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DECEMBER 8, 2016

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Jeffco talks possible school closures, program cuts School district is building an online tool to engage community in discussion

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

With the failure of ballot measures 3A and 3B — the mill levy override and bond package the Jefferson County Board of Education presented to voters Nov. 8 — the school district wants to know what the community is willing to give up to help the district find money to support its top priority of increasing teacher compensation to retain the best educators.

The board indicated at its Dec. 1 meeting that some ways to do that are closing or consolidating schools and cutting programs including athletics and the arts.

“I know that the closure discussion is a really touchy and emotional issue, so I hesitate to bring it up,” board member Brad Rupert said. “I’m not sure we’re ready to open up the can of worms about the communities that will be affected.”

The $33 million mill levy override would have been an ongoing increase to the district’s tax revenue, with the money going toward attracting and retaining teachers. With voters rejecting the 3A mill levy override 51.9 to 48.1 percent, the district now needs to find money from elsewhere in the budget to accomplish its goal of raising teacher salaries to keep high-quality teachers.

Without that money — and the $535 million the bond would have generated to repair and maintain aging school buildings — the district must reallocate money in its budget. But before deciding on any measures, it will launch an online interactive budget tool to bring the community into the discussion of the 2017-18 budget development process.

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Road projects on hold after ballot measure failure Arvada voters rejected half-cent sales tax increase

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Surveys and other forms of citizen input have told the City of Arvada that improving local streets and roads is a high priority for residents.

But Arvada voters rejected Ballot Measure 2G — the proposed halfcent sales tax increase that would have generated approximately $9 million annually for street maintenance and repairs.

The more than 55 percent of ‘no’ votes sent the message that the city needs to figure out how to make those improvements without raising taxes and within existing resources, City Manager Mark Deven said.

“From a city perspective, we were very disappointed,” Arvada Mayor Marc Williams said. “But it was important to hear what our citizens thought about using sales tax to fund these necessary improvements and repairs.”

Specific road projects 2G would have paid for included widening existing lanes and improving sidewalks on Ralston Road between Yukon Street and Garrison Street, adding lanes and sidewalks on West

72 Avenue between Simms Street and Ward Road, adding sidewalks in neighborhoods near the G-Line Commuter rail stations, and closing sidewalk gaps in Southeast Arvada.

Those projects, Deven said, are now on hold.

“We asked voters for their permission to fund this and they declined, so we go back to look at all the alternatives and determine a course of action that will get the same result,” Deven said. “We’ll have to reduce programs, services and projects in some manner and we hope to do that in the most responsible manner we can.”

Moving forward, city council and city staff will explore how funds might be redirected to meet street maintenance needs.

The city’s first action will be to review the $198 million 2017-18 budget approved by the council in October, and see what budget increases were planned, as none of these programs/positions have been filled and would have the least impact on existing operations.

The next step will be to review the list of one-time funding requests.

Lastly, the city will review all funded programs, services and projects and begin a re-prioritization process.

One example of a service that will cut funding is the city’s curbside pickup project, which cost the city

$350,000 every two years. This free, large-item curbside pickup and drop-off site for residences within Arvada city limits is conducted every other year in odd-numbered years and is intended to assist citizens with the removal of large bulk items that trash companies charge extra to collect. City Council decided at the Nov. 28 study session that instead of doing the curbside program, the city will work with residents to provide roll-off dumpsters in various neighborhoods and work with the recycling provider to offer free drop-off days every other year.

“That service won’t be conducted the way we’ve done it for several years,” Deven said. “And now we can conduct it for under $100,000.”

The city will also be seeking community input during the re-allocation process.

This is not a short-term process, Deven said. While a second look at the 2017 budget is expected to be completed by the end of the year, the examination of one-time funds is expected to happen around March. In terms of looking at the whole range of programs, projects and services, Deven expects is to be a two- to four-year process.

Deven and city staff hope these options will offer strategies to identify the $9 million annually needed to invest in Arvada streets over the next two to four years.

Arvada residents invited to comment on police STAFF REPORT

The Commission of Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies will be in Arvada from Dec. 11-14 as part of the Arvada Police Department’s 10th accreditation application.

During the on-site visit, the assessors will host a public comment session where citizens are invited to share their thoughts, stories and concerns about the Arvada Police Department. This public comment session will be at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 12 in the Anne Campbell room at Arvada Police Headquarters, 8101 Ralston Rd. Arvada police must comply with 483 standards to gain accredited status.

These standards are constantly being reviewed to ensure best management practices for law enforcement agencies. The certification demonstrates to Arvada residents, the city manager’s office and elected officials that the Arvada Police Department is a professional organization that lives up to the highest standards.

“This assessment every three years holds our feet to the fire by showing that we deliver our mission of dedication, respect and responsibility every day,” said Chief Don Wick. “It helps us to identify areas of opportunity and ensures our long-term health as a law enforcement agency.”

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SANTA HOUSE IN FULL SWING Jan Folk, a volunteer at the Santa House, gets decorations ready for this year’s shop. The Santa House is collecting new, unwrapped toys through Dec. 12. For facility drop off details, call 303-424-2739 or visit any Apex PRD facility or visit apexprd. org.

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The Trend Continues: Winter May Be the Easiest Time to Sell a Home

It was true for the last two winters and it remains true for this coming winter, too — winter is a great time to put your home on the REAL ESTATE market. Buyer activity is high, and you’ll TODAY be competing with fewer other listings.

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Realtor® What continues to impress me is how, as shown in the first chart, the number of sold listings keeps creeping higher even as the number of active listings keeps falling. As I write this, REcolorado is showing 899 active listings in Jeffco, but 1,193 listings are under contract, so it’s clear that December and January figures will continue the trend shown in the chart.

The second chart shows two other metrics which support my contention that this is a good time to list a home in Jefferson County (and elsewhere in the metro area). When you see listings selling close to or above their listing price, you know that there is a lot of

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competition for the active listings, and therefore a lot of disappointed buyers who will still be looking at each new listing that comes along. The other indicator is Days on Market.

In Jefferson County, the median time it took to go under contract did not rise above 20 days during the last two winters and probably won’t do so this coming winter either.

One statistic you won’t find on the MLS is how many sales were contingent on the sale of the buyer’s current home. I can tell you from my own experience that this is more common now than you might think. As a listing agent myself, I do not rule out contingent contracts when they offer the best bot-

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A holly jolly Jeffco shopping guide for those unique gifts Some local and unusual shopping destinations for this holiday season

BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Finding a great gift that people both love to give and receive can be a challenge at times.

And finding something that is unique and supports the local community can make the quest even more difficult.

So Colorado Community Media went on a mission to find some of the most interesting shopping spots within Jefferson County.

Here is what we came up with…

Traveling Animals is a new game available at Jake’s Toy Box in Arvada. The game, which was created in Evergreen, is a strategic wildlife conservation game where players travel around the world to learn about different animals. PHOTO COURTESY

Sons of Norway Trollheim Lodge’s gift shop offers shoppers hundreds of gift items that are authentic to the Scandinavian countries. Whether looking for foodstuff, clothing, collectables, something nostalgic or a gift that portrays history, heritage or culture, one is sure to find a unique and different shopping experience at the Trollheim Lodge gift shop in Lakewood. CHRISTY STEADMAN

Jake’s Toy Box Jill and Dan Driver, co-owners of OF JAKE’S TOY BOX Jake’s Toy Box, realize people are busy and might need a good reason animals, she said. to make the trip out to the toy shop in Jake’s Toy Box is not just for kids, Arvada.

Dan Driver said. The staff is friendly Scandinavian countries. and knowledgeable, and can make recSo the couple welcomes people to “The heritage, culture and history ommendations for anybody on your come hang out while doing their shopattract people,” said store manager list, he added. ping this holiday season.

Carolyn Perley. “A lot of people come “It’s a really great shopping experi“It’s a very family-friendly, warm, in to get heritage items.” ence,” Dan Driver said. welcoming environment,” Jill Driver Many of the items have unique stoJake’s Toy Box said of the toy shop.

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Pierogies from the Pierogies Factory, served with caramelized onions and sour cream. The Pierogies Factory has gift cards available for those who want to give a gift of dining out, or the restaurant has 13 flavors of frozen pierogis that people can purchase, then take home and prepare within five minutes. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE PIEROGIES FACTORY

“Everybody’s welcome.”

The Sons of Norway Trollheim Lodge’s Norske Butikken (The Norse Store) 6610 W. 14th Ave., Lakewood 303-232-1700 www.trollheimlodge.com Pierogies Factory Cezary Grosfeld has childhood memories of helping his grandmother in the kitchen, preparing Christmas meal.

In Poland, Christmas Eve is more popular than Christmas Day, he said, and a meal will often include 12 different dishes on the table.

Now, Grosfeld, who was born and raised in Poland, brings his grandmother’s recipes and the heritage of his homeland’s food to Jefferson County with a restaurant, food truck and wholesale.

Specializing in pierogie’s, people tend to like it because “it’s something totally different than burgers, pasta or burritos,” Grosfeld said.

“It’s a good reason to get people to try something new.”

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Overseas adventure goes painfully wrong

Arvadan with spinal injury finally coming home

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Shawn Marshall traveled to the other side of the world in search of adventure — a memorable romp in Thailand with two friends before he got married next year.

On Sunday he returned to Colorado, but not with the souvenirs he wanted: A punctured lung, broken collarbone, skull fracture, a back broken in two places and loss of feeling in his legs.

Friends, family and Marshall’s fiance are now rallying around the man that they say brings so much positivity and love into their own lives.

The accident “I thought he was dead.”

Erick Leonard says that was his very first thought after witnessing his friend get hit head-on.

Leonard, Marshall, and their pal Jeff Calhoon had arrived in Bangkok on Nov. 1. The three had met at work and become fast friends. The trip had been in the works for months, a true overseas adventure for Marshall before he got married next summer.

The three found much of Bangkok shut down in mourning for the recently-deceased Thai king. Still, Leonard

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said the three found some entertainment that first day.

“We got some foot massages that night, ate some scorpion. Had some beers with dinner. Shawn fell asleep in the cab on the way home. I don’t think he was used to staying up that late.”

The trio rented scooters and began getting out of the city, heading towards Chiang Mai, a culturally rich city in northern Thailand. They were headed up a hill to one of the city’s 300 Buddhist temples on Nov. 5 when the accident happened. Another scooter driver, headed downhill tried to pass a taxi by veering into Marshall’s lane.

“He (Marshall) turned left, turned left too fast and his bike went down. as he was sliding the guy tried to miss him, and hit him head on, right in the head,” said Leonard.

According to Calhoon and Leonard, the amount of blood that quickly pooled around their friend led them to believe he had died at impact. But within five minutes, Marshall began to regain consciousness. With the help of a Dutch passersby who served as translators, an ambulance was called

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to get Marshall to the hospital.

“You could call it an ambulance if you want, but it really was just the back of a truck,” said Calhoon. “I was in the back trying to hold his head steady as we went down the windy mountain road.”

Flight delays Marshall’s phone was broken in the crash, but Leonard and Calhoon eventually got ahold of Lauren McNally, Marshall’s fiance.

“She was shocked, very sad, a bit of disbelief I’d say,” said Rachel McNally, her sister. “She was scared and anxious to just get to Thailand and be with Shawn.”

Marshall’s mother and father, along with Lauren NcNally and her father, flew to Chiang Mai as soon as they could, and stayed near the hospital.

The language barrier has been a frustration, according to the friends and family, but they slowly learned the extent of Marshall’s injuries.

Luckily the head injury and brain bleed was not too severe — they say he suffered no lasting neurological damage. His spine however, is a different matter, with a fracture in the C2 location of his spine and a dislodged vertebra near T4. He still lacks feeling in his legs.

On Nov. 21 the family received word from the doctors that Shawn was officially considered healthy enough for medical transport. Unfortunately, actually arranging his flight back home would take weeks longer to arrange, and cost $60,000.

As the days passed, friends and family visited whenever they could, as long as they could each day. They sent reports back stateside about Shawn’s condition, and the slow progress in arranging a flight. On a blog entry from Nov. 22, his mother Carol Marshall wrote about the agonizing process of getting Shawn fitted and used to a back brace, which was painful, but required to stabilize him for travel.

“I wish I could make it better, like I could when he was little. Hard lesson ... he’s not little anymore, and his mom can’t fix it. Neither can his dad,” She wrote. “Damn. Life really is not fair.”

On Thanksgiving, a family friend managed to procure an Americanstyle meal, and hand delivers it. A

Shawn Marshall of Arvada on a hike with his fiance Lauren McNally and their dog Bo. COURTESY PHOTO thankful father, Elmer Marshall wrote: “It was just like sitting down at a regular family gathering in Colorado. Only we were standing around Shawn’s hospital bed trying to eat gracefully with plastic forks out of Styrofoam containers.”

Finally, 24 days after the accident, a lot of paperwork, and some language barrier snafu’s, Shawn’s family managed to book his flight back to Colorado on Dec. 4.

The new normal Marshall, now at Swedish Medical Center in Denver, is blessed with a supportive bunch of family and friends, but his life will not be the same. His family has incurred tremendous medical costs already, and spinal surgery and an uncertain rehabilitation awaits.

“You just can’t bring the guy down,” said Leonard. “He has such a funny SEE MARSHALL, P32

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Hunter Bay Coffee Roasters opens in Olde Town Arvada

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

As of Dec. 3, when Hunter Bay Coffee opened its doors, the smell of freshly roasted coffee beans has been wafting through Olde Town Arvada.

The roaster — established in 1991 in Missoula, Montana — took over the building that once inhabited the old Arvada Beer Company on the corner of Grandview and Wadsworth. That spot has been vacant since January.

“We’re very excited that they’re coming into Olde Town,” said Daniel Ryley, deputy director of economic development for the Arvada Economic Development Association. “From an economic development standpoint, it’s exciting to have a strong brand like Hunter Bay anchor that corner.”

For Hunter Bay owner Rob Young, moving his brand to Colorado was a no-brainer. He had been working on getting his wholesale business up and running, when he got an offer

he couldn’t refuse: Sprouts Farmers Market — a health food supermarket — asked if he could roast locally in Colorado.

As soon as HunterBay becomes a locally roasted coffee, its beans will be in all 30 Sprouts in the state.

“Having that Sprouts contract provided the vehicle to do it and make a success run out of it from the getgo,” Young said of setting up shop in Colorado.

And setting up shop in Arvada, he

said, just felt right.

“When we looked at spaces in Olde Town Arvada, it just fit our vibe,” Young said, adding that the company looked all over the Denver area. “We felt immediately that Olde Town Arvada was the right spot for us.”

In the space, HunterBay will roast organic coffee beans from around the globe in a traditional Italian roasting style. In addition, its coffee will be sold in the on-site cafe along with food from local vendors.

SCHOOL: Jeffco board seeks citizen input following ballot measure failures FROM PAGE 1

The tool — expected to be ready in January — will include a sliding scale where residents can see how much money would be saved by closing a school, adjusting the transportation schedule or cutting programs. District staff said the goal of the tool is to see what tradeoff the Jeffco community is willing to make to invest in teachers.

“This is a community engagement tool that is really effective for us to listen to what our communities priorities and values are,” board mem-

ber Amanda Stevens said.

The school board, at its Nov. 17 meeting, outlined increasing teacher compensation as a number one priority in the new budget.

Early this year, in the 2016 facility master plan, the district proposed closing Long View High School in Lakewood and seven elementary schools — Glennon Heights, Patterson and Stober in Lakewood, Pleasant View in Golden, Campbell and Little in Arvada, and Kullerstrand in Wheat Ridge. The district hoped to save money by consolidating the smaller schools

into larger ones.

According to Superintendent Dan McMinimee, those school closures did not happen because of residents’ outcry that said they value neighborhood schools.

But school closures and consolidations are once again on the table as a way to save money.

“I don’t think we’re prepared to step out with the facility master plan yet,” McMinimee said at the Dec. 1 board meeting, “but we are looking at what it would look like if we did close a school.”

Stevens is worried about the

timeline of these decisions.

“I want to know that the timeline builds in a process for caring for communities during that transition,” she said. “April does not leave enough time to care for a community.”

The district hopes the interactive online tool will help inform the board about direction.

Board member Ali Lasell directed staff to be very specific when building the tool.

“Don’t just say programming,” Lasell said. “I want to identify that programming.

They need to be defined so

our residents know what they are putting above something else.”

In addition to the interactive tool, the board also talked about utilizing an online questionnaire, telephone town halls and forums as ways to engage with the community during the decision-making process.

“We owe it to 86,000 students and the future of Jeffco,” Stevens said, “that financially responsible decisions are made carefully, quickly, collaboratively and build all the time needed to care for communities in transition.”

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Early figures show slight enrollment decrease in Jeffco STAFF REPORT

The Jeffco Public Schools 2016-17 enrollment figures show enrollment has decreased slightly since last year.

The 2016-17 enrollment in Jeffco Public Schools is 86,361 students, a decrease of 370 students from the previous year. Last year saw an increase of 157 students for the school district.

These numbers include students in facilities and may be adjusted based on the outcome of review by the Colorado Department of Education.

“Student populations ebb and flow in our district,” said Superintendent Dan McMinimee. “Right now the increased housing costs on the east side

of the district are likely causing lower enrollments, while in the northwest large housing developments are causing overcrowding. We’ll continue to allocate our limited resources the best we can to carry on our tradition of excellence.”

The last year the district saw a decline in enrollment was in 2012-13, when population dropped 251 students from 85,793 to 85,542. The largest increase over the past 10 years was in 2014-15 when the student population grew from 86,011 to 86,574 — an increase of 563 students.

The 10-year trend for the district is flat. The student population in 2005-06 was 86,375.

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The best part of the season is wonder — the kind that children display

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HITTING HOME

Michael Alcorn

is the Season, no?

Season of what? you may ask.

Season of apostrophed words (‘Twas the Night…)? Season of Joy (as long as you stay far away from malls)?

Season of Miracles (if you believe Hans Gruber)? Season of Magic (to go along with old Ebenezer Scrooge)? How about Season of Wonder? (That’s my favorite).

What is “wonder?”

Well, Webster’s defines wonder as “a feeling of surprise mingled with admiration, caused by something beautiful, unexpected, unfamiliar or inexplicable.” There — does that clear it up for you?

The reason wonder is such an enigma is

that we, in latter-day America, rarely encounter something inexplicable. We have elevated science and reason — both wonderful fields — to the point that mysteries and faith have a diminished role in our lives. When all else fails, we turn to our ubiquitous technology to get an explanation and rarely have a chance to just experience the strange and beautiful.

But children have that capacity: Children don’t need explanations for everything they see — though they will ask for them endlessly. And, I think, the idea that the Christmas season is the time of year that we focus on the joy of children is also the reason this is the season of wonder.

I know, I know, we’re busy. We’re, ya know,

grown-ups, and we have things to do and, on top of that, we have shopping to accomplish and parties to plan and …yadda yadda yadda.

And that’s why wonder dies. And, sometimes, the problem is that we build all these expectations around the season, whether it’s for romance, or for the perfect Thomas Kincaidlike snowfall to blanket the city, or even for our holiday bonuses (Clark Griswold!). And when they don’t come through, our spirit is slightly subdued.

Really, how many times, when you’re making your pilgrimages up to Colorado Mills for the stupid Secret Santa present (admit SEE ALCORN, P12

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Rediscovering community during journey WIT AND GRIT

Mary McFerren Stobie

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n my flight back from Sao Paulo on Nov. 17, I savored the experience of visiting my daughter’s husband’s family and community in Praia Grande, Brazil. (Daughter Lily and her husband Wagner live in Colorado but return to Brazil periodically.) What struck me about Brazil was the deep love, enthusiasm and joy people have when encountering friends.

Ten days earlier, I had flown to Brazil to attend the wedding of a close childhood friend of my son-in-law, Wagner. The wedding was held in

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a majestic ancient Catholic church where my son-in-law was confirmed as a child. I felt moved by the grandeur and history of the church as I witnessed the wedding.

The wedding was celebrated in Portuguese, which I do not speak very well. But what I did understand was how personal history and community surrounding this church were coming together for the wedding. I felt honored to have been invited by the bride and my son-inSEE STOBIE, P11

Doomed to repeat it A little history lesson — the two presidents leading up to the Great Depression of the 30’s were Calvin Coolidge and Herbert Hoover, Republicans. The witch hut of Senator Joe McCarthy from Wisconsin accusing Americans of being Communists between 1949 and 1954 was a Republican. The Watergate scandal of President Richard Nixon, a Republican, was 1972-1974. The disastrous Iraq War of Republican George W. Bush, in 2002. The 2007 Great Recession also struck under George W. Bush. Stock market average returns during Republican presidential administrations are 3 percent. Stock market average returns during Democrat administrations are 7 percent.

Hold on to your hats Americans, here we go again.

MaryAnn Larsen, Arvada Check accusations of racism “Racist!” We hear that accusation about candidates for a Trump administration. Critics drag out something said decades ago, and perceived, imagined, or manufactured as an affront.

They have nothing factual to say and could find racism in a quote by Mother Teresa or Abe Lincoln. They are silent about Democrat icons

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Tom Graham, Arvada Concern for clean air seconded Regarding Mr. Sampson’s letter “Loss for clean air” ...

I also mourn the loss of the Renewable Energy Labs and of our country. One thing we can do as a county is to ensure that we do not leave our vehicles running when they are not in motion.

Every day I see people sitting in their vehicles with the motor running while they send a text or make a phone call.

Yesterday I bought gas and the car next to me was left running while he fueled it (bad idea) and then he went into the station, purchased a sandwich, and leaned against his car, still running, to eat his sandwich! A car does not need to be running in order to send a text or eat lunch and for each minute it is running, it is adding poisonous carbon dioxide to our already foul air. Newer model cars do not need to be “warmed up” and in fact should not be.

If drivers are too cold or too warm, they should go into a building.

Without clean air and clean water nothing else matters.

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STOBIE: Friends and family can help be reminders of how to be thankful FROM PAGE 10

law’s family to join them for this special event.

On my overnight flight back to Colorado, from the magazine rack by my seat I selected a copy of the Economist. I discovered a book review about a new book by Nick Spencer, who is research director at Theos, a think tank in London: “The Evolution of the West: How Christianity Has Shaped Our Values.”

In the review, Spencer’s book is quoted: “The Christianization of Europe was not a bunch of reactionary

clerics trying to shut down a noble, free, secular ancient world, but a new idea of a voluntary basis for human association in which people joined together through will and love rather than blood or shared material objectives.”

I thought about the families I met at the wedding in Brazil who don’t appear pious-religious but are connected through “will and love.”

And then I thought about the United States and Colorado, my home.

Personally, I believe because of the decline in church attendance and fragmented families in America,

Family visits a chance to see how parents are doing GUEST COLUMN

The holidays bring together families who may only see each other once a year. It’s often a Kent Mulkey time to just trudge through, but can also be a wonderful time of cheer and merriment. For those with aging parents, it’s also an important time to observe and take stock of how well or how poorly parents are doing.

A lot can change in a year’s time, and many adult children are surprised to see a difference in their parents’ health and well-being. Sadly, some adult children don’t see the real picture because they may be holding on to images of their parents from decades ago.

If you haven’t seen Mom or Dad in a while, consider putting to use the guidelines below to help assess how they’re doing. Acknowledging the decline of a loved one’s health is never easy, but it’s the first step in keeping them safe and providing the resources they need to continue living at their maximum level of health and vitality for as long as possible.

Here are six areas to consider when taking a closer look at your parents’ situation: Physical appearance When you lean in for that hug, do your parents feel thinner or more frail since you saw them last? Or, does Dad feel a little more like Santa? Changes in physical appearance could signal depression, illness, medication sideeffects or difficulty shopping for and eating healthy food. Years ago, a friend was visiting her parents over the holidays and found nothing but Snickers bars in the refrigerator.

Mobility and balance Pay attention to how they navigate around the house. How much of the house do they actually use? Many older adults limit their living space to one floor and perhaps just a few hundred square feet. But the terrifying part is they are still trying to navigate the stairs to the basement where the washer and dryer reside. Changes in mobility and balance may indicate a

many of us sense a profound loss of community. Some of us look to our president to take over the spiritual leadership of a priest, pastor, rabbi or iman. Unfortunately, presidents cannot fill that need for connecting us together in our communities, and it is not in their job description.

As I have been through a divorce in 2004, causing me to move from Evergreen to Wheat Ridge in 2010, I have experienced the loss of my old faith community. Through my marriage to Dick in 2009, nurturing friendships, I am rebuilding community in church and otherwise.

Look around Is the home tidy or do you notice dust, dirty dishes that have been sitting awhile in the sink, or spills not wiped clean? Is the laundry piled up?

Is the bathroom cluttered or dirty?

Are the plants alive (which would be a miracle at my house)? Keeping a house clean requires physical vitality, keen eyesight and freedom from the gloom of depression.

Sift through the mail Do you see unopened bills or personal letters piling up? Are there letters from banks, creditors or charities thanking them for donations? Older adults are also prime targets for financial fraud, so letters from creditors or charities could be a red flag that something is amiss.

Enjoy your trip home and celebrate the holidays with your family. But if you feel there’s been a change in your loved ones’ health or their ability to safely care for themselves, it may be time to have a conversation about their situation. The holiday may not seem like an ideal time to broach the subject, but it may be the only time you can sit down with them in person.

Start the conversation by asking your parents a few questions to get them thinking about their situation, such as: • How do you think your life would be different if you didn’t have to deal SEE FAMILY, P12

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fear of falling that often results from a previous fall, one they likely have not told you about.

Listen closely How do they interact with others?

Can they hear well and participate in conversation? Are they repeating themselves? Cognitive difficulties may indicate a more serious health condition. One in three people over age 85 have Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Remember to ask about their health (they will likely tell you they are fine, to mind your own business and there is nothing to worry about) or upcoming/past doctors’ appointments.

The review in “The Economist” of Nick Spencer’s book resonates with me, especially this quote, “People still want more than just freedom and choice. They want to belong, they want community rooted in something shared and they want to find meaning beyond themselves.”

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ALCORN: Wonder is an inextricable part of the season FROM PAGE 10

it—you’ve called it that before!), do you take a second and notice how beautiful the trees are for the half-mile lining the highway, when they’re all lit up? How often do you notice complete strangers walking around that mall whistling Christmas tunes? Or do you pause at the smell of pine and cinnamon wafting out of stores?

Me? I’m that guy who knows every house in the neighborhood that decorates at Christmastime.

It’s something I look forward to every year, and, when one of the houses I know doesn’t decorate, it makes me a little bit sad, and I

wonder if there’s something going on in that house. On the other hand, discovering a new house that does have decorations, that never did before, is one of the weird little joys I get during this season. And, with as dry and brown as everything is right now, those lights are among the few beautiful things to enjoy so far this winter.

By the way, that last sentence?

That’s like a writer’s “snow dance” — the literary equivalent of washing your car when a snowstorm is supposed to be on its way.

Of course, wonder is the reason for the whole season to begin with.

Even if you don’t believe this, and regardless of how you feel about

FAMILY FROM PAGE 11

certain adherents to this belief, don’t you have to pause for a second and be awed that one of the major faiths in the world believes that God chose to become human, to live as one of us for a time, and that’s the reason we celebrate Christmas? It blows my mind!

Wonder is an inextricable part of this season, and I would encourage you to slow down, look up every once in a while, take in your surroundings, and enjoy it. It’s, well, um…. it’s wonderful.

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• Why do you think we (family) are concerned about your current situation?

• What do you suppose might happen if you stay and don’t make changes?

Get your parents talking. The needed changes ahead will originate with them, which will create solid and lasting change.

Another year may be too long to wait.

Kent Mulkey is executive director at Covenant Village of Colorado, a faith-based, not-for-profit continuing care retirement community in Westminster and administered by Covenant Retirement Communities, the nation’s fifth largest not-for-profit senior living provider. For more information, visit www. covenantcolorado.org or call 877-341-0295.

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Tips for playing store and learning economics with children LIFELONG LEARNING Esther Macalady

Playing store with preschoolers teaches personal finance lessons of saving, spending, wait until later, and opportunity cost. These are lifelong lessons that go beyond shopping.

Turn a shoe box into a cash register. Then add some real or play money, things to buy and sell, small box attached to a string for a scanner, shopping bags, sale signs and clerk’s name tag. Children can draw signs or make a little newspaper ad.

Learning economics Practice playing store at home or at a children’s museum play store. Stuffed animals and dolls can go “shopping” with you and also learn to make wise economic choices.

You can make rectangles of paper marked with $1 for easy counting and bring a handful of pennies for the register. For store merchandise use Play Dough or real food items, toys, Lego construction, books, dolls, stuffed animals, anything around the house.

Together, put prices on items and display them in columns and rows on a counter top. Sort

materials according to categories — certain colored cars go together, etc. Keep it simple.

Each item is worth $1 or a few cents to start. Have a conversation about what items will sell the best and why. Conversation is a key ingredient in preparing children to read.

Now take turns choosing items and checking out.

Purposely, have enough money for some items and not enough for others so you are forced to make choices. Play act that you are disappointed you don’t have enough money but handle that disappointment well. Practice saying, “Oh, well, maybe later.

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You are also teaching opportunity cost. This is choosing one thing between several equally desired ones. This important concept teaches children that sometimes you can’t have everything you want. Sometimes you must give up the opportunity now.

When interest wanes, pack up the store for later. The key to preschool care is a variety of short activities varying between

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Learning responsible personal finance begins in preschool.

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Snowshoes, oatmeal and pickles Unique family traditions make the holidays memorable

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Ornaments dazzle on a Christmas tree in Parker’s PACE Center on Nov. 22. TOM SKELLEY

BY TOM SKELLEY | TSKELLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

ach year, the holiday season brings the usual customs of brightly lit yard displays and holiday hold music, but the things people anticipate most are the special traditions they celebrate with their families.

Though customs like waiting for Santa Claus and lighting the menorah have storied and varied origins, the reasons

people cherish them have less to do with history than the way they modify the customs to fit their own family.

Be it frying latkes in the snow, arguing over the perfect Christmas tree or leaving breakfast for a snow gnome, the things people in the region do to celebrate the holidays are as unique as the people who celebrate them.

Mark Lampert

Clara Kelley

Lily Yesayan

Unincorporated Arapahoe County

Westminster

Centennial

“We always try to do what others do to celebrate Hannukah, giving a present each night, and usually the Sunday of Hannukah the whole family gets together.

“One thing I do every year is I will fry latkes outside on the patio on a little electric frying pan, whether it’s winter weather or warmer weather.

Let me tell you, when you’re frying latkes and there’s snowflakes coming down and get-

ting into the oil, you do get burned a bit — but it makes it fun.”

“I have Icelandic heritage, so every year my daughter and I leave out a bowl of oatmeal for the Tomten.

He’s like a guardian of the land who helps families look after their farms.

It’s an Icelandic tradition to leave him a bowl of porridge on

the solstice, so every year since my daughter was about 2 we’ve done it.

“I have a box of organic oatmeal that she wouldn’t eat when she was a baby that we use every year.

Hopefully, the Tomten doesn’t mind that it’s reject oatmeal.”

“We’re Armenian, so the one thing we do that’s different is instead of doing Christmas presents on Christmas, we don’t give each other presents until New Year’s Day, and we leave the tree up until Jan. 6.

“We have the entire family over, and we have a big family for Christmas dinner. It depends on the year, but the most we have had was between 30 and 40 people all in the house.”

Sarah Mills

Trey Hamsmith

Cynthia Studebaker

Highlands Ranch

Parker

Aurora

“Our tradition is that every year we go up to Bailey or Frasier and cut down a tree. We get a permit through the National Park Service.

It depends on what the weather is like, but it’s always an adventure. The kids are grown up, but they still rotate who gets to

pick the tree out every year.

“It’s just being family.

We can’t ever agree on a tree — my husband always goes off in a different direction than us and sometimes we argue. But it’s all about being out there together, then we have hot chocolate after.”

“My mom is Swedish, but we do the ‘German pickle’ ornament thing every year. I have no idea why. It’s just a little ornament that looks like a pickle, and every year my mom hides it somewhere on the tree.

I have two brothers, and whoever finds the ornament first gets to open the first gift of Christmas and ring the little bell from ‘The Polar Express.’ ”

“My kids are in Connecticut now and my parents have passed away, so my Christmas tradition now is snowshoeing.

Every year I go up to Brainard Lake near Nederland, and I just go out there with a friend, just seeing moose and being out in nature. It’s a great way to get rid of all the old stuff and bring in the new.”

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Glory Days: meeting longtime music legend Bruce Springsteen

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hat do you wear when you’re going to meet one of your heroes?

You don’t want to overdress and look like you’re trying too hard, but you also don’t want to look sloppy. Wearing that LINER person’s T-shirt can NOTES seem a little on the nose, but you still want them to know you’re a fan.

In the end, I decided on a green sweater and jeans when I met Bruce Springsteen at the Tattered Cover on Nov. 30. And in the Clarke Reader moments after shaking hands and taking a photo with The Boss, I honestly couldn’t tell you what I wore.

Springsteen was in town promoting his autobiography, the aptly titled “Born to Run,” and a little more than 1,000 fans had the opportunity to meet the man himself and get an autographed copy.

The event sold out in 15 minutes or less.

I honestly don’t know if the Tattered Cover has ever seen a crowd that size.

It snaked through the entire store, right out the front door and around the building.

And what a crowd it was. Seniors to 6-year-olds (mostly) happily stood in line, swapping stories about the first time they saw Springsteen, arguing about what his best album is, and the times in their lives his music has meant the most to them.

One person talked about “Tunnel of Love” getting them through divorce, and my mother talked about “The Rising” helping her stay positive during her brother’s cancer diagnosis and treatment.

That got me thinking about the times Springsteen’s music helped me over the years, as the line moved slowly but steadily forward.

I thought about all the unrequited loves I soundtracked in my head to “I’m On Fire.” Or how “Dancing in the Dark” is the best pop song ever written, and it never fails to cheer me up. And I thought about the hope I’ve always pulled from the lyrics to “Atlantic City,” or the last verse of

CLARKE’S ALBUM OF THE WEEK Selection: Childish Gambino’s “’Awaken, My Love!’” released on Glassnote records.

Review: Who would have expected Donald Glover (aka Childish Gambino) to have the kind of 2016 he did? His television show “Atlanta” is the best new show of the year, and now he’s delivered this funky, atmospheric third album. If you’re looking for rap, go somewhere else — Glover dives deep into Funkadelic-style soul, jazz rhythms and a dense swirl of moods. The result is one of the most surprising and rewarding listens of the year.

Favorite song: “Redbone” Most empowering lyrics: “Everyone just wants a better life They tried to kill us Love to say they feel us But they won’t take my pride.”

“Darkness on the Edge of Town”: “Tonight I’ll be on that hill cause I can’t stop I’ll be on that hill with everything I got Lives on the line where dreams are found and lost I’ll be there on time and I’ll pay the cost For wanting things that can only be found In the darkness on the edge of town.”

It occurred to me that I should say all of that to the man himself during the 10 seconds I had to meet and get a photo with him. But of course, when you’re five feet away from a man who has touched millions of lives, who’s been both a conscience and inspiration for more than a decade of my life, and is just flat-out cooler than all but maybe five people on the planet, all you really want to do is not trip.

So I shook Bruce Springsteen’s hand, told him I was a big fan and his music has meant the world to me, got a photo and was guided out of the way to make room for the next person.

And while I’m sure he’s heard both those things more times than he can count, he heard me and said thank you, and that’s more than I could’ve expected.

The thrilled laughs, unstoppable

Bruce Springsteen visited the Tattered Cover in Denver on Nov. 30 as part of his “Born to Run” book tour. After several hours in line, columnist Clarke Reader spent a glorious 10 seconds with The Boss.

COURTESY PHOTO smiles and joyous tears I saw that day were proof that while it’s hard describing what it means to meet one of your heroes, we all shared that feeling.

Clarke Reader’s column on how music connects to our lives appears every oth-

er week. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, he blew up the Chicken Man in Philly last night.

Check out his music blog at calmacil20. blogspot.com. And share your favorite Bruce Springsteen song at creader@ coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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Reworking ‘The Nutcracker’ for a younger audience Miners Alley children’s theater takes different approach to holiday classic

BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

For many families, Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” ballet is a traditional part of the holiday season.

The original show isn’t exactly child-friendly, and so Rory Pierce, director of Miners Alley Playhouse’s children’s theater program, decided to tweak the show into something the younger audiences can also appreciate.

The result is “The Story of The Nutcracker,” which honors both the original book by E.T.A. Hoffman and Tchaikovsky’s ballet.

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We spoke to the two leads about the show, and what makes it different from the version many are familiar with.

Point 1: It has more plot — “There’s a little bit of waltzing, and we use some of the same music, but it’s easier dialogue, which helps audiences understand,” Gomes said. “We want everyone to come in with a clean slate, because we’re telling a different story in a different way.”

Point 2: It is interactive — “Rory’s version of the show is very interactive — it invites the children to advance

the story,” Thurston said. “The great thing about children’s theater is how freeing it is, because you can do all kinds of crazy things.”

Point 3: It is made for children — “Rory said when he wrote this script, he wasn’t worried about a message or anything,” Thurston said. “He just wanted it to be a fun, lighthearted experience.”

“It changes the game when the kids get up on the stage with you,” Gomes added. “The looks on their faces when they see the Nutcracker and get up there with him is the best.”

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Experiencing different cuisines is something Grosfeld enjoys, he said, so he is happy to be able to bring a new food experience to those who try his pierogies for the first time.

“The biggest challenge is introducing Polish food to people. There’s not a lot of Polish food available in Colorado — yet,” Grosfeld said. “But if you try it, you’re going to like it.”

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Both recipients of the products and the gifters tend to enjoy the cheekiness and antiquated name, nostalgic and vintage packaging and the story behind the products sold at her store, Faust said.

“It’s a fun, local gift,” she said.

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“Everything is handcrafted and made in small batches,” Perkins said.

“They are really high-quality products.”

Some gift ideas that Perkins suggests are the soy lotion candles and the seasonal-scented bath soaps such as the pumpkin pie or cranberry orange.

Shoppers can find pre-assembled gift sets and some unique stocking stuffers, Perkins said. One product that would make a great stocking stuffer for Coloradoans who are planning on going skiing this winter, she said, is the Backcountry Balm.

“It’s great to have with you before hitting the slopes,” she said.

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Seared Halibut with Lemon Butter Sauce

Make any day taste like Sunday

Serves: 4 Lemon Butter Sauce 1/2 cup white wine 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 8 tablespoons whipping cream 3/4 teaspoon fresh garlic, chopped turmeric, to taste salt, to taste white pepper, to taste 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced Halibut 4 teaspoons olive oil 4 halibut filets (6-8 ounces each) salt pepper lemon zest herbs

Vegetables 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 small zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch strips 2 small yellow squash, cut into 1/4-inch strips 2 small red peppers, washed, seeded and sliced into strips Potatoes 2 cups Idahoan Signature Russets Mashed Potatoes (from 16.23-ounce package) For lemon butter sauce, add white wine, lemon juice, cream, garlic, turmeric, salt and pepper to saute pan. Heat on high heat and reduce to half its original volume.

While lemon sauce is reducing, prepare fish and vegetables.

Once reduced, remove from heat and swirl in diced butter.

For halibut, heat non-stick skillet on medium-high heat with olive oil.

Season halibut with salt and pepper.

Sear until deep golden brown, approximately 5 minutes each side. Remove from heat and cover with foil.

For vegetables, add olive oil to skillet over medium-high heat. Saute zucchini, squash and pepper until crisp-tender, about 2-3 minutes.

Keep warm.

For potatoes, prepare mashed potatoes following package instructions.

To serve, plate mashed potatoes, vegetables and halibut. Drizzle halibut with lemon butter sauce and garnish with lemon zest and fresh herbs.

Note: Haddock or striped bass can be substituted for halibut.

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ith school, work and evening activities all spiraling in different directions, most families find that some things have to give. Make sure quality time around the dinner table isn’t one of them with these savvy solutions that can help make weekday meals a cinch.

One-dish wonders Most busy families are well-versed in the benefits of slow cooker meals, but when you haven’t planned that far ahead there are other options, such as your oven’s broiler, that allow you to capture the convenience of single-dish meals. A cookie sheet filled with your favorite protein, veggies and a sprinkle of seasoning will broil in minutes. Just remember to cut your protein into small pieces that will cook through quickly and line your sheet with foil for easier cleanup.

Another quick-fix idea: empty the odds and ends from the pantry and veggie drawer to make a stir-fry in minutes.

Go for the gold When it comes to mealtime, Sunday dinner is the gold standard. It’s the one day of the week when you’re most likely to go “all out” and prepare a great-tasting meal. But you can achieve similar meals during the week using delicious, time-saving sides such as packaged Idahoan Signature Russets mashed potatoes, which can be made in just 5 minutes. The smooth flavor of Idahoan Signature Russets – like original homemade mashed potatoes with just a hint of butter and cream – makes any day taste like Sunday.

Quick-prep proteins Every family has its favorite go-to meals that stand the test of time. Build your repertoire with a few recipes centered on proteins that take next to no time to prepare. Eggs don’t have to be restricted to the breakfast table, especially in preparations like a frittata or quiche. Or rely on seafood, which can be seared to perfection in minutes. A mild white fish is an ideal foundation for creating diverse, rich flavors, such as this Seared Halibut with Lemon Butter Sauce.

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Roasted Chicken Provencal

Serves: 4 8 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/4 cup chicken broth 2 thyme sprigs 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 cups Idahoan Signature Russets Mashed Potatoes (from 16.23-ounce package) 1 cup sliced cremini mushrooms 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/4 cup pitted black olives, halved sauteed green beans Sprinkle chicken thighs with salt and pepper. In 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, brown chicken thighs on both sides in hot oil. Add white wine, chicken broth, thyme sprigs and garlic.

Over high heat, heat mixture to boiling. Cover and simmer 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile, prepare mashed potatoes according to package directions.

In skillet, add mushrooms, cherry tomatoes and olives; cover and simmer 5 minutes longer until chicken is tender.

Serve chicken thighs with mashed potatoes and sauteed green beans.

Hoisin Roasted Pork with Steamed Greens

Serves: 4 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 pork tenderloin filet (16 ounces) 8 ounces fresh sugar snap peas 8 ounces green beans 2 cups Idahoan Signature Russets Mashed Potatoes (from 16.23-ounce package) Heat oven to 350 F. In bowl, combine hoisin, honey and soy. In nonmetallic bowl, pour marinade over pork and set aside for 15 minutes.

Heat medium nonstick frying pan over medium heat. Add marinated pork and cook each side 1-2 minutes.

Transfer pork to baking tray and cook 15 minutes, or until cooked to desired doneness.

Steam fresh sugar snap peas and green beans together. Set aside.

Prepare mashed potatoes following package instructions.

To serve, plate mashed potatoes, sliced pork and steamed vegetables. Spoon pan juices over pork and enjoy.

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CASA volunteers dedicate 3-4 hours per week.

Requirements: Training is provided; must be 21 or older and pass a full background check including driving record.

Contact: Tiffany Schlag, recruitment and training coordinator, at 303-271-6537, tiffanyschlag@casajeffcogilpin.com or www. casajeffcogilpin.com.

Need: Volunteers to teach English. Tutoring takes place in the student’s home.

Refugees live throughout Denver, but the largest concentrations are in Thornton, near 88th Avenue and Washington Street, and in east Denver/Aurora, near Colfax Avenue and Yosemite Street.

Other details: Tutors do not need to speak the student’s language. Most participants are homebound women and small children, adults who are disabled, and senior citizens. Many are not literate in their first language, and remain isolated from American culture.

Requirements: Volunteers must attend training at Emily Griffith Technical College in downtown Denver. Sessions take place every 6-8 weeks. Go to www.refugee-esl. org for information and volunteer application.

Contact: Sharon McCreary, 720-423-4843 or sharon.mccreary@emilygriffith.edu.

Common Earth Community Garden Garden project for entire community of Arvada Need: Volunteers to help build and work in garden Contact: Anthony at 303-204-0840 or squiggy.as@gmail.com Denver Asset Building Coalition Provides low-income families with free tax preparation Need: Volunteers to join the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program Requirements: Volunteers are needed from Jan. 21 to April 17. No accounting background necessary; DABC trains all volunteers through an IRS-approved certification. Volunteers can choose their schedule and time commitment.

Contact: Marissa Stanger, volunteer coordinator, at 303-388-7030 or go to www. denverabc.org.

Cat Care Society Nibbles ‘N Kibbles Food Bank Works to reduce number of abandoned and surrendered cats Need: Donations of canned and bagged cat food and litter Contact: 303-239-9680

The Edge Theater Lakewood-area community theater Need: Volunteers needed for front of house, back of house, concessions and committees (audience building, grants, sponsorships, events) Contact: Leigh Ann Kudloff at 303-9865073 or lkudloff@comcast.net; www. theedgetheater.com

Colorado Refugee English as a Second Language Program Teaches English to recently arrived refugees, who have fled war or persecution in their home country. In Colorado, refugees are from Afghanistan, Burma, Bhutan, Somalia, Iraq, Eritrea and D.R. Congo, among others.

English As a Second Language Provides English and civics tutoring to non-English speakers at Arvada United Methodist Church.

Need: Adult tutor volunteers; no prior teaching experience required. Tutors do not need to know a second language.

Contact: Kathy Martinez, kathybv@

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Foothills Art Center Golden’s premier art facility Contact: volunteerinfo@foothillsartcenter.org Founders and Friends of Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge Restores native habitat and wildlife; provides opportunities to experience wildlife and nature; promotes awareness and appreciation of the National Wildlife Refuge System Need: Volunteers needed to develop email contact list with occasional entry of email addresses; assist with website content by developing relevant resource materials, articles about refuge events ad calendar postings; remove noxious weeds from the eastern area of the refuge; and perform regular clean-up and maintenance (spraying weeds and cutting grass with weed whacker) of the kiosk areas on the west side of the refuge.

Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge is at 9210 W. 80th Ave., Arvada.

Age requirements: Adults, or children with adult supervision; training will be provided if needed.

Contact: Janet Torma-Krajewski, 303423-2069 or ieil@q.com Gateway Battered Women’s Services Serves domestic violence victims in Aurora and Arapahoe County Need: Volunteers for various fundraising, planning committees Contact: Jeneen Klippel, 303-343-1856; email jkworden@gatewayshelter.com.

Girl Scouts Youth organization for girls Need: Volunteers for jobs ranging from running troops to helping with a science event or office work Age requirement: Men and women 18 and older Contact: girlscoutsofcolorado.org, email inquiry@gscolorado.org or call 1-877-404-5708 Global Orphan Relief Develops and supports programs bringing light, comfort and security to orphans around the world Need: Super stars with website development, users of the abundant resources of

social media. Those with great connection ability are needed to help with the development of the donor pool.

Contact: Those interested serving this faith-based Colorado nonprofit can contact Deitra Dupray, 303-895-7536 or dadupray@comcast.net.

Golden Optimists Bicycle Recycle Group helps repair or recycle bicycles in the community Need: All ages, knowledge levels to work on bicycles Contact: www.goldenoptimists.org Golden Visitors Center Provides information about Golden and surrounding areas Need: Volunteers to man front desk and greet visitors, open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; two 4-hour shifts offered Requirement: Must be 18 and older, training provided Contact: Mary Gomez, 303-279-2282 or marygomezvisitorcenter@gmail.com Habitat ReStore Nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers Need: Volunteers for Wheat Ridge, Denver or Littleton Habitat ReStores, helping with the cash register, dock and warehouse floor Contact: 303-996-5468, email Alice Goble at Alice@habitatmetrodenver.org Hospice of Covenant Care Nonprofit, faith-based hospice Need: Volunteers to support patients and families Contact: 303-731-8039 Lutheran Family Services: Cultural Mentoring Program We welcome refugee families and help them adjust to their new home Need: People who can commit to working with refugees on skills for self-sufficiency and helping them learn about their new home.

Requirements: Must be 18 or older (although children of volunteers are welcome to participate). One-hour training and orientation required.

Contact: David Cornish, 303-225-0199 or david.cornish@lfsrm.org; go to www. lfsrm.org.

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THINGS to DO

THEATER

‘Best Christmas Card Ever’: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 9-10 and 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 (family day) at Colorado ACTS, 11455 West I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. Christmas mugs filled with teas and hot chocolates will be sold.

Ballet Ariel ‘The Nutcracker’: 2 p.m. Dec. 10-11, Dec. 17-18, Dec. 2223, and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Tickets available at www.Lakewood. org/Tickets, by calling 303-9877845 or at the box office.

‘Claus: A Holiday Musical’: 11 a.m. to noon Saturdays through Dec. 17 at Red Rocks Community College Theater, 13300 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood. Go to http://www.rrcc.edu/ theatre-arts-dance/main-stageproductions. Get tickets at www. tinyurl.com/RRCCTickets.

‘A Christmas Carol’: 7:30 p.m.

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 23; and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Adaption using five actors and dash of puppetry. Call 303-935-3044 or go to www.minersalley.com.

‘The Story of the Nutcracker’: 1 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 23 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Weekday performance availability from Dec. 19-23. Call 303-935-3044 or go to minersalley. com. For ages 12 and under.

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

Focuses on the strengths and imperfections of the domestic world of middleclass individuals.

Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 6 p.m. Sundays, with shows at 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19 and Thursday, Dec. 22.

Call 303-232-0363 or go to www. theedgetheater.com.

MUSIC

Rebecca Folsom and Sally Barris Concert: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9 at Olde Town Pickin’ Parlor, 7515 Grandview Ave., Arvada. Go to http://www.picknparlor.com/ events/.

Colorado Mills Holiday Entertainment: 10-10:30 a.m. Friday,

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favorite fall food and why it’s trulyM good4u. Contact Kate Sheets at T 303-423-0990.

this week’s TOP FIVE Homemade Cookie Sale: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 at Arvada United Methodist Church, 6750 Carr St., Arvada. Also for sale: pet treats made by Hearts `n’ Hands, a local nonprofit and colorful handmade fabric gifts from Guatemala. Proceeds benefit local elementary schools.

The Box from Back East: 2-3:30 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 11 at Clear Creek History Park, 1020 11th St., Golden. Learn about the day-to-day challenges of 1880s homesteaders. Recommended for ages 12 and older. Meet at Guy Hill Schoolhouse. Go to http:// www.goldenhistory.org/event/boxbackeast/?instance_id=128

2458 for reservations.

‘Holidays with the CJRO’: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood.

Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra performs a mix of traditional favorites.

Tickets and information at 303-987-7845 or https:// lakewood.showare.com/ Christmas Music at the Museum: 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, at the Golden History Center, 923 10th St., Golden. Presented by the Jefferson Brass Quintet. Go to http://www.goldenhistory.org/event/christmasmusic-golden-historymuseums/?instance_ id=130. Donations accepted.

Christmas Memories Luncheon: noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, at Concordia Lutheran Church, 13371 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood.

Presented by Denver West Christian Women’s Connection. Call 303-985-

Dec. 9, Kyffin Elementary School choir; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, Westminster High School orchestra; 3-4 p.m. Dec. 18, Vivian Elementary School “Signs of the Season” American Sign Language performance.

Amahl and the Night Visitors & Holiday Classics: 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 9, at Central Presbyterian Church, 1660 Sherman St., Denver, and 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, at Rockland Community Church, 17 S. Mt. Vernon Country Club Road, Golden. Presented

by Evergreen Chorale and Jefferson Symphony Orchestra. Tickets and information, at www.EvergreenChorale.org or 303-674-4002.

Golden Concert Choir Christmas Program: 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 10, at 216 S. Grant St., Denver. With the Denver Pops Orchestra. Tickets available at the door. Go to www.goldencommunitychoir.org.

Golden Eagle Concert Band Holiday Concert: 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at Apex Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Musical sleigh ride to the holidays with musical adventure. Go to http:// www.goldeneagleconcertband. org. For tickets, go to http:// www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/2718240.

ART

Holiday Show and Sale: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9 to Sunday, Dec. 11, at Arvada Ceramic Arts Guild, 5870 Olde Wadsworth Blvd.

Go to http://www.arvadaceramicarts.org. Opening reception from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9.

Eco Holiday Crafts: 4:15-5:45 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 13, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Ages 6 years and up.

Register at https://campscui. active.com/orgs/MajesticViewNat ureCenter?season=1611803&sessi on=21060801.

EVENTS

Colorado Mills Giving Tree: Shoppers can give gifts at various times from Dec. 9-11, at the giving tree near the Santa area at Colorado Mills Mall.

Cattail Angels: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 9 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Weave, form, and craft an angel out of cattails. All ages.

Register at https://campscui. active.com/orgs/MajesticViewNat ureCenter?season=1611803&sessi on=21103903.

Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club: 7-9 a.m. Monday, Dec. 12, at Davies’ Chuck Wagon Diner, 10151 W. 26th Ave., Lakewood. Students, youth and women invited and welcome.

Speakers are `Americhicks’ Molly Vogt and Kim Monson, talk show hosts of “Heart of the Matter.”

Contact Fred Holden, president, at 303-421-7619. Go to http://jeffcorepublicanmensclub.org.

Intelligent Design: noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13 at Lifetree Café, 5675 Field St., Arvada. Discuss the plausibility of several intelligent design theories. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net.

Open Mic Night: 5-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9 at Legacy Grace Community Development Corp., near Colfax and Wadsworth in Lakewood. Poets, singers, musicians, comedians and performance artists welcome.

Contact legacygrace@live.com Trollheim Sons of Norway Lodge Lutefisk Dinner: 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at 6610 W. 14th St., Lakewood. RSVP by Jan. 7; event sells out quickly. Call 303-9894496.

Food Pantry: open from 9-11 a.m.

Wednesdays at New Apostolic Church, 5290 Vance St., Arvada, rear entrance (across the street from Beau Jo’s restaurant). Contact Gertrude at 303-902-6794.

HEALTH

Quick Class: Celebrate Squash: 10:30 a.m. and again at 1 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 10 at Natural Grocers at Vitamin Cottage, Northwest Store, 7745 N. Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Learn about this

Community Blood Drives: 8-9:40 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 13, St. Anthony Hospital, 11600 W. 2nd Place, Lakewood; 8-10:10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, City of Lakewood, 480 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood (contact Dee D Ann Pfifer at 303-987-7660); 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19, King of Glory Lutheran Church 10001 W. 58th Ave., Arvada; 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31 at Belmar Library, 555 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood (contact Linda Colbert at 720-984-5312); 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m.

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

Beginner Yoga in Spanish: 4:455:45 p.m. Thursdays through Dec. 15 at PranaTonic, 805/807 14th St., Golden. No class on Thanksgiving. Go to http://www. pranatonic.com/classes/yoga-enespanol-para-principantes/

Taking Gluten Free to the Next Level: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 at Natural Grocers at Vitamin G Cottage, Northwest Store, 7745 N. Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Learn easy, sweet and savory grain-free recipes that will allow you to take gluten free to the next level.

Contact Kate Sheets at 303-4230990.

EDUCATION

Kindergarten Information: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13 at Vanderhoof Elementary, 5875 Routt Court, Arvada.

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

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

Divorce Workshop A workshop that covers the legal, financial and social issues of divorce is presented the third Monday of each month at the Sheridan Library, 3425 W. Oxford Ave., Denver. Check in from 5:155:30 p.m.; workshop runs from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Register at www.divorceworkshopdenver.com. Advance registration costs $35; at the door, cost goes to $40 (cash/ checks only). Attendees will get help taking the next step by getting unbiased information and resources. For information, contact 303-210-2607 or info@ divorceworkshopdenver.com.

Drop-in Storytimes Bring the kids to get lost in the world of wonderful words and fabulous illustrations, from timeless classics to new discoveries, all with a nature theme. Drop-in storytimes are at 10 a.m. the first Thursday and third Monday of each month at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Go to www.arvada.org/nature or call 720-8987405. Suitable for all ages. No registration required.

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

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

Golden Nar-Anon family group meets 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 meet-

ing room. Call the Nar-Anon Family Groups World Service Organization at 800-4776291 or go to Nar-Anon.org.

Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club meets 7-9 a.m. Mondays at Davies’ Chuck Wagon Diner, 10151 W. 26th Ave., Lakewood. Meeting fee is $5 (cash preferred).

Order from diner menu (pay on you own).

Call Fred Holden at 303-421-7619 for information. Republicans, especially students, youth and women, welcome to join.

Job’s Daughters, Golden Chapter Bored?

Lonely? Make life-long friends. Join a group of young ladies from ages 10-20 learn leadership and organizational skills in meetings with support from friends.

Meetings are the second and fourth Monday of the month in Golden. Meet periodically to do fun activities. Rewards of membership include life skills, community work and significant scholarships for college. Interested, call Job’s Daughters at 303-204-1572 to join us for an activity.

Open mic Living Water Unity Spiritual Community presents open mic night – celebrate your teen self 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Mondays at 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada.

This program gives teens the opportunity to express their performing art including voice and instrument, acting, poetry, stand-up comedy, mime, etc. Open to all students in sixth to 12th grades. Email bellbottoms809@gmail.com.

Square Dancing Want some fun exercise?

Learn to square dance. Start at 7 p.m. any Monday at the Wheat Ridge Grange, 3850 High Court. Call 303-973-9529.

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

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

Denver Apple Pi, an Apple/Mac computer user group, meets from 7-9 p.m. the third Tuesday each month at the Applewood Community Church (downstairs), 12930 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. Program varies each month. We welcome those interested in learning more about their Apple or Mac computer. Visitors are welcome to see if you like our more mature group. More information may be found at denverapplepi. com.

Golden Rotary meets 7:15-8:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Rolling Hills Country Club, 15707 W. 26th Ave., Golden. This active organization reaches neighbors in need. We build, support, and organize. We save lives locally and globally. For additional information visit www.rotayclubofgolden.org or contact Pat Madison at 303-279-1021.

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

Lake Arbor Optimist Club Bringing Out the Best in Kids meets at 7 a.m. Tuesdays at Indian Tree Golf Course, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Breakfast served.

Contact Terri Kearney, president, 303-5066692; or Debbie Espinoza, treasurer, 720-

937-2550. New members welcome.

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

Master Networks of Belmar Entrepreneurs and professionals interested in growing their business and personal connections, this is the group for you. We use a national platform that includes an educational component along with traditional networking aspects. Group is oriented toward entrepreneurs and professionals.

The group meets 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays at DeMarras Bourbon Bar & Eatery, 11100 W. Alameda Ave. For information, visit a meeting or call Suzie at 303-979-9077 or email Littleton@Mathnasium.com.

Ports of Call Singles Club, 55 Plus Social hours take place 4-6 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at 3 Margaritas in Lakewood (contact Carol at 303-389-7707), and the fourth Tuesday of each month at Chads in Lakewood (contact Darlene at 303-233-4099). Denver meetings are the fourth Thursday of each month at Baker St. Pub, 8101 E. Belleview, in the Tech Center (contact Harold at 303-693-3434).

For information and a monthly newsletter, call JoAnn, membership chairperson, at 303-751-5195, or Mary, president, at 303985-8937.

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Tuesdays Applewood Kiwanis Club meets 7-8 p.m.

Tuesdays at the Applewood Golf Course, 14001 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. You are invited to attend a meeting. Our goals are to serve children worldwide and in our community.

We ring the bell for Salvation Army, deliver Christmas baskets to needy families and, assist the Jeffco Action Center with school supplies for children from low-income families. For more information, contact Fred McGehan at 303-947-1565.

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Students work to educate about sexual assault issues Red Rocks honor society hosts sexual assault awareness campaign

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According to information from the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, one in five women and one in 16 men are sexually assaulted while in college, and more than 90 percent of college assault victims don’t report the crime.

Red Rocks Community College’s honor society Phi Theta Kappa wants to do something about those numbers.

“A lot of college campuses have problems with sexual assault,” said student Paula Garner, a member of the society. “We want to get out information to students about sexual assault and the rights and responsibilities everyone has.”

As part of the society’s Honors in Action Project, the 20 or so students in Red Rocks’ chapter dedicated the week of Nov. 28 through Dec. 2 to informing students and staff about the pervasiveness of sexual assault and harassment, and ways to stop it.

“We did a lot of research and picked sexual assault as the theme because it can cover so many areas,” said Natasha Albrecht, president of Red Rocks’ Phi Theta Kappa chapter. “We’re hoping to educate, and get people to know how common the culture of sexual assault and harassment is.”

Phi Theta Kappa hosted speakers on a variety of subjects, from breaking the stigma around sexual assault, male survivors of assault, and

Students in Phi Theta Kappa, Red Rocks Community College’s honor society, staged a protest at the school on Dec. 1 to raise awareness about the pervasiveness of sexual assault on college campuses. bystander training. The training was particularly enlightening, said Kyle Beller, a member of the honor society.

“There are all kinds of sexual assault and harassment people should be aware of,” he said. “It can happen with someone you’re in a relationship with.”

The events culminated in society members holding a small protest outside the college’s main entrance on Dec. 1, with signs like “Consent is sexy,” and getting passersby to join them for however long they could.

“I think it was very brave of the students to pick this topic,” said

Elizabeth James, a humanities faculty member who oversaw the project. “Thanks to the work they’ve been doing, we have 20 people on the campus who know a whole lot about this problem, and that has a huge ripple effect.”

The project has already seen results. The college will include information about sexual assault in

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its new student orientation video, and will make it easier to report issues on the school’s website.

“This stuff does happen, and there are people who will be on your side,” said Andrew Koltuniuk, a member of Phi Theta Kappa. “Nobody should be afraid to say something if they’ve experienced sexual assault.”

WHAT IS SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND ASSAULT? someone from attending or benefiting from class, work or other college activities.

The Office of Civil Rights (OCR) deems all acts of non-consensual sexual contact (i.e., “sexual violence”), such as “rape, sexual assault, sexual battery, and sexual coercion,” as sexual harassment.

Harassment can happen between any people and can be mild or severe.

Red Rocks Community College says it takes sexual misconduct seriously. The term includes, but is not limited to, the following: sexual harassment and unwanted behavior or language based on gender that prevents

It can include unwanted sexual advances, asking for sexual favors, gender-based stalking, bullying or hazing and pressuring an unwilling person into a sexual situation.

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BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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

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

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

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

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

Through President Obama’s Cybersecurity National Action Plan, the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Program is charged to raise the level of cybersecurity capabilities across the nation. To accomplish that, the NSA and DHS are partnering with academic institutions to enhance cybersecurity education.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Any student in the program can a use it when they need it,” Rivera s said. “You develop a lot of different skills and learn about different job w environments.” t Murdock and his students are P excited at the possibilities that come y with the Academic Excellence designation, and are doing more outreach f with the business community and C other schools. t For more information on the pro- h s gram, visit www.rrcc.edu/cyber.

Graduation - Jordan Margaret Quick Martin Quick & Heather HamiltonQuick are pleased to announce the graduation of their daughter Jordan Margaret Quick with a Juris Doctorate degree from North Carolina’s Charlotte School of Law. Jordan has specialized in Employment Law and has passed the Colorado Uniform (UBE) Bar Exam, which allows her to practice law in 17 states throughout the USA. Jordan has accepted a full time position in Denver, Colorado, where she will begin her law career.

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Pomona one game short Jeffco team again comes away with silver in state

BY DENNIS PLEUSS \JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DENVER — It was a familiar sight at Mile High Stadium at the conclusion of the Class 5A football game.

Valor Christian walked off the field with another state championship trophy in hand. The Eagles defeated Pomona 30-14 in a rematch of last year’s 5A championship game.

“You just feel for the kids. They fought so hard to get here,” Pomona Coach Jay Madden said. “A lot of teams would love to end their season here at Mile High. We aren’t going to sit and complain, but it’s tough.”

Valor coach Rod Sherman had happier words after yet another season ending with the Eagles on top. “To come back here and win is quite an accomplishment. I’m really, really proud of this team.”

Valor claimed its seventh state football title since winning the school’s first championship in 3A in 2009. The Eagles hold a 36-1 postseason record on the road to their four 5A, two 4A and one 3A champion titles over the past eight years.

“There is no better way to go out, especially with the brothers on this team,” said Valor senior Dylan McCaffrey, who quarterbacked the Eagles in three straight title games.

McCaffrey finished his final prep football game 8-for-19 passing for 154 yards and two touchdowns. He also rushed for a team-high 72 yards on 16 carries and a score. McCaffrey’s 8-yard touchdown run late in the

Valor Christian receiver Luke McCaffrey and Pomona defender Tyler Thimsen get tangled up on an incomplete pass. The Eagles ended the day with the 30-14 victory in the 5A State Final at Sports Authority Field.

POWERFUL POMONA Pomona football enjoyed its second straight season in reaching the lofty heights of the state championship game. This year’s campaign included only one regular season loss, and saw the Panthers win another league championship and outscore opponents by an average of 20 points.

Season results versus: Mullen 28-21 Glynn Academy 14-33 Fountain-Fort Carson 42-0 Ralston Valley 28-7

Valor Christian 23-16 Rock Canyon 44-14 Hinkley 55-0 Mountain Vista 48-7 Chaparral 40-7

third quarter extended Valor’s lead to 30-7 and pretty much put the game out of reach.

On top of everything, McCaffrey had his future college coach — University of Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh — in attendance Saturday.

Cherokee Trail 35-8 Bear Creek 42-26 Columbine 42-21 Regis Jesuit 24-7 Valor Christian 14-30

“(Dylan) plays well in big games,” Sherman said. “The way he ran the ball tonight was super tough and super physical. He might some great throws on some plays.”

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here was something missing from the Class 4A and 5A state championship football games Dec. 3 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver.

The Colorado Sports Hall of Fame in partnership with the Colorado High School Activities Association and OVERTIME the Denver Broncos secured a great venue for these title games. Players and coaches love playing on the same field as the Denver Broncos and you don’t hear complaints.

However, the Jim Benton atmosphere lacked the kind of buzz you might find at a smaller venue.

With 9,502 fans combined for the two games in the 76,125-seat venue, it was hard to get a real sense of the zealous fans and students who were in attendance.

There was an empty feeling looking at the vast surroundings and the estimated crowd of 4,500 that watched the second game between Valor Christian and Pomona.

The answer might be to move the championship games to a high school stadium in the Denver area. But it would have to be to be a neutral site for the teams playing in the title contests.

Echo Park Automotive Stadium in Parker, Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood or Legacy Stadium in Aurora might be able to house a crowd of 10,000 with the addition of temporary end zone bleachers. All-City Stadium in Denver would be a great site, but it’s probably too small.

Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City is a soccer venue, but it’s the right size for a state football site.

It’s big enough (18,061) to handle an overflow gathering for both games but a crowd of 9,000 to 10,000 would not be lost.

Cyclo-Cross champion Maurine Sweeney of Highlands Ranch won the UCI Masters CycloCross World Championships for the 65-69 age group on Dec. 2 in Mol, Belgium.

Cyclo-cross is the national sport of Belgium and the races always involve sections where the racers must dismount and carry their bikes over powder-sugar sand. Some races involve sections in which bikes must be carried up stairs or over obstacles.

Vista Nation finishes 13th The Vista Nation girls cross country team — which represents Mountain Vista High School in Highlands Ranch — was 13th in the recent Nike Nationals cross country championship in Portland, Oregon.

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Lakewood captures second place Tigers earn runner-up honors at Warrior wrestling tourney

BY TOM MUNDS TMUNDS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Only one team managed to top the Tigers Dec. 3 at the Warrior Invitational Wrestling Tournament held at Arapahoe High School.

Points earned by the eight Lakewood wrestlers who finished in the top four of their respective weight classes gave the Tigers second place in the team rankings.

The sharp blast of referee whistles filled the air and blended with the cheers of supporters and shouted advice to the wrestlers by coaches during the almost non-stop action on the four mats that covered the Arapahoe High School gymnasium floor.

“We have a pretty good team this season,” Tigers Coach Daren Stennes said during a lull in the action for his team. “We have returning veterans including state champion Gabriel Dinette who is our 152-pounder plus two returning state qualifiers in Jake Debruyn at 195 and Hayden Stills at 295 plus four to six guys who should be contenders to go to state for us.”

Stennes said about 30 kids came

Lakewood’s Jake Debruyn prepares to do battle with Ted Mullen of Columbine in the 195-pound quarterfinal match at the Dec. 3 Warrior Invitational Wrestling Tournament held at Arapahoe High School. Debruyn pinned Mullen and went on to finish second in his weight division. The points he and his teammates earned meant the Tigers finished second in the tournament team standings.

TOM MUNDS out for wrestling which is more than last year but it was not as many as some of the year’s he has coached since taking the position in 1996.

“This is a good wrestling team that includes a lot of talented individuals,” Stennes said. “We don’t have the depth we have had some seasons but our starting lineup is very

good.”

Jeff Arguello was the first Tiger to finish on the podium, as he took third-place honors at 113 pounds.

Dinette was Lakewood’s first weight division champion as he earned the 152-pound first-place medal by pinning or scoring technical falls in all four of his bracket matches. He won

the weight division title by scoring a 15-4 technical fall over Zack Arbuckle of Heritage.

Two other Tigers, Michael Irouye at 220-pounds and Hayden Still at 295 pounds also won their weight division titles.

Other Lakewood wrestlers who placed in the top four in their weight divisions included Calvin Robertson, fourth at 160, Jake Debruyn second at 195, Parker Beastrom finished third at 220 pounds.

Wrestling is an individual and a team competition. Every wrestler seeks to win the weight division title. However, each wrestler also earns team points by winning matches. A weight division champion earns 14 points.

Coronado won the Warrior Invitational team title with 191 points and the Tigers took runner-up honors with 142 points.Legend finished third with 115 points. Chatfield finished 12th and Columbine finished 13th.

Coach Stennes said the Warrior Invitational is good for his wrestlers.

“There are good teams here today so we know our guys will be challenged,” he said. “This also is the first long day of wrestling with each guy wrestling at least four times.

It helps emphasize the stress we put on conditioning and it also reminds some of our guys being in shape for football is very different than being in shape for wrestling.”

BENTON: Hockey goaltender honored FROM PAGE 25

Freshman Jenna Fitzsimmons led the way, finishing 69th in the individual standings, with a time of 19 minutes, 1.2 seconds. Freshman Sarah O’Sullivan was 97th in 19:26.5, with Mauren Fitzsimmons right behind at 19:27.6.

Hensley honored Former Lindenwood University women’s hockey goaltender Nicole Hensley is one of the 10 recipients of the NCAA Top 10 award that recognizes former student athletes for success in the field, classroom and community.

Hensley, who went to Green Mountain High School, is now an assistant coach for the Lindenwood women’s hockey team in Saint Charles, Missouri. She had a school-record 2.52 goals-against average and a .922 saves percentage during her senior season.

She is the NCAA all-time saves leader with 4,094.

Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. He can be reached at jbenton@ coloradocommunitymedia.com or at 303-566-4083.

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FOOTBALL: Pomona loses state championship game to Valor Christian FROM PAGE 25

After falling behind early 7-0, Valor put up 23 unanswered points from the tail end of the first quarter until halftime — putting up points on four straight possessions to close the first half.

“We felt the first time we played them we were a little conservative,” Sherman said. “We knew we were going to have to take the top off their coverage and we did that a couple of times.”

Pomona had the lead and the ball inside Valor territory looking to grab a two-score lead in the first quarter.

However, Valor senior Jack Walley intercepted Pomona junior quarterback Ryan Marquez to give the Eagles the ball on Valor’s 35-yard line.

Two plays later McCaffrey connected with senior Christian Elliss for a 61-yard touchdown, cuttingly the lead to 7-6 after a missed PAT. Elliss came up big moments later picking off

Marquez and running the interception back to Pomona’s 5-yard line.

“That moment was amazing,” Elliss said of his long touchdown catch.

Pomona’s offensive failed to get much going in the third quarter. Marquez finished 20-for-30 passing for 180 yards, but threw three interceptions.

Junior running back Kenny Maes was the Panthers’ leading rusher with 11 carries for 49 yards and a touchdown.

“We knew it was going to be tough sledding running the ball and they are athletic on the back end when you throw the ball,” Madden said of his Pomona team. “Defensively, we had to choose our poison and it was hard all night.”

Valor went through Cherry Creek, Mullen and Fountain-Fort Carson on the way to yet another state title.

“I think we love it,” Elliss said having pressure to win a state title every year. “Everyone is gunning for us.

Every team says they want to beat us.

It’s amazing when we come out and do

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It wasn’t a cakewalk through the season for Valor. The Eagles started the season 1-3 with losses to Saguaro (big-school state champion from Arizona), Mullen and Pomona. The Eagles (11-3 overall) finished with 10-game winning streak.

Pomona concluded a remarkable season and improbable return to the state title game where the Panthers lost three returning all-state players Jake Moretti, Max Borghi and Cameron Gonzales before the title game.

“I’m always going to have a chip on my shoulder to beat (Valor) every time we see them,” said Pomona sophomore Billy Pospisil, who led the Panthers with eight catches for 65 yard receiving. “There is a lot of motivation to get back here next year.”

Moretti, one of the top offensive linemen in the state, didn’t play at all this season after a knee injury over the summer. Borghi (824 yards rushing, 495 yards receiving and 21

touchdowns) suffered a torn ACL and MCL in Pomona’s quarterfinal victory over Columbine. Gonzales (890 yards rushing and 14 touchdowns) broke his lower leg and dislocated an ankle a week ago in the Panthers’ semifinal win over Regis Jesuit.

Maes was thrust into the role of primary running back and starting safety with the loss of Borghi and Gonzales.

Pomona’s last football state championship came in 1988 when the Panthers edged Montebello 24-21. Pomona now has a 1-6 record in football title games.

It was Pomona’s third appearance and loss in the 5A title game since 2009. The Panthers suffered a pair of heartbreaking 3-point losses to Mullen (2009) and Valor (2015).

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

For more Jeffco coverage, go online at CHSAANow.com/Jeffco.

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December 8, 2016

ARVADA NEWS IN A HURRY

JEFFERSON COUNTY BRIEFS International Blues Challenge sendoff party Winners of the 2016 Colorado Blues Challenge will be performing a benefit show at 3:30 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Buffalo Rose, 1119 Washington Ave. in Golden.

Musical acts are The John Weeks Band, band finalist; AJ Fullerton, solo/duo finalist; and the Grace Kuch Band, youth showcase finalist.

Tickets cost $10 for Colorado Blues Society members and $15 for non-members. Tickets are available at the door.

All of the proceeds will go to the artists. 31-Feb. 4 in four different venues on historic Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee.

To learn more about the Colorado Blues Society, visit www. coblues.com, or the International Blues Challenge, visit www. blues.org/international-blueschallenge.

Stress-free shopping for men All men are invited to shop at the Holiday Art Market from 6-8 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Foothills Art Center, 809 15th St. in Golden.

Staff will be on hand to help with selections, and beer and pretzels will be offered to shoppers.

For more information, visit www.foothillsartcenter.org or call 303-279-3922.

Fall commencement Colorado School Mines’ fall commencement ceremonies will take place on Dec. 16 on campus, 1500 Illinois St. in Golden.

The undergraduate ceremony will begin at 9:30 a.m., and the graduate ceremony will begin at 4 p.m.

For more information, visit http://inside.mines.edu/ Commencement.

Spacecraft missions of 2016 The public is invited to learn about the year’s spacecraft missions from 7-8:30 p.m. Dec. 16 at the Lookout Mountain Nature Center, Attendees will have an opportunity to hear from Lockheed Martin’s propulsion engineer, Adam Pender, who will discuss the Juno mission to Jupiter. A Q&A session will follow the presentation.

The event is open to anybody 13 years of age or older.

It is free to attend, but registration is required.

For more information or to register, visit http:// jeffco.us/open-space. People may also call 720-497-7600 or e-mail lmnc@jeffco.us with additional questions.

City hosts open house The City of Arvada will hold a public open house to share information about upcoming roadway improvements at West 72nd Avenue and Indiana Street. The planned upgrades will help improve the safety and functionality of the intersection.

This project will include installing new traffic signals, adding through lanes and turn lanes for vehicles, and will include onstreet bike lanes.

The open house will be 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14 at First United Church of Arvada, 7195 Simms St., Arvada.

West 72nd Avenue is a major east-west arterial in Arvada and carries approximately 7,000 vehicles per day near Indiana Street. Over the last decade, portions of West 72nd Avenue have been widened to a median-separated four-lane roadway, with sidewalk and bike lanes. The intersection with Indiana Street is the next piece of this roadway corridor to be upgraded.

This work will help the intersection better handle increased development in the area such as Candelas and Leyden Rock.

For questions about this project, call Matt Knight with the City of Arvada Engineering Division at 720-898-7660.

Kraft-Tharp’s new business role State Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp (D- Arvada) was selected Dec. 1 by House Speakerdesignate Crisanta Duran to become the next chair of the House Business Affairs & Labor Committee and also to serve on the powerful House Appropriations Committee. Kraft-Tharp was re-elected on Nov. 8 to her third term representing House District

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NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that disbursements in final settlement will be issued by the Finance Director at 10:00 a.m., December 20, 2016 to PlayPower LT Farmington, Inc. for work related to Project No. 94931 – Westree Park Playground and performed under that contract dated June 20, 2016 for the City of Arvada.

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that furnished labor, material, drayage, sustenance, provisions or other supplies used or consumed by said contractor or his sub-contractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done by said PlayPower LT Farmington, Inc. and its claim has not been paid, may at any time on or prior to the hour of the date above stated, file with the Finance Director of the City of Arvada at City Hall, a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim.

Dated this November 16, 2016 CITY OF ARVADA /s/ Kristine Rush, City Clerk Legal Notice No.: 46242 First Publication: December 1, 2016 Last Publication: December 8, 2016 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that disbursements in final settlement will be issued by the Finance Director at 10:00 a.m., December 20, 2016 to Asphalt Specialties Company, Inc. for work related to Project No. 16-ST-01 – 2016 Milling and Overlay and performed under that contract dated April 11, 2016 for the City of Arvada.

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that furnished labor, material, drayage, sustenance, provisions or other supplies used or consumed by said contractor or his sub-contractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done by said Asphalt Specialties Company, Inc. and its claim has not been paid, may at any time on or prior to the hour of the date above stated, file with the Finance Director of the City of Arvada at City Hall, a verified statement of the amount due

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that disbursements in final settlement will be issued by the Finance Director at 10:00 a.m., December 20, 2016 to Asphalt Specialties Company, Inc. for work related to Project No. 16-ST-01 – 2016 Milling and Overlay and performed under that contract dated April 11, 2016 for the City of Arvada.

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that furnished labor, material, drayage, sustenance, provisions or other supplies used or consumed by said contractor or his sub-contractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done by said Asphalt Specialties Company, Inc. and its claim has not been paid, may at any time on or prior to the hour of the date above stated, file with the Finance Director of the City of Arvada at City Hall, a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim.

Dated this November 17, 2016 CITY OF ARVADA /s/ Kristen Rush, City Clerk

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Legal Notice No.: 46243 First Publication: December 1, 2016 Last Publication: December 8, 2016 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that disbursements in final settlement will be issued by the Finance Director at 10:00 a.m., December 20, 2016 to Triple M Construction, LLC for work related to Project No. 16-ST-10 – 2016 Concrete Replacement and performed under that contract dated May 23, 2016 for the City of Arvada.

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that furnished labor, material, drayage, sustenance, provisions or other supplies used or consumed by said contractor or his sub-contractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done by said Triple M Construction, LLC and its claim has not been paid, may at any time on or prior to the hour of the date above stated, file with the Finance Director of the City of Arvada at City Hall, a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim.

Dated this November 17, 2016 CITY OF ARVADA /s/ Kristen Rush, City Clerk Legal Notice No.: 46244 First Publication: December 1, 2016 Last Publication: December 8, 2016 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press

518 Thanksgiving DUIs It was a busy holiday on Colorado roads, as residents and tourists traveled for Thanksgiving celebrations with friends and family. To increase safety for all drivers, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and law enforcement agencies statewide increased impaired driving enforcement as part of The Heat Is On campaign.

From Nov. 18 to Nov. 28, 97 agencies across the state arrested 518 drivers, a significant increase from the 283 drivers arrested during the same enforcement event last year.

The additional arrests are attributed to twice the length of the enforcement period this year.

The Colorado State Patrol (64 arrests), Aurora Police Department (69 arrests), the

Notices

Government Legals PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT at the meeting of the City Council to be held on MONDAY, December 19, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada CO, City Council will hold a public hearing on the following proposed ordinances and thereafter will consider them for final passage and adoption. For the full text version in electronic form go to www.arvada.org/legalnotices, click on Current Legal Notices, then click on the title of the ordinance you wish to view. The full text version is also available in printed form in the City Clerk's office. Contact 720.898.7550 if you have questions.

CB16-041: An Ordinance Amending Section 1842, Fees, of Division 2, Construction Process, Permits, and Fees, of Article II, Administration, of Chapter 18, Buildings and Building Regulations, of the Arvada City Code Legal Notice No.: 46274 First Publication: December 8, 2016 Last Publication: December 8, 2016 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT at the meeting of the Arvada City Council to be held on MONDAY, December 19, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada CO, City Council will hold public hearings on the following proposed projects and thereafter will consider them for final passage and adoption. Contact 720-898-7550 if you have questions.

Ridge Center Outline Development Plan Amendment 9, 10285 Ridge Road Arvada Ridge Apartments #2 Preliminary Development Plan, 10285 Ridge Road Arvada Ridge Apartments #2 Height Exception to Allow up to 55 Feet, 10285 Ridge Road Legal Notice No.: 46275 First Publication: December 8, 2016 Last Publication: December 8, 2016 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript

29, which includes parts of Arvada and Westminster.

“As an entrepreneur and community advocate, I know how important a robust economy is to allow families, small businesses and community organizations to succeed,” said Kraft-Tharp. “I’m honored to lead the Business Committee to be an advocate for small businesses and help create good jobs here in Colorado. I’m also excited to serve on the Appropriations Committee to promote transparency and accountability in our state government.”

As the first stop in a bill’s journey toward becoming law, the committees of reference play a crucial role in every bill’s success or failure.

SEE BRIEFS, P32

Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT at the meetPublic Notice ing of the Arvada City Council to be held on MONDAY, December 19, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. at ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS the Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada CO, City Council will hold public hearArvada, Project No. 17-DR-04, Project Title, ings on the following proposed projects and Davis Lane Park Pond Dredging, will be thereafter will consider them for final passage received at the office of the City Engineer until and adoption. Contact 720-898-7550 if you have 9:00 am on December 16, 2016 and then pubTo advertise yourlicly public notices callaloud.

303-566-4100 questions. opened and read Ridge Center Outline Development Plan The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of AdvertiseAmendment 9, 10285 Ridge Road ment for Bids, Information for Bidders, Special Arvada Ridge Apartments #2 Preliminary Conditions, Addendum when issue d, Bid Bond, Development Plan, 10285 Ridge Road Bid Proposal, Bid Schedule, and the Project Arvada Ridge Apartments #2 Height ExcepDrawings may be examined at the following tion to Allow up to 55 Feet, 10285 Ridge Road locations: City of Arvada Engineering Division Legal Notice No.: 46275 - 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 First Publication: December 8, 2016 Dodge Plan Room Last Publication: December 8, 2016 - www.construction.com Publisher: Golden Transcript ISqFt Plan Room - 1030 West Ellsworth Ave., Wheat Ridge Transcript Unit G, Denver, Colorado 80223 and the Arvada Press Reed Construction Data - www.reedpsp.com Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at PUBLIC NOTICE www.rockymountainbidsystem.com No cost bid documents may be obtained at The following ordinances were adopted by the www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on or after City Council of the City of Arvada on second December 6, 2016. Bid documents may also be reading following the public hearing held on obtained at the office of the City Engineer upon December 5, 2016: payment of $30.00 per set, which is non-refundOrdinance 4576: An Ordinance Authorizing an able.

Additional Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2016 ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE MAJOR Ordinance 4577: An Ordinance Authorizing the ITEMS OF WORK ARE: Acquisition of Certain Property Along Indiana 5,500 cy Pond Sediment Removal and Disposal Street Generally from West 69th Place to West Bidders, subcontractors and suppliers must be 74th Drive and Along West 72nd Avenue Generfamiliar with the current City of Arvada Engineerally from the Farmers High Line Canal to Flora ing Code of Standards and Specifications for the Street for the Construction of Street, Sidewalk, Design and Construction of Public ImproveUtility, Drainage, and/or Related Improvements ments, dated January 12, 2016, which will be as Part of the West 72nd Ave. and Indiana combined with the Bid Documents to form the Street (SH 72) Intersection Improvements, Contract Documents for the Project. A copy of Project No. 13-ST-24 the Standards may be obtained from the office of the City Engineer upon a non-refundable payLegal Notice No.: 46276 ment of $50.00. Holders will be notified when First Publication: December 8, 2016 supplemental revisions and additions are availLast Publication: December 8, 2016 able as they are adopted. The Standards are Publisher: Golden Transcript also available at no cost on the City's web site at Wheat Ridge Transcript www.arvada.org. Holders are responsible for and the Arvada Press keeping current their City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications.

Public Notice The Project Engineer for this work is Patrick Dougherty P.E, at 720-898-7642.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF ARVADA Sealed bids for the construction of City of Timothy R. Hoos, P.E., City Engineer Arvada, Project No. 17-DR-04, Project Title, Davis Lane Park Pond Dredging, will be Legal Notice No.: 46277 received at the office of the City Engineer until First Publication: December 8, 2016 9:00 am on December 16, 2016 and then pubLast Publication: December 15, 2016 licly opened and read aloud.

Publisher: Golden Transcript The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of AdvertiseWheat Ridge Transcript ment for Bids, Information for Bidders, Special and the Arvada Press Conditions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, Bid Schedule, and the Project Drawings may be examined at the following locations: City of Arvada Engineering Division - 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 Dodge Plan Room - www.construction.com ISqFt Plan Room - 1030 West Ellsworth Ave., Unit G, Denver, Colorado 80223

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BRIEFS FROM PAGE 31

Denver Police Department (57 arrests) and Colorado Springs Police Department (38 arrests) recorded the highest arrest totals.

To coincide with the numerous celebrations happening this time of year, the Holiday Parties DUI enforcement period began Dec. 2. The 10-day crackdown runs until Dec. 12. Last year, 100 agencies arrested 596 drivers during the holiday enforcement period. This year at least 90 law enforcement agencies will participate.

Airport bus for Arvada RTD has announced that it will begin operating temporary bus service between Olde Town Arvada and Denver Union Station to help bridge the time gap between the cessation of the A Line Shuttle and the opening of the G Line rail service.

Riders to DIA will need to transfer at Union Station to RTD’s A Line commuter rail. The service will begin operating midDecember. For more information, visit RTD.com.

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and positive attitude all the time, but he’s so focused and driven too.”

“Even now,” adds Calhoon. “The other day he told me he just wants to get back and start working on rehab.”

“And he just loves Lauren with all his heart,” said Marshall’s aunt Nancy Kelly.

The 6-foot-5-inch Marshall was a basketball athlete at A-West before graduating in 2006. He attended Western State University, where he met McNally his junior year. The two of them bought a house together in Arvada, one and a half years ago. They

had planned a July 22 wedding.

“The wedding’s still on. I think they’re going to tweak it a little bit,” said Rachel McNally.

She added that, after Skyping every night for the last few weeks, her sister was just anxious to get back to Colorado and get “the new normal going.”

While Shawn Marshall is undoubtedly glad to be closer to home, his friend Calhoon says he may not be quite done with Thailand.

“He told me, he wants to go back to finish his trip. he said he didn’t get to see everything he wanted to see.”

Shawn Marshall with fiance Lauren McNally

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