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Jefferson County, Colorado • Volume 9, Issue 28

Council uneasy with art center plan Officials discuss future of Arvada Center

By Crystal Anderson

canderson@ourcoloradonews.com Arvada City Council debated the proposed Arvada Center nonprofit foundation and the operating agreement with the city during a city council workshop, Nov. 25.

Council members in attendance were Mayor Marc Williams, Mayor Pro Tem Mark McGoff, District 1 Councilor Rachel Zenzinger, District 3 Councilor John Marriott, District 4 Councilor Bob Dyer, and Councilmen-At-Large Don Allard and Bob Fifer.

During the workshop, council heard an update from Philip Sneed, the executive director of the Arvada Center, regarding the proposed Arvada Center recommendations. This update included the recommendations from a task force, themes gathered from public input meetings and ended with a request to bring a formal resolution before council Jan. 6, authoriz-

ing the Arvada Center’s transitional force to find potential members for the Arvada Center board.

“This is one option we can consider that could help bring us into the future,” said Councilwoman, Rachel Zenzinger, regarding the possible Arvada Center Nonprofit.

After Sneed’s update, council members raised several concerns regarding aspects of the task force’s recommendations including the future board membership; the operating agreement between the city and the future board; the public’s input in crafting an operating agreement; and community based programming involvement.

Ultimately, the debate became one of control and whether the council was ready to relinquish the entity to a new foundation.

“We can plan for success, but if it isn’t successful, we don’t want to take back something that is damaged goods and irreparable,” Mayor Marc Williams said.

For council member, Bob Dyer, the risk of remaining stagnant made it clear it’s time for the council take action.

“We have a lot of potentials that we are

The Arvada Center is currently a city-owned entity, and a local and regional staple across the Front Range which hosts an array of arts and culture classes and productions. Photo by Crystal Anderson not doing because we keep feeding money into the Arvada Center,” Councilman Bob Dyer said, “We can’t afford to keep doing it the way we’re doing it; we’re stuck in the mud and have been stuck here for six years, and I’m tired of it.”

After debating for more than an hour,

council agreed to move forward with the issue, and will revisit it again at its business meeting, Jan. 6.

“We commit to moving forward with making a resolution in making an agreement with the understanding that we can still pull the plug,” Williams said.

Hudak resigns from state Senate Move comes days before recall petition deadline

By Vic Vela

vvela@ourcoloradonews.com For state Sen. Evie Hudak, the risk turned out to be greater than the reward.

Rather than face a recall election, the Westminster Democrat resigned from her Senate seat on Nov. 27 in a move that will prevent reeling Democrats from potentially having to relinquish power of the Legislature’s upper chamber.

Hudak — who was twice elected to her Senate District 19 seat by slim margins — was being targeted for a recall, primarily over her votes on gun control legislation.

Holding on to her seat would have been a difficult task. Instead of risking flipping control to Republicans in the Senate, Hudak submitted her immediate resignation.

“Though it is difficult to step aside, I have faith that my colleagues will honor the legacy that my constituents and I have built,” she wrote in her resignation letter to the Secretary of the Senate. “I am thankful to my fellow legislators, who have been so supportive in recent weeks, standing by my side and encouraging me to keep fighting.”

Hudak is a former state Board of Education member who was elected to her Senate seat in 2008. District 19 includes the cities of Arvada an Westminster.

She becomes the third Democratic lawmaker to either resign or be voted out of office as a result of a recall effort, joining Senate President John Morse of Colorado Springs and Sen. Angela Giron of Pueblo, who lost their recent recall races.

Hudak’s resignation came just days before a Dec. 3 deadline for recall organizers to submit more than 18,900 recall petition signatures to the Secretary of State’s Office.

Though organizers behind “Recall Hudak Too” had many complaints about Hudak, they primarily railed against her votes for key Democrat-sponsored gun bills that were signed into law this year Hudak voted for bills that put in place universal background checks on gun sales in Colorado and limited the amount of rounds that a high-capacity ammunition magazine can hold.

She also sponsored Senate Bill 197, which makes it more difficult for domestic

A crowd gathered around Lorraine Bowen, a longtime Hudak supporter, as she expressed support for the former senator. Photo by Crystal Anderson violence offenders to possess guns.

It wasn’t just Hudak’s votes that drew the ire of conservatives. She also came under fire for her comments to a rape victim that came during a committee hearing on a separate bill that would have banned concealed handguns on college campuses.

The woman, who was testifying, said that had she been able to carry a gun on campus, she may not have been raped.

Hudak responded in part that “statistics are not on your side, even if you had a gun.”

With Morse’s and Giron’s recent ousters, Democrats were left clinging to a one-seat advantage in the Senate. They’ll now be able to hold on to Hudak’s seat, after a special vacancy committee convenes to select her successor.

“By resigning, I am protecting these important new laws for the good of Colorado and ensuring that we can continue looking forward,” Hudak said.

Hudak also said that she wanted to spare the $200,000 cost of a potential recall election that would have been paid by Jeffco taxpayers.

Hudak had been struggling with this decision for quite some time. She said in a recent interview with Colorado Community Media that “people will be angry if I were to resign” and that “people would be angry if I were to be recalled.”

Chris Kennedy, Hudak’s campaign manager, acknowledged that the decision was “something she had been bouncing around for a long time” and one that was made “over the last couple of days.”

“It’s been difficult,” he said. “She’s a senator. It’s what she does. It’s her identity. It’s what she stands for. She’s at peace, but that doesn’t mean it’s not difficult.”

Conservatives crowed over Hudak’s resignation.

“Coloradans are sick of the extreme Democrats trying to control their lives,” said Kelly Maher of Compass Colorado.

“These ‘progressives’ have overreached so far on so many issues that Colorado families are now ready for a new vision.”

Conservatives also took to Twitter after news of Hudak’s resignation surfaced. Rep. Frank McNulty, R-Highlands Ranch, tweet-

ed “another #gungrab radical fails.” And a tweet from Colorado Peak Politics, a conservative blog, read, “GOOD RIDDANCE, EVIE.”

Vacancy committee to select replacement

Now, attention turns to finding Hudak’s successor. A Senate District 19 vacancy committee will meet in the coming weeks to select Hudak’s replacement.

Two names have surfaced as possible successors: Former state. Rep. Sara Gagliardi and Arvada Councilwoman Rachel Zenzinger, both of whom are Democrats.

Zenzinger announced her candidacy through a Nov. 29 news release.

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View of piano is black and white The 74-year-old Knabe grand piano sits silent in the room behind them. But the three women sipping tea at the small dining room table feel the music settle into them with the quiet joy only an old, beloved companion can bring.

Music.

“It’s like food,” Dee Netzel, 86, says. “I couldn’t imagine life without it.”

“It’s a passion,” says Donita Banks, 77, “a compulsion.”

The piano belongs to the third woman, the tiniest, just now able to sit at the bench after two months battling a back injury.

Rita Jo Tensly, 84, says simply: “I want to die at the piano.”

••• They call themselves “sisters” — Dee from a small Wisconsin town, Rita from New York City and Donita from Pueblo. All classical pianists, a love for music binds them tightly. But what brought them together originally was the Denver alumnae chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota, an international music fraternity for women they joined while in college.

Donita, the chapter’s archivist who chronicles the organization’s history in carefully constructed scrapbooks, spreads open an album on the table and points to a picture of smiling women, the SAI Singers.

“There’s Dee and there’s me. We had a bicentennial program.” 1976.

She turns to another page and another picture. 1995.

Rita: “There I am in the front row.”

Donita: “We were looking a little younger then.”

All three burst into laughter.

On the next page is a photo of revered member Lila Putney, whose 104th birthday they celebrated in 2008. She left Denver several years ago to live near family and died this past February at 108. Donita added the obituary and stories of her life to the scrapbook.

Donita, who joined in 1960 and is one of the longest-running members, is ada-

mant the SAI alumnae chapter was a key ingredient to Lila’s longevity.

“What has kept us going,” she says, “has been music, friendship and service.”

The chapter has 44 members from their mid-20s to Dee, the oldest active member.

About 25 attend monthly meetings from September to June in homes and churches throughout the metro area, wherever a good piano can be found.

“I think one of the neat things about our group now is we are online,” Dee says, “and as careers bring people to our area, they look us up online and they find us.”

The website also brings younger women to the graying chapter.

Dee: “I love being with young people.”

“It keeps me young,” Rita says.

Dee: “We really aren’t categorized by age. … Music is just music.”

“They like us for what we are,” Rita says. “Musicians.”

••• Donita, an only child, began playing at 7 when her parents brought home an old, Baldwin Acrosonic upright piano, signed by the sister of the famed pianist José Iturbi of Spain.

“Really?” Rita asks.

“Mmmhmmm,” Donita says, smiling, remembering. “I loved piano from the beginning.”

In junior high school, she began accompanying the singers at church. In high school, she played for a singer who performed for service organizations and then was hired to accompany dancers at the Pueblo Conservatory of Music. She attended the University of Colorado on

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scholarship where a professor introduced her to contemporary music.

Her son, her first child, was just seven weeks old when she accepted a job as youth choir director at a Lakewood church, the start to a career as a freelance musician who combined one-woman shows with choir directing.

“It came to be a way of life,” Donita says. And when she battled breast cancer two years ago, she couldn’t wait to play again. “I had to get back to my music. Yes, I had to get back to my regular life.”

Rita was 10 when her parents surprised her with the same piano in her sitting room for her birthday. “I took to it like a duck takes to water,” she says.

She attended Juilliard and graduated from the University of Miami in Florida, then moved to Denver in 1953 and taught elementary school music for 28 years.

She loves the classical composers. “I just love the way they put the music together. I think about the music, what they were thinking about, why they composed this music.”

Her favorites are Debussy and Mozart.

She looks at her hands. “My hands are very small.” She fans out her fingers. “So Mozart fits my hands.”

Her eyesight is failing. And that is her biggest fear.

“I dread the time if I never have any more sight to see the music because I don’t want to stop playing,” she says.

“I feel better when I play this beautiful music.”

Dee grew up in a poor, rural Wisconsin home. But her mother had inherited a piano. And to keep a mischievous Dee out of trouble, she started her with piano lessons.

“I loved the teacher; I loved the music,” Dee says. “Nobody had to make me practice and I never stopped.” She would attend the University of Wisconsin, Madison, on scholarship.

Later a staff accompanist at Metropolitan State University for 27 years, Dee began as an elementary and high school music teacher for nine one-room schools in rural Wisconsin that she had to get to in two days.

“I’d roar up in my car and teach, then roar up to the next one,” she says. “I would spin around on the roads, I would knock over the mailboxes — I was in such a

hurry.”

Dee laughs. “I was young.”

Rita smiles, taking a sip of tea. “We were all young at one time.”

Dee still practices every day, one of the reasons, she believes, that she doesn’t have any pain in her arthritic hands.

Twelve years ago, macular degeneration clouded the sight in her left eye. In August, doctors found the beginning of the disease in her right eye.

“I’m surviving,” Dee says and tells Donita and Rita about the musical program she played recently with a friend. “I played practically note-perfect. I’m going to keep going until I can’t see anything.”

••• The stories around the table this day compose a concerto of family remembered and talent ignited, of challenges faced and overcome, of the importance of sharing a singular passion with the world. They also, perhaps mostly, recount a friendship born, nurtured and sealed by the implicit understanding of a love and need for music and the deep happiness it brings.

The piano waits across the room. A brass light that cost $100 arches over the music books of Debussy and Chopin resting against the piano rack. Rita’s $400 piano glasses lie on top.

Rita: “It was worth it to me, to see the music … so I can play.”

And play they will.

Of that, there is no doubt.

As long as they can, Donita says.

Till, Dee concludes, the end.

A benefit concert to raise money for “Mending Faces,” which sends doctors to the Philippines to operate on children with cleft palates, will be 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, at 3 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1600 Grant St., Denver. The concert is presented by the Denver Alumnae Chapter and Sigma Upsilon Chapter, Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity. Tickets are $25, $10 for students. Contact Rita Jo Tensly at 303-748-6889 or rjtensly@comcast.net.

Ann Macari Healey’s column about people, places and issues of everyday life appears every other week. She can be reached at ahealey@ourcoloradonews.com or 303566-4110.

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ARVADA NEWS IN A HURRY Arvada West hosts Holiday Tea To celebrate Arvada West High School students and raise funds for scholarships, the Arvada West High School Foundation is hosting a holiday tea, Thursday, Dec. 7, 1-3 p.m.

The event, held at the school, 11595 Allendale Drive, will include catered finger foods and desserts, a silent-auction, performances by the Arvada West Advanced Choir and orchestra, and a jewelry and art sale. Proceeds will go towards supporting education and helping Arvada West students achieve their educational goals.

Admission is $15 for adults, $7.50 for children under 6. To reserve a spot, call 303-916-9244 or email arvadawesthighschoolfoundation@hotmail.com.

APEX Holiday Concert APEX Parks and Recreation District Therapeutic Recreation participants welcome the holidays in style with a holiday musical, 7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 5, at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd.

This year’s performance, “A Country Christmas,” includes performances by the Therapeutic Recreation participants and will feature songs and performances following the country theme.

Cost of admission is $2 and can be purchased either at the event or by emailing julieh@apexprd.org.

Colorado Gives Day In an effort to support and raise aware-

ness for Colorado nonprofit organizations, Arvada-based foundation, the Community First Foundation in partnership with FirstBank, have designated Dec. 10, Colorado Gives Day. The initiative, founded in 2010, encourages Colorado residents to increase their charitable giving through online fundraising. Held over a 24-hour period, the initiative helps to raise awareness to community nonprofits while giving back to organizations through online giving.

The website to donate is www.cogivesday.org.

Since its inception three years ago, the initiative has raised more than $36 million for Colorado nonprofits. All credit card and processing fees are covered by the event’s sponsors and the Community First Foundation, so all proceeds benefit participating nonprofit organizations.

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Registration for the event costs $100 and benefits the Arvada Nonprofit, the Ralston House, provides services and a safe environment for children and teenagers who have been sexually abused.

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Board prez responds: We’re not Dougco & SKID STEERS

Realigned Jeffco school board meets

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Ken Witt knew there were a lot of questions and concerns going on inside the minds of attendees of a Nov. 21 Jefferson County school board meeting, a little more than two weeks removed from an election that swept conservatives like himself into power.

“I want to do some rumor control,” Witt said, moments after fellow board members voted him new president of the Jeffco Board of Education.

Witt then tried to assure uneasy parents and district employees that the new board had “no intention of becoming Douglas County” — referring to a school district that has received national news over controversial reform efforts put in place by conservative board members there.

Witt addressed the Douglas County elephant in the room, as well as other areas of concern that were present going into his first board meeting. And it was clear that Witt needed to, based on many of the comments that were directed at the board that evening.

“Let me say the new board scares me and most my colleagues to death,” said Jim Fernald, a teacher at Lakewood High School, who said he didn’t want Jeffco to go the way of either Douglas County or Denver

Public Schools — two districts that also saw reform candidates win school board races earlier in the month.

“We all know the fantastic things that are done in our district and we are sorely afraid that your true agenda is to dismantle those successes,” Fernald said, who received applause at the conclusion of his comments.

Witt and fellow conservatives Julie Williams and John Newkirk rode a statewide pro-reform and anti-Amendment 66 wave into the win column on Nov. 5. On Nov. 21, they were sworn into their new seats on the Jeffco school board, the governing body of a district that serves more than 85,000 students.

The new office holders of the five-member board were elected to leadership positions: Witt as board president, Williams as first vice president and Newkirk as secretary.

Witt takes over a position that had been held by Lesley Dahlkemper, who remains a board member, but who no longer will hold the title of board president.

“It’s been an absolute honor and privilege to serve as your board president,” she told the audience.

The swearing in of the new board members — who replace Laura Boggs and Paula Noonan, who did not seek re-election — comes on the heels of the recent announcement by longtime district Superintendent Cindy Stevenson that she will be retiring at the end of June. Stevenson’s move was made after the new board was voted into power.

“We’re saddened that our superintendent has tendered her resignation,” he said. “I’ve looked forward to working with her for a good long time. She’s provided consistent leadership.”

Witt also said that the board intends to conduct a nationwide search for a new president and said members have “no intention” of choosing a superintendent who is “a former board member,” killing a rumor that Boggs — a conservative firebrand — might be considered a candidate.

But Witt primarily tried to quell concerns that Jeffco was about to turn into the next Douglas County.

Although Witt acknowledged that he would like to see a pay-for performance model for teachers, he insisted the board wouldn’t take things as far as has the Douglas County school district, which has gone to a market-based pay program for staffers.

“I have every intention of raising salaries and being the (state’s) go-to district because of work conditions and salaries,” Witt said.

“I have no intention of doing the Douglas County salary bans being passed and no intention of being Douglas County.

Douglas County has also stifled the role of teacher unions, having put an end to collective bargaining.

“We look forward to working collaboratively with the associations that represent our employees and we plan to work with the collective bargaining agreements and look forward to renegotiating them as they come do,” Witt said.

Don Cameron, a teacher at Lakewood High School, expressed relief after hearing Witt’s comments.

“I’m glad to hear there is no attempt to rip apart the relationship with the union or attempt to negotiate in bad faith, because only a poor outcome can result,” he said.

“Let’s not go there.”

The new board members also talked about some of their goals, with each one of them giving priority to lowering student fees.

Newkirk said he would like to see more compensation for teachers.

“I want to be sure that we are paying our best teachers very well so that we can retain them,” Newkirk said.

The new board also said they want more community involvement, with Witt saying he wants to see board meetings move around the county, rather than being housed out of district headquarters in Golden. The next board meeting will be held at Lakewood High School on Dec. 12.

The three new board members also ran on a platform of greater student choice. And their supporters said they intend for the new office holders to live up to those promises.

Sheila Atwell of Jeffco Students First, which raised money in support of the three conservatives’ candidacies, said she wants to see the board expand students’ choices for schools, including more charter opportunities.

“We will hold this board accountable, like the last board,” Atwell said.

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The Jeffco League of Women Voters will have two meetings in Golden that will discuss Jeffco’s infrastructure based on a national and state assessment by the American Society of Civil Engineers. The meetings are open to the public.

The first meeting will be Tuesday, Sunday, Dec. 10, at 9:15 a.m. at Highland Rescue Team Ambulance Service, 317 S. Lookout Mountain Road.; the second meeting is on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 9:15 a.m. at the Cason-Howell House, 1575

Kipling, Lakewood 80215. For more information visit: www.lwvjeffco.org.

Centennial Cone Park Hunting Closure

Hunting access at Centennial Cone Park will begin Sunday, Dec. 1 and will remain closed for all other used through the end of January.

Centennial Cone Park is the only Jeffco Open Space Park where hunting is allowed. Jeffco Open Space hunting access permits are limited to 55 elk and 25 deer license-holders every

year. Permit-applicants must have a valid lateseason antlerless elk, female or either-sex deer license from the Colorado Department of Parks and Wildlife for the Jefferson County portion of Game Management Unit 38. Before gaining access to Centennial Cone Park, successful applicants are required to complete a Jeffco Open Space hunting orientation. For more information about hunting in Jeffco Open Space please visit their website: jeffco.us/parks/parks-andtrails/

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“I am not pleased with the conditions that caused Evie to resign, but I am happy to make myself available in the efforts to regroup,” she said. “And I look forward to any contribution I can make in the next legislative session.”

Zenzinger’s statement includes an

endorsement from Democratic state Sen. Mary Hodge of Brighton.

Gagliardi served in the House from 2006 to 2010, when she was defeated by current District 27 Rep. Libby Szabo.

Gagliardi has been endorsed by Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp, D-Arvada, who also considered vying for Hudak’s seat, but decided against it.

During recent interviews, Zenzinger and Kraft-Tharp praised Hudak’s Senate record.

“I think Evie’s name is synonymous with kids and education,” Zenzinger said. “And coming up from the state Board of Education, obviously she has is a real commitment for that, that she carried over to the Legislature, which is a phenomenal focus on kids and schools.”

“Evie has been a hard-working policy maker,” Kraft-Tharp said. “I think the majority of the district knows she’s been working hard for us.”

Praise peppered with criticism at gathering

By Crystal Anderson

canderson@ourcoloradonews.com After state Sen. Evie Hudak’s resignation became public Nov. 27, supporters organized a news conference commending the work she did for domestic violence and rape victims, education, and veterans at the Plaza next to Arvada Library 57th Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard.

Here’s what some of her supporters said: “It hurts because she is a good woman and a very sincere and honest in what she does. All honest people trying to do good are being railroaded

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out of town and the bad roll in.”

Mary Justiniamo, Arvada resident “I’m sad, I thought she was a great senator, and I understand why she is resigning. I fought hard against this recall, and I hope to see her run again.

I think this was wrong, a recall should be left for criminal activity or abuse of power.”

Tangi Lancaster, Westminster resident “I’m really disappointed that it’s come to this, and I think that Evie did a very brave thing in order to make sure that her work moves forward.”

Rachel Zenzinger, Arvada City Councilwoman

Throughout the conference, recall supporters and gun proponents gathered, hoisting banners with rifles on them while standing among the supporters.

Comments included: “One more gun grabber gone, there’s a bunch more to go; every gun grabber should be on guard.”

Joe Neville, political director with Rocky Mountain Gun Owners “It’s all about the second amendment. I feel sad, I think that she should have stood for a vote from the people.”

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Joining forces with trust in tough tides Survey results about trust always turn our heads.

As the saying goes we build credibility by the teaspoon and lose it by the bucket when we make a mistake in our line of work.

A recent Gallup survey indicated people have confidence in newspapers with 9 percent at a “great deal” and 14 percent at “quite a lot.” It represented a slip from two years earlier when the numbers were 12 percent and 16 percent respectively.

This year our lot was nestled below TV news but above big business in the bottom half of the summarized list. HMOs took the bottom spot, and the military took the top spot with 43 percent at “great deal” and 33 percent “quite a lot.” By the way, nice work by small business taking second place.

And another recent survey, the annual governance survey Gallup poll, pointed out that confidence in government’s

our view ability to handle international problems tallied a low with 49 percent expressing a great deal or a fair amount of confidence, reportedly 2 percentage points down from the previous mark of 51 percent in 2007.

But just this past week, we found sad numbers from another recent survey – The Associated Press-GfK Poll, conducted by GfK Public Affairs & Corporate Communications – that points to an erosion of trust person to person. In broad strokes, the survey mirrors reported trends that the percentage of people who believe most people can be trusted is in decline.

The survey results asked respondents to share how much they trust “people who

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“I would like to see more positive news on the front page. It was nice during the flooding to see those ‘We’re helping out’ pieces.”

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“I love hyper-local news!

The articles I find most interesting are those where the reporter goes out and talks with people about how actions by city governments are affecting them personally — both for good and for bad.”

John Kiljan, Arvada resident

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they may not know very well” in various situations. The highest level of trust came for “people who have access to your medical records when you visit a doctor or hospital people,” with 50 percent choosing “a great deal/quite a bit.” Even in this top category, 29 percent said “just somewhat,” and 17 percent said “not much or not at all” in the same category.

The highest level of distrust was in the category of “people driving the cars around you when you’re driving, walking or biking,” with 39 percent at “not much” or “not at all,” which makes sense given the random interactions on the streets.

The three lowest levels of trust came in situations that are generally more random, such as interactions with people who swipe credit cards, people driving cars around you, and people met while traveling. The three highest levels of trust generally involved where the relationship may be less random and in some cases

involve an ongoing relationship, such as with people who have access to medical records, people who prepare food, and people meet while traveling or away from home.

Seems like the more people are connected by the conveniences of modern life, the more disconnected they are in other ways, such as building trust. We notice that trust is stronger in smaller circles where people have repeated interactions with the people who make up their lives.

While we do our best to increase trust and confidence from our offices, we see an effort that needs to take place neighbor by neighbor, group by group.

It’s not too early for a New Year’s resolution. Be a joiner, join a local organization, learn how it works and get to know the people involved. And if you are already involved, look for another opportunity.

Survey says – stronger connections bring more trust.

Words from presidents “Words. Words when spoken out loud for the sake of performance are music.

They have rhythm and pitch and timbre and volume. These are the properties of music and music has the ability to find us and move us and lift us up in ways that literal meaning can’t.”

These lines, spoken by the fictional President of United States in the TV series “The West Wing,” are written on a note that sits above my desk at home. In case you haven’t noticed, I, too, love the use of words. Some would say too many words, but those people have to live with me, so, tough luck to them. Words are a powerful, powerful tool, and when they are used properly, they can move mountains.

I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately. We’ve just passed a couple momentous anniversaries, and some famous words are inextricably tied to those events. The first was the 150th anniversary of the speech that contained the words “History will little note, nor long remember, what we say here today,” and “we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last, full measure of devotion,” and “Four Score and Seven years ago, our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.”

And the second was the death of another President, who, in his time, spoke a few famous words. Such as “Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country,” and “we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, in order to assure the survival and the success of liberty.”

These words are part of the holy canon of American life, because they speak to an ethos, what has come to be known as The American Creed. Sadly, in the last 50 years, few presidents have managed to reach the lofty heights of rhetoric that their predecessors achieved. In my lifetime, I can remember Ronald Reagan talking about the “shining city on a hill,” and that was an important idea that resonated in his era, but seems to have lost its

luster today. The first President Bush had “a thousand points of light,” but he is far better remembered for “read my lips: no new taxes.”

And, more recently, we’ve had a long string of presidential statements that will be better remembered for their, shall we say, malleable relationship with the truth than their poetry.

Consider: “I did not have sexual relations with that woman…”

“That depends on what your definition of ‘is’ is…”

“Mission accomplished…” (yeah, I know, he never actually said that, but the visual was far worse) “If you like health care plan, you can keep your health care plan. Period.”

I don’t know what it says for our nation that our leaders seem to have a greater propensity for gaffes than they do for greatness. Some would say the 24/7 news cycle makes it impossible to avoid gaffes; others would say the perpetual campaign has made these men so spin-doctored that their best hope is to not make the nightly news for a screw-up. Perhaps, we no longer believe in an American Creed. I tend to think that we, the people, get the kind of leaders we deserve.

But, be that as it may, I do wish we could rediscover the magic of words, and it would be nice if it could start from the top.

Michael Alcorn is a music teacher and fitness instructor who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. He graduated from Alameda High School and the University of Colorado-Boulder.

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The roots of my newspaper writing In the fall of 1966, the University of Colorado at Boulder rocked with unrest due to American military involvement in the Vietnam War. As a CU college student, I felt the strain of the war. My brother, a pilot, flew for the Navy in Vietnam and my best friend’s fiance served in the Army.

In stark contrast to the ugliness of the war, was the beauty of the Colorado University campus at the base of the Rocky Mountains. Heavy winds whooshed down across the Flatirons, enormous granite slabs perfect for rock climbing, just west of campus.

At that time CU had a student run newspaper, the Colorado Daily. One day while reading it, I noticed an ad asking for student reporters — no experience was necessary. Within hours Editor Bob Ewegen, who would later go on to work for the Denver Post, gave me a job as reporter for the paper. Ewegen appeared calm and laid back.

He first assigned me to cover the Candlelight Peace March, a cross country protest against the Vietnam War. I interviewed the leader of the march, took his photograph, and wrote the story which the next day appeared on the front page of the Colorado Daily.

When I saw my first story in print with

my byline, Mary McFerren, I felt exhilarated. It didn’t seem to matter I wasn’t a journalism major because writing stories came naturally for me. It helped that I was curious about people and what made them tick. When I asked questions, and the subject person would give me an answer which generated more questions from me. I found reporting and interviewing stimulating.

Besides Ewegen, I also worked with Pat Mcgraw, who like the editor went on to work for The Denver Post.

Many nights as a reporter I would stay up with other reporters and copy editors until 3 a.m. in the Colorado Daily office to get the paper out.

We reporters made a racket typing triple space on clunky manual typewriters. The pounding noise of the machines

gave evidence that we were either doing important work or knocking the walls down — Click, click, bang, bang and ring, ding, ding as we manually pulled the return shifts. The typewriters were our metronomes, and we percussionists held the beat of the place.

One week David Chalfant, editor of Ethos, the creative weekly section of the newspaper, took a trip. He assigned me to edit Ethos, but I didn’t have any material so I panicked and ran a group of my own mini-stories influenced by the writings of Beatle John Lennon. Later my conscience nagged at me — should I have run my own work in the creative section? Too much ego?

No one criticized.

After college I went on to work in the film business in Los Angeles, got married, became a mother and eventually moved back to Colorado. During my children’s naptimes I began writing columns for the Evergreen Canyon Courier. I could work out of my home on my IBM Selectric Typewriter and take the hard copy of my 750 word column into the paper.

Writing columns was quite a change from the Colorado Daily and the intense student energy of putting out a paper during the Vietnam War. But it did give me an

outlet to express and clarify my thoughts with occasional attempts at humor.

As you have probably observed, over the years the newspaper business has changed drastically, mostly due to the Internet and digital photography. Ad money shriveled. Like many other major newspapers, The Rocky Mountain News ceased publication. Both the Seattle Intelligencer and the humor newspaper The Onion has gone solely online.

I miss picking up a copy of The Onion and reading it at my local breakfast café.

Since I already spend enough time at the computer writing, I don’t read newspapers online.

Fortunately print editions of community newspapers like the one you’re reading, are surviving and many are thriving.

It’s been many years since my initial writing for the Colorado Daily , but I’m still writing columns in my older years, changing with the times, and in some ways enjoying it more now than ever.

Mary McFerren Stobie still writes in spite of all the changes in the newspaper business.

You can contact her at mry_jeanne@yahoo. com

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Recall should be used sparingly

In the early nineteenth century, our newly-formed republic was still testing the unique system of government the founding fathers had crafted. US Senators carried guns into the Congressional chambers and still occasionally challenged each other to duels even though dueling had been outlawed. Some of the major arguments of that day dealt with banking systems and slavery.

Today we have issues that divide our population just as deeply. But we resolve our differences at the ballot box. We have learned since we were children that the majority rules until the next election. At the next election, everyone has another chance to vote and a new majority rules.

Regularly-scheduled elections give everyone the chance to evaluate a candidate or an elected official and then decide for whom to vote.

We have rules in place whereby an elected official can be impeached (by the legislative body and usually for committing a crime or ethical breach) or recalled (by his or her constituents). These rules are not there for the purpose of punishing someone who used his/her best judgment in making a decision or casting a vote for that which he/she believes is in the best interest of the greater community. Elected officials should always be able to act according to their best judgment and not in fear of reprisals. Very few issues cannot wait until the next election.

Patricia Mesec, President League of Women Voters of Jefferson County

Standing for Hudak

I campaigned for Evie Hudak in 2012. I

am a health care provider, and Evie understands the need for comprehensive and quality health care for everyone. I have continued to support Evie with carrying signs and making my presence known in protesting the efforts to recall Evie. I stood with those that were soliciting signatures for the recall.

Although they were respectful of my right to protest, they were strangers to me. We did not share the same values, and I wondered, if we shared the same neighborhoods? I had heard the rumors that they were outsiders, supported by the NRA. I am also aware that the democrats hold a slight majority in the Colorado Senate, and the Republican party covets this majority.

With a successful recall, there would have been an opportunity to replace Evie with a Republican. These are all opinions and speculations. It is a fact, recall elections for disagreements in policy, border on unconstitutional.

I would whole heartily support a challenge to the constitutionality of recall elections when criminal or unethical behavior is not involved.

Cameron Garret Arvada

Regretting recall

With regard to your story, “Hudak resigns as recall petition deadline nears” on the ourcoloradonews.com website, I’m deeply disappointed that a small collective of angry partisans effectively canceled a vote I made just last November.

As a Jefferson County Open School graduate, I supported Sen. Hudak because she understands the value of educational diversity. I wouldn’t be the successful young professional I am today without

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my “walkabout” style high school education, which encouraged me to pursue experiential learning that prepared me for adulthood.

Without Hudak, I’m afraid that the current trend toward homogenized education will eliminate public educational options for creative, driven students who don’t fit into classrooms that teach exclusively to the test.

I only hope that the senator’s sacrifice ends the recall gamesmanship and returns us to the Christmas season, rather than a perpetual, forced election season.

Jelena Woehr Arvada

Zenzinger good fit

I will watch with great interest as events result in a replacement for Sen. Evie Hudak, and I hope the successful candidate is Rachel Zenzinger.

She has a solid background in education, and she understands the issues and policies that will have a long-term impact on classroom quality. I am sorry to see Sen. Hudak’s departure, because she was so good for education in Colorado; but Rachel Zenzinger is best to pick up that banner.

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OBITUARIES Province

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Archie A. Province

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1918 - 2013

Another of the greatest generation is gone. Archie A. Province, loving husband of Irma and father of Dan and Sue, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2013 at age 95.

Born on May 19, 1918 in Benton City, Washington to Uriah Samuel and Mary Etta Province, youngest of ten children. Archie graduated from Lincoln High in Lincoln, MO, and attended Central Business College in Kansas City.

He worked for Social Security in Baltimore and for the War Dept. in Atlanta before entering the Army in 1941. He served in London in General Eisenhower’s headquarters and achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was stationed in Paris on V-J Day in 1945, attended Biarritz American University in France and later the University of Denver.

He worked for the Federal government and retired from the

General Services Administration in 1977.

Archie married Irma Close and moved to Arvada in 1955. They loved to dance and they traveled extensively with Ports of Call travel club. They were members of Arvada United Methodist Church. Archie loved gardening and was known for his beautiful lawn and roses.

He was preceded in death by his beloved Irma in 2011. He is survived by his son Dan Province of Arvada and his daughter Sue (Rob) Kasica of Grand Junction.

Archie had many life-long friends, wonderful neighbors and loving caregivers.

He lived his last several months at Silverado Senior Living in Arvada. Memorial services were held at Crown Hill Tower of Memories chapel.

Donations in his memory can be made to Parkinson’s research and the Humane Society.

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Jack Dwyer, 92, of Arvada, retired manager of communications from Bell Communications, beloved husband and father passed away peacefully on November 21, 2013.

He was born July 7, 1921 in Englewood, Colorado, served his country in the Navy during World War II and was a lifelong resident of Colorado.

He was active in the community with Jobs Daughters, coached baseball, loved the Rockies, was a skilled fisherman and enjoyed woodworking. He was preceded in death by his parents Willis and Ethel Dwyer, infant son Eddie, and great-grandson Gus. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Shirley Dwyer, son Doug (Sandy) Creager, daughter Kay (Ron) Rees, son Skip (Julie) Dwyer, 8 grandchildren and 13 great- grandchildren. He will be greatly missed.

Services were held at the Chapel of Lutheran Hospital, 8300 W 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge, Colorado, 80033 on Sunday, December 1st, 2013, at 1 p.m.

Donations can be made in his memory to Ronald McDonald Denver Charities 1300 E. 21st Ave. Denver 80205

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Cookies are perfect holiday indulgence Metro Creative Connection

The holiday season is known for many things, not the least of which is all those special treats that find their way onto holiday tables each year. Though moderation should reign when indulging in delicious holiday treats, what would the season be without a few extra cookies and confections?

Baking is popular come the holiday season, and the following recipe for “Triple-Chocolate Cookies” from Michael Recchiuti and Fran Gage’s “Chocolate Obsession” (Stewart, Tabori & Chang) is sure to add some joy to an already festive time of year.

Triple-Chocolate Cookies Makes about 48 cookies 7 ounces unbleached all-purpose flour 11/2 ounces unsweetened natural cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 6 ounces unsalted butter with 82 percent butterfat, at room temperature 31/2 ounces granulated cane sugar 41/2 ounces dark brown cane sugar 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 Tahitian vanilla bean, split horizontally 1/2 teaspoon fleur de sel in fine grains 3 ounces 41 percent milk chocolate, roughly chopped 3 ounces 65 percent chocolate, roughly chopped

To make the dough: Sift the flour, cocoa and baking soda together in a bowl. Set aside.

Put the butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until creamy. Add both sugars and the vanilla extract. Scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean into the bowl. Sprinkle the salt over the top. Beat on medium speed just until combined.

Reduce the speed to low. Add the dry ingredients in three additions, pulsing the mixer to incorporate each addition before adding the next one. Pulse just until a crumbly dough forms.

Add both chopped chocolates and mix on low speed just until incorporated.

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Knead a few times to incorporate any crumbs.

Divide the dough in half. Roll each half into a log about 11/4 inches in diameter and 12 inches long. As you roll, gently push the ends toward the center occasionally to prevent air pockets from forming and to keep the logs at an even

thickness.

Wrap the logs in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least three hours or up to three days.

To bake the cookies: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Line the bottoms of two 12-by-18 inch sheet pans with parchment paper.

Remove the logs from the refrigerator and unwrap them. Using a ruler to guide you and a sharp knife, cut each log into rounds 1/2-inch thick.

If the dough crumbles as you cut it, reshape each slice. Place the rounds on the prepared pans, spacing them 11/2 inches apart.

Bake on the middle shelves of the oven, rotating the pans 180 degrees halfway through the baking time, until set but soft enough to hold a slight indentation when pressed with a fingertip, about 14 minutes. Let cool completely on the pans on wire racks.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

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Season’s readings: Some great holiday books to share Book gift ideas for everyone on your list

gets – particularly when you pair that book with “This is How You Die,” an anthology with the premise that every character knows the end is near … they know how, but they don’t know how…

So how well do you know that new family member? In “The Darkling” by R. B. Chesterton, a family takes in a teenager who’s been orphaned and hire a tutor to get the girl up to speed.

But there’s something about the girl that just doesn’t seem right – something that will scare the daylights out of your giftee. Wrap it up with “Seduction”

by M.J. Rose, which is a literary-based novel of suspense and chills.

For the person who likes a little terror with their holiday, “The Demonologist” by Andrew Pyper will give them that, abundantly. This is the story of a professor who accepts a dark offer that’s too good to be true. Problem is, it’s not to good to be horrifying. Wrap this one up with “Domino Falls” by Steven Barnes and Tananarive Due, for a perfectly frightful night-ful.

If your giftee loves a novel that sprang from real events, then wrap up “My Mother’s Secret” by J.L. Witterick, a fictionalized tale of two women who sheltered a Jewish family in their Sokal, Germany home during World War II. It’s a bit of a thriller, made even better because it’s based on a true story.

Fans of suspense won’t be able to resist opening the covers of “Storm Front” by John Sanford. In this thriller, an ancient stone has been stolen, which sparks an in-

By Teri Schlichenmeyer Doesn’t it seem like your gift list grows each year?

One new member of the family by birth, three more by marriage. Two “adopted” kids who call you Mom or Dad just because. Friends who have become dear. A new Secret Santa program. It adds up, as it subtracts from your holiday budget.

But here’s a great suggestion: books!

Books are cost-effective. They’re like taking a trip without going anywhere. They give and give again, and they’re share-able.

What more could you want to give?

So. Without further ado, here are some great books you can give to the people on your give list this holiday season.

First, the housekeeping: some of these books may be challenging to find. Release dates are approximate. Titles may be slightly different. Still, there you have it: gift ideas for everybody you love. And if you don’t see the perfect book on this list, throw yourself at the mercy of the friendly bookseller in your hometown. She knows books and making someone smile makes her smile, too.

Season’s readings!

FICTION

Perfect for historians who love a good novel, “The House of Special Purpose” by John Boyne takes a fictionalized trip back to czarist Russia with an elderly man who must lay secrets to rest before he dies. Give this book as a gift – and borrow it back!

Does your giftee like the kind of novel that’ll keep her guessing? Then “The Unchangeable Spots of Leopards” by Kristopher Jansma will be exactly what you want to wrap up. At first, it seems like this is a book about rivalry between two writers, but there’s so much more to this story. Suffice it to say that unwrapping this book isn’t going to be the only surprise your giftee

ternational manhunt that settles in Minnesota. Yes, it seems like a movie plot but for fans of this genre, this book is far from mere drama. Team it up with “Dead Insider” by Victoria Houston, for the most thrilling gift you can possibly give.

If a danger-filled novel is what that certain someone on your list would love, look for “The Return” by Michael Gruber, a book about a man who isn’t who he seems.

Yes, he looks like an easy-going guy, but revenge is really what’s on his mind … and he’s not going to stop until he finds it. Wrap it up with “Island of the White Rose” by R. Ira Harris, a historical novel of revolution (in Cuba) and intrigue, love and danger.

For the reader who loves a good murder novel, “Love Gone Mad” by Mark Rubinstein might be what you want to wrap.

When a famous heart surgeon and a nurse meet at work, it seems like romance is in the air. But no, it’s danger they sense, and a fight for their very lives. Wrap it up with “The Russian Endgame” by Allan Topol, an international thriller with political undertones, and watch your giftee smile.

The person on your list who loves a good romance will enjoy “Love Rehab: A Novel in Twelve Steps” by Jo Piazza. It’s a story filled with all those things you DON’T want to do when lookin’ for love. And for something different, wrap it up with “Dying for Dinner Rolls” by Lois Lavrisa, the first in the Chubby Chicks Club mystery series. Food and murder… what more could you want?

list this year, then you’ve got to wrap up “Straight Flush” by Ben Mezrich. This is the story of a bunch of college buddies who start an online poker site and rake in the cash … but the U.S. Department of Justice wants them to fold. For sure, your giftee loving this book…? Yeah, it’s in the cards!

Why did you pick the gift you picked?

Was it just because you knew your friend well, or was there another reason? In “You Are Now Less Dumb” by David McRaney, your giftee will learn a little bit more about what makes you tick, why they didn’t lots of money as gifts, and why that’s a very good thing.

For the biography lover on your list, “More Scenes from the Rural Life” by Verlyn Klinkenborg might make an excellent gift. This book takes a look at the beauty, the grace, the elegance, and the troubles of living on a farm. It’s a nice companion to the first volume by this author, published 10 years ago.

Surely, there’s someone on your gift list who fears growing older – or someone who’s embraced it wholeheartedly. For that person, wrap up “I’ll Seize the Day Tomorrow” by Jonathan Goldstein, who recounts his last year before he turns the “d r e a d e d 4-0.” Give it to the thirtysomething on your list, as well as to the somethingsomething who only barely remembers his forties. Pair it up with “It’s Never Too Late” by Dallas Clayton, a “kid’s

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Yes, this is a book about dinosaurs, but it’s for big kids only. Wrap it up with “Last Ape Standing” by Chip Walter, a book about our distant ancestors, who they were, and how we out-survived them; or “The Girl With No Name” by Marina Chapman, which is a true story about a girl who claims to have been raised by monkeys.

For the movie buff, “Sleepless in Hollywood” by Lynda Obst is a good bet for a great gift. In this book, your giftee will read about the movie industry, how it’s changed over the last ten years or so, and why it costs so much money to make fewer movies. Wrap it up with a pair of tickets and “The Horror Show Guide: The Ultimate Frightfest of Movies” by Mike Mayo. If it’s a scary movie, it’s likely to be listed in this book, making it a reference guide that movie buffs simply should NOT be without.

If your giftee loves old reruns and can’t get enough of the girl who “turns the world on with her smile,” then you need to wrap up “Mary and Lou and Rhoda and Ted”

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The trivia buff on your list will love “Life Skills: How to Do Almost Anything” by the folks at the Chicago Tribune. He’ll learn how to trim hair and unclog a sink, how to pack for a long road trip, how to bowl, and scads of other useful talents. Wrap that book up with “How to Win at Everything” by Daniel Kibblesmith and Sam Weiner, which will further those valuable skills; and “Stats & Curiosities” from the Harvard Business Review folks, for even more knowledge.

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For that person on your list with the unique sense of humor, “That’s Not Funny, That’s Sick” by Ellin Stein may make your gift-giving easier. This book takes a look at The National Lampoon magazine and its founders, writers, humor, and more. Think: John Belushi. Think: Second City Comedy. Think: perfect gift. And you can’t go wrong if you wrap it up with “Inside MAD” by the “Usual Gang of Idiots” at MAD magazine. This is a look at many beloved, classic spreads from the magazine, and it features essays from seventeen celebs who loved the mag as much as you did.

The giftee who loves to study ancient history, particularly that of Egypt, will love reading “The Shadow King” by Jo Marchant. It’s a book about King Tut’s mummy: where it’s been, what we’ve learned about it, and why we’re still so fascinated with it.

Students of culture and politics will smile when they unwrap “Clash! 8 Cultural Conflicts That Make Us Who We Are” by Hazel Rose Markus, PhD and Alana Conner, PhD. This book looks at eight common them-vs.-us themes: east vs. west, men vs. women, and more, and how it affects us an individuals and the world at large.

For the person who has it all, how about a very unusual book? “Roy G. Biv” by Jude Stewart is a book about color” myths about it, history of reds and oranges, purples and blues, what the colors mean in culture, and what they do to us. Be sure to wrap it up with “The Handy Art History Answer Book” by Madelynn Dickerson for a truly colorful gift.

It seems like everybody’s got somebody on their list who’s single, doesn’t it? And the person on your list will love reading “Modern Dating: A Field Guide” by Chiara Atik. This humorous book isn’t just funny – it also offers real advice and tips on loving one’s singlehood, dating etiquette, make-up-or-break-up tips, and more. It might not put a ring on someone’s finger, but it’ll make them smile.

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Is your giftee happy as a clam this time of year? He’s cool as a cucumber opening gifts but excited as a pig in tall corn underneath? Then wrap up “Similes Dictionary” by Elyse Sommer and you know you’ll get a smile as big as the world. Wrap up “Hard Times Require Furious Dancing”

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The newlywed, newly single, or new college student on your list will love “Don’t Screw It Up!” by Laura Lee. This is a book offers household tips that will make life run more smoothly, whether it’s with finances, home maintenance, cooking, or another of life’s sticky situations. And then – just because screw-ups are unavoidable, show your giftee that it’s okay by pairing that book with “Always Look on the Bright Side: Celebrating Each Day to the Fullest” by Allen Klein. The title says it all…

For the person who loves historical photographs, look for “The Big Picture” by Josh Sapau. This book is filled with panoramic photographs from the days when film only came in black-and-white and people dressed up to look good for posterity on Picture Day. Even the size and shape of this book says “fun!” Make it an awesome gift by adding “The Heart of Everything That Is: The Untold Story of Red Cloud, An American Legend” by Bob Drury and Tom Clavin.

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The 27th annual Fine Art Market and 6th annual ACES show features work done by local artists, provided to shoppers at all price points. The shows run from Dec. 12 through 22.

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By Clarke Reader

creader@ourcoloradonews.com The holidays are a great time for arts and craft connoisseurs to find all kinds of gifts for loved ones and themselves, and two annual sales at the Arvada Center are here to help shoppers find just what they need from local artists.

The 27th annual Fine Art Market show and sale and 6th annual Arvada Center Educational Studios (ACES) show and sale both kick-off on Dec. 12 and will be open to shoppers through Dec. 22.

Both shows are at the center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., with the Fine Art Market in the main gallery and the ACES show in the upper gallery.

Each show has a unique focus, with the Fine Art Market featuring affordable works in every medium, from jewelry to sculpture and paintings, and all the works are done by Colorado artists.

The market is the only fundraiser the gallery has all year, and is primarily invitational, with a few new artists added every year.

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IF YOU GO

WHAT: The 27th annual Fine Art Market show and sale and 6th annual Arvada Center Educational Studios (ACES) WHERE: Arvada Center 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada WHEN: Dec. 12-22 Fine Art Market and ACES - 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday Fine Art Market - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday ACES - 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday COST: Free entrance INFORMATION: 720-898-7255 or www. arvadacenter.org fair for Louis Recchia, his wife Zoa Ace, who both have been participating in the market for more than 20 years. This year, they are welcoming their daughter Mary Recchia to the show.

“I’m very happy and flattered to be accepted into the show,” Mary said in an interview. “The Fine Art Market includes work by my parents and many other fantastic artists so I’m really excited to be a part of it.”

Both Louis and Zoe work with oil on canvas, watercolor, and collage.

Zoe’s imagery sometimes incorporates elements of pop culture and art history but, in general, she incorporates figures and animals into the work.

“Because we’ve been together for so long, Louis’ work and my work often overlap in regards to subject matter,” Zoe wrote in an interview. “We seem to have the same taste and sense of humor.”

Louis said that he has always tried to keep his work affordable because he gets the most joy from it when he knows his artwork is in so many people’s homes.

The ACES sales was created as an offshoot of its annual spring sale, and offers ceramic works from instructors and higher-level students from the center’s classes. About 50 participants have contributed work to this year’s sale and the artists began preparing works months in advance for the show.

“Some artists have been in the show for many years, and for some this will be a first time,” Bebe Alexander, the center’s ceramic coordinator said. “It’s a good learning experience and a chance to see how to set up a show.”

Steve Bober has been participating in the ACES show for about five years now, and focuses on Raku pottery — which is a Japanese form — and uses

is

a variety of techniques to get unique looks and cracks.

“I think pottery is the perfect metaphor and embodies all my philosophies,” he said. “Pottery is useful because it’s empty — that’s what gives it it’s purpose.”

Both Alexander and Bober said that Raku is a really dramatic and exciting process, because the outcome of the glaze can’t be fully controlled, so it is a mix of art and luck together.

The public is invited to attend the kick-off event for both shows, 5-9 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12, and will give shoppers a chance to meet many of the artists and participate in a silent auction for items.

For those interested in shopping during the week and weekend, both shows are open 1-5 p.m. on Sunday, and the Fine Art Market is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday and 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The ACES show is open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Monday through Saturday.

The money raised from the Fine Art Market goes to the center’s galleries, and the money from the ACES show goes toward supporting the ACES program.

For more information, call 720-8987255 or visit www.arvadacenter.org.

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Annual toy distribution center opens Santa House helps low-income families

IF YOU GO What: 8th annual AWRSAY Santa House Where: Arvada Plaza Shopping Center, Units 9518-28 When: Dec. 4-21 Time: Donations: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Gift pickup: 12-4 p.m.

By Crystal Anderson

canderson@ourcoloradonews.com The eighth annual AWRSAY Santa House opened Dec. 4 in Units 9518-28 of the Arvada Plaza Shopping Center, between 58 Avenue and Independence Street.

The house acts as a toy distribution center, offering nearly 1,000 low-income families the opportunity to pick out Christmas gifts for their children from infancy to age 14.

“Just bringing joy to children, if Santa House wasn’t around they may not get presents at Christmas,” Lila Nigh, the vol-

unteer coordinator for the Santa House said.

To receive presents, families must bring in a qualifying voucher, a current ID, and a piece of recent mail, to validate their financial status.

For each family, a personal shopper, or elf, guides parents through the house, helping them pick out gifts for each of

their children. Each child can receive up to seven presents, including one `big’ gift, a book, a coloring book and crayons, a hat, scarf or pair of gloves, stocking stuffers, decorations and a pair of Crocs shoes.

This year’s hot gifts are action toys from the latest movies, remote or computerized trucks, Monster High Dolls, Skateboards, and crafts.

Currently located in the Arvada Plaza Shopping Center, the Santa House will relocate in 2014 due to the development of a Wal-Mart. The organization is currently seeking a centrally-located, donated space for the 2014 holiday season.

Founded in 2006 by Arvada resident and former food bank director, Duane Youse and his colleague Bill Johnson, the Santa House was created in response to an ever-

present need in the community.

“There’s a constant need in the world, whether for Arvada or the Philippines,” Youse said. “Affluence isn’t across the board and everyone deserves as much right to have something, especially at Christmas time.”

The Santa House will continue to accept both cash and gift donations through Dec. 22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday.

“It takes a community to make this happen,” Youse said. “When the numbers are on our desks, we can feel more grateful for what we have going into our holidays, but more importantly, we can feel grateful and happy for the families we’ve been able to help.”

Organization serves traumatic brain injury community The Journey opens as a community resource for those with traumatic brain injuries

By Crystal Anderson

canderson@ourcoloradonews.com In 2003, Brian McGraw, 28, was in a car accident which left him with a brain injury forcing him to relearn and manage the basic functions of life, but with resources, such as The Journey, he is happily reintegrating successfully back into the community.

The Journey, a day services program for adults with traumatic brain injuries, opened in September in the A Wildflower Assisted Living and Care Home at 9423 W. 64th Ave. According to a Center for Disease Control report, around 1.7 million people sustain a brain injury in the United States, and 4,600 in Colorado every year.

To The Journey director, Cheryl Catsoulis, the program opened as a much needed resource for these adults throughout the Denver Metro Area.

“It seemed like this area sort of dropped off a cliff, in terms of resources,” Catsoulis said, “Giving people the opportunity to get out of the house, meet new people, do things — all the stuff we typically do through our jobs and social lives allows them to become the people they’re meant to be.”

Open five days a week, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the program takes adults with brain injuries and provides a space for them to learn and grow their cognitive abilities, socialize, and integrate with the Arvada community.

“This program allows a lot of our clients to stay in the community safely, decreases their behaviors, and helps their loved ones,” said Nicole Schiavone, owner and operator of The Journey and A Wildflower Assisted Living and Care Home. “Our goal is to help those in the community with traumatic brain injuries stay in the community.”

For participants such as McGraw, being able to work with The Journey has allowed him to be himself, an opportunity he said he hasn’t had at his home in Broomfield.

“The program keeps me active, lets me explore activities and helps me grow,” McGraw said. “This is a place where I’m allowed to grow into a man rather than live a sheltered life.”

The Journey offers participants a variety of classes and cognitive challenges; trips to the APEX center, the movies, the bowling alley, and soon to come volunteer opportunities within the community.

The Journey accepts participants with any form of brain injury and those who are on Medicaid as well as those who can pay privately.

“We have things that people with brain injuries don’t have, the jobs, the relationships, and this brings that to them,” Catsoulis said.

Brian McGraw, Jesus Betencourt, Quang Nguyen, Phil Pilgrim play a memory card game to test and enhance cognitive skills. Photo by Crystal Anderson

arvada pOlIce repOrt Convenience Store Confrontation

At 10:20 p.m., Nov. 9, a physical altercation occurred at the Phillips 66 Gas Station, 7970 County Street Highway 121.

The confrontation occurred between a customer and the convenience store employee after the customer allegedly complained about the carwash and ‘got into the face’ of the convenience store employee. After the customer complained, the employee then moved behind the counter, following the customer outside, where the altercation broke out.

Both parties were charged with disorderly conduct.

Bike Theft

At 7:58 p.m., Nov. 12, a bike was stolen

from Sports Authority retail store, 7400 W. 52 Ave. According to the store manager, a man entered the retailer, walking directly to the bicycle section of the store, picked out a bicycle and walked out the front door without paying for the bicycle.

No further information is available.

Neighborhood ‘Egging’

Between 9 p.m. and 12:20 a.m., Nov. 9, a vehicle was egged on the 6700 block of Estes Street.

The owner stated the vehicle, a white 2006 Ford Expedition, received no damage, but that hers was one of several vehicles recently egged in the neighborhood.

No further information is available.

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Nov. 30, 5:30 a.m., Terrace Park, 53rd Avenue and Dover Street A fire was started after an explosion occurred at Terrace Park the morning of Nov. 30.

According to Arvada Police, three juveniles, two males and one female, were seen running from the park, as the fire started.

A few bushes were burnt, but no structures were damaged as a result of the fire.

The investigation is ongoing and police are looking at photos and videos from the event to determine what happened.

Information or tips can be reported to the Arvada Police, 720-898-6900.

Around 40 cars’ tires were slashed the morning of Dec. 1, in the area squared around 52 Avenue and 55 Street and Marshall Street and Wadsworth Boulevard.

Arvada Police report two parties were seen running from the area. Police have increased patrols in the area and are looking at surveillance film in attempt to identify a perpetrator. Officers are also going door to door throughout the area, informing residents and businesses about the incident and how to prepare against this type of crime.

Police ask any information or tips be reported to the Arvada Police non-emergency line, 720-898-6900.

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‘Annie’ Meyer murder case nets 20-year sentence Wheat Ridge woman killed in February

By Vic Vela

vvela@ourcoloradonews.com LeAnn “Annie” Meyer’s life was lost over an argument that had to do with yard work.

That’s according to court documents in the criminal case against Melissa Miller — Meyer’s former lover — who on Nov. 27 was sentenced to 20 years behind bars for striking Meyer in the head along a dirt road in Park County, before leaving the Wheat Ridge woman for dead.

Miller’s 20-year prison sentence began after pleading guilty to second-degree murder inside a Fairplay courthouse.

“Of course it’s not exactly what we wanted,” Mark Meyer, Annie’s brother, said prior to the hearing. “But it’s closure for us.

The plea bargain allows us to take the pain away more quickly.”

Meyer, 51, A Minnesota native who once served in the Air Force and who later became a bank technology expert in Colo-

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rado, had been missing since February before authorities found her remains on a private property near Bailey in July.

For months, Miller, 55 — who had remained friends and roommates with Meyer after the two had previously shared an intimate relationship — had either denied having anything to do with Meyer’s death or refused to talk to police. She finally admitted to her involvement to authorities during a July 15 interview, according to a Park County Sheriff’s Office arrest warrant affidavit that was recently obtained by Colorado Community Media.

Miller told police that, for several days leading up to their altercation, she and Meyer “had been arguing about the cost of work that she was going to be doing in the back yard (of their Wheat Ridge residence).” That ongoing argument ended violently on Feb. 18, after the two had taken a drive through the mountains, “before coming to a stop on a winding dirt road near Bailey … “ the affidavit states.

During the argument, which took place along Park County Road 64, Meyer either “poked” or “hit” Miller. Miller retaliated by swinging a walking stick toward Meyer, which struck her in the head, causing her to bleed and eventually stop breathing.

Miller told police that she tried to stop the bleeding “by wrapping Saran Wrap” around Meyer’s head, but to no avail.

Miller told the detective that at one point, Meyer’s body rolled down the hill from the road. Miller said she started to drive away, then went back toward Meyer, but was unable to locate her.

Miller admitted that she never called for Meyer and never tried to find help. She said that she returned to the area a couple of weeks later, but could not find her.

Had the case gone to trial, Miller could have faced a sentencing range of 16 to 48 years behind bars. Instead, the parties came to an agreement on Miller serving 20 years with the Department of Corrections.

“The District Attorney’s Office of the 11th Judicial District consulted at length with the victim’s family and the law enforcement officers prior to reaching the plea agreement,” said District Attorney Thom LeDoux, whose jurisdiction includes Park County. “Under all of the applicable circumstances the District Attorney’s Office, believes that the plea agreement represents a just resolution of the case.”

Wheat Ridge Police Department Division Chief Jim Lorentz expressed his sympathy to Meyer’s family, prior to the Nov. 27 hearing.

“We wanted to find Annie healthy and happy, and it didn’t work out that way,” Lorentz said. “But at least we have a conclusion.”

As for Mark Meyer, he said he’s going to make sure that Miller receives every minute of the 20 years of her sentence.

“Our family will be there at every parole hearing there is,” he said.

Jefferson County on the lookout for ash beetle Insect found in Boulder, kills ash trees

By Clarke Reader creader@ourcoloradonews.com The emerald ash borer, a destructive insect that attacks ash trees, has shown up in trees in Boulder, and Jeffco is keeping an eye on the situation in case the beetle spreads.

The Colorado Department of Agriculture has placed a quarantine on all of Boulder County, so no ash trees can be sold or planted and no ash by-products can be

moved outside the county.

“The borer is an invasive insect that has moved to Colorado — we’re the 22nd state to have found it,” John Kaltenbach, state survey coordinator with the department of agriculture said. “This insect can be pretty devastating to ash trees, especially without treatment.”

Kaltenbach said the insects build up in large numbers on trees, and has caused around 2 million trees’ deaths in the midwest. He said that the beetles probably got to Colorado by being on firewood from the midwest that was brought to Boulder.

While Boulder is the only location the insect has been found so far, other cities are preparing in case the insect spreads.

According to information provided by the City of Lakewood, if the insect moves outside Boulder County, the quarantine will be expanded as needed.

“Right now Lakewood is in a watching and learning phase,” Allison Scheck, marketing and community relations administrator with the city, said. “We’re waiting to see what Boulder and the state does.”

Steve Carpenter, urban parks manager with Lakewood, said that some staff has gone up to Boulder to volunteer and collect specimens for study.

Lakewood staff members are monitoring the situation, and any future actions will be dictated by the timing and severity of an infestation.

“We’re in the process of inventorying ash trees in our parks and right-ofways, which will help us if we have to do something,” Carpenter said. “We know it can take a while for the insect to build up the numbers to get to the point that they would start affecting the trees in a way people would notice, so we want to start on this before it gets bad.”

Kaltenbach said that the department of agriculture is doing a branch sampling survey that will be completed in January or February of 2014, and will then move forward from there.

For more information on the emerald ash borer and the quarantine, visit www. eabcolorado.com.

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unusual places. Wrap it up with “Hidden Cities” by Moses Gates, in which the author travels to unusual sites within larger metropolises.

For the giftee who claims to have had the oddest childhood, you can challenge that assertion by giving “Free Spirit: Growing Up on the Road and Off the Grid” by Joshua Safran. It’s the story of the author’s childhood on the open road with his mother, who seemed to be forever searching… And if your giftee really cherishes his individualism, wrap it up with “The Last Wilderness: Alaska’s Rugged Coast” by Michael McBride, the story of a married couple, the business they built, and their life in America’s northern most state.

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Taphaus opens in Olde Town New pub-style tap house and restaurant launches in former Archive Room location

By Crystal Anderson

canderson@ourcoloradonews.com An array of more than 70 IPA’s, pilsners, ales, stouts, sour and cider beers are frothing at the taps at Olde Town’s latest specialty beer location, Braun Taphaus and Grille, 5601 Olde Wadsworth Blvd.

Braun’s Taphaus and Grille (pronounced “Brown’s”), which is the latest in specialty concept restaurants by Udi’s Artisan Bakery, opened on Nov. 22 to a favorable response. Throughout the evening, residents, such as, Joe Massman, looking forward to the new Olde Town eatery filled the restaurant.

“We saw the sign a couple of months ago when we stopped by to go to the Archive Room,” Massman said, “We looked it up online and saw it was a German style taphaus-restaurant and thought we would come check it out.”

Arvada’s newest specialty beer hub, Braun’s offers an extensive, rotating array of craft beers, both import and domestic, for guests to savor.

“We are so thrilled with the beer program, we have been thinking about opening one (a taphaus) up for years,” Etai BarOn, Udi’s CEO said. “For us, the beer came first, the food second.”

In a nod to the owner’s Austrian roots, Braun’s is trying a new culinary concept.

An open pub-style taphaus, the menu focuses on German-influenced American comfort foods. Items such as beer-battered bratwursts and apple strudel and new features, such as the croissaffle, a dough based waffle with sweet and savory selec-

Residents packed Olde Town’s newest German-inspired taphaus and eatery, Braun’s Taphaus and Grille, opening night, Nov. 22. Photo by Crystal Anderson

tions, consume the menu.

For residents, such as Doug Humble, this traditional, genuine approach to the menu exhibits the latest in tap house trends.

“Braun’s represents the new generation of tap rooms, where the quality of food needs to match the quality of the beer,” Doug Humble, an Arvada resident said.

While some residents are happy with the

new taphaus, other Arvada residents, such as William Winters, are worried Braun’s won’t last long.

“They have a great selection of beer, but they’re doing the same thing the Archive Room did, by turning a dining room into a bar and that doesn’t work,” Winters said.

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“Olde Town is just becoming so popular, it’s just another piece in the ever evolving puzzle,” said Maureen Phair, executive director of the AURA, “Arvadans have proven they enjoy beer, so to have a second specialty beer location is a real asset.”

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New challengers in Jeffco boys hoops New blood could be etched on 5A and 4A championship trophies this season

By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com GOLDEN - It is starting to look like there could be new league champions in boy 5A and 4A Jeffco boy’s hoops this season.

Last season Chatfield was a perfect 16-0 winning a 5A Jeffco league crown, with Columbine finishing second.

Ralston Valley and Lakewood both trailed Chatfield and Columbine in the record book but both also have the goods this season to switch places with those teams in the standings.

The Mustangs might be the only team who can hang with Chatfield offensively and defensively, as they like to get out in the open floor and get to the basket.

In addition, Ralston Valley was the best defensive team in 5A Jeffco statistically.

Lakewood is also a solid team offensively but it was its defense last season that kept them from being an elite team. The Tigers gave up the second most points in 5A Jeffco last season but have focused to improve in that area this season.

Also in 5A Jeffco keep an eye out on Bear Creek who was much better than its record indicated. Arvada West also might be ready to go from middle of the pack, to pack leaders this season.

In addition, the Bears have senior DJ Miles returning — one of the best scorers in the league.

In 4A Jeffco it might be a little harder dethroning D’Evelyn. Despite the loss of the state’s best scorer Luke Stratman, the Jaguars still have the most firepower in their league.

Grant Witherspoon and Ty McGee are planning on producing the league most

The shooting of players like Dylan Vela will help decide the fortunes of teams trying to step forward like Arvada West. Photo by Daniel Williams potent offense force, but if they will remain as one of the state’s best teams is still up in the air.

Breathing down their neck will be Golden and Green Mountain —two teams that were good last season but think they can be great this season.

The Demons have what longtime coach John Anderson called his biggest and most physical team in years. If that size can translate into more wins will play out.

Wheat Ridge is a team that could perhaps make the biggest jump in the league standings. After a disastrous start last sea-

son the Farmers got it together in the second half and became a formidable team.

Coach Tom Dowd hopes that this team learned from early struggles last season and can carry the momentum from the second half of their season into this season.

D’Evelyn rules 4A but 5A Jeffco wide open Jag could be all-time good; Lady Tigers could make leap

By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com GOLDEN - While 5A Jeffco is wide open 4A Jeffco girl’s basketball looks to be all but sewn up this season.

Not only was D’Evelyn the best team in 4A Jeffco last season it also almost proved to be the best team in the state going all the way to the state championship game before falling to Pueblo South.

But anyone thinking they might not be as good as last season is dead wrong. Not only did the Jaguars lose only a single player to graduation, but all of their returning players have been working on their game since that loss in the state title game.

“We hope we can get back to that point again this season,” Chris Olsen said. “We have our entire team back, and we worked very hard to maintain our high level of play.”

D’Evelyn rolled through 4A Jeffco with a perfect 16-0 record last season. But while the Jaguars are sure to be a great team this season they will be pushed by a couple different teams.

Both Golden and Wheat Ridge will be improved units, and the Demons might actually have the goods to steal one from

D’Evelyn.

Behind senior Haley Blodgett, who might be the most talented forward/center in all of Jeffco, Golden is a true threat to push the Jaguars and perhaps even make a deep playoff run.

The Demons will be lead by 26-year-old first year head coach Shea Scarlett, who just might be the perfect man to take these ladies to the next level.

“For first year coach I am very lucky to be taking a over such a talented team.

We are hoping to finish at the top of our league,” Scarlett said.

Keep your eye out for Green Mountain who has last season’s surprise team in 4A Jeffco. And Wheat Ridge is also expected to make a big improvement this season.

However, in 5A Jeffco, whoever will win the league title is a complete mystery.

Ralston Valley ruled 5A Jeffco with a perfect 16-0 league record last season but they also lost five seniors and their three leading scorers.

While the Mustangs are expected to still compete for a league title they will be pushed this season by Lakewood, who returns very talented senior Jessica Brooks.

The Tigers finished second in 5A Jeffco behind Ralston Valley last season but they could now be the team to beat.

Keep your eye on Bear Creek who not only lost a lot of close games last season they think they can win this season, but

It is the sharpshooting of D’Evelyn that helped get them all the way to last year’s state title game. Photo by Daniel Williams

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Boys basketball previews

By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com Alameda: The Alameda Pirates were two different teams last season.

They started the season as a winning team and were 5-4 at one point.

However, they lost all of their last nine games of the season finishing 7-16 (3-11 in 4A Jeffco).

In addition, they were 5-5 at home, yet lost all 11 of their road games.

This season the Pirates hope to be closers and not just fast starters.

Helping Alameda’s cause will be a pair of returning players in Nyang Reat and Morwial Arou. The pair of seniors both averaged at least 13 points per game last season. Alameda could make a big jump in the standings this season.

Arvada: The Arvada Bulldogs struggled last season finishing at the bottom of 4A Jeffco.

However, nine of those players who suffered through last season return and are now battle-tested.

Senior Elijah Turner and junior Malik Gales are two returning players who were role-players on last year’s team who are now looking to set up and become team leaders.

The Bulldogs finished 4-19 (2-12 in 4A Jeffco) but many of those losses were games that came down to the last couple possessions. Look for Arvada to be much improved.

Bear Creek: Last season the Bear Creek Bears finished near the bottom of a very talented 5A Jeffco.

They were simply overmatched by many of their Jeffco opposition, but they were also the youngest team in the league with just two seniors on their roster.

This season Bear Creek is much more seasoned and in addition they return their best player in senior DJ Miles.

Miles averaged nearly 18 points per games last season and not only is he the Bears’ best player, he is one of 5A Jeffco’s most talented hoopsters.

Look for Miles and fellow senior Robert Mendez look to make some noise in Jeffco this season.

D’Evelyn: Last season the D’Evelyn Jaguars made a run to the Great 8 of the state tournament and were one of the best teams in the state led by one of the best players in the state in Luke Stratman.

Stratman and his near 30 points per game he delivered are gone but D’Evelyn is hoping to not skip a beat behind a new team approach.

Moreover, the Jaguars still have some studs in senior Ty McGee who will be one of the most physical players in all of 4A Jeffco.

Also, D’Evelyn has one of the best juniors in the state on its roster in Grant Witherspoon, who averaged over 15 points per game last season.

The Jaguars may not finish 24-2 (and 14-0 as 4A Jeffco champs) again this season but they are still favorites to defend their league title.

Faith Christian: Faith Christian Eagles hoops doesn’t rebuild they simply reload. And after a fifth place finish in last year’s state tournament they are hoping to hoist a state championship trophy this season.

Longtime Golden coach John Anderson calls his team the biggest group in years. But will that mean big wins? Photo by Daniel Williams Returning this season is the Eagles’ leading scorer junior Spencer Bazz.

Bazz averaged over 12 points and four rebounds per game last season, and this season those numbers could increase significantly.

Bazz and senior David Hawkins look to lead Faith Christian back to the top of 3A/2A Metropolitan league standings — and perhaps further.

The Eagles finished last season 1611 (5-3 in league play) good for third in their league behind Kent Denver and Holy Family.

Golden: The Golden Demons are large and maybe because of that size they will be in charge this season.

Armed with one of their biggest teams in years, Golden looks to improve on last season’s third place finish in 4A Jeffco.

The Demons lost quite a bit of senior leadership from last year, but think they can overcome those losses with the continued emergence of such players as senior Rory MacCallum and sophomore Ryan Blodgett.

Golden won eight of nine games down the stretch last season as well as a playoff game against Steamboat Springs. But it is yet to be seen if they can improve off last season’s 16-9 (104 in 4A Jeffco) finish.

Green Mountain: The Green Mountain Rams were the definition of an average team last season.

At times they looked great, winning four of their first five games. But also at times they struggled, losing four of five games down the stretch. But at the end of the season they finished 12-12 (7-7 in 4A Jeffco) and right in the middle of their league standings.

Despite graduation losses to several of their top players the Rams believe they have the goods to cause some havoc in league this season.

Senior Mitch Schafer returns and will have an expanded offensive role.

And fellow senior Daniel Brughelli could be an impact player this season.

Jefferson: Last season the Jefferson Saints got off to a fast start (winning four of their first five) and turned that momentum into a successful season.

They finished in the top half of a very crowded 3A Frontier league 15-9 overall (7-5 in league).

This season the Saints expect to be even better as they return both of

their top scorers.

Dontae Deloache and Ozni Manarrez will pair up as senior leaders for Jefferson team that has aspirations on winning a league title.

Lakewood: The Lakewood Tigers were a pretty good team last season that got lost in the mix of a crowded 5A Jeffco.

They finished fourth in the standings, 14-11 overall (10-6 in 5A Jeffco).

While they lost their leading scorer, they return five now-seniors who all gained valuable playing time last season.

Evan O’dorisio returns as one of the team’s go-to guys and senior Diego Jimenez could emerge as a senior leader.

Honestly, it’s a bit of a mystery how good the Tigers could be this season but they will also lean on their coach Daryl Johnson, who is recognized as one of the best coaches in the league.

Pomona: With only a single win last season it will be hard for the Pomona Panthers to not be gigantically improved this season.

The Panthers finished at the bottom of 5A Jeffco with a 1-22 (0-16 in league) record, but were competitive in many games.

In addition, last season coaches played a lot of different players hoping to groom some underclassmen for a better season this year.

One player who could be a breakout stud in Jeffco this season is junior Josh Himes. Himes and senior Justo Camara will be looked upon to help get Pomona out of the basement.

Ralston Valley: The Ralston Valley Mustangs will definitely look different than they did last season.

The Mustangs lost their two leading scorers but luckily they have 10 returning players with varsity experience.

Those two players made up over half of the teams overall scoring. This season the scoring will be done more collectively.

But Ralston Valley will still look to lean on players like senior Zac Stevens and junior Andrew Wingard.

The Mustangs finished 16-9 (11-5 in 5A Jeffco) last season.

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Girls basketball previews

By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com Alameda: The Pirates were a struggling program last season finishing near the bottom of 4A Jeffco.

The Pirates could not keep up with teams that had high-powered offenses but could play with teams that were more defensive-minded.

But Alameda hopes to improve dramatically offensively this season behind sophomore Preshus Nash.

As a freshman last season Nash led the team in scoring and steals, and was third in rebounds. Nash could now emerge as one of best young players in the league, but she will also need help if Alameda wants to climb up in the win column.

Nash and fellow sophomore Holly Dock will hope to improve on last season’s 2-21 record (1-13 in league).

Arvada: After a fast start that had them 5-3 early on last season the Arvada Bulldogs struggled once they got into league play.

Arvada won only a single game from that point on finishing 6-16 (1-13 in 4A Jeffco). The Bulldogs were okay offensively but struggled defensively.

However, this season looks to play out differently as Arvada returns both of its top scorers.

Senior Kelly Lehnerz returns along with her nearly 14 points per game average last season. Lehnerz and junior Nicole Garcia could be an underrated impact duo.

Bear Creek: The Bear Creek Bears could make the biggest jump in 5A Jeffco this season.

Last season the Bears finished in the bottom half of their league standings with a 10-14 record (6-10 league).

In nine of those losses Bear Creek was in position to win games but couldn’t close the deal.

But this season after a little more seasoning the Bears might be ready to break out behind two returning talents.

Arvada West coach Joe Bahl thinks practicing against boys will help take the girl’s varsity team to the next level. Photo

by Daniel Williams Junior Edina Krusko and senior Amber Gray were the team’s two top scorers and both worked extremely hard in the offseason to improve on those numbers — which should lead to closing out games better this season.

D’Evelyn: Last season the D’Evelyn Jaguars ran all the way to the 4A state championship game but fell to Pueblo South.

The Jaguars were a good enough team to win the title, Pueblo South was just better that day.

However, D’Evelyn hopes to use that loss as motivation to win it all this season, and they have the goods to do it as they graduated only one player.

And while that player was a true leader, this version of the Jaguars could be even better. D’Evelyn returns three different players who averaged double figures last season, along with basically the entire team.

As crazy as it sounds the Jaguars could

actually improve on last year’s 26-2 record (perfect 14-0 in league). D’Evelyn could very well have one of the best teams not only in Jeffco but in Jeffco history this season.

Faith Christian: The Eagles struggled and finished near the bottom of 3A/2A Metropolitan league last season.

The Eagles finished 7-14 overall (2-7 in league) but they were also one of the youngest teams in their league, losing only two seniors.

In addition, they lost nine of those games by single digits and looked close to being a pretty good team.

This season Faith Christian has designs on finishing near the top of its league standings behind returning senior Cassaundra Rindels.

Rindels was the team’s leading scorer and go-to gal last season, and this season she and junior Carson Cambier could help the Eagles back to the top of the league

standings.

Golden: If there is one team in 4A Jeffco that might have a shot to hang with D’Evelyn this season it is the Golden Demons.

Golden lost only a single player to graduation and returns its two top scorers. One of those players is senior Haley Blodgett, who not only lead the team with over 13 points and nearly 12 rebounds per game last season, but is certainly the greatest physical force in all of Jeffco (both 4A and 5A). Look for a big improvement over last season’s fourth place 12-12 finish (9-5 league).

Blodgett and fellow senior Jessica King will most certainly lead the Demons near the top of league — but topping D’Evelyn will be a mighty challenge.

Green Mountain: The Green Mountain Rams were a very pleasant surprise last season.

The Rams finished second in 4A Jeffco with a 14-10 record (9-5 league) and got red-hot during one stretch of the season, winning 11 of 14 games.

And this season Green Mountain has returning stud Kelli Van Tassel who is already looked at as one of the best players in the league.

Van Tassel and her seven returning teammates will most definitely make some noise in 4A Jeffco this season and perhaps even in the playoffs.

The only problem for the Rams this season is that they are in the same league as D’Evelyn and Golden.

Jefferson: The Jefferson Saints struggled on both ends of the floor last season finishing near the bottom of the 3A Frontier league.

After a good start to its season Jefferson struggled to keep up with teams offensively finishing 3-17 overall (1-10 in league).

But this season the Saints expect a significant improvement. Jefferson graduated Girls continues on Page 20

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Bat-Aid Softball Tournament surpasses goal Funds given to Lyons High School program

By Kate Ferraro

kferraro@ourcoloradonews.com The Bat-Aid softball tournament raised $2,084 for the high school softball victims who were affected by the Colorado floods.

Longmont, Lyons and Niwot High School’s softball programs lost equipment and were left with damaged fields in mid-September after the state was hit with three days of rain.

The Rocky Mountain Girls Fastpitch Association organized a Bat-Aid softball tournament Nov. 2 at the Youth Memorial Sports Complex in Arvada. The money was given to the Lyons High School softball program.

“It went great,” said Robert Vasquez, president of the RMGFA. “The girls had a lot of fun and understood what the cause was for.”

Vasquez presented a check to Lyons High School Principal Greg Winger Nov. 12 at the Lyons High School temporary building in Longmont. The money will be used for new equipment and repairs.

The RMGFA is a nonprofit organization that helps 18 and under females grow in the sport of softball. It’s made up of eight teams and has more than 100 players from the Westminster, Arvada and Broomfield area.

For the tournament, the RMGFA had six teams partake which included Colorado Stars 98, Colorado Stars Swagg, Colorado

Rocky Mountain Girls Fastpitch Association President Robert Vasquez, third from left, hands Lyons High School Principal Greg Winger, third from right, a check for $2,084 after the RMGFA held a fundraiser for the Lyons High School softball team. Pictured left to right: LHS assistant principal Kyle Schuyler, secretary Debbie Bustamante, RMGFA president Robert Vasquez, Principal Greg Winger, Athletic Secretary Lori Herman and Attendance Clerk Ann Cisar. Courtesy photo Venom, Colorado Ice, DC Jets and Colorado Swat.

Despite wishing there could have been more teams participate from his organization, Vasquez said the tournament went

even better than he was expecting, especially since the tournament raised almost $600 more than anticipated.

A woman from Littleton donated a softball bag for the fundraiser and they also did

a home run derby. Vasquez said he would like to do a tournament again in the future.

“It was a good experience,” Vasquez said. “Hopefully, we’ll do it next year for a different cause.”

YOUR WEEK & MORE THURSDAY/DEC. 5 CONCERT Lakewood Chorale will perform its traditional concert 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Contact the Lakewood Cultural Center at 303-987-7845. Tickets for this concert may be purchased only through the Lakewood Cultural Center.

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THURSDAY/DEC. 5 READING PROGRAM The Jefferson County Public Library is

offering a special event for parents, educators and librarians of deaf and hard of hearing children 5-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, at the Belmar Library, 555 S. Allison Parkway. The workshop

will focus on the effective book sharing techniques outlined in “The 15 Principles of Reading to Deaf Children,” which is based on book sharing strategies deaf adults use when reading to deaf and hard of hearing children. A knowledge of sign language is not necessary to attend. Food will be provided 5-5:30 p.m., and for children who accompany their parents, storytelling, storytime and activities will be offered. Registration is required; email Deborah.Dauenheimer@jeffcolibrary.org.

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HOLIDAY HANDBELLS The Rocky Mountain Ringers perform with the Lakewood Symphony and Lakewood Mormon Chorale at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, and Friday, Dec. 6, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 6465 W. Jewell Ave., Lakewood. Visit www.lakewoodsymphony.org. The Ringers also perform with the Arvada Chorale at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13-14, and at 2 p.m. Dec. 14 at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 7755 Vance Drive, Arvada. Visit www.arvadachorale.org.

INFORMATION NIGHTS The Manning School, 13200 W.

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32nd Ave., Golden, will have a parent information night at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, in the school’s auditorium.

CHRISTMAS CAROL Colorado One Acts Productions presents two one-act shows, “A Christmas Carol” and “Be Careful What

You Wish For” at 7 p.m. Dec. 5-7 at Colorado ACTS, 9460 W. 58th Ave., Arvada. Call 303-456-6772 or visit www.coloradoacts.org for tickets and information.

FRIDAY/DEC. 6 CRAFT FAIR The Jeffco Holiday Craft Fair is planned 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, in the exhibit hall at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Golden.

Parking is free. The Lucky Clover 4-H Club will be managing the food booth. The event is sponsored by the Jefferson County Fair, a nonprofit community service organization and Your Week continues on Page 19

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your week: art market, show coordinated by Iris McIntosh who will answer questions at 303-934-3171.

and Saturday, 6 p.m. Sunday, and 2 p.m. Dec. 22 and Dec. 29. Call 303-232-0363 or go to www.theedgetheater.com.

The Edge Theatre is at 1560 Teller St., Suite 200, Lakewood.

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arT markeT The annual holiday art market is open Nov. 16 to Dec. 29. More than 100 Colorado artists offer ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, paintings, woodworking, photography, holiday items and more. The exhibit is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesdays to Saturdays, and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. It’s closed on Mondays. Admission is free, and donations are accepted.

Kids can have their photo taken 4-6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, with Santa before he leads the Golden Candlelight Walk. Enjoy hot cocoa and cookies. The Foothills Art Center is at 809 Fifteenth St., Golden. Visit www.foothillsartcenter.org.

45Th reunion The Arvada High School Class of 1968 will celebrate its 45th reunion Dec. 7. Classmates that are interested and have not been contacted should contact the reunion committee at ArvadaRedskinClass68@yahoo.com or Judy Graves-Jessup at 303-903-1920.

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Friday/dec. 6, Jan. 3, Feb. 7, march 7 roundTable breakFasT American Legion Post 161 hosts the Arvada Roundtable Breakfast at 7 a.m. Friday, Dec. 6, Jan. 3, Feb. 7, March 7, at 60th Avenue and Lamar Street.

The meeting is open to the public and allows attendees to hear what issues are being addressed by city, county, state and federal levels of government from the government representatives.

Friday and saTurday/dec. 6-7 chrisTmas concerT Augustana Arts presents the

Colorado Choir Christmas concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, and Saturday, Dec. 7, at Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda Ave., Denver. Experience over 80 exceptional musically blended voices. Call 303-388-4962 or go online to www. augustanaarts.org.

Friday Through sunday/dec. 6-8 holiday show The Lakewood Cultural Center presents Timothy P. and the Rocky Mountain Stocking Stuffers Dec. 6-8 at 470 S. Allison Parkway. Timothy P. and the Rocky Mountain Stocking Stuffers make their annual return at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6-7 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 7-8. Tickets on sale. Go to www.Lakewood.org/Tickets, call 303-987-7845 or visit the box office.

Friday/dec. 6-29 TheaTer show The Edge Theatre Company presents

“Gifted,” by Carrie Printz and directed by Sarah Roshan, Dec. 6-29. Cultures and generations clash in this funny, poignant tale of a 21st century family. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday

saTurday/dec. 7 Pancake breakFasT Community Recreation Center presents a pancake breakfast and surfin’ with Santa at 9 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 7, at 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult. To go www.apexprd. org or call 303-425-9583 to register (by Dec. 4). saTurday/dec. 7 holiday Tea The Arvada West High School Foundation is sponsoring a holiday tea 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at the high school, 11595 Allendale Drive, Arvada. Seating is limited, and RSVP is required. The event will include catering, Nutcracker music, entertainment, a silent auction and art/crafts and jewelry. Silent auction winners will be announced at 2:30 p.m. RSVP required no later than Dec. 2. Contact arvadawesthighschoolfoundation@hotmail.com or call 303-916-9244 for information on ticket cost. saTurday/dec. 7 swing band Sentimental Sounds Swing Band will play

4-6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at the D Note. Take a break from the holiday stress and join us for a fun, relaxing evening of swing music and Christmas favorites for your listening or dancing pleasure. There is no cover charge, and everyone is welcome.

saTurday/dec. 7 high Tea Daughters of the Nile plans its holiday high tea at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at the El Jebel Temple, 4625 W. 50th Ave., Denver. Cost includes a bazaar and entertainment.

Reservation deadline is Friday, Nov. 29. Call April Huskins at 303-886-6854 about costs, and mail checks payable to El Mejdel Temple No. 47 to Kathrine Shaeffer 9255 W. 52nd Ave., Arvada, CO 80002. saTurday/dec. 7 holiday healing Rolling Sands Harmony presents a day

of Holiday Healing from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at 7508 Grandview Ave. in historic Olde Town Arvada. You will meet and greet local wellness professionals specializing in everything from pain management to crystal healing, get educated on fitness equipment/holistic products sold in store, win prizes, shop holiday gifts with special event discounts and help raise money for HOPE for Young Adults with Cancer. Vendors and local businesses participating include Hallie Jane Jewelry, Sequana Essential Oil, Global Goods and Coffee Shop, Eli Ashby Arts Center, Pilated Movement for Life, Asana Studio, Mala’s by Brandy, Evolution Salt, Olde Town Acupuncture and Wellness Center. Call 303-422-1452 or visit www.rollingsandsharmony.com.

dearing pieces of the upcoming season will be shared. Songs for December include: Break Forth, O Beauteous Heav’nly Light (Bach), Lovely Child, Holy Child, (Johnson), Before the Marvel of This Night (Schalk), and Do You Hear What I Hear (Regeny/Shayne), to mention a few. Concordia’s traditional worship service begins at 8:15 a.m. The location is 13371 W. Alameda Parkway in Lakewood (the church nestled close to Green Mountain).

sunday/dec. 8, Feb. 16

kids shoPPing Iddle Bits of This & That Art Gallery, 3969 W. 73rd Ave., offers kids’ shopping spree from 9 a.m. to noon every Saturday in December. The gallery will furnish wrapping supplies and help kids wrap their purchase. All gifts are less than $10, and most are in the $3-$5 range. Free refreshments provided. Email iddlebits@aol.com or call 720-266-5047.

concerT season The Jefferson Symphony Orchestra’s holiday concert featuring traditional Respighi holiday music is at 3 p.m. Dec. 8. A tribute to Haydn concert is Sunday, Feb. 16. The international young artist competition winner will perform Sunday, March 23. A concert to celebrate spring is Sunday, May 4. All concerts are at 3 p.m. at the Green Center, Colorado School of Mines Campus, 16th and Cheyenne streets in Golden. Tickets can be purchased at www.jeffsymphony. org, calling 303-278-4237, visiting the Jefferson Symphony office at 1204 Washington St., Golden, or at the door before the concert.

saTurday and sunday/dec. 7-8

Tuesday/dec. 10

gardening Programs Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 W. 52nd Ave., Arvada, plans a number of seasonal events and classes. Visit www.echters.com for information. Upcoming are:

chrisTmas luncheon Denver West Women’s Connection presents A Glamorous Christmas Luncheon, noon to 2 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 10, at Concordia Lutheran Church, 13371 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. For information on cost, and for reservations, call 303-985-2458. Wear your favorite fancy holiday duds for our in-house fashion show.

saTurday/dec. 7, dec. 14, dec. 21

dec. 7-8: Wreath making, 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8. One of Echter’s most popular, hands-on classes is back. Create your own handcrafted wreath using fresh aromatic boughs. Bring pruners. The usual time to make a wreath is about 1 to 1-and-a-half hours, and classes are offered Reservations required; call 303-424-7979. Materials fee includes wreath form, boughs and wire. sunday/dec. 8 holiday concerT Kara Guggenmos, lyric soprano, and Brian Stinar, tenor, join the Jefferson Symphony for its holiday concert at 3 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Green Center, Colorado School of Mines Campus, 16th and Cheyenne Streets in Golden.

Season and individual concert tickets may be purchased in advance at www.jeffsymphony.org, by calling 303-278-4237 or at the door before the concert. sunday/dec. 8, dec. 15, dec. 22, dec. 29 choir service Concordia Lutheran Choir invites you to come and hear beautiful music at Concordia’s worship service on Sunday mornings during December. Some of the most en-

crossword • sudoku

GALLERY OF GAMES & weekly horoscope

Tuesday/dec. 10 inFrasTrucTure discussion The American Society of Civil Engineers assesses the conditions and needs of the country’s infrastructure, including water and environment, transportation, public facilities (including schools), and energy. The assessment takes into account public safety, environmental protection, and a sustainable future. The nation’s cumulative grade rose to D+ in 2013, while Colorado received a C+. The Jeffco League of Women Voters will examine ASCE’s report regarding where the nation and Colorado stand on those particular parameters most applicable to Jefferson County. The league will discuss where Jeffco may want to take action to help guarantee safe, economically and environmentally sustainable future infrastructure conditions. The meeting is 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, at the Highland Rescue Your Week continues on Page 20

SALOME’S STARS FOR THE WEEK OF DEC 5, 2013

ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) Decisions involving your finances might seem to be foolproof. But they could have underlying risks you should know about. Don’t act on anything until all the facts are in.

TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) You’re attracted to a situation that appeals to your Bovine intellect. And that’s good. But don’t neglect your passionate side when romance comes calling later in the week.

GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) A recent development enhances that special relationship. Spending more time together also helps make the bonding process stronger. Expect news about a possible career change.

crossword • sudoku & weekly horoscope

GALLERY OF GAMES

CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) A suspicious situation should be dealt with before it leads to serious problems. Get all the facts needed to resolve it. Then refocus your energies on those tasks that need your attention.

LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) Try to be more open-minded in working toward a resolution of that standoff between yourself and a colleague or family member. A little flexibility now could work to your advantage later.

VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) You might feel a bit threatened by a proposed workplace change. The best way to deal with it is to ask questions. You’ll find that those involved will be happy to provide you with the facts.

LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) Feeling alone in a crowd during the early part of the week is an unsettling emotion. But your spirits soon perk up, putting you into the right mood to start making holiday plans.

SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) A pesky problem should be dealt with immediately so you can put your time and effort into something more important.

Someone from your past could have significant news for you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) High-energy aspects dominate, both on the job and at home. Use this time to put some long-range plans into operation.

Things level off later in the week.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) Even the usually gregarious Goat might feel overwhelmed by a flurry of activities. Be patient. Things soon return to your normal social routine.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) Career choices that seem too confusing to deal with at this point probably are. More information would help uncomplicate them.

On the personal side, a friend might need your advice.

PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) Your Piscean imagination is stimulated by possibilities you see in a new opportunity. But keep those ideas to yourself until you feel ready to translate them into a workable format.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have an ingratiating way of helping people deal with their fears. Have you considered a career in social work or with the clergy? © 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

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just two seniors and have several of its key players returning including junior Carina Wilson and senior Essence Sanders Johnson.

Looks for the Saints to march out of the basement and towards the top of league.

Lakewood: The Lakewood Tigers fell just shy of a league title last season but they might have just needed one more year.

The Tigers finished second in a crowded 5A Jeffco behind champs Ralston Valley with a 21-5 (14-2 league) record.

Their only two league losses came to

HAVE AN EVENT? To submit a calendar listing, send information by noon Friday to calendar@ourcoloradonews.com or by fax to 303-468-2592.

Places of WorshiP

To list your congregation services call Viola Ortega at 303-566-4089 CATHOLIC

St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church

Proclaiming Christ to the Mountains and Plains www.SaintJoanCatholic.org 12735 W 58th Ave · 80002 · 303-420-1232 Daily Masses: 8:30 AM, Mon-Sat Confessions: After Mass, Mon, Wed-Fri; Sat: 9:00-10:00 AM; 4:00-4:45 PM Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00 PM Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9:00, 11:30 AM, 5:30 PM

UNITArIAN UNIvErsALIsT

Jefferson Unitarian Church 14350 W. 32nd Ave.

303-279-5282 www.jeffersonunitarian.org A Religious Home for the Liberal Spirit Service Times: 9:15am / 11:00am Religious education for all ages.

Nursery care provided.

Arvada Christian Church 8010 West 62nd Avenue 303-422-5412

Sunday Worship .............. 9:30 am Wed. Prayer/Bible Study .. 6:30 pm (Free Meals every 3rd Wed)

S ERVICES 8 &10 am

Nursery Available

Church School

9 &10 am 6750 Carr St. Arvada, CO 80004 303.421.5135 • www.arvadaumc.org Nursery Available

CROSSROADS

CHURCH OF DENVER

A PLACE TO DO LIFE

SERVICE TIMES Sunday: 9 aM and 10:30 aM WedneSday: 6:30 PM

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY FOR ALL AGES

9725 W. 50th • Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

(303) 421-3800 Main

PrEsBYTErIAN

Rev. Dr. John M. O’Lane, Head of Staff Sunday School Adults 9 am / Children 10 am (nursery provided)

Sunday am worship: 10 am (nursery provided)

5592 Independence St. 80002 Tel. 303-422-3463

www.arvadapc.org • email: officestaff@arvadapc.org

Now enrolling for All Precious Children Learning Center AP

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hard to figure out last season.

They opened the season with seven straight losses and looked like they were on pace for a disastrous season.

George Morrison, Senior Pastor Please join us for our weekend & mid-week services

62nd & Ward Road

Family Worship Center Saturday ....................................................5:00 pm Sunday ..................................9:00 am & 10:45 am Wednesday ...............................................6:30 pm

4890 Carr Street

Sunday ....................................................10:30 am

Wheat Ridge: The Farmers struggled in a very talented 4A Jeffco last season.

This season they hope to become one of those very talented teams.

Last season the Farmers finished in the bottom half of their league going 4-18 (4-14 in league).

Wheat Ridge won only one of the first 13 games but improved in the second half of the season.

But the Farmers lost only two players and have a dozen with varsity experience coming back.

Junior Tasha Taylor and senior Erika Land will provide Wheat Ridge with a much-needed offensive one-two-punch.

If the duo can get support from the rest of the cast, Wheat Ridge could be much improved.

However, once 4A league play opened up the Farmers turned into a different team and started beating everybody, winning six of seven games at one point.

Wheat Ridge had a realization that it could compete with everyone in the league — including the top teams.

This season they hope to become one of those top teams after last year’s 9-16 (7-7 league) campaign.

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Support Zenzinger

Following the resignation by Sen. Evie Hudak, the Colorado State Legislature now finds itself in flux, at a time when it most needs stability.

We, the undersigned, believe Rachel Zenzinger would bring to that vacancy a level of passion that the legislature hasn’t seen in years.

We have seen her energy, knowledge and collaborative abilities firsthand in our work with her at Arvada City Council, DRCOG, and various other committees and organizations. We urge members of

the vacancy committee to appoint Ms. Zenzinger, and we encourage friends and associates to contact those committee members and share our views.

Sue Horn, DRCOG Chair & Mayor of Bennett Faith Winter, Westminster City Council Marjorie Sloan, Mayor of Golden Adam Paul, Lakewood City Council Joyce Jay, Mayor of Wheat Ridge Macon Cowles, Boulder City Council Joe Gierlach, Mayor of Nederland Julie Van Domelen, Mayor of Lyons Mark McGoff, Mayor Pro Tem, Arvada City Council Chris Nevitt, Denver City Council

YOUR WEEK: CHOIR

for conversation about life and faith in a casual coffeehouse-type setting. Questions about Lifetree may be directed to Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net.

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NON-DENOMINATIONAL

UNITED METHODIsT

Boys

Team Ambulance Service, 317 S. Lookout Mountain Road, Golden. The public is welcome. Call Ellen at 303-526-7446 for information. Visit www.lwvjeffco.org.

TUESDAY/DEC. 10 CHRISTIANS’ REPUTATION The reputation of Christians will be explored at Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, titled “What People Really Think of Christians ... and Why” features a filmed interview with Gabe Lyons, author of the bestselling book “UnChristian: What a New Generation Really Thinks About Christianity and Why It Matters.” Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Snacks and beverages are available. Lifetree Café is a place where people gather

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mona has senior Dominique Riley returning as well as junior Alexa Zarlengo.

The pair hopes to provide enough punch to get the Panthers out of the basement of 5A Jeffco Ralston Valley: The Ralston Valley Mustangs finished last season as 5A Jeffco champs, a perfect 16-0 in league play.

In addition, after a 23-3 season that included a pair of playoff victories, the Mustangs have set the bar in their league.

If they can maintain that standard is yet to be determined. Ralston Valley lost both of its leading scorers but they have senior Sierra Galbreath returning.

Galbreath and fellow senior Amanda Lefholz look to keep the league title in their possession, but they will be pushed by several teams this season.

ourcolorado

Girls

the Mustangs, both close games, but Lakewood thinks they can get over the hump this season.

Senior Jessica Brooks returns as the team’s leader and leading scorer but she also has help. Brooks and sophomore MaKenzie Forrest both return and will provide the Tigers with a new look. But if they can overcome Ralston Valley is unknown.

Pomona: The Pomona Panthers finished at the bottom of 5A Jeffco last season but that doesn’t tell the whole story.

Pomona had better overall records (9-15 overall, 4-12 in 5A Jeffco) than three other teams in its league and just two fewer losses than the third place team on Jeffco. But the Panthers didn’t win enough within its league.

But that was last season. This season Po-

WEDNESDAY/DEC. 11 GENEALOGY PROGRAM The Foothills Genealogical Society will meet Wednesday, Dec 11, at Applewood Valley Methodist Church, 2034 Ellis St., Golden. Roundtable discussion is at noon; bring lunch to enjoy during discussion, “Come Find it at the Library,” which starts at 1 p.m. Presented by James K. Jeffrey.

Email foothillsgensoc@yahoo.com or call 303-935-9192.

WEDNESDAY/DEC. 11 CHOIR MEETING Concordia Lutheran Choir meets at 7 p.m.

Wednesdays at 13371 W. Alameda Parkway in Lakewood. You are welcome to join.

Public Notice

Government Legals Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that disbursements in final settlement will be issued by the Finance Director at 10:00 a.m., December 17, 2013 to Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. for work related to Project No. 13-ST-01 – 2013-Milling and Overlay and performed under that contract dated April 4, 2013 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 Martin Marietta Materials, 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 statements of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim.

Dated this November 20, 2013 CITY OF ARVADA /s/ Chris Koch, City Clerk Legal Notice No.: 80388 First Publication: November 28, 2013 Last Publication: December 5, 2013 Publisher: Wheat Transcript and the Arvada Press

“Trust Us!” Without public notices, the government wouldn’t have to say anything else.

Public notices are a community’s window into the government. From zoning regulations to local budgets, governments have used local newspapers to inform citizens of its actions as an essential part of your right to know. You know where to look, when to look and what to look for to be involved as a citizen. Local newspapers provide you with the information you need to get involved.

Notices are meant to be noticed.

Read your public notices and get involved!

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT at the meeting of the City Council to be held on MONDAY, the 16th day of December, 2013, 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.

CB13-043: An Ordinance Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement by and between the City of Arvada, the City and County of Denver, and the City of Lakewood for the Use and Maintenance of a Radio Communications System Shared Network Switching Center, or “Core” CB13-044: An Ordinance Authorizing an Additional Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2013 CB13-045: An Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain Property Interests Generally Along the Grandview Avenue Alignment Between Kipling Parkway and Independence Street, for the Construction of Trail and Related Improvements, as a Part of the Kipling Parkway Underpass: Van Bibber Trail Extension Project (Project No. 14-TR-01) CB13-046: An Ordinance Amending Section 1-5, General Penalty; Continuing Violations, of Chapter 1, General Provisions, of the Arvada City Code CB13-047: An Ordinance Vacating Access Easements Located Within the Boundary of the Leyden Rock Project Site CB13-048: An Ordinance Amending the Cable Television Franchise Agreement Between the City of Arvada and Comcast of Colorado IX, LLC, to Extend the Term of the Franchise until April 1, 2014 CB13-049: An Ordinance Amending the Cable Television Franchise Agreement By and Between the City of Arvada and TDS Baja Broadband, LLC to Extend the Term of the Franchise until April 1, 2014 Legal Notice No.: 80397 First Publication: December 5, 2013 Last Publication: December 5, 2013 Publisher: Wheat Transcript and the Arvada Press

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CAREERS

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Garage Sales Golden

Moving Sale

Saturday Dec. 14th 10am-2pm 21798 Mount Field Dr/ Look Out Mt Misc items including exerc. equip, furn, office supplies,

Everything Must Go!!

Estate Sales

Westminster Huge Estate Sale in Legacy Ridge 3176 W. 111th Pl 12/5 -12/7 Fri & Sat from 9-4 & Sun 10-2 Visit estatesale.net for items & pics. Lots of fun pieces in all price ranges

Arts & Crafts Holiday Bizarre Saturday 12/7/13, 8am-4pm At The Academy Charter School 11800 Lowell Blvd.

Westminster Crafter's Wanted Contact Dee @ 303-642-5273

Holiday Boutique Saturday, December 7th 9:30 am to 2:00 pm FIVE PARKS DEPOT 13810 West 85th Drive Arvada, CO 80005 Creative Handmade Gifts

Bicycles 27" Mountain Bike .All components in good condition. Slanted bar makes for a good beginner's or girls bike. (812)322-2804

ELECTRIC BIKES: New & used No Gas, License, or Registration.

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Building Materials

Admission $2.00

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Large selection of video games, pin balls, air hockey, etc. Priced reasonably for Christmas. email: Christmasarcades@gmail.com or call 720-270-1797

PETS

Home for the Holidays (Denver metro)

Savio House is looking for Foster Parents to provide a temporary home for troubled teens ages 12-18. We provide training, 24/7 support and $1900/month.

Adequate space and complete background and motor vehicle check required. Ideally there are no other teens in the home and one parent would have flexible daytime schedule.

Contact Michelle for more information at 303-225-4073.

Because we have one for you!

Flowers/Plants/Trees

Dogs

Christmas Trees

Must sell one year old black French Bull dog ready to breed, $2500 Call or text 720-989-6758

for sale at Sedalia Conoco Weekends only until Christmas Fresh Cut Douglas Fir 303-647-2475 / 720-323-2173

Horse & Tack

Health and Beauty LOSE WEIGHT

The Denver Post is looking for dependable adults to deliver newspapers in the metro area. Need reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and proof of insurance. Early morning hours, seven days per week.

Earn up to $1,000 per month!

Call 303-954-CASH or 800-892-6403 anytime!

Riding Horses Available Boarding, leasing, lessons, Birthday Parties, Volunteering and Tours.

Friends of Horses Rescue & Adoption 303-649-1155 www.getahorse.org

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Household Goods

32 Craftsman Track Snow Blower $600 Kid's 90 4 wheeler $300, Cast Iron Wood Burn Stove $300 Stand Up Band Saw $200 Patio-fireplace stainless $200 Inside gas fireplace $100 Exercise Bike $200 1982 Honda Silverwing Street Bike 65K miles $1000(303)841-0811

Come work in an atmosphere you love and feel good about the product you serve. We take pride in having a fun work environment with flexible hours to fit most scheduling needs. This is a year-round position. Day, evening and weekend shifts available.

Full and part time positions with opportunity for advancement!

Can you spot a business opportunity?

Split & Delivered $225 Stacking available extra $25 Some delivery charges may apply depending on location. Hauling scrap metal also available (appliances, batteries etc.)

Call 303-647-2475 or 720-323-2173

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Superstar associates needed at your neighborhood Panera Bread!

Keep Kids Together Abused and neglected brothers and sisters are often separated in foster care.

There just aren’t enough foster homes to keep them together.

This leaves them sad, anxious and confused and they feel like it’s “all their fault.”

Give the Gift of Hope-Become a Savio foster parent.

Apply online at: www.panerabread.com/about/careers/index.php Click on Hourly Associates and follow the prompts.

Check with your local Panera Bread for special interviewing events!

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Miscellaneous

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Caregivers to provide in-home care to senior citizens who need assistance with activities of daily living.

Call Today 303-736-6688 www.visitingangels.com /employment

NFL-NBA-NHL-NCAA-MLB WWW.DENVERTICKET.COM (303)-420-5000

Firewood

9:00 am to 3:00 p.m.

Exhibit Hall at Jefferson County Fairgrounds (15200 West 6th Avenue)

Colorado Springs Premier Home Care Agency, is now offering services in Castle Rock and Franktown! Currently, we are hiring for the following positions: · Certified Nurse Aides (State of Colorado) · Home Health Aides / Personal Care Providers · Apply online at: HomewatchCareGivers.com/Colorado-Springs · Click the ‘Caregiver Jobs’ tab

All Tickets Buy/Sell

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9:00 am to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 7, 2013

Tickets/Travel

Homewatch CareGivers,

Video Games

Pool Table 4x8 Solid Ash w/all accessories, exc. cond. Slate surface $1200 GE 14 CF refrigerator, auto defrost, almond color, like new cond. $250 (720)842-4895

Friday, December 6, 2013

Advertise: 303-566-4100

Help Wanted

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Academy for Dental Assisting Careers

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January Classes for Dental Assisting and Dental Lab Technician.

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DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK, BOAT, RV; Running or not, to www.developmentaldisabled.org Tax deductible! 303-659-8086.

14 years of service Top Cash Paid for Junk Cars Up to $500 720-333-6832

Need EXTRA cash for CHRISTMAS?

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Includes Saturday mornings Please fax resume to Nita 303-791-7756 OPTOMETRIC ASSISTANT/ OPTICAL DISPENSER for busy office in Parker. COA/COT preferred, previous experience required, able to multi-task. Please send resume w/references & salary requirements to: greatjobs18@gmail.com Nurses needed (RN or LPN) one on one patient care 12 hour night shifts reliable/dependable nurses needed in peaceful, loving home.

Consistent care for TBI victim Parker. Call 303-646-3020

The Academy A charter school in Westminster is hiring custodians.

Visit our website at: theacademyk12.org/Employment for details.

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