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RMCAD celebrates founder with gallery Visitors examine the works of RMCAD’s founder, Philip J. Steele.

The college is hosting an exhibition of Steele’s life through Nov. 4. Photo by Clarke Reader

By Clarke Reader creader@colorado communitymedia.com Philip J. Steele was a lot of things to a lot of people.

He was a father, an artist, a teacher, an advisor and a friend. And as a founder of the Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design, he was many of these things to his students and colleagues.

To celebrate the late Steele’s

100th birthday, the school presented an exhibition of his work and a panel comprised of some of the people whose lives he touched. Steele died in 1993 of a heart attack. He was 77.

Family and friends gathered to pay tribute at the Sept. 7 centennial panel and exhibition opening.

“Putting together the exhibition with Mark (Steel, Philip’s son) was a thrill,” said Rick Dailey, gallery director for

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RMCAD.” Working on the exhibit taught me how involved in the Denver art scene Phil was, and how determined in his career he was.”

The exhibit is on display in the Philip J. Steele Gallery, RMCAD’s largest dedicated gallery space on campus, and runs through Nov. 4. Dailey split the exhibit into two parts — one showing Steele’s Steele continues on Page 15

Alameda area schools look at shifting boundaries Meetings to be held through September

By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com

A firefighter stands beneath the United States flag, hoisted near the start of the 2016 9/11 Stair Climb memorial event at the Red Rocks Amphitheater. Firefighters and residents from across the Denver metro area participated in the annual event. See more on PAGE 5. Photo by Tim McClanahan

Students at Belmar Elementary School may not know where their future lies, but they now know the path will take them through Lakewood High School if the school board approves in November.

During a meeting of the school’s accountability committee on Sept.

6, parents decided the school should change from splitting its articulation area between Lakewood High School and Alameda International High School to only Lakewood.

“We’re here to get insight from parents on what they’d like to see for their kids,” said Terry Elliott, Jeffco’s chief school effectiveness officer. “Some schools in the area are going to see some changes in their articulation, while others will see boundary changes.”

The changes are the result of the planned reopening of Rose Stein International Elementary in the fall of 2017, which has been closed since 2014. It is not part of the district’s bond measure.

In the spring of 2014, the county approved a $1.1 million plan to combine Alameda’s International Baccalaureate (IB) program with O’Connell’s IB Middle Years program, creating a 7-12 school at Alameda, moving Stein students to O’Connell and emptying Stein.

The plan has always been to reopen Stein (now named Rose Stein), and that reopening means changes for area Shift continues on Page 14

Three arrested in kidnapping, one suspect at large

Victim recovered on Sept. 3

By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Lakewood police announced three men have been arrested and one is still at large in the kidnapping case of Andres Flores-Paredes, 27, of Denver, who was abducted on Aug. 30.

Flores was safely recovered on Sept. 3, with no serious injury, police said.

Police are still searching for Marco Cota-Tamaura, 36, and offered a $5,000 reward for those who can help find CotaTamaura. He is considered armed and dangerous.

Police arrested Jonatan MaldanadoSalgado, 19, Raymundo Maldanado-Salgado, 22, and Hernando Aguilar-Banuelos, 30 last week.

“This is the result of a six-day investigation between federal, state and local authorities that shows great cooperation

between all the agencies,” said District Attorney Pete Weir in a news conference on Sept. 7. “The suspects will be looking at charges of first-degree kidnapping, which in Colorado is a class one felony, with a presumptive penalty of life without parole.”

The abduction occurred at about 8:15 p.m. on Aug. 30 at Christal’s, an adult bookstore at 6401 W. Alameda Ave. in Lakewood.

According to the affidavit:

Flores-Paredes was shopping at the store when he saw four men wearing masks with guns coming for him. FloresParedes tried to hide behind the clerk, but one of the men pulled out an “AK-47”style gun. The abductors tied him up and left with him.

The clerk called Lakewood police and they were able to identify Flores-Paredes thanks to a debit card he used at Christal’s.

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September 15, 2016

Brittany Hopkins, cofounder of West Colfax’s Container Collective Bikes and Yoga, came to Lakewood after teaching in China. She is a certified Baptiste Yoga instructor.

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BRITTANY HOPKINS Co-owner of Container Collective Yoga and Bikes About me I’m from Texas, and my husband Russ is from Wisconsin. We met while he was in art school and I was dancing professionally in Chicago. We fell in love with Colorado before moving to Utah for eight years to teach at an international school.

While in Utah we built, with our own hands, a straw bale home and converted our car to run on waste vegetable oil before moving to Beijing, China, to teach dance and art.

We finally made it back to the city we’ve always wanted to live in and are proud to share our passions with the Lakewood community and beyond through The Container Collective.

Teaching yoga As a certified Baptiste Yoga instructor, I strive to creates space for my students to feel comfortable and confident to stretch and move beyond their imagination, on and off their yoga mats. With a background as a professional dancer and dance instructor I try to make my yoga classes fun, fluid and challenging.

I get to watch a student walk through the door with the weight of their day on their shoulders. As they practice yoga they put their body into physically challenging positions that strengthen and stretch all parts of their bodies while being asked to breathe calmly. It is so rewarding to see each student transform over the course of an hour.

The yoga and biking lifestyle For my husband, Russ, riding bikes isn’t just a hobby — it’s a lifestyle. While he was teaching in China for two years he apprenticed with David Wang of Bamboo Bikes Beijing to learn the bamboo bikebuilding process.

I moved to Lakewood from Beijing in August of 2014 and started Container Collective Yoga with free Yoga in the Park.

I offered classes all around the Denver metro area to see which area had the greatest need for yoga. I was drawn to West Colfax because of the character of the people and the commitment to the arts and wanted to be a part of what made this area thrive again.

Russ moved back from China in August of 2015 to get Container Collective Bikes started by leading bamboo bike frame-building workshops, as well as doing bike repair and service.

What makes West Colfax special We are excited about all that is happening with West Colfax and the 40 West Arts District. We love the character of the community and its commitment to growth. We’ve hosted several Mural Tour Bike Rides around West Colfax to celebrate all of the public art on display in the area.

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

Pickering’s Auto started in Lakewood, and has changed names and locations several times in the ensuing four decades. On Sept. 10 the company celebrated its 40th anniversary. Photo by Clarke Reader

Forty family years at Pickering’s Auto service business continues industry tradition, family legacy

By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com For Randy Pickering, the 40th anniversary of Pickering’s Auto Service represents more than nearly a half-century in business. But it’s really the continuation of 70 years of family history in the auto industry.

“It’s a really special moment for me and all of us,” Randy said. “It’s not too often you get to be in the same business as your parents — and your kids follow in that same business.”

With locations in Lakewood and Arvada, the business had a 1950s-style celebration for longtime customers, vendors and family members on Sept. 10 at its Lakewood company headquarters at 90 S. Wadsworth Blvd.

“We started in Lakewood and have

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been in this location for 18 years,” Randy said. “We started out as a tire sales company that did some mechanical, and have transitioned over 40 years to full mechanical.”

At the event, Randy greeted every visitor by name, with a warm handshake or hug, and ushered them into the bay area for food, music and games.

“We did a ‘50s-style theme because that’s the era we really call back to at Pickering’s,” said Taylor Pickering, Randy’s daughter and the company’s marketing director. “That was the time when these kinds of shops were more than just service places — you stopped in once a week for gas and really got to know the people.”

Taylor and her brothers, Trent and Brandon, all work for the company in different departments. None planned it that way, Taylor said, but they all take so much pride in their father’s company and the work he does.

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Lakewood council approves funding for housing study

By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com One of the most important areas of concern for Lakewood residents is housing options and development in the city. At the city council’s Sept. 12 meeting, Deputy City Manager Nanette Neelan presented a resolution to the council to hire Economic and Planning Systems, Inc., to do a study that would help the city understand its current housing market and policies, and to get a sense of what the future could hold.

“We need places for people to live, but we also need to recognize there are challenges in terms of how do we maintain the fabric of existing neighborhoods, how do we deal with traffic, and how do we make this work for

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This morphed into something that I had no idea was going to grow to this level.”

Ramey Johnson, Lakewood councilmember

Lakewood,” said Ward 3 Councilmember Shakti. “This study gives us the data we need to make decisions on something that is critical right now.”

The study will focus on three components: identify the existing housing stock in the city by ward, identify the needs for the wide range of housing

options for Lakewood’s future and identify a range of specific strategies to achieve council’s vision. The $85,000 study is paid for through the economic development fund, and would get underway in October and run through March.

Council debated the resolution,

particularly the cost and if the recommendations in the study would lead to legislative action.

“This morphed into something that I had no idea was going to grow to this level. My concern is down the road, having this, we’ll justify high density in certain areas and justify housing in certain places and areas without adjacent neighborhood support. Any projects must enhance what we’ve already got, and not take away from property values and quality of life of people who already live here,” Ward 1 Councilmember Ramey Johnson said.

At the end of council discussion, the the vote was 8-3 to proceed, with Johnson, Ward 3 Councilmember Pete Roybal and Ward 4 Councilmember Dave Wiechman against.

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By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com How often have we all heard breakfast is the most important meal of the day?

On Sept. 7, McDonald’s restaurants throughout the state took that message to heart, and offered free breakfast to students in kindergarten through eighth grade.

“It’s for all kids — they just need a parent with them,” said Jessi Bucar, operator of the Green Mountain McDonald’s at 12017 W. Alameda Parkway, in a lull between customers that morning.

“It’s a way for us to promote eating breakfast for kids who sometimes forget to do so.”

According to information provided by McDonald’s, the event was a way to celebrate the start of the school year by offering children the choice of an Egg McMuffin or Egg White Delight McMuffin, apple slices and milk or juice. The Western Dairy Association partnered with McDonald’s for the event.

During the morning, groups of children and their parents came in waves, creating a line and filling the restaurant with voices and laughter.

McDonald’s spread the word through fliers, radio ads and social media, which seemed to be especially successful.

“I heard about this from Facebook,” said Melissa Augustin, who stopped in with her daughters Ryleigh and Emmersyn. “The girls’ school is just down the street, so this works out.”

Bucar said she enjoys it when McDonald’s does events like this, especially ones that benefit children.

“It’s great that we can show people there are healthy options at McDonald’s,” she said. “We just want these kids to have a good day at school.”

Lakewood resident Melissa Augustin confers with her daughters Ryleigh and Emmersyn about which free breakfast option at McDonald’s they’d like. The chain offered free breakfasts to children all over the state on Sept. 7. Photo by Clarke Reader Judging from the responses from parents and children alike, it was certainly a good way to start the day.

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Stair climb honors victims and heroes of 9/11

T As with the previous 14 years, hundreds upon hundreds of participants showed up for this year’s 9/11 Stair Climb memorial event at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Photos by Tim McClanahan

Firefighters from across the metro area, in full fire-protective clothing and tanks, make their way up the ramps and stairs at the 2016 9/11 Stair Climb memorial event at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

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The event happened shortly after 5 a.m. on the RTD Route 16 bus, heading east on West Metro rescues 5 year old Colfax.

West Metro firefighters saved a 5-yearMata boarded the bus old girl who was hiding in a bedroom at Colfax and Miller Street, HIGH SCHOOL closet after a fire broke out in the early and was told by the driver morning on Sept. 9. he needed to pay the fare.

The 5-year-old and her father were Mata showed an expired taken to a hospital for treatment of smoke RTD fare ticket, and when inhalation, according to information prothe driver told him he vided by the district. would have to purchase a The fire broke out just after midnight pass, Mata assaulted the Sept. 8 at the family’s home at 9921 W. Mata driver, causing injuries AWARDS Vassar Way. The emergency call came in at including breaking the 12:27 a.m.

Firefighters David Dame and Seth Major driver’s nose, police said.

Police distributed an image of Mata arrived and ran into the house. Using thertaken by on-board surveillance cameras mal-imaging cameras, they found the girl on the bus in a Crime Stoppers bulletin on in the closet. From the time the fire truck arrived, it took the two firefighters less than Sept. 9. On Sept. 11 another TD driver in Westminster recognized Mata and called 40 seconds to get the girl out of the house.

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She did not suffer any burns.

Mata was taken into custody by a LakeThe cause of the fire has yet to be deterwood officer and booked on suspicion of mined. “second degree assault” and “endangering public transportation and utility transmisPolice make arrest in RTD assault Lakewood police arrested Anthony Mat- sion.”

Anyone with information should conthew Mata, 27, on suspicion of an assault tact Detective Jeff Larson at 303-987-7215. on an RTD bus that occurred in the early

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7th District candidate highlights local connections Republican George Athanasopoulos vying for Perlmutter’s congressional seat

“As of right now, we’re on track to leave our children a world that is less secure and where future opportunities are diminished, and we will be remembered as the first generation in American history to leave the world after worse off.”

By Jeremy Johnson jjohnson@coloradocommunitymedia.com George Athanasopoulos, the Republican candidate for the 7th Congressional District, is aware of his image as a political outsider — and considers it a good thing.

“Look at where all these experienced politicians have gotten us,” said the retired disabled military officer, who served in the U.S. Army for nearly 14 years. “If you feel the politicians in Washington, D.C., don’t represent you, have let you down and are voting against your best interest, then you want somebody who isn’t part of that. You want somebody who is an outsider.”

Besides, Athanasopoulos added, he’s an insider where it matters most.

“I’m a local — I was born and raised here. I understand this community,” said the Wheat Ridge native and Jeffco schools graduate. “I’m surrounded by friends and family, and I’m running for Congress because of them, their needs, their problems, their aspirations. I’m not a political tourist. This has always been my home and it will always be my home.”

A homegrown man of the world After high school Athanasopoulos enrolled at the University of Colorado at Boulder, where he served as president of the Student Union’s legislative council. He then interned for former Republican Sen. Wayne Allard and served on the senator’s staff for the Armed Services Committee in Washington, D.C. Shortly after Athanasopoulos graduated in 2002 with a bachelor’s degree in political science, he was off again.

“Three days after my last class, I shipped out and spent the next 13 1/2 years as an infantry officer in the U.S. Army, (where) I toured Iraq four times,” he said.

Athanasopoulos retired from the Army Feb. 26 and filled out his candidacy paperwork three days later.

“So, my entire adult life I’ve had about six days where I wasn’t in college, wasn’t in the Army and wasn’t a candidate.”

Anthanasopoulos — who married his childhood friend and fellow Wheat Ridge High School and UCBoulder graduate, Ashley, in 2009 — said his family was the main reason he decided to run for congress.

“I’m running for this seat because I want what every other parent wants: to leave our children a legacy of security and opportunity,” said the father of two boys.

Leveraging personal experiences Specifically, Athanasopoulos is concerned about national debt and government spending, immigration, foreign policy, free trade and an increasingly deadlocked Congress.

The son of a Greek father and an Irish mother — both adult immigrants — Athanasopoulos compares his upbringing to the movie “My Big Fat Greek Wedding.” He also compared the current financial crisis in Greece to what is awaiting the U.S. if the national debt continues its current trend.

“Look at what’s happening in Greece, Puerto Rico, Venezuela,” he said. “If you look at the U.S. now, our debt has gone up … over 100 percent of gross domestic product, and that is not sustainable over the long term.”

Athanasopoulos blamed current legislators, including incumbent 7th District Congressman Ed Perlmutter, a Democrat, for overspending.

Perlmutter “has presided over a more than doubling of the (national) debt,” Athanasopoulos said. “He’s a `nice guy’ who is piling debt onto the backs of your children, debt that they’ll never be able to pay off and which will diminish their future opportunities.”

But Athanasopoulos also blames some existing government policies. He said his first move as a legislator would be to push forward federal hiring freezes to reduce costs, and to help implement a federal audit to

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EDITOR’S NOTE This is the second of three profiles of the candidates for the 7th Congressional District of Colorado, who will face off in November’s general election. A profile of Libertarian candidate Martin Buchanan was published April 18 and is available at wheatridgetranscript.com/stories/7thDistrict-candidate-highlights-local-connections,221939.

A profile of incumbent Democratic Congressman Ed Perlmutter is also available online.

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eliminate waste and ensure taxpayer money is being properly spent. The veteran also said he would push for stronger borders for the sake of national safety and increased government accountability — especially in Congress.

“They need to start doing their job,” he said.

An appealing candidate Steve House, chairman of the Colorado Republican Party, said Athanasopoulos’s military background is just one thing that makes the newbie such an appealing candidate for the GOP. “The election part of politics, where you’re running for office, is a very difficult process, and I think … guys out of the military are used to the discipline,” he said.

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“It’s really cool to see my father succeed for 40 years,” she said. “He has an amazing work ethic and is so great with people.”

Randy is the fourth generation of Pickerings to work in the auto industry.

He got his start working for his father’s tire sales company; his grandfather also owned an auto shop in Kansas.

Changing with the time means getting the latest and most sustainable technology, and both locations are Energy Star and Green Garage certified. That means the locations have been recognized for parking structure management, programming, design and technology. The Lakewood location is powered by 250 solar panels.

Over the years, Randy has seen a lot of changes in the Lakewood community, from the fall of the once thriving Villa Italia shopping mall at Alameda and Wadsworth, to the rise of Belmar, the award-winning shopping and residential

development built over the site of Villa Italia. Throughout all the change, the company has focused on community involvement.

“We’ve always been very connected to Lakewood and what’s going on in the community,” Randy said. “We wouldn’t be able to do what we do without the long relationships we’ve had with the people around us.”

That customer focus is still bringing in and keeping people coming to the shop, like Westminster residents David and Margaret Koski, who first visited the Arvada location 2 1/2 years ago. They’ve been loyal customers ever since.

“I wanted to find a place that I could trust,” David said. “They actually care at Pickering’s and have empathy for you.”

The plan is for the company to remain in the family for generations to come.

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After 15 years, have we learned our lessons?

As you’re reading this, things have probably gone back to normal. As I’m writing this, the news, the sports, and the calendar are all reminding me that this day, September 11th, is not a normal day.

And yet, as I look around at my Facebook feed, and at my Twitter feed, and consider the morning news shows, I am convinced that this is actually, sadly, an all-too-normal day.

Of course, I remember vividly the events of 15 years ago. I also remember the indescribable sense of unity that suddenly washed over the country. The people that perpetrated 9/11 killed indiscriminately, without regard for skin color, gender, gender identity, creed or political affiliation. They killed us as if there were an identifiable “us” to kill — they saw us as a unified whole. Unified by our American-ness, by our belief in freedom, pluralism, diversity and strength.

They did not draw distinctions to preserve any of us. We were all targets.

And, for a time afterwards, we believed that, too. We saw that, whatever divided us, less than one year after the most contentious Presidential election in our lifetimes, the things we held in common were powerful, and meaningful, and enough to inspire evil and misguided young men to try to kill all of us. At the very least, the common enemy inspired us to stand together as one, because we were all targets.

It was supposed to be the day the world changed, the day time stood still.

Time has marched on. And nothing has

changed.

The summer before 9/11 the great political debate in this country was about stem cell research — remember that? The argument about whether it was ethical to destroy human embryos/unborn human babies for the purpose of medical Michael Alcorn research. Last summer, one of the great politiHITTING cal debates (and that’s HOME using the word “great” VERY loosely) was about hidden camera videos that showed Planned Parenthood staffers negotiating to sell aborted babies for profit for medical research.

After 9/11, American flags flew proudly from every public arena, venue, and most houses, and a baseball game, a football game, and car races were opportunities for us to celebrate our commonalities. 10 hours ago (writing time), a handful of professional football players chose to not stand in honor of the flag, to draw attention to that which divides us.

And, while one of our Presidential candidates this year has run a campaign based largely on identifying who the “us-es” and the “thems” are in America, the other candidate, just the other day, declared that at least 20 percent of the country belongs in

a “basket of deplorables,” because they A. don’t support her, which must mean that B. they are all racist, sexist, homophobic, xenophobic, Islamophobic, Neanderthals.

You know, come to think of it, I could very easily be wrong: things might have changed since 9/11. Things actually, incredibly, may have gotten worse.

The trouble is, that which divides us does little to slow the hatred of those who would destroy us. The shooter at Ft. Hood did not target one race or gender over any other, in the most diverse profession in America, that of soldier. It did not slow down the killers in San Bernadino, who opened fire indiscriminately at a Christmas Party. And it did not occur to the man who murdered 50 people at a night club in Orlando, that among that specific subset of Americans, were likely also blacks, whites, Hispanics, Democrats, and maybe even a few Republicans. In each event, each targeted at a subset, the actual killing was directed at all of us.

But, we forget. Time marches on, and we can’t even agree any more on what to call the people who want us dead.

It seems to me, they should just step back at this point, and wait for us to collapse all on our own. We may not need any help, any more.

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Join me in voting yes on 3A & 3B. Kelly Johnson, Golden Positive energy Colorado has become victim to the constant onslaught of the anti-energy extremists pushing to shut down gas and oil development. If the hostile environment continues, energy companies could simply pick up and move to a friendlier state. If this happens, then life as we know it will be gone. The financial and economic impacts could devastate our economy.

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The following day, as Lakewood officers attempted to get in touch with Flores-Paredes’ family, they learned the family was already at a Denver police station reporting him as kidnapped.

The same night Flores-Paredes was taken, Andres Flores-Zapata (his father) received a call from someone saying they had his son and demanded a $500,000 ransom for his return. Eventually, the ransom was lowered to $200,000, and the caller warned that Flores-Paredes would be killed if the family didn’t pay.

Using phone records and DNA found at the abduction site, police were able to identify one suspect as Cota-Tamaura, who lived at 7309 W. Hampden Ave. in Jefferson County, and began surveilling the property.

The abductors continued to call Flores-Paredes’ family through Sept. 2 attempting to set up a location for the family to drop the ransom money. The initial plan was to drop the money on the side of I-70 at Exit 322, near Bennett, but was changed when the abductors were not certain they could find the spot.

A new arrangement was made to drop money in front of a ranch at 13400 Har-

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Say yes to Jeffco mill and bond Jeffco public schools is one of the best districts in Colorado. We have great teachers, wonderful neighborhood schools, and many choice programs, option schools and charter schools. But we need to fund our public schools to support good public education. TABOR limits investment in our schools from the State of Colorado, so we must locally invest more money to make up the deficit.

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vest Road in Commerce City. FBI agents then tdropped the money at the ranch’s front-gate area.

At about 12:37 a.m. on Sept. 3, aerial surveillance saw an SUV drive up to the gate and someone pick up the money.

Surveillance followed the SUV to a home in Brighton, whhere it picked up two other people and then returned to the ranch and left Flores-Paredes at the gate.

Flores-Paredes provided as much information as he could about the ordeal, including the physical abuse he suffered when he tried to avoid getting in the abductors’ car when he was kidnapped.

He also said all the suspects he heard spoke Spanish, and one said they had come from Santa Ana, California, for the abduction.

Aerial surveillance continued to follow the SUV after the drop-off, and followed it to a home in Fort Lupton. The suspects were seen going back and forth between the SUV, a horse trailer and outbuilding.

At about 5 a.m. on Sept. 5, a search warrant was executed at at an address in Brighton, where Aguilar-Banuelos was taken into custody.

That same day, another search warrant was executed at the Fort Lupton, where Jonatan Maldanado-Salgado was taken into custody. Raymundo Maldanado-Salgado fled upon seeing the agents, but was taken into custody soon after.

At the property, agents found an AK-

47, one assault rifle, two drum magazines, one grenade, tactical vests, masks and at least $60,000 in cash.

“We’re proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with these other agencies,” said Calvin Shivers, special agent in charge of the FBI’s Denver office, during the news conference. “This is a shining example of what close collaboration can achieve.”

In the process of questioning, law enforcement said Raymundo MaldanadoSalgado admitted to participating in the kidnapping and splitting the $200,00 with six accomplices — Marco Cota-Tamaura, Jonatan Maldanado-Salgado, AguilarBanuelos, a man he knew as “Chicano,” a man he knew as “Chicopola,” and Chicopola’s brother Luis.

It was revealed that Raymundo and Jonatan’s brother Osmar worked on FloresZapata’s ranch, and so were familiar with the family. Raymundo also said there was a conflict between Flores-Zapata and a member of Cota-Tamaura’s family (only known to Raymundo as “Diablo”) over the horse industry. Cota-Tamaura told Raymundo the kidnapping plan had been in place for four to five years, police said.

An initial plan was to abduct FloresZapata’s youngest son, but was unsuccessful, police said. The week of the kidnapping, the abductors had been surveilling Flores-Paredes often, Raymundo told investigators, according to the affidavit.

Jonatan Maldanado-Salgado was also questioned by police, and confirmed the identity of Cota-Tamaura and much of the story his brother told police. He also told police the kidnapping had been in the works for a month, and the AK-47 had been purchased via Facebook.

Raymundo Maldanado-Salgado said he received $20,000 for his part, and Jonatan Maldanado-Salgado received $60,000.

During Aguilar-Banuelos’ interview, he said his part was to allow the other abductors to use his apartment to keep FloresParedes for a time. He said that he did not call the police because he was worried about getting killed and he thought police would not believe him.

Other potential charges the suspects face include menacing and criminal extortion.

The investigation is still open, so police were unable to get into the specifics of what conflict in the horse industry might have spurred the situation, nor could police confirm the citizenship status of the suspects “This is certainly an unusual situation in Jeffco. I can’t recall a similar situation in my tenure,” Weir said. “However, we’re very pleased with the results. Recovering Flores-Paredes alive and well is a great accomplishment.”

Anyone with information should call Denver Metro Crime Stoppers at 720-9137867.

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hey may look completely different, but a bearded dragon lizard reminds Dillon Lanigan of a dog.

“It’s a pretty amazing bond people form with their reptiles and amphibians,” said Lanigan, manager of the Northglenn Scales ‘N Tails. “Reptiles imprint on you — if you get them young enough — and the affection that can exist is almost doglike.”

Although it might surprise those with no experience, people who love exotic pets — like frogs, lizards, snakes and turtles — know these animals can make some of the most engaging pets for people of all ages.

“We have several customers who are past 70 years old and have had snakes for years,” Lanigan said. “We have all ages, and all walks of life, who come through our shop.”

Because pet shops that specialize in exotic animals aren’t as common as ones who cater to traditional furry friends, stores like Scales ‘N Tails, which also has locations in Lakewood and Englewood, Arvada’s Feeder Frenzy and Parker Exotic Pets become hubs for a culture.

On any given Saturday, novices walk into Feeder Frenzy with questions about their first pet as experienced reptile owners pick up their weekly food supply. And then there’s the regular customers who stop by to visit. Perhaps they want to talk about how their pet is doing, see the new arrivals or hear what co-owners Jack Nelson and Dave Meidinger are working on.

“We take an old-school approach to our shop, almost like a barbershop,” Meidinger said. “We want to ensure people are comfortable here and not afraid to ask questions.”

There are plenty of misconceptions about amphibians and reptiles, and education is one of these shops’ best services to their customers, the owners said. Lanigan, Meidinger and Nelson all have extensive experience and gladly share their expertise.

“Between the two of us, we’ve dealt with all kinds of species,” Nel-

Cost: Glass tanks and enclosures can be expensive, and many of these animals require lighting and heating that will add to electricity bills. Feeding and veterinary costs must also be considered.

Size: Get a clear sense of how big the animal will grow.

Larger animals require more space and higher feeding costs.

Care: Everyone in the household should be on board with taking care of the animal. If one party loses interest, others must step up to ensure the animal is healthy and happy.

A black and white Argentine tegu takes a whiff with its tongue at Parker Exotic Pets in Parker on Sept. 8. The store’s owner, Jennifer Nystrom, says reptile owners often own dogs or cats as well and just want to add “something a little different” to their lives. Photo by Tom Skelley son said, referring to Meidinger. “We also work very closely with Homeward Bound Veterinary hospital, so if people have sick animals, they can help.”

Before any animal is brought into Parker Exotic Pets, owner Jennifer Nystrom and manager Hanna Stroh do a lot of research to make sure they fully understand how to care for the animals and can share that information with customers.

“It’s important to us we know how to provide excellent care,” Stroh said.

“We’re doing research all the time to stay up on the latest information.”

Since most amphibians and reptiles require glass tanks, heating lamps and specific foods, Scales ‘N Tails and Feeder Frenzy are cautious about to whom they sell their animals.

“Things like increases in electrical bills and feed costs add up quite quickly,” Lanigan said. “Certain animals are just not for everybody, and people need to be smart about deciding if they should own these kinds of pets.”

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Other pets: It’s important to consider how a new pet will affect any pets currently in a household. For example, if a house already has birds or other small animals, it may not be a good environment for a snake or large lizard.

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September 15, 2016

Writing about music and lessons learned With my recent vacation and trying to regain my work rhythm upon my return, the anniversary of this column quietly sailed by on Sept. 3.

Looking back on my first year as Colorado Community Media’s music columnist, here are a few figures I noted: I’ve written 27 columns, received a dozen fantastic recommendations from readers, curated eight different lists, and received only one mildly threatening letter.

Not bad for a year’s work.

Sharing my thoughts on music and the subtle and overwhelming ways it touches our lives has been an extraordinarily edifying experience. In honor of this occasion, I’d like to share some lessons I’ve learned.

The first, and most repeated lesson, is the different ways music can be interpreted, affecting the listener based on his or her life experiences.

In a piece I wrote about music helping with the grieving process, I mentioned artists like James Taylor and Simon and Garfunkel as being immensely comforting during hard times. But I heard from several readers who said they grew up with those musicians’ work, and found them to be joyous music for happy

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The Foothills Animal Shelter often becomes the home for these pets, after they’ve been surrendered by their owners.

“We get pets from people who just weren’t ready for whatever the animal needs to thrive,” said Jessi Burns, marketing and communications manager with the shelter.

“We’ve been trying to get the word out more about our ‘critter corner’ area, and the animals in need of a home there.”

One of the best ways to ensure a household is ready for an exotic pet is to do a lot of research, Burns said, and to talk to people who have experience keeping these animals as pets.

“Make sure everyone in the house is on board with taking care of the animal,” she said. “So often children get these animals, but

times, too.

So much of art depends on the listener, and as a critic and consumer it can be easy to forget that. Thankfully, I have readers who aren’t afraid to share their musical stories.

Another lesClarke Reader son I’ve learned is LINER “the classics” are called that for a NOTES reason — they still have a strong pull on people of all ages. Some of the columns I received the most feedback from, not just from older residents but people in my age group of 30-somethings, touched on the continued impact of classic artists and genres.

In my first column I asked readers to share their favorite song of the summer. The bulk of the results fell into the classic rock and pop arenas — songs like Sly Stone’s “Hot Fun in the Summertime” and “Summer Nights” from “Grease” were popular choices. Even my favorite sum-

when they lose interest, the parents don’t want to take care of the pet either.”

There are so many varieties of reptiles and amphibians, and that’s one of the things that makes them such great pets, Stroh said.

“It’s so exciting to see all the different personalities these animals have, even within the same species,” she said. “ Depending on how much time you want to spend on the animal, there are a lot of options.”

Reptiles and amphibians can be great pets for children, if taught properly, Burns said. A key lesson is how to be responsible and care for another living thing, a sentiment borne out by the experiences of those at Scales ‘N Tails and Feeder Frenzy.

“I love helping people get their first animal, and setting them up to be healthy,” Nelson said. “My favorite part is when they come back with a healthy, grown animal that is doing well.”

mer song is “Night Move” by Bob Seger.

One of the most interesting lessons I learned is that while music may ease conversation of social issues and changes, that doesn’t mean discussion of said issues or topics will go smoother.

In this column I’ve written twice about the ways music can impact politics and political discourse, about supporting women who are victims of abuse and the important music coming out of the Black Lives Matter movement.

I hoped using music as an entryway to these topics — a bridge to potential divides by using a shared language and art — would make reaching out easier.

There was certainly some of that in the past year, but we can all try harder to have open dialogue about issues that make us uncomfortable.

Those are just some of the key lessons I’ve taken away from this first year, and I’m eager to engage with more of you about why you love music. Thanks for sticking with me on this ride. Now go press play on something great.

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

CLARKE’S ALBUM OF THE WEEK Selection: Local Native’s “Sunlit Youth,” released on Loma Vista Recordings.

Review: Airy and magisterial, Local Native’s third album blends classic rock harmonizing with driving drums and quicksilver guitar work. The album makes for fantastic autumnal driving music, sounds great through headphones on a night alone, and even has some sing along moments. An album for all seasons.

Favorite song: “Ellie Alice” Best summation of millennials in a single line: “Save me from the prime of my life.”

— From “Past Lives” rado Community Media, he is grateful to everyone who has read along this first year.

Check out his music blog at calmacil20. blogspot.com. And share what you’d like me to write about at creader@colorado communitymedia.com.

A leaf tail gecko blends in to his surroundings at Jennifer Nystrom’s store, Parker Exotic Pets, on Sept. 6. Nystrom says a number of factors affect people’s decisions to buy lizards and snakes, from allergies to the size of their home.

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schools, since it will be an option for families again. This will affect student populations at area middle and high schools.

The district is hosting a series of meetings in September at area schools to address these changes. Only the articulation area for Belmar and Kendrick Lake Elementary schools are changing, which makes the meetings relatively simple, El-

liott said. The more involved meetings will be at Lasley, Deane and Emory, where the boundaries actually change.

As Elliott explained it, Belmar has historically been a split feeder, meaning families in the eastern articulation area went on to O’Connell and Alameda, and those in the west went to Creighton Middle School and Lakewood. He gave families at the meeting three options — make the entire area a feeder for one of the two high schools, or keep things as they have been.

“Traditionally Belmar has been closely tied with Lakewood High School,” said Belmar principal Meredith Leighty. “I don’t

have any preference, but we have a great relationship with Lakewood.”

One thing parents had to consider is the possibility down the road that Creighton might become a sixth-through-eighth middle school. Elliott said that would not happen until possibly 2020, if it happens at all.

“About 75 percent of sixth-grade students in the country go to middle schools instead of elementary,” he told the parents.

“One of the things we hear from principals with all three years is the students have a greater buy-in to the school and programs.”

By using open enrollment, the bulk of Belmar’s more than 300 students go

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the Lakewood route, so the choice was a relatively easy one for the parents. If others want their children to go the Alameda route, they can also use open enrollment.

“I’m trying to get more involved in the community,” said Jody Romero, a Belmar Elementary parent. “I’m happy to see a respectful, thoughtful group that has meaningful conversations.”

After all the meetings are done, Jeffco staff will take the recommendations to the school board at the Oct. 16 meeting. From there, the board will consider and make a decision at the first meeting of November.

“The fact is all Jeffco Schools are great schools,” Leighty said. “There really wasn’t a bad option here.”

I’m trying to get more involved in the community. I’m happy to see a respectful, thoughtful group that has meaningful conversations.”

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Steele was a master of figure drawing, anatomy, oil painting and, later in his career, sculpting. All of these facets are on display in the exhibit.

The panel — moderated by Mark Steele, also an artist — allowed participants to share some of their favorite stories and experiences with Steele. Here are the best things we heard from participants: 1. Mark Steele: “This panel is a way

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2. David Nygren, a lifelong friend of Mark Steele: “Growing up, Phil gave me participation in his family. Mark and I used to talk endlessly with him into the evening. He was a profoundly spiritual man. He used to say he attributed his success to the prayers of his sister, who was a nun. He absolutely grounded me in art and a love of art.”

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“What I find so disappointing … is my campaign was focused on the unifying elements of American culture, rather than what too many campaigns focus on, which are the things that divide us,” the councilman said.

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House also called the GOP candidate smart and compatible.

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THIS WEEK’S

September 15, 2016

THINGS TO DO TOP 5

THEATER

Musical Thriller The Edge Theater presents “Murder Ballad,” a steamy and fun musical thriller with a razor’s edge. Show runs until Sunday, Sept. 25 at 1560 Teller St., Suite 200, Lakewood. Shows run at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 6 p.m. Sundays. Industry night is at 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12, and Saturday, Sept. 24, offers a 11:45 p.m. cabaret performance. Show is 90 minutes with no intermission.

Call 303-232-0363 or go to www.theedgetheater.com. Check out music from the show at http://www.mtishows.com/murder-ballad ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ Performance Now presents “Bye Bye Birdie” through Sunday, Sept. 25, at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Conrad Birdie is about to be drafted into the army, and one lucky fan will win a last kiss. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

For tickets and information, call 303-987-7845 or go to www.performancenow. org.

Community College Theater Red Rocks Community College’s theater arts and dance department present “Danny and the Deep Blue Sea” Friday, Sept.

16 and Saturday, Sept. 17, at Red Rocks Community College Theater. Show is for mature audiences only. Tickets available online at www.tinyurl.com/RRCCTickets.

Credit and debit cards are also accepted at the door.

Women’s Wellness, Life Balance Experience Rejuvenate, re-energize and renew your motivation to live a more balanced life at the inaugural Women’s Wellness & Life Balance Experience from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 17 at Lutheran Medical Center, 8300 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge.

Enjoy a morning of fun, relaxation and education featuring nationally recognized keynote speaker Lori Hanson, who will share the “Three Secrets to Sanity, Success & Happiness for Busy Women.” Enjoy breakout sessions, free health screenings and healthy lifestyle vendors. The Women’s Experience is free, but space is limited. To see a full schedule of events and to register online, go to http://bit.ly/ womenshealthexpo.

Lakewood hosts Martin Kuuskmann and Friends Grammy nominated bassoon virtuoso Martin Kuuskmann and Friends will perform at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Rockley Music Recital Hall, 8555 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. Tickets can be purchased at www.40WestArts.org, or at the door on day of the recital. There is a $5 price increase for tickets purchased at the door.

‘My Fair Lady’ The Evergreen Chorale presents “My Fair Lady” from Monday, Sept. 26 to Sunday, Oct. 9 at Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets and information available online at www.evergreenchorale.org or by calling 303-674-4002.

Show is appropriate for all ages.

‘God of Carnage’ Miners Alley Playhouse presents “God of Carnage” through Sunday, Oct. 16 at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. What happens when two sets of parents meet up to deal with the unruly behavior of their children? Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 6 p.m. Sundays, with the final performance at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16. Tickets available online at www.minersalley.com or call 303-935-3044. Show includes adult content and strong language.

Colorado ACTS Fall Classes Colorado ACTS is taking registrations for fall classes. Try your feet at an eightweek salsa and swing class. Spend early December on stage together as a family performing in “The Best Christmas Card Ever!” Children’s classes include Treasure Island and a junior Murder Mystery. Teen classes include Phantom of the Opera and Romeo and Winifred. Colorado ACTS is at 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road, Wheat Ridge. Register at www.coloradoacts.org. Call 303-456-6772.

MUSIC

Community Chorus Rhythm of Life Community Chorus, a non-audition chorus dedicated to the joy of singing, is open to teens and adults. The chorus runs in cycles, with 7-12 weeks of rehearsals, culminating in an informal performance. After a break of a few weeks, a new cycle begins. Membership dues are based on the length of the cycle. New members will receive an invoice upon registering. Money goes toward rehearsal space, music director, accompanist, music and other related expenses. New next session begins in September, with rehearsals from 7:15-8:45 p.m. Wednesdays through Nov. 9, at the Curtain Playhouse, 9170 W. 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge. The concert will be Sunday, Nov. 13. To register, go to http://thecurtainplayhouse.com/RhythmofLife.html

ART/FILM

Arts and Crafts Exhibitors Exhibitors are needed for the fifth annual Stober Elementary School arts and crafts fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. More than 45 booths are available; booth sizes are 8 by 8. Applications are due by Sept. 26. Contact Anne Drobny at annedrobny@gmail.com.

Art Classes, Workshops The Lakewood Arts Council and Gallery is beginning new session of art classes and workshops. For registration and information, go to www.lakewoodartscouncil.org or call 303-980-0625. The gallery is at 6731 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood.

EVENTS

Broncos Trivia Night Extravaganza The first Jefferson County Business Education Alliance Denver Broncos Trivia Night Extravaganza is from 7-10 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Jeffco Performance Volleyball Club, 11494 W. 8th Ave., Lakewood. Food and beverages will be available, and prizes will be awarded for the top finishing teams. All proceeds for the trivia night will go to benefit Jefferson County Business Education Alliance. Go to www.eventbrite.com and type Broncos Trivia Night. For more about the Jefferson County Business Education Alliance, visit www.jcbea.org.

In Plein Sight Kickoff Exhibition A free, public display of Greg and Sue Stevinson’s private collection of dramatic water colors, acrylics and oil paintings of Jefferson County Open Space parks, illustrating different seasons of the year, is planned from 5:30-7 p.m. Monday, Sept.

19, at the Jefferson County Administration and Courts building, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden. The exhibit will remain open to the public through Oct. 9. Go to www.InPleinSightJeffco.org and www. planjeffco.org.

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Republican Club Meeting Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club meets from 7-9 a.m. Mondays at Davies’ Chuck Wagon Diner, 10151 W. 26th Ave., Lakewood. Students, youth and women invited and welcome. Upcoming featured speakers: Sept. 19, Walker Stapleton, Colorado State Treasurer, presenting “Amazing Status and Conditions of Colorado’s Finances - Income, Expenditures, Debt and Public Employee Retirement Association, PERA.” Contact Fred Holden, president, at 303-4217619. Go to http://jeffcorepublicanmensclub.org.

4x4 Tennis Fundraiser North Jeffco Tennis Club plans its 4x4 club tournament Thursday, Sept. 15, to Sunday, Sept. 18 at the Arvada Tennis Complex, Miller and 64th in Arvada. The community-driven fundraising event will span four days, feature four bands, serve four local beers and play a Fast4 Tennis style. Spectators welcome. Proceeds will contribute to resurfacing the courts at Majestic View. RSVP by email to vp@njtctennis.com or sign up at njtctennis.com.

Toby’s Pet Parade, Fair Foothills Animal Shelter plans its first Toby’s Pet Parade & Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. The event will benefit homeless pets in the community. Animal lovers and their dogs in costumes will walk in a parade and compete for prizes in categories such as Doggie Diva, Cutest Couple, Most Original and more. Following the parade is a fair with refreshments, dog flyball and agility demonstrations, face painting, family games and vendor booths. Go to www.FoothillsAnimalShelter.org/Tobys-Parade.

Old House Vintage Market Shop for antique, vintage, salvaged, upcycled and handmade treasures at the Old House Vintage Market, open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at Parfet Park, 701 10th St., Golden. Details available at www.OldHouseVintageMarket.com. Vendors interested in signing up, go to www.oldhousevintagemarket.com/vendor-info.

Town Meeting, Community Coffee State Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp hosts a town meeting from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 17, at Standley Lake Library. Jeffco Schools Superintendent Dan McMinimee and staff will join us to talk about the Jeffco Schools mill and bond levy measures on the ballot this November. Kraft-Tharp also hosts community coffees Thursday, Sept. 22, from 8-9 a.m. at La Dolce Vita in Olde Town Arvada, and from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Panera in Walnut Creek, Westminster.

Day Out With Thomas Thomas the Tank Engine invites little engineers to team up with him for a day at the Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W. 44th Ave., Golden. Day Out With Thomas: Ready, Set Go is presented Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 17-18 and Sept. 24-25. Guests will get a 25-minute ride with Thomas, meet Sir Topham Hatt, enjoy a Thomas and Friends imagination station, hear stories, see videos and listen to live music. Museum opens at 8 a.m. Tickets available at www. ticketweb.com/dowt. Contact the Colorado Railroad Museum at 303-279-4591 or go to www.coloradorailroadmuseum.org.

Open All Breed Horse Show The Colorado Stock Horse Association’s open all-breed shows take place Sunday, Sept. 18, at the Indiana Equestrian Center, 7500 Indiana St., Arvada.

Shows are in the large outdoor arena, with a second arena available for warmups. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. with classes at 8:30 a.m. For information and entry forms, call or text 720-935-2026, call 303-424-4977, go to www.

ColoradoStockHorse.com, or email ColoradoStockHorse@yahoo.com.

Bullying Examined Techniques and strategies for coping with bullies will be discussed at Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, at 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, “Confronting Bullies: At School, Work, and Home,” features a filmed interview with Scott Larson. During the program, participants will have the opportunity to tell of times they’ve faced bullying and how it impacted their lives.

Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual, comfortable setting. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net.

Morrison Ciderfest!

Pony and hay rides, a rod and custom car show, food and drinks, live music, cider press demonstrations, arts and crafts vendors and more are highlights at Morrison Ciderfest, open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at 150 Spring St., Morrison. Go to http://www.morrisonciderfest.org. Park in downtown Morrison and look for the shuttles to take you to the event.

Arvada Cemetery Tour Join the Arvada Historical Society on Saturday, Sept. 24, for the annual cemetery tour at the Arvada Cemetery, 5581 Independence St. Arvada’s rich cultural heritage comes to life with stories about early immigrants who came to Arvada from several countries. Guided tours run every half hour from noon to 2:30 p.m. Presenters will illustrate the individual’s role in shaping Arvada. Each tour lasts about one hour. Cost includes water and free refreshments. Come dressed for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. Call 303-431-1261 or go to www.arvadahistory.org.

EDUCATION

40th Class Reunion Jefferson High School class of 1976 will have its 40th reunion Saturday, Oct. 8, at Ciancio’s Restaurant, 9650 Sheridan Blvd., Westminster, at the Greg Mastriona Golf Courses at Hyland Hills. Prepaid tickets required by Sept. 20.

Go to jhs1976reunion.myevent.com to make payments. The reunion committee also has planned an informal gathering from 5-11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, at Wheat Ridge Lanes. No tickets required. Go to jhs1976reunion.myevent.com, call 720272-3892 (Marcia) or email debra.rathgeber@gmail.com for details.

Whiz Kids Tutoring Training Tutoring with Whiz Kids will begin in October. Coordinator meeting is from YP68 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15; a club leader’s meeting is from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22; and site meetings for tutors are the week of Sept. 26. Tutors read and do homework with elementary-aged students once a week for an hour and a half on Monday through Thursday afternoons. Multiple locations in Arvada.

The only requirements are being able to read, loving children and passing a background check. Contact Angie Kinney at 303-669-7339 or angie@whizkidstutoring.com. Go to www.whizkidstutoring.com.

Cats Crawl The Arvada West Athletic Booster Club plans its 14th Cats Crawl at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at the high school, 11595 Allendale Drive, Arvada. To register, go to https://awhsathleticboosters.redpodium.com/awhs-cats-crawl-2016 Harvesting and Preserving Herbs Learn about harvesting and preserving herbs from Donna Shelley, of the The Herb Society of America. Class runs from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 Garrison St., Arvada. Class is free, and no registration is required. Call 303-424-7979 or go to www.echters.com for information.

Orchids - Exotic but Easy Orchids are beautiful, fascinating and surprisingly easy to grow. Learn some of the best varieties for your home and tips and techniques to successfully grow and rebloom orchids. Instructor is Shirlee McDaniels, of The Denver Orchid Society. Class runs from 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 Garrison St., Arvada. Class is free, and no registration is required.

Call 303-424-7979 or go to www.echters.com for information.

World Affairs Council Program Colorado Foothills World Affairs Council presents “Turkey: Still a Democratic NATO Ally or Did the Attempted Coup Change Everything?” led by Gregory Young. Program is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, at Mt. Vernon Country Club.

Program is free and open to the public. An optional buffet dinner begins at 6 p.m.; call the country club for reservations at 303-526-0616. Young is the author of “The Last Sentry: The True Story That Inspired the Hunt for Red October,” published by the U.S. Naval Institute Press in 2005. The book was among the Ten Most Notable Books of 2005 by the Naval Institute. For the last 10 years, Greg’s research focus has been Middle Eastern culture with a particular focus on Turkey where he has spent the last five summers doing research and teaching.

Fairy Garden Workshop Enjoy the magic and enchantment of a fairy garden and create your personal retreat for the fairies. Each attendee will take home a fairy garden they make in the class. Instructor is Chris Doolittle, Echter’s annuals and indoor plant specialist. Class runs from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 Garrison St., Arvada. Space is limited; registration required. Call 303-424-7979 or go to www.echters.com for information. Materials fee is assessed.

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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Lakewood celebrates Cities and Towns Week Lakewood is offering a series of free events on Sept. 17 to celebrate Colorado Cities and Towns Week, a statewide initiative by the Colorado Municipal League to celebrate services that support a high quality of life for residents.

Lakewood’s offerings on Sept. 17 are: Free admission at Lakewood’s four recreation centers, which offer swimming pools, weightlifting equipment, a climbing wall, fitness classes and more. Check out locations and hours at Lakewood.org/RecreationCenters.

Free hayrides and open houses from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lakewood Heritage Center, the city’s history museum, at 801 S. Yarrow St. Take free guided tours of the historic buildings from 2 to 3 p.m. Learn more at Lakewood.org/LHCprograms.

Free Zumba class at the Bonfils-Stanton Amphitheater from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Heritage Center. Free dance from 7 to 10 p.m. at

the Clements Center for older adults at 1580 Yarrow St. Learn more at Lakewood.org/ ClementsCenter. Workshops and classes on soap making, fiber arts, cooking and more at the Heritage Center for a fee. Register and pay online at Lakewood.org/LHCprograms.

Complete details are available at Lakewood. org/Cityweek.

‘Danny and the Deep Blue Sea’ Red Rocks Community College’s Theatre Arts and Dance Department presents “Danny and the Deep Blue Sea” by John Patrick Shanley, presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc. New York.

“Danny and the Deep Blue Sea” tells the story of two people, Danny and Roberta, who meet at a hole-in-the-wall bar in the Bronx. The play explores how the pair finds strength in each other as they fight their way to redemption.

The show will be performed at 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 15 through 17 at the Red Rocks Community College Theater, 13300 W. 6th Ave., west end, lower level. Admission is $10, and can be purchased in advance online at www. tinyurl.com/RRCCTickets. Credit and debit cards are also accepted at the door.

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SPORTS

September 15, 2016

LOCAL

Broncos QB gains high praise from mentor

Green Mountain senior running back Kyle Clabaugh (2) is hit by D’Evelyn junior linebacker Mason Hogan (51) on Friday, Sept. 9, at Trailblazer Stadium. Photo by Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Public Schools

Fourth-quarter rally pushes No. 4 D’Evelyn over Green Mountain

By Dennis Pleuss Jeffco Public Schools LAKEWOOD — It was unconventional, but D’Evelyn’s football coach Jeremy Bennett had no problem walking off Trailblazer Stadium late Friday night with a 16-15 victory.

“We’ll take it. It’s different, but I’ll take it,” Bennett said after his Jaguars, No. 4 in the CHSAANow.com Class 2A rankings, rallied with 10 points in the final 7 minutes, 20 seconds to defeat 3A’s Green Mountain by a single point.

D’Evelyn had a come-from-behind victory last week again Sterling. This time around the Jaguars (2-0) didn’t even need an offensive touchdown in the final quarter to rally from being down 15-6 with less than nine minutes remaining in the fourth quarter.

Green Mountain (1-1) took a 9-point lead when senior quarterback Dylan Jacob hooked up with senior Justin Booher for a 5-yard touchdown pass with 8:58 left in the fourth quarter. Senior Ben Schlieper bullied his way into the end

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zone for the 2-point conversion.

“Green Mountain did a great job today. That’s a much improved team.

(Green Mountain coach) Matt Pees is doing a great job,” Bennett said. “I knew it was going to be a battle.”

D’Evelyn Junior/Senior High School and Green Mountain High School are separated by less than six miles. However, Friday’s showdown was the first varsity football game between the two Jeffco schools.

Fittingly, there was plenty of drama in the final quarter.

D’Evelyn’s rally started with a great punt by D’Evelyn sophomore Noah Miles that pinned Green Mountain back on its own 3-yard line with 7:26 left to play. On the next play, Green Mountain junior Cade Casterline wasn’t able to get a clean handle on a pitch and fumbled it into the end zone. D’Evelyn junior Jack Vannice recovered the ball in the end zone for a Jaguar touchdown.

“It was awesome. Being able to get a touchdown was amazing. I just saw it on the ground and went straight to it,” Van-

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My favorite college athlete would have to be soccer player Mallory Pugh because she is an amazing player, especially at such a young age. She is also from my soccer club so that empowers a certain pride I attach to her. She is a huge inspiration of mine.

nice said. “We were hoping for a safety of course, but what happened was even better.”

The defensive touchdown and extra point cut the Rams’ lead to 15-13. Green Mountain went 3-and-out on its next offensive possession. D’Evelyn took over on the 50-yard line with 6:11 remaining.

Back-to-back runs of 29 and 16 yards

by D’Evelyn sophomore Luca McIntyre put the Jaguars into field goal range.

Junior Cullen Flynn split the uprights from 21 yards out with 3:45 left to give D’Evelyn its first lead of the night and send the Jaguars’ homecoming crowd home happy.

“It’s something we practice every day,” said Flynn of the eventual gamewinning field goal. “Good snap, good hold and I do the easy part. I just knew I had to drive my foot through it.”

Green Mountain wasn’t able to get a first down to answer D’Evelyn’s goahead score. Vannice was in on a sack of Jacob that turned the ball over on downs and allowed the Jaguars to run out the Football continues on Page 22

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If I am in an important tournament, I usually find myself superstitiously always wearing the same socks.

What are your plans for after high school graduation?

After high school graduation I have plans of making it into a D1 school where I can pursue a career in the medical field, perhaps Sports Medicine or a bone doctor.

Mick McCall has a message for Broncos fans who might still have concerns about the learning curve that quarterback Trevor Siemian is facing.

Siemian made his first National Football League start in the Thursday night game Jim Benton Sept. 8 and helped the Broncos beat Carolina, OVERTIME 21-20, in a Super Bowl rematch in Denver.

McCall, the former Douglas County High athlete and Huskies and Mullen football coach, is the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks mentor at Northwestern, where he tutored Siemian.

He says there was nothing surprising about Siemian’s first-game performance and he echoed the Broncos players’ praise of their quarterback’s composure and athletic ability.

“I keep telling everybody he is a real level guy and he never gets too high or gets too low,” McCall said. “He connects with everybody, whether it’s the offensive line, the defensive line, DBs or wide receivers.

“As a football player, he’s always had a live arm and really studies the game hard. He just takes things as they come... He doesn’t get rattled.”

Siemian, who was the Broncos’ third quarterback last season but only took one kneel-down snap in a regular-season game, completed 18 of 26 passes for 178 yards and a touchdown, and he showed the ability to rush for first downs. But he threw two interceptions. Denver fans booed several times when the offense left the field.

“He’s not going to let one mistake or a bump in the road hurt him,” McCall said.

“He’s going to keep playing and do what he can do. We always talked about this — worry about things you can control and take care of those things. Things out of your control you just have to get up and find a way the next time.”

Siemian has the ability to anticipate and throw to receivers before they break away from defenders, which is sometimes hard for new NFL starters to master.

“He’s always done that,” McCall said. “We always talked about throwing people open, rather than waiting for them to get open.

He’ll anticipate a little bit and trust his guys.

He has great confidence with his receivers and everybody up front.”

Siemian was part of a two-quarterback system at Northwestern with former Cherry Creek standout Kain Colter.

“It was all about the team,” McCall said.

“No matter what happens with the decision to start (in Denver), Trevor is always going to be a team guy.”

Quite a rally If you want to chitchat about a wild softball game, talk to Horizon coach Gary Mares.

Ask him about the second game of the King of the Mountain tournament Sept. 3 against Rampart, which the Hawks won, 2524, on an RBI by Megan Blood-Smyth in the top of the seventh inning.

Horizon, coming off a loss against Smoky Hill in which the Hawks blew a three-run lead in the seventh inning, fell behind to Rampart 13-0 after the top of the first and 18-3 after three frames. The Hawks scored seven runs in the fourth and 13 in the fifth to grab a 23-21 lead. Rampart tied the game in the sixth, but Horizon rallied to win the game.

“They had every reason to give up,” Mares said. “What great fortitude and character.”

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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September 15, 2016

Golden edged by Silver Creek

By Dennis Pleuss Jeffco Public Schools

LAKEWOOD — The left post was a friend to Silver Creek junior Conner Peskin Thursday, Sept. 8, at Lakewood Memorial Field.

Peskin scored the lone goal with just more than a minute left in the first half in a non-league boys soccer game against Golden. The junior’s shot hit the far post and into the back of the net in the Raptors’ 1-0 victory.

“That’s my second or third goal this season just like that,” Peskin said of the hard shot on the ground toward the far post.

Senior Josh Eher picked up the assist on the goal for Silver Creek (4-1 record). The Raptors could have had a 4-0 or 3-0 lead at halftime if not for a couple of brilliant saves by Golden junior goalie Mats Moreau and a save on the goal line by Golden senior captain Zack Persky.

Silver Creek controlled the majority of possession in the first half and took advantage by getting a handful on scoring opportunities.

“Starting this game we knew this field is nice and wide,” Peskin said. “We figured balls on the ground would be super effective on a field like this with the defense so spread out.”

Golden (2-2) did get better offensive pressure in the second half. The Demons’ best scoring chance came off a corner kick in the 44th minute. A header by freshman Ian Persky was just tipped over the crossbar by Silver Creek goalie Aidan Lantaff.

“Much better second half than first half, but still, not enough to get it done today,” Golden coach Luke Vanderglas said. “We didn’t make enough quality chances. We just couldn’t connect passes and go side to side like we wanted to.”

A direct approach by Zack Persky nearly resulted in the equalizer in the final minute. Golden’s captain raced from his defensive position deep into Silver Creek’s defensive zone with less than a minute to play. The last-ditch effort came up short when he lost control of the ball before getting off a shot. The ball rolled over the end line for a goal kick.

“I love doing that. It’s generally unexpected,” Zack Persky said of his run that started from midfield toward the Raptors’ goal. “When I get a gap I like to take it. I had just too much on that last touch.”

Vanderglas gave a lot of credit to Silver Creek on the Raptors’ defensive effort that resulted on the Demons’ first scoreless game of the season. Golden was averaging three goals per game coming into the non-league match.

Golden is trying to rebound after a 6-9 record last season, which included a 4-5 mark in the Class 4A Jeffco League. A positive the Demons were able to take into this season is the fact Golden forced eventual state champion Evergreen to overtime in the Demons’ season finale last season that ended in a 1-0 loss.

“You’ve got to have a short memory,” Vanderglas said.

The Demons were scheduled for a busy week with three games in five days. Golden will wrap up its packed week against Denver North at 4:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, at All-City

Golden sophomore Doug Beeman (8) tries to settle the ball to his feet as Silver Creek junior Conner Peskin (12) closes in Thursday, Sept.

8. Peskin had the lone goal in a 1-0 loss for the Demons.

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Golden opens its 4A Jeffco League schedule against Littleton on Sept. 23, at the North Area Athletic Complex in Arvada.

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In 10 contests this season, she has 18 hits, 13 RBI and is hitting .581. Henrik Barndt, football, senior, Ralston Valley: He sparked the Mustangs’ defense in the 34-14 win over a Ferris team from Spokane, Wa. on Sept. 9 Barndt had 12 total tackles that included one sack. Gabby Loya, softball, senior, Wheat Ridge: The catcher went 3-for-3 with two singles and a double, drove in one run and was solid behind the plate in the Farmers’ 6-3 win over Arvada West on Sept. 9.

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“It did slip away,” Pees said. “We knew D’Evelyn was a well-coached team and they would fight to the end.

We were trying to do what we could to close it out. It’s a tough one to swallow, but we are ready to move on to Golden.”

Green Mountain plays its homecoming game next week against another Jeffco school, Golden (1-1). The Rams and Demons will kick off at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept.

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“All our dreams are still ahead of us,” Pees said. “We can still win a conference championship and that is what our ultimate goal is. This is a great learning experience.”

D’Evelyn hits the road for the first time this season.

The Jaguars should get a good test from The Classical Academy, ranked No. 5 in this week’s 2A football rankings. TCA is a charter school from Colorado Springs.

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Sam Chasin, climbing a steep hill in the Sophmore Boys Race. Photo courtesy of Lakewood HS MTB team

LHS mountain bike team competing in new sport Staff report The second race in this year’s Colorado High School Mountain Bike League — the Cloud City Challenge in Leadville — took place last weekend, and riders from Lakewood High School were among the competitors.

As a team, LHS finised in 11th place for Division One. Each lap of the course was six miles. The school competed in the JV Boys division (three laps) as well as freshman and sophomore boys and girls (two laps).

Top JV boy finishers included Brooks Kienitz in 13th place and William Scarbro in 17th. Sophomore Matt Foley and Sam Chasin finished 36th and 57th, respectively.

Noah Moyer was the top finishing freshman boy in 14th place. Megan Bertrand finished 21st in the freshman girl category.

The team is competing in three more races this year, culminating in the state championships on Oct. 23 in Eagle.

To see more of the team in action, go to www.lakewoodmtb.com/.

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