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Delay to affect testing preparation With PARCC testing nearing, districts struggle to use last year’s standardized results Divers Chad Hanson, with the blue tank, and Don Braning, with the yellow tank, both of West Metro Fire Rescue, work with their tenders, from left, Chad Hanson of West Metro Fire Rescue and Jack Rainalter of South Metro Fire Rescue, during the yearly ice dive. The ice dive, a regional dive team training exercise, was hosted by West Metro at Big Soda Lake at Bear Creek Lake Park in Morrison on Jan. 11. For more on the ice dive, turn to PAGE 6. Photos courtesy of West Metro Fire Rescue

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Senior housing plan rests on tax credits 150 independent living apartments could go into Eiber neighborhood

By Clarke Reader creader@colorado communitymedia.com Seniors with a limited income might have a new housing option in the Eiber neighborhood soon.

Wazee Partners is attempting to build 150 low-income senior apartments if they receive the necessary state low-income tax credits from the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority.

Chris and Tyler Downs, with Wazee Partners, held a community meeting on Jan. 12 to provide neighbors with information for the proposed 150-unit building, tentatively named Inde-

pendence Village Apartments, at 1310 Independent St. across from Eiber Elementary.

“We selected this site because we like the feel of the neighborhood, the access to transit and the shopping options,” Tyler said.

“The demand is only going to grow for this kind of project as baby boomers go through the aging process.”

The building would be three stories, with one to two bedrooms, and also will have community gardens, artists’ studios, rooms for private parties and 30 percent open space.

The project, estimated at about $34 million, is dependent on Wazee receiving the low-income tax credits, Tyler said. The company is asking for $915,000 for six years, which would serve Housing continues on Page 2

‘The demand is only going to grow for this kind of project as baby boomers go The 70th General Assembly begins in the House Jan. 13 under the lights of the historic chandelier in the newly refurbished chamber. To read our first impressions from the new session, turn to PAGE 5. Photo

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through the aging process.’

Tyler Downs of Wazee Partners

By Crystal Anderson canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com School officials are dismayed by the release of 2015 PARCC results just four months before students will take the standardized test again in April, saying teachers have no time to interpret the data to help prepare students.

“The delay in getting information — on how to administer the test, training on the test — it was a lack of communication about it and that doesn’t help school districts,” said Oliver Grenham, chief education officer for Adams County School District 50. “Once the results came Delay continues on Page 9

Last-minute changes made to ACT exam 10th-graders will have time to prepare for SAT in spring 2017

By Crystal Anderson canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com An outcry from students, parents, teachers and administrators persuaded state education officials to postpone a switch from the ACT to SAT college entrance exams to spring 2017.

State superintendents also urged the CDE in a letter not to rush the transition to this spring.

“I think this decision was more about timing than content,” Jeffco Superintendent Dan McMinimee said following the CDE’s Jan. 11 announcement that all Colorado juniors will still take the ACT this April. “There are kids that have been preparing for the ACT for a long time and three months beforehand you switch the test — that’s a challenge. “ ACT continues on Page 9

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FACES AMONG US

Housing Continued from Page 1

Lakewood resident, Navy veteran and author Paul Sherbo with his daughter Lenna and his wife, Diana Carlson-Sherbo.

Photo courtesy Donna Carlson Gardner

HELLO

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My Name Is

A glimpse of the people in our community

PAUL SHERBO Author of ‘Fish Out of Water’ About me I was born in Des Moines, Iowa, and was raised in West Des Moines, the youngest of four children. I had the best parents. They moved to Colorado while I was attending the University of Kansas.

I married Her Imperial Majesty Diana Carlson in 1978. After all these years I am still surprised she married me. Maybe I fooled her.

After my initial four years in the Navy, Diana and I first moved to Colorado in 1980. We have three children, all grown — Andy (married to Erin Pisarski), Katherine

(married to Kristoff Grospe) and Lenna.

I got a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs in 1990. We have lived in Lakewood since 1993.

Why the Navy?

Many people are puzzled as to why so many of us from landlocked states joined the Navy, and I’m not sure I have any answers. Like many my age, I grew up on stories of World War II and heroes in all the services. But why the Navy? Cooler uniforms, I guess.

The service today is full of young people who are a heck of a lot smarter than I ever was. When people complain about today’s youth, they certainly haven’t met any of these kids. And I do mean kids.

Writing my story I kept a journal while I was there, and when I got back I tinkered with the idea of a book but didn’t get far with it. Writing about myself seemed pretty self-centered. Instead, I decided to pick up a project I had wanted to finish for some years.

After that, I felt I could write my own

story. I also think the time and distance helped me put it into perspective. And I hope that people who read it can get rid of some common misconceptions about our people in uniform, about our allies and about the Iraqis.

I think the best part of the book is the chapter with contributions from my wife and three children.

Learning about war When they read about our young people in uniform over there, our guardians — when they read about our allies, about the Iraqis themselves, and about some of the nonsense over here that has become “conventional wisdom” — I hope that it will add to their knowledge about the war.

No doubt many people will brush it off because it does not conform with what they have read in the news or seen on TV, it does not conform to the accepted narrative of what happened then and what is happening now.

If you have suggestions for My Name Is..., contact Clarke Reader at creader@ coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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as a construction-cost subsidy. If it receives the credits, the property must be for seniors ages 55 and older with rents controlled to benefit low-income residents. Seniors who apply must make less than $33,600 for a single person and $38,400 for a couple. The cost for rooms at Independence would be $900 for a single bedroom and $1,080 for a twobedroom.

“It has to stay that way for 45 years, and can’t deviate from that use,” Chris assured neighbors in attendance.

The more than 30 neighbors who turned up for the meeting worried about the impact the development would have on the neighborhood’s character, said Paul Ditson, president of the Eiber Neighborhood Association.

“Our neighborhood has been very involved in these projects, and we knew this kind of development would be happening with the light rail,” Ditson said. “This neighborhood has been around since before Lakewood was a city, and we’re concerned about the changes happening.”

Questions from residents included asking about the time frame. The developers said the application for tax credits is due in February, and recipients won’t be notified until late April or early May. From there it would take six to nine months to design the building and go through the city’s processes, which means the project wouldn’t be completed until 2019.

Neighbors also asked about traffic impacts and design standards, but two issues of primary importance focused on flooding in the area — which neighbors said has been a consistent problem — and the kind of residents who would be moving in. Wazee is aware of the flooding issues and said it was working with Lakewood, and assured neighbors there can only be two residents per unit. All applicants would undergo criminal background checks.

“If this project goes forward, we hope you’ll communicate with us about what’s going on,” said Georgia Betts. “We’ve been burned bad before.”

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Resolve to stay in shape for life’s second half Welcyon Fitness caters to seniors with technology, community

By Clarke Reader creader@colorado communitymedia.com Lakewood has one of the oldest populations in Jefferson County, but that doesn’t mean it’s slowing down.

To keep the aging population moving, Daniel Mason decided to open Welcyon, a fitness club specifically designed for people 50 and older.

“A lot of people don’t think of athletes and people older than 50 together, but it’s the same fundamentals,” Mason said.

“Humans are not designed to be stationary, and from 30 on we’re losing muscle mass, which can lead to some serious mobility loss.

But, there are things you can do to stop this.”

Welcyon, at 3140 S. Wadsworth Blvd. in the Shops at Eastman Mall, makes use of specially trained coaches, topnotch technology and a community atmosphere to help its members get and stay in shape.

“The fitness coaches are part of the membership — there’s no additional cost for our help,” coach Nancy Doherty said.

Lakewood’s Welcyon fitness manager and owner Daniel Mason demonstrates how the gym’s balance clock works.

It is a low-impact way to help members improve their balance. Photo by Clarke Reader “There are always fitness coaches around to answer any questions and provide encouragement.”

During a member’s first three visits, the coaches walk them through all the machines, make routine recommendations and

provide guidance when necessary.

To keep track of the member’s comfort levels and progress, Welcyon uses state-of-the art Smart Card technology that preprograms each member’s workout into every

machine. Each machine greets the member by name, sets the resistance, counts reps and adjusts the workouts, making them progressively more challenging as the member improves, according to Mason.

“This allows the coaches to see the data, how the person is doing and where they can use some work,” he said.

One of the keys to bringing in people is ensuring a positive social atmosphere, and Mason said the community-oriented feel goes a long way to making those who are nervous or firsttimers feel comfortable.

“I was working at the YMCA for 10 years, concentrating on work with seniors and this place seemed like a great fit,” said coach Norm Cook. “The low-impact work they do here is very different from most places, and I like how community-minded it is.”

In the future, Mason hopes to host wellness workshops covering topics like healthy eating, brain fitness and better sleep.

“Not only is fitness possible when you’re older than 50, but it’s something that can be enjoyed,” he said. “Here, it’s not something you have to do on your own.”

For more information, call 720-210-9342 or visit www.welcyon.com/Lakewood.

‘The low-impact work they do here is very different from most places, and I like how community-minded it is.’

Coach Norm Cook

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As a Listing Agent, I Used to Think Buyer Agents Were Overpaid, But Not Anymore Fourteen years ago, when I started listing my commission. And the lower the listing price, homes, I thought that buyer agents got too big a the longer and more frustrating the process, share of my listing commission. I would list a because those are the listings which attract the home for, say, 5.5% or less (in order most bidders.

REAL ESTATE to win the listing), but be locked into Sure, there are those occasionTODAY giving 2.8% — more than half — of al transactions which come easy. that listing commission to the agent Maybe I spend just one day showwho brought the buyer. Once I tried ing a few listings, write a contract, offering 2.5%, but found that fewer and I get my buyer under contract. agents showed my listings, so I went More typically, however, I’ll show 10 back to 2.8%. or 20 homes before I write the first Here I was, spending money and offer, lose out to a higher bidder, doing most of the work — listing, show 10 or 20 homes, submit anadvertising, holding endless open other losing offer and maybe repeat houses, printing brochures, buying this cycle a half dozen times before signs, paying for the showing serBy JIM SMITH, getting an accepted offer. vice, and so much more — and an Don’t get me wrong — for every Realtor® agent who does little more than show two or three difficult buyer transacthe listing and write the contract gets more than tion, there is a straight forward one to make up I do at the closing table! for it, but if it weren’t for those occasional easy I don’t feel that way any more, especially transactions, I don’t know how a buyer’s agent after representing many buyers in this two-year- could survive financially or emotionally! long seller’s market.

Sad to say, the struggle to capture a home As in the past, I earn roughly half my income against competing buyers is particularly hard for from working the buyer side of transactions, but our veterans who take advantage of zero-downit can become a long, drawn-out process, show- payment VA loans. Just this month we are closing scores of homes and writing many contracts ing two transactions for buyers using VA loans, before reaching a closing table and getting paid and it was a long, hard road for both of them.

Understanding the Resale Value of Roof-Top Solar Installations As a well-known proponent of solar power and electric cars, I am often asked for advice about installing roof-top solar by homeowners wanting to know how much value it will add to their house. Here’s what I tell them.

There are three ways to obtain roof-top solar photovoltaic (PV) systems: outright purchase, 20-year lease paid monthly, and 20year lease paid in full up-front. My first advice is don’t buy or lease unless you intend to live in your house at least five more years. If purchased, you won’t get back much of what you invested and if leased the requirement to assume the lease may not appeal to some buyers (even though it’s a good deal for a buyer).

Solar sales people may tell you that you’ll increase the value of your house by a high percentage of what you spend for your system, but I don’t see any basis for that claim. If it’s paid for, the system will, perhaps, help your house sell faster than a competing listing, but not for $20,000 more. It all depends on the market and existence of competing listings at the time, which can’t be predicted.

If you see yourself staying in your house a long time and maybe buying an electric car, the decision is an easy one. The payback is quick enough (under 10 years) and you’ll live without a big electric bill or have to buy fuel (electricity) for your car.

FHA buyers, who can borrow 96.5% of the purchase price, have it nearly as hard.

The reason is that sellers wisely accept cash offers or offers using conventional loans (with 20% or more down payment) over buyers taking advantage of these government loan programs. The reason is two-fold — over and above the obvious element of financial strength.

Both reasons have to do with appraisal. In this seller’s market, it’s not uncommon for homes to sell for more than their appraised value. A cash or conventional buyer will usually agree — and insert in their contract — that they won’t seek a price reduction if the appraisal is low. A buyer who is putting nothing or 3.5% down may not have that luxury.

More importantly, though, the FHA and VA appraisers both make their appraisals contingent on certain health and safety repairs about which the buyers themselves don’t care. Included are such things as scraping and repainting trim with peeling paint (no bare wood is allowed), or installing hand rails. As much as sellers may want to “support our veterans,” you can see why they accept cash or conventional buyers over FHA or VA buyers.

Remember, agents are only paid at closing, and often a buyer’s agent will put in months of effort, show countless homes, write several contracts and never see a paycheck because the buyer gives up. That’s another reason I no longer think buyer agents are overpaid.

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Rockin’ the Phoenix

Rockabilly bands perform at revamped bar, music venue not far from Lakewood

By Christy Steadman csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com

It was a Saturday night at Phoenix Bar in Golden, not far from the Lakewood city line.

Since the weather has been so cold lately, the headlining act, a rockabilly band called The Wind Up Boys, started their set off with a surfing song.

“We like to have fun,” said George Muñoz, band booker for Phoenix Bar. “We start with the bartenders and it goes all the way to the music.”

The revamped venue, which opened last August, works with Anubis Productions to host live music every Saturday night. It’s a variety of music, but includes rockabilly, acoustic sets and singer/songwriters. And because the venue boasts an acre of property behind it, Muñoz is excited for summer and the outdoor concerts the venue will host.

Saturday night’s opening act, solo performer Craig Spader of Littleton, has been performing live for about three years. But it was his first time performing at Phoenix Bar. He had a blast. “If it wasn’t fun,” he said, “we wouldn’t be doing it.”

After every song, the crowd of about 25 people applauded loudly.

“You pour your heart into this stuff,” Spader said, thanking the audience. “It makes a difference when everybody appreciates it.”

Since drummer Bee Vaz and upright bassist T.J. Miller joined vocalist Chris Alexander and guitarist Andrew Johnson about a month ago, The Wind Up Boys are “up and running” and “having a great time,” Alexander said.

Johnson and Alexander have been performing since 2014, but this show was the first time the entire band performed together live.

“They did awesome,” said show-goer Crystal Campbell, who came with her friend, Chanell Gustafson. “They have a special thing going.”

The Wind Up Boys, from left, vocalist Chris Alexander, guitarist Andrew Johnson, drummer Bee Vaz and upright bassist T.J. Miller, perform with solo act Craig Spader at the Phoenix Bar, 15800 W. Colfax Ave., in Golden on Jan. 16. To learn about future performances, find them on Facebook: “The Wind Up Boys” and “Craig Spader Music.”

Photo by Christy Steadman The two traveled from Fort Collins. Gustafson is a photographer with Luna Moon Photography, and she came to take pictures because she is a longtime friend of The Wind Up Boys. And Campbell decided to join her. “It was definitely worth the trip,” Campbell said.

In November, Ryan Burkle of Arvada, who recently moved to Colorado from Virginia, saw The Wind Up Boys perform with Vaz’s other band, The Healz, and became an instant fan.

“That show was kind of my introduction to the local music scene,” he said.

Bryan Preciado of The Healz came to the show Saturday night to support his bandmate.

The Wind Up Boys “bring back a style that is kind of lost,” Preciado said. “That old-school rock ‘n’ roll.”

But it’s not just the music that makes Phoenix Bar a fun place, said bartender Sandra Reynolds.

“I love the clientele. We get a variety of people who always have a great attitude and they have a good time,” Reynolds said. “It’s a great neighborhood bar.”

City needs volunteers for boards and commissions Lakewood is looking for volunteers for its boards and commissions.

The application deadline is 5 p.m. on Feb. 12, except for the Advisory Commission for an Inclusive Community, which is open until the position is filled.

The Advisory Commission for an Inclusive Community has several openings. Members serve in an advisory role to city council by researching specific issues or topics of interest to Lakewood residents and making recommendations to the council. Members should plan to attend a minimum of two meetings a month. Applicants must attend both a full commission meeting and an individual committee meeting before submitting an application.

The Historic Preservation Commission has one opening. Applicants should be a professional in a preservation-related discipline such as architecture, history, American studies, urban planning or related fields. The commission oversees the historic preservation program, conducts public hearings on applications for landmark designations and makes recommendations to council. It also is responsible for reviewing alteration certificates for historic structures and relocations of designated structures. Meetings occur regularly with a minimum of four meetings a year.

The Judicial Review Commission has three openings for registered elector positions for four-year terms that begin April 1. The commission investigates all complaints against Lakewood municipal judges and recommends to the council, after a hearing before the commission, the removal of any judge for cause. The commission also serves as the ad hoc judicial nominating committee that recruits, screens, interviews and recommends municipal judge candidates for selection and appointment. Meetings occur on an as-needed basis, but generally no more than once a year.

The Board of Appeals has two openings for a three-year term that begins April 1. This quasi-judicial board hears and decides appeals from any order or decision made by the codes administrator. Meetings are typically four or five times a year for about one to two hours. Members must be qualified by experience and training to decide on matters pertaining to building construction.

The Victim Assistance Compensation Board has one opening for a term that expires in 2017. The board considers applications for compensation to victims of crime. It also monitors the Victim Assistance Fund. Meetings are on the third Thursday of the G month in the morning.

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Local legislators aim to collaborate The 70th General Assembly begins in the House Jan. 13 under the lights of the historic chandelier in the newly refurbished chamber. A three-year renovation project restored the House and Senate chambers to their original glory. Photo

by Ann Macari Healey

Term-limited state representative feels an urgency to accomplish his goals now

By Ann Macari Healey ahealey@coloradocommunitymedia.com As the start of the 2016 legislative session got underway, Rep. Max Tyler began to feel a sense of urgency: Just as he’s learned how to navigate the job, he must leave.

The Democrat, who represents District 23 in Lakewood, is term-limited so has just 120 days to accomplish his remaining goals. Among them is providing more affordable housing in a state with skyrocketing rents that make it difficult for young people, families and seniors with limited incomes to own their homes.

“It’s the most complex, amazing, wonderful job I’ve had in my whole life — to be able to make a difference for the people of Colorado,” Tyler, 68, said of his eight-year run. “It’s a shame to be walking away with Tyler what I’ve learned.”

Tyler was among 100 state legislators gathered Jan. 13 to open Colorado’s 70th General Assembly amid ritual and patriotic ceremony at the state Capitol in Denver.

An optimistic tenor of bipartisan workmanship wove opening-day speeches even as leaders of the House and Senate underscored their varying philosophical approaches to dealing with the major issues of budget, affordable housing, transportation and education.

But several also called for putting the best interests of the state before politics.

“Performing our duties to the best of our abilities means finding the best solutions,” said Senate President Bill Cadman, a Republican from Colorado Springs, who emphasized how bipartisan collaboration in 2015 resulted in much successful legislation. “We didn’t seek Republican solutions or Democratic solutions; we sought the right solutions and we succeeded.”

“…reasonable people can differ,” said House Minority Leader Brian DelGrosso, a Republican who represents Loveland. “I encourage all of you to welcome our differences and look beyond party affiliation as you consider the merits of legislation this session.”

The biggest issue, said Rep. Kim Ransom, a Republican representing Parker and Lone Tree in District 44, will be finding common ground to pass a state budget through the Republican-controlled Senate and the Democratcontrolled House.

“Thank goodness we can’t go start raising taxes to meet whatever” funding requests are presented, she said. “The citizens of Colorado are not undertaxed.”

In the House, Speaker Dickey Lee Hullinghorst, a Democrat from Boulder, strongly urged the chamber to

fight to preserve a “Colorado way of life” that brought more than 100,000 newcomers to the state last year.

Doing so, she said, includes ensuring fair workforce regulations, closing offshore tax loopholes that benefit large corporations, providing greater job-training opportunities, eliminating inequity in pay for women and implementing policies to fight climate change.

“Our economy will wither if employers stop hiring Coloradans because we lack the education and training that allow us to compete for high-quality jobs,” Hullinghorst said. “Commerce will suffer if our roads are crumbling and overwhelmed by congestion. Our magnificent mountain vistas are worse than worthless if they are hidden under a blanket of smog.”

Republican legislators such as Sen. Mark Scheffel, of Parker, have eliminated the possibility of moving the hospital provider fee from under the TABOR cap, saying that doing so violates the state Constitution. But Hullinghorst said colleagues should expect to see a bill that would do just that.

It would “give us flexibility” to pay for the state’s needs and invest in the future, she said.

Like Tyler, Sen. Jessie Ulibarri — a Democrat from District 21, which includes parts of Westminster, Arvada and Federal Heights — will be focusing on affordable housing as a major priority.

The expansion of light rail into Adams County has made it more difficult in those areas “for folks who have lived there forever to afford that part of town,” he said. People need to be able to “afford to live where they’ve usually lived.”

Ulibarri, along with Rep. Faith Winters and Sen. Beth Martinez-Humenik, plans to hold a town hall meeting the third Saturday of every month beginning in February to learn what’s important to constituents. Winters, a Democrat, represents District 35, which includes Northglenn and Federal Heights. And Martinez-Humenik is a Republican from Northglenn’s District 24.

And in keeping with the session’s opening-day positive tone, Ulibarri is looking forward to finding common ground with his Republican counterparts.

“We’ve proven we can work together,” he said.

Taxes, spending highlight State of State speech Governor says refund money should be used for investment

IN THEIR WORDS

By James Anderson Associated Press Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper urged Republicans in his State of the State address to find a way to invest in roads and schools in the fast-growing state by avoiding taxpayer refunds.

Hickenlooper, a Democrat, made the pitch to the General Assembly on Jan. 14, insisting that lawmakers must determine how to pay for transportation and schools in the long term to keep Colorado’s economy Hickenlooper robust and support its growing population.

At some point, Hickenlooper suggested, lawmakers should revisit constitutional spending limits that require taxpayer refunds — money the governor wants to use for investment.

Republicans oppose his proposal to remove about $750 million in state hospital

“I appreciate his call for us to all come and reason together. There has been a lot of discussion about the hospital provider’s fee, and it will be interesting to see what gets done.

I think it set a good tone for the session.”

— Rep. Max Tyler, D-District 23, which represents Lakewood “I thought it was interesting one of the biggest things he addressed was transportation. This is my 14th session, and I’ve been in enough

patient fees from the spending limits known as the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights.

“If we can’t make this very reasonable change — like many already allowed by TABOR — then what choice do we have but to re-examine TABOR?” the governor said.

Under the limits, he said, his proposed budget calls for a $20 million cut in higher education with no increase in financial aid.

Senate President Bill Cadman, a Colorado Springs Republican, is among those who have called the plan illegal, citing a nonbinding legal opinion from the Legislature’s lawyers. Hickenlooper is seeking a

election sessions to know they’re not pretty.

I think he was saying he hopes we don’t have one of those years. It was a great kickoff to the session, and I really hope the session isn’t all fighting over the hospital provider fee and partisan fighting because of the election.”

— Sen. Cheri Jahn, D-District 20, which incorporates parts of Arvada, Lakewood, Wheat Ridge and southern Jefferson County

formal opinion from the attorney general.

Sen. Tim Neville, a Republican from south Jefferson County, said Hickenlooper ignored increasing Medicaid spending that many Republicans blame for the financial state.

“Unless he solves the Medicaid issue, everything else seems to be pretty moot,” Neville said.

Hickenlooper also focused on economic development, affordable housing and the environment. He announced the creation of a National Cybersecurity Intelligence Center in Colorado Springs — a venture

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The governor wants Colorado to loosen liability rules on builders and developers as a way to create more affordable housing and called for extending a tax credit for those building low-income housing.

The so-called construction defects legislation has stalled in the Legislature in recent years. Some Democrats say it could hurt consumers and probably wouldn’t lead developers to build cheaper condos.

Hickenlooper also said Colorado is putting together a list of contaminated abandoned mines. Such mines have been a fresh priority since August, when 3 million gallons of toxic wastewater spilled from the Gold King Mine north of Silverton. A federal crew accidentally triggered the leak, tainting rivers in Colorado, New Mexico and Utah.

The governor said he favors federal “Good Samaritan” legislation to encourage companies and nonprofits to clean up abandoned mines by protecting them from liability for environmental accidents.

Associated Press writer Kristen Wyatt contributed to this report.

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Firefighters prep for underwater rescues Regional rescue divers participate in training exercise at Big Soda Lake

South Metro Fire Rescue’s Rich Arbuckle gets direction from his tenders, from left, Mark Grafitti of West Metro Fire Rescue and Jack Rainalter of South Metro Fire Rescue, during the yearly ice dive. The regional dive team training exercise, which took place this year at Big Soda Lake at Bear Creek Lake Park in Morrison on Jan. 11, also included firefighters from Westminster Fire Department.

By Christy Steadman csteadman@colorado communitymedia.com

West Metro Fire Rescue’s Don Braning was one of about 15 firefighters from West Metro, South Metro Fire Rescue and the Westminster Fire Department who participated in the yearly ice dive at Big Soda Lake at Bear Creek Lake Park in Morrison on Jan. 11. Photos courtesy of West Metro Fire Rescue

Fire rescue dive team members are not called upon often, but when they’re needed, they’re needed urgently.

To keep skills sharp, West Metro Fire Rescue hosted the yearly ice dive — a regional dive team training exercise — on Jan. 11 at Big Soda Lake at Bear Creek Lake Park in Morrison. About 15 firefighters represented Westminster Fire Department, West Metro Fire Rescue and South Metro Fire Rescue.

This is the time of year when incidents happen, said Ronda Scholting, West Metro Fire Rescue’s spokeswoman.

People go out ice fishing, or a person may try to rescue a dog that was chasing geese onto a frozen pond, she said.

Just three days after the training session, three teenage boys fell through the ice of a retention pond in Parker. Two were pulled to safety by first responders, but the third died.

All firefighters are trained for surface rescue, which is when the person is visible in the water, but the dive team has to be a certified diver with special training for underwater rescue, Scholting said.

The scenario for this year’s ice dive was an ice fisher who had gone underwater. The firefighters had to use a grid system to bring the fisher, a large dummy, to the surface.

Although it gives people “peace of mind” to know there are firefighters specifically trained for ice and underwater rescue, Scholting urges everyone to stay off the ice.

“No ice is safe,” she said, and added that if an incident does happen, do not attempt a rescue unless trained to do so.

“Call the experts and have them come out.”

Library budget includes $8 million more in revenue Jeffco library board announces what it will do with the money

By Christy Steadman csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com Thanks to the boost by voters in November, the 2016 Jefferson

Countylibraryy budget has $8 million more to spend to expand branch hours of service, update its technology and provide more high-demand items.

Earlier this month, the Library Board of Trustees and Jefferson County Board of Commissioners approved a $34.4 million public library budget that includes a tax rate of 4.121 mills — an

increase from the 3.425 mills in 2015 that will bring in an additional $8 million in revenues.

Voters in November approved giving the Jefferson County Public Library the authority to raise the tax rate, which hadn’t been increased since 1986, to a maximum of 4.5 mills. The increase means the owner of a home assessed at

$100,000 will pay 41 cents more a month toward the library this year.

The library plans to address all of its initiatives within five years. But for 2016, it will focus on improving hours, technology and materials. The library also agreed to contribute $2 million from the new revenues to the library’s reserve fund as a savings cushion for the future.

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Jefferson County Board of Education Meeting The Jefferson County Board of Education held its first regular business meeting of the year on Jan. 14 at the Jeffco Education Center, 1829 Denver West Blvd., Golden.

Its five members — President Ron Mitchell, Susan Harmon, Ali Lasell, Brad Rupert and Amanda Stevens — were all present. The following are major decisions from the meeting.

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The board hired Diana Wilson as its chief communication officer. She comes to the district after nine years with the Westminster Fire Department and having served on Lakewood’s City Council. She said she is looking forward to combining public service and communications — two things she loves. The hiring is part of the district’s efforts to revamp its communications department.

We are excited to welcome Ms. Wilson — her knowledge of the district, experience in education and ability to rise to the task has led us to this decision, and we believe she will be a great asset to the district and the staff.”

— Jeffco Superintendent Dan McMinimee

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The Board returned $15 million originally appropriated for the construction of a future Candelas school to the general fund and reserves to help create flexibility in the upcoming budget or use it for future capital construction.

The board followed Chief Operations Officer Steve Bell’s recommendation to expand the future K-6 Candelas school to a K-8 school. This move will seat 1,000 students and help solve the district’s housing needs in northwest Arvada. It allows the district’s facilities team to prepare documentation for issuing Certificates of Participation (COPs) to pay for the $25 million project. Certificates of Participation is a leasing option that allows the district to repay the property owner over 25 years.

After a discussion about urgent facilities needs and how to pay for them, the board approved completing the school’s second phase: repairing the school’s classrooms, ceilings and floors and ensuring the building falls under the district’s warm, safe and dry standards.

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“I believe we need to do everything to position ourselves in a positive financial position. Doing this gives us a little more flexibility in what looks like will be a very bleak year for state funding.”

— Board President Ron Mitchell

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“It seems to us that it’s more efficient to build a K-8 today. We recommend building a K-8 site that will give us 1,000 seats in the northwest corridor…

This is an urgent need. It does not solve our problem in the northwest corridor — it’s a first step.”

— Steve Bell, Jeffco chief operations officer

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Amanda Stevens voted no, saying she would be more in support of a bond package.

The board discussed the pros and cons of rejoining the Colorado Association of School Boards and what the membership would look like. Last June, the former board majority voted to discontinue its membership.

“You can look down the hallways and see the ceiling leaking…This is a project that should have been completed years ago. It absolutely must get done.”

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Tenth-graders, though, will take the PSAT, a practice test for the SAT, this March.

A committee of 15 educators — urban and rural district administrators and one representative from the CDE — approved the switch from the ACT to the SAT in December in response to a bill passed last year aimed at reducing overall standardized testing.

“The committee’s reasoning was in reaction to a desire to streamline state assessments,” said Dana Smith, interim communications director for the CDE. “It’s one small part of the overall solution to reduce testing.”

Sophomores this year will only take the PSAT instead of the Partnership for Academic Readiness for College and Career (PARCC) and Colorado Measure of Academic Success (CMAS). Tenthgrade students were previously required to take both exams.

Colorado began administering the ACT in 2001.

Before the CDE postponed the change from the ACT to the SAT, Jeffco students worried they’d have to take both exams, Arvada West Counselor Rich Straub said. The also were concerned about being unprepared because they’d been studying for the ACT since last fall.

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back, well, it’s a post-mortem piece of data from an instructional point of view.”

On Dec. 11, the Colorado Department of Education released the initial results of the Partnership for Academic Readiness for College and Career (PARCC) assessments in English and math, administered to students in third through 11th grades.

But because of large opt-out rates across the state, many educators say the data has little reliability.

But in Jefferson County, where students generally performed above state average, participation rates remained high. About 5,500 students per grade took the test, Superintendent Dan McMinimee said.

“We didn’t see the opt-out that some other districts saw,” he said. “So we feel comfortable that these scores are accurate.”

PARCC is aligned with the state’s more rigorous academic standards. But school officials point out its data cannot be compared with Colorado’s previous standardized tests, the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP), which was aligned to different standards and had no opt-out options. With the option to opt out of the PARCC assessments, the resulting fluctuating participation affected results in many districts.

Dana Smith, the interim chief communications officer for the Colorado Department of Education, said PARCC

A closet full of ACT and Pre ACT prep booklets, sheets, sample questions, score sheets and more will now be cleaned out to make room for the SAT and PSAT materials, which aren’t yet available because of the test’s newness. Photo by Crystal Anderson

This March, students taking the SAT will encounter a new version of the 3 1/2-hour college entrance exam.

This new version is similar to the ACT and will draw from the Common Core standards, which emphasize skills in interpretations of text, reading, vocabulary usage and depth math skills, according to the Colorado Department of Education.

It covers material from a greater number of courses and will ask students to derive meanings of words and passages based on context, answer more word and story-based math problems, and answer an optional writing portion.

“I had students coming to my office as soon as they heard about the switch saying, `Mr. Straub, why have I been studying this for so long if they were going to switch? What do I do?’ ” he said. “This newly formatted version of the SAT has yet to be administered. Not knowing the content or format of the test, what to study, what types of strategies to apply, I could easily see how this might cause some anxiety for students.”

For Arvada West senior Jacob Woodward, who took the ACT last year, it’s not about what test you take, but how you approach it.

“I’m not going to be here so I’m happy,” Woodward said. “If you pay at-

tention to what the teachers are saying in class, then you’ll have a better chance at a better grade.”

The department and the College Board, the vendor that contracts the PSAT and SAT, entered into a $14.8 million five-year contract in December to administer the SAT. Aware that school districts value long-term data associated with the tests, Smith said the CDE, the College Board and ACT are working together with districts to ensure the information on those who’ve taken, or will take, the ACT exam isn’t lost.

To help students prepare for the PSAT and SAT, the College Board is offering a number of resources for parents and

students, including a free test prep app, online practice tests, ability to review missed items and a customized learning plan.

“The vendor made this very actionable for students to prepare and perform better on the SAT — they’ll know what to expect,” said Carol Eaton, executive director for Jeffco’s instructional data services department.

But for this school year, timing was everything.

“The SAT may be a great test, and it may be exactly what we need, but it just wasn’t the right timing,” McMinimee said. “That was the challenge.”

results should be seen as a baseline — a new bar from which to rise — rather than a comparison to the TCAP. “It’s a new test,” Smith said. “It’s a new benchmark for us to measure growth, and we expect as students and teachers get more used to these tests, we will see scores rise over time.”

But because of the delay in receiving results, teachers don’t have time to use the data to help prepare students, McMinimee and Grenham said.

“Anytime you don’t get assessment results back in a timely fashion you lose the opportunity for teachers to inform instruction for students, and for students to know their strengths and opportunities for growth,” McMinimee said. “We need to go down a path of a balanced assessment system, but also give teachers and students information that is usable and knowledgeable.”

Lakewood High School counselor Todd Freisen agreed.

“For planning purposes it makes it challenging to make the results work…,” he said. “With such little time before the next tests, to add this into instruction would be rushed and not as much quality will be attended to.”

Jeffco and District 50 also use other local assessments to help assess students’ progress throughout the year.

This method, used in conjunction with the standardized tests, is meant to give a complete picture of a student’s growth and learning throughout the year.

“It’s good to have the annual check-up to make sure you’re on track with your academic expectations,” said Carol Eaton,

Jeffco’s executive director of instructional data services. “But it’s not sufficient. You have diagnostics, which are our local assessments, along the way. We’re working all year to make sure students make these metrics and are prepared to be successful.”

Smith said the scoring delays with PARCC should be fixed this year, with results coming out by mid- to late summer.

With a shorter time frame between test taking and results, Grenham and McMin-

imee said students and teachers can use the data to personalize and align instructional time with students’ needs.

“Kids get very excited about data, and they really want to know how they’re progressing in school – it’s very relevant for them,” Grenham said. “We think PARCC can be administered at any point of the school year and at the level the student is at, which will be a motivator for them…

We need to help students opt-in, not optout of testing.”

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21st century deserves leaders with courage to fail I was reading an article the other day about a school in Texas which has increased the amount of recess it allows its kids each day. And not just a little bit — they’ve more than tripled the amount of recess kids get. In some grades that translates to as much as 90 minutes of recess a day.

It’s way too early to know if this change will have a positive impact on test scores or not. But, anecdotally, teachers are reporting that kids are more focused in class, have better attitudes and seem to be doing quite well in the new environment.

I wonder, however, if their district administrators are quite as happy with this innovation. After all, that is not “the way we do things.”

Innovation is a tricky thing; breaking new ground is scary. There is, I suppose, a very good rationale behind doing what works, what has been tried and tested, and what seems to have broad understanding and support. Unfortunately, many times that rationale is at least due, in part, to safety.

Our pastor quoted a line the other week which has rattled around in my head ever since. I can’t recall who he originally attributed it to, but the line is this: “The systems you have in place are perfectly suited to get you the results you have been getting.”

In other words, systems tend to, over time, refine themselves and improve the efficiency of how they accomplish their task. And those refinements tend to not create spectacu-

lar improvement, but, rather, incremental improvements. Such that, eventually, the systems and the results become symbiotic.

The problem is, when the results you are getting over time, are only about 80 percent of what you want to accomplish, Michael Alcorn then, no matter how much time you give it, HITTING that system will never accomplish 100 percent.

HOME Little tweaks and improvements around the edges may get that number up to about 85 percent, but your system is not designed for 100 percent. Only a new system can accomplish that. As Steve Jobs once said, at some point, you cannot just be better — you have to be different.

I imagine the elementary school down in Texas has tried all the same things everybody else has tried: more one-on-one interventions, bringing in reading specialists, becoming data-driven through more testing, etc. And, I imagine, in the end, they realized that they were getting incremental improvements, but not the kind of widespread changes we all hope to create in the schools.

So, they changed their system.

Anecdotal evidence is one thing —

whether early reports from teachers translate into real data is quite another. I suppose it is very possible that, for all the good the teachers are seeing right now, next fall will bring a set of test scores that is quite discouraging. Trying something new is fraught with danger. That is, if you think failure is a form of danger.

The legendary basketball coach John Wooden once said, “if you’re not making mistakes, then you’re not doing anything.

I’m positive that a doer makes mistakes.”

I salute this school for trying something new, even if it turns out that it’s a mistake.

And I think that is one of the great structural strengths of our charter school regime — the ability to innovate. Sadly, too little of the successful innovations ever make their way into the broader system.

Not every innovation is destined to succeed, and that is where leaders have to have the humility to recognize failure, and adjust.

But, if your current system encounters a limitation that you cannot live with, then you have no choice but to try something new. I wish you all the luck in the world — the 21st century deserves people with the courage to fail.

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

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No precinct info cards The Elections Division of the Jeffco County Clerk’s Office has indicated that in order to lower expenditures it will not be mailing precinct information cards to voters this year regardless of the fact that there have been numerous changes to precinct boundaries since the last general election.

This will make caucus attendance and registration much more difficult and confusing, not to mention the fact that attendance will decline despite an effort to have more voters involved in the process.

Please, county commissioners, use your authority and influence to get the county clerk to do her duty during this important election cycle.

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What steps are you taking to improve your health in 2016?

“I am making my own lattes at home so I can control the sugar in them as well as make them a little stronger. I really like vanilla lattes with skim milk — it’s not perfect yet, but I’m getting there.”

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Adults and kids can trade inspiration “Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life’s coming attractions.”

Albert Einstein “You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.”

Maya Angelou Creativity or divergent thinking is thinking about something in a new way.

Children do this when they receive a little Lego kit and change the directions slightly or dig into their bins of Legos and engage their brains to create something new and marvelous. Many libraries have free Lego days families can attend.

When children have the opportunity to do divergent thinking, they break down problems into parts, think in a new way and develop their brains. Researchers have found these children also have a more positive mood and higher proficiency in language and math.

Let’s imagine Play a few free creativity games. During quiet times, help children retrieve information from memory, compare and contrast, and make connections between bits of information.

If they were going on a trip to a real or imaginary place what would they take?

How is playing in the summer different than during the winter, spring or fall?

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LIFELONG Help kids imagine LEARNING they are little mice exploring your home.

Where would they go first? What toys might they like to explore? What if the kids were flies on the ceiling for a day? What would they see from that perspective?

Give children three objects from the kitchen. If they had to give one back, why would they keep the other two? How many things can children do with three old ties or other objects? Can ties become seatbelts for an imaginary plane trip? Can they be snakes? What can you make with three paper towel rolls or three boxes?

Creative building Children may create an indoor fort with cushions and blankets. Have a picnic with food, flashlights, stuffed animals and books.

This next one requires a little more work and planning, but children love to make robots out of plastic and paper recyclables. Under supervision, they can connect pieces with duct tape or a glue gun. Children’s museums often have creative robot corners and are worth a visit.

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NEWS IN A HURRY Residents invited to pool renovation discussion The City of Lakewood is planning to renovate the pool and locker rooms at the Lakewood Link Recreation Center in fall 2016.

The city is seeking community input on proposed play and locker room features and will host public meetings at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 27, and 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 28, at the Lakewood Link Recreation Center, 1295 S. Reed St. A Spanish translator will be present, and snacks will be provided.

The 6,600-square-foot pool opened in 2002 and is home to the iconic pirate ship play feature, dragon-mouth slide and two leisure pools. Visible corrosion and deterioration in the pool area prompted a facility assessment. Improvements to be completed include replacing the aging pirate ship with new play features; modifying pool depths, slopes and dropoffs; addressing corrosion; improving air movement; making structural repairs to the roof; upgrading lighting; installing newer water treatment technology; and updating the locker rooms.

In addition to providing feedback at public meetings, the city invites residents to visit Lakewood.org/Projects where the meeting’s presentation will be available Tuesday, Jan. 26, through Friday, Feb. 5, with a comment form for online feedback.

Members of the public can contact the Department of Community Resources at 303-987-7800 or email CRInfo@Lakewood.org with questions or comments.

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‘Above and Beyond’ quilt exhibit comes to cultural center Lakewood’s Heritage, Culture & the Arts Division presents “Above and Beyond,” an exhibition in partnership with the Studio Art Quilt Association (SAQA), an organization that promotes the art quilt and the artists who create them.

The juried exhibition runs through March 26 and will open with an artist reception from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 22, in the North Gallery at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway.

These exhibits are free. Gallery hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday.

Art quilts are defined as a creative visual work that is layered and stitched or that references a layered and stitched form.

This technique permits infinite variations on the themes of fiber and stitch. “Above and Beyond” explores an expansive visual territory in fiber art from traditional elements of the quilt to experimental techniques executed by master quilt artists.

In conjunction with this juried exhibition, Boundless Fiber Artists Group will present “Kimono Kakushin” in the Richey Gallery. Using the kimono as inspiration, these artists use quilting techniques toward visually stunning and multidimensional work. The exhibit will also feature an artist’s reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 22.

For more information, please contact Lorene Joos, arts programming curator, at 303-987-7844 or LorJoo@Lakewood.org.

City accepting nominations for sustainability awards Lakewood is accepting nominations for the ninth annual Sustainability Awards, which honors those leading the way in making the community more sustainable.

Awards are given in the categories of community sustainability, youth leadership and Lakewood employees. Deadline for nominations is March 4.

The Community Sustainability Award recognizes individuals or groups for projects such as green construction, ecological restoration or local food initiatives.

The Defender of the Planet Youth Award celebrates Lakewood’s young residents who demonstrate leadership in sustainability. Nominations are judged at the elementary, middle and high school levels.

The Bruce Peoples’ Eco-Employee Award recognizes Lakewood employees who embrace sustainability by incorporating such practices into their daily activities.

The awards will be presented at an annual ceremony in April with recognition from the city council for the winners’ contributions to the community.

For more information and to submit a nomination online, visit Lakewood.org/ SustainabilityAwards.

LUNAFEST returns to Lakewood LUNAFEST, a short film festival by, for and about women, returns to the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 24.

LUNAFEST benefits Girls on the Run and Women s Health Initiatives at the Red Rocks Community College Student Health Center.

Established in 2000 by LUNA, the makers of the Whole Nutrition Bar for Women, LUNAFEST connects women, their stories and their causes through film. This traveling film festival spotlights the work of a diverse array of talented women filmmakers with intelligent, funny and thoughtprovoking themes.

Tickets can be purchased at the box office, by calling 303-987-7845, or visit www.lakewood.org/tickets.

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

BY THE NUMBERS Percentage of teens who post a particular item online:

91 — a photo of themselves 71 — their school name 71 — the city or town where

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Source: Pew Research Center

Teens outsmart parents with apps New apps can help teens hide content, trick parents

By Mike DiFerdinando mdiferdinando@coloradocommunitymedia.com In an age of smartphones and constant connectivity, teens must now operate in a world where their every action could have possible consequences.

According to a 2015 study by the Pew Research Center, 92 percent of teens report going online daily — including 24 percent who say they go online “almost constantly.” Pew also found a typical teen sends and receives 30 texts per day.

But not all digital interaction is positive.

“It used to be with bullying, at least they could go home and be done with it,” Lakewood High School counselor Todd Friesen said. “But with social media, it has a 24-7 element, so it’s like these kids can’t ever get away from the people ‘hittin’ them.”

Concerned over how students are interacting with each other online and through technology — an issue increasingly being faced across the nation — some schools have begun giving presentations to parents and students on the dangers of online bullying and sexting.

“The topic that really got our attention this year was some of the sexting issues and inappropriate pictures that are showing up on kids’ phones,” said Aaron Kellar, counselor at Castle View High School in Douglas County. “They’re getting caught up in situations that they don’t know how to get out of.”

In the technological arms race between parents and teens, students usually remain a step ahead — and have help in doing so through apps that help them communicate through nontraditional private social platforms and even one meant to disguise, hide and deceive parents.

According to Pew, more than two in five American teens, or 41 percent, use the app Snapchat to share images and videos that are automatically deleted within a predetermined amount of time — usually a few seconds. Although apps like this advertise the ability to delete photos, many easy workarounds exist to save images, including taking a simple screen shot.

Friesen said he’s seen Snapchat grow in popularity with Lakewood High students, particularly since it lets students hide photos and texts from parents’ prying eyes.

“It protects their identity a little bit more, which can be used in positive and negative ways,” he said.

A third of teens with cell phones use private messaging apps like Kik or WhatsApp. Some apps, like Calculator%, allow users to hide images and other private media in a secret folder that appears to be and works like a traditional calculator and can only be opened when a secret passcode is entered.

“Some of these apps and the vaults (secret folders), I found on my own daughter’s phone,” Castle Rock police officer Todd West said.

West is the school resource officer at Castle View and Daniel C. Oakes High School, also in Douglas County, and said most students don’t understand how serious the consequences can be for sharing and receiving nude photos.

“If you are under the age of 18, it’s considered child pornography,” West said. “A lot of these kids think ‘I’m 16, I’m 17 and an adult.’ Well, state law says if you’re under the age of 18, you are a child.”

According to West, a picture of anything that is inside the bathing suit area is considered nudity. The state does not consider photos showing someone in underwear to be nudity. Anyone in possession of such a photo could be held to legal consequences, including being made to register as a sex offender in serious cases.

Teens who have sent inappropriate pictures have some protections.

“If two people are dating and they sext each other, according to the (district attorney) that is fine,” West said. “However, once it leaves their possession, that is not OK. So, if they break up, those photos better be deleted because they are now in possession of child pornography.”

The immunity clause is important, West said, because law enforcement wants to encourage teens to come forward if they have been victimized or made a mistake.

Friesen notes that positive uses for social media do exist.

“They do create a sense of community with these kids,” he said. “It gets them connecting with others, interacting. There’s lots of seeking advice. And it’s helpful for them to get news and feedback instantly.”

The bottom line?

“It’s a good conversation that parents need to have with kids about what apps and what social media they’re using,” Friesen said. “Setting good parameters can help, like maybe having no-phone hours, or keeping the phone in the parents’ room to charge overnight, for example.”

Editor Glenn Wallace contributed to this report.

Apps parents should know about SNAPCHAT What it does: A photo sharing app that deletes photos after they are viewed.

What parents need to know: Although the app does delete photos after viewing, screenshots can be easily saved and then distributed to others.

VINE What it does: Allows users to record and share six-second video clips. Teens usually use Vine to create and share silly videos of themselves, friends and families.

What parents need to know: It’s full of nudity. A simple search brings back a plethora of indecent results.

The videos you post, the accounts you follow and the comments you make on videos all are public by default.

INSTAGRAM What it does: Lets users take, edit and share photos and 15-second videos, either publicly or with a private network of followers.

What parents need to know: Instagram Direct allows users to send “private messages” to up to 15 mutual friends. These pictures don’t show up on their public feeds. Teens may be more likely to share inappropriate images with their inner circles.

KIK MESSENGER What it does: Lets kids text for free. It has no message limits, character limits or fees if you only use the basic features.

What parents need to know: Because it’s an app,

the texts won’t show up on your child’s phone messaging service, and you’re not charged for them.

WHATSAPP What it does: Lets users send text messages, audio messages, videos and photos to one or many people with no message limits or fees.

What parents need to know: For users 16 and over.

Many younger teens seem to be using the app, but this age minimum has been set

by WhatsApp. BURN NOTE What it does: A messaging app that erases messages after a set period of time.

Unlike many other apps of this sort, it limits itself to text messages; users cannot send pictures or video.

What parents need to know: To discourage copying and taking screenshots, a spotlight-like system that recipients direct with a finger only reveals a portion of the message at a time.

Unlike other apps, users can send a Burn Note to anyone, not only others who have the program.

WHISPER What it does: A social “confessional” app that allows users to post whatever’s on their minds, paired with an image.

What parents need to know: Some use the app to try to hook up with people nearby, while others post “confessions” or secrets. The app encourages users to exchange personal information in the “Meet Up” section.

YIK YAK What it does: A free social-networking app that lets users post brief, Twitterlike comments to the 500 geographically nearest Yik Yak users. Teens can find out opinions, secrets, rumors and more from a 1.5-mile radius.

What parents need to know: It reveals your location. By default, your exact location is shown unless you toggle location-sharing off.

Each time you open the app, GPS updates your location.

ASK.FM What it does: A website, but can also be downloaded as an app, and allows people to follow users anonymously, and ask any question they want.

What parents need to know: No restrictions on what kind of information can be shared.

CALCULATOR% What it does: Allows private photos and videos to be hidden behind calculator.

What parents need to know: Anyone who starts this application sees what appears to be a calculator, but if you put in a passcode it will open up a private area.

All files are securely stored in the app and remain completely private and confidential.

BEST SECRET FOLDER What it does: Allows users to secretly hide videos and photos.

What parents should know: The icon is disguised as “My Utilities.”

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January 21, 2016

A guide to an adventurous musical year There’s one pretty obvious reason why New Year’s resolutions fall by the wayside so quickly — they require work. And work is hard.

More often than not, fulfilling resolutions requires venturing out of one’s comfort zone or breaking an accustomed routine to try something that may fail.

So, to help you feel like you’ve accomplished something this year, here are some musical New Year’s resolutions that are low-impact, but can help open up your ears to new sonic landscapes.

Try a different era of music There’s no era in which all its music was great all the time. That notion is one of those tricks of memory that make everything seem better in hindsight. Ignore the tendency to stay in something familiar. Instead, investigate music several decades removed from your favorite.

For young people, give a spin to music that was big when your parents were in high school. Avoid the obvious stuff — Beatles, Stones, Zeppelin, etc. Depending on when your parents were born, this window into their worlds could lead to some truly spectacular music. In my case, it’s Traffic, Cream and Linda Ronstadt, to name just a few.

For adults, investigate the music of the past five years. Music has become more interesting and diverse in the past decade, despite what the blandness of radio would lead you to believe. Genres like grime, chillwave and trap hop are just a few expanding areas to explore.

Listen to more rap What folk and soul music were during the tumultuous 1960s, rap is to contemporary times. There is no genre more

reflective of society’s challenges and opportunities, and the inequality and disenfranchisement still facing so many citizens.

Hip-hop’s ability to convey so many messages isn’t new — the social aspect of the music has Clarke Reader been front and cenLINER ter since N.W.A and Public Enemy broke NOTES through in the late ’80s. But hip-hop artists today have made better use of the Internet than any other genre’s musicians. The online mixtape scene is vibrant and fascinating. It allows new talents to hone their skills, and lets old hands enter the ring when they feel like it. By making so much music free, these artists aren’t beholden to any labels or marketing strategies, which allows complete creativity and lyrical honesty.

That’s how you get artists like Kendrick Lamar, who made last year’s best and most political album, and Chance The Rapper, who is tackling Chicago’s myriad problems with exuberance and positivity. There’s also Run the Jewels, the duo of EL-P and Killer Mike that combines activism and earthshaking beats.

To hear our society in a microcosm, rap is the place to go.

Go to more shows at small venues It sounds counterintuitive to encourage people to attend small shows in Colorado when we have Red Rocks. But dealing with crowds and traffic can be a pain, and the famous venue seems to

SMALL VENUES TO VISIT Bluebird Theater 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver www.bluebirdtheater.net Boulder Theater 2032 14th St., Boulder www.bouldertheater.com Buffalo Rose 1119 Washington Ave., Golden, www.buffalorose.net Fillmore Auditorium 1510 Clarkson St., Denver www.fillmoreauditorium.org Fox Theater 1135 13th St., Boulder

continually grow more expensive.

Instead, this year visit the area’s great smaller venues, from the Bluebird, Gothic and Ogden (all in Denver) to the Fox and Boulder theaters in Boulder. Don’t forget the Buffalo Rose in Golden and Grizzly Rose in Denver. The cost is almost always cheaper, and even the rowdiest show provides an intimacy and immediacy that is lost in those big places.

Most of my favorite concerts have been in small venues. And I wish you the same experiences this year.

Clarke Reader’s column on how music connects to our lives appears every other week. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, he just pressed play on some great rap music. Check out his music blog at calmacil20.blogspot.com. And share your New Year’s music resolutions at creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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CLARKE’S ALBUM OF THE WEEK Selection: Anderon Paak’s “Malibu,” released on OBE Records Review: Something sunny for the doldrums of winter, Paak’s major debut blends tropical rhythms, hip-hop beats and a soul man’s knack for turning a phrase. Much like last year’s “Surf” album from Donnie Trumpet, this will keep you warm all year long.

Favorite song: “Am I Wrong” Best use of the saxophone: “The Bird”

CURTAIN TIME All manner of laughs “Mrs. Mannerly” by Jeffrey Hatcher opens Jan. 26 in the Arvada Center’s Black Box Theatre, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Directed by Edith Weiss, it stars Leslie O’Carroll and Graham Ward. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 1 p.m. Wednesdays, 2 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays. Tickets: arvadacenter.org.

matinees: dinner at noon, show at 1:30 p.m.; Sunday matinees: dinner at 12:30 p.m., show at 2 p.m. Tickets: adult dinner and show, $49.50 to $59.50, depending on day; age 5-12 dinner and show, $29.50; student 13-18 dinner and show, $39.50; show-only tickets at box office for adult, $29.50, for student, $19.50, any performance. 970-744-3747, ColoradoCandlelight.com.

Well, hello Dolly!

“Hello Dolly” by Jerry Herman and Michael Stewart, about a 19th-century matchmaker, plays through March 6 at Johnstown’s Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, 4747 Marketplace Drive, Exit 254 from Interstate 25, just south of Johnson’s Corner. Performances: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays: dinner at 6 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday

In search of beauty “Violet” by Jeanine Tesori and Brian Crawley is adapted from “The Ugliest Pilgrim” by Doris Betts. The musical is directed by Nick Sugar, with musical direction by Donna Kolpan Debreceni, who will lead a live band.

Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays; 2 p.m. on Jan. 30; 6:30 p.m. Jan. 24; 12:30

p.m. on Feb. 7. Tickets, $23-$42, 303794-2787 ext. 5, townhallartscenter. org. (Ten value seats are made available one hour before curtain time at the box office on a first come, first served basis.)

Classic theater experience “Medea” by Euripides was first produced in Greece in 431 BCE. This production at the Edge Theater, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood, plays through Feb. 14. Director is Warren Sherrill.

Performances: 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 6 p.m. Sundays and Monday, Feb. 8. (No show on Feb. 7, Super Bowl day.) Tickets: $26, 303-232-0363, theedgetheater.com.

Storytelling “Arabian Nights,” adapted by Mary

Zimmerman, plays through Feb. 14 at the Aurora Fox Studio Theatre, 9901 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora. Directed by Sheila Ivy Traister. Twelve actors play over 60 roles as Scherezade spins her nightly stories for King Sharyar. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m.

Sundays. Tickets $22-$31, 303-7391970, aurorafoxartscenter.org.

Andrew Lloyd Webber “Tell Me on a Sunday” has music

by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics

by Don Black and plays through Feb. 27 at the Avenue Theater, 417 E. 17th Ave., Denver. A one-woman show with Megan Van De Hay, directed by Robert Michael Sanders, with musical direction

by Trent Hines. Performances: 7:30 p.m.

Fridays, Saturdays. Tickets: 303-321-5925 (afternoons), avenuetheater.com.

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Mrs. Mannerly (Leslie O’Carroll) attempts to teach young Jeffrey Hatch (Graham Ward) etiquette in the Arvada Center’s production of “Mrs. Mannerly.” Photo courtesy of Arvada Center

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WHERE: Arvada Center

There was a time when a very high premium was placed on good manners and etiquette. So much so that children were sent to schools to learn the most polite way to interact with people on a daily basis.

That’s the era the Mrs. Mannerly of Jeffrey Hatcher’s semi-autobiographical one-act comedy comes from, and it’s an era she sees disappearing before her eyes.

The Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., hosts “Mrs. Mannerly” Jan. 26 through Feb. 21. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 1 p.m.

Wednesday, and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

“It’s a comedy with meaning,” said director Edith Weiss. “It’s been called a coming of an age story, but it’s also a passing of an age story.”

The year is 1967, and Mrs. Mannerly (Leslie O’Carroll) is still teaching her etiquette class to students like young Jeffrey Hatcher (Graham Ward). Hatcher is a boy drawn to fictional characters and mysteries, and discovers more than a few mysteries in his teacher.

“She’s a throwback to an era where politeness was so important, and wants to pass that knowledge on,” O’Carroll said. “The time she finds herself in during the play, with Vietnam and the changes in women’s rights, make her a kind of dinosaur.”

Perhaps Mannerly’s biggest surprise is her wit and humor, which shines throughout the story.

“It’s just so much fun,” Ward said. “I have a very sarcastic, sardonic sense of

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humor, and this show really gets at that.”

Both O’Carroll and Ward researched some of the pop culture references that are woven throughout the script, and O’Carroll did some investigating of Emily Post’s work to familiarize herself with the etiquette she teaches.

“The funny thing is that there are quite a few racist things built into the manners of the time,” Weiss said. “The script doesn’t avoid commenting on them, and the time they’re coming from.”

Ward describes the play’s tone as kindhearted mocking of a simpler time, and he and O’Carroll credit Hatcher’s writing it making the show supremely enjoyable.

“I love the script, and how it allows me to have these actors interacting with each other,” Weiss said. “In a way, this is really Mannerly’s coming of age story.”

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Drink deep the lessons of nation’s history At least once in recent memory, the spirit moved you.

It moved you to babble more than normal, gladhand a little too much, and generally become much more gregarious.

Terri Schlichenmeyer The spirit moved you, and you paid BOOKWORM dearly for it the next morning with cottonmouth and a good strong headache. So read the new book “Drinking in America” by Susan Cheever, and you’ll see that you’re in good historical company.

It all started, says Cheever, with the Pilgrims. They set off from England to America in 1620 and arrived late in the fall, cold, hungry, and “running out of beer.” That wouldn’t have been a problem, except that beer for the Pilgrims was rather important. One of the first things they constructed was a brew house.

Within a decade after their first (very rough) winter, the Pilgrims were joined by the Puritans, a group that was more aristocratic than Pilgrim “riff-raff.” They helped ensure that the New World had taverns; everybody drank then, including infants and small children.

“By the time of the Revolution,” says Cheever, “the colonists’ drinking habits had escalated until each colonist was drinking almost twice as much as the average person drinks today.”

George Washington was happy to profit from alcohol, but John Adams’ family suffered from inherited alcoholism and by the early 1800s, drinking to excess was beginning to be seen as a bad thing. In 1805, the doctor to the Founding Fathers encouraged temperance. Then again, he also believed that

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“Drinking in America: Our Secret History” by Susan Cheever c.2015, Twelve $28.00 / $34.00 Canada 259 pages alcoholism caused spontaneous combustion …

Americans rebelled over whiskey taxation before they ran to rum “with a side of cider,” thanks to Johnny Appleseed.

Alcohol affected how Native Americans perceived white newcomers, who provided stronger liquor than the indigenous people could make themselves.

Booze was a means for slaveholders to control their slaves, a way for doctors to perform surgery during the Civil War, and a method for settlers to bond. It was famously prohibited (although “few people took the … ban seriously”), and it affected the health of countless men and women. Alcohol might have caused the death of a president. And it almost “brought this country to the brink of World War III …”

We are, by and large, a nation that likes its tipple whether for church, relaxation, or for fun. In “Drinking in America, ” you’ll see how that’s nothing new: we’ve come from a long line of party animals.

And yet, some of us aren’t necessarily proud of that: Author Susan Cheever adds a personal spin here through anecdotes about her father, who was an alcoholic, and the struggles he had. Those observations act as a buffer between tales of booze, bars, and bottles of all the things we drank (or not), people who encouraged drinking (or not), and how alcohol changed America, which makes for a book that goes down like a smooth glass of wine after a long day.

Whether you’re a drinker or a teetotaler, if you like a wee nip of history, then here’s the book you want. Read “Drinking in America” … if the spirit moves you.

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JEFFERSON COUNTY NEWS IN A HURRY Pulitzer Prize-winning author to visit Wheat Ridge The Friends of the Jefferson County Public Library will have its annual meeting as a breakfast buffet with Pulitzer Prize winner Dr. Elizabeth Fenn at 8 a.m. Jan. 29 at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St. Fenn’s work includes “Pox Americana: The Great Smallpox Epidemic of 1775-82,” “Encounters at the Heart of the World: A History of the Mandan People,” and she co-authored “Natives and Newcomers: The Way We Lived in North Carolina before 1770.” Fenn is currently working on an expansive biography of Sacagawea.

The event is free for Friends of the Jefferson County Library members, and $10 for guests. Guests may use the $10 entry fee toward the purchase of a membership.

Seating is limited. To make reservations, or for more information, call 303-403-5075.

The Colorado Chamber Orchestra is providing instrumental instruction to west-Denver-area elementary students. A benefit to support the program is planned for Jan. 24. Courtesy photo

Orchestra to play for all ages Chamber group to perform popular work, two premieres

sBy Sonya Ellingboe tsellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com d “Winter Carnival — Revisiting Saint-Saens’ ‘Carnival of the Ani, mals’” will be a multidisciplinary yconcert for music lovers of all ages.

The Colorado Chamber Orchestra, swhich is now the Arvada Center’s hOrchestra in Residence, will perform

at 2 p.m. on Jan. 24.

In addition to the popular Saint-Saens work, the orchestra will perform the world premiere of a new movement, written by CCO music director Thomas A. Blomster for the carnival, called “Dog,” as well as the world premiere of Dr. Anne Guzzo’s “Carnival of the Microbes.”

Guzzo, a professor at the University of Wyoming, is CCO composer in residence 2015-2016. She wrote her new work after an interdisciplinary collaboration with microbiologist Dr. Naomi Ward at the Ucross Pollina-

tion Project in Wyoming.

Pianists Silvana Santinelli and Nikki Tsuchiya will perform with the orchestra and actor Jonathan Farwell will read from humorous poems

by Ogden Nash. (“Hippity Hoppity — Here comes a Wapiti”) as well as poems by H.L. Hix written with Ward’s project.

A visual component to the concert will be projected watercolors by Yi-Ting Hsu and photos of microbes, and there will be some discussion weaving it all together — a perfect concert for families.

‘Arabian Nights’ dazzles in Aurora

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Exotic production carries audience to magical place

By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com When one enters the Aurora Fox Studio Theater, one is immediately charmed by a stairstepped floor and wall filled with exotic fabrics, silky brocaded cushions, Oriental rugs, lengths of fabric draped and hung.

Charles Dean Packard, executive director of the Aurora Fox, is one of the area’s most talented set designers, and he’s at the top of his game here.

Soft Eastern music plays in the background throughout the evening.

One is in the mood for exotic fare before the production of Mary Zimmerman’s “Arabian Nights” begins. Packard greeted the audience, speaking of “authentic pillows, rugs and fabrics, tales from near and far — and actors from everywhere.”

A dozen multiracial actors appear onstage and the rich, colorful look is upgraded another leap by their costumes and movement. Lanterns

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Enter King Shahyar (Abner Genece), who killed his unfaithful wife and has worked into a pattern of having a new bride each night — and murdering her in the morning. A night comes when there are no more available women, except for Scheherezade (Lilly Hokama), daughter of his chief aide (Sam Gilstrap), who reluctantly brings her to the king.

She says she will tell stories that will make him want more — and we are off on the 1,001 nights, because she is right. He wants to know what happens and becomes enlightened.

An ensemble of 12 plays more than 60 roles as the inventive story-

teller continues, for instance with a tale of people inventing imaginary stuff to pull out of a bag; or of an unfaithful wife who hides her extra men in the privy as others appear. There’s a tale about a very learned woman, who can answer anything assorted smart men ask — demanding their coats when she does. She sums up the history of Islam in her scenes.

After a supposed 500 nights, it’s time for intermission, as the music plays on. As readers will recall, at the end of 1,001 nights, the king is bedazzled by this inventive woman and lets her live as his queen — “happily ever after!”

This is a truly bewitching production, suitable for all but the youngest family members. There were a few places where it was hard to hear the actors speak. Presumably, director Sheila Ivy Traister will spot those issues and fix them. The show is so visually pleasing that one can forgive a few missed words.

Traister, who is convinced of the power of storytelling, is skillful in her first full play as a director — we will look forward to more.

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Meet Your Legislators reception The Jefferson County Economic Development Corp. is hosting a Meet Your Legislators Reception from 5-7 p.m. Feb. 2 at the Summit Brick Company, 7576 West 5th Ave. in Lakewood.

The reception will offer attendees an opportunity to meet and speak with legislators, network and learn about upcoming legislation issues.

The event is free, but space is limited and registration is required.

To learn more about the Jefferson County Economic Development Corp., or to register for the event, visit www.jeffcoedc.org. Additional questions may be directed to Carol Grantano at cgrantano@jeffcoedc.org or 303-202-2965.

February birds hike Feb. 6 The second monthly hike for bird observation takes place at 8 a.m. Feb. 6 at Lair o’ the Bear Park, 22600 State Highway 74, in Idledale.

The hike will take place on the Bruin Bluff Trail. Attendees will meet up with a Lookout Mountain Nature Center naturalist at the east end of the main trailhead/ parking lot of Lair o’the Bear Park.

The naturalist will help people learn about the birds to be seen on the hike, and will teach some techniques for identifying, describing and remembering each bird.

The program will last about two to three hours, and attendees will have an option to stay after for a brown bag lunch, not provided, to discuss observations.

The hike is free, but space is limited and people must register. To register, visit www.jeffco.us/openspace/nature/nature-programs. For more information, call the Lookout Mountain Nature Center at 720-4977600.

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College students still need parental guidance For most young adults, college is the first time living away from home and an opportunity to navigate the world without the guidance of parents or guardians. Although it’s a time for young people to make new friends, learn life skills and develop a career path, it’s also the time many young people experiment with drugs and alcohol.

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

Dear Ask A Therapist, My son just finished his first semester at college and my husband and I are so proud of him! Although it was nice to have him at home again for the holidays, I am a bit concerned about his alcohol use. During his visit he stayed out late almost every night and came home very intoxicated. He even got sick a few times. I know he is hanging around a new set of friends at school, and I suspect he is experimenting with drugs. My biggest concern is his safety, but I am also worried that he isn’t taking college seriously. Our family does have some history with alcohol as well as drug abuse and it would be terrible for him to go down that road. I know we need to have a talk, but I just don’t know how to go about it. Do you have any suggestions?

It is true that some college students abuse drugs and alcohol. According to research done by the Addiction Center, full-time college students are twice as likely to abuse drugs and alcohol than those who don’t attend college. There are numerous factors that contribute to the high rate of drug and alcohol abuse among college students. Many students balance high coursework demands with part-time jobs, internships and social commitments.

For many of these students, alcohol and drugs serve as a way to cope with stress.

Other students turn to prescription drugs

‘Visiting his college dorm room or apartment will give you a better idea of how he is living his day-to-day life and will Thomas Adanalian

Rose McPhee

open the opportunity to meet some of his new friends.’

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

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

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

Thomas Adanalian and Rose McPhee family history of substance abuse puts him at a higher risk for addiction.

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

For example, help him figure out a strategy for refusing alcohol or drugs when they’re offered to him in a way that he’ll feel comfortable and confident with. If you are concerned about your son’s school performance, you could point out discrepancies between his values and his behaviors. For example, remind him how hard he worked to get into college as well as any long-term goals he wants to achieve after college.

Put his values into perspective, and then ask him an open-ended question, such as “what’s going on there?”

It might be a good idea to schedule a visit to his campus. Ask him to give you a campus tour, and specifically inquire about campus resources for late-night student transportation as well as drug and alcohol abuse resources. You could use the tour as a catalyst to start the conversation about drug experimentation as well as your family history with addiction. Visiting his college dorm room or apartment will give you a better idea of how he is living his day-to-day life and will open the opportunity to meet some of his new friends. You could even

offer to take him and his new friends out for dinner — college kids love free food.

If you discover your son is experiencing addiction issues or you notice his alcohol use continues to increase, reaching unsafe levels, there are a number of options you can suggest to him. You could suggest that he attend Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous. The young people’s group could be very beneficial to him. However, your family may want to explore additional options if you think your son is at serious risk.

If you think members of your family could benefit from additional support, try attending Al-Anons or Nar-Anons. In these groups you will learn that your family is not alone in the problems you face, and that you have choices that lead to greater peace of mind. More information for Al-Anons can be found at www.al-anon.org and more information for Nar-Anons can be found at www.nar-anon.org.

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

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

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THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK’S

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THEATER/SHOWS

Cowboy Heritage Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering celebrates 27 years of cowboy heritage through Sunday, Jan. 24, at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden, and at the American Mountaineering Center, 710 10th St., Golden. The weekend will capture the spirit and lifestyle of the cowboy heritage through poetry, song and verse. Two classes will teach attendees to weave their own horse tack cinch or how to play the cowboy harmonica. For tickets, go to www.ColoradoCowboyGathering.com or call 888-718-4253.

‘Brigadoon’ Performance Now Theatre Company presents “Brigadoon” through Sunday, Jan. 24, at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway.

Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are available online at www.performancenow.org or by calling 303-987-7845.

Sound of Music Sing-a-Long Evergreen Players presents “Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music” from Friday to Sunday, Jan. 22-24 at Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen. Shows are at 6:30 p.m. Fridays, and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Group discounts available.

Tickets available at 303-674-4934 or www. evergreenplayers.org CASA Training Court Appointed Special Advocates of Jefferson and Gilpin Counties is steadily growing; however, there continues to be a strong need for dedicated community members to become a voice for abused or neglected children in court. The next volunteer training for the group will begin Monday, Jan. 25. Previous experience is not necessary.

The training course includes approximately 40 hours training. All in-person sessions will take place at the Jefferson County Courthouse, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden. Contact Tiffany Schlag at 303-2716537 or at tiffanyschlag@casajeffcogilpin. com.

Western Art and Lifestyle Artist Gary Sohrweid’s Colorado landscapes in oil will be featured in the Spirits in the Wind Gallery “Western Art and Lifestyle” exhibition running through Friday, Jan. 29, at 1211 Washington Ave., Golden. Go to www.spiritsinthewindgallery.com. Call 303-279-1192.

Night of the Stars Talent Show Audition Youth ages 5-18 are invited to show off their talents and compete against other kids from the north metro area. Individuals and groups (no more than four participants) are welcome to audition. Auditions are Monday, Jan. 25, at the D.L. Parsons Theatre, 11801 Community Center Drive, Northglenn.

The competition is divided into voice, music and variety categories. Mandatory rehearsal is Thursday, Feb. 4, and chosen acts will perform Friday, Feb. 5. Winners in each category advance to the regional grand finale March 13 in Englewood. To schedule an audition, see the rules sheet or for information, go to www.northglenn.org/talentshow.

Playhouse Presents ‘4000 Miles’ Miners Alley Playhouse presents the 2013 Pulitzer Prize finalist “4000 Miles,” by Amy Herzog and directed by Len Matheo, from Friday, Jan. 29, to Sunday, March 6, at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 6 p.m. Sundays, with a 2 p.m. performance Sunday, March 6. After suffering a major loss while on a crosscountry bike trip, 21 year-old Leo seeks solace from his feisty 91 year-old grandmother Vera in her West Village apartment. Over a month, these unlikely roommates infuriate, bewilder, and ultimately reach each other.

“4000 Miles” looks at how two outsiders find their way in today’s world.

Theater Production of ‘Medea’ The Edge Theater presents “Medea” through Sunday, Feb. 14, at 1560 Teller St., Suite 200, Lakewood. Parking is free. Medea, a barbarian and the wife of Jason, finds her position in the Greek world threatened as Jason leaves her for a Green princess of Corinth. Medea takes vengeance on Jason by killing Jason’s new wife, as well as her own children with him, after which she escapes to Athens to start a new life. Performances are at 8 p.m.

Fridays and Saturdays and 6 p.m. Sundays, with an 8 p.m. performance Monday, Feb. 8 (no performance Sunday, Feb. 7). Tickets available by calling 303-232-0363 or going to www.theedgetheater.com.

ART/CRAFTS

Athena Project Art Show Athena Project presents Point of Departure, an art show that will provide insight into artists’ creative processes, runs from Wednesday, Jan. 27, to Friday, Feb. 12, at the 40 West Arts Gallery, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood. The show is curated by Michele Brower, a Denver artist known for her paintings and installation pieces which grace museum, private and corporate collections nationwide. An opening night artist reception is from 5:30-8 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 27. On A pop up art and fashion boutique is from 5:30-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, in the gallery space. Admission is free and both art and fashion designs and accessories will be available for sale; 20 percent of all sales from this evening will benefit Athena Project.

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

Sundays. An opening reception is planned from 4:30-6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27.

Chamber Orchestra Concert Augustana Arts and Stratus Chamber Orchestra presents Anniversaries: 400th Anniversary of Shakespeare’s Death at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, at Colorado Christian University Music Center, 9200 W. Ellsworth Ave., Lakewood, and at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30 at Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda Ave., Denver. Call 303388-4962 or go to www.augustanaarts.org for tickets and information.

Score a Touch Down with your Food We all know about our football but what about our football foods? Come for a free nutrition class at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, to discuss healthy alternatives for your favorite game day foods. Food and samples available throughout the store until 4 p.m. at Natural Grocers at Vitamin Cottage, Northwest Store, 7745 N. Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Contact Megan Grover at 303-4230990.

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Making Light: Fat, Oil, and Wax Lamps As the days get shorter and dusk arrives earlier, imagine life before the light switch. The lights dim and flickering, dancing shadows on the walls, the soft warm light of a little flame burning on a wick. Whether for sentimental value, reliving the old times, or for when the electricity is out, learning to make lamps is both fun and useful. Let experts from Sarqit Outdoor Living School teach you to make your own lamps from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 28, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. If you have a small container in mind, bring it and renew it into a beautiful lamp.

All ages (young children with adult); registration required. Call 720-8987405 or go to www.arvada.org/nature.

Tropical Wildlife: Art and the Animal Kingdom Ages 6-12 years will discover wild animals from Australia, South America and Africa, from giant lizards and poisonous frogs to deadly snakes. Participants will use a variety of art techniques to examine the inhabitants of our planet. Program offered 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays through March 16, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Bring a healthy after-school snack each time. Register by Jan. 8. Go to www.arvada.org/ nature or call 720-898-7405.

EVENTS

Chili Supper The Golden Lions Club plans its annual Home-Made Chili Supper 2-7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 23, at the Golden Masonic Building, 400 10th St., Golden.

Tickets are free and available from any Golden Lions Club member, or get a ticket at the door. Three local craft brewers will have beer available for purchase, and baked goods also will be available for purchase. Bring used eyeglasses for recycling.

Making Peace with Past A Vietnamese refugee who left Saigon hours before the capital fell will share the story of her escape and later return to Vietnam at Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, at 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, titled “Making Peace With Your Past: A Vietnamese Refugee’s Journey,” features a filmed interview with Binh Rybacki, the founder of Children of

Peace International, a charity helping orphans in Vietnam. During the film, Rybacki says she decided to start Children of Peace International after returning to Vietnam where she witnessed the overwhelming needs of children there. Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual, comfortable setting. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@ peacelutheran.net.

Active New Zealand Don your virtual backpack, life jacket and bike helmet for the adventure seeker’s tour around South Island, New Zealand. Join the kayakers for a paddle through misty Milford Sound. Ride a horse or hang glide over Queenstown. Tons of fun and adventure portrayed in this hour long movie of one person’s idea of sightseeing. Carolyn Adam videographer. The Majestic View Travel Series program is from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, at 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. For ages 10 years to adult. Registration required; call 720-898-7405 or go to www.arvada.org/nature.

Localworks Harvest Food and Film Series Localworks Harvest supports urban agriculture and home gardening.

Events include harvest exchanges, a family movie and potluck, and educational workshops on urban agriculture. Program is from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, at The Grange, 3850 High Court, Wheat Ridge. Go to www. wearelocalworks.org.

Outdoor Career Fair Explore career options and opportunities at the Outdoor Education and Park Ranger Technology Career Fair from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, at Red Rocks Community College, on the Bridge. Hear from businesses including YMCA Sow Mountain Ranch, Mile Hi Rafting, Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center, U.S. Forest Service, Women’s Wilderness Institute, Winter Park Ski Resort, Denver Parks and Recreation and more.

Go to www.rrcc.edu/outdoor-education or www.rrcc.edu/park-rangertechnology.

Pulitzer Prize Winning Speaker The Friends of the Jefferson County Public Library welcome Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Fenn at a breakfast buffet at 8 a.m. Friday, Jan. 29, at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center. The annual meeting is free for the Friends of the Jefferson County Library. Friends may bring guests for a fee, which can be used toward the purchase of a Friends membership. Seating is limited.

Call 303-403-5075. Fenn’s field of study is the early American West, focusing on epidemic disease, Native American and environmental history.

Selfies with Bears: Worst Case Hiking Scenarios Have you taken a selfie with a bear? Hiked in a lightning storm? Encountered black widows or a mama moose? Brushed up with poison ivy? The best way to stay safe in nature is to be prepared. Come for a fun, hands-on class to test your safety and survival knowledge from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 30, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada, and then take a short hike with a naturalist. Registration required; call 720-898-7405 or go to www.arvada.org/nature.

Refugee Night Global Goods & Coffee hosts Refugee Night at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, at 5613 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. The goal for the event is to give refugees the opportunity to share their story with others. Every Refugee Night is hosted by someone from the country we are spotlighting; this time it will be DR Congo. They share their story with our guests, and we provide food to sample to compliment the experience. All are welcome, and there is no charge to attend. Call 720-389-9030.

Groundhogs, Whistlepigs and Woodchucks, oh my Bring the family to learn about groundhogs and some of their furry rodent friends such as beavers, squirrels and marmots. Free program is from 4:305:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. For all ages. Registration required. Call 720-898-7405 or go to www.arvada.org/nature.

Rocks and Minerals Around Us Through January, the North Jeffco Gem & Mineral Club will present an exhibit featuring Lyons sandstone, Mt. Antero granite, fossilized wood, smoky quartz, garnets, pyrite and more at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Go home with a token of your visit. Call 720-898-7405 or go to www.arvada.org/nature.

HEALTH

Power of Probiotics: Fermented Foods for Optimal Health Add some life to your plate. Learn about the variety of living cultured foods that are available – from yogurt and kefir to kimchee – and why they are so good for your gut and you. Free program and samples offered from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, at Natural Grocers at Vitamin Cottage, Northwest Store, 7745 N. Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Contact Megan Grover at 303-423-0990.

Relay For Life The American Cancer Society Relay For Life gives communities the chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost and fight back against the disease. Each year, more than 4 million people participate in this global phenomenon and raise money and awareness to save lives from cancer. Following is a partial schedule of Relay For Life events: Wednesday, Jan. 27, Relay for Life, Colorado School of Mines kickoff, Mines campus; Thursday, Feb. 4, West Metro Relay for Life kickoff party, Jose O’Shea’s Mexican Restaurant.

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p.m., Westwoods Community Church, 2151 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood (Scott LoMurray, 701-471-7183).

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Santosha Yoga Localworks Active strives to encourage community members to lead a more physically active and healthy life while building and strengthening friendships. Join us twice a month to try out different methods and workouts. The next session is from 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30 at Santosha Yoga, 5810 W. 38th Ave., Unit 11, Wheat Ridge. Go to www.wearelocalworks.org.

Community Blood Drives A number of community blood drives are planned. 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: Sunday, Jan. 31, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30

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.

EDUCATION

Social Security, Income Planning Are you aware of the new law that changes Social Security filing strategy options? Do you know if you will be affected? Find out at the Social Security, Income Planning class 10-11:30 a.m.

Saturday, Jan. 23, at the FirstBank Building in Belmar, 550 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood.

Class will help you answer the following questions: When should I start taking my benefit?

How can I be sure I’ve maximized my benefit?

Am I eligible for a benefit from a former, current or deceased spouse? How do I fill the income gaps? Class is taught by Jo-Ann Holst, certified financial planner. Call 720-287-5880 to RSVP; go to www.joannholstadvisers.com for information.

There is no cost to attend. Investment Adviser Representative of and investment advisory services offered through Royal Fund Management, LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser.

Vanderhoof Choice Enrollment Applications for first-round choice enrollment will be accepted through Friday, Jan. 29 for the 2016-17 school year at Vanderhoof Elementary School, 5875 Routt St., Arvada. Students are accepted on a space available basis. Round one applications are prioritized through a lottery process. Waiting lists, which are prioritized, will be created if applicants exceed space available at the school. A separate application must be completed and submitted for each child. If a student is not accepted at a school during the

first-round choice enrollment, the student will remain on the prioritized waitlist and be carried over to second-round choice enrollment, which runs from Feb. 12 to Aug. 31.

Continuing Education Program Metropolitan State College of Denver offers a continuing education program for adults. Most classes are 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, for two to four weeks, and cost varies. Most take place at the Student Success Building on the Auraria Campus, with other classes taking place at the South Campus (I-25 and Orchard) and the Center For Visual Arts on Santa Fe Drive. For list of classes, go to www.msudenver.edu/learnon or call 303556-3657. Application not required. More info at www.Facebook.com/msudenverlearnoninitiative.

Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Thursday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a spaceavailable basis.

AREA CLUBS Mondays

is $5 (cash preferred). Order from diner menu (pay on you own). Call Fred Holden at 303-4217619 for information. Republicans, especially students, youth and women, welcome to join.

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

Registration required. Call Kathy Martinez at 303882-2751.

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

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

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

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 a.m. Tuesdays at the Applewood Golf Course, 14001 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. You are invited to attend a meeting.

Our goals are to serve children worldwide and in our community. We ring the bell for Salvation Army, deliver Christmas baskets to needy families and, assist the Jeffco Action Center with school supplies for children from low-income families.

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

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Denver Apple Pi, an Apple/Mac computer user group, meets from 7-9 p.m. the third Tuesday each month at the Applewood Community Church (downstairs), 12930 W. 32nd Ave., Golden.

Program varies each month. We welcome those interested in learning more about their Apple or Mac computer. Visitors are welcome to see if you like our more mature group. More information may be found at denverapplepi.com.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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. Look for signs pointing you to the right room. Go 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.

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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 303-989-5260.

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.

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

Music Teachers Association Suburban Northwest meets 9:30 a.m. to noon the first Wednesday of the month at Community in Christ Church, 12229 W. 80th Ave., Arvada. Meetings are open to the public and include refreshments, business meeting and program featuring music teaching professionals from around the state , lecturing on the latest teaching developments.

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

Professional women NW Metro Business and Professional Women meets the first Wednesday of each month from September to May. Our mission is to achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education and information. Call Marcia at 303-827-3283 to RSVP. Thursdays All Comforting Things of Colorado Inc. We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing comfort and encouragement to individuals by providing them items made by hand. We encourage you to bring your skills and enthusiasm to our fun group. We meet at 10 a.m. the third Thursday of each month at Phillips Methodist Church, 1450 S. Pierce, Lakewood. For information, contact Sue King at susaneking70@msn. com or 303-986-1098.

Business spirituality Business Honoring Spirituality meets 7-9 a.m. every Thursday at the Community Center of Mile Hi Church, 9079 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood. Meetings include networking, a brief meditation by a licensed practitioner, guest speaker and breakfast. For additional information, visit www.bhsmilehi.org or call Patty Whitelock at 303-274-0933.

CERTUS Professional Network meets for its Lakewood networking event from 9:30-11 a.m. the third Thursday of the month at Panera Bread, 650 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Build your network, grow your business, network less.

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Community Coffee Join Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp on the fourth Thursday of each month to talk about issues that are important to you. Community Coffee will be 7-8 a.m. at La Dolce Vita, Ice Cream Room, 5756 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada; and from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Panera Bread, 10450 Town Center Drive, Westminster.

Golden Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the first and third Thursdays at Buffalo Rose Events Center, 1119 Washington Ave., Golden. For information, contact Ed Dorsey at 303-829-5195, or go to or go to www.goldenlionsclub.org.

Golden Men’s Support Group meets 7-8:45 p.m. Thursdays near the National Renewal Energy Lab. Call Roger at 720-289-6396 or Terry at 303-748-3748.

Investors’ meetings The Rocky Mountain Inventors Association meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. the fourth Thursday of every month (excluding November and December) at Vesta Technology, 13050 W. 43rd Drive, Suite 300, Golden. Presentations in marketing, manufacturing, engineering, finance, business and legal, followed by networking. Go online to www.rminventor.org for details.

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.

Salty Dog Sailing Club If you love to sail or want to try, if you don’t have a boat, if you have a boat but don’t sail enough because you cannot find a crew, the Salty Dog Sailing Club is for you. The club meets the second Thursday of the month at members’ homes. Members come from all along the Front Range because this is the only such club available. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. with the business meeting commencing at 7 p.m. Go to www.saltydog.org for meeting locations and directions.

Stuck in the Middle, a social support group for spouses and caregivers of those with chronic illnesses, meets at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. Perhaps you’ve been a caregiver for years, your spouse or family member has moved to a facility and now you are faced with the isolation of living alone.

Or your loved one is at home and you would like an opportunity to relax and talk with people who understand the pressures caregivers face. Would you like to meet others in similar situations?

SITM meets in member’s homes. Email Bonnie at bonnieforsitm@earthlink.net, for information.

Foods Market Belmar, 444 S. Wadsworth Blvd. in Lakewood. Let me know you’re planning to be there so we’re sure to connect. Contact www.

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Divorce Workshop A workshop that covers the legal, financial and social issues of divorce is presented the fourth Friday of each month at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. Meet in the Encore Room upstairs.

Check in 9-9:30 a.m.; workshop runs from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Register at www.divorceworkshopdenver.com. Advance registration costs $35; at the door, cost goes to $40 (cash/ checks only). Attendees will get help taking the next step by getting unbiased information and resources. Discover community resources, and talk with other women experiencing similar life changes. Discussion items include co-parenting, child support, family coping, tax consequences, property division, hostile spouses and more. For info, contact 303-210-2607 or info@divorceworkshopdenver.com.

Golden Gate Community Grange, 25201 Golden Gate Canyon Road, has meetings at 7 p.m. the second Friday of the month. Activities include yoga, dances, eggmania, special wildlife programs, holiday craft fair. Grange hall available for rental for weddings, parties, reunions, etc.

Call Rich Phillips at 303-277-1933 or go to www. goldengategrange.com. New members welcome.

Grand Piano Show Patrice LeBlanc performs from 6-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at Grappa Mediterranean Bistro, 1027 Washington St., Golden. Go to www.grappabistro.com. Call 303273-8882 for reservations and information.

HeartPULSE Learn how to take an active role in your health and well-being. HeartPULSE meets 7-9 p.m. the first Friday of every month at The Cloisters, 2103 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Contact HeartPULSE for information on cost. Each session features an educational presentation, energy exercises, and ‘healing’ meditations. Contact heartpulse@att.net.

Game On meets 1-4 p.m. at Community Recreation Center, 68th and Wadsworth. The North Jeffco Senior Friday Club meets weekly to play cards and board games, including bridge, pinochle, canasta, hand & foot, mahjong, billiards and dominoes. No RSVP. All supplies provided and refreshments. Monthly pot luck/ catered meals. Golfing and bowling opportunities, too. For information call Bob Stremel, 303-905-4315.

South Jeffco Rotary Club meets at 7:15 a.m.

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LifeRing Secular Recovery is a network of support groups for people who want to live free from alcohol and other addictive drugs. Meetings are at 6 p.m. Saturdays at 6655 W. Jewell Ave. Unit 100. Appointments and membership is not required. LifeRing’s approach to sobriety focuses on empowering individuals through the strength of sober conversation. Go to www. liferingcolorado.org.

Rocky Mountain Shipwrights is a wood ship modeling club that meets at 9:30 a.m. the third Saturday of each month at Rockler’s Woodworking and Hardware Store, 2553 S. Colorado Blvd. in Denver. The club also has a workshop at 9:30 a.m. the first Saturday of the month at the Arvada City Hall, 8101 Ralston Road, where we work on our models and get help from experienced modelers. Go to www.rockymountainshipwrights.org for information.

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1071 meets at 10 a.m. the third Saturday of each month at Elks Lodge #1777, 1455 Newland St., Lakewood. Beforehand, join the group from 8-10 a.m. for a low-cost breakfast at the Elks Lodge.

Chapter helps all veterans with health care, benefits, employment and training, monetary assistance and other veteran’s issues. Go to www. vva1071.org for more detailed information or call 303-870-2428.

Sundays Colorado Carvers Club. Join us to develop or expand your interest in all types of wood carving. Colorado Carvers Club meets at 9 a.m. the second Sunday of each month at Maple Grove Grange Hall, 3130 Youngfield St., Wheat Ridge.

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Green Mountain graduate Ryan Stephan is having a stellar season for Colorado Mesa’s basketball team.

The 6-foot-10, 250-pound senior ranked among the top 25 in nine different NCAA Division II statistics before last weekend’s games. He led the nation with 10 double-doubles and picked up his 11th Jim Benton on Jan. 16 against Adams State. He was OVERTIME second in defensive rebounds with 8.8 per game, fourth with 122 free throws made and fifth with a 25.3 scoring average.

Alameda’s Chris Nguyen drives his opponent’s shoulders to the mat during an early round match at the Jan. 16 Alameda Invitational wrestling tournament. Nguyen finished third at 160 pounds, and the Pirates finished seventh in the team standings at the competition. Photo by Tom Munds

Pirates finish seventh at mat tourney Alameda wrestlers also take top spots at upper weights

By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com Pirate fans and teammates cheered on competitors as the home team finished seventh among the 22 teams taking part in the Jan. 16 Alameda Invitational wrestling tournament.

“About half our team are experienced wrestlers and half are young and lack mat time,” Alameda coach Danion Baca said.

“The young kids are working hard and learning, but our kids at the upper weight are the strength of our team right now.”

The shrill blast of whistles and the slap of hands on the mats accompanied the cheers of fans and teammates throughout the day.

The tournament used a 16-wrestler,

double-elimination bracket for each of the 14 weight divisions. All wrestlers begin the tournament as part of the championship bracket. A loss moves them into the consolation bracket with an opportunity to finish as high as third. But a second loss eliminates a wrestler from competition.

Wrestlers earn team points for winning matches. The success of a team’s wrestlers determines the finish in the final team standings. Legend won the tournament with 204 points, Silver Creek was second and Alameda was seventh with 95.5 points.

Fabian Estrada led the Pirate wrestlers, winning the championship at 170 pounds. Three teammates finished third — Chris Nguyen at 169, Ruben Portillo at 182, Ruben Moya at 220.

This marks Baca’s fifth year as Pirates head coach.

“The program is building as we hoped

it would grow,” he said. “Most of our veteran kids came up through our youth wrestling program, and we have some good kids in that system that will be coming to the high school over the next few years. So our team should grow and get stronger as we rebuild the tradition of a strong Alameda wrestling team.”

Pirate’s 160-pounder Chris Nguyen said he was about five when a friend’s uncle got him into wrestling.

“Since then, I have had the mindset to always win,” he said. “In this sport, you depend on yourself, not on a teammate, so it is all on you.”

The season has been great so far, he said, noting he has lost only two matches.

That’s because he is wrestling smarter, he said, bringing experience from years of competition to the mat.

“Like all wrestlers, my goal is to get to state and do well,” he said. “I am wrestling well and I think I can achieve that goal.”

A GRASP OF THE BASICS There are many moves that sometimes go by different names that are used by wrestlers to create takedowns or pin opponents.

Listed is a basic description of some of the top moves obtained from a variety of sources.

Single-leg takedown — From the neutral position, a wrestler uses a quick aggressive shot to the closest leg of the opponent, wrapping his or her arms around the leg while locking hands together.

Double-leg takedown — Similar to the single-leg takedown while standing. The wrestler grabs both legs of the opponent and locks his or her hands. Grabbing both legs gives the advantage of being able to drive or slam the opponent.

High C — A move similar to the double-leg takedown, but the wrestler reaches the inside of one of the opponent’s legs and, with knees bent low and with the head up, the wrestler finds himself in a good position to earn takedown points.

Half-nelson — This move is good for executing a pin. One arm is slipped under the opponent’s armpit with the hand wrapped around the back of his neck. The free hand holds the opponent’s other hand

so the half-nelson can’t be broken.

Ankle pick — Quick hands can get the opponent on the mat with this low-risk move. With one hand on the opponent’s neck, the move in the reaction of the hands forces the opponent to step with the other leg. That’s when the ankle of the opposing wrestler can be grabbed with the free hand to put the opposition off balance.

Fireman’s carry — This is another good takedown from the up position which requires both strength and quickness, where the wrestler crouches on one knee and picks up the opponent and tilts him or her over the shoulder.

Leg sweep — This move can take the opponent to the mat hard. Basically a wrestler has

his arms inside the opponent’s arms and uses his or her own legs to cause the opponent to fall. This is also used for the leg trap movement.

Sprawl — When facing an opponent who loves to shoot, sprawling helps prevent takedowns by scooting legs back away from the opponent’s reach.

Granby — This reversal from the bottom can prevent a loss or create a win.

The bottom wrestler straightens up slightly, cross steps under the body and perform a roll to the inside shoulder.

Cradle — All the opponent can do is struggle with his hands. The wrestler grabs the opponent’s neck with one arm and wraps his or her elbow behind the opponent’s knee

while locking both hands together.

Bump to tight-waist — This is good to control the opponent from the top position. With arm tight around the waist, the wrestler blocks the front arm near the elbow with his or her arm and eventually breaks down the opponent.

Arm drag — With the opposing arm, the wrestler grabs the opponent’s wrist and hooks the other arm from the neutral position, and with a shoveling move pushes the opponent’s arm to the mat.

Gazzoni — This is an escape move from the referee’s bottom position where the wrestler kicks his feet out, pushes back and comes to his or her feet while grabbing the opponent’s lower hand.

Blast double — This powerful takedown looks like a football tackle, in which the wrestler grabs both legs of the opponent and forces or tackles him to the mat.

Ralston Valley’s Neal leads the way After the completion of games on Jan. 16, Ralston Valley’s Cody Neal was the state’s leading scorer in hockey. He has 32 points on 18 goals and 14 assists. He has three power-play and two short-handed goals.

Who needs timeouts, anyway?

Valor Christian girls basketball coach Jessika Caldwell likes to be hands-on and very demonstrative during practice.

That didn’t change while she was pregnant. With the baby due in just days, Caldwell was still out on the court demonstrating moves — and some of her players were a little worried.

“There were definitely some times when we wanted her to calm down because she is so passionate and loves the game,” said Valor senior Heidi Hammond.

Caldwell, whose son Boden was born Jan. 5, said she just “kind of made it work.”

“This was my third go around,” she said. “The girls probably got a little more nervous than I did. I was out there showing them what to do, and they were like, ‘Eek.’” Caldwell missed Valor’s game Jan. 6 against Wheat Ridge but was back guiding the Eagles Jan. 8 against Golden. She has two other children, Emersyn and Bryce.

“She was confident and got back on the floor so quick, it was incredible,” Hammond said. “We love having her back.”

From gymnastics to diving It seems like more and more divers are former gymnasts who have switched to the water.

Douglas County junior Lexie Barker, who competes for the Douglas County/ Castle View team, is a new diver who won the event at the Smoky Hill Invitational with 462 points. She liked gymnastics, but injuries took their toll.

“I’ve been diving a little over a year,” she said. “I was a gymnast for nine years and I had like seven stress fractures in my back, so I had to retire. My parents told me to try diving, and I kind of fell in love with it.”

Top girls swimming times According to the Jan. 13 report compiled by PrepSwimCo.com, Valor Christian senior Brooke Stenstrom has the best Class 4A times in three events.

The defending Class 4A 50-yard freestyle state champion swam a time of 23.54 seconds in that event and a 51.81 in the 100 freestyle. She, her sister Lindsay, Madison Hoehn and Abbey Owenby have the top 4A time of 3:32.19 in the 400 freestyle relay, a school record.

Owenby, a sophomore, is the fastest in the 4A 500 freestyle with a 5:01.48 clocking.

Rock Canyon senior Abigail Kochevar, Benton continues on Page 21

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SPORTS ROUNDUP LAKEWOOD TIGERS GIRLS BASKETBALL Lakewood 60, Ralston Valley 47 Lakewood took victory over conference opponent Ralston Valley in a home game on Jan. 15.

Key performers: Sophomore Camilla Emsbo and senior Mackenzie Forrest both scored 15 points each. Sophomore Sassy Coleman went two for two on free throws.

Lakewood 78, Bear Creek 13 Lakewood soundly routed conference opponent Bear Creek in an away game on -Jan. 13.

Key performers: Senior Mackenzie Forrest led the team with 12 points. Senior Mckenna Bishop went two for two on three-pointers. Senior Alina Rodriguez was four for four on two-pointers. Sopho-

more Hannah Renstrom had six offensive rebounds and three defensive.

BOYS BASKETBALL Ralston 65, Lakewood 55 Lakewood lost to conference opponent Ralston Valley in a home game on Jan. 15.

Lakewood 71, Bear Creek 55 Lakewood took the win against conference opponent Bear Creek in a home game on Jan. 13.

GIRLS SWIMMING Lakewood, Valor Lakewood placed second in a two-team nonconference meet against Valor on Jan. 16.

ALAMEDA PIRATES GIRLS BASKETBALL Fort Morgan 54, Alameda 12 Alameda lost to conference opponent Fort Morgan in a home game on Jan. 15.

Weld Central 40, Alameda 26 Alameda lost to conference opponent Weld Central in an away game on Jan. 12.

Key performers: Sophomore Angel Bernard led with seven points.

Junior Ariella Apodaca went two for two on free throws. Senior Holly Dock had six defensive rebounds.

Denver North 48, Alameda 22

Alameda fell to nonconference opponent Denver North in an away game on Jan. 11.

Key performers: Junior Faith Sullivan scored five points. Senior Holly Dock had three offensive rebounds and five defensive.

BOYS BASKETBALL Fort Morgan 72, Alameda 48 Alameda fell to conference opponent Fort Morgan in a home game on Jan. 15.

Weld Central 56, Alameda 50 Alameda lost to conference opponent Weld Central in an away game on Jan. 12.

BEAR CREEK BEARS GIRLS BASKETBALL Lakewood 78, Bear Creek 13 The Bears lost the home conference game Jan. 13.

Key performers: Sophomore Romola Dominguez scored 12 points.

Pomona 70, Bear Creek 57 The Bears lost the away conference game Jan. 15.

BOYS BASKETBALL Aurora Central 59, Bear Creek 43 The Bears lost the home nonconference

game Jan. 11.

Lakewood 71, Bear Creek 55 The Bears lost the away conference game Jan. 13.

Bear Creek 52, Pomona 51 The Bears won the home conference game Jan. 15.

GIRLS SWIMMING The Bear Creek Bears girls swimming team lost the neutral conference meet Jan. 16 against Arvada West by a score of 212-95.

D’EVELYN JAGUARS GIRLS BASKETBALL D’Evelyn 74, Standley Lake 41 D’Evelyn won over conference opponent Standley Lake in an away game on Jan. 15.

Key performers: Junior Jill Smith scored 14 points. Sophomore Angi Reed went two for two on three-pointers. Seniors Kayla Walden and Lexi Reed and freshman Tori Szathmary all went two for two on free throws.

D’Evelyn 48, Golden 44 D’Evelyn claimed victory over conference opponent Golden in an away game on Jan. 13.

Key performers: Senior Aubrey Sotolongo led the team with 15 points. Sotolongo and senior Lexi Reed both went two for two on free throws.

Benton Continued from Page 20

two-time defending 100-yard backstroke champion, has the best Class 5A times of 54.74 in the 100 backstroke and 23.79 in the 50 freestyle. Heritage sophomore Kylie Andrews’ time of 51.78 is the best among 5A swimmers in the 100 freestyle.

McCaffrey, Pugh to be honored Christian McCaffrey and Mallory Pugh will be honored during the April 19 Colorado Sports Hall of Fame induction and awards banquet at the Denver Marriott City Center.

McCaffrey, the former Valor Christian

BOYS BASKETBALL D’Evelyn 60, Standley Lake 49 D’Evelyn took the win over conference opponent Standley Lake in a home game on Jan. 15.

Key performers: Junior Josh Brinkerhoff scored 16 points, and went 11 for 12 on free throws. Senior Owen Burke had four offensive rebounds and four defensive.

Golden 50, D’Evelyn 32 D’Evelyn fell to conference opponent Golden in an away game on Jan. 13.

Key performers: Senior Charlie Davis scored 15 points, and went six for six on free throws. Senior Cameron Brown had three offensive rebounds and six defensive.

GREEN MOUNTAIN RAMS GIRLS BASKETBALL Green Mountain 57, Ponderosa 43 Green Mountain beat nonconference opponent Ponderosa in a home game on Jan. 16.

Key performers: Junior Corrina Archuleta scored 16 points.

Sophomores Danielle Schell and Brecon Antrillo and senior Baylor Thompson all went two for two on free throws.

Green Mountain 66, Wheat Ridge 40 Green Mountain won over conference opponent Wheat Ridge in an away game on Jan. 15.

Key performers: Junior Delaney Bernard led with 20 points. Sophomore Brecon Antrillo and junior Corrina Archuleta both went four for four on free throws.

Junior Reilly West had one offensive rebound and nine defensive.

Green Mountain 64, Arvada 11 Green Mountain claimed a dominating

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

BOYS BASKETBALL Mead 67, Green Mountain Green Mountain lost to nonconference opponent Mead in an away game on Jan. 16.

Wheat Ridge 65, Green Mountain 50 Green Mountain lost to conference opponent Wheat Ridge in an away game on Jan. 15.

Green Mountain 71, Arvada 30 Green Mountain won a decisive victory against conference opponent Arvada in an away game on Jan. 13.

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An unexpected final pour for business

Arvada’s second brewery closes doors after four years of business

By Crystal Anderson canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com Arvada craft beer enthusiasts found themselves slightly shocked when Olde Town’s Arvada Beer Company closed its doors after four years of business.

“Arvada Beer Company was a shining example of all that’s right with local business,” said Michael Thompson, brewery patron and Arvada resident.

“Its closing is a devastating loss to all of Arvada, especially Olde Town.”

The brewery, also known locally as ABC, opened October 2011 at 5600 Grandview Ave., a prominent corner in Old Towne. But a little more than two weeks ago, the business closed after landlord Steve Howards evicted it.

“ABC is closed and they will not reopen,” Howards said in an email. “The reasons should be fairly obvious and the possession notice is posted on the door.”

According to the court-issued notice, brewery owners Cary and Kelly Floyd were evicted because they broke terms of their lease. Howards would not talk about specifics, but he said he didn’t raise the rent and worked diligently with the Floyds to help keep them in business.

The Floyds, who are husband and wife, did not return calls or emails for comment.

A number of fellow brewers and Olde Town business owners said the closure wasn’t entirely unexpected.

“The loss of retail is a big hit on Olde Town,” said Karen Miller, president of the Historic Olde Town Association and owner of Paws N’ Play. “I can’t say it was

a surprise. They did make little changes and it seemed like they needed to have food. When someone makes all these little changes, it’s not a big shock.”

Arvada Beer was the city’s second brewery after the Yak N Yeti on Ralston Road. It specialized in a historic Arvadathemed beer list such as Gold Line IPA, PoolHall Porter and the Lemon Shandy.

The Floyds were known for fostering a hang-out environment that included sharing fun stories about the city and its history. They also were involved with various festivals and events.

In recent months, the Floyds hired a head brewer, revamped their beer list, added food trucks to give customers more options for snacks and meals and talked about becoming a restaurant, local customers and business owners said. Most recently, they were building a brewing partnership with Dad and Dude’s Breweria in Aurora.

“They just couldn’t compete in this environment,” Miller said. “Olde Town is going through a huge transition ...

Everyone now has to really up their game — especially the bars and restaurants. They have to have good food, good drinks, and if they don’t have that, they may make it in the short term, but not the long term.”

Mayson Hembree, a co-owner at Dad and Dude’s, did not respond to calls or emails for comment on their partnership as of press time.

“Any hit to anything in Arvada is going to hurt our reputation,” said Adam Draeger, Yak N Yeti head brewer. “It was great when they came into town because they gave Arvada brewers credibility. I’m hoping someone else goes into the space that’s a brewery — that’s the most premier spot in Arvada.”

The Arvada Beer Company now stands empty, with 64-ounce growlers sitting in the window, after being repossessed by the landlord after the company was evicted in mid-January. The brewery was at 5600 Grandview Ave. in Olde Town. Photo by Crystal Anderson

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LEO (July 23 to August 22) Although the Lion might see it as an act of loyalty and courage to hold on to an increasingly shaky position, it might be wiser to make changes now to prevent a possible meltdown later.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Your gift for adding new people to your circle of friends works overtime this week, thanks largely to contacts you made during the holidays. A surprise awaits you at the week’s end.

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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Don’t hide your talents. It’s a good time to show what you can do to impress people who can do a lot for you. A dispute with a family member might still need some smoothing over.

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AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Dealing with someone’s disappointment can be difficult for Aquarians, who always try to avoid giving pain. But a full explanation and a show of sympathy can work wonders.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Getting a job-related matter past some major obstacles should be easier this week. A personal situation might take a surprising but not necessarily unwelcome turn by the week’s end.

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ea.

$ 99

lb.

ea.

6

lb.

Kind Bars

Sprouts Artisan Bread

Select varieties, 5.3 oz.

Select varieties, 1.4 - 1.6 oz.

Select varieties, 13 - 14 oz.

79

¢

lb.

Sprouts exceptional, exclusive beef at an outstanding value! Boneless.

55 $

for

ea.

Boneless Skinless

lb.

$ 99

Chobani Greek Yogurt

Chuck Roast or Steak

lb.

98

¢

Roasted Pistachios

USDA Choice All-Natural

2

Organic Braeburn Apples

Sprouts Organic Honduran Coffee

$ 99

$ 99

lb.

Walnuts

¢

Yogurt Pretzels

1

$ 98

2

$ 99 ea.

Everyday low price.

Wild-Caught Alaskan

Chicken Thighs or Sockeye Salmon Fillets Rich in flavor, Omega-3 fatty acids and Breast Tenders other beneficial nutrients! Prv fzn.

Farm-fresh, never frozen!

1

$ 69 lb.

motes a Proealthy H art He

7

$ 99 lb.

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