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ARVADA FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS Both Ralston Valley and Pomona won big last week, moving both teams into the quarterfinals of the 5A football tournament. Read more about the wins on PAGE 23.

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Arvada student at home following accident Arvada K-8 student hit on the way to school is recovering at home By Crystal Anderson canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com When tragedy strikes, no one walks away unscathed. Yet, hope remains. Three weeks ago, Dalton MacManus, 18, was driving along 58th Street when he ran a red light at Balsam Street and A GoFundMe page has been hit 9 yearset up — www.gofundme. old Gage com/8z7j8kv4 — to help Gabaldon fund Gage’s medical as the boy expenses. As of press walked to time the page has raised school with $10,760. his siblings. An extremely upset MacManus stopped, rather than flee, cooperating with police every step of the way. “Everyone in the company is heartbroken over what happened, especially Dalton,” said Pat MacMaGabaldon nus, Dalton’s father. “I was there on the side of the road with him; he can’t sleep at night ... He’s grieving pretty hard.”

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Arvada veterans gathered with other community members and the Arvada City Council at Arvada City Hall Nov. 11 to honor one another and their service. Events took place throughout the metro area, honoring past and present members of the military for their service for Veterans Day. To see more from events in Arvada, turn to PAGE 5. Photo courtesy City of Arvada

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School board turnover has wider implications Conservative changes may not recede entirely By Crystal Anderson canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com Earlier this month, Jefferson County voters rejected a two-year stretch of a conservative school-board agenda, a trend stretching throughout electorates elsewhere in the state and in parts of the nation. “I think the big general message is in part a rejection of a swift move to conservative methods to school reform,” said Jeffco parent Robert Preuhs, an associate professor of political science at Metropolitan State University of Denver, of the broader implications of the county’s recall election. On Election Night, school boards across the state saw that shift in power, favoring new faces over so-called reform candidates and incumbents. In Douglas

‘Reformers were given a clear message in several local school board elections that we don’t like private and corporate interests trying to buy elections so they can tear down our public school system and forcefully implement their agenda. It’s clear these outside interests want to privatize our public schools, and organized, informed, hopeful and engaged parents, students, teachers and community members will stand up against such efforts.’ Jeffco United for Action organizer Tina Gurdikian

County, which has recently had a strong seven-member reform board, three incumbents lost significantly, with voters

favoring three new candidates who were seen as supporting teachers and community input. The Thompson School District

that covers Loveland, Berthoud and parts of Fort Collins, saw a similar shift, with four of its seven members being replaced. “In Colorado, we had a special case with a conservative movement in education, and we saw the public push back on that ...,” Congressman Ed Perlmutter (D-Arvada) said. “At a federal level, I don’t want to see any more standardized tests, and we are going to see fewer — it’s taking too much time and taking away from public education.” The turnover in Jefferson County, led largely by the parent-organization Jeffco United for Action, was aided by the efforts of thousands of parents, teachers, students and community members. “When a school board dramatically reverses direction of a nationally recognized, successful school district with the intent to dismantle it as the core element of corporate privatization of public education, I feel compelled to work diligently School continues on Page 13

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ARVADA NEWS IN A HURRY Arvada dubbed a top place to live The City of Arvada was named the 13 best places to live in the nation, according to a USA Today report. Arvada is one of four Colorado cities to make the list, which includes Fort Collins (No.44), Longmont (No.16) and Centennial (No.4). The report collected data from 550 U.S. cities with populations larger than 65,000 and was reviewed by 27/7 Wall Street on crime rates, employment growth, access to entertainment and restaurants, affordable housing and education. To read the full story, visit http://usat.ly/1WyOPxT.

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CHRIS KOCH Arvada city clerk has love for family, community I’ve always had that nurturing soul. I was born and raised in Indianola, Iowa, and loved it. Indianola was a small town, with only one junior high and one high school then, so we all knew one another. I love how a small-town community feels. In high school, I started dating my now husband, and we married when I was 21. Soon after we moved to Ames, Iowa and had three beautiful children, two daughters and one son, and we lived there happily for 12 years. Then we found ourselves in Arvada. In 1985, we packed up ourselves and our three young kids and moved to Colorado, so my husband, who was a producer-director for one of the local ABC affiliate stations in Ames, could be involved in a larger market. It was at that time I started working for the Jefferson County government, specifically the county manager and attorneys’ offices. I was there for eight years before I applied to be the city clerk for the City of Arvada. Today, I’ve been here for 22 years. With each step I’ve taken, state-to-county-to-city governments, I get a little closer to the citizens, and I love that. I’m a very nurturing person, as any of my three kids, eight grandkids or husband will tell you — it’s simply who I am. My passion is helping others, so this job fits me to a “T.” Whether it’s the citizens or other employees, I’m here to help. The clerk’s office is the information repository and I truly love that. Over the years I’ve faced many challenges here, such as changing technology, shifting mindsets, or remaining neutral, and I feel I’ve risen to each and conquered it. Every week there’s something new to learn, and that, among other things, is something I’ll miss when I retire. In February, I’m going to retire. I’m 65 and have been in public service for roughly 39 years, and, if I didn’t love my job, I wouldn’t have

“With each step I’ve taken, state-to-county-to-city governments, I get a little closer to the citizens, and I love that. I’m a very nurturing person, as any of my three kids, eight grandkids or husband will tell you – it’s simply who I am. My passion is helping others, so this job ﬁts me to a t.” said Chris Koch of her lifetime career in public service. Courtesy photo survived. It’s been a truly thrilling job and I’m going to miss it, my dear friends, and the city. But I’m looking forward to no more deadlines, no alarm clocks and no watches. Two years ago, my husband and I started planning for our retirement. We bought a cabin in Grand Lake and are hoping to spend a great deal of time there once we’re officially retired. We like to spend time with our children and grandchildren and enjoy the thought of being able to drive up there whenever we want. We also are planning to do a lot of housework and hope to toss in some travel here and there along the way. I think if you were to describe me it would be that I have compassion and I would much rather give than receive. I’ve seen that play out among my colleagues and the citizens of Arvada over the past 22 years, and I truly know, and will tell you, that this is just one of the best cities to live, work and play. Written by Crystal Anderson. If you have suggestions for My Name Is..., contact her at canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

Colorado Education Initiative `Retool’ applications open The Colorado Education Initiative is hosting a three month opportunity for secondary principals and assistant principals to help them advance their school’s next generation learning techniques. Called `Retool’ the initiative gives 20 principals and assistant principals the opportunity to learn and enhance change management and leadership skills such as: professional development, school-based problem solving, enhancement of design-thinking skills to help foster innovation, and support techniques to help personalize teachers’ professional learning. Applications for the program are open and accepted on a rolling basis. All applications are due by Jan. 11 2016. To apply visit, http://bit.ly/1lkdg1w. For more information contact, NGL@coloradoedinitiative.org. Craft brewery beer release Odyssey Beerwerks is tapping into the holiday season with their latest beer release, No Safe Harbor Baltic Porter. Released Nov. 14, this winter porter with 9.6 percent ABV, 34 IBU and 34 SRM, achieves its chocolate coffee flavor from caramelized malts and just a hint of roasted grains. The beer is available both on draft and in cans at the taproom, 5535 West 56th Ave. No. 107.

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West Chamber honors women leaders Nine women join 75 inductees

By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com The West Chamber inducted its fourteenth class of women leaders in Jefferson county on Nov. 13. The eight women from around the county join 75 previous inductees who have made a positive impact in their community. During the event, the chamber also recognized member MaryAnn Proctor, who died unexpectedly at the end of 2014. 1. Margie Ball-Cook: As the head of the Global Health Commission of the National Black Nurses Association and a mentor for those looking to enter the health care field, Ball-Cook has touched countless lives. “My mission to is help those who cannot help themselves in a timely fashion. In that way, I’ve become not a little rock in a big ocean, but a big ocean in a little rock.” 2. Cindy Baroway: The Lakewood city council woman has also worked with the Action Center for many years, and works with Jeffco students through the Junior Achievement program. “This recognition is really about what others have given to me - the support and friendship. Giving back to the community is one of the best gifts a person can give.”

3. Emily Curray: A managing partner of a womanowned firm Stern & Curray, she has worked for years around the issue of immigration, with a focus in business immigration. “I fully believe you can’t accomplish things on your own. So many of my favorite clients are in Jeffco, and it’s only by working with companies that value their employees that we can properly address immigration issues.” 4. Jill Fellman: A longtime employee of the Jeffco school system, Fellman recently finished up her service on the county’s board of education. She also serves on the Arvada Community Food Bank board. “I was thinking of an old African proverb, that says if you want to run fast, run alone, but if you want to run far, run with others. When parents and teachers come together, the students benefit in a huge way.” 5. Harriet Hall: As president and CEO of the Jefferson Center for Mental Health, Hall has helped countless people in the community get the care they need. She has worked hard to reduce the stigma around mental health. “I was thinking about the board members of the center, and what these people represent is the community. They are also representative and symbolic of the efforts made to build the center, which is here for the whole community.” 6. Dana Rinderknecht: A longtime associate of ColoradoGives.org, she is the creator of the Colorado Gives Day

The women leaders of Jeffco honored by the West Chamber on Nov. 13. Back row, from left: Dana Rinderknecht, Harriet Hall, Margie Ball-Cook, Joan Smith, Cindy Baroway, and Emily Curray. Front row, from left: Sharon Trefny and Jill Fellman. Photo by Clarke Reader

to increase charitable giving to nonprofits. Through her efforts, ColoradoGives has raised more than $117 million. “I’m being honored with an amazing group of ladies. I’m very lucky to have such a great group of family, teachers and coworkers every day.” 7. Joan Smith: As the executive director or Rocky Mountain Education Center, Smith has helped the college increase its national reputation, particularly in the field of energy and oil and gas. “I’ve had an incredible opportunity to watch more than 14,000 students transform every semester.” 8. Sharon Trefny: Trefny has been First Lady of the Colorado School of Mines since 2000, and has worked on a vast array of women’s issues. She helped to create the first US rape hotline in Los Angeles. “There’s something special about the West Chamber — your members and your values. I share similar values, and have so much respect for you. Thank you for providing role models for my granddaughters.”

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Of palettes and palates Brewery hosts Pints and Paints class for patrons By Crystal Anderson canderson@colorado communitymedia.com Sunday evening, following the Denver Broncos loss against the Indianapolis Colts, 32 individuals sitting at Arvada’s Odyssey Beerwerks raised a pint glass to the team and begin to paint a Colorado mountainscape. “We wanted to try something different and do something fun,” Alyssa Graves, owner of Art on the Brix, a local painting class company, said of the brewery’s “Pints and Paints” class. “I love this environment, so here we are, oh and Go Broncos!” After that, the two-hour class got started. Starting with a blank canvas, students were working to obtain a completed painting of an autumninspired view of a river running through a mountainous valley. As they began, the instructor, Golden artist Jesse Crock, took them through the process of painting, stroke by stoke. Starting with yellow, he instructed them to paint lines across the canvas to shape the mountains and valley. Using the wet on wet painting technique the class added orange to blend into the yellow, creating a fall look.

Teaching how to add the ﬁnal touches to their paintings, artist Jesse Crock shows the class how to paint snow on their mountains. Photo by Crystal Anderson “See that creates that lovely golden Aspen feel,” Crock said. While they paint, couples, friends and families lightly converse, methodically creating mountains, a river, and some trees. Within one

half-hour, each canvas had a view of the mountains peering out from it. “We love beer, we love painting and we love Aspens, so we had to come,” Chad Post, a Lakewood resident said. He came with his wife and young toddler, who watched excitedly as mom and dad took turns painting. “If it’s not the way you want it, just let it dry, you can always go back and change things,” Cock reminded the class of their acrylic paintings. “You’ve got to trust it if it doesn’t look like mountains just yet.” Snowcapped mountains, a rushing river, fall Aspen trees. As the class went on the views came more and more into focus, each student using a series of soft thick and thin strokes to create their interpretation of the autumn scene. “As you draw them closer to you, make them bigger to give that illusion of depth,” Crock said. “Make a happy little tree, not a sad tree. “ And with that the class laughed. Slowly each person finished and savored their painting and their pint of fresh craft beer. “This sounded like fun,” said Kristen Vigley, an Arvada resident who came out to paint in a low-key atmosphere. “And, I like beer.”

Free lecture on non-dinosaur reptiles A lecture on non-dinosaur reptiles will take place 7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 25 at the Dinosaur Ridge Visitor Center, 16831 West Alameda Parkway, in Morrison. The lecture is free to attend, and is recommended for ages 12 years and older. Attendees will learn about flying and swimming reptiles, crocodilians and their relatives which were alive during the same time as dinosaurs. The presentation will be done by Erin LaCount. For more information, visit www.dinoridge.org, or contact Dinosaur Ridge at 303-697-3466 or tours@dinoridge.org. The Great Turkey Chase Fun Run The community is invited to participate in The Great Turkey Chase Fun Run at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 26 at Parfet Park, located at 10th Street and Washington Avenue, in Golden. The fun run will take place on a 3-mile stretch along Clear Creek. It is not a timed race. Cost is $25 per adult with a pie, $20 per adult without a pie and $10 per child 18 years and younger. Child entries include a stuffed toy Tom the Turkey. Call 720-583-2911 or visit www.runnershighco.com for more information. West Chamber event for new members The West Chamber of Commerce invites all new members, and those interested in joining the chamber, to attend a Maximize Your Membership meeting 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 2 at the West Chamber, 1667 Cole Boulevard, Building 19 Suite 400, in Lakewood. The event is free to attend, but advance registration is required. Business associates, friends and co-workers of new chamber members are also invited. The luncheon will include discussion on marketing opportunities, networking, business referrals and exposure, cost savings programs, leadership development and community events. For more information, visit www.westchamber.org, or contact the West Chamber at 303-233-5555 or info@westchamber.org.

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FOR THOSE WHO SERVED

Standing inside Arvada City Hall with the Arvada City Council, veterans received gifts of gratitude for their service. Courtesy City of Arvada

A snowy gun salute to all veterans was made the morning of Nov. 11 to honor them for their service to their country. Courtesy City of Arvada

Bob Dawes, commander of Chapter 375 of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, shakes the hand of Jimmy Doyle, a WWII veteran who survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. Photo by Crystal Anderson

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Arvada resident leaves legacy of nurturing Kathy Lercher was mother ﬁgure to many in community Staff Report Arvada resident Kathy Lercher, a beloved mother to many in the community, suddenly passed away the afternoon of Oct. 27. Lercher, 59, spent her life raising and taking care of children. She was a paraprofessional, substitute teacher and child-care director at Warder Elementary School for 20 years and loved spending time with her two children, Nikki and David, her two grandsons and all of their friends. “She was a great mother to me and my brother, and the community around us,” Nikki said. “She helped with everything, and was there to give you anything you ever needed — she was the most selfless person I know.”

Growing up, Lercher — a Key West, Florida, native — moved around with her family before landing in California, where she met her husband, George, who passed away in 2001. The couple moved to Arvada after marrying to raise their two children. In recent weeks, Lercher developed a case of pneumonia that was followed by liver and kidney failure. She was a survivor of melanoma and was living with her family in their home in Arvada. The family has set up a GoFundMe account to help cover the funeral costs, and is seeking help. They plan to cremate her body and spread her ashes alongside those of her husband after the holidays. A memorial will be held in early 2016. To donate, visit www.gofundme. com/v596rf2s or contact Nikki at 720296-9334.

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Demonstrators block BLM entrance Group speaks against public lease program

By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com More than 50 protesters gathered outside of the Bureau of Land Management’s office in Lakewood with a direct message for the government — keep it in the ground. On Nov. 12, the BLM was holding auctions for leases of underground mineral rights on public land in Weld County’s Pawnee National Grasslands, something that the organization does several times a year. To ensure they had the attention of the agency and those looking to buy the land for fracking, members of a variety of organizations, including Coloradans Against Fracking, Friends of the Earth, WildEarth

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The value in learning to fail A friend of mine recently posted an article online that chronicled the difficulties colleges are facing these days with what the author called declining student resilience — the inability of college-age kids to deal with the everyday disappointments of life. Among the details in the article: • Emergency calls to counseling departments have nearly doubled in the last five years, frequently for decidedly nonemergency experiences • Many students now view a C, or even a B, as a failure; further, they see such “failure” as catastrophic, and often respond to it by complaining, rather than redoubling their efforts • Students are very uncomfortable not being “right,” and expect faculty to let them redo papers to undo mistakes • Likewise, rates of depression and anxiety among college students have soared in the past decade As a result, faculty — especially younger faculty, whose continued employment frequently depends on good student evaluations — are at a loss as to how far to push students and how accurately they should award grades. It is an interesting article, and a troubling phenomenon. This is the next generation of leaders of this country, the best and brightest who, assumedly, will be manning the lead researcher, top lawyer, and brain surgeon posts in our country in 20 years. But, you know what my first thought was? It’s not just a problem at colleges.

Even at the younger grades, which I teach at now, I see students who don’t know how to cope with not getting things right the first time, who are unwilling to put in effort to get it right the second time, and who, rather than work Michael Alcorn to improve, quit and HITTING move on to the next shiny bauble that HOME catches their eye. Certainly, there are many causes of this type of behavior. I’ve mentioned before how unfortunate I find it that children are rarely seen outside just playing any more, but, instead, require a coach to be along to guide their every move. The whole phenomenon of the “helicopter parent” is something relatively new in American society, and certainly contributes to the problem. But I think schools also bear some responsibility for this, and I’ll tell you why. There is a word we use in the schools now that many of you may have never heard before. That word is “rubric.” For those of you not up to date on “skoolspeak,” a rubric is a criterion inventory that tells the students exactly what an “A” paper looks like, what a “B” looks like, and so on. And, while it’s good to know these things, many criteria are of the obvious kind, like “An A paper will have

consistently correct spelling.” What ends up happening is that students simply go down the rubric and treat them as check-off lists, rather than simply doing their best work. I’ve worked with students, tried to help older students, who are practically paralyzed by the thought of starting an assignment without a rubric. And, I’m guessing that not too many college professors spend a lot of time coaching students on their rubrics. Want a good laugh? Ask a millennial to write a thank-you letter, or a job query ... The results can be comical. Somewhere along the way, I think we forgot about the value of letting students figure things out on their own, and, sometimes, failing. One of my friends and colleagues was very fond of reminding me that “you have to love them enough to let them fail.” But, then again, when every kid gets a soccer trophy, you have to ask if this is a tide that can be pushed back. On the plus side, the students I’ve met who have figured this out are light years ahead of where me and my friends were. And those light years represent a very exciting opportunity for this generation — the opportunity to fix what we’ve screwed up so much. If they can just avoid getting sucked into all the surrounding drama. Michael Alcorn is a teacher and writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. His next book, “The First Cut,” will be available online Nov. 20.

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book has activated its “safety check” feature. Using friends lists, Facebook sends “push” notifications to users who have friends in the affected area, which alert us that friends have marked themselves safe. Even when some communication channels might Andrea Doray not be available, such as the Internet, people ALCHEMY can update their statuses from smartphones, letting their loved ones know they are safe, who then mark them as safe for the rest of us. I’m extraordinarily relieved that a quick check of my own friends shows that a fellow writer has been marked safe by her husband. Facebook had previously activated this feature following the devastating April 2015 earthquake in Nepal. I immediately received

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Facebook: Thank you for your safety checks from France Say what you will about Facebook: It’s too time consuming. It’s too hard to keep up. It’s boring to read about cats/kids/cooking again. It’s clear that everyone else is having a better time than you are. It’s exhausting. I’ve written before about my own Facebook fatigue and how I sometimes have to take a hiatus from posting, liking, commenting and sharing. But personally, I like to read about what’s going on in the lives of my friends. I like getting invited to their parties and to events of organizations I follow. I like to see photos of cats/kids/cooking. Trying to keep everyone else updated on what’s going on in my own life, though, is what wears me out. Today, however, here is what I will say about Facebook: Thank you for your safety checks from France. In the gruesome and shocking aftermath of the terrorist attacks in France, Facebook has been a lifeline not only for those waiting anxiously for news of loved ones in Paris and Saint-Denis, but also for those who are trying to reach them. That’s because Face-

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push notifications that friends I had made while trekking in Nepal in 2013 had marked themselves safe, or had had others do it for them. For several days, this was the only information I had about some of these friends. Once my friends were able to communicate on Facebook again, I learned that their families were also safe, although one friend’s grandfather died of a heart attack following the quake. All of them had lost their homes. Additionally, through Facebook, I learned of their efforts to rebuild their lives, their homes, their country. One of them, a teacher, was collecting supplies for schools in remote areas of Nepal. Another was working with trekkers who were stranded there. I’m fervently hoping that the Facebook safety check is providing the same type of relief to people scrambling right now to learn the whereabouts and statuses of the people they care about in France. Say what you will, also, about Facebook

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Steinmark Award honors towering memory New movie in theaters has strong Colorado roots

By Scott Stocker In 1971, before the first issue of the Colorado Sidelines newspaper, I asked Gloria and Fred Steinmark Sr. for permission to name that publication’s highest award in honor of their son Freddie. After meeting with me, Fred Sr. said, “Let me think about this. I’ll get back to you.” The Steinmarks didn’t know me. I was a journalistic novice, a Vietnam veteran — in a time when that wasn’t looked on as a positive in your resume. I was only 26. I was proposing publishing a newspaper for and about high school athletes only. (How strange!) And I didn’t know that another widely read publication had already been in talks with the family to rename its existing award. Why would they choose me? Athletic excellence in multiple sports, scholastic excellence, citizenship, moral character and leadership. That’s a lot to expect of a high school senior. But that was to be our criteria and when Fred Sr. called me back a few days later, he and Gloria authorized our award because they felt its criteria best represented what Freddie Jr. was about.

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Freddie was a 1967 Wheat Ridge GUEST high school graduate, where he had COLUMN earned All-Conference and All-State in both football and baseball, All-Conference in basketball and had an interest in many sports. Just as importantly, he was a dedicated scholar, a person of faith and a leader on and off the playing field. Freddie received a scholarship to play football for the University of Texas. In his sophomore year, Dec. 6, 1969, after the well-known “Game of the Century” between Texas and the University of Arkansas, he was diagnosed with cancer and had his leg amputated just six days later. A year and a half later, June 6, 1971, he passed away, but not before impacting the nation with his grace and courage. Freddie coached freshman football in 1970 at UT, was a national spokesperson for the American Cancer Society and gave motivational speeches across the country. Through his career he had the ability to motivate his peers on and off the field, always giving more of himself. Congress passed the National Cancer Act of 1971, in no small part due to Freddie’s story. For many years, Gloria and Fred Sr. sponsored fundraising events for the fight against cancer.

The first awardee for the Fred Steinmark Award in 1972 was Dave Logan, also a Wheat Ridge graduate. He played his college football at the University of Colorado, professional football with the Cleveland Browns, and went on to become the present-day voice of the Denver Broncos on radio. In 1974, Colorado Sidelines began honoring high school women athletes. We approached venerable coach Ruby Miller, intending to name the ladies’ award for her. She insisted that the Steinmark name was spot-on for both awards because of all that it represented. The first female winner was Anne Vento, Pueblo Centennial High School. We brought the awards to Rocky Mountain News Preps for 22 years, and now the Colorado High School Coaches Association is sponsor. The winners have always been selected by a committee of high school coaches, which now includes past Steinmark recipients. Of course, any school that has a nominee up for the award has no coaches on the selection committee that year. Past winners have been from all over the state, representing every classification and every high school sport. The most recent awardees in June 2015 are James Willis, Lutheran (Parker) and Jordan Baer, Akron. Seven schools have produced 15 boys’ winners while five schools have ac-

counted for 14 girls’ winners. There have been 46 winners for the boys and 43 for the girls. On Nov. 13, the movie “My AllAmerican” debuted in theaters, reviving national interest in his story. Last September, Bower Yousse & Thomas J. Cryan published the book, “Freddie Steinmark: Faith, Family, Football.” At the University of Texas, Freddie’s memory is etched in the hearts of alumni. Summarizing Freddie’s life, though short, is nonetheless difficult. The Steinmark legacy in Colorado is very much a family legacy, starting with his parents, Fred Sr. and Gloria; a family that chose to support and honor all high school athletics. It lives through the many nominees and recipients of the Steinmark Award who have found inspiration in his young life. Scott Stocker has been a sports reporter and columnist since returning from duty in Vietnam, where he received the Bronze Star. He is a recipient of the Colorado High School Activities Association Hall of Fame, Colorado High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame, Colorado Coaches of Girls’ Sports Hall of Fame, Sportswomen of Colorado Award, among many others. He currently writes for Colorado Community Media.

Classical and kooky theater awaits in the area Phamaly Theatre Company presents “Red Riding Hood” one night only on Thursday, Nov. 19. This is the latest of the company’s touring musicals. The hourlong performance is a musical adaptation of the children’s classic tale and is told by sister and brother Bridget and Stephen. While on a sleepover at their grandmother’s house, and unable to sleep, they entertain themselves by acting out their favorite story. Reality and imagination meld and the two believe they are in the woods, being tracked by a wolf. Aquila Theatre “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes” is being staged by New York’s Aquila Theatre for two performances at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 21 and 2 p.m., Nov. 22. The brilliant Mr. Holmes is joined by his faithful friend Dr. Watson and Irene Adler, the woman who got away. Aquila is an internationally known producer of touring classical theater. For tickets and information for both productions, call 303-987-7845 or visit www.Lakewood.org/LCCPresents or the box office at 470 S. Allison Parkway in Lakewood. BDT Stage (Boulder’s Dinner Theatre) Playing Nov. 21, 2015 — Feb. 27, 2016, is the lighthearted musical “The Addams

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Family.” Written by the creators of “Jersey Boys’” this is sure to AROUND be an entertaining bit of holiday cheer. The TOWN cast includes: Gomez (Scott Beyette), Morticia (Alicia King), Uncle Fester (Wayne Kennedy), Grandma (Barb Reeves), Wednesday (Sarah Grover), Pugsley (Ethan Leland/Owen Leidich), and Lurch (Casey Andree). Things get very interesting when outsiders come to dinner. Tunes include “When You’re an Addams,” One Normal Night,” “Crazier Than You,” and “The Moon and Me.” You can’t go wrong taking in a production and delicious meal at BDT Stage. Prices start at just $39 and, as a special incentive, all tickets for opening weekend (Nov. 21-22) are $39. For reservations and information, call 303-449-6000 or visit the website at www. bdtstage.com. The Arvada Center “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” is the holiday offering from The Arvada Center. Directed by Gavin Mayer, the musical plays from Nov., 24 — Dec. 23, in the Main Stage Theatre. Reduced price previews are Nov. 20-22. There will be no performance on Thanksgiving, Nov. 26.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR the board. The starting salary was raised for new hires at the expense of the experienced teachers. My perception is that the policies of the former board majority were the main reason many experienced and highly effective teachers left Jeffco over the last two years for higher compensation and better working conditions in other districts. Why would those new hires stay in Jeffco if they find they can earn more elsewhere? I know that the newly elected board will draw those educators back to Jeffco. Rick Moody, Arvada

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by the devastating earthquake that hit Japan in 2011, and has been activated after other disasters such as Hurricane Patricia, which hit Mexico in October. Here is what I will say about Zuckerberg and Facebook: Thank you.

CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who – in an ironic twist of semantics – has not made friends with some people because of his leadership of the social media giant. Zuckerberg says, however, that the safety check feature, so crucial to so many, was inspired

Christmas.” Ticket prices start at $53. Fifty-percent off tickets are available for children under 12 only by calling the box office at 720898-7200. For all other tickets, call the box office or visit www.arvadacenter.org. Columnist Harriet Hunter Ford may be reached at hhunterford@gmail.com.

OBITUARIES OGLEVIE (ORSLENE) Valerie Kay Oglevie (Orslene), born Valerie Hudson on February 22, 1964, passed away on November 10, 2015 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. After graduating from Riverdale High School in 1981, she enlisted in the United States Air Force. She served four years in the military and left service to become a full-time Mom. She continued to work on her education and received a Master’s Degree in Business Administration. She was a Change Management Specialist for Kaiser

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Permanente but is most known for her big heart and love of rescue dogs. She volunteered her time with Arvada community search and rescue teams and at numerous pet-themed events. Valerie and her husband, Douglas, married

May 1, 2009, loved to travel and sight-see and were able to spend several wonderful vacations together, enjoying the world. Valerie is survived by her husband, Douglas; her three children, Natasha, Latessa and Damian; and one grandson, Dean. No memorial services will be scheduled. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Best Friends Animal Society. See more at https://secure. bestfriends.org/page/contribute/memory

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Response to Alcorn Thank you for recognizing two excellent educators (Pattie Nelson and Ken Sawyer) in your November 12, 2015 column. I have seen their work and know that they are excellent teachers and should be compensated at the highest level. I also agree with your issue in finding a replacement for Mr. Sawyer and the experience/compensation issues raised in that hiring. I do disagree strongly with your last sentence. You infer that the former board majority would have fixed those issues had they been allowed to remain on

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Two World War II veterans who have a successful song-and-dance act, have their eyes on a sister act that is performing in a Christmas show at a Vermont lodge. The men follow the sisters to the lodge and, of course, romance ensues. Song and dance numbers include “Blue Skies,” “Happy Holidays,” “Sisters,” “I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm,” and the title song “White

Andrea Doray is a writer who sends her thoughts and prayers to France, and to those whose loved ones are there. Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com.

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November 19, 2015

No gluten? Darn tootin’

Intolerance of foodstuff becomes less limiting By Christy Steadman csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com Back in the day, people who had to eat gluten-free were somewhat abused. They didn’t have the options and variety of food products available in today’s market. And taste was never a consideration. “Gluten-free shouldn’t taste like the box the product came in,” said John Irvin, owner of Gluten Free Things in Arvada. Gluten intolerance is not a new concept; there’s just a lot more awareness of it, said DeAnn Wieber, owner of The Golden Baking Company in Golden, which offers a variety of gluten-free pastries and breads. “People come through the doors and say they’ve been having problems for 20 years,” she said. “It’s just more well-known now.” Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye and barley. If ingested by someone who is intolerant, a number of uncomfortable symptoms can occur, including depression, abdominal pain, headaches and chronic fatigue. However, each person can react differently. There is no cure for gluten sensitivity, but symptoms improve when a strict diet is followed in which gluten is eliminated. But some people suffer from more than an intolerance. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder in which the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine. It is often hereditary. There is a difference between uncomfortable dietary problems and the actual celiac disease, said Jeff Cleary, co-owner of Grateful Bread Company. One theory about why people may have reactions to products with gluten versus gluten-free goods is that most gluten-free products do not contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs), Wieber said.

John Irvin, owner of Gluten Free Things in Arvada, stands with some of his glutenfree products, including pizza dough, pita bread, bread crumbs, English muffins and croutons. Courtesy photo

GLOSSARY OF GLUTEN TERMS Celiac disease: An autoimmune disorder that can occur in genetically predisposed people in which the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine. Gluten: A protein found in wheat, rye and barley. Gluten sensitivity/intolerance: A condition with symptoms similar to those of celiac disease. Symptoms improve when gluten is eliminated from the diet. Gluten-free: For a food to be labeled gluten-free on food packaging, it must comply with the Food and Drug Administration’s definition of the term, which means the food product contains less than 20 parts per million (ppm) of gluten. Information found on www.celiac.org.

Irvin agreed. He has customers who have told him that they ate wheat products in Europe, which does not allow GMOs, with no problem. They thought they were cured, he said, but when they returned to the U.S., they got sick after eating a product that was not gluten-free. Similarly, Grateful Bread has had customers who can eat certain types of their artisan breads, but not most products containing gluten. It may be because of a longer fermenting period, versus a mass-produced product found in the grocery store, Cleary suggested. The bakery, which specializes in artisan breads, opted not to venture into the gluten-free field for a couple of reasons, Cleary and his wife Kathy Mullen said. First, in order to ensure no crosscontamination, Grateful Bread would

need to get a separate facility, Mullen said. Also, a whole new process would have to be learned. “It’s very specialized,” Cleary said. “It’s not like baking bread.” Plus, he added, Grateful Bread stays busy with its established customer base, and there are lots of bakeries that make gluten-free products very well. “When you’re baking gluten-free, you have to think gluten-free,” Irvin said. People want high-quality, glutenfree items, he added. It’s similar to going out to dinner at a steak house — a person wants a quality steak, and not a burger from a fast-food restaurant. Irvin, who has a background in mechanical engineering, said he was taught to think about process. There was a lot of experimentation, he said, but now his bakery can offer people great products that are not only glutenfree, but can also cater to vegan diets or people with egg or dairy issues. He considers himself a minimalist, he said. “I try to eliminate as much as possible that may cause an allergic reaction in someone.”

“It’s nice to be able to cater to everybody,” said Ryan Schwarz, manager at CD’s Wings in Westminster, “so they can still enjoy the foods they like to eat.” The restaurant has been actively advertising its gluten-free options for about two years, she said. A big part of it was education on gluten-free diets and training staff on what to be aware of, Schwarz said. For example, the restaurant uses a separate fryer for gluten-free wings, and takes caution not to package foods that contain gluten with foods that are gluten-free. Schwarz has some food allergies, and her mother is has a celiac disorder, she said. “It’s definitely all about the education,” she said, “because you want to make sure people don’t get sick.” The Golden Baking Company tries to offer people who cannot have gluten everything they are used to, Wieber said. “It’s a treat for people to be able to come and have anything they want — gluten-free,” she said.

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Blue Bird Arc-Extra Band rocks classic songs, a little swing and a little fun during their set at this year’s Cheers for the Holidays event.

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Cheers for the Holidays poured out in style as guests from across the Front Range came out to celebrate the holidays with a little wine, a little music and a whole lot of fun. The event, held Nov. 13 as a fundraiser for the Carin’ Clinic, an Arvada nonprofit helping all children receive medical care, also had four wineries, a meadery, a distillery and beer from three local craft breweries for attendees to taste and purchase. Along with the beverages, several community vendors were present to give attendees a taste of Arvada’s food and organizations.

Marty Jewell, balloonist with the Arvada Festivals Commission, is surprised when she listens to Redstone Meadery describe their various products.

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Denver isn’t tops for pretension, but it’s trying Cafe Valet, a St. Louis-based coffee service company for hotel rooms, has deemed Denver the fourth most pretentious city in the U.S. Is it our obsession with outdoor activities? Pilates? Yoga pants? Microbrews? What? The three cities that are allegedly more pretentious? San Francisco ranks No. 1 followed by San Jose and San Diego. After Denver, the rest of the top 10 list includes Portland, Austin, Seattle, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and New Orleans. Here’s what the coffee company said in its online blog: “Noting an increase in macchiato swirls, poetry readings, Moleskines and animal acupuncturists, Café Valet has cited San Francisco as America’s Most Pretentious City in their first Pretension Index, a quantitative analysis of pretension levels in America. “Developed by a team of data scientists, the Pretension Index examines where these modern day latte art lovers are most concentrated, mining data from a variety of sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, Facebook, local business data and more in the 50 most populous U.S. metro areas. “San Francisco earned a Pretension Index score of 85 out of a potential 100, besting San Jose (64), San Diego (59), Denver (56) and Portland (56). ‘As the standard-bearers for the ‘Regular Joe,’ we fear for San Francisco’s future,’ said Andrew Barnett, who led the analysis for Café Valet. ‘The notion that people are paying $100 for civet coffee to drink while

wearing a woolen cap in the summertime is a problematic trend.’” Cafe Valet says on its website that it analyzed “the top 50 U.S. metro areas, each with populations of 1 million or more. The Pretension Index was calPenny Parker culated based upon MILE HIGH a combination of metrics from three LIFE categories.” For the rest of the story, pull on your yoga pants and go to www.cafevalet.com/ blog/san-francisco-cited-as-most-pretentious-american-city/. Maroon 5 tickets go on sale Do you love the hit show “The Voice”? Do you love rocker Adam Levine’s trash talk with country superstar and Gwen Stafani’s new squeeze Blake Shelton? Well, Denver is getting one half of “The Voice” comedy duo when Levine brings his group Maroon 5 here Oct. 6, 2016 at the Pepsi Center during the band’s North American tour. Tickets for the general public are on sale at www.livenation.com or by phone at 303-893-TIXS. The band’s latest album, “V,” debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top 200 and is a sonic summation of the group’s journey

to date — capturing the essence of the earliest Maroon 5 hits through to their most recent successes, as well as providing a picture of its artistic growth in the future. The album’s debut single, “Maps,” set a record for the highest debut by a group on Top 40 radio charts in 18 years and has earned a top 100 spot in 18 countries. The music video for the band’s chart topping single “Sugar” has logged nearly 1 billion views to date. The band’s latest single “Feelings” is out now. Movember Bash at The Tavern In an effort to raise awareness of men’s health issues, the second annual Movember Stache Bash will be held on Nov. 20 at Tavern Downtown, 1949 Market St. The event is from 6 to 10 p.m. and there is no charge to attend. On-site donations to the Movember Foundation USA are appreciated. The Movember Foundation USA campaign involves the growing of mustaches during the month of November to benefit men’s health through awareness, education and research. Tavern Downtown’s Movember Stache Bash will feature a DJ, $5 Guinness special, “Mo” games, photo booth and award for Best Mo. Ladies can join in the fun with faux staches. In addition to holding an event benefiting the cause, Tavern has also created an official Movember Foundation USA team. Male team members grow mustaches and try to encourage friends and family to support the cause by pledging

funds to their particular page. Women can also be team members in support of the men in their lives. To join Tavern Downtown’s official Movember Foundation USA team: www.moteam.co/taverndowntown. Valor Center’s free ‘Christmas Carol’ The Valor Center, the new performing arts facility at Valor Christian High School in Highlands Ranch, is inviting the public to free performances of “A Christmas Carol” at 7 p.m. Nov. 19 and 20 or at 2 and 7 p.m. Nov. 21. The new $34 million performance hall features 750 seats with a mechanized four-level pit lift, state-of-the-art lighting, rigging and superior variable acoustics. The cast members are training with the same outfit that trains Broadway actors. They also trained Katy Perry and the cast of “Peter Pan Live” on NBC to fly through the air. For tickets, go to valorchristian.ticketforce.com. Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.blacktiecolorado.com/pennyparker. She can be reached at parkerp1953@gmail.com or at 303-619-5209.

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Nutcracker yes, Suite no Miners Alley focuses on story in children’s theater production By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com “The Nutcracker” is one of the standards of holiday theater, but nearly every production is of Tchaikovsky’s ballet. Miners Alley’s children’s theater is going a different route this year, with a production that tells the original tale of the Nutcracker. Adapted by Rory Pierce from the original book by E.T.A. Hoffman, “The Story of the Nutcracker” takes some inspiration from the ballet, Pierce wanted to honor the source material. “The Story of the Nutcracker” runs at Miners Alley, 1224 Washington Ave. in Golden, Nov. 21 through Dec.

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19. Performances are at 1 p.m. on Saturday. “The ballet doesn’t really get the story of what’s actually happening in the story. It’s more about themes, and I wanted to get the plot in,” Pierce, who is directing the show, said. “It was also a chance to make this story enjoyable for kids.” The titular Nutcracker (Kevin Lowry) is a gift to Marie (Emily Hinteregger) on Christmas, but much to her surprise, it’s not just a doll. When her gift comes to life, Marie finds herself in a world she never expected. The cast includes Lisa Ann Gaylord as the Mouse King and Kate Poling as the Sugar Plum Fairy. “This production has a lot of flair to it, games and participation opportunities for kids,” Lowry said. “The Nutcracker is just one of the heroes in the story we’re telling.” For all its fame, just what is it about the story that makes it a mainstay for the holidays? “It touches on being respectful of the gifts we are given,” Lowry said. “It’s really all about the joys of Christ-

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Dalton, who was ticketed in the incident, declined to comment. Gage, now recovering at his home on Brentwood Street, suffered breaks to his left ankle, femur and humerus, sternum, ribs, right fibula, right ear and jaw. He has had three surgeries and was in the hospital for a little over a week, before being released to recover at home. He is being fed through a feeding tube as his broken jaw heals. Since the incident, the family has gone through a variety of changes. From physical changes such as creating a new bedroom inside the house to accommodate a wheelchair, to his father becoming a stay-at-home dad for Gage’s seven siblings, to emotions running high with his siblings and parents — for the family, the struggles are vast and real. “I feel sad,” Angel Faith Gabaldon, Gage’s mother said. “I feel sad for Gage for having to go through this, for the

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to protect this asset,” parent Tammy Story, a lead for Jeffco United for Action Mountain Area, wrote in an email. Story, along with other parents including Katrina Prill, Betty Bellissimo and Jeffco United for Action organizer Tina Gurdikian, said in emails that this recall effort was not something they could be successful at alone, and community support was key to its success. “I couldn’t just stand by and watch the very education I had chosen to give them through Jeffco’s amazing public schools disintegrate without any effort to fight,” wrote Prill, a south area lead for Jeffco United for Action. “My kids won’t have another chance at building this intellectual and social foundation, so I needed to step up to protect their education and future possibilities,

pain, the frustration, and the tears. I feel sad for my husband who doesn’t handle traumatic events well. I feel sad for my other children, seeing something so devastating, having their life upended so abruptly, missing being able to play with their brother. I feel sad for all the witnesses to this, the sleepless nights they have endured seeing it over and over again in their minds. I feel sad for the children at the school worrying about their schoolmate, and I feel sad for the driver, he has to live with knowing what he did to my baby boy.” As to his recovery, Gabaldon said the process is slow. Doctors will remove a tube from his ear next week, remove his ankle cast in December and begin more direct physical therapy. She added that their hopeful they will remove the wires from his mouth in December. She said Gabaldon won’t return to school for many months. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the little boy and his family,” MacManus, who along with members of his company donated to Gage’s fund. “This is kind of a catch 22 deal, you never know what the right kind of thing to do is, and we want to reach out and apologize for what has happened. It truly was an accident, everyone here is sorry and hurt and praying for a full recovery.”

not to mention those of every current and future Jeffco student.” The four parents, along with thousands more, gathered data, attended and video-recorded monthly board meetings, knocked on doors, donated money, hosted house parties, waved signs on street corners and placed marketing materials — such as fliers, banners and placards — in cars, yards and home windows in support of the recall. “Reformers were given a clear message in several local school board elections that we don’t like private and corporate interests trying to buy elections so they can tear down our public school system and forcefully implement their agenda,” wrote Gurdikian, who with Story made sure to attend every board meeting for the past two years. “It’s clear these outside interests want to privatize our public schools, and organized, informed, hopeful and engaged parents, students, teachers and community members will stand up against such efforts.” The actions by recall supporters

didn’t surprise outgoing Jeffco board president Ken Witt, but he said the policies the board majority adopted may last. Witt, along with Julie Williams and John Newkirk — who were elected in 2013 — were ousted by the recall. “I am delighted to hear that many of these changes will last, even though the reformers will not stay on the board,” Witt said on Election Night. “That tells me, in one way, we won. We made certain education in Jefferson County is improving and will continue to improve as a result of these reforms.” Preuhs said the majority’s policies pushed boundaries, ones he believes won’t be receding soon. “I think it did move the needle and some of those policies will have a lasting impact,” he said, noting that funding for charter schools will likely remain, and the new board will have a more deliberate and transparent approach. The bottom line, he said, is “maybe compromise is a good strategy.”

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In response to the incident, Arvada K-8 students have rallied together to help support Gabaldon and his family. “Our students are doing really well trying to figure out ways to support this family. They are thinking about different ways to help fundraise, we even had a small change drive that brought some money to the family,” said Scott Simon, principal at Arvada K-8. Along with their fundraising efforts, the fire marshal came and gave all students a reflective backpack tag to help them be more visible, and the staff has requested the City of Arvada implement a school zone with flashing lights at the intersection. The city is currently investigating the feasibility of the request. Gabaldon said she was heartened by the community response to the tragedy, including seeing the calls for a school zone, the school providing grief counseling, friends giving her children rides and neighbors offering to cook dinners for the family. “I want the community to know that their support has been a blessing on our family during this incredibly difficult time. Without so many people out there lifting Gage up I wouldn’t be able to have the strength I do to push through this.”

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By Crystal Anderson canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com The best things will happen at the Arvada Center Nov. 24- Dec. 23 with the holiday production of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. “Doing a more period musical and living in a different time is always a treat,” said Lauren Shealy, who portrays one of the production’s leading ladies, Betty Haynes. “The singing and dancing feels full of hope and good spirit — it’s just a good place to be over the holidays.” Set in 1950s Vermont, around a decade following World War II, famed song-and dance duo Bob Wallace and Phil Davis enlist the help of local sister act, the Haynes Sisters, to give their beloved wartime fa-

ther figure, Gen. Henry Waverly, a gift he’ll never forget. “As guys who fought in World War II, the show is about taking care of the general who now needs our help,” said Cody Williams, who portrays the lovable optimist Phil Davis. “That is such an interesting facet in life; when you start to grow up you realize your parents will need you at some point, and that makes it so special.” Modeled after the 1954 film “White Christmas”, starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen, the sentimental musical is full of romance, playful humor, dancing and joy. “There’s a coming-together kind of feeling that comes together during the holidays and that’s the driving factor of this show,” said Erica Sweany, who portrays the playful Judy Haynes. With timeless songs such as “Sisters,” “I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm” and Berlin’s classic “White Christmas,” the

“Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” is a musical based on the 1954 classic ﬁlm “White Christmas.” Photo by Crystal Anderson

show draws the audience into a time of togetherness. “We have a cynicism in our culture, and I think in this time that when you do a period piece like this, it’s a wonderful reminder of what it means to live with hope and sentimentality and not being afraid of that, but embracing it,” Shealy added. Directed by Arvada native Gavin Mayer, “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” premieres Nov. 24. Tickets start at $53 and are

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Golden Chapter, Order of DeMolay meets at 7 p.m. every ﬁrst and third Wednesday in the town of Golden. Walt Disney, Mel Blanc and Walter Cronkite are counted among its alumni. DeMolay is an organization for young men between the ages of 12 and 21 that offers character building, leadership training, and life skill development. We offer many activities, academic opportunities and scholarships. Please contact the chapter for more information. Email demolaygolden@ ygmail.com or www.coloradodemolay.org and visit -Golden’s page under the Chapter tab by clicking eon the Golden photo. Golden Nar-Anon family group meets from s7:30-9 p.m. Mondays at Calvary Episcopal sChurch, 1320 Arapahoe St. We ask that people enter on the east side of the church and follow the signs to the upstairs meeting room. Call the Nar-Anon Family Groups World Service Organiza,tion at 800-477-6291 or go to Nar-Anon.org. Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club meets from 7-9 a.m. Mondays at Davies’ Chuck Wagon Diner, 10151 W. 26th Ave., Lakewood. Meeting fee is $5 (cash preferred). Order from diner menu (pay on you own). Call Fred Holden at 303-421-7619 for information. Republicans, especially students, youth and women, welcome to join. Open mic Living Water Unity Spiritual Community presents open mic night – celebrate your teen self 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays at 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada. This program gives teens the opportunity to express their performing art including voice and instrument, acting, poetry, stand-up comedy, mime, etc. Open to all students in sixth to 12th grades. Email bellbottoms809@gmail.com. Wheat Ridge Rotary Club meets from noon to 1:30 p.m. Mondays for lunch at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St. Come as our guest and learn about our service projects for the community. Tuesdays Applewood Kiwanis Club meets 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays at the Applewood Golf Course, 14001 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. You are invited to attend a meeting. Our goals are to serve children worldwide and in our community. We ring the bell for Salvation Army, deliver Christmas baskets to needy families and, assist the Jeffco Action Center with school supplies for children from low-income families. For more information, contact Fred McGehan at 303-947-1565. Arvada Sunrise Rotary Club meets 7-8 a.m. Tuesdays at The Arvada Centre For The Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. for a breakfast meeting. Come join us as our guest and learn about our community service projects and what Rotary does in the world to help people. Denver Apple Pi, an Apple/Mac computer user group, meets from 7-9 p.m. the third Tuesday each month at the Applewood Community Church (downstairs), 12930 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. Program varies each month. We welcome those interested in learning more about their Apple or Mac computer. Visitors are welcome

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Lake Arbor Optimist Club Bringing Out the Best in Kids meets at 7 a.m. Tuesdays at Indian Tree Golf Course, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Breakfast served. Contact Terri Kearney, president, 303-506-6692; or Debbie Espinoza, treasurer, 720-937-2550. New members welcome. Federal employees The Lakewood Chapter of Retired and Active Federal Employees meets each second Tuesday at the Episcopal Church, 10th and Garrison. Call Ann Ornelas at 303-5178558 with questions. Rocky Mountain Team Survivor, a health, education and ﬁtness program for women of all abilities who have experienced cancer or are currently in treatment, offers weekly free, fun, supportive activities. Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Boulder Creek Walk (meet at Boulder Public Library main entrance). Tuesday, 11-11:30 a.m., Yoga, Boulder Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe Avenue. Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., Fitness Training, Boulder Center for Sports Medicine, 311 Mapleton Avenue (entrance on Maxwell Avenue.). Learn more at rockymtnteamsurvivor.org. TOPS CO 538, a weight-loss support group, meets Tuesdays at St. Martha’s Episcopal Church, 76th and Bradburn. Weigh-in is 6-6:45 p.m., followed by the meeting. For information, call 480-650-0537. 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 303997-9098. Arvada Jefferson Kiwanis meets 7-8 a.m. Wednesdays at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., for a breakfast meeting. We invite you to join us for great fellowship, interesting programs, and the satisfaction of serving your community. This Kiwanis organization supports the Arvada Community Food Bank, the school backpack program, Santa House, Ralston House, and many other local organizations. For information or to visit a meeting, call Brad at 303-431-4697.

Arvada Rotary meets 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays at Indian Tree Golf Club, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd. The club engages in a variety of community service projects, with emphasis on assistance to and support of Arvada’s youth. Visitors are always welcome. For additional information visit www.arvadarotary.org or call Dave Paul at 303-431-9657. Buffalo Toastmasters meets 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays at the Jefferson County Government Building, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden. Toastmasters is an international organization that is a fun and supportive environment to learn and practice public speaking and leadership skills. All are welcome. Look for signs pointing you to the right room. Go to www.buffalotoastmasters.org or www.meetup.com/Buffalo-Toastmasters-Golden/ for more information. Buffalo Toastmasters, where public speaking and leadership excellence is encouraged in a safe environment. Concordia Lutheran Church Choir meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at 13371 W. Alameda Parkway in Lakewood (the church nestled close to Green Mountain). The choir assists in Concordia’s traditional worship service three out of four Sundays per month. If you have a desire to sing and are interested in joining, please contact 303-9895260. Foothills Music Teachers Association meets 9:30 a.m. to noon the third Wednesday of each month. FMTA is a local group of independent music teachers, affiliated with Colorado State Music Teachers Association and Music Teachers National Association. Call Kathy at 303-9889565. Golden Elks Lodge meets at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 16795 W. 50th Ave. Contact golden2740@hotmail.com or 303-279-2740 for more information, or to learn how to join. Music Teachers Association Suburban Northwest meets 9:30 a.m. to noon the first Wednesday of the month at Community in Christ Church, 12229 W. 80th Ave., Arvada. Meetings are open to the public and include refreshments, business meeting and program featuring music teaching professionals from around the state lecturing on the latest teaching developments. Order Sons of Italy in America/Denver Lodge 2075 meets every third Wednesday of the month at 5925 W. 32nd Ave., Wheat Ridge. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. and meeting follows at 7 p.m. Lots of fun activities planned for summer meetings. Everyone welcome. Call 303-238-8055. Professional women NW Metro Business and Professional Women meets the first Wednesday of each month from September to May. Our mission is to achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education and information. Call Marcia at 303-827-3283 to RSVP. Thursdays All Comforting Things of Colorado Inc. We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing comfort and encouragement to individuals by providing them items made by hand. We encourage you to bring your skills and enthusiasm to our fun group. We meet at 10 a.m. the third Thursday of each month at Phillips Methodist

Church, 1450 S. Pierce, Lakewood. For information, contact Sue King at susaneking70@msn. com or 303-986-1098. Business spirituality Business Honoring Spirituality meets 7-9 a.m. every Thursday at the Community Center of Mile Hi Church, 9079 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood. Meetings include networking, a brief meditation by a licensed practitioner, guest speaker and breakfast. For additional information, visit www.bhsmilehi.org or call Patty Whitelock at 303-274-0933. CERTUS Professional Network meets for its Lakewood networking event from 9:30-11 a.m. the third Thursday of the month at Panera Bread, 650 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Build your network, grow your business, network less. Our events are structured to connect professionals with the resources, power partners and leaders to expand their business and the business of others. Open to all industries, includes 30 minutes of open networking and organized introductions to the group. Cost: $12 non-CERTUS members at the door. First participants pay half price. RSVP not required. More info about CERTUS™ Professional Network at www.CertusNetwork.com. Community Coffee Join Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp on the fourth Thursday of each month to talk about issues that are important to you. Community Coffee will be 7-8 a.m. at La Dolce Vita, Ice Cream Room, 5756 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada; and from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Panera Bread, 10450 Town Center Drive, Westminster. Golden Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the first and third Thursdays at Buffalo Rose Events Center, 1119 Washington Ave., Golden. For information, contact Ed Dorsey at 303-829-5195, or go to or go to www.goldenlionsclub.org. Golden Men’s Support Group meets 7-8:45 p.m. Thursdays near the National Renewal Energy Lab. Call Roger at 720-289-6396 or Terry at 303-748-3748. Investors’ meetings The Rocky Mountain Inventors Association meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. the fourth Thursday of every month (excluding November and December) at Vesta Technology, 13050 W. 43rd Drive, Suite 300, Golden. Presentations in marketing, manufacturing, engineering, finance, business and legal, followed by networking. Go online to www.rminventor.org for details. Rocky Mountain Team Survivor, a health, education and fitness program for women of all abilities who have experienced cancer or are currently in treatment, offers weekly free, fun, supportive activities. Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Boulder Creek Walk (meet at Boulder Public Library main entrance). Tuesday, 11-11:30 a.m., Yoga, Boulder Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe Avenue. Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., Fitness Training, Boulder Center for Sports Medicine, 311 Mapleton Avenue (entrance on Maxwell Avenue.). Learn more at rockymtnteamsurvivor.org. Salty Dog Sailing Club If you love to sail or want to try, if you don’t have a boat, if you have a boat but don’t sail enough because you cannot find a crew, the Salty Dog Sailing Club is for you. The club meets the second Thursday of the

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month at members’ homes. Members come from all along the Front Range because this is the only such club available. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. with the business meeting commencing at 7 p.m. Go to www. saltydog.org for meeting locations and directions. Stuck in the Middle, a social support group for spouses and caregivers of those with chronic illnesses, meets at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. You’ve been a caregiver for years, your spouse or family member has moved to a facility and now you are faced with the isolation of living alone. Or your loved one is at home and you need time for yourself. Would you like to meet others in similar situations? SITM meets in member’s homes. Call or email Karen, 303-4221196 or sitm@comcast.net; or Bonnie, bonnieforsitm@earthlink.net, for information. Fridays CalmUp Journey Prefer to help yourself rather than do the coaching or psychotherapy thing? Let me share with you free information about the CalmUp Journey, a one-page self-examination worksheet for men and women. Join me for coffee or tea from 8-9 a.m. most Fridays at Whole Foods Market Belmar, 444 S. Wadsworth Blvd. in Lakewood. Let me know you’re planning to be there so we’re sure to connect. Contact www.DrLorieGose.com or 303-500-2340. Golden Gate Community Grange, 25201 Golden Gate Canyon Road, has meetings at 7 p.m. the

second Friday of the month. Activities include yoga, dances, eggmania, special wildlife programs, holiday craft fair. Grange hall available for rental for weddings, parties, reunions, etc. Call Rich Phillips at 303-277-1933 or go to www.goldengategrange.com. New members welcome. Grand Piano Show Patrice LeBlanc performs from 6-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at Grappa Mediterranean Bistro, 1027 Washington St., Golden. Go to www.grappabistro.com. Call 303-273-8882 for reservations and information. HeartPULSE Learn how to take an active role in your health and well-being. HeartPULSE meets 7-9 p.m. the ﬁrst Friday of every month at The Cloisters, 2103 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Contact HeartPULSE for information on cost. Each session features an educational presentation, energy exercises, and ‘healing’ meditations. Contact heartpulse@att.net. Game On meets 1-4 p.m. at Community Recreation Center, 68th and Wadsworth. The North Jeffco Senior Friday Club meets weekly to play cards and board games, including bridge, pinochle, canasta, hand & foot, mahjong, billiards and dominoes. No RSVP. All supplies provided and refreshments. Monthly pot luck/catered meals. Golﬁng and bowling opportunities, too. For information call Bob Stremel, 303-905-4315. South Jeffco Rotary Club meets at 7:15 a.m. Fridays at Fox Hollow Golf Course, 13410 W. Morrison Road, Lakewood. Contact Bruce at 303-919-3741. Saturdays

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Free waltz/polka lessons Polka Lover Klubs, Denver Kickers, 16776 W. 50th Ave. in Golden, meets 3-7 p.m. Sundays. Live music. Beautiful dance ﬂoor. Admission $4 members, $6 nonmembers. Annual membership $15. Contact Leo at 720-232-0953 or leoincolorado@gmail.com.

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Discussion groups Covenant Village hosts Wednesdays at 2 p.m. This series of monthly events features expert speakers on a wide variety of educational and entertaining topics. Please plan to attend one, several or all of our programs, held at 9153 Yarrow St. in Westminster. Admission is free, but seating is limited. Call 303-403-2205 for driving directions and to reserve your place. Come early for refreshments; fellowship lectures begin at 2 p.m. To learn more about the residency options and lifestyle at Covenant Village of Colorado, call us at 303-4244828. ESL classes — Covenant Presbyterian Church, 6100 W. 44th St. in Wheat Ridge, is sponsoring a free series of English as a Second Language classes for adults 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday nights. These classes will emphasize a conversational method of instruction. Beginner through advanced classes are offered. You may register on any Thursday night. For directions or more information, call the church at 410-442-5800 or go to our website at www. cpcwheatridge.org. Ongoing /Fine Arts and Entertainment Dance club — Blue Nova Dance Club meets 2:30-4:30 p.m. on the ﬁrst and third Sundays every month at the Wheat Ridge Grange, 3850 High Court in Wheat Ridge. For more information or dance lessons, contact Dave at 303-578-6588 or email BlueNova.RoundDanceClub@gmail.com. Music performances Patrice LeBlanc performs on keyboard and vocals 6-9 p.m. every Friday and Saturday at Purple Ginger Asian Fusion Restaurant, 2610 Youngﬁeld St. Call 303-237-1133 for more information. Singers needed The Troubadours Choir is looking for a director and new members. This is a volunteer choir, comprised mostly of seniors. The Troubadours meet at 9 a.m. every Friday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 45th and Wadsworth. For more information, call Gary at 303-477-1380. Symphony auditions The Lakewood Symphony is holding auditions for concertmaster (includes an honorarium), principal viola (includes an honorarium) and all section strings. Also, we are auditioning for subs in other sections. Rehearsals are 7:30-10 p.m. Tuesdays, September through May, at Green Mountain United Methodist Church; concerts are at the Lakewood Cultural Center. Call 303-9800400 for requirements, appointment and further information.

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The annual Arvada Historical Society Christmas Yard Sale is open from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20-21 at the Arvada Christian Church, 8010 W. 62nd Ave. Gently used Christmas items for sale at reasonable prices. Purchase a new treasure for your collection or find a special gift. Call Catherine at 303-815-4154 or visit www.arvadahistory.org.

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Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 W. 52nd Ave., Arvada, presents a number of holiday gardening workshops. To register, call 303-424-7979; go to www. echters.com. Classes offered are

Get to know the five herbs from Chinese medicine that help you fight the allergy season. Nature has the treasure to help you with allergy season, and it might be in your Natural Grocers. Learn the five herbs that are powerful for fighting off allergies and restoring your health. Program is from 1-1:45 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at Natural Grocers Mission Trace, 3333 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Go to www. NaturalGrocers.com/mt.

Holiday Fairy Gardening for Grownups, 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. Create a special mini-garden for the holidays. Each attendee will take home a fairy garden they make in class. Registration required. Holiday Fairy Gardening for Kids, 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. Create a special mini-garden for the holidays. Each attendee (minimum age 6, please) will take home a small fairy garden they make in class. Registration required. Wreath Making, 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28; 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28; 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29; 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. Create your own handcrafted wreath using fresh aromatic boughs. Please bring pruners. The usual time to make a wreath is 1 to 1 ½ hours. Registration required.

Sherlock Holmes on Stage Legendary sleuth Sherlock Holmes takes the stage in this witty, fast-paced production of “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes,” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, at 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Tickets are available at the center’s box office, by calling 303-987-7845 or at www.Lakewood.org/Tickets.

THEATER/SHOWS Comedy Night at West Woods Bob Meddles will open for Chris Porter on Sunday, Nov. 22, through Wednesday, Nov. 25, at West Woods Golf Course, 6655 Quaker St., Arvada. Call 303-307-1777 for tickets. Tuna Christmas Miners Alley Playhouse presents “A Tuna Christmas” through Friday, Dec. 20 at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays; and 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Dec. 3, 10 and 17. Tickets are available by calling 303-935-3044 or going online at minersalley.com. Casino Murder Mystery The Lumber Baron Mystery Mansion presents “Let’s Kill the Whistleblower!” an interactive comedy murder-mystery through Thursday, Dec. 31 at 2555 W. 37th Ave., Denver. Show times are 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 4, with times to be added through Dec. 31. Get tickets at CasinoMurderMysteries.com or 303-477-8205. Seating is limited and this show is appropriate for all ages.

Story of ‘The Nutcracker’ Nearly everyone knows the tale of the Nutcracker, a gift to Marie from her uncle on Christmas Eve. Sadly, the beautiful nutcracker has been broken and later that night Marie goes to check up on it. To her surprise, it has come alive, and a story-within-thestory begins. The audience is invited to become a part of the Nutcracker story and everyone gets to live happily ever after. Miners Alley Children’s Theatre presents “The Story of the Nutcracker” at 1 p.m. Saturdays, from Saturday, Nov. 21 to Dec. 19 at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Tickets are available by calling 303-935-3044 or online at www.minersalley.com. Appropriate for ages 12 and under, and the people who love them.

ARTS/CRAFTS Vintage Jewelry Sale The Denver Woman’s Press Club plans its ninth annual Vintage Jewelry Sale for scholarships to benefit young women studying journalism and creative writing at the college level. Fill your bag with baubles, bangles and beads from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, and from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, at the Denver Woman’s Press Club, 1325 Logan St., Denver. Contact Nancy Foster at 303-830-2324 or nrfgypsy@comcast.net. More information at DWPConline.org or 303-839-1519. Free parking is available in the lot just north of the historic clubhouse. Handmade Arts, Crafts Fair More than 100 Colorado artisans will sell their handmade gifts at the Thanksgiving Handmade Arts and Crafts Fair, open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, and Saturday, Nov. 28, at Arvada High School, 7951 W. 65th Ave., Arvada. Fair features live music, face painting, food and entertainment. Plenty of free parking. Some of the proceeds will benefit the Arvada High School band. Go to www.stateoftheartspromotions.com or call 303-9909177.

Faculty Art on Display The Red Rocks Community College Visual Arts Department has organized an exhibition of faculty work in the Susan K. Arndt Gallery at the college’s Lakewood campus, 13300 W. 6th Ave, Lakewood. On display is a wide range of work from more than a dozen faculty members including ceramics, fine woodworking, photography, metal smithing, drawing, and painting. The exhibit runs through Thursday, Dec. 3. The artwork in the exhibit is available for sale. Go to www.rrcc.edu. Authors on Archive Golden History Center and Museum presents “Authors on Archive” from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, at 923 10th St., Golden. Mary McFerren Stobie, syndicated columnist for Colorado Community Media, who grew up in Golden, will read from her memoir, “You Fall Off, You Get Back On,” at 1:30 p.m. Copies of Stobie’s memoir will be available for purchase and signing. Contact program contact www.goldenhistory.org or www.marystobie.com.

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Porch Pot Workshop, 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. Create a beautiful container with seasonal style using fresh specialty greens that will dress up your entry for the holiday season. Registration required. Garden Center Classes, Events Country Fair Garden Center presents several classes this season. Create Your Own Garden Art is at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24. A holiday wreath making class is at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. In addition to classes, the garden center will have a holiday fair Saturday, Dec. 12, with visits from Santa. County Fair Garden Center is at 17201 W. 64th Ave., Arvada. Call 303-2094394 or go to www.countryfairgarden.com. Wrongful Imprisonment Explored The consequences of being too quick to judge will be examined at Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, at 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, titled “Wrongly Accused: A Rush to Judgment Destroys a Life,” features a filmed interview with Tim Masters, who spent 10 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit. Masters tells how he was targeted as a suspect and how the justice system failed him. And what it was like to serve a life sentence as an innocent man. Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net. Talk to the Animals As animal trainers, it’s important to know how to read and interpret animal behavior. Trainers from the Downtown Aquarium will bring some animals to the Majestic View Nature Center so visitors can meet and talk about how they communicate, how they problem solve, and what we can learn from them. Program is from 10:30-11:15 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, at 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Sign up in advance; call 720-898-7405.

HEALTH Community Blood Drives A number of community blood drives are planned in the area. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300, unless otherwise noted. Go to www.bonfils.org. Upcoming blood drives are: Friday, Nov. 20, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Belmar Library, 555 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood; Sunday, Nov. 22, 8 a.m. to noon, Christ on the Mountain Parish, 13922 W. Utah Ave., Lakewood (contact Julie Hayes at 303-988-2222); Wednesday, Nov. 25, 8-9:40 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., City of Wheat Ridge, 7500 W. 29th Ave., Wheat Ridge. YMCA Grand Reopening The Susan M. Duncan Family YMCA will celebrate the grand reopening of the Schlessman Family YMCA with a one-week free trial and by waiving the join fee for new members between Saturday, Nov. 21, and Monday, Nov. 30. Members and the community are invited to experience all the good things the space has to offer, including fitness classes, youth sports, water activities, senior programs and family-friendly activities. Join us to experience all the good things YMCA of Metropolitan Denver has to offer. Fight Back Against Stress Heart pounding but no idea why? Can’t remember where you left your keys? Gaining belly fat but eating a healthy diet? If you said yes to any of these, you might be suffering the ill effects of chronic stress. While it’s impossible to remove all stress from your life, incorporating a few specific nutrients into your diet can help you death with life’s many stressors. Program is from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28 at Natural Grocers Mission Trace, 3333 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Go to www.NaturalGrocers.com/mt.

MUSIC/CONCERTS Anniversaries Concert Augustana Arts and Stratus Chamber Orchestra present “Anniversaries: 150th Anniversary of the ‘Unfinished Symphony’” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20 at The Studio Loft at Ellie Caulkins Opera House in the Denver Performing Arts Complex. Tickets are free, and donations are encouraged. A second performance is at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 at Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda Ave., Denver. Tickets are available by calling 303388-4962 or going to www.augustanaarts.org. Concordia Choir Seeks Voices Concordia Lutheran Church Choir is starting its fall choir program and is looking to add new voices. The choir is a great cross section of the community and welcomes newcomers who have a desire to praise God with their voice. Concordia Lutheran is directed by Dr. Jill Schroeder-Dorn of Colorado Christian University. The choir meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. The choir assists in Concordia’s traditional worship service. The church is at 13371 W. Alameda Parkway in Lakewood. Contact 303-989-5260.

EVENTS Arvada Historical Society Christmas Yard Sale

Tai Chi Classes Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada, hosts tai chi classes Mondays, through Dec. 14. Class for beginners is from 6:15-7:15 p.m. Class for those who’ve done tai chi before is 5-6 p.m. Redirect the stress of life into something smooth, nourishing and strengthening. Bring water and wear comfortable clothes. Patricia Douglas is certified through Tai Chi for Health Institute. Sign up in advance; call 720-898-7405. EDUCATION Continuing Education Program Metropolitan State College of Denver offers a continuing education program for adults. Most classes are 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, for two to four weeks, and cost varies. Most take place at the Student Success Building on the Auraria Campus, with other classes taking place at the South Campus (I-25 and Orchard) and the Center For Visual Arts on Santa Fe Drive. For list of classes, go to www.msudenver.edu/learnon or call 303-556-3657. Application not required. More information on Facebook www.Facebook.com/ msudenverlearnoninitiative. Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Thursday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.

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A change of name and image for Adams 50 School district seeks better image in education market

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School district Adams 50 may soon have a new name. The district is looking into rebranding and renaming itself for two main reasons: “We have an identity crisis,” said Steve Saunders, Adams 50 communications director. “There’s Adams 14, Adams 12 and even Mapleton is Adams 1. People outside the community don’t know who we are and where we are. We want to separate ourselves.” Renaming the district is ultimately up to the school board, but community input has been collected through three surveys — the most support has been shown for a name that includes the district’s

geographical location in it, such as Westminster Public Schools or Westminster Community Schools. The second reason for rebranding is to improve the district’s reputation. “We’re hoping that this will generate interest and it will help people see that the district is very different than it was five to eight years ago,” Saunders said. Adams 50 was, at one point, labeled by the Colorado Department of Education as a “turnaround district,” one of the least desirable districts in the state, Saunders explained. While the method of rating

schools has since changed, Adams 50 had improved its standings. “We still have low performing schools, we aren’t hiding that,” Saunders said. “But we are getting better.” School Board Member Ryan McCoy said that the perception of District 50, historically, has not been the best. “We’re at the perfect time to look at rebranding, much like Mapleton’s rebranding,” McCoy said. “We’re at exciting times, and we are one of the few districts that are improving in all areas.” The process is fun, according to McCoy but the largest challenge is keeping the “historical richness” of the district. “How do we continue to honor that without the name that the state gave us,” McCoy questioned. “We are taking this very seriously.” Some concerns to the process that Saunders said have been mentioned include the thought that this is “dressing things up, not fixing them” or that the

process is spending too much money. “It’s not hugely expensive,” Saunders said, “but we have to spend a little. Education is no longer like when you went to your local school. Parents can choice in and out of districts. It’s much more like a business.” Larry Dean “Dino” Valente shares this perspective. “Education has changed with statewide open enrollment and, unfortunately, with a competitive market of choices, education must also market,” Valente wrote in an email. There is no firm timeline, according to Saunders, but a decision could be made on the name change by December. If the name is changed, a committee with community members, staff and board members would be created to decide on a new district logo and tag line. The district’s current logo is a box with a checkmark, to go along with the tag line “The District of Choice.”

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things are not quite going right. Teaching life skills Is working with wood, cleaning and fixing things, or cooking on your “Living List”? Psychologists suggest scheduling a time with grandchildren to show them how to use tools, wash windows and clothes, or bake a cake. This is not to suggest that parents don’t do these things. However, it is special doing chores with grandparents, eating a meal, and conversing with no time limit or errand scheduled. This talking time gives parents a break and is good for everyone’s mental health. Grandparents find a weekly

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More playoff action for Pomona 35-14 win moves team into state quarterfinals By Glenn Wallace gwallace@coloradocommunitymedia.com Game summary The chilly night air at the North Area Athletic Complex Nov. 13 did not seem to slow down a Pomona football team that jumped out to an early lead and held it in dominant fashion, winning the round two 5A playoff game against Horizon by a score of 35-14. Key moment As the team has done all season, Pomona leaped out to an early first quarter lead, in this case 14-0. But in the second quarter Horizon came back. On a drive that began on the Hawk’s own 18, quarterback Art Toledo helped head the offense to four first downs. With a first and 10 on Pomona’s 27-yard-line, it looked like the Hawks were finally going to get on the board. But on the next play, as Toledo tried to roll to the left sideline, looking for a receiver, Pomona linebacker Elijah Leyva was right on his heels. The hit from behind knocked the ball loose, and Pomona recovered. “Elijah Leyvah’s been doing that all season. He’s going to be a first team allstate guy. He’s just a special player,” said Pomona Head Coach Jay Madden The Panther’s offensive machine went back to work, and with just three minutes left in the half, the score was 21-0. There was still fight in the Hawks. After the ensuing kickoff, the team would take only a minute-and-a-half to march down the field for a touchdown — a 15-yard pass to Horizon’s Koy Bowen. The third quarter started slowly for both teams with a series of punts, but the Pomona defense again helped swing things in the Panther’s direction. An interception, and good runback by Jeremy Gonzales gave Pomona the ball back at

Pomona running back — and punter — Max Borghi employs the old stiff-arm technique to stay ahead of a Horizon linebacker during last week’s playoff game. Borghi would end the night with 18 carries for 145 yards and a touchdown in his team’s 35-14 win. Photo by Glenn Wallace midfield. The offense drove a short ways with the ball, but was facing a fourth down with six yards to go. That was when running back Cameron Gonzales busted through two tacklers for a 28-yard touchdown run. Key players/statistics Gonzalez would run in three touchdowns on the night. Fellow running back Max Borghi would add a fourth. As a team, Pomona would run 42 times, and

average 6.7 yards per carry. Horizon’s Toledo would complete 19 of 42 pass attempts, often keeping drives alive with those completions. The Hawks would have nearly twice as many first down’s as Pomona — 20 compared to 11 — but the Panthers always seemed to have the big defensive stop, or the big offensive play to score. They said it “They made some plays to keep drives

alive but our defense rose up when it mattered and our offense played great,” Pomona head coach Jay Madden said. Going forward Pomona advances to the state quarterfinals, to face Grandview This Thursday, Nov. 19 at a neutral site. The winner of that match will face the winner of the Columbine versus Regis Jesuit game.

Mustangs move to quarterfinals Ralston Valley wins ground game over Arapahoe, 21-3 By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com Game summary Ralston Valley combined a groundeating running game and a hard-nosed defense to best Arapahoe 21-3 in the Class 5A state playoff football game 21-3 and advance to the state quarterfinals against Valor Christian. “Arapahoe played really, really hard and they were flying to the ball but we told our kids to relax and keep doing what we do best,” Ralston Valley Coach Matt Loyd said after the game. “We made a few adjustments at halftime by making sure we cleaned up some blocking assignments and making sure our guys understood what we were doing.” Key moments Arapahoe lead 3-0 at halftime and received the second-half kickoff. But on the second play from scrimmage, Ralston Valley recovered a fumble their own 32 yard line and put together a 68-yard drive for a touchdown and extra point to take the lead for good, 7-3. They added two more rushing touchdown to post the 21-3 victory. The Mustangs used the ground-gaining, time consuming running game to

perfection as they took possession of the ball with 6:12 left in the final quarter and kept the ball until the final seconds ticked off the clock. Key players/statistics Kyle Rush and Tyler Shannon spearheaded the ground game. Shannon scored the Mustangs first touchdown and Rush score the other two. Defensively, Ralston Valley made a number of key plays like sacks and tackles for losses to keep the Warriors in check. Defenders set up the first two touchdowns, one with a fumble recovery and the second with a pass interception by Reed Hutchin. They said it Coach Loyd said after the game that the win was obviously a plus for his team. “It felt good to beat a really good team that was undefeated coming into this game,” he said. “We will use it to help us get ready for next week.” Senior Kyle Rush was all smiles as he talked the key role he played in the win over Arapahoe. “The Ralston Valley game is ground and pound with our running backs. That is what we do and what we did tonight,” he said after the game. “We focus on the short ground and pound game for short yardage. But we know that eventually the short yardage can open things up for long runs like the 49-yard touchdown run I had tonight.”

Ralston Valley’s Kyle Rush runs the ball up the field during the Nov. 13 second-round Class 5A football playoff game against Arapahoe. Rush scored two touchdowns, and teammate Tyler Shannon scored one touchdown as the Mustangs won the game. Photo by Tom Munds He said the offense played well and he was so excited that the Mustang absolutely killed it the whole game. “It is time to be happy about this win but it is also to time to move on and focus on next week’s game,” Rush said. “The win adds fuel to the fire as we get ready for our state playoff game next week.” Going forward The win means Ralston Valley now has a 9-2 record and advances to the state

Class 5A quarterfinals against Valor Christian. The Eagles come into the game with a 9-2 record with a balanced attack, gaining 2,359 yards passing and 2,582 yards rushing. Quarterback Dylan McCaffery completed 166 of 262 passes this season and has rushed 98 times for 425 yards. Teammate Joshia Davis is the rushing leader with 87 carries for 432 yards and Tanner Tadra has carried 27 times for 326 yards.

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Heads up on new youth soccer rules, restrictions There seems to be many who beg to differ with the United States Soccer Federation’s restrictions on heading balls for youth players. Guidelines were announced for youth leagues to eliminate heading for players 10 years old and under. It was recommended that players between 11 and 13 only be allowed to head balls durJim Benton ing games. The no-header guidelines to OVERTIME limit concussions were a result of a lawsuit. “It’s a moot point,” said Colorado Rush CEO and President Tim Schultz. “Any good teacher of this game would not spend time in training on heading the ball. And during the game, the ball may reach the child’s head height once in a great while. If the child heads the ball, great. If he ducks, who cares? “As they get more mature, teaching the right way is crucial. The federation has a 1,000 other problems and issues that need addressing. Why they feel they need to make a position statement on this is comical.” Cherry Creek High School coach Chelo Curi, who played for the New York Cosmos and Denver Avalanche, agrees. “I am totally in disagreement over this decision,” he said. “Players need to learn at a young age the proper technique for heading and all other skill involved in soccer. The longer we wait to teach proper technique, the more likely a player will develop poor technique, which will lead in my opinion to more injury.” Theresa Echtermeyer, boys and girls coach at Mountain Vista, is Colorado Real’s director of recreational coach and player development and said she has no problem with the restrictions. “It’s good they are doing more research and trying to keep our kids safe,” she said. “If someone who is a medical expert says this is what we need to do to keep our kids safe, I’m all for it.” Jeffco Players of the Year Senior Kyler Fowkes of league champion Arvada West was named the Jefferson County 5A League Player of the Year. He had 12 goals and 16 assists to lead the league with 40 points. Senior Luke Eigsti of Green Mountain was the Jeffco 4A Player of the Year. He had 19 goals and 13 assists for 51 points. Alumni report Mountain Vista graduate Grace Goodbarn, a senior at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana, was named co-player of the year to headline the 2015 All-North Coast Athletic Conference field hockey selections. Jack Nespar, a senior goalie at Nebraska Wesleyan who is a product of Golden High School, compiled a 1.61 goals-against average and made 87 saves for the Prairie Wolves. He was 8-8-1 with four shutouts for Nebraska Wesleyan, which finished the season with a 9-8-1 record. Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. He can be reached at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com or at 303-566-4083.

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A book that keeps teens ‘hanging from a pretty high cliff’ ‘The Storm’ takes readers on an adrenaline ride Science is an interesting thing. It can tell you how the sky is blue and your cat isn’t. Why you kinda resemble your great-grandpa, if you squint. And when’s the best time to go Terri Schlichenmeyer moon-watching. BOOKWORM Fascinating stuff, right? But what if, as in the new novel “The Storm” by Virginia Bergin, you were the science experiment? The Rain had killed everybody that Ruby Morris knew. Or did it? She couldn’t be sure if the mutant germs inside the water had only taken her friends, her mother, stepfather and baby-brat brother, or if it had killed her father, too. After all, the rain was deadly, but not completely: a few people, including that nerd, Darius Spratt, were smart enough not to get wet. But Darius was gone now, as was the food and water Ruby had left — and her hair, which she’d shaved off because she couldn’t wash it anyhow. Her baldness enhanced the bruises and broken nose she’d gotten from a car wreck that happened while she was looking for, well, for anything. Home, mostly. But on her way there, she found something unexpected — her old frenemy, Saskia, who’d stolen almost every boy Ruby ever liked. Ruby wasn’t exactly happy to see Sask. Except that Saskia accidentally got her foot wet, someone hacked it off to

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save her life, and Ruby couldn’t just let her bleed to death. So she took Sask to the army camp, though Ruby sensed that doing so was dangerous. She’d been there before, had seen the fence and the guards with guns, and she knew it wasn’t a good place. But they had medicine, so it was a good place for Saskia. And there at the army camp — there was Darius Spratt! He was alive, had found a job “crunching numbers” for the army, and he assured Ruby that she’d be OK. But, once again, the nerd didn’t know what he was talking about.

Nobody was safe in the army camp — especially Ruby, and especially after the army learned something surprising about her. She had to escape, but secrets would definitely go with her. The army wasn’t about to let that happen. So did you read last years’ “H2O” by author Virginia Bergin? If not, stop right here and read it first. If you don’t, very little in ‘The Storm” will make sense. If you’re ready for this sequel, though, here’s what to expect: a screaming ride filled with loops and turns that make

your stomach do flip-flops and your heart pound. You can look forward to turning pages so fast they practically rip as Ruby learns her strengths — in more ways than one. You can expect to be practically tied to this book and when it’s over, you can expect to want more. But will you get more? Hard to say, but there is a nice tease at the end of this book, one that’ll keep teen-and-up readers hanging from a pretty high cliff. And if that’s what you like in a book, then reading “The Storm” isn’t rocket science.

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How to push back when life pushes you down

Sometimes life gets overwhelming — your job is demanding, kid is sick, money is tight, you are arguing with a friend or family member — and you’ve hit your max. It feels as if life keeps pushing you down. So now the question becomes, how do you push back? “The tactics we use to manage our stress and get through difficult times vary by the individual,” said Elissa Stein, Ph.D., vice president of clinical services at Jefferson Center for Mental Health. “People find their own ways to cope with things, but we need to be aware that some methods are healthy and others can be self-defeating.” Tactics such as denial, ignoring feelings, excessive alcohol or drug use, or even excessive working or exercising may offer temporary relief from life’s challenges, but long-term health and stress management is found by utilizing healthier ways to cope. However, if you find yourself relying more frequently on the above methods, consider changing your go-to stress-relieving tactic. To find a healthier approach for coping, start with some basic questions: what causes you to feel stress? What makes you happy? Once you’ve

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identified a handful of anASK A swers for each THERAPIST of those questions, healthier coping skills will start to become more apparent. Just remember to be true to yourself! If you’re an introvert, being around crowds of people at a street fair will probably not help your stress and anxiety levels, but perhaps curling up with a good book might. Examples of healthy stress management techniques may include: * Enjoying time to yourself — enjoy a morning cup of coffee or listen to your favorite music. * Getting physical activity — go for a hike, ride your bike or spend time gardening. * Reading or writing — never underestimate the power of a good book! * Laughing — look for humor in a stressful situation or check out different comedian videos on the Internet. * Being social with friends — get out of the house to enjoy a community event or invite people over for a movie night. * Sleeping enough — at least

seven hours a night is the recommended amount. * Paying attention to nutrition — eat breakfast each day and get enough fruits and vegetables into your day. * Praying, meditating or practicing deep relaxation — you don’t have to be a religious person to practice these methods. * Decreasing your to-do list — or just throw it away. Things will get done. * Focusing on the positive — take a moment to reflect on the good things in your life. Life ebbs and flows and sometimes, we all get pushed down by life. Everyone needs healthy stress management techniques. Not only do they help us when we are overwhelmed and maxed out, but these tactics also help us to build confidence, identify our feelings and be at peace with ourselves. When life pushes us down with one more thing, our coping techniques help us stand back up. Shannon Gwash is the marketing manager for Jefferson Center for Mental Health. She is also a certified Mayo Clinic wellness coach and can be reached at shannong@jcmh.org

Colorado sheriffs oppose Guantanamo transfers Letter argues that action could put state in danger By Kristen Wyatt Associated Press Forty county sheriffs in Colorado, including Adams County Sheriff Michael McIntosh, and Jefferson County Sheriff Jeff Shrader wrote to the White House to oppose any plan to move detainees from the detention center in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to prisons in the state. The sheriffs argued in the letter sent Nov. 9 that Colorado would be in danger if the Pentagon sends Guantanamo detainees to either of two prisons under consideration in the central part of the state. Although the prisons are capable of securing the detainees, the action would attract “sympathizers who would mount an attack ... or commit other acts of terror,” the lawmen wrote.

“We believe it would be dangerously naive not to recognize that a civilian prison with an untold number of enemy combatant inmates, located in our state, would provide a very tempting target for anyone wishing to either free these detainees or simply wishing to make a political statement,” the sheriffs wrote. The letter was signed by the majority of Colorado’s 64 sheriffs, including Fremont County Sheriff James Beicker. His county includes the two facilities under consideration, Colorado State Penitentiary II and the Federal Correctional Complex, known as Supermax. Supermax already houses some of the country’s most dangerous criminals, including Unabomber Ted Kaczynski and Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. Terrorists such as Zacarias Moussaoui, the only person convicted in civilian court of the Sept. 11 attacks, and Ramzi Yousef, mastermind of the 1993 World Trade Center bombing,

also reside there. The Pentagon also is looking at sites in Kansas and South Carolina for its proposal to move some Guantanamo detainees. Legislative roadblocks Congress sent President Barack Obama a $607 billion defense policy bill on Nov. 10, that bans moving Guantanamo Bay detainees to the United States — a transfer that Obama has been trying to do since he was sworn in as president. The Senate approved the bill 91-3. The House overwhelmingly passed it the week before, 370-58. Obama does not like the Guantanamo provisions, but White House press secretary Josh Earnest said Obama would sign the bill. However, he said the president continues to how to move Guantanamo detainees to the United States — and possibly to Colorado. — AP reporter Deb Riechmann contributed to this report

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NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that disbursements in final settlement will be issued by the Arvada Finance Director at 10:00 a.m., December 1, 2015 to Guildner Pipeline Maintenance, Inc. for work related to Project No. 15-SR-03 – Ralston Trunk Sewer Line Cleaning and Inspection and performed under that contract dated July 20, 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 Guildner Pipeline Maintenance, Inc. and its claim has not been paid, may at any time on or prior to the hour of the date above stated, file with the Finance Director of the City of Arvada at City Hall, a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. Dated this November 3, 2015 CITY OF ARVADA /s/ Teri Colvin, Deputy City Clerk

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing will be held before the Arvada Planning Commission on December 8, 2015, 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 PUD-BP (Planned Unit DevelopmentBusiness, Professional), to PUD-BPR (Planned Unit Development-Business, Professional, Residential), and consider an outline development plan and a preliminary development plan for MORNINGSTAR SENIOR LIVING, located at the Northwest Corner of W. 64th Ave. & Easley Rd. 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

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that disbursements in final settlement will be issued by the Arvada Finance Director at 10:00 a.m., December 8, 2015 to Arrow-J Landscape & Design for work related to Project No. 94687 – Lutz Overlook & Van Bibber Trail and performed under that contract dated August 3, 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 Arrow-J Landscape & Design and its claim has not been paid, may at any time on or prior to the hour of the date above stated, file with the Finance Director of the City of Arvada at City Hall, a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. Dated this November 5, 2015 CITY OF ARVADA /s/ Teri Colvin, Deputy City Clerk

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT at the meeting of the City Council to be held on MONDAY, the 7th day of December, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada CO, City Council will hold a public hearing on the following proposed ordinances and thereafter will consider them for final passage and adoption. For the full text version in electronic form go to www.arvada.org/legalnotices, click on Current Legal Notices, then click on the title of the ordinance you wish to view. The full text version is also available in printed form in the City Clerk’s office. Contact 720.898.7550 if you have questions. CB15-042: An Ordinance Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City of Arvada, Colorado and Richards Farm Metropolitan District Nos. 1 and 2 CB15-043: An Ordinance Authorizing the Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City of Arvada To advertise your publicand notices callMetropolitan 303-566-4100 Hometown District No. CB15-044: An Ordinance Authorizing the Termination of the Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City of Arvada, Colorado, Hometown Metropolitan District No. 3 and Hometown Metropolitan District No. 4 CB15-045: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 26, Civil Emergency, Emergency, Public Notice or Local Disaster, of the Arvada City Code by Enacting New Provisions Which Adopt NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING by Reference the City of Arvada EmerNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT at the gency Operations Plan (Basic Plan) and meeting of the City Council to be held on Provide for the Mandatory Review and MONDAY, the 7th day of December, Later Amendment of Such Plan 2015, at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal BuildCB15-046: An Ordinance Amending Cering, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada CO, City tain Provisions of Section 6.13 (“FloodCouncil will hold a public hearing on the plain Development Standards”) of Article 6 following proposed ordinances and there(“Development Standards”) of the Land after will consider them for final passage Development Code, Pertaining to the Adand adoption. For the full text version in option of Official Floodplain Maps electronic form go to www.arvada.org/legCB15-047: An Ordinance Authorizing an alnotices, click on Current Legal Notices, Additional Appropriation for Fiscal Year then click on the title of the ordinance you 2015 wish to view. The full text version is also CB15-048: An Ordinance Rezoning Ceravailable in printed form in the City Clerk’s tain Land Within the City of Arvada, Valoffice. Contact 720.898.7550 if you have ley Farms, from City of Arvada R-MD questions. (Residential-Medium Density) to CC-A CB15-042: An Ordinance Authorizing an (Clear Creek-A Industrial and Commercial Intergovernmental Agreement Between Sub-District), and Amending the Official the City of Arvada, Colorado and Richards Zoning Maps of the City of Arvada, ColorFarm Metropolitan District Nos. 1 and 2 ado, 6265 W. 52nd Avenue CB15-043: An Ordinance Authorizing the Amended and Restated IntergovernmentLegal Notice No.: 43828 al Agreement Between the City of Arvada First Publication: November 19, 2015 and Hometown Metropolitan District No. Last Publication: November 19, 2015 CB15-044: An Ordinance Authorizing the Publisher: Golden Transcript Termination of the Intergovernmental Wheat Ridge Transcript Agreement Between the City of Arvada, and the Arvada Press Colorado, Hometown Metropolitan District No. 3 and Hometown Metropolitan District No. 4 CB15-045: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 26, Civil Emergency, Emergency, or Local Disaster, of the Arvada City Code by Enacting New Provisions Which Adopt by Reference the City of Arvada Emergency Operations Plan (Basic Plan) and Provide for the Mandatory Review and

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