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FCA students donate food to the hungry

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me, and I have an understanding that not all people live like suburban dwellers do in the United States.

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About me My husband came from Los Angeles, and I came from New York. We met in Washington, moved out here, and we’ve lived in Lakewood since the 1980s. We love the west side, and we just absolutely love Colorado.

I went to the University of Colorado, and I left with a business degree and an education degree.

My resume is pretty diverse. I worked as a pastor at Lakewood Christian Church, I was an organic farmer, and I taught business classes to high school classes in Boulder and Australia.

Jeffco Eats I kept going to community meetings, and people were saying children were struggling with hunger on the weekends. I kept asking people if someone was going to feed the kids in Lakewood. No one was doing it. Then I thought that maybe I needed to do it.

That is when Jeffco Eats was born.

I’m the executive director for Jeffco Eats, and I’m the person who started it. We feed kids in Lakewood, Wheat Ridge, Edgewater and Arvada, and we’re trying to make sure that families don’t go hungry on the weekends.

We feed around 400 children a week.

Our next goal is to help feed refugees. This past holiday season, we held a food drive for families from Congo and Afghanistan. We are planning on bringing food to these families every month now, and we want the community to help.

The Faith Christian Academy chapel in Arvada on Jan. 23, where student performers led the kindergarten through eighth grade student body in song, while students brought up food to donate to the hungry.

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An annual food drive doubles as an opportunity to teach generosity of spirit at Faith Christian Academy.

For a second year, the entire school gathered donations together to send to Community Table (formerly the Arvada Food Bank). The food was piled up, by grade, along the front of the stage of the private school’s auditorium as the students gathered for a chapel assembly Jan. 23. The subject of the assembly was hunger, specifically how the Bible addresses hunger and how Christians should respond to the problem.

“Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me,” the verse from Matthew 25:40 flashed up on the auditorium screen as Caleb McGee, the Bible teacher for seventh and eighth grade students,

discussed that verse and those that followed. McGee told the students that feeding the hungry, offering water to the thirsty, as well as clothing and aid to those in distress were all ways of honoring God. In another portion of the assembly, third grade teacher Kate Rase told the student body, “When we have a lot, we’re called to serve others and share.”

She demonstrated the concept by giving several students plain soggy rice, and one student a full Chickfil-A breakfast. Unsurprisingly, the soggy rice crowd was not a happy bunch.

Sally Lewis, the Dean of Students at the academy, said the student body is excited to participate in events like the food drive.

“They just love to give, and they’re just looking for opportunities,” she said, gesturing to the piles of

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donated food.

Acts of community outreach and charity aren’t new for the school. Lewis said different grades participate in different ways.

The seventh graders for instance, helped deliver the food gathered by the food drive, and toured the facilities at Community Table to learn more about community hunger. She said the school’s eight grade girls volunteer with the regional nonprofit

Food, grouped by grade, lines the edge of the stage Jan. 23 at Faith Christian Academy in Arvada.

Hope House — which provides support for teen mothers to earn an education and financial stability.

Another group of students make blankets, and hand them out in person to homeless individuals each year.

“It’s about educating them, as well as giving them an opportunity to be generous,” said Lewis.

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Rita and I, or example, recently spent $40,000 to update our kitchen, and we love it! (It was done by Bonnie Kitchen Design in Golden, and we strongly recommend her!) But that doesn’t mean our home increased its value and selling price by $40,000 or more. We made that improvement for our own enjoyment, just as we did when we spent $20,000 on our master bathroom several years ago. Yes, it will increase the attractiveness of our home when we eventually sell it, but that will only be after years of happy enjoyment of the two improvements.

We’ll probably make other improvements in coming years, but it will never be to dress up the home for sale. On top of not recovering the full expenditure upon sale, it’s a huge disruption of one’s life to engage in major renovations.

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Siding Replacement (75.6%) Entry Door Replacement (Steel) (74.9%) The five projects with the greatest ROI in the upscale cost category are: Garage Door Replacement (97.5%) Window Replacement (Vinyl) (73.4%) Grand Entrance (Fiberglass) (71.9%) Window Replacement (Wood) (70.8%) Bathroom Remodel (60.2%) Here are the five projects with the lowest ROI in the mid-range cost category: Backyard Patio (55.2%) Master Suite Addition (59.4%) Bathroom Addition (60.6%) Roofing Replacement (Metal) (60.9%) Major Kitchen Remodel (62.1%) Master Suite Addition (50.4%) Bathroom Addition (58.1%) Major Kitchen Remodel (59.7%) Bathroom Remodel (60.2%) Window Replacement (Wood) (70.8%) So, clearly you should only remodel when it’s intended to be enjoyed by you for years to come. If you know you’ll be selling this year, we advise our clients as follows.

First, only make improvements that eliminate a defect or an issue which will turn off prospective buyers. I call these “eyesores,” things that stand out like a sore thumb, and not things that are simply “dated” or out of style.

Here are some examples: Do refinish hardwood floors that are seriously and obviously in need of refinishing.

Do replace carpeting that is seriously old, such as 1970’s shag carpeting, or carpeting that is seriously worn or stained. (Again, think “eyesore.”)

Do replace damaged countertops.

Do repair damaged walls and replace damaged doors that can’t be repaired.

Do replace those 1990’s glass-andbrass lighting fixtures. (They’re so unappealing that Habitat’s Restore won’t accept them as donations!)

Do replace burned out light bulbs.

Do have someone with “fresh eyes” walk through your house and identify other turn-offs. (Our stager does that.)

Do repaint (inside and out) where there is peeling or discolored paint.

Do replace rotted timbers on your deck, then power wash and re-stain or repaint as necessary.

Do improve curb appeal (always the first impression), including weeding and pruning and freshening the front door.

(It’s true that red doors sell homes…)

Do not replace undamaged countertops or bathroom fixtures just because they are “dated” — even those pastel colored bathtubs and sinks. (I tell buyers “You can’t buy these anymore!”) The exception would be the toilets. A white chair-height low-flow toilet can be replaced for a couple hundred dollars and installed by our handyman for $50 (but he only works for our clients).

Beyond the above advice, I tell my sellers to be strategic about major issues which they know need to be done. If these are likely to become inspection issues, don’t fix them prior to listing your home if they’re not the kind of eyesore which would deter a buyer from making an offer.

For example, I have a listing, currently under contract, which had damage to the concrete driveway. The seller was thinking he should repair it before putting the home on the market. We knew it would be an inspection issue, but by leaving it

undone we could use it as a bargaining chip. Sure enough, we got under contract (well above listing price because of competing buyers), and the inspection demands included repairing the driveway.

Because it was such a big expense, the buyer didn’t ask for a bunch of other repairs. If the seller had fixed the concrete prior to listing the home, you can sure the buyer would have asked for those other repairs, but instead they were delighted that the seller agreed to pay for the concrete repair.

I have used the same strategy to save other sellers money on inspection items.

For example, one seller knew that radon needed to be mitigated, but we knew that this issue (which we properly disclosed) would not deter buyers from competing for the home. Yes, it became an inspection demand, and the buyer was delighted that the seller agreed to mitigate it.

Your situation will be different, of course, and we are happy to meet with you in your home and discuss what’s needed and strategic to fix before listing.

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Students got hands-on applications during break out sessions at the day-long tech conference. Pictured is a student from last year’s conference.

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couple hundred Jeffco Public Schools high schoolers attended the second annual Jeffcon on Jan. 25. Jeffcon is a conference specifically geared toward the students to give them the opportunity to explore and learn about Information Technologies (IT) and its fields. At this year’s event, students were able to participate in coding, programming, designing an app, data analytics and much more.

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Aaliyah LaBarge, a sophomore at Conifer High School, experiments with powering motors and lights during the second annual Jeffcon on Jan. 25.

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A group of Jeffco students admire their handiwork of getting the lights of the robotic dragon to light up at the second annual Jeffcon on Jan. 25. The robotics session was led by Red Rocks Community College’s Idea Lab, and the robotic dragon is one of a few that will be used in an upcoming Red Rocks Community College theater production called “She Kills Monsters” this April.

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Megan Fahrig, a senior at Arvada High School, explains the layout of an app for pet care and training that she and a team of three other Jeffco students designed during the second annual Jeffcon on Jan. 25.

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Connor Pallis, a freshman at Standley Lake High School, works on a circuit board as part of a robotics session during the second annual Jeffcon on Jan. 25.

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BUSINESS BRIEFS Gluten-free bakery celebrates three years Holidaily Brewing Co., Colorado’s dedicated gluten-free brewery, is set to celebrate its three-year anniversary Feb. 2. Holidaily is the passion project of founder Karen Hertz, who adopted a gluten-free diet as part of her post-treatment plan after surviving melanoma and thyroid cancer in her early 30s.

Hertz struggled to find a great tasting, 100 percent gluten-free beer. She spent years researching gluten-free ingredients, taste-testing numerous gluten-free beer alternatives, and building an understanding of brewing processes to create a better solution.

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The brewery’s three-year anniversary also lands on Hertz’s 10 year cancer-free anniversary. To celebrate both of these milestones, Holidaily announced a limited beer release of “Mission Possible Pilsner,” inspired

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“This pilsner is the perfect style to release for our big celebration,” Connor Reeves, brewer at Holidaily, said in a news release. “It’s a great opportunity to celebrate how far we’ve come.

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This beer will also be available for a limited time in 32 ounce crowler cans specially designed for the anniversary.

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A year under its belt for the Lakewood Family Crimes Team Unit assisted on 1,711 domestic violence calls last year

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MovNat is an internationally acclaimed physical education system rooted in evolutionary fitness and mindfulness. It was founded in 2008 by natural movement expert Erwan Le Corre. The MovNat philosophy is simple — move more intentionally so you can live a better life.

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It’s been a year since the Lakewood Police Department put together its Family Crimes Team with a mission of lending a helping hand to victims of elder abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault. So far, the team and the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office, who it is partnered with, say things are going as planned.

The team, made up of one sergeant, one investigation tech and eight detectives, gets sent out to elder abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault calls by first responders and officers where the team can connect people to different resources to help them get out difficult situations. “(The Family Crimes Team) is very successful, and it makes us much better in the work that we do. It makes us better able to protect victims and move toward successful outcomes.

Lakewood has done a fantastic job,” said Pam Russell, communications director for the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office.

The Family Crimes Team works closely with the Lakewood’s Victim Advocates team who responds to emergency situations and provides support and referrals to victims of crime.

Lindsey Bravidca, Lakewood’s Victim

Advocates team’s supervisor, said she is looking forward to the opening of PorchLight, a family justice center that will be located in Lakewood. Family justice centers provide services to victims all in one place. PorchLight is scheduled to be open late next year, and it will be another resource for victims of crime.

“For a long time, we’ve been lacking supports within the community where victims can readily get to the support. For so long, we had barriers for giving resources,” said Bravidca.

“The family justice center is one place (victims) can go to feel supported and heard.”

Bravidca said her unit worked on over 5,000 cases last year — 1,711 of which were domestic violence calls.

However, those numbers doesn’t necessarily mean that there was a crime involved in each of those situations.

“The Family Crimes Schmachten- Team has worked berger extremely close with community partners and has built a resource group that can provide families that have been disrupted by abuse with services that can assist families with moving from a place of surviving to a place of thriving. The Family Crimes Team is a group of talented detectives that have worked extremely hard in providing professional service to individuals in our community,” said Mark Schmachtenberger, Family Crimes Team sergeant.

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Computer science training offered for all elementary teachers School of Mines and state hosting free trainings

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A current job search on employment site Indeed.com shows that currently in Colorado there are nearly 1,000 available jobs in the computer science field.

Of those jobs, 205 of them offer an estimated salary ranging from $105,100 to $120,000.

“Colorado has a gap in computer science education, with as many available jobs as there are,” said Joanna Bruno, director of standards and instructional support for the Colorado Department of Education. “Computer science education has the potential to open doors for students, (and) investment in teachers will increase the opportunities for students.”

To help fill this gap, the Colorado Department of Education and the Colorado School of Mines partnered to offer free, one-day professional development workshops on computer

A group of third graders at Fairmount Elementary School in Golden work together on an activity called Coding Dash in the school’s STEM teacher Angie Blomquist’s classroom on Jan. 15.

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Computational thinking is a valuable skill, no matter what career path a student ultimately pursues, said Tracy Camp, a professor and the department head of Mines’ Computer Science Department.

“Nearly every discipline or career requires computational skills,” she added. The workshops “will help teachers prepare their students for the computational world we live in.”

Called Computer Science-Fundamental Approach to Standards Training (CS-FAST), the workshops’ curriculum will include instruction on coding and hands-on training in CS Unplugged, a collection of free learning activities that help teach computational thinking without the use of a computer, states a press release from Mines.

Teachers will be able to build their capacity of teaching these skills and be able to integrate them into other coursework, Bruno said.

Camp is “looking forward to providing the teachers with engaging and fun activities that they can take directly to their classroom,” she said.

The Colorado Department of Education is contracting with Mines’ Computer Science Department to provide the workshops. In 2017, Colorado’s Computer Science Teacher Education Grant Program was launched. In the 2017-18 academic year, about $400,000 in grant money was awarded to school districts, charter schools and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services across the state to go toward professional development in computer science for K-12 teachers.

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Realizing the program’s success, Bruno said, the General Assembly, in collaboration with the State Board of Education, appropriated an additional $500,000 in 2018 to specifically focus on K-5 teachers. A portion of this money will fund the Mines workshops.

Angie Blomquist, the STEM teacher at Fairmount Elementary School in Golden, will be participating in a pilot workshop this spring.

“I realize that computer science is a need for the kids’ future,” Blomquist said. And “it’s my job to prepare them for the future. I need to continue my learning as a professional to best meet their needs.”

She added that not every student has access to technology at home, so when schools can provide them with computational skills and concepts — including those that don’t require use of a computer — it ensures that every student starts out with equal

Three Fairmount Elementary School fifth graders, from left clockwise, Hadley Nauslar, Sally Kohara and Kaasen Pass, on Oct. 9, 2018, use the Bloxels platform to design and code a digital game for their younger study buddies to play to learn about being safe and smart on the internet.

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“If we set them up with computational skills as a young learner, it’s less daunting as they get older,” Blomquist said. “Hopefully, it will ignite a passion that they can continue on with. Then they can run with it.”

Blake Devitt, a first-grader at Fairmount Elementary School in Golden, and his fellow classmates get excited as they realize their accomplishments during a coding activity in the school’s STEM classroom led by teacher Angie Blomquist on Dec. 20, 2018.

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Teens HOPEfull to drive out the stigma of mental health Youth-led HOPEfull Drive takes place Jan. 21 to Feb. 10

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Hundreds of teens are using the HOPEfull Drive as a tool to prevent teen suicide and end the stigma that surrounds teen depression, anxiety and other mental health issues.

“Not a lot of people realize it’s a prevalent issue,” said Abbie McAdams, a junior at Wheat Ridge High School. “There’s not a lot of resources to address the seriousness of the pressures on teens.”

These pressures, she added, include academic grades, sports and other extracurricular activities and even social media.

“Teens feel like they have to create an image online to make themselves feel self-worth,” McAdams said.

McAdams and four of her peers from area high schools gathered in downtown Golden on Jan. 26 to participate in the HOPEfull Drive. The drive is a three-week effort organized by the Robbie’s Hope Foundation to raise awareness about teen mental health issues. A fundraiser, but more importantly a way to start dialogue, the drive began on Jan. 21 and will continue through Feb. 10. During

From left, Kristyn Kennedy, a senior at Lakewood High; Abbie McAdams, a junior at Wheat Ridge High; Isabella Hunt, a sophomore at Golden High; Elizabeth Becker, a senior at Ralston Valley High; and Brianna Fay, a sophomore at Ralston Valley High; gather on Washington Avenue in downtown Golden on Jan. 26 to generate conversation to raise awareness about teen mental health issues.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED Any youth, teen or college student in Colorado is welcome to get involved with a Robbie’s Hope Foundation’s HOPEgroup to help end the stigma of mental healh issues among teens. There are also opportunities for adult volunteers to get involved.

Learn more at https://robbies-hope.com/. this time, groups of teens will spend their free-time and weekends canvassing neighborhoods and public areas across the metro area to start a conversation with the general public.

“Every time we talk about it, the stigma is reduced,” said Isabella Hunt, a sophomore at Golden High School.

“Our outreach is going to change things. Addressing it, and sticking with it, is going to have a long-term impact.”

Robbie’s Hope Foundation got its start following the Oct. 11, 2018, death of 15-year-old Robbie, a sophomore at Lakewood High School — a student who got good grades and was actively involved with swimming, tennis and golf.

“There was a broad group of Jeffco students who were affected” by his death, said Jason Eckert, Robbie’s dad who found the organization along with his wife Kari.

HOPEgroups — standing for Hold On Pain Ends — began to form among teens in Jefferson County, as well as across Colorado and in other states.

The first few meetings offered the

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teens healing and a place for “trying to understand,” Eckert said, and in the course of the past three months, the teens have taken on an activist role to “start dialogue about preventing teen suicide, and address depression and anxiety.”

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “suicide is the third leading cause of death for youth between the ages of 10 and 24, and results in approximately 4,600 lives lost each year.” In addition, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website states, “more young people survive suicide attempts than actually die … Each year, approximately 157,000 youth between the ages of 10 and 24 are treated in emergency departments across the U.S. for selfinflicted injuries.”

By empowering teens with the tools and resources they need for student-

led activism, Robbie’s Hope Foundation strives to meet a 10-year goal of cutting teen suicide in half by the year 2028, Eckert said.

Kristyn Kennedy, a senior at Lakewood High School, got involved with Robbie’s Hope because she wanted to do her part in preventing the loss of another peer, she said.

HOPEgroups provide a safe place for teens who want to listen, Kennedy said. “It’s nice knowing there’s people who support you.”

Everybody — teachers and staff at schools, other teens and the general public — should understand and know how to deal with mental health issues among youth, said Brianna Fay, a sophomore at Ralston Valley High School.

“It’s important to have not only an adult to go to,” Fay said, “but also a friend.”

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a writing prompt and participants write for 30 minutes. Then come back as a group and share their work — either from the prompt or something else they’ve been working on.

No one ever has to share their writing, but everyone is given the chance.

At the Jan. 9 meeting the group came to life with poems full of emotions about looking into the new year and leaving behind toxic relationships and activities; about depression, anger and overcoming past trauma; autobiographical memory pieces about Mother’s Days past and miscarriages; and non-fiction pieces about remembering the homeless who died in the past year.

“I think the sharing with everybody for me has been amazing,” said Pat Barriga, 73, who has been experiencing a hard time since her husband died. “Not only because I hear the different styles from everybody and the stories from everybody, but to know that I’m not the only one going through a difficult time.

There are people like me and even worse who are having hard times — it has taught me a lot.”

The group is filled with people experiencing a variety of hard times, not just homelessness. The Arvada group ranges in age from 18 to 80 and includes veterans; people struggling with addiction; survivors of violence and sexual abuse; and people dealing with loss of love ones, aging and mental health disorders.

“It’s such a strange combination and that’s what makes this really work,” Lynveal said. “We can see across everybody’s patterns and we can remember what it’s like.”

For some, the group has restored a lost love of writing. For others, it has helped them express themselves, think outside the box, gain confidence and change their lives.

Getting back into the writing put priorities in order, for Lynveal. She thought, “If I can write, I can interview for a job. If I get a job, I can do a job.”

It also helped her see what other issues she had to work on.

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The promise of food on Wednesday afternoons brought Patricia Lynveal and her fiancé, who were both experiencing homelessness, to the Arvada Library for the first Hard Times Writing Workshops last January.

But the people she met and the self empowerment she felt while writing that kept her coming back.

“Writing sounds daunting, but seriously, it helps you get it out,” Lynveal said.

Hard Times Writing Workshop is presented by Lighthouse Writers Workshop in partnership with the Jefferson County Library. The weekly workshop welcomes people experiencing hard times who want to express themselves through writing. The Arvada program mimics a program started four years ago at the central branch of the Denver Public Library.

“Hard Times is designed to help people overcome hard times — homelessness, addiction, trauma, loss,” said Simone Groene-Nieto, coordinator of diversity and inclusion for Jeffco Library.

Groene-Nieto was also involved in implementing the original program in Denver and worked closely with the homeless community in that area.

“A lot of times organizations just focus of meeting basic needs, food, water, shelter — but we felt it was really important to acknowledge other needs like creativity, entertainment and social connection,” Groene-Nieto said. “Things that make life worth living. I just think it’s so important to acknowledge the needs of the human spirit — that’s what we’re trying to feed.”

The workshop started at the Arvada Library Jan. 31, 2018 with 12 participants. Now, the group is up to over 20.

“This group is extremely supportive of each others writing and there are phenomenal writers in here,” said Joy Sawyer, who facilitates the group in Arvada. “It’s not just self expression, they’re working on craft and working on telling their stories in thoughtful ways.”

One of the reasons the Arvada branch was chosen as the first Jeffco library to host the program is because of the influx of people experiencing homelessness in the area.

Each meeting at the Arvada Library follows a similar format. The group reads a piece of prose and talks about it for the first 30 minutes. Then the facilitator gives them

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5 things we need to know about our heart health

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#1 killer. Additionally, the American Heart Association’s (AHA) “You’re the Cure” initiative helps us as individuals make a difference by speaking out for policies that help build healthier communities and healthier lives.

For example, as of May 2018, 38 states and the District of Columbia require CPR training for high school graduation. Colorado is currently without such legislation but makes grants available for schools to offer CPR training. Why is this important? Young people trained in CPR then increase the number of people capable of helping to save others’ lives.

I’m committed to making healthy changes

efore my coronary angiogram last year – a procedure that uses a long flexible tube to deliver dyes into my arteries, making them visible on Xrays – I hadn’t really given much thought to my heart health. That’s all changed now and I’m paying attention.

So should you … and there’s no better time than February, American Heart Month.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. In fact, one in four deaths is caused by heart disease every year.

American Heart Month helps increase awareness of – and thus help to prevent – this

to lower my own risk. While I was working with a nutrition clinic a few years ago, I helped develop this set of five heart-healthy tips, using information from the AHA’s “Go Red for Women” program: 1. Slow down on sugar. Studies show that people are more than twice as likely to die from heart disease if they take in more than 25 percent of their calories from sugar, compared to those whose diets include less than 10 percent added sugar. (Added sugar is everywhere – check those nutrition labels!)

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SD-19 in good hands She’s baaaaack! Rachel Zenzinger barely got the Senate District 19 back in 2017 after a couple of years time-out for Laura Woods’ common sense. With the Senate in session 3 weeks, Rachel’s already submitted a bill that could forgive $5,000 loans to new teachers for 5 years. Wouldn’t you like some of that action?

She plans a bill for schools to be named ‘community school models’ if they are seeking innovative status. Her example: Creating partnerships with the community where there are a lot of teenage parents. Some could get credit by spending a little time in day care center.

Looks to us like the effort might be spent teaching kids who don’t want to

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Is that stuff our problem?

Another crusader Rachel bill says: If your car’s check-engine light is on, that can’t automatically be the reason for emissions test failure. Anybody out there having big problems with your test technician? Master mechanic Rachel will fix it.

Tom Graham, Arvada Wait six years for safety?

I was astounded with the newspaper article on Jan. 17, where the Jeffco school district man in charge of facilities and construction that it will take six years to complete the recent SEE LETTERS, P22

wrong for how they handled it. And o you ever get the feeling besides, that kid was wearing the that you’re being manipuwrong hat and that smirk he was lated? wearing is so smug and screams so I was thinking about this much of “white privilege” that he the other day, as I was contemplatdeserves whatever comes his ing the entirely predictway. able cycle of the story that HITTING And then, of course, by the dominated the news early HOME middle of the week, people last week. To review: had begun to look into Mr. Last Friday, a video surPhillips’ story about his milifaced of a confrontation tary service in Vietnam, and at the Lincoln Memorial found his own narrative … between Nathan Phillips, wanting. a Native American elder, See that cycle? Invented and a group of students story makes somebody look from Covington Cathobad; invented story gets lic School in Kentucky. debunked; the side that put The (highly edited) first out the initial story doubles read on the video showed Michael Alcorn down, with a slight twist; the the students getting in other side goes after one of the Mr. Phillips’ face and players in the original story in an disrespecting him. This story goes attempt to discredit every aspect of around the world twice in one day the original story. Everybody, back before…. to your corners.

The unedited full version of the Remember “Rathergate?” Same video came out on Saturday which, cycle. “60 Minutes” runs story that at the most charitably possible interpretation, brings into question President George W. Bush received the initial story of what happened. terrible evaluations as a member (A less charitable interpretation is of the Air National Guard, and that whoever started the story was they had the documents to prove outright lying). What is undisputed it; within 24 hours, the documents is that, prior to the face off with Mr. were demonstrated by independent Phillips, the students from Covinganalysts to be forgeries; shortly ton had been the targets of some after that, we were graced with vile racist and homophobic slurs the brilliant “fake but accurate” originating from a third group. explanation; and then the boycotts By about Monday, the new read arrived and Dan Rather and his on the story was that, even though the original story wasn’t accurate, the boys were still clearly in the SEE ALCORN, P13 Columnists & Guest Commentaries

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producer lost their jobs. Same thing with that “BuzzFeed” story like, what?, 5 hours before the Covington story.

It’s such a predictable cycle now that it’s quickly passing from farce to tragedy every time it happens. And what is truly disappointing is how quickly we all get sucked in to our little assumptions about just about every story.

And, it happens so often, it’s like somebody wants it that way. Maybe, maybe, so we miss real parts of the story. Like, for instance, if Mr. Phillips was there just to “diffuse a volatile situation,” then why didn’t he insert himself into the story in front of the group of men who were actually yelling foul things? And where, for the love of God, were the adults who were supposed to be taking care of these kids?

I can tell you this: Two weeks later, I have no interest in going after Mr. Phil-

lips. He was a Marine — that is not in dispute. But there are some who do.

Likewise, there is still a fairly large contingent of people who are interested in destroying these young men.

If your anger is such that you direct it at a group of 16- and 17-year olds, shouldn’t you begin to question your life choices?

Are we really so tribal now that, just to keep our worldviews intact, we have to assume the worst character and intentions of 65-year old veterans and 16-year old kids?

Will it happen again? I think so.

Don’t fall for it. Be skeptical, look at things from the other side. And, for God’s sake, try to maintain your humanity.

Michael Alcorn is a teacher and writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. His new novel, “Charon’s Blade,” is available at Amazon.com, on Kindle, or through MichaelJAlcorn.com. His opinions are not necessarily those of Colorado Community Media.

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2. Fill up on fiber. The average American eats about 15 grams of fiber per day, but we should strive to eat a minimum of 25 to 35 grams a day to increase our heart health … try whole grains such as quinoa and oats.

3. Go for good fats. Yes, there are healthy fats, such as those in olive oil, avocadoes, almonds and salmon. We need to be sensible about how much we consume because these foods can be high in calories, but we can enjoy some healthy fats every day.

4. Commit to stop smoking. Quitting is a challenge all on its own, but smoking is a significant factor that increases the risk of heart disease and stroke by two to four times.

Worse, women who smoke have a 25 percent higher risk compared to men.

5. Wake up and walk. No one disputes the positive effects of exercise,

but did you know you get hearthealthy benefits from just 30 minutes a day? Walking is the easiest way to begin … and it’s free! Studies show that for every hour of walking, our life expectancies may increase by two hours. With the plenitude of sunny and warm-enough days even in our Colorado winter months, we can all start now.

Fortunately for me, the angiogram showed that I don’t have blockages, or even significant narrowing, of the arteries in my heart. I have enough continuing symptoms, though, that I’m doing additional screening in February … I’ll let you know how that goes.

In the meantime, see you on the trails!

Andrea Doray is a writer who believes local advocacy is crucial to healthy communities. You can learn more about how to participate with “You’re the Cure” at yourethecure.org.

Contact Andrea at a.doray@andreadoray.com.

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Claudette Francis Waldrop Claudette Francis Waldrop, age 82 was peacefully handed to the Lord, Tuesday, January 22, 2019 doing what she loved, traveling.

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Alex Hatch pictured in London while visiting the Warner Bros. studio where Harry Potter scenes were filmed.

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touch Harry Potter fans celebrate fictional books, movies in real-life ways

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rivia nights. Beer festivals.

Running clubs. Theme parks.

Symphony concerts. Quidditch teams.

All are present-day examples of groups and activities inspired by the magical world of Harry Potter in which people can participate in the real world.

The book and film series forged a lasting legacy — the last book was released in 2007 — and created a global community of people connected by their love of the story.

Local enthusiasts say it boils down to author J.K. Rowling’s use of a wide range of characters that the reader, or film viewer,

can relate to. Strong themes of working together, standing up for what’s right, living as an outcast and never giving up inspire people in the books and in daily life, they say.

The story of a young wizard caught in a battle of good versus evil spans seven books and later came to the screen in eight films (the final book was split into two movies).

In 2007, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” took the Guinness World Record top spot for fastest-selling book of fiction in a 24-hour period.

In 2016, Harry Potter became the most liked fictional character on Facebook.

Aside from inspiring, the story

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Matthew, Kim and Ruby Reeder pictured in Harry Potter costumes, celebrate Harry Potter as a family in numerous ways, Kim says.

Ruby’s nursery is Harry Potter themed and they attend Harry Potter themed events in the Denver metro area.

also galvanizes people.

Take for example, Fanthropy Running Clubs. The organization is a virtual running group managed by the nonprofit Random Tuesday.

It includes a Denver-based chapter of the Harry Potter group called Potterheads. Random Tuesday began as a Harry Potter-based running group in 2014 but has expanded by offering groups for other “fandoms” like Doctor Who and Gilmore Girls.

“We are currently recognized by Facebook as the largest Harry Potter independent community,” said Keir Hansen, the organization’s communications director.

or most artists, there’s nothing about them outwardly that gives them away. You might never realize how creative a person is until you see their name next to a piece on a gallery wall.

Shining a light on the talents of students and members all around us is one of the goals of the Foothills Art Center’s two new exhibits — the 2019 Members’ Show and The Power of Process, A Jeffco Student Exhibition. Both exhibits are on display at the center, 809 15th St. in downtown Golden. The Members’ Show runs through April 21 and The Power of Process is on display until March 31.

“The Members’ Show is really like open mic night for the Foothills Art Center,” said Eriq Hochuli, curator at the center. “It’s a super diverse show that remains mostly a showcase for local artists.”

“More than any other, this show requires a strategy. Before we’ve grouped the show on things like genre or medium, but this year we decided to go with color,” Hochuli explained.

“We thought color is similar to how a person would lay it out at home.”

The Power of Process exhibit showcases 70 works of county student from kindergarten through 12th grade. Not only does it highlight just how talented students are, but it gives many a first taste of the professional art world.

“The size restrictions are no more and emphasis is placed on the creative journey that students travel to create their work,” Hochuli said. “We want all the of work from both shows to balance out each other rather than competing.”

For more information, visit www. foothillsartcenter.org/current.

Clarke’s Concert of the Week: JJ Grey at the Boulder Theater Some of the best musicians are those who can take elements of other styles and organically blend them into something new.

Florida’s JJ Grey and Mofro have been making an endlessly listenable blend of blues, rock, gospel, funk and R&B since their 2001 debut.

The group will be bringing their special Americana blend to the Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St. in Boulder, at 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 8.

Grey’s most recent album, “Ol’ Glory” is one of their strongest creations yet. It’s full of songs that tell personal stories of southern life through gritty songwriting and eclectic instrumentation.

For a concert sure to provide a stomping good time, get your tickets at

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Members of the Front Range running club, a Denver chapter of the Potterhead Running Club, meet for a movie.

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About 65,000 have participated in the group’s Facebook discussions and events. They schedule race events online and members complete them on their own time from wherever they’re based. Proceeds go to charity.

Hansen said the storyline and universe in Harry Potter revolve around creating a better world, and that appeals to people. There are also examples of groups from different backgrounds joining forces. But what is it about Harry Potter that motivates them to run for a cause?

“They all found ways to be able to work toward their common goal and to better the world,” Hansen said of the series’ characters. “Our community does the same thing.”

The same lessons that drive people to do philanthropic runs are ones that Kim Reeder, of Parker, passes on to students in her classes. Reeder teaches social studies for an online public school.

She said the books and movies helped her when life got tough.

“It’s just kind of the arc of the whole story about perseverance and what’s right and never giving up, even when all of the obstacles are stacked against you,” she said.

Reeder, 35, began reading the books in high school and fell in love with the world’s aesthetic, she said. She found the books cleverly written, with enough detail that she could visualize the places, and she enjoyed the characters.

“They’re really human,” she said.

“They’re flawed. They’re not perfect.”

Denver woman Alex Hatch, 30, said

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Grey’s most recent album, “Ol’ Glory” is one of their strongest creations yet. It’s full of songs that tell personal stories of southern life through gritty songwriting and eclectic instrumentation. For a concert sure to provide a stomping good time, get your tickets at www.bouldertheater.com.

Take a walk through the forest with the LSO People may not think of classical music as the go-to genre for earworms that

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Harry Potter became her escape at age 11 when her parents were going through a divorce. She hasn’t connected to any other series like she has Harry Potter.

“I think there’s a lot of correlation with what happened in the books and what happened with today’s day and age,” she said. “In the books, good prevails, so that’s a message of hope for people.”

Fans flock to the Colorado Symphony when it shows the Warner Bros. and CineConcerts Harry Potter Film Concert Series, which travels globally.

Spokesman Nick Dobref said by email it has been an audience favorite since it began in 2017.

The concerts allow audiences to “relive the magic of the film” on a 40-foot screen “while hearing the orchestra perform each unforgettable score.”

“Each installment has drawn huge crowds to Boettcher Concert Hall,” he said, “and it’s always a hot ticket with fans of all ages.”

Fanthropy isn’t the only competitive way Harry Potter enthusiasts

are celebrating their fandom. Alex Bihlmeyer, of Denver, leads the local Mile High Quidditch Club, part of the US Quidditch league. They play the fictional game of quidditch made famous by Harry Potter that’s turned not-so-fictional.

During the game’s season, Bihlmeyer and the team of about 16 people practice for three hours every Sunday.

“I loved the books when I was growing up,” Bihlmeyer said.

He related to the plots involving Harry Potter growing up as an outcast but “finally reaching a good place with a good group of friends.” When Bihlmeyer moved to Colorado roughly two years, ago, quidditch helped him find community.

Reeder said she and her family celebrate in many ways. They read the books for her 2-year-old daughter.

They’ve seen the Colorado Symphony play the film concert series. They visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando, Florida. It’s all a fun family experience she’s glad to share with her daughter, she said.

can prove almost impossible to get out of your mind, but as someone who first heard Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf ” in elementary school, I can assure you that melody never leaves.

Not only is the piece impeccably crafted from first note to last, but it’s an elegantly simple way to introduce young listeners to the pleasures and range of orchestras.

The Lakewood Symphony Orchestra will be bringing this iconic work to audiences at its family concert, held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 2 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway in Lakewood. Joel Hillan of CBS4 will play the role of the narrator.

This is one of those rare pieces of music that has the power to delight all ages. Get your tickets by calling 303987-7845 or visiting www.lakewoodsymphony.org.

Little house on Colorado’s prairie The life of a homesteader could never have been an easy life, but doing it by oneself adds a whole level of difficulty to proceedings. Yet that is just what Estelle Siglin did in Akron, Colorado, at the turn of the 20th century.

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Here are key characters and terms connected to the Harry Potter books and movies.

J.K. Rowling, author of the record-breaking novels.

Harry Potter, known as “The Boy Who Lived,” is Lord Voldemort’s rival and the main character.

Lord Voldemort, also known as “He-WhoMust-Not-Be-Named,” is the most powerful dark wizard of all time.

Hermione Granger is one of Potter’s two closest friends and fellow member of house Gryffindor.

Ron Weasley is the second of Potter’s two closest friends and a Gryffindor member.

Albus Dumbledore is headmaster of the wizarding school Hogwarts and considered the most powerful wizard of his time.

James and Lily Potter, Harry Potter’s parents, were killed by Voldemort during Harry’s childhood.

Muggles are non-magical people.

Dementors are the guards of Azkaban, a prison for dangerous witches and wizards.

Shaped like humans and dressed in cloaks, they feed on happiness and extract souls.

Butterbeer is a wizard drink.

Horcruxes are objects used to conceal parts of Voldemort’s soul.

The Deathly Hallows are three legendary objects — a wand, stone and cloak — that when combined make one a “master of death.”

Expecto Patronum is the only known defense against Dementors. It is a difficult, defensive spell.

Expelliarmus is a spell used to remove an object, including wands, from someone’s grasp. *Source: Pottermore.com “Throughout history, throughout modern times, there’s a few select books and/or movies,” Reeder said, “that really resonate with people.

I think it’s kind of something that hadn’t been seen before.”

Eastern Colorado at the Center for Colorado Women’s History at Byers-Evans House, 1310 Bannock St. in Denver. The lecture will be from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 2.

Dr. Fowler will be sharing Siglin’s experiences as a homesteader while a single woman in the plains of eastern Colorado, all of which she detailed in letters to her fiancé in Iowa.

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Live your best retirement without a mortgage payment

BY KATHY MUNI SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

If you have paid off your home and have no mortgage, you have done well and should feel proud of your accomplishment. It took faithfulness and sacrifice to achieve that mile marker.

Your home is likely your greatest asset, and yet the money that is in the home, your housing wealth, is tied up with no way to access it unless you sell the home. However, most seniors want to stay in their home forever.

Other seniors are well into retirement and have a monthly mortgage payment that, as the years go on, feels like it is strangling them. If you have a large monthly house payment and would like to eliminate it, then you can also use the wealth in your home

to eliminate your monthly mortgage payment.

Many people are in the situation where they are “house-rich, and cashpoor.” They have paid off the house, but are not enjoying retirement due to the constraints of a fixed income. The equity in your home is YOUR money. Why not access it and put it to work for you?

A Home Equity Conversion Mortgage converts some of your equity into Muni a usable asset – either as a lump sum of cash, a growing line of credit, a monthly income stream, or a combination of the three.

At least one borrower must be 62 years old or older, and you need to have around 50% equity in your home, so if

you have a mortgage you can still tap into your housing wealth. Income and credit qualifications are adjusted to accommodate senior homeowners, and bruised credit is often no problem.

The amount of equity you can draw is established by the age of the youngest borrower, the value of the property and what is owed. Substantial equity always remains in the home. This is your housing wealth. No one owns the home but you, and you will the property to your heirs who never inherit any debt.

The proceeds of a reverse mortgage are not taxable like other investment accounts, and may be used for any purpose. Many people do a reverse mortgage to plan ahead to be sure that the surviving spouse will always be able to live in the home without a mort-

gage payment. For others, the line of credit provides a safety net and easy access to funds if-and-when needed. The guaranteed growth of around 5 percent y a year, compounding annually means a that there will often be a large sum of c money for use in the future to pay for h home health care or anything else. c The house you paid into for so long s can become an asset that pays you back u for the rest of your life. Call your local s Reverse Mortgage Specialist for the specifics of how this will benefit you. o You owe it to yourself and your family p to know your options so that you can l t live your best retirement.

Editor’s Note: Kathy Muni is a reverse t m mortgage specialist with Silver Leaf c Mortgage in Centennial. You can contact her at (720) 485-4041, or eamil at 1 KathyM@SilverLeafeMortgages.com. m

c d a i Closing unnecessary accounts e In this day in age of identity theft- it’sb just not a good idea to keep unneces- p sary accounts opened. Keep it simple. i s Know where your money is. Consolidate accounts to ones you look at frequently so you can keep your eye on any suspicious activity. It just makes sense. Plus, most accounts charge fees to keep them open. Don’t pay unnecessary fees for accounts you don’t use.

Get financially healthy in 2019 – Define it, develop a plan and be disciplined

BY NELISHA FIRESTONE SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

When it comes to New Year’s resolutions, getting family finances under control is a big one.

Whether you are retired and looking to stay on track, or managing a family and full household, there are plenty of areas to consider in putting finances on the right course.

Prioritizing debt Not all debt is created equal.

There’s good debt and bad debt. Good debt increases your net worth or has future value such as a home loan.

If it doesn’t do that and you don’t

have cash to pay for it, it’s bad debt.

Bad debt can get out of hand if not addressed. There are 2 schools of thought on prioritizing paying down bad debt.

1. Pay off highest interest debt first.

This way you’re chipping away at the debt that’s costing you the most to finance.

2. Pay off lowest balances first. This gives you a sense of accomplishmentlike you’re making headway towards your goal to become debt free faster.

IRA accounts (opening a new one and managing a current one) IRA’s are a great way to build a nest egg especially if you don’t have

an employer plan. The contribution limit for 2019 is increasing to $6,000 for people under age 50 and an extra $1,000 “catch up” contribution for those over 50 making their maximum contribution $7,000.

Automatic savings plans The best savers are disciplined.

To automate your savings is a great way to become a disciplined saver.

Just like your 401K you can autosave in just about every type of account. Figure out what you can afford monthly and pay yourself first! If you don’t have it in your checking account, you’re likely to not spend it.

Personal finance software The new year is always a great time to get a handle on budgets.

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Eliminate high-interest debt, do home improvements with a cash out refinance

BY KATHY MUNI SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

“Our debt had been growing over the years as we financed three weddings and put multiple children through college. Being able to refinance our home and pay off the high-interest credit cards was a blessing. It not only simplified our financial lives, it saved us money!” ~ KC Many homeowners are in a similar situation. When they become aware of the high interest rates they are paying on personal debt such as car loans, credit cards, and student loans the interest rates can be much greater than doing a refinance of their home mortgage. The average interest rate for credit card debt at the end of 2018 was 16.71 percent while the average 30-year mortgage rate was 4.3 percent.

The average American household carries about $16,000 in credit card debt, approaching $30,000 in car loans, and many 10’s of thousands of dollars in student loans. The savings in interest can be significant. The difference between the credit card debt (16.71 percent) and the average mortgage rate in the 4 percent is over 12 percent in savings.

Doing a cash-out refi can help solve

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Most people don’t know what they spend. Free personal finance software is available that will help you track your spending by interfacing with your bank accounts and credit cards.

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this problem of overwhelming debt.

A refinance allows you to tap into the equity tied up in your home putting it to work for you. When you refinance and access some of your money, you may use it for any purpose. Many pay off debt, which means optimizing their finances. Others want to do upgrades to their home, take a vacation, buy an investment property or pay for a wedding. The choice is yours!

Some of our clients save $100s and even $1,000s per month restructuring their debt by refinancing.

If you are concerned that your mortto the penny to help you assess where you can cut some fat in the New Year.

Saving for children’s college fund With college costs soaring- the sooner the better when it comes to saving for Jr’s college. Today, a 4-year degree at an in-state school will cost you between 25K-30K per year. Those costs are rising faster than inflation at 4 percent. Colo-

gage will start over at 30-years, we have programs that offer flex terms, so you can keep your current term. We can do just about any term between 10-30 years. If you want 23, 18 or 12 years, we can do it.

If you currently have mortgage insurance, you may be able to eliminate that portion of your payment if your value has increased enough in the past few years.

Refinancing is an easy process and can have the added benefit of boosting your credit score when all is said and done. If your cards are maxed out or are higher than the recommended 30 percent usage, paying them off with proceeds from a refinance can help your credit score.

Also, if you have an FHA loan, refinancing has never been faster or easier with an FHA Streamline. You can lower your monthly mortgage payments - in some instances, even if you owe more than your home is worth.

No appraisal is required, rates are low, and there is no income documentation required (W-2s and pay stubs). The benefit to you must be at least a 5 percent drop in your mortgage payment, and there are 15, 20, 25, and 30-year terms available, with Primary Residence and Non-owner Occupied properties

allowed.

An FHA Streamline can lower your monthly mortgage payment as well as your interest rate. If you have not refinanced since HUD lowered the MIP in 2015, now is the time! You may also be able to refinance out of an FHA loan, if you qualify for a Conventional loan eliminating the mortgage insurance, assuming your home value has increased enough.

The VA has a streamline process to lower your rate. You can also take advantage of this rising real estate market using a VA cash out refinance with a loan up to 100% of the current value.

Interest rates are still at historical lows, but may be set to rise soon.

Silver Leaf Mortgage is a broker, which means that we can seek out the very best options for you offered by a variety of lenders whether you are self-employed, or W2. Our loan officers have years of experience and will work closely with you to be sure that the refinance loan you select will best meet your needs.

Editor’s Note: Kathy Muni is a reverse mortgage specialist with Silver Leaf Mortgage in Centennial. You can contact her at (720) 485-4041, or eamil at KathyM@SilverLeafeMortgages.com.

rado has made it easy to save in the state sponsored 529 plan at www.collegeinvest. org. The money you put into the 529 plan is also state tax deductible. Colorado is one of few states that doesn’t cap that deduction. So, your savings for college is working for you 2 ways.

without a plan is just a wish. If you document your goals you are 80 percent more likely to achieve them.

Define it, develop a plan, and be disciplined.

Editor’s Note: Nelisha Firestone is an LPL Financial Advisor for Properion Financial Advisors, located in Greenwood Village. Visit their website at www.prosperionfinancial.us.

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undreds of people filled Parfet Park during the days and the newly-renovated Buffalo Rose event space in the evenings in downtown Golden for the fifth

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Amber Schumaker of Denver and Dane Fox of Canon City get into character and celebrate the Norse God of Winter at the fifth annual UllrGrass Music & Beer Festival on Jan. 26 at Parfet Park in downtown Golden.

PHOTOS BY CHRISTY STEADMAN Sandi and Bryan Lauersdorf of Golden enjoy beer and cider samples and live music on Jan. 26 in Parfet Park in downtown Golden, the second day of the fifth annual UllrGrass Music & Beer Festival.

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‘Wizard of Oz’ premieres in Colorado Ballet shows L. Frank Baum tale from 1900 is adapted for classical dance

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As a forward to his original “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,” published in May 1900, L. Frank Baum wrote: “A time for a newer set of wonder tales ... without stereotypic genie, dwarf and fairies ... together with all the horrible and blood curdling incidents created by the authors to put a fearsome moral to every tale ...

Modern education includes morality, therefore the modern child seeks only entertainment in its wonder tales and gladly dispenses with all disagreeable incidents.”

Baum’s thoughts are a good lead into thinking about his wonderful storytelling more than a century later.

From Feb. 1 to 10, the Colorado Ballet will present a new classical ballet, “Wizard of Oz,” based on Baum’s stories, at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in the Denver Center for the Performing Arts downtown. (Baum published 14 Oz books.)

Cast members in Colorado Ballet’s “Wizard of Oz,” running through Feb. 10.

A concept floated by famous choreographer Septime Webre (presently panies, was commissioned to create artistic director of the Hong Kong Bal- our size might be able to contribute to a score, and a team from across the let, formerly with the Washington Nathe creation of a new full-length work nation was assembled to create the tional Ballet) led to Colorado Ballet’s every 20 years ... this is an extremely additional stage magic. Liz Vandal collaboration with the Kansas City exciting time for Colorado Ballet to designed costumes; set and lighting Ballet and the Royal Winnipeg Ballet be part of something so special and design were developed by Michael Raito bring those Oz characters dancing extraordinary ...” ford and Trad Burns; and puppeteer along the Yellow Brick Road again.

American composer/violinist MatNicholas Mahon added his skills to the thew Pierce, who has found his groove Gil Boggs, Colorado Ballet artistic new production, while video and proin composing scores for ballet comdirector, observed that “a company of jection skills of Aaron Rhyne round out a package. The resulting production package, owned by the three companies, can in the future generate revenues as it is rented to other ballet companies who are looking for new material.

Colorado Ballet hosts its annual gala on Feb. 7 in the Land of Oz, with cocktails along the Yellow Brick Road, an auction and meal in the Emerald City. Attendees will be invited to click T OAN OF RC their heels together in dancing on the C AT H O L I C C H U R C H Ellie stage. Call for tickets.

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Murder in the House of Horrors: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 1-2, and 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 at Colorado ACTS, 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road (north side), Wheat Ridge.

Call 303-456-6772 or go to www. coloradoacts.org.

Candy Land! 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 8-9 and 2 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 9 at Colorado ACTS, 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road (north side), Wheat Ridge. Call 303-4566772 or go to www.coloradoacts. org.

Where the Wild Things Are Drama Workshop: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 9 at Wheat Ridge Library, 5475 W. 32nd Ave., Wheat Ridge. Roar your terrible roars and gnash your terrible teeth. Act out this beloved story as you go on a wild adventure with Max on his journey to meet the Wild Things.

For preschoolers and toddlers.

ART

The Atmosphere: Art by Stephen Austin: on display through Feb. 3 at Valkarie Gallery, 445 S. Saulsbury St., in the Belmar Center in Lakewood. Twelve large paintings that depict a multitude of atmospheric phenomena in states of dynamic, restless movement of often complex geometric arrangements of multi-layered shapes. Go to www.valkariefineart.com.

Art for the Young at Heart Art Show: show dates are Feb. 4 to March 13 at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Call 303-425-9583 or go to www.apexprd.org. Opening reception, 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6. Creations of artists ages 50plus and local school children.

Yarn and Needle Arts: Tools of the Trade: 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7 at the Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Call 303235-JCPL (5275) or visit www. jeffcolibrary.org.

Van Gogh: 3-4 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 7 at Applewood Place, 2800 Youngfield St., Lakewood.

Active Minds program. RSVP required. Call 303233-4343.

Art Supply Sale: through Feb. 22 at the Lakewood Arts Gallery, 6731 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. Art books, paints, frames, craft supplies and all sorts of treasures will be for sale. Sale relies on donations. Donate art supplies between Jan. 26 and Feb. 15, during gallery hours (11 a.m. to 5

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this week’s TOP FIVE “Peter and the Wolf”: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. Lakewood Symphony concert. Other season concerts: “Romance” on March 7; “Nature” on April 18; “Action and Adventure” on May 30.

Learn more at http://lakewoodsymphony. org/ Goldens in Golden: Celebrate International Golden Retriever Day on Sunday, Feb. 3. Meet at the visitor center at noon for photos and doggie bags and then walk up Washington Avenue and through Golden. Dogs must be leashed, and owners must clean up after their pets. To RSVP, or for information, go to VisitGolden.com.

Superbowl Potluck: 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3 at Wilmore Richter American Legion Post 161, 6230 W. 60th Ave., Arvada. Go to https://alp161.org/.

Rowdy Colorado: 5:30-7 p.m. Feb. 4 at Golden

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Animal Adventures: Art Club: 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays through March 20 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada.

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Roundtable Issues Breakfast Forum: 7 a.m. Friday, Feb. 1 at Wilmore Richter American Legion Post 161, 6230 W. 60th Ave., Arvada. Go to https://alp161.org/ Winter Lights, Winter Nights: runs Feb. 1-10. A celebration of Golden’s dining scene and light display.

Perfect for date night or family fun. Go to www. visitgolden.com/ events/festivalsof-golden/ winter-lightswinter-nights/ Chocolate Affair: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2. Festival for chocolate lovers with proceeds benefiting Ralston House Child Advocacy Center. Take a self-guided tour around Olde Town Arvada and sample some delectable chocolate flavors from local chocolatiers. Tickets for the chocolate samples are available at

HEALTH

History Museum, 923 10th St., Golden. Shell games, dollars hidden in soap bars, shoot-outs in saloons and in the streets, fawning ladies of the night, swarms of migrating rattlesnakes, and cattle rustling dandies all play their part in Colorado history. Join us for a boisterous look at the early days of Colorado spanning from 1859-1930. Copies of Randi Samuelson-Brown`s book, “The Beaten Territory,” will be available for purchase and signing. Learn more at www.goldenhistory.org/calendar/ cat_ids~310/ Raising Confident, Caring Young People: 6 p.m. Feb. 5 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington St., Golden. Parents and adults working with children and youth spend a lot of time thinking about what we don’t want our children to do or become. It’s even more important, though, to have a clear idea of what we do want. Using a strengths-based framework, we can work together to help raise healthy kids. Contact 303-278-2823.

the event, $1 per sample, and all proceeds benefit Ralston House.

Free activities include story time at the Arvada Library, a treasure hunt, and the Arvada bakeoff. Contact Jennifer Kemps at 720-765-3063 or visit www.ralstonhouse.org.

Chocolate and Chat: 1-2 p.m. Feb. 2 at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. During Olde Town Arvada’s Chocolate Affair, escape the cold to enjoy a cup of Mexican hot chocolate at the library. Learn about traditional chocolate making techniques and chat with new friends about your favorite chocolate treats. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www. jeffcolibrary.org.

Canine Conversations: Canine Arousal and Attention: 6-8 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 5 at the Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org.

Nature Trek Clubs: 4-5 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 5-26 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Discover leaf rubbings, animal games and a love of nature.

Meet after school to join the club as we take your tyke on weekly adventures. Bring an after-school snack and dress for the weather.

Register at https://arvada.org/ explore/open-space-nature/majestic-view-nature-center-division.

Surviving Winter: Night With A Naturalist: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada.

Learn lessons from our wildlife friends on how to survive, what to pack and add a few skills that may help you out in a pinch. Register at https://arvada.org/explore/open-

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Hard Times Writing Workshop: 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6 at the Arvada Library, 7515 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org.

Jeffco International Women’s Day: 8:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Friday, March 8 at Baldoria on the Water, Lakewood. Early-bird tickets available Feb. 8. Learn more at www. internationalwomensday.com/ Activity/12737/2019-Jeffco-International-Women-s-Day-event.

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Teen After Hours: Cupcake Wars: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8 at the Arvada Library, 7515 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary. org. Registration is required. Event is after-hours. No late arrival or re-entry.

Coffee With Constituents: 7-8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 at Morning Story restaurant, 8025 Sheridan, Arvada. Join Sen. Rachel Zenzinger to discuss concerns and legislative reports.

Eating With Wildlife: 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 9 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Learn why we shouldn’t feed wildlife by playing some interactive games with a naturalist. Debunk animal diet myths, see some examples of how humans have changed animal behaviors and take home some training skills of your own.

Register at https://arvada.org/ explore/open-space-nature/

Starter Yoga Series: 1-3 p.m.

Saturdays, Feb. 2, Feb. 9, Feb. 16 at Damselfly YogaSpa, 12500 W. 58th Ave., Unit 102, Arvada.

Learn basic yoga postures and breathing techniques that can be practiced anywhere. Learn more at www.damselflyyogaspa.com/ Basics of Mindfulness: 1-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3 at Damselfly YogaSpa, 12500 W. 58th Ave., Unit 102, Arvada. First of four mindfulness workshops; can be taken separately or as a series. Go to www.damselflyyogaspa.com/ Memory Café: 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6 at the Arvada Library, 7515 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. For people living with memory loss and their caregivers. Ongoing series presented by the Alzheimer’s Association. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org.

Food Pantry Agape Life Church distributes free food from 10-11 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month (weather permitting) at the church, 5970 W. 60th Ave. in Arvada. ALC provides this service to all qualifying Colorado residence. Call 303-431-6481 to see if you qualify.

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Exploring the Great Ideas: The Idea of Oligarchy from the Syntopicon: 2-3:30 p.m. Feb. 1 at the Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Call 303235-JCPL (5275) or visit www. jeffcolibrary.org.

New Student Meeting: 4-5 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 6 at The Early College of Arvada, 4905 W. 60th Ave. New and prospective students and families are welcome to drop in for a tour and to get more information from an administrator.

Call 720-473-4400 or go to facebook.com/EarlyCollegeArvada.

Natural Lawn Care: 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 7 at Holy Shepherd Church, 920 Kipling St., Lakewood.

Chip Osborne of Osborne Organics leads workshop. Free. RSVP to sustainable@morsepark.org.

Van Gogh: 3-4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7 at Applewood Place, 2800 Youngfield St., Lakewood. Active Minds program. Call 303-233-4343 to RSVP. Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. To place a calendar item, go to eventlink. coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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a period of six years — it was the second bullet point in the ballot measure language. By that time the district will of course be asking for more money like they always do if not sooner. In the meantime, will this new money be used to secure the safety and entrances of all of our schools? This should be the priority of the district’s new bond money, then renovation. The article gave just one sentence to security after elaborately describing Green Mountain’s renovation.

“This (referring to the renovation) is also in addition to security and technology updates expected.” No further explanation was provided as to what this security would be and absolutely no mention that all the schools in the district were

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bond issues that passed in Nov. 2018.

The article goes on and on about the cosmetic renovations starting with Green Mountain High School and how thrilled Principal Colleen Owens is to get new desks. What about the money to go toward security and safety of the schools in light of potential harm that can be done by allowing anyone to enter the schools? The bond money should go immediately to all schools to add proven protection and security people inside the schools.

This was not presented that safety would be dragged out over

promised to be safeguarded.

This is why the district’s money requests are routinely rejected by the property owners of Jefferson County and would have been again if, in my opinion, the unlawful practice of ballot harvesting more than 10 ballots at a time had not been employed in the November election.

Elise Brougham, Wheat Ridge Kindergarten change is fairer One reader wrote to ask why 5 year-old kids should be kept inside for an additional 4 hours a day, with the new plan to fund all-day kindergarten.

Although I favor very limited academics for young children and lots of outdoor time, I also support the

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The Parson family aims to present contemplative moments through their art.

In honor of Lakewood’s 50th anniversary, Charles, Collin and Devon Parson will display their “Three Views” contemporary art exhibit at the Lakewood Cultural and Civic Center. The art is designed to celebrate similarities and differences between different family generations. There will be a free artist talk at the Lakewood Cultural Center, located at 470 S. Allison Parkway on Feb. 16 at 11 a.m.

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Full-day kindergarten is currently offered for Colorado families that can afford it. That’s not going to stop.

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Jefferson primed for more wrestling success Hall-of-Famer Halladay ‘never ceased to amaze’

Team in contention for 3A state title

BY DENNIS PLEUSS JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

WHEAT RIDGE — Jefferson’s wrestling program is on a path similar to ,what it took two seasons ago. n The Saints are looking to regain the form at Pepsi Center they had two years ago. Jefferson placed second at state in the Class 3A team standings with Kyle Cisneros (132) and Oscar Lopez (220) closing out their senior seasons with individual titles.

As a freshman, Nick Gallegos took home third place at 138 during the Saints second-place finish in 2017.

“I think we have even more depth this year,” Jefferson coach Oscar Fonseca said when comparing the 2017 state runner-up team to this year’s squad. “We have more kids this year - that are right there in the hunt for a state title and placing at state.”

On The Mat wrestling ranking guru Tim Yount agrees. He moved the Saints up a spot to No. 2 in his latest 3A team rankings released Jan. 24.

Cayden Condit, Angelo Lozado, Daniel Soto, Cruz Ortega, Andrew Sansburn, Zander Condit, Gallegos and Alberto Zelaya are all ranked individually by Yount with the state qualifying regional tournaments coming up Feb. 15 and 16.

“I definitely think we have some kids who are ready to scrap down at state,” said Sansburn, who is ranked No. 2 at 132 pounds after placing third last year at state 126 pounds. “I think Coach Oscar is going to have us peaking at the right time.”

The addition of the Condit sister/ brother tandem has helped the Saints’ depth. Cayden and Zander are students at Conifer High School, but the Lobos dropped their wrestling program this season.

“It’s been great we love Jefferson,” Cayden said of her and older brother Zander Condit wrestling for the Saints.

“They have really welcomed us and made us part of the family that they have already established.”

Cayden qualified as a freshman last year to join the elite list of females who have qualified for the Colorado state wrestling tournament. Zander placed fifth at state as a sophomore.

The road for Cayden won’t be easy.

She is in one of the roughest 3A regionals for the 106 pounders, but she isn’t backing down from the challenge.

“I’ll just prepare like I do for any other tournament,” said Cayden, who won a girls wrestling tournament in California earlier this month. “I’m just pushing in the wrestling room and drilling more and more every day.”

Cayden hasn’t wrestling any girls tournament in Colorado.

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Jefferson’s Alberto Zelaya, top, works on Wheat Ridge senior Jayce Chea during the 160-pound match Jan. 24 at Wheat Ridge High School. The Saints dominated the dual winning all five individual matches that were wrestled.

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Jefferson senior Andrew Sansburn finishes off a first-period pin of Wheat Ridge’s Allen Alford during a dual Jan. 24 at Wheat Ridge High School. The Saints are one of the favorites to contend for the Class 3A team state title in a couple of weeks at Pepsi Center.

oy Halladay gained fame wearing a Toronto Blue Jays and Philadelphia Phillies baseball uniform, but in these parts he looked very familiar in purple-shaded Arvada West OVERTIME baseball garb.

The late Halladay was a dominating pitcher for the Wildcats, then pitched for 16 seasons in the major leagues and on Jan. 22 was elected into Jim Benton Baseball’s Hall of Fame with 85.4 percent of the vote, with 75 percent needed for election, on the first time his name was on the ballot.

The two-time Cy Young winner died at the age of 40 when the light aircraft he was flying crashed into the Gulf of Mexico in November 2017. The Hall of Fame ceremonies are set for July 21 in Cooperstown, New York, and he will join Goose Gossage, a member of the 2008 class, as the other Coloradan in the Hall of Fame.

Jim Capra was Halladay’s coach at Arvada West and keeps having to answer the question if he sensed he was coaching a potential Hall of Famer when Halladay played for the Wildcats between 1992-95.

“Everybody asks that question, but at the time as he progressed through high school you knew he was going to be pretty good,” said Capra. “Then when he was a firstround draft pick you knew he was going to be a major leaguer but who could estimate he would be a Hall of Famer?

“He was pretty coachable. He always wanted to get better. My big job was not to screw him up.

It’s an honor and a privilege to be associated with him. He was pretty level-headed all the time.

He was not full of himself and not arrogant.”

In fact, Halladay could be a prankster at times.

“Roy came to practice one day with a cast on his arm,” recalled Capra. “He told everybody he fell down trying to dunk a basketball.

He got our trainers to put a full type cast on his arm.

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Valor defeats Ralston Valley in 5A top-10 matchup

BY DENNIS PLEUSS JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ARVADA — The new girls basketball team on the block in the Class 5A Jeffco League will be a force to be reckoned with for years to come.

“When I heard (Valor Christian) was coming into (5A Jeffco) you knew the league title was going to go through Valor,” said Ralston Valley coach Jeff Gomer, who has guided the Mustangs to five conference titles over the past decade. “We have to figure a way to beat them because they are going to have talent.

Somebody has to figure out how to beat them. We didn’t.”

There is still a handful of conference games left for Valor (15-2, 3-0 in 5A Jeffco) over the next three weeks, but a 57-47 victory over Ralston Valley (11-5, 1-1) put the Eagles squarely in the driver’s seat for the 5A Jeffco League title.

“To experience 5A Jeffco on the road for the first time, this was a good quality win for our girls,” said Valor coach Jessika Caldwell, who led the Eagles to back-to-back 4A state titles in 2015 and 2016.

“Ralston Valley is great team with a lot of weapons. I told

Ralston Valley senior Shelby Nichols, middle, splits Valor sophomores Sydney McKibbon, left, and Jenna Siebert during the first half Jan. 23.

Nichols scored a team-high 17 points, but it wasn’t enough as Valor took a 57-47 victory on the Mustangs’ home court.

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our girls it was going to be a defensive battle and it was on both sides.”

Valor, No. 4 in the latest 5A girls basketball CHSAANow. com rankings, was locked in a defensive battle through the first half. Valor held a 19-16 lead on No. 10 Ralston Valley at halftime, but the Eagles never trailed in the second half.

Freshman Raegan Beers used her 6-foot-2 frame to dominate the inside scoring

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Her main focus remains qualifying for state again with the ultimate goal of becoming the first girl to place at the state tournament.

“I’ve just been sticking to the boys tournaments,” Cayden said. “I’ve wrestled boys all my life. I feel like the competition is a little harder.

Beating up on boys is kind of fun.”

Jefferson will have the luxury of hosting the 3A Region 3 tournament.

“It will be fun and really cool,” Sansburn said of the Saints hosting

14 of her game-high 21 points in the second half.

“Our defenders started extending too far and she (Beers) got to play one-on-one too much,” Gomer said of the second half. “We gave her too much space.”

Valor got scoring balance with sophomores Jenna Siebert (12 points), Sydney McKibbon (eight points) and Karissa Lukasiewicz (six points) contributing, along with the Eagles’ lone senior

the regional sponsored by Northwestern Mutual Wagner Wealth Management Group coming up next month.

“I’m really excited to have that homefield advantage this year and us not having to drive down to Pueblo this year.”

Sansburn is approaching the 100win career mark during his prep wrestling career that started at Bear Creek. Juniors Zander Condit and Gallegos just reached the 100-win mark.

“We have the tools to do something special,” Fonseca said. “It’s the same thing like a couple of years ago because we are working hard, doing extra practices and in really good

Sara Nealy pouring in 10 points.

“That is our big weakness right now,” Gomer said of the Mustangs scoring just 16 points in the first half against Valor. “We go through these big droughts. You are going to win games scoring in the 30s and 40s. We’ve got to find away to put the ball in the hole.”

Ralston Valley senior Shelby Nichols led the way with 17 points against Valor.

Freshman Saya Sabus poured in 14 points in the second half, including an impressive run of seven points in less than minute with a pair of 3-pointers and a free throw.

Despite having a talented young group, the Eagles will be without star sophomore point guard Kindyll Wetta for the remainder of the season.

Wetta, who verbally committed to the University of Colorado earlier this month, suffered a season-ending knee injury during Valor’s trip to Las Vegas to play in the Tarkanian Classic before winter break.

“We miss her,” Caldwell said of the loss of Wetta for the second straight year. “Jenna Siebert is doing a great job of

shape. We are even going to be better in two or three weeks.”

Jefferson dominated Wheat Ridge in a dual Jan. 24 on the Farmers’ home mat. Only five varsity matches were wrestled. The Saints earned four wins by pin and a technical fall to sweep all the matches.

However, Wheat Ridge coach David Osse said he will be rooting for the Saints as they continue toward another magic finish to the season.

“He (Fonseca) has done a wonderful job growing that program,” Osse said. “I think it’s great for Jefferson High School. He has really given them something to hang their hat on. They are going to continue

managing the game. I’m so proud of what she continues to do from that point guard spot.”

Wetta averaged 18.6 points per game in seven games this season before the injury. A knee injury last season in the middle of 4A Jeffco League play ended her season last year.

“I didn’t realize how much we can come together as a team when she is out,” Beers said of the loss of Wetta. “We can do it all even without Kindyll. She is a great player and is a big asset that we’ve lost.”

Valor edged defending 5A Jeffco champion Lakewood 6256 on Jan. 25 to take solo lead in the conference.

Ralston Valley dipped out of conference play with an intriguing matchup against 4A’s No. 4 Evergreen on Jan. 16. The Mustangs rallied in the fourth quarter to take a 5754 victory over the Cougars, two-time defending 4A state champions.

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

being successful.”

Wheat Ridge heads to Thomas Jefferson High School in Denver for the Class 4A Region 1 tournament coming up in a little over three weeks.

Wheat Ridge senior Frank Castillo qualified to the 4A state tournament last year at heavyweight. He was the lone Farmer to pick up a victory against the Saints. Jefferson forfeited at 285 so Castillo got the win in his final home dual.

Dennis Pleuss is a communications specialist for Jeffco Public Schools with a focus on athletics and activities.

For more Jeffco coverage, check out CHSAANow.com/Jeffco.

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“Everybody was panicking. At the end of practice he cut it off. We always told kids not to play basketball because they were going to get hurt so he comes to practice with a cast on. He played on the varsity basketball team. He was a heck of a basketball player.”

Halladay was 26-2 in three seasons at Arvada West and the Wildcats were state champions in 1994 and runnersup the next season.

Ralston Valley baseball coach Brad Madden was a teammate of Halladay’s and friend.

“He was just one of the guys,” said Madden. “His seriousness was dedicated when he was on the mound.

When he played first or got to DH that’s when he was just part of the squad and got to let loose a little bit.

He had great sense of humor, and like everyone says he was hardest worker and loved being part of it, and that’s why he did basketball and ran cross country.

“He liked being a part of a team atmosphere. He ran cross country just to stay in shape and then he became pretty good at it. Everything he did he was good at. He never ceased to amaze us. He could have competed in football but he didn’t want to get hurt.”

Halladay and Madden played together with mostly the same group of players from little league to high school.

“We had been together a long time and we all played for each other,” added Madden. “When he got on the hill he gave you a sense of relief, actually, because every game he pitched you had a better than good chance of winning, so we kind of went out and ripped and that’s why we had so much success at A West when he was there.

“He kind of put you at ease. For me playing shortstop it was kind of boring because no right-hander could

ever pull him. They would hit it to the other side because they could never get around it. He made my life a lot easier at shortstop. He was dominating from about 10 years old. When he joined our Little League team that was the end of my pitching career.”

Madden got a chance to hit against Halladay once in a while.

“When we would scrimmage and stuff,” he explained. “Everybody talked about his fastball in high school and he had a dominating fastball. But he would kind of give you that little smirk when he had that knuckle curve coming. At that age, that knuckle curve he threw was pretty scary.”

Halladay was the 17th overall pick in the 1995 MLB draft. He had a career 203-105 record with a 3.38 earned run average, with 2,117 strikeouts in 2,749.1 innings pitched.

He tossed a perfect game for the Phillies on May 29, 2010, and followed with a post-season no-hitter on Oct. 6, 2010, against Cincinnati in a National League Division series.

Halladay’s wife, Brandy, expressed thanks for herself and sons Braden and Ryan to the baseball writers for the overwhelming support in the Hall of Fame vote, and released the following statement.

“Being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame is every boy’s dream,” she wrote. “To stand on that stage in Cooperstown and deliver your acceptance speech in front of baseball’s most enthusiastic fans is something every baseball player aspires to achieve, and Roy was no exception.

But that was not Roy’s goal. His goal was to be successful every day of his 16-year career. Tonight’s announcement is the end result of that effort.

If only Roy were here to personally express his gratitude for this honor, what an ever more amazing day this would be.”

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

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Misc. Notices Shrine of Saint Annes Catholic Church Hosts their 83nd annual Spaghetti Dinner 7555 Grant Place, Arvada.

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SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Although your workplace successes have earned you many admirers, there are some colleagues who are not among them. Be careful how you proceed with your new project.

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CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Travel plans might still be uncertain. But instead of getting upset about the delay, open yourself up to other possibilities, and begin checking out some alternative destinations.

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