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Board revisits growth Community comes together issue A local Salvation Army food truck arrived at the scene of the Wadsworth Boulevard fire on Saturday, Jan. 2, to help feed the first responders on duty. Courtesy of the Arvada Fire Protection District
Businesses rally after tragic fire; several firms operated in building where counselor died At left, the Starbucks at 66th and Wadsworth Boulevard delivered freshly brewed coffee for the fire investigators and police on duty to show their appreciation and provide some energy. Courtesy of the Arvada Fire Protection District
By Crystal Anderson canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com Despite tragic events of a Jan. 2 commercial fire, members of the seven businesses at 6475 Wadsworth Blvd. are rallying in aid and support. “We’re devastated by the loss of John, the man upstairs,” Robert Wolf, owner of Wolf Law, said after hearing of the death of John Rutter, an addictions counselor with Creative Treatment Options, a substance abuse treatment center which was located on the third floor. “We’re all kind of a community in there so we help each other out.” The Arvada Fire Protection District is still investigating the cause of the commercial fire, which left two injured and Rutter dead. It began shortly before 10 a.m. Jan. 2 in the Scenic Heights Professional Building, Arvada’s deputy fire marshal Deanna Harrington said. Wolf Law, Creative Treatment Options, KTS Tech II, a tanning salon, Lange Land Surveys and a medical practice were located in the building. Wolf, who was not on scene that day and who is now operating at GoFigure Accounting at 7607 Ralston Road and
Decision affects Northwest Arvada corridor experiencing population boom By Crystal Anderson canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com At tonight’s meeting, the first of 2016, the Jefferson County Board of Education will take another look at a 1/12-year-old $40 million proposal to build a new school and renovate another in Northwest Arvada. “We are revisiting using COPs Jeffco continues on Page 16
out of his home, said the fire was devastating for these small businesses. They lost not only their offices, but original documents, tools, technology, records and personal items. Friends with one of the doctors on his floor and with the owner of Creative Treatment Options, Fire continues on Page 5
John Rutter, 55, an addictions counselor with Creative Treatment Options, a substance abuse program, helped more than 3,000 people on the path to sobriety. Read about how those who knew him are celebrating his life on PAGE 5.
Home of the Sabertooth Tigers, Sierra Elementary was built in 1971. In the early 2000s, the school saw some renovation and the addition of new classrooms. In 2012, a bond issue was passed for the completion of capital improvement projects including those left at Sierra, but with limited funds, the renovations were never completed. Courtesy photo
Students prepare for careers in HVAC industry Red Rocks Community College offers program for industry in need of workers By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com After years in social work, Ken Boettcher wanted a change in career. He was looking for something with more immediate results. Something he could point to as an accomplishment at the end of the day.
He found it working with HVAC. “I wish I had known about this industry from the start,” Boettcher said. “I would’ve jumped right into it.” Boettcher took advantage of the Red Rocks Community College program training workers to fill the spots vacated by an aging workforce in the HVAC industry, which stands for heating, ventilation and air conditioning. “Everyone in the workforce is aging out,” said Joan Smith, executive director of Red Rocks Community College’s Rocky Mountain
Education Center. “It’s really a perfect storm — high schools have really gone away from the technical fields. There are jobs in fields like plumbing, construction and HVAC that aren’t going away, but there is nobody to do them.” Anticipating the need, Red Rocks renovated its HVAC lab and launched the Ready2 Work Academy, which follows a “boot camp” model and was developed with employers from the building maintenance and energy efficiency industries. HVAC continues on Page 4
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Glen Keller, director of the Westernaires, will be spending a lot of time at the stock show this year with the Jefferson County youth part of the Westernaires. To learn about the Westernaires, visit www.westernaires.org. The National Western Stock Show and Rodeo takes place Jan. 9-24 at the National Western Complex in Denver. To learn more or to purchase tickets, visit www.nationalwestern.com. Photo courtesy of Timemark LLC
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GLEN KELLER Director of the Westernaires, Colorado native It’s all about the kids Before I retired, the Westernaires was my 40-hour-a-week job, and the practice of law was my 60-hour-a-week job. I was a practicing lawyer and a federal bankruptcy judge. I retired a few years ago, and since then, have devoted myself full-time to the Westernaires. The Westernaires is a remarkable experience for people. I’ve been director of the Westernaires since 1983. It’s an opportunity to help kids learn leadership, self-respect and personal
responsibility by using horsemanship and family participation. For me, it’s about the kids. For the kids, it’s about the horses. There’s something magic that bonds horses and kids. It’s that bond that helps us help the kids to grow into responsible adults. When I started as director, only about 10 or 15 percent went on to college after high school. Today, it’s about 90 percent. That’s part of what we try to accomplish. You can join Westernaires as young as 9, and you leave within a few months of high school graduation. You don’t have to own a horse to belong to the Westernaires. Most don’t have horses. We have horses they can use for practice and performances. We try to make it possible for everybody to join. We have about 1,000 active members every year. I’ve probably been able to touch the lives of about 7,000 Jeffco kids through the years. National Western Stock Show and Rodeo I’ve been on the board of trustees for the stock show since 1985. The stock show is a nonprofit that supports agriculture and livestock, and assists kids to study those industries. It provides
thousands of dollars in scholarships each year to young people who have performed or exhibited at the stock show. The Jefferson County 4-H and Westernaires have the opportunity to compete for scholarship aid, and that’s really important. About 100 Westernaires will be involved with the stock show somehow. During the two weeks, we’ll be performing at the 26 rodeos, two Wild West shows and two evenings with dancing horses. A good life in Jefferson County I’m 77. I’ve lived in Colorado all my life, and moved to Jefferson County in 1964 when I started practicing law. My wife, Liz, and I have been married for 55 years. She grew up in Iowa. We met in college at CU Boulder. I’ve got four horses, two burros and a dog that lives at my house. Jeffco has the opportunity in some areas to be rural. And I like the open space preservation that the county does. All those things make the quality of life very good in Jefferson County. If you have a suggestion for My Name Is..., please contact Glenn Wallace at gwallace@ coloradocommunitymedia.com.
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Jeffco teacher updates book on missing son’s case How 3-year-old boy died has been mystery since 1999 By Chris Michlewicz cmichlewicz@coloradocommunitymedia.com
the case on Dec. 20, 2004, because “there was no foul play suspected in the disappearance and death of Jaryd,” said David Moore, public information officer for the sheriff’s office. Although the DNA result closed one chapter, it didn’t answer what happened to Jaryd Atadero.
Just like they do each year, the Ataderos celebrated Writing it all down little Jaryd’s birthday on Jan. 2. The difference between Allyn Atadero didn’t intend to write a book. He this party and others is the boy wasn’t there to enjoy it. simply began journaling his thoughts to cope with the “Every year, we buy him a birthday cake and put pain six months after the search was officially called candles on it and my daughter and my wife and myoff. self will actually sing him ‘Happy Birthday,’” said Allyn He also wanted an accurate record of everything Atadero, a physical education teacher in the Jefferson that happened so he could one day relate the story to County School District. his daughter, Jossalyn, who was 6 years old when her Months earlier, Atadero was brother disappeared. marking the release of the updated Allyn Atadero began sending version of “Missing: When the Son his writings to his twin brother, Sets — The Jaryd Atadero Story.” Arlyn, who lives in California and For updates or to purchase the book, go The 386-page book chronicles the serves as assistant superintendent to the Facebook page “Missing: When the personal struggle that gripped the for a school district. Arlyn Atadero Son Sets.” Atadero family after 3-year-old refined the story and added some Jaryd went missing during a hike in of his own recollections. The book fall 1999. was released in 2008, eight years Relatives, friends and searchafter Jaryd went missing. and-rescue teams worked doggedly to find the toddler, The most recent incarnation of “Missing: When the who had run ahead of the family on the Big South Trail Son Sets — The Jaryd Atadero Story” considers new in Poudre Canyon and seemingly vanished into thin air. theories on what happened to the toddler and removes Many speculated the boy had been attacked and questions that have been answered since the first carried off by a mountain lion. It wasn’t until more than printing. three years later that hikers found Jaryd’s shredded Atadero, who lived in Littleton when Jaryd disapclothing. The findings seemed to fit the narrative, until peared, said writing down his thoughts has been the Ataderos had the clothes examined. The Colorado therapeutic and, for a time, kept the story of his son in Bureau of Investigation found no hair from a predatory the news. animal and a distinct absence of blood. “My ultimate goal when I first started writing it was “It doesn’t sound like a mountain lion because there Jaryd had been missing and no one knew what hapwould have been blood everywhere,” Allyn Atadero said. pened to him,” he said. “I thought to myself, `What if That left the possibilities wide open, and Atadero he’s alive? What if he’s out there? As long as I can keep held out hope that his son might still be alive. One bringing attention to the story, people will see his expert with whom Atadero consulted said he believed picture.’ ” the clothing was on the boy when he was taken and then Atadero, who now lives in Parker, still receives ocplaced back on the mountain at a later date “to take us casional phone calls from strangers, including one off the trail,” Atadero said. person who urged him not to allow authorities to In June 2003, a skull fragment and tooth were found issue a death certificate. A man who authored a book in the area where Jaryd went missing. Initial tests were about a serial killer suggested Jaryd Atadero could be a inconclusive, but a DNA examination conducted two victim of a murder. And an anonymous caller claimyears ago proved the remains were those of the missing ing to have worked for the investigating agency on boy. Jaryd Atadero’s case told Allyn Atadero not to give up The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office officially closed because information was being withheld from him.
Divorced from Jaryd’s mother and now remarried, Atadero remembers his son as a buoyant and bubbly child with a penchant for physical affection. “He was happy and full of energy, always smiling,” Allyn Atadero said during a recent interview. “He was touch-y. He held my hand constantly.” Although the nagging sense of loss is constant and Atadero frequently thinks about the life milestones his son never experienced, he has been able to carry on and live his life. Atadero was recently named the Colorado middle school P.E. teacher of the year by SHAPE Colorado. But he still hasn’t given up hope in finding out how his son died.
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Arvada residents check in for blood pressure check By Crystal Anderson canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com
Arvada resident Debby Hall was recently diagnosed with pre-diabetes, so a few times a year, after working out, she sits down with Arvada Fire paramedics, like Kyle Benson, to have her blood pressure and sugar checked. Photo by Crystal Anderson
As the woman stepped up to the receptionist at Community Recreation Center, she said: “It’s always too high.” “What’s always too high?” the receptionist asked. “My blood pressure.” On Jan. 6, members of the Arvada Fire Protection District’s Emergency Medical Services Team stopped by the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., to offer free blood pressure and sugar checks to their patrons. “Seniors are our at-risk folks, and while they may not always enjoy the doctor, they like to be in the know,” said Amber Jones, community risk reduction specialist. “This is a good place to reach out to that group and it’s a place where they feel comfortable.” About 60 patrons popped briefly into the lobby, sat down at one of three tables, de-jacketed themselves and had their blood pressure and sugar checked. “My husband and I were diagnosed with pre-diabetes and so we’re taking a class at the Y and thought that I might as well come here to be checked,” said Debby Hall, an Arvada resident who works out at the rec center. “It’s just
handy.” While talking with paramedics, patrons learned what good blood pressure and blood sugar readings are, where they stand on the scale and listened to advice. “One-hundred-twenty over 80 is what this resting muscle is for — it’s supposed to lift 120 pounds,” said Robert Putfark, the EMS captain for the Arvada Fire Protection District. “We like to see people come in monthly so we can see trends. When you increase that pressure, whether fast or gradually, over time that causes the heart to work harder and get bigger. Neither is good and both are really concerning.” The paramedics offer the services the first Wednesday of each month, but encourage residents to check their numbers as often as possible. “Blood pressure itself means nothing,” Putfark said, “but to see it over time, that’s when we know if we need to refer them to a physician to check them out, or take them into the hospital.” After checking their stats, paramedics took a moment to also talk with each person about their health and life. “It’s just about helping people,” Putfark said.
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The program offers 80 hours of hands-on class time, resulting in work-ready certifications — the EPA 608 Universal Card and the OSHA 10 hour General Industry Card. “We’re in a lab, getting our hands dirty, which was so great,” said Boettcher, who graduated from the academy. “The way the program works, we also work with a career counselor to help us with resumes and sending out emails.” Boettcher found work at Simple Home Energy Solutions, thanks in large part to the networking provided by instructors who have decades of experience in the field. “The teachers are brutally honest about the work,” he said. “And you learn so many skills.” Rob Moreno, general manager of operations for Simple Home, said the benefits of this program is that the students participating are serious about the work. “What we do here at Simple Home is not just about installation, but critical thinking,” he said. “We learn from every home, and from every experience. The people coming from this program are on the right path, and have the right mindset.” The program is still pulling in small class sizes, but Smith is hopeful that once students see the opportunities available, they’ll sign up. Not enough high schools promote this kind of learning experience, she said, and the program aims to address that fact. “Having those 80 hours done opens up so many doors for these students,” Smith said. “It’s an innovative way to expose these students to the industry and work conditions.”
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Lakewood to temporarily shelter immigrant children Federal Center will house 1,000 unaccompanied minors as early as April
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By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com Local leaders say they received little notification before the federal announcement that the Federal Center in Lakewood will temporarily shelter about 1,000 immigrant children who have fled Central America because of the daily dangers in their home countries. “We had a conference call, and many of the answers we received were unsatisfactory or evasive,” Ward 1 councilman Charley Able said about talking with the Department of Health and Human Services. “Having all the facts out there is a very important part of how the community reacts.” The Lakewood City Council was scheduled to discuss the federal proposal at a Jan. 11 meeting that occurred after the paper’s press deadline. Look for an updated story at coloradocommuntymedia.com. Children from Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador could start arriving at the facility at West 6th Avenue and Kipling Street, which will be run by the Department of Health and Human Services, as early as April. According to spokesman Mark Weber in a news release, the department is expanding its temporary shelter capacity for unaccompanied children as a “prudent step to ensure that the Border Patrol can continue its vital national security mission to prevent illegal migration, trafficking, and protect the borders of the United States.” Florida, New Mexico and Texas also will provide shelters for immigrant children with a range of 300 to 800 beds.
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Joyce Smith, Wolf notified his friend and neighbor about the fire, then immediately reached out to Smith to see how she was doing. “We were not a tight-knit group — but we certainly look out for each other,” Smith said. She has since offered up space in Creative Treatment Options’ temporary location at 1410 Vance St. in Lakewood to Wolf for his practice, should he need it. For Lange Land Surveys, the support from within was matched with an outpouring of support from the outside community. There were offers of office space in homes and the donation of a printer. “Our main goal was to get back on the horses — our company’s not dead, there’s still clients out there,” said Ethan Clewell, an autoCAD draftsman with the company. They and the other businesses were allowed back into the building on Jan. 8 to retrieve any salvageable property. “You have to tread forward with the thought process of what do we need to do to move forward and rebuild,” Clewell said. Even as firefighting crews from Arvada, Westminster and Adams County depart-
The federal Office of Refugee Resettlement within the Administration on Children and Families in Human Health Services is responsible for providing care to children referred by immigration authorities. The majority of the youth are cared for through a network of state-licensed care providers funded by the Office of Refugee Resettlement. Services include: • Classroom education • Mental and medical health services • Case management
ABOUT THE CHILDREN In 2014, the federal Office of Refugee Resettlement saw an unprecedented 57,496 referrals of unaccompanied minor immigrant children nationwide. Children are referred for placement by another federal agency, usually the Department of Homeland Security. Most children are placed into care because they were apprehended by immigration authorities while trying to cross the border. Others have come to the attention of immigration authorities at some point after crossing the border. The children come primarily from Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador. In 2014, 34 percent
were from Honduras, 32 percent from Guatemala, 29 percent from El Salvador. Less than 2 percent came from Mexico and less than 3 percent from other countries. Over the years, the breakdown per country of origin has remained relatively constant. Approximately three-quarters of all children referred were older than 14 years of age, and two-thirds were boys. The average length of stay in the program in 2014 was 29 days. Of the children served, about 85 percent are released to sponsors who are family members.
• Socialization and recreation • Family reunification services that facilitate safe and timely release to family members or other sponsors • Making and implementing placement decisions for unaccompanied children • Ensuring interests of the child are considered in decisions related to the care and custody of unaccompanied children • Conducting and overseeing myriad follow-up services to ensure compliance at facilities and care for the children • Releasing unaccompanied children to qualified sponsors and family members who are deemed capable of providing for the child’s physical and mental well-being The news release states the children’s impact on the community is minimal — they do not attend local schools, remain under staff supervision at all times, and spend about 32 days at the shelter.
ments battled the fire well into the afternoon on Jan. 2, nearby businesses, community organizations and Scenic Heights business owners started to come together. Sportline, a neighboring sports retail store, offered the use of its parking lot and conference rooms for Arvada police and fire personnel, media press conferences and tenant meetings with the building’s business owners. Starbucks and the Salvation Army popped by to deliver fresh coffee and food to fire crews investigating the scene last week and those who battled the blaze that Saturday. “It’s a culture that’s been built up in the community of Arvada, and that takes years of knowing your neighbors, knowing the community,” said Ryan Stachelski, director of the Arvada Economic Development Association, an organization serving the businesses of Arvada. Immediately following the fire, the association reached out to all the businesses inside the building to offer support, communication with other agencies and information on how to get their businesses back up and running. “We’re just a small part of this organism that is supporting these businesses,” Stachelski said of the community. “And that’s something I’m most proud of — how the community and these businesses stepped up.”
Sen. Andy Kerr (D-Lakewood) and Rep. Max Tyler (D-Lakewood) both spoke about the importance of providing for the safety of these children and said they were sure the community would act accordingly. “The people I’ve heard from have been very supportive, which is always good to hear,” Tyler said. “These children aren’t leaving their homes because they’re having such a good time. It’s a move of desperation to escape the conditions there.” Many of these children have traveled on foot through three countries on their way to the U.S. to escape human trafficking, violence and abuse. According to Weber’s information, children ages 17 and younger apprehended at U.S. borders by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security without parents or other legal guardians are transferred to the care and custody of Health and Human Services until they are released to an appropriate sponsor, usually a relative, while their immigration cases are adjudicated.
John Rutter remembered by friends and colleagues Colleagues and friends remember John Rutter, 55, an addictions counselor with Creative Treatment Options, who died in the Jan. 2 fire that destroyed the professional building at 6475 Wadsworth Blvd. that housed six other businesses. He was working in the building when the fire Rutter broke out. “He is one of the most genuine guys I’ve ever met. He was always giving something, and he taught me patience, how to be really patient and the ability to be able to reflect on yourself.” —Tannis Jahn, office manager and counselor for Creative Treatment Options “He cared about you individually and he cared about everyone. He wasn’t fake — he knew his coworkers and clients on a personal level. It went beyond the casual ‘hey, you’. He took the time to talk.” — Rick Zielinski, client record manager for Creative Treatment Options
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The children receive an initial screening for health issues when they first arrive at Border Patrol facilities and are screened and vaccinated within 48 hours of arriving at a Health and Human Services facility. The initial screening includes a general health assessment, including for mental health, and a review of vaccination history. If a vaccination record is not found or is not up to date, the child receives all Centers for Disease Control and Preventionrecommended vaccinations. All children are tested for tuberculosis and girls over age 10 receive a pregnancy test. “They are kids that need to be taken care of,” Kerr said. “I’ve heard from folks who want to help them out and keep any negative impacts to a minimum.” Although grateful for community support, Health and Human Services is meeting all needs and cannot accept donations or volunteers, according to Weber’s release. Instead, the department recommends giving to local organizations.
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“He was a thoroughly good person who did the right thing. He enjoyed life and people.” — Sue McLaren, a colleague from Arapahoe House “There isn’t just one thing in particular that he taught me. He was just remarkable — he really did care.” — Anthony Wash, a colleague from Colorado TASC “He was a very unassuming guy ... John could relate to anybody, really relate, and was their (his clients’) ally.” — Bryan Standley, Creative Treatment Options He impacted “the clients that have interacted with him. One said to me, ‘You know, people die, and that’s just what happens, and with sobriety, you deal with it ... John lived his life so we can learn how to live. And, in fact, his death shows us really how to live.’” — Joyce Smith, supervisor and friend with Creative Treatment Options —Compiled by Crystal Anderson
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“Somnio,” a sci-fi thriller about a young man forced to escape from his captivity in an automated prison, was entered into numerous film festivals and will be shown at the Boston SciFi Film Festival later this year. The director, Travis Milloy, said he knew, once he started writing the script, that this was going to be the independent film he dreamed about making. Courtesy photos
Frank (Christopher Soren Kelly) searches his cell, seeking to escape his fate.
Local actors collaborate on Sci-Fi film By Crystal Anderson canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com
Vail resident Travis Milloy, writer of “Pandorum,” a mystery thriller starring Dennis Quaid, has always had a passion for film and a desire to craft his own lowbudget independent film. And in 2014, with the filming of his scifi thriller “Somnio,” which he wrote and directed, he did. “I began the idea probably 10 years ago,” Milloy said of the film. “I’ve always loved stories that involved being trapped or contained to a certain location and the feeling of being self-contained.” In a world entirely drawn from imagination Milloy explores the struggles of solidarity and confinement of a futuristic prison through the life of captive, Frank Lerner, played by Denver actor Christo-
pher Soren Kelly. While in confinement, Lerner is constantly interrogated by an automated computer system which runs the prison, and his only means of solace is to retreat back to memories of his love, who may — or may not — be alive outside the prison walls. “It’s just me in a room, and as an actor, it’s an exciting challenge,” Kelly said of his role in the four-person film. “In some sense, it was grueling; it was nonstop acting — which is not how most movies are — but in another (sense) it was amazing, like one big master acting class.” The film, while futuristic in setting, began its journey more than 10 years ago. While auditioning actors for his screenplay “Exit 157” — which was later sold to a larger film company — in Denver, Milloy met Kelly, a film actor, and Denver-based theater actor, Cajardo
Lindsey. Impressed by their separate and distinctive skills, Milloy said he had to use them in his films. “These guys blew me away, they were the guys I was going to use,” Milloy said of Lindsey and Kelly. “I let that project go, but I always had those two guys in mind if I were ever to do my independent film.” While the three of them didn’t work on “Exit 157,” they stayed in contact, and when “Somnio” came around, there was no question, these actors fit perfectly. “I really like Travis’s writing,” said Lindsey, who will perform in “The Mountaintop” at the Arvada Center this spring, and in “Somnio” plays Fletcher May, a fellow prisoner who speaks to Lerner through a pipe in the wall. “I had no idea what to expect … I really had to reduce the amount of acting I did, but it was exciting to sit there and communicate; I was really
acting to my imagination.” The film, a low-budget indie, now entered into several festivals including the Boston SciFi Film Festival and the Berlin SciFi Festival, was shot largely in Los Angeles, with several outdoor scenes shot around Denver and locations across Colorado. Milloy, who loves independent films and Colorado, said he hopes to combine those passions and continue filming in the state. “Other than the shooting of it, the post production and the writing of ‘Somnio’ was done here,” he said. ““My dream has always been to shoot and film independent films in Colorado … And I already have projects lined up that I hope to shoot in Denver.” For more information on the film, visit www.somniothemovie.com.
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Wishing for wisdom about when to call a red alert Ready? Gonna roll out some of my “nerd” credibility now. There was an episode of the original “Star Trek” series in which Captain Kirk was on trial for the negligent death of one of his crew members. At issue was whether or not the Captain had given the signal to go to “red alert” at the proper time. You know, I think going to “red alert” is one of the hardest decisions everybody faces, whether or not it’s a life or death decision for a crew member. Once upon a time, I had quite a temper. I said things and did things, in the heat of the moment, that, frankly, ended up being pretty stupid. Luckily, all that ended up happening was some embarrassment for me. But, us football fans all saw what can happen when people lose their composure (*cough cough* Cincinnati). So, I learned to control my temper, to take a deep breath before reacting to things, and be very reluctant to go to “red alert.” In time, I learned there was a good spiritual reasoning to support that position. Proverbs says that “a hot-tempered man must pay the penalty,” and “a man’s wisdom gives him patience, it is to his glory to overlook an offense.” And further, “be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger.” Then I try to convince myself that I’m bigger
than the little irritations of life, to move on. Turns out, I’m not. Thing is, I’ve also learned, now, that it’s possible to take that attitude too far. See, the “red alert” button in your brain is there to warn you of danger or risk — we were Michael Alcorn hard-wired with that sense. Unfortunately, in HITTING my addled state, controlHOME ling my temper meant, to some degree, disabling my red alert system. My wife — whose instincts on things like this are light-years ahead of mine — worries that I would be too slow to recognize real danger, and not take the necessary steps to protect myself and my family. And, I confess, that thought has occurred to me. As much as I think some people go red too quickly, and make minor situations into major problems, going red too slowly can allow manageable situations to metastasize into legitimate issues. I’ve even had a situation recently, in which going “red” would have been both justified and, perhaps, even smart for me, and I didn’t. Time
will tell if that was right or not. Knowing the difference and making the right choice is the kind of skill that saves lives — studies have pointed to the ability to overcome “normalcy bias” (the tendency to make odd events fit into preconceived boxes of “normal”) as crucial to surviving disasters, natural or otherwise. So, while I don’t want to eliminate that self-control, I suppose letting the leash out a little would be a good idea. Of course, there is a happy medium somewhere between Robert DeNiro and the Dalai Lama. There was another episode of “Star Trek,” this time, “The Next Generation,” in which one of the characters was on an alien ship on an officer exchange program. And, after tricking the alien captain and saving the day, the character stands still and lets the captain hit him, so the captain could recover some of his honor in front of his crew. It was wise and patient to allow that captain his one punch. But, I imagine, there would not have been a second punch thrown with impunity. To me, that’s a reasonable middle ground: I won’t ever overreact to the first “punch;” just don’t expect to get a second one. Michael Alcorn is a teacher and writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. His novels are available at MichaelJAlcorn.com
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What do you think of the current group of presidential candidates?
“All the president candidates usually suck. And we’re not educated on the people individually, but rather we hear something, believe it, post it on social media and act as if we are educated people. We’re posting stuff without doing the research on our own. I wish the election was more for the people than the state.” — Michael Pata, Miami, Florida
“We should boycott voting. I don’t like how the politicians are pre-picked for us. Two different parties does not work — it’s too extreme for everyone to pick from.” — Kiersten Licata, Miami, Florida
“It’s a pretty broad group. I don’t really care about the top four — they’re politicians so is there really a good group? It’s just another popularity contest and I personally would rather people ask about the House of Representatives and the Senate. That’s where the decisions get made. The president doesn’t really have much power now.” — Kasey Snow, Golden
“Feeling the Bern big time! Not just a candidate for president but the leader of the political revolution we so desperately need. An ethical, consistent candidate who is owned by no corporation and will lead to do the right thing for the masses. We need Bernie Sanders.” — Pat Malone, Arvada
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For 2016, the ‘beacon’ word is a verb, not a noun Perhaps you are one of the people who already knows which presidential and Congressional candidates align with your views, and you are prepared to support them all the way through the election in November. Or perhaps you are among those who are still searching — some of us desperately — for a glimmer of policies and values and vision that we believe will truly represent us. To put it another way, I’m looking for a sense of hope. A reason to believe that Congress (currently at historic low approval ratings hovering at 14 percent) will do more than pay lip service to bipartisan collaboration. That the new administration will restore respect for our country, both internationally and at home. That transparency and accountability will become the lodestones of government at all levels. I alternate between this fervent hope and weary disillusionment. And, when I
feel disillusioned, I also feel helpless — that my voice will never be heard, that there is nothing I can do to prevent a certain perfect storm of ego, arrogance and narrow extremist policies that is bearing down on America from Andrea Doray both sides of the ALCHEMY aisle. So, what is there to do? For some time now, I’ve forgone New Year’s resolutions. Instead, I find a word — or it finds me — that becomes a beacon, a focus for the coming year. In recent years, the words “light,” “persistence” and “song” — all nouns — have provided this guidance. This year, a number of such types of
nouns have already presented themselves to me: “faith,” as in faith in oneself and a belief in the ability to make positive changes. Or “present,” not so much as a gift but more as a current moment in time. Each had a brief strong appeal. But 2016 is instead pulling me toward action, toward doing something. And that’s when I recognized that my word for the year must be a verb. This week, as I looked ahead to 2016, the specter of a long, negative and contentious election season stretched before me. A refugee crisis that will only worsen as violence flares around the world. A pervasive pall of suspicion and mistrust and fear. Even as I write these words, my heart is pounding. And that’s how my word for 2016 became “breathe.” I’ve taken a few meditation classes, and although I find it hard to still my brain and watch my thoughts drift by like clouds, I have learned to just breathe.
As I do so, concentrating on the inhaled pull and the exhaled release, sometimes counting for each breath, my pulse slows and my mind clears. For 2016, I will have to just breathe. Whether it’s continuing my personal search for meaningful work, navigating the absurd maze of politics gone haywire, or reaching for my pen as a voice for action — for social justice, for human rights, for free speech and a free press — it has to begin with the breath. If you find yourself floundering as I have, if you are overwhelmed at times with responsibilities as I am, if you sometimes feel that there is nothing you can do, I urge you to consider my word for 2016, and just breathe. Andrea Doray is a writer who also finds that nuzzling with family will also lower her blood pressure. Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com.
Show children how to think outside box Families can help children be creative, innovative and persistent problem-solvers throughout their lives. Creativity, also known as divergent thinking, is thinking outside the box. Sometimes, it is thinking without having a box. Consider Steve Jobs or Thomas Edison. When children have the opportunity to do divergent thinking, they break down a problems into its parts, think in a new way and develop their brain. Studies by researchers at Cornell, University of Nebraska and in the Netherlands found that helping children be creative thinkers makes them more proficient in language and performance. They have a more positive mood and more entrepreneurial tendencies. Creative activities Here are some recommendations for children ages preschool and older, al-
though researchers worked with children LIFELONG as young as two years. Children can make LEARNING some music with their bodies, clapping, tapping and making sounds with their mouths. Make different rhythms with them. Listen to marching bands and make imaginary instrument sounds. Dance around. Watch someone else dance around. Copy them and add something to the movement or sounds. Make the dance slightly different. Do a lot of movement with children. Pretend to be an animal like a snake. How is the snake going to climb over the couch, the bed or up the stairs? Children can make a big snake with several kids hanging onto each other. How are they going to slither around the house cooperatively? Children can build many structures using building blocks of all sizes and types.
Esther Macalady
Add stuffed animals, cars, dolls and figures to nurture divergent thinking. Can they create a city or a secret fort, act out a story, rescue someone or have a celebration? There may be a mess. Divergent thinking is often messy so have bins around to help children organize and clean up. Don’t answer that How does one make green, orange or pink? To encourage divergent thinking provide primary watercolors, many Q-tips, dishes of water and paper. Encourage children to experiment and discover their own answers. Encourage them to make some beautiful colors by mixing. A large supply of Q-tip paint dippers will help keep the watercolor box clean.
Dear Neil: My husband doesn’t say that being at home with me and our children is what stands in the way of his happiness, but it’s obvious that he feels that we are interfering with his ability of having a much more successful musical career. It’s clear he doesn’t feel the same about me anymore, because saying anything nice to me appears to actually hurt him. I no longer hear positive things from him at all. Only criticism. How long should I go on fighting alone for this marriage? How do I learn to ignore his criticism and teach our kids to not follow in this path? How do I learn to keep loving someone who does not love me? Trying to Hang in There Dear Hanging: I suspect you already know that loving someone who does not love you is an extremely empty experience that saps your spirit and ruins your self-esteem, and it becomes increasingly harder to do the longer you feel that you’re receiving little to nothing back. I would recommend you have a heartto-heart conversation with your husband. Tell him you can feel that his emotions toward you are not warm and loving, and ask him what he would need or want from you in order to warm up and put a lot more effort into the marriage. You can openly address your suspicion about him being resentful because you and the kids may be holding him back from being more successful in his career. If he confirms your suspicions, the next step is for the two of you to talk about how he would like to fix this dilemma. Again, what would he want or need from you in order for his coldness, criticism and hostility to dramatically lessen? Then you could decide whether or not you can live with what he requests. Every adult makes sacrifices when
they marry and have children. If he is no longer willing to make those sacrifices, especially with his time and attention, you have a problem that may not have a solution. But perhaps I’m drawing the wrong conclusion. He may Neil Rosenthal simply be angry at you. He may feel he SOUND is no longer your ADVICE first priority, or he may feel rejected by you. If that is what is driving his criticism, the two of you might be able to talk about what you might do differently in order for him to be more loving and accepting toward you. But sooner or later you need him to be an active co-participant in the marriage, because a relationship requires two. It takes two people to make a relationship work, but only one to destroy it. There’s a difference between a couple fighting for their marriage and you fighting for your marriage alone. Certainly there may be some things you can do alone that would help your marriage, but eventually he has to show up and be a participant. Neil Rosenthal is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Westminster and Boulder. His column is in its 24th year of publication, and is syndicated around the world. You can reach him at 303-758-8777, or email him through his website: www.heartrelationships.com. The second edition of his book “Love, Sex and Staying Warm: Creating A Vital Relationship” recently hit the No. 1 best seller list on Amazon.
Esther Macalady is a former teacher who lives in Golden and participates in the Grandparents Teach Too writing group. For more learning tips, see grandparentsteachtoo.blogspot.com, the wnmufm.org/ podcasts and the website, grandparentsteachtoo.org.
OBITUARIES CLARK
How do I keep loving someone who doesn’t love me?
They can also name their new colors. A large box of Crayola colors has many creative color names. Can they change the name slightly to make it better, different or silly sounding? Can they make a color the same as a fruit or vegetable in the house, only better? Can they make a better color for a potato inside and out? There are many online images of Peru’s 4,000 kinds of potatoes. Can children make up a new kind or a new use for a potato?
Calvin R. Clark
March 20, 1928 - December 29, 2015
Calvin Clark, 87 of Ogallala, passed away December 29, 2015 at his home south of Lake McConaughy. Calvin was a long-time resident of Arvada and Golden, Colorado. Calvin was born March 20, 1928 at Jefferson County, Colorado to Joseph V. and Bertha (Frazier) Clark. He attended school at Golden and left school at age 16 to join the Merchant Marine. Following his discharge, Calvin worked as a carpenter in the Denver area. On February 14, 1947, Calvin married Phyllis Hansen. Their union was blessed with 3 children, Chuck, Barbara and Mark. Calvin was passionate about building homes, and as a result, his family resided BERRY
in more than 12 different homes, as he was always in the process of building and selling. In the early 1960’s Calvin decided to take a job at Coors Brewing Company, in the warehouse. Calvin would eventually come to be a supervisor of inventory at the warehouse. He would eventually retire from Coors, promptly taking up his final building project, their retirement home on the Twin Lakes. In 2009 Phyllis passed away, and Calvin decided to relocate to a home with a view of Lake McConaughy. Calvin was a very hard worker, and enjoyed working with his hands. He took pride in his work ethic,
and proudly passed those values onto his children. Calvin was also an avid hunter and fisherman. Calvin was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis and 7 siblings. Survivors include his sons, Chuck (Maggie) Clark of Arvada, CO, daughter, Barbara (Lou) Bonner of Ogallala, son, Mark (Alice) Clark of Arvada, CO; 12 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorials are suggested to the Ogallala Music Boosters in Calvin’s memory. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com. Private family services are planned for a later date.
Donald George Berry 3/10/1938 - 12/17/2015
Donald Berry passed away at the age of 77 at his home in Knoxville TN. He was born on March 10th 1938 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to William and Betty Berry. He grew up in Wichita, KS. and in 1956 he enlisted into the United States Navy. After his release he went home to marry Georgia Marie Beltz. Together they had five children, Kelly, Don, Dennis,
Kathy and Teresa. Georgia passed away in June 1986. In 1995 he settled down with Marna Koeppen in Knoxville TN, where they both retired. Donald is survived by his five children, 7 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren and many step grandchildren.Also survived by Marna Koeppen, Jerry Davis and many close friends. Celebration of life will be on Jan. 24th,
2016 @ 1:00 Pm, Denver Cascade Clubhouse 9650 North Federal Blvd Westminster, Colo. 80269. Thoughts and Condolences can be sent to okraorcutt@yahoo. com. All Donations to the family will be donated to Wounded Warriors Fund and can be set up through the E-Mail above.
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Grieving online is becoming more common in technology-driven world By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com
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ulian Lujan died after accidentally falling from a cliff last June soon after graduating from Colorado State University. His older sister, Christina, used social media to spread word of her family’s tragedy. “It was the best method for us to, unfortunately, convey what had happened,” she said. “It was a way for us to tell everyone rather than having to tell people one by one.” More and more, social media is becoming an outlet to not only do just that — communicate what has happened in a simple, immediate way — but also a forum in which to express grief and impart comfort during times of tragedy and sorrow. Social media provides a digital community that allows users to share stories and positive wishes during the grieving process, which can often help those affected carry the burden of loss, said Kim Gorgens, associate professor of clinical psychology at University of Denver. “Grieving rituals have always been about exaggerating a sense of community at that period of time,” she said. “Anything that makes that more accessible and available on a larger scale can be a very good thing.” It’s not surprising that social media has evolved as a grieving platform, considering that 72 percent of American adults use Facebook and 69 percent of those users regularly see news about people and events in their communities on the site, according to Pew Research Center.
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Sharing memories, extending support Julia Kapustka, who met Lujan while attending Colorado State University, described the Highlands Ranch resident as one of the best people she’d ever met. She found out about his death, which occurred at a Larimer County reservoir, from a status on Facebook. After Kapustka let the sudden loss of her friend sink in, she, too, posted a status. “Still in shock over the loss of such a wonderful person,” she wrote. “William J. Lujan I will remember you forever and am so thankful for every minute that I knew you and got to spend with you, rest in peace.” She immediately received phone calls from friends and classmates who wanted to know what had happened to him. Then, they, too, posted comments. Lujan’s profile was filled with hundreds of messages, photos and videos following his
Christina Lujan, 24, with her brother Julian, who died in a cliff jumping accident in June. “Facebook was a tool to get the message across to everyone,” she said. Courtesy of Christina Lujan
Colin Brough, a Castle View High School graduate, was killed in a shooting at Northern Arizona University last October. Twitter was used to share news updates and personal condolences following the tragedy.
Following the death of Nicole Weber, a Mountain Vista Graduate and student at University of Colorado-Boulder, social media filled with heartfelt messages about the young woman.
Source: www.pewresearch.org
death, Kapustka said. “They were sharing the memories they shared with him,” she said. “And those posts are permanent — something people can always see.” A similar instance of grieving and remembering occurred on Facebook in the recent death of addictions counselor John
Alan Rutter, 55, who died in a Jan. 2 fire that left an Arvada commercial building in ruins. Even before the worst was confirmed — that Rutter had not made it out of the building in time — friends, clients and coworkers posted remembrances of the man on Facebook. The same spreading of comfort and memories happened in the
deaths of Nicole Weber, a Highlands Rancharea graduate attending the University of Colorado-Boulder, who died in a December traffic accident, and Colin Brough, a Castle Rock resident shot and killed at Northern Arizona University in October. Oftentimes, the social media page of Grieving continues on Page 11
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Arvada Center hosts Winter Carnival Animals great and small serve as doorway to classical music
By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com As with many skills, appreciating classical music is best started at a young age. But it’s never too late to learn to love the art, and the Colorado Chamber Orchestra, the Arvada Center’s orchestrain-residence, has a concert for all ages and classical experience. The center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., is hosting Winter Carnival — Revisiting Saint-Saens’ “Carnival of the Animals” at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24. “The idea was to create a program that can be family friendly,” said Thomas A. Blomster, CCO music director. “There are some classical music standards that many were exposed to as kids that have fallen by the wayside.” In addition to Saint-Saens’ musical composition “Carnival of the Animals,” the program includes the world premiere of a new movement for the Carnival Blomster called “DOG” and the world premiere of composer-in-residence Dr. Anne Guzzo’s new composition, “Carnival of the Microbes.” Piano soloists Silvana Santinelli and Nikki Tsuchiya will perform, and the concert will include actor Jonathan Farwell reading the poems of Ogden Nash, as well as poems that H.L. Hix wrote for “Carnival of Microbes.” Projected watercolors by Yi-Ting Hsu and photos of microbes will add a visual component. “I was looking at ‘Carnival’ and realized they left out dogs,” Blomster
The Arvada Center’s orchestra-in-residence, the Colorado Chamber Orchestra, will perform a Winter Carnival for all ages on Jan. 24. Photo Courtesty Colorado Chamber Orchestra said. “My wife Nikki and I adopted a beautiful long-haired Chihuahua a while ago, and she’s become a huge part of our family, so I wrote my piece inspired by her.” The inspiration for “Carnival of the Microbes” came from Guzzo’s experience with Dr. Naomi Ward and Hix at the Ucross Pollination Project in Wyoming. Instead of using music to detail the characteristics of animals, Guzzo uses it to explore microscopic creatures. “Ward, Hix and myself met with notebooks and worked together to bring these creatures’ stories to life,” she said.
“I had to figure out how to take the features of these microbes and put them into music.” The science of it all is fascinating to Guzzo, but she said the piece should appeal to both those curious about the microbes and music fans. “Classical music is a great art form, but in Colorado we’re seeing music education suffering because of budget cuts,” Blomster said. “This is great music for all ages, that will introduce people to the form. This is a doorway.” For more information, call 720-8987200 or visit www.arvadacenter.org.
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someone who has died turns into a memorial page, according to Psychology Today magazine. Even though that person is gone, a virtual identity exists, which combined with the remembrances and grief felt by others can help those left behind cope with loss, experts in the psychology field say. It has helped Lujan’s sister, Christina, who felt astronomical support from friends, family and her community after her brother’s death. “The amount of messages we received in the aftermath,” she said. “And to see the memories through writing and pictures that we didn’t even know existed.” Creating a sense of community After the Arapahoe High School shooting in 2013, social media became a way for the community to come together in a time of darkness. Anna Sutterer, now a sophomore at the University of Missouri, was a senior at Arapahoe when a student killed another student, then himself, on school grounds.
Julia Kapustka, 22, of Fort Collins, found out about the death of close friend William Julian Lujan from a Facebook post. And in response, she posted her condolences. Screen captures taken from Twitter Sutterer was hiding with 25 other students in the corner of her AP Lit class when she heard gunshots ring through the school. After the shooting, she was taken to a nearby church before returning home. That evening, Sutterer saw a flood of posts on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter about the shooting. Some students were expressing their post-traumatic stress while others were blogging updates.
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“Someone posted about a candlelight vigil on Facebook,” she remembered. Fellow students organized the candlelight vigil, which took place a day later and drew hundreds of members from the community. Facebook and Twitter helped spread the word. But the social media onslaught of information and grieving eventually overloaded Sutterer. She stopped checking social me-
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dia sites because the posts kept the incident fresh in her mind, she said. “I couldn’t look at Instagram for a few days because it was just overwhelming,” she said. “I needed to see other things.” Sutterer held off on posting on social media so she could let everything sink in. In the initial shock period following a tragedy, such as a school shooting, it’s difficult to comprehend what’s going on, she said. “I understand that people want to be a part of spreading a message,” she said. “But I like to wait and really think about what happened and how it affected me.” Seeing repeated posts about tragedy can become tiresome for social media users, Gorgens said. It may result in compassion fatigue — an exaggerated stress response or, oppositely, a lack of emotional response. “The magnitude of your grief response is limited by how many times you have to use it,” she said. But that’s not the case for every tragedy. For Christina Lujan, social media allowed friends and family, near and far — even some people she didn’t know — to come together to share their sorrow, offer comfort and support each other. “Ultimately, they were expressing their condolences,” she said. “It was all done out of a caring place.”
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At least once in recent memory, the spirit moved you. It moved you to babble more than normal, glad-hand a little too much, and generally become much more gregarious. The spirit moved you, and you paid 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 Terri Schlichenmeyer you’ll see that you’re in good hiscompany. BOOKWORM torical 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, includ-
ing 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 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
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January 14, 2016 A crowd enjoys a show at the Buffalo Rose during last year’s UllrGrass music and beer festival. This year, the festival occurs Jan. 29-31. For information on the festival, visit www. ullrgrass.com. Courtesy photo
UllrGrass fest celebrates winter season Music and beer festival comes to Golden Jan. 29-31
By Christy Steadman csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com The Norse God of winter may be traveling a long way to celebrate the season in Golden, but the festival is homegrown. The second-annual UllrGrass music and beer festival will take place at various venues in downtown Golden Jan. 29 - Jan. 31. UllrGrass celebrates the “natural outdoor beauty of the winter season,” said Susannah Thompson, who, along with her husband, Chris, founded and organizes the event. The three-day festival will offer indoors and outdoors acts. Music will be a mix of similar genres, including bluegrass, jam bands and blues and rock, performed throughout the weekend. The Saturday beer festival on Jan. 30 will feature more than 20 Colorado craft breweries and cideries from across the state.
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6-9 p.m. Jan. 22 at the Buffalo Rose. No cover charge for attendees. The event is familyfriendly. Patrons under the age of 21 are permitted to be at the Buffalo Rose until 9 p.m., per Colorado law. Bands interested in entering the contest can find more information through Facebook: UllrGrass Band Contest 2016. Deadline to enter is Jan. 18. Finalists will win prizes, including
“People on the Front Range love good music and good beer,” Susannah Thompson said. “There’s no other festival like it in the world. It’s very special—there’s very few opportunities to gather in January as a community.” People get into the spirit by dressing up
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REGIONAL NEWS IN A HURRY Cannonball Creek Brewing celebrates three years The public is invited to celebrate Cannonball Creek Brewing’s three-year anniversary on Jan. 16 and 17 at the brewery, 393 N. Washington Ave. in Golden. Both days will feature food trucks, live music, a special release of the third anniversary beer and specialty kegs. The event is family-friendly. For more information, visit the Facebook page: Cannonball Creek 3 Year Anniversary! For more information on Cannonball Creek Brewing Company, visit www.cannonballcreekbrewing.com, send an email to info@cannonballcreekbrewing.com or call 303-278-0111. DIA changes slowly approaching takeoff The ballot measure allowing development at DIA approved by the majority of voters in Adams and Denver counties went into effect this month, but no visible progress will be seen until spring. According to Steve O’Dorisio, internal meetings are happening within the committee responsible for development, but that thas a year to finalize future plans. As part of the agreement, Denver has sent an initial $10 million to Adams County and its municipalities, but that money has not yet been dispersed. More information is expected to come after CDOT completes a study of the area in March 2016. RRCC hosts Selections from the Museo de las Americas exhibit Red Rocks Community College is hosting the Selections from the Museo de las Americas exhibit in the Susan K Arndt Gallery at the college’s Lakewood campus, 13300 W. 6th Ave. The exhibit runs through Feb. 18, and hours are 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Satur-
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(Certificates of Participation) because we think this is the best solution to the challenges we are facing with Northwest Arvada,” Jeffco Superintendent Dan McMinimee said. “We’re looking to the future in terms of funding from the state of Colorado. We think this is the best use of the dollars we have.” Certificates of Participation is a form of lease agreement in which the district buys shares of the property and repays the owner with an annual amount of $3 million to $3.5 million over 20 to 25 years. This would allow the district to build a K-8 school in the Candelas development and complete classroom additions and renovations at Sierra Elementary School in Arvada. The cost of the two projects was estimated at $40 million. District facilities staff first suggested the proposal to use COPs in August 2014, but the former board majority voted against it last spring. The board
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contact Fred McGehan at 303-947-1565. Arvada Sunrise Rotary Club meets 7-8 a.m. Tuesdays at The Arvada Centre For The Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. for a breakfast meeting. Come join us as our guest and learn about our community service projects and what Rotary does in the world to help people. Denver Apple Pi, an Apple/Mac computer user group, meets from 7-9 p.m. the third Tuesday each month at the Applewood Community Church (downstairs), 12930 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. Program varies each month. We welcome those interested in learning more about their Apple or Mac computer. Visitors are welcome to see if you like our more mature group. More information may be found at denverapplepi.com. Golden Rotary meets from 7:15-8:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Rolling Hills Country Club, 15707 W. 26 Ave., Golden. This active organization reaches neighbors in need. We build, support, and organize. We save lives locally and globally. For 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, their capacity. The result is overcrowded classrooms and more strain on teachers, who with larger classes have less time for one-onone instruction. “Overcrowding in the Northwest areas of the district is preventing all students and teachers from the learning opportunities they could otherwise access, and this cannot change without new construction,” Jeffco PTA president Angela Grier said. “Jeffco needs to invest in the future of our community by building the right school for the community in the long term. With this in mind, it is important that the decision to use COPs or the $15 million allocated be based on community input and the input of the Jeffco facilities personnel — not political rhetoric.” Projections show the area may need an additional 8,000 seats over the next seven years. Along with Northwest Arvada, Lakewood is also expecting more students — the Solterra development, specifically, plans to add 3,000 housing units in coming years. “In a time of great uncertainty for school funding in Colorado, it seems
contact Mark Northrop at 303480-6771 or mnorthrop@drcog. org with further questions or info. Meet Your Legislators Reception The Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation is hosting a Meet Your Legislators Reception 5-7 p.m. Feb. 2 at the Summit Brick Company, 7576 West 5th Avenue in Lakewood. The reception will offer attendees an opportunity to meet and speak with legislators, networking and learn about upcoming legislation issues.
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 303-718-7307 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 rockymtn-teamsurvivor.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. Clubs continues on Page 18
to me the most responsible thing to do is to return that money to the general fund and consider using COPs to fund the larger capacity school at Candelas and Phase II at Sierra,” said Darcie Bolton-Weiser, a parent at Meiklejohn Elementary School. “And the board is in a unique position to be able to address this specific issue this way.” Along with the use of COPs for these two projects, the facilities team has encouraged the board to think about a bond issue, which would be put to voters in coming years, to fund the creation of schools at Leyden Rock, Table Mesa and Solterra and also add a third wing at Ralston Valley High School. Should the board approve the use of COPs, the facilities team will explore the final costs for the two specific projects, the expansion of the Candelas K-6 to a K-8 and the finishing of capital improvements at Sierra Elementary. Both construction projects are expected to be completed by 2018. “Ultimately, using COPs is not an end-all, be-all solution to growth needs in the north and throughout the district,” Bolton-Weiser said. “But I do think it’s a more responsible start.”
The event is free, but space is limited and registration is required. To learn more about the Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation, or to register for the event, visit www.jeffcoedc. org. For questions contact Carol Grantano at cgrantano@jeffcoedc.org or 303-202-2965. The Engaged Object coming to Foothills Art Center Foothills Art Center invites its members to attend a free exhibition preview of the upcoming The
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401K, IRA Do’s and Dont’s Making decisions about retirement plans can be stressful, especially when the success of your retirement depends on healthy growth today. Learn the do’s and dont’s of 401k and IRA plans from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, at the FirstBank Building in Belmar, 550 W. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Class, taught by certified financial planner JoAnn Holst, will focus on how to rollover an old 401k without penalties, how to choose the appropriate investment for your 401k/IRA, how to pay the least amount of taxes and fees, how to decide between Roth and traditional IRAs, conversions, contributions, and more. Call 720-287-5880 to RSVP; go to www. joannholstadvisers.com for information. Program is free. Investment Adviser Representative of and investment advisory services offered through Royal Fund Management, LLC, an SECregistered investment adviser. Music Teachers Meeting The Foothills Music Teacher’s Association welcomes Leila Viss, speaking on “Finding Time to Be Creative,” at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, at Bear Valley Church, 10001 W. Jewell Ave., Lakewood. The association’s monthly meeting precedes the program at 9:30 a.m. By uncovering the components of creativity, learn how creativity simply begins with teaching creatively. Contact Elaine Van Dellen, 303-955-5790. Oil Export Ban, What it Means for Colorado Colorado School of Mines, JeffCo Energy Action Project, Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation and Vital for Colorado present “Lifting the Oil Export Ban and What it Means for Colorado” at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, at Colorado School of Mines, Green Center, Bunker Auditorium, 924 16th St., Golden. Panelists include U.S. Reps. Ed Perlmutter and Ken Buck; John R. Grizz Deal, CEO of IX Power Clean Water; Christopher Guith, U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for 21st Century Energy; Geoff Houlton, director of commodity fundamentals, Anadarko Petroleum Corp.; and Craig W. Van Kirk, professor emeritus petroleum engineering, Colorado School of Mines. Dan Haley, president and CEO of the Colorado Oil & Gas Association, is the moderator. Cowboy Heritage Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering celebrates 27 years of cowboy heritage from Thursday, Jan. 21, to 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.
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Theater Production of ‘Medea’ The Edge Theater presents “Medea” from Friday, Jan. 15 to 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. 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
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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. 21 and 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 720-898-7405 or go to www.arvada.org/nature. 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. ‘Museo de las Americas’ Exhibit Selections from the “Museo de las Americas” exhibit are on display through 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. Opening receptions are from 4:30-6 p.m. Jan. 12 and Jan. 27. 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 720898-7405.
EVENTS
Town Meetings, Community Coffee A pro-and-con discussion and panel on the end-of-life options bill to be introduced this legislative session will highlight the Saturday, Jan. 16 town hall meeting with Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp. At the Saturday, Feb. 20 town hall meeting, hear from Cary Johnson, Jeffco district attorney’s office, talking about how to deal with those telephone and computer scams. Kraft-Tharp’s town hall meetings last from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays at Covenant Village, 9153 Yarrow St., Westminster. Kraft-Tharp also hosts community coffee meetings on the fourth Thursday of each month. Meetings are from 7-8 a.m. at La Dolce Vita in Olde Town Arvada, and from 6-7:30 p.m. at Panera Walnut Creek, Westminster. Contact RepTracy29@ gmail.com. Letters from long ago Arvada Historical Society invites you to an Oral History on January 16 at the McIlvoy House, 7307 Grandview Ave. to learn some history about the Civil War from some early Arvada pioneers. Join us for the reading of letters written to George Swadley from his brother, a Confederate soldier imprisoned by the Union. The letters will be read by Don Minges, a Swadley descendant. The program will also feature the life of Eber Porter Smith, grandfather of Arvada’s first police officer, Leonard Eber Smith. The Smith family’s road from Maine to Arvada and involvement in events leading to the Civil War will be presented by Nancy Young. Refreshments served. The oral history will be recorded on DVD and available later. This event is free and open to the public. For info, call 303-4311261 or visit www.arvadahistory.org. God’s Interest in Your Job How God feels about your job will be discussed at Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, at 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, titled “Taking God to Work: How to See the Spiritual Significance in What You Do,” features a filmed interview Doug Sherman, co-author of “Your Work Matters to God.” During the interview, Sherman explores whether certain jobs allow people to connect with God more easily through their everyday work. Admission 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 303424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net.
Introduction to Backyard Beekeeping Have you ever wondered what it takes to keep your own beehive? Learn what equipment and resources are needed to start a backyard hive from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Class also will discuss the life of the honeybee and the important role that small-scale beekeepers play in supporting a healthy honeybee population. Taught by Pioneer Farmsteaders. Registration required. Call 720-898-7405 or go to www. arvada.org/nature. Insect Tales What does a spider have to do with the sun? Can butterflies bring good luck? Enjoy stories from cultures around butterflies, beetles, dragonflies and spiders. Program runs from 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, at Apex Community Center. Program is presented by the Butterfly Pavilion. Live insects included. To register, call 303 425-9583 or go to apexprd.org. Up All Night: Campfire Series Do you know if you are nocturnal, diurnal, or crepuscular? Come get toasty at the fireside in the park and find out. Program runs from 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Learn about the animals that roam the night, from tarantulas to eels to opossums. Listen to the sounds of the night, and get ready to roast marshmallows by the fire. 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. Thursday, Jan. 21, 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. France’s Struggle Join Active Minds from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, as we use recent events involving radical terrorism in the country as an opportunity to review France’s complex dynamics around minorities and immigration. We will also explore the history and current challenges facing the country in general. We will learn how French culture and values impact current national and regional issues as well as explore the role of France in the European Union. Program takes place at the Atria Inn at Lakewood, 555 S. Pierce St., Lakewood. Call 303-742-4800 to RSVP. 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. 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 720898-7405 or go to www.arvada.org/nature.
HEALTH
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: Friday, Jan. 15, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Belmar Library, 555 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood; Sunday, Jan. 17, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Mile Hi Church, 9077 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood; Wednesday, Jan. 20, 9-10:40 a.m. and noon to 2:30 p.m., Golden Hill, 12600 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood; Sunday, Jan. 31, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Westwoods Community Church, 2151 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood (Scott LoMurray, 701-471-7183). 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
Kindergarten Parent Meeting Foothills Elementary plans a kindergarten parent meeting from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, at 13165 W. Ohio Ave., Lakewood. There are many changes to the kindergarten program in Jefferson County for the 201617 school year, and this program will review changes and procedures for registration. Initial registration runs from Tuesday, Jan. 18, to Monday, Jan. 25. Foothills Elementary School consistently demonstrates academic growth for all students. It is a small school, with smaller class sizes. Call 303-982-9324. Calendar continues on Page 20
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nity. 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 303-431-4697.
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Wednesdays Adult Roller Skating is offered from 10:30 a.m. to noon every Wednesday at Roller City at 64th and Sheridan, Arvada. Cost is $5 plus $2 to rent skates. Contact Toni at 303-868-8273. 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 commu-
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. 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. 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.
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ALAMEDA HOMESTANDING AGAINST ELIZABETH
Arvada senior a standout Arvada West senior center Dallas Walton is standing out again this year. Sure, he’s 7 feet and 225 pounds, but he’s also averaging 16.1 points and 11 rebounds a game through the first nine games after transferJim Benton ring from Ralston ValHe had two knee OVERTIME ley. surgeries and didn’t play basketball the past two seasons after playing for Ralston Valley as a freshman. Walton is tied for third among Class 5A rebounders. Stop for a moment to consider Ralston Valley’s front line if he would of remained a Mustang. The leading 5A rebounder in the state is 6-11 Ralston Valley senior Antonio Capley, who is pulling down 11.7 rebounds a game.
Cameron Moon (35) captures a rebound for Elizabeth despite the efforts of Alameda’s Isaiah Martinez (24) to knock it away during the Jan. 5 league opener for both teams. The game was close throughout the second half but Elizabeth got the win, 45-43. In the girls doubleheader game, Elizabeth’s tempo ensured the game was never close, ending 54-14. Photo by Tom Munds
Ralston Valley hoops continues winning way Arvada West struggles against hard-charging Mustangs By Scott Stocker The girls basketball team at Ralston Valley, coached by Jeff Gomer, is having a fine year. And by beating crosstown rival, Arvada West, 64-22, Jan. 6 after the holiday break was certainly another present in its stocking. Ralston Valley improved to 8-1 while Arvada West, coached by Joe Bahl, dropped to 4-6. Game summary The score was tied, 4-4, with 5:35 seconds to go in the first quarter. But that would be as close as Arvada West would come to Ralston Valley the remainder of the night. The Mustangs would lead, 15-9, after the first quarter, then, basically, put the game into their hands with a 32-13 lead at the half. They upped the lead to 50-18 going into the fourth quarter. Arvada West scored just five points in the third quarter and four in the fourth. Key moments Defense was a factor for Ralston Valley as the Mustangs forced 23 turnovers. Arvada West scored its last
Key players/statistics Ralston Valley’s Ashley Van Sickle paced the Mustangs with a gamehigh 25 points, which included three, three-point baskets. She was joined in double figures by Sarah Bevinton, who accounted for 16 points. Alyson Ochs was the leading scorer in the game for Arvada West with six points.
of coaches look at Ashley and she is certainly playing at an all-state level. We go where she goes and it’s nice to have her in there all the way. But all the girls are playing hard and that’s the main thing.” Defensively, Hannah Weber was strong, even though she scored only seven points. She was pleased with the overall outcome. “We definitely started slower than we wanted,” Weber said. “In the second quarter we were able to pull around. The key was to make sure we were able to stay within ourselves and not let the crowd get to us. Still, this is one of our best starts, but there is still a lot to learn.” Arvada West coach Joe Bahl said it was important the loss not interfere with moving forward. “The girls are trying their hardest and I do see a lot of improvement with their efforts,” he said. “It was a tough night.”
They said it “We didn’t flow as we had hoped in the first quarter,” said Ralston Valley coach Jeff Gomer. “We just didn’t seem to play with our normal energy. It was a game in which the girls from the two schools know each other, and the competition was friendly from that standpoint. We have had a lot
Going forward Ralston Valley continued its winning way Jan. 8, as the Mustangs defeated Columbine, 69-39. They were expected to host Chatfield Jan. 13, then travel to Lakewood Jan. 15. Arvada West was defeated by Dakota Ridge, 66-31, Jan. 8. The team was scheduled to play at Pomona Jan. 13 and Columbine Jan. 15.
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basket in the third quarter with 1:12 left on the clock, but didn’t score again until 49 seconds remained in the game.
‘The key was to make sure we were able to stay within ourselves and not let the crowd get to us. Still, this is one of our best starts, but there is still a lot to learn’ Hannah Weber, Ralston Valley girls basketball player
Athletes find rewards off the court Chaparral senior Rachel Nelson has been on a mission. Make that a couple missions. Besides pursuing 3-point field goal records at Chaparral, Nelson and her twin sister/basketball teammate Erin went to Turkana, Kenya, on a mission last summer with older sister Bri. The three plan to go back again this summer on another trip with the Front Range Christian Church of Castle Rock to hopefully make a difference. Instead of heading or dreaming to travel to a beach somewhere in the summer like many other teenagers, the Nelsons opted to head to the semi-arid climate with Nilotic people who raise camels and weave baskets. They dribbled basketballs, kicked and played with soccer and volleyballs, dabbled in construction, helped with student instruction and did hut-to-hut evangelism. “I just see how much we have here and just being in that village, they had nothing,” said Erin. “For those kids that never had anything we could see the joy on their face. It was something simple that could make their entire life. Not only playing basketball with them but also sharing the world of God with them that they had never heard before.” Back home, Rachel broke a 10-year-old school record for most 3-point baskets in a game when she made eight in a career-high 28-point performance Jan. 5 against the Far Northeast Warriors. Erin assisted on Rachel’s record-setting 3-point effort against the Warriors, which added to the 49 treys she made last year to set a Chap season record. “Definitely hitting a 3-pointer is amazing, but being over there changes your life,” said Rachel. “It’s something that is so much more rewarding than hitting a 3-pointer.” MaxPreps selects Valor quarterback Valor Christian quarterback Dylan McCaffrey, the Colorado Community Media South Metro Offensive Player of the Year, was named to the MaxPreps Junior AllAmerican first-team football squad. His position on the team is listed as “athlete.” McCaffrey, a junior and brother of Stanford Heisman runner-up Christian, passed for 2,800 yards in leading the Eagles to the Class 5A championship and accounted for 3,475 all-purpose yards. Ex-Highlands Ranch player signs with Broncos Wide receiver Jace Davis, a former Highlands Ranch High School football player who also attended Denver East, has signed a reserve future contract with the Denver Broncos. Davis played football and basketball at Highlands Ranch and has the boys team basketball season scoring record of 500 points set in 2008 with the Falcons. He was an outstanding athlete at Highlands Ranch and played football at Northern Colorado. Davis was in the Houston training camp last summer and was on the Baltimore Ravens practice squad for 16 days during the 2014 season.
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Arvada West boys defeat neighborhood rival Mustangs Ralston Valley battled for win, but couldn’t edge out victory By Scott Stocker It’s always nice to win a game between backyard opponents. In this case, the home-standing Arvada West boys, coached by Jeff Parriott, came out on top, defeating Ralston Valley, 49-33, on Jan. 6, in their neighborhood basketball game. With the win, the Wildcats improved to 6-3 while Ralson Valley, coached by Mitch Conrad, dropped to 4-6. Game summary It appeared the game would be a runaway for Arvada West as the Wildcats jumped out to a 9-2 lead after the first quarter. But Ralston Valley battled back and only trailed, 20-17, at the half. The Mustangs closed the margin to 24-23 with 5:26 left in the third quarter, but that
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Valor lands girls lacrosse coach Kara Cannizzaro, North Carolina’s women’s lacrosse captain during the 2013 NCAA national championship year and the MVP of the NCAA tournament, is the new head girls lacrosse coach at Valor
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Kindergarten Information Nights Jeffco Public Schools’ kindergarten registration for the 2016-17 school year is open from Jan. 1925. Children who are 5 years old by Oct. 1, 2016, are eligible to start kindergarten. Registration is done online at Jeffco Connect, www.jeffco-
would be as close as they would get. Key moments A 10-2 run by Arvada West, starting with 5:26 left in the third quarter, eventually produced a 34-24 lead for the Wildcats at the end of the third quarter. They stretched the margin to 39-25 shortly into the fourth quarter and compiled a 49-29 lead with just 2:07 left in the game. Key players/statistics Arvada West was led by Dallas Walton, the only player in double figures for the Wildcats, scoring 16 points. Luke Neff was next with nine points while four other teammates tallied six each. No Ralston Valley player was able to reach double figures — Antonio Capley paced the Mustangs with nine points. They said it “I think the boys played hard despite
Christian. She has served as an assistant coach at the University of Denver and as a head coach at a Florida prep school. “I am extremely blessed for the opportunity to coach at and up-and-coming program such as Valor,” Cannizzaro said in a statement. CTA Collegiate Player of Year Hayden Sabatka, the former two-time Colorado state high school No. 1 singles publicschools.org/jeffco_connect/. Allendale Elementary will meet with prospective new kindergartners at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, at 5900 Oak St., Arvada. Call 303-982-1161. Vanderhoof Elementary plans its information night at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, at Vanderhoof, 5875 Routt St., Arvada. Middle School Open House Dunstan Middle School plans an open house from 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19. Learn what makes Dunstan a great place to learn. The
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our score tonight,” said Parriott, the Arvada West coach. “I’m just proud of their efforts. Dallas got us into the flow of the game and he’s tremendous. He was able to get his blocks and played strong inside. It was a good effort all around and the boys will be playing hard the remainder of the season.” “I loved to play the game against these guys,” said Walton. “Antonio (Capley) has a big body (6-11) and it felt fun to play against him. We have played as teammates on our club team. We just wanted to keep our composure and just play positive every time up and down the court. We’ll meet them one more time this season, so both of us will be ready.” “I’ve been playing hard since I was a freshman and this game never gets old,” said Neff. “The first half, we just needed to find a way to get going. Not many points were scored by either team. We were able to run the floor in the second half and to have the effort to pull out a good win.”
tennis champion who played at Highlands Ranch, was named the 2015 Colorado Tennis Association’s collegiate Male Player of the Year. Sabatka, a junior at New Mexico, plays both singles and doubles. He and doubles partner Bart Van Leijsen were eighth in the first Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s national rankings of the year. 300th career coaching victory Valor Christian boys basketball coach school is at 1855 S. Wright St., Lakewood. Call 303-982-9270. Go to www.dunstanpatriots.org. 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 1011:30 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
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“We battled hard after the first quarter,” said Ralston Valley coach Mitch Conrad. “In the second and third, we were able to put things together. But they certainly got us down in the fourth with their early run, putting us down 43-27. We just can’t give up in the second halves.” Going forward Arvada West was scheduled to play at Pomona Jan. 13, then host Columbine Jan. 15. Ralston Valley was scheduled to play at Chatfield Jan. 13 and at Lakewood on Jan. 15.
Troy Pachner notched his 300th career win as a coach on Jan. 6 against Wheat Ridge. This is Pachner’s first season at Valor after 17 campaigns at D’Evelyn. The Eagles are off to an 8-1 start this season and Pachner’s overall coaching record is 300-130.
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Fundraiser event for A-West track effort Arvada West High School does not have an all-weather track, ahmpering local track and cross-country athlete’s ability to train on the same kind of track that they often end up competing on. To solve this problem, Arvada West Athletics created the Friends of the Wildcats Foundation, with the website www.
friendsofthewildcats.org. The three main goals of the foundation are to sustain and support the Wildcat athletic program by making capital improvements such as a new track, and replacing of current baseall infields, prividing $2,000 a year in athletic scholarships, and to assist already-existing team fundraising efforts. The Friends of the Wildcats Foundation will hold a Night witht he Wildcats
How can you help? On Thursday, February 11, 2016, the Friends of the Wildcats Foundation will hold their Night with the Wildcats event featuring keynote speaker Mark Schlereth – former Bronco, TV and radio sportscaster, and Hall of Fame nominee, live music, dinner, wine and beer tasting, and silent auction. Date: Thursday, February 11, 2016 Time: 5:30 – 9:00 p.m.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing will be held before the Arvada Planning Commission on February 2, 2016, at 6:30 p.m., Arvada Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Rd., Arvada, when and where you may speak on the matter to rezone (and amend the official zoning maps) from City of Arvada R-E (Residential Estate), to P-1 (Professional Office), and consider a conditional use to allow for ambulance service for HEALTHONE FREESTANDING EMERGENCY DEPT., located at the Southwest Corner of W. 80th & Kipling St. Additional information can be obtained from the Community Development Dept. or written comments may be filed therewith no later than 8 days prior to the hearing. CITY OF ARVADA PLANNING COMMISSION /s/ John Crouse, Secretary
Government Legals
Legal Notice No.: 44112 First Publication: January 14, 2016 Last Publication: January 14, 2016 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that disbursements in final settlement will be issued by the Arvada Finance Director at 10:00 a.m., February 2, 2016 to T. Lowell Construction, Inc. for work related to Project No. 15-DR-20 – 2015 Miscellaneous Drainage Projects and performed under that contract dated July 13, 2015 for the City of Arvada. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that furnished labor, material, drayage, sustenance, provisions or other supplies used or consumed by said contractor or his subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done by said T. Lowell Construction, Inc. and its claim has not been paid, may at any time on or prior to the hour of the date above stated, file with the Finance Director of the City of Arvada at City Hall, a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. Dated this January 6, 2016 CITY OF ARVADA /s/Chris Koch, City Clerk Legal Notice No.: 44113 First Publication: January 14, 2016 Last Publication: January 21, 2016 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press
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NOTICE OF HEARING ON DISSOLUTION
NOTICE OF HEARING ON DISSOLUTION
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there was filed in the District Court in and for the County of Jefferson and State of Colorado, on December 18, 2015, a Petition for Dissolution (the “Petition”) of the Hometown Metropolitan District No. 4 (the “District”), which Petition requests the dissolution of a metropolitan district, pursuant to the provisions of Section 32-1-701, et seq., C.R.S.
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there was filed in the District Court in and for the County of Jefferson and State of Colorado, on December 18, 2015, a Petition for Dissolution (the “Petition”) of the Hometown Metropolitan District No. 3 (the “District”), which Petition requests the dissolution of a metropolitan district, pursuant to the provisions of Section 32-1-701, et seq., C.R.S.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the District has no financial obligations or outstanding bonds, and that the District does not provide any services, therefore no services will be continued by the District.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the District has no financial obligations or outstanding bonds, and that the District does not provide any services, therefore no services will be continued by the District.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that by an Order of the District Court in and for the County of Jefferson, a Public Hearing on said Petition for Dissolution will be held at the hour of 8:00 a.m. at the Jefferson County District Court, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, Colorado 80401 on Thursday, January 28, 2016, at which time and place any interested party may appear and be heard on the sufficiency of the Petition for Dissolution or on the adequacy of the applicable financial and service provisions.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that by an Order of the District Court in and for the County of Jefferson, a Public Hearing on said Petition for Dissolution will be held at the hour of 8:00 a.m. at the Jefferson County District Court, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, Colorado 80401 on Thursday, January 28, 2016, at which time and place any interested party may appear and be heard on the sufficiency of the Petition for Dissolution or on the adequacy of the applicable financial and service provisions.
/s/ Shana Kloek Clerk of the District Court Jefferson County, State of Colorado
/s/ Shana Kloek Clerk of the District Court Jefferson County, State of Colorado
Legal Notice No.: 44122 First Publication: January 14, 2016 Last Publication: January 14, 2016 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press
Legal Notice No.: 44123 First Publication: January 14, 2016 Last Publication: January 14, 2016 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press
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SPORTS ROUNDUP RALSTON VALLEY MUSTANGS GIRLS BASKETBALL Ralston Valley 69, Columbine 39 The Mustangs won their Jan. 8 away conference game against Columbine, scoring more than 30 points and taking the lead early on in the first quarter. Key performers: Junior Ashley Van Sickle scored 20 points and had seven field goals. Senior Hannah Weber scored 17 points and four triple-field goals. Ralston Valley 64, Arvada West 22 The Mustangs won their Jan. 6 conference game against Arvada West Wildcats, 64-22. Key performers: Junior Sarah Bevington scored 16 points and four field goals. Ralston Valley 49, Monarch 46 The Mustangs won their Jan. 5 nonconference away game against Monarch 49-46 after a three-point goal in the final quarter. Key performers: Junior Ashley Van Sickle had four triple- and one double-field goals and four assists.
ARVADA WEST WILDCATS
BOYS BASKETBALL Ralston Valley 61, Columbine 36 Ralston Valley won its Jan. 8 conference game against Columbine High School, 61-36. Key performers: Senior Antonio Capley scored 18 points and had eight field goals. Junior Trey Conrad scored 10 points and three assists. Arvada West 49, Ralston Valley 33 The Mustangs fell to the Arvada West Wildcats during their Jan. 6 conference home game. Key performers: Senior Antonio Capley scored nine points and had four field goals. Sophomore Jake Nishida scored six points, had two rebounds and one assist. Monarch 46, Ralston Valley 41 The Mustangs fell by five points to the Monarch Coyotes during their Jan. 5 home nonconference game. Key performers: Senior Antonio Capley scored 8 double-field goals, had 13 rebounds and one assist.
GIRLS BASKETBALL Dakota Ridge 66, Arvada West 31 The Arvada West Wildcats lost to the Dakota Ridge Eagles during their Jan. 8 home conference game 66-31. Ralston Valley 64, Arvada West 22 The Wildcats fell to Ralston Valley Mustangs 64-22 after falling behind during the second quarter during their Jan. 6 conference home game. Key performers: Senior Alyson Ochs scored six points and had two free throws. Senior Madison Waters had one three-pointer and one assist. Evergreen 45, Arvada West 30 Arvada West fell by 15 points during its Jan. 2 away nonconference game against Evergreen. Key performers: Junior Ellie Mills scored 11 points, including four field goals and she had two assists. Junior Sara Mitchell scored nine, with four field goals. BOYS BASKETBALL Dakota Ridge 61, Arvada West 60
FAITH CHRISTIAN EAGLES GIRLS BASKETBALL The Eagles play their next game Jan. 11. BOYS BASKETBALL Faith Christian 69, The Pinnacle 57 The Eagles won their Jan. 7 nonconference away game against the Pinnacle Timberwolves, 69-57. Key performers: Senior Gabe Hegarty
The Wildcats fell by one point after an overtime battle against the Dakota Ridge Eagles Jan. 8. Arvada West 49, Ralston Valley 33 The Wildcats won their Jan. 6 home conference game against Ralston Valley, 49-33. Key performers: Senior Dallas Walton scored 16 points, with seven field goals and nine rebounds. Senior Luke Neff scored nine points, including two three-point goals. GIRLS SWIMMING Golden 255, Green Mountain 181, Arvada West 176 The Wildcats took third place in their Jan. 8 match against Golden and Green Mountain high schools. Key performers: Arvada West team took first in the 400 Free Relay. Junior Mykayla Novacek took third with a time of 183.75 during the one-meter event. Freshmen Kali Braning and Grace Slattery took third and fourth places, respectively, in the 100-breast event.
POMONA PANTHERS
scored 31 points and 14 field goals. He had 11 rebounds and three assists. Junior Jonathan Hardcastle scored nine points. He had five assists, five rebounds. WRESTLING Bennett Tournament Faith Christian finished seventh with 66.5 points during the Bennett Tournament in Bennett.
GIRLS BASKETBALL Lakewood 71, Pomona 32 The Pomona Panthers fell to the Lakewood Tigers during their Jan. 8 conference home game. Dakota Ridge 65, Pomona 29 The Panthers fell 65-29 to the Dakota Ridge Eagles after a zeropoint third quarter during their Jan. 6 conference away game. BOYS BASKETBALL
Lakewood 85, Pomona 51 Pomona fell to the Lakewood Tigers 85-51 during its Jan. 8 conference away game. Dakota Ridge 65, Pomona 53 The Panthers fell to the Dakota Ridge Eagles 65-53 during their Jan. 6 home conference game. Pomona 78, Prairie View 73 The Panthers won 78-73 in their Jan. 4 nonconference home game against Prairie View high School.
ARVADA BULLDOGS GIRLS BASKETBALL Standley Lake 60, Arvada 26 The Arvada Bulldogs lost their Jan. 8 away conference game by 34 points
against the Standley Lake Gators. D’Evelyn 74, Arvada 13 The Bulldogs fell to the
D’Evelyn Jaguars during their Jan. 6 away conference game following a 2-point second half.
BOYS BASKETBALL D’Evelyn 78, Arvada 21 Arvada lost its home conference game against the D’Evelyn Jaguars 78-21, Jan. 6.
Arvada swim meet goes down to the wire through to win the 200 freestyle relay with a time of 1:52.03, beating Ralston Valley, 2:04.60. Chatfield also won the 200 backstroke relay in 2:07.80 with Kendall SmithWilliams, Kalie Stier, Abby Carter and By Scott Stocker Peyton Wayment leading the way. And keeping the waves rolling was the CharIn a way, Chatfield’s victory at last gers’ win in the 400 individual medley Saturday’s Jefferson County Relays girls with Stier, Oglesby, Juran and Wayment swimming meet hinged on touch. And being timed in 1:58.46. one of the day’s most important touches “I’m very surprised ... to have won,” came in the 10th event of 11 in the meet said Johns. “We have a lot of talent and held at Meyers Pool in Arvada. have been working hard. The girls have Chatfield, coached by Ronald Johns, been able to score the points we need pulled out a win in the 200-yard butand do what we need to do as a team. terfly relay with a time of 1:58.46. It Overall, I’m proud of these relays. It’s was good enough to beat second-place great to be on top.” Lakewood as the Tigers were timed in at Juran, Wayment and 2:05.80. Stier agreed. Lakewood, under Jen“I think the season is nifer Snowberg, finished going well,” said Juran. second to Ralston Valley “I’m a freshman and I in the day’s final event, think this meet was a lot the 400-yard relay. The of fun. I definitely need to Tigers were timed in calm down, chill out and All events, relays: Chatfield 3:59.77 to Ralston Valley’s have fun, but work hard 146, Lakewood 142, Ralston winning 3:51.78. Two wins for our wins.” Valley 132, Columbine 92, in either race might have “This is a good meet Pomona 88, Dakota Ridge closed out a meet win for to get things going again 78, Arvada West 76, Bear the Tigers. But it didn’t after the holiday break,” Creek 42. hurt Chatfield in the 400, said Stier, a senior. “I’m either, as the Chargers pleased to be with these finished fifth with a time girls. We just want to of 4:19.95. count on having a fine Chatfield won the season and we just want to help each meet — hosted by Evergreen — with other to do our best.” 146 points, followed by Lakewood with “The season has gone well, but there 142. Ralston Valley finished third with is a lot left for us to accomplish,” Way132 points in the eight-team encounment said. “This is one of my favorite ter. The Chargers’ win in the butterfly meets and it’s nice to work together on was brought about by Margot Gibthe relays. You definitely have to put bons, Sydney Mueller, Taylor Juran and out the effort and try to go fast. You just Abby Oglesby. The foursome also came want to win.”
Pomona divers come out on top; Lakewood looks forward to future
JEFFCO 5A TEAM SCORES
‘We have a lot of talent and have been working hard. The girls have been able to score the points we need and do what we need to do as a team. Overall, I’m proud of these relays. It’s great to be on top.’ Ronald Johns, Chatfield coach Lakewood Tigers Lakewood was hurt in the final points early when the Tigers were disqualified in the 200 butterfly, the second race of the day, which Chatfield won. “I thought that we did a good job despite a DQ in the relay,” said Snowberg. “I’m happy with the way the girls are performing. Our team has overcome a lot and there is more to come. We hope to be strong in Jeffco. After that, we just want to taper down and get ready to reach our goals and have as many PR times as we can get.” Lakewood’s Amanda Ballard and JuJu Lucena said they’re looking forward to the coming competition. “I think we did well today,” said Ballard. “We’re getting stronger and I think making state will be cool. We definitely are developing as a team and today it
was a good effort, too. We just want to have stronger efforts as we go along and benefit from our efforts.” Added Lucena: “We are a smaller team now and there is a lot more pressure on us. We just need to step up, be strong and make our coach proud of us.” Pomona divers It definitely was a good day for Pomona divers Annabel Spence and Deja Ceja-Jiminez. It’s the only event in which two divers, instead of four, make up the contestants in the event. They came through to score 213.90 points to defeat Arvada West. “This is a surprising win and now we can really concentrate on what we need to do,” said Spence. “We have had our ups and downs, and it’s the first time we’ve had diving at our school.”
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