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Jefferson County, Colorado • Volume 90, Issue 15

GETTING WACKY

November 21, 2013

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Honor to the fallen Police, court marshals dedicate the Lakewood fallen officer memorial

By Clarke Reader

creader@ourcoloradonews.com

Dorothy meets the denizens of Oz for the first time during dress rehearsal for “The Wacky Wizard of Oz.” Photos by Clarke Reader

DDRC ‘Wizard’ all heart Annual performances features lots of laughs

By Clarke Reader

creader@ourcoloradonews.com The story of “The Wizard of Oz” is a classic story that many know, but the Developmental Disabilities Resource Center’s production of the story highlights laughs — not only from the audience, but from the cast also.

The DDRC Players will present its annual play, “The Wacky Wizard of Oz” at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22, at Green Mountain WHAT: DDRC Players High School, present “The Wacky 13175 W. Green Wizard of Oz” Mountain WHERE: Green Mountain Drive.

High School There are no 13175 W. Green Mountain reservations in Drive, Lakewood advance, and WHEN: 7 p.m. on Friday, it is first come Nov. 22 first served at COST: Suggested donathe show. There tion of $5 is a suggested INFORMATION: www. donation of ddrcco.com $5 — which will go back to the DDRC to continue the work they do — but it is not required.

The “Wacky Wizard” was written by Patrick Dorn, and is directed by Patrick and his wife Abby, who are in their third year working with the DDRC. “We both have a background in theater, and Abby is a speech pathologist who has worked with special needs students, so she’s very focused on the communication aspect of the show,” Patrick said. “I do the writing and a lot of the blocking and set up.”

The Dorns became involved in the DDRC through their involvement with Colorado ACTS (Actor’s Company and Theater School) and one of its found-

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The cast of the DDRC’s “The Wacky Wizard of Oz” listens to notes from director Patrick Dorn during a dress rehearsal. ers, Leah Nixon.

“Our participants look forward to this all year, and it’s one of the highlights for them,” Patrick said. “So often they can be left behind, and this is a chance for them to be in the spotlight.”

Patrick writes the shows that the DDRC Players perform, and he said that he likes to focus on adult theater, because they are adults participating, and aims for funny.

“This is a wacky, hilarious version of the story,” Abby said. “There is a lot of slapstick humor, which is thing that Patrick always adds for our actors who aren’t comfortable with speaking.”

Both Dorns said they couldn’t do the shows without the volunteers and helpers, who are on stage during the performances with scripts and help actors if they need prompting on lines or where to be on stage.

The actors have been working and rehearsing every Tuesday since late August for their performance, and

spend the last week rehearsing at Green Mountain to get used to the lights, sets and being on stage.

For actor Kris Weinberg, who plays the scarecrow, acting is something that he really enjoys, and he especially excels at making people laugh.

“I make jokes for the plays that they put in it sometimes,” he said. Abby confirmed that Kris is the major funnyman on set.

For the Dorns, volunteers and actors, the shows are a great chance to build up relationships with each other and the audiences.

“The actors are really fun people to be with, and they’re so appreciative,” Abby said.

“The audiences that we have come to these shows are the best we’ve ever seen,” Patrick said. “It’s a huge achievement for the actors, and they always exceed the expectations.”

For more information on the DDRC, visit www.ddrcco.com.

Any city would prefer that it doesn’t have a need for a memorial for fallen officers.

Yet when an officer gives his or her life in the line of duty, honoring the sacrifice becomes of the utmost importance.

In that spirit, Lakewood Police Department personnel and Lakewood Municipal Court marshals dedicated the Lakewood Fallen Officer Memorial on Nov. 7.

The memorial is at the City’s Public Safety Building, 445 S. Allison Parkway. It is south of the building and is accessible to the public from Belmar Park.

“Prior to agent James Davies’ death, we never had a reason for this,” said Jim Coleman, division chief. “We hope we’ll never have to add to it.”

Davies, who died Nov. 9, 2012, is currently the only name on the memorial.

The memorial will be dedicated to anyone else lost from the law enforcement ranks of Lakewood.

Coleman said work on getting the memorial began in early January, with a seven-person committee — made up from people from all areas of the department — leading the efforts.

The committee generated a basic design and then sent it to three designers.

“We received three very different ideas and then as a committee made the selection based on design, cost and customer service,” Coleman said. “In the end we selected Mile High Memorials, and it took about five months to make.”

The large altar-like piece weighs around 11,000 pounds according to Coleman. The badge on top is made of blue pearl granite and was quarried in Norway.

Mark Dietel, chief court marshall, was part of the committee and said he and the city’s other seven court marshals were very appreciative of the police extending the offer to be included in the process and as part of the memorial.

“It’s a very thoughtful gesture, since we both work as support units for the city,” Dietel said. “It’s sad that we have to build it at all, but I appreciate that it’s there.”

Lakewood dedicated its first memorial to fallen police officers and court marshals on Nov. 7. Courtesy photo

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Kindness reigns in this parade Sometimes, you can’t stop the parade, especially when it’s fueled by quiet goodness and an abiding conviction that the smallest effort makes a difference.

Sometimes, you just have to jump into the line and see where it takes you.

That’s what high school teacher Bob Sutterer and his Rum-Dums did.

“We feel we don’t really know what we’re doing,” says Bob, with a smile. “But none of us really feels like we should walk away — so we just keep walking forward.”

One hopeful step at a time.

The path is taking him and his small troupe to Liberia, a battle-ravaged country struggling to find its way after two successive civil wars dismantled its economic and educational infrastructure.

“The challenge is huge,” says Robert Sondah, an educator in Liberia from whom Bob has learned much. “Our society has been broken.”

But to fully understand Bob’s connection to this small West African country, you must first retrace the route back 17 years to a Minnesota basement and a rickety table with file folders stacked by a man who repeatedly showed his family what it meant to care.

“I remember walking into the kitchen and Dad was cooking ribs — mounds of food,” Bob says. “I’d say, ‘Oooh, we’re going to eat well!’ And he’d say, ‘They’re for so-and-so-and-so-and-so ... someone with illness in their family or who had lost their job.”

His dad, Dittmar Sutterer, was the son of a pastor from a small Minnesota town.

Now 82, he spent his life as a teacher, paper industry employee and school custodian.

Always, “he was making and giving things to other people,” Bob says.

So, it didn’t surprise anyone when Dittmar, after befriending members of the large Liberian refugee community in Minneapolis, began supporting an orphanage in the country where 85 percent of its people live below the international poverty line.

He established a small, informal nonprofit comprised mainly of neighbors on his street and ran it from the table in his basement, writing necessary communication on a manual typewriter. Eventually, the bridge he built carried more than 7,000 books, about $90,000 to help create and modernize schools from thatchedroof into cement-walled structures and 178 55-gallon barrels of clothing, medical supplies and food.

In 2007, after 11 years of guiding this outreach, Dittmar, beginning to feel the weight of his years, gave notice to family, friends and partners in Liberia that he would retire the following year.

“A lot of his supporters were aging, too,” Bob says. “It was kind of a natural wind-down of the entire process.”

But, as Bob looked at what his father had done, he and his wife, Lisa, began to marvel: “We were amazed that one guy, a retired senior citizen, could start something that grew to something really significant.”

That’s when the parade beckoned.

Bob visited Liberia in 2010, driving down muddy roads through lush jungles to villages where kids ran down hills as he arrived and teachers shook his hands in gratitude. He found unexpected memories of home, too.

“I saw books that were on my shelf on their shelves,” Bob says. “I saw kids running around in Minnesota jerseys.”

He returned to Colorado completely overwhelmed, knowing only the need for education was immense and feeling a fascinating curiosity spark about what, just

maybe, could happen if someone cared enough.

“Education,” Bob says, “should be something everyone should get a shot at.”

He began writing to friends, and like his father before him, recruited a small neighborly band. They include his wife, a middle school social studies teacher; a marketing executive; a physician’s assistant; a school principal; an accountant; and a college professor. They call themselves the Rum-Dums because they’re figuring it out as they go.

They’ve connected with the nonprofit Vision Trust in Colorado Springs, a Christian organization whose goal is to provide at-risk children in Africa, Asia and the Americas with education, food and medical care.

That’s how they met Robert and his wife, Siakor, who oversee six schools with 54 teachers and more than 2,600 students in kindergarten through ninth grades. The couple was recently in Colorado for training with Vision Trust and strategy meetings with the Rum-Dums.

They are passionate about their mission.

“We’re hoping to develop a new generation of leadership in our country,” Robert says. “We’re hoping the kids will grow up to know God and become the leaders who will help the people and bring back to the community.”

Apart from the mission connection, a true friendship forged on mutual admiration is growing.

Bob is consistently moved by the devoted commitment Robert and Siakor, parents of four children themselves, bring each day to plant roots for successful lives in the children under their watch.

“It’s truly inspiring ... to give to so many kids,” Bob says. “There’s a simple but profound goodness in that.”

Robert and Siakor see that virtue in American culture rather than their own.

“You (Americans) can’t just live for yourselves,” Robert says. “You have to empty yourself into other people.”

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Siakor acknowledges the different cultures and environments. “But,” she says, “we are all working for the common good — so we can make the world better.”

Maybe that’s what the parade represents, a chance to become part of something greater than ourselves.

For Bob, the journey has been a multifaceted blessing.

As a teacher, “it’s fascinating professionally to apply the things I’ve been doing my whole life in a different way.”

As a father, “it’s a good kind of family legacy and a good teaching moment for my kids.”

As a son, “it was a way to honor my father.”

It’s about faith, too.

“There are about three times in my life that God has tapped me on my shoulder when I’ve gotten the sense this is something I should be doing.”

There’s a true story Bob likes to tell about a parade.

It goes likes this: One New Year’s Day when San Diego resident Bob Goff’s kids were bored, he suggested a neighborhood parade. The only rule — no one could watch. Everyone had to participate. A few neighbors joined and marched down the street. Years later, hundreds march in a parade that has become a grand tradition.

Bob recounted that story when he first approached the Rum-Dums about helping children half a world away find their future.

And then he said: “There’s this parade that’s happening. Do you want to just grab something and jump in?”

All it takes is one hopeful step.

Aren’t you curious to see where it will end?

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

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Taking home top teaching prize Bear Creek High School teacher wins Milken Educator Award

By Clarke Reader

creader@ourcoloradonews.com When students, teachers and faculty gathered in the Bear Creek High School gym on Nov. 12, they had no idea they were about to witness one of their own receive one of the top teaching honors in the country.

Jose Martinez, a social studies teacher at the high school, received the Milken Educator Award. He received a check from the Milken Family Foundation for $25,000 and joined an exclusive group of teachers from all over the country.

“I wake up every day and love what I do,” Martinez told the around 1,700 students, teachers and other guests after receiving the award. “I do think I work hard,

but I’m not sure I work harder than the other 140 teachers here today, so thank you to my colleagues, and to my students.”

The purpose of the assembly was known to a select few, and no one was more surprised than Martinez when his name was announced as the winner of the award.

“I heard my name but didn’t really process it,” he said after the assembly. “I thought to myself that winning is very exciting for someone, and then the teacher next to me started freaking out.”

On hand to present the award was Jeffco Schools superintendent Cindy Stevenson, board of education president Lesley Dahlkemper, members of the Colorado Department of Education, past winners of the award, and Milken Family Foundation chairman and co-founder Lowell Milken.

“We’ve been looking forward to coming here for several weeks,” Milken told the crowd. “One thing I don’t think we do Teaching continues on Page 4

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Why are we doing this, and is it good policy to facilitate the purchase of American real estate by Chinese nationals?

It turns out that 85% of China’s 2.8 million high-net-worth citizens already send their children to study abroad and last year spent an estimated $50 billion buying real estate in 36 countries.

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well enough is celebrate teachers and the work they do, so more than two decades ago I created this teaching award. It’s not something you apply for — we find you.”

Milken said that over the years his team has given the award to around 2,600 teachers, and he is currently travelling across the nation, giving out 35 awards across the country.

This isn’t the first time Milken has stopped at Bear Creek. English teacher Jayne Vahle won the award in 2005, and said when she heard there was going to be an assembly thrown by the Milken Foundation, she had a feeling Martinez would be honored.

“He just inspires the kids,” she said.

Martinez comes from a family of educators — there have been four generations of teachers on his mother’s side and three on his father’s. This family connection is what got Martinez interested in teaching.

“I used to go help in my mother’s classroom,” he said. “I went to Green Mountain High School, and had some great teachers that I still talk to. They were always there to help, and that’s what I want to do as well.”

Martinez was just married, and said that he’s planning to use some of the money for his honeymoon, but

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Above, Jose Martinez, center, receiving his check for $25,000 as part of winning the Milken Educator Award. At right, Bear Creek High School social studies teacher Jose Martinez hearing that he had won the Milken Educator Award.Photos by Clarke Reader since he’s an economics teacher, and wants to set a good example for his students, he’ll probably pay off some debt as well.

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Cancer patient creates holiday card artwork Bear Creek student channels love of cars

By Clarke Reader

creader@ourcoloradonews.com One of the best parts of the holiday season is getting cards from friends and loved ones in the mail, and thanks to Children’s Hospital Colorado people can help children cancer patients when getting their cards.

The artwork of 11 patients at the hospital have been selected to adorn this year’s cards, and one was created by Lakewood resident and Bear Creek High School sophomore Eryk Walaszczyk.

The 16-year-old was born in Poland and moved to Colorado in 2011. He was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic lymphoma in November 2011 and is still in treatment.

Walaszczyk has for a long time been passionate about drawing and cars, and he channeled that passion into his holiday card design — Santa Claus on a Harley Davidson motorcycle.

“The first card I drew was with a red BMW, but one of the sponsors thought I should try a Harley because so many peo-

ple are fans. And I ended up being one of the winners,” Walaszczyk said.

According to Connie Brakken-Smith, 2013 co-chair of the Holiday Card Project, the card project has been going on for around 20 years, and raised more than $1 million.

“Since we started, it has just continued to grow and expand,” she said. “All the proceeds go back to the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders.”

Patients ages 6 to 18 years old create drawings of what the holidays mean to them, and then the drawings are submitted. They are displayed in the lobby of the hospital in August, and the public and staff can vote for their favorite ones. They can also leave comments about what they like.

Sponsors help out with paying for printing of the winning works, and they have a chance to meet the patients and their families.

“There are some pretty talented kids out there,” Brakken-Smith said. “It’s a chance for them to just be kids.”

Walaszczyk said it is fun to be a winner, and he’s excited to see the card sent out to people.

The cards can be purchased by visiting the hospital gift shop, 13123 E. 16th Ave., Aurora, calling 720-777-6286 or at www. holidaycardproject.org.

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opinions / yours and ours

Simply saying thanks for Thanksgiving A moment to say thanks in late November is always a welcome breather.

The last third of the year — beginning in September and transitioning into winter — is marked by as much or more activity as other segments of the year.

While the preceding summer is often a lighter balance of work, school and vacation — the work and education worlds rev up to warp speed in September.

At the same time politics heats up for the annual November election, whether it is an odd or even year replete with varying mixes of local, state and federal issues.

Views are discussed. Ballot questions and candidates are sized up. Some people vote from the gut while others do many hours

our view of research beforehand. Some see the whole deal as a suspect shebang and don’t vote. And while most remain civil and parse topics by issues, it does get personal and sometimes a light fog of animosity lingers after the votes are counted — which takes a little while to clear away.

Once the voting cycle is complete, the signs of the holiday season are in our publications and on our streets and screens, everywhere. And whether a family gets

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What do you think about health insurance cancellations due to the Affordable Healthcare Act? We asked people on the streets of downtown Golden along Washington Avenue what they think about some of the impacts due to the Affordable Healthcare Act.

“I got my insurance canceled, I’m not impressed so far, I’m not sure it’s the fault of the insurance agency or whether they truly don’t meet the minimum standards that the government is setting aside for it or what.”

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caught up in the throes of consumerism overlapped with Christmas, the scene is set all around us. Shopping activity increases, and we revel in the gift of giving.

Meaningful religious services and joyous celebrations take place, and then the year comes charging to a close. We say “happy new year” and set forth with renewed purpose.

So next week Thanksgiving equates to a quasi seven-inning stretch. Through the years, some people in our circles have said it’s their favorite holiday.

And we can certainly see the virtues.

Thanksgiving centers on sitting down and enjoying a meal. We count our blessings and share what we are thankful for

in our lives. Of course, be advised to take a role pitching in to see that the kitchen crew has enough help and so forth — but other than that the day isn’t meant to have a lot of moving parts. The process and pressure of giving gifts — while joyful in most ways — is out of play. Sure Thanksgiving sometimes also serves as a time to huddle and plan for the December holidays, but the spirit of Thanksgiving is at its best when it remains simple.

Thanksgiving is simple, and beautifully so. Just get together and add a deck of cards and a few games to enhance the interaction. Thanksgiving is simply a time to give thanks, listen, laugh and think a bit about how to help each other.

Minor strikes major chord I once had a student named Robbie, back when I taught middle school. Robbie was a lost kid — he had a social worker who met with him every day, he would take smoke breaks in the middle of class, and one school counselor put the odds of him graduating at about 10 percent. He had a violent streak, and he, well, shall we say, did not play well with others. Which was completely understandable — Robbie dealt with more at home as a 12-year-old than most of us deal with our whole lives.

Normally, I would have never come into contact with a kid like that. My classes are electives, and Robbie was not really in a position to elect anything about his school experience. But he needed a credit, and the administration didn’t want him working with sharp tools in the tech arts lab, so he ended up in my percussion class.

Because, I suppose, a pair of drumsticks is so much better than a hammer.

Robbie became a minor contributor to the class. He only made it to class about 75 percent of the time, and never learned to read music, but there were a few things that we were able to get him to do, and he didn’t ever end up beating on any of the other kids in class, so it was a slightly successful experiment. Until the night of the concert ...

In the middle of the performance, I noticed the rest of the drummers huddled together whispering among themselves and looking agitated. And then I saw Robbie take off out of the gym (middle school concerts were in the gym) at a dead sprint.

Of course, this was disturbing, but I was in the middle of a piece with another group, and just had to hope that one of my administrators would look into it. Turns out it didn’t matter, as Robbie came running back in about a minute later with a pair of cymbals in hand. Which was a good thing, because the next piece the band was playing was a march, and the cymbals were very important to that piece.

I found out later that the other drummers had realized they were missing the

cymbals several minutes earlier, but were undecided about how to handle it, so they did nothing. Robbie found out there was a problem, and took action immediately to solve it. It might not have been the perfect way to handle it, but the fact remains that he solved the problem without hesitation.

For that one moment, Robbie was the most valuable member of my band.

I have no idea where Robbie is now — sadly, it wouldn’t surprise me to find out the worst. But in his own way, Robbie had a place in my music group, and I’d like to think that means that Robbie has a place in society. We can’t all be composers, or conductors, or the solo musicians, but that doesn’t mean that we don’t want the people whose talents lie elsewhere.

I know this is now a mostly “brain” economy, and that people who are good at “muscle” work or “action” work have a harder time, but that shouldn’t ever mean that we devalue the people whose talents lie there. I imagine Robbie, whose talent was almost exclusively action, would have made a great policeman or Army Ranger, if he’d ever been given the chance in life.

And I thank God every day for people like that, who stand guard over the rest of us “brain” people.

Even if they can’t play a drum roll to save their lives.

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

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November 21, 2013

Be real, both inside and out I had an interesting “virtual” experience a few months ago. No, not that kind of experience, but a “virtual” business experience that taught me a valuable lesson in life.

We all know that everything we see or read on the Internet must be true, right?

Not quite.

Well, even in the virtual world, everything we see may not be what we think it is either. I was delivering a presentation using virtual technology. The people on the other side of the screen could see me, and I could see them, very cool. It was an early morning presentation, I had myself set up at my desk, coffee mug filled, and my webcam adjusted perfectly to capture my image from my chest up to the top of my head. I had dressed professionally for the meeting, however, professionally only from the waist up.

Since it was an early morning meeting I took a short cut and put on a dress shirt, tie, and jacket, but left my sweatpants and

sneakers on as I would be seated for this presentation. Or so I thought. The meeting went longer than anticipated, and before I knew it there was so much activity happening in my home that I was forced to stand up and shut my office door. I had completely forgotten that I would reveal that I was not in a full suit and tie and that my audience would see my casual sweat pants and sneakers.

Was it the worst thing that could have happened? No, of course not. We all got a good laugh about it and it gave me more

material for that presentation and for this column.

The point I realized was that sometimes in life people only let us see what they want us to see, not the real deal.

There have been points in my own life where I have been guilty of this myself, not just through the use of virtual technology, but not being the real deal or the real me in every circumstance. Do I do it out of protecting myself and keeping a guard up or do I do it out of an intent to have others see me as I want them to see me, not who I really am in any given situation or encounter?

As you know by now I love quoting Zig Ziglar, so here is what Zig says about it, “You will make a lousy anybody else, but you will make the best you in existence.”

You see we have to be the real deal, the genuine article in all that we do and all that we say.

This morning I had another virtual presentation with a team of people as-

sembled in Budapest, Hungary. The meeting was scheduled for 5 a.m. Mountain Time. I woke up early enough to shower, shave, put on my best suit, shirt, tie, and dress shoes. I was dressed for success and not leaving anything to chance. What they saw was a business professional, what they heard came from my heart, and my confidence was so much higher because I was being myself on the inside and the outside, I was the real deal.

How about you? Do you let people only see what you want them to see? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@ gmail.com and when you enjoy the benefits of being the real deal, the real you, it really will be a better than good week.

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

Group homes causing pushback Zoning changes affecting neighborhoods

By Clarke Reader

creader@ourcoloradonews.com Neighbors on South Newland Street in Lakewood are less than thrilled about a new group home being built in the area, and their concern is spreading to other areas in the city.

Group homes for seniors and people with disabilities are on the rise in Lakewood, but since some are being built in neighborhoods and residential areas, some residents are contending that changes to the city’s zoning ordinance made in April are denying homeowners input on the process.

“These homes are affecting all these senior citizens in our neighborhood,” Anita Springsteen, who lives near where the group home will be built on Newland Street said. “The city is trying to say these homes are going to protect people, but they’re throwing others out to the wolves.”

According to Travis Parker, the city’s director of planning, the changes to the ordinance — including the removal of rules stating group homes applicants must get a special-use permit and hold a neighborhood meeting during the planning process — were made to bring the city more in line with the Fair Housing Act. The FHA makes it unlawful to use land policies or actions that treat groups of persons with disabilities less favorably than groups of non-disabled persons, to take action against, or deny a permit, for a home because of the disability of individuals who live or would live there, or to refuse to make reasonable accommodations in

land use and zoning policies and procedures where such accommodations may be necessary to afford persons or groups of persons with disabilities an equal opportunity to use and enjoy housing, according to the Department of Justice.

“According to the act, we have to act as though these homes are single family homes. Since we don’t require a new single family housing unit in a neighborhood to give notification or get a special-use permit, we can’t ask that a group home for people with disabilities has to do that also,” Parker said. “In the past couple years we’ve had this come up where group homes are trying to be built, and they pushed back against the regulations we had in place.”

Parker said that the city was risking a lawsuit by continuing to have these regulations in place, so when the zoning ordinance was updated, they were removed.

Not all regulations on group homes have been removed, Parker added. Group homes may be larger than surrounding homes, but they still have to meet the same height, setback and open space city requirements as any other home in the area.

While homes for up to eight people are allowed in any residential zone district, homes for nine to 12 people must be at least 750 feet away from the nearest group home of similar size, and they must maintain the character of the neighborhood.

Group homes with more than 12 people are not allowed.

Parker said that all group homes have to be licensed by the state.

To residents like Springsteen, the removal of the regulations about special-use permits and especially holding a neighborhood meeting makes them feel like they’ve been cut out of the process.

“We feel like the city has gone way too far in a certain direction on this issue,”

NEWS IN A HURRY Lakewood police investigate shooting

Lakewood Police Department has made an arrest regarding a shooting that occurred in the area of Jewell Avenue and Kipling Street.

Angelo Manuel Renfrow, 23, was arrested on Nov. 15 and booked on charges of attempted murder. He is currently held at the Jefferson County Jail.

At about 2:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13, police responded to a male caller who told police that he had been shot.

When agents arrived on scene they located the injured man who told responders he and another man were inside a vehicle at a car wash when he was shot.

The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was being treated for his injuries.

The motive for the shooting is also

under investigation but it appears that the victim and Renfrow were acquaintances.

Anyone who may have information that would assist detectives in their investigation is asked to call the Lakewood Police Department at 303-987-7111.

40 West Arts holds reception for student artists

The 40 West Arts District is hosting a reception for their latest members showcase, which features the work of Advanced Placement Art classes from Lakewood High School.

The reception will be at the gallery, 1560 Teller St., 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22.

The district partnered with Gwen Ahlers from the high school, who is in charge of the school’s art program.

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Springsteen said. “We feel like there is some gray areas in the law, especially since the FHA says it doesn’t preempt local zoning laws.”

Springsteen also said the there is a concern about the homes serving the people they’re supposed to.

“Someone needs to look into who is building these homes,” she said. “This is an issue that’s going to pop up more and more.”

Steve Grund, director of marketing and public relations with the Senior Resource Center, said that with the aging of the baby boomer generation, senior living is going to be a huge issue in Jefferson County.

“The bottom line is keeping seniors active and in their communities is the best choice,” he said.

Grund said that the Senior Resource Center has a strong opinion on the type of care seniors receive in group homes, and would like to make sure employees have the proper training and safe conditions.

“For us, the bottom line is we want seniors to be treated like they’re the employees’ own mother and father,” he said. “We’d also like to make sure that everything is done legally and ethically.”

Parker said the concerns of citizens have been heard, and staff will be examining the issue to create some recommendations in January, during a six-month review of the new zoning ordinance.

“We don’t expect total barriers, but we’d like more listening from the city,” Springsteen said. “There is some gray area, and we want the city to protect its citizens.”

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Pamela Josephine Hajny May 26, 1947 - Nov 8, 2013

Pamela Josephine Hajny, was born in Sutter Creek, California on May 26, 1947. She passed in Wheat Ridge on November 8, 2013.

She was the loving spouse of Joseph. They shared 43 years of marriage and had adventures around our country and the world.

In 1969 she moved to Colorado and, shortly after meeting Joseph, they became impossible to separate. Their mutual love of adventure and for the outdoors made Colorado the perfect home.

Pamela’s adventures over her life included overnight hut-to-hut trips on cross-country skis, snowshoeing, downhill skiing, technical rock climbing, extended back-pack trips, canoeing and cross-country road trips to our nation’s National Parks. Her love of photography ensured that all her trips were well documented for future generations of the family to enjoy.

Her love of the outdoors was also evident in her professional life.

She dedicated 30 years of career service to the United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation. Pam also dedicated her time to the enjoyment of music, she was an accomplished pianist and organist. She served as organist and substitute organist for a number of churches during her life, including St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church in Lakewood.

She is survived by her husband Joseph and her two daughters, Antonia M. Sassolino and Emily E. Martini. Both live in Lakewood with their families. She was the beloved mother-in-law of Brian Sassolino and Shawn Martini and was adored by her grandchildren Bradley, Jonathan and Victoria Sassolino.

She sadly did not see her grandson Thomas E. Martini, who was born November 13, 2013.

Pamela Josephine Hajny’s memorial service is Saturday, November 23, 3:00 PM at St Joseph Episcopal Church, 11202 W Jewell Ave, Lakewood, Colorado.

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Ward 4 race expensive battle Second campaign reports show high fund raising, spending

By Clarke Reader

creader@ourcoloradonews.com The cost for the Ward 4 seat was significant in this year’s election based on the second round of the campaign contribution and expenditures reports.

Covering Oct. 11-27, incumbent and election winner David Wiechman raised $5,950, in addition to $1,411.27 already on

hand. Challenger Betty Boyd raised $5,470, in addition to $3,336.04 that she already had on hand.

A large part of Wiechman’s funds came from a $5,300 loan he made to himself. This was his second loan to himself — his first was on June 1, for $6,000.

During this 16-day period, Boyd received donations from Jeffco School Board candidate Gordon “Spud” Van de Water and from the Sheet Metal Workers PAC. Wiechman spent $5,925.97 to Boyd’s $4,483.92, both for things like printing and mailers.

Wiechman won the race with 5,418 votes to Boyd’s 4,601.

The Ward 3 and 5 races were far quieter than Ward 4, with less money raised and spent by all the candidates combined than either Wiechman or Boyd raised and spent.

In Ward 3, Shakti — who won the seat — raised $1,361, in addition to $497.69 on hand. Dan Smith raised $50, with $91.45 on hand.

Some familiar names to residents donated to Shakti, including Van De Water, president of Colorado Christian University Bill Armstrong and Ward 4 councilman

Adam Paul.

She spent $1,197.23 during the 16 days.

Smith didn’t spend any money during that same time period.

Shakti won the race with 3,686 votes to Smith’s 3,254.

In Ward 5, Karen Harrison — who won the seat — did not raise any money, or spend any. She stayed at $2,262.86 for the time period.

Michael “Gunner” Gunstanson raised $25, and spent $315.71 on automated calls.

Harrison won the race with 4,589 votes to Gunstanson’s 2,340.

Golden Saddles Estates draws county concern Homeowners unaware cul-de-sac designated as through street

By Amy Woodward

awoodward@ourcoloradonews.com Jeffco commissioners unanimously passed rezoning of the Golden Saddles Estates development plan Nov. 12, but not without raising concerns about access points to the proposed site which could encroach on what was thought of as a closed off cul-de-sac.

Remington Homes, a company located in Arvada, is heading the housing development located just south of West 58th Avenue and Blanca Street at 18530 West 58th Ave. in Golden. The lot size is about 12.58 acres and will border the Estates at North Table Mountain with up to 30 residential lots. To the east of the site, is West 58th Court, which is a residential road that

curves through Table Mountain Heights, where it ends at a fenced off cul-de-sac.

Developers proposed extending the cul-de-sac to the proposed neighborhood which drew criticism not only from county commissioners but also residents who argued it would not only disrupt controlled traffic flow along the street but they were unaware their street could be opened as a through street when they bought their homes.

“When somebody buys a house on 58th Court there’s an understanding that court is not a through street,” secretary of the Table Mountain board Jason Hampleman said.

But when Table Mountain Heights was built, it was already decided the cul-de-sac would be designated for an extension not only for future properties to the west, such as Golden Saddle Estates, but also to the south as well.

“This cul-de-sac was provided to further extend to these properties,” planning

and zoning case manager Aaron McLean said.

Although access points have not been decided, commissioners tried pushing for a required access point from Blanca Street per the passing of the rezoning, but were blocked because it is not a county road.

Planning and zoning staff argued that despite West 58th Court designated as a culde-sac it is capable of handling 1,000 trips per day.

Commissioner Casey Tighe said it would change the whole character of the lot should the developer and planning and zoning staff decide to pierce W. 58th Court.

“I just see a real risk there, and I can’t believe we can’t come up with a better solution because I am concerned about a lot of traffic ending up at the top of that court over the next 10, 15, 20 years.”

Matt Cavanaugh, representative for Remington Homes stated there would be an ongoing dialogue about how to approach designs for entry into the new de-

velopment even if that means designating the cul-de-sac as an emergency access point for ambulance and fire trucks only, which was a favorable option for some residents in attendance at the hearing.

“We are of course open to suggestions from staff as to how we address those access points,” Matt Cavanaugh said. “The reality is that the property owner has these rights when he bought this property, he was very diligent about making sure he had access to the east and to the west of this property.”

As the development continues to move forward, traffic studies will need to be done for West 58th Avenue to ensure it is capable of handling what will eventually be a heavier traffic area, which was another concern for county commissioners. Representatives for Remington Homes will go back to Jeffco’s planning commission and board of county commissioners once an official development site plan is created which will include proposed access points.

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Aurora native has TV touch When Aurora native Josh Ackerman first heard Christina Aguilera sing, he said he knew she was bound for popsinging stardom.

“I remember when Christina Aguilera’s audition tape came in, she was singing like Whitney Houston,” Ackerman said about his fellow Disney’s “Mickey Mouse Club” alum. “I knew that she more than anybody was going to be a mega star.”

Ackerman, who moved from Colorado to Orlando, Fla., when he was 11, answered an open casting call for the famed “Mickey Mouse Club,” and landed a place on the show. During his tenure there (he was the only male cast member who stayed on from the pilot to the last episode when he was 18), Ackerman performed alongside Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, Ryan Gosling and (Highlands Ranch native) Keri Russell.

But Ackerman’s show business career shifted from in front of the camera to behind it. He learned the basics of what would become his craft by hanging out with editors and producers to learn the intricacies of their jobs.

About five years ago, Ackerman and his business partners built Bodega Pictures from a garage-based fledgling startup to a full service production house with more than 50 employees and five network deals including shows in development with AMC, E! and the Cooking Channel.

At the end of last month, his show “South Beach Tow” on TruTV returned with a new season. On Sunday, the Bodega-produced show “On the Rocks” premieres on the Food Network. “On the Rocks” features host John Green, founder of a bar consulting company, as he travels around the U.S. in his quest to turn around failing bars.

“He can change little things that can bring in big dollars for the owners,” Ackerman said. Ackerman said he hasn’t returned to Denver for seven or eight years — “I’ve been building my business,” he said.

Just two guys

I told you recently about Broncos linebacker Von Miller’s fundraiser for his charity Von’s Vision, which gives glasses to kids in need.

Many of Miller’s teammates showed up to mix and mingle with fans, sign souvenir footballs and serve a multicourse dinner at Ocean Prime on Larimer Square.

Wide receiver Demaryius Thomas, who was mobbed by admirers, spoke briefly to me about his short stint on the reality series “Eric & Jessie: Game On,” a show on E! about wide receiver Eric Decker and his new bride Jessie James in the weeks leading up to their wedding.

Thomas, whom Decker calls his best friend on the team (hence the moniker “Black and Decker”), appeared in the episode on Decker’s bachelor party in Lake Tahoe where the manly men vied for the title of MVP. I asked Thomas about his appearance

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Holiday tradition shares holiday spirit

Arvada Center celebrates the season with ‘A Christmas Carol’

By Clarke Reader

creader@ourcoloradonews.com Some Christmas traditions take people and wrap them up in the holiday spirit until they’re practically bursting with the joy of the season.

Telling the story in Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” is one of those traditions, and the Arvada Center is bringing Ebenezer Scrooge’s journey to Christmas past, present and future to vibrant life in Alan Menken, Lynn Ahrens, and Mike Ockrent’s musical.

The show runs Nov. 22 through Dec. 22 at the Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd.

Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 1 p.m. on Wednesday and at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

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“I get the chance to find the arvadacenter.org two sides of Scrooge in myself, and then bring it out,” White said. “The big goal is to grab the audience along with me and carry them along on this journey.”

Stephen Cerf, an Arvada resident in his first performance at the Arvada Center, plays Fred, Scrooge’s nephew and last real family the man has.

“Fred loves Christmas, and does his best to extend that love to his uncle,” he said. “The relationships in this show are great, and we get a chance to delve into Scrooge’s past, which explains a little of why he is like he is.”

The Arvada Center did a production of “Christmas Carol” in 2010, and Rob Costigan, who plays several characters in this production, was in the 2010 show as well.

“I love this show, and am so glad to be back again,” he said. “Gavin (Mayer, the director) has worked to bring a new soul into it, and there is a different energy and life to this production.”

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Ebenezer Scrooge (Richard White) is visited by three ghosts on a fateful Christmas eve in the classic “A Christmas Carol” at the Arvada Center.

Courtesy photo For Mayer, the challenge in putting together the show was finding a way to keep the iconic moments from the story that so many people are familiar with, while adding some new twists and turns along the way.

The same set from 2010 is being used in this production, but Mayer is giving everything else a fresh feeling.

“I think the show is so reflective of where we are today, with the gap between the ‘haves and have-nots’ that I think this show has never been more relevant,” he said. “I think the themes in the story are why it has endured for so long.”

White, Cerf, Costigan and Mayer all said that choreographer Kitty Skillman has done a fantastic job with some intricate dance numbers, and the cast has been getting along famously.

“This is the kind of energy you want doing a holiday show, and the kind of people you want to spend the holiday with,” Costigan said. “It really does feel like a family.”

Cerf said the casts at the Arvada Center, and the calibre of shows they produce, is always top notch, and that “A Christmas Carol” is no exception.

For White, and ultimately Scrooge, it’s the magic of the season that carries the show away.

“This is a journey everyone can relate to,” he said.

“Every now and then we have to try and rediscover the magic, and there is a lot of magic in this story and production.”

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Grass Fed - Free Range Beef - All Organic, No Hormones, No Steroids, No Antibiotics. Whole, Half's and Quarters Available. Cut and Rapped to your specifications $4.00 per pound. Credit Cards Excepted 720-252-5387 Locally raised, grass fed and grain finished Beef & Pork.

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Appliances Brand New Appliances – Never Used – Brushed Nickel Frigidaire – Side by Side Refrigerator with Ice Maker, FFHS2622MS, $900 Frigidaire – Electric Range, FFEF3048LS, $500 Frigidaire – Built in Dishwasher, FFBD2411NS, $290 Frigidaire – Microwave, FFMV164LS, $200 Total All $1890, No Personal Checks Cell: 714-797-3357 Whirlpool Washer 2 years old, GE Dryer 5 years old $250/or best offer (970)261-5521

Arts & Crafts

Christmas Gift & Craft Fair November 23rd 9am-4pm Over 20 crafters & food concessions

St. Stephens Lutheran Church

10828 Huron Dr., Northglenn

Northglenn Elks

Saturday, Nov. 23 • 9am to 2pm 10969 Irma Drive • Northglenn Visit our awesome crafters and vendors ...Just in time for your HOLIDAY SHOPPING! Bring 2 canned goods & receive 1 FREE raffle ticket.

Food will be available for breakfast and lunch!

FREE ADMISSION!

Questions? Call 303.451.8663 Englewood High School 5th annual Holiday Craft Fair and Englewood Unleashed Chili Cook-off

Saturday November 23rd 2013 9am-3pm, Free admission Englewood High School 3800 SOUTH LOGAN STREET Englewood 80113 Something for everyone, make us part of your Holiday Season $20 microchip implanting DDFL Spay Neuter bus will be on site.

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

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

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

Saturday, December 7, 2013 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m.

Exhibit Hall at Jefferson County Fairgrounds (15200 West 6th Avenue) West 6th Ave. & Indiana St. Golden, Colorado

Admission $2.00

303-934-3171

LAKEWOOD ELKS Annual Holiday Fair

1455 Newland St. • November 30 - 9 - 4 * HAND CRAFTED GIFTS * HOLIDAY COOKIES * LUNCH MENU OVER 90 VENDERS open to the public

Wolferman’s English Muffins!

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800-999-1910 Or www.Wolfermans. com/go/bb015 Tickets/Travel All Tickets Buy/Sell

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

HOLIDAY COOKING SESSION FOR KIDS, TWEENS AND ADULTS Going on now. Spaces still available in current session Learn how to cook and prepare fun healthy holiday meals Kids Holiday Cookie Class offered December 7th Heritage Village, Centennial Call Jo Anne – (720) 242-9323 More info: www.nowwerecookinkids.com

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Fun and personalized private flute and piano lessons for students of all ages and levels.Learn from an actively performing musician with over 15 years of teaching experience. Western Arvada/Leyden. 704-275-1855 ChristenStephens.com/lessons

Storage/Garage Auction 34 S. Harlan St. Lakewood 80226 By: ABR 303-237-7676 At address above on 12/05/2013 Thursday at 1:30-2:30pm Cash ONLY, items MUST Be Removed within 12-24 hours.

Size: 2 car garage. NO REFUNDS.

PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTION

Reasonable rates with top quality teachers.

Guitar, Piano, Voice, Ukulele, Trumpet, Violin, and more LAKEWOOD SCHOOL OF MUSIC 303-550-7010 lakewoodschoolofmusic.com

Want To Purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557 Denver, CO 80201

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Help Wanted Accountant Full Service CPA Office in Castle Rock. Full Time, year round, Bachelors in Accounting/Finance (303)688-2751

Superstar associates needed at your neighborhood Panera Bread!

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

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

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

Full and part time positions with opportunity for advancement!

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

Check with your local Panera Bread for special interviewing events!

PETS

Bicycles

Now hiriNg coNstructioN crew aNd foremaN

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

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full time work health & dental ins.

Valid driVer’s licence req’d

Exercise Equipment Parabody 220 All-in-one weight machine great shape call 303-278-0099

Firewood Pine/Fur & Aspen

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

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

Furniture Milton Lee-cherry bedroom dresser w/mirror, excel.cond. from Carl Forslund. 60” wide, 21 ½” deep & 36” tall w/mirror 43”x25” $500. Oak dresser 38” wide, 18” deep & 35 ¼” tall $50.

303-619-0784 One coffee table, two end tables; Oak and Glass; $99.00 for all three.

Made in USA; perfect condition; best offer for separate pieces. Two pairs of Ceramic lamps; Beige; excellent condition; $10 a piece Call Jeff @ 303.422.7839 Traditional sofa and love seat, $160.00 both pieces; excellent condition. Would sell separately; made in USA. Call Jeff @ 303.422.7839 Twin Beds extra long, electric, adjustable, w/remotes, + twin XLong Mattresses, by owner $1299 (303)422-0772

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

apply online or in person www.workforclearybuildingcorp.com

Dogs AKC Laberdor Pups, 1 yellow, 1 black females duclaws, 1st shots, wormed, excellent bloodlines, Available Now. Call Don (303)2335885 Must sell one year old black French Bull dog ready to breed, $2500 Call or text 720-989-6758

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

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

Autos for Sale A Gem Of A Car: 1979 VOLVO 242 DL,2.1, Mint Condition, 50,517 Miles; Always Garaged; $6100 (303)841-2682

Wanted Cash for all Cars and Trucks Under $1000 Running or not.

Any condition

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

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

Need EXTRA cash for CHRISTMAS? Sell it for that cash here!

1964 N. Hwy 83 PO Box 501 Franktown, CO 80116 (303) 660-0420 Mon-Fri 8 am - 5 pm Drivers: *Seasonal Drivers Needed* to haul U.S. Mail in Denver. Excellent Hourly Pay. $19.03p/h + $4.65 H&W. Class A CDL & 2yrs Experience required in the past five years.

EOE/AA. Salmon Companies 800-251-4301 or apply online www.salmoncompanies.com Drivers: Home Nightly!

Great Paying Denver Box truck or CDL-A Flatbed Runs.

1yr Exp. Req. Estenson Logistics.

Apply: www.goelc.com 1-888-399-5856

Experienced Class A CDL driver.

Must have experience with OS/OW permitted loads, with a minimum of 2 years experience loading and unloading heavy equipment on a low-boy trailer.

Travel throughout the Midwest.

Call 660-656-9506

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About the Job Growing Littleton patent and trademark law firm seeks experienced legal secretary.

Ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience supporting patent prosecution attorneys, experience filing documents with the U.S. patent office and experience with PCT filings. We will consider legal secretaries with at least two years of legal experience and no patent experience having a demonstrated ability to assume responsibilities and manage complex tasks. All candidates must have expert knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point and Adobe and must be able to work quickly and accurately under pressure.

Outstanding organizational skills mandatory.

Fax or email resume to 303-268-0065 or jstrietelmeier@sbiplaw.com

Experienced Heavy Equipment Operators needed.

Dozers, excavators, scrapers and off-road articulated haul trucks.

Experienced oilers also needed for CAT heavy equipment.

Call 660-656-9506. EOE

To place a 25-word COSCAN Network ad in 74 Colorado newspapers for only $250, contact you local newspaper or call SYNC2 Media at 303-571-5117.

Home for the Holidays (Denver metro)

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

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

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

Heavy equipment mechanic

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Intellectual Property Legal Assistant

needed for local excavation contractor.

Must have own tools.

Must be knowledgeable about CAT engines, electronics, hydraulics, pumps.

Travel required on an as needed basis.

2-3 years experience with CAT heavy equipment required.

Please call 660-656-9506 EOE

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SERTOMA GUN SHOW NOV 29 1-6, NOV 30 9-5, & DEC 1 9-4 The Event Center at Rustic Hills 3960 Palmer Park Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Call for Reservations 719-630-3976

HELP WANTED

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HELP WANTED

Owner Operators home daily/every other day. Dedicated local grocery retailer. $3,500 HOLIDAY BONUS! Class A CDL & 1 year driving.

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EARN $500 A-DAY: Insurance Agents Needed, Leads, No Cold HELP WANTED Calls, Commissions Paid Daily, Lifetime 25 DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED! Renewals, Complete Training, Health/Dental Learn to drive for Swift Transportation at Insurance, Life License Required.

US Truck. Earn $750 per week! CDL & Call 1-888-713-6020

Job Ready in 3 weeks! 1-800-809-2141

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November 21, 2013

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PADT is seeking A simulATion suPPorT engineer

Advertise: 303-566-4100

PADT is looking to fill a position in the Denver office. This position focuses on the support and sales of ANSYS, Inc. simulation products. The most important responsibilities include providing technical support to customers, conducting training, carrying out benchmarks, providing technical input to the sales team, and serving as a technical expert in front of customers.

Advertise: 303-566-4100

Excel Personnel is now HIRING!!

Excellent opportunity to put your filing and assembly skills to

Applicants must have the following qualifications: • Master’s Degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

• At least 6 months of experience working as an engineer in a commercial or government entity conducting a variety of simulations across physics.

• Expertise with the majority of ANSYS, Inc. products that PADT resells.

• Strong verbal communication skills.

• Strong theoretical understanding of mechanical structures, dynamics, electromagnetics, fluid mechanics, and engineering math.

• Above average SolidWorks solid modeling skills • Willingness to work constructively as a partner with multiple non-technical sales people selling a technical product • Strong and proven problem solving skills for technical support.

• Extensive understanding of High Performance Computing solutions for simulation, both from a hardware and software perspective • Be able to travel out of town approximately 30% to 50% of the time, often on short notice and for a duration of up to two weeks at a time.

work for the world’s leading provider of aeronautical data!

1ST SHIFT MON – FRI: 6AM – 2:30PM $9.50/hr 2ND SHIFT MON – FRI: 2:30PM – 11PM $10.50/hr 3rd SHIFT WED – SAT (SWING 10HRS) 7AM – 5:30PM $9.50/hr ** Clerical/Filing tests required **

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1. Go to www.excelpersonnel.com 2. Complete the application including your job history 3. Once completed, call Excel Personnel at 303-427-4600 Honored to be in business in Colorado for over 20 years. Excel Personnel is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. M/F/D/V.

NOW HIRING POLICE OFFICERS The City of Black Hawk, two (2) vacancies for POLICE OFFICER I. Hiring Range: $53,959 - $62,052 DOQ/E. Unbelievable benefit package and exceptional opportunity to serve in Colorado’s premiere gaming community located 18 miles west of Golden. The City supports its employees and appreciates great service! If you are interested in serving a unique historical city and enjoy working with diverse populations visit the City’s website at www.cityofblackhawk.org/goto/employee_services for more information or to apply online for this limited opportunity. Requires High School Diploma or GED, valid Colorado driver’s license with a safe driving record, must be at least 21 years of age, and must be Colorado POST certified by date of hire. The City accepts online applications for Police Officer positions year round. Applications will remain active for one (1) year from the date of submission. EOE.

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Inovant, LLC, a Visa Inc. company, currently has openings in our Highlands Ranch, Colorado location for: - Network Support Engineers (133157) to troubleshoot and resolve complex network related problems, coordinate resources where necessary, and serve as escalation point to operational teams.

Respond to and resolve IP network issues and deploy client solutions and network design implementations.

Nurses needed (RN or LPN) one on one patient care 12 hour night shifts reliable/dependable nurses needed in peaceful, loving home.

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

Apply online at www.visa.com and reference Job #133157. EOE Medical Needed full time MA, LPN or RN in Ken Caryl area for busy pediatric office.

Includes Saturday mornings Please fax resume to Nita 303-791-7756

LEGITIMATE WORK AT HOME No Sales, no Investment, No Risk, Free training, Free website. Contact Susan at 303-646-4171 or fill out form at www.wisechoice4u.com Health Care Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse Needed NOW! Immediate Hire!

We're looking for you Come join our healthcare team at the Douglas County Jail site in Castle Rock, CO! PRN/FT APPLY online TODAY at www.correctioncare.com/ why-chc/311-careers-about-us EOE

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

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

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

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

Call Tracy Stuart 303/225-4152

Wobbler Toddler & Pre K Teacher needed

Full Time, 12 minutes West of Golden on I70. Must be qualified by current state regulation. Looking for team players, some benefits provided. Please call Monday-Friday 7am-6pm 303-674-9070 and ask for Martha

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ThuRsday/NOv. 21

hOpE paRTy An Evening of Hope: Party with a Purpose is 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, at Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 Garrison St., Arvada. Local businesses will offer complimentary wine and food and showcase jewelry, clothing, accessories, luxurious body care and gifts galore. Enjoy live, seasonal music and hear from one of the teen moms at Hope House. Event includes door prizes and tickets include 2 complimentary tickets for the bar. Tickets include two tickets for the bar and $10 goes to Hope House of Colorado, an Arvada nonprofit that works to empower teen moms. Call 303-424-7979 to purchase in advance, or buy tickets at the door.

ThuRsday/NOv. 21 ChOiCE ENROllmENT Arvada West High School plans choice enrollment night 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, at the Arvada West Auditorium. Meet the administrative team, counselors and teachers; hear an overview of programs, academic courses, electives, activities and athletics; tour the building; get your questions answered; and more. Choice enrollment night is for students who live outside the Arvada West at-

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on the show-and-tell show where the gang golfs and drinks beer and goes out on a boat and drinks beer.

“He’s a buddy so I thought I’d do it for him,” Thomas said about his brief show biz stint. As to the episode? Thomas said he hasn’t seen it.

Gabby’s latest

There’s a bumper crop of restaurant tidbits to share with you this week. Heading up the noshing news is the newly released 27th edition of the “Gabby Gourmet 2014 Restaurant Guide,” compiled and written by Pat “Gabby Gourmet” Miller, with a little help from her foodie friends.

The iconic paperback guide serves as the resource for restaurant information in the metro area (from Denver to Little-

tendance boundaries. Applications are available on the Jeffco home page, http://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/enrollment, or call 303-982-1303.

ThuRsday/NOv. 21, NOv. 23, NOv. 30, dEC. 1, dEC. 7-8 GaRdENiNG pROGRams Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 W. 52nd Ave., Arvada, plans a number of seasonal events and classes. Visit www.echters.com for information. Upcoming are: NOv. 21: Echter’s and Hope House of Colorado team up for An Evening of Hope: A Party with a Purpose, 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21. Representatives of local businesses will offer wine and food samplings, show jewelry, clothing and accessories, present luxurious body care, travel opportunities and gifts galore. Call 303-424-7979 to purchase tickets. Visit www. hopehouseofcolorado.org for information.

NOv. 23: Holiday fairy gardening for grownups, 10-11:30 a.m., and holiday fairy gardening for kids, 2-3:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 23. Create a special mini garden for the holidays, and each attendee will take home a fairy garden they make in

ton, Lakewood, Golden, Arvada, Aurora, Westminster and beyond) and mountain communities. But Gabby doesn’t purport to be the be-all and end-all last word in restaurant critiques. Rather, she offers ratings — from the tip top To Die For to a low rating of three pigs — based on a five-pig scale.

Making the coveted To Die For list this year? Barolo Grill, Frasca Food & Wine, Fruition, L’Atelier (Boulder), Linger, Mizuna, Oak at Fourteenth (Boulder), Old Major, Rioja, Root Down and Shanahan’s.

The book is on sale (for $18.95) at area bookstores and select restaurants and grocers. For more restaurant ruminations from Gabby, visit www.gabbygourmet.com.

Ex-Rocky reporter honored

Former Rocky Mountain News reporter Katie Kerwin McCrimmon has been named Media Representative of the Year by the Colorado Healthcare Communicators.

Since the 1970s, the Colorado Health-

class. Materials fee will be assessed. Registration required for both classes; call 303-424-7979.

NOv. 30, Dec. 1, Dec. 7-8: Wreath making, 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 20 and Dec. 7, and at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, Sunday, Dec. 1, and Sunday, Dec. 8. One of Echter’s most popular, hands-on classes is back. Create your own handcrafted wreath using fresh aromatic boughs. Bring pruners. The usual time to make a wreath is about 1 to 1-and-a-half hours, and classes are offered Reservations required; call 303-424-7979. Materials fee includes wreath form, boughs and wire.

NOv. 30, Dec. 1: Porch pots, dress up your entry, at 11 a.m.

Saturday, Nov. 30, and 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1. Create beautiful containers with seasonal style using holiday greens and decorations. Transform your summer container gardens into festive porch pots that bring holiday ambiance to your home.

Demonstrations are in the holiday greens area. No fee or registration necessary.

celebrates its 21st year with an open house 5-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, at 1211 Washington Ave., Golden. Refreshments and 21 percent of one item will help commemorate this event. Visit www.spiritsinthewindgallery.com.

FRiday/NOv. 22 dRum liNE There will be a drum line show at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, at the Golden High School auditorium. Tickets will be $5 at the door. Cash and checks are accepted. For information, contact Katharine Parker at khparker@jeffco.k12.co.us or 303-982-4187.

FRiday aNd saTuRday/NOv. 22-23 yaRd salE The annual Arvada Historical Society Christmas yard sale is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, and Saturday, Nov. 23, inside the Arvada Flour Mill, 5590 Olde Wadsworth Blvd. The sale will feature trees, lights, ornaments and other decorations, and it will also continue during Lagnaippe in Olde

FRiday/NOv. 22 GallERy CElEbRaTiON Spirits in the Wind Gallery

care Communications has honored communications professionals across the state. Every year members nominate a representative of the news media who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to health care reporting. McCrimmon is a writer for Solutions, a project of the Buechner Institute for Governance at the School of Public Affairs at the University of Colorado Denver.

More information: www.healthpolicysolutions.org/2013/11/04/congratulations-katie/.

The 13th annual Developmental Disabilities Resource Center Holiday Bazaar is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 5 at 11177 West Eighth Avenue in Lakewood.

The bazaar benefits people with developmental disabilities and there will be unique gifts, handmade crafts and baked goods for sale. There also will be entertainment and admission is free, though canned food donations would be appreciated for the DDRC emergency needs pantry.

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For more information, call DDRC Volunteer Services at 303-462-6585 or visit www.ddrcco.com/.

Overheard

Eavesdropping on a man: “Biked to Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield; (it) was like biking in Vermont. Not that I’ve ever biked in Vermont, but very pretty, and stopped for an Old Mill Pilsner in the Old Mill Brewery in Old Town Littleton ... and after biking 45 miles, I’m feeling old myself.”

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.pennyparker.blacktie-colorado.com. She can be reached at penny@blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.

SALOME’S STARS FOR THE WEEK OF NOV 21, 2013

crossword • sudoku

GALLERY OF GAMES & weekly horoscope

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GALLERY OF GAMES

ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) Although your energy level is high, be careful not to commit to too many projects at this time. You’ll do better focusing on just a few tasks rather than spreading yourself too thin.

TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) Your heart might be leading you in one direction, but pay attention to your keen Bovine intellect. I’m cautioning you to think things through before making any commitments.

GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) Your “serious” Twin has been dominant in your life for quite a while. It’s time now to let that “wilder” half take you out for some good times -- perhaps with someone very special.

CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) Career aspects are high for Moon Children who make a good impression. Show people not only what you can already do, but also how you can be more valuable to them in the future.

LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) Things start to brighten for the Lion’s immediate financial future. But be careful to resist the urge to splurge. You need to tuck something away to help you through another tight period.

VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) Having to do too many tasks in too short a time could lower your mood to just above the grumbling level. But if you handle things one at a time, you’ll get through it all soon enough.

LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) Your usually carefully made holiday plans could be subject to change later this month. Use this week to prepare for that possibility by starting a Plan B just in case you need it.

SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) Be careful about joining a colleague’s plan to solve a workplace problem.

Investigate it thoroughly. Otherwise, you could find yourself in a predicament with other associates.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) Slow down that high-paced whirl you’ve been on. Spending quiet time alone or with people you care for can be both physically and spiritually restorative.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) Make suggestions, not demands. You’ll be more successful in getting people to follow your lead if you exercise quiet patience instead of strong persuasion to get your ideas across.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) You still need more facts before you can make an informed career choice.

One note of caution: Be careful about whom you ask for that information; otherwise, you could be misled.

PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) Changing situations through the end of the week could lead to some challenging opportunities for those perspicacious Pisceans who know how to make them work to their advantage.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way of being both daring and cautious, traits that could make you a research scientist or maybe even a rocket-ship designer. © 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

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TOWN ARVADA, 5-7:30 p.m. Dec. 3. Purchase a new treasure for your collection or find a special gift. Call Catherine at 303815-4154 or visit www.ArvadaHistory.org.

FRIDAY/NOV. 22, Dec. 27 FRIDAY CINEMA Living Water Spiritual Community presents its Friday Cinema program at 7 p.m. Nov. 22 and Dec. 27 at 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada. Participate in discussions, sharing of viewpoints, life experiences, and a whole lot of fun. Popcorn and candy are available. Discussion will follow the feature presentation. Some films may have language or subject matter unsuitable for children. Call Kay Ford Johnsen for information at 720-933-4964 or email kayfordjohnsEn@aol.com.

SATURDAY/NOV. 23 MOVIE SCREENING Movies That Matter is screening “A Place at the Table at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23 at Living Light of Peace, 5927 Miller St., Arvada. This 2012 documentary that investigates hunger in America and proposed solutions. This film is especially timely because of cuts in the food stamp program that went into effect on Nov. 1.

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raphers and artists, is hosting a fall art party and sale 5-9 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 23, at Living Light of Peace Church, 5926 Miller St. Event includes a free art ornament project for kids, and live music 7-9 p.m. Come enjoy an evening of food, music and fun and meet local artists of many different genres. The event and art project is free. The art sale continues 1-4 p.m. Nov. 25-30 (except Thanksgiving). Visit www.soallmaycreate.com.

SATURDAY/NOV. 23 FANTASY BALL The 26th annual Fantasy Ball benefitting

The Adoption Exchange is Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Donald R. Seawell Grand Ballroom in Denver. The evening will start at 6 p.m. with a silent auction. Dinner by Epicurean Catering and a live auction will follow. Kelley’s Red Shoes will provide entertainment. Tickets are available at www.adoptex.org/ fantasyball or by calling The Adoption Exchange directly at 303-755-4756. For sponsorships, which include 10 tickets, contact Kylene Trask; kylene@adoptex.org.

SATURDAY/NOV. 23 FIRST AID Gain the knowledge and confidence to step

forward in an emergency with this upcoming CPR and first aid class 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Certification is issued at the end of the class and fulfills all state, OSHA and Social Services requirements. For people ages 16 and up.

Call 303-450-8800 or go to www.northglenn.org/recxpress to register.

SATURDAY/NOV. 23, Dec. 6 ART MARKET The annual holiday art market is open from Nov. 16 to Dec. 29. More than 100 Colorado artists offer ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, paintings, woodworking, photography, holiday items and more. The exhibit is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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

SCFD day is Saturday, Nov. 23, featuring free family art activities from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and artist demonstrations, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the gallery. Kids can have their photo taken 4-6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, with Santa before he leads the Golden Candlelight Walk. Enjoy hot cocoa and cookies. The Foothills Art Center is at 809 Fifteenth St., Golden. Visit www. foothillsartcenter.org.

SUNDAY/NOV. 24, Dec. 15, March 2, May 2, June 1 CONCERT SERIES St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and Confluence a cappella choir presents its 2013-14 season of concerts.

Concerts are 3 p.m. and take place at the church, 9200 W. 10th, Lakewood. Call 303-279-2932 or visit www.confluencechoir. org for tickets and more information. Schedule includes: NOV. 24: “Music Which Makes Time Stand Still.” Marsh Barnette will play portions of a late Beethoven sonata, and the choir will sing pieces which suspend the listener in the ‘eternal now’ of amazing art.

DEC. 15: “Festival Service of Lessons and Carols.” This service features the St. Paul’s Church Choir and Confluence, a child soprano singing the traditional opening verse, and returning this year, the Park Hill Brass Quintet. Besides kicking off the Christmas fun at St. Paul’s, this service celebrates all the various outreach groups involved with St. Paul’s and in Lakewood.

MARCH 2: “Brahms Concert.” The choir will perform Nanie and parts of the German Requiem, along with the famous, light-hearted Liebeslieder, accompanied by two pianists.

MAY 2: The Parish Choir of St. Paul’s will entertain all comers with their excellent Variety Show. Every Sunday the choir leads us in worship. Come to see and hear their hidden talents.

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Mines football wraps campaign with shutout victory Orediggers’ soccer teams both beaten over weekend

By Daniel Williams dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com GOLDEN — The Colorado School of Mines football team wrapped up its season with a 23-0 victory over Chadron State at Saturday at Campbell Field in Golden.

The Orediggers defense came up big time after time holding a Chadron State offense that averages more than 500 total yards per game to just 262.

Mines (8-3, 7-2 in RMAC) shut out a Chadron State offense for the first time since 2002, holding Harlon Hill candidate Glen Clinton to 94 yards, nearly 50 yards under his 142.2 yards per game average.

The Orediggers defense held CSC to 153 total rushing yards, significantly fewer yards than their 245.4 per game previous average.

Mines junior quarterback Matt Brown finished 22for-34 with 233 passing yards. Brown added 80 rushing yards which included a 6-yard touchdown run.

Senior Dan Palmer wrapped up his brilliant Orediggers’ career with just 29 yards on 13 carries.

However, now that it is all said and done Palmer finishes with 2,407 yards — good for second in program history. His 236 career points is also second in the program’s history.

Lady Orediggers eliminated by Metro

The Colorado School of Mines women’s soccer team suffered its first loss of the season after a 3-1 upset by No. 5 Metro State in the NCAA Division II Championships second round Sunday at CSM Soccer Stadium.

Despite outshooting the Roadrunners 13-10, the Orediggers fell behind 3-0 before freshman Jaclyn Knott scored early in the second half.

Mines (19-1-1) battled not only a tough Metro State team, but it also had to fight 30 mph winds that whipped across the field. The Orediggers dug themselves a hole

after an own goal sneaked into the net after an errant header and couldn’t dig themselves out.

The Orediggers furiously tried to rally late attacking Metro State goalie Karisa Fernandez with five shots on goal and three cornerkicks over the last 25 minutes of action. But Fernandez was nearly unbreakable, breaking the Orediggers’ hearts.

Men’s soccer season over after loss The Colorado School of Mines men’s soccer team was bounced out of the second round of the NCAA Division II Championships after a 1-0 defeat by No. 7 Midwestern State Sunday at MSU Soccer Field.

Andrew Powers scored a goal just 8:25 into the action, and Midwestern State managed to hold off No. 3 Mines by limiting them to just four shots on goal.

Mines wraps up its season 11-7-1 and the victory for Midwestern State was its sixth win in seven games.

The Mustangs also defeated Mines 3-1 in the second round of the 2010 tournament.

Pomona pushes No. 1 Fairview but falls late Panthers barely beaten by Knights for second time

By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com BOULDER — For a second time this season Pomona went toe-to-toe with the best.

In a game that featured multiple lead changes, the No. 8 Panthers could not get it changed back in their favor late and fell to No. 1 Fairview 35-24 in the 5A state playoff quarterfinals Friday at Recht Field.

Despite another monster effort from senior running back Chris Marquez, Pomona could not hold on to an early lead.

Then, they could not hold off a late surge

by Fairview and for the second time this season the Panthers were beaten by still undefeated Fairview.

Marquez ran the ball for 264 yards and three touchdowns, but all three of those touchdowns came in the first half.

The Panthers took a 21-7 lead early in the action and looked like they were rolling. However, Fairview tied the action early in the third quarter after Pomona junior quarterback Justin Roberts was stripped of the ball deep in the Panthers’ own territory — one of three Pomona turnovers of the night.

Four plays later Fairview’s Sam Martin ran the ball into the end zone converting what was one of his three touchdowns that night.

Still not out of it, even though Fairview scored 14 unanswered points, Pomona would miss a field goal and then make one giving them a 24-21 lead.

But Fairview would then prove themselves again as the best team in 5A football when they put together a machinelike five-minute drive late in the game that featured them going for it and converting on a 4th-and-1 near midfield.

Moments later Fairview quarterback Anders Hill hooked up with Martin for a 27-yard gain which set up the Knights their first lead since early in the first quarter.

Hill would then punch in Fairview’s final touchdown from eight yards out and just like in their regular season meeting the Knights narrowly found a way to escape Pomona and 2,000-plus yard rusher Marquez.

Pomona wraps up its season 9-3 with their losses coming to then undefeated Cherry Creek 19-15 early in the season.

Its other loss came by Fairview in a game where the Knights beat the Panthers 3330 in overtime on Oct. 18.

Fairview (11-0) stays perfect and will now face No. 5 ThunderRidge Friday at a time yet to be determined. The Knights are expected to beat ThunderRidge, which will set up a potential meeting with No. 2 Valor Christian for a state title.

Pomona’s Lukas Russell tries to elude a tackle by Fairview’s Luke Miller during Friday’s quarterfinals action in Class 5A state football. Photo by Jonathan Maness

Eagles soar into state championship game

By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@ ourcoloradonews.com

Faith Christian head coach Blair Hubbard keeps his players focused as they prepare to face No. 2 Platte Valley in the 2A title game this Saturday. Photo by Danny Williams

BRUSH — Their ranking says No. 4 but it is getting pretty hard to not refer to Faith Christian as the best after their victory on Saturday.

The Eagles went on the road and defeated No. 1 Brush 24-14 in the semifinals of the 2A state playoffs Saturday at Brush High School.

Faith Christian traded punches defensively with Brush for three quarters taking a 14-14 game into the fourth quarter.

But the Eagles would overwhelm Brush with a team rushing attack that featured different ball carriers over the entire game, and with the

season on the line Faith Christian scored 10 fourth quarter points to pull away from previously unbeaten Brush.

While the Eagles have been one of the most prolific offenses in the state the entire season, it was their defense that proved to be championship-worthy on Saturday.

Despite 238 rushing yards from four Brush rushers, Faith Christian put the clamps on defensively, and shut Brush out in the second half.

In addition, the Eagles held Brush junior quarterback Kyle Rosenbrock to just 3-for-7 passing for 77 yards and an interception.

And even though Faith Christian head coach Blair Hubbard just wanted his team to compete with the likes of

Brush, it is now likely that the Eagles will be the favorite going into a state championship showdown with No. 3 Platte Valley, who beat Manitou Springs 13-7 Saturday to advance.

“You have to have some luck too at this point because all of the teams that make it this far are good teams,” Hubbard said. “But we have worked really hard all season, and we think we are a pretty good team too.”

Even though it took only 24 points to beat Brush, Faith Christian is averaging 48.5 points over the past eight games. The Eagles (10-2) advances to the state title game after losing in the quarterfinal round of the playoffs three consecutive years.

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Holiday tradition taps into local talent Art show features variety of mediums, prices

IF YOU GO

By Clarke Reader creader@ourcoloradonews.com A Lakewood holiday tradition is coming to the Cultural Center, giving shoppers a chance to pick up unique art for their shopping lists.

The 13th annual Holiday Art Show and Sale highlights Colorado artists and designers, and runs at the Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, through Dec. 23.

The show is open during performances at the center, on Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and for the first time this

WHAT: Holiday Art Show and Sale WHERE: Lakewood Cultural Center 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood WHEN: Through Dec. 23 Tuesday through Saturday - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Thursdays - 5-9 p.m.

COST: Free admittance INFORMATION: www.lakewood.org/holidays

year, 5-9 p.m. on Thursday evenings.

“We have around 34 local artists showing off some really unique work,” Art programming coordinator Lorene Joos said.

“There are some great pieces of fine art,

jewelry and some amazing glasswork.”

Susan Martin, cultural center administrator, said that this year the show is not juried, and instead artists whose work is on display and for sale were sought out for their work.

“We wanted to put together something that would really offer a variety, not only in terms of the kind of art, but the pricepoints as well,” Martin said. “We wanted to fine tune what we’re offering at the show, so we contacted artists from across the board.”

Since the Artisan Showcase in the Cultural Center closed — as the Corner Gallery opened in its place — which was dedicated to some of the city’s favorite artists, many of those artists have been invited back to participate in the Holiday Art Show.

“We’re allowing space for some new artists, and some familiar ones to residents,” Martin said. “We really want this show to be an outlet for local artists in the community.”

Martin said that she hopes the show will bring people to the Cultural Center, so they can see what else it has to offer, from art to theater and music.

Joos said the show is a less pressured and more relaxed atmosphere than the typical holiday craft fair.

“Everything is really priced for holiday giving,” she said. “This has become a Lakewood event that people really look forward to.”

For more information, visit www.lakewood.org/holidays.

Residents look at city sustainability Last meeting in Lakewood Moving Forward examines waste, energy practices

By Clarke Reader

creader@ourcoloradonews.com Lakewood residents took a look at what features for its first sustainability plan at the last meeting of the Lakewood Moving Forward series.

The Lakewood Sustains meeting was Nov. 12, and featured a presentation from Eric Lombardi, executive director of EcoCycle, the largest community-based Zero Waste organization in the country.

“We had a great turnout, and the ideas and suggestions were really well received,” Jonathan Wachtel, Lakewood’s sustainability planner said. “We had some really good interactive features that created a lot of good conversations.”

The meeting — like all the others in the Moving Forward series — was designed to get as much citizen input and ideas as possible, and according to Wachtel and sustainability division manager Erich Harris, the residents present generated great information for staff to study.

“I heard from people about wanting better yard waste pick-up opportunities, as well as opportunities to increase sustainability at home,” Harris said. “Sustainability brings up a lot of ideas that there is

a lot of passion about.”

In his presentation, Lombardi looked at what it takes to become a zero waste community, and shared some ideas on a 10year strategy to becoming one.

He said that a zero waste community means a total commitment to maximizing downstream resource recovery (like recycling and composting), maximizing midstream longevity (reuse, repair and durable design) and maximizing upstream waste reduction (product redesign, zero waste purchasing and producer responsibility).

“Since Lombardi focused so much on waste and how to do better, we heard a lot from people about that,” Wachtel said. “No one actually gets to 100 percent zero waste, but it’s something to strive for.”

According to Wachtel and Harris, the input from this meeting — as well as the previous meetings in the Moving Forward series — will be taken and documented, and some time in early 2014, task forces will be formed to look at the different ideas and how to best move forward on an update to the comprehensive plan and creating a sustainability plan.

“Especially with sustainability, we want to look at metrics and how we measure these things,” Harris said. “We want people in the meetings next year to sit down and help us put together a document.”

For more information, visit www.lakewood.org/movingforward.

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November 21, 2013

Learning about Obamacare Wheat Ridge hospital forum provides info about new law

By Vic Vela

vvela@ourcoloradonews.com For Mark Neff of Arvada, the medical costs that came as a result of a significant spinal injury suffered during a car accident eight years ago have proven to be a real back breaker.

That’s why Neff and his wife Martha attended a Nov. 14 forum at Wheat Ridge’s Exempla Lutheran Medical Center, to learn more about the Affordable Care Act — President Barack Obama’s signature piece of legislation and one that often stirs reactions any time “Obamacare” is mentioned.

But Neff and his wife Martha couldn’t care less about the political bickering surrounding the national health care overhaul. They just want information about finding possible avenues for health care coverage and to get help with navigating websites associated with the law’s insurance exchanges.

“At first it was scary because it was completely new, and we knew so little about it,” Martha Neff said. “No matter what people said, or what I heard on the news or searched on the Internet, I still couldn’t figure it out.”

Mark Neff, 54, suffered his injury after he was struck by a car near Castle Rock while he was transporting luggage from Denver International Airport. He had to have part of his spine replaced and, already an epileptic, the frequency of Neff’s seizures increased after the accident.

After several years of trying, Neff finally received disability coverage through Medicare a couple of years ago.

But his condition has meant that his 58-year-old wife has had to forgo full-time work, so that she could care for him.

She currently has no medical coverage.

“She couldn’t get away from me too often,” he said.

“She’s been afraid to work full time because of it.”

Getting information about coverage opportunities through the Affordable Care Act to people like the Neffs is exactly why Exempla Lutheran hosted the event, said the hospital’s CEO Grant Wicklund.

“We want to make sure that everybody has as much information as possible about the opportunities to become insured,” Wicklund said. “It’s our belief that everyone should have insurance — and that means everyone. And we believe that the Affordable Care Act is the first step in that process.”

Wicklund and other supporters who were involved in putting the forum in motion are not naïve to the problems that have plagued the law since its uneven rollout on Oct. 1. For more than a month, Obama and his administration has had to apologize to frustrated insurance-seekers for website maladies.

The problems plaguing Healthcare.gov, the lampooned national Affordable Care Act website, was not lost on Matthew Valeta of the Colorado Consumer Health Initiative, a

nonprofit organization that promotes affordable access to health care. Valeta gave a presentation about the law to attendees like the Neffs.

“How many in here have heard of Healthcare.gov?”

Valeta said, prompting several hands to be raised. “Don’t go there.”

Valeta instead told chuckling attendees to go directly to Connectforhealthco.com, Colorado’s insurance exchange marketplace.

The bad publicity surrounding the new law doesn’t end with website issues. Obama recently apologized to millions of Americans who received letters notifying them that their existing insurance plans were being canceled, because the plans did not meet ACA minimum standards.

The cancellation letters added fuel to Republicans’ already existing ire over Obamacare and caused worried Democrats to wonder whether the law was doomed from the get-go.

“The Affordable Care Act is obviously flawed,” Wicklund said. “But we also believe that something has to be done to provide Americans, regardless of income, access to health care. The cost of health care for a family of four has exceeded $15,000 and that’s mind-boggling. Something has to be done to bring that down.”

Valeta’s presentation provided information about areas of the law that are known to many — such as that insurance companies will no longer be able to deny coverage for those with pre-existing medical conditions. And he also covered areas that some people may be unfamiliar with, such as that the law does away with lifetime or annual coverage limits, and that 80 percent of premium payments are required to go directly to health care coverage, and not insurance companies’ administrative costs.

Valeta also discussed the various financial assistance options for insurance purchases that are available, under the Affordable Care Act. And he touted the health law’s changes to Medicaid, which will significantly expand health coverage to low-income residents in states like Colorado.

“There’s a lot of different people that will be helped by this,” Valeta said.

David Conner, a minister at Wheat Ridge Congregational Church, said he was pleased with the presentation and plans to inform church members what he learned.

“It’s clarifying to hear a positive take on this, because so much of the coverage you hear on TV is negative if something goes wrong,” Conner said. “But they don’t report it as often if people find health insurance.”

Martha Neff ended up getting more than just information — she soon will have health coverage. Neff said that she learned through the presentation that she can now qualify for Medicaid, something that wouldn’t have been available to her prior to the law’s passage.

“Oh, it’s going to help a big deal,” she said. “We had so many bills and we had to tell people, ‘I’m sorry, but we’re just getting by.’”

For Mark Neff, that will bring peace of mind — and will prevent him from having to learn more about hockey.

“It saves us from moving to Canada, right?” he quipped.

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Lasley principal Lisa Nolan presents the 4th grade students who started the program that eventually raised close to $2,000 for Lyons Elementary. Photos by Clarke Reader

Pennies from heaven Lasley rasies funds for Lyons Elementary

By Clarke Reader

creader@ ourcoloradonews.com Lasley Elementary proved that even pennies can make a difference, by raising 191,832 pennies — or $1,918.32 — for Lyons Elementary School.

Lyons Elementary principal Andrew Moore visited the school Friday, Nov. 8, to receive a check for the money the school raised. He thanked the students for all the efforts they made on behalf of his school.

“Frankly I’m overwhelmed with humility,” Moore said. “This puts us in a great position to educate the students, and when the next natural disaster happens, we’re going to pay it forward. Outreach like this has a snowball effect of good will.”

According to Lisa Nolan, Lasley’s principal, the idea came from a fourth grade class that was working on on a social studies unit.

“We were working on a unit called opportunity costs, which looks at what kind of choices people make,” said teacher Erin Canada. “You have to give something up to

gain something else.”

Canada said that students came up with the idea that they could give up some of their time and costs, but would be able to give help to Lyons students, who have been displaced from their school.

Moore said that the school received some infrastructure damage, but also served as a evacuation and FEMA site. The school’s 750 students are currently set up at Longmont, but will be returning to their school in early December.

“What started as part of the fourth grade unit soon expanded to the entire school,” Nolan said. “There was a great competition to see who could raise the most money.”

Canada said that students were bringing pennies from everywhere, including doing extra chores and setting up cupcake or lemonade stands.

“The original goal was to raise $1,000 but we’re going to be giving closer to $2,000,” she said. “Everyone has been participating with such gusto. We have a real diversity at the school, and everyone is giving from the heart.”

At the assembly, Nolan went around asking the students how it felt to have raised money that’s helping other children, and they offered up a simple answer.

“Good.”

Gov. John Hickenlooper, center, is joined by Jefferson County representatives, the Coal Creek Canyon Fire Department and CDOT officials during the ribbon cutting event, which opened Highway 72 in Coal Creek Canyon on Nov. 11. Photo by Amy Woodward

School chiefs share concerns at forum

By Vic Vela

vvela@ourcoloradonews.com School superintendents from around the state converged on Denver on Nov. 19 to address a myriad of issues facing Colorado schools — and it was clear from the discussions that there are no easy answers.

Concerns over funding, student and teacher assessment testing and parental involvement were among the many issues that were tackled by 10 superintendents during “The State of Our Districts” forum inside the Denver Center for Performing Arts.

The timing of the forum, which was put on by the Public Education & Business Coalition, was apt. It was two weeks removed from an election where a major, statewide school funding initiative was rejected by voters.

Superintendents who supported Amend-

ment 66 — which sought to overhaul public school funding by way of a considerable tax hike — are still stinging from the defeat, as they continue to deal with budget shortfalls.

Not everyone was upset over Amendment 66’s failure.

Douglas County Schools Superintendent Elizabeth Fagen said that full-day kindergarten — one of the key selling points behind 66 — would have caused facility issues in Douglas County.

Much of the discussion centered around reform initiatives and state and national assessment mandates.

Jefferson County Public Schools Superintendent Cindy Stevenson talked about those same challenges.

“We ask more and more of our teachers and principals, and we’re giving them fewer resources,” she said.

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