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MY NAME IS

JEFFCO NEWS IN A HURRY

MARY ROLL

Recently marked 101st birthday About me …

I was born in Tennessee on Feb. 6, 1916, and grew up on my family’s farm with five sisters. My dad wanted boys, but of course he got all girls. I was right in the middle. We learned how to milk the cows, crew strawberries, beans and tomatoes, and worked in the fields. We all played basketball at Sulphur Springs High Schools.

My career At age 20 I went to Akron, Ohio, to work for BFGoodrich, which is where I met my first husband. We were married in Akron in 1938. He had asthma, which was getting worse, and doctors said we should go to Phoenix or Colorado. We came to Colorado, and never wanted to leave.

We both worked at Gates Rubber Company — me for 23 years, and him for 18, until he died. I did work on a lot of various products, and also became very active in the union there. I was the treasurer there for 15 years, and we worked hard to get employees the good health coverage they have. I retired in 1967, and didn’t do a whole lot for a while after retiring, to tell you the truth.

Life outside of work I met my second husband at my new apartment building — we both had lost our first spouses — and through him I gained two stepchildren. I now have three grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.

Mary Roll, a resident at Eaton Senior Communities, celebrated her 101st birthday on Feb. 6.

NREL’s leadership academy The application period for the National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s (NREL) Executive Energy Leadership Academy is now open.

The program is designed for community and industry leaders with an interest in exploring renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies, applications and issues. Specifics include briefings by technology experts, tours of research laboratories, visits to renewable energy installations and classroom projects.

The course takes place for four multi-day sessions from June through September at NREL’s main campus, 15013 Denver West Parkway, in Golden.

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I traveled some — my husband and I used to go to Las Vegas four times a year. He wanted to move there, but I didn’t. We did move to Lakeland, Florida, for three years, and though we liked it at first, eventually we decided to come back.

When we returned we moved to Windsor Gardens senior living, and while we were there I got into arts. I tried painting, embroidery, and ceramics, all of which I really enjoyed, and only started trying when I retired.

I came to Eaton Senior Communities nine years ago, and like it very much here.

It’s my home away from home, and everybody is so nice.

Openings for ladies’ golf league The West Woods 9 Hole Ladies Golf League has a limited number of openings for their Wednesday morning golf league.

The league is based out of the West Woods Golf Club, which is located at 6655 Quaker St. in Arvada. To learn more about the golf club, visit www.westwoodsgolf.com.

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On turning 101 …

Last year we had a big celebration, but I just wanted something quiet this year. So my stepchildren just came to visit and we had a little party.

I don’t know what they key to making it to 100 is. I worked hard all my life, and I like to be around people. Just take it day by day, do the best you can, and help others.

If you have suggestions for My Name Is ..., contact Clarke Reader at creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

joining the West Woods 9 Hole Ladies Golf League, contact Maryann Mark at 303-526-1866.

Buffalo Bill birthday celebrations The public is invited to celebrate Buffalo Bill’s birthday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 25 at The Rock Rest, 16005 S. Golden Road, in Golden.

The event, which is free and family-friendly, will celebrate William Frederick “Buffalo Bill” Cody’s birthday and the 100th anniversary of his death.

Col. Al Huffman, a Buffalo Bill impersonator who passed away in 2016, will be honored.

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Also in celebration of Buffalo Bill’s birthday, the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave, 987 1/2 Lookout Mountain Road in Golden, will host its annual birthday celebration from noon to 4 p.m., Feb. 26. Admission is free for the entire day.

Activities include a cake cutting, a buffalo-chip tossing contest and costumed volunteers. The event also doubles as the opening of the museum’s newest exhibit called From Prairie to Palace, which highlights Buffalo Bill’s Wild West European tour.

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Jeffco board of ed to negotiate salaries with unions Teacher and support staff talking through April

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Jefferson County Board of Education is in negotiations with the Jefferson County Educators Association and the Jeffco Education Support Professionals Association to increase salaries.

Increasing compensation for teachers and staff has been at the forefront of the board’s priorities for the past

year. With the recent failure of a proposed mill levy increase, which would have provided more dollars for teacher pay, the board has been looking at ways to decrease spending and reallocate it toward pay raises.

The original push was to find $25 million. A general recommendation of reductions totaling $20.3 million was presented to the board at the Jan. 26 meeting. That recommendation included the closure of five elementary schools and the reduction in several support positions.

On Feb. 9, Superintendent Dan McMinimee relayed new recommendations to the board, including keeping

literacy interventionists, the social emotional supports and the gifted and talented resources, thus keeping reallocations as far away from students as possible. The board also voted to keep open four of the schools recommended for closure. The fifth, Pleasant View Elementary in Golden, will close at the end of this school year.

McMinimee said other cuts and cost savings could provide approximately $20 million to add to the compensation discussion. That figure includes approximately $11 million in reductions from central staff and services, reclassifying spending as well as reducing budget items to match recent spending

levels and an additional $9 million in retirement savings.

Amy Weber, the district’s chief human resources officer, said $20 million should be sufficient to address pay for paraprofessionals and step raises for teachers, but fall short of the regional competitiveness the district had hoped for.

The board also discussed employee negotiations during its Feb. 16 study session.

Proposition 104, which passed in 2014, requires school-union negotiations to be conducted in public.

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Typically, the buyer’s agent — also known as the “selling agent” because he/she sells the home — is paid by the listing agent, not the seller. The seller signs a listing agreement for a total commission amount — which might range from 4 to 7 percent — and agrees to pay a portion of that commission to the broker who sells your home.

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The “small print” will note that this does not include the buyer’s agent commission, which will be another 2.8% — which you’d be wise to agree to. The listing agent may suggest that you offer a smaller co-op commission, such as a flat $3,000, but you may well find yourself agreeing to increase that to 2.8% after a week or two with few showings and no offers.

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Environmental Film Festival Opens Today

Every February, Golden Real Estate is happy to co-sponsor the Colorado Environmental Film Festival (CEFF), which is held at the American Mountaineering Center in downtown Golden. It opens this evening with free screenings and the award ceremony, 7-9:30 p.m..

Over the following two days, Feb. 24-25, you can buy a pass to see any of 16 feature films, 29 short films, and 4 youth films. The festival website, www.CEFF.net, gives the title, synopsis and length of each film, and when each of them will be screened. If the film has a website, the link is provided.

Some feature films that caught my attention include the following: A Plastic Ocean (1:40), Between Earth and Sky: Climate Change on the Last Frontier [about Alaska] (1:20), Shifting Sands on the Path to Sustainability [about the Indiana Dunes on Lake Michigan] (0:57); We the People 2.0 [about citizen activism] (1:29); and Poisoning Paradise [about Hawaii] (0:40).

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question and answer session afterwards. The still photo below is from Belo Monte: After the Flood (0:57), concerning a hydroelectric dam built on a tributary of the Amazon, which ruined the livelihood of indigenous peoples.

I’m hoping to catch the following short films, too: Change for Chimps (0:04); From Flint: Voices of a Poisoned City (0:23); The Private Lives of Salmon (0:05); Tree Huggers [about old growth forestry] (0.10); Tropical Birds Confront Warming (0:04); and Whale Talk (0:06).

Tickets for Friday and Saturday are $18, or $36 for both days, which includes the wrap party on Saturday evening.

Between screenings you’ll want to visit the Call2Action Eco-Expo in the conference center, featuring “solutions-based organizations focused on environmental issues.” Golden Real Estate will have one of the 28 exhibitor booths. I’ll be there (when I’m not in a screening) offering free rides in my Tesla and answering questions about electric cars.

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Except for fourth grade, Jeffco student math scores increase Fourth-grade scores stay flat; performance gaps exist for minorities

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

In Jefferson County, the percentage of students performing in the high and high-average ranges in math has increased in all grade levels except for fourth grade, according to recent data released by Jeffco Public Schools.

Fourth-grade math scores stayed flat at 47 percent growth from fall to winter in 2015-16 school year and fall to winter in the 2016-17 school year.

“For us, that’s a celebration because it shows that kids are meeting expectations and have a good grasp of fundamental skills for math,” said Matt Flores, the district’s chief academic officer.

This was just some of the new student achievement and growth data presented to the Jeffco Board of Education at its Fed. 16 study session.

The data was pulled from the fall and winter Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) scores.

MAP is an online assessment that provides information related to students’ performance in English language arts and mathematics and is administered three times a year.

The flat growth for fourth-grade math is partly due to a learning shift in that grade that focuses on abstract, instead of concrete, representation.

For example, Flores said, a number line is a visual tool that helps students

transition from concrete to abstract thinking when talking about fractions.

Fourth grade, Flores said, is also when word problems begin to include extraneous information.

“They have to discern the extra information or information needed and really need to use problem-solving skills,” Flores said.

Another challenge the district faces is performance gaps for minorities, students who qualify for free or reduced lunch and students with disabilities.

“This is a challenge in Jeffco, but also in Colorado and across the nation,” Flores said, adding that as a way of closing that gap, teachers try to create culturally relevant resources to the material being taught.

One big success, Flores said, is the number of students in the low range for reading in elementary school has declined, while the high/high average reading performance at the secondary level has increased.

“What we’ve found is that if kids are successful as readers, then the transition of reading to learn is easier,” Flores said. “That ability to feel confident in the primary pre-K to third grade in reading skills becomes so much more (important) in their education from that point on.”

Jeffco students also performed higher than the projected growth for mathematics in third, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth and 10th grades, and for reading in eighth and 10th grades.

The board saw this as a win.

“I was very excited to see some of the growth percentiles that we saw,” board member Amanda Stevens said.

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February 23, 2017

Casa Bonita remains vital part of community Restaurant updates longtime landmark’s tropical lagoon

DID YOU KNOW? • Built in 1974, it took approximately one year to complete Casa Bonita.

• The restaurant is more than 52,000 square feet and seats more than 1,000 people.

BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Some students take a gap year between high school and college, but not many spend it like Max Spiegel has — diving into a tropical lagoon every 15 minutes or so at Lakewood’s Casa Bonita.

“I was a diver all four years at Cherry Creek High School,” he said recently as he climbed out of the pool’s 88-degree water after his first show of the day. “I love meeting all kinds of people like I do here — and when you’re a cliff diver, the kids idolize you.”

Casa Bonita, 6715 W. Colfax Ave., which has surprised and delighted patrons of all ages since 1974, still has the power to draw a crowd. The vibrant pink exterior belies its warm, old-Spanish interior, matching its Mexican culinary options. There’s a Disney-esque feeling to the booths and various shows hosted throughout the day, and it’s easy to get lost wandering its several levels.

“For us, and for the world, Casa Bonita is a top cultural icon,” said Bill Marino, executive director of the Lakewood-West Colfax Business Improvement District. “We have Casa Bonita, and the rest of the world doesn’t, so it’s a real feather in the cap of West Colfax and the 40 West Arts District.”

The restaurant’s 85-foot tower was a familiar sight to west metro residents for years. But Casa Bonita gained a whole new level of fame when “South Park” aired an episode set in the restaurant in November 2013.

“Every time that episode re-airs, we see an increase in visitors,” said Eileen Mullen, Casa Bonita’s office manager and head of marketing. “Coming here has become a ritual for many people, and we have customers who return often for special occasions.”

The 52,000-square-foot restaurant seats about 1,000 people on multiple levels, and in addition to the tropical diving pool, features arcades, gift shops and puppet shows. The famous waterfall used by the restaurant’s divers, was designed to resemble the cliffs of Acapulco. It is 30 feet high and the pool is 14 feet deep, and divers usually dive from about 15 feet above the water.

“You don’t deal with normal things when you work here,” said Mike Mason, Casa Bonita’s general manager.

“Most restaurants don’t have to think about who to call when you need to repair a tropical lagoon.”

The restaurant had to solve that very question at the end of January, when it embarked on its first major pool renovation in 20 years. Staff had made minor repairs on the pool every few years. But after two decades, parts of the rock formations were looking worse for wear, Mason explained.

“This gave us the opportunity to go

• The pink tower facade is 85 feet fall.

• The dome is covered with 22-karat gold leaf and features a statue of Aztec emperor Cuauhtémoc.

• The fountain in front of the restaurant was shipped in pieces from Mexico.

• The waterfall, designed to resemble the cliffs of Acapulco, is 30 feet high and the pool is 14 feet deep.

• There’s some kind of dive show about every 15 minutes.

Max Spiegel prepares for a dive during the first performance of the day at Lakewood’s Casa Bonita. There is some kind of performance at the restaurant about every 15 minutes.

CLARKE READER full-bore and fix things up really nicely,” said Paco Espana, head creator at Casa Bonita. “It was a huge project, but we were able to clean everything up, and add some layers and depth to the pool and formations.”

The renovation process took about three weeks, and the pool reopened for divers on Feb. 11. About nine divers are usually part of the restaurant’s 200 employees, a number which jumps to more than 250 during the busy summer months.

“There are so many little stories in the details of this place that people probably never notice,” Mason said.

“Everyone who worked on the creation of our caverns etched their names in the stalagmites and stalactites they built. But you have to know where to look.”

When Broad Street Realty bought the Lamar Station Plaza Shopping Center in 2014, the company quickly realized the importance of keeping Casa Bonita where it was and extended the lease for 15 years.

“From a cultural perspective, it was important to keep Casa Bonita because it is a 43-year-old iconic institution, not only for Lakewood and Denver, but the state of Colorado,” wrote Thomas Yockey, president of Broad Street, in an email interview.

“Its association with families literally spanned generations, because the kids who went there in the ‘70s are now taking their grandkids to visit Casa Bonita.”

And from a business perspective, Yockey said, “keeping Casa Bonita in place was important because of the irreplaceable visitor traffic that has the potential of driving customer traffic for other current and future tenants at Lamar Station Plaza.”

Casa Bonita’s power to pull in people has been a significant boon for West Colfax, especially in recent years, as the avenue has seen a resurgence thanks to the efforts of organizations like 40 West, and volunteers.

“It just brings people to the corridor,” Marino said. “We can promote it as a destination and entertainment

center, and it exposes opportunities on West Colfax, 40 West’s galleries, and other restaurants and breweries.”

And while all of this is well and good, for customers like David Zuniga, who has been visiting Casa Bonita for 40 years, the important thing is that the beautiful house is still there to show the next generation.

“We bring our students here a

• The “Casa Bonita” episode of “South Park” aired on Nov. 12, 2003.

Casa Bonita is at 6175 W. Colfax Ave. in Lakewood. Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Friday and Saturday. For more information, call 303-232-5115 or visit www.casabonitadenver.com

couple times a year, and they get so excited,” he said. “I started coming when I was a kid, and just kept coming back.”

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Celebrating a generous Valentine’s Day with the Lakewood Elks

BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The entire purpose of the Elks club, according to Gerald Hilton, Leading Knight with the Lakewood lodge, is to help people.

“Our whole function is charity, brotherhood, justice and fidelity,” he said. “We do all kinds of charity work, from children’s reading programs to the West Metro Veterans Fair.”

On Valentine’s Day, the club proved its commitment by donating $2,500 to the Lakewood Boys and Girls Club.

The brief ceremony followed the club’s weekly bar bingo event, and members were in more than a good enough mood to celebrating helping area children.

The Boys and Girls Club is run out of Emory Elementary, and has seen about 450 students come through since its founding in 2010.

“We’re all about serving the children who need us,” said Ben Fiscus, donor relations manager at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Denver.

“We provide them a safe and positive

place to be.”

Joe Margotte, owner of Chicago Style Beef and Dogs, and his wife Luanne, have been involved with the Boys and Girls Club since its creation, and it was them who brought the program’s needs to the Elks.

“Helping the Boys and Girls really fits into our three areas of giving focus — veterans, the disabled and disadvantaged youth,” explained Carrie Mesch, Exalted Ruler of the lodge.

“As a national organization, the Elks are the third largest scholarship provider.”

The state chapter of the Elks often has $20,000 to $30,000 in unclaimed scholarship funds, which the organization is hoping more students will apply for.

“We’re very blessed in Lakewood to the opportunity at Emory to provide a safe place for students. I wish we had it in every part of the city,” said Mayor Adam Paul. “My theme for the year is seeing Lakewood through the lens of a child, and we’re going to be looking at the needs of the city’s children and where we can make an impact.”

Gerald Hilton, Leading Knight with the Lakewood Elks Lodge, hugs Lesley Dahlkemper, chair of the Youth Investment Committee with the Jefferson County Boys & Girls Club, as Ben Fiscus, donor relations manager with the club, looks on.

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Proud to be a new American 52 immigrants gain U.S. citizenship at Denver naturalization ceremony

WHERE DID THEY COME FROM? A naturalization ceremony took place Feb. 14 at the History Colorado Center in downtown Denver during which 52 people took the Oath of Allegiance to the United States and received a Certificate of Naturalization.

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Dennis Reijnders’ American-born wife Anna was about six months away from gaining Dutch citizenship when his job with a cell phone company was transferred to a different city in the Netherlands.

But the couple, who met when Anna was going to college in Britain, didn’t want to live in Amsterdam. They decided to move to the U.S. “He was always fascinated with America,” Anna Reijnders said.

So they stored their belongings and moved into Anna’s parents’ basement. Upon arrival, they set a one-year goal to get new jobs, cars and a home to call their own.

The couple, who now live in Thornton, met these initial goals then moved on to something even bigger.

Dennis and 51 other people from 29 countries became U.S. citizens in a Feb. 14 ceremony in downtown Denver attended by family and friends.

The ceremony, which took place at the History Colorado Center, was the

The new citizens live across Colorado and emigrated from 29 countries:

Husband and wife Dennis and Anna Reijnders embrace after a ceremony on Feb. 14 during which Dennis received his U.S. citizenship. The two married 12 years ago, beginning their lives together in the Netherlands where Dennis is from. Anna, an American, was about six months away from getting Dutch citizenship when a transfer with Dennis’ job prompted them to want to move to the U.S. PHOTOS BY CHRISTY STEADMAN first of many to occur across the U.S. during the week leading up to President’s Day, in which 25,000 people were slated to earn U.S. citizenship.

“It takes commitment and hard work,” said Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet in a letter read by his senior advisor Rosemary Rodriguez at the ceremony.

But not only did these people choose to become U.S. citizens, said

JJ Rutherford, director of education at the History Colorado, they chose to be residents of Colorado.

“Being a citizen is a privilege,” new citizen Luis Lopez of Aurora said. “You get better opportunities.

That’s why they call America the land of opportunity.”

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in Mexico. All his life he knew he would like the U.S., he said. “This is something I’ve always wanted.”

So had Abdel Perez Moreno of Colorado Springs. Born in Panama, Moreno, 38, has been in the country since 1993. He went to high school in Colorado Springs, and although he attended some college for a career in auto mechanics, citizenship will help open doors for better jobs, he said.

“I’m very proud of him,” said

mother Eneida Davis. “He is a good son, and he deserves this.”

Yolanda Burton, a dentist in her home country of Colombia, came to the U.S. eight years ago when she married her American-born husband Mark.

Having citizenship is important, Burton said, because it gives a person the right to vote. But for her personally, Burton wanted her 14-year-old son to have all the opportunities American children have. He can also gain U.S. citizenship since his mother is now naturalized, she said.

Burton, a Denver resident, encourages everybody who is eligible to

PROCESS OF BECOMING A U.S. CITIZEN Take the Oath of Allegiance Determine eligibility — A per- Biometrics and interview son must meet certain require- — Most people will need to to the United States — All ments to become a U.S. citizen. have his or her biometrics persons approved to become a taken. This includes a criminal These requirements include, citizen must attend a naturalbut are not limited to, duration background check conducted ization ceremony, during which by the Federal Bureau of of time residing in the U.S. as the Oath of Allegiance will be Investigation. Applicants will a permanent resident, aka administered and new citizens green card; ability to read, write also do an interview with U.S. will receive Certificates of Citizenship and Immigration and speak basic English; and Naturalization. Most ceremoServices (USCIS). This is when knowing the fundamentals of nies will have people available U.S. history and understanding the applicant takes the English language and government and to assist with voter registration of the structure and principles and all new citizens are encourcivics tests. of the U.S. government. aged to familiarize themselves with the rights and responsiWait for decision — Applicants Apply for naturalization — bilities of being an American will receive written notice of Collect all required documencitizen. decision from the USCIS. The tation needed to prepare and agency will approve, continue submit Form N-400, which is To learn more about the natuif additional information is the application for naturalizaralization process, visit www. needed, or deny the person’s tion. naturalization application. uscis.gov.

earn citizenship to do so.

“It’s not a hard process,” she said, “just time-consuming.”

That process includes demonstrating good moral character, becoming competent with the English language and passing a U.S. civics and government test of 10 questions chosen from 100 possible ones studied.

Norma and Youssef Ibrahim of Aurora left their careers as doctors in Egypt to come to the U.S. so they could provide a better life and good education for their three children.

Nearly six years later, the two are excited to settle in as new U.S. citizens.

“You can see it on our faces,” said Youssef Ibrahim, as he and wife smiled. “There’s no comparison to the U.S.”

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VOICES Both music and marble shows our great capacity to create

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Michael Alcorn

ast Sunday, I went to a concert. By itself this is not a very big deal.

After all, I’m a music teacher — I go to concerts frequently as part of my life. But this one was unique, at least in my experience. This concert was at the Cathedral Basilica downtown, and the performing group was the Adult Women’s Choir from Notre Dame Catholic Church, the church I grew up in. It was under the direction of Lillian Rotella and featuring, among others, my sister Susie.

Now, if you’ve never been in the Cathedral, you really must go visit. For my visit, the choir was great, and the acous-

tics are unbelievable. They were mic’d up and amplified, but I really believe it was unnecessary. The cavernous space and the marble surfaces everywhere carry every note, every nuance, every syllable from the dais to the far corners of the chapel with crystal clarity. I have — once — had the honor of playing my trumpet in there, and, I swear, it seemed like one note lasted about 10 seconds, once it finally got done echoing around.

But then, as you’re looking around, trying to follow the path of the last sound, the place just takes your breath away. Stained glass windows, 30 feet high, adorn every

surface and throw sparkles of refracted light in a million directions. Between the windows are sculptures, standing alone or in relief, depicting beautiful or tragic elements of the story of Christianity. The dais and altar are covered with more sculpture — and not the kind you find on the lawn outside the art school at CU, but flowing, dynamic human forms and intricate, organic depictions of Heaven and Earth.

Your eye follows the graceful arches of the structure to the high vaulted roof, and you feel a kinship to the superstructures like SEE ALCORN, P13

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Be a storyteller — share your disaster WIT AND GRIT

Mary McFerren Stobie

D

o you ever read Pickles comic strip in the Denver Post? The characters are a retired couple, Earl and Opal. In today’s comic strip, Earl sits a bench talking with his friend. Earl says, “Today’s the kind of day when I feel like just hopping on my Harley and taking off down the road.”

“If my wife would let me.” “And I had a Harley.” “And my hemorrhoids weren’t killing me.”

Dis-ass-ter.

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have infirmities. Comics are condensed storytelling. Storytelling in all forms provides connection with the humanity of others.

Now what about you? Do you like storytelling in the various forms it comes in these days? You can read your child or grandchild a story like The Three Little Pigs. (Two pigs eaten by the wolf, the third one overcomes the crisis and boils the wolf.

Clear eyes needed on Rooney Valley This is in regard to Clarke Reader’s recent story on Lakewood City Council passing the Rooney Valley Master Plan. The mayor’s comment at the February 6th City Council Meeting that, ‘if development was blocked in the past, then none of us living on Green Mountain would have a house there now’, may be true, but it does’t reflect current reality. This is not the 1960’s.

The impacts of the proposed Rooney Valley development must be put in proper perspective. Going from pasture land to urban is not the same dynamic as adding 12,000 residents into a system that is already overloaded. To cite one example, schools expanded in the 60’s as growth happened. Jeffco said plainly at the Jan. 23 Lakewood City Council meeting that there is no money for this. In fact, school closures were recently announced due to the lack of funding.

In response to questions about infrastructure capacity, the mayor said ‘ CDOT has no money to expand C-470.’ Yet, currently I see CO 93 being expanded in Golden. The Post reported that the long awaited expansion of I-70 between I-25 and I-225 will begin soon. Obviously, CDOT is not out of money. What is required is long range planning and building partnerships to address infrastructure needs. Ignoring the problem rather than working on solutions does not serve the people.

My point is this: early stage development impacts and late stage development impacts are as different as night and day. I’m sure the public gets this. Lakewood residents expect the mayor and city council to consider the realities of today, not use a 1960’s development story to justify decisions today, as the mayor did on Feb. 6. Public comment, by the way, was not allowed at this meeting. Lakewood residents deserve better.

Alan Heald, Lakewood

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Or you can have a conversation with a friend over coffee, or put your story on Facebook. The story you have that people listen to most attentively is your troubling story.

You slipped on the ice and got a concussion on Thursday. Your garage burned down last night. You lost your job and you share what happened.

Hopefully your ending is upbeat.

With the concussion, you are forced to slow down and connect with your family. Your neighbors help you put out the fire and save your house, and draw the community together.

You lost your job but have a clever way to search for a new one. Your story helps other job seekers.

My recent crisis story involved fear of public speaking. Last August the Colorado Business Women’s group scheduled me to tell stories at their luncheon Jan. It sounded OK back then, but as the date got closer, I started to lose sleep. I was afraid I’d bomb in front of a group of 70 business women at the Denver Tech Center. But then I started to nail down my talk and felt better.

They had invited me because they liked the short stories in my memoir. My son came with me and made a video of my talk. Three short video clips are now on You-

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Hard choices a sign of the times I have lived in Jeffco for 40 years. I have four children well educated in Jeffco schools. My wife and I have known many Jeffco teachers over the years.

These teachers have always impressed us with their skills and mostly their obvious caring about their students, as well as their love of teaching. In the late 1980’s and 1990’s Jeffco schools were considered to be among the best in the metro area. Sadly, I have followed the ups and downs these last years, witnessing the increasing discord in the Jeffco community.

How the times change. How could anyone not know that virtually everything in life increases in cost as time goes on. So goes the cost of education.

Some neighborhoods age and adjacent areas build. New schools in grown areas must be supported. While difficult to downsize or eliminate schools in areas that can no longer “pay” for themselves with student enrollment, it is still a simple fact that there is only so much money to support schools, as Jeffco voters just proved.

Hard choices must be made. Sadly, Jeffco voters decided to turn down both 3A and 3B last November. However, every one of the surrounding school districts (Adams, Cherry Creek, Denver, and Boulder) approved school tax increases. I have heard it for many years that we owe it to the future (especially to our kids) to support our schools.

Tube under the name Mary Stobie, or search for “Mary Stobie trashes Jack Klugman’s Coat.” (A story about when I made a big boo boo and was almost fired).

What I learned from not chickening out on giving my talk for Colorado Business Women is that story telling is the best way to connect with an audience. They listened.

They laughed. They called me the female Will Rogers.

If you want to learn more about how to tell your story, I recommend you go on YouTube and look up my friend Dave Lieber , a columnist from the Dallas Morning News.

Dave did a master talk on storytelling for TEDx where he tells his funny mishaps about trying to fit in with Texans. As he tells his own story, he teaches you the structure of how to tell your story.

If you share your afflictions, your adversities, and how you overcame them, I predict you will become a storyteller. You will connect with an audience. Your audience might be your child, your grandchild, your family, your friends, your neighbors or a bigger group. You might even become famous.

ALCORN FROM PAGE 12

Notre Dame Cathedral and Westminster Abbey, and all the history they embody.

I know there are some who see buildings like these, and can only focus on the incredible wealth represented by them. They see a gaudy, unnecessary artifice whose resources could have done so much more to feed the hungry and care for the sick. And I understand that impulse, and would lend it more credence, if the history of schools and hospitals and orphanages in the Western World weren’t, also, written on the pages of the Church.

That artifice that some see as wasteful, I find inspiring. Awesome. Humbling. I seek new sights and experiences to give me perspective and motivation, and, often, I look to the mountains or to

the skies for that purpose. But, being in that Cathedral, listening to beautiful music, made me remember that we silly humans, who are frighteningly good at destroying each other, are also capable of really incredible acts of creation.

Remember that, next time humanity gets you down. For every Hitler, we’ve created a Schubert; for Stalin, a Solshenytsyn; for every Mao, a Dalai Lama. Michelangelo, Mozart, Shakespeare, Lao Tzu — the works that these men created have lived for centuries beyond their lifespans, and I believe we still have that same capacity, if we choose to nurture it ... if we choose to focus on beauty, and rise above the ugly we tend to wallow in.

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

Mary Stobie is the author of the memoir You Fall Off, You Get Back On. The life stories in the book reveal Stobie’s humorous adventures, foibles and mishaps. She is available to speak to groups. Contact her at mry_jeanne@yahoo.com. Her website is www.marystobie.com.

Whatever may be the current situation, it is imperative we still provide for our kids and their futures. I will continue to support our schools. But, unfortunately, this school board now must make very hard choices. Fiscal choices are always very hard. But that’s the boards’ job and what they were elected to do. The voters have decided what this board must now confront.

Get on with it.

Bill Wehner, Arvada Pay disparity high in Jeffco At several recent speaking engagements, Jeffco Schools board president Ron Mitchell said his main contention regarding America’s economic and social justice problems is the obscene difference between the pay of the executive and the worker. Does everyone recall candidate Bernie Sanders becoming apoplectic over this situation?

The advertised base salary for a new Jeffco superintendent is $300,000. Jeffco teacher salaries range from $38,000 to $77,837, as reported by Glassdoor, Inc., an major employment research organization.

The board, with its infinite wisdom, feels that the salary offer is competitive, and a 6-digit gap is evil. So wouldn’t consistency call for a teacher pay scale starting higher than $200,000.

Where’s the common sense in wasting big taxpayer bucks to search for a replacement for Dan McMinimee, an ideal superintendent, who we were lucky to have, at $220,000?

Tom Graham, Arvada

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NEWS IN A HURRY Two small fires near Green Mountain West Metro Fire Rescue contained two small fires in the early morning of Feb. 20.

The first fire was two acres, and reported near the Jefferson County Fairgrounds at about 1:30 a.m.

The second fire was started around 6 a.m. on Green Mountain, and was only about an acre. It was fully contained by 8 a.m. No structures were threatened in either situation, nor were any evacuations ordered.

Both fires are under investigation, and they may be connected to a series of five fires on Green Mountain in November. Dry weather, warm temperatures and high wind may also have contributed to the fires.

West Metro set up a tip line for anyone with information on the Green Mountain fires. Anyone with information, or who may have seen anything, should call 303-987-7111.

City seeking input on arts, parks and recreation An update to the Community Resources Department’s 2008 master plan is currently underway in the city, with the aim of setting the course for how the city can support community access to parks and play over the next five to eight years.

Through a partnership with the National Research Center (NRC), 3,000 randomly selected Lakewood households will receive a survey in the mail, asking them about current facilities and program offerings and to identify priorities for the future.

Households that receive surveys will have until March 15 to return them to NRC. For those who weren’t selected to receive a survey in the mail, there will be an online version available Feb.15. It can be found at Lakewood.org/Imagine.

For more information, contact Allison Scheck at 303-987-7872 or AllSch@Lakewood.org.

RRCC offers free tax filing services This tax season, Red Rocks Community College

is partnering with the Denver-based Piton Foundation to help families become more financially secure by providing free tax preparation services through the Tax Help Colorado program.

IRS-certified Red Rocks Community College students will prepare and e-file tax returns free of charge for individuals with household incomes of less than about $54,000 a year.

Tax preparers are trained to ensure the individuals they serve get the best refund possible, as many of them are eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit.

This free service, which is quick and confidential, will be offered at the college, 13300 W. 6th Ave., room 1103, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., Fridays from Feb. 17 through March 10.

A list of all the Tax Help Colorado sites, as well as the locations of other free tax assistance sites in Colorado, is available by dialing 2-1-1 (it’s a free call), visiting http://www.piton.org/tax-help, or finding Tax Help Colorado on Facebook (www. facebook.com/taxhelpcolorado) and Twitter (@ TaxHelpCo).

Wind Ensemble comes to Lakewood The Colorado Wind Ensemble presents nationally renowned trumpeter Brian Shaw in a program of contemporary music by young composers in “Dreams and Visions” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb 24, at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway.

Conductor David Kish leads ensemble in a program that includes Peter Graham, Frank Ticheli, and Fisher Tull.

The Lakewood High School Band will join the ensemble at the concert.

Community Just Serve Volunteer Fair The Community Just Serve Volunteer Fair will be 9-11:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 25 at 6465 W. Jewell Ave.

The event aims to bring together community and volunteers together. Some of the service organizations scheduled to appear are Jefferson County Public Schools, The Action Center, Jefferson County Open Space, Lutheran Family Services, Jefferson County Open Space, the International Rescue Committee, and Mountain Resource Center.

Attendees are encouraged to bring a package of diapers or help make blankets to benefit the International Rescue Committee and Jefferson County Human Services.

For more information, visit www.JustServe.org .

Zachary Jimenez scholarship Lakewood High School is offering the $5,000 Zachary Jimenez Memorial athletic scholarship for seniors at the school.

The school is also hosting the third annual Zachary Jimenez Memorial Scholarship Benefit on from 5 p.m. to midnight on Feb. 25 at 1555 Grant St. in Denver. The event will feature food, music, and a raffle. Entry is $10 per person, and $15 for a pair. Children are free.

For more information, call 303-718-4456 or visit www.zacharymemorialscholarship.com Colorado Mills scholarship Colorado Mills is accepting applications for the Simon Youth Foundation (SYF) scholarship. SYF is a national nonprofit that provides educational opportunities for at-risk high school students, and is looking for students who will be graduating in the class of 2017 and lives around Colorado Mills.

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Lakewood Country Club gets first upgrade in decades Alterations will add nearly 200 yards to state’s second-oldest private country club

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Come the end of the year, members of the Lakewood Country Club can expect a different experience on the links thanks to a $1.5 million course upgrade.

Almost half the country club’s holes will be reworked in some way on the 122-acre course to bring the course more in line with the original 1916 design by Donald Ross.

“Every decision we make here is voted on by our membership, and this was approved by 75 percent of our members,” said Lance Scheele, general member of the club at 6800 W. Tenth Ave. “The mid-1960s was the last time we did any kind of changes, and we want to give our players a better shot value.”

Golf course architect Gil Hanse will design the restoration, which is scheduled to start around summer’s end.

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CLARKE READER green; hole 8, a new green; hole 10, will be completely redone; hole 11, a new green; hole 12, bunkers redone; hole 14, a new fairway and green location; and hole 18, new green work.

“Gil Hanse is one of the hottest course architects working right now,” Scheele said. “The changes we’re going to be doing will extend the course by almost 200 yards.”

The club was founded in 1908 and is the state’s second oldest private country club. It costs about $42,500 to join. The club has about 440 members and has been holding steady at high

membership numbers for the past five years, Scheele added.

“We’re known as a players’ club,” he said. “These changes will make play here more challenging.”

The upgrades will not only change the way golf is played at the club, but will bring more prestige to Lakewood, said Robert Smith, Lakewood’s economic development manager.

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lot of ingredients are required to distill good, quality spirits. But one requirement is at the root of them all — passion.

“I went to Kentucky and Tennessee to learn from the distillers there,” said Mitch Abate, distiller at Downslope Distilling in Centennial. “It’s really cool to see people’s reactions when they try our drinks for the first time and have their preconceived notions changed.”

A distiller’s passion can be tasted in the dedication to the craft, quality of the spirits and how well the product is received.

“I’ve been distilling for 26 years,” said Stephen Gould, owner and distiller at Golden Moon Distillery and Speakeasy. “To make our drinks, we bring in ingredients from all over the world, and the finished product goes out to countries like the United Kingdom, Italy and Denmark.”

Distilling is the process that purifies alcohol by heating it into vapor, which is then condensed through cooling.

The independent brewery scene in Colorado has been steadily growing for decades, and that same approach is now following suit in the world of distilling. According to the Colorado Distillers Guild, the state is home to more than 50 distillers making everything from whiskey and gin to kümmel and aquavit. In this growing

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industry, there’s all kinds of room for experimentation and variety.

“We’re Colorado’s only producer of aquavit, which is a Scandinavian spirit,” said Ryan White, owner of Devil’s Head Distillery in Englewood.

“We also do vodka and gin, but we wanted to make something that would differentiate us from everyone else.”

Local distillers’ commitment to quality, often locally-grown ingredients, is one reason more people are becoming interested in the industry, White said.

“There’s a greater interest from the public in locally-sourced goods,” he said. “There’s been a renewed focus on supporting local businesses, which has also been beneficial.”

Although people have grown more

familiar over time with the process for making beer and wine, the steps and nuances of distilling are still unfamiliar to many, which lends the process an appealing bit of mystery. But one of the goals of distilleries is to educate people, so tours are often offerred to show how the drinks are made.

Downslope Distilling takes education a step further and offers a distilling class once a month. Abate said he’s had students from all over the world learn about spirits and some of the ways they’re made.

“More and more people are coming in these days with at least some knowledge of how the process works,” he said. “This field is really booming, SEE DISTILLING, P21

In Colorado, it is legal to brew up to 100 gallons of beer and wine for personal use, but it is illegal to distill spirits without a federal permit or taxes.

There is no Colorado statute explicitly prohibiting stills, but it is illegal to use a still to make spirits for consumption or resale without a license.

The state does offer a distillery pub license to make spirits legally.

One of the stills used to make whiskey at Centennial’s Downslope Distilling.

Mitch Abate, distiller at Downslope, went to Kentucky and Tennessee to learn some of the secrets of making whiskey.

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Jeffco adapted athletics hits the hockey rink Special needs students from 19 schools participated in hockey day

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When Bernie, the mascot for the Colorado Avalanche, walked into the gymnasium at the Gold Crown Field House on a recent morning, students athletes in the Jeffco Schools adaptive athletics program got excited.

High fives, hugs and fist bumps abounded Feb. 16 among the 24 teams representing 19 Jeffco middle and high schools at hockey day.

“This program means everything,” said Laura Zloger, adaptive physical education teacher at Lakewood High School. Zloger and her 16 students with disabilities look forward to the adapted athletics tournaments each month. “And then to have Bernie here, the mascot for the Avalanche, that just gets everybody fired up.”

The mission of the Jeffco adapted athletics program is to provide Jeffco students with disabilities the same opportunity as other students to enjoy the benefits of a middle school or high school sports program — becoming active members in society who lead healthy lifestyles.

Students that participate in the program range in mental disabilities from autism and social/emotional needs to physical disabilities that limit mobility. The sport of hockey is adapted for these students with the use of foam sticks, a bouncy foam ball for the puck and 10-minute games. Some students are in wheelchairs.

“It’s about giving them that opportunity to focus on their ability and not disability,” said Bryan Wickoren, adapted physical education coordinator for the district. “We don’t want them to be a spectator.”

The adaptive athletics program holds a tournament each month focusing on a different sport. The sports tie into the in-class curriculum and the seasonal prep sports. Hockey day coincided with Hockey Week in America and next month, basketball

Roman Hill-Schmik, of Lakewood High, battles Katie Wilson, of Arvada West, for the ball during their first hockey game of the day.

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Colorado Avalanche mascot Bernie stopped by the Jeffco Schools adaptive athletics program.

Students from Alameda High School cheer on their classmates from the sidelines. tournaments are scheduled around March Madness.

Students from the Ralston Valley High School hockey team and Metropolitan State University of Denver acted as officials for the games.

“It’s about trying to give back,” said Jay Gleson, senior hockey player at Ralston Valley. “It’s a lot of fun. A

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lot of smiles. And being able to help kids that aren’t as fortunate to play hockey, which is one of the things that I love to do. It really warms your heart.”

Jeffo Schools Superintendent Dan McMinimee is a big supporter of the program.

“I’m really proud of the work (Bryan Wickerson) does,” McMinimee said. “It’s about trying to remove the roadblocks so every students has

the opportunity to have this kind of experience.”

The program, which once required schools to pay for their transportation, is now free for all students and schools.

“It means too much, not just to our 16 kids at Lakewood High School, but the special needs kids throughout the district in elementary and secondary,” Zloger said. “Now everybody gets an opportunity to do this.”

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Hunters be aware, big changes this year for big game licenses

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he Division of Parks and Wildlife is giving big game hunters ample time to plan and apply for 2017 fall hunting seasons and licenses. The sun just set on waterfowl and pheasant seasons within the past two weeks, and already DPW has announced its 2017-18 big game season schedules.

Additionally, DPW is announcing some significant changes coming this year and in upcoming years related to utilizing total online application technology.

This will be the last year paper hunting license applications will be available.

Securing future resident licenses will look much like the process and product used when applying for out-of-state non-resident licenses. Applicants will need to have an individual email address and password when applying for CPW products in 2018.

“Hunters need to be assured all online personal information is correct when applying this year,” said Cory Chick, CPW’s license administration manager, “to help

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the future transition to the online process.”

There will be two printed brochures this year: One is the 2017 Colorado Big Game brochure for deer, elk, pronghorn, mouse and bear. The second is the 2017 Colorado Sheep and Goat brochure. Applications are due into CPW offices by April 4.The latter brochure contains all regulations for Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, desert bighorn sheep and mountain goat.

Three key changes are noteworthy. One impacts license exchanges, where a new fee of 50 percent of the cost of the original license, not to exceed $25, will be imposed. A second change provides that any license returned that took five or more preference points will be reissued to the next eligible residency applicant.

Starting in 2017, fluorescent pink can be used as an alternate to fluorescent orange when hunting in the field during big game seasons. Another positive change

allows big game to be taken in CPW’s Walk-in Access areas. That brochure with maps will be out in August. Hunters in select deer areas will be asked to submit their deer carcasses for chronic wasting disease examination as a tool for CPW to better manage and control this disease among deer herds.

CPW has expanded its staff ’s skills to include many in the “trained hunt planners program,” established to assist and support hunters as they select hunting species, hunting areas and seasons. That service is available by calling 303-2917526. The CPW website, cpw.state.co.us, provides info and guidance in planning fall hunts as well.

Hunters are encouraged to take advantage of these staff resources as they begin the planning and application process for a successful 2017 fall big game season.

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Golden Nar-Anon family group meets from 7:30-9 p.m. Mondays at Calvary Episcopal Church, 1320 Arapahoe St. We ask that people enter on the east side of the church and follow the signs to the upstairs meeting room. Call the Nar-Anon Family Groups World Service Organization at 800-4776291 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 303-421-7619 for information. Republicans, especially students, youth and women, welcome to join.

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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 Fine Arts Guild: 2-4 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at Indian Tree Golf Club, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, in the restaurant/clubhouse. Meetings are free and open to the public. Go to http:// arvadafineartsguild.com/

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Jeffco Schools drops budget cuts to student programming Literacy, gifted and talented and social and emotional supports are safe for now

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Budget cuts for the gifted and talented program, social and emotional learning specialists, literacy interventionist and custodial and transportation services have been temporarily lifted, following a revisit of reduction recommendations for the Jefferson County Board of Education.

At their regular meeting on, Feb. 9, the board heard over three hours of public comment, then discussed key issues on the reallocations list.

Limited funding and changing student enrollment has led the Jeffco Board of Education to consider $20 million in proposed budget reallocations next year. In November, Jeffco voters rejected two measures that would have increased school funding, and state K-12 funding has been below levels dictated by Amendment 23 since 2009 (the negative factor).

The Board set budget priorities for competitive compensation for employees, maintaining school funding levels through student-based budgeting, and

keeping school buildings warm, safe and dry.

“Jeffco is a big and complex system, and making the type of adjustments we are talking about involves a serious focus and commitment to the only thing that should matter — having excellent opportunities for our students to achieve Jeffco 2020,” Superintendent Dan McMinimee said during the Feb. 9 Board of Education meeting.

During his prepared statement, McMinimee relayed new recommendations to the board, including keeping literacy interventionists, the social emotional supports and the gifted and talented resources, thus keeping reallocations as far away from students as possible.

Adjusted recommendations also included not speeding up the move of sixth graders and returning to the plan as the board originally discussed last spring to work with communities a transition in the fall of 2018.

The proposed closure of five elementary schools was also included in the original general fund reduction recommendations. The board voted Feb. 9, to move forward with closing Pleasant View Elementary in Golden for a savings of $662,742 each year. The other four schools — Peck Elementary in Arvada, Pennington Elementary in Wheat Ridge, Stober Elementary in Lakewood, and Swanson Elementary in Arvada — will all stay open.

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JEFFCO SCHOOLS BUDGET AT A GLANCE Items moving forward Pleasant View Elementary School will close as of the 2017/18 school year.

Moving to the 6-8 middle school model was reaffirmed as a positive direction for students, but the Board honored its original commitment of giving school communities a year to work on transitions. The accelerated timeline for Wheat Ridge and Arvada areas was not approved. The Chatfield area will move to the 6-8 model next year as planned and approved last June; other areas in the district will transition beginning in 2018/19 where feasible.

Items no longer to be considered for the 2017/18 budget year: Closing of Peck, Stober, Swanson, and Pennington elementary schools ues to want to keep the cuts away from our students,” McMinimee said. “We have heard that early literacy remains a priority for both the board and the community and that we need a deeper understanding of the successes that have come from those investments before we eliminate that program. We have heard our social and emotional supports are making great differences for students and we should protect those if we are able to do so.”

Over 50 gifted and talented students addressed the board Feb. 9, with the support of their parents and several community members. A petition with

Items tabled Funding for additions to four middle schools will be revisited after the state budget is released.

Items deferred (only to be revisited if state funding is below expected levels) Wheat Ridge High School Gifted & Talented teachers for 2017/18 (the board allocated one-time funds and expects a plan to achieve a self-sustaining program beyond next year) Central Gifted & Talented Resource teachers Custodial services reductions Option and Outdoor Lab school busing Social Emotional Learning Specialists Literacy Interventionists Mastery Connect program and MAP testing K-2 portion approximately 2,000 signatures was also presented to the board advising them to maintain district support of the Gifted and Talented Center at Wheat Ridge High School. The center is the only one in Colorado and one of only five in the nation.

“Gifted individuals, these kids don’t even know there is a box unless you put them into one,” Kristi Hunter, of Arvada said in her address to the board. “If you close the GT center, these children have no where else to go. If you shut down this program, SEE SCHOOLS, P19

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you risk their lives and our future.”

The Jeffco Gifted and Talented Center at Wheat Ridge High School has been serving GT learners since 2008.

The center supports the social and emotional needs of students, enabling them to succeed academically and is the only high school GT Center in the county, currently supporting over 120 students from all over the district.

Next school year, the center is projected to triple its enrollment since its inception with more than 150 students expected to enroll in the program.

On Jan 26, Jeffco’s district staff presented the Board of Education with a list of proposed cuts. Included in this proposal was a line item that cut all district funding for two GT teachers at Wheat Ridge High School.

Districtwide, 11,476 students participate in the GT program. District staff suggested that the program would possibly continue to be funded by the school’s student-based budgeting.

Since that time, there has been a massive amount of pushback from the community.

“I am not only a student n the GT program, but I’m a GT activist because I’ve seen the affect this program has on the people in it,” student Ian Miller told the board. “GT kids need specific assistance to grow and thrive in a society during their adolescence.

From an emotion stance, the gifted and talented program has saved lives.

If we allow this program to be cut, we are inadvertently holding the razor.”

Miller’s comment were not unlike his classmates. Student after student stood at the podium and told their stories of being bullied, being abused, battling mental illness and not fitting in until they found a place where they could be themselves and thrive in the GT program.

“While these may be some of our wittiest and smartest and creative kids, they are also some our most vulnerable,” said Deborah Huntley, of Golden.

With a suggestion from McMinimee and his cabinet, the initial proposal to eliminate GT teachers at Wheat Ridge High School was deferred, meaning it will only be revisited if state funding is below expected levels.

The board directed staff to find

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funding for the center this year and to work with the school to make the program self-sustaining for future years.

Also on the deferment list was custodial services reductions, option and Outdoor Lab school busing, Mastery Connect program and MAP testing K-2 portion, Literacy Interventionists and Social Emotional Learning Specialists.

“These positions fill a void,” said Laura Ruyle, a social and emotion learning specialist in the Arvada West articulation area.

The specialists serve 28,212 students throughout the district daily.

“We recognize we can’t meet everyone’s expectations, but we do believe we can minimize the impact to programs, social/emotional supports and what happens in the classroom through thoughtful reallocation of resources,” McMinimee said.

The Board of Education originally wanted to fine $25 million in reallocations to provide increased compensation for underpaid teachers throughout the district.

“I believe you have adjusted your expectation of reallocating $25 million towards compensation as the shock it would create in the system has been identified, discussed and debated,” McMinimee said to the board.

McMinimee continued telling staff they could provide approximately $20 million now to add to the compensation discussion. That is approximately $11 million in reductions from central staff and services, reclassifying spending as well as reducing budget items to match recent spending levels and an additional $9 million in retirement savings.

That $11 million in reductions includes not removing funding from anything on the deferment list.

Amy Weber, the district’s chief human resources officer, said $20 million should be sufficient to address pay for paraprofessionals and step raise for teachers, but fall short of the competitiveness they were hoping for.

“These suggested adjustments allow us to protect our programming and keep the cuts as far away from our students as possible,” McMinimee said. “I believe that is the priority of each and every one of you — it is the priority of my Cabinet, it is the priority of our staff members and our association partners and we have heard again that it is the priority of our community.”

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Weber presented the board with compensation objectives: to provide salary increases for all current Jeffco employees; to utilize existing salary schedules and systems to advance with salary increases; to provide lane advancement (degree/ credits) to teachers; to provide additional years of service credit when hiring new teachers, ideally eight years, which would be step nine on the scale; and to provide additional steps to teachers already hired, if possible, aligned with actual experience of those teachers.

Board member Ali Lasell said she liked the idea of offering eight years experience.

“We will attract more people and more veteran teachers, which is such a great asset,” she said.

Weber said she and her team are in the process of developing an attestation form, which the district will use to gather information on the number of years of experience of all teachers in the district. This will help the district determine the actual cost of honoring eight years of service, above the five years currently provided.

Weber also has been working with an outside consulting firm to answer the question of whether teachers can leave Jeffco and make more money in another district.

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from what she thought when she started the study.

“I think there are individual situations where a teacher could make more if they leave,” Weber said.

“But when we do the analysis across the system, I do not believe this is a significant concern.”

However, Weber added, “that’s different than making people feel valued.”

Regardless of flight risk, board member Brad Rupert said he thinks the district needs to honor the work teachers and support staff have been doing.

Three options for increased compensation were presented to the board Feb. 16.

Option one included the maximum amount of pay increases for all groups involved and totaled to $20.2 million.

“If we get all the money from the state, then we can handle option one,” said Kathleen Askelson, chief financial officer for Jeffco Schools.

“We want to be specific on some adjustments, that they are contingent on state funding.”

The other two options each add up to less than $20 million and include different components, such as a cost-of-living adjustment.

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Most distilleries have tasting rooms, so visitors can sample the finished product. Golden Moon opened its speakeasy three years ago to provide customers a classic cocktail bar vibe to try the distillery’s many offerings.

Bars like the Schoolhouse Kitchen and Libations in Olde Town Arvada use locally made whiskey to enhance their collection of more than 1,100 whiskeys.

“Colorado’s whiskey scene is exploding right now,” said Lane Abshire, Schoolhouse’s resident whiskey nerd.

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‘The Nance’: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 6 p.m. Sundays from March 3 to April 2, and 8 p.m.

Monday, March 20, at The Edge Theater, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood. In the 1930s it was easy to play gay and dangerous to be gay.

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Free parking. Adult themes.

Regional Premiere of ‘HIR’: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through 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.

‘Billy Elliot The Musical’: 7:30 p.m.

Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 p.m.

Sundays, from Feb. 24 to March 12 at Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen, with an additional performance at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 17, at the Colorado Ballet Black Box Theater, 1075 Santa Fe Drive, Denver. Tickets available at www.evergreenchorale.org or call 303-674-4002. Rated PG-13 for mature situations and language.

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Groove N’ Motion Performance: 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Forney Museum of Transportation, 4303 Brighton Blvd., Denver.

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Watercolor and Tea: 6-8 p.m.

Wednesday, March 1, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Express the beauty of nature through different watercolor techniques. Experiment with dry brushes, salt, rubber cement, and enjoy tea as we create scenes from nature. Instructor is David Sullivan. Go to Arvada.org/publicclasses to register.

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.

this week’s TOP FIVE Dinner Theater Show: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 24-25 and March 3-4 at Colorado ACTS Theatre, 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. “Somebody Please Say Yes or Six Sues Silver Mine” delves into the world of vile villains and distraught damsels. Join the six Sue sisters as they try to create a hotel out of their deceased father’s dusty old silver mine. Call 303-456-6772 for reservations.

Buffalo Bill Birthday Party: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at The Rock Rest, 16005 S. Golden Road, Golden. Get on your Old West and celebrate with 100s of re-enactors. Live music. Free cake. Door prizes and more. Contact David or Lee at monarchproductions@earthlink.net.com.

The National Parks: 2:30-3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 2, at Atria of Applewood, 2800 Youngfield St., Lakewood. 2016 marked the 100th anniversary of the creation of the National Park Service. The world’s first national park, ‘Damage’ Art Exhibit: open through February 2018 at Red Rocks Community College, Lakewood, in the mezzanine near the library. Denver artist Sharon Brown’s exhibit features psychologically charged paintings created mostly from photographs. Go to www.rrcc.edu.

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HD 29 Day at the Capitol: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23. Join State Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp.

Attend committee hearings, tour the Capitol and have lunch with House leadershsip. RSVP to RepTracy29@gmail. com Community Coffee: 7-8 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 at La Dolce Vita in Olde Town Arvada, and from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Panera in Walnut Creek, Westminster. Stop by for coffee and conversation with State Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp.

Walking in a Winter Wonderland: 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at Ralston Central Park, 5850 Garrison St. Meet at the pavilion.

Adults and children will enjoy this walk along Ralston Creek Trail.

Space is limited. Go to Arvada. org/public-classes to register.

Jeffco Spellbinders: beginning Feb. 27, trainings consist of four halfday sessions. Jeffco Spellbinders are volunteers who are keeping the art of oral storytelling alive

Yellowstone, was created by an act of Congress in 1872. Today, the national park system includes over 400 units (58 national parks), over 84 million acres of land, and hosts over 300 million visitors per year. Join Active Minds as we tell the story of the development of our national parks system and highlight some of the more notable parks and their stories. Call 303-233-4343 to RSVP. League of Women Voters Orientation, Welcome: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at Belmar Library, 555 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Many post-election voters are fired up and seeking ways to get involved in their government. The League of Women Voters may offer that opportunity. Contact Becka at 720-955-3705 or becka.hill@q.com to RSVP. Go to www.lwvjeffco.org.

Children’s Theatre Production of `Robin Hood’: 1 p.m. Saturdays through March 4 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Call for weekday performance availability.

Call 303-935-3044 or go to minersalley.com. For ages 12 and under, and the people who love them.

with monthly visits to schools.

Visitors welcome at the meetings, which are from 1-3 p.m. the third Monday of each month at Wheat Ridge United Methodist Church, 7530 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge.

Go to www.spellbinders.org or call LaRene at 303-431-7906.

Dr. Seuss’s Birthday Party: 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28 at Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada.

You could not, would not want to miss a special storytime followed by crafts and snacks to celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday and Read Across America. Call 303-235-5275 or go to www.jeffcolibrary.org Police Brutality or Necessary Force?: noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28 at Lifetree Café, 5675 Field St., Arvada. Filmed interviews with a man who was severely beaten after a routine traffic stop and a police captain who used what was deemed appropriate force — but resulted in the death of an innocent man. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@ peacelutheran.net.

Mile High Dowsers Meeting: 7-9:30 p.m. Thursday, March 2, at the Clements Community Center, 1580 Yarrow St., Lakewood. Learn about dowsing. This month’s practical dowsing exercise will be presented by Sabrina Nugent. Jack Roberts is our featured presenter sharing his knowledge of Thought Forms. Group meets the first Thursday of each month.

Go to www.milehighdowsers.org.

Round Table Issues Breakfast: 7 a.m. Friday, March 3, at American Legion Wilmore-Richter Post 161, 6230 W. 60th Ave., Arvada. Learn

about local projects and events.

Open to the public. Contact 303-424-0324 for cost and other information.

Animal Olympics: 10:15-10:45 a.m.

Saturday, March 4 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Meet animals from the Downtown Aquarium. Sign up at arvada.org/public-classes.

Comedy Bookcamp for Writers: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 4 and Sunday, March 5, at Colorado Auto Dealers Association, 290 E. Speer Blvd., Denver. Led by Hollywood master writer, trainer, author and mentor Steve Kaplan (www.KaplanComedy.com). Lunch is included. Space is limited. Contact Author U at 720-588-9838, info@ authoru.org or www.authoru.org.

Rocky Mountain Train Show: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 4, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 5, at the Denver Mart. Features 30 operating train layouts, manufacturer and hobby store displays, a marketplace of over 600 tables of trains for sale, howto clinics and appraisal opportunities for your old trains. Go to www.

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Ladies 9-Hole Golf Club Membership Meeting: 10 a.m. Monday, March 6, at Lake Arbor Golf Club, 8600 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

Great club for women wanting to transition from playing par-3 golf courses to a regulation course. Club plays Monday mornings from April through September. Contact Lee Kauffman, head pro, at 720-8987360 or Jackie Stoffel, membership chair, at 303-465-5783 for applications or information.

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Jeffco International Women’s Day Luncheon: Wednesday, 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/currentprojects/march-8-women-s-day/.

Connection between Corruption and Extremism: 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, in Littleton; and 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 18, at Westland Meridian, 10695 W. 17th Ave., Lakewood. Jeffco League of Women Voters nonfiction book club will discuss “Thieves of State: Why Corruption Threatens Global Security,” by Sarah Chayes, NPR correspondent and foreign policy expert. Call Lynne at 303-9855128 for information and the Wednesday meeting location.

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.

Fun with Animals: 10-10:45 a.m.

Wednesdays in March at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. For ages 3-6 years. Learn about coyotes, beavers, bugs and fish. Use books, stories, crafts and games. Sign up at arvada.org/public-classes.

HEALTH

Bone Builders, Bone Breakers: 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at Natural Grocers at Vitamin Cottage, Northwest Store, 7745 N. Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Bones are living tissue that respond to bone building care throughout life. Support lifelong bone health knowing how to get all the nutrients your bones need. Contact Kate Sheets at 303-423-0990.

Love Your Pet: Spay and Neuter: discounted fees for spay/neuter surgeries offered through February at Foothills Animal Shelter, 580 McIntyre St., Golden. Go to www.FoothillsAnimalShelter.org/ Spay. Contact 720-407-5215 or info@fas4pets.org.

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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CCU set to offer industrial engineering major

BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Traveling to less fortunate parts of the world to help people is an important goal for many of the students at Colorado Christian University.

And thanks to the school’s newly approved industrial engineering Bachelor of Science program, students will have the know-how to make changes on an infrastructural level.

“This program will give students opportunities on a whole other level,” said Dr. Cherri Parks, vice president for academic affairs at CCU. “This provides another way for our students to impact the world in a positive way.”

Industrial engineering is a kind of engineering that focuses on efficiency and reducing waste — of everything from materials to money and manpower.

Launching the program was the idea of CCU’s late president, Bill Armstrong, back in 2014, explained Dr. Mark Parker, chair of natural sciences and mathematics.

“He looked at the number of people in Colorado schools that were studying engineering, and thought some of them may want a Christian education,” he said. “While a lot of people might not have heard of industrial engineering, it’s something we all benefit from.”

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Schools like the Colorado School of Mines cover industrial engineering in their courses, but Colorado State University Pueblo is the closest school that offers the subject as a major.

Parker said the nearest Christian university that offers a similar program is in Oklahoma.

According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2015, 23 of the top 200 highest-paying jobs in Colorado were in engineering.

“We have a lot of faculty and staff with really smart kids who were looking for a program like this,” Parks said. “Everyone at the college was really excited when they heard we were planning this program.”

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The proposal to offer the industrial engineering baccalaureate program was unanimously adopted by CCU’s board of trustees, and was accepted and approved by the Higher Learning Commission on Jan. 19. The program begins in the fall, and administrators are working on ways to offer a minor for interested students.

“Offering the higher-level math classes that are part of this program will attract a new kind of student to our campus,” Parker said. “This program will bolster the quality of our curriculum as a whole. When one part of science prospers, we all do.”

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J Members of Jefferson’s wrestling team pose after being presented the Class 3A wrestling state runner-up team trophy Feb. 18 at Pepsi Center. The Saints racked up 99 points despite qualifying just five wrestlers to the 3-day state tournament.

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Saints march to individual state titles

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Jefferson senior Kyle Cisneros, left, locks up with Platte Valley sophomore Dylan Yancey during a Class 3A state semifinal match Feb. 17 at the state wrestling tournament at Pepsi Center. Cisneros went on to win the 132-pound championship to become the Saints first ever 2-time individual state wrestling champion.

DENVER — Jefferson wrestling had its most successful day in the program’s history Feb. 17 at Pepsi Center advancing three Saints to the finals of the Class 3A state tournament.

The Saints preceded to top Friday’s performance the next night with seniors Kyle Cisneros and Oscar Lopez winning individual state championships, helping Jefferson bring home the 3A state runner-up team trophy.

“There has been three in the finals, total, in the history of Jefferson,” Jefferson coach said Oscar Fonseca, who has built the Saints wrestling team into a force to be reckoned with now and in the future.

The school on eastern edge of Jefferson County in Edgewater brought a Fab 5 down to the state tournament this week. Jimmy Ramirez III (120 pounds), Cisneros (132), Nick Gallegos (138), Brandon Onofre (152) and Lopez (220) might have looked like an average amount of state qualifies SEE WRESTLING, P27

STANDOUT PERFORMERS Gabriel Dinette, wrestling, junior, Lakewood: He became a two-time state wrestling champion when he defeated Josh Betts of Rocky Mountain, 10-2, in the 152-pound title match on Feb. 18. He ended the season with a 41-1 record.

Alec Clifton, basketball, senior, D’Evelyn: He made a 3-pointer with 10 seconds remaining in the second overtime to help the

Jaguars earn a 71-69 win over Golden on Feb. 16 in the Jefferson County 4A League regular season finale.

Chloe Gillach, basketball, senior, Ralston Valley: Gillach scored 20 points and had eight steals in the Mustangs’ 71-29 romp over Arvada West on Feb. 16.

Theorius Robison, wrestling, sophomore, Pomona: The state champion Panthers

had four individuals win championships and Robison became a two-time state champ with a 3-2 decision over Dylan Martinez of Grand Junction in the 132-pound title match on Feb. 18.

Manuel Perez, basketball, junior, Bear Creek: Perez made seven 3-pointers and scored 25 points in the Bears’ 70-51 victory over Grand Junction Central on Feb. 18.

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

ason Richardson, the former Michigan State standout who played 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association, knows what it feels like to be in a pressureOVERTIME packed basketball game.

However, he admits that stress as a player is nothing like the tension he feels when watching his daughter Jaela play high school basketball for Cherry Jim Benton Creek.

“There’s so much pressure watching her play,” said Richardson who has made his home in the Denver area for the past two years. “No matter what your child does, you want your child to succeed. When she makes a turnover or misses a shot it’s like, `Oh man, come on.’ There’s definitely more pressure watching her.

“It’s definitely a lot of fun just watching where she came from to the player she is now. It’s fun seeing her out there being a young adult.”

Jaela Richardson played last season at Heritage High in Saginaw, Michigan, but a knee injury ended her season in February. She chose to join her father in Colorado and enrolled at Cherry Creek.

“I get a lot of advice from my Dad,” she said. “After every game, we watch film and go over not only what I’m doing, but what my teammates are doing. And what I can do better and we can do better as a team. I tell him, Dad if I did something, let me know.

If the team did something, let me know, so we can make the team better.”

Jaela, a 6-foot junior who missed several games early this season while completing rehab from need surgery, is averaging 9.4 points and 8.1 rebounds a game for a Bruins team loaded with tall players.

On a winning note Kyle Cisneros knows how to go out on top.

The Jefferson senior won the Class 3A championship at 132 pounds with an 8-3 decision over Brandon Damian of Valley at the Colorado State Wrestling Championships over the weekend.

It was the second consecutive state title after winning at 126 pounds in 2016.

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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D’Evelyn works second OT for win versus Golden

BY DENNIS PLEUSS JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

GOLDEN — It seemed like the boys basketball regular season would never end for D’Evelyn and Golden on Feb. 16 at Golden High School.

The Class 4A Jeffco League rivals battled to double-overtime in the regular-season finale for both teams.

Eventually, a 3-pointer by D’Evelyn senior Alec Clifton with 10 seconds left in the second overtime proved to be the difference in the 71-69 suspenseful league finale.

“When it came to me I just knew I had to step up and hit it,” said Clifton, who finished with eight points.

It was the first overtime game of the season for D’Evelyn. The Jaguars trailed by as much as 11 points in the first half, but chipped away at the lead thanks to a great performance from the free-throw line. D’Evelyn finished 26-for-32 from the charity stripe, along with six 3-pointers.

“We tell guys to be ready to shoot,” D’Evelyn coach Dan Zinn said talking about Clifton’s 3-pointer. “He (Clifton) has been on and off all season. I’m glad he was on there at the end of the second overtime.”

Clifton’s 3-pointer gave the Jaguars (19-4, 12-2 in 4A Jeffco) a 70-68 lead. The Demons (16-7, 8-6) couldn’t convert on their next offensive possession.

“We were shooting the right shots,”

Golden senior Kayden Sund (45) dribbles in front of the D’Evelyn bench and senior Alec Clifton (10) during the double-overtime game Feb. 16 at Golden High School. The Jaguars won 71-69 in the conference finale for both teams.

PHOTOS BY DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS Golden junior Adam Thistlewood said.

“They just didn’t fall.”

D’Evelyn senior Josh Brinkerhoff, who finished with a team-high 29 points, made 1-of-2 free throws with 5 seconds left to push the lead to 71-68.

Thistlewood, who finished with a game-high 30 points, was fouled with 3.6 seconds left. He made the first and intentionally missed the second.

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“It was the craziest game. I was honestly terrified,” Brinkerhoff admitted. “They (Demons) have two of the best players in the state in Adam Thistlewood and Kayden Sund. It was awesome. It was the most fun game I’ve played all year.”

The victory helped D’Evelyn take second in the toughest 4A conference in the state.

“I’d rather see tough teams heading into the playoffs. I think we are ready for whatever is thrown at us the next few weeks,” Zinn said of the Jaguars finishing on a 4-game winning streak.

“I know our league is good. I think we have four teams who could all make it to the Coliseum. We’ll see if it works out that way.”

Valor Christian (No. 1), D’Evelyn (No. 3), Golden (No. 12) and Evergreen (No. 13) all received first-round byes when the 4A state bracket was released Sunday, Feb. 19. Now, after the 14-game league schedule the Jeffco teams get a shot at proving the conference’s strength during the state tournament.

D’Evelyn senior Jason Gardner (11) drives on Golden junior Jack McLaughlin (20) during a Class 4A Jeffco League finale Feb. 16. D’Evelyn won 71-69 in double-overtime.

“Our Jeffco League is crazy. Of course I want them all to win,” Brinkerhoff said about hoping to see the conference fair well in the playoffs.

“It would be fun to see them again in the playoffs. It’s a great rivalry against almost everyone in our league.”

D’Evelyn will host the winner of Harrison/Cheyenne Mountain in the second round on Saturday, Feb. 25.

The Jaguars might very well be in the toughest of the four regions with Lewis-Palmer (No. 6), Sierra (No. 11) and Sand Creek (No. 14) joining the Jaguars.

“We are excited to go into playoff and make a lot of noise,” Brinkerhoff said.

Golden goes into the playoffs on a 2-game losing streak with losses to Evergreen and D’Evelyn, but the Demons are also confident they can make a deep postseason run.

“It’s definitely going to fuel us for the playoffs,” Thistlewood said.

Golden host the winner of Frederick/Longmont on Saturday, Feb. 25.

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

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WRESTLING

Lakewood junior Gabriel Dinette was all business when he walked onto the mat for the Class 5A 152-pound state championship match Feb. 18 at Pepsi Center. Dinette became a 2-time state wrestling champion with a 10-2 major decision over Rocky Mountain junior Josh Betts.

Dinette has the opportunity to become Lakewood first ever 3-time state champion next year.

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from one school, but they proved their strength at Pepsi Center.

Cisneros became the first 2-time state champion defeating Valley junior Brandon Damien in the 132 title bout Saturday night. Lopez topped off the night defeating Grand Valley senior Evan Hoff for the 220 title. Valley eventually edged out Jefferson for the 3A team title by 3.5 points.

“It’s amazing,” Jefferson freshman Jimmy Ramirez III said after he rallied with a takedown in the final seconds against Sheridan junior Presiliano Maez to take a 7-6 victory. “I can’t describe the feeling.”

Jefferson went 5-for-5 in its opening round matches Feb. 16. On Friday morning, Ramirez III, Cisneros, Gallegos and Lopez all advance into Friday night’s 3A semifinals. Ramirez III, Cisneros and Lopez were all victorious in the semifinals to break the record number of Saints to the finals.

“I’ve never seen a school and a team so connected,” Lopez said. “We hang out all the time. I feel like that makes us better. When we practice and drill we go 100 percent at it.”

Lopez, a senior, wrapped up the Saints’ day with a victory over Alamosa senior Manuelito Casias to put him in the 220-pound title match.

Lopez placed 6th last year at 170.

It has been an interesting journey for Lopez. He didn’t start wrestling until his freshman year at Jefferson.

Fonseca ran into Lopez at a recreation

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center near Jefferson. Lopez was a freshman and working out with the Saints’ football team. Fonseca told Lopez he was going to workout with the wrestlers and wrestle too.

“I had no clue who he (Fonseca) was,” Lopez said when he first met Fonseca. “I’ve always heard that wrestling helps you out with football, so I said OK.” Another obstacle Lopez had to overcome was when his family moved to Aurora after his freshman year.

The multi-sport student-athlete didn’t want to transfer, so he has been taking public transportation from his home in to Aurora since his sophomore season.

“That kid has come a long ways,” Fonseca said of Lopez. “He is amazing. He comes after you and will throw

the kitchen sink at you.”

Lopez will attend Colorado Mesa University next fall.

Cisneros is the younger brother of Aaron Cisneros, who became the Saints first individual wrestling state champion in 2013. The two titles the Cisneros brothers won were the only individual wrestling titles in Jefferson’s history until Kyle won his second and Lopez was victorious on Saturday night.

The younger Cisneros will wrestle at Colorado School of Mines in Golden.

Onofre, who eventually placed 5th at 152, has also committed to wrestle for the Orediggers.

The future is bright with the youth of freshman Ramirez III — runner-up at 120 — and Gallegos, who placed 3rd at 138.

“I have a great coaching staff in all aspects,” Ramirez III said. “This season alone I’ve really changed from a defensive wrestler to one that shoots and is aggressive.”

While the 3-day state tournament might be the highlight of the Saints’ wrestling program, it may very well be topped in the near future.

“They build tradition,” Fonseca said of Jefferson’s success. “That is what is going on. It’s a family.”

Tiger becomes 2-time state champion Lakewood junior Gabriel Dinette completed his second-straight season of finishing up at the top of the podium. Dinette defeated Rocky Mountain junior Josh Betts 10-2 at 152 pounds to become a 2-time state champ.

The junior was literally unstoppable at the state tournament, including after his victory state. Dinette was running the hallways in the tunnels of Pepsi Center right after his match.

“After a match I just have to cool down,” Dinette said.

Dinette won the 5A 145-pound title last year in overtime. If he is able to win a third title next year Dinette would be the first 3-time state wrestling champion from Lakewood, but isn’t something that won’t weigh on his mind next year.

“I just want to go out there and have fun,” Dinette said. “Give the glory to God and have fun win, lose or draw.”

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.

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HOW THEY FINISHED Results of area wrestlers who placed in the top six at the Colorado State Wrestling tournament Feb. 16-18 at the Pepsi Center.

Class 5A Team scores (top 20) 1. Pomona: 192.5; 5. Castle View: 79.0; 9. Ponderosa: 70.5; 12. Arvada West: 54.6; 15. Lakewood: 45.0; 16. Legacy: 39.0; 17.

Mountain Vista: 34.5 106 pounds 1st Place: Malik Heinselman, Castle View, 44-0, Jr. over Dawson Collins, Grand Junction, 42-3, Fr., MD 23-9.

113 pounds 1st Place: Justin Pacheco, Pomona, 34-9, So. over Stephen Dabelko, Coronado, 37-2, Sr., Dec 3-0.

3rd Place: Adrian Marquez, Castle View, 33-8, So. over Jarron Martinez, Brighton, 35-12, Jr., MD 14-5.

120 pounds 1st Place: Colton Yapoujian, Pomona, 38-4, So. over Darren Green, Broomfield, 34-8, Fr., Dec 5-0.

3rd Place: Louie Romero, Mountain Range, 23-7, Sr. over Alex Alvarez, Poudre, 39-10, So., MD 13-4.

126 pounds 1st Place: Cody Fatzinger, Arvada West, 35-3, Sr. over Job Greenwood, Poudre, 30-10, So., Dec 3-2.

5th Place: Nicholas Gonzales, Adams City, 34-7, Jr. over Preston Weaver, Mountain Vista, 34-11, Sr., Dec 11-9.

132 pounds 1st Place: Theorius Robison, Pomona, 33-1, So. over Dylan Martinez, Grand Junction, 40-4, Jr., Dec 3-2.

3rd Place: Dayton Marvel, Arvada West, 21-6, Jr. over Maverick Keigher, Doherty, 39-11, Jr., Dec 5-1.

145 pounds 1st Place Match: Josiah Rider, Grand Junction, 38-1, Jr. over Parker Benekas, Ponderosa, 37-7, Jr., Fall 1:35.

5th Place: Santana Salas, Prai-

rie View, 38-9, Sr. over Bode Marvel, Arvada West, 17-8, So., Dec 6-2.

152 pounds 1st Place: Gabriel Dinette, Lakewood, 41-1, Jr. over Josh Betts, Rocky Mountain, 29-7, Jr. , MD 10-2.

5th Place: Nathan Baca, Brighton, 35-10, Jr. over Kai Blake, Cherry Creek, 38-12, So., Fall 4:21.

160 pounds 1st Place: Jason Romero, Pomona, 37-7, Sr. over Josh Richardson, Cherokee Trail, 38-12, Sr., Dec 11-5.

3rd Place: Aidan Funk, Legacy, 39-8, Jr. over Jeremiah Ellerd, Brighton, 40-8, Sr., Dec 8-7.

170 pounds 1st Place: Tate Samuelson, Castle View, 44-0, Jr. over Nolan Krone, Pomona, 37-10, Sr., Dec 4-1.

3rd Place: Drian Hays, Legacy, 45-4, Jr. over Seth Latham, Grand Junction, 32-10, Jr., Dec 4-0.

182 pounds 1st Place: Jimmy Weaver, Coronado, 41-1, Sr. over Jayden Woodruff, Ponderosa, 21-3, Jr., Dec 2-1.

3rd Place: Tyler Ross, Grandview, 38-8, Sr. over Uriah Vigil, Pomona, 15-6, Sr., Dec 4-1.

5th Place: Jack Huber, Thunder Ridge, 40-7, Sr. over Nathen Meyer, Fossil Ridge, 32-9, Jr., Fall 2:12.

195 pounds 1st Place: Trent Schultz, Mountain Vista, 40-0, Sr. over Zeke Silva, Cherokee Trail, 28-3, Sr., SV-1, 3-1.

220 pounds 1st Place: Cohl Schultz, Ponderosa, 45-1, So. over Max Gonzales, Cherokee Trail, 412, Sr., Dec 7-0.

5th Place: Angelo Arellano, Pomona, 20-9, Sr. over Micah Smith, Douglas County, 39-12, Jr., Fall 1:37.

285 pounds 3rd Place: Brandon Micale, Pomona, 23-3, Sr. over Hayden

Still, Lakewood, 32-10, Jr., Dec 4-2.

Class 3A Team scores (top 20) 2. Jefferson 99.0; 5. Sheridan 81.0; 17. Holy Family 36.5.

120 pounds 1st Place: Joe Chavez, Centauri, 44-4, So. over Jimmy Ramirez III, Jefferson, 43-5, Fr., MD 17-3.

3rd Place: Presiliano Maez, Sheridan, 43-2, Jr. over Ethan Andrade, Lamar, 32-11, So., Dec 5-2.

126 pounds 5th Place: Homero Navarro, Sheridan, 34-7, Jr. over Zander Condit, Conifer, 40-12, Fr., Dec 11-8.

132 pounds 1st Place: Kyle Cisneros, Jefferson, 46-4, Sr. over Brandon Damian, Valley, 39-5, Jr., Dec. 8-3.

138 pounds 3rd Place: Nick Gallegos, Jefferson, 38-10, Fr. over Devon Atencio, Alamosa, 32-15, Sr., Dec 2-1.

5th Place: Matt Bailey, Berthoud, 34-11, Sr. over Hunter Branson, Holy Family, 26-13, Fr., Dec 3-1.

152 pounds 5th Place: Brandon Onofre, Jefferson, 429, Sr. over Chance Dillingham, Delta, 34-12, Sr., Dec 6-4.

160 pounds 1st Place: Kolsen Welham, Holy Family, 37-4, Sr. over Hayden Johnson, Steamboat Springs, 36-8, Jr. , MD 13-3.

170 pounds 3rd Place: Faustin Lopez, Sheridan, 33-4, Jr. over Alex Cordova, Rifle, 41-8, Sr., Fall 1:37.

220 pounds 1st Place: Oscar Lopez, Jefferson, 35-2, Sr. over Evan Hoff, Grand Valley, 25-4, Sr., SV-1 , 10-5.

285 pounds 1st Place: Ricky Ayala, Sheridan, 24-5, Sr. over Logan Church, Delta, 41-3, Jr., Dec 3-2.

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Many of the performances include an interactive tech-talk, where the actors give students a window into what life on the stage is like, including set and costume design. And according to LaFontaine, and Brandon Bill, who plays Frog, just exposing children to theater can change their lives.

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