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Arvadan shares WWII memories

Martin Tanne has lived an interesting life, including taking part in the Allied fight to liberate Italy in World War II. See PAGE 20

Dan the Music Man sings at the fifth annual lighting of the Hanukkah menorah in Olde Town Arvada. The event was hosted

by Chabad of NW Metro Denver. Photos by Clarke Reader

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n annual Hanukkah celebration, hosted

by Chabad of NW Metro Denver, was highlighted by a menorah lighting ceremony on Dec. 9, in Olde Town Arvada.

The nine-foot menorah was placed on the west side of the library in the town plaza. The lighting event also included live music, traditional Hanukkah foods and gifts for kids.

Kids participated in a storytime session at the library community room, and got to sing along with Dan the Music Man, who played traditional Hanukkah music.

“We will not tolerate religious persecution, and must stand with others who are being persecuted because of their beliefs,” said Benjy Brackmanh, on behalf of the Chabad. “We don’t just practice religious freedom. We stand for it.”

Rosier declares bid for Senate Jeffco commissioner to run for seat held by Bennet

By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com Donald Rosier, a Republican Jefferson County commissioner, announced Dec. 10 he is running for the Senate seat held by Democratic incumbent Michael Bennet.

“I’m here running because Colorado deserves better — it needs a senator that will fight for the residents of this state,” Rosier said in his announcement speech. “Bennet continues to impose bad decision on the state. I will continue to advocate and fight for our communities.”

Rosier’s wife, children and family were on hand for the announcement, as were early campaign supporters.

“We need a small federal government and more state control,” said Bob Nelson, an unincorporated Jefferson County resident. “States should be allowed to run their own business, and I want the federal government kept out of our schools.”

Rosier continues on Page 12

Students pitch ideas at ‘Shark Tank’-style competition

Pomona High School students pack survival kits for 30 of their fellow students who might not have enough to eat for the weekend. Photo by Crystal Anderson

‘New movement’ in education is the aim of charitable foundation

By Mike DiFerdinando mdiferdinando@colorado communitymedia.com A pair of students from Pomona High School in Arvada showed how they could help take care of classmates in need by creating weekend survival kits.

Students from Standley Lake High School in Westminster came up with a plan to plant trees, clean oceans and lessen

the effects of global warming that can begin at individual school communities.

And a group of Highlands Ranch students wanted to record an album of original music to demonstrate how everyone can be creative.

Young minds from across the Denver Metro area took part in a first-of-its-kind event that allowed students to pitch innovative learning ideas and win money — in part crowdfunded by citizen donors and in part funded by a number of large companies and charitable organizations — to put their projects in play.

The Think It Up Live event

took place Dec. 8 at George Washington High School in Denver and drew more than 200 high school participants, along with such celebrity guests as Matt Duchene of the Colorado Avalanche and Denver Mayor Michael Hancock.

“I think this is really cool,” Hancock said. “What a special thing for this movement, this creative effort, to be launched right here in Denver.”

The science fair-meets“shark tank-style” competition saw students pitching projects to judges and experts, with all participating teams receiving $100 in funding credits to kickstart their ideas.

Think It Up is run by the charitable group Entertainment Industry Foundation and was created to “start a new movement in support of students, teachers and schools, creating a culture of excitement about learning everywhere in America.”

The initiative invites students, age 13 and older in grades 7-12 in public schools, to work with their teachers to develop learning projects that draw on their passions and connect what they are working on in the classroom to the challenges they will face in the future.

Pitch continues on Page 19

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Hear the bell? It’s the sound of goodwill

FACES AMONG US Linda Davis Courtesy photo

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My Name Is

A glimpse of the people in our community

LINDA DAVIS Business owner faces challenges with resilience, determination

others and seeing them succeed. In 2013, I began to face my biggest struggle in life — being diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) — a struggle that has threatened my daily existence ever since. To me, while it’s been tough, I fight it. I’ve found ways to retain my business and still play an active role in its daily functions. It progressively gets harder to do normal tasks, but I adapt and maintain a positive outlook. I want to have as normal of a life as possible.

I love life.

About me I’ve lived in Colorado my entire life, and nowhere have I found more love, support and friendship than in Arvada.

This city has such a small-town feel, and I’ve been connected since I moved here in 1989. Over the past 26 years, I’ve run and operated Creative Advertising & Printing in Olde Town. I started my business in my garage after obtaining my graphic design degree from Arizona State University. I love commercial art, designing logos and ads — but the best part of it all was working with the small businesses in my community and helping them thrive.

In my free time Outside of work, I have a wonderful family, which I’m most proud of. I have raised two successful women who now own my business with me and I’ve been married for 28 years.

In my spare time, I like to garden and have my own greenhouse. I also love all kinds of art and have a great stamp collection.

I was a member of the Jefferson Kiwanis for 18 years, the president of the Arvada Chamber of Commerce for one year, and a member for 26. Just surviving as a small business owner despite a changing industry is success.

I am so grateful for them and all the friends I’ve made through my time in Arvada. I am so thankful for their support.

Overcoming challenges I love work. I’m passionate about helping

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The sound of the tinkling bell drifts across the parking lot, growing louder the closer you get to the King Soopers entrance.

There it is, a red bell so tiny it nestles neatly Ann Macari into Nathan Gray’s hand.

Healey “Happy holidays,” he says, as a customer walks by.

“Merry Christmas, guys. Have a good day.”

A hand drops a dollar bill into the red kettle.

“Thank you,” he says, with a wide smile that seeps into his eyes. “Have a blessed day.”

Gray, 33, a floppy Santa hat on his head, is a bell ringer for the Salvation Army. Just about every day, from the week before Black Friday until Christmas Day, he rings his bell at the front of a King Soopers, enticing contributions from those who cross its threshhold with a grin, a greeting, a compliment, a blessing.

He’s one of about 700 bell ringers in the Salvation Army Intermountain Division, which covers Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and eastern Montana.

They’re crucial to the organization’s bottom line — the holiday kettle drive is the year’s largest donation generator.

“This is by far the most effective way to raise money,” spokesperson Tahreem Pasha-Glenn says. “It’s the most recognized fundraiser in the country.”

This holiday season, in an ironic twist, an improving economy has created a shortage of bell ringers, which means a number of locations have no kettles.

Nathan Gray, a bell ringer for the Salvation Army, loves the stories he hears as people give to the kettle. Courtesy photo

DO YOU WANT TO BE A BELL RINGER? To volunteer as a bell ringer for the Salvation Army, go to volunteer.usawest.org and enter your ZIP code or imsalvationarmy.org and click on volunteer.

The empty spots are worrisome, Pasha-Glenn says, because when it comes to providing services needed by families and individuals struggling simply to survive, every dollar matters.

“Every single dollar that goes into the kettle,” she says, “stays in the community.”

Healey continues on Page 11

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Granting opportunities Red Rocks Community College starts new programs with grant money

By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com Colorado is among the states with the lowest spending on higher education, which often means institutions and students pay the price.

To keep these institutions running and advancing, schools like Red Rocks Community College have to go after grant money.

“Grants and external funding have become so important to what we do here,” said Kristin Aslan, director of grants and operations at the Red Rocks Community College (RRCC) Foundation. “When we’re looking at cuts and tuition increases, we have to be innovative in how we operate.”

The college’s grants department is small — just Aslan and another half-time associate, and they split their time between other work at the college. Still, the department manages to bring in an average of $1 million a year, a total Aslan said is increasing every year.

“In a way, we have a step up because we do have a dedicated department to getting grants,” she said. “Federal grants are usually the larger sums, while private grants usually are around $10 (thousand) to $20,000.”

Aslan stays up to date on available grants through a variety of ways, including subscribing to spe-

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cific lists and newsletters, searching websites and being a member of networks. But it’s her experience in the role that brings her the most contacts.

“There is quite a bit of criteria we have to look at when considering going after a grant: Does it align with our programs, our infrastructure and capacity? Does it require matching funds?” Aslan said. “We have to consider the time required to apply for the grant, as well as the cost. Basically, we have to decide if it’s worth it.”

Some recent large grants received at the college include a fiveyear $972,892 Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA) grant to enhance RRCC’s physician assistant program, and a $274,405 grant for suicide prevention from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

The HRSA grant will train 160 PAs to use patient-centered medical home (PCMH) principles. These activities will include increasing the focus of that type of care in rural and underserved communities. Training with them will be 54 primary care providers who work in rural and/or medically underserved communities.

Twelve senior primary care medical residents will be trained to supervise physician assistants in a PCMH practice so the project can continue to improve Colorado health-care providers.

“We want to educate students and give them the opportunity to learn more about these kinds of homes, so we will develop a

training clinic for them to do so in,” said Christa Dobbs, associate director of the PA program. “It’s a unique approach, but we think it’s a great approach to getting students prepared for this kind of care.”

The Suicide Prevention Project is a result of a partnership between the college and the Jefferson Center for Mental Health.

The three-year grant will support developing a comprehensive suicide prevention plan for the college. The plan will include the development of a network linking the campus to the community, and engaging faculty and staff in training with the goal of creating a campus culture-free from stigma on seeking help for mental and behavioral health issues.

“We recognize that suicide among college students is a serious issue,” said Dr. Harriet Hall, president and CEO of the Jefferson Center for Mental Health, in a statement. “The comprehensive strategy that RRCC will take to provide wellness and help-seeking programs to its students is both timely and necessary.”

Sustaining these programs after the money runs out is becoming a bigger area of focus, according to Aslan, and many groups want detailed plans for the programs’ continuation.

“The hardest part isn’t applying for the grants, it’s implementing the programs once we have them,” Aslan said. “What we really want to do is help students be successful in as many ways as we can.”

‘We want to educate students and give them the opportunity to learn more about these kinds of homes, so we will develop a training clinic for them to do so in.’

Christa Dobbs, Associate director of the PA program

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Understanding Real Estate Property Taxes and Why They Vary So Much

We all know that property taxes vary from We can be thankful that real estate property state to state but they also can vary greatly right taxes here are equitable, based on actual valuahere within Jefferson County. You have neigh- tion, however the assessor’s computer may calbors who may be paying half — or REAL ESTATE culate it. Where the variation comes double — what you are paying each in is with regards to which taxing TODAY year in property taxes. authorities apply to each address.

Over the years I have sold Property taxes are consistently homes to families relocating from lower in incorporated cities. That’s other states, and in each case they because the cities paid for the have been delighted with how low streets, sewers, water lines and other Colorado’s property taxes are cominfrastructure and builders only have pared to where they were moving to pay to connect new homes to the from. A couple relocating from New sewer and water lines — what are Jersey said they had been paying known as “tap” fees. $12,000 per year in property tax on The county is not that generous a home valued under $500,000. and does not have a water and sewer

By JIM SMITH, ® I’ve been told that in some states authority of its own. Therefore, when Realtor residential property taxes can’t ina developer acquires pasture land in crease as long as you own your home, which an unincorporated area and wants to put, say, can result in dramatically different property taxes 100 homes on it, he typically petitions the county on the same street based on year of purchase. government to create a “metropolitan district” which can issue bonds to build the streets, How Are Colorado Property curbs, sewer lines, detention ponds, etc. to serve those 100 homes. A mill levy (property tax) is Taxes Calculated? created to repay those bonds over, typically, the In Colorado, each county assessor is next 30 years. Thus, when you buy that new required to calculate, based on comparable home, you are paying for the construction of the sales, what your home might have sold for home, but you’ll also be paying — through your on June 30th of each even numbered year property taxes — 1/100th of the cost of building and base the following two calendar years of the infrastructure over the next 30 years. property tax on that valuation.

How much will that cost you? As with all A mill levy is created for each jurisdiction property taxes, it will depend on the value of serving each address. Jurisdictions include your home, which will, let’s hope, increase over school districts, incorporated cities, RTD, those 30 years. etc. In unincorporated areas and some newLet’s say you buy a $500,000 home in Caner incorporated cities (e.g., Lakewood), there delas, that huge multi-builder development next may be separate mill levies for law enforceto Rocky Flats. The Vauxmont Metropolitan ment, fire protection, water districts, and District, which built the infrastructure there, has a parks and recreation districts.

70-mill tax levy to pay off its bonds, bringing the The mill levy is not applied toward the full total mill levy to roughly 170 mills. If the county valuation but toward an “assessed value” assessor assigns a value of $500,000 to your which is currently 7.96% of the full valuation. home, your property tax on that home will be Thus, a levy of 100 mills on a house with a about $6,800 next year.

A home with the same $100,000 valuation, would be applied to an $500,000 value in older sections of Arvada likely assessed value of $7,960. Multiply the mill has a mill levy of just over 80 mills, resulting in levy by 7.96 and your tax bill is $796.00. less than half as much property tax being owed.

Golden’s mill levy is 89.05. If you bought a home in Golden’s newest subdivision, Canyon View, your $500,000 home has an annual tax bill of about $3,550 per year. That’s because the City of Golden or the developer, not a metropolitan district, paid for the infrastructure.

Arvada does it both ways. Candelas is within the City of Arvada, yet the city did not build the infrastructure, nor did the builders. Meanwhile, Westwoods Mesa, a smaller subdivision currently being built by KB Home, has a mill levy of just 101, because no metropolitan district was created. Either the City of Arvada or KB Home must have paid for the infrastructure there. As a result, a home valued by the assessor at $500,000 will incur only $4,000 per year in property taxes.

Here are some other Jeffco subdivisions with metropolitan tax districts and what their total mill

levies are (including 50 to 75 mills from different metropolitan tax districts): Leyden Rock—141 to 154 Table Rock—147.45 Whisper Creek—170 Solterra—153 to 155 Lyons Ridge—155.71 Gardens at North Table Mountain—155.07 Dancing Willows—178.26 Cattails in the Meadows — 148.76 Boyd Ponds—146.25 Village of Five Parks—137.25 If you are considering the purchase of a new home or a home in an existing subdivision with a metropolitan tax district, you may want to consider what your tax bill will be until those 30-year bonds are paid off. You might choose to buy in an area with no special tax district.

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Making connections

By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com

The Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design (RMCAD) doesn’t want any of its graduates to be starving artists — and the best way to avoid this to give students the tools needed to find a job.

And as all job seekers know, much of that process comes down to connections.

In that spirit, RMCAD worked with Colorado Creative Industries to host the Creative Industries Launch, a two-day series of lectures and networking events cumulating in a soiree on Dec. 9.

“Everyone is here to connect and share thoughts and ideas,” said Christopher Marconi, the school’s CEO. “You’re also here to find tomorrow’s employees.”

Dr. Ruth Holden, chair of the college’s new Business for the Creative Industries program, was also on hand to spread the word about new business offerings for students. The goal is make the business of art easier to understand for students, and to provide them with community members for mentorship and possible future employment.

Students, faculty and arts community leaders like 40 West Arts District packed the Rotunda to chat, answer questions and sample some delicious hors d’oeuvres among some fantastic art.

“What a great event for this thriv-

Video contest entries being accepted Colorado’s Weigh and Win program is calling for video entries in its latest contest to help encourage others to lose weight.

The contest, dubbed “Cheers to a Healthier You,” is asking entrants to describe in a 20-second video their inspiration for becoming healthier and how they feel now that they’re living a healthier lifestyle.

The contest began Dec. 8 and will close Dec. 18 at 11:59 p.m. To enter, upload a video to www.weighandwin.com/videocontest. According to a press release, the most inspiring entry will win a $100 gift card to a healthy brand of choice.

Fine art market show on tap

Mondo Guerra, winner of the debut season of “Project Runway All Stars,” gives a toast at the Creative Connections Soiree at the Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design on Dec. 9. “When you connect with younger people, that mentorship goes both ways,” he said. “You just need to share your truth and honesty in all your work.” Photo by Clarke Reader ing community we have here,” said Bill Marino, chair of 40 West.

During the two previous days, many in attendance at the soiree had met with students, reviewed their profiles and offered advice about the best and most exciting careers in the arts world.

“I’m blown away by all the people here, and have to give all the credit to you all,” Marconi said.

Steady now, that’s one crowded wagon.

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Mondo Guerra, winner of the debut season of “Project Runway All Stars,” was the guest of honor, and gave a toast that highlighted the importance of partnership in the creative industries.

“When you connect with younger people, that mentorship goes both ways,” he said. “You just need to share your truth and honesty in all your work.”

The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities’ fine art market show and sale is returning to the center for a 29th season now through Dec. 20.

The sale offers handmade gifts for the holiday season. Free and open to the public, the show will include 93 Colorado artists who make jewelry, ceramics, handwoven works, wood works, metal works, cards, paintings, photos, prints, drawings and more.

The free show is open Sundays and Mondays 1-5 p.m. , Tuesdays and Thursdays noon-7:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

For more information, visit, www.arvadacenter.org/galleries/29th-annual-fineart-market-show-and-sale.

Sock donations to help the homeless The City of Arvada has partnered with “Sock It To Em” to collect new socks for homeless individuals this winter.

The top item of clothing that wears out the fastest, socks provide heat and comfort to those who live without shelter.

For more information or to donate socks, visit sockittoemsockcampaign.org or stop by the City of Arvada, 8101 Ralston Rd. The campaign ends Dec. 31.

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Arvada Chamber of Commerce President Kami Welch answers a question asked by Chamber board chair John Bodnar on stage during the 2015 State of the Chamber event, set up as a parody of a late night talk show. Courtesy photo

Chamber celebrates successful year in Arvada Business association grows in size and scope Staff report The Arvada Chamber of Commerce had a very eventful 2015, and wanted to talk about it.

Perhaps that’s why the chamber’s 2015 State of the Chamber event was set up like a late-night talk show, complete with a humorous host — real estate agent and chamber chairman John Bodnar.

The luncheon event stage featured a desk for the host, and a comfy sofa for the special guests, most notably chamber president Kami Welch, who discussed the year’s accomplishments while also discussing her plans for the chamber’s future.

The luncheon’s logo, along with many of the segments, were taken right from “The Late Show with David Letterman.”

Several Arvada luminaries, including Jerry Marks, Sean Kaiser and Carol Hodges read off a list of “Top 10 Chamber Wins in 2015,” each one using a silly accent, and there was a contest between business leaders

titled “Stupid Human Tricks.”

Top 10 List 1. Chamber launched a new dues system, allowing more flexibility in membership. Nearly 200 members upgraded.

2. New and improved chamber offices.

3. Launched a professional development program called Chamber YOUniversity.

4. Arvada Young Professionals had more than 50 active members, and a win at Sand in the City.

5. Sand in the City had record attendance, and all chamber events saw attendance increase.

6. Chamber hired three new employees.

7. There were 11 well-attended 3rd Friday breakfast events.

8. Chamber developed a more powerful social media presence 9. More than 100 new members joined in 2015, bringing total business membership to nearly 600.

10. Arvada Gives Challenge raised more than 10,000 hours of volunteer giving.

Jeffco board eases into first full meeting Board members honor schools and sports teams

By Corrie Sahling csahling@coloradocommunitymedia.com As promised the night they were sworn in, the five newly elected Jeffco School Board members started out the first official business meeting of their terms by working collaboratively.

The Dec. 10 meeting was the first after a successful recall in Novem-

ber’s election installed an entirely new board. During the recall election campaign, the sometimes less-than-friendly interactions between the former board majority and others was mentioned often.

But that proved not to be the case now: Before the meeting even began, board members were joking about little things, such as the need for a gavel to get the crowd’s attention.

Few actual district decisions were made. Instead, a large part of the evening was spent honoring schools and sport teams. Among them: Pomona

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Evergreen High School’s soccer team won the 4A state championship, and before announcing what the team accomplished, Harmon put in her 2 cents that soccer is the best sport, later disputed by Lasell.

“I’d like to make a correction, Ms. Harmon,” Lasell said, smiling. “Ultimate Frisbee is the best sport in the world.”

Lakewood High School’s varsity ultimate Frisbee team won the fall mixed state championship against rival school Monarch. Stevens, who was announcing the team’s win, was a fan of the sport’s refereeing.

“The ultimate Frisbee student athletes also act as their own referees in disputes on the field — this promotes a spirit of the game mentality and allows individuals to own their behaviors on the field,” Stevens said. “I think maybe we should take that up and try out the spirit of the game here at the table as well, if we start to lose our composure.”

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Battlefield of ideas not for the faint of heart I am working my way through Doris Kearns Goodwin’s Pulitzer Prize-winning “Team of Rivals.” Of course, it’s brilliant.

Abraham Lincoln is my favorite historical figure and, besides being the greatest orator in American history, turns out he was a political genius. It seems he didn’t succeed only because of the brilliant oratory — it also had a lot to do with some pretty adroit political maneuvering.

I thought I knew a lot about Lincoln, but I never realized he had deliberately assembled into his inner circle a group of men as ambitious as he, but whose list of accomplishments were such that none felt the need to defer to another. They were strong, opinionated, contentious and rarely in agreement. As William Seward said after Lincoln’s death, “a Cabinet which should agree at once on every such question would be no better or safer than one counselor.”

I didn’t know that about Lincoln, but it does not surprise me.

Another favorite writer, Aaron Sorkin, the unabashedly liberal creator of “The West Wing” and “A Few Good Men,” wrote in one show: “A smart man once told me that if you’re not a very smart man, surround yourself with smart people; and if you are smart, surround yourself with smart people who disagree with you.”

So Lincoln, being brilliant, simply reached the same conclusion 150 years before Sorkin.

I’ve written before that the state of our civil discourse is disturbing, for myriad reasons. But

I think, of all the characteristics of our current debate, the tendency of both sides of the aisle to insist on complete orthodoxy makes it nearly impossible to find common ground, compromise and, you know, to perform the actual act of governing and living in this society.

Michael Alcorn As I recall, about 12 HITTING years ago, every Lefty was screaming to the rafHOME ters about how George W. Bush had no contrary voices around him as he decided to go to war in Iraq. For the past seven years, every Righty has been shouting until they’re blue in the face that Barack Obama refuses to hear any voices of dissent within his deliberations.

This kind of dangerous orthodoxy shows up in trivial and profound ways. It was an individual with his hands on all the levers of power that ran the Broncos into the ground about seven years ago. Anybody remember Josh McDaniel?

Anybody really think the upper echelons of the Colorado Rockies organization is a re-creation of the Algonquin Round Table? It was an overpowering majority of voices that brooked no dissent that thought it was a good idea to round

up the Japanese and move them to camps in Nebraska, or to run a whole bunch of actors, writers and directors in front of a Senate committee to create a black list of entertainers.

Lively discourse, energetic debate, bold disagreements—this is what makes America great.

As I recall from my history, the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia was a grand experiment in dysfunction. And from it came a document that has shaped the world for more than 225 years and which includes something known as “The Great Compromise.”

We don’t all have to agree, and we don’t have any right to insist on anybody else around us holding the exact same opinions we do. As George Patton said, “If everybody is thinking the same, then somebody is not thinking.”

It is perfectly possible for two people to look at the same set of facts and come to completely different opinions. And from those disagreements, when dealt with maturely, we often arrive at a wisdom that the two sides individually could not have reached. But when dealt with immaturely, we get . . . well, we get Washington, D.C. The battlefield of ideas is loud and sloppy and confusing. And I would suggest that anybody who can’t take a punch should stay away.

It is not for the faint of heart.

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

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The holidays are a great time for volunteers to give back to those in need in the community.

We went to the Action Center’s annual Santa Shop at Faith Mountain Church to see why people love volunteering.

“I’ve always liked helping people and seeing the happiness on their faces.

It feels good to help good people.”

-Jackie Peden, Arvada

“It’s just exciting, and is heartwarming to help provide gifts to children.”

-Ginny Green, Lakewood

“It’s always hectic around the holidays, and we’ve been sorting these presents all year long, so it’s great to finally see them go out to the parents for their kids.”

-Sharon Gorman, Westminster

“Seeing the faces of the people. This time of the year, that’s what it’s all about – family.”

-Dee Anthony, Arvada

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‘Four Gift Rules’ are not just for kids this holiday A friend of mine recently shared the “Four Gift Rules for Kids at the Holidays.”

They are: 1) One thing they want. 2) One thing they need. 3) One thing to wear. 4) One thing to read.

As a writer, of course, I was cheering.

Ever since I was a little kid hungrily devouring the alphabet, books have been my constant companions. My vocabulary increased exponentially, and my perceptions of the world were formed early on (some of which I’ve adapted along the way).

I continue to read newspapers, novels, nonfiction, poetry, websites, blogs, magazines, and the backs of cereal boxes. I cannot get enough words.

One of the best parts of my love of literature is the delight I’ve seen on the faces of the children in my life when they receive the gift of a book. A photograph of my young nephew on Christmas morning thoughtfully paging through his new copy

of Swiss author Marcus Pfister’s “Rainbow Fish” captures one of my favorite memories.

“Animalia” by Graeme Base is another one of my favorites. Chris Van Allsburg’s “Polar Express” is a lovely choice for the holiAndrea Doray days. Robert Louis Stevenson’s “A Child’s ALCHEMY Garden of Verses” is beloved from my own childhood, inscribed by our mother to my sister and me. And the bookshelves of older children should definitely contain Shel Silverstein. I recommend “Where the Sidewalk Ends” and “Falling Up,” which I also enjoy as an adult.

I do have one quarrel with the Four

Gift Rules, though, which is that these rules should apply to all of us, not just to kids. Everyone on your list should receive a book – at least one. And, in my particular case, a book – “something to read” – also fulfills the “something I want” and the “something I need” rules. (Something warm for the “something to wear” please.)

Additionally, gifts of books can include loans, library selections, or recommendations. I currently have a few books loaned to me by friends and family, who urge me to enjoy them: “Wild Tales,” Graham Nash’s autobiography. “Women of the Beat Generation” by Ann Charters and Brenda Knight. “Sharp Objects” by Gillian Flynn, who also authored “Gone Girl.”

Such thoughtful generosity warms my heart … it’s as though they are sharing their favorite toys. I’ve also borrowed back some books I’ve given to others, such as “The Historian” by Elizabeth Kostova, which belongs to my sister. My family is

of Romanian heritage and this thriller immerses me in a fictional world of my roots.

Importantly, at this time of year, the gift of literature is one of the most valuable gifts collected in toy drives. We all want children to play and to be happy, and the holidays are no exception. And although an action figure, a plush toy, or sports equipment do fit the bill for fun and happy, a book is a treasure for a lifetime, to be enjoyed over and over again, no matter what their ages.

My wish for all of you during this holiday season is for what you want and what you need. And, of course, I wish you the gift of something to read.

Andrea Doray is a writer who recommends consulting “1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die” to help with gift-giving ideas. Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com.

Tips on how to unplug for the holidays Step away from the smartphone: Here are four tips to unplug so you can feel happier and calmer.

As I write, I’m sitting in front of a computer with two email accounts open, three social media tabs open, headphones in, listening to music and — of course — my smartphone readily available next to me.

Sound familiar?

While it may seem beneficial to always be available, being at everyone’s beck and call or being aware of everyone else’s life can take a toll on your happiness. People are beginning to see and feel the negative effects of always being connected and they are starting to take a more balanced approach to screen time. Here are some reasons why you might want to consider the same — your mental health will thank you!

Reconnect with the little things around you — in real life! Constantly looking down at a screen means missing out on what’s going on in front of you. Next time you’re walking to a store or sitting in a waiting room, put your phone away. Be aware of your surroundings; find happiness in the little things. You may be surprised to realize how wonderful the world really is.

Establish boundaries Many people believe that monitoring work emails, even at home, makes you

more productive, but the opposite may be true. Unplugging after work allows the brain to relax and recover from a busy day. It helps to take a step back and rest up.

When it’s time to go home, resist the Shannon Gwash temptation to check email. There may be GUEST special projects/situations that require COLUMN your attention after normal hours, but it shouldn’t be habitual.

Be present for loved ones It may be easy to think staying connected helps stay in touch with people, but in fact, the opposite is true. With faces constantly looking down, we are missing out on connecting to our loved ones right in front of us. While my 2-year-old cries “look, momma, look!” to show me how she jumps, do I really need to be checking Instagram? Wouldn’t it be better (for both of us) if I was actually paying attention and was playing with her? Isn’t that what makes me happy?

Changing these behaviors can help us

Kids love photos that share past Many basements and attics have photographs, loads of snapshots going back several generations. They sit in boxes or layered in photo albums divided between family members. Photos are a record of how families looked and lived. They are a history waiting to be shared among new generations of young children who are fascinated when someone says, “Look, you have the same eyes and smile!”

Get photos out for a look Winter is a good time to bring those pictures into the sunlight and place them where young children can see them whether they are organized or not. After all, there is always next year.

Plan a short sharing time. Look for pictures that may be interesting to them. Is there a picture of Mom covered with mud in the sandbox? Young children can relate to this.

Are there photos showing off a string of fish, helping to dress a deer, or sledding down a hill where there are houses now?

There are probably yearly school, holiday, birthday and religious celebration photos with entertaining stories attached. This is a good time to let young children know that parents and grandparents have had all kinds of experiences happen to them, too. There have been happy, proud, sad and scary times.

Are there pictures of family members or loving pets that have died? Did you know that Fluffy is buried among the raspberry bushes?

Talking through an event and visiting the resting place may help young children who have lost someone or a pet.

Go back as far as you can into the pictures

of your family history. If another family member LIFELONG has one you are missLEARNING ing, put that on your list to ask for copies of the missing pictures so you have a complete set.

When showing a picture of great-grandpa, talk about his cutting down trees for heat, raising Belgian draft horses, or going down into the mines.

If you see an old piece of technology like a dial phone or phonograph, talk about them.

What? There were no online videos, cell phones or TVs? What is a typewriter?

Discussions like these could lead to a family outing at the local museum, library or another trip to the attic or basement.

Esther Macalady

Kahoot.it If there is a teen in the house, introduce them to kahoot.it. It is an application to make your own family quizzes when everyone has a cell phone or other device. Teens can work with grandparents to make a quiz about family pictures and involve all the generations at family gatherings. How much do members know about family pictures and their history?

The application is free, fun, educational and easy to use. Children may have already used it in their classrooms.

Esther Macalady is a former teacher who lives in Golden and participates in the Grandparents Teach Too writing group. For more information, see grandparentsteachtoo. blogspot.com, grandparentsteachtoo.org and the wnmufm.org podcasts.

be better friends and family members by truly being there for our loved ones; be better employees by giving us the opportunity to let our mind (and eyes) rest, refocus and refresh; and be better individuals as we are more in touch with that is happening around us, often bringing a sense of calm.

Here are a few tips to help you unplug: 1. Turn your phone off at a certain time every night — ideally at least an hour before you go to sleep. (Or put it in airplane mode if you need the alarm in the morning.)

2. Take off intrusive and time-wasting apps on your phone (looking at you, Facebook). If that’s too much, turn off the push notifications in your settings.

McCORMICK

3. Leave your phone at home when you go to dinner or lunch with friends.

(Sounds scary, right? I tried it; it’s actually pretty great.)

4. Read something tangible. Pick up a real book with real pages instead of opting for the onscreen version.

Unplugging can bring improvements to your mental health. It can make you more focused, calmer and even happier. And in today’s fast-paced world, who couldn’t afford to feel a little more like that?

Shannon Gwash is the marketing manager for Jefferson Center for Mental Health.

She is also a Certified Mayo Clinic Wellness Coach and can be reached at shannong@ jcmh.org.

Hugh “Mac” Alan McCormick July 24, 1930 - Oct. 20, 2015

Born in Denver to Hugh and Dorothy McCormick.

Mac had one sister, Louise Trask, who proceeded him in death.

Mac met Gloria in 1950 and were married in 1951.

They have lived most of their married life in Arvada at their home on Eaton Street.

Mac has four children, Cindy McCall, Kathy Polly, Keith McCormick and WATSON

Scott McCormick. He is also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Mac went to work for the old “Miller’s Super Market” in 1950 and stayed with the new owners for 42 years retiring in 1992.

He found the Art of Clowning in 1976 and enjoyed this with his wife for many years, belonging to Colorado Clowns as well as

other national groups.

Mac and Gloria always looked foward to the Arvada Festival Parade every year.

Mac was an avid gardener and specialized in a big rose bed which he shared with everyone.

His desire was to be buried in the Arvada Cemetery, he will be missed by family and many friends.

Betty June Watson

Oct 10, 1927 - Dec. 9, 2015

Betty June Watson, age 88, was born in Hardesty, OK, on October 10, 1927 and entered heaven on December 9, 2015 in Oklahoma City, OK. Betty moved to Craig, CO at just 3 months old, living there through her teens. She moved to Arvada where she resided for 70 years before moving to Oklahoma City to live with her daughter in 2013.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Norman T. Watson. Betty is survived by her eight children: Rodney, Barbara (Cowley), Norman, Donna (Ryno), Kathy (Hunt), Stephen, Cynthia and Christine Watson; 16 Grandchildren, 16 Great-Grandchildren, two Great-Great Grandchildren and life-long friends, Martha Harvey and Julie HORNER

Elizabeth Ann Horner

Elizabeth Ann Horner, 77, Lakewood, Passed Away 12/8/2015. Survived by two Daughters, Kristin Stewart, Golden and Michele Reynolds, Ocala, FL, Brother, Wid Horner, four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren. Will be lovingly missed this Christmas! Graveside service 12-19-2015, Crown Hill 10am.

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Betty was known for her strong faith, love of children, reading, fondness for wearing baseball caps and saying, “SEE YA!” when leaving or ending a conversation. She was a foster parent for Jefferson County, fostering 103 children in a 27 year period. She was an avid reader and loved walking to the Arvada Library for her supply of books.

Betty was rarely seen without one of her thirty-seven baseball-style caps, most of

them Denver Bronco!

Betty had a keen sense of humor that she displayed even through her later years fighting dementia. Quick to laugh or lend a hand, she will be missed by many.

As generous in death as in life, she is donating her body to science to further research for Alzheimer’s. A private celebration will be held by family in the spring to spread her ashes in her beloved Rocky Mountains.

In keeping with the generous spirit of Betty, memorial donations may be made to the following: Arvada Community Food Bank 8555 W. 57th Ave, Arvada, CO 80002 Or The Jefferson County Library Foundation at www.ColoradoGives.org

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Golden resident Laura Woodworth’s favorite family photo was taken when the family was dressed up for Yeti Night, a theme night that took place Oct. 29 at the American Mountaineering Museum in Golden. Courtesy photos

Picture this: memories preserved Local photographers talk about importance of family portraits

By Christy Steadman csteadman@colorado communitymedia.com Holiday greeting cards, milestones such as an anniversary, a newborn baby or the entire extended family getting together for a reunion.

There are dozens of reasons to get the family together to say cheese. And according to local photographers, it’s important to document a family, and how it grows and changes through the years.

“Photographs capture the memories forever,” professional photographer Cheryl Haines said. “I believe it’s really important. Families are the most important things in our lives.”

Some families may be discouraged from getting a family portrait because people feel they don’t have the time, or they may think it’s too stressful or overwhelming to bring everyone together for the photo, said Beth Wedlake, a professional photographer who serves the greater metro Denver area.

“Don’t let that hold you back,” she said.

Often, a professional photographer is willing to guide the family through the experience by offering tips and letting everyone know what to expect, Wedlake said.

It can actually be a fun experience, Haines said, who offers her families a 1 1/2-acre space to use for an outdoor photo shoot.

And the benefits of having a quality family photo are well worth it, Wedlake said.

“As families grow, and kids get older, parents want to preserve the memories,” said Jeff Warner, a professional photographer who serves the Front Range. “Before you know

it, they’re out of the house.”

The annual school photos of children just can’t capture everything, Warner said. For example, his 16-year-old son recently outgrew him in height by a few inches. That wouldn’t have been documented if they hadn’t been standing next to each other in family portraits through the years, he said.

Sometimes, families will do themes — Denver Broncos gear is a popular one, and a couple years ago, Wedlake had a family who all wore fake mustaches. But most often, families want lifestyle photos, Wedlake said.

Lifestyle photos are not posed, she said, and families aren’t wearing matching outfits.

“They’re just families being themselves and laughing together,” Wedlake said. “They hold a lot more appeal to the modern family.”

Warner agreed. Families tend to like having their picture taken in their home, or in settings such as along Clear Creek or at Red Rocks, he said.

“I like to see that natural interaction among the family members,” Warner said. “The goal is to take a photograph that captures the family perfectly.”

Some people want family photos to send to extended family and friends. Some want digital images to share on social media and others want pictures to frame and hang on the wall, Haines said. No matter a family’s reason, Haines encourages every family to get good, quality prints.

It’s all about preserving memories, she said. When a loved one passes, going through files of photos stored on a computer is not the same as sorting through that person’s old photo albums.

A family portrait “is a very sentimental purchase,” Wedlake said.

“Photos can take you back to a place in time. I don’t think anything else can do that like a photo.”

The Blaha-Warden family takes a photo in December 2006 at Clear Creek History Park in Golden. “Our daughter was 13 at the time, and she’s 22 now, so it might be time to take another family Christmas picture,” said Barb Warden, webmaster of www.golden.com.

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Sleeper House is dreamy site for tree art Colorado Homes magazine has captured the Christmas season with a feature story about an original Christmas tree art installation at the iconic Sleeper House in Genesee.

The magazine article says, “If you’ve ever driven up I-70 from Denver to the mountains, you’ve seen the Sleeper House, more formally known as The Sculptured House — that spaceshipesque residence built almost as if an extension of Genesee Mountain. The distinctively elliptical home was crafted by architect Charles Deaton in 1963 and went on to be featured prominently in the 1973 Woody Allen sci-fi comedy, ‘Sleeper.’

“Well, Matthew Bliss, creator of The Modern Christmas Tree, has stepped inside the Sleeper House for a noble cause.

A portion of every sale of his lightweightacrylic, A-frame Christmas trees goes to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America — a cause close to home. Bliss created The Modern Christmas Tree Company in tribute to his late grandfather, Lawrence “Bud” Stoecker, who was an architect and engineer before battling Alzheimer’s later in life.”

“When I was a kid, our family would drive up I-70 on our way to go skiing,” Bliss said. “Every time we approached Genesee, we would look for what we called the Spaceship House. It’s a mysterious, iconic house to anyone who grew up in Colorado. My grandpa must have driven by it hundreds of times while making A-frame cabins all over the Rocky Mountains, so to be able to photograph his trees in such an important home was a dream come true.”

Each tree includes an LED light, rotating mirror ball, ornament options, and installation kit. Prices range from $299 to $799.

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That’s why a good bell ringer is a gift.

The ones who return year after year, seasoned by experience, well, “they’re fantastic,” Pasha-Glenn says. “We see a difference in the amount of donations they bring in. We so appreciate our bell ringers.”

The bell ringers are comprised of mostly volunteers, but also include some — such as Gray — for whom it’s seasonal work.

And for Gray, the job is a joy.

The father of two, who lives in Aurora, stumbled into it three seasons ago when he was looking for work through a temp agency. He had such a good time he’s made it a regular capstone to his working year, which generally consists of jobs as a garbage collector and landscape worker.

This year, he’s also a driver, picking up and dropping off other bell ringers in his area. The pay isn’t much — about $9 an hour, he says — but the work is about much more than the money.

There’s the challenge — to persuade everyone who walks by to give, whether it’s a quarter or $20 or $150.

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also in the Taxi development. According to Eater, “... Chef Blair expressed the need for a more balanced lifestyle and decided that it was time to move on.”

Blair’s timing is curious since restaurants that intend to close in December typically limp along until New Year’s Eve in order to reap the financial rewards of that celebration.

Closing the doors Tom’s Home Cookin’, Denver’s homage to soul food and Southern cuisine, closed Dec. 3 after more than 16

Tony winner bound for Lone Tree For more than 30 years, two-time Tony Award-winning actress Christine Ebersole has captivated audiences on the Broadway stage, television series and specials, films, concert appearances, and recordings. Ebersole will perform at the Lone Tree Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21.

Tickets range from $33-$57 and may be purchased online at www.lonetreeartscenter.org or by calling 720-509-1000 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Lone Tree Arts Center is located at 10075 Commons St. Ebersole won the 2007 Tony for outstanding actresses Edie Beale in the acclaimed “Grey Gardens.” Ebersole also earned a Tony for her portrayal of Dorothy Brock in the revival of “42nd Street.”

years in business.

The decision by owners Steve Jankousky and Tom Unterwagner to close the iconic Five Points lunch-only eatery was a real estate move, according to Internet reports. The building has been sold to an undisclosed chef who will continue the space as a restaurant.

This note appeared on the building and on Twitter Dec. 3: “Dear Friends, We are excited to tell you that we have sold the restaurant property and Tom’s Home Cookin’ is closed. Thank you for your patronage, support and friendship over the past 16½ years. It’s been one hell of a ride!

Tom & Steve” Fuel Cafe, the restaurant that helped bring attention to the Taxi residentialcommercial project on Brighton Boulevard, has closed after an eight-year run, according to a story posted on Eater Denver (www.denver.eater. com/2015/12/7/9859968/fuel-cafeclosed-rino-taxi-refuel).

Owner Bob Blair also reportedly closed Refuel, the three-year-old sandwich shop

He makes it a point to greet people twice, once as they walk in the store, once as they walk out. His friendly demeanor, ever-present grin and happy spirit make it difficult not to acknowledge him.

“I didn’t forget you,” says a woman on her way out, pulling money from her purse.

“Thank you so much,” Gray says with a smile. “We appreciate your donation.

Have a blessed day.”

His smile widens: “I planted the seed when they came in. I watered it and it grew.”

There are the stories — about one in 30 people, he estimates, has a story to tell about how the Salvation Army made a difference in their lives.

“This older guy,” Gray says, “his wife tells him to put money in the kettle any time he walks by one,” because the Salvation Army helped him when he was young and poor.

“The pregnant lady,” he remembers.

“She was pregnant and didn’t have any money and they bought her a car.”

Vietnam vets tell him how the Salvation Army gave them long johns.

On this afternoon, Diana Johnson, 84, stops her shopping cart to look through her purse, then places money into the kettle.

“My husband is a World War II vet,” she

increases in sales and production nationwide, according to the Brewers Association. Mayors across the nation are quick to proclaim themselves ‘beer cities.’

Residents love it, and so do tourists — so much that there’s a newish form of tourism centered around the beer itself.

“Economic development, tourism, talent attraction — these are all great side effects of the craft beer movement in the U.S.,” says Livability.com editor Matt Carmichael. “But at the end of the day, this is a ranking of great beers in great cities, and it sure is nice to have a cold pint of one of these 99 brews.”

The top 99 cities are featured on Livability.com, along with their LivScore and information about the qualities and amenities that helped them make the list.

Here’s the link: www.livability.com/bestplaces/99-beers-in-99-cities/2015?utm_ source=newsletter&utm_ medium=email&utm_content=Livability. com&utm_campaign=99%20Beers%20 in%2099%20Cities%20Press%20Release.

Overheard Eavesdropping on a chef’s Facebook post: “Client asked how I plan on keeping the hot chocolate warm at her event.

I replied that I would check to see if our fire-breathing dragon was available that night and, if not, I will bring a stove.”

Colorado among best on beer list Livability.com has just released its inaugural list of Best 99 Beers in 99 Cities, and Colorado can boast the beery best in Boulder, Fort Collins and Durango.

Boulder scored No. 6 for Avery Brewing. Fort Collins ranked No. 19 for New Belgium Brewing’s Fat Tire. And Durango came in at No. 33 for Animas Brewing Co., Carver Brewing Co. and Ska Brewing Co. Here’s what Livability said about the first-time list: “While macro brewers are struggling, craft brewers are posting double-digit

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says. “He said they were the best at taking care of the GIs.” Right behind her is Tanya Kukral, 59, who donates every time she passes a kettle.

“My grandfather was on the front lines in World War I,” she says. “He said the Salvation Army was the only one who helped the infantrymen on the front lines.

He said, `When you give, you give to the Salvation Army . . . ‘ My grandpa’s been dead for a long time, but his words stuck with me.”

You see, Gray says. So many stories.

And then there’s the steady interaction with people Gray may never see again — it moves him to make sure these chance encounters are positive and sincere.

“It’s really small, but I could be the only person to tell that person Merry Christmas,” he says. “I might be the only one who asks `How are you?’ or says `Have a good day’ . . . It’s a really small thing, but it could go a long way with a certain person.”

And sometimes, the small thing happens to Gray.

“Seems like I see you here every day,” says John Beall, 72, as he walks toward Gray. “Can I get you something to drink at Starbucks?”

Gray smiles. “I’ll take a small Chai.”

When Beall returns, he shakes Gray’s

hand. “Thank you,” he says.

Gray’s smile spreads wider.

One day, he hopes, his kettle will be the lucky recipient of an unexpectedly generous donation.

Like one of the gold coins worth thousands of dollars that have sporadically appeared in kettles across the country.

“I’ve been hoping for that this year,” Gray says.

Or like the $500,000 check an anonymous donor dropped in a kettle in Minnesota in late November.

“That’s got to be a world record,” he says.

But, until then, he’ll settle happily for the $150 check someone slipped into the kettle the day before. And, actually, any donation will do just fine.

His face glows: “I just got $20 in there.”

Nathan Gray flips the red bell back and forth. The tinkling drifts across the parking lot.

Everybody who hears it knows what it means.

Time to give the gift of the season: Goodwill to all.

Ann Macari Healey’s award-winning column about people, places and issues of everyday life appears every other week. She can be reached at ahealey@ coloradocommunitymedia.com or 303566-4109.

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Carly Rosier, Jefferson County Commissioner Don Rosier’s daughter, introduces her father at his Senate race announcement event. Photos by Clarke Reader

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In his speech, Rosier spoke about the need for Republican unity, and for the party to build a coalition to return the state and country to traditional roots.

“I believe a limited government is what has made Colorado and the country proud and strong,” he said. “We need a healthy private sector, one that is untethered and not under the heel of an unregulated federal government.”

Rosier went after Bennet for his support of Obamacare, the president’s deal with Iran and tighter Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations.

“While he (Bennet) is doing a favor for terrorist countries, he’s supporting making it harder for us to do what we do at home,” Rosier said. “I also support the Second Amendment like you wouldn’t believe, and won’t bend on that.”

Rosier entered local politics in 2010,

December 17, 2015 winning an election on the three-seat Jeffco board by beating the incumbent, Democrat Kathy Hartman. Since then, Rosier has been active in regional politics, serving as president of the Front Range District of Colorado Counties Inc., as well as on committees such as the Denver Regional Council of Governments and the Jefferson Parkway Public Highway Authority.

He won re-election in 2014.

The event was an opportunity for those who have known Rosier as a commissioner to see what he would stand for as a senator.

“I think it’s a very brave decision to run,” said Jeffco resident Sandra Henderson. “This is so new, so I’m just here to see what he has to say. No agenda, just to listen.”

The race ahead is going to be hard-fought and expensive and will require a lot of effort, but Rosier said he’s up to it.

“Washington doesn’t come first — our families, neighborhoods, safety and education do,” he said. “I want to foster opportunity rather than smother possibility.”

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Jeffco Schools

December 2015 Vol. 8 No. 3

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Another Blue Ribbon for Jeffco Public Schools Jeffco Nestled in the mountains of Evergreen, Colorado is a Jeffco school worth celebrating. The Evergreen High School Cougars have been honored with this year’s Blue Ribbon Award by the U.S. Department of Education. The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes public and private schools based on their overall academic excellence and progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups.

Having received Blue Ribbon recognition in 2007, the school is proud to add this award once again to their wall of honor. Evergreen is also an eleventime John J. Irwin School of Excellence recipient and one of Newsweek’s top 500 high schools.

“Today, we are designating your school and 331 other schools across the country as National Blue Ribbon Schools,” announced U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. “[These schools are] leading their students to the highest levels of achievement or making outstanding progress in closing achievement gaps.”

Principal Ryan Alsup proudly announced to an assembly of students, parents, and staff that Evergreen is the only public high school in Colorado to receive this award.

“This is the highest academic award that a school can receive… This is not something you win just off of one year,” he said.

Students Perform Well on Academic Assessments

Evergreen High Principal Ryan Alsup stands near the school’s Legacy Wall Of Honors which celebrates student academic successes.

Alsup attributes Evergreen’s success to its hard working community and to the outstanding elementary and middle school feeder program that prepares students for the high school curriculum.

“That goes for – obviously – our neighborhood schools as well as our charter schools and even the Montessori private school,” he said. “They do a fantastic job educating our students.

The other thing is our parents – the community is fantastic. They bend over

backwards to make sure that our kids are successful and we could not do that without them.”

Duncan closed his congratulatory address by calling Evergreen High School to action.

“Please, share what you know. Your schools are amazing examples for your communities, your states, and the entire nation,” he said.

The Board of Education received promising news regarding test scores at the October 15 and October 29 Board meetings. A release of this year’s first Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) scores indicates that math and reading achievement for students in Jeffco exceeds MAP national norms.

MAP is the newest district assessment to measure student learning in reading and mathematics.

“This is good news for our district.

These positive results are a testament to the hard work of both our students and teachers. I look forward to seeing our growth performance in the future,” said Superintendent Dan McMinimee.

Congratulations, Cougars!

Student Voice: Inspiring Bright Leaders for Bright Futures Student Voice is a districtwide initiative that brings together high school students from across Jeffco, and gives them the opportunity to meet and collaborate with district and school leaders. It allows students to express what’s on their minds, as well as the chance to gain leadership, advocacy, and teamwork skills. Students can then take what they learn back to their schools to help build leadership among their fellow students.

“It’s an opportunity to really express yourself in a way that represents your schools,” explained Jason Firestone, Manager of the Office of Student Engagement.

“Going out and being that spokesperson is part of being in a community and being a leader in a community. That builds [leadership] capacity not just here in Jeffco, but for a student’s future.”

The program began several years ago when Dr. Irene Griego, the former director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, saw the need for diverse students to have the opportunity to share their thoughts and opinions.

Student Voice is meant to provide a platform for students to communicate what they feel is going both well and badly in their schools to district and school leadership, especially the superintendent, in order to create positive changes.

“It creates an opportunity for me to facilitate leadership opportunities for the youth that I work with,” said Jeffco Open School Community Resource Liaison Dylan Scholinski. “It becomes very important for me to find opportunities for them to find their own voice and find a

School senior Meghan Thomas. “Something I’m definitely learning being part of this is being a leader and how I can apply that to the outside world besides just school.”

Over 100 students each year come together through Student Voice to represent

Jeffco Student Voice is a program designed to give marginalized high school students a powerful voice in their school and in their district. place to direct that voice.”

Empowering students with the chance to express their thoughts to district and school leaders has helped create a confidence in students who might tend to stay quiet, and in the background.

“Before I started Student Voice, I was pretty shy and I didn’t really like talking to people,” said Jeffco Open

their fellow students and talk about what they believe are important issues for students and for their schools.

“Student Voice is really about promoting diversity throughout our school. As ambassadors, we represent people at our school who don’t feel as if they’re heard.

Jeffco has all walks of life … we represent all those different

types of people,” said Arvada West High School senior Nana Danso. “We’re able to go to our administration in the district and let them know what our classmates want … and make our school a better place.”

It has become a forum where students feel comfortable sharing their ideas and feelings, but also where they know they are being heard, even by top leadership in the district.

“They’ve had the opportunity to meet with our superintendent, and have his voice in the room. I think that speaks a lot to the value that our district is placing on giving students that are sometimes marginalized a place to shine,” said Wheat Ridge High School Student Voice advisor Lisa Lee. “The fact that he listened and had a response made them feel valued. That was really amazing.”

Student Voice meets four times per year, and individual schools often hold their own meetings with their ambassadors throughout the year, as well. All high school students are welcome, and any interested students should contact their school administration or their Student Voice advisor.

“We know our students aren’t just the future,” said Diversity Specialist Hilario Benzon. “They are the now and we want them to really be able to affect change.”

The charts on page 2 provide comparisons between MAP national norms (namely, national quintile distributions) and Jeffco’s Fall 2015 reading and mathematics performance. Overall, Jeffco’s MAP baseline data show a larger percentage of students performing in the High, High Average and Average combined ranges compared to the national MAP sample, and a smaller percentage of students performing in the combined Low and Low Average ranges.

The Board also revisited acuity scores from the previous year. The presentation represented score changes in terms of effect size.

According to the presentation, current

Assessments continues on page 2

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Jeffco Schools Quarterly

NAAC Named Field of The Year

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Jeffco North Area Athletic Complex Stadium Manager Sun Roesslein works the paint machine near one of the football endzones in preparation for a doubleheader game.

It was Friday night under the lights at the NAAC, and the feeling was electric. The NAAC is Jeffco’s North Area Athletic Complex and one of four Jeffco Public Schools’ stadiums. It is also the Sports Turf Managers Association “Field Of The Year”.

Throughout the year, this place hosts dozens of high school athletic contests and competitions, with soccer and football as the mainstays.

Before the players can start to work their magic, the NAAC’s stadium team has to work theirs.

“There’s a lot that goes into it. We’re responsible for everything inside the fence,” explained Sun Roesslein, one of two NAAC stadium managers.

Roesslein tooled around in a work cart to prep for the day’s schedule.

“I absolutely have the best office in the world, hands down. I just fell in love with the work, being outside, working with my hands, being able to fix things, and creating something that is a beautiful work of art,” she said.

Her counterpart, Christy Clay, was helping to put down string lines so the football field can get freshly marked. It takes an entire day to get the field ready just for football.

“We have two football games tomorrow night, so we mowed and striped up the field this morning. Now we’re putting a fresh coat of paint out, which we do every week,” explained Roesslein. “We paint it once a week, no matter how many games we have. Our paint is high quality, so it lasts through the game. We’re getting it nice and ready to go for the games tomorrow night.”

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“I’d love it to look like the Broncos stadium every day.

Their field is amazing. All the professional fields at the college level, and high school level as well, are fantastic. I just try to keep those high-quality, high-end facilities in mind,” said Roesslein.

To keep the NAAC at that caliber takes a lot of long days at work for the two stadium managers.

“For soccer, it’s pretty much the same thing. You can see all the acreage behind us. We’re just non-stop all day, every day. It’s like you run out of time every day. There’s always more to do,” explained Clay.

That hard work has paid off with national recognition.

The Sports Turf Managers Association recently named the NAAC’s soccer facility “Field Of The Year”.

“We’re very, very proud of that award. It means a lot of all of our crew,” said Clay.

Roesslein echoed that sentiment.

“To be selected amongst all the applicants in the nation is definitely a huge honor. I think it goes to show how hard we work, how much we love what we do and how well supported we are,” she said.

The awards and compliments are nice, but they usually don’t have a lot of time to dwell on them. Before you know it, it’s game time. Clay and Roesslein go from turf managers to event managers with additional responsibilities.

“We are responsible for overseeing the gates, the ticket sellers, and ticket takers. All the stadium game staff. We help the administrators with crowd management. We help

Robin Sandoval admitted to being nervous as she sat in the hot seat at the Jeffco Public Schools bus training facility in Lakewood. She was at the wheel of Jeffco School Bus #617 while being evaluated as part of her journey towards becoming a fully-certified Jeffco bus driver, responsible for getting 77 young lives safely to class and back every school day.

As part of this testing, Sandoval had to prove herself to Jeffco Trainer Technician Valerie Pelc, which included demonstrating full knowledge of an exhaustive pre-trip checklist that must be done every time she takes out any of the district’s buses.

“There’s probably close to 160 items that a bus driver has to identify every day,” explained Pelc.

Sandoval had to verbalize, point to, touch, and tell Pelc how she knew everything was in good, safe working order.

Once on the job, bus drivers are able to complete the checklist in about 15 minutes quietly on their own.

Aspiring bus drivers also must have several days of classroom instruction, which covers everything from bus danger

the officials with the things that they need to be doing, make sure that they’re protected and in a safe place,” explained Roesslein.

On those nights when they can see the end result of all their hard work really come together. That’s what really keeps them focused on making the NAAC look its best week in, and week out across the year.

“First of all, I want it to be safe for the players. Secondly, I hope when they walk in, you normally see some excitement from them; it’s a great field facility for them to play at,” said Clay. “Just to see that excitement when they first walk into the stadium; it’s like wow! Walking into the Broncos stadium first time for some of them I would imagine. It’s a great facility to be a part of; just to see the kids’ happiness, it’s good to see that on their face.”

Jeffco Transportation Trainer Technician Valerie Pelc carefully watches a new bus driver trainee go through a pre-trip checklist aboard bus #617. zones, to wheelchair tie downs, to how to count students on, off, and away.

“The first day that we’re in class, we always tell the students that they’re going to be overwhelmed, and they are. I just love to come see them after they’ve done training, a couple months down the road and I say, ‘See it wasn’t so bad!’” said Pelc.

“They have a great big smile on their face. There’s something about it that makes you feel good inside that you’re able to take someone and teach them to be so responsible for our precious cargo.”

Being responsible with that precious cargo is particularly important to Sandoval, who has two young daughters.

“It’s a lot of responsibility.

I love kids, and overall, it just matters; the safety of the kids and [ensuring] they’re safe at all times,” she said.

Sandoval’s road to Jeffco bus driver trainee came after

working as an office manager for a biohazard medical waste company and a stint as a pizza delivery driver. Her reason for getting behind the wheel? She was inspired by her dad.

“He was a CDL truck driver and I’m following in his footsteps.

It’s very extensive training, but it gets easier every day. It’s a lot of work, but it’s going to pay off in the end,” she said.

For trainer Pelc, the payoff is giving parents the confidence in knowing that when their children step on a Jeffco Public Schools bus, they will go to school safe, and come home safe.

“I want parents to know that your kids are in the greatest of hands. Our bus drivers love children, or else they wouldn’t be doing this,” said Pelc. “Bus drivers do it for the love of the children. Believe me, when I say your kids are safe, they are definitely safe.”

Assessments continued from page 1 scores for grades three through six showed medium to high effect size changes in math. Overall, sixth and seventh grade results for reading demonstrated medium effect sizes, indicating academic progress across the year. Similarly, results of students in third through fifth grade, and in eighth grade, demonstrated large effect sizes. The effect sizes presented indicate progress within the 2014-15 school year.

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The Story of Gator Jack and Amber Standley Lake High School student Jack Knight is a familiar sight to any fan of Gator football. Jack plays the mellophone in his school’s marching band, and right by his electric wheelchair at every game is his service dog, Amber.

“Jack has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, which is the most lethal and progressive of the Muscular Dystrophies,” said his mother, Angela Knight. “He’s just transferred into a wheelchair. [He] stopped walking about a year and a half ago.”

With Amber at his side, Jack navigates the complex patterns of each marching band routine, equipped with a metal support stand that holds his mellophone.

“It’s pretty easy,” said Jack. “I got this piece on my chair that hooks up to this pole and two poles here, and it just holds my instrument. My dad made it for me.”

Jack’s mother trains service dog Amber to learn the routines with the rest of the students. With a combined weight of

about 500 pounds, the wheelchair must maneuver safely through and around the formations to ensure the routines run smoothly.

Jack and his family constantly adjust to his condition to make sure he lives the life of any active Jeffco teen.

“We’ve taught him to just find a different way to do things…he plays in the band, he snow skis, water skis, kayaks, paddle board[s], rock climbs, and we just do it a different way. He’s a typical Colorado kid. We just adapt life for him,” said Jack’s mother.

Standley Lake High School Principal Jeff Pierson says the marching band was only recently reintegrated into the school spirit program. Jack, like others in the band, has found his passion through its revival.

“I get excitement and some adrenaline out of it because it’s just fun,” said Jack.

Jack began his musical career in sixth grade at Semper Elementary and in the

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Mellophone player Jack Knight gets ready for a halftime performance with his service dog, Amber, and fellow members of the Standley Lake High Marching Band. middle school band at Mandalay. He said he’s found a sense of community in the marching band, and members work with him so he can be included in all of the routines.

“What he’s doing for our school is changing, or at least increasing, the atmosphere of acceptance for everybody,” said Principal Pierson. “And the fact that he’s out there working every day in the marching band and doing so with the pride and spirit we’ve brought back…

Jack is setting the tone for everyone out

there.”

Jef Fugita, Achievement Director for Standley Lake High School, is also a big fan of Jack’s talent and dedication.

“Jack makes me really proud that we can make sure that all kids have an opportunity to participate in all activities.

I’m so very proud of Standley Lake and the Standley Lake marching band,” said Fugita.

“This is his passion,” said Jack’s mom.

“He’s found his community and he’s found his home. I love that.”

One School, Two Languages Jeffco Public Schools Students are “Proud to Be Bilingual” Recess is the universal cure for school-time brain drain. For students at Foster Elementary, the swinging, the soccer, and the playing under the tree are a good way to balance out a challenging day’s worth of language arts, literacy, social studies, science, and math. Not just in one language, but in two.

Foster is known for its pioneering work in dual- A student at Foster Elementary reacts during dual language instruction, language instruction. Foster is widely known as a under the guidance pioneer in educating Jeffco students in two languages. of long-time principal pretty cool,” said Zarate.

Leigh Hiester.

“We started this program in 2004 By the time Foster students are in with kindergarten and first grade, and sixth grade, they generally spend half of have added a grade of kindergartners the day speaking English and the other each year moving all the way up to sixth half speaking Spanish. grade. Our [first class of] first graders is “We’re all at a very high level of now in their senior year at Arvada High bilingualism by sixth grade, it’s pretty School,” said Hiester. easy to go back and forth for most of Many of those high school seniors us,” explained sixth grade dual language have continued learning in Spanish, teacher Amanda Duncan. “That can be taking least one course in Spanish all fun, because sometimes there’s just a the way through their education. better word than in the other language A typical day at Foster begins with for what you’re trying to say.” students in home room with language However, the goal is to maintain one development time. While one group of language during the designated class students, the native Spanish speakers, periods. receives English as a second language “We’re trying to lift up the academic or English language development, the level of language, particularly in other group of students, the native Spanish because everyone knows from English speakers, receives Spanish the time they’re in preschool which is development. the language of power in our country.

Students, then, move into literacy In order to make sure our kids come time. In the early grades, students are out completely bilingual and bi-literate grouped by their native languages, and by the end of this project we have to receive literacy time in that language. continue to be lifting up Spanish,” said At other times during the day, students Duncan. receive literacy in their second language.

School-supplied iPads help keep A full two-thirds of these students everybody on the dual language/dual get their education in two languages. learning track.

Word about Foster’s experience with “It’s really wonderful for our families this type of learning has gotten around. that don’t have access to a lot of Approximately 33 percent of the families materials at home. In that one iPad, at the school have “choiced-in” because they want their children to become the student can bring home a world of bilingual, bi-literate, and bi-cultural to information,” explained Hiester. “Even if they don’t have the internet at home, have a different experience in school.

“One of the great things about they’re able to download things onto becoming bilingual and bi-literate is the iPad at school and then take them that it opens up so many doors for you home.”

Aside from the technology, innovative as you go out into the workforce. Our teaching methods are encouraged, economy is such a global economy now including flipped classrooms where and more and more people are looking for people that are bilingual in the students help make the learning United States,” said Hiester. “That helps decisions. However, it’s the dual our students to be more successful language piece that really helps set Foster apart. when they go into the workforce.”

“Knowing a different language Sixth-graders, Ashley Garcia, Esperanza Zarate, and Mirna Barber [and culture] helps you see the world say their friends are always impressed through different eyes. When you have when they find out they’re able to speak two languages, you realize that our understanding of the world comes English and Spanish.

“They think it’s awesome. They’re like from just one frame of reference and so ‘really, I wish I could do that!’ If you go when you can have a second language to another country, say Mexico, and and look at things from a different you want to do something, you need to perspective it makes you think that know the language. Being bilingual is everything is relative,” said Duncan.

Each year, the Colorado Association for Bilingual Education (CABE) sponsors a writing competition titled “Proud to Be Bilingual”, to celebrate the work of bilingual learners in dual language education programs across Colorado. Of the competition’s seven statewide award winners, four are Jeffco Public Schools students.

This year, the “Proud to Be Bilingual” essay contest received over 150 submissions from 50 schools across Colorado. The writing submissions elaborated on personal experiences, which highlighted the value of learning multiple languages.

Stein Elementary fifth-grader Natalia Zavaleta received first place honors in the Elementary Division. Her essay focused on how speaking Spanish has allowed her to develop deeper relationships with her family.

“Sadly, some of my cousins did not learn Spanish when they were little, so it’s a little bit harder for them to communicate with my grandparents than it is for us,” she wrote. “I am thankful to have learned Spanish because I have a special connection with all of my grandparents.”

The essays were evaluated by a panel of judges from CABE. Each submission was scored based on thematic development, originality, content and clarity of expression, and grammar and mechanics.

“The student essays highlight the value of bilingualism and biliteracy, and we are so proud of our students’ ability to showcase the positive impact of bilingualism on their lives and those around them,” said Jeffco Dual Language Director Catherine Baldwin. “Jeffco Public Schools has offered dual language education programs for over 20 years, and our student winners are a great example of why we want to continue

Stein Elementary fifth-graders Fernanda Balderrama and Natalia Zavaleta received second and first place honors respectively, in the Elementary Division of the CABE “Proud to Be Bilingual” essay contest. offering these programs for families and students. Dual language education advances all areas of the Jeffco 2020 Vision, and we value the contributions of teachers, administrators, and families toward supporting students in pursuit of their life goals.”

Fernanda Balderrama, also a fifthgrader at Stein Elementary, placed second in the Elementary Division. Evan Davidson, who is a student at Foster Elementary, received third place honors.

Alma Hernández Ánima, who is a seventh grade student at Jefferson Junior/Senior High School, placed second in the competition’s Middle School Division.

The contest winners were recognized at a CABE ceremony in September, which students’ families and Jeffco Public Schools staff also attended. Each student received an award certificate and acknowledgement for their exceptional accomplishments in celebrating bilingualism.

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Jeffco Schools Quarterly

Candelas Site Set for New Jeffco School

Update On the Jefferson and Alameda Plans

In September, the Board of Education unanimously voted to build a new school at the Candelas site in Arvada.

The site is a 25-acre parcel of land on Colorado Highway 72 between West 94th Avenue and El Diente Court. The new school is projected to seat 625 students and will serve students from kindergarten through sixth grade.

“As we look to the future and what Jeffco Schools will look like in 2020 and beyond, we envision this school will incorporate state-of-the-art facilities and safety features to ensure that we provide an optimal environment for learning,” said Superintendent Dan McMinimee. “This is just the start of Jeffco Schools’ facilities plans to accommodate growth in our northwest area.”

The growth of the Jeffco Public Schools’ facilities needs has increased dramatically over the past 24 to 36 months, which compressed the original 15year facilities plan to a five- to seven-year plan. According to a presentation given to the school board at the August 27, 2015 board meeting, the district is projecting a potential shortfall of student seats due to increasing residential developments that are attracting families in the northwest corner of the county.

The projected cost of the new 625-student school will be $18 million, and will be complete within approximately 24 months. This new school will alleviate overcrowding at Meiklejohn Elementary, West Woods Elementary, and Van Arsdale Elementary.

Of the $18 million package, the building costs are estimated to be $10.45 million ($170 per square foot) with site development costs at just over $3.1 million, and other soft development costs, such as architecture and engineering fees, surveying, testing, and inflation costing approximately $4.3 million. The funds allocated for building costs are existing dollars, no loans are required to fund the project.

Other future urgent needs in this fast growing region include a 250-seat Phase II project at Sierra Elementary School, a Table Rock Mesa PK-8 school, a K-6 school at Leyden Rock, and an expansion at Ralston Valley High School. To address these future needs, the Board unanimously directed district staff to begin the process of putting together a bond package for November of 2016.

The new school at the Candelas site is projected to open in the fall of 2017.

Last school year, the Board of Education unanimously approved major changes suggested by district staff in the Jefferson and Alameda areas focused on solutions for building capacity issues and increasing student achievement. The plans included creating two seventh through twelfth grade junior/senior high schools, and moving campuses to meet capacity demands.

The work began this fall.

At the October 1 Board meeting, principals and district staff provided an update, and the plans are working. The integration of middle school students at both Alameda International Junior/ Senior High School and Jefferson Junior/Senior High School is going well. The middle school students have brought new energy to both campuses, and the older students have taken on mentorship roles with the younger students.

Parents also have embraced the changes.

Alameda International’s School Accountability Committee and PTA are eager and excited to be involved in the changes. They have also developed and strengthened partnerships with

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other organizations in the community, such as the Boys and Girls Clubs.

All schools in the Jefferson Articulation Area are working as a single unit to continue to engage parents and the community to participate in Jefferson area schools. They also have created a strong partnership with Jefferson Success Pathways to provide outreach and resources to area families.

Teachers are excited and more committed than ever to their work toward improving student achievement. Jefferson area teachers have been participating in professional learning and development work, which they are taking back to the classroom.

The facilities and transportation departments also deserve a great deal of thanks for their work to prepare the buildings over the summer and reorganize busing for students.

There is sure to be more good news from the Jefferson and Alameda areas as teachers, students, parents, and district staff continue this great work.

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At the event last week, projects were narrowed down to a final group of six, which included two teams from STEM High & Academy in Highlands Ranch.

The winning team came from West Leadership Academy in Denver, and received $1,000 to fund its project, which raises awareness for water conservation and teaches water-saving skills. The other five semi-finalists received $750 in funding credits towards their projects.

The Pomona High School students responded to a need at their school.

“We created these things called weekend survival kits for students in need at our school,” senior Alex Vazquez said. “They consist of things like toiletries, deodorant and shampoos and different things they may not have. We have non-perishable food like instant oatmeal and cup of noodles. It helps them get through the weekend.”

“Planning something so big like this is a lot of hard work,” said Lucy Lee, another of the Pomona project organizers. “Even though it was really hard along the way, it was worth it to see those kids happy and grateful for what they got.”

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project for the class, Lee said her group hopes to make it ongoing through monthly fundraisers to help support their classmates.

Standley Lake High School students worried about the world’s environmental future.

“What kind of a world do you want to live in?” student William Bird asked. “Do you want to live in a world destroyed by climate change? Or do you want to live in a world with clean oceans and clean air?”

Awakening potential was a focal point of the original music album project by a group of STEM High & Academy students.

“There’s this common misconception that you have to be part of this special gifted few to make it in music,” senior Kayla Ahr said. “We want to show people that they can make it no matter what they’re good at.”

Other Think It Up Live events are planned for cities around the country.

Jefferson County Superintendent Dan Mcminimee, who was a mentor and judge at the event, came away impressed.

“I think it’s a great opportunity for our kids to showcase their ability and to collaborate and communicate with each other,” Mcminimee said. “I hope they walk away from this saying `Wow, there are a lot of people who think like I do and there are a lot of ways that I can have an impact with my education besides just sitting in a classroom.’ ”

Lucy Lee and Alex Vazquez of Pomona High School created weekend survival kits for students in need.

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WWII vet shares stories of battles, life

Martin Tanne sits with his granddaughter, Carley Yeager, during the 2015 Military Order of the Purple Heart Veterans’ Day celebration at the Arvada Elks Lodge.

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Arvada resident leafs through memories of wartime experiences

By Crystal Anderson As he sat in the basement office of his Arvada home,

90-year-old Martin Tanne opened a book of wartime memories and started to tell a story that began 72 years ago, when young men like himself were fighting for their countries and their lives.

“The day Pearl Harbor was attacked, a friend and I were visiting at his home,”

said Tanne, who grew up in New York City. “They turned on the radio and we heard there was an attack on Pearl Harbor — I was 16.”

Shortly after the attack, Tanne and his cousin signed up for the Merchant Marine Radio Operators School to be trained as radio operators for merchant

was sent to infantry training camp at Camp Wheeler in Georgia. But as he was standing in line for paratroop training, a call was made for those interested in infantry communications. With his radio operator training in mind, he asked to switch.

Tanne was part of the Army’s 34th Infantry Division, known as the U.S. North African invasion

ships in World War II. The two delved into the course, perfecting their skills with International Morse Code.

But halfway through, they decided to enlist in the Army.

“I was still in high school, but I knew I was going to get involved in the war and I wanted the skills,” he said.

“That was our way of getting into the war.”

On April 27, 1943, Tanne

force and noted for spending the most days in combat during the war. Joining the division as part of the 168th regiment, he was sent to Brindisi, Italy, in 1943.

“I was anxious to get off the ship because Germans had an airport just 15 minutes away and they could bomb us,” he said, as he Tanne continues on Page 21

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“Thankfully, they never did.”

On trains and Liberty ships, Tanne and his fellow members traveled around Italy for months, ultimately destined for the Anzio beachhead.

“We were under fire as we got there,” he said of his arrival at the beach in March 1944, showing photos of the beachhead and various troops’ arrivals.

“The Germans were shelling the harbor when we went in.”

Over the next three months, Tanne and his regiment fought alongside six other divisions, living in a maze of deep Allied trenches. During this time, Tanne patrolled the beach day and night, looking for invaders. He also worked for the radio operator for the battalion’s headquarters.

“We lived in dugouts within the ditch,” Tanne said.

Troops were only able to move around at night for fear of being spotted by Germans during the day.

As the battle waged, Germans fired air and artillery attacks, causing over 29,200 combat casusalties (4,400 killed, 18,000 wounded, 6,800 prisoners or missing) and 37,000 noncombat casualties, a s report on history.com stated.

Following this major

battle, Tanne and his unit were moved to a nearby rehab facility, where soon after they fought in the battle for Rome. Later that year, in April and the war’s waning days, Tanne was sent to Po Valley, a battle which to him was a very different type of war.

The Battle of Po Valley “The end of the war was a strange thing,” he said. “For the first time we were mobile (fighting along highways). Up until that point it was mountain fighting — that was a totally different kind of experience — I had a radio and field telephone system and we were in an observation post …Then we were spotted.”

Stationed at the Gorganano church and cemetery, made of rock and stone, Tanne and the soldier stationed with him found themselves under attack from Germans shells.

“I heard pellets hitting around me, but those were bullets — they were shooting at me,” he said. “We crawled out and began locating targets. I radioed back to our artillery outfit and gave them the targets’ map coordinates and through that we were able to take that battle . . . That was my best accomplishment in the war — I did something with my radio.”

For his service to the country and the world through four campaigns, the three-stripe sergeant technician grade 4 was awarded one Purple Heart, two Bronze Stars, a Euro-

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They now hang, along with his other division patches, in a case with his uniform, several certificates and photos of life stateside.

After returning from the war, Tanne had a difficult time finding a job.

With more than 10 million people looking for work, and few skills outside radio operation, positions were few and far between. At age 20, he took a position at his uncle’s meat market and grocery store on the east coast. He followed that path in the meat industry in one fashion or another for the rest of his life.

“I knew I could be the best at anything they had to offer,” he said. “I found my true talent lay in marketing. I knew how to get products sold.”

As a sales manager, Tanne worked for Armour and Co. in New York for nine years, then obtained a position with Sigma Meat Company in Arvada, where he worked for a few years as he developed the idea for his own company — Martin Meat Co. During this time, he belonged to the National Association of Meat Purveyors, served on several boards and committees and was a member of the Colorado Meat Dealers Association. Martin Meat Co. was one of the first companies to supply meat to United Airlines and was the first to provide meat to Vail before the interstate was built, he said.

After 10 years, he sold the company to his partners, and got a job with Big Boy Restaurants as commissary manager and consultant.

Although they divorced, Tanne had two daughters and a son with his first wife.

He later remarried and between their two families, he and his wife share five children, four grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

“I guess,” he said, “I was pretty successful at most of the things I did.”

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CLUBS Ongoing Activities, Ongoing/Business Groups

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

Golden Chapter, Order of DeMolay meets at 7 p.m. every first and third Wednesday in the town of Golden. Walt Disney, Mel Blanc and Walter Cronkite are counted among its alumni. DeMolay is an organization for young men between the ages of 12 and 21 that offers character building, leadership training, and life skill development. We offer many activities, academic opportunities and scholarships. Please contact the chapter for more information. Email demolaygolden@gmail.com or www.coloradodemolay.org and visit Golden’s page under the Chapter tab by clicking on the Golden photo.

Golden Nar-Anon family group meets from 7:309 p.m. Mondays at Calvary Episcopal Church, 1320 Arapahoe St. We ask that people enter on the east side of the church and follow the signs to the upstairs meeting room. Call the Nar-Anon Family Groups World Service Organization at 800477-6291 or go to Nar-Anon.org.

Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club meets from 7-9 a.m. Mondays at Davies’ Chuck Wagon Diner, 10151 W. 26th Ave., Lakewood. Meeting fee is $5 (cash preferred). Order from diner menu (pay on you own). Call Fred Holden at 303421-7619 for information. Republicans, especially students, youth and women, welcome to join.

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

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

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 lowincome families. For more information, contact Fred McGehan at 303-947-1565.

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 from 7:15-8:30 a.m.

Tuesdays at Rolling Hills Country Club, 15707 W. 26 Ave., Golden. This active organization reaches neighbors in need. We build, support, and organize. We save lives locally and globally. For ad-

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 303-7187307 with questions.

to www.buffalotoastmasters.org or www.meetup. com/Buffalo-Toastmasters-Golden/ for more information. Buffalo Toastmasters, where public speaking and leadership excellence is encouraged in a safe environment.

12229 W. 80th Ave., Arvada. Meetings are open to the public and include refreshments, business meeting and program featuring music teaching professionals from around the state lecturing on the latest teaching developments.

Concordia Lutheran Church Choir meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at 13371 W. Alameda Parkway in Lakewood (the church nestled close to Green Mountain). The choir assists in Concordia’s traditional worship service three out of four Sundays per month. If you have a desire to sing and are interested in joining, please contact 303-9895260.

Order Sons of Italy in America/Denver Lodge 2075 meets every third Wednesday of the month at 5925 W. 32nd Ave., Wheat Ridge. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. and meeting follows at 7 p.m. Lots of fun activities planned for summer meetings. Everyone welcome. Call 303-238-8055.

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

Foothills Music Teachers Association meets 9:30 a.m. to noon the third Wednesday of each month. FMTA is a local group of independent music teachers, affiliated with Colorado State Music Teachers Association and Music Teachers National Association. Call Kathy at 303-9889565.

TOPS CO 538, a weight-loss support group, meets Tuesdays at St. Martha’s Episcopal Church, 76th and Bradburn. Weigh-in is 6-6:45 p.m., followed by the meeting. For information, call 480-650-0537.

Music Teachers Association Suburban Northwest meets 9:30 a.m. to noon the first Wednesday of the month at Community in Christ Church,

Golden Elks Lodge meets at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 16795 W. 50th Ave. Contact golden2740@hotmail. com or 303-279-2740 for more information, or to learn how to join.

Professional women NW Metro Business and Professional Women meets the first Wednesday of each month from September to May. Our mission is to achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education and information.

Call Marcia at 303-827-3283 to RSVP. Thursdays All Comforting Things of Colorado Inc. We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing comfort and encouragement to individuals by providing them items made by hand. We encourage you to bring your skills and enthusiasm to our fun group. We meet at 10 a.m. the third Thursday of each month at Phillips Methodist Church, 1450 S. Pierce, Lakewood. For information, contact Sue King at susaneking70@msn.com or 303-9861098.

Wednesdays Adult Roller Skating is offered from 10:30 a.m. to noon every Wednesday at Roller City at 64th and Sheridan, Arvada. Cost is $5 plus $2 to rent skates. Contact Toni at 303-868-8273.

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American Legion Auxiliary presents Burger Nite, 5-7:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Post 178, 1655 Simms St., Lakewood. Members, their guests and active military invited for varied food and reasonable prices. Visit www.alpost178.org.

Arvada Biz Connection www.meetup.com/ Arvada-Business-Connection/ is an informal networking event that brings together local entrepreneurs. Meetings are 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at various restaurants in Olde Town Arvada.

A $5 fee is collected from each attendee, which is then donated to a local charity at the end of each quarter. The 4th Quarter Charity is the Dan Peak Foundation who assists families in need. For information, call Micki Carwin at 303-997-9098.

Arvada Jefferson Kiwanis meets 7-8 a.m.

Wednesdays at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., for a breakfast meeting. We invite you to join us for great fellowship, interesting programs, and the satisfaction of serving your community. This Kiwanis organization supports the Arvada Community Food Bank, the school backpack program, Santa House, Ralston House, and many other local organizations. For information or to visit a meeting, call Brad at 303-4314697.

Arvada Rotary meets 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays at Indian Tree Golf Club, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd.

The club engages in a variety of community service projects, with emphasis on assistance to and support of Arvada’s youth. Visitors are always welcome. For additional information visit www.arvadarotary.org or call Dave Paul at 303-431-9657.

Buffalo Toastmasters meets 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays at the Jefferson County Government Building, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden. Toastmasters is an international organization that is a fun and supportive environment to learn and practice public speaking and leadership skills. All are welcome.

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December 17, 2015

THINGS TO DO TOP 5

Story of ‘The Nutcracker’ Nearly everyone knows the tale of the Nutcracker, a gift to Marie from her uncle on Christmas Eve. Sadly, the beautiful nutcracker has been broken and later that night Marie goes to check up on it. To her surprise, it has come alive, and a storywithin-the-story begins. The audience is invited to become a part of the Nutcracker story and everyone gets to live happily ever after. Miners Alley Children’s Theatre presents “The Story of the Nutcracker” at 1 p.m. Saturdays, through Dec. 19 at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Tickets are available by calling 303-935-3044 or online at www.minersalley.com. Appropriate for ages 12 and under, and the people who love them.

Fine Woodworking Program Red Rocks Community College’s fine woodworking program presents its Out of the Woods woodworking showcase of finely crafted wood innovations in furniture, cabinetry, instruments and artwork.

The event features speakers, panel discussions and woodworking demonstrations.

The winter 2015 woodworking event is 1-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 19, at Collectors Specialty Woods, 4355 Monaco St., Denver. Go to www.cswoods.com.

Staged Reading of ‘Christmas Carol’ Evergreen Players presents a staged reading of holiday favorite “A Christmas Carol” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, and Saturday, Dec. 19, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, at Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen. Tickets are available by calling 303-674-4934 or online at www.evergreenplayers.org. Join Ebenezer Scrooge, the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future, and, of course, Tiny Tim, in celebrating the season.

at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. The choir assists in Concordia’s traditional worship service. The church is at 13371 W. Alameda Parkway in Lakewood. Contact 303-989-5260.

THEATER/SHOWS Old Mister Scrooge Bring the family to Faith Bible Chapel’s production of the classic Christmas story at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, and 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, in the East Campus Auditorium at 6210 Ward Road, Arvada.

The live stage production of “Old Mister Scrooge” has all the basic elements of the classic story, along with a few twists. Admission is free. The show is appropriate for ages 5 and older. No child care is available.

The Nutcracker Ballet Ariel presents “The Nutcracker” at 2 p.m. Saturday to Monday, Dec. 19-21, and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. Ballet Ariel’s The Nutcracker blends the holiday traditions of previous productions and its own special ballet, directed by Ilena Norton, Oleg Dedogryuk, and Patricia Renzetti, with guest artist Paul Noel Fiorino as Drosselmeyer.

Tickets are available at www.Lakewood.org/Tickets, 303-987-7845 or at the Lakewood Cultural Center box office.

Tuna Christmas Miners Alley Playhouse presents “A Tuna Christmas” through Friday, Dec. 20, at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays; and 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Dec. 3, 10 and 17. Tickets are available by calling 303-9353044 or going online at minersalley.com.

‘Exit Strategies’ The Edge Theater presents “Exit Strategies” through Sunday, Dec. 27, at 1560 Teller St., Lakewood. Performances are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 6 p.m. Sundays, with shows at 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17. No show on Dec. 25. Tickets are available at www.theedgetheater.com or by calling 303-232-0363.

HEALTH CoQ10: The Energy of Life Not only do you feel tired, your cells are tired too. Not enough energy in your cells leads to poor health throughout your body.

Fortunately, there is CoQ10. Join us to learn the many, many health benefits of CoQ10. Program is 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at Natural Grocers Mission Trace, 3333 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood.

Go to www.NaturalGrocers.com/mt.

Community Blood Drives A number of community blood drives are planned in the area. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300, unless otherwise noted. Go to www.bonfils.org. Upcoming blood drives are: Thursday, Dec. 31, 1011:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., REI, 5375 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood; Thursday, Dec. 31, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Belmar Library, 555 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood.

Nutritional Coaching Megan Grover, master of medical science and nutritional health coach at the Natural Grocers at Vitamin Cottage, 7745 N. Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, offers free one-on-one nutrition coaching sessions for the public. Call the store at 303-423-0990 for an appointment.

Casino Murder Mystery The Lumber Baron Mystery Mansion presents “Let’s Kill the Whistleblower!” an interactive comedy murder-mystery through Thursday, Dec. 31, at 2555 W. 37th Ave., Denver. Show times are 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 4, with times to be added through Dec. 31. Get tickets at CasinoMurderMysteries.com or 303-477-8205.

Seating is limited and this show is appropriate for all ages.

Christmas Cantata Applewood Valley United Methodist Church presents a special musical presentation of Joseph Martin’s Tapestry of Light during its regularly scheduled worship services at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, at 2035 Ellis St., Golden. You’ll thrill to the sounds of Christmas music as presented by the music ensembles of AVUMC and accompanied by a traditional Celtic consort. Take some time to center yourself and reflect on the joys of the season. Go to www.applewoodvalleychurch.org.

Protect Your Skin from the Inside Out Why sunscreen is not enough. Who doesn’t like spending time in the sun? It makes us happy and gives us vitamin D, but no one wants sun spots, wrinkles or damaged skin. It’s never too late. You can have it all – fun in the sun and healthy skin. All it takes is good food, a bit of nutrition savvy, a cloudless day and away you go. Program is from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 26, at Natural Grocers Mission Trace, 3333 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Go to www.

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Metropolitan State College of Denver offers a continuing education program for adults. Most classes are 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, for two to four weeks, and cost varies. Most take place at the Student Success Building on the Auraria Campus, with other classes taking place at the South Campus (I-25 and Orchard) and the Center For Visual Arts on Santa Fe Drive. For list of classes, go to www.msudenver.edu/learnon or call 303-556-3657. Application not required.

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Concordia Lutheran Church Choir is starting its fall choir program and is looking to add new voices. The choir is a great cross section of the community and welcomes newcomers who have a desire to praise God with their voice. Concordia Lutheran is directed by Dr. Jill Schroeder-Dorn of Colorado Christian University. The choir meets

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Holiday Sing-Along Augustana Arts presents its Colorado Women’s Chorale Holiday Sing-Along at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda Ave., Denver. Tickets are available at 303388-4962 or www.AugustanaArts.org.

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The West Chamber announces Pam Bales hired as president and CEO As of Dec. 4, Pam Bales became the West Chamber of Commerce’s president and CEO. Bales has been serving as the interim president and CEO since August.

Prior to the president and CEO position, Bales worked as the executive director of The West Chamber Foundation and oversaw the Leadership Jefferson County and Youth Leadership Jefferson County programs. She also worked with The West Chamber as a contractor for major special events and as a writer for the organization’s Best of Business and Wellness Living magazines.

A journalist by trade, Bales handled public relations and special events for a wide range of clients. She has more than 25 years’ experience as an entrepreneur, and founded PEAK Public Relations in 1990 and Bales Communications, Inc. in 2008.

The West Chamber of Commerce is a regional chamber serving all of Jefferson County. The West Chamber provides business connections, advocates for local businesses with government, helps make businesses more visible, educates business owners and collaborates with other community organizations, chambers and business associations to create a stronger county.

For more information about The West Chamber, please visit www.WestChamber.org or call 303-233-5555.

League of Women Voters’ book club to study China The Jefferson County League of Women Voters’ Nonfiction Book Club will study China at its January and February book club meetings.

The book of study is “Wealth and Power: China’s Long March to the 21st Century,” by Orville Schell and John De-

lury. Meetings on this book will take place on Jan. 20 and 23, and Feb. 17 and 20.

To learn more about the League of Women Voters’ Nonfiction Book Club, contact Lynne at 303-985-5128.

Jefferson County seeks volunteer board members The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners is looking for volunteers to serve on the planning commission and the board of adjustment.

Those interested in either of the positions can find an application online on the individual boards’ pages from the main site, www.jeffco.us. Applications must be submitted by Jan. 14.

The planning commission consists of seven members and two associate members, which makes recommendations on a wide variety of land use applications including rezonings, special uses, vacations, special district service plans and subdivision plats. Positions on this commission require a serious time commitment and require attendance at all planning commission public hearings and meetings.

Board of Adjustment was created by state statute and consists of seven members — five regular and two associates.

The board considers granting variances or special exceptions to established zoning regulations and considers special exceptions for temporary activities. Residents may also go before the board if they wish to appeal the planning and zoning director’s written decisions, determinations and interpretations.

To learn more about either board, or to apply, visit the Jefferson County website listed above.

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Area coaches get Hall of Fame nod

Last year Ralston Valley had the likes of senior leader Nishida Morgan to call upon. This year the Mustangs are suffering from a thin bench and a young squad, with only one starting senior. Photo by Dan Williams

Depth necessary in girls basketball Quality minutes from reserves equals success

By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com Depth is a necessity in most team sports, and it’s especially true in Colorado girls basketball, where it is often difficult to develop quality bench players.

Decent sixth, seventh or eighth players who can be called upon to contribute quality minutes to give starting players a rest or relieve a front-line player in foul trouble are most valuable. Depth has various meanings to different coaches depending of the overall talent level of the team, but one thing is certain: Depth is needed.

“This is the first year I do not have a deep squad,” said Ralston Valley coach Jeff Gomer, whose team won the Jeffco 5A league title last year. “The biggest factor is injury. There is no room for error if a starter gets hurt.”

“I believe depth was a big key to our success last season,” said Valor Christian coach Jessika Stratton Caldwell, whose team won the 2014 Class 4A state title.

“With the ability to substitute with confidence, it allows our best players to rest

without losing monument on the floor.

“If the fifth through seventh players can positively contribute by taking care of the basketball, understanding the flow of the game offensively and making a mark defensively, it can create a good substituting pattern that will help consistently.”

Skyview girls coach Chris Kemm suggests basketball in 2015-16 is different than years ago, and depth plays a bigger role.

“Depth can make good team into great teams,” he explained. “Most teams have that one-two punch from a couple standout players, but not in today’s high school girls basketball. You cannot have the traditional defensive scheme around two good players, particularly if they have some impact players outside of their two on the floor and off the bench.

“Today’s good basketball teams are seven to eight deep, and the great teams have great role players within and outside of that seven to eight girls. Ten years ago, you could compete at a high level with just one or two standouts, be favored if you had three, but in today’s game it’s not as likely, and it is more dependent on the confidence of your eight and strength and commitment of your role players.”

And depth is vital when it comes to postseason play.

“In many cases you can ride the stats and production of two or three good players to a quality regular season, but the postseason will reveal just how much, or how little, depth your team really has,” said Lutheran coach Mark Duitsman. “Either your opponent, a whistle, an injury, or simply the game itself will force someone outside your top rotation to make a play.

“The serious contenders not only have depth that can make for a difficult matchup, but more importantly they’re better equipped to handle more of the unplanned scenarios that are guaranteed to come your way, and those scenarios have a funny way of showing up in the biggest games.”

Matt Asik had been an assistant in ThunderRidge’s successful girls program for 10 seasons and is now the Grizzlies new head coach.

“Depth is very important especially in the long-term success of a program,” he pointed out. “Those young kids that are role players on today’s team will become very important as they mature, grow and the upper-class players move on. Also depth can wear and opponent that may lack depth. Having kids coming off your bench that can match the opponents starters is a big advantage.”

Broomfield defeats Arvada West

By Scott Stocker Special to Colorado Community Media BOULDER – It was a rough start right from the beginning for Arvada West in the first round of the Fairview Invitational Tournament last Tuesday. And, that start enabled Broomfield to defeat the Wildcats, 56-30.

Broomfield jumped out to a 17-6 first quarter lead, then stretched the margin to 33-16 at the half. Miranda Schiffbauer was the only player for Arvada West to reach double figures, scoring 11. Next best for the Wildcats was senior Alyson Ochs with seven.

Arvada West, coached by Joe Bahl, fell to 1-2 on the season. The good thing, though, is that it’s early. Broomfield improved to 3-1.

“We have a big job rebuilding the

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BROOMFIELD 56, ARVADA WEST 30 Broomfield 17 16 12 11 — 56 Arvada West 6 10 5 9 — 30

team this season, but there is not a lack of talent with these girls,” said Bahl.

“We’ve got some quality and these are really good kids. We want to go hard and I’m pleased with our early efforts. We lack some skill, but the girls are going hard. We have to pick it up and I think we are capable and the girls are also learning life lessons.”

“I think we have had some vast improvement,” said Ochs, 5 feet 6 inches.

“This is going to be a rebuilding year for us. This is my senior year and I just want to make it a good one. Our coach is behind us and he is helping us to be stable. We have faced some injuries, but we are improving and becoming closer as a team.”

Ellie Mills, a junior, scored two points, but she was certainly a key out front when Arvada West was controlling the ball and trying to move inside against Broomfield.

“It was better than before and we just want to improve a lot,” said Mills. “We need to work on our defense and teamwork. Our motive is to win more games and I think our improvement will be a lot better. We just have to go out and try hard and work as a team. I want to be a team leader.”

Ponderosa athletic director and former coach Tim Ottmann, ex-Mustangs and Highlands Ranch coach Kent Smith, and Arapahoe graduate Peter Horvath are among the six people who will be inducted into Jim Benton the Colorado High School Coaches OVERTIME Association Hall of Fame.

The induction ceremony for the 2016 Hall of Fame class is scheduled for April 2 at the Radisson Hotel Southeast at 3155 S. Vaughn Way in Aurora.

Ottmann came to Ponderosa in 1990 as a wrestling coach, and the Mustangs won eight state championships under his guidance. Ponderosa captured six consecutive state titles from 2003-2008. Ottmann has been Ponderosa’s AD for the past 25 years.

Smith spent time as the boys basketball coach at Ponderosa and Highlands Ranch.

He was also the boys and girls crosscountry coach for the Falcons. Smith was the boys basketball coach at Boulder from 1971-1982, and the Panthers won state titles in 1977 and 1979.

Smith’s 1988 Ponderosa boys basketball was crowned state champs, and his 1992 Highlands Ranch girls cross-country team won the state meet. He is currently the girls basketball coach at Alamosa.

Horvath, a 1979 Arapahoe High School graduate, coached the boys and girls teams at Columbine High School from 1982-2008, and the programs combined to capture nine state title and eight runner-up finishes in his tenure. He was the CHSCA Coach of the Year five times.

Butler runs 23rd at Nationals Ben Butler, the two-time Class 3A state champion from SkyView Academy, finished 23rd in the Nike National Cross-County Championships held Dec. 5 in Portland, Oregon. He was timed in 15:31.70.

Baseball could get RPI head start RPI stands for rating percentage index, and high school sports followers had better get used to the term.

All Colorado team sports will use RPI, instead of wild card points, to determine state playoff qualifiers starting in 2016-17.

However, according to CSHAANow.com, the baseball committee has approved a proposal that RPI be used to qualify teams in all classifications for the 2016 season, and could be the first sport to use RPI for post season qualifying.

The Legislative Council must approve the recommendation during its January meeting and results of out-of-state games will not be used in the RPI ratings.

RPI ranks teams based on wins, losses and strength of schedule.

If the baseball committee’s pitch passes, 10 Class 4A league champions would automatically qualify for postseason play.

The remainder of the bracket will be determined by the RPI. The eight host teams for the regionals will be decided by the league winners with the highest RPI. In Class 5A, the eight league champs automatically advance to the postseason with the remainder of the 32-team field finalized

by RPI standings. Teams ranked 1-8 in the RPI would host regional tournaments, but league champs would not necessarily be host schools.

Field hockey All-State selections Two players from Cherry Creek and three from Golden were among the field hockey participants who were honored on the CHSAA All-State team selected by field hockey coaches.

Junior Taylor Hantman and senior

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A three at the buzzer not quite enough for RV Girls basketball team off to strong start even with close loss

By Scott Stocker BOULDER – Youth best describes the Ralston Valley girls basketball team because the Mustangs have only one senior on a team that includes 30 players.

Despite that inexperience, Ralston Valley is off to a good start. The Mustangs won their first three games this season, beating Cherokee Trail (71-58), Arapahoe (71-46) and Cherry Creek (55-29). The team’s first loss came in a 60-59 nail-biter against ThunderRidge in the first game of the Dec. 8 Fairview Invitational Tournament.

It was a tough loss for coach Jeff Gomer, but he is still pleased with the way his team has played in the early stages.

“They ran off 12 straight points in the second quarter that put us down, 21-15,”

THUNDER RIDGE 60, RALSTON VALLEY 59 Ralston Valley 10 11 17 21 — 59 Thunder Ridge 9 15 15 21 — 60

Gomer said of ThunderRidge. “That certainly gave them an edge. We made progress coming back, but just couldn’t get the job done.”

The Mustangs came tantilizingly close to finishing the job. They were able to rebound for a 38-34 lead with 1:03 left in the third quarter, but an ensuing 11-1 run by ThunderRidge left the Mustangs trailing, 45-39 in the fourth.

ThunderRidge held a 58-53 lead. With 6 seconds left, a three-point basket by the

A GOLDEN EFFORT Golden’s Sydney Prey (4) puts up a shot over the block attempt by Cheyenne East defender Sierra Stekkern (21) during the Dec. 12 Mane Event Girls Basketball Tournament championship game. Prey scored 21 points but the Thunderbirds won the game, 67-61 in overtime.

Photo by Tom Munds

Mustangs Hannah Weber, the only senior, left it 58-56.

With 5 seconds to go, Alyssia Martinez of ThunderRidge converted on a pair of free throws for a 60-56 advantage. Weber would hit a final three-point basket with 1 second left for the final 60-59 score.

“I’m just proud of the way we have worked, but we still have a lot to do,” said Weber, who stands 5 feet 10 inches, and scored 16 points in the game. “We are ranked No. 4 in the state. We have our defense, but they were able to get past us and build big leads. We need to build as a team and get where we want to be. Our ranking gives us confidence and we just have to stay strong.”

Gomer has a lot of confidence in his youthful team.

“Youth will play a big role for us,” Gomer said. “I have a lot of confidence in the girls and there is a good chance we will have a very successful season.”

Junior Sarah Bevington, 5-11, who scored 20 points in the loss, is also positive about the season.

“We just can’t be scared by anyone this year,” Bevington said. “ThunderRidge seemed to come out with more confidence.

We just have to believe in ourselves, work hard and do all the little things to carry us through.

“We need to work strong on defense and get our offense to come around,” she added.

“We put out an effort in our games and practice. We just need to be united down through the season and I think we can accomplish a great deal.”

Joining Weber and Bevington among the early top eight players for Ralston Valley are juniors Ashley Van Sickle (5-5), Michaela Shaklee (5-7) and Chloe Gillach (5-7).

Sammy Van Sickle (5-11) and Abby Wright (5-6) are the lone varsity sophomores while Shelby Nichols (6-0) is the lone freshman up on the varsity early this season.

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ARVADA BULLDOGS GIRLS BASKETBALL St. Mary’s Academy 42, Arvada 32 Arvada was beaten by St. Mary’s Academy in an away non-conference game on Dec. 10. Denver North 44, Arvada 24 Arvada fell to non-conference opponent Denver North in an away game on Dec. 7.

BOYS BASKETBALL Adams City 40, Arvada 60 Arvada fell to Adams city in a home tournament game on Dec. 11.

Skyview 51, Arvada 27 Arvada fell to Skyview in an away tournament game on Dec. 9.

Key performers: Junior Deondre Gordon brought in 10 points in the game, and he and junior Ian Coleman both went two for two in free throws.

Denver North 66, Arvada 41 Arvada was defeated by non-conference opponent Denver North in a home game on Dec. 7. Key performers: Senior Chris Maestas led the team with 20 points, and was five for five on two-pointers. Junior Ian Coleman captured five defensive rebounds.

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Legacy 45, Ralston Valley 35 Ralston Valley fell to Legacy in a neutral tournament game on Dec. 8.

ICE HOCKEY Ralston Valley 4, Denver East 3 Ralston Valley narrowly won against Denver East in an away, non-conference game on Dec. 12.

Ralston Valley 8, Cheyenne Mountain 0 Ralston Valley shut out non-conference opponent Cheyenne Mountain in a home game on Dec. 10.

Ralston Valley 3, Dakota Ridge 2 Ralston Valley claimed victory over conference opponent Dakota Ridge in a home game on Dec. 8.

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FAITH CHRISTIAN EAGLES GIRLS BASKETBALL Pueblo West 55, Faith Christian 32 Faith Christian fell against Pueblo West in a neutral conference game on Dec. 12.

Montrose 35, Faith Christian 22 Faith Christian fell to Montrose in a home tournament game on Dec. 12.

Faith Christian 63, Glenwood Springs Faith Christian won on the road against Glenwood Springs in a tournament game on Dec. 11.

Faith Christian 46, Platte Valley 30

Faith Christian claimed victory over non-conference opponent Platte Valley in an away game on Dec. 8.

Key performers: Senior Amanda Lopez and junior Hristina Geraskova both had 12 points. Lopez also went two for three in three-pointers.

Geraskova had six offensive rebounds and 10 defensive.

Montrose 42, Faith Christian 39 Faith Christian fell to Montrose in a home tournament game on Dec. 12.

Faith Christian 66, Glenwood Springs 45 Faith Christian won over Glenwood Springs in an away tournament game on Dec. 11.

Faith Christian 87, Platte Valley 59

BOYS BASKETBALL Pueblo West 88, Faith Christian 67 Faith Christian fell to Pueblo West in a neutral tournament game on Dec. 12.

Faith Christian won a decisive victory over non-conference opponent Platte Valley in a home game on Dec. 8.

POMONA PANTHERS Pomona 67, Westminster 28 Pomona won over Westminster in a neutral tournament on Dec. 12.

BOYS BASKETBALL against non-conference opponent Westminster in an

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Pomona 71, Northglenn 24 Pomona won against Northglenn in a home tournament game on Dec. 11. Pomona 65, Thornton 20 Pomona won a decisive victory in an away tournament game against Thornton on Dec. 10.

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Pomona’s girls swimming won against Bear Creek with

Key performers: Senior Gabe Hegarty

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Pomona 75, Thornton 63

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Pomona 51, Wheat Ridge 49 Pomona claimed a narrow victory over non-conference opponent Wheat Ridge in an away game on Dec. 8.

Thornton in a home game on Dec. 8.

Pomona 68, Westminster 61 Pomona took the win

Pomona claimed victory over non-conference opponent

STANDLEY LAKE GATORS GIRLS BASKETBALL Standley Lake 61, Weld Central 39 The Gators won the neutral tournament game Dec. 8.

Key performers: Junior Hanna Davis scored 23 points.

Sophomore Savannah Martin scored 14 points

Sophomore Savannah Martin scored 12 points.

Standley Lake 53, Thomas Jefferson 37 The Gators won the neutral tournament game Dec. 10.

Key performers: Junior Hanna Davis scored 15 points.

Key performers: Juniors Hanna Davis

Centaurus 49, Standley Lake 21 The Gators lost the neutral tournament game Dec. 12. and Camille Garcia scored five points each.

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Key performers: Junior Austin Moore had 14 points.

Sophomore Garrett Martin scored 11 points.

Standley Lake 48, Weld Central 46 The Gators won the neutral tournament game Dec. 11.

Key performers: Individual statistics not available.

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ARVADA WEST WILDCATS GIRLS BASKETBALL Silver Creek 57, Arvada West 40 Arvada West fell to Silver Creek in a neutral tournament game on Dec. 12.

Palmer 62, Arvada West 56 Arvada West lost in a close game on Dec. 10 to neutral tournament opponent Palmer.

Key performers: Senior Alyson Ochs brought in 14 points. She and junior Miranda Schiffbauer were both two for two in free throws.

Broomfield 56, Arvada West 30 Arvada West fell to Broomfield in a neutral tournament game on Dec. 8 Key performers: Junior Miranda Schiffbauer led the team with 11 points, and went three for four in free throws. Junior Ellie Mills had five defensive rebounds.

Mountain View 64, Arvada West 54 Arvada West lost to neutral tournament opponent Mountain View in a game on Dec. 10.

Key performers: Senior Will Wittman led the team with 28 points, had four offensive rebounds and eight defensive.

BOYS BASKETBALL Arvada West 49, D’Evelyn 35 Arvada West won against D’Evelyn in a neutral tournament game on Dec. 11.

Rock Canyon 62, Arvada West 34 Arvada West fell to Rock Canyon in a neutral tournament game on Dec. 8.

Key performers: Junior Lukas Maly and

senior Will Wittman both had nine points in the game. Wittman also went two for two in free throws and had five offensive rebounds and three defensive.

GIRLS SWIMMING Arvada West’s girls swimming team placed second in a tournament of three teams, including Lakewood and Golden.

Luci Holland had the best times in 100 free and 200 free and Ella McShane had the best times in the 500 free and the 200 individual Medley.

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VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Your ADVERTISEMENT BIDS situation plans to take control of aFOR personal Sealed bids for the construction of City because feel you are best could of you Arvada Project No.qualified 16-WA-02 encreatetitled resentment. to hear QuakerBest Street 24”what PVCeveryone Waterline will be received at the office of the City else involved in the matter has to say about it.

Engineer until 10:00 am on January 5,

and then23publicly opened read LIBRA2016 (September to October 22) and Uncovaloud.surprising background facts about ering some The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Adthat ongoing personal matterInformation could make vertisement for Bids, foryou Bidreconsider extent of your involvement.

A ders, the Special Conditions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, and Bid neutral family member offers advice.

Schedule forms, and the Project Draw-

ings (October (11”x17”)23 may examined the SCORPIO to be November 21)atRelocations: ligiousfollowing or spiritual themes start to dominate City of Arvada Engineering Division your aspect this week.

This can serve as a - 8101 Ralston Road, counterweight to the mounting Arvada, Colorado 80002 effects of the Dodge Plancommercialization.

Room season’s growing – www.construction.com

ISqFt Plan(November Room SAGITTARIUS 22 to December – 1030 West Ellsworth Ave., Unit G, 21) Taking on that recent challenge impressed Denver, Colorado 80223 a lot ofReed important decision-makers.

Meanwhile, Construction Data proceed with your holiday plans, and don’t for- www.reedpsp.com Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing get to include you-know-who in them. System at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com

No cost (December bid documents may be obtained CAPRICORN 22 to January 19) at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on Disagreeing with an opinion you can’t accept or after December 17, 2015. Bid docucould ments be dicey, motives atmight be mayand alsoyour be obtained the office of theBest CitytoEngineer uponapayment questioned. wait to mount challengeof $30.00 per set, for which non-refundable. until you have support yourisposition.

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NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that disbursements in final settlement will be issued by the Arvada Finance Director at 10:00 a.m., December 29, 2015 to Colorado Designscapes, Inc. for work related to Project No. 94648 – Griffith Station and performed under that contract dated November 17, 2014 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 subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done by said Colorado Designscapes, 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 24, 2015 CITY OF ARVADA /s/ Christine Koch, City Clerk

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that disbursements in final settlement will be issued by the Arvada Finance Director at 10:00 a.m., December 29, 2015 to Colorado Designscapes, Inc. for work related to Project No. 94647 – Britton Park and performed under that contract dated November 17, 2014 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 subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done by said Colorado Designscapes, 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 24, 2015 CITY OF ARVADA /s/ Christine Koch, City Clerk

Notice of Initiation of the Section 106 Process-Public Participation in accordance with the FCC’s Program Comment for Positive Train Control and Infrastructure.

Union Pacific proposes to construct an approximately 65’ monopole communications pole with associated equipment at the following approximate location in Jefferson County, Colorado within the existing railroad right-of-way:

Legal Notice No.: 43934 First Publication: December 10, 2015 Last Publication: December 17, 2015 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press

Legal Notice No.: 43935 First Publication: December 10, 2015 Last Publication: December 17, 2015 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press

• Coordinates: 39.842919, -105.138244; Mile Post #11.9, Arvada; Parties interested in providing comment on the proposed undertaking relative to cultural resources should contact GSS, Inc., 3311 109th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322 (515) 331-2103(GSS #W15317CO-3).

Legal Notice No.: 43963 First Publication: December 17, 2015 Last Publication: December 17, 2015 Publisher: Arvada Press Golden Transcript PUBLIC NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada Project No. 16-WA-02 entitled Quaker Street 24” PVC Waterline will be received at the office of the City Engineer until 10:00 am on January 5, 2016 and then publicly opened and read aloud.

ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE PUBLIC NOTICE MAJOR ITEMS 20 OF to WORK ARE:18) GetAQUARIUS (January February 1,210 LF Furnish and Install 24” PVC ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ting involved in helping others in this increasWaterline Sealed bids for the construction of City ingly hectic makes the gener40 LFperiod Furnishnot andonly Install 12” PVC of Arvada Project No. 16-WA-02 enWaterline ous Aquarian feel good, but you could also gain titled Quaker Street 24” PVC Waterline 1 EA Furnish and Install 8” Blowoff will be received at the office of the City a more substantive benefit from your actions.

Assembly Engineer until 10:00 am on January 5, 1 EA Furnish19and Install20) 24”The Butterfly 2016 and then publicly opened and read PISCES (February to March PisValve & Box aloud. cean way of thinking clearly and objectively 3 EA Furnish and Install 12” Gate Valve & The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Adhelps you Box resolve a complex situation without vertisement for Bids, Information for BidMiscellaneous itemsbeinclude connections creating any ill will. Don’t surprised if your ders, Special Conditions, Addendum when facilities, traffic control, water issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, and Bid counseltoisexisting requested on another matter. main fittings, and other appurtenances.

Schedule forms, and the Project Drawsubcontractors, ings (11”x17”) may be examined at the BORNBidders, THIS WEEK: You have aand waysuppliers of permust be familiar with the current City of following locations: suading people to look at the positive possibiliArvada Engineering Code of Standards City of Arvada Engineering Division ties that make up any choices face. and Specifications forthey themight Design and - 8101 Ralston Road, Constructio n of Public Improvements, Arvada, Colorado 80002 dated July 19, 2011, will Synd., be comDodge Plan Room © 2015which King Features Inc. bined with the Bid Documents to form the – www.construction.com Contract Documents for the Project. A ISqFt Plan Room copy of the Standards may be obtained – 1030 West Ellsworth Ave., Unit G, from the office of City Engineer upon a Denver, Colorado 80223 non-refundable payment of $30.00. The Reed Construction Data Standards are also available in the Engin- www.reedpsp.com eering section of the City’s web site at Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at www.arvada.org. Holders will be notified www.rockymountainbidsystem.com when supplemental revisions and addiNo cost bid documents may be obtained tions are available as they are adopted. at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on Holders are responsible for keeping curor after December 17, 2015. Bid docurent their City of Arvada Engineering Code ments may also be obtained at the office To advertise your public ofnotices Standardscall and 303-566-4100 Specifications. of the City Engineer upon payment of Project Engineer for the work is $30.00 per set, which is non-refundable.

William S. Jennings, P.E. ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE Phone 720-898-7643 MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK ARE: CITY OF ARVADA 1,210 LF Furnish and Install 24” PVC Timothy R. Hoos, P.E., City Engineer Waterline 40 LF Furnish and Install 12” PVC Legal Notice No.: 43977 Waterline First Publication: December 17, 2015 1 EA Furnish and Install 8” Blowoff Last Publication: December 31, 2015 Assembly Publisher: Golden Transcript 1 EA Furnish and Install 24” Butterfly Wheat Ridge Transcript Valve & Box and the Arvada Press 3 EA Furnish and Install 12” Gate Valve & Box Miscellaneous items include connections to existing facilities, traffic control, water main fittings, and other appurtenances.

Bidders, subcontractors, and suppliers Public Notice must be familiar with the current City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING and Specifications for the Design and A public hearing will be held before the Construction of Public Improvements, Arvada Planning Commission on January dated July 19, 2011, which will be com5, 2016, 6:30 p.m., Arvada Municipal bined with the Bid Documents to form the Building, 8101 Ralston Rd., Arvada, when Contract Documents for the Project. A and where you may speak on the matter copy of the Standards may be obtained to consider a preliminary development from the office of City Engineer upon a plan for MICRO SPACES @ INDIANA non-refundable payment of $30.00. The BUSINESS CENTER, located at 6670 Standards are also available in the EnginHolman St. Additional information can be eering section of the City’s web site at obtained from the Community Developwww.arvada.org. Holders will be notified ment Dept. or written comments may be when supplemental revisions and addifiled therewith no later than 8 days prior to tions are available as they are adopted. the hearing.

Holders are responsible for keeping curCITY OF ARVADA PLANNING rent their City of Arvada Engineering Code COMMISSION of Standards and Specifications. /s/ John Crouse, Secretary Project Engineer for the work is William S. Jennings, P.E. Legal Notice No.: 43978 Phone 720-898-7643 First Publication: December 17, 2015 CITY OF ARVADA Last Publication: December 17, 2015 Timothy R. Hoos, P.E., City Engineer Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript Legal Notice No.: 43977 and the Arvada Press First Publication: December 17, 2015 Last Publication: December 31, 2015 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada Project No. 16-WA-02 entitled Quaker Street 24” PVC Waterline will be received at the office of the City Engineer until 10:00 am on January 5, 2016 and then publicly opened and read aloud.

The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Special Conditions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, and Bid Schedule forms, and the Project Drawings (11”x17”) 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 Reed Construction Data - www.reedpsp.com Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com No cost bid documents may be obtained at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on or after December 17, 2015. Bid documents may also be obtained at the office of the City Engineer upon payment of $30.00 per set, which is non-refundable.

ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK ARE: 1,210 LF Furnish and Install 24” PVC Waterline 40 LF Furnish and Install 12” PVC Waterline 1 EA Furnish and Install 8” Blowoff Assembly 1 EA Furnish and Install 24” Butterfly Valve & Box 3 EA Furnish and Install 12” Gate Valve &

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