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Blended education on the rise Jefferson Virtual Academy merging into Two Roads Charter School

By Crystal Anderson Canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com A mix of individualized, online and face-to-face instruction classes — known as blended-learning classrooms — are giving Jeffco students more options to help them succeed.

“We want to be a place where we can give families a lot of options,” said Blended learning is a Wendy Noel, mix of online and faceprincipal of Two to-face instruction that Roads Charter gives students a deep, School about engaging and personalthe district’s ized education.

Jefferson Virtual VIDEO: https://vimeoAcademy, which pro.com/edelements/ is moving into blendedlearning the Two Roads charter after seeing low enrollment in its K-6 courses. “We typically specialize in the unique and this is something different.”

On Feb. 4, the Jeffco Board of Education approved the academy’s move after finding that the school — a blended-learning system of online and in-person instructional time — cost the district $700,000 for the two years the elementary education was running, and did not meet enrollment expectations. This move allows the district to save money by utilizing a current Jeffco facility, while giving more students the opportunity to enroll in a blended learning environment.

According to district staff, the academy’s enrollment numbers fluctuated from 30-40 students, which is roughly one third of the 120 it could host.

Two Roads Online, the new option in their charter available fall 2016 is a program for second through fifth graders that combines four days of online instruction with one day or more of traditional teaching at the charter’s Arvada campus, 6980 Pierce St. On traditional teaching days, students will interact with their teacher and classmates and have the ability to take electives such as robotics, music and ceramics — something they didn’t have through the academy, which offered the traditional electives of art, music and physical education.

“Blended-learning programs are important because the teachers video themselves, interact with the students — even if they’re at home,” Noel said. “Then, seeing them one day a week strengthens that relationship, it’s not just all online.”

While a new program to Two Roads, and a relatively new concept for Jeffco, district staff said blended learning has been imple-

BLENDED LEARNING

In 2015, the Arvada police department awarded 11 scholarships totaling $18,000 through the foundation. Courtesy Photo

Northey Foundation keeps giving Police entity helps students, families of hurt or fallen officers

By Crystal Anderson canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com In a time of need, the police department is always there.

And one organization, the Arvada Police Department’s Northey Foundation, a nonprofit created by members of the department, is celebrating that fact as 2016 marks the 20th anniversary of service for the families of deceased or injured officers and Arvada students.

“We want to honor our fallen officers.

It comes back to the concept of ‘never forgotten,’” said Jill McGranahan, public relations coordinator for the Arvada Police Department.

TO APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP http://arvada.org/residents/crime-prevention/northey-foundation

Michael Northey, an officer with the department, was killed when he was struck by a vehicle while responding to a drunk driving call in 1973. The department gave money to his family to help cover any costs they incurred and serve them during their time of need. In 1996, money still remained, and former Police Chief Ron Sloan decided the best way to honor Northey’s memory was to create a foundation that would honor and take care of families of officers in need while serving Arvada’s youth with money for

college.

“Northey was a great officer and he cared deeply about youth, and it’s important for us to carry on his legacy,” McGranahan added, talking about the growth of the scholarship program. “We used to give three or four scholarships out each year; last year we gave out 11.

We continue to grow that year after year so we can help more kids.”

Scholarships are available to any high school senior looking to enroll in college in the fall. The application process is open now through March 16, and will be awarded at the city’s Police Awards in May. “The Micheal Northey Foundaiton helped me a lot, it helped me strive for greatness in school because I knew that they had my back, so I wanted to show them that I can do well as they paved Northey continues on Page 9

Bill aims to change concealed carry rules Measure in state Senate would eliminate need for gun owners to get permits

By Shanna Fortier sfortier@coloradocommunitymedia.com A bill making its way through the state Senate would eliminate the requirement for concealed carry permits for gun owners.

Senate Bill 16-017 is sponsored by state Sen. Tim Neville — a Republican from south Jefferson County who recently announced a bid for the U.S. Senate — and his son, state Rep. Patrick Neville, a Castle Rock Republican. The measure

would allow a person who legally possesses a handgun under state and federal law to carry a concealed handgun in Colorado without applying for additional permits.

If the bill were to pass both chambers and be signed into law, a person who carries a concealed handgun would have the Patrick same carrying rights and be subject to the same Neville limitations that apply to a person who holds a permit to carry a concealed handgun under current law. That includes the prohibition on the carrying of a concealed

handgun on the grounds of public schools.

“This is an ability for people to defend themselves without paying a tax,” said Tim Neville of his bill, which has been referred to as “constitutional carry.”

“No other constitutional right requires Tim a fee to practice,” he Neville said. “There is no fee for free speech and there shouldn’t be for the Second Amendment.”

Gun continues on Page 15

Charter continues on Page 8

CHOCOLATE 14th annual Chocolate Fair had something sweet for everyone PAGE 5.

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Do the write thing

FACES AMONG US “When I’m not teaching, you can often find me playing around with my two little nieces,” Collett says. “We go sledding a lot on a hill

by Warder Elementary School, and we love it.”

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JESSE COLLETT Pomona grad returns to the stage of his alma mater, this time as a teacher About me For me, this is like a dream come true: I’m back where I started.

I was born and raised in Arvada and I’m a graduate of Pomona High School. After I left in 2010, I moved to Greeley where I studied musical theater and theater education. Upon my graduation, I moved to Florida with my fiancée, Gina, where I worked as a sub teacher for five months.

It was fun, and definitely an adventure, but when I got the call telling me I got the co-director of Pomona’s Catwalk Theatre Company, I jumped.

And I’ve never looked back.

My dream job I was so excited, so I packed up my life in Florida and drove straight through a weekend so I could get to work my dream job on Monday. This is an awesome opportunity to watch students grow in an inspirational way. For me, teaching is about being able to discover what students are passionate about and encourage them to live well. Theater is a great way to do that because students can experience the mistakes of their char-

Kiwanis clubs ensure students have supplies for full year

By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com acters, rather than make them themselves. It’s a safe way to learn.

This last year has been incredible; it’s the sweetest gig in the world. I love being in the classroom, teaching and really connecting to my students. It’s about giving the students a wonderful opportunity, seeing them grow and making sure I’m there for them along the way.

In my free time...

Outside my theater life, I’m a huge nerd.

I can do a Rubik’s cube in under a minute and always have one with me. When I’m not solving that puzzle, I watch “Doctor Who,” Harry Potter — I’m a Gryffindor — Pixar, Star Wars. I love it all.

I go to Comic Con every year and can’t wait to go this year.

I also love the arts and various museums around Colorado. Gina and I have been going on these adventures to the Colorado Symphony for their nerd nights, where they play music from all our favorite films to nerd out to. We also love the zoo.

Enjoying life When we’re not jamming to Colorado’s symphony, we go on random trips, including a recent trip to Copper Mountain to learn how to snowboard, because we didn’t know how. It was a rather last-minute decision, and we fell a lot, but it was a ton of fun.

For me, the biggest challenge and biggest success in life is being here. I’ve been able to find a good work-life balance after working three jobs in Florida, and now I’m in a good environment, with good faculty and administration and great students.

The day I got my teacher ID was the best day of my life — well, so far.

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Many organizations provide students with school supplies at the beginning of the year, but as most teachers know, those supplies rarely last the whole year.

“I taught at Stein Elementary for 29 years, and before winter break we would have our students do a school supply inventory,” former teacher David Harris said. “We would send lists of what the students were out of home as Christmas gifts ideas for parents.”

To combat this lack of supplies, particularly in schools with a large student population who participate in the free and reduced lunch program, the Kiwanis Club of Alameda West had an idea: Why not do a second supply giveaway after winter break?

And that’s how The Write Stuff program was born.

“We started this in 2010 at Stein and Eiber elementary,” said Bob Zachman, a member of the Alameda West Kiwanis. “Over the years we’ve added schools and other clubs to help us.”

In addition to Alameda West, Kiwanis of Applewood, ArvadaJefferson, Belmar, Golden, Green Mountain, Lakewood and Wheat Ridge now participate in The Write Stuff. The elementary schools that receive supplies in addition to Stein and Eiber are Arvada K-8, Lumberg and Edgewater in Edgewater, Pleasant View in Golden, Molholm in Lakewood and Stevens in Wheat Ridge.

“This year, we had 35 to 40 members of different clubs help-

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TO HELP To donate for Kiwanis club’s Write Stuff, send money to Kiwanis Club of Alameda West Foundation P.O. Box 150583 Lakewood, CO 80215-0583 ing us pack all these supplies,” said Annette Lana, Write Stuff packing manager. “By doing this, we’re able to prevent teachers from having to spend their own money on supplies.”

The organization provided more than 3,700 students with supplies so far this year.

The money for supplies came from the clubs, a grant from the Rocky Mountain District Foundation and a fundraiser at 240 Union Restaurant. The Kiwanis work with The Action Center, a Jefferson County nonprofit that helps low-income and homeless families attain financial stability, to store the materials and provide a place to pack the supplies when the time comes.

As Harris, now coordinator of the program, explains, the supplies are purchased in September when they are on sale and packing begins in November. Items are delivered the first week after winter break.

Among the items students receive are paper, pens, crayons and colored pencils. Zachman said retailers like Target and Office Depot have been instrumental in providing discounts to help the groups purchase as many supplies as possible.

“The reaction of the kids when they get the supplies is the best,” Lana said. “You’d think they were having a second Christmas.”

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Railroad museums get in on Super Bowl betting

By Christy Steadman csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com The Colorado Railroad Museum will be chowing down on some North Carolina pit-cooked pork barbecue because the Denver Broncos beat the Carolina Panthers 24-10 in Super Bowl 50 on Feb. 7.

Golden’s Colorado Railroad Museum accepted the “Turntable Challenge” thrown down Feb. 5 by the North Carolina Transportation Museum.

Both museums were confident their team would be victorious.

“During the big game, we expect far more Panther growls than Mile High salutes,” said Kelly Alexander, executive director of the North Carolina Transportation Museum on the Friday before the Super Bowl. “It will be

music to our ears as we prepare to enjoy our winnings from the Colorado Railroad Museum. We can’t wait to see the staff of the Colorado Railroad Museum taking a spin on their turntable to the tune of `Stand and Cheer for the Panthers.’ ” But in Golden, Broncos fans bleed orange and blue.

“We are confident that our `Iron Horse’ team will be turning your Panthers into kittens,” said Donald Tallman, executive director of the Colorado Railroad Museum. “We look forward to savoring the barbecue and beer from North Carolina!”

The hope is that your team will win, said Marcie Miller, the Colorado Railroad Museum’s director of development. But, she added, it’s just for some “light-hearted, good-spirited fun between colleagues in the industry.”

Many organizations in the two states are doing simi-

SEE THE CHALLENGE To see the challenge video sent by the North Carolina Transportation Museum, and the acceptance video sent by the Colorado Railroad Museum, visit www.coloradorailroadmuseum.org/turntable-challenge.

lar challenges, Tallman said, agreeing with Miller.

“It’s an opportunity for a friendly wager and a way to involve the communities in something fun surrounding the Super Bowl,” Tallman said.

The Colorado Railroad Museum’s Galloping Goose boasts Denver Broncos flags on Feb. 5 — the day the museum accepted the North Carolina Transportation Museum’s Turntable Challenge. View the challenge and acceptance videos here: www.coloradorailroadmuseum.org/turntable-challenge. Photo courtesy of the Colorado Railroad Museum ADVERTISEMENT

House of Representatives Passes Bill Favoring First-Time and Low-Income Home Buyers The following is extracted from a press reble homeownership options for first-time homelease from NAR which I recently received: buyers, as well as lower income borrowers, but The U.S. House of Representatives voted barriers to safe, affordable mortgage credit for last week to advance legislation that condos still exist. H.R. 3700 takes a REAL ESTATE number of steps to address those will expand opportunities for homeTODAY ownership. H.R. 3700, the "Housing concerns.

Opportunity Through Modernization These include efforts to make Act," includes a number of initiatives FHA's recertification process that have strong support from the "substantially less burdensome," National Association of Realtors improving a process that is often (NAR), who hailed the vote as imcostly and which condo developportant progress for home buyers ments must repeat every 24 months. and sellers.

H.R. 3700 also lowers FHA's current "This legislation will put homeowner-occupancy requirement from ownership in reach for more families, 50 percent to 35 percent and reand we applaud Congress's work to By JIM SMITH, quires FHA to replace existing policy take us there," said NAR President on transfer fees with the lessRealtor® Tom Salomone. "We look forward to restrictive model already in place at seeing it advance through the legislative prothe Federal Housing Finance Agency. cess and to the President's desk, so it can be Additionally, the "Housing Opportunity signed into law."

Through Modernization Act" streamlines the NAR testified in support of H.R. 3700 before process for exemptions to FHA's rule requiring the U.S. House Financial Services Subcommitthat condominium projects have no more than tee on Housing and Insurance. In particular, 25 percent of the space dedicated to commerNAR championed the inclusion of reforms to cial use. This effort is in line with the Departcurrent Federal Housing Administration rement of Housing and Urban Development's strictions on condominium financing. initiative to promote neighborhoods with a mix of Condominiums are among the most afforda- residential housing, businesses and access to

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Finally, H.R. 3700 includes further support for rural housing loans and multifamily housing initiatives. “There is tremendous demand for affordable housing, and H.R. 3700 offers fresh opportunities for creditworthy borrowers to become homeowners when they choose to,” said Salomone. “NAR thanks Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo, for introducing the bill, as well as leaders in the House for making it a priority. We look forward to working with our partners at all levels to advance this legislation in support of homeownership.”

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Flying high above the ocean, 10 golden retrievers are preparing to land in the United States as part of a rescue by Colorado’s Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies. This is the first trip that the organization has sponsored. Courtesy graphic

An international canine rescue Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies saves strays from Turkey

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By Crystal Anderson Canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com In 2015, Kevin Shipley, executive director of the Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies, based in Arvada, saw a humanitarian news piece about stray goldens in Istanbul, Turkey, being rescued by U.S. organizations. It pulled on his heartstrings.

“It was a 30-second bit I saw on TV,” Shipley said, “and now, it’s something local, it’s happening here,” Once a status symbol for the rich in Istanbul, these dogs, now seen as common, have been abandoned around the city and surrounding forests, Shipley said. To-

The Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies is a nonprofit dog rescue at 15350 W. 72nd St., Arvada. Dogs typically cost $250, but the Turkey dogs will be $600. To get on the adoption waiting list, or to donate to the organization, visit:www.goldenrescue. com.

day, about 2,000 of the city’s 50,000 stray dogs are golden retrievers — a problem rescue organizations around the United States are trying to solve.

On Feb. 14, a group of these retrievers will be flown to new homes with the Southern California Golden Retriever Rescue and Arvada’s Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies.

“We are professional home-finders for golden retrievers,” Shipley said. “That’s what we do, day in and day out. So we’ll find a good home for them.”

Since late 2015, Shipley and his team have been working alongside the California rescue organization to bring over these dogs. Eight will go to the California rescue and 10 to Colorado.

“When we first heard about the Turkey dogs, we thought it would be a good thing to dip our toe in and give them happy, healthy homes,” said Beth Flambures, a rescue board member and Turkey dog sponsor. “Goldens are a pretty important part of our lives, so any time we hear about something special we try and help.”

Transportation costs for each dog are estimated at $1,975. All but 15 percent has been covered by sponsorships and in-kind donations.

Upon arrival, these dog, ages 2-6, will

undergo a full veterinary examination, meet their sponsors and play with their fellow Turkey dogs.

“GRRR is in a very good position to be able to take these dogs from Turkey, care for them and provide them what they need,” said Kathy Jones, a supporter of the organization and sponsor. “The dogs are coming and, hopefully, there’s enough interest and enthusiasm to keep people involved in the program going forward.”

Named after Colorado features, Aspen, Telly and Colorado Honey will be housed at the rescue. Five will be placed in foster homes and five will stay at the rescue until they’ve acclimated and are ready to be adopted.

“It’s important we can do anything we can,” Flambures said. “Dogs are pretty universal. Everyone loves them, so it’s nice we’re going to be able to give them homes.”

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CHOCOLATE THAT IS GOOD FOR EVERYONE

The 14th annual Chocolate Affair celebrated love and awareness in a tasty way around Olde Town on Feb. 6.

The event, a fundraiser for the Ralston House, an Arvada nonprofit serving children and teen victims of sexual assault and abuse, raised more than $5,000. From toffees to chocolate milk, Willy Wonkathemed cakes and everything in between, attendees roamed the downtown scene to taste a variety of chocolate and satisfy their sweet tooths.

“I was here last year, and it was great,” Jackie Wolfe, an Arvada resident, said after sniffing some chocolate whiskey during the event. “They better get ready for the light rail next year, and have more chocolate!”

PHOTOS BY CRYSTAL ANDERSON Chocolate-covered toffees, like these from Enstrom’s, were a big hit at the event, as well as the chocolate Willy Wonka decorated cake contest, hot Parisian chocolate station, and chocolate wine and beer samplings.

Kate Brannan of Wheat Ridge picks out milk and dark chocolate toffees from Enstrom’s Candies for her and her family.

Erin Bradley, an Arvada resident, dips a pretzel in chocolate fondue for her son, Dorian, as he eagerly awaits the tasty treat.

From chocolates to chocolate-flavored drinks, chocolatiers and chocolate lovers alike celebrated this delectable ingredient while raising funds for the Ralston House.

Arvada resident Jackie Wolfe sniffs a chocolate-flavored whiskey, Bird Dog from Kentucky, during the Feb. 6 Chocolate Affair.

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mented in various styles and environments for a while. Using models, such as flipped classrooms — where students take an online class then come to school to work on assignments and get help — teachers are helping students grasp difficult concepts and gain a deeper knowledge of these subjects better.

Both Mary Beth Bazzanella, Jeffco’s director of education technology and Scott Allensworth, an achievement director for Jefferson Virtual Academy, said around 1,000 students participate in full-time

February 11, 2016 blended learning models across the district’s middle and high schools, a trend they see increasing, based off individual building populations, needs, supplies and demand.

“I went to the virtual academy, and the first year was awesome,” said Jordyn Timmens, a seventh-grader who transferred into the Two Roads full-time program this semester. “They explained everything very well, put up videos to help you with understanding and if you still didn’t they’d set up a meeting to help you one on one …

It’s a great school, and there are so many learning styles, if you can focus and work hard — go for it!”

Across the state, schools are increasingly implementing technology in their classrooms, Christina Jean, director of innova-

tion and choice for the Colorado Department of Education said. No data reflecting that exists because the state doesn’t require schools or districts to report their blended learning statistics, but various studies, such as the Clayton “The Rise of K-12 Blended Learning in Colorado”, state various models, online curriculum, technological tools are arguably more successful than traditional classroom or online instruction.

While increasingly practiced, Jean, blended learning teachers like Tim Wompey and district staff said their biggest challenge with this method is awareness around what blended learning is, and how it’s being implemented.

Wompey, a fourth, fifth and sixth grade math, science and social studies teacher at Jefferson Virtual Academy said it was

important to understand that the academy is a “blended environment” and not a traditional online learning system.

“Because we offer that blended learning, we offer families a home-school environment where they can get that socialization aspect in,” Wompey said.

A relatively new approach in education, blended learning gives students who, for whatever reason, struggle in traditional classrooms or need a little extra attention, to thrive and truly prepare them for the world ahead.

“Districts are making sure all kids graduate college and career ready, the state has deemed that they need to be tech savvy,” Jean said. “I think that’s what’s driving blended learning in the classroom to make sure they leave ready with those skills.”

Charity Timmens, mother to two blended-learning students Charity Timmens

My daughter’s in seventh-grade and last year at the virtual academy was fantastic for her. She had one on one time with her teacher and she had everything she needed. This year, we started at the academy, but

we had issues with her teachers.

She really struggled in math as it was a new model but we were never able to get her the help she needed, so we decided to switch to Two Roads, enrolling her in the full time

program where she’s doing much better.

My other daughter, Liberty, currently attends first grade at Jefferson Virtual Academy, we do love it! It offers art, music and P.E.

and the teachers are amazing. I don’t have to worry, now that the academy is moving to Two Roads, because this move fits all our criteria and is going to expand the program which we really enjoy.

Jordyn Timmens, 7th-grader at Two Roads Charter

Jordyn Timmens

I went to the virtual academy for my first year, after we switched schools.

It was awesome, we got to meet our teachers once a week and get to know our classmates — that was sixth grade.

I’m now in seventh grade and we did homework with a liaison in kinda the

same way but in the middle of the winter I moved to Two Roads. I had been learning Saxton math (incremental method of teaching math) but I was being taught a harder math (Common Core aligned) and I struggled. At Two Roads, going full time, they help me

when I need it. They’re very attentive and helpful.

At the virtual academy they explained it very well, put up videos to help you with understanding and set up a meeting if you still didn’t understand it.

But for me, going to school full time is better so I can focus and not sit at home all day, my grades are much better. A lot of my friends still go there, and it’s a good fit for them. There are many different learning styles — just sitting at home being distracted is not mine.

Tim Wompey, 4th, 5th and 6th grade teacher at Jefferson Virtual Academy

Wompey

I taught in traditional classrooms for 11 years before I made the switch to blended learning environments, something I jumped at the chance to do.

Before teaching I was an IT professional and so I always would

seek out ways to incorporate iPads, computers and technologies in the classroom. When I heard about this option to include computers and technology in an online and traditional classroom model, I jumped! It’s such a problem solving

solution for the ways schools are going today.

One of the beauties of online learning is the relationships with students. They’re different between a brick an mortar teacher and an online teacher. Kids find out

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ARVADA CITY COUNCIL MEETING, FEB. 1

The next Arvada City Council meeting will be at 6 p.m., Monday, Feb. 15, in the Arvada Council Chambers at City Hall, 8101 Ralston Rd.

The Arvada City Council met Feb. 1. Mayor Marc Williams, Bob Fifer, Nancy Ford, John Marriott, David Jones and Don Allard were present. Mark McGoff was absent.

Action The city council honored former Jeffco school board member and teacher Jill Fellman, Colorado Gives Day organizer Dana Rinderknecht and Jefferson Center for Mental Health Chief Executive Officer Harriet Hall for the work they’ve done in the city, and for the honors they were given at the 2015 Celebrate Women of Jefferson County awards. Each woman has given much time, passion, knowledge and skills, which has had an impact locally and around Colorado, according to council members.

The Arvada Police Department will soon be working with the City of Lakewood to train police recruits. The resolution allows the city to put seven recruits through the cities’ collaborative peace officer training. Each recruit’s training costs $5,000.

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“This is a great program that ... results in a cost savings and gives us the appropriate recruit training so that we get good quality officers as demonstrated by the terrific police force we have in the City of Arvada.”

— Mayor Marc Williams The city is showing their support for the renewal of funding for the Scientific and Cultural District, and their asking voters to do the same when it returns to the ballot this November.

This support comes following a presentation by the district to the council on its funding and the renewal process. Currently, the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities receives about $1 million from SCFD funds and the Majestic View Nature Center, $10,000.

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the way for me to go to school,” said Robbie Blair.

I Blair was a $2,000 scholarship recipient last year. He is now enrolled in the University of Northern Colorado for

math education.

For the Arvada Police Department, serving other officers from departments around the state and country is second nature. In 2015, the foundation gave money to the family of Jamie Jursevics, a Colorado State Patrol officer who was killed while attempting to stop a drunken driver.

“We’re a part of that blue family, and we will always watch out for them (other

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— Mayor Pro-Tem Bob Fifer

agencies) and help them,” Colorado State Trooper Josh Lewis said. “In this case they (the Northey Foundation) have been instrumental in helping us not only remember Jamie, but by helping to serve her family, and helping them heal.”

McGranahan added that the concept of honoring the memory of yesterday is extremely important to keep at the front of the mind, reminding people of

the sacrifices these officers made for the community and the City of Arvada.

“There’s a vocal minority that may be against the police profession, but when it comes down to it, with a tragedy, we really do have the support of the vocal majority who will back us up and show us support in these difficult times,” Lewis continued. “... We hope that people remember that we are actually human beings behind this badge.”

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Finding flexibility can help schools My first three years teaching — in what seems like a completely different lifetime — I taught at a huge middle school in the south of Jefferson County. We had 1200 students.

It was so large, my last year, we had to do a split schedule where every day one team was out of the building, just to make room for everybody.

But, that kind of size did give us a certain flexibility of programming. For instance, within this one middle school, we housed three distinct “schools”: a traditional program, one team that followed a program very much like what we think of these days as Core Knowledge, and one team that followed a program similar to what we think of as Montessori. But, all three “teams” interacted in the elective programs and at lunch.

I think back on that with wonder and awe. What a nightmare that must have been for the administration! The complications of scheduling, the amount of autonomy they had to grant the nontraditional teams, the trust they had to have in their teaching staff … ah, the Halcyon days!

But, what a great thing for the community! Imagine having access to programs that would allow you to tailor an education for your child, all within the neighborhood school! Whether your child was “normal,” or functioned better in a highly structured environment, or functioned better in a looser setting where they got to self-direct, parents had that option. Of course, this was a few years before the advent of high-stakes testing, so schools had a bit more freedom to

be innovative.

I think of charter schools as one symptom of the demise of that sort of educational creativity. In just my little hamlet of Arvada, there are three different Core Knowledge charter schools, all of whom have waiting lists, all of whom serve Michael Alcorn a population whose parents tired of the HITTING neighborhood schools HOME becoming instruments of social engineering.

And now, as of November, there will be another new charter school opening in Arvada, Doral Academy, with an arts-integrated curriculum, a design where music, dance, theater, and the visual arts are part of every subject. Perhaps, to serve the other end of the spectrum.

Charter schools are an awkward conversation for me. I recognize that charter schools often serve an underserved population, and that they frequently exist in response to the shortcomings of the neighborhood school. At the same time, they present challenges to the public schools. The Jeffco Board of Education recently approved funding to build a new school in the Candelas development. When they do that, they do so based on specific projections for enrollment, which gives them an idea what kind of

programming and facilities they will need.

When a charter school opens in the area, it inevitably draws students away from the neighborhood school, which alters — sometimes dramatically — what kind of program can be offered.

I wrote last week that we should recognize and honor that we aren’t all the same, that we don’t all fit into nice, neat little boxes. I still believe that the vast majority of students are best served in the neighborhood schools; at the same time, there are some students who would absolutely thrive in a school like Doral, that has a colorful entrance, hand-painted murals on the walls, music sounding from every classroom, and a special room with a dance floor rather than private offices for administrators (a setting that, to a Core Knowledge kid, is anathema).

But, perhaps an accommodation can be found from my early years. Surely, we are clever enough to accommodate all the diverse, difficult, challenging, wonderful talents spread around our student population in one building. All it would take is the will l —and the structural support — for the education community to unleash its collective genius on this problem.

That, or we just accept the diffusion of our talents and philosophies across more and more facilities.

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

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR The real cost of new school The Jeffco school board voted to approve $40 million in COPs. The real cost: With a payback period of 20-25 years with payments of $3 -$3.5 million per year. $40 million is really $60-$87.5 million in total payments. Do you want this debt load?

Do you want your kids to have this debt load? Attend the upcoming school board meeting and tell them NO COPs; ask them to reverse their decision. Use the $15 million that was in the capital reserve fund and apply that to school construction costs. Don’t saddle us with over $60 million in debt payments.

Ronda Lentz Arvada New state bill on equal pay raises questions Regarding the proposed house bill dealing with state contractors and equal pay...

What is ‘fair’ regarding wages?

Can this be defined by government in all cases?

Should a worker be paid for whom he is, or rather for what value she may bring to her employer?

Should an employee’s experience count when determining his wage?

Should one who does the work-of-two be rewarded for her effort, vs the average employee, or the fellow on work-release who has had a terrible employment record, but for whom the employer is willing to take-a-chance for a lower initial wage?

Would Rep. Danielson’s HB16-1001 allow for incentives from which many may benefit, or would it stifle innovation by erecting a state mandated edifice-ofcompliance that could lead to needless paperwork and possible frivolous lawsuits?

Isn’t it already moot in a ‘union shop’?

Or is it a Bill too far?

Russell W Haas, Golden Broncos fan for better beer Like all Coloradans, I couldn’t more excited for our Super Bowl bound Denver Broncos! Since I can’t be there in person, I’ll be inviting friends and family over to watch the game. I’m excited to see what creative dishes my guests bring over, but please don’t bring 3.2 percent beer. Isn’t it

time Coloradans are allowed to buy real beer and wine in our grocery stores, just like others can in 42 other states?

Eliminating two-stop shopping for groceries and beer or wine would save my family both time and money. A recent study found that updating Colorado’s laws would help the average Colorado family save 18 percent over the next three years on lower beer and wine prices. It would also generate an additional $125 million dollars in sales of Colorado craft beer. That sounds like a good thing for Colorado!

Next year, when we cheer on the Broncos to another Super Bowl Sunday, I’d like the option of putting my favorite Colorado beer or wine in the same shopping cart as my food. It’s time to change our state’s antiquated law in 2016 and I’ll be voting for something new in 2016.

Sherida Peterson, Arvada Borrowing saves money in the long run Anne Warren’s letter (Feb. 4) chastises the Jeffco School Board for approving Certificates of Participation (COPs) to help finance a kindergarten through

eight-grade school in the fast-growing Candelas neighborhood of NW Arvada.

The former school board majority, dedicated their Tea Party pledge of not raising school debt, made poor business decisions when they capped school costs at $18 million. That school, when it doors opened, would have been dwarfed by a skyrocketing student population.

Some students would have been bused to schools out of their neighborhood; others shunted to temporary units. Immediate additions to the under-built school would have been needed. Lack of vision and aversion to debt by the former school board majority would have escalated huge costs.

Commend the current Jeffco Board for investing wisely and cheaply to finance students’ needs in NW Arvada.

I’m a former Chamber of Commerce Executive Director who appreciates the practice of sound fiscal strategy and uncommon common sense the current Jeffco School Board shows.

Jack R. Van Ens Arvada

ARVADA NEWS IN A HURRY Heart Throb 5K this Saturday The annual Heart Throb 5k at Memorial Park helps raise funds for charity while providing a fun way to celebrate this “sweet” holiday with loved ones. The race provides hot apple cider, long-sleeve T-shirts, and an after-party celebration at Fuzzy’s Taco Shop. Find out more about the food bank mission and how to donate at HeartThrobRun.com.

Chamber breakfast focuses on state of the economy On Friday, Feb. 19, the Arvada Chamber of Commerce is hosting the State of the Economy as part of its 3rd Friday Breakfast series. Tickets are $15. Contact Kaiti Jacobson, kaiti@arvadachamber.org or 303-424-0313.

Junie B. Jones opens at Arvada Center

“Junie B. Jones,” a musical about an adventurous first-grader, will open at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities beginning Feb. 11.

Performing through April 8, the musical will take guests on learning adventures.

Audio-described shows will be available for the sight-impaired on April 5, as well as a shadow performance for the hearing-impaired on April 7. Tickets cost $9-$12. Call 720-898-7200 or visit www.arvadacenter. org/on-stage/junie-b-jones-the-musicalspring-2016.

New Awest athletic foundation hosts fundraiser A new foundation dedicated to the support and improvement of the Arvada West High School Athletics program, Friends of the Wildcats Foundation, is hosting its first fundraising event Feb. 11.

Held 6-9 p.m., at the Lamar Street Event Center, 5889 Lamar St., the event will raise money for the foundation while featuring former Denver Bronco Mark Schlereth and live music from The Rendition Band. For more information, visit www.friendsofthewildcats.org.

Police issue summons for public marijuana consumption Police found two individuals consuming marijuana in Lake Arbor Park in the predawn hours of Jan. 17.

While on patrol in the area of Pomona Drive and Harlan Court, an officer noticed a smell of burnt marijuana and the two occupants’ bloodshot eyes. After confirming the individuals had consumed the drug a few hours earlier and not while driving, he issued them a municipal summons for

open public consumption of marijuana.

Investigation continues into school threat The weekend took a little longer to come last Friday for students at Arvada K-8, 5751 Balsam St. The school was placed on lock down shortly before 3 p.m. after Arvada Police became aware of “an outside threat.”

An hour later Jeffco school district began a “controlled release” of students by bus, and to parents and guardians with proper ID. Police spokeswoman Jill McGranahan said police continue to investigate the credibility of the threat, which involved a juvenile male. The police department was not forthcoming with additional information. Arvada K-8 is home to 600 students, according to its district profile.

Winter great time for science walks When a warmer, sunny winter day comes around, grab it, for there is fun and learning outside.

Children also need vitamin D, provided by sunshine, milk, and some juices.

Vitamin D works with calcium to develop strong, healthy bones. Families can plan on a 20-minute time of exploring outside on sunny days. Remember to have children wear sunglasses in the bright snow, too.

Talk while dressing for the outdoors.

Point out right and left boots. Mark the right boot with an X or R. As you help with snow pants, jackets, boots, and mittens use “right” repeatedly. “Let’s put on your right boot.” Raise your right arm.” “Give me your right leg.” You might sing a little “Hokey Pokey” about the right side only.

Keep it simple If children are not accustomed to being outside, an adventure might be very simple. Young children can take a walk to the mailbox and follow a path you have made while they hold your hand. They can drag a stick in the snow like the character in “The Snowy Day” by Jack Ezra.

Young children can help shovel a bit of the porch or a little part of the sidewalk.

They can collect snow and watch it melt inside later. If they bring a pan of snow inside and place the loose snow in top of water, will it sink or float before it melts?

It is less dense with more air between molecules, no matter how hard the snow is packed. Therefore, it will float.

They can collect snowflakes on cold black paper to count the points on the

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Be science detectives Once outside, children explore and solve mysteries for a short time. Take a short walk around the yard and look for animals and tracks. What made these tracks? What direction were the animals going? What were they looking for? Where do rabbits, mice and squirrels go when it is cold? Common small animals like ants, earthworms, bees and butterflies are not around. Where are they?

Look for plant skeletons that might be sticking up through the snow. Children can make a small bouquet to take inside.

If the snow packs, young children can make a small snowman family — nothing big and heavy. They may also like to stack ice chunks and make a small fort or dig into a small snow bank — nothing big enough to create a problem if it collapses.

Think small and a take few minutes for any activity, as attention span is usually short and preschool children chill easily.

Their boots may get full of snow. Snow will get under their cuffs and even the best mittens don’t work well on very small hands. Sometimes just a sled ride is possible.

Esther Macalady is a former teacher, who lives in Golden, and participates in the Grandparents Teach Too writing group.

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FA I T H HEALTH CULTURE FA M I L Y FOOD

February 11, 2016

Dance is a fun way for people to stay active — both physically and mentally.

Pictured are square dancers at Clements Community Center in Lakewood on Feb. 4 for a dance hosted

by Rocky Tops Square Dance Club. Photo

by Christy Steadman

Reaping the benefits of dance Dancing provides physical, mental and social wellness

By Christy Steadman csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com Jack Baker of Littleton is getting ready to go on a Caribbean cruise with about 60 other Coloradans from across the state.

They have at least one thing in common — they’re all square dancers.

“We’re going for fun,” Baker said, “but we’ll be getting a lot of exercise while we cruise.”

There will be an opportunity to dance at least three times a day while at sea, he said.

But it’s not just the physical activity that Baker enjoys about square dancing.

For him, the social interaction is just as important for his well-being.

Baker lost his wife about five years ago to Alzheimer’s. He found himself spending a lot of time alone, watching TV or reading magazines, he said.

Then he found square dancing.

“It’s been a very, very good experience,” Baker said. “You join a club, and you automatically have 60 to 100 new friends.”

Whether the casual hobbyist or avid pro, there are a lot of health benefits associated with dance. Dancing can provide a fun way for a person to engage in physical activity and exercise. It keeps the brain active through learning, and memorizing, new dance steps or movements. Dancing can provide an uplifting way to relieve stress, and the interaction with a welcoming community of fellow dancers can do wonders for a person’s social well-being.

Square dancing There’s a bonding that occurs among square dancers, said Debra Fawcett, president of the Rocky Tops Square Dance Club.

“We share this common interest,” she said. “It’s getting together because we love to dance.”

Square dancing has evolved since the settlers brought it over from Europe, Fawcett said. It has always been multigenerational, but nowadays, music-wise, it’s all inclusive.

The dance entails eight people, in four couples, dancing collaboratively and following the cuer’s calls to music.

It’s a great way to stay active, Fawcett said.

WHY DO YOU DANCE? About 50 people gathered at Clements Community Center in Lakewood on Feb. 4 for a dance hosted by Rocky Tops Square Dance Club. The dancers represented nine clubs in the Denver-metro area. Here are some of the reasons they dance: “You meet really wonderful people,” said Karen Atkinson of Westminster. Atkinson has been square dancing for more than 50 years. “I love dancing. It doesn’t really matter what kind.”

“It’s a community,” said Lynette McElveen of Englewood. “We travel all around to dance with each club at their home base.”

“It’s kind of like a chess board for the caller,”

“You’re constantly moving in square dancing,” she said. And “different tempos offer people opportunities to dance at different paces of speed.”

Square dancing is not necessarily rigorous, she said, but it can be an “allencompassing workout.”

“You have to stay focused,” Fawcett said.

Not only is a person physically exercising their body, they are also watching the other dancers and listening to the calls while moving to the beat of the music.

But, Fawcett said, square dancing is so much fun. People love it, she added.

“You hardly know that you’re exercising,” Fawcett said, “because you’re having fun dancing.”

Polka Dancing the polka, said Leo Gross, president of the Colorado chapter of the Polka Lovers Klub of America, “is good for one’s physical health and mental health.”

It’s a good way to release stress, he said, great exercise and a fun, social activity.

All ages can enjoy dancing the polka, in part because it’s easy to learn, Gross said.

He added he can teach a person basic polka steps in about five minutes. It is a 1-2-3 step, and includes skips and hops.

“The polka is very bouncy,” Gross said.

“It gets the blood flowing.”

A person gets a lot of physical exercise when dancing the polka. Gross once used a pedometer at one of the club’s Sunday dances in Golden, and tracked 27,000 steps in four hours. And because the

said cuer Mitchell Thompson, immediately adding that chess might not be the best analogy. “It’s a lot of fun. You mix everyone up, then you try to get them back to the same spot again.”

“The main reason is because it makes me smile,” said Lilette Bagwin of Aurora.

“You’re running around, but you’re having so much fun that you don’t even know you’re exercising.”

“Square dancing is very much alive,” said Dan Hughes of Conifer. “You can dance at any club in the world, and the calls will always be in English, no matter where you are.” And, “the nicest people you will ever meet are square dancers — that’s a universal fact.”

polka gets a person’s blood and oxygen circulating to the brain, Gross said, it potentially can help with preventing Alzheimer’s.

But going out dancing is great for a person’s social well-being and it’s “more fun than going to the gym.”

“It’s a stimulant, and an outing,” Gross said.

Gross urges more people — especially younger generations — to learn the polka.

It is a fun style of dance, and people enjoy dancing to the live music, he said.

“Polka is happy music,” Gross said.

“When people try it out, they have a great time.”

Line dancing About 20 years ago, a study came out that suggests line dancing can lower a person’s risk of getting Alzheimer’s or dementia by 76 percent, said line dance instructor Judy Yamakishi.

“They have to stay sharp,” Yamakishi said. “It’s just so good for your mind.”

Yamakishi, of Westminster, has been teaching line dancing for 23 years. Her classes take place 15 times a week at 11 senior centers and assisted living residences in the Denver-metro area.

Mentally, line dancing helps because the dancer is always learning new moves.

An experienced line dancer will never get bored, Yamakishi said, but a novice line dancer will never have to feel intimidated because there are “all sorts of different levels” in line dancing.

Each dance can have a number of different steps, Yamakishi said. Steps include

using the arms, legs and hips.

“Your whole body is moving — it’s almost aerobic,” she said. But “it’s not work because it’s so enjoyable.”

Besides getting the heart rate going, line dancing is great for managing weight, Yamakishi said. She lost 50 pounds through the years she has been line dancing, she added.

Although Yamakishi’s classes consist mostly of senior-aged people, she would recommend line dancing as a form of exercise for any age.

And there’s not a shortage of places where people can go to line dance, she said.

“All over the world, people like to line dance,” Yamakishi said. “It’s amazing how big line dancing is.”

Contra dancing “No matter what kind of dancing you’re doing, you’re moving and getting the blood flowing,” said Patricia Danscen, co-coordinator of the Westminster Grange Hall community contra dance, put on by the nonprofit organization, Colorado Friends Of Old Time Music And Dance.

All dance can help maintain physical fitness, and keep dancers active yearround Danscen said.

Contra dancing, in particular, Danscen said, allows a person to be very aerobic, but also the ability to dance at their own pace. It’s fun, and easy for all ages and experiences.

Another big health benefit of contra dancing is that it “lifts your spirit,” Danscen said. It can potentially be very stress-relieving — “the music itself is therapeutic.”

Music can include anything from oldtime fiddle to Celtic to New England-style, she said. But the most uplifting part of contra dancing is that it’s a community dance.

Historically, people would congregate at grange halls to bring a community together, Danscen said. “It was a social gathering as well as a dance.”

Different formations are utilized in the dance, such as dancing with a group in a circle or square. The contra formation is two lines facing each other, “and you dance with everybody throughout the dance.”

“When you’ve got live, toe-tapping, energetic music, you can’t help but move to it,” Danscen said. “It’s hard to sit still, and everybody is smiling.”

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College students still need parental guidance For most young adults, college is the first time living away from home and an opportunity to navigate the world without the guidance of parents or guardians.

Although it’s a time for young people to make new friends, learn life skills and develop a career path, it’s also the time many young people experiment with drugs and alcohol.

Giving your college student space to grow and become his or herself is crucial in developing maturity and life management skills. However, that doesn’t mean parenting stops. One concerned mother asked Ask A Therapist how to talk to her son about drugs and alcohol getting in the way of health, safety and school performance in college.

Dear Ask A Therapist, My son just finished his first semester at college and my husband and I are so proud of him! Although it was nice to have him at home again for the holidays, I am a bit concerned about his alcohol use.

During his visit he stayed out late almost every night and came home very intoxicated. He even got sick a few times. I know he is hanging around a new set of friends at school, and I suspect he is experimenting with drugs. My biggest concern is his safety, but I am also worried that he isn’t taking college seriously. Our family does have some history with alcohol as well as drug abuse and it would be terrible for him to go down that road. I know we need to have a talk, but I just don’t know how to go about it. Do you have any suggestions?

It is true that some college students abuse drugs and alcohol. According to research done by the Addiction Center, fulltime college students are twice as likely to abuse drugs and alcohol than those who don’t attend college. There are numerous factors that contribute to the high rate of

Rose McPhee and Thomas Adanalian

ASK A THERAPIST drug and alcohol abuse among college students. Many students balance high coursework demands with part-time jobs, internships and social commitments.

For many of these students, alcohol and drugs serve as a way to cope with stress. Other students turn to prescription drugs as a way to help them stay awake longer to complete projects, assignments and study for tests. These prescription drugs are often acquired by students illegally and without a doctor’s permission and therefore are not properly taken or managed. Additionally, many students pair drug and alcohol experimentation with self-exploration while others succumb to peer pressure because they are surrounded by other students who are experimenting.

It sounds like you have already noticed some warning signs for your son, such as his preoccupation with alcohol. You will also want to look for symptoms of alcohol or drug withdrawals, which include irritability, anger and social disengagement. Of course, it is also concerning if a student isn’t taking care of his or her basic needs such as eating or basic hygiene. He might

look pale, dehydrated or appear not to have showered or have done laundry for an extended amount of time.

As you mentioned, his safety is number one. You should find a way to talk to him about the dangers of binge drinking and ensure that he knows not to drink and drive. One of the best things parents can do is state facts or observations in a nonjudgmental manner. Tell him that you have noticed his preoccupation with alcohol, his change in sleep patterns when he came to visit and how he often looks pale or hung over. It could also be beneficial to share your concerns about his health and how family history of substance abuse puts him at a higher risk for addiction.

However, it’s important to not lecture him during this conversation. Avoid saying things like “you need to” or “you should” when you talk to him. Instead, focus on asking questions and helping build solutions to any problems your son may be going through.

For example, help him figure out a strategy for refusing alcohol or drugs when they’re offered to him in a way that he’ll feel comfortable and confident with.

If you are concerned about your son’s school performance, you could point out discrepancies between his values and his behaviors. For example, remind him how hard he worked to get into college as well as any long-term goals he wants to achieve after college. Put his values into perspective, and then ask him an openended question, such as “what’s going on there?”

It might be a good idea to schedule a visit to his campus. Ask him to give you a campus tour, and specifically inquire about campus resources for late-night student transportation as well as drug

2015 in the rearview mirror The older I get, the faster time flies.

I guess that makes sense because one day in my life is an infinitesimally tiny fraction of my life compared with a day in the life of my newest greatgrandson, Finley, who turned six months old on Jan. 27. As I look in the rearview mirror at 2015, I’ve decided to focus on all the good and positive in my life and leave the negativity to the professional naysayers (some of whom, sadly, are in my life).

In spite of the fact that some of my activity is limited because of respiratory issues, I still managed to do a fair amount of traveling during the past year. Trips included Rockies spring training in Scottsdale, Arizona at their gorgeous facility, Talking Stick at Salt River Fields; Las Vegas where I got to play a few slots and, most importantly, seeing my grandson, his wife and my two great-grand babies; a family reunion at the family farm near Columbus, Nebraska; and a road trip to the Black Hills (one of my favorite

places on earth) with my friend GUEST Kathy to visit her 96-year-old COLUMN mother, Miss Milly, as I call her, and other members of Kathy’s family.

My final trip of 2015 was to the brand-new Arizona Bowl in Tucson.

My son-in-law Marty is one of the football coaches at CSU in Fort Collins, so of course I had to go to the game. My son B.J. kindly agreed to come with me and act as my own personal Sherpa ... or “schlepper,” as my granddaughter dubbed him.

One would think that going to southern Arizona the end of December would mean lots of sunshine and warm temperatures. Nope. Didn’t happen. It was cold, boys and girls. I knew it would be chilly so I took my winter gear, but it was still very cold.

Thankfully, head coach Mike Bobo’s wife, Lainie, said there was room in a

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suite on the other side of the field that my son and I could use. I’m pretty sure that kind gesture saved my life.

At the very least, it made life more palatable.

In spite of the fact that the wrong team won the game, I would make the trip again in a heartbeat. I feel lucky and blessed that I was able to make the trip. Thanks to daughter Suzie for everything she did to make the trip a wonderful experience.

In addition to all the travel, I went to many wonderful theater productions; made several trips to the Denver Botanic Gardens for spectacular exhibits, spent time with my SNCW Singles Social Club friends, and right at the top of my list ... I have lovely memories of many special times with my family ... kids, grandkids, and now, great-grands. Life is good.

Happy 2016 to each of you.

Columnist Harriet Hunter Ford may be reached at hhunterford@gmail. com.

and alcohol abuse resources. You could use the tour as a catalyst to start the conversation about drug experimentation as well as your family history with addiction.

Visiting his college dorm room or apartment will give you a better idea of how he is living his day-to-day life and will open the opportunity to meet some of his new friends. You could even offer to take him and his new friends out for dinner — college kids love free food.

If you discover your son is experiencing addiction issues or you notice his alcohol use continues to increase, reaching unsafe levels, there are a number of options you can suggest to him. You could suggest that he attend Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous.

The young people’s group could be very beneficial to him. However, your family may want to explore additional options if you think your son is at serious risk.

If you think members of your family could benefit from additional support, try attending Al-Anons or Nar-Anons.

In these groups you will learn that your family is not alone in the problems you face, and that you have choices that lead to greater peace of mind. More information for Al-Anons can be found at www. al-anon.org and more information for Nar-Anons can be found at www.naranon.org.

Thomas Adanalian and Rose McPhee are therapists at Community Reach Center, which has offices in Northglenn, Thornton, Westminster, Brighton and Commerce City.

For more information on our substance abuse program, please visit www.communityreachcenter.org. To learn about Community Reach Center or its services, visit www.CommunityReachCenter.org or call 303-853-3500.

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A Valentine’s Day wellness checkup Try doing this relationship wellness checkup for Valentine’s Day, and look at how you can better love (and be loved).

Take turns addressing each of the following questions. Make sure both partners get an equal chance to address the questions, and assume there will be multiple answers to every question. You get bonus points for not being defensive, not explaining or justifying yourself and for treating with importance whatever your Valentine says.

Ask your partner these questions: • On a scale from 0-10, what number would you give our relationship right now?

What would raise that number for you?

• What do I do that makes you feel especially valued and cherished?

• What would you like me to do that would help you to feel more loved and cared for?

• What do I do that annoys, frustrates or hurts you?

• Using the 0-10 scale, how affectionate am I? How affectionate would you like me to be?

• What does romance consist of for you, specifically?

• What could I do with greater regularity that would make this a more romantic relationship for you?

• What would you like me to do that you’re hesitant or embarrassed to ask for?

• What would you like me to say more often?

• What most helps you to feel connected and close?

• When do you feel we are we most connected with each other? When are we least connected?

• What should I do (and what should I not do) when you are angry or in a bad mood?

• Are there any goals you want us to create as a couple this next year? What are

they?

• What are the goals you have for yourself? Are there any goals you wish I would pursue?

• What did you do this past year that you’re most proud of? What did I do that you’re most proud of?

Neil Rosenthal • How could I be SOUND a better communicator?

ADVICE • Is there anything you would like me to apologize for?

• Are we spending enough quality time together? If not, tell me what you want instead.

• If I were wanting to be the best partner possible for you, what would I do different?

• Is there anything important that we are leaving out of this conversation?

If you do this every year at Valentine’s Day, you will be able to gauge how your relationship is growing, developing and improving year by year, and you can compare your answers with what you said last Valentine’s Day, and how you felt several years ago.

Neil Rosenthal is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Westminster and Boulder. His column is in its 25th year of publication. You can reach him at 303-758-8777, or email him through his website: www. heartrelationships.com. The second edition of his book: “Love, Sex and Staying Warm: Creating A Vital Relationship,” recently hit the #1 best-seller list on Amazon its first day of release, both nationally and internationally.

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The bill passed a Senate committee 3-2 on Jan. 27. The Senate Finance Committee heard the bill Feb. 2 and it again passed with a 3-2 vote.

Next stop for the bill in the Republican-controlled Senate is the Appropriations Committee. If the bill were to pass the full Senate, it faces a tough audience in the Democrat-controlled House.

Democrats in the Senate have spoken out against the measure.

“Our permitting system for concealed weapons carry enhances responsibility by making sure applicants demonstrate the ability to safely use a gun before they are allowed to conceal it from plain view,” said Sen. Jessie Ulibarri, D-Westminster.

“It also ensures greater safety by making sure the applicant is not a known threat to society.”

Ulibarri believes that if this bill passes, it could put residents in danger. Provisions that the bill would eliminate include: background checks and fingerprint verification, the requirement to demonstrate competence with using a handgun, and the ability for Colorado sheriffs to deny or revoke permit applicants when an applicant has a protection or restrain-

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As of last November, eight states have “constitutional carry”: Vermont, Montana, Alaska, Texas, Arizona, Wyoming, Arkansas and Kansas. Vermont has had “constitutional carry” since 1791, and Kansas was the most recent state to pass the law.

Colorado is among 23 states where legislators have introduced or are planning to introduce “constitutional carry” bills.

“I’m not sure if it makes (society) safer, but I would believe that a bill like this makes society freer,” Neville said, adding that three of the states that already have “constitutional carry” border Colorado.

“Currently we have the ability to open carry in the state, and it seems a little ridiculous that if someone puts a coat on, they become a criminal.”

State Sen. Michael Merrifield, D-Colorado Springs, who was involved in the original drafting of Colorado’s concealed carry statute, said the passing of the bill would make Coloradans less safe.

“Our current system of concealed carry permits has already enabled thousands of law-abiding, responsible gun owners to obtain their concealed carry permits,” Merrifield said in a news release. “This bill would eliminate those common-sense measures, and create a loophole to allow dangerous and/or untrained individuals to carry concealed, loaded weapons in public. I’m disappointed my Republican colleagues voted against the will of the majority of Coloradans by supporting this out-of-touch bill.”

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March 10. The International ATHENA Leadership Award will be given April 20 at the Ritz-Carlton, 1881 Curtis St. in Denver.

“It is not common for women to walk across the stage during recognition ceremonies and this award truly honors a woman who absolutely deserves the recognition,” said Donna Evans, the chamber’s president, in a news release.

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Russell is “a dynamic executive with more than 15 years’ experience in leading large operations, services, and information technology organizations,” the release said.

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Theater Production of ‘Medea’ The Edge Theater presents “Medea” through Sunday, Feb. 14, at 1560 Teller St., Suite 200, Lakewood. Parking is free. Medea, a barbarian and the wife of Jason, finds her position in the Greek world threatened as Jason leaves her for a Green princess of Corinth. Medea takes vengeance on Jason by killing Jason’s new wife, as well as her own children with him, after which she escapes to Athens to start a new life. Performances are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 6 p.m. Sundays, with an 8 p.m. performance Monday, Feb. 8 (no performance Sunday, Feb. 7).

Tickets available by calling 303-232-0363 or going to www.theedgetheater.com.

Benefits of Fighting Fair How fighting fair can make marriages and other relationships better will be explored at Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, at 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, “Conquering Conflict: Healthy Ways to Tackle Disagreements,” features a filmed interview with Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott, whose relationship-building work has been featured on CNN, Good Morning America, Oprah, and the New York Times best-seller list. Participants in the Lifetree program will gain practical insights and skills for fighting fair. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net.

‘Emperor’s New Clothes’ Miners Alley Children’s Theatre presents “The Emperor’s New Clothes” through April 30 at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Show presented at 1 p.m. Saturdays.

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

Mammals: A Hands-on Crash Course An interactive workshop of everything mammal, from furs and bones to marsupials and monotremes, you will leave with a thorough understanding of the cutest and cuddliest class of the Animal Kingdom. Program for ages 8 years to adults is from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16 and Feb. 23 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Registration required. Call 720-8987405 or go to www.arvada.org/nature.

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Tiny Tots Concert Inside the Orchestra presents Tiny Tots concerts from 9:30-10:15 a.m. and 10:45-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, at Mile Hi Church, 9077 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood; Saturday, Feb. 20, at History Colorado, 1200 Broadway, Denver; Monday, Feb. 22, at Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St., Denver; Tuesday, Feb. 23, at Temple Emanuel, 51 Grape St., Denver; Monday, Feb. 29, at The Wildlife Experience, 10035 S. Peoria St., Parker. Program is designed for children 6 and younger. Children discover what it is to be inside the orchestra. They are seated on the floor and surrounded by professional musicians. For tickets, go to http://insidetheorchestra.org/tiny-tots-events/.

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Power of Probiotics Add some life to your plate and join us to sample and learn about the variety of living cultured foods that are available, including yogurt, kefir and kimchi. Eating fermented, probiotic-rich foods keeps your gut, and you, healthy. For thousands of years, humans have relied on these superfoods for overall health, but today’s diets often lack them. Program runs from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, at Natural Grocers Green Mountain, 12612 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. Go to www.NaturalGrocers. com/gm or call 303-986-5700.

‘Museo de las Americas’ Exhibit Selections from the “Museo de las Americas” exhibit are on display through Thursday, Feb. 18, at the Susan K. Arndt Galley, Red Rocks Community College, 13300 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood. Gallery hours are 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Friday; 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays; and 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays.

Patient Education Series Lutheran Medical Center offers a series of free, educational seminars on a variety of health and medical topics. Seminars are led by physicians. Dr. Lindsay Eun presents “Me” Time When you Need It from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18. Learn about heart attack risk factors, signs and symptoms from Dr. Doug Martel from noon to 1 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 24. All seminars take place at Lutheran Medical Center, 8300 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge, in the learning center on the second floor. Register online at lutheranmedicalcenter.org/classes or call 303-425-8375.

‘Guys & Dolls’ The Evergreen Chorale presents “Guys & Dolls,” a musical fable of Broadway, from Friday, Feb. 19 to Sunday, March 6 at Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen. Performances are at 7:30 p.m.

Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. Sundays.

Tickets are available by calling 303-6744002 or go to www.evergreenchorale.org.

Social Security and Income Planning Are you aware of the new law that changes Social Security filing strategy options? Do you know if you will be affected? A Social Security and income planning class is offered from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at the FirstBank Building in Belmar, 550 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. These classes will help you answer the following questions: When should I start taking my benefit? How can I be sure I’ve maximized my benefit? Am I eligible for a benefit from a former, current or deceased spouse? How do I fill the income gaps? Know you are getting all money you deserve. Class is taught

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Athena Project Art Show Athena Project presents Point of Departure, an art show that will provide insight into artists’ creative processes, runs through Friday, Feb. 12, at the 40 West Arts Gallery, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood. The show is curated by Michele Brower, a Denver artist known for her paintings and installation pieces which grace museum, private and corporate collections nationwide. Admission is free and both art and fashion designs and accessories will be available for sale; 20 percent of all sales from this evening will benefit Athena Project.

Watercolor and Tea Explore your creativity using different watercolor techniques at the watercolor and tea program from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Dry brushes, salt, rubber cement, Earl gray, honey and sugar will all be combined to create scenes from nature. Advance registration required. Call 720-898-7405.

Art Exhibit The Red Rocks Community College presents an exhibition of artwork from the permanent collection of the Museo de las Americas in Denver. The exhibit includes a wide range of work from Mexico, Central America and South America and includes a variety of masks, yarn paintings, ceramics, textiles, retablos, and bark paintings. The exhibit runs through Thursday, Feb. 18 in the Susan K. Arndt Gallery at the Lakewood campus, 13300 West 6th Ave, Lakewood. Go to www. rrcc.edu.

Call for Entries, First Friday The Lakewood Arts Council and Gallery is seeking entries for its “Small Works Show.” Entry deadline is Friday, Feb. 19, and the show is open to all media.

Show dates are Sunday, Feb. 28 to Friday, March 25, at 6731 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. Small Works Show will be featured at the council’s first First Friday event, from 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, March 4. Go to www.lakewoodartscouncil.org or call 303-980-0625.

Tropical Wildlife: Art and the Animal Kingdom Ages 6-12 years will discover wild animals from Australia, South America and Africa, from giant lizards and poisonous frogs to deadly snakes. Participants will use a variety of art techniques to examine the inhabitants of our planet. Program offered 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays through March 16, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Bring a healthy after-school snack each time.

Register by Jan. 8. Go to www.arvada.org/nature or call 720-898-7405.

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Mother’s Milk Bank Tour Arvada Jefferson Kiwanis will have a private tour at 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, of the Mothers’ Milk Bank at the Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation, 5394 Marshall St., Suite 400. A social hour will follow at 6 p.m. at Odyssey Beer Werks, 5535 W. 56th Ave, Suite 107. The Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation moved to Arvada last year. Call Bob at 303-517-4564 to join the tour. Go to www.rmchildren.org.

Annual Valentine’s Tea The Arvada United Methodist Women will prepare and serve savory teas and edible delights at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13 in the Fellowship Center, 6750 Carr St., Arvada. The group will then welcome “Molly” Margaret Brown, as portrayed by Janet Kalstrom of the Molly Brown House. She promises to share the “real” story of this colorful, historical Colorado resident. Ticket sales will be offered after each worship service through Feb. 7, with a limit of 120 tickets. Last year, tickets sold out quickly. Group members will also have tickets, or you can contact Deanna Kehlenbach at 303-420-5239 or wdkehlenbach@icloud.com.

Time Traveler’s Ball The Arvada Vitality Alliance presents its Time Traveler’s Ball, an event to raise money for charitable organizations that serve Arvada. This year’s ball is at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Go to www.arvadavitality.org/time_travelers_ball/ Science of Romance Learn to make that special someone’s heart melt, while sampling chocolate and a signature massage oil blend. Discover what’s really going on in the brain and body when you entice all the senses and why romance really is a sweet science.

The Sweet Sensations program runs from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 13, at Natural Grocers at Vitamin Cottage, Northwest Store, 7745 N. Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Contact Megan Grover at 303-423-0990.

Hike Meet and Greet Connect with fellow hikers and outdoor enthusiasts ages 18 and older from 9-10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Go to www.apexprd.org/scripts/webtrac.wsc/wbsearch. html?wbsi=f7f180fc-cfe5-50b7-e511-babb878a8776&xxcim=0&xxmod=AR&xxr

After Nappers Club Let a naturalist guide your tyke through wonders of Majestic View Park with fun, outdoor weekly activities and adventures. We will hike at a toddler pace, use our 5 senses, and encourage exploration. Dress for the weather. Club meets from 4-5 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 17 and 24 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. For ages 2-5 years, with an adult. Registration required. Call 720-898-7405 or go to www.arvada.org/nature.

After School Club Bring your children to enjoy fun, nature-themed activities and exploration with a Majestic View naturalist. Let us help your child develop a stewardship for nature and a love of science while exploring the park and participating in fun, hands-on learning. Dress for the weather. Program for ages 6-12 years runs from 4-5 p.m.

Wednesdays, Feb. 17 and 24, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Registration required. Call 720-898-7405 or go to www.arvada.org/ nature.

Forum on Agriculture Local and state officials, farmers, ranchers, industry experts, lawmakers, media and consumers will discuss the most pertinent issues surrounding food production at the annual Governor’s Forum on Colorado Agriculture at 8 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, at the Renaissance Denver Stapleton Hotel, 3801 Quebec St. Anyone interested in attending can learn more and register at www.governorsagforum. com. Following the forum, the Farm Credit Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame reception and banquet starts at 4:15 p.m. Go to coloradoffafoundation.org.

Mentor Training Session Connections in Christ plans its next training session for mentoring from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at Arvada Covenant Church, 5555 Ward Road, Arvada.

Training focuses on understanding the needs of the marginalized and empowering them to self-sufficiency and is non-faith based. CIC’s mission is to encourage those who want to learn to mentor well and equip them for success wherever they choose to serve. Class size is limited. To register, go to www.c-i-c.org/givinghelp/mentoring/training/ Saturday Morning Community Hike Community volunteer Mark McGoff will lead a community hike along Van Bibber Trail to Fairmount Trail from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20. Hike departs from the south parking lot of Long Lake Regional Park, Arvada. Hike is stroller friendly, but suited for dogs. Participants should dress for the weather, wear good shoes or hiking boots, and bring water. Go to http://visitarvada.org/events/saturdaymorning-community-hike-5/ Snowshoe Trips APEX/Community Recreation Center plans snowshoe trips Tuesdays, Feb. 23, March 8 and March 22. Registration required. Stop by the center at 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, or call 303-425-9583 to register or for more information.

Book Club Discusses `Founding Brothers’ The next meeting of the Jefferson County League of Women Voters nonfiction book club will focus on discussing “Founding Brothers,” by Joseph J. Ellis. Meetings are from 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, and from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 19. “Founding Brothers” looks at some of the enduring arguments our founders wrestled and which still confound our people today: Revolutionary War debts (today think multi-trillion dollar debt), federal vs. state powers (Burns, OR), ideological purity vs. collaborative compromise, slavery (now racial divides), oligarchy vs. virtue and talents. Please read the book in advance of the meetings; public is welcome. Call Lynne at 303-985-5128 for locations and information.

Gardens Wanted The Lakewood Arts Council is looking for gardens to be on its annual garden tour.

The tour is Saturday, June 25, and includes a self-guided tour of six to seven gardens in the west metro area, with lunch for ticket holders included at the council’s new gallery location at Lamar Station Plaza (near Casa Bonita). Garden hosts may preview the garden tour Friday, June 24. If you’re an avid gardener and would like to share your hard work, contact Ann Quinn at 303-881-7874 or annquinn75@gmail.com. Go to www.lakewoodartscouncil.org.

Hall of Fame Nomination The Jefferson County Historical Commission is seeking nominations for the 2016 Jefferson County Hall of Fame. Nominations may be made for living or deceased people who have helped mold and shape the history of Jefferson County. Individuals may be nominated for contributions in fields of writing, research, photography, politics, business, community service, education or culture.

Nominations must be received by May 1. To obtain nomination forms and get more information, visit www.historicjeffco.org or contact Dennis Dempsey at 303 271-8734 or ddempsey@jeffco.us.

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Program runs from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 13, at Natural Grocers, Green Mountain, 12612 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. Go to www.NaturalGrocers. com/gm or call 303-986-5700.

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

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Alaina Snedden, left, senior, signs to play soccer at the University of Wisconsin. Emma Musson, senior, sighs up for Mercer University where she will play soccer. Rachael Bolin, senior will play soccer for Concordia University of Nebraska. Alyssa Kaiser, right, senior, signs to play soccer for the University of Tulsa. Courtesy photo

FAITH CHRISTIAN ATHLETES GET COLLEGIATE Faith Christian athletes were well represented during national signing day last week. Left to right: Austin Stone, baseball, Garden City Community College; A. J. Stephens, baseball, Garden City Community College; Rio Pizzo, softball, Adams State; Tynan Muehlemeyer, football, Ottawa University; and Amanda Lopez, soccer, Creighton. Courtesy photo

Mustangs master swim meet

By Scott Stocker Special to CCM Ralston Valley certainly hopes its success in winning the girls team championship in last weekends, Class 5A portion of the Jefferson County League, will carry over to this weekend’s state meet.

Ralston Valley, coached by Anne Brown, won four events and had swimmers place second in three others to come away with 442 points. It was good enough to outswim Lakewood, 420.5, and Chatfield, 372.5 in the water at the Meyers Pool in Arvada.

Among the leaders for Ralston Valley was Kathryn Scherrer, who won the 100-meter Butterfly with a time of :59.32 seconds, swam the third leg of the Mustangs winning 200 Medley Relay team, timed in 1:53.64, and finished third in the 200 Freestyle, 2:00.32.

She was joined by Elizabeth Wompey, Isabelle Dvenport and Kailey Said in winning the relay.

“I just took a deep breath before we got started in the Fly,” Scherrer said. “It was great to go out and win the event and as a team before going to state.

We all just need to get down to busi-

JEFFCO 5A SWIM CHAMPIONSHIPS TEAM STANDINGS Ralston Valley 442 Lakewood 420.5 Chatfield 372.5 Pomona 242.5 Columbine 223 Dakota Ridge 177 Arvada West 145.5 Bear Creek 79 — Meyers Pool, Arvada, February 5-6

ness and try to go out and win for our team.”

Ralston Valley picked up its second individual title with Said winning the 200 Individual Medley with a time of 2:15.65, thus edging Arvada West’s Ella McShane,2:17.99.

“I just want to thank all the help I’ve had from my high school and club

coaches,” mentioned Said, who was also third in the 100 Butterfly. “All the girls on our team did well in our meet and a key for me was all my teammates cheering for me. I’m really excited about going to state and I just want to do the best I can do for my team as well as give it all my best individually.”

Rounding out the trio of league champions for Ralston Valley was Isabelle Davenport, who won the 100 Breaststroke with a time of 1:07.6, with a fine performance against runner-up Sydni Sich of Lakewood, who swam 1:12.48.

“I can’t believe I would be on top this time,” said Davenport. “I just wanted not to get a big head and I wanted to go hard and go for it. It’s just great and I want to have more success at state.”

Ralston Valley also had a pair of runner-up finishes in the 200 and 400 Relays behind winner Chatfield. The Charger won the 200 Free with a time of 1:42.0 and the 400 in 3:40.52. The Mustangs swam 1:45.89 in the 200 and 3:44.21 in the 400.

Brown was certainly pleased with Meet continues on Page 21

Lakewood girls tough to defend Lakewood girls basketball coach Chris Poisson is once again guiding another state-contending team as the Tigers move toward a fourth consecutive 20-win season.

Teams like Highlands Ranch, Grandview, Broomfield, ThunderRidge, George Washington and Pine Creek are a few of those schools that are considered challengers when the state playoffs roll around, but Lakewood should be included among those teams.

Lakewood (163) is averaging 63.6 points, 28.1 rebounds, 16.6 assists, 16.5 steals and 5.9 blocks per game, Jim Benton which are all above OVERTIME the per-game national averages compiled by MaxPreps.

Poisson has height on his team in 6-foot-3 sophomore twins Camilla and Kira Emsbo plus three other players who are 6 feet tall, including senior captain and all-around athlete Mckenna Bishop.

And the Tigers have a terrific scorer in 5-7 senior guard Mackenzie Forrest, who became the school’s all-time leading scorer earlier this season. Senior Marisela Perez keeps every player active with her assists and steals.

“Mackenzie is our consistent scorer, and she is playing her best basketball right now,” said Poisson. “The Emsbo twins are gaining in skill and confidence. McKenna Bishop is our athlete, and we have good shooters in Anissa Barela, Maddie Miller and Maddie Couglin. We can have a real balanced attack in terms of scoring.”

Lakewood was 5-3 early in the season, losing to IMG Academy of Bradenton, Florida, and Vista Murieta (California) in the La Jolla County Day Tournament, and then to Grandview in the Grandview Invitational.

“Our team is improving, and we are much better than we were in December,” confessed Poisson. “Our players are comfortable in their roles now, and with our depth we can create matchups in our favor.”

Proud to be an American It was gratifying to watch the Ponderosa wrestling team while the national anthem was played prior to the Mustangs’ Continental League match against Chaparral on Feb. 4.

Almost all high school athletes and students politely stand, and most hold a hand over their heart, while the anthem is played.

Ponderosa 220-pounder Cohlton Shultz and a couple of his teammates did a little more. They were actually singing along with “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

State swimming championships set The first two winter sports state championship events will be held Feb. 12 and 13.

Class 4A swimmers will compete in state girls swimming championships at the Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center in Thornton.

Swimming preliminaries begin at 4 p.m. on Feb. 12. Diving prelims are set for 9 a.m. Feb. 13 with swim and dive finals scheduled to start at 2 p.m.

The 5A state swimming championships will be held at the same time on the same days at the Edora Pool Ice Center (EPIC) in Fort Collins.

Highlands Ranch rolls along If you want to talk about league dominance, look at what Highlands Ranch is Benton continues on Page 20

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By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com The Pomona girls basketball team faced a long, uphill challenge and didn’t quit despite the big lead established by league leading Lakewood as the Tigers won the Feb. 3 league game, 74-29.

“It has been hard this season,” Panthers coach Shantel Muniz said. “We have lost three of our starters to injuries so we are just trying to fight through it with the next player in line stepping up to help us.”

Key moments The factors favored Lakewood as the Tigers had a decided height advantage that dominated the boards, usually limiting Pomona to one shot each time down the court. Lakewood scored the first 19 points and the Panthers were not able to close the gap.

Key players/statistics Senior Lily Sale was the scoring leader for the Panthers with 10 points while teammate Ashley Madden tallied eight points. A pair of Pomona players, Alex Medina and Gibby Shaffer, each scored three points. Sale was the rebound leader

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doing this season in the Continental League.

In seven league victories, the Falcons, top-ranked in the CHSAANow.com poll, have a winning margin of 40.4 points a game.

The closest call Highlands Ranch has encountered was a 46-37 win over ThunderRidge on Jan. 22, when the Grizzlies were ranked second.

Highlands Ranch is 19-1 with its only loss a 76-60 setback to Bellevue, Washington, on Dec. 19 in the Nike Tournament of Champions.

Bellevue guard Anna Wilson, sister of Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell, was the most valuable player for Bellevue in one of the top divisions of the Nike tourney; Bellevue is unbeaten and is Washington’s top-ranked team.

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Gilbreath, a graduate of Legacy, pitched 18 times in relief for the Gophers as a freshman. He compiled a 1-3 record with a 5.46 earned run average with 30 strikeouts and 18 walks in 28 innings.

He turned heads last summer pitching for the St. Cloud Rox in the Northwoods League. He went 5-1 with the league’s second-lowest ERA, 2.45. He fanned 53 batters in 44 innings.

Kudos to Continental League swim volunteers A couple weeks ago while attending a boys basketball game, there were no rosters available for fans and I was told to look online to get rosters.

It turned out to be a guessing game the rest of the contest trying to identify players.

So it was real nice to get heat sheets and results printed out and stapled together by the Heritage volunteers at the Feb. 6 Continental League Swimming Championships.

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They said it Coach Muniz said the game plan was to slow down the tempo to try to hamper Lakewood’s fast-paced attack.

“We also want to try to get pass their aggressive press,” she said. “Of course, we know we face a team with a big height advantage so we’ll have to work hard around the boards.”

This is the second season Muniz has been Pomona’s head coach. She said introducing her system and getting the players used to it is a work in progress.

After the game, she said she felt her team didn’t come out to play their game against a good opponent.

“We faced a very good Lakewood team and just didn’t play our best basketball,” she said. “They scored a lot of points early and we didn’t quit but we just couldn’t cut into a big lead against a good team.”

She said there is no time to waste and plans are to go back to work to try to get better and be prepared to play good basketball against the next opponent.

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In the process through the second quarter, the Eagles didn’t allow the Timberwolves to a basket, not even at the free-throw line, thus leading 24-3 at the intermission. The Pinnacle would only score six points in the third The Pinnacle 3 0 6 12 — 21 quarter and it wasn’t Faith Christian 16 8 18 21 — 63 until 5:39 remained on the clock in the third quarter that the scoring drought came to an end. At this point, they were behind, 31-3. Over the last two minutes of the fourth quarter, Pinnacle scored four baskets, two of which came from three-point range.

FAITH CHRISTIAN 63, THE PINNACLE 21

Key moments Neither team was very productive in the second quarter, as noted. Yet the defensive effort by Faith Christian was outstanding as they produced the shutout against their opponent. The full court press just didn’t allow anything for Pinnacle. But then, the Eagles only scored eight points as a defensive effort by Pinnacle did a pretty good job, too. A 16-1 run by the Eagles produced a 40-4 lead with 3:18 left in the third.

Key players/statistics The scoring leaders for Faith Christian were Hristina Geraskova, with 17 points, and Amanda Lopez and Makena Long with 14 and 13 points, respectively.

Valencia Diaz led Pinnacle with nine points, Lauren Martinez with six. Only four players scored for the losers in this game.

They said it “I think we just came out strong from the beginning,” said Geraskova, a 5-11, junior. “We played good defense and everything else just seemed to work. This is the kind of play that will help us prepare for the rest of the season. We just want to try and dot the best we can and enjoy our energy.”

“We had a very good start and this turned into an interesting game,” said Long, a 5-5 senior who was a threat on defense for the Eagles.

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“I think this certainly was a weekend in which we work so hard to be ready,” said Brown. “We had a lot of swimmers in the top eight and it was sweet the way they all worked. We just want to stay strong and work together and support each other. Now, it’s on to state.”

Pomona’s Zarena Brown was able to win a pair of titles for the Panthers in the 100 and 200 Freestyles.

Teammate Lauren Sale also came through with a title, winning the 100 Backstroke.

“I tried hard right from the start,” said Zarena, who won with a time of :52.86 over Chatfield’s Taylor Juran, 54.19 in the 100. “I’m so proud of our girls on the team and we’ve all tried hard all season. I just wanted to keep my stroke up and make the break for the win.”

Added Sale, who edged runner-up Grace Harris of Columbine, “This is really exciting. We’ve had some excellent competition to get us ready for state next week. I was in the top 15 last year, but I certainly hope to move up. The key is the hard work and keeping up the tempo. I just hope to be in the top heats in the finals at state.”

Now, it’s on to the state swim meet, Feb. 12-13, at the Edora Pool in Fort Collins.

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SPORTS ROUNDUP RALSTON VALLEY MUSTANGS

ARVADA WEST WILDCATS

GIRLS BASKETBALL Ralston Valley 72, Chatfield 31 After two high-scoring quarters during the first half, Ralston Valley took the lead and eventual win over Chatfield during their Feb. 5 conference away game.

Key performers: Senior Hannah Weber scored 17 points including two 3-pointers. Junior Makela Shaklee had two rebounds and eight assists.

including eight 2-point field goals. He had five free throws, one assist and two steals.

Ralston Valley 51, Columbine 10 The Mustangs won their Feb. 3 conference home game against Columbine 51-10.

Key performers: Juniors Chloe Gillach and Ashley Van Sickle each scored 13 points. Gillach had three rebounds, one assist and three steals. Van Sickle had seven assists and six steals.

ICE HOCKEY Ralston Valley 5, Cherry Creek 1 The Mustangs shut out the Standley Lake Gators during their Feb. 6 conference away game.

BOYS BASKETBALL Chatfield 76, Ralston Valley 55 Ralston Valley fell, 76-55, during their Feb. 5 conference home game against the Chatfield Chargers.

Key performers: Senior Antonio Capley led the team in scoring with 21 points

Columbine 37, Ralston Valley 34 The Mustangs fell following a tough battle against Columbine during their Feb. 3 conference home game.

Key performers: Senior Dante Greco scored seven points including one 3-pointer.

5A JEFFCO LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS Ralston Valley took first in the Feb. 6 championships in Arvada. Junior Kathryn Scherrer took first in 100 fly with final with a time of 59.32. Freshman Isabella Davenport took first in the 100 breast with a final time of 1:07.60 Freshman Kailey Said took first in the 200 individual medley with a time of 2:15.65. The Ralston Valley relay team took first in the 200 medley relay with a time of 1:53.64.

FAITH CHRISTIAN EAGLES GIRLS BASKETBALL Faith Christian 63, The Pinnacle 21 The Faith Christian Eagles won their Feb. 4 home nonconference game 63-21 against The Pinnacle.

Key performers: Junior Christina Geraskova and senior Makena Long led the team in scoring with 13 points each.

Geraskova scored on six 2-point field goals, and had four assists and three steals.

Faith Christian 52, Peak to Peak 33 The Eagles won their Feb. 3 conference away game against Peak to Peak, 52-33.

Key performers: Senior Hannah Cook scored 12 points. She also had four steals and 11 offensive rebounds.

BOYS BASKETBALL Faith Christian 81, Peak to Peak

GIRLS BASKETBALL Arvada West 56, Pomona 40 The Arvada West Wildcats beat the Pomona Panthers 56-40 in their Feb. 5 conference home game.

Key performers: Senior Alyssia Chinda led the team in scoring with 13 points including one 3-pointer.

Dakota Ridge 71, Arvada West 43 The Wildcats fell during their Feb. 3 conference away game against the Dakota Ridge Eagles, 71-43.

Key performers: Senior Alyson Ochs scored 17 points, including six field goals. She also had six rebounds and one steal.

BOYS BASKETBALL Arvada West 67, Pomona 47 With a 20-point lead above the Pomona Panthers, the Wildcats won their Feb. 5 conference home game.

Key performers: Senior Will Wittman

scored 14 points and had six 2-point field goals, two free throws and four assists.

Junior Joshawa Martin had five assists and two steals.

Dakota Ridge 72, Arvada West 60 The Wildcats fell by eight points during their Feb. 3 conference home game against the Dakota Ridge Eagles.

5A JEFFCO LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS Arvada West took seventh in the Feb. 6 championships in Arvada. Junior Mykayla Novacek took 11th in the 1-meter final with a score of 287.45. Sophomore Halea Stevens took 13th with a score of 282.25.

Sophomore Luci Holland took ninth in the 100 free event with a final time of 0:57.45 and 10th in the 100 back with a final time of 1:03.81.

Freshman Ella McShane took 12th in the final of the 100 fly event with a time of 1:03.82.

ARVADA BULLDOGS GIRLS BASKETBALL Green Mountain 59, Arvada 8 The Arvada Bulldogs lost their Feb. 5 conference away game 59-8 against the Green Mountain Rams.

Evergreen 75, Arvada 14 The Bulldogs fell to the Evergreen Cougars in an intense defeat 75-14, following low scores in the first, third and fourth quarters of their Feb. 3 conference home game.

BOYS BASKETBALL Green Mountain 65, Arvada 27 Arvada lost to the Green Mountain Rams

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Evergreen 64, Arvada 33 The Bulldogs lost to the Evergreen Cougars 64-33 in their Feb. 3 home conference game.

Key performers: Senior Chris Maestas and junior Deondre Gordon led the team in scoring with 13 and 10 points respectively. Gordon had five 2-point field goals, four free throws, four rebounds and one steal. Maestas had one 3-point field goal, four free-throws and one assist.

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SPORTS ROUNDUP POMONA PANTHERS GIRLS BASKETBALL Arvada West 56, Pomona 40, The Pomona Panthers fell to the Arvada West Wildcats following low scores in the first and third quarters during their Feb. 6 conference away game.

Lakewood 76, Pomona 24 Pomona fell to the Lakewood Tigers during their Feb. 3 conference away game 76-24.

Key performers: Senior Lily Sale scored 10 points. She also had one steal.

BOYS BASKETBALL Arvada West 67, Pomona 47 Pomona fell to Arvada West 6747 in their Feb. 5 conference away game.

Lakewood 64, Pomona 53

The Panthers fell to the Lakewood Tigers by 11 points during their Feb. 3 home conference game.

5A JEFFCO LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS Pomona took fourth in the Feb. 6 championships in Arvada.

Key performers: Senior Zarena Brown took first in the 100 free

event with a time of 52.86 and in the 200 Free with a time of 1:55.08. Junior Lauren Sale took first in the 100 back event with a time of 58.99. She also took second in the 100 fly event with a time of 59.60. Junior Annabel Spence took third in the 1-meter final with a score of 377.15. Junior Deja Ceja-Jiminez took eighth with a score of 305.30.

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AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A surprise turn of events couldFOR unsettle ADVERTISEMENT BIDSthe Water bids might for the help construction Bearer.Sealed But it also open upofanCity en-of Arvada, Project No. 16-ST-01 entitled, tirely different way of working out an important Milling and Overlay - 2016, will be rematter.ceived at the office of the City Engineer

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Apex Park and Recreation District of Jefferson County, Colorado (the “District”): NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held on the 3rd day of May, 2016. At that time two (2) directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms. In order for an individual's name to appear on the ballot for the election, a self-nomination and acceptance form or letter must be filed with the designated election official for the election, or the designee of the designated election official, on or before 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 26, 2016. If the designated election official, or designee, determines that a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form is not sufficient, the eligible elector who submitted the form may amend the form once at any time prior to 3:00 p.m. on the day of the deadline. Affidavit of Intent to be a Write-In Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the designated election official, or designee, by the close of business on Monday, February 29, 2016.

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R16-013: A Resolution Accepting an Annexation Petition Concerning Timberline Farms, 11700 W. 58th Avenue, Finding Said Petition Substantially Compliant with C.R.S. 31-12-107(1), and Setting a Public Hearing for March 21, 2016, 6:30 P.M. at Arvada City Hall for City Council to Determine Whether the Area Meets the Requirements of C.R.S. 31-12-104 and 105, and is Considered Eligible for Annexation Legal Notice No.: 44257 First Publication: February 4, 2016 Last Publication: February 25, 2016 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press PUBLIC NOTICE CALL FOR NOMINATIONS APEX PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Apex Park and Recreation District of Jefferson County, Colorado (the “District”): NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regu-

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Crown Castle is proposing to collocate antennas at a top height of 40’ on an existing 51’ (54’ with all appurtenances) monopole at the following site: 10665 W. 72nd Avenue, Arvada, CO 80005; Lat: 39-4940.52, Lon: -105-7-2.92. Associated ground based equipment is proposed to be placed within a new 23’ by 12’ lease area that expands the existing compound to the northwest. Crown Castle invites comments from any interested party on the impact of the proposed action on any districts, sites, buildings, structures or objects significant in American history, archaeology, engineering or culture that are listed or determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places and/or specific reason the proposed action may have a significant impact on the quality of the human environment. Specific information regarding the project is available by calling Sara Spagnolo at 314997-6111 during normal business hours.

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February 11, 2016

A-West loses tough one to Dakota Ridge Boys basketball league game slips away in the fourth

By Scott Stocker Special to CCM Until the final five minutes, the game between the host Arvada West boys and visiting Dakota Ridge was quite close.

Dakota Ridge, coached by Jim Jelinek, came through with a 72-60 victory over Arvada West to improve to 12-5 overall and 8-1 in the Jefferson County League. Arvada West, coached by Jeff Parriott, dropped to 11-6, 6-3.

Game summary The score was tied 48-48 going into the fourth quarter with both team grasping short leads through the first three quarters.

This certainly was a game that had the crowds from each school on their feet.

However, Dakota Ridge was able to squeak ahead, outscoring A-West 15-5 to establish a 63-53 advantage going into the

final 2:36 left in the game. Neither team let up on their full-court press defenses, but Arvada West was forced to apply fouls to the Eagles, thus giving the visitors a chance to up the lead.

Key moments Dakota Ridge broke the game open in the fourth quarter. The Eagles were able to force three turnovers that they converted, and they dominated the boards taking care of missed shots by Arvada West.

In the meantime, they only turned the ball over once. And it appeared the shot selection was well anticipated. Over the last minute of the game, the Eagles outscored Arvada West 7-4.

Key players/statistics Hubert Price, a 5-8 senior guard, was effective for Dakota Ridge as he paced his teammates with 18 points, which included a trio of 3-point baskets. Tyler McFarland, a 6-3 forward, was strong inside as he accounted for 15 points, while Cale Ferrin, also strong on the inside due to his 6-4

DAKOTA RIDGE 72, ARVADA WEST 60 Dakota Ridge 14 16 18 24 — 72 Arvada West 17 14 17 12 — 60

height, was able to account for 12 points for the winners.

Defensively, Thomas Bravo was dynamic for Dakota Ridge. Dallas Walton and Luke Neff led Arvada West with 18 points apiece, while Josh Martin chipped in with 10.

They said it “I think the key was just staying strongly focused,” said McFarland. “We played strong as a team against a good team and we were able to step up.”

“The kids played well against a good opponent and just did an excellent job,”

said Jelinek. “It was a tough game that we expected, and one we had.”

“The kids gave it a good effort, but they certainly outplayed us in the fourth quarter as well at the free-throw line tonight,” said Arvada West’s coach Parriott. “Defensively, we just didn’t do well at the end and give them credit.”

“We just couldn’t get it done. It was a tough league loss,” said Arvada West’s Martin.

“We did well through the first three periods and our second team players did well,” said Neff. “In the fourth quarter we got tired and got too far behind and we failed to be competitive at that point. We just didn’t jive.”

We just got outworked and they just seemed to want it more in the fourth quarter than we did,” added Walton.

Going forward Arvada West will play at Columbine Feb. 10 and at Chatfield on Feb. 12. Dakota Ridge will travel to Chatfield Feb. 10, host Lakewood Feb. 12 and Doherty on Feb. 13.

AREA CLUBS Mondays English as A Second Language tutorial classes available Sunday and Monday evenings at Arvada United Methodist Church, 6750 Carr St., Arvada.

Registration required. Call Kathy Martinez at 303882-2751.

Golden Chapter, Order of DeMolay meets at 7 p.m. every first and third Wednesday in the town of Golden. Walt Disney, Mel Blanc and Walter Cronkite are counted among its alumni. DeMolay is an organization for young men between the ages of 12 and 21 that offers character building, leadership training, and life skill development. We offer many activities, academic opportunities and

scholarships. Please contact the chapter for more information. Email demolaygolden@gmail.com or www.coloradodemolay.org and visit Golden’s page under the Chapter tab by clicking on the Golden photo.

10151 W. 26th Ave., Lakewood. Meeting fee is $5 (cash preferred). Order from diner menu (pay on you own). Call Fred Holden at 303-421-7619 for information. Republicans, especially students, youth and women, welcome to join.

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.

Golden Nar-Anon family group meets from 7:30-9 p.m. Mondays at Calvary Episcopal Church, 1320 Arapahoe St. We ask that people enter on the east side of the church and follow the signs to the upstairs meeting room. Call the Nar-Anon Family Groups World Service Organization at 800-477-6291 or go to Nar-Anon.org.

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.

Applewood Kiwanis Club meets 7-8 a.m. Tuesdays at the Applewood Golf Course, 14001 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. You are invited to attend a meeting. Our goals are to serve children worldwide and in our community. We ring the bell for Salvation Army, deliver Christmas baskets to needy families and, assist the Jeffco Action Center with school supplies for children from low-income families. For more information, contact Fred McGehan at 303-947-1565.

Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club meets 7-9 a.m. Mondays at Davies’ Chuck Wagon Diner,

Wheat Ridge Rotary Club meets from noon to

Tuesdays