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A publication of

GETTING READY FOR 2017: The new

JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO

year means a new chance for healthy living P14

TECH TIME: New Lakewood facility opens up new worlds of possibility to area youth P5

ON THE RISE: Ralston Valley looking like a 5A threat in Jeffco P25

CRIME’S COST: Scream-mask bandit sentenced for Lakewood rampage P8 INNOVATE: Lutheran Medical opens new center for new solutions P6

THE BOTTOM LINE

‘This is a groundbreaking as well as a revitalization for the city,’

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MY NAME IS

LAKEWOOD NEWS IN A HURRY

NELLIE SPARKS

Christmas tree recycling for Lakewood residents The City of Lakewood will offer tree recycling from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday, Dec. 26 through Sunday, Jan. 8.

Tree drop-off will take place at the Lakewood’s Greenhouse, 9556 W. Yale Ave. The greenhouse is located between Estes and old Kipling streets.

Please follow posted signs and drop trees in the designated area.

Tree recycling is free for Lakewood residents, and trees dropped off for recycling must be free of all wire, ornaments, nails and tinsel. This service handles Christmas trees from residents only; wreaths, garland and trees from private contractors will not be accepted. Mulch will be available upon request and while supplies last.

For more information, please call 720-963-5240.

Recipient of total shoulder replacement About me I grew up in Oklahoma, but left the state at 18 to come out to Colorado for college, and I’ve been here ever since.

I recently retired from a career in civil engineering, where I worked at the National Park Service.

Since retiring, I spend a lot of time outside — I like to bike and hike. I stay as active as I can. I also like to do yard work.

Getting my shoulder back I started having shoulder problems with my left side about four to five years ago, which ended up being a rotator cuff tear. I first noticed the problem when I tried to take a pose in yoga, and realized I wasn’t as flexible as I should have been. Putting stress on it hurt really bad.

I put off getting it addressed, and cortisone shots got me by.

I wasn’t having any less pain and was getting really frustrated. I went to see Dr. Armodios Hatzidakis at Western Orthopedics because he’s an expert, and he told me about the Simpliciti Shoulder System. It’s important to make sure you have all your questions answered and feel comfortable before you agree to anything.

I had my surgery on Sept. 23 of 2015, and had seven weeks of recovery and I’ve been going to a lot of physical therapy. I kept going and going, because I wasn’t going to stop until they kicked me out — I wanted my shoulder back. It was difficult but worth it.

The pain has mostly gone away, and for me it’s not

Lakewood resident Nellie Sparks recently retired from a career as a civil engineer for the National Parks Service.

She also received a new shoulder from the Simpliciti Shoulder System, and has been working toward full mobility.

COURTESY PHOTO about pain, but about strength and getting flexibility back to 100 percent.

A pain-free life I’m glad to do everyday activities pain-free, like putting on my coat or a seatbelt. It seemed like it hurt all the time.

The pain eventually got so I couldn’t do things I really enjoyed like yoga, and so had to take up different things like biking and hiking. I’m looking forward to being able to do these activities again.

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

There will be two meetings discussing the book: one at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 18, in Littleton; and a second meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21, at Westland Meridian, 10695 W. 17th Ave. Call Lynne at 303-985-5128 for more information.

Local author seeks input on book for military children Lakewood children’s author Curt Fulster, who writes under the pen name C. Fulsty, is working with the Colorado Veterans Project on a book aimed specifically at military children.

Fulster is seeking feedback from veterans on what they would like to see in a book for their children.

The proceeds from the book will go to the Colorado Veterans Project.

Anyone with comments can contact Fulster at cfulstybooks@gmail.com.

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JEFFCO NEWS IN A HURRY Holiday Art Market leftovers Beginning Dec. 26 through Dec. 30, everything at the Holiday Art Market at the Foothills Art Center, 809 15th St. in Golden will be 20 percent off.

Hours for the art market are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays. On select Thursdays, the art market is open until 8 p.m.

More than 100 artists have work for sale at the art market, representing a variety of different mediums.

For more information, visit www. foothillsartcenter.org or call 303279-3922.

New Year’s Eve at Mount Vernon Mount Vernon Country Club, 24933 Club House Circle in Golden, is having a public New Year’s Eve celebration from 6 p.m. to midnight on Dec. 31.

Cost is $85 per adult and $25 per child.

The adult event is speakeasythemed. Cost of attending includes appetizers, a four-course dinner and a champagne toast at midnight.

Live music will be performed by Chris Daniels and The Kings. A cash bar will be available.

The Kids Klub event is offered for children ages 4-14. It includes pizza, snacks and beverages, a Wii dance-

The meetings will take place at 1 p.m. Jan. 18 at a private location in Littleton, and at 9:30 a.m. at the Westland Meridian, 10695 W. 17th Ave., in Lakewood. To participate in the Littleton meeting, contact Lynne at 303-985-5128.

Both meetings are open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to read the book ahead of time.

For more information on either meeting, call the number above.

off, games and movies.

Advanced registration is required. Registration can be done by calling the club’s main desk at 303-526-0616. To learn more about Mount Vernon Country Club, visit www.mountvernoncc.com.

League of Women Voters book club The Jefferson County League of Women Voters’ nonfiction book club will meet twice in January for a discussion on medicine and politics.

The book to be discussed is “The Great Influenza: The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History” by John M. Barry.

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Many Agents Are Rushing to Take a Class That Will Be Out of Date Jan. 1

Last week I wrote about Realtors rushing to take the required Code of Ethics class before the end of the year so their Realtor membership is not suspended. All licensees (not just Realtors) face another important year-end deadline — taking the annual Colorado Real Estate Commission (CREC) update class so that their real estate license isn’t suspended.

It’s a 3-hour class which is taught all year long. The teachers of this annual class have already been trained on the 2017 class which will be taught starting on January 1st. Those agents who are rushing to take the 2016 class in December are taking a class that will be outof-date in 10 days.

At Golden Real Estate, it is company policy that all agents take this annual course as early in the year as possible. None of us are among those taking the 2016 class this month — we all took it back in February

What I’m Reading…

Are you looking for a good book for holiday giving? Here are some books I’m currently reading or recently finished that I highly recommend: Eat Fat, Get Thin: Why the Fat We Eat Is the Key to Sustained Weight Loss and Vibrant Health, by Mark Hyman. This is an important book which will transform how you think about food and dieting. You’ll learn that low-fat diets are a “big fat lie.”

Other books along this line are Grain Brain, by David Perlmutter, and Good Calories, Bad Calories: Fats, Carbs, and the Controversial Science of Diet and Health, by Gary Taubes.

Thank You for Being Late: An Optimist’s Guide to Thriving in the Age of Accelerations, by Thomas L. Friedman. I have learned so much from each of this New York Times columnist’s books, starting with The World Is Flat. Another must-read.

Merchants of Doubt: How a Handful of Scientists Obscured the Truth on Issues from Tobacco Smoke to Global Warming, by Naomi Oreskes & Erik M. Conway.

I was reminded of this book throughout the

2016. We have scheduled the 2017 update class for January 9th in our Golden office.

We have limited space to accommodate agents from other brokerages.

Call me if you’d like to join us.

I wish all brokerages would encourage their agents to take the course early in the year, so that they are aware as early as possible of what the CREC wants every agent to know for the upcoming year.

I also wish that the CREC would require that the update class be taken in the first quarter, instead of by December 31st.

Need Proof of Hot Winter Market?

Last week we featured a Lakewood home for $350,000. By Sunday evening, it got 49 showings, and the seller is selecting from among five contracts, three of which are at or above full price. As I have written before, there’s no better time than now to put a home on the market. Call me to discuss! recent presidential election, because the same strategy was utilized by the same folks to raise doubts about Hillary Clinton.

It is, to say the least, very enlightening.

Dark Money: The Hidden History of the Billionaires Behind the Rise of the Radical Right, by Jane Mayer. You’ve heard about the Koch brothers. In this book you’ll learn about them and their cohorts and how we got to where we are today. .

What I’m Watching…

You may think of television as a vast wasteland, but there are some truly important programs that Rita and I record and watch religiously: Fareed Zakaria Global Public Square, Sunday at 8 a.m. on CNN. Reliable Sources, Sunday at 9 a.m. on CNN. Super Soul Sunday, on OWN. Great interviews by Oprah Winfrey.

CBS Sunday Morning, Sunday at 8 a.m., now hosted by Jane Pauley.

We used to watch Today on NBC, but nowadays Rita and I are hooked on the first 20 minutes of CBS This Morning, which is more focused on hard news.

Think Twice, Please, Before Buying a New Car There are some great end-of-year deals to be had on new cars, but I urge you to consider the following before falling for one of those great deals.

Gas-powered cars and light trucks are obsolete. This isn’t just my opinion as the owner of a Chevy Volt and a Tesla.

Every manufacturer in the world sees the writing on the wall and is rushing to introduce electric cars. Volkswagen has announced that it is developing 30 different electric models for introduction by 2025.

The German government passed a resolution in October urging the EU to make it illegal to sell cars with internal combustion engines (ICE’s) starting in 2030. Given the size of Germany’s economy, this action will only stimulate manufacturers to ramp up their introduction of EV’s Any gas-powered vehicle you buy new in 2016 will be hard to sell within a few years. No one will want to buy a used ICE vehicle versus a used electric vehicle.

You never know which component will fail next on a used ICE car. Will it be the transmission, timing belt, fuel pump, catalytic converter, radiator, water pump, or the engine itself? All of these components cost a lot to fix — and none of them exist in an EV. My AWD Tesla has less than 50 moving parts, and the motors and battery are warrantied for 8 years, unlimited miles.

Federal and state incentives make EV’s even more affordable than they already are — but they won’t last much longer. Colorado has the most generous incentive of any state — up to $6,000, depending on price and battery size. Combined with the $7,500 federal tax credit, you get a total of $13,500 back on the purchase of, say, a $30,680 Nissan Leaf or

a $33,220 Chevy Volt (my personal favorite), or the newly released $36,620 Chevy Bolt with 238 miles electric range.

You can get Colorado’s $6,000 tax credit on a used EV, but only until Dec. 31st. The car must not have been registered in Colorado. I know several people who have purchased an off-lease Leaf or Volt from a California dealer for about $10,000 and then got a $6,000 tax credit from Colorado. That’s a net price of just $4,000 —talk about a great deal! You have just over a week to get the same deal, because the incentive will not apply to used EV’s registered here in 2017. Another change you should note is that Colorado’s $6,000 tax credit becomes a $5,000 instant rebate on January 1st.

Electricity costs only 3 to 4 cents per mile; gas costs 10 to 30 cents per mile.

Xcel Energy will be introducing time-of-day rates soon, reducing the cost of nighttime electricity to just 3 cents per kilowatt-hour.

Then it will only cost a penny per mile to fuel an EV, while gas costs can only go up.

Leasing an EV is a good option if you don’t have a big tax liability. The $7,500 federal tax credit and the current $6,000 tax credit may not work for you if you don’t have a big tax liability to apply it against. If that’s your situation, consider leasing an EV, because the leasing company gets the tax credits and the leasing cost is reduced accordingly. For example, you can lease a Leaf or Volt for just $199 per month, or a Tesla for as little as $780 per month.

Learn more about EV’s from my PowerPoint presentation. You can view a 35-

minute YouTube video of my presentation to the Colorado Renewable Energy Society at www.GasCarsAreObsolete.info.

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HometownIMPRESSIONS M O M E N TS I N T I M E F R O M YO U R C O M M U N I T Y

Senior living center hosts indoor zoo day Folks can’t go out, so animals come in

James Garcia, Denver Zoo outreach specialist, introduces Atria Park of Applewood residents to Onyx, a black rat snake, as part of a backyard safari on Dec. 7.

BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Coloradans are pretty lucky to live in a place where they can easily scope out amazing wildlife right from their windows.

But on the first truly frigid day as the winter of 2016-17 approaches, the residents at Atria Park of Applewood senior living had the opportunity to go on a backyard safari right in their building.

“It’s too cold to go to the zoo, so we’re bringing the zoo to you,” said Liz Tessi, engage life director at Atria Park, as she introduced James Garcia, Denver Zoo outreach specialist.

In addition to the pelts, bones and photos of some of Colorado’s most recognizable species (think bears, pronghorns and skunks), Garcia also brought some of his friends from the zoo.

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“We’re going to learn about some animals that may not be as charismatic as ones like giraffes, but they’re still very important,” he told the residents. “There used to be millions of one such animal, but there’s only around 1 percent left — and that’s the black-tailed prairie

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Garcia then introduced everyone to Roxy, a prairie dog from the zoo, as he explained the ways 125 different species depend on the animal.

Prairie dogs provide a vital food source to eagles, snakes and other predators, they till the soil with

their digging, which ensures grasses grow for deer, bison and other animals to eat, and small animals use empty prairie dog holes to stay warm during the winter.

One of the Denver Zoo’s main focuses is conservation, so as Garcia brought out Yertle the Box Turtle, a tiger salamander and Onyx, a black rat snake, he highlighted the interconnectivity of humans and the natural world, and how important it is to protect animals and their habitats.

“There used to be so many bison that it could take upward of three hours for a herd to walk in front of a person, but they were killed to starve the Native Americans,” he said. “The bison is the first animal we helped save from extinction at the Denver Zoo.” Some of Atria’s residents were brave enough to pet Onyx, and came away with a new appreciation of not just snakes, but all animals.

“I’ve never been that close to a snake before,” said resident Sara Salmon. “I feel better about snakes now, and love the experience.”

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Teaching for the future at Tech Center Gold Crown Best Buy partners to upgrade tech offerings and offer expertise

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When Zach McKie was in high school, he had a hard time figuring out what he wanted to study in college.

But after participating in the Gold Crown Foundation tech center, he had some ideas: “Here I learned about photography and how to do graphic design.”

McKie, now 20 years old, and fellow Gold Crown alumni Chris Darby, Gold Crown staff and students, as well as community leaders, gathered at Gold Crown’s Lakewood Field House, 150 S. Harlan St., to celebrate a new partnership with Best Buy on Dec. 13. Together, they opened up the Best Buy Teen Tech Center with some of the latest technology and methods to involve children in the tech world.

Gold Crown is a nonprofit best known for the youth sports and education programs it offers to about 500,000 underserved participants each year. But, since the Lakewood location’s founding 13 years ago, it also has been running a tech center that teaches about graphic design, creative businesses and using technology in innovative ways.

Best Buy donated new computers, video and audio recording equipment, and 3D printers to increase education opportunities for students from all over the metro area. The programs are free. The tech center, as well as the rest of the Lakewood Field House, is open from 4:30 to 9 p.m.

Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

“There’s a big issue with kids not being prepared for jobs of the future,” said Andrea Wood, community relations director with Best Buy. “So many of the jobs these kids will be looking for involve technology, but they just don’t have access to any of the devices.”

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Zach McKie, center, works on some sketches with Gold Crown students at the foundation’s new Best Buy Teen Tech Center on Dec. 13.

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Lakewood students try out Scratch, an interactive computer game that helps teach coding. The program is a feature of Gold Crown’s new Best Buy Teen Tech Center. and film production equipment, and interactive coding education programs.

“We’re going to have workshops 12:47 PM Page 1 year-round, and this area will always

be open for our students,” said Fran Banker, Gold Crown Enrichment executive director. “Our goal is that those kids who use this center will come away with a skill set, artistic

skills and a mindset for the future.”

Best Buy employees also will volunteer at the center, teaching classes and running programs for students.

“We see this as an economic issue,” Wood said. “We have worked with other communities creating these kinds of centers, and 90 percent of the students who go through them want to pursue a tech career.”

That career doesn’t have to be in the field of robotics or engineering, either. Darby went through the program while in high school and discovered a love for clothing and graphic design. He recently graduated from college, started his own clothing business called Darb Clothing, and still volunteers at Gold Crown.

“I taught myself how to sew and how to make my own stencils,” he said. “Gold Crown has been great to me, and now I can teach others how sewing can be a career, too.”

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Lutheran looking for new ways to innovate health care Hospital dedicating room to help think out of the box to find new solutions

WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD? At the Innovation Center ribbon-cutting event on Nov. 30, associates, physicians and the community were invited to submit ideas for innovation they would like to see discussed.

BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

More often than not, when hearing about new advancement in health care, it’s a breakthrough in medical technology, or a new drug. But very rarely do we hear anything about new ways to provide health care.

Lutheran Medical Center wants to change this, and has taken a first step with the unveiling of its new Innovation Center.

“We’ve been working for years to cultivate innovation into the culture here at Lutheran,” said Grant Wicklund, President and CEO of the medical center. “We were looking for a way to approach some of our biggest challenges from nontraditional directions.”

Lutheran’s Innovation Center was spearheaded by Noomi Hirsch, operations director of the Quality and Excellence department at the hospital.

Hirsch and her team took one of the conference rooms in the hospital, and completely remodeled it to inspire creativity.

“The colors used and design were based on research that says vibrant colors help promote creativity,” she ex-

Any residents with ideas they would like considered should send them to Innovate@ sclhs.net.

Lutheran Medical Center celebrated the opening of its Innovation Center on Nov. 30 by inviting community leaders and health care partners to see the new room. The center is a place where people can come to be in an environment that promotes creative thinking.

COURTESY PHOTO plained. “We’re going to be doing a lot of education series and brainstorming sessions in the center. It’s unlike any other space in the hospital.”

The center has been in development for about four years, Hirsch and Wicklund said, because the hospital wanted to find new ways to think about issues like the complexities of cost-saving, price transparency, stricter regula-

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“This isn’t a place where we gather to discuss the day-to-day issues and concerns — it’s where we’ll meet to discuss the strategic side of things,” Wicklund said. “I want people here to be slightly jolted out their comfort zone.”

One of the key features of the center will be creating and growing partnerships with other health care providers and businesses, as well as internal ones.

“We know the future of health care requires all of us being much more coordinated in activities outside of hospitals,” Hirsch said. “We need to work with our partners to ensure people don’t need to come in for care over and over.”

The hospital has already embraced innovative ideas about how to help patients with the discharge process, or a new system for keeping track of how clean the hands of nurses and doctors might be. Hospital staff has also teamed up with Metro State students to continue to look for ways to innovate.

“We want our patients and community to know we’re working hard to provide innovation for them,” Wicklund said. “Our goal is always to provide the best care to the most people.”

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Man receives 371 years in prison for crime spree One of three Scream mask culprits sentenced Dec. 13

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One of the three men known as the Scream Mask Bandits was sentenced Dec. 13 for his role in a November 2015 crime spree that included armed bank robbery, car theft and the shooting of an innocent bystander.

Miguel David Sanders, 29, will spend 371 years in prison for the crimes. Co-defendants Myloh Jaqory

Mason, 26, and Tyrone Javonne Richardson, 32, have yet to be sentenced.

Mason faces a habitual criminal trial and sentencing hearing at 9 a.m. Feb. 8, and Richardson has his habitual criminal trial and sentencing hearing at 9 a.m. on March 8.

A Jefferson County jury, on Nov. 18 — one Sanders year after the crime spree — found all three men guilty of a number of charges against them, including attempted murder, assault, kidnapping, aggravated robbery, burglary, eluding and

aggravated motor vehicle theft. The trial lasted three weeks.

The crime spree included 17 victims, multiple crime scenes that stretched from Lakewood to Sheridan and more than 100 law enforcement officers from several agencies that helped in an extensive search in attempt to detain the felons.

The manhunt for three armed men wearing Scream masks who entered the First Bank at Kipling and Jewell began at about 11 a.m. Nov. 18, 2015.

Weapons included four guns, additional high-capacity magazines and 125 rounds of ammunition. Two of the bank’s three customers managed

to escape and called 911.

Sanders, Mason and Richardson demanded the 11 bank employees open the vault and teller drawers at gunpoint. The men escaped with more than $50,000 and left the victims in the vault.

Trial testimony revealed that the trio abandoned the stolen car they drove to the bank and switched to a rental car they had staged for a getaway. However, they crashed the getaway car and walked to a neighborhood on West Eldorado Place in Lakewood, where they kicked in the

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December 22, 2016

CRIME SPREE FROM PAGE 8

Diane M. Janosek, Deputy Commandant of the National Cryptologic School/National Security Agency (left) and Daniel Stein, Cybersecurity Education and Awareness Branch/Department of Homeland Security (right) present Joe Murdock, Red Rocks Community College Cyber Program Lead with the National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Two-Year Education designation.

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Red Rocks recognized for program protecting the net Community college cyber defense program receives national stamp of approval

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With more and more information being used and stored online, cyber security and defense is all the more important.

For a student like Joshua Rivera, who served in the Navy and was working toward a degree after his service, it seemed like a perfect and challenging fit.

“I started cyber defense at Red Rocks Community College when it was in its early days,” Rivera said. “Lots of education is based on theory, but this program is about hands-on experience.”

Red Rocks Community College has been a leader in the field with its Cyber Defense program, and now the college has been recognized for its efforts. The program has been designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Two-Year Education by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

“The goal is for us to prepare students, as best as we can, for a job in this field,” said Joe Murdock, Cyber Security Program Coordinator with Red Rocks, which has campuses in Lakewood and Arvada. “We emphasize the technological side of things and how to communicate that to people who aren’t in the field.”

Through President Obama’s Cybersecurity National Action Plan, the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Program is charged to raise the level of cybersecurity capabilities across the nation.

To accomplish that, the NSA and

DHS are partnering with academic institutions to enhance cybersecurity education.

The goal of the Academic Excellence program is to reduce vulnerability of the country’s infrastructure by bringing new people into the field. The designation is good for five academic years.

“This really gives the NSA stamp of approval to what we’re doing,” Murdock said. “We’re the first community college in Colorado to receive this designation and one of fewer than 200 colleges nationwide.”

The college offers degree and certificate programs — the degree is for full-time students and includes general education courses, while the certificate is for those working toward a certification. Students learn about everything from cyber defense policy to encryption and firewalls.

In addition to classes and job training, students can participate in the Rocky Mountain Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition, which provides a fun way to practice their skills.

“My favorite experience thus far has been working on the Attackerspace we are using to prepare for the competition,” wrote student Bruno Salvatico in an email interview. “It is a team effort and it takes a great deal of collaboration and learning from your teammates.”

In the competition, students compete to defend networks from professional hackers who are trying to breech security.

The Attackerspace is a space Red Rock’s team has built for training and practice.

“Any student in the program can use it when they need it,” Rivera said.

“You develop a lot of different skills and learn about different job environments.”

Murdock and his students are excited at the possibilities that come with the Academic Excellence desig-

door at the home of a 65-year-old man. They ordered the man to get his car keys and phone, and told him that he was going with them.

While in the man’s garage, he attempted to escape his attackers and ran down his driveway. He was shot four times before collapsing on a neighbor’s porch. The trio stole his mini-van and took off.

They crashed the mini-van in the area of Sheridan High School and the Sheridan Recreation Center and took off on foot. They attempted to car jack a vehicle from the rec center’s parking lot and assaulted

and shot the 30-year-old woman who owned the car. Her 53-year-old mother attempted to help her, but was beaten and suffered broken bones in her face. The trio was unable to get the car to start and took off on foot.

Armed with two guns, Sanders ran toward the high school’s bus depot. He approached a bus driver, held a gun to her head and ordered her to get in the bus and drive. She refused and was able to escape. Police arrived shortly thereafter and found Sanders hiding under the bus.

Richardson was arrested six days later.

The FBI designated Mason as one of the 10 Most Wanted Fugitives, but was finally located and arrested on Jan. 15.

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December 22, 2016D

VOICES This holiday season to ask yourself: How do I feed my soul?

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Michael Alcorn

don’t know how many of you spend a lot of time on social media — those of you that don’t are probably much saner people than those of us who do. I, for one, spend way too much time on social media. And, no, it’s not because I like killing time watching cat videos. But, one thing I have noticed recently is an overwhelming sense that people are generally pretty happy to see 2016 in their rearview mirrors. And, frankly, as I mentioned before, I could probably fit pretty comfortably in that group.

But, sometimes, people use social media to rant about their lives, and, perhaps, put out their ideas for how they want to

do things differently, to avoid reliving some of the difficulties of this past year.

One of these types of rants, from an old friend and former student named Maggie, inspired me to pose the following question: What do you do to feed your soul?

This seems to be a great time of year to ask questions like that. The nights are long and quiet, and Christians are preparing for one of the two great celebrations of their year, the calendar seems to be pushing us in the direction of self-reflection, and there seems to be a blanket of introspection over the world, and I think many of us use this season to refresh and renew our spirits.

The answers I got were fascinating.

Dustin mentioned climbing mountains.

Stephanie mentioned, among other things, good books. Susie brought up great music.

Todd mentioned studying scripture and meditating. Matt brought up great food.

And Michael said “feeding someone else’s soul.” And I am a big fan of all of those answers. So, indulge me — here is a list of things that feed my soul: • The writings of C.S.Lewis • Christmas lights • ”The Prayer,” by Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli SEE ALCORN, P11

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xcept for the past five or so years, I have written, printed, stamped and mailed – via the United States Postal Service – an annual Christmas letter. As a writer, I took great joy in crafting each paragraph, often around a theme such as checkboxes or questions and answers, and these missives were always well received.

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the sorrow-filled news of my mother’s passing on her December birthday in 2007. I believe I wrote of some travels in 2008. The year 2009 was a tough one, though, with a job layoff and some health issues. In 2010, I spent much of the year sleeping in friends’ guest rooms and on their couches in Colorado Springs on weekday nights because I had a contract job there but SEE DORAY, P11

Writers getting grinchy We recently read letters in our local paper from a few Grinchy folks celebrating that our kids will now suffer the consequences of recent failure of the mill/bond, 3A and 3B. It’s a little sickening to think these people are not just okay with the situation now facing our school district, but seem to be rejoicing in it.

Of course, they are blaming the evil teachers’ union. Full disclosure: neither of us is now, nor have we ever been union members of any kind. We are not teachers, and do not currently nor have we ever worked for this school district or any other school district. Based on the thinking of these Grinches, we should be blaming the teachers’ union for the mill/bond not passing, the mill/ bond ever appearing on our ballots to begin with, the prime lending rate being raised, our dishwasher breaking down, and traffic jams on I-25. We haven’t figured out why some have such a deep hatred

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We hope those of you who read such letters put their opinions into perspective. Our kids, teachers and schools, and ultimately the entire community will now need to find a way to weather some very difficult times as a result of not passing the mill/bond – especially since all of our neighboring school districts did.

Meanwhile, Grinches will continue to celebrate the misfortunes of 86,000 kids, 12,000 district employees (many of whom are also Jeffco parents), and the rest of the Jeffco Community.

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December 22, 2016

DORAY FROM PAGE 10

still lived in Arvada. After a brief stint with the Peace Corps in Turkmenistan, I returned home right before the holiday season.

And it’s not that I just stopped printing and sending them. I stopped writing them, eschewing even oh-so-convenient (and notquite-as-satisfying-to-me) email delivery. But why? Was I unwilling to share less-than-swell news?

Was I too pressed for time by other holiday obligations? Was I just … weary? I still don’t know.

I gave brief thought to sending printed letters this year, but that’s not going to happen. However, I feel compelled to write one, and you, my readers, are the recipients: Dearest friends (old, new and soon-to-be), As I write to you this year, my home is warm, my food is plentiful, my health is good, and family are all well. I am surrounded by people who are important to me. I work hard, I play hard, and sometimes I get enough sleep. For the most part, I am at peace.

But so much of the world is not.

The refugee crisis – already horrific – is worsening. These people do not have warm homes, or even homes at all. They don’t have food or water or basic sanitation, and their families are decimated by war.

Political dissidents are imprisoned, killed, or simply disappeared

ALCORN FROM PAGE 10

• For that matter, any number of beautiful pieces of music, from “Ave Maria” to Beethoven to certain Italian operas—the list is endless • Dark, starry nights • Great movies, especially ones like “The Ultimate Gift” and “It’s a Wonderful Life” at this time of year • Long, far-ranging philosophical conversations over good Scotch and good cigars with great friends.

Scotch and cigars optional.

• The laughter of my children • My family being goofy on vacations (or just in everyday life, but vacations seem to bring out the best in us) • Being creative • Leading my students to “Ah ha!” moments • Solving problems • Proverbs, Micah, the Sermon on the Mount • My martial arts workouts • Surprising (in a good way) my wife; sadly, she knows me too well for this to happen very often, but, still, sometimes I pull a rabbit out of my hat • Experiencing somebody doing something extraordinary when they’re doing what God put them on Earth to do—that’s why I love sports

by tyrants around the world. Police are targets here at home. Global terrorism continues, and an upsurge in hate crimes fills our national news.

Cyberattacks, from within and without, threaten our security.

Fake, and often intentionally false, news threatens the very fabric of our society, both online and in person.

The election debacle – the people, the process, the rhetoric, the reveals – has left us deeply divided, and I have no sense of comfort that this division will heal (despite my focus on the word “trust” for 2017). In fact, freedom of the press, of speech, and especially freedom of religion are under attack, with stated plans reminiscent of the shameful World War II-era registries and roundups.

Civil rights, women’s rights, human rights are also on the promised chopping block. My dread increases. Many of you will not agree with my assessment, and one of my most fervent wishes is that I will be proven wrong.

As I close this letter, dear readers, I offer my perennial season’s greetings: My wishes for you, as always, are for world peace and personal serenity.

See you on the other side of the New Year.

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and theater and live music, because every once in a while, somebody has “a moment” • Being a part of, or a witness to, my children’s “moments” • Time in nature, especially the mountains • Random acts of kindness and compassion We get so caught up in the day to day survival, meeting deadlines and keeping the trains running on time, that I think we fail to take care of ourselves. And, so, difficult times wear us down and put a damper on our lives.

But, imagine for a moment, how much easier the tough times would be if we all just took a little time every day to cleanse our spirits with something positive and energizing. And, then, imagine how much easier it would be for us to notice the people around us who could, maybe, use a little hand “making their miracle happen.”

So, my Christmas wish for you is that you take some time to make a list of what feeds you.

And then, when you need it, stop your striving and just take care of yourself.

Merry Christmas!

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December 22, 2016D

Historic school building finds new life as apartments Construction starts on turning Fruitdale School into loft-style units

BY KEVIN M. SMITH SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Janice Thompson choked up for a moment.

“As many of you know, Fruitdale holds a special place in my heart,” Thompson said, pausing to compose herself while addressing a crowd at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center. “... I started there in 1955 as a firstgrader.”

A few dozen city officials, former students and business partners for a new housing development gathered at the recreation center Dec. 15 for the announcement that the former school building at 44th Avenue and Oak Street, next to Anderson Preschool, had officially cleared all the hurdles and red tape, allowing for construction on apartments to begin there this month.

“This is a groundbreaking as well as a revitalization for the city,” said Mayor Joyce Jay, noting it will be an economic catalyst for the city’s northwest quadrant.

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A legacy The Fruitdale School, 10801 W. 44th Ave., was designed in 1926, and completed 1927. It was designed by prominent Denver architect Temple H. Buell to replace the 1883 school building that burned down in 1926.

Fruitdale is the oldest remaining school structure designed by Buell, city officials said.

When Buell laid out the plans for Fruitdale, he was just starting his career. The Chicago-born man designed at least two other schools before Fruitdale, according to a biographical sketch by the Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation.

Buell’s other works can be seen in the Cherry Creek mall and the Paramount Theatre in Denver.

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“Temple Buell was one of the best architects this side of the Mississippi … and he turned into a philanthropist,” Hartman said. “ … to be able to preserve his oldest school building is just an incredible honor.”

Thompson also sent her oldest daughter to start school at Fruitdale before it closed and helped keep it from demolition in the late 1970s when elementary school education ceased there and at other times when there was talk of tearing it down. It was used for adult education until 1991, then a preschool language development center until 2006, according to Historically Jeffco magazine.

Resurrection “It’s seen better days … but now we get to see it revitalized and reused,” Thompson said. “It’s going from a destroyed school into a 16-unit, mixedincome, loft-style housing units that are the very first of its kind here in Wheat Ridge.”

Many in attendance at the recreation center for the celebration announcement then went a few blocks down the road to Fruitdale for a group photo opportunity and a tour of the first floor. Vandals had broken in throughout the years, covering many walls in graffiti with everything from phrases unsuitable for publication to graphics like a snail.

Getting to the point of rebirth has been years in the making.

The Wheat Ridge Housing Authority bought the property in 2011.

The building was added to National Register of Historic Places in 2013, according to Historically Jeffco magazine.

In 2014, the housing authority issued a Request for Interest in the property that includes the 13,564-square-foot school building and 1,200-square-foot caretaker’s house.

The housing authority began talking to Hartman Ely Investments LLC in February 2015.

“The Fruitdale ... is really a living story,” Hartman said. “It’s been a building that has been inhabited by many, many, many people over the years … the living story continues today. This is just yet one other milestone event in that story.”

The project calls for 15 apartments

in the main building and an apartment in the adjacent caretaker’s house.

The two one-bedroom apartments, 12 two-bedroom apartments and two three-bedroom apartments will range from 550 to 1,100 square feet, according to Hartman. While they will be renovated as modern loft-style apartments, some parts will be refurbished for historical significance. The gymnasium will be divided into two apartments, retaining the basketball goals in each.

Chalkboards will be reused when and where they can.

“We take the best features that are there — like the windows and the basketball goals — and the volume of the spaces is key,” Hartman said.

Giving back The building also includes sustainability features such as groundmounted solar panels on the north side of the property, made possible through credits with Xcel Energy.

“It’s green for the environment and it’s affordable in an energy-use sense for the people who will live there,” Hartman said.

There will be no natural gas to the property — everything will be electric.

“The solar power system will produce an estimated 80 percent of the total energy use,” Hartman said.

In honor of the namesake, a fruit orchard will be planted. And in honor of the building’s original purpose, education will be incorporated.

“As a way to continue the educational legacy of the building, in a new way — for the 21st Century — we’re going to have a bunch of exhibits both on the outside on the site and on the inside that will help instruct folks what sustainability means, what preserving old buildings means and the importance of all of that to the community,” Hartman said.

Jay said the project is coming full circle.

“Later, when we go to take a picture, we’ll all gather in front of the building, I’m sure,” Jay told attendees at the recreation center. “For me, I’ll be thinking about the fact that some 90 years ago a group of people had done just that. And perhaps Temple Buell was there.”

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December 22, 2016

Seven steps to rock-solid mental toughness GUEST COLUMN

1. Love your magnificence The sooner you can love and accept yourself as you are, the quicker you’ll grow and mature and start having a lot of fun.

You can’t give what you don’t have — this is just common sense.

It stands to reason the more love you have Glenn Bott for yourself the more you have to give others.

By loving yourself you become more positive and begin seeing life through a different lens. The famous quote “what you see depends on how you look” sums it all up. This is the power we have — complete control over how we perceive life.

2. Stop putting yourself down Don’t belittle yourself because you aren’t perfect and don’t know everything. Develop an open mind with a positive attitude and cultivate a sense of wonderment. Learn from your mistakes and accept them as part of life.

Failure is a momentary snapshot in time. The only way to truly fail is to quit. Develop the attitude “that didn’t work, what to try now?” and move forward. Commit to your desired outcome and keep moving forward until you achieve it.

3. Assume 100 percent responsibility No matter what happens, take credit for it. When you whine and blame, you give your power away and diminish yourself. Begin to make your own rules that work for you. Become the director of your life and be authentic in all you do. We’re all wired differently — what works for someone else may not work for you. Consider someone’s advice, determine if it fits with you and act accordingly.

Throw out what doesn’t work or feel “right”.

4. Keeping everyone happy isn’t your job Talk about Mission Impossible! No matter what you do and how hard you try, someone will always find fault and be disappointed. Happiness is an inside job and once you figure this out

it makes life so much easier. People are happy or sad, positive or negative all based on the story they’re telling themselves throughout the day. Attempting to keep everyone happy is a waste of your energy and deprives you of resources that could be used to make you happy!

5. Stay in the now This is all you have. You could die in any moment so quit fretting about things that happened or upcoming events. Your power exists in this moment — this is all you can control and do anything about. What’s happened has happened — learn your lesson and move on. You did your best.

Now that you know better you can do better. Same with the future. Don’t get all worked up over what has yet to transpire.

Do what you can now, prepare the best you can, and then walk confidently forward, adjusting as needed. You harm your health and diminish your energy by worrying.

6. Make no assumptions Go into every event with an open heart and mind and no expectations.

Explore. Ask questions. Endeavor to understand the situation before making a decision you may regret. Look for win/win solutions and honor your agreement. By finding the root cause of an issue and establishing a lasting relationship you will solve the problem and make a new friend. Life is good!

7. Be conscious and courageous Consciously decide how to create your day. Don’t get stuck in some old program and disempowering story.

Stop telling everyone how bad your life is and shift your focus to what you want to consciously create. Take baby steps in developing your courage.

Begin to step forth and be you. Let your light shine and begin sharing your gifts and wisdom with the world. Don’t believe everything others have been telling you.

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LIFE new

Year, lifestyle

Turning a New Year’s health resolution into a way of living

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athan Lemon always made resolutions to get healthy, but in 2009 he decided to take it seriously: He lost 100 pounds in six months and now owns F.I.T. Gyms in Lone Tree, Thornton, Littleton and Loveland.

“I had the time to go to the gym two times a day and stopped eating (unhealthy) food,” Lemon said.

“When I saw the results, it was easy to keep going. That was exciting.”

The key is consistency, he said.

“Until you really commit yourself to it, a resolution is only as good as the words you say.”

Studies show living a healthier life has long been the most popular New Year’s resolution.

Whether the resolution is working out more, losing weight, eating better or drinking more water, a research conducted by University of Scranton in October found that 38 percent of Americans want to lose weight and live healthier in 2017.

The difficult part is following through.

Lemon noted that people who participate in early morning fitness tend to stick with it more. His 5 a.m. classes are the most popular and the participants come to the gym more times a week on average.

During the evening, it’s easier for someone to skip a workout if he gets out of work late, she wants to spend

time with family or anything else gets in the way.

In the morning, “you get in the door, get your workout done and feel so much better throughout the day,” Lemon said. “The morning people can’t make excuses about a happy hour or a Bronco game — they just have to get out of bed.”

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WHAT IS YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION? “I am just trying to get through the holiday season. I’ll probably choose to try and get fit so I can wrestle the mannequins I dress at work better.”

Deb Clark, Centennial “I am like everybody else — I want to have good health and ramp up my job search. My dream job would be working at a university. I also want to start going to the gym again. I used to work out every day, but I haven’t found the time to go to the gym since I wake up so early to go to my current job.”

Dwain Yazzie, Lakewood “My New Year’s resolution is to say yes and be open to new experiences. I want to get out and travel more.”

Hanna Trainor, Roxborough

“My family and I used to sit down and write our resolutions together. This year, I want to start living healthier. I have some thyroid issues that have always caused weight issues. I want to get control of that.”

Ashla Williams, Denver “I work two jobs and I am trying to go back to school. Resolutions are the last thing on my mind. In the past, I tried to cut back on soda. It lasted about two months; I just wanted to prove to myself that I could do it.”

Ash Curtis, Denver “I want to stop smoking. It has been my resolution for three years now. It is unhealthy; it is just bad for you. I am already trying to cut back at work.”

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Song selections for all those not-so-cheery holiday moments

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t’s the most wonderful time of the year, right? That all depends on who you ask.

Sure, driving down the street at night around Christmas is going to offer the opportunity to see LINER some beautiful NOTES light displays. And I suppose it’s fun to watch capitalism at work at the packed malls and department stores as the holiday gets closer and closer. But all of this doesn’t add up to fun for everyone.

In his first animatClarke Reader ed special, Charlie Brown became the avatar for many who are lonely and sad this time of year when he said, “I just don’t understand Christmas, I guess.

I like getting presents and sending Christmas cards and decorating trees and all that, but I’m still not happy. I always end up feeling depressed.”

In addition to fictional characters like Charlie Brown, Ebenezer Scrooge and The Grinch, pop musicians have created some fantastic work out of feeling out of step with the season.

I picked a few of my favorite sad holiday songs, so grab some eggnog to cry into, and follow me: “Baby, Please Come Home” — Darlene Love This 1960s classic has been covered by everyone from U2 and Mariah Carey to Michael Bublé and Death Cab for Cutie, and it gets points for being one of the most upbeat somber holiday songs.

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Lemon laughs at the excuses he hears now that he owns his own CrossFit gyms, whose members include individuals who are obese, pregnant or missing limbs.

“I think people can get intimidated, thinking they can’t make it through the workout,” Lemon said.

CLARKE’S ALBUM OF THE WEEK Selection: The Candles “Matter + Spirit” released on TheEndRecords.

Review: The Candles do double duty as its own group, as well as Norah Jones’ touring band, and its third effort is full of

the kind of folk-rock that wouldn’t sound out of place coming from 1970s Laurel Canyon. The kind of soft, warm music that’s the perfect soundtrack to your morning coffee, or an evening by the fire.

The song is told from the perspective of someone who finds himself or herself without their beloved during Christmastime, and is more a plea to that person than any kind of recognition of the holiday. Based on such lyrics as “If there was a way/I’d hold back this tear/But it’s Christmas Day,” and “They’re singing ‘Deck The Halls’/But it’s not like Christmas at all,” it’s not going well.

“Blue Christmas” — Elvis Presley Few musical voices can do brokedown and lonesome like The King, and he brought all his powers to bear on his 1957 version of this melancholy torch song.

A clever homage and flip of the famous “White Christmas,” Presley and producers drenched the song in minor chords and plaintive moans. As if a chorus like this needs any help: “And when those blue snowflakes start falling That’s when those blue memories start calling You’ll be doin’ all right, with your Christmas of white But I’ll have a blue, blue, blue, blue Christmas.”

“The workouts can be scaled or modified for anybody in any CrossFit gym. Anyone can do it — they just have to want to do it.”

According to the University of Scranton study, 75 percent of people maintain their resolutions through the first week of making them. The number of people working to achieve their resolutions continues to decrease as the year goes on.

“I think a big part of backing away from a resolution is that it really is

Favorite song: “Sunburned” Best song to make you forget The Chainsmokers and Halsey duet: “Move Along” featuring Norah Jones

“I’ll Be Home for Christmas” — Bing Crosby The holiday season is best enjoyed surrounded by the people you love, but what happens when you’re away from everyone who means something to you? If you take the advice of this 1943 classic, sleeping it off is probably your best choice.

The song was originally written from the point of view of a soldier stationed abroad during World War II, which makes the lines “I’ll be home for Christmas/If only in my dreams” particularly poignant. It has since gone on to apply to anyone away from home during the holidays, and can positively devastate you if you’re in the right mood.

“The Little Boy That Santa Claus Forgot” — Nat King Cole Cole is responsible for “The Christmas Song,” which rightfully belongs in any conversation about the best Christmas songs ever. But I’m not sure what was going for when he covered Vera Lynn’s 1937 weeper about an orphan child who gets nothing for Christmas.

With lyrics like this, the song feels more like an excerpt of a Charles

hard to stick to a routine and dedicate the time,” said Kelsey Whisler, fitness manager at South Suburban Parks and Recreation. “They may get disappointed that they may not be able to accomplish what they set out to do, so they give up altogether.”

Whisler encourages people to set realistic goals. If someone’s goal is to run a marathon, he or she should start training for a 5k race first.

Lemon is a fan of all fitness. Getting out and moving in a way that

Dickens novel than something you’d hear on the radio: “In the street he envies all those lucky boys, Then wanders home to last year’s broken toys.

I’m so sorry for that laddie, He hasn’t got a daddy, The little boy that Santa Claus forgot.”

I’m not crying, you’re crying.

“Please Come Home for Christmas” — Charles Brown R&B stands for Rhythm and Blues, so artists in this genre are particularly well-suited to songs that make you want to reach for the nearest bottle. Blues is in the genre’s title, for heaven’s sake.

Brown’s original 1960 version is still the quintessential rendition of the song, but The Eagles and Bon Jovi both turned in popular versions over the years.

Just check out the opening lyrics of this one: “Bells will be ringing this sad, sad New Year’s Oh, what a Christmas to have the blues.

My baby’s gone I have no friends To wish me greetings once again.”

Who else needs a drink?

Clarke Reader’s column on how music connects to our lives appears every other week. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, he hopes “Christmas and New Year’s will find you home/ Where there’ll be no more sorrow no grief and pain.” Check out his music blog at calmacil20.blogspot.com. And share your favorite sad Christmas songs at creader@ coloradocommunitymedia.com.

interests an individual will make a huge difference in how likely he or she is to achieve their goals.

“Any fitness is good fitness,” Lemon said. “There are classes like Pilates, yoga and Zumba, but you won’t find me there because they don’t interest me. Also, I have no rhythm. But people should try new things to get the momentum going.”

It is important to remember that improved fitness is a gradual process.

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Lutheran Church of the Master (ELCA) Christmas Eve December 24 services: 6:00pm – Family Candlelight Service with Act of Grace Band 8:00pm – Traditional Candlelight Service

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A few of my favorite things As the year-end approaches, I take inventory of my favorite movies, books, TV shows, stores, etc. Here is a list, because I want to share my “finds” with you.

Movie for Adults: “Manchester by the Sea” starring Casey Affleck (Ben AfWIT AND GRIT fleck’s brother).

Casey can act!!

I was riveted by his performance from beginning to end. He plays a man tortured by a deadly mistake he made. His supporting cast is superb, includMary McFerren ing Michelle Stobie Williams as his former wife. This film has sadness, humor, and depth. I appreciated the ensemble acting and directing.

Movie for Children (and Adults): “Moana.” My husband and I took our grandkids to see this animated film. My granddaughter, age 4, curled up in my lap and said “It’s too scary.” But she never took her eyes off the screen and later said she liked it. My grandson, age 7, liked it, and my husband and I loved the delightful movie set in Hawaii. It has a strong female lead, adventure and action.

Best Book on CD Available at Jefferson County Libraries: “Don Quixote” by Cervantes.

I laughed out loud when the reader did the voice of Sancho Panza. Some lines are so clever I had to write them down.

Best Novel: “Our Souls at Night” by Kent Haruf. Author of “Plainsong,” I believe he is Colorado’s best novelist. I’d compare him to Willa Cather. A lonely man and a woman living in the eastern Colorado small town of Holt, get together at night, mainly in friendship. Soon to be a movie with Jane Fonda and Robert Reford.

Funniest Cat Book: “How to Get Ahead in Business with Office Cat” by Ariana Klepac & Pete Smith. A terrific gift for any of cat lovers on your Christmas list. This book made me smile because it’s so true.

Favorite Organic Non-Dairy, Gluten-Free Snack: Blueberry Hemp Power Snacks from Navitas. Contains dates, cashews, etc. I used to get these at Sprouts but they discontinued, so I use Amazon.com. I love these snacks

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Excellent Art Prints Online: I just received a framed print of Frida Kahlo’s “Self Portrait with Monkey.” Beautifully framed and reasonably priced. Website art. com.

Stylish Clothing, Cheap Prices: Rainbow near Subway at Edgewater Marketplace. I have a lot of items from this store and can’t believe the cost.

Free 12-Week Course. Wheat Ridge Citizen’s Police Academy.

Learn everything about how police work, including use of deadly force. Experience scenarios in a simulator. Excellent presenters and dinner before every class.

Inspiring Radio Programs: Joel Osteen on Sirius Satellite Radio.

Osteen offers insights into personal and business relationships, hope, thinking big, blowing off negative thoughts, and how to show love to others.

Cold Prevention: Vitamin C and zinc morning and evening — more if you are around a sick person.

Cold Weather Socks: In winter I hate having cold feet — so I wear Smart Wool socks. Various thicknesses. Not cheap, but worth the money.

Best Jeffco Gift Shops: For souvenir Western gifts go to Buffalo Bill’s Museum Gift Shop on Lookout Mountain. For Native American gifts, go to Wings of Eagles in Golden.

Best Women’s Homeless Shelter: Delores Project (west Denver) Helps homeless women both with overnight stays and longer-term stays for those seeking education and employment. On holidays they love to hear singing.

My Favorite Children’s Game: “Let’s Go Fishing.” Adult Game: “Mexican Train.”

Merry Christmas and happy holidays to you and your family and friends. Amid whatever life circumstances you find yourself in, may you find moments of joy and wonder this season.

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How seniors can enjoy healthy holidays TODAY’S SENIOR

By now, most of us are in full swing with holiday preparations: shopping, decorating, Christmas card writing and holiday baking. As Andy Williams sang in his 1963 holiday hit, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.”

It can be wonderful — as long as stress levels are kept in check. Here Vickie Krudwig are a few tips to help you keep your sanity and peace of mind while navigating through the days leading up to Christmas and the New Year.

Make healthy choices. As tempting as that third, fifth or sixth Christmas cookie is, moderation is key. People tend to binge during the holidays, creating feelings of guilt and stress. Make healthy choices easy by preparing meals that include fresh fruit and vegetables.

Limit or avoid alcohol. Age-related changes in the body result in higher blood alcohol levels in older adults.

Cognitive and functional impairment caused by alcohol use increases the risk for falls and fractures. Also, there is the added danger of alcohol interactions with prescription and over-the-counter medications, so check with your pharmacist or doctor if you plan to drink. Better yet, serve fun, alcohol-free drinks, like sparkling juices instead.

Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids during the holidays. Keep a water bottle with you when shopping or running errands. Not drinking enough water can cause dehydration and electrolyte imbalances, making you feel lightheaded and dizzy.

Keep active. Don’t abandon your exercise routine during the holidays. Physical activity helps reduce holiday stress and depression, and it preserves your independence by maintaining and improving your physical strength, fitness, and balance.

Take a break. Make time for yourself to nurture your spirit even if it’s only 15 minutes alone without any distractions.

Find an activity that is relaxing and helps you to clear your mind, such as getting

a massage, listening to music, reading a book, or taking a walk. Get plenty of sleep and plan for a nap if your holiday celebration involves a late night.

Limit gift-giving. Holiday gift buying can be stressful and financially challenging. Instead of purchasing gifts for many family members or friends, consider exchanging gifts by drawing names, having a grab bag, giving homemade gifts, or donating to a charity.

Lose the guilt. Don’t overextend yourself during the holidays by accepting every invitation and/or participating in every activity presented. Saying “yes” when you want to say “no” can leave you feeling resentful and overwhelmed. If you find it impossible to say no, remove something else from your schedule.

Be realistic. Your holiday celebration doesn’t have to be perfect or just like in the “good old days.” Families change and grow, and it’s often difficult for everyone to get together at once. Try starting new traditions and rituals, creating new memories, and finding new ways to celebrate the season.

Acknowledge your feelings. It’s normal to feel sad if a loved one has recently died or you can’t be with family during the holidays. Give yourself permission to cry and express your feelings. If you feel lonely or isolated, get involved with community or religious groups or help others by volunteering your time.

Seek professional help if you need it.

If you feel sad, irritable, hopeless, or anxious; if you are unable to sleep or perform routine tasks; or if you are overcome by physical complaints, you may be suffering from depression. If these feelings last for more than two weeks, talk to your doctor or mental health professional.

Vickie Krudwig is resident life director at Covenant Village of Colorado, a faith-based, not-for-profit continuing care retirement community located in Westminster and administered by Covenant Retirement Communities, the nation’s sixth largest not-for-profit senior living provider. She is one of a team of professionals who writes about senior living, retirement, and health and wellness.

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CURTAIN TIME Family production “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” plays through Jan. 15 at the Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora.

Clay White is director of this all-agesappropriate musical sugar plum.

Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $28-$31, vintagetheatre.com or 303-8567830.

470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood, presented by Highlands Ranch-based Performance Now Theatre Company.

Kelly Van Oosbre is director and choreographer and Eric Weinstein is music director. Daniel Langhoff sings the lead. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets: $20-$35, performancenow.org or 303-987-7845.

Don Quixote’s story “Man of LaMancha,” inspired by Miguel de Cervantes’ “Don Quixote,” adapted by Dale Wasserman, Joe Darion and Mitch Leigh, plays Jan. 6 to 22 at Lakewood Cultural Center,

A different look at Oz “The Wiz,” a musical retelling of L. Frank Baum’s “Wizard of Oz,” set in the context of African-American culture, plays Jan. 7 to 29 at the Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave.,

Aurora. Directed by Keith Rabin Jr. and Amy Osatinski. Seven-time Tony Award winner in 1975. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Monday, Jan. 16; 2:30 p.m.

Sundays. Tickets: $28/ $26/$20. Ignitetheatre.com, 866-811-4111.

Rothko “RED,” by John Logan, a story of art world star Mark Rothko, plays Jan. 6-28 at Breckenridge Backstage Theatre, 121 S. Ridge St., Breckenridge.

Tickets: backstagetheatre.org.

Guy group “Forever Plaid,” plays Jan. 12 to

March 12 at Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, 4747 Marketplace Drive, Johnstown. Performances 6 p.m.

Thursday, Friday, Saturday and noon Sundays, beginning Jan. 21. Tickets: coloradocandlelight.com.

For the kids “Junie B. Jones: The Musical,” adapted from the favorite series of books by Barbara Park, plays through Dec. 30 at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

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CLUBS Ongoing Activities, Ongoing/Business Groups Mondays The Arvada Chorale, an auditioned community chorus, rehearses Monday evenings from September to June at Arvada United Methodist Church, 6750 Carr St., Arvada.

The chorale performs three concerts a year plus many community events. For audition information, call 720-432-9341, or email info@arvadachorale.org.

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Drop-in Storytimes Bring the kids to get lost in the world of wonderful words and fabulous illustrations, from timeless classics to new discoveries, all with a nature theme.

Drop-in storytimes are at 10 a.m. the first Thursday and third Monday of each month at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Go to www.arvada.org/ nature or call 720-898-7405. Suitable for all ages. No registration required.

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

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

Golden Nar-Anon family group meets from 7:30-9 p.m. Mondays at Calvary Episcopal Church, 1320 Arapahoe St. We ask that people enter on the east side of the church and follow the signs to the upstairs meeting room. Call the Nar-Anon Family Groups World Service Organization at 800-4776291 or go to Nar-Anon.org.

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THINGS to DO

THEATER

Ballet Ariel ‘The Nutcracker’: 2 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Dec. 22-23 at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Tickets available at www.Lakewood.org/Tickets, by calling 303-987-7845 or at the box office.

A Christmas Carol: 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 23 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Adaption using five actors and dash of puppetry. Call 303-935-3044 or go to www. minersalley.com.

EVENTS

Winter Break Fun: Finding Dory: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27 at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Enjoy a movie and popcorn. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or go to www.jeffcolibrary. org.

Winter Break Fun: The BFG: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Enjoy a movie and popcorn. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or go to www.jeffcolibrary. org.

Hands Dirty, Feet Wet Nature Playdates: 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 29 at Majestic View

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the book now and read “The Great Influenza: The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History” by John M. Barry; join the conversation of the Jefferson County League of Women Voters nonfiction book club. Call Lynne at 303-985-5128.

this week’s TOP FIVE ‘A View From the Bridge’: through Saturday, Dec. 31 at the Edge Theatre, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood.

Focuses on the strengths and imperfections of the domestic world of middle-class individuals.

Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 6 p.m. Sundays. Call 303-232-0363 or go to www. theedgetheater.com.

Mad Science Winter Break Camp:9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday, Dec. 27-29 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada.

Ages 6-11. Register at https://campscui.active. com/orgs/MajesticV iewNatureCenter?se ason=1611803&sessi on=21093902 Winter Break Fun: Lego Play & Build: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29, at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Enjoy

Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. All ages. Kids can climb on logs, jump stump to stump, build forts, dig in the dirt and connect with their world.

Register at https://campscui. active.com/orgs/MajesticViewNa

CLUBS FROM PAGE 21

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.

Job’s Daughters, Golden Chapter Bored?

Lonely? Make life-long friends. Join a group of young ladies from ages 10-20 learn leadership and organizational skills in meetings with support from friends. Meetings are the second and fourth Monday of the month in Golden. Meet periodically to do fun activities. Rewards of membership include life skills, community work and significant scholarships for college. Interested, call Job’s Daughters at 303-204-1572 to join us for an activity.

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

Square Dancing Want some fun exercise?

Learn to square dance. Start at 7 p.m. any

Lego Cubelet robots and popcorn. Call 303-235JCPL (5275) or go to www.jeffcolibrary.org.

80s New Wave New Year: 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Enjoy great music, food and a champagne toast at midnight. Price includes concert, buffet and toast. Features a tribute to David Bowie. Go to http://www.minersalley.com/ new-years-eve/.

Masquerade Gone Baroque: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 31 at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. A musical masquerade featuring the Boulder Chamber Orchestra.

Masks included. Go to http://www.boulderchamberorchestra.com/ masquerade/

tureCenter?season=1611803&ses sion=20820303

sells out quickly. Call 303-9894496.

Trollheim Sons of Norway Lodge Lutefisk Dinner: 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at 6610 W. 14th St., Lakewood. RSVP by Jan. 7; event

Great Influenza Topic of Book Club: 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 at Westland Meridian, 10695 W. 17th Ave., Lakewood. Get

Monday at the Wheat Ridge Grange, 3850 High Court. Call 303-973-9529.

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

Tuesdays Applewood Kiwanis Club meets from 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays at the Applewood Golf Course, 14001 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. You are invited to attend a meeting. Our goals are to serve children worldwide and in our community. We ring the bell for Salvation Army, deliver Christmas baskets to needy families and, assist the Jeffco Action Center with school supplies for children from low-income families. These are just three of our many projects. For more information, contact Fred McGehan at 303-9471565.

Arvada Sunrise Rotary Club meets from 7-8 a.m. Tuesdays at The Arvada Centre For The Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. for a breakfast meeting. Come join us as our guest and learn about our community service projects and what Rotary does in the world to help people.

Denver Apple Pi, an Apple/Mac computer user group, meets from 7-9 p.m. the third Tuesday each month at the Applewood Community Church (downstairs), 12930 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. Program varies each month. We welcome those interested in learning more about their Apple or Mac

computer. Visitors are welcome to see if you like our more mature group. More information may be found at denverapplepi.com.

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

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

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

Lake Arbor Optimist Club Bringing Out the Best in Kids meets at 7 a.m. Tuesdays at Indian Tree Golf Course, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Breakfast served. Contact Terri Kearney, president, 303-506-6692; or Debbie Espinoza, treasurer, 720-937-2550.

New members welcome.

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

Master Networks of Belmar Entrepreneurs and professionals interested in growing

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.

HEALTH

Community Blood Drives: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31 at Belmar Library, 555 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood (contact Linda Colbert at 720-984-5312); 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 31, Ian Tuthill Memorial, Randal Room, 13150 W. 72nd Ave., Arvada. Contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300, unless otherwise noted. Go to www.bonfils.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 spaceavailable basis.

their business and personal connections, this is the group for you. We use a national platform that includes an educational component along with traditional networking aspects. Group is oriented toward entrepreneurs and professionals. The group meets from 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays at DeMarras Bourbon Bar & Eatery, 11100 W. Alameda Ave. For information, visit a meeting or call Suzie at 303-979-9077 or email Littleton@ Mathnasium.com.

Ports of Call Singles Club, 55 Plus Social hours take place from 4-6 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at 3 Margaritas in Lakewood (contact Carol at 303-389-7707), and the fourth Tuesday of each month at Chads in Lakewood (contact Darlene at 303-233-4099). Denver meetings are the fourth Thursday of each month at Baker St. Pub, 8101 E. Belleview, in the Tech Center (contact Harold at 303-693-3434). For information and a monthly newsletter, call JoAnn, membership chairperson, at 303-751-5195, or Mary, president, at 303985-8937.

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

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New Year’s Eve sparks celebrations in Denver

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

On New Year’s Eve, south-metro residents will be joining locally to greet 2017 at each other’s homes and at local food and beverage spots. Some will seek out a high place to observe fireworks along the Front Range. Others will head into Denver where a large assortment of activities await, according to a news release from Visit Denver (visitdenver. com). A selection follows.

• Fireworks on the 16th Street Mall at 9 p.m. and again at midnight are free and an attraction for families. They are shot off from a couple of tall buildings each year (location not announced

in advance.). Exciting, colorful and crowded if the weather is pleasant!

• Before 9 p.m., there is the traditional “Night in Vienna” performance at 6:30 p.m. at Boettcher Concert Hall — enjoy waltzes, polkas, marches and more, then walk over to 16th Street to enjoy fireworks.

• Also earlier: Zoo Year’s Eve, with a countdown at 9 p.m. for younger folks.

Note: There is an exhibit at the Denver Zoo called “Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea” that features 15 giant sculptures made from trash collected from beaches.

• Still earlier, The Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus hosts Noon Year’s Eve from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.,

with confetti, giant bubble wrap to pop and a ball that drops after a countdown.

Shades of Times Square!

• Again, at night: There will be three parties at Denver Union Station: New York DJs in the Great Hall for dancing; a Speakeasy Party will be in the basement from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.; and guests at Cooper Lounge will raise a commemorative flute of champagne at midnight.

• New Year’s Eve Party at Club Wings, Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum, a World War II aircraft hangar at Lowry. Dance from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. to music by DJ Wonder and performances

by Sur Ellz.

• White Rose Gala, with a 1920s Great Gatsby theme at the Ellie Caulkins

Opera House with costumed guests, flappers, more than 40 performers, music and dancing.

• Resolution New Year’s Eve 2017 will be held at the Curtis Hotel with DJs, live bands, performers, balloon drop, light show …

Hotel packages are available throughout downtown Denver.

Note: If you decide to head to downtown Denver, the light rail trains and RTD buses will be free through the night, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., with no service between the Theatre District stop and 18th and California from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. due to the fireworks. For more information, see: VisitDenver.com or MileHighHolidays.com.

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SPORTS

Ralston Valley girls win against Rampart

BY DENNIS PLEUSS JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ARVADA — Ralston Valley senior Ashley Van Sickle admits she is a little jealous of her younger sister — junior Sammy Van Sickle.

“It’s so unfair. I got the short genes,” the 5-foot-7 senior said with a laugh after the Mustangs’ — lead by the Van Sickle sisters — defeated Rampart 77-33 on Dec. 16 at Ralston Valley High School.

Sammy has a handful of inches on Ashley, but the Mustangs’ point guard has no problem passing the ball to younger sister if she plays like she did against Rampart. The 6-foot-2 junior was on fire from the outside making four 3-pointers on her way to 14 points.

“Sammy is knocking them down.

I’m going to keep dishing them to her,” Ashley said. “She (Samantha) can do it all. We call her our Swiss Army knife.”

The youngest Van Sickle wasn’t the only one shooting the ball well in Ralston Valley’s fifth straight victory.

Ashley and fellow senior Michaela Shaklee poured in 17 points each to lead the way.

“We looked really good offensively at times,” Ralston Valley coach Jeff Gomer said.

Senior Sarah Bevington was the fourth Mustang to reach double-digit points with a dozen. Senior Chloe Gillach pitched in seven points, all in the second half. Sophomores Shelby Nichols and Madison DeHerrera combined

Ralston Valley senior Michaela Shaklee (11) splits a trio of Rampart defenders during the Mustangs’ 77-33 victory Dec. 16 at Ralston Valley High School. Shaklee had 17 points in the win.

PHOTOS BY DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS for 10 points off the bench for Ralston Valley (5-1 record).

“I definitely think our offense improved throughout the night,” Shaklee said. “There were some rough patches, but I think our defense really translated to the offensive side of the court.”

Sammy Van Sickle was key on the boards for Ralston Valley. She had a

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

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.

All-league football selections

STANDOUT PERFORMERS Dallas Bailey, basketball, senior, Lakewood: Bailey scored 24 points to go along with nine rebounds, three assists and two steals in a 58-53 victory over Regis Jesuit.

Blake Bolger, hockey, junior, Ralston Valley: Scored both his goals in Ralston Valley’s 3-goal third period as the Mustangs notched a key 5-3 Foothills Conference win over Monarch on Dec. 17.

Tori Szathmary, basketball, sophomore, D’Evelyn: She recorded a double double with 13 points and 12 rebounds as the Jaguars won their eighth straight game in a 62-29 win over Faith Christian on Dec. 16.

Sydney Prey, basketball, senior, Golden: The Demons, sparked by 28 points from Prey, downed Overland, 63-45 on Dec. 17 in the Longmont Invite tournament.

Shay Cain, basketball, senior, Wheat Ridge: Cain tallied 21 points in the Farmers’ 76-32 conquest of Aurora Central on Dec. 16.

team-high dozen rebounds to produce a double-double.

“She (Samantha) is a hard matchup with her size. She has come a long way,” Gomer said. “With the exception of her sister (Ashley), she has probably been our most consistent player so far.”

Ashley, who has signed to play her college basketball at Montana State

University next year, had her typical game that filled up the scoresheet.

Along with 17 points, the senior had seven assists, four rebounds and four steals.

“We are playing great,” Ashley said. “We are having so much fun.”

The young Rampart squad with just one senior was led by sophomores Bailee Hart (13 points) and Bailey Torres (eight points).

The Mustangs tip off Class 5A Jeffco League play in a big way at No. 6 Lakewood on Thursday, Jan. 5.

“It’s too bad we have to draw each other right out of the chute,” Gomer said of facing Lakewood in the conference opener. “It will be fun. We always have good games with them.

It’s always a battle, but we don’t want to look too far ahead.”

The Mustangs and Tigers have dominated conference, combining to win the previous six 5A Jeffco League titles. Ralston Valley advanced to its first state semifinals in the program’s history last season, while Lakewood made it to the quarterfinals.

“It’s a big way to start off league,” Shaklee said. “We’ve just got to work hard over break.”

STAFF REPORT

The following are first-team all-league selections of players from area schools that were reported from the various conferences: Mount Antero (Class 5A) Bear Creek: Barry Westley, OL; Andre Renteria, RB; Ethan Simmons, RB; Neil Vanlerberghe, WR; Walker Rumsey, AP Douglas County: Agustin Marczuk, OL; Dylan Leston, DL; Jake Archuleta, LB; Aaron Kim, DB Legacy: Seth Hill, OL; Ross Smith, OL; Alex Lewis, QB; Anthony Lyle, WR; Brendon Fannin, DL; Ryan Lynch, DB; Kyle Freeburg, P Mount Wilson (5A) Castle View: Nolan Laufenberg, OL; Hunter Slater, OL; Jake Kane, DT; Ryan Brink, DT; Riese Lutz, DB; David Gonzalez, P Arvada West: Brady Le-

gault, OL; Chase Dixon, WR; Garrett Shipman, LB; Tony Cass, DB Ralston Valley: Cade Peratt, TE; Ben Rayon, PK; Shayne Whitmyer, AP; Henrik Brandt, DL; Colby Kelter, LB Mount Cameron (5A) ThunderRidge: Heston Paige, OL; Zeke Johnson, RB Mountain Range: Donovan Lemos, P; Tyler Smith, OL Mount Evans (5A) Chaparral: Ethan Reed, OL; Kijana Philips, RB; Tristan Deitz, LB; Semaj Stewart, DB; Peyton Ross, returner Mountain Vista: Peter Park, OL; Judd Erickson, QB; Tristan Dean, WR; Jake Frane, DL; Zach Hammer, DB; Mason Folz, PK Pomona: Drew Johnson, OL; Isaac Lopez, OL; Cameron Gonzales, RB; Billy Pospisil, WR; Isaiah Hunter, DL; Brandon Micale, DL; Garrett Zanon, LB; Uriah Vigil, DB;

Max Borghi, Offensive Player of Year; Zanon, Defensive Player of Year

OL; Sterling Osthadl, QB; Quinton Osthahl, LB; Mason Knighton, OL

Mount Lincoln (5A) Highlands Ranch: Austin Johnson, OL; Drake Nugent, OL; Kobe Eller, RB; Ray Robinson, DB Lakewood: Steven Romero, LB; Brock Miller, returner Legend: Tate Wildeman, DL; Chad Muma, LB; Justin Boyd, DB Valor Christian: Ben Anderson, OL; Hayden Courier, OL; Preston Rose, OL; Dylan McCaffrey, QB; Joshia Davis, RB; Jack Walley, WR; Noah Elliss, DL; Will Rodgers, DL; Christian Elliss, LB; Noah Kuzma, DB; Luke McCaffrey, AP; Dylan McCaffrey, Offensive Player of Year; Rodgers, Defensive Player of Year; Rod Sherman, Coach of the Year

Mountain League (4A) Thornton: Ethan Anderson, DL; Fred Otero, LB; Devin Mattorano, specialist Standley Lake: Caesar Gutierrez, OL; Jack Anderson, DL; Alexander France, DB Wheat Ridge: Payton Dietrich, RB; Carlos Shippley, WR; Nikolos Schnebly, DL

Foothills League (4A) Ponderosa: Mikey Thomas, RB; Garrett Dunn, TE; Drew Behrends, LB; Max Bruner,

West Metro (3A) Green Mountain: Kyle Clabaugh, OL; Zachary McCaslin, OL; Cade Casterline, RB; Benjamin Schleiper, DL Lutheran: Will Willis, QB; Nick Ciccio, WR; Tyler Essegian, WR; Trey Bolts, DL; Jack Dack, DL; Ciccio, Offensive Player of Year; Bolts, Defensive Player of Year Skyview: Pedro Gomez, OL; Deyvon Butler, RB; Dominic Lujan, DL

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Ralston Valley shuts out Standley Lake

BY DENNIS PLEUSS JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ARVADA — Thirteen was an impressive number for Ralston Valley’s hockey team Dec. 14.

That’s the number of players that found the scoresheet at the end of a dominating 10-0 victory for the Mustangs over area-rival Standley Lake at Apex Ice Arena in Arvada. Michael Enyart and Jason Ruszka were the only multi-goal scorers putting in two each for the Mustangs as Ralston Valley was able to spread the wealth.

“I like seeing the young guys score a lot,” Ralston Valley’s Matthew Trubacz said. “I remember being a sophomore and scoring. It was the best thing in the world. It’s good to see everyone taking their part in the team.”

Ralston Valley scored six goals in the first period and got the game into running-clock mode with Ruszka’s second goal of the night less than six minutes into the second period.

Ruszka was one of the young Mustangs who got plenty of ice time against Standley Lake. He scored the opening goal hammering home a rebound in front of the net 3 minutes, 34 seconds into the first period.

“I saw him (Ruszka) play a couple of games on JV and he really impressed me a lot. He has a lot of potential for this team and he proved he wanted to be out here tonight,” Trubacz said. “Dylan (McGee) got his first goal. It was a great night for the young guys.”

Standley Lake goalie Nick Delorey faced 57 shots over three periods.

Delorey made 47 saves, while Ralston Valley goalie Joseph Doig had to make just eight saves to pick up the shutout victory.

The win was important to help Ralston Valley forget about a disappointing 5-3 home loss to Cherry Creek last week.

“I thought we had a good first period. We did some good things off the bat there,” Ralston Valley coach Schoepflin said. “After a loss to Cherry Creek it’s good just to get

Ralston Valley’s Michael Enyart (16) attempts to get a backhand shot on goal during the first period Dec. 14 at the Apex Ice Arena in Arvada. The Mustangs shut out Standley Lake 10-0.

DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS back in the win column.”

Ralston Valley (5-1, 2-1 in Foothills League) was on the road against Monarch on Dec. 17, before the winter break. While it is a new year, memories are still fresh for the Mustangs when it comes to the Coyotes. Monarch defeated Ralston Valley 6-2 in the state semifinals last season.

“I think it’s always a motivation.

We’ve developed a pretty good rivalry with Monarch over the last few years,” Schoepflin said. “It’s always an exciting game on our schedule and I know it’s for them as well.”

The Mustangs took a 5-3 victory over Monarch on Saturday. Andreas Fuentes and Blake Bolger had two goals each in the victory before winter break.

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Standley Lake was scheduled to host Columbine on Tuesday, Dec. 20, at the Promenade in Westminster before winter break.

When Ralston Valley and Standley Lake joined CHSAA-sanctioned hockey together in the 2006-07 school year the two programs quickly became two of the elite programs in the state.

The Mustangs have played in five state championship games, winning back-to-back titles in 2013 and 2014.

The Gators’ program has struggled in recent years going 10-26-2 over the past two seasons. Schoepflin said he hopes Standley Lake can get back to being a perennial playoff team.

“I feel bad that the (Standley Lake) program has taken a couple of steps back the last few years,” Schoepflin said. “They have some good people

in there now who are trying to turn things around.”

Ralston Valley had made it to at least the state quarterfinals in almost every year the program has existed.

“I heard about RV hockey when I was in seventh grade and how well they are doing,” Ralston Valley’s Jack Steffer said. “As long as the upperclassmen — juniors and seniors — keep pushing the sophomores and freshmen, younger players will hear how well the program is doing and want to play.

Hopefully we will never have a drop off.”

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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Move Over: ‘Our job is inherently dangerous’ In wake of trooper’s death, law enforcement cracks down on motorists ignoring law

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

On a recent afternoon, Deputy Trey Arnold with the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office walked back to his patrol car from a vehicle he’d pulled over on Interstate 25 in Castle Rock.

By the front bumper on the driver’s side of his car he stopped, raised both hands in frustration and shook his head at passing drivers.

Several vehicles whizzed by in the lane closest to him, all failing to obey Colorado’s “Move Over” law and yield to Arnold — despite having room to switch lanes.

It was an ironic day to break the law.

Arnold was part of a special campaign Dec. 1 spearhead by the Greenwood Village Police Department in which law enforcement was actively enforcing the state’s Move Over law to educate the public.

The campaign was months in the planning, but expedited and expanded after a Colorado State Patrol trooper was struck and killed Nov. 25 by a

Deputy Trey Arnold with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office walks back to his patrol car after making a traffic stop along Interstate 25 on Dec. 1 in Castle Rock. He was participating in a law enforcement campaign spearheaded by Greenwood Village Police Department to educate drivers on Colorado’s Move Over law. The campaign took place just weeks after a Colorado State Patrol trooper was struck and killed Nov. 25 by a passing motorist when he had stopped to investigate an accident on I-25. JESSICA GIBBS passing motorist when he had stopped to investigate an accident on I-25 in Castle Rock.

Jefferson County’s sheriff ’s department suffered a similar tragedy in January 2015 when the department’s Sgt. Sean Renfroe was struck and killed by an out-of-control vehicle while trying to direct motorists around a previous crash.

On Dec. 1, duirng the campaign, Arnold saw a similar situation almost unfold.

Arnold, who had stopped a vehicle along I-25 south of Castle Rock, was walking back to his patrol car when a truck pulling a cargo trailer blew by, leaving mere feet between the vehicle and Arnold.

He got in his car, buckled up and took off after the truck, swiftly maneuvering between other drivers.

Down the road Arnold saw his partner, Deputy Felix Claudio, who had pulled over a driver that failed to yield during Arnold’s stop.

“I bet he does the same thing to my partner,” Arnold said about the truck he was following.

Sure enough, he watched the truck and trailer stay in the far right lane without attempting to merge to the left or slow down.

Arnold and Claudio were two of four Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office patrol officers who participated in the enforcement campaign. Other SEE MOVE OVER, P28

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agencies included the Arapahoe County Sheriff ’s Office, Denver Police Department and the Lone Tree Police Department.

Jefferson County Sheriff ’s Department does not currently have a similar campaign currently, according to spokesperson Jenny Fulton.

LED road signs above I-25 warned travelers Dec. 1 that enforcement was taking place. Violators were both ticketed and educated on the law.

Colorado revised statute 42-4-705 requires drivers to move at least one lane over when passing an emergency vehicle or vehicles such as maintenance and tow trucks that are parked with their lights on. If a driver can’t move over, they must slow to a safe speed.

“As long as they’re going slower and they put on their signal in an effort to move over, we understand,” Arnold said of those who are unable to merge.

However, slowing to 60 mph in a 65 mph zone doesn’t cut it, despite how one driver who Arnold stopped tried to argue.

During the enforcement, Arnold and Claudio played a game of leapfrog.

One would make a traffic stop while the other parked behind, ready to pursue drivers who ignored the law.

If one left to make such a stop, the other would catch up and park behind, waiting for the same scenario.

Cmdr. Eric Schmitt with the Greenwood Village Police Department said the campaign got “extremely positive feedback” from other agencies. The department plans on conducting the campaign once a month and, hopefully, recruiting more agencies.

Although the Colorado State Trooper Cody Donahue’s death wasn’t the original reason for the campaign, it got people paying more attention and provided a timely reason to execute the plan.

“It is extremely important,” he said of the Move Over law — not only for law enforcement but also for other types of roadside crews.

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Sgt. Rob Madden, spokesperson for the Colorado State Patrol, said it’s important for everyone’s safety that drivers are reminded of the law.

“Move one lane or slow when approaching emergency, safety, maintenance or courtesy vehicles along the road,” he said. “Our job is inherently dangerous and we appreciate when motorists give us room to do our job safely.”

On his way back north, Arnold stopped where Donahue was struck and killed, near the Tomah Road exit just south of Castle Rock.

The shoulder left little room for a person to stand either on the driver’s side, nearest the road, or on the passenger’s side between the vehicle and the guardrail.

He explained how officers’ minds run a million miles a minute during a roadside stop. They don’t know whom they’ve pulled over or their intentions, and they must also watch the traffic behind them.

“There are days I go home and, mentally, I am just exhausted,” he said.

And yes, he’s nearly been hit him-

Deputy Felix Claudio and Deputy Trey Arnold with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office helped run a Move Over law enforcement campaign Dec. 1.

JESSICA GIBBS self, said Arnold, who has been on the job about 10 years.

Arnold and Claudio were among the officers who responded to Donahue’s accident.

“So, it’s pretty personal for us,” Arnold said of the Move Over campaign. “It’s always hard when you go to fatals, but especially when it’s one of your own.”

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