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Program sparks energy Kaiser grant encourages kids to take charge of learning, health By Crystal Anderson canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com Five days a week, about 30 North Arvada Middle School students excitedly trek to school an hour early, anxious to start their day. Three years ago, the former North Arvada principal, Dana Ellis, laid the groundwork for the school’s SPARK Initiative, a zero-hour class that encourages students to be active, collaborate and take charge of their health and education. “It helps me warm up my brain,” said Mark Teneza, a seventh-grader who’s new to the class. “Every time I move around it helps me warm up my brain so I can be more efficient in my classes.” The class, offered at 7:30 a.m. every school day throughout the year, has students come together to play a game of basketball or team handball. Before class starts, Teneza and the others rush down the stairs into the gym, grab a pedometer, warm up and get ready to play. “This creates a sense of belonging for them,” said Rusty Owston, physical education teacher. “They’re definitely sweating, they’re playing and they’re having fun. But, really, they’re here at school and that’s the main thing.” At the start of every year, students learn how to effectively split into teams and play in friendly competition. Then, they play their game of choice, working together to monitor activity level, help one another learn the sport and ensure they’re remaining active throughout the class. “I wanted to take this class because I like to be active and it’s really fun,” said Nohl Johnson, an eighth-grade student. “In it, I learn how to work with teammates and how to have good sportsmanship.” On average, the students log about 3,400 to 4,000 steps per half-hour class, far surpassing their goals of 3,000. “It gives them an opportunity to increase their leadership skills and take ownership of this class,” said North Arvada Principal Sohne Van Selus. ”Physical activity limits stress and is good for the brain, which is just an added benefit. I watch those kids come up the stairs and their eyes are bright, they’re awake
18-year-old Arvada driver did not leave scene, ticketed with several violations By Crystal Anderson canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com
Each morning, students gather for a friendly game of basketball or handball, playing not to win the game, but to enhance their attentiveness, health and education. Photo by Crystal Anderson and they’re activated and they’re really ready to apply themselves to the rest of their day.” Started through Kaiser Permanente’s Thriving Schools grant, the SPARK Initiative provides students an opportunity to not only be active, but also to be part of a group that will support and encourage one another in their efforts to be healthy. “It’s fun, warms your brain and it’s good for you,” Teneza said. “You get to
play sports, and these people are really nice.” North Arvada is one of several Jeffco schools that received the grant. Owston and Van Selus said even when the funding runs out, they hope to see the SPARK community and program grow and extend to the entire school. “This is working,” Owston said. “These kids are as close as you can get to feeling like they’re a part of something.”
Stories connect with people. They provide humanity and empathy in situations that would normally be easier for many to ignore. That’s why, during the Lakewood stop on One Colorado’s new statewide tour, executive director Dave Montez opened the evening with his story of coming out to his grandmother and the challenges he encountered along the way. “I come from a town in south Colorado that is very Catholic, very Latino and very conservative,” he said. “It was a very isolating, lonely experience living as a young, gay man. When I came out to my grandmother, I thought I’d lost my best friend.”
A 9-year-old boy seriously injured when he was hit by a car last week in a crosswalk as he was walking to school is in stable condition in the hospital following surgeries on his arm, leg and jaw, according to his family’s GoFundMe page for medical expenses. The 18-year-old Arvada driver, Dalton MacManus, who police say ran a red light while driving a F350 utility truck, was ticketed with the red-light violation, careless driving with serious injury, defective vehicle and six commercial vehicle safety violations. MacManus was pulling a trailer carrying a Bobcat. MacManus, who did not leave the scene, cooperated with the investigation. Drugs and alcohol were not factors, police said. The student, Gage Gabaldon, was walking to school at Arvada K-8 at 7:30 a.m. Oct. 28 when the accident occurred at 58th Avenue and Balsam Street. Gabaldon’s family has asked for privacy during his recovery, but released a statement to police last week. “Gage is currently in critical but stable condition and is recovering from surgery,” it read. “He has a long road ahead of him and we want to focus our energy on being there for him at this time.” Arvada police notified Jefferson County Schools and grief counselors were available at Arvada K-8 for students and teachers. Police advise residents to be careful when driving in school zone areas and keep an eye out for young children. His GoFundMe page can be found
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LGBT group visits Lakewood during tour By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com
Arvada boy recovering in hospital after being hit by car
Eventually, Montez’s grandmother came to accept him and, now, working with One Colorado, he hopes to share that message. “Beyond policy changes, we want to create a state where an LGBT person has that full-circle experience,” Montez said. “If they were rejected by people they love, we want that reconciliation. We’d like people to never be rejected in the first place.” Collecting the stories of members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community is just part of the purpose behind One Colorado’s “Freedom in Every Corner Tour,” which is traveling the state to celebrate victories for equal rights and advocate for the work yet to be completed. The tour stopped at the Edge Theater
in Lakewood on Oct. 27 to provide an update on LGBT issues on legislative and personal levels. “We need to pause a moment to celebrate the marriage victories — we went from Amendment 2 20 years ago to marriage equality,” Montez said to an audience of about a dozen people. “That’s outlaws to in-laws in two decades.” Chris Kennedy, the Democratic candidate for state House District 23, helped connect One Colorado with Bill Marino, of 40 West Arts, and the Edge Theater for the event, because of his lifelong support for equal rights. “It’s remarkable how quickly things have changed,” Kennedy said, “but it’s still so important that we protect the LGBT continues on Page 7
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DAVID MITCHELL Arvada tree sculptor takes art beyond woodworking About me I was born north of Sydney, Nebraska, but have lived in Colorado since I moved here as a kid in 1970. At that time I went to Northglenn High School, but I spent a lot of time in Arvada. After graduating I moved to the Ozarks, but eventually came back to set up my tree-carving business in 1990. My passion I kind of grew up with this passion for wood. My father’s a carpenter and he brought me into the industry and, gradually, I became more and more involved. I’ve always drawn pictures and liked to work with wood, so this was a natural fit. I took my first sculpture class in high school and did a public cement sculpture for the school shortly after that. I’ve been carving trees, particularly hardwoods, for 25 years and have since expanded into other areas such as snow. Around 15 years ago, I was invited to compete in the state’s snowsculpting competition and I won the championship. Since then, I’ve gone to Canada to carve annually. Inspiration You don’t know what inspires you until you’re inspired, and for me, it can be anything. From an insect to the
Mitchell stands proudly next to one of his many hardwood sculptures. Courtesy photo material itself, I just go after a feeling and something develops. For example, my biggest challenge and success was a 40-foot diving woman. I like to carve those one-of-a-kind pieces. My next piece will be a Don Quixote sculpture placed in a Denver courtyard. My biggest challenge For me, the biggest challenge I’ve ever faced was starting to do this as a career and telling myself this is what I was going to do, whether or not I made money. You just have to have faith and jump in with both feet. Everything that comes up challenges you at some level and every piece is a struggle until you go about it the right Faces continues on Page 16
In January 2013, two young men bumped into each other in a doorway at a Houston college, sparking a confrontation that ended when one fired at least 10 shots, wounding two students and a maintenance worker. Ann Macari A year later, at Healey a Tennessee high school, two boys — 16 and 17 years old — got into a fight over a girl. One shot the other in the thigh. On Oct. 9 of this year, an 18-year-old student at an Arizona mountain university reportedly pulled a gun following an altercation, wounding three students and killing another, a Castle Rock resident who had graduated from high school in 2013. There is no doubt mental illness plays a significant role in the school and mass shootings that occur on a much-toofrequent basis in our country. But it also seems, more and more often, gun violence is replacing the art of resolving conflict through discourse, an observation obscured by the politics of gun control that has derailed any movement toward solutions to this devastating problem. My son looks at it this way: “Kids need to learn how to manage and channel their hatred and anger . . . when they feel they are about to break. We need to teach those kids that violence isn’t the answer to your problems.” My son is an 18-year-old college freshman who, at times — when another shooting occurs — thinks about the possibility it could happen to him, but who overall feels “mostly safe because I feel like there is still more good than evil in the world.”
I do, too. But I also believe our world, this country that prides itself on liberty, happiness — and life — for all, needs to face this issue squarely, without partisanship or division, to model a course of action that focuses on one objective we can all agree on: Our children should be safe from this kind of potentially fatal violence when they are in school. But that isn’t the case. The FBI found that education environments were the second-largest location category for active shooters from 2000 to 2013, as reported in a June story in The Washington Post. Between Oct. 1 and Oct. 9, the day Colin Brough died at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, five shootings occurred on college and high school campuses, according to Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that tracks school shootings since the Sandy Hook Elementary tragedy in December 2012. From Oct. 11 to Oct. 15, guns were fired on another three high school and university campuses, although, thankfully, no one was injured. A common thread running through more than one-third of the shooting incidents in schools shows they occurred after a confrontation or verbal argument intensified, Everytown reports. It’s difficult to know exactly what caused those shooters to explode or how the country’s policies could have helped or might have hindered those situations because politics, over the years, has blocked any significant body of research into gun violence, according to a recent Associated Press article that researched the issue. But Carolyn Mears, whose son spent three hours trapped in a 5-by-7 closet in
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our actual clients after closing and post their If you have seen Golden Real Estate’s “for sale” signs, you may have noticed that ratings/reviews on www.RatedAgent.com. they contain two value statements. I don’t The highest compliment I have received know of any other real estate REAL ESTATE about this column has been that I brokerage with value statements ‘tell it like it is.” This has made me TODAY on their yard signs. unpopular with some colleagues The first value statement on but won the respect of many othour signs is “Hometown Service ers. Also, no one writes these columns for me. The byline Delivered With Integrity.” There means what it says — I write what are two values contained in that appears under my name. one phrase. By “hometown serOur second value statement is vice” we are expressing the val“Promoting and Modeling Environue of focusing on where we live and work. Although we do on mental Responsibility.” Being a occasion accept listings outside By JIM SMITH, “green” brokerage is not a gimJefferson County, the vast majormick to look good. We believe in Realtor® ity of our listings are here where the biblical teaching that having we are best equipped to serve them. Most “dominion” over the earth includes being brokerages choose generic names because good stewards. I have been an EcoBroker® they don’t want to limit themselves geofor over five years, and I was delighted graphically. We want our clients to know when all eight broker associates at Golden that we specialize in the greater Golden and Real Estate chose to earn that designation Jefferson County market. for themselves. As far as I know, we are the The second value in that phrase is integ- only real estate firm in which every agent is rity. That is expressed in many ways, some a certified EcoBroker. of them subtle. As the broker/owner, I don’t As EcoBrokers, we are better equipped condone puffery or misrepresentation by to serve clients who look for sustainable any of our agents. For example, you won’t homes or are interested in making their curhear any of us using the presumptuous tag- rent homes more sustainable. But we go line “Your real estate professional for life.” beyond that role to promote sustainability We answer our phones when they ring, in- and practice it ourselves. In addition to writstead of having a voicemail greeting that ing about that topic in this space, I work with claims we’re busy with clients all day but will Golden Earth Days in mounting the annual be returning calls between 1 and 2 and be- tour of solar and sustainable homes, and my tween 4 and 5. When our listings go under own home and our office have been on that contract, we put “Under Contract” sign riders tour more than once. We have installed on them instead of hoping buyers will call solar PV systems, super-insulated both about the house so we can capture them as properties, and taken other steps to reduce clients and sell them another property. their carbon footprint. We also have the We don’t misrepresent our level of suc- largest fleet of electric vehicles, and we incess or create phony testimonials. We em- stalled car charging stations that are free to ploy a third party company to survey only the public as well as to our agents and staff.
This Week’s New Listings from Golden Real Estate Walk to Light Rail From This Sixth Avenue West Home Sixth Avenue West is a desirable subdivision with a Golden address in $375,000 unincorporated Jefferson County. Built in the 1970’s, the homes are well built and the lots are bigger than in some newer subdivisions. There are covenants, but no HOA — just a voluntary community association. The elementary school, Kyffin, is centrally Video Tour at www.6thAveWestHome.com located in the subdivision, just a short walk from this home at 14340 W. 5th Ave., and is known for its gifted and talented program. The light rail station for Red Rocks Community College is a 3-block walk from this home, and Colorado Mills Mall and downtown Golden are close by, too. As for this ranch-style home, it has a fully finished basement, 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, and is on a cul-de-sac. Three Solatubes bring extra light into the house, and all wall-to-wall carpeting has been replaced with beautiful laminate or tile flooring except on the stairs to the basement. Radon has been mitigated, too. Open Saturday, 1-4 pm.
Cherry Knolls Ranch on an Oversized 12,000-sq.-ft. Lot This Cherry Knolls ranch-style home at 6920 Steele St., is 1,692 sq. ft. on the main floor with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and has a 678 sq. ft. partial basement, of which 271 sq. ft is finished. Located on a quiet street, the lot is over 12,000 sq. ft. with mature landscaping, a private backyard and two patio areas. The house Video Tour at www.CherryKnollsHome.info has newer Andersen double pane windows throughout, but could use additional updating. All in all, it’s a great opportunity to fix up and make it your own. Listed by Chuck Brown, 303-885-7855, who will be holding it open this Saturday, 1-3 p.m.
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Class teaches seniors 32 counts of footwork By Crystal Anderson canderson@colorado communitymedia.com “And 5, 6, 7, 8!” With a countdown to a beginning warm-up dance, the Susan M. Duncan YMCA drop-in line dancing class kicked off. “Now remember, this one starts with a cigarette stomp,” said Carrie Bauer, instructor for the hour-long class. “YES!” the class shouted. And the dance, performed to the song, “The Outlaw,” began. The weekly Thursday class, comprised of 11 senior ladies, dives into the fancy footwork and linear movements of line dancing. With a step-touch, step-touch and a forward-and-back rocking chair movement, the women learned three dances, starting with a Halloween favorite, “Thriller.” With a little pizazz and a lot of energy, the women quickly learned the steps to Michael Jackson’s popular song and performed it before moving onto their challenge for the day: The Cowboy Cha-Cha. A four-wall dance that turns, the Cha-cha is a popular solo and partner line dance. A combination of rock steps, balance shifts, pivots, and turns, the dance can be both challenging and fun. Taking the steps in a combination, the group practiced them diligently, working
Taking a break from traditional line dancing, the Susan M. Duncan YMCA drop-in line dancing class has some Halloween fun performing the dance from Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” Photo by Crystal Anderson on dips and pivots repeatedly until they gelled. “Remember the cardinal rule,” Bauer said. “If you turn around and you’re facing someone else, you’ve turned the wrong way…Now here comes the dip!” “Oh, can you do that again?” a dancer shouted. “Yes, again and again, especially that dip part,” agreed a second. After repeating the dance, Bauer put on Brooks and Dunn’s “Neon Moon.” The ladies smiled and moved gracefully to the moderately-paced country song, getting into the steps and enjoying the cha-cha dance.
“Hallelujah! We’re all facing the right way!” Bauer shouted while they danced. “Just remember, it’s the same pivot turn we’ve been doing — you’re just doing it in a syncopated rhythm.” After cha-chaing for a third of the class, the group moved on to the last dance. Called the Bounce Bounce, the dance mixes jazz squares, pivot turns — and a little bounce — to upbeat music for a fun, high-energy dance. “How about a little bounce, bounce?” Bauer asked. And with that, the class reviewed last week’s steps and the music, and the dance began.
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Leaf recycling The City of Arvada, Perma Green Organics and Alpine Waste and Recycling have partnered to help Arvada residents recycle leaves and keep them out of landfills and streets this fall. Recycling stations will be held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. the first three Saturdays in November — 7, 14 and 21 — at the Stenger Soccer Complex, 5675 Oak Street and Perma Green Organics, 5520 Harlan Street. Leaves will be naturally recycled and composted over the winter. No brush, branches or tree stumps will be accepted and the stations are not available for commercial landscaping businesses. For more information, contact Sustain Arvada, 720898-7500, or via www.arvada.org/sustainability. Nonprofit opens second location Arvada’s Hearts ‘n’ Hands Enrichment, a nonprofit providing services and adaptive vocational training to adults with developmental disabilities, has opened a second location in Lafayette. The new facility, at 700 W. South Boulder Road, will allow the organization to reach more individuals in the Boulder and surrounding areas as well as better meet their participants’ needs. Individuals in the program make homemade, gluten-free dog biscuits, jewelry, sports-themed cord bracelets, polymer clay pens, culinary salts, dried tomatoes and teas, and mats for the homeless. For more information on the expansion or to learn about the program, visit www.heartsandhandsco.org. Veteran discussion on Korean War Dr. Bob Stewart, a Korean War combat pilot, will host a discussion Nov. 12 about the `forgotten war’ and the United States’ involvement. The event will be from 1 - 2 p.m. at the Apex Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., and is free for veterans, $3 for all others. For more information or to register, call 303-425-9583. Attendees should register by Nov. 6. Themed bike ride The City of Arvada’s Healthy Places Initiative is hosting a Hot Chocolate and Fall Color Cruise Nov. 8 to enjoy the city’s sights and colors of the season. Beginning in Olde Town Square at 3 p.m., the event will take riders through the local trail system to enjoy the fall scenery. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/1kNg7zM.
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Olde Towne’s spooks and sweets
With an air of excitement, Robin, or Ethon Hagaman, dives into the candy bowl to pick out his favorite treat. Photos by Crystal Anderson
Lily and Maggie Shackett, Xander and Jazzy Archuleta and their friend, Caiden, smile for the camera while playing on the pig outside of Scrumptious at 7523 Grand View Ave. On Oct. 30, creatures of all shapes, sizes and dimensions came out to haunt the streets of Olde Town, celebrating their love for the holiday and indulging in a few spooky, tasty treats. Children dressed in their finest costumes flooded the streets to trick or treat at various businesses during the 10th-annual Trick or Treat Street. “It’s a way to give back to the community,” said Karen Miller, owner of Paws N’ Play and president of the Historic Olde Town Arvada merchants association. “We want Olde Town to be the heart of the community and this is another one of those events we host — and there’s just a crush of kids.” The event saw more than 1,500 costumed children parading throughout town, seeking their prized candy and celebrating Halloween. Photos by Crystal Anderson
Creative homemade costumes abound during this year’s Trick or Treat Street. Here, Elena Wood, dressed as Ahsoka Tano from Star Wars, patiently waited for her turn to get candy.
Lines of creatively-dressed children weave their way around Olde Town stores, which were handing out candy.
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Cheers! It’s time for the holidays Three things you should know about this year’s Cheers for the Holidays
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We’ve got the wine This year, Cheers for the Holidays has reduced the number of Colorado wineries they have to uncork during the celebration, but those in attendance are some of the event’s regulars, Avanti wines, Augustina’s Winery, Spero Winery, Black Art Cellars and Redstone Meadery. Each individual winery will be pouring samples, educating the consumer on their wine and selling their wine at the event.
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progress.” Although the marriage battle appears to be over, Montez noted that there remains a bevy of issues to be addressed, particularly in the area of transgender rights and safety. Transgender people, he said, face higher rates of depression and suicide, and encounter discrimination almost everywhere they go. “For most transgender people,” Montez said, “their quality of life is either getting worse or staying the same.” A policy that One Colorado hopes to enact is the Birth Certificate Modernization Act, which would make it easier for people to ensure the sex field on their documents, from birth certificates to driver’s licenses, reflects who they are. A person’s Social Security number and driver’s license number wouldn’t change as a part of this process. Other issues on the agenda for the organization include enacting stricter anti-bullying policies and establishing GayStraight Alliances (GSA) at schools, so students have a place where they feel safe and have healthcare
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at — https://www.gofundme.com/8z7j8kv4. As of Tuesday morning, 182 people had donated $9,805. “Gage has been trying
wine and craft beverage enthusiasts alike will gather together for an indulgent evening with Cheers for the Holidays at the Lamar Street Center, 5889 Lamar St., Arvada. Formerly Wines for the Holidays, the annual event will help bring connoisseurs into the holiday spirit with a little wine, craft beer, spirits, and fine hors d’ouevres, all while giving back to their community. “It takes a lot of work, and while we’re all very busy with our careers and
We’ve got the beer, spirits and food In a new twist, the event will also feature three Arvada breweries, Yak and Yeti, Grand Lake Brewing Company and Arvada Beer Company, and the city’s distillery, Rado Distilling and catering from a variety of local eateries. “I think we’ve gotten to the point with the breweries where they’re a higher-end and more prominent, so it complements the wines,” Irvin said. All beer will be poured at the facility’s bar, to make more room for the wineries in the main hall. Along with the beer and spirits, the event will feature a delectable array of hors d’ouevres from several Arvada eateries, including: 3 Sons Italian, Fuzzy’s Tacos, Luke’s A Steakhouse, La Patisserie Francaise, Los Weekend Grill, Food for Thought and Enstrom’s Candies.
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access. “According to data we’re seeing, around 50 percent of LGBT people haven’t come out to their doctors for fear of being rejected,” Montez said. “Many LGBT youth have never had access to healthcare, and need to know how to get what they need.” Montez urged the LGBT community and its allies to keep watch to make sure progress is not rolled back, warning about religious freedom restoration acts, which have been used in such places as Indiana and Arizona to limit rights. “The idea behind these acts was good, but they’ve gone from being a shield to a sword,” he said. “The implications of these laws open a can of worms and let people use religion to pick and choose which laws to follow.” Longtime partners Lauren Fortmiller and Pam Thiele were in attendance to get an update on the work ahead for the organization. “We’ve been fighting for our rights for 40 years,” Fortmiller said. “It’s important to us we show that not all people older than 60 years old are rigidly set in their ways.” “They hit on a lot of great ideas,” Thiele added. “It takes a lot of courage to make these changes for people.”
hard to process and cope with his situation,” according to a Monday report on the GoFundMe page. “He gets frustrated with not being able to do things he did a week ago, like holding a book to read or eating a meal ... He was so happy to see his friend from school today.”
families, this is about giving back to the community,” John Irvin, Arvada Festivals Commission member and an organizer of the event. Beginning at 6 p.m. (5 p.m. for VIPs) residents can come into the center and tour a variety of wineries, sample delicacies from area restaurants and enjoy live entertainment. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit http://arvada.org/explore/ arts-and-culture/wines-for-the-holidays.
We’re celebrating for a cause Celebrating its ninth year, the event, held by the Arvada Festivals Commission, is a fundraiser for Arvada’s the Carin’ Clinic, a nonprofit providing medical services to uninsured children in the community. Cheers, the commission’s only fundraising event, gives back to several organizations in the community annually. In 2014, the event raised $23,500 for the Arvada Community Food Bank, and has previously raised funds for organizations like Arvada’s Ralston House. “This is an event where people can come in and see the best that these vendors can do,” Irvin said. “Giving back to the food bank, the Carin’ Clinic, Ralston House, it’s the least we can do to try and help those who aren’t as fortunate as us.”
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Kacey Gorringe and Sammy Lam savor samples of wine while conversing with Kingman Estates Winery representatives at last year’s Wines for the Holidays event. The event, a fundraiser for the Arvada Community Food Bank, featured more than 100 different types of wine and an assortment of food and dessert vendors. This year’s event takes place Nov. 13 at Lamar Street Center, 5889 Lamar St., Arvada. Photo by Crystal Anderson
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Hooooooooowlloween fun Nanook, the Reddi Wip dog, strolls onto the scene strutting its creamy stuff to win the costume contest.
The Flintstones — Fred, Wilma and little Dino — show off a trick at Arvada’s Olde Town Square during the Paws N Play Howl-oween pet costume contest.
Jason Voorhees, a violent fictional murderer, takes on a new look on Oct. 25, disguised as a mini-Pomeranian.
On Oct. 25, dogs of all shapes, sizes and characters howled throughout Olde Town Arvada as they tricked and treated themselves during the 10th Annual Pet Howl-oween. From whipped cream to foxes and The Avengers, pooches of all varieties popped by for doggie bags and treats, and even raced around the Olde Town Square for the costume contest. All proceeds from the event will be donated on Colorado Gives Day to various pet charities. PHOTOS BY CRYSTAL ANDERSON
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FIREFIGHTERS CELEBRATE A SPECIAL DELIVERY The West Metro firefighters of station no. 7, gather with Tessa, the daughter of Molly Meurer. The firefighters helped Meurer through her delivery on Oct. 13. Meurer brought her daughter by the fire station to meet the crew that helped her come into this world. “I’m so grateful to them for the safety of myself and my daughter,” Meurer said. “They will always have a special place in my heart.” Said the baby’s father, Joe Maurer: “We just wanted to tell you guys thank you. It was one of the best experiences we’ve ever had.” Photo by Clarke Reader
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Now that election’s over, time to develop vision of our schools By the time you’re reading this, with any luck whatsoever, this election is over (please, God, let this be over). And this was an “offyear” election. And I like this stuff! Of course, the big story has been the recall of the school board. This campaign, which started about a year and a half ago, has sucked all the oxygen out of every room and made for a very unsteady feeling around the schools. So I’m really hoping things will stabilize now. Frankly, it was all a rather sad process. As a student of these things, I do believe political campaigns are usually about one of two things. The really good ones are about competing visions for the future, of our best selves and how to achieve that. The other ones — the far more common ones — are about making people afraid of one side or the other, plastering opponents with any smear that will stick, and, basically, being the loudest voice in the room. A lot of times, that second campaign works, which is why it is the more common version. But, here in Colorado, we’ve seen that sort of campaign fail, also. Remember Mark Udall? Unfortunately, this recall was mostly that second kind. The problem is, when you’re talking about public education, it’s really difficult to have the other kind. It isn’t just that the school board majority had a difficult time articulating a vision for the schools — it’s that everybody has a difficult time articulating a vision for the public
schools. Do we want our kids to read well? Of course. Do we want them to be able to do math? Of course. But, how do you get there? And do we sacrifice many other things to be sure to achieve reading and math proficiency? Michael Alcorn And, while we’re HITTING at it, do we approach the execution of HOME that mission from a standpoint of focusing on achievement and ambition? Is it more important to focus on the latter-day values of inclusion and equity? Because, let’s face it (though nobody really wants to say it): intellect and academic talent, just like musical and athletic talent, is not distributed equally across the population. So, I would love to have an actual conversation about the future of public schools, and, I find, it’s often easier to start without the burden of preconception. It’s like one of my best friends likes to say — if we were to start all over again right now, we would never design a transportation system that was predicated on the internal combustion engine. So, here’s my question: If you could start all over again, and design the public schools from ground
zero, what would they look like? What would be your vision for the schools? Would it be a nine-month calendar with a three-month summer? Would every child be in the same setting, same environment? Would we focus like a laser beam on reading and math, or would we broaden expectations to include athletics and the arts and technology? Does every school have a program of choice, like the conservatives want? Because that would cost more money, which the conservatives don’t like. Does every solution start with more resources, like the liberals want? Because that should probably come with more accountability, which the liberals don’t love. A year ago, the school board empaneled a group of people to articulate just such a vision. If you haven’t heard of the “Vision 2020,” I suggest you look it up and see it as a starting point for the discussion that I’m hoping for. Maybe then we can start to project a vision of what our schools could become, if we stopped to think about it a little. And, maybe then, we can avoid ugly, partisan, personal campaigns that take the focus off of students — and that make us all a little embarrassed. Michael Alcorn is a teacher and writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. His third novel, “Gameplan: Inside Hell, Inc.” is now available at MichaelJAlcorn.com
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Empowering all vets to ‘Charlie Mike’ Veterans Day gives us the chance to honor and support all who have served this country. We commend them for their bravery and loyalty, often taking notice of the physical scars they have returned home with. But what about the mental and emotional scars? The Veteran and Military Family Services program and Jefferson Center for Mental Health is dedicated to helping all veterans — regardless of discharge status — and their families. The program is led by Iraq War veteran Carl LoFaro. On his staff are two clinicians — both are military family members and have more than a half-decade of experience living with or serving the military and veteran communities. The program works strongly to fight the stigma veterans might hold themselves. Typically, veterans are typecast in a strong, stoic role. It’s often not acceptable to them to get help for things such as anxiety, relationship troubles, stress management or depression. However, the Veteran and Military Family Services program gives Veterans the opportunity to “Charlie Mike” (or “continue mission”). “Most people — including Veterans — associate post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with military service,” LoFaro said. “However it is not the only mental health issue veterans have. They’re still people; and like all people, they have the same challenges and struggles the rest of us have.” With the help of the program, many veterans are stepping forward and receiving the support and empowerment needed to live and healthy and fulfilling life. “We’ve seen a recent increase in clients,” LoFaro said. “And that’s what we hope to continue to see throughout all seasons.
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These men and women supported our community, so now the community needs to be here to support them.” Within this program, “supporting the troops” truly means all troops. “Veteran” is not strictly synonymous with “war hero.” And just as Veterans Day is for all veterans; the program is for all veterans as well. For most, their service doesn’t stop when the uniform is taken off, as study after study on civic engagement show; veterans add benefit to every aspect of our communities and Jefferson Center’s program works to highlight that. The team is consistently asking themselves how they can better serve veterans in the community. And the team, with assistance from other programs and departments at Jefferson Center, takes action: a veteran town hall was hosted last spring, a clinician is now onsite at Red Rocks Community College specifically to work with veterans, a Veterans Mental Health First Aid course has been offered in the mountain communities, two new groups have been established — one for veterans and the other for military family members. If you are a veteran, have a veteran in your life or a part of the community that would like to learn more about Jefferson Center’s Veteran and Military Family Services program, please contact Carl LoFaro at CarlL@jcmh.org or 303.425.5054.
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Shannon Gwash is the marketing manager for Jefferson Center for Mental Health. She is also a certified Mayo Clinic wellness coach and can be reached at shannong@jcmh.org
All about getting back on that horse and aging well My friend Roz and I visited over coffee. We’ve worked together and often laugh about life. We’re both in our 60s. “My significant other’s mother is staying at our house,” Roz told me. “She’s 88 and sleeps outside in a tent.” “Wow! What a woman, tell me more.” “She runs a riding stable with 24 horses!” “At 88?” I asked. I grew up with horses and knew how much work they involve. And picturing this 88-year-old woman leading city dudes on trail rides, my journalist’s curiosity became aroused. “Can I meet her?” I asked. “Sure,” Roz said. Later that afternoon, I drove over to Roz’s house on the outskirts of Golden. “Mary, meet Thelma,” Roz said. Thelma was slim, agile and bright-eyed. We sat out in the back on the patio, partly because Thelma prefers to be outside whenever possible. I do, too. Thelma had been riding that day with her son at a riding stable and showed me the 8-by-10 photo of them on the horses. Yikes! I compared Thelma and myself. After several mishaps with horses, I rarely if ever ride any more. I know several people who have lasting mobility problems from accidents with horses. And the woman in front of me was 88 and went riding the very day I met her. No fear, this lady. She put me to shame. I have turned into a wimp, I thought to myself. Thelma said: “My grandmother came in a covered wagon and homesteaded 10 acres in Michigan. Dad was a hunting guide, my grandfather a horse trader.” “Way past cool!” “At your age you must have lost a lot of friends and family. Do you ever get sad or depressed?” Her eyes lit up. “I’m too busy to get sad.
Barns to fix, putting wood up for winter, feeding horses, three lawns to mow. My niece who lives with me yells at me if I take a week off.” “You’re amazing,” I say. “That’s what my doctor says.” Mary McFerren “You don’t wear glasses or hearing Stobie aids,” I observed. WIT AND “Nope, don’t need them.” GRIT Thelma’s hair was still its natural color of light brown, no gray. Her aliveness and vibrancy were contagious. “Are you still riding?” she asked me. “Not much. I don’t have a horse anymore.” “Now you get back on that horse,” she said. “Go riding.” I wondered if God was trying to tell me something through her. Was I supposed to give up my fears and start riding again? I’m not sure, but maybe Thelma set the example of aging well for all of us. Stay busy, stay active, and do what you love. Mary McFerren Stobie is the author of the Colorado memoir “You Fall Off, You Get Back On.” She will tell a story at the Mercury Café on Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. Also, she will appear on a panel at Golden History Center on Nov. 29. All readers and friends are invited. For more information, contact her at info@marystobie.com and website www.marystobie.com.
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Leland Mills Shumake Jr. Aug. 10, 1949 – Oct. 5, 2015
The Master Physician answered our prayers for a healing miracle by taking Leland to a place where there are no more tears and all the pain is gone. He was greeted with open arms by Joann & Sam Arndt and Lee Shumake Sr. Lee was a drummer and played in many bands including Earth Angel and The Boomers. He was known as “Stretch”. A favorite pastime was playing pool and he playing in a league at Mile High Billiards in Arvada. Lee also loved to golf. He was
co-founder of “The Sam & Lee Memorial Day Golf Extravaganza” and held the traveling trophy for 15 of the 19 years the tournament has been played. Lee was an electronics technician specializing in musical equipment and TV repair. He held two Associate degrees from Metropolitan State College. Lee had his only child, a daughter Haylee Rose, when he was 48 years old and was one of the best and most attentive father ever. Lee is survived by his wife Joanne, daughter Haylee, step-children John
and Jake Peek, brothers Gary and Perry Shumake and Sam Arndt, sister Cindy Murphy, step-brother’s Danny Goodnight, Brad and Doug Arndt (Martine), best friend of 50 years Rick Strauss and many other friends and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins throughout the country. In lieu of flowers please remember Lee with us on Sunday, November 15th, 2015 beginning at 2 p.m. at Mile High Billiards, 11651 W 64th Ave. Arvada, CO 80004.
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January 3, 1925 – October. 30, 2015
Margaret Moranville, known as “Margie”, left the confines of this world on Friday October 30, 2015 after a rich and fulfilling life of 90 years. As Margie approached death due to Alzheimer’s, she was surrounded by the loving and devoted care of Friends for Life; The Gardens at St. Elizabeth; Wind Crest Continuing Care in Highlands Ranch; Suncrest Hospice; long time friends and family. Due to the efforts of all these people, Margie’s final years were made comfortable and happy and, for this, the family will always be eternally grateful. The funeral mass for Margie will take place at St. Joan of Arc Church in Arvada (12735 W. 58th Ave.) on November 6, 2015 at 11 a.m. followed by reception in the church hall and internment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Wheat Ridge. Margie always referred to herself as “an Arvada girl”. Except for the first two years and the last five years of Margie’s life, her home was always Arvada, Colorado. All in all, Margie lived 83 years of her life in Arvada. Margie Moranville came from humble stock— the daughter of a coal miner and farmer. She was born in a coal mining camp in a place called Serene Colorado on January 3, 1925 to immigrants from Croatia, Mary and Philip Stefanich. Margie always said, “Yes, I was born in Serene but you can’t call me Serene!” Margie was a toddler when her parents brought her to Arvada. She worked along side her two sisters (Kate and Mary) and two brothers (Phil and John) on the Stefanich family truck farm on Simms Road. When Margie wasn’t in school at Fremont Elementary or Holy Family High School, she could be found tending livestock (turkeys and cows) or picking asparagus and other crops from dawn to sunset. She always loved gardening as a result, but the Great Depression and frugality burned in her soul. When WWII came along, she worked in a factory as a “Rosie the Riveter” type gal operating a punch press. In fact, it
was at General Iron Works in Denver where Margie met her future husband, Walter Moranville. Margie waited for Walter for four years while he served in the Merchant Marines. Subsequently, Margie and Walter married in 1946 at St. Ann’s in Arvada. After a brief interlude in Denver, the couple moved to Simms Road in Arvada where they built a home on an acre and half of ground given to them by Margie’s parents as a wedding gift. On Simms Rd., Margie and Walt raised their two children, Ellen Moranville Clark (born in 1947) and John Moranville (born in 1948). Margie was never a “stay at home Mom”. She continued working in a factory—primarily Anderson & Forrester—while her mom, Grandma Mary babysat Ellen and John next door. When Simms Rd. became a busy thoroughfare, Margie moved to a home on West 59th Place in February of 1987. It was the same day her husband, Walter, died. Margie always supported her church—St. Ann’s and later on, St. Joan of Arc. She was on the Finance Committee at St. Ann’s Credit Union that later became Northwest Federal Credit Union. Margie took great delight in volunteering for various committees at St. Ann or St. Joan, baking cakes for funerals and being a contributing member of the Senior Group. When people thought of Margie, they often referred to her as a “good partier” and being very generous. For parties, she intensely enjoyed St. Joan of Arc bowling parties with trips to the Red Lobster afterwards. As an aside, Margie was a great bowler with many 300 games to her credit. Her Pinochle card parties-- that began when she was a parishioner at St. Ann and continued when
she became a member of St. Joan of Arc—functioned for close to 50 years. These gatherings were filled with laughter and enduring friendships. Her many trips with family—primarily to Ireland, Italy and across the west with her grandson, Will—were always a “party on wheels” and defined by her jokes and story telling. Regarding Margie’s generosity of spirit, she had the family record for the number of Afghans crocheted for family and friends (60) and the number of Croatian potica loaves baked at Christmas (dozens). As she lived out her final years at Gardens at St. Elizabeth and Wind Crest, residents and staff at both places always commented on Margie’s sunny disposition and how they thoroughly enjoyed being around her. Margie loved her family and friends with all her heart. This love is her abiding legacy. Margie is survived by: Ellen Clark (daughter) and son-in-law, Bill Clark; John Moranville (son) and daughter-in-law, Devon Moranville; five grandchildren and their spouses-- Teresa Clark and Dave Ruminski, Samantha Moranville and Steve Liebowitz, Sarah Moranville, Will and Kristin Clark, Abbey Moranville Lasota; two great granddaughters—Antonia Ruminski and Ellie Clark; Margie’s sister, Mary Tilp and her husband, Paul Tilp; her sister-in-law, Jean Mund and her husband, Hal; and numerous nieces and nephews across the USA. Margie always loved gardening, raising her own vegetables and assisting the poor and vulnerable. To honor Margie, donations may be made to The Sustainable Living Foundation (501c3), 156 Marvin Ave. Los Altos, Ca. 94022. Please stipulate on the check: Paraguay Garden Project or Zimbabwe Orphans. On-line donations may be made via: www.ZimbabweParaguay. net For further information on SLF, a foundation established by the Ellen and Bill Clark family, call 650.941.9206.
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JEFFCO NEWS IN A HURRY Night at the museums Dinosaur Ridge, the Golden History Center and Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum are participating in Night at the Museums, which takes place Nov. 7. From 5-10 p.m., Dinosaur Ridge, at 16831 West Alameda Parkway, will have free hands-on activities in the exhibit hall Trek Through Time. For more information, contact Amber at amber_cain@dinoridge.org or 303697-3466, ext. 107. The Golden History Center, 923 10th St., is offering free admission from 4:30 to 8 p.m. For more information, contact the center at 303-278-3557. The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, at 1213 Washington Ave. in Golden, will be offering its Night at the Museums from 5-8 p.m. For more information, contact the quilt museum at 303-277-0377. League of Women Voters event The League of Women Voters of Jefferson County is having an event beginning at 9:15 a.m. Nov. 10 at the Highland Rescue Team Ambulance Service, 317 S. Lookout Mountain Road in Golden.
The Jeffco League of Women Voters is participating in a U.S. League of Women Voters study of the constitutional amendment process, which includes exploring circumstances that might allow or compel it to endorse an amendment. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Janet at 303-674-7755. An evening meeting is also available. For information on an evening meeting, contact Lucinda at 720-254-5741. To learn more about the League of Women Voters, visit www.lwvjeffco. org. Free legal advice Jefferson County is offering free legal advice concerning elder law or probate matters from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 13 in Room 2040 on the second floor of the Jefferson County Administration and Court Facility, 100 Jefferson County Parkway in Golden. The service is offered to anybody who is not represented by a lawyer. Topics available for discussion include trusts, estates, wills including probate with and without a will, guardianships, conservatorships and
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Polar Express returns to Golden Railroad Museum
By Christy Steadman csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com Come take a trip to the North Pole at the Colorado Railroad Museum this holiday season. The Polar Express Train Ride will be offered Nov. 12—Dec. 23 for families and lovers of the classic children’s tale. “The Polar Express” story is a popular, family holiday tradition, said Donald Tallman, the railroad museum’s executive director. “Now, they are able to be a part of that magical movie experience.” The railroad museum has recreated the experience to make the adventures of the story come alive, including the popular hot chocolate scene, Tallman said. Live acting and elaborate decorations
will immerse people in the sights, sounds and intrigue of the Polar Express. The story will be performed in its entirety. While being served cookies and hot chocolate, children are encouraged to interact with the actors and tell what makes the Christmas season special to them. Then, riders will board the train making its way to the North Pole. This is the second year the railroad museum has put on the Polar Express, Tallman said, and last year’s popularity far exceeded expectations. “The Polar Express” is a “magical and heartwarming story,” he said, about a “boy who is at that age where Santa teeters between reality and myth. We’ve recreated that experience.”
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School has a lot to say Immersion programs launch kids with second languages
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achel Gutierrez’s reason for enrolling her 3-year-old daughter in a dual-language program where she splits her day between Spanish and English was simple: “I wish I had learned a second language, and I figure this is a way we can give our daughter a raise later in life,” said Gutierrez, whose family has a Spanish-language background. “Businesses are always looking for bilingual workers, so we’re giving her a great start.” That focus on language is the top priority for Global Village Academies, a charter school that emphasizes cultural immersion. Its has K-8 schools in Northglenn and Parker, and its international preschool programs are located in Arvada, Lakewood, Littleton, Parker and Lafayette, with more on the way. “At our preschools, students spend 50 percent of the day immersed in their target language,” said Anne Yost, director of Global Village’s Lakewood location. “We use a High-Scope curriculum, which is play-based. We believe when the kids have a choice, they are more engaged in their learnStudying a foreign language can lead to: ing.” • Higher academic achievement on The school is open year-round standardized test measures and collegefrom 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. to accomentrance exams, such as ACT and SAT modate families with busy schedules who can choose from two-, • Improvement in students’ reading three- and five-day schedules. abilities Preschoolers decide between • Better ability to hypothesize in science Mandarin and Spanish as their • Higher academic performance at the language of focus, and complete college level activities and plans that ensure they retain their new language Source: American Council on the Teaching knowledge. of Foreign Languages “We’re seeing more and more parents wanting to ensure their children get started with languages young,” Yost said. “Kids start to comprehend language really early, so we’re getting bilingual parents who want to make sure their children stay up with their second language, and parents who want second-language exposure.” Global Village aims to keep classes small — the Lakewood location where Gutierrez’s daughter attends can accommodate about 65 preschoolers — and has two instructors for each age group. This commitment to personal teaching is one of Gutierrez’s favorite aspects about the school. Teachers like the personalized approach, too. “I was teaching in Jeffco for two years before coming here, and I speak five languages,” said Margot Aguilera, who teaches Spanish at the Lakewood location. “I was looking for something different, something with more interaction with the kids.” Young children’s minds are sponges, Aguilera added, and lessons that seem difficult to adults are actually quickly understood by children.
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Global Village International preschools give students an opportunity to get started with Spanish or Mandarin at an early age, when it’s easier for them to pick it up. Photos by Anne Yost
Students at the Global Village International preschool in Lakewood get a start on Spanish class for the day. Global Village has opened nearly a half-dozen locations in the metro area since March, responding to parents’ desire to get their children started on a second language early.
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Mandarin instructor Chen Chen said she is constantly impressed by how much her students retain of such a complicated language. “Learning a language is not just learning how to speak it, but write it as well,” she said. “I really enjoy getting a chance to share my culture with the kids. And when they follow along and speak with me, I get so excited.” Parents are looking for opportunities to expose their children to more diversity and cultural variety, according to Yost, which is one reason Global Village is seeing an increase in interest. “Our biggest priority is that the children are in a place they feel safe and loved,” she said. “If that’s in place, the sky is the limit in relation to what they learn. For so many parents, the gift of foreign language is not a gift they can give to their children.”
At Global Leadership Academy, we do offer Chinese at all grade levels, and at York International students start taking Spanish in kindergarten as a part of their specials rotation. They have Spanish or native Spanish for the full year beginning in seventh grade. How do the programs work? The world-language classes are built into the school day for students as a part of their specials classes. Why is it important for Mapleton to offer these programs? We believe it’s important for all of our students to be able to successfully live and work in a diverse world, and knowing another language will help them in the 21st century. Additionally, most
colleges and universities require one to two years of a foreign language. Mapleton has a college-going culture with an expectation that every student will apply to college or university. What are the benefits of getting a child started on a foreign language young? It can take five to seven years for a child to learn another language, so starting early is a huge advantage. Where can parents go to get more information? If parents want more information about language programs offered by a specific school, they can contact our schools. We have them all listed on our website, www.mapleton.us. Answers provided by Lynn Setzer, chief communications officer with Mapleton
JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS What foreign language options are available in the district? Jefferson County School District offers classroom instruction in Chinese, French, German, Japanese and Spanish. The online learning program (Jeffco Virtual Academy) offers Chinese, French, Spanish and Russian. How do the programs work? We have classroom and online instruction with a variety of classes from Level 1 to Advanced Placement. Some of our courses can be taken for college credit. Why is it important for Jefferson County to offer these programs?
Jeffco’s 2020 Vision for all students is to prepare Jeffco graduates to successfully apply the following competencies: content mastery, civic and global engagement, communication, critical thinking and creativity, and self-direction and personal responsibility.
of acceptance into university and graduate schools, and helps students understand better their own culture.
The study of foreign language applies to all of these competencies as it: helps students function and compete effectively in our increasingly global economy, increases job opportunities and salary potential, helps students develop intercultural sensitivity and global understanding, helps improve English vocabulary and first language proficiency, improves critical and creative thinking skills, improves the likelihood
There are many benefits to starting study of a foreign language in early childhood. Because younger students have a natural curiosity for imitating sounds and a greater neural plasticity in the language-learning section of the brain, they have the best opportunity to develop near-native pronunciation. Also, Therese Sullivan Caccavale, president of the National Network for Early Language Learning
What are the benefits of getting a child started on a foreign language young?
(NNELL), has pointed out that because learning a foreign language enhances cognitive development, studies have shown that bilingual students outscore their peers on the math and verbal sections of standardized tests. Where can parents go to get more information? Parents should check with their school counselor to learn about what languages and courses are offered. Answers provided by Amy H. Flynn, world language coordinator and director of International Student Exchanges
1930s stylings come to life in Gypsy jazz Denver’s own songstress, Lannie Garrett, returns with her popular Gypsy jazz show, Under Paris Skies, beginning at 8 p.m. Nov. 7 and continuing every Saturday through Nov. 28 at Lannie’s Clocktower Cabaret in downtown Denver. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $35. The Under Paris Skies show is a pairing of Garrett’s smooth vocals and the catchy, foot-tapping music of the group, The Gypsy Swing Revue. Gypsy jazz is a blend of two styles of music, traditional Gypsy music and American swing. Featured songs include: “La Vie en Rose,” “Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen,” “C’est Si Bon,” and “Under Paris Skies.” Musicians Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli, from the Hot Club of France, originally conceived Gypsy jazz in the 1930s. The Gypsy Swing Revue features the arrangements of lead guitarist Elliot Reed with Anthony Salvo featured on violin, Stephen Hill on rhythm guitar and Jean-Luc Davis on stand-up bass. Lannie’s Clocktower Cabaret is located underneath the D&F Clock Tower building on the corner of the 16th Street Mall and Arapahoe Street in downtown Denver. Tickets can be purchased at 303-293-0075 or online at www.Lannies.com.
Tavern Downtown earns kudos Thrillist.com, the website that never met a “best” list it didn’t like, is now declaring “The Best Sports Bar in Every NFL City.” Here’s what Thrillist said: Penny Parker “... Keep in mind we’re not just talking MILE HIGH about the best GiLIFE ants bar in New York or the best Cowboys bar in Dallas; rather, these are the best places to watch sporting events based on the outrageous number of TVs, the deliciousness of the food and drink, and the all-around attributes that make them places we want to party on game day.” Best Broncos bar? The Tavern Downtown, 1949 Market St., according to Thrillist. “Because it’s an official sponsor of the Broncos, one of the perks is that it runs a season-long contest where two bar patrons are whisked off to the Broncos sideline to
hang out before every home game. Most people won’t get to watch Peyton warm up, though, so one major draw for everyone else is the massive 11,000-square-foot rooftop patio, which offers views of both Coors Field and beautiful people enjoying the Mile High sunshine. And since the Rockies and Nuggets disappoint fans six months out of the year, billiards, foosball, mini bowling, local beers and chicken nachos can distract those poor Coloradans in their time of need.” For the rest of Thrillist’s picks, go to www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/the-bestsports-bar-in-every-nfl-city. The Tavern has seven other locations, including Lowry, Uptown, Wash Park and downtown Littleton. Uncorked in Centennial Uncorked Kitchen is celebrating its Grand Opening Celebrations from 2 to 6 p.m. Nov. 8, and guests can join in or watch the live, interactive cooking demonstrations all afternoon. Complimentary beverage tastings will be in the Wine Bar from 2 to 4 p.m. followed by a cash bar until 6 p.m. Chefs Eric and Katie Robbins and their team will be on hand all weekend long to share their story about how at Uncorked
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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.
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 303-4217619 for information. Republicans, especially students, youth and women, welcome to join.
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.
Open mic Living Water Unity Spiritual Community presents open mic night – celebrate your teen self 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. 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.
Federal employees The Lakewood Chapter of Retired and Active Federal Employees meets each second Tuesday at the Episcopal Church, 10th and Garrison. Call Ann Ornelas at 303-5178558 with questions. 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
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Golden Elks Lodge meets at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 16795 W. 50th Ave. Contact golden2740@hotmail.com or 303-279-2740 for more information, or to learn how to join.
Music Teachers Association Suburban Northwest meets 9:30 a.m. to noon the first Wednesday of the month at Community in Christ Church, 12229 W. 80th Ave., Arvada. Meetings are open to the public and include refreshments, business meeting and program featuring music teaching professionals from around the state lecturing on the latest teaching developments. Order Sons of Italy in America/Denver Lodge 2075 meets every third Wednesday of the month at 5925 W. 32nd Ave., Wheat Ridge. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. and meeting follows at 7 p.m. Lots of fun activities planned for summer meetings. Everyone welcome. Call 303-238-8055. Professional women NW Metro Business and Professional Women meets the first Wednesday of each month from September to May. Our mission is to achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education and information. Call Marcia at 303-827-3283 to RSVP. Thursdays All Comforting Things of Colorado Inc. We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing comfort and encouragement to individuals by providing them items made by hand. We encourage you to bring your skills and enthusiasm to our fun group. We meet at 10 a.m. the third Thursday of each month at Phillips Methodist Church, 1450 S. Pierce, Lakewood. For information, contact Sue King at susaneking70@msn. com or 303-986-1098.
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Hunt at ranch unites area veterans Nonprofit helps those who were wounded serving country By Rick Gustafson Special to Colorado Community Media
James Jordan sweats as he trudges through the brush, up the steep slope toward the top of a rocky plateau. The bleached, fall sun has warmed the chilly morning, and Jordan has already shed one layer. The hillside is neither as steep nor as high as the terrain he climbed in Afghanistan, and the ground here is sandy without the loose shale. The small pack strapped on his back weighs nothing compared with the 125-pound load he humped as a paratrooper. “We had deer sign all over this area earlier this morning,” said Jordan, of Arvada. He clambers over some boulders at the top and steps on a trail leading toward the trees across the grassy plateau. Nearby, fellow veteran Mike Alsop, of Highlands Ranch, has taken up a position on the cliff and is watching four deer in a stand of -trees just outside the property line of the Boy Scout Ranch in Elbert County where the men are hunting. He sights-in the small herd at 263 yards but knows not to take the shot. The hunt at the ranch was one of three separate hunts over the weekend of Oct. 24 and 25 sponsored by American Heroes in Action, a nonprofit group supporting wounded combat veterans along with firefighters and law enforcement officers injured in the line of duty. The series of outdoor adventures were designed to bring these men and women together for outdoor therapy. With the help of District 1 County Commissioner Robert Rowland and Casey
From left, Elbert County Commissioner Robert Rowland, Nathan Henderson, Dave Proffit (Veterans in Action), Arvada resident James Jordan, and Mike Alsop, of Highlands Ranch, are shown during the hunt. Photo by Rick Gustafson Westbrook of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Division, the nonprofit group secured permission for three separate hunts on private property over the weekend. Each hunter was licensed with a tag appropriate for the area, and American Heroes in Action reimbursed the cost of the tags. Dave Proffit, president and founder of American Heroes in Action, said that the value of bringing veterans together for outdoor adventures goes well beyond just hunting and fishing. “They learn things being together here, other than the lies they tell each other
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about hunting and fishing,” he joked. “They learn from each other about the benefits available and treatments that will help them get better, what works.” Each of the three veteran hunters received serious wounds during the first years of the Afghanistan and Iraq wars. Jordan was wounded by 23 fragments of shrapnel when his interpreter stepped on a mine during a mission in Afghanistan. Following his treatment, he received a medical retirement and is studying sports management. On Sept. 11, 2001, Alsop was a student at the University of Colorado. By that
afternoon, he was on the phone with a recruiter. He served in the infantry and later joined a recon unit until a roadside bomb blew his Humvee in half. In addition to extensive trauma, 13 of his vertebrae were shattered. One of the doctors who treated Alsop attributed his survival to his extreme physical fitness. The muscle mass in his back held the pieces of his spine in place and prevented them from severing his spinal cord. “The only part they got from me was my spleen,” Alsop joked. Both Jordan and Alsop suffered traumatic brain injuries and continue treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder. Nathan Henderson, of Colorado Springs, served as a Marine and was wounded in the first week of the Iraq War and a second time a month after returning to duty. He re-enlisted and served the Corps for eight years. Following his service, Henderson worked for a military contractor and later as a cable installer. He said that he misses the sense of family he experienced in the military and among his fellow contractors, most of whom were veterans. He is studying intelligence at American Military University and hopes to serve as an analyst. His search for a greater sense of camaraderie was part of his motivation for signing up for the hunt. An hour before sunset, three deer emerge from a stand of trees just south of where Nathan Henderson, who is biggame hunting for the first time, watches from his position near the lake. Henderson’s single shot fells one of the animals and drives the remaining two deer north where Jordan and Alsop are waiting. Jordan’s shots claim the second deer of the afternoon.
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Bowling Benefit Bowlers of all ages are invited to participate in Bowl-A-Rama to benefit nursing home elders and at-risk youth. Bowl-A-Rama is Saturday, Nov. 7; check-in and lunch begin at 11:30 a.m., with bowling at 12:30 p.m. and awards at 2:30 p.m. Cost per bowler starts at $40; however, bowlers are encouraged to gather donations. Proceeds benefit Bessie’ Hope, which brings together elders and youth to cultivate mutually rewarding relationships. Register at www.bessieshope.org or call 303-830-9037. Bowling available at Brunzwick Zone, 9150 Harlan St., Westminster; AMF Littleton Lanes, 2530 E. County Line Road, Littleton; or AMF Monaco Lanes, 6767 Leetsdale Drive, Denver.
Scandinavian Christmas Fair Enjoy a huge selection of Scandinavian holiday imports, food, decorations, crafts, rosemaling, vendors, and butikken at the Trollheim Lodge, Sons of Norway Scandinavian Christmas fair Friday, Nov. 6, and Saturday, Nov. 7, at 6610 W. 14th Ave., Lakewood. Lunch (for an additional cost) is from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and includes open faced sandwiches, lompe dogs with surkål, lefse. Parking available, wheelchair accessible. Call 303-2321700 or go to www.trollheimlodge.com.
Writing Workshop Author/burlesque performer Margo Christie, former Arvada resident, presents “Dressing Up and Baring All: A Workshop for Fiction Writers” at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Standley Lake Library in Arvada. Bring a sample of your writing and be prepared to dress it up. Christie won second prize in Amazon’s Breakthrough Novel Award. Visit www.margochristienovelist.com.
Craft Sale First United Methodist Church, 1500 Ford St., Golden, plans its 31st annual Craft Sale 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6-7. Browse among 25 vendors showing handmade crafts of all kinds. There will be Christmas décor, cards, photography, floral arrangements, and a room full of white elephant treasures. The event is sponsored by United Methodist Women who will offer a delicious lunch for sale each day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. featuring homemade fruit pies for dessert. Contact Sharon Kirts at 303-279-1063. Veterans Day Appreciation Walk Our community is encouraged to invite a veteran (or veterans) to join them in a short appreciation walk Saturday, Nov. 7. Open to all ages; program is free. Walks will take place within Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge, 9210 W. 80th Ave., led by Mayor Pro Tem Mark McGoff, and at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., led by Naturalist Dudley Weiland. This is an opportunity to enjoy the natural landscape and spend time with veterans and say, “Thank you.” Walks begin at both sites at 9 a.m. Walkers are welcome to share light refreshments inside Majestic View Nature Center at 10 a.m. Call 720-8987405 if you plan to take part in this free event. Sponsored by Founders and Friends of Two Ponds NWR and Majestic View Nature Center. Magic: Beyond Belief The Mile High Magicians Society presents Magic: Beyond Belief X, a skillfully blending of magic and mystery, at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Call 303-987-7845 or go to www.lakewood.org/tickets/ for tickets and information. Appropriate for all ages. Amending U.S. Constitution The U.S. Constitution is difficult to amend. In the more than 220 years since the first 10 amendments known as the Bill of Rights were ratified in 1791, the constitution has been amended just 17 times. Framers of the constitution deliberately made it difficult in order to prevent tyranny. The Jeffco League of Women Voters is participating in a LWVUS study of the constitutional amendment process, exploring circumstances that might allow or compel it to endorse an amendment. The league meets in the Evergreen-Foothills area at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Highland Rescue Team Ambulance District, 317 S. Lookout Mountain Road, Golden. Call Janet at 303-674-7755. The league also meets in the Lakewood-Golden area at 9:15 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, at the Cason Howell House, 1575 Kipling St., Lakewood. Call Susan at 303-988-5847.
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THEATER/SHOWS Evergreen Players Show The Evergreen Players presents “The 39 Steps” through Sunday, Nov. 8, at Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday (no show on Oct. 31). Tickets are available at 303-674-4924 or www.evergreenplayers.org. Comedy Night at West Woods Ron Feingold performs at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, and Wednesday, Nov. 11, at West Woods Golf Course, 6655 Quaker St., Arvada. Feingold is a nationally touring headliner and comedy a cappella. Go to EventBrite.com, keywood West Woods, for tickets. In addition, Bob Meddles will open for Chris Porter on Sunday, Nov. 22, to Wednesday, Nov. 25. Call 303-3071777 for tickets to that show. Tuna Christmas Miners Alley Playhouse presents “A Tuna Christmas” from Friday, Nov. 13 to Dec. 20 at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays; and 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Dec. 3, 10 and 17. Tickets are available by calling 303-935-3044 or going online at minersalley.com. Casino Murder Mystery The Lumber Baron Mystery Mansion presents “Let’s Kill the Whistleblower!” an interactive comedy murder-mystery from Friday, Nov. 13 to Thursday, Dec. 31 at 2555 W. 37th Ave., Denver. Show times are 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 4, with times to be added through Dec. 31. Get tickets at CasinoMurderMysteries.com or 303-477-8205. Seating is limited and this show is appropriate for all ages. ‘Importance of Being Earnest’ Red Rocks Community College presents Oscar Wilde’s classic “The Importance of Being Earnest” through Sunday, Nov. 15 at the college’s theater on the Lakewood campus, 13300 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood. In this timeless play, Wilde takes a simple comic plot device — mistaken identity — and fills it to the brim with wit, mischief, and social satire aimed directly at elite society in late Victorian London. Show times are 7:30 p.m. with a 2 p.m. show on Nov. 15. For information and reservations, contact Kelly Jo Eldredge at 303-914-6458 or theatre@rrcc.edu. Go to www.rrcc.edu.
Country Fair Luncheon Colorado Women’s Connection presents its Country Fair luncheon and silent auction 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Concordia Lutheran Church, 13371 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. For reservations, call 303985-2458. Do Things Happen For a Reason? The question of whether everything really happens for a reason will be discussed at Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, titled “True or False: Everything Happens for a Reason,” features filmed interviews with Brittney Andrews, the recipient of a heart transplant, as well as with the family of the heart donor. Both share their perspectives regarding the tragic murder that made a heart available for transplantation. Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran. net. How to Be Happy Program Everyone wants to be happy, but how does one achieve the desired state of mind? The Lakewood branch of the American Association of University Women will explore the topic with author Andy Feld, an expert speaker on societal and business challenges. The Golden resident has written three books on the subject of his happiness theory. Program is at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, at Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church at Ninth and Kipling in Lakewood. Program is free and open to the public.
HEALTH Community Blood Drives
The Denver Film Festival runs through Sunday, Nov. 15. This year’s program boasts more than 250 films representing 39 countries. The complete lineup is available at denverfilm.org/festival. Tickets on sale online or at the film festival main box office location, Sie FilmCenter, 2510 E. Colfax Ave., Denver.
A number of community blood drives are planned in the area. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300, unless otherwise noted. Go to www.bonfils.org. Upcoming blood drives are: Saturday, Nov. 7, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Concordia Lutheran Church, 13371 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood (contact Brad and Debbie Rash at 303-986-1206); Wednesday, Nov. 11, and Thursday, Nov. 12, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Colorado School of Mines, 1600 Maple St., Golden; Sunday, Nov. 15, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Mile Hi Church, 9077 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood.
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The Edge Theater presents “Woman in Mind,” Susan’s hilarious hallucinations convert her boring life to one where she is an ideal wife and mother with an ideal family. Show runs through Sunday, Nov. 15, at 1560 Teller St., Suite 200, Lakewood. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 6 p.m. Sundays. Call 303-232-0363 or go to www.TheEdgeTheater. com for tickets and information. Parking is free.
Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada, hosts tai chi classes Mondays, from Monday, Nov. 9 to Dec. 14. Class for beginners is from 6:15-7:15 p.m. Class for those who’ve done tai chi before is 5-6 p.m. Redirect the stress of life into something smooth, nourishing and strengthening. Bring water and wear comfortable clothes. Patricia Douglas is certified through Tai Chi for Health Institute. Sign up in advance; call 720-898-7405.
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Arvada Historical Society’s next oral history program will feature the history and stories of the Arvada Kiwanis and the Arvada Jefferson Kiwanis. The program runs from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the McIlvoy House, 7307 Grandview Ave., Arvada. Scheduled presenters are Max Haug and Duane Youse. If you are a past or current Kiwanis member please come and lend your support as we celebrate their history. Complimentary refreshments will be served. Each oral history is recorded on DVD and available to purchase. The event is free and open to the public. Call 303431-1261 or visit www.arvadahistory.org.
MUSIC/CONCERTS Concordia Choir Seeks Voices Concordia Lutheran Church Choir is starting its fall choir program and is looking to add new voices. The choir is a great cross section of the community and welcomes newcomers who have a desire to praise God with their voice. Concordia Lutheran is directed by Dr. Jill Schroeder-Dorn of Colorado Christian University. The choir meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. The choir assists in Concordia’s traditional worship service. The church is at
Metropolitan State College of Denver offers a continuing education program for adults. Most classes are 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, for two to four weeks, and cost varies. Most take place at the Student Success Building on the Auraria Campus, with other classes taking place at the South Campus (I-25 and Orchard) and the Center For Visual Arts on Santa Fe Drive. For list of classes, go to www.msudenver. edu/learnon or call 303556-3657. Application not required. More information on Facebook www.Facebook.com/msudenverlearnoninitiative. Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Thursday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.
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WILDCATS WIN IN FIRST ROUND OF PLAYOFFS
Arvada West player Brett Liekus winds up to boot the ball past Grand Junction players during the Oct. 29 state 5A first-round playoff game. Luekus had one goal and one assist in the game, which ended in a 5-0 victory for the Wildcats. Arvada West advanced to the second round and was scheduled to face Fort Collins on Wednesday. Photo by Christy Steadman
Golden runner second at state Hornecker leads Demons to 12th place in cross-country By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com Alex Hornecker brought home the silver medal as the second place finisher at the Class 4A state boys cross-country meet in Colorado Springs and his performance helped Golden finished 12th in the team standings. The Golden senior finished second in the Oct. 31 race with a time of 15:52.46, just over two seconds behind first place Tanner Norman of Classic Academy “It was a long race with a tight pack of guys who all wanted to win the race,” Hornecker said after the race. “I hung back in the pack for the first two miles, knowing it would be sprint from there. I didn’t quite win the race but I ran hard and I am proud of my performance.” He said he first started running when his seventh grade class took part in a community race and did pretty well. “I said to myself I might be able to do well as a runner,” he said. “So, in high school I focused on cross-country and track. This is my final high school cross-country race and I am happy to bring home the silver medal.” Cross-country is an individual and a team competition. Runners earn team points based on where they finish in the field. For example, the medalist earns one team point and the 10th place finisher earns 10 points. In Class 4A, a school can enter seven runners but only the points earned by the top five finishers are added together to determine the team score. There were 193 runners representing 24 teams in the race. Honecker’s two team points helped Golden post a score of 340 points to finish in 12th place in the 24-team field. The senior’s teammates and times included T.J. Chrysler, 45, Jeshurun Small, 81, Sam Burrows, 105, Jon DuVarney 107, Sammy Wub-
ber, 109 and Austin Rice, 149. Other area teams in the Class 4A state cross-country championship race included Standley Lake that finished 13th with a score of 358 points, Green Mountain that took 15th place with a score of 362 points and D’Evelyn that took 18th place in the team standings with a score of 411. More than 1,200 prep runners that traveled to the Penrose Center for the state meet. The weather was sunny and warm and the mountains created a backdrop for the sprint to the finish line inside the stadium. The 3.1 mile course went up and over small hills and runners then turned onto level ground as they circled around and into the home stretch that led to the finish line inside the stadium. The state meet was held at the same location last year. Times in just about all classes were better this year — partially due to the fact that this year’s course didn’t include the very steep hill that was part of the 2014 route. Colorado High School Activities Association organized the event well, as the starting gun fired about every 30 minutes, sending another group of runners out on the course. Each runner wore a timing chip and the equipment at the end of the race recorded their time as he or she crossed the finish line. It was a grueling race that took a physi-
Golden’s Alex Hornecker is all alone as he runs the final few yards of the Oct. 31 Class 4A state boys cross country championship race. Hornecker was the second runner across the finish line and his performance helped the Demons finish 12th among the 24 Class 4A teams in the race. Photo by Tom Munds cal toll on some runners but there were two dozen medical staff at the finish line to help those who needed some ice for sore muscles or other attention. The opening ceremonies were just before 9 a.m. and the gun went off for the final race of the day at 1 p.m.
Wildcats run into state After a banner year for A-West, which saw both the boys and girls cross-country teams earn league titles, the runners headed south to test their legs against the best in the state. Max Sevcik led the charge for the Arvada West runners at last week’s crosscountry state finals. He finished the 500-meter course in 16:71 for a 17th place finish. Fellow Wildcat competitors included Josh Campbell, Justin Andraid, Colin Berndt, Andres Perez, Marshall Haymond, and Ryan Lee. The top five Wildcat runners all finished in the top 50, good enough to earn the team a 5th place distinction. For the girls race, Civianna Gallegos ran the course in 20:18 as the fastest of the team. Gallegos finished in 51st place. Also cracking the top 100 in the state were Katie Doucette and Claire Pauley
Injured wrestler making progress
Joe Hunsaker, the Castle View wrestler who was paralyzed in a wrestling match on Feb. 1, 2014, is a student at Oregon State and living independently. Hunsaker has regained a lot of function in his legs, arms and hands, Jim Benton according to his OVERTIME father, Jim. He is still in a wheelchair but once in a standing position, he is able to walk for short distances. “He is making good progress,” said Jim Hunsaker, who has moved with his wife to Canby, Oregon. Joe attended the 2014 fall term at Oregon State but needed a caretaker in the morning and evening. He then came back to Denver for 6 1/2 months of intensive walking therapy at Craig Medical Center. He is back in Oregon now, and recently shot a deer on a hunting trip with his uncle. He also passed a driver’s test, saying driving with hand controls can be hard to learn. Northglenn sophomore defies odds The softball season is over and Northglenn sophomore Jaide Bucher had another good showing. Good enough that she is featured on the Gatorade Spotlight Win From Within, which was tagged Defying Doubt. Bucher was born without a right hand because of amniotic band syndrome. It didn’t keep her from participating in athletics, and she excels in softball. She was the varsity catcher for Northglenn as a freshman. She played some in leftfield and hit .311 for the Norse this season. Gatorade arranged for her to meet and play catch with her hero, Jim Abbott, the former Major League Baseball pitcher who doesn’t have a right arm. Bucher, like Abbott, shifts the ball from her left, or glove, hand to her right limb, while dropping the glove, and rolls the ball back to her left hand for the throw. Northglenn softball coach Stacy Sterne was surprised when she saw how well Bucher could play. “I was shocked,” she said. “I was inspired. Everybody that sees her is completely inspired. She played mostly in leftfield for me this year and did a phenomenal job. She hit really well.” Leaving their mark Mountain Vista’s girls cross-country runners have a tradition of writing their names on their legs before races. It started more than three years ago when twin sisters Brooke and Brittany Mackay were athletes on the team but nobody could tell them apart. So the twins would write their names on their legs. Parker Mackay, the younger brother of the twins, is a sophomore at Vista and finished 11th in the Oct. 31 state championship. Touchdowns raise money Greg Zorobowski, coach of the Highlands Ranch Packers and Jaguars flag football teams in the i9sports league, pledged to donate $1 for every touchdown his teams scored. He also challenged parents to participate. These are players between 6 and 9
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FOOTBALL Ralston Valley 31, Mullen 21 Ralston Valley Mustangs beat Mullen 31-21 during their Oct. 30 conference away game.
FOOTBALL D’Evelyn 49, Arvada 8 Arvada fell to the D’Evelyn Jaguars 49-8 during the Oct. 30 home conference game. Key performers: Junior Ian Coleman led the team in total yards with 55. Junior Roman Rodriguez had the most tackles with seven. VOLLEYBALL Conifer 3, Arvada 0 The Bulldogs fell 3-0 to the Conifer Lobos during their Oct. 29 conference match. Green Mountain 3, Arvada 0 Arvada fell to the Green Mountain Rams during the Oct. 27 conference match.
BOYS SOCCER Ralston Valley 4, Fossil Ridge 0 Ralston Valley beat Fossil Ridge 4-0 during its neutral 2015 CHSAA Boys Soccer Championship game.
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FAITH CHRISTIAN EAGLES FOOTBALL Faith Christian 49, Denver West 0 The Eagles shut out Denver West High School 49-0 during their Oct. 31 away conference game. VOLLEYBALL Faith Christian 2, Peak to Peak 1 Faith Christian won 2-1 its Oct. 31 tournament matchup against Peak to Peak. Key performers: Freshman Alina Randall had 11 kills and 28 attacks. Sophomore Taynin Abbott had 16 digs. Faith Christian 2, St. Mary’s Academy 0 Faith Christian won its Oct. 31 neutral tournament game against St. Mary’s Academy 2-0. Key performers: Freshman Ryanne Ferro had 14 attacks and eight digs. Faith Christian 2, SkyView Academy 0
Faith Christian won its Oct. 30 neutral tournament game 2-0 against SkyView Academy. Key performers: Junior Madi Fink had five kills. Faith Christian 2, Bishop Machebeuf 0 The Faith Christian Eagles shut out their opponent, Bishop Machebeuf, during their neutral Oct. 30 tournament game. Key performers: Sophomore Bella Keister had four kills. Lutheran 2, Faith Christian 0 The Eagles fell 2-0 to the Lutheran Lions during their Oct. 30 neutral tournament game. Key performers: Freshman Alina Randall had seven kills and 18 attacks. Sophomore Tannin Abbott had nine digs. Platte Valley 3, Faith Christian 0
The Eagles fell to the Platte Valley Broncos during F their Oct. 27 away non-conference match. Key performers: Freshman Alina Randall had 16 kills and 36 attacks. Junior Sarah Yocum had 19 attacks. B c BOYS SOCCER The Eagles fell to the Peak to Peak Pumas 2-0 during their neutral 2015 CHSAA Boys Soccer Championships V playoff game. Key performers: Senior Sam Goodwin had eight saves. Sophomore Bryce Lindquist had two. Faith Christian 2, Frontier Academy 0 Faith Christian shut out Frontier Academy 2-0 during its neutral 2015 CHSAA Boys Soccer Championships playoff game. Key performers: Sophomore Garret Pott and junior Devan Mccall each scored one goal.
POMONA PANTHERS FOOTBALL Pomona 35, Chatfield 13 The Pomona Panthers won 35-13 their Oct. 30 conference away game against Chatfield High School. VOLLEYBALL Dakota Ridge 2, Pomona 0 The Panthers fell to the Dakota Ridge Eagles 2-0 during their Oct. 31 neutral tournament game. Key performers: Junior Ashlea Johnson had seven kills, and senior Julia Baskin had 12 kills, 23 attacks and
10 digs. Senior Abby Eckhardt had 17 digs. Fort Collins 2, Pomona 0 Pomona fell to the Fort Collins Lambkins 2-0 during the Oct. 31 neutral tournament game. Key performers: Senior Abby Eckhardt had 8 digs. Prairie View 2, Pomona 0 The Panthers fell to the Prairie View Thunderhawks 2-0 during their Oct. 31 neutral tournament game. Key performers: Senior Julia Baskin had nine kills, 31 attacks and one ace. Senior
Abby Eckhardt had 12 digs. Pomona 2, Grand Junction Central 1 The Panthers beat Grand Junction Central 2-1 during their Oct. 30 neutral tournament game. Key performers: Junior Ashlea Johnson had seven kills. Pomona 2, Far Northeast 0 The Panthers beat Far Northeast 2-0 during their Oct. 30 neutral tournament game. Key performers: Junior Ashlea Johnson served eight aces out of 18 serves.
STANDLEY LAKE GATORS FOOTBALL Standley Lake 29, George Washington 20 The Gators won the away conference game Oct. 31. Key performers: Senior Kellen Muller rushed for 127 yards and one touchdown. VOLLEYBALL Valor Christian 3, Standley Lake 0 The Gators lost the home conference match Oct. 27. Key performers: Senior Karah Burkel had five kills. Littleton 3, Standley Lake 1 The Gators lost the away conference game Oct. 29.
Key performers: Junior Hanna Davis had 13 kills. Mountain Vista 3, Standley Lake 0 The Gators lost the neutral tournament match Oct. 31. Key performers: Junior Hanna Davis had eight kills. Denver South 2, Standley Lake 1 The Gators lost the neutral tournament match Oct. 31. Key performers: Junior Hanna Davis had five kills. Littleton 2, Standley Lake 0 The Gators lost the neutral tournament match Oct. 31.
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ARVADA WEST WILDCATS FOOTBALL Bear Creek 21, Arvada West 13 The Arvada West Wildcats fell to the Bear Creek Bears during their Oct. 30 conference home game. VOLLEYBALL Grand Junction 3, Arvada West 0 The Wildcats fell during their Oct. 31
tournament match against the Grand Junction Tigers 3-0. Arvada West 3, Smoky Hill 0 Arvada West won its Oct. 31 tournament match against Smoky Hill High School 3-0. Regis Jesuit 3, Arvada West 0 The Wildcats fell to the Regis Jesuit Raiders 3-0 during their Oct. 30 tournament match.
Legend 3, Arvada West 0 The Arvada West Wildcats fell to the Legend Titans 3-0 during their Oct. 30 away tournament match. BOYS SOCCER
Arvada West 5, Grand Junction 0 The Wildcats shut out the Grand Junction Tigers 5-0 during their Oct. 29 2015 CHSAA Boys Soccer Championships home playoff game. Key performers: Seniors Collin White, Brett Liekhus, Stefano DelPiccolo, Nick Glassmeyer and junior Luke Drumright each scored one goal. Senior Andy Fendel had eight saves.
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Salomess Stars Salome FOR RELEASE WEEK OF Nov. 2, 2015 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Deciding to work out that pesky problem (even though you might have been bored, bored, bored with it) should be paying off right about now. Expect to hear some very welcome news very soon. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Unexpected news might cause you to rethink a previous conclusion. Don’t be bullheaded and try to bluff it out. Make the needed change, and then take a bow for your objectivity. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Money matters should be considered as you continue to work out your holiday plans. This is a good time to scout out discounts before demand for them outstrips their availability. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A calm period early in the week helps you complete most, if not all, of your unfinished tasks. A new project appears by midweek, and this one could carry some big career potential. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Positive results from recent ventures continue to pump up those selfesteem levels, making you Fabulous Felines feel you can tackle any challenge anyone wants to throw at you. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Family and friends might feel neglected because of your almost total focus on a project. Try to rework your schedule so you can have time for both your loved ones and your work. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Don’t be surprised if you suddenly hear from someone from your past who wants to contact you about the possibility of renewing a long-dormant (if not dead) relationship. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) This is a good time to check over what went right and what went wrong with recent efforts. This can provide valuable lessons for projects that will be coming up soon. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Dealing with people who feel they’re always right about everything might be a problem for some. But the savvy Archer should be able to deflate their oversize egos.
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CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) This week favors a balance between the demands of your work and your need for fun timeouts. Taking breaks helps restore and keep your energy levels high.
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PROPOSED 2016 BUDGET AND AMENDMENT OF 2015 BUDGET
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) There could be an occasional setback in what you’re working on. But look at them as lessons on how to do better as you move along. More supporters turn up to cheer you on.
BOYD PONDS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 CITY OF ARVADA, JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PROPOSED 2016 BUDGET AND AMENDMENT OF 2015 BUDGET
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Boyd Ponds Metropolitan District No. 2 (the “District”) for the ensuing year of 2016. The necessity may also arise for the amendment of the 2015 budget of the District. Copies of the proposed 2016 budget and 2015 amended budget (if appropriate) are on file in the office of the District's Accountant, Simmons & Wheeler, P.C., 8005 S. Chester Street, Suite 150, Centennial, CO 80112, where same are available for public inspection. Such proposed 2016 budget and 2015 amended budget will be considered at a regular meeting to be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 17, 2015, at the West Woods Police Station, Community Meeting Room, 6644 Kendrick Dr., Arvada. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2016 budget or the 2015 amended budget, inspect the 2016 budget and the 2015 amended budget and file or register any objections thereto.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Although a more positive aspect influences this week’s course, you still need to be sure that those who will work with you have no reason to work against you. Good luck. BORN THIS WEEK: You believe in keeping your promises. It’s not always easy to do, but somehow you do it.
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Public Notices BOYD PONDS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 CITY OF ARVADA, JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO
Government Legals PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PROPOSED 2016 BUDGET AND AMENDMENT OF 2015 BUDGET BOYD PONDS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 CITY OF ARVADA, JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Boyd Ponds Metropolitan District No. 2 (the “District”) for the ensuing year of 2016. The necessity may also arise for the amendment of the 2015 budget of the District. Copies of the proposed 2016 budget and 2015 amended budget (if appropriate) are on file in the office of the District's Accountant, Simmons & Wheeler, P.C., 8005 S. Chester Street, Suite 150, Centennial, CO 80112, where same are available for public inspection. Such proposed 2016 budget and 2015 amended budget will be considered at a regular meeting to be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 17, 2015, at the West Woods
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Boyd Ponds Metropolitan District No. 2 (the “District”) for the ensuing year of 2016. The necessity may also arise for the amendment of the 2015 budget of the District. Copies of the proposed 2016 budget and 2015 amended budget (if appropriate) are on file in the office of the District's Accountant, Simmons & Wheeler, P.C., 8005 S. Chester Street, Suite 150, Centennial, CO 80112, where same are available for public inspection. Such proposed 2016 budget and 2015 amended budget will be considered at a regular meeting to be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 17, 2015, at the West Woods Police Station, Community Meeting Room, 6644 Kendrick Dr., Arvada. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2016 budget or the 2015 amended budget, inspect the 2016 budget and the 2015 amended budget and file or register any objections thereto.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this notice is given and duly posted pursuant to statute. BOYD PONDS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 By: /s/ MaryAnn M. McGeady McGeady Sisneros, P.C. Attorneys for the District Legal Notice No.: 43732 First Publication: November 5, 2015 Last Publication: November 5, 2015
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this notice is given and duly posted pursuant to statute.
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BOYD PONDS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 By: /s/ MaryAnn M. McGeady McGeady Sisneros, P.C. Attorneys for the District
Legal Notice No.: 43732 First Publication: November 5, 2015 Last Publication: November 5, 2015 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT at the meeting of the City Council to be held on MONDAY, the 16th day of November, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada CO, City Council will hold a public hearing on the following proposed outline development plan, preliminary development plan, and preliminary plat; and thereafter will consider them for final passage and adoption. For the full text version in electronic form go to www.arvada.org/legalnotices, click on Current Legal Notices, then click on the title of the ordinance you
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT at the meeting of the City Council to be held on MONDAY, the 16th day of November, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada CO, City Council will hold a public hearing on the following proposed outline development plan, preliminary development plan, and preliminary plat; and thereafter will consider them for final passage and adoption. For the full text version in electronic form go to www.arvada.org/legalnotices, click on Current Legal Notices, then click on the title of the ordinance you wish to view. The full text version is also available in printed form in the City Clerk’s office. Contact 720.898.7550 if you have questions. Tri Pointe Homes of Candelas, W. 94th Avenue and Kilmer Way
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Legal Notice No.: 43749 First Publication: November 5, 2015 Last Publication: November 5, 2015 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following variances from the Land Development Code (LDC) have been requested:
VAR2015-0021, Ignite Ale House & Kitchen (Brent McVeigh), 7995 Sheridan Blvd. , requests to leave as constructed the 60 square foot monument sign standing 14 feet tall (as previously constructed by a prior occupant of the building) when the Land Development Code limits a To advertise your publicmonument notices sign callto303-566-4100 32 square feet and an overall height of six feet. VAR2015-0022, Christine Gabrielson, 7945 Eaton St., requests a variance to construct a 264 square foot attached garage setback eight inches from the side (north) property line when Section 6.2.1 of the Land Development Code (LDC) rePublic Notice quires a minimum side and rear setback of ten feet. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Hearing thereon will be held before the The following variances from the Land Board of Adjustment on November 24, Development Code (LDC) have been 2015 at 7:00 p.m., Municipal Building, requested: 8101 Ralston Road, when and where you may speak at the hearing. Additional inVAR2015-0021, Ignite Ale House & Kitformation can be obtained from the Comchen (Brent McVeigh), 7995 Sheridan munity Development Department or writBlvd. , requests to leave as constructed ten comments may be filed therewith no the 60 square foot monument sign standlater than 8 days prior to the hearing. ing 14 feet tall (as previously constructed CITY OF ARVADA BOARD by a prior occupant of the building) when OF ADJUSTMENT the Land Development Code limits a /s/ Jenny Wolfschlag, Secretary monument sign to 32 square feet and an overall height of six feet. Legal Notice No.: 43750 VAR2015-0022, Christine Gabrielson, First Publication: November 5, 2015 7945 Eaton St., requests a variance to Last Publication: November 5, 2015 construct a 264 square foot attached garPublisher: Golden Transcript age setback eight inches from the side Wheat Ridge Transcript (north) property line when Section 6.2.1 of and the Arvada Press the Land Development Code (LDC) requires a minimum side and rear setback of ten feet. Hearing thereon will be held before the Board of Adjustment on November 24, 2015 at 7:00 p.m., Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, when and where you
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