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‘Heaven has gained an angel’ Arapahoe High shooting victim Claire Davis dies

By Chris Rotar

crotar@coloradocommunitymedia.com The list of items, each one dropped off as a gesture of hope and support, continued to grow.

The flowers, the candles, the cards, the teddy bears, the balloons, the banners urging strength. Since Dec. 13, they piled up outside a fence at Arapahoe High School in Centennial.

Claire Davis — and all of Arapahoe High — was tight within an extended community’s embrace.

Nine days after Davis was shot in the

head, one item, a yellow poster board, spelled out the heartbreaking conclusion of her fight for life.

“Heaven has gained an angel.”

Davis had died the previous day, at 4:29 p.m. Dec. 21, at Littleton Adventist Hospital, her family by her side. The 17-year-old had been in critical condition since fellow Arapahoe High student Karl Pierson shot her at the school around 12:30 p.m. Dec. 13.

A statement posted on the hospital’s Facebook page announced the news to the community and to those around the nation and world who spent more than a week praying for Davis to recover. The hospital’s message seemed to indicate that Davis was indeed “Warrior Strong” — a mantra built on the school’s nickname and the need to rebound from a nightmare — until the end.

“Despite the best efforts of our physi-

cians and nursing staff, and Claire’s fighting spirit, her injuries were too severe and the most advanced medical treatments could not prevent this tragic loss of life. Claire’s death is immensely heartbreaking for our entire community, our staff and our families.”

Shortly after that posting, the hospital relayed a message from the Davis family, which, in part, stated: “Although we have lost our precious daughter, we will always be grateful for the indelible journey she took us on over the last 17 years — we were truly blessed to be Claire’s parents. The grace, laughter and light she brought to this world will not be extinguished by her death; to the contrary, it will only get stronger.”

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Claire Davis died Dec. 21 from the gunshot wound she sustained more than a week earlier. Courtesy photo

Eatery’s zoning approved Council gives OK to the changes needed for Chick-fil-A

By Tom Munds

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Englewood Police Officer Dan McCubbin, left, helps Alcario Baca determine the price of a toy car as the boy’s brother Elijah Longora looks on during the Dec. 19 Shop with a Cop event. Englewood Police worked with Walmart to select eight needy families for the project. Each family was provided funds for a Christmas shopping trip. Photo by Tom Munds

Police officers bring holiday cheer Volunteers join in on annual shop-with-a-cop event

By Tom Munds

tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia. com Each of the eight families had a police escort during their Dec. 19 Shop-with-aCop event at the Englewood Walmart store.

“Each year, our officers recommend families they know are having a hard time for this program,” Toni Arnoldy, police community relations coordinator, said.

“Englewood Walmart partners with us to help provide the funds for the families to go shopping and the officers take part in the event on their own time. This year, our shoppers are eight families with a total of 21 children.”

The event begins with a get-together

where the officers and families get to know each other while everyone enjoys the food and cake Walmart provides. There also is a surprise visit from Santa Claus.

Then each officer/family team picks up shopping carts and heads out to go shopping.

“This is a great experience for the families and for our Walmart store,” Denise Allison, store manager, said. “This is my third year working with this program. We work closely with the police on the program and our company approved a grant of $2,000 to help with the program. I enjoy the project and I feel it is important for our store to reach out and help families who are like the families who help keep our doors open.”

Allison, a single mom with a little boy, said she mentally puts her feet in the shoes of the families going shopping and does all she can to help the parents and children have a special time that helped Christmas

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This is the second year Englewood Police Officer Cliff Caskey and his wife Eryn have volunteered their time to be part of the Shop-With-A-Cop program.

“It is a good way to meet people under different circumstances and in a way you wouldn’t normally be able to do,” Caskey said. “Being with these families gives me a good feeling to know I am helping them have a good time shopping for gifts that make it a nicer holiday for the parents and the children.”

The Jackson family was selected to go shopping with one of the officers.

“This shopping trip is a very huge deal for our family,” William Jackson said. “It is a hard time right now and this shopping trip is a major blessing for us, particularly for the children.”

William’s wife Chantell is blind and he mentioned she is on the list for a kidney transplant. His youngest son Seamus weighed 1 pound, 12 ounces when he was born. He is blind and has other physical problems, while his oldest son William Jr. is on crutches after breaking his leg while selling coupon books door to door.

“We have some challenges but we just roll with them and do the best you can while you hope and pray things will get better,” he said.

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The Englewood City Council voted 6-1 on Dec. 16 to give second-and-final reading approval to an ordinance which changes the zoning to allow for a Chickfil-A drive-thru restaurant at Dartmouth and Broadway. The new zoning is for a planned unit development, allowing the project to move forward and be built.

In addition to the zoning change for the restaurant, the council approved on second reading the subdivision amendment to include the vacant land and two houses in the planned unit development that will be included in the project. Zoning for the two areas was previously MUB2 and MURA. Audra Kirk, Englewood planner, presented the proposal to the city council at the Dec. 16 public hearing. She said the request to rezone the site as a plannedunit development is necessary because the current MUB2 and MURA zoning doesn’t permit a drive-thru restaurant.

“The Englewood Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on the proposal on Nov. 5,” she told the council. “They forwarded the request to the council without conditions.”

The proposal is to demolish the former indoor amusement facility at 3085 S. Broadway and the two houses facing South Acoma Street to create a site for construction of a 4,600-square-foot restaurant facing Broadway.

The restaurant will offer drive-thru and eat-in service. The remaining property will be a parking lot and a lane that can alow for up to 23 cars to line up to go through the drive-thru facility.

Residents raised concerns at the May neighborhood meeting and the November Planning and Zoning Commission Public Hearing about street congestion caused by the additional traffic using the restaurant. Councilmembers raised the same issue at the Dec. 16 public hearing.

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December 27, 2013

Warriors, fiercely kind, come together As Anna Sutterer crowded with 25 other students in the darkened corner of her AP Lit class, the words of the hymn she sings every Sunday at church — “Praise God from whom all blessings flow” — tumbled through her mind.

Shots had just echoed through her Arapahoe High School halls. So she prayed.

For strength in the moment.

For the shooter, knowing he was one of God’s children, but was lost.

For the aftermath, of peace in everyone’s hearts.

“I thought this couldn’t happen to any of our Warriors,” she said later. “I prayed we would end up being more powerful than the actual event.”

That’s exactly what’s happening.

But perhaps that’s not so surprising, considering every school day for four years students hear the same seven words at the end of morning announcements: “Warriors Always Take Care of Each Other.”

“Maybe you don’t feel it every single day, but it really is ingrained in us,” Anna, 17, said. “It’s part of the tradition of the Arapahoe tribe. …”

In the days since an 18-year-old gunman — one of their own — killed himself after fatally injuring a 17-year-old girl, also one of their own, Arapahoe’s students, numbering about the size of a small town, have led a remarkable healing campaign with wisdom and compassion far beyond their years.

They have supported each other in small and big ways, seeking comfort in numbers and solace in shared experience.

“It seems,” Anna’s father said, “the whole community of students is determined to take care of each other.”

A chain of “fierce kindness,” as one observer described, started almost immediately.

The day after the violence, 200 students gathered at noon at a nearby youth center to share stories and pray.

A few hours later, another student opened her home until midnight for whoever wanted to stop by. Throughout the night, teens came and went, grabbing a bite to eat or talking or even dancing a little.

“Nobody has wanted to be alone or without any of their friends,” Anna said. “We have to be in a big group. I think, for me, when I’m alone it kind of gives way to all those thoughts … the rushing of it.”

That Saturday evening, Maggie Hurlbut, 17, the school newspaper editor who had crouched in the classroom with Anna, helped organize a candlelight vigil for Claire Davis, the senior who died Dec. 21 after nine days in a coma.

“It was to pay our respects to Claire,” Maggie said. “Part of it was also a selfish need. I needed to be doing something. It gave me a purpose. … I wanted to be around people … and I felt that sentiment from other people.”

More than 500 students, parents and community members formed a circle several layers deep at a Centennial park. As candles flickered in the night, students vowed the

tragedy would not define them; then they melted into hugs, many with people they did not know.

“There definitely is a certain trauma we endured,” Maggie said. “It’s definitely not something we can handle alone. But being with others in the same situation can help us move past it.”

That urge to gather as one — whether in celebration or sorrow — is an inextricable component of human nature, said Kim Gorgens, an assistant professor of psychology at the University of Denver.

“It’s every rally, every church potluck, every workplace meal delivery,” she said. “For as long as people have been tracking human behavior, that’s what people do in good times and in bad times.”

Connection is essential to surviving the bad times.

“The worst possible thing that undermines mental health is really that sense of powerlessness after any kind of tragedy … especially events like these, the catastrophic loss of a sense of safety,” Gorgens said. “But kids who find a sense of being or reason to be in action are the ones who really fare best.”

Students’ desire to reclaim control has spread beyond Arapahoe walls. Teens from other schools are sending banners of support, selling T-shirts to support Claire and collecting donations to help cover medical expenses. A Twitter petition to bring Claire’s favorite band, One Direction, exploded to more than 40,000 tweets in just 48 hours.

“It’s really touching,” Maggie said. “We’re (school) rivals every other time, but now it’s bigger than that. I hope that relationship will be changed a little bit.”

What is sure to endure is the Arapahoe spirit: Warriors Always Take Care of Each Other.

“We buy it,” Maggie said. “… everything falls away in times when we need each other.

And we’ve been very vocal right now that we really do need each other.”

The daily repetition of this particular school motto is inspirational, said Gorgens, who calls it a smart way to bring kids into adulthood.

“There’s something about clinging to an identity that’s prescribed to you,” she said.

And this one “is fierce kindness … This is the outcome of what it looks like in a crisis. It’s a thing of beauty that these kids would be so present for each other.”

Maggie and Anna expect some bumps as they navigate the road ahead.

Neither is sleeping well. Loud noises startle Maggie. Anna can’t bring herself to watch or listen to the news much.

“I think just because of all the things we’ve been doing, I will be more resilient than I expect,” Anna said. At the same time, “I’m trying to give myself grace for not immediately being OK.” Both are looking forward to returning to school.

“There’s something about taking it back and redeeming that space,” Anna said. “Even being in that place where those memories are going to be, the fact is we really banded together because of that place.”

They believe they will, eventually, leave behind what happened that terrible day, but, said Maggie, not “without some remembrance, respect and courage.”

Like true — fiercely kind — warriors.

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

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Beautiful Commission as a way to encourstar-age residents and businesses to display watch holiday decorations.

Roger Mattingly, KEB chairman, said in hings past years, there have been a variety of catilient egories. This year, the decision was made time, t im-

to present awards to the top three, plus five honorable mention entries.

The judges evaluated each display for artistic effect, craftsmanship and originality.

When the evaluations were tallied, the Miller family home at 5051 S. Fox St. won third place, the Kloewer family home at 5044 S. Elati St. was the second-place winner and the display at Haas family home at 4536 S. Sherman St. was judged the best entry in this year’s contest.

The honorable mention addresses are at 2987 S. Cherokee St., 3911 S. Delaware St., 3942 S. Lincoln St., 4600 S. Sherman St. and 4600 S. Sherman St. Englewood had a lighting contest in the 1950s and ‘60s but it sort of died out. However, 26 years ago, the Keep Englewood Beautiful Commission stepped up, revived the event and began sponsoring the contest as an annual event.

The Haas family decorated their home at 4536 S. Sherman St. and their display won first place in this year’s Englewood Holiday Lighting Contest. Photo by Tom Munds

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ople,tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia. rs ev-com heal303- Resident Elaine Hults, on behalf of the Save Englewood Parks organization, spoke at the Dec. 16 city council meeting to honor recreational department personnel who were part of the team that worked together to save a man’s life.

“Our organization wants to recognize those who quickly took action to help bring a favorable conclusion to an emergency situation,” Hults said. “These were young people who relied on their training to rescue someone in trouble. We are presenting them with these certificates and these small gifts to thank them for their efforts.”

The Englewood Fire Department and the city council honored all of those who assisted in the rescue during the Dec. 2 meeting.

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The life-saving effort occurred Oct. 9.

Joe Sack, recreation services manager, explained the details of the event that occurred Oct. 9 when a 62-year-old man from Texas was visiting the area and was swimming laps in the recreation center pool.

“The lifeguards on duty, Erica Nutt and Max Murray, saw the man was in distress and took immediate action,” he said. “They told those on duty at the desk to call 911 as they went into the water to help the man.”

Sack said the lifeguards put a floatation tube under the man’s head to keep it above water while they put him on a backboard to get him out of the pool.

“They checked his vital signs and didn’t detect a heartbeat, a pulse and he wasn’t breathing,” Sack said. “They started oxygen and began performing CPR. They also used an Automatic Electric Defibrillator.”

The lifeguards were trained on the use of the AED, a device that administers an electronic shock in an effort to restore the heartbeat.

Sack said the first shock didn’t produce results so, as instructed, they administered a second shock that started the man’s heart beating again.

Email your ideas to Englewood Community Editor Tom Munds at tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com or call him at 303-566-4108.

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At the Dec. 2 council meeting, Englewood Fire Chief Andy Marsh said the recreational center staff continued CPR until the firefighters arrived and took over treatment.

“The man was breathing when the firefighters arrived,” he said. “He had regained consciousness by the time the paramedics got him to Swedish Medical Center.”

Law prohibits release of information about the man’s condition and his name but it was classified as a cardiac event.

The Texan was kept and treated at Swedish Medical Center for about a week.

Sack said hospital personnel said that, without the staff’s quick reactions, the man probably would not have survived.

In the Dec. 2 discussion, Marsh brought up each individual involved in the event.

He talked about the reaction of lifeguards

Nutt and Murray, the efforts of recreation center staff members Kacie Serpico and Brenda Simms as well as the actions of fire department personnel John Svejcar, acting battalion chief, and firefighters on duty Lt. John Frederick, Steve Snyder, Gregory Flor, Ed Lebeau and Wes Neito. He also honored Swedish personnel Karla Lewis and Heid Cabell.

Steve Green, Englewood Fire Department’s emergency medical services coordinator, said he is very proud of the actions of the recreation center personnel.

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Denver Mart 451 East 58th Ave www.flyfishingshow.com Free Parking A ribbon cutting was held Dec. 20 for the Advance Auto Parts store at 4979 S. Broadway in Englewood.

The opening of the store concludes the first phase of development of more than three acres that will include a Sprouts Farmer’s Market scheduled to open in June 2014. Photo by Tom Munds is being developed by Cadence Capital Investments. The incentives, which will total $250,000 in tax rebates, will reimburse the developer for making public improvements on Broadway to include installation of a traffic signal and realignment of road lanes.

The agreement calls for the company to receive a rebate of 50 percent of the building use tax paid on materials used in the construction, and 50 percent of the taxes collected on furniture, fixtures and equipment. The rebate is not to exceed $68,000.

In addition, the developer will receive a 50 percent rebate of sales taxes collected not to exceed $182,000 or for three years, whichever comes first.

According to information provided to councilmembers at the March meeting, it is estimated that Sprouts will do $20 million in business the first full year of operation, with about $4 million of the total receipts being subject to sales taxes. The number only equates to 20 percent because sales tax is not collected on grocery items.

It is estimated that the remaining retail spaces in the development will do about $3.85 million in business the first full year of operation, which will mean the companies will pay Englewood about $275,000 in sales taxes.

The sales tax collections to the city are expected to increase to about $326,000 in three years.

Tom Mulvey dies at 87 Memorial service Dec. 27 for former councilmember

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com Tom Mulvey, longtime Littleton resident and former city councilmember, died at home on Dec. 13 after a long struggle with cancer. He was 87 and a veteran of more than 50 years in the advertising and broadcasting profession, as well as an involved family man and generous contributor to his community.

Proud to have been the oldest member to serve, he was a city councilmember for a total of 10 years, as District 3 representative and at-large.

During that time, he supported the renovation and expansion of the Bemis Library and Littleton Museum, a third omnibus for weekend service, restoration of the Arapahoe County Courthouse to serve as Littleton’s municipal court, open space acquisition, Light Rail station enhancements and construction of the WW II Memorial.

“He was a maverick,” Holland said

— a Sunshine Boy, he voted against Walmart and the original plan for the Marathon property.

From 1998 to 2005, he served as a director in the Littleton Housing Authority and con- Mulvey tinued his concern for seniors and others who needed assistance.

Broadcasting interests and commitment to open government led to successful efforts to include live television coverage of city council meetings on Channel 8. He dedicated many hours to his extensive e-mail list, keeping correspondents aware of city activities.

Mulvey was a native of Lincoln, Neb., served in the Navy, attended the University of Nebraska and moved to Denver in 1949 to begin a career in broadcasting and advertising. Mulvey was honored in 2009 when he was inducted into the Colorado Broadcasting Hall of Fame.

His parents had emigrated from Ireland and met in Lincoln, according to his daughter Diana Holland.

He and Betty Mulvey married in

1963, combining families, then adding two more children to their home on S. Gallup St. Diana Holland recalled his involvements with kids’ activities such as football and Indian Guides, car trips to Nebraska to visit family and to a favorite spot on Mt. Evans, where that would picnic and he would fish.

He shot a lot of home movies — at times too fast — she remembers with a chuckle. There have been many family parties and events through the years.

And he attended everyone’s graduation ceremonies.

The couple celebrated a 50th wedding anniversary in February 2013 at their condo at Riverwalk. He is survived by Betty; sons Tommy Mulvey, Phil Holland and Patrick Mulvey; daughters Diana Holland, Kathie Holland Baratta, Suzy Mulvey Velez and Jenny Mulvey Garcia; 17 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; brother frank Mulvey and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Dec. 27 at Str. James Presbyterian Church, 3601 W. Belleview Ave. (at Lowell) in Littleton. A reception will follow at the Riverwalk Clubhouse, 2751 W. Riverwalk Circle, Littleton.

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The Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce held a ceremony Dec. 20 at the Advanced Auto at 5001 S. Broadway. The store’s official grand opening marks the completion of the first phase of the project that is being constructed near the intersection of Belleview and Broadway.

As the auto parts store opens, crews continue work on the 27,000-square -foot building for the Sprouts Farmers Market. Another 8,000-square-foot building is planned for a retail tenant to complete the development on the former Larry Miller Nissan Dealership site. Sprouts hopes to open in June 2014 but no tenant has been named for the additional building in the development.

Advanced Auto is located in an 8,075-square-foot building at the north end of the site offering a wide selection of auto parts and accessories. The store is part of the company based in Roanoke, Va. The parent company acquired CARQUEST in October, making Advanced Auto the largest retail auto parts and accessories company in the world. There are more than 3,800 stores in 33 states, employing about 60,000 people.

In March, Englewood City Council approved a package of reimbursement incentives for the project, which

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OPINIONS / YOURS AND OURS

Crucial to take time to heal after tragedy After the horror that hit Arapahoe High School on Dec. 13, it’s natural to look for answers.

Why did Karl Pierson do it? Why Claire Davis? Why this community? So many questions, so much pain. The answers, as with all school shootings, are slow in coming, if they ever come at all.

Discussions about guns, school security and mental health are prevalent following school shootings, and this one is no different.

They are healthy discussions to have, and eventually, solutions can evolve from them.

OUR VIEW For example, emergency response in an active-shooter situation is undoubtedly better now than it was pre-Columbine.

But today, with emotions still raw and Arapahoe students yet to return to class, we think it is appropriate to focus on the healing process.

The Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network has some tips for parents whose chil-

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

What is your new year’s resolution?

We asked people at the Tattered Cover in Highlands Ranch what new year’s resolution they had in mind.

“Time management, work-life balance with kids.”

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“Find a home. (I’m condo shopping.)”

— Yvette Jackson, Greenwood Village

“It’s silly, in my opinion, to make a resolution at one point in the year, when I already make resolutions all year long.”

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“I’m going to try to keep my grade point average at 4.0.”

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The middle of the week holiday It’s always a little awkward or confusing for some companies and for many people when Christmas and New Year’s fall in the middle of the week like they will this year.

For some of us we just assume that the whole week is a holiday and just can’t get our head around the work-related stuff.

And for others, we still try and squeeze in every last minute of work or shopping that we possibly can right up until Christmas Eve and even New Year’s Eve. People take personal time off of work; some companies plan for the slowdown or even shutdown, and in some cases productivity, both personally and professionally, takes a holiday too. And that is okay. For many, this is a time of year to recharge the personal batteries and get excited about the coming New Year.

The awkward or confusing part comes in those in-between days. As both holidays fall on a Wednesday, what happens on that Thursday, Dec. 26th through that following Friday, Jan. 3rd? For some people it is not a question or an issue. People who provide us with exceptional service in the retail, restaurant and tourism industries know that their days will be filled with opportunities to serve customers, solve problems and create loyal fans.

And, of course, there are other companies, businesses and services that need to be open during this time as well, and we are especially grateful for those doctors, nurses, police officers, fire fighters and other state government and local workers who make sure we are safe and that we have power and energy to heat and light our homes.

I think as I have talked to people about this topic, some are still undecided as to how they will use their personal or business time. You see it’s easy when the holidays fall on a weekend or close to the weekend as we just turn those into what has become

known as the long weekend. But boy, that whole middle-of-the-week thing causes quite a conundrum for some people. It feels like we should be on vacation or we just lack the motivation to get beyond anything other than the festivities and parties.

For me, I generally take off the time between Christmas and New Year’s regardless of what day it falls on. I do use the time to get recharged, plan for next year, and make sure I am in alignment with my family, my faith, my fitness and my friends. I re-evaluate my goals, near-term and long-term, to make sure that I am always stretching myself and balancing my life goals with my business goals. And I use this time to connect intimately and socially with those that matter most in my life.

What will you be doing between the holidays? Whether you are working or not, relaxing or keeping busy, or serving others as a volunteer or other way, I hope that you find a little extra “you” time as you close out 2013 and enter 2014. I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com and I wish you all a better than Merry Christmas and joyous New Year!

Michael Norton is a resident of Highlands Ranch, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corp. and the CEO/founder of www.candogo.com.

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dren have been in traumatic situations.

“During times of tragedy, our children will look to us as their parents and caregivers to determine how they should be responding,” said Laurie Elliott, the network’s clinical director.

“Therefore, it is critical that we take care of ourselves so that we may remain calm and regulated in order to support our children, our community.”

Taking care of yourself, the network says, includes limiting alcohol and caffeine; talking with other adults and seeking support; getting

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When it comes time for parents to talk with their children, the network recommends: • Encouraging kids to talk about it.

• Being a good listener. In fact, listen twice as much as you talk.

• Providing information in a clear, but ageappropriate manner.

• Limiting media exposure.

• Maintaining the normal rules of the household, like chores and curfews.

Take care of yourself and your children.

Seabiscuit’s bad blue brother My painting of a dog doesn’t look very much like a dog, unless there is a new rectilinear breed. Even so, the collector wrote from northern California to tell me that his granddaughter pointed at it and said, “Poppy, I wish that was a real doggie that I could have.”

Some artists rarely abstract their references at all. Dürer and da Vinci are good examples. Van Gogh didn’t really abstract his subjects very much. His abstractions can be found in his unusual technique. He compounded individual daubs of paint, and each stroke stood out. He didn’t blend paint the way Dürer did.

Think about Picasso’s portraits. Both eyes might be on the same side of the head, like a flounder’s eyes. That is considered an extreme abstraction.

When I was painting and drawing images, I was closer to Picasso on an abstraction scale. I enjoyed reinventing eyes and noses and mouths.

Then there is this “Blue Mustang” out at the airport. You can’t miss it.

Its abstractions consist of its color. Horses aren’t blue. And its eyes, horses don’t have red light bulbs in them.

Maybe night mares look like this. A night mare is not the same thing as a nightmare.

A night mare would be a female horse who stayed out late.

By definition, the word `nightmare’ derives from the Old English `mare,’ a mythological demon or goblin who torments human beings with frightening dreams.

The mustang is not exactly a goodwill ambassador. Well, maybe it is, if you like to see the Headless Horseman’s horse before you fly to Cleveland. I would rather not do either.

Sculptor Luis Jimenez was an exceptional artist. I wish I knew why he proposed a horse for the airport commission. Give me anything else, a genuflecting penguin, instead of another horse around here. W. C. Fields would have said, “Pardon my redundancy.”

Everyone doesn’t have a degree in art, but everyone has a degree in art criticism.

The horse has been embraced and the horse has been denounced. I think we are stuck with it, since the five-year probationary pe-

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riod passed without an organized attempt to have it relocated.

For Denver’s Commission on Cultural Affairs to take action to remove it, a petitioner would have to demonstrate `extreme adverse public reaction’ over an extended period of time.

That didn’t happen by the time the horse’s window closed on Feb. 11, 2013.

There is a big difference between choosing to see a work of art in a museum, and having one in your face. That’s what public art is. Sometimes it is a moment of unexpected wonderment, and sometimes it can be disturbing. Both can be enlightening.

If you plan to see an Edward Hopper at the Art Institute, you know exactly what to expect. But public art can sneak up on you, and it can feel like a prank.

Seabiscuit’s bad blue brother is neither very literal, nor very inventive. Be one or the other.

Then-Denver Post art critic, Kyle MacMillan, thought that the horse was “nothing short of a masterpiece, a monumental public work in which Denver, and indeed the entire region, can be justifiably proud.”

MacMillan and I didn’t always agree.

In a review (March 9, 2008) he wrote, “Jimenez’s depiction is highly realistic and anatomically correct, with the musculature and even some blood vessels clearly outlined on the horse’s body.”

If it were highly realistic, good. But it’s not. If it were as creative as Franz Marc’s “Large Blue Horses,” good. It’s not. I see a horse that ran away from a carousel and Hulked.

Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net

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There’s a general consensus in f the the law enforcement community that things could have been much n. worse.

By any measure, a school shooting that leaves two students dead and hundreds with deep emotional scars is an unthinkable and heart-wrenching tragedy.

As the gravity of the shooting at Arapahoe High School on Friday the 13th becomes more real, officials will take every angle to look at what went right and what went wrong.

As for the swarming emergency response to the Centennial school, there is a lot that went right. It became obvious in the days following the shooting that the perpetrator had plans for widespread death and destruction. It is believed that the immediate response by an armed school resource officer and his confrontation of the shooter, ended the rampage much sooner.

Arapahoe County Sheriff Grayson Robinson said years of intense training for an active shooter situation were instrumental in limiting the number of casualties.

“The response was very effective and obviously quick and also was very consistent with what we’ve done over several years, the exercises we’ve done on a regional level,” Robinson said.

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The area outside Arapahoe High School was surrounded by law enforcement and fire personnel following the shooting. Photo by George Lurie before the shooting, Littleton Public Schools was ranked by Security Magazine as the seventh best school district in the nation for security, and among the top 500 institutions nationwide. The magazine cited ongoing training, security protocols and a close partnership with local law-enforcement agencies as reasons for the high ranking.

At least 10 agencies — even Colorado Parks and Wildlife — responded to the scene at Arapahoe High School. The Englewood Po-

lice Department was among the responding agencies.

Response changes have paid off

Pointed criticism of the handling of the Columbine High School massacre forced law enforcement officials to rethink every procedure they had in place.

In the 14 years since, police and fire departments have completely overhauled communications systems and revised tactics.

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Stories of heroism emerge Medics rush in despite danger

By Chris Michlewicz

cmichlewicz @coloradocommunitymedia.com As Arapahoe County Sheriff Grayson Robinson puts it, “there was a lot of heroism” that went into preventing further bloodshed at Arapahoe High School.

There is the custodian who sent out the first alert that an armed student was entering the building. There is Tracy Murphy, the librarian and debate team coach who exited the school after finding out he was the target. And there is Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Deputy James Englert, the school resource officer who challenged the threat, possibly causing the shooter to turn the gun on himself instead of continuing to fire at others.

When the cloud of confusion clears, it’s typical for a handful of stories to emerge.

Sadly, some go untold. Here’s one that won’t: Stationed two blocks away from the school were Littleton Fire Rescue firefighter/emergency medical technician Josh Meneses, paramedic firefighters Ryan Martin and Scott Osman, firefighter Erik Etheridge and Capt. Richard Taylor. They got to the scene seconds after the arrival of the first Arapahoe County sheriff’s deputy.

Without knowing where the shooter was or even how many shooters were present, Martin, Osman and Etheridge entered the building in search of a wounded female student. The deputy, with his weapon drawn, provided initial cover for the unarmed medics as they scrambled to get to Claire Davis. The 17-year-old had been shot in the head from point-blank range, and it was obvious that she needed immediate medi-

cal attention.

Meanwhile, Meneses removed the stretcher and readied medical supplies in the ambulance. He estimates the crew was at Arapahoe High School for less than two minutes.

“Since there was an active shooter, they said they wanted us to get off scene,” Meneses said, “so our job was to load her up and get her out of there as quick as possible.”

He drove the three minutes to Littleton Adventist Hospital while relaying information about the patient’s condition to emergency room staff. Meneses was later told by a doctor that the forewarning enabled the hospital to get seven surgeons ready for the patient’s arrival.

The firefighters and EMTs didn’t know the shooter was already dead when they entered. Their bravery, talent and readiness for the situation was “very apparent” at Arapahoe High School, said John Mullin, chief of Littleton Fire Rescue.

“They demonstrated sound decisionmaking and discipline under extreme stress,” Mullin said. “I could not be more proud to be a member of this organization.”

Training played a large part in the success of the operation. Littleton Fire Rescue participates in drills alongside nearby police and fire agencies, including an activeshooter drill in Englewood in early November.

They hoped the moment would never come, that they would never have to put their knowledge to use in a real-life situation. But when it did happen, in the face of grave danger, they were prepared.

“It was one of those above-and-beyond calls that happens once or twice in your career,” Meneses said. “Everything went like we would have trained.”

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away, with or without back-up officers, came from lessons learned in previous shootings, especially Columbine. That tactical change has proven effective, and the swift end to the Arapahoe High School shooting is a perfect example, said Sgt. Andy Coleman, public information officer for the Parker Police Department.

Previous rules for dealing with an assailant are almost laughable, like the use of colored cards by teachers who were instructed to lock the door and slide the cards

underneath to let police know the condition of those inside. Green meant everything was OK, red meant help was needed, Coleman said.

Policies and procedures continue to be tweaked based on de-briefings that analyze the performance of officers in realistic training scenarios. The Parker Police Department, which sent three officers and a supervisor to Arapahoe High School the moment the call went out, participates in at least two active-shooter drills every year with neighboring agencies.

Interagency partnerships have become a crucial tool in making sure adjacent jurisdictions are on the same page in an emergency.

Mutual aid protocol at a scene requires “fairly close control,” with everyone checking into a command post, Robinson said.

Coleman says the assistance, particularly when an officer from another department might be able to respond quicker, can make all the difference.

“It would be crazy to say we could handle it by ourselves,” he said. “There’s no way.”

With so many people converging on one area, a well-coordinated response depends largely on uniform policies, full-scale rehearsals and, perhaps most importantly, a tried-and-tested communications system that enables responders to be as effective as possible.

“The communications system functioned exactly as we expected it to,” Robinson said. “We put a lot of time and resources to make sure we were inter-operable throughout the metro area.

Our capability was tested and we passed with flying colors.”

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Santa listens as Jacob Bolton explaines his Christmas wish list. The 8-year-old’s visit with Santa came during the Dec. 19 Shop with a Cop event. The Bolton family was among the families who got help from Englewood Police officers on their shopping trip at the Englewood Walmart store. Photo by Tom Munds

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The families moved throughout the store as each child had $50 to spend on gifts.

Officer Bobbie Garrett accompanied the Sartin family on their shopping trip and all family members were smiling

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Garrett said the smiles on the faces of the parents and their children were special to her.

“Each family member thanked us and hugged us,” she said. “Helping these folks is special for all of us. It makes Christmas special for me and I hope we have made Christmas a little nicer for them.”

In response to questions from councilmembers, Chick-fil-A representatives pointed to the traffic study conclusion that there will be about 4 percent more traffic in an already congested area. Recommendations include creating or lengthening left-turn lanes in both directions on Broadway and in both directions on Dartmouth. The conclusion, representatives said, is that the changes would help but would not solve the traffic congestion in the area.

Another recommendation is eliminating curb parking on the east side of Acoma and possibly installing a stop sign at Acoma and Cornell.

Zell Cantrell of ZC3, project developer, presented an overview of the plan for the site. He said there will be landscaping and a 4-foot brick fence between the parking lot and Acoma.

Also, there will be a 6-foot wooden fence and landscaping between the project and the adjacent parking lot to the north.

“We designed the project to keep the restaurant and ordering kiosks as far from nearby residences as possible,” he said. “In response to concerns about the original location for our trash, we moved it to a different location that is further away from the homes to the west and to the north.”

There will be a right-in, right-out access to the restaurant from Broadway and a full access from Acoma.

The main drive into the area also is the realignment of the current alley, moving the exit from Dartmouth to Acoma.

Councilmembers raised concerns about separation from residents to

the north and asked the north fence material be changed from wood to brick. Chick-fil-A representatives agreed to make the change to the plan.

Following the lengthy presentation about the project by the developer and discussion of the issues, the council opened the public hearing.

Chris Diedrich voiced opposition to the project and was the only resident to testify.

Traditionally, the city council doesn’t vote on second and final reading of a proposal on the same night as the public hearing. However, the second reading of the proposal was on the agenda.

Council Member Joe Jefferson proposed postponing the secondreading vote until the Jan. 6 meeting. He said he wanted the additional time to talk to constituents, particularly those living in the area of the proposed project.

His motion to postpone the vote was seconded by Councilmember Linda Olson. The motion failed.

Before the second-reading vote, Jefferson said he would vote against it.

“I will vote no because I want more time to talk with constituents about the proposal and not because I don’t think the Chick-fil-A project will benefit the neighborhood and city,” he said.

The second-reading vote was 6-1.

Jefferson cast the only vote against the proposal.

It will be 30 days until the new zoning ordinance is effective. Cantrell said Dec. 18 Chick-fil-A officials plan to complete purchase of the site and apply for demolition permits once the zoning change is in effect. He said the company wants to start demolition so the site can be cleared by spring 2014.

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‘Warrior Strong’ shirts benefit Davis fund

By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com If Jeff Wasden had not opened PROformance Apparel eight years ago, he might well have been inside Arapahoe High School on Dec. 13 when shots rang out.

Wasden taught at Newton Middle School for several years, and had just accepted the position of dean of students at AHS when the deal for his business came through.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, the students, the staff and the community, and we’re honored to be part of that family,” he said on Dec. 19.

To show that pride, Wasden is offering “Warrior Strong” T-shirts to the community for $15 each, of which about $12 is going to the Claire Davis fund at First Bank. Davis was shot in the head at Arapahoe High on Dec. 13. She died Dec. 21 after more than a week in critical condition.

“We’re delighted to participate with the kids from Arapahoe who created this concept,” he said.

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Davis, who loved horses and the boy-band One Direction, was a senior at Arapahoe.

Authorities believe she just happened to be near the north entrance to the school used by Pierson as he made his charge to the library in search of his primary target, the coach of the speech and debate team. The shotgunwielding Pierson killed himself in the library about a minute after shooting Davis.

Arapahoe County Sheriff Grayson Robinson said the two knew each other, but likely not well, and that there is no evidence she was a target of Pierson’s.

“As the result of discussions with the Davis family and friends of Claire Davis, it is clear that Claire and the shooter were school

Jeff Wasden’s PROformance Apparel is selling these T-shirts and most of the money is going to the Claire Davis Fund.

The shirts are white and feature a bow in gold and black, the school’s colors, and the date of the shooting, “12.13.13” There’s a large, black “A” with the word “Arapahoe”

acquaintances, but were never close friends,” Robinson said in a Dec. 18 news release.

Over the weekend, Davis’ family announced the establishment of the Arapahoe High School Community Fund honoring Claire Davis. The charitable fund will “support Arapahoe High School and the surrounding community by providing assistance for mental health care, anti-bullying programs and other community needs,” according to a statement by the City of Centennial.

Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper posted a statement on his Facebook page the night of Davis’ death, offering his condolences.

“Claire Davis personified the love and kindness she learned from her family,” he wrote. “All of Colorado feels that. They are in our hearts.”

Littleton Adventist said information regarding a public celebration of Davis’ life will be announced at a future date.

inside, and the words “Warrior Strong” in bold, black letters.

The school is named for the Arapaho Native Americans, and the tribe maintains a close relationship with the school. Former Principal Ron Booth reached out to the Wind River Indian Reservation in Wyoming in 1993, in the midst of a slew of mascot controversies around the country. Tribal elders decided AHS was place deserving of their respect and endorsed the school’s “Arapahoe Warrior” mascot, which was designed

by Arapaho artist Wilbur Antelope.

Members of the tribe visit every other year. In March 2012, Darrell Lonebear said the AHS students are champions to the Arapaho Tribal Nation.

“I can tell warrior pride here at this high school is strong, and the energy we feel here is great,” he said.

Wasden said the kids he’s working with on the T-shirts are doing OK, that they’re resilient and strong.

“They’re showing a great deal of love and support and care for each other,” he said.

They’re helping make the shirts, even going to his store in the middle of the night to help get orders out.

Wasden estimates more than 2,000 shirts have been purchased, which means about $24,000 for the Claire Davis fund. The Davis family has asked that donations in Claire’s honor go to TLC Meals on Wheels or the Littleton Hospital Foundation to support mental-health awareness and support programs.

“Difficult times allow people to show their colors,” said Wasden, adding that he’s proud of the kids, the staff and the whole community.

“There’s no reason to worry about who we’re handing the world over to,” he said.

“They’re going to be in better shape than we are.”

T-shirts are available at PROformance in the Broadridge Shopping Center at 6905 S. Broadway, or at www.warriorstrongshirts. com. You can donate directly to the fund at First Bank, 2323 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, Colo. 80122.

STATEMENT FROM THE DAVIS FAMILY The following statement from Claire Davis’ family was posted Dec. 21 on Littleton Adventist Hospital’s Facebook page: It is with unspeakable sadness that we write and say that Claire has passed away from the gunshot wound she received at Arapahoe High School on December 13, 2013. Although we have lost our precious daughter, we will always be grateful for the indelible journey she took us on over the last 17 years — we were truly blessed to be Claire’s parents. The grace, laughter and light she brought to this world will not be extinguished by her death; to the contrary, it will only get stronger.

Last week was truly a paradox in that we lost our daughter, yet we witnessed the wonderful love that exists in the world through the tremendous outpour-

ing of support we received. We’d like to take this opportunity to thank the first responders, the school resource officer, security guard and vice principal at Arapahoe High School, the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s office, and the physicians, nurses and staff at Littleton Adventist Hospital. Each played a significant role in giving Claire a chance to live, and demonstrated extreme amounts of professionalism, courage and love.

Please know that we will never forget the extraordinary work you did on Claire’s behalf.

We ask that you give us time to grieve the death of our daughter by respecting our wishes for privacy.

With much loving-kindness, The Davis Family

Reaching

higher

to create career connections

“I chose UCCS for the combination of academics and student life. The Engineering program is one the best in the country and you can’t beat the location with views of Pikes Peak from every building. The University reaches out to every student by holding fun events for all different interests, so it’s easy to make friends. As soon as I stepped onto campus I was completely immersed in the community and felt right at home.”

— Kaleen, Junior, Electrical Engineering

To Reach Higher: www.uccs.edu | 800-990-UCCS (8227)

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“Scarlet Pollinators” by Stephanie Rozzo (2013 digital print) is in the Denver Botanic Gardens’ exhibit “Plants, Birds and Pollinators: Art Serving Science,” through Feb. 9. Courtesyp hoto

Resting in comfort and dining in style

A DREAM OF

Spring

Winter exhibits, classes at Denver Botanic Gardens

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@ourcoloradonews.com Memories of visits to the Frick Conservatory in Pittsburgh and then to Boettcher Conservatory at the Denver Botanic Gardens over many years relate to a favorite winter ritual — one that helps make spring and new vegetation come into one’s consciousness sooner. The Boettcher visit can be enhanced this winter by visiting several art exhibits — and perhaps enrolling in a botanical illustration class. DBG is accredited as a museum as well as a garden.

Graduates from the School of Botanical Art and Illustration are displaying a selection of works from their portfolios through Feb. 9 in the El Pomar Room. The ongoing school offers nearly 200 courses and workshops through the year — in various mediums and at varying levels of difficulty; in traditional and newer techniques. Visit the DBG website to check on availability and

IF YOU GO

Denver Botanic Gardens is an intensely developed 24 acres located at 1007 York St., Denver. Check denverbotanicgardens.org for hours and admission information.

Also available to plant enthusiasts: Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield in South Jefferson County, offer 750 acres with its historic farm and miles of trails in several ecological systems. schedules.

Also through Feb. 9 in the Gates Garden Court Gallery, there is a juried exhibition of national and international professional illustrators called “Plants, Birds and Pollinators: Art Serving Science.” It aims to bring attention to the importance of pollinators in our ecological cycles — everywhere in the world. We have seen a great deal of handwringing over the shortage of honeybees of late, but need to recognize that other pollinators: butterflies, birds, moths also need to be protected and respected.

Planting flowers such as the bright red ones in our illustration is a pleasant way to

support these lovely creatures and enjoy the color.

Until Jan. 12, “Catalyst,” a collection of sculptures by 12 Colorado artists, is placed throughout the gardens and they are a splendid reason to walk through the gardens on a sunny winter day. They will have a different look and reflect a different quality of light now even if one has visited the collection in spring or summer. A map is available on the website, or at the door.

Look forward to “Illusions in Glass: Magic Lantern Slides from the Helen Fowler Library Collection” from Feb. 19 to April 27 in the Gates Garden Court Gallery, to learn about a technique that dates back to the 1600s and predates our modern projectors and films.

One more exotic attraction: The “Orchid Showcase” in the Orangerie, west of the conservatory, through Feb. 24. DBG has a large collection of colorful orchids in many varieties, shapes and hues. Standing in the middle of a room filled with extraordinary specimens can carry one away to the tropics, if only for a few moments.

Get ready to welcome 2014

Oblio’s Cap Hill Tavern opens

A much-anticipated eatery is opening in Capitol Hill. Oblio’s Cap Hill Tavern has officially opened at 1225 Logan St. Located in the old Fleur Bistro space, Oblio’s is finally opening after much talk about (read my column item about in March here: www.pennyparker.blacktiecolorado.com/2013/03/penny-parker-onthe-town-walling-wandering-away-fromrobinson-dairy/).

The owners of the Park Hill pizza joint are spreading their wings to Cap Hill with an Italian eatery with pizza (of course!), flat screens for sports fans and weekend brunch starting. The Saturday and Sunday brunch will include make-your-own Bloody Mary bar, breakfast pizza and more.

Free pizza delivery starts at 5 p.m.

For more information, check out Oblio’s Cap Hill Tavern Facebook page at www. facebook.com/Ocaphilltavern?ref=stream.

Newman will rock Lone Tree

A few suggestions to ring in the new year

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@ourcoloradonews.com New Year’s Eve can be a big deal for the younger family members as well as the parental types. Really young ones will enjoy the Noon Year’s Eve at Children’s Museum of Denver, 2121 Children’s Museum Dr. (Google it!) They can make a lot of noise, play games, hear stories, create crafts and maybe ride around the plaza in a mini train. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: $9/$7. cmdenver.org.

• For south area kids, consider the lights at “A Hudson Christmas,” thousands of lights twinkle on the trees at Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Hot chocolate and a nice walk through wonderland here. Admission: $9/$7/$6. Hud-

Fifteen Colorado hotels made it onto Conde Nast Traveler’s 2014 Gold List of the “511 Best Places on Earth.”

The historic Oxford Hotel and Hotel Teatro were the only two Denver hotels that made it onto the list. The other Colorado hotels were primarily in resort towns including Aspen, Vail, Snowmass and Telluride.

Condé Nast Traveler’s annual Gold List identifies the world’s “best of the best,” including hotels, resorts and cruise lines, as voted by nearly 80,000 travelers.

Originally opened in 1891, The Oxford Hotel offers 80 individually decorated guest rooms with unique features such as claw-foot bathtubs, floor-to-ceiling Chinese silk curtains and French and English antiques. The hotel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and houses an extensive collection of Western American art.

Check out the complete Conde Nast’s Gold List, go to www.cntraveler.com/goldlist/2014/united-states.html?mbid=gl_pr.

Fireworks will explode from the 16th Street Mall skyline at 9 and 12 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. Photo courtesy of Visit Denver. songardens.org.

• Motones and Tripping Griswolds will entertain at Parker’s PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Hosts: the PACE Renaissance Guild. The festivities start at 7:30 p.m., with foods from different locales, signature drinks, a New Year’s Eve

toast, dancing to a live band. Tickets: $90, pacecenteronline.ticketforce.com.

• “A Night in Vienna,” the annual Colorado Symphony Orchestra celebration, offers waltzes, polkas, marches and more, New Year continues on Page 12

The Lone Tree Arts Center’s intimate theater will host famed singer-songwriter Randy Newman, who will perform to an audience of less than 500 people no further than 60 feet from the stage, at 7:30 p.m. March 12.

Newman is the recipient of two Academy Awards for Best Original Song (“from “Monsters Inc.” for Bonnie Raitt, and “You Can Leave Your Hat On” for Joe Cocker, a Colorado resident).

This acoustic concert is one of only three one-night stops for Newman in Colorado: Lone Tree, the Vilar Center in Beaver Creek, and the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen. The 2013 inductee to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will perform his greatest hits as well as share stories and memories from his lifelong journey in music.

Tickets will go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. on Thursday. Prices range from $60 to $90 and can be purchased online at www.LoneTreeArtsCenter.org or at 720-509-1000.

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‘Transit of Venus’ showcases female artists Four Decades: Front Range Women in the Visual Arts

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com In 1974, a group of Boulder women artists and graduate students formed Front Range Women in the Visual Arts to address the lack of attention received from critics, academics, writers, museums and galleries.

This organization became an advocate for the recognition of — and study about — artists who happened to be women, in the region and in history. It began to make

‘Aida’ in Aurora “Aida,” the Tony Award-winning musical by Elton John and Tim Rice, based on Verdi’s opera, plays Dec. 28 to Jan. 19 at the Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora. Presented by Ignite Theatre Company, performances are: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Tuesday, Dec. 30 and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $27/$19/$15, 720-362-2697, Ignite_Theatre@mailvresp.com.

connections nationwide. more than 60 works by if you go Several out of state exhi24 female artists who bitions were organized, were part of the organi“The Transit of Venus: Four Decades Front as well as exchange prozation.

Range Women in the Visual Arts” will be grams and a month-long Included in the exhibat the Redline Gallery, 2350 Arapahoe St., celebration: “Colorado it are Micaela Amateau Denver, from Jan. 10 to Feb. 23. Gallery Women in the Arts” in Amato, Barbara Baer, Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through 1979, open to all female Carol K. Brown, MariFridays; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and artists in the state. The lyn Duke, Sally Elliott, Sundays. 303-296-4448. Admission is free. month included more Jaci Fisher, Margaretta than 80 events.

Gilboy, Ann Isolde, June “The Transit of Venus: Julian, Virginia Johnson, Four Decades Front Range Women in the Carol Kliger, Vidie Lange, Virginia MaitVisual Arts,” which runs Jan. 10 to Feb. 23 land, Fran Metzger, Georgia Pugh, Jalaliyyih at Redline Gallery, celebrates the 40th anni- Quinn, Celeste Rehm, Marcia Rehn, Helen versary of the group’s founding and features Redman, Sue Robinson, Barbara Shark,

CurtaiN time

Piaf on 16th

“Pure Piaf: The Life and Music of Edith Piaf” will be performed by songstress Britta Laree at 8 p.m. Jan. 11, 18, 25 at Lannie’s Clocktower Cabaret, 1601 Arapahoe St., Denver (16th St. Mall).

Tickets: $25, 303-293-0075, www. lannies.com/?p=26619.

Barefoot in the Park

Neil Simon’s “Barefoot in the Park” will be presented by the

New Year Continued from Page 10

starting at 6:30 p.m. at Boettcher Hall. The audience is ready to head to the mall for the 9 p.m. fireworks if they wish. Tickets: coloradosymphony.org, 303-623-7876.

• “Murder at the Speakeasy” is presented by the Adams Mystery Playhouse, 2406 Federal Blvd., Denver. Meet an assortment

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Deck the Halls with cards of dining The perfect holiday gift for your favorite foodie may be the EatDenver Deck, a gift that will keep giving all year long.

The EatDenver Deck includes 52 $10 gift cards for $50, redeemable at select members of the EatDenver Independent Restaurant Network.

Dine at any of these Denver-area restaurants with a $10 gift card. Total value of $520.

The participating suburban restaurants are Bonanno Brothers Pizza in Lone

Spotlight Theatre Company from Jan. 11 to Feb. 8. Wade Wood directs at the John Hand Theater, 7653 E. First Place, Denver. Tickets: $20/$16, Thisisspotlight.com.

Kessler’s ‘Orphans’ at the Edge “Orphans” by Lyle Kessler plays Jan. 10 to Feb. 9 at The Edge Theatre, 1560 Teller St. Suite 200, Lakewood. Robert Kramer is director. Performances: 7:30 p.m.

Fridays and Saturdays, 6 p.m.

Monty Python

Matthew Lopez’s “The Whipping Man” is a story of a Jewish Confederate soldier and his former slaves, also Jewish. It plays at Curious Theatre, 1080 Acoma St., Denver, from Jan. 11 to Feb. 15.

Directed by Kate Folkins and Chip Walton. Performances: 8 p.m.

“Monty Python’s Spamalot” plays through March 1 at Boulder’s Dinner Theatre, 5501 Arapahoe St., Boulder. Performances: Wednesdays through Sundays, evenings and matinees. Call for schedule: 303-499-6000 or visit bouldersdinnertheatre.com.

Tree and The Fort in Morrison.

1515 Restaurant, Ace Eat Serve, Adelitas Cocina Y Cantina, Appaloosa Grill, Bistro Vendome, Black Pearl, Bones, Carmines on Penn, Cholon Bistro, Coohills 1400, Coral Room, Duo, El Camino, Elway’s Cherry Creek, Euclid Hall, Great Northern, Green Russell, Russell’s Smokehouse, Happy Cakes, Harman’s Eat + Drink, Humboldt: Farm Fish Wine, Ignite!, Jonesy’s Eat Bar, Le Grand Bistro & Oyster Bar, Linger, Locanda Del Borgo, Lou’s Food Bar, Luca D’Italia, Marco’s Coal-fired Pizza, Max Gill & Grill, Mizuna, Osteria Marco, Panzano, Punch Bowl Social, Racines, Rialto Café, Rioja, Root Down, Row 14 Bistro & Wine Bar, Second Home Kitchen + Bar, Steuben’s, Steve’s Snappin’ Dogs, Stoney’s Bar & Grill, Ta-

bles, The Avenue Grill, The Corner Office, The Village Cork, Two-Fisted Mario’s Pizza, Vesta Dipping Grill, Washington Park Grille and Wynkoop Brewing Company.

The deck gets you $10 off on a $25 purchase of food dine-in only.

Not valid for alcohol, gratuity or tax.

Limited to one card per table. Valid from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31.

Not valid during Denver Restaurant Week. More info at www.eatdenver.com.

present circumstances, we can’t continue on.

“Thanks to all of our faithful customers who made these four years memorable.

You were the reason we happily came to work every day. We will miss you. We hope to see you one more time at Ondo’s Spanish Tapas Bar before the end of the year.”

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as Mrs. Claus, who tells all. At 8 p.m. a performance of “Young Frankenstein” follows and the evening concludes with a Ring in the New Year party in the theater’s handsome lobby. Cost is $30, vintagetheatre. org, 303-858-7930.

• Last, but certainly not least, Decadence New Year’s Eve will start at 7 p.m. on both Dec. 30 and 31 in two venues at the Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St., Denver, with a string of live bands and entertainers. For more information, visit decadencenye.com. Tickets: $75 to $230.

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Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $18-$44, 303-623-0524. Cuioustheatre.org.

for fireworks on Pike’s Peak as well.

• “The Abbey Roadshow” will be at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington, Golden, with the bar open at 7:30. Music from 8:30, “Music Til Midnight” starts at 10:30. Daniel Langhoff, Arlene Rapal, David Nehls. Cash bar, free hors d’ ouevres buffet. $45, minersalley.com, 303-9353044.

• Vintage Theatre’s New Year’s Eve Gala begins at 7 p.m. with a new short comedy, “The Power Behind the Sleigh” by local playwright David Marlow, with Deb Persoff

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Sundays (no show Feb. 2, Super Bowl). Tickets: 303-232-0363, theedgetheater.com.

of unsavory characters at Big Al’s Speakeasy, where they will help you greet 2014.

Tickets: $54-$58, adamsmysteryplayhouse.com, 303-455-1848.

• Denver Fireworks shoot off at 9 p.m. and again at midnight from tops of buildings along the 16th Street Mall. Free, although families may want to stop somewhere for a bite or some ice cream. By midnight, the crowd will change, including folks who have been partying at Denver hotels and clubs for dinner and dancing.

If you’re diving home about midnight, look

SANTA EXPRESS TRAIN Holiday Events:

Barbara Takenaga, Rebecca Van Buren and Betty Woodman. William Biety is curator.

This will be the first of a series of five shows at Redline in 2014, “She Crossed the Line,” featuring women artists. To follow: Chen Man: March 1-April 27; Senga Nengudi: June 6 to July 20; Harmony Hammond: Aug. 2 to Sept. 28; Judy Chicago: Oct. 10 to Nov. 30.

“Transit of Venus” opens Jan. 10 with a member’s reception from 6 to 7 p.m. and public reception 7 to 9. There will be a curatorial talk and special performance by 3rd Law Dance/Theater in honor of Front Range Women in the Arts at 6:45 and 7:45 p.m.

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Santa Express Train - Now thru Dec. 30 Holiday Train - Dec. 26 - Jan. 4 New Year’s Eve Train - Dec. 31

Ondo’s in Cherry Creek to close Dec. 31

Ondo’s Spanish Tapas Bar at 250 Steele St. is shutting its doors on Dec. 31. Here’s what the owners, Curt and Deicy Steinbecker posted on the website: “After over four years of many highs and lows. Deicy and I have decided that we will not continue our efforts in 2014. It’s with a heavy heart that we came to this difficult decision, but it’s one that is best for our family … Our goal from the start was to serve the most authentic Spanish tapas in Denver, and we believe that we always stayed true to this goal. But, due to the

Seen and heard

Eavesdropping on me: “Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all my loyal Mile High Life readers. May you have a wonderful and safe holiday and a happy New Year!”

Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.blacktiecolorado.com/pennyparker. She can be reached at penny@blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.

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Photo contest winners crowned

Send uS your newS Colorado Community Media welcomes event listings and other submissions.

Please note our new submissions emails. events and club listings calendar@ coloradocommunitymedia.com School notes, such as honor roll and dean’s list schoolnotes@

Winners are announced in the Downtown Littleton Photo Contest, sponsored by the Andy Marquez Gallery. Photos will be exhibited and awards presented from 5 to 8 p.m.

Jan. 10 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. Winners: Best of Show: Peggy Dietz for her striking photo of the entrance at the “Old Littleton Library, now the Melting Pot.” The award for Color Pro goes to Molly McMillan for her “Wine Glasses in Window” and Owen Beya won for Color Amateur with “Wild Colors at the Melting Pot.” Larry Stevens’ “Courthouse” won Black and White Pro and Erik Olson won Black and White Amateur. The judges were Kip Keehner, Ruth Graham, Kelli Narde, Cindy Hathaway and Lou Malandra.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Lone Tree Arts Center opened ticket sales on Dec. 19 for a one night only concert by singer-songwriter Randy Newman, a 2013 inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Newman won Academy Awards for “If I Didn’t Have You” from “Monsters Inc.” and “We Belong Together” from “Toy Story.”

(He’s had 20 Oscar nominations, 14 Grammy nominations, six Grammy awards.) Tickets will be priced at $60 to $90, at lonetreeartscenter.org or 720-509-1000.

Stars for Douglas County Tara Dexter is the new director for Stars for Douglas County, stepping in for Julie Holliday, who has moved to Texas with her family. Dexter invites potential board members and volunteers to contact her at: starsfordouglascounty@gmail.com. The first 2014 board meeting will be on Jan. 14 at her home. The organization raises extra support for Douglas County school art programs.

email calendar@ourcoloradonews.com, attn: Englewood Herald.

PRoFESSionAl AmERiCAn ASSoCiATion oF UnivERSiTy WomEn, Littleton-Englewood Branch invites baccalau-

reates to participate in activities that further the goals of equity for women and girls, lifelong education and positive societal change. Meetings usually are Mondays each month, September through May, at Koelbel Library, Orchard Road and Holly Street, Centennial. Social time is followed by business meeting and informative program on subjects ranging from public policy issues to poetry.

Call Linda Shell at 303-796-7702.

DEnvER invESToR ClUB meets the first Thursday each month at 7:30 p.m. at the IHOP on Clinton Street in Englewood. Call Gail Segreto at 303-810-9015 or e-mail gailsegreto@starband.net. This is a nonprofit educational club.

EnglEWooD CHAPTER oF THE JUnioR CHAmBER oF CommERCE (Jaycees) needs men and women

between the ages of 21 and 40 to help re-establish the chapter. Jaycees work to help chapter members grow professionally and to help serve the community through hands-on projects. To become involved, call 303-9140180 or visit www.coloradojaycees.org.

lETiP inTERnATionAl, local chapter, is a profes-

sional referral organization that meets at Maggiano’s at the Denver Tech Center, 7401 S. Clinton St., in Englewood.

A Highlands Ranch chapter meets at LePeep’s, 7156 E. County Line Road. Call 303-789-7898 or visit www.letip. com.

nARFE (nATionAl Active and Retired Federal Employees), Chapter 1089 was merged into Chapter 81. The membership meetings are from noon to 1:30 p.m. the third Friday of every month, with an optional lunch at 11 a.m., at the American Legion Post 1, at the Southeast corner of I-25 and Yale Ave (5400 E Yale). All current and retired federal employees are invited to attend. For

Fax information to 303-566-4098 Mail to 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd., Ste. 210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

“Old Littleton Library, Now the Melting Pot: Entrance” by Peggy Dietz won Best of Show in the recent contest for Downtown Littleton photos. Courtesy photo

Tours in early 2014

The Highlands Ranch Historical Society has announced three tours: • Jan. 21, 10 a.m. Highlands Ranch Mansion, 9950 E Gateway Dr. Led by HRHS board members. Free. Reservation and membership not required.

Information: Sara Lebofsky, tours@ HighlandsRanchHistoricalSociety, 303-470-3428.

• Feb. 9, 2-4 p.m. “Pipes and Stripes VII: The Mighty Wurlitzer and the 101st Army Band at the Paramount Theatre.” Transportation by RTD, time TBD. Reservations by Jan. 16. Program free. RTD fare: $4.50/$2.25. Information: Toni Martin, RTDTours@HighlandsRanchHistoricalSociety.org. 303955-5476.

• Time TBD (daytime tour) March 25 to see “Maya: Hidden Worlds Revealed” at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Admission: $13, RTD fare: $4.50/$2.25. Time for departure: TBD. Information: Toni Martin (above.) Checks within two days of reservation to: Highlands Ranch Historical Society, P.O. Box 631334, Littleton, CO 80163.

‘Bienvenue!’

The Denver Art Museum says “wel-

come” to families on Winter Break, with daily fun for kids, for whom general admission is free through Jan. 5.

Three free special events: • On Saturdays and Sundays, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Meet local artists and watch them work in the Studio on Level 1 in the Hamilton Building.

• Dec. 26, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Interactive Gallery Theater Tour with Colette, a French character who needs help finding something missing in the gallery. Level 6 North Building.

• Dec. 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Denver Art Museum Family Dance and Art Ball. Make your own French powdered wig, collars, cuffs, fans. Then learn a simple minuet and perform with live music. In Ponti Hall, North Building.

Denverartmuseum.org, 720-913-0048.

Anime

Alamo Draft House, at Aspen Grove in Littleton will offer two new Japanese animated films in January: “Evangelion 3.0: You Can (Not) Redo” at 9:30 p.m. Jan. 10 and 7 p.m. Jan. 12; First four episodes of the television series “Jormungand” at 7 p.m.

Jan. 27. Admission free, but a $5 food and drink voucher will reserve a seat. drafthouse.com/denver.

area clubs EDiToR’S noTE: To add or update your club listing,

coloradocommunitymedia.com Military briefs militarynotes@ coloradocommunitymedia.com General press releases Submit through our website Letters to the editor letters@coloradocommunitymedia. com

information call, Hank at 303-779-4268 or Darlene at 303-771-2024.

RECREATion CHERRy CREEk AnglERS meets at 7 p.m. every second Thursday in the Lodge Meeting Room at Gander Mountain Sports, 14000 E. Jewell Ave. Call Dennis at 303-841-3612. kiloWATT EigHTS is for people interested in square dancing. Dances are the first, third and fifth Friday each month at Malley Senior Center in Englewood.

Call Ron at 303-759-4862. moUnTAinEERS SqUARE DAnCE ClUB meets the first, third and fifth Saturdays of the month at the Valley View Church of God, 4390 S. Lowell Blvd., Englewood, to square dance. Dances start at 8 p.m.

Everyone is welcome to come and watch. This is a healthy activity for all. Call 303-798-4472.

PoETRy nigHT honors the great Edgar Allan Poe by reading poetry at The Attic Bookstore, 200 W. Hampden Ave., near Hampden and Bannock in Englewood.

Take originals or an old favorite to read to others.

Readings will be limited to five minutes. Sign up begins at 7 p.m. Readings begin at 7:30 p.m. All styles of poetry are welcome. Call 303-777-5352.

SERviCES

DAUgHTERS oF THE AmERiCAn REvolUTion,

Columbine Chapter meets at 1 p.m. every second Saturday at Castlewood Library, 6739 S. Unita St., Englewood.

Call Michelle Brown at 303-979-7550.

DAUgHTERS oF THE BRiTiSH EmPiRE is a national organization with a philanthropic purpose. For almost a century, DBE has been a common bond for women of British heritage living in the United States. DBE is open to women who are citizens or residents of the U.S. who are of British Commonwealth birth or ancestry or who are married to men of British Commonwealth birth or ancestry. There are six chapters in Colorado, including chapters in Littleton, Englewood, Centennial, Evergreen and Boulder County. Call Chris at 303-683-6154 or Olive at 303-347-1311, or visit www.dbecolorado.org and use the contact form available.

SERTomA ClUB of DTC meets on Thursdays at Mangia Bevi Restaurant, Englewood. Contact David Oppenheim at 303-850-7888 or captdso@aol.com.

EmBRoiDERERS gUilD oF AmERiCA ColoRADo CHAPTER meets at Bethany Lutheran Church at

Hampden Avenue and Colorado Boulevard in Englewood the fourth Tuesday each month from 9:30 a.m. to noon, excluding December and July. Meetings include needlework projects, needle art education, lectures and workshops of all levels. Guests are invited. Call Marnie Ritter at 303-791-9334.

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THE EnglEWooD lionS ClUB meets at 7 a.m. every Thursday at the Grill at Broken Tee Golf Course, 2101 West Oxford Avenue. Previously the Lions Club met every Wednesday at noon. The change in time is being made to better accommodate working men and women in the Englewood area who are interested in serving the community. Please join the Lions for breakfast and a weekly program and learn more about Lions Club International and the activities of the Englewood Lions Club.

ARAPAHoE SERTomA ClUB meets on Thursdays at the Englewood Elks Club, 3690 S. Jason, Englewood.

Contact Ken Kelley at 303-789-9393 or kenkelley@ allstate.com.

THE RoTARy ClUB of Englewood meets each Wednesday at 12:15 p.m. at the Wellshire Inn, 3333 S. Colorado Blvd, Denver. For information, contact Josh Staller at 303-721-6845, or visit rotaryclubofenglewood.org.

HomEComing inC. offers caregivers of low-income seniors who are frail, disabled or unable to live alone without care in Adams, Arapahoe, Jefferson and Denver counties respite care. Assistance includes personal care and homemaking. Call Pamela DombrowskiWilson or Trini Martinez at 303-526-2318 for an application and information.

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pirates boys post hoops win Englewood bests Arvada 68-57 to snap three-game losing streak

By Tom Munds

tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia. com Englewood’s boys basketball team drew cheers from the home fans as they played perhaps their best game of the young season Dec. 17, besting Arvada, 68-57, to snap a three-game losing streak.

“Tonight was an important win for us,” Pirates coach Dave Chapman said after the game. “We have been playing pretty good basketball at times but this is the first time we put together a complete game.

“In other games, we have played good defense and have kept the score close for a while. Then, we seem to hit a stretch where we can’t buy a basket. The result is we have won only one game before tonight.”

Englewood closed out the 2013 portion of the schedule on the road with an 88-72 loss Dec. 20 against Colorado Academy.

Before the Dec. 17 tip-off, the Englewood coach predicted a tough battle against Arvada and the game lived up to the coach’s prediction early as Arvada jumped out in front early.

The Pirates battled back and took a 19-16 advantage into the second quarter.

The score was tied twice in the second quarter and the Pirates got some three-point plays late to take a 32-31 lead at halftime.

Arvada and Englewood were tied at 36 midway through the third period when the Pirates went a scoring run. The Pirates hit some open shots, including several three-pointers, to build a 48-37 lead at the end of the quarter. The Pirates maintained their advantage through the fourth as they matched Arvada point-for-point to win the game, 68-57.

Tristan Sisneros paced the attack with a season-high 20 points and teammate Gavin Phillips came off the bench to score 15 points.

Sean Bowering pounded the boards and scored 13 points, while point guard Isiah Mestas chipped in 11 points for the Pirates.

Bowering led the team with seven rebounds, Colton Korinek had six, Sisneros had five and Phillips four. Mestas lead the team in steals with four and set the pace for the Pirates as he dished off eight assists.

The team made 10 three-point shots and converted 8-of-11 free throw attempts.

Sisneros said he had a good game against Arvada because shooting from three-point range and driving to the basket was working for him.

“I don’t have a specific spot to shoot the three-pointers. I just find a place where I am open and, if I have my elbow bent toward the basket, I know the shot will be in the basket,” he said.

He said he worked hard in the offseason to help develop his basketball skills, particularly his defensive play.

“I worked on scoring by shooting a lot of baskets,” the junior said. “To improve defensively, I went one-on-one with guys a lot and it helped me get quicker and better at anticipating the other guy’s next move so I can be there to cut him off.”

Phillips also said he had a good game against Arvada.

“Things were just going well. I got some open looks at the basket and I got the opening to take it to the basket and score points for us,” he said. “Defensively, I stepped up my game tonight.”

Phillips said he is working to improve his offensive contributions by improving his outside shooting but added he is best on the court when he is playing defense.

“I am a good defender because of my quickness,” he said. “I am quick enough to make moves to keep a guy on the other team from getting an open path to the basket.

Sometimes I am quick enough to knock the ball away.”

His statistics against Arvada are his best performance of the season. He scored 15 points, pulled down four rebounds, made two steals, deflected three passes and made one assist.

ABOVE: Englewood’s Colton Korinek (44) puts up a shot in the Pirates Dec. 17 win over Arvada. Kornick helped the Pirates with six points, six rebounds and one blocked shot as Englewood came out on top, 68-57.

RIGHT: Englewood’s Tristan Sisneros (15) prepares to make a move toward the basket Dec. 17 against Arvada.

Sisneros paced the team in scoring with 20 points.

Photos by Tom Munds

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December 27, 2013

Heritage outduals Mountain Vista Eagles swimmers, divers touch up for 80-point win

By Tom Munds

tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com Heritage and Mountain Vista swimmers churned up the waters Dec. 17 during a girls swimming and diving dual at Heritage High School pool.

The battle for first-place honors was heated as Heritage won seven events and Mountain Vista took top honors in five events. But, Heritage piled up points with more individuals and relay teams finishing in the top six to help the Eagles win the meet, 223-143.

Before the Dec. 17 meet, Heritage Coach Tom Byorick said he has 55 athletes out for the team that is a good mix of returning letter winners and girls new to high school swimming competition.

“I think we are pretty strong in the freestyle events and the breaststroke but we’ll have to see how things work out,” the coach of 14 years said. “We also have solid relay teams. Everyone is looking pretty good.”

Byorick said the team is pretty good even this early. But he added that there are things Heritage has to do better as a team and

things he has to do better as a coach.

“If we do what needs done, we should be a pretty salty team by the end of this season,” he said.

On the other side of the pool, first-year coach Tim Byers talked to the members of the Mountain Vista team.

“We are doing OK as I am still getting used to our swimmers and divers and they are still getting used to me,” Byers said before the meet. “We have 26 swimmers and nine divers. We have a solid group of talented athletes and everyone is willing to swim the events I ask them to swim.”

Byers was an assistant swimming coach at Columbine for six seasons before moving to the head coaching job at Mountain Vista.

“Our team will be very competitive and I expect us to do well,” he said. “Our relay teams are strong and we have individuals who are standouts in events, including the butterfly.”

Mountain Vista senior Gianna Salanitro helped her team with first-place finishes in the 100-meter butterfly and the 200-meter individual medley events.

Many events were won by tenths of a second. For example, Heritage won the 200-meter medley relay with a time of 1:55.42 and Mountain Vista was second with a time of 1:55.71.

Heritage sophomore Kaela Shandle gets some spring action Dec. 17 during the Eagle’s 223-143 victory over Mountain Vista. Shandle went on to win the diving competition with a score of 206.85 to help Heritage win the dual meet at Heritage High School. Photo by Tom Munds Representatives of both teams were set to close out the 2013 portion of the schedule on Dec. 21 at the Coaches Invitational Swimming and Diving Meet at the Veteran’s Memorial Aquatics Center in Thornton.

Economic Forecast Breakfast Sees Light at the End of a Long Tunnel With 2013 coming to an end and 2014 on the horizon, the economy is steadily improving at a slow pace with the amount and pace of that improvement varying widely determined by where you live and how you make a living. This was one take-away listening to economic experts at last week’s 27th Annual Economic Forecast Breakfast held at the Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center.

Over 750 South Metro Denver business leaders gathered to build on existing or create new business relationships, share their visions of the future and hear the latest on our local, regional, and national economy.

Presenters included Dr. Rich Wobbekind, Executive Director of the Business Research Division and Senior Associate Dean for Academic Programs at the University of Colorado - Boulder; Dr. Martin Shields, Professor of Economics and Director of the Regional Economics Institute at Colorado State University; and Michael Wolf, economist for Wells Fargo Securities.

Ken Lund, Executive Director for the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade was also on hand to report on the state’s efforts on growing the current economy. Lund highlighted Governor Hickenlooper’s Colorado Innovation Network (COIN) - the governor’s vision of branding Colorado for innovation and entrepreneurship. A video from the COIN Summit held last August included excerpts from presentations by Salman Khan, Founder of Khan Academy; Mary Grove, Director of Google Global Entrepreneurship Outreach; Hikmet Ersek, President and CEO of Western Union; and Mayor Michael Hancock on the importance of innovation and creativity in building an economy.

Colorado’s envious business climate and talent pool was also noted. Colorado was hailed as the 2nd best state to start a business by CNBC, 2nd best state for entrepreneurship and innovation by Ali Recek of Goodwill Industries, Melanie Worley Developmental Pathways and Jerry Healey of Inc. Magazine, and of Colorado Community Media connecting after the the 2nd best state presentations. for high tech business according to TechAmerica. Forbes named Colorado the best state for labor supply last year, has the 2nd highest population with bachelors degree or higher, and is 3rd in high-tech employment by TechAmerica.

This all boils down to Colorado being a great place to build a career, and the way that is done is through growing business according to Lund.

“We have 2.4 million employees in the state of Colorado. If we can get that grown by 10% - that’s 240,000 - it will blow Rich’s [Wobbekind] numbers out of the water for 2014. So let’s go get it done.”

Dr. Wobbekind presented the state’s economic outlook for 2014 with an optimistic flair. Starting with an image of a beautiful Colorado scene and the title “Looking good...” the economist shared the facts that Colorado is among the top states for population growth and continues to bring in an impressive talent pool. Job growth continues to be broadbased with technical, construction and retail/wholesale trade showing the biggest gains. He noted that we have passed the pre-recession employment peak, and the wage peak is at an all-time high.

Wobbekind stated that Colorado has consistently been above the national average economically and will continue to be a role model for much of the country looking into the future. He saw no reason that the upward trend shouldn’t continue at a slow rate up until late in the decade when changing demographics will create a shortage in the workforce.

Dr. Shields agreed that we have recovered from the economic downturn, but rejected continuing to use the term “recovery”. “Recovery is an interesting word. The recession ended in 2009 and we are still talking recovery 4½ years later... the use of ‘recovery’ suggests that this is going to be some kind of a rapid growth and we are not at that phase... this is as good as it’s going to get for a while. This is what it is.” His regional report echoed much of Dr. Wobbekind’s analysis, but emphasized that unemployment is still relatively high at 6.4% and real household income is at its lowest level in 17 years despite a growth in overall wages.

Both teams return to action in January.

Heritage is at home Jan. 9 for a meet against Arapahoe and Mountain Vista’s first competition of 2014 will be Jan. 9 at Littleton.

Both January meets begin at 4 p.m.

Calendar of Events

For a complete calendar of South Metro Denver Chamber events or more information, visit our web site at www.bestchamber.com or call 303-795-0142.

Wednesday & Thursday, December 25th & 26th: Chamber offices closed for Christmas Holiday

Friday, December, 27th: President’s Leadership Forum

The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial

Chamber Holiday Unplugged hosted by Brickyard BBQ & the Chamber

The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Over 750 business leaders listened to the economic experts on what to expect in the coming year at the 27th Annual Economic Forecast Breakfast Shields went on to explain that the leading employment sectors along the front range include administration and support services and food and beverage workers which are on the low end of the wage scale.

Temporary employment agencies are at a high in placement as companies are still not ready to put full-time workers in place. He believes this disconnect between economic growth and individual prosperity is creating a negative effect which will continue to be a drag on the regional economy.

The economist did predict that another 26,000 to 30,000 jobs will be created in 2014 and the unemployment rate will drop to 5.9% - still well above the pre-recession rate.

The macroeconomic view was presented by Michael Wolf showing that the nation’s GDP continues to grow modestly and consumers are slowly gaining more confidence. And while Colorado’s housing market is fairly stable at 9% negative equity, the national average is still at 14% with some states like Florida and Nevada still above 30%.

Household debt is beginning to decline, but much too slow to help those in the bottom of the economic scale and income is increasing, but again very slowly.

Wolf also sees the government’s debt and spending continuing to slow economic growth with the deficit shrinking too slowly to offset interest rates and international economic concerns.

Director of the South Metro Denver Economic Development Group, Jeff Holwell saw optimism through the slow growth.

“We are enthusiastic about the year ahead. While we would love to see huge gains in job creation and growth, we will take slow and turn it to our advantage. We will work toward building our local and state economies through a conscious and deliberate effort which will keep us at Colorado State University economist Dr. the forefront of the counMartin Shields makes a point during his try’s continuing growth.” presentation at the Economic Forecast The event was sponBreakfast. sored by Wells Fargo and WhippleWood CPAs, both leaders in our community and representative of the exceptional businesses the South Metro Chamber is proud to call partners. More information on the South Metro Denver Economic Development Group can be found at www.bestchamber.com or call 303795-0142.

Monday, December 30th:

Women in Leadership Board Meeting

The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial

Tuesday, December 31st: Business Bible Study

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Thursday, January 2nd:

Healthcare Policy Taskforce Meeting

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FastTracks New Investor Orientation

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SALOME’S STARS

crossword • sudoku

FOR THE WEEK OF DEC 25, 2013

GALLERY OF GAMES

ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) The arts are a strong part of the Arian aspect, with music becoming more dominant. An important decision looms as a longtime relationship takes an unexpected turn.

TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) Surrounding yourself with beautiful things helps restore the Taurean soul.

Enjoy an art exhibit, for example. Or redecorate your personal space with something truly splendid.

& weekly horoscope

GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) Some colleagues might try to talk you out of what they insist is a risk, but which you consider an opportunity. As usual, follow your own good sense when making your decision.

CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) A workplace change you might have worried about soon proves to be highly favorable for the clever Crab who is ready to take advantage of new opportunities opening up.

crossword • sudoku & weekly horoscope

GALLERY OF GAMES

LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) Congratulations. Your Leonine pride is polished to a dazzling new brilliance thanks to your success in winning support for your new project from even the most doubtful of detractors.

VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) An unsettling rumor about a colleague’s apparently regrettable behavior is soon proved groundless, allowing you to enjoy the upcoming end-of-year festivities in a happy mood.

LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) Your success in helping to create a harmonious environment out of a chaotic situation earns you the admiration of someone who could become an important new presence in your life.

SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) Your Scorpion’s sense of loyalty could find you leading a passionate defense of a loved one you feel is being unfairly treated. The week’s end brings long-awaited family news.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) Your keen instincts are once more on high alert as you find yourself being pressured to make a quick decision about a certain matter. More facts come to light by week’s end.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) An unexpected workplace development could disrupt some family plans. A full explanation, however, averts domestic discord. A financial matter continues to need attention.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) Spend time away from distractions to reassess some recent moves that might not have worked out as you had hoped.

What you learn could be invaluable for future decisionmaking.

PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) A recent act of kindness is a reminder of how important your friends are to you.

You might want to show your appreciation by hosting a special pre-New Year’s party just for them.

BORN THIS WEEK: You always try to do your best, which sometimes causes you to be critical of those who don’t live up to your standards. © 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

Unit: C005: JESSYKA L. WELLS 201 W. Belleview Ave #308A Englewood, CO 80110 Furniture, Appliance, Misc. Bags

Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF LIENED PROPERTY

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice To Creditors Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of MARY SHEILA IMHOFF, a/k/a MARY S. IMHOFF, a/k/a MARY IMHOFF, Deceased, Case No.: 2013 PR 030532 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Arapahoe, County, Colorado on or before April 14, 2014, or the claims may be forever barred.

Michael F. Imhoff Personal Representative c/o Hall & Evans, LLC, 1001 17th Street, Suite 300 Denver, CO 80202 Legal Notice No.: 4571 First Publication: December 13, 2013 Last Publication: December 27, 2013 Publisher: The Englewood Herald PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Florence C. Buehring, aka Florence Buehring, and Florence Catherine Buehring, Deceased Case Number: 2013 PR 30545

Government Legals

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present themPublic to the Notice Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on before April 20, NOTICE OF FINAL or SETTLEMENT 2014 or the claims may be forever barred.

Notice J. is hereby given pursuant to Karen Peterson Section 38-26-107, Colorado Revised Personal Representative Statutes, January 10, 2014 a final 19687 E. that Fair on Drive Aurora, Colorado 80016 settlement will be made by the Arapahoe County School District No. 1 (Englewood Legal Notice No: 4576 Schools) on account of a contract beFirst Publication: December 20, 2013 tweenPublication: the Contractor and 3, the2014 District for Last January the following project: Herald Publisher: Englewood School: The Englewood Campus Item Description: Phase I Construction

Notice To NOTICE Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Florence C. Buehring, aka Florence Buehring, and Florence Catherine Buehring, Deceased Case Number: 2013 PR 30545 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 20, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred.

Karen J. Peterson Personal Representative 19687 E. Fair Drive Aurora, Colorado 80016 Legal Notice No: 4576 First Publication: December 20, 2013 Last Publication: January 3, 2014 Publisher: Englewood Herald PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Virginia Lea Mader, Deceased Case Number: 2013 PR 30548 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 30, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred.

Government Legals

Lorraine M. Schippers Contractor: Saunders Construction, Inc. Personal Representative 2937 Southmoor Drive Fort Collins, Colorado 80525 Any person, co-partnership, entity, association, or corporation who has an Legal Notice No: 4577 unpaid claim against the Contractor for First Publication: December 20, 2013 orLast on account of the furnishing of labor, Publication: January 3, 2014 materials, hire, sustenance, proviPublisher:team Englewood Herald sions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of such work, may, at any time up to and including the time of such final settlement on said date, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with Englewood

Government Legals

Notice To Creditors

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Virginia Lea Mader, Deceased Case Number: 2013 PR 30548 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 30, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred.

Lorraine M. Schippers Personal Representative 2937 Southmoor Drive Fort Collins, Colorado 80525 Legal Notice No: 4577 First Publication: December 20, 2013 Last Publication: January 3, 2014 Publisher: Englewood Herald

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice The office of Dr. Paul Weyman will be properly disposing of patient records for patients not seen since 2003 or 2004.

If you were a patient of record and have not been seen in our office since 2003 or 2004, you may request your records by writing to our office by December 31, 2013. Email requests cannot be honored.

You must give identifying information about yourself, such as name, birthdate, social security number. Please mail your request to Paul Weyman, D.D.S. 3601 S. Clarkson St. #310 Englewood CO 80113 Schools (Attention: Jon Kvale) at 4101 Notice No.: 4557 CO 80110.

S Legal Bannock St, Englewood, First Publication: December 6, 2013 Failure on the part of the claimant to file Last Publication: December 27, settle2013 such statement prior to such final Publisher: The Englewood Herald ment will relieve the District from any and all liability for such claimant’s claim.

Government Legals

ARAPAHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO 1 By: Jon Kvale Legal Notice No.: 4585 First Publication: December 27, 2013 Last Publication: January 10, 2014 Publisher: The Englewood Herald

Public Notice The office of Dr. Paul Weyman will be properly disposing of patient records for patients not seen since 2003 or 2004.

If you were a patient of record and have not been seen in our office since 2003 or 2004, you may request your records by writing to our office by December 31, 2013. Email requests cannot be honored.

You must give identifying information about yourself, such as name, birthdate, social security number. Please mail your request to Paul Weyman, D.D.S. 3601 S. Clarkson St. #310 Englewood CO 80113

Misc. Private Legals

Legal Notice No.: 4557 First Publication: December 6, 2013 Last Publication: December 27, 2013 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF LIENED PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that a public sale will be held on or after Jan. 14, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. at 101 E. Centennial Avenue, City of Englewood, County of Arapahoe, Colorado. BROOKRIDG E SELF-STORAGE will sell to satisfy the lien on the property stored at 101 E. Centennial Avenue, Englewood, CO 80113 by the following persons. The inventories listed below were notated by the tenants at the time of rental.

BROOKRIDGE SELF-STORAGE makes no representation or warranty that the units contain said inventories.

Notice is hereby given that a public sale will be held on or after Jan. 14, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. at 101 E. Centennial Avenue, City of Englewood, County of Arapahoe, Colorado. BROOKRIDGE SELF-STORAGE will sell to satisfy the lien on the property stored at 101 E. Centennial Avenue, Englewood, CO 80113 by the following persons. The inventories listed below were notated by the tenants at the time of rental.

BROOKRIDGE SELF-STORAGE makes no representation or warranty that the units contain said inventories.

Misc. Private Legals

Unit: C005: JESSYKA L. WELLS 201 W. Belleview Ave #308A Englewood, CO 80110 Furniture, Appliance, Misc. Bags C018: KARI SUE ZOETEWEY 5316 S. Broadway Cir #201 Englewood, CO 80113 Furniture, Treadmill, Tools, Misc. Bags & Boxes C025: STANLEY K. WILLIAMS 5130 E. Asbury Ave #107 Denver, CO 80222 Trolling Motor, Electronics, Luggage, Fishing Equip. Misc Boxes E235: JASON S. BRUNO 703 W. Crestline Ave Littleton, CO 80120 Misc. Boxes & Tubs

C018: KARI SUE ZOETEWEY 5316 S. Broadway Cir #201 Englewood, CO 80113 Furniture, Treadmill, Tools, Misc. Bags & Boxes C025: STANLEY K. WILLIAMS 5130 E. Asbury Ave #107 Denver, CO 80222 Trolling Motor, Electronics, Luggage, Fishing Equip. Misc Boxes E235: JASON S. BRUNO 703 W. Crestline Ave Littleton, CO 80120 Misc. Boxes & Tubs

Misc. Private Legals

E325: MICHAEL S. FREIDHOF 125 S. Wilcox St. #216 Castle Rock, CO 80104 Electronics, Exercise Equip, Appliances, Furniture, Misc Boxes

Purchases must be made with cash and paid for at the time of purchase. No one under the age of 18 is allowed to attend the sale. The landlord reserves the right to bid at the sale. All purchased goods are sold “as is” and must be removed by 6:00 PM on the day of the sale. Buyers must provide a current original or a photocopy of their original resale permit at time of sale in lieu of sales tax. This sale is subject to prior cancellation in the event of settlement between landlord and obligated party.

Legal Notice No.: 4575 First Publication: December 20, 2013 Last Publication: December 27, 2013 Publisher: The Englewood Herald

E325: MICHAEL S. FREIDHOF 125 S. Wilcox St. #216 Castle Rock, CO 80104 Electronics, Exercise Equip, Appliances, Furniture, Misc Boxes

Purchases must beitmade with local cash andnewspapers to notify When government takes action, uses paid for at the time of purchase. No one under the age of 18 is allowed to attend you. Reading your public notices isreserves the best to find out what is the sale.

The landlord the rightway to bid at the sale. All purchased goods are happening in your community and how it affects you. If you don’t sold “as is” and must be removed by 6:00 PM on the day of the sale. Buyers must C018: KARI SUE ZOETEWEY provide a current original what or a photocopy read public never know you might miss.

5316 S. Broadway Cir #201 notices, you Unit: C005: JESSYKA L. WELLS 201 W. Belleview Ave #308A Englewood, CO 80110 Furniture, Appliance, Misc. Bags

Englewood, CO 80113 Furniture, Treadmill, Tools, Misc. Bags & Boxes

of their original resale permit at time of sale in lieu of sales tax. This sale is subject to prior cancellation in the event of settlement between landlord and obligated party.

Notices are meant to be noticed.

Read your public notices and get involved!

C025: STANLEY K. WILLIAMS 5130 E. Asbury Ave #107 Denver, CO 80222 Trolling Motor, Electronics, Luggage, Fishing Equip. Misc Boxes E235: JASON S. BRUNO 703 W. Crestline Ave Littleton, CO 80120 Misc. Boxes & Tubs

E325: MICHAEL S. FREIDHOF 125 S. Wilcox St. #216 Castle Rock, CO 80104

Legal Notice No.: 4575 First Publication: December 20, 2013 Last Publication: December 27, 2013 Publisher: The Englewood Herald

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