. For the past 17 years, she has run cooking summer camps for local children and given cooking classes for events, private parties and families.

In the past four years, Morin said, “sushi-making has been pretty popular.”

She credits the popularity of sushi to its healthy nature.

“I think a lot of it is because it’s a lighter meal,” she said.

Sushi is not as dense as a mashed

2007’s indie breakout, “Once.” That story went on to be a Tony-winning Broadway musical, and Carney followed it with “Begin Again” in 2013 and this year’s “Sing Street,” which was nominated for Best Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy, alongside “La La Land.”

“Sing Street” might be Carney’s most delightful film yet, and Ferdia Walsh-Peelo turns in a memorable debut performance as Conor, a young teenager in 1985 Dublin who starts a band to impress Raphina (Lucy Boynton), a model he meets outside of his school.

Carney makes rock musicals instead of the traditional songbook approach, and all of his films feature protagonists drunk on the power of music and love. Just like any other musical you’d think of, the characters often randomly break out into song. But because all three films focus on musicians, it’s a bit more believable when they do so. And Carney works with skilled musicians like Glen Hansard and Adam Levine, so you’re getting tunes you’ll actually hear on the radio.

I hope Carney someday gets the audience he deserves.

In the television realm, about the only musical you’re going to find is The CW’s “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” which is just as well, because I have difficulty imagining any other topping it — with the possible exceppotatoes-and-meat type meal, she said, and sushi rolls look appealing to consumers.

“Just the whole concept of, `I can look at this and it looks pretty healthy,’ ” she said.

It’s also easy to personalize, she said, which is something that comes across in her classes.

For those leery of raw fish, she will demonstrate how to substitute in vegetables or smoked salmon.

And there are dessert options, Morin said. Sushi-makers can incorporate fresh fruit or coconut for a sweeter taste.

Kizaki said sushi truly gained momentum in the 1990s. The California roll — which typically contains cucumber, crab meat and avocado — provided Westerners a steppingstone

CLARKE’S ALBUM OF THE WEEK Selection: The xx’s “I See You” released on Young Turks.

Review: As swooningly romantic as ever, The xx takes the insular sounds that made their first two records quiet hits, and adds some cinematic grandeur. Producer Jamie xx has expanded the group’s sonic palette, and songs like “Dangerous” and “On Hold” breathe beautifully in the new spaces. But don’t worry, singers

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Favorite song: “Lips” Lyrics that double as The xx’s guiding philosophy: “I’ve been a romantic for so long/All I’ve ever heard are love songs.”

tion of “Galavant,” which ABC canceled last year.

“Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” is the brain child of Rachel Bloom and Aline Brosh McKenna, and stars Bloom as Rebecca Bunch, a New York lawyer who moves to West Covina, California, to be closer to her high school crush (don’t worry — there’s a lot more nuance than that). The show features a hilarious and truly empathetic cast and approach to story.

But top-notch songwriting really sets it apart.

The songs spoof everything from Broadway song-and-dance numbers to torch songs, boy band pop and Alanis Morissette grunge. Check out some of the song names from the first season: “Settle For Me,” “I’m in a Sexy French Depression” and “After Everything I’ve Done For You (That You Didn’t Ask For).”

The show manages to create frighteningly accurate explorations of self-confidence and self-worth, romantic obsession and dynamic friendships, while writing songs like the second season’s standout, “It Was a Sh*t Show.”

If “La La Land” really is creating a renewed interest in musicals, then there’s already plenty out there for fans to dig into. Get started.

into the new culinary world, he said, as it didn’t incorporate raw fish in the mix.

By the 2000s, Kizaki said, sushi was going strong.

said, also noting they are some of her most popular options. Customers eat as they go and take home nearly $60 worth of sushi supplies.

Kizaki and his brothers offer regular sushi-making classes through their restaurants. He said they began the tradition as a way to broaden their customers’ horizons.

“Food is an introduction of Japanese culture,” he said. “When I do a class I talk about Japanese culture.”

Talking culture was a way to make the classes entertaining for those who are simply there to have fun, he said. But in Kizaki’s perspective, if you want to learn serious sushi-making, go to Japan.

“Then,” he said, “you learn the skill from a pro.”

Learning the craft Bukatman said becoming a master sushi chef takes years, but learning for fun is quick and easy.

She advises people to work with very sharp knives and know when to use water. You need dry hands when working with seaweed paper but wet when working the rice.

“The trickiest part is learning to make the rice properly,” she said.

Adding too much water melts the grains into a glue-like mixture.

Bukatman started her sushi-making classes around 12 years ago, she

Clarke Reader’s column on how music connects to our lives appears every other week. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, he is also in a sexy French depression. Check out his music blog at calmacil20.blogspot.com. And share your favorite modern musicals at creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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Arvada Center invites photography fans to stop, look and see Galleries unveil winter shows

James Milmoe’s “Calumet Farm, Kentucky,” part of the “Stop/ Look/See” exhibit at the Arvada Center.

BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Photography is a relatively new art, especially compared to mediums like sculpture and painting. But in its time, photography has become one of the most dynamic and elastic mediums.

For its first photography exhibits is several years, the Arvada Center celebrates the form’s possibilities and one of Colorado’s most important artistic eyes.

“Double Exposure” An Exhibition of Photography and Video is on display in the Center’s, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd, Main Gallery, and “Stop/Look/ See” Photography by James Milmoe, is on display in the Upper and Theatre Galleries. Both exhibits are on display from Jan. 19 through March 26.

“It’s been quite a while since we’ve hosted a show that just focuses on photography,” said Kristin Bueb, exhibition coordinator at the Arvada Center. “With March being Denver Month of Photography, we thought we’d celebrate the form here at the Center.”

“Double Exposure” features 13 artists who work in both photography and video, with subjects that range from documentary and abstract, traditional to experimental.

“There are lots of different approaches in the works on display,” Bueb said. “One thing they all have in common is how personal the experiences they capture are.”

The largest display in the gallery is a collage of photographs and video from Dylan Scholinski, a teacher at the Jefferson County Open School.

“I’ve been doing a lot of installation lately, I always look for the opportunity to show my photography,” Scholinski said.

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“What I really try to showcase in my photos is the extraordinary and ordinary. Extraordinary things happen in unlikely places all the time.”

“Stop/Look/See” features just a fraction of the work Golden resident Milmoe has taken over the decades from all over the world. Milmoe largely works in series, which he considers never finished and always growing. Subjects range from motorcycles and race cars to flowers and toilet hardware.

“A lot of people don’t really stop when they’re looking at photographs, but I want them to,” he said. “That’s where the name of the exhibit came from, and because I often look at things people just don’t often see.”

In his more than 50 years working as a photographer, Milmoe has gathered almost as many stories as images, and remembers interactions with everyone from Dennis Hopper to Georgia O’Keeffe.

“It takes a lot of patience to be a photographer,” he said.

“What visitors see here is just a drop in the bucket.”

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IF YOU GO WHAT: “Double Exposure” An exhibition of photography and video and “Stop/Look/See” Photography by James Milmoe WHERE: Arvada Center 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada WHEN: Jan. 19 through March 26 Monday - Friday - 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday - 1 to 5 p.m.

Artist Talk with James Milmoe - 11 a.m., Saturday, March 11 COST: Free INFORMATION: 720-898-7200 or www.arvadacenter.org/galleries 720-898-7200 or visit www. arvadacenter.org/galleries.

Heidi Neubauer-Winterburn’s “The Universe - Float,” part of the “Double Exposure” exhibit at the Arvada Center.

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New brewery brings back nostalgic games SomePlace Else Brewery has been open for three months

IF YOU GO WHAT: SomePlace Else Brewery WHERE: 6425 W. 52nd Ave., Unit 6/6B, Arvada WHEN: 3-10 p.m. Wednesdays to Fridays; noon to 10 p.m. Saturdays; and noon to 7 p.m. Sundays CONTACT: 720-512-4162; www.some placeelse.beer

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Husband and wife team Ryan Parker and Tori Miller have combined their love of beer brewing and retro games into a new business — SomePlace Else Brewery, which opened Sep. 22 at 6425 W. 52nd Ave. in Arvada.

The new brewery is a bit off the beaten path, both conceptually, and literally, located in a hidden warehouse in the South West part of the city, but the two say their first three-and-a-half months of business have been promising.

“We call ourselves the back-alley brewery,” Miller said. “We’ve got a a delivery alley between us and Marshall’s. But we’re growing and have great customers.”

Miller and Parker offer 12 taps, eight of which are their classics, two are rotating experimental beers and two are smaller half-barrels in which the couple lets home brewers come in and brew. One home-brew that will be featured in February is a vanilla porter.

“We love to have people come in and brew with us,” Miller said. “Ryan had been home brewing for four years before we opened here.”

Tori Miller pours one of the brewery’s 11 beers.

The couple had also been collecting games, including pinball and skee-ball for seven years and decided to combine the two at their new brewery.

“We said lets’ try this out and here we are,” said Miller, who was a teacher before the beer endeavor. “We just want to be a small local place for people in the community to play some games and hang out.”

The skee-ball attracted patrons like Colin McCollor, 28, who said skee-ball takes him back to being a kid and playing at Circus Pizza.

“It was just back when you didn’t have to worry about bills and life was just spur of the moment doing what-

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ever you want,” McCollor said.

This feeling of nostalgia sparked McCollor to start a skee-ball league at the brewery. The winter mini league meets every Saturday in January.

Team cost is $40 for the month and includes two beers and quarters to play. Each week the winner gets beer bucks, which they can use toward beer. At the end of the month, the overall winner will get a growler of beer.

McCollor hopes that the league will gain more members and they can pick it back up in March.

“It’s been a blast coming here and reliving our childhood,” he said.

Luke Caudillo is on on of the four teams in the Skee Ball mini league at SomePlace Else Brewery.

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Ongoing AARP Foundation TaxAide Helps Colorado taxpayers who need assistance prepare and file their tax returns Need: Volunteers for the upcoming tax season.

Requirements: Free training provided; volunteers do not have to be AARP members or retirees.

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Living and Sharing the Love of Christ Worship: 10:00am every Sunday Sunday School: 9:00am Sept – May (nursery provided)

Arvada Visitors Center Need: Help assemble welcome bags for new Arvada residents. Specific dates and times are scheduled.

Contact: Jean Gordon, jean@visitarvada. org or 720-898-3380 CASA of Jefferson & Gilpin County Court appointed special advocates work with abused and neglected children, speaking on behalf of them in court.

Need: Many volunteers needed; CASA Jeffco/Gilpin relies on more than 200 volunteers, but many more are needed (just 30 percent of cases typically are covered). CASA volunteers dedicate 3-4 hours per week.

Requirements: Training is provided; must be 21 or older and pass a full background check including driving record.

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Colorado Refugee English as a Second Language Program Teaches English to recently arrived refugees, who have fled war or persecution in their home country. In Colorado, refugees are from Afghanistan, Burma, Bhutan, Somalia, Iraq, Eritrea and D.R. Congo, among others.

Need: Volunteers to teach English. Tutoring takes place in the student’s home.

Refugees live throughout Denver, but the largest concentrations are in Thornton, near 88th Avenue and Washington Street, and in east Denver/Aurora, near Colfax Avenue and Yosemite Street.

Other details: Tutors do not need to speak the student’s language. Most participants are homebound women and small children, adults who are disabled, and senior citizens. Many are not literate in their first language, and remain isolated from American culture.

Requirements: Volunteers must attend training at Emily Griffith Technical College in downtown Denver. Sessions take place every 6-8 weeks. Go to www. refugee-esl.org for information and volunteer application.

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Common Earth Community Garden Garden project for entire community of Arvada Need: Volunteers to help build and work in garden Contact: Anthony at 303-204-0840 or squiggy.as@gmail.com Denver Asset Building Coalition Provides low-income families with free tax preparation Need: Volunteers to join the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program Requirements: Volunteers are needed from Jan. 21 to April 17. No accounting background necessary; DABC trains all volunteers through an IRS-approved certification. Volunteers can choose their schedule and time commitment.

Contact: Marissa Stanger, volunteer coordinator, at 303-388-7030 or go to www. denverabc.org.

The Edge Theater Lakewood-area community theater Need: Volunteers needed for front of house, back of house, concessions and committees (audience building, grants, sponsorships, events) Contact: Leigh Ann Kudloff at 303-9865073 or lkudloff@comcast.net; www. theedgetheater.com

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Tickets: 303-623-2349 (afternoons), curioustheatre.org.

A dark and stormy night …

“Brilliant Traces” by Cindy Lou Johnson plays through March 5 at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. Craig Bond is director of this tale about a pair getting acquainted as a blizzard rages outside an Alaskan cabin. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Sundays.

Tickets: $24-$30, 303-856-7830. vintagetheatre.com.

‘Myth’ in Aurora “Myth” plays Jan. 20 through Feb. 19 in the Aurora Fox Studio Theatre, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora. Jason is in search of undiscovered species in Yellowknife, Canada. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m.

Sundays. Tickets: aurorafoxartscenter. org.

Not for the tykes “Avenue Q,” by Jeff Marx and Robert Lopez, with book by Jeff Whitty, plays through Feb. 4 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Downtown Littleton. Robert Wells directs, with choreography by Nick Sugar and musical direction by Donna Debreceni.

Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays, plus 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29. Tickets: $25-$40, 303-794-2787, ext. 5; townhallartscenter.org. Note — rated “R” for strong language.

Boy group “Forever Plaid” by Stuart Ross plays through March 12 at Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, 4747 Marketplace Drive, Johnstown, exit 254 from I-25, just south of Johnson’s Corner.

Performances Thursdays through Sundays, each preceded by dinner.

Tickets: $52.95-$62.95, $29.50 child, $39.50 student. 970-744-3747, ColoradoCandlelight.com.

Theatre Esprit Asia Regional premiere of “Yohen” by Philip Kan Gotanda is presented by Theatre Esprit Asia from Feb. 3 to Feb. 27 at the ACAD Gallery TheatreAurora ACAD (Aurora Arts Council) Gallery is at 1400 Dallas St., Aurora.

Anthony J. Garcia is director. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $22-$26, teatheatre.org.

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o matter the occasion, a good host knows that great food is the key to any party. These crowd-pleasing snacks and desserts are the perfect treats to make your gathering just a little sweeter.

Find more party-worthy recipes at Culinary.net.

A Naturally Sweet Party Treat

Easy-to-make Cinnamon Honey Buns are a delicious treat party-goers will adore. Naturally sweetened by the addition of honey, they make for a wonderful addition to any spread. Learn more about the health and flavor benefits of honey, and find delicious recipes, at honey.com.

Cinnamon Honey Buns

Recipe courtesy of the National Honey Board Servings: 12 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened and divided 1/2 cup honey, divided 1/2 cup chopped, toasted nuts (optional) 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 pound frozen bread dough, thawed according to package directions 2/3 cup raisins Grease 12 muffin cups with 1 tablespoon butter.

To prepare honey nut topping: Mix together 1 tablespoon butter, 1/4 cup honey and chopped nuts, if desired. Place 1 teaspoon topping in each muffin cup.

To prepare buns: Mix together remaining butter, remaining honey and cinnamon. Roll out bread dough onto floured surface into 18-by-8-inch rectangle. Spread filling evenly over dough.

Sprinkle evenly with raisins.

Starting with long side, roll dough into log. Cut log into 12 slices, 1 1/2 inches each. Place one slice, cut-side up, into each prepared muffin cup. Set muffin pan in warm place; let dough rise 30 minutes.

Heat oven to 375 F. Place muffin pan on foil-lined baking sheet. Bake 20 minutes, or until buns are golden brown. Remove from oven; cool in pan 5 minutes. Invert muffin pan to remove buns.

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CLUBS Ongoing Activities, Ongoing/Business Groups Mondays The Arvada Chorale, an auditioned community chorus, rehearses Monday evenings from September to June at Arvada United Methodist Church, 6750 Carr St., Arvada. The chorale performs three concerts a year plus many community events.

For audition information, call 720-4329341, or email info@arvadachorale.org.

Divorce Workshop A workshop that covers the legal, financial and social issues of divorce is presented the third Monday of each month at the Sheridan Library, 3425 W. Oxford Ave., Denver. Check in from 5:155:30 p.m.; workshop runs from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Register online at www.divorceworkshopdenver.com. Advance registration costs $35; at the door, cost goes to $40 (cash/checks only). Attendees will get help taking the next step by getting unbiased information and resources. Learn the options available and next steps to take positive action steps. Discover community resources, and talk with other women experiencing similar life changes. Volunteer presenters include an attorney, mediator, therapist and wealth manager. Discussion items include co-parenting, child support, family coping, tax consequences, property division, hostile spouses and more. For information, contact 303-210-2607 or info@ divorceworkshopdenver.com.

Drop-in Storytimes Bring the kids to get lost in the world of wonderful words and fabulous illustrations, from timeless clas-

sics to new discoveries, all with a nature theme. Drop-in storytimes are at 10 a.m. the first Thursday and third Monday of each month at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Go to www.arvada.org/nature or call 720-8987405. Suitable for all ages. No registration required.

Golden Chapter, Order of DeMolay meets at 7 p.m. every first and third Wednesday in the town of Golden. Walt Disney, Mel Blanc & Walter Cronkite are counted amongst its Alumni. DeMolay is an organization for young men between the ages of 12 and 21 that offers character building, leadership training, and life skill development. We offer many activities, academic opportunities and scholarships. Please contact the chapter for more information. Email demolaygolden@gmail.com or www.coloradodemolay.org and visit Golden’s page under the Chapter tab by clicking on the Golden photo.

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.

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 303421-7619 for information. Republicans,

especially students, youth and women, welcome to join.

Job’s Daughters, Golden Chapter Bored?

Lonely? Make life-long friends. Join a group of young ladies from ages 10-20 learn leadership and organizational skills in meetings with support from friends.

Meetings are the second and fourth Monday of the month in Golden. Meet periodically to do fun activities. Rewards of membership include life skills, community work and significant scholarships for college. Interested, call Job’s Daughters at 303-204-1572 to join us for an activity.

Open mic Living Water Unity Spiritual Community presents open mic night - celebrate your teen self from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Mondays at 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada.

This program gives teens the opportunity to express their performing art including voice and instrument, acting, poetry, stand-up comedy, mime, etc. Open to all students in sixth to 12th grades. Email bellbottoms809@gmail.com.

Square Dancing Want some fun exercise?

Learn to square dance. Start at 7 p.m. any Monday at the Wheat Ridge Grange, 3850 High Court. Call 303-973-9529.

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 from 7-8 a.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. These are just three of our many projects. For more information, contact Fred McGehan at 303-947-1565.

Arvada Sunrise Rotary Club meets from 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.

Lakewood Chapter of Retired and Active Federal Employees meets at 1 p.m. the second Tuesday of most months at the Episcopal Church, 10th and Garrison. Call Greg Kann at 303-718-7307 with questions.

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, 303506-6692; or Debbie Espinoza, treasurer, 720-937-2550. New members welcome.

Northside Coin Club is a group of collectors that meets monthly to promote the hobby of numismatics among its members and the public. The club meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at 12205 Perry St., at the Friendship Hall in the Cimarron Village in Broomfield. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Find more information about our club at www.northsidecoinclub.org/ or look for us on Facebook.

Master Networks of Belmar Entrepreneurs and professionals interested in growing their business and personal connections, this is the group for you. We use a national platform that includes an educational component along with traditional networking aspects. Group is oriented toward entrepreneurs and professionals.

The group meets from 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays at DeMarras Bourbon Bar & Eatery, 11100 W. Alameda Ave. For information, visit a meeting or call Suzie at 303-979-9077 or email Littleton@Mathnasium.com.

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Ports of Call Singles Club, 55 Plus Social hours take place from 4-6 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at 3 Margaritas in Lakewood (contact Carol at 303-3897707), and the fourth Tuesday of each month at Chads in Lakewood (contact Dar. lene at 303-233-4099). Denver meetings are the fourth Thursday of each month at Baker St. Pub, 8101 E. Belleview, in the Tech Center (contact Harold at 303-693-3434).

For information and a monthly newsletter, call JoAnn, membership chairperson, at 303-751-5195, or Mary, president, at 303985-8937.

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 s on Maxwell Avenue.). Learn more at rockymtn-teamsurvivor.org.

Wheat Ridge Art League meets at 7 p.m. the last Tuesday of the month at the Active Adult Center, 6363 W. 35th Ave, Wheat Ridge. Social time starts at 6:45 p.m. Enjoy s an art demo by an award-winning artist y each month at 7:30 pm. All art mediums and abilities welcome. Contact Pat McAleese at 303-941-4928 or mcpainter03@comcast.net for information. No meeting August or December.

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Wednesdays 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.

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.

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 from 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 303-431-4697.

Arvada Rotary meets from 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.

Looking for a speaking club in Golden? Buffalo Toastmasters meets from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of each month at the Denver West Office Park, 14142 Denver West Parkway, Building 51, Suite 195, Golden. Go to www.buffalotoastmasters.org or http://www.meetup.com/ Buffalo-Toastmasters-Golden/ for more information. Buffalo Toastmasters, where public speaking and leadership excellence is encouraged in a safe environment.

Dawn Yawn Toastmasters meets from 6:45-8:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Denny’s Restaurant, 565 Union Blvd., Lakewood (on the southwest corner of 6th Avenue and Union Boulevard). You need Toastmasters training because communication is not optional, it is required. Do you communicate with confidence, are you worried about your next big presentation or job interview.

Attend the first three meetings for free. Call 303-988-2025 for directions. For information about the club, contact dawnyawn. toastmastersclubs.org or John Googins, VP of membership, at 303-547-0084, john. googins@gmail.com.

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.

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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 303-2792740 for more information, or to learn how to join.

Kiwanis Club of Alameda West meets from 7-8 a.m. Wednesdays at the IHOP Restaurant, 389 S. Wadsworth Blvd., in the Lakewood City Commons Shopping Center.

Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. The Alameda West Kiwanis Club is dedicated to serving the community through various service and fundraising projects. Our club has been of service to our community for more than 35 years. Join us at one of our meetings or for a service project. Contact Bob Zachman at 303-988-5678 or visit us at Alameda West Kiwanis on Facebook.

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.

New Apostolic Church Food Pantry: Open from 9-11 a.m. every Wednesday at 5290 Vance St., Arvada, rear entrance. All are welcome. We provide food to anyone in need. Please visit us once a month. Contact Gertrude at 303-902-6794 or gdathe@ comcast.net. Go to http://www.nac-denver. org/foodbank.html.

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 RSVP. 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 Church, 1450 S. Pierce, Lakewood. Contact actofcolo@gmail.com for more information.

Arvada Associated Modelers hosts training night from 4-8 p.m. Thursdays from May to September (weather permitting) at the Arvada Airpark, 7608 Highway 93, Golden (use the Pioneer entrance between Leyden Road and 64th Avenue). Anyone interested in learning to fly radio control models is invited to take a no obligation, introductory flight with an instructor. No previous experience is needed, and the club provides radios and airplanes. Training is free and open to everyone. It’s fun for the entire family. Go to www.arvadamodelers.com/pilot-training/.

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Too close to creatures for comfort

Mating season brings coyotes into contact with pets, people

BY TOM SKELLEY TSKELLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Coyotes lived in the metro area long before any towns or residential neighborhoods sprang up, and as their annual breeding season arrives, they are making their presence felt to many residents, human and otherwise.

In a news release, Jennifer Churchill, spokeswoman for Colorado Parks and Wildlife, said coyotes can become more aggressive in the months of January and February.

“As coyotes pair up to breed, they may be more territorial than usual and defend their space as they carve out a place to have their young,” Churchill said. “Citizens are well-

advised to be aware of their presence and the potential for conflicts with humans in metro and rural areas.”

Coyotes have adapted to urban and suburban environments and are “opportunistic hunters” that don’t fear getting close to humans or pets, according to CPW. A coyote will adjust its diet depending on what is available, and will readily prey on pets, animal carcasses, birdseed and plants.

This time last year, parks and wildlife received calls of a young girl nipped by a coyote in Centennial, an aggressive coyote stalking a grandmother and her grandson in Aurora, and four separate incidents of a coyote baring its teeth in Lakewood.

There have been more than 25 reports of people being bitten by coyotes in the Denver metro area since 2007, according to CPW. Though they tend to be bolder and more protective during this time of year, coyotes are timid by nature and residents who come in contact

In January and February, coyotes often become more aggressive, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

SHUTTERSTOCK IMAGE with them are encouraged to haze and frighten the animals to drive them away. Any contact with a coyote should immediately be reported to parks and wildlife.

“These bold coyotes should not be tolerated or enticed,” humansociety.

org says, “but instead given the clear message that they should not be so brazen.”

— Colorado Community Media reporters Alex DeWind and Stephanie Mason contributed to this article.

Golden to welcome beer, music and Norse god Ullr

Third annual UllrGrass festival takes place Jan. 27-29

Coral Creek is just one of the approximate 20 bands performing at this year’s UllrGrass music and beer festival, which will take place at various venues in downtown Golden Jan. 27-29. COURTESY

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The third annual UllrGrass music and beer festival will take place Jan. 2729 at various venues in Golden.

This year’s Ullrgrass festival will feature more than 20 live musical performances of bluegrass and similar genres such as jam bands and blues and rock.

Attendees can also enjoy food and artisan vendors, musician workshops and family activities such as arts and crafts, slack-lining and dance and costume contests. The performance lineup and festival schedule is available online.

Parfet Park, located at 10th Street and Washington Avenue, will be the primary festival location. Bands will perform throughout the afternoon all three days of the festival. Evening performances on Jan. 27 and 28 will take place at the

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Buffalo Rose Ballroom, 1119 Washington Ave. The American Mountaineering Center, 710 10th St., which is across the street from Parfet Park, will host the UllrGrass Campground, a hangout for festival-goers where the String Band Showcase and other festival workshops will take place.

The Ullrgrass Beer Festival will be 1-4 p.m. Jan. 28 in Parfet Park. Attendees can enjoy bottomless craft beer samplings from notable Colorado craft brewers and cideries. This year will also offer the inaugural UllrGrass

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Wine and Spirits Festival, which will take 1-3 p.m., Jan. 29, in Parfet Park.

Tickets for the music festival can be purchased as a weekend pass or singleday pass. VIP tickets are also available.

Beer festival tickets can be purchased as a supplement ticket, as a package with a weekend pass or Saturday single-day ticket, or for the beer festival only. All ticket purchase options are available online or as a cash-only transaction at the Buffalo Rose.

To learn more, visit www.ullrgrass. com.

FUN FACTS ON ULLRGRASS UllrGrass is a not-for-profit event run by volunteers. Proceeds benefit the Coral Creek Music Project, which focuses on developing local musicians and music organizations, along with providing music performance and instructional opportunities for children.

Many beliefs surround the Norse god Ullr.

He has been called the god of snow, winter and/or skiing, while others consider him a god of archery and hunting. Often depicted on skis or skates holding a bow and arrow, it is thought that if a person prays or gives him an offering, Ullr may protect that person when skiing or hiking in the snow.

Golden’s UllrGrass festival is designed to embrace winter, the outdoors and celebrate cold weather. The festival will go on snow or shine, so weather-appropriate attire is a must. People are welcome to wear ski gear and especially encouraged to come decked out in Viking helmets, drinking horns and leather chest plates.

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THINGS to DO THEATER

Colorado ACTS Presents `Alice in Wonderland’: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Jan. 20-21, at 11455 W. Interstate 70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. Presented by Colorado ACTS students ages 9-18.

Tickets available at the door.

Evergreen Players/Vintage Theatre presents “RFK: A Portrait of Robert Kennedy”: 7:30 p.m.

Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m.

Sundays, through Jan. 22 at Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen. One-man show focuses on last four years of Robert Kennedy’s life. Call 303-674-4934 or go to www.evergreenplayers.org.

Performance Now ‘Man of La Mancha’: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Jan. 22 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. The misadventures of the mad Spaniard who imagines himself the knight Don Quixote. Tickets available at www. performancenow.org or by calling 303-987-7845.

‘Burn This’: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 6 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 12 at the Edge Theater Company, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood. Additional show at 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6; no performance on Sunday, Feb. 5 (Super Bowl Sunday). A shocking and beautiful story of grief and love.

Adult themes; for mature audiences. Tickets available at www. theedgetheater.com or by calling 303-232-0363.

Regional Premiere of ‘HIR’: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays from Jan. 27 to March 5 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Shows also planned at 7:30 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 12, Feb. 19 and Feb. 26. Call 303-935-3044 or go to www.minersalley.com.

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Explore Mythical Creatures Through Art: 4-5:30 p.m.

Wednesdays through March 15 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Ages 3-6 years. Ages 6-14 years. Register at Arvada.org/public-classes.

EVENTS

Jefferson County Republican Party Inauguration Party: Friday, Jan. 20 in the Ballroom Carnation Room at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge. Check in starts at 8:30 a.m., with breakfast served at 9 a.m. The inauguration broadcast starts at 10 a.m. For cost and to register, go to jeffcorepublicans.com. To volunteer, get involved or for more information, call 303-277-1113.

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DAR Prospective Member Workshop: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, at the Golden Public Library, 1019 10th St., Golden. Hosted by the Mount Lookout chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution. Visit with members who can answer membership questions. Time will be devoted to investigating lineage and beginning application.

Family members, including men, welcome to learn about DAR and how to trace their lineage. Contact Joni Lewis at 303-888-4395 or mtlookoutregent@gmail.com to RSVP. Reservations are not required, but are appreciated.

Chihuahua & Small Dog Rescue Meet & Greet: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, at Petco, 6350 Sheridan Blvd., Unit 114, Arvada. Pet and hold some lovable small dogs that are available for adoption. Only a portion of adoptable dogs are present at each event. Sneak peek at www.chihuahua-smalldogrescue.org.

Great Influenza Topic of Book Club: 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 at Westland Meridian, 10695 W. 17th Ave., Lakewood. Get the book now and read “The Great Influenza: The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History” by John M. Barry; join the conversation of the Jefferson County League of Women Voters nonfiction book club. Call Lynne at 303-985-5128.

Arvada/Westminster Legislative Town Meeting: 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 21, at the Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. What is HOV3 and why are we doing it? What’s the matter with commuter rail? When will the G rail start? Presenters are CDOT and RTD. Contact 3033-866-2950 or RepTracy29@gmail.com. Led by Rep. Lang Sias, Rep. Tracy KraftTharp and Sen. Rachel Zenzinger.

‘Why Did I Survive? Questions From Natural Disasters and Other Scrapes with Death’: noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, at Lifetree Café, 5675 Field St., Arvada. Features filmed interview with Rodney and Lillian Smoker, who were serving as missionaries in Haiti when the earthquake occurred. Participants will see personal video footage of the aftermath of the earthquake.

Contact Polly Wegner at 303-4244454 or pwegner@peacelutheran. net.

Introduction to Backyard Beekeeping: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada.

Ages 10 to adult. Learn about the equipment and resources to start a backyard hive. Register at Arvada. org/public-classes.

Trails Talk Forum: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, at the Jeffco Open Space office, 700 Jefferson County Parkway, Ste. 100, Golden. Learn about the e-bike study and trails development handbook.

Visit table stations and speak to staff with trail and project expertise. Then hear from Tom Hoby, director of open space and parks.

Superstars in Colorado History: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, at Apex Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Join Ed Weising and learn about the many nationally famous people who have lived in Colorado. Call 303-425-9583 to register.

Reduce the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes: Free oneyear program begins 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, at Centura Health Golden Neighborhood Health Center, 750 Warner Drive. Participants receive assistance with losing weight, increasing physical activity and learning to overcome barriers to healthier eating.

Registration required. All ages welcome. Call 720-321-1769 or go to www.myneighborhoodhealthcenter.org/myhealthmatters.

Jeffco LWV Program Planning: programs for the 2017-18 year will be planned during six unit meetings from Jan. 24-26. Crucial elements of this campaign include voter rights, money in politics, redistricting and campaign finance reform. Go to www.lwvjeffco.org.

Meetings are: Tuesday, Jan. 24; Mountain Parks Unit, 9:15 a.m. at Highland Rescue Team Ambulance District, 317 S. Lookout Mountain Road, Golden; Chatfield Unit, 9:15 a.m. at St. Philip Lutheran Church, 7531 S. Kendall Blvd., Littleton; and Arvada Unit, 1 p.m. at Arvada Elks Lodge, 5700 Yukon St. Wednesday, Jan. 25: Applewood Unit, 9:15 a.m. at Westland Meridian, 10695 W. 17th Ave., Lakewood; Jeffco PM Unit, 6 p.m. at LWV office, 1425 Brendwood, Suite 7, Lakewood. Thursday, Jan. 26: Lakewood-Golden Unit: 9:15 a.m. at Cason Howell House, 1575 Kipling, Lakewood.

There’s No Place Like Home Expo: 8:15-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, at the Apex Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Register by Jan. 24; call 303-425-9583.

Hands Dirty, Feet Wet - Nature Playdates: 10:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Jan. 25, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Build snow forts, climb

on logs, jump stump to stump, balance rocks, and more. Register at Arvada.org/public-classes.

Mammals: Nose to Tail: 5-7 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 26, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Ages 8 to adult.

Two-part workshop covers most requirements for Boy Scout mammal study badge. Register at Arvada.org/public-classes.

Nonfiction Book Club Looks at the Hillbilly Culture: 1 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 15 (contact Lynne at 303-985-5128 for location); and at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at Lakewood Meridian, 10695 W. 17th Ave., Lakewood.

Read “Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis,”

by J.D. Vance, then join the Jeffco League of Women Voters nonfiction book club for the discussion.

Girls in S.T.E.M. Contest: Open to girls in grades 5-8. Final presentations are Feb. 22 at the Golden Library. Winners will be honored at the International Women’s Day Luncheon on March 8. Individuals or groups of up to 4 may enter.

Contact Stephanie Douglas at 303-235-5275 for details.

Jeffco International Women’s Day Luncheon: March 8 at Denver West Marriott, 1717 Denver West Blvd., Golden. Keynote speaker is Dr. Tracy Camp, Colorado School of Mines. Tickets on sale now. Sponsorships available.

Go to http://www.ixpowerfoundation.org/current-projects/ march-8-women-s-day/.

Food Pantry: open from 9-11 a.m.

Wednesdays at New Apostolic Church, 5290 Vance St., Arvada, rear entrance (across the street from Beau Jo’s restaurant). Contact Gertrude at 303-902-6794.

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Apple Cider Vinegar: 11-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, at Natural Grocers at Vitamin Cottage, 7745 N. Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Learn how to use apple cider vinegar to support blood sugar regulation, a healthy body weight, heart health and more. Contact 303-423-0990.

Heads Up, Class on Head Injuries: 5-6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, at Centura Health Arvada Neighborhood Health Center, 16280 W. 64th Ave. Injury prevention expert will discuss why it is so important to pay attention to head injuries and what to look for if someone has experienced a possible trauma to the head. Participants will receive a sports helmet.

Registration required; open to school-age children and older.

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Feed your Brain Time: 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 28 at Natural Grocers at Vitamin Cottage, 7745 N. Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Learn the secrets of a better brain at any age. Contact 303-423-0990.

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays through Feb. 16 at PranaTonic Yoga and Wellness, 2600 East St., Golden. Call 303-274-5733 or go to www.PranaTonic.com.

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Vanderhoof Elementary Kindergarten Registration: open through Jan. 31. Child must be 5

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Register online at www.jeffcopublicschools.org/jeffcoconnect.

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Vanderhoof Elementary Choice Enrollment: Round 1 is open through Jan. 31. Students accepted on a space-available basis.

Round one applications prioritized through a lottery process. Waiting lists will be created if needed.

A separate application must be submitted for each child. Round 2 runs from Feb. 10 to Aug. 31.

Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Thursday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.

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The best laid-to-rest plans

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That’s always good advice, no matter your age. Carpe diem; life is not a dress rehearsal; and if you love your job, you’ll never work a day in your life. You’ll be happier, too, even if you really don’t have to work — as you’ll see in “Good BOOKWORM Mourning” by Elizabeth Meyer.

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Lakewood High School girls varsity basketball coach Chris Poisson remembers Mackenzie Forrest during a ceremony retiring her number on Jan. 11. CLARKE READER

No Lil legacy

BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Lakewood High School student Mackenzie Forrest was the girls varsity basketball team’s all-time lead scorer with 1,420 career points when she was killed in a car accident in March 2016.

“Lakewood has been lucky to have some great players over the years, and Lil’ Mac was undoubtedly a great player,” remembered Coach Chris Poisson. “She played the game and lived with passion, competitive spirit, and love.”

During her four years wearing No. 33, she was a leader, a competitor, and a friend, and she’s also the last girl basketball player at the school to wear that number.

Before the varsity game against Columbine High School on Jan. 11, the school held a brief

— LHS retires No. 33 Forrest honored at Jan. 11 game

KEEPING THE MEMORY ALIVE In their daughter’s honor, Forrest’s parents started the Lil’ Mac Pledge — “Always buckle up, and remember that kindness matters” — to encourage students to wear seatbelts. They also launched a Hustle + Heart Remember Bands program, developed to remind people to be kind and give their best, in memory of Forrest. Proceeds from these bands benefit the Gold Crown Enrichment program.

The family also started the Mac Forrest Legacy Fund and Hustle + Heart Award, to help players and students afford sports and college.

To contribute to the scoreboard project, send checks, payable to Lakewood High School with Lil’ Mac Fund in the memo, to Lakewood High School, 9700 W. 8th Ave., Lakewood CO 80215.

ceremony remembering GAME COVERAGE Forrest and retiring her number.

For the story of the “It’s appropriate to Tigers’ Jan. 14 game honor her in this way, against A-West, turn because Mackenzie was to PAGE 28. such a standout,” said Lisa Ritchey, Lakewood High School’s principal. “It seemed fitting to retire her num-

ber in front of everyone in the middle of the basketball season.”

Forrest’s framed jersey was hung in the gym, to serve as a constant reminder of one of the court’s best.

SEE THIRTY-THREE, P26

STANDOUT PERFORMERS Charles Dinegar, basketball, junior, D’Evelyn: He recorded a double double with 12 points and 12 rebounds in a 70-60 Jefferson County 4A League win over Valor Christian on Jan. 11.

Dinegar also had three assists.

Camilla Emsbo, basketball, junior, Lakewood: Emsbo didn’t play in the fourth quarter of the Tigers’ 70-26 win over Arvada

West on Jan. 14 but still had 27 points and 12 rebounds.

Peyton Oaster, swimming, freshman, Green Mountain: She won two events at the Lady Tiger Invite on Jan. 14. She was first in the 200 IM with a time of 2:29.99 and won the 500 freestyle in 5:49.85.

Jack Steffer, hockey, senior, Ralston Valley:

He had a hat trick and added two assists for five points in the Mustangs’ 9-4 win over Mountain Vista on Jan. 13.

Adam Thistlewood, basketball, junior, Golden: He made all three of his 3-point attempts, winding up with 24 points and 12 rebounds in a 94-49 victory over Standley Lake on Jan. 11.

STANDOUT PERFORMERS are five athletes named from south metro area high schools. Preference is given to those making their debut on the list. To nominate an athlete, contact Jim Benton at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Upon further review, it’s still an honor

t was awhile ago that Tom Robinson had to make quick, steadfast decisions while coaching the Regis Jesuit boys basketball team.

Robinson was OVERTIME tasked with making more astute decisions as the replay official at the NCAA national championship football game between Clemson and Alabama on Jan. 9 “What a special Jim Benton honor it was,” said Robinson after he was selected as the Big 12 Conference replay official to work the game. “It was a responsibility for a game of that magnitude. During the game it wasn’t on my mind that I was holding the attention of the nation. It didn’t hit me until a little bit afterward.”

Robinson, a coach and teacher at Regis for 30 years, has worked for the Colorado High School Activities Association for the past 16 years after retiring as a coach.

He is currently a CHSAA associate commissioner. He’s been employed as a high school football official and an official in the Western Athletic and Mountain West conferences.

As a replay official at the college level, if something looks questionable, Robinson, 71, has to stop the game to confirm or change the call by the on-field officials.

“If you don’t have a lot of video, you have to piece it together,” Robinson said. “Most of the production crew at games knows what you need.”

There were several controversial plays that will be debated in the title game, especially the one when Hunter Renfrow caught a 2-yard touchdown pass with one second remaining to give Clemson the national title.

Many felt Renfrow was freed up by an illegal pick.

“There can’t be moving picks,” Robinson said. “A player can’t be moving. It can be legal, but it can be illegal if a player is moving. That play was not reviewable.”

Robinson, who is the director of officials for CHSAA, will retire from the organization on June 30 but plans to keep on being a replay official for college football games.

Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. Reach him at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com or at 303-566-4083.

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Jaguars capture 4A Jeffco league lead

D’Evelyn earns top league spot with win over Valor

BY TOM MUNDS TMUNDS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Game summary: Fans of both teams had plenty to cheer about Jan. 11 as D’Evelyn and Valor met in a battle for first place in the Jefferson County Class 4A boys basketball league. The game was a series of scoring run and the lead frequently changed hands but the Jaguars put together a scoring run late in the fourth quarter to win the game, 70-60.

It was a game of two evenly-matched teams on paper. D’Evelyn came into the game with a record of 8-2 overall and 2-0 in league, Valor’s record was 8-3 overall and 2-0 in league.

“It is always a big game when you play the No. 1 team in the state,” Jaguars Coach Dan Zinn said after the game. “Valor is a good team and we knew we were in for a tough battle. It is sort of a rivalry and I think the fact the former D’Evelyn coach is now coaching Valor gives our guys the motivation to play even harder.”

Key moments: D’Evelyn led 12-4 early in the first quarter, and 20-6 at end of the period. But Valor picked up the pace in the second quarter as the Eagles mounted a stingy defense, pressed the pace of their attack to close the gap. The score was tied 33-33 with less than two minutes into the period, and Valor led for the first time at 37-35 late in the period.

From there it became a back and forth game, with both teams only

THIRTY-THREE FROM PAGE 25

“I’ve been announcing the basketball games here for the past few years, and like everyone, I fell for her right away,” said Rick Nicoletti.

“The gym always feels a little empty now, even when it’s packed on a night like tonight.”

Forrest’s parents, friends, team-

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Josh Brinkerhoff pulls down a rebound for D’Evelyn during the Jan. 11 game against Valor to determine the league leader. Brinkerhoff scored 19 points and pulled down three rebounds as the Jaguars won the game, 70-60. PHOTOS BY TOM MUNDS

CJ Olson drives to the hoop for D’Evelyn despite the efforts of Valor defender Dylan Olson to block the shot during the Jan. 11 game for possession of the top spot in the league. Olson’s shot was good for two of his 20 points.

briefly holding on to a slim lead. The score was tied 50-50 at the 5:27 point and again at 52-52. That was when the Jaguars hit back-to-back three pointers to pull ahead to stay. D’Evelyn led 62-54 with 1:36 left in the game. As often is the practice, Valor intentionally fouled the player with the ball in hopes of getting rebounds. But the Jaguar players hit their most of their free throws in the closing 90 seconds and they won the game, 70-60.

“This is my second year and our program appears to be moving in the right direction,” Coach Zinn said. “This was a good win for us but we know it is a long season and we just have to keep battling every night. We know we play Valor again in February on our home court and I sure they will be angry.”

Key players/statistics: Jaguar

senior CJ Olson led the team in scoring with 20 points that included four three-pointers and teammate John Brinkenhoff scored 19 points that also included a trio of threes. He also led the team in steals with five. Jason Gardner scored 12 points which included three three-pointers. Charles Dingar scored 12 points and led the team in rebounds with 12.

They said it: Olson said it was a tough, physical game in which his team retained its composure.

“There was lots of emotion, high points and excitement tonight. We have been working hard all week preparing for this game,” he said after the game.

“Our team didn’t change what we were doing when Valor made a run and took the lead. Basketball is a game of scoring runs. They had theirs and we had

ours. Our came at the end of the game so we got the win and that was always the goal.”

He said his shots from three-point range worked for him against Valor.

“The three-pointer isn’t my shot. I am more of a mid-range outside shooter,” Olson said. “But they were falling for me tonight. As a team, it is anyone’s shot and we have a lot of good threepoint shooters. A guy can drive, kick the ball to a teammate outside who has a clear shot or the guy with the ball can drive to the hoop and finish it. Tonight, Valor packed the lane to cut off our inside shot so we took and hit the outside shots.”

The senior said he doesn’t have personal goals but wants to do all he can to help his team win a state championship.

mates and many peers were all in attendance at the event, as was Bill Hanzlik, former Denver Nugget and co-founder of the Gold Crown Foundation. Forrest spent a lot of her time volunteering during basketball camps at Lakewood’s Gold Crown Field House, and remembered her kindness and dedication.

“Mackenzie was a pleasure who always showed up when she was needed,” he remembered. “And that smile of hers was contagious.”

To honor Forrest, who would’ve been a teammate this year, Regis’ Women’s Basketball team also attended. The 12-2 team incorporated Forrest’s philosophy of “Hustle + Heart Will Set You Apart,” into their own approach to the game, according to Kelly Johnson with the Gold Crown Foundation.

At halftime, Poisson kicked off a fundraising effort to honor Forrest and one of her greatest mentors, “Papa Joe” Poisson, the coach’s

father, who passed away unexpectedly just a few months after Forrest.

The aim is to raise enough for a new scoreboard recognizing both.

But as for Forrest’s legacy, it’s safe to say it remains stronger than ever, even to the school’s newest students.

“I never had the chance to meet her, but you can tell what an amazing person she was,” said freshman Angelina Esquibel. “It’s great the school did this, because she was one of our best players.”

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Bears finish third at mat tourney Four of five dual matches to BC

BY TOM MUNDS TMUNDS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Bear Creek wrestlers found strength and endurance tested Jan. 7 as each athlete had five matches during the competed in the Legend Dual Match Wrestling Tournament at Legend High School in Parker.

“We are a very young team this year with eight or nine freshmen and sophomores in the lineup. But, despite their youth, we have several of the young kids already ranked in state,” Bear Creek Coach Chris Bennecke said during the tournament. “All our kids are working hard and I feel our wrestlers are in good positions and where they should be in this point in the season.”

This is Bennecke’s second year as Bear Creek head coach. He said one thing that helps is that the team did pretty well last year, and most of this year’s wrestlers were on that roster.

He said he feels this is the second year of working to rebuild at Bear Creek.

The coach said the dual match tournament is demanding as each team wrestles five matches during the competition. He said the tournament gives his athletes the experience

Bear Creek’s Sean Vigil puts his 160-pound Valley opponent Alexander Comacho on his back during the Jan. 7 dual match tournament held at Legend High School in Parker.

Vigil pinned his opponent as the Bears posted a 4-1 in dual match competition and finished third among the 18 teams at the tournament.

TOM MUNDS of the challenges to conditioning, stamina and endurance that comes from wrestling five matches during day-long competition.

The tournament format created nonstop action all day with six mats in use. The walls of the Legend gymnasium echoed with the sound of coaches yelling instructions to the wrestler on the mat and the wrestler’s teammates, friends and family cheering him on.

All tournament competition was

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conducted in dual-match format, taking five rounds to determine the final team placements.

Organizers divided the 18 teams into six three-team pools so each team wrestled two dual matches in the first round. Based on pool record, the teams were seeded for a second session of pool matches with each team wrestling two more dual matches.

When all pool wrestling was completed, records determined seeding

for the fifth dual match of the day for each team in the round to determine placement in the tournament.

The Bears won both matches in the first pool round as they edged Legend 43-21 and outscored Vista Ridge, 66-15.

In the second pool round, Bear Creek outpointed Eaglecrest 49-15 but suffered their only loss of the tournament to eventual meet champ Valley, 40-27.

Bear Creek’s final dual match was against Peyton, and the Bears won 57-24.

Andrew Sasburn, Bear Creek’s 126 pounder, said he decided to become a wrestler because it challenges him plus he likes being on the team with his friends and his coaches.

Sansburn went 5-0 in dual matches and won all the matches on the mat. He smiled and said he learned quickly that being in shape to play football doesn’t mean an athlete is in shape to do well in wrestling. He said he and his teammates have spent a lot of time on conditioning drills and drills that build endurance and stamina.

“I like wrestling and I like that wrestling helps me a lot in my other sport, football,” he said. “I am a running back and safety in football.

Wrestling helps me improve my body position and tackling techniques. It also helps me develop good balance and good mobility.”

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Lakewood girls hoops leaning on Camilla Emsbo

BY DENNIS PLEUSS JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LAKEWOOD — Lakewood girls basketball coach Chris Poisson has been joking with 6-foot-4 junior Camilla Emsbo about how bad her back hurts.

“We are on it. She is carrying us on her back,” Poisson said after Emsbo had 27 points and a dozen rebounds without playing the fourth quarter Jan. 14 against Arvada West. “It’s a credit to her for being able to do that.

She has been tremendous these past few weeks.”

The Tigers were without three key juniors — Kira Emsbo, Hannah Renstrom and Sassy Coleman — during the 70-26 home victory against A-West (5-8, 1-3 Class 5A Jeffco). Kira, Camilla’s twin sister, has missed the Tigers last seven games with an elbow injury.

Camilla has averaged nearly 20 points per game and well over double-

digit rebounds with her 6-foot-4 twin out of the lineup.

“I knew it was going to be a challenge. I knew how to step up,” Camilla said. “I’m used to having my wingman (sister Kira) by my side, but it’s not just me stepping up. I think the reason why we are having success is everyone is stepping up.”

Lakewood senior Celeste BarronNicolletti and freshman Nadia Trevizo both finished in double-digit points against the Wildcats in the Tigers’ third straight win since dropping their conference opener against Ralston Valley, ranked No. 2 in the current CHSAANow.com 5A girls hoops rankings.

However, Camilla was the focal point single-handedly outscoring A-West — 27-26 — despite not playing in the final quarter.

“I’ve got to say that’s a first,” Emsbo SEE TIGERS, P32

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said with a smile.

The No. 8 ranked Tigers (8-4, 3-1) have a tough week ahead facing Pomona and Bear Creek, teams that Poisson believes are the most improved squads in 5A Jeffco this season. He also thinks Renstrom and Coleman will be back on the court next week to give the Tigers a boost heading toward the midway point of the conference schedule.

“The good news about our injuries is they aren’t longterm,” Poisson said. “We know we can have everybody in full swing and at our best in the end still.”

Getting a good amount of playing time to Lakewood’s bench players should help the Tigers in the long run.

“Trust has been built with not only our seniors who have really stepped up and played well, but our freshmen (Trevizo and Aaliyah Sabala) are really playing well and have confidence,” Poisson said.

The hope is Kira will be back on the court in a couple of weeks, in time for the rematch against leagueleading Ralston Valley on Jan. 27.

“I think it’s really important that we are learning to play with the people we have right now,” Camilla said.

“We are going to need an adjustment period once those players come back.

They are a huge part of our offense.”

A-West was led by junior Ksana Montoya (11 points) in the loss. Soph-

omore Madison Pixler also pitched in seven points. The Wildcats stay on the road with games at Columbine (Wednesday, Jan. 18) and at Pomona (Friday, Jan. 20) this week.

Dennis Pleuss is a communications specialist for Jeffco Public Schools with a focus on athletics and activities. For more Jeffco coverage, go online at CHSAANow.com/Jeffco.

Arvada West senior Ellie Mills (20) attempts to split Lakewood defenders Issy Carbone (15), Jessica Woodhead (10) and Gabby Hayden (22) during the Class 5A Jeffco League game Jan. 14 at Lakewood High School. The Wildcats fell to the Tigers 70-26.

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If cast in the local competition, contestants will perform at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 29 on the Lakewood Cultural Center stage. First place winners move on to compete in the state competition on Sunday, March 12 at D.L. Parsons Theater, 11801 Community Center Drive in Northglenn.

Solo and group contestants are invited to audition in the following age groups: K-2, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12. Each artist or group should prepare a two to fourminute audition in one of the following categories: Voice - includes singers performing to a recorded track Music - includes any instrument or combination of instrument and voice Variety - includes dance, comedy, martial arts and other movement More information, including official Night of the Stars Talent Show rules, is available at www.Lakewood.org/TalentShow. Register online to reserve your audition time slot or call 303-987-7877 or email NatRen@Lakewood.org.

Apply for city’s Sustainable Neighborhoods Apply to become part of Lakewood’s Sustainable Neighborhoods Program.

Applications are due no later than March 6, and are at SustainableNeighborhoodNetwork.org/Lakewood.

Attend an informational open house to learn more at 6 p.m. on Feb. 7 at the Lakewood Cultural Center Community Room, 470 S. Allison Parkway.

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Program is a grassroots effort bringing new ideas, enriching programs and community cohesion to residents. It provides residents the opportunity to become active partners in enhancing the livability of their neighborhoods and reducing residents’ ecological footprint.

Volunteer leadership teams in each neighborhood are the heart of the program. These volunteers meet to brainstorm ideas that will resonate with and make a difference to their neighborhoods. They then coordinate initiatives and events for their residents. The city provides support in the form of printing, publications, finding community partners and staff time to assist with outreach and project development.

For more information, please contact the Sustainability Division at 303-9877515 or SustainableNeighborhoods@ lakewood.org.

Positions open on Lakewood’s boards The City of Lakewood’s boards and commissions are accepting applications, and the deadline to apply for all the openings is Feb. 10.

Apply online at Lakewood.org/ GetOnBoard, which provides a full description of the qualifications for each position. For more information and requirements, contact Ethen Westbrook at 303-987-7661 or ethwes@ lakewood.org.

There are positions open on the following: Advisory Commission for an Inclusive Community Historic Preservation Commission Board of Appeals Planning Commission

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