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Empty bowls, full hearts Arvada schools join forces in fundraiser for food bank

By Crystal Anderson

canderson@colorado communitymedia.com More than 30,000 people live hungry across the Front Range, but Arvada students are cooking up ways to help feed them — one bowl at a time.

The Arvada Empty Bowls project is a citywide effort to end hunger by raising funds for the Arvada Community Food Bank. A collaboration with 11 of the city’s elementary, middle and high schools, the Empty Bowls fundraiser showcases students’ craftsmanship and dedication to helping an impoverished segment of their community.

FOR MORE INFORMATION WHAT: Empty Bowls Fundraiser WHERE: Arvada High School, 7951 W. 65th Ave. WHEN: Friday, Dec. 5 TIME: 5-7 p.m.

COST: Free with purchase of a $5 ceramic bowl

“Knowing that just because you can’t tell someone’s hungry doesn’t mean they’re not,” said Ciara Pias, Arvada High’s art teacher.

Beginning in August, students at Arvada High School, Arvada K-8, North Arvada Middle, Fitzmorris, Foster, Hackberry

‘Hunger is one of the most prominent things in the world today. Smaller community efforts are really important because as long as everyone is fed, then everyone is happier and more productive. This is one of the necessities that needs to be done.’

Leighanne Gray Arvada High School senior

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Commuter rail cars on display New trains at Union Station for viewing

By Vic Vela

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The genetic analyzer seen here helps to produce the DNA profile after DNA quantitation and amplification testing has already occurred. Photo by Amy Woodward

DNA lab ups testing standards

By Amy Woodward

awoodward@colorado communitymedia.com Jeffco’s newest DNA regional crime lab is one of two labs in Colorado to receive advanced DNA testing kits for genetic analysis.

The new DNA kits, developed by GlobalFiler, are becoming the new standard of testing for not just the state but the world, said Gentry Roth, lab supervisor.

“There’s not a whole lot of overlap, it’s kind of been sectioned out for the globe of what those particular communities like,” Roth said. “Now they are coming together and combining everybody’s kits so now there should be a much more international level of communication.”

The lab and another in Colorado Springs are the first two DNA labs in the state to start using the more accurate testing kits.

The new kits allow analysis in 21 gene location sites within a DNA sample. Previously, DNA testing was conducted in only 13 locations.

“It’s basically an address,” explained Beth Hewitt, DNA technical leader on the study of gene locations sites. “We’re look-

‘We’re going to focus on having really good open communication with the agencies that we’re serving,

Commuter rail transit is a couple of years away for much of metro Denver, but folks this week can view the highspeed train cars that will soon operate in suburban areas.

The 70-ton, 85-foot long commuter cars currently are on display at Denver’s Union Station. There, the public can tour and learn about the Denver area’s soon-to-be newest mode of transit, through Dec. 6.

The trains are located on the commuter rail platform, directly behind Union Station, and will be on display 11-7 p.m. each day.

The vehicles are among 66 commuter cars that will operate along four new rail lines that have been developed from a Regional Transportation Division FasTracks project.

Three rails will operate beginning in 2016: The East Rail line will connect to Denver International Airport.

The Gold Line will travel to Arvada and Wheat Ridge. And the Northwest Rail Rail continues on Page 5

so again everybody is on the same page.’

Gentry Roth, lab supervisor ing at these different locations and everybody is going to have different addresses at these locations. And it’s a combination of those that give us our unique DNA profiles.”

Focusing on more locations means getting more discriminating matches.

“Instead of one in eight quadrillion, we’re going to get one in eight septillion,” Hewitt said of the statistics given through testing.

Equipment in the lab used for extraction and genetic testing cost $750,000 but the pay-off is in the results with processing times significantly reduced.

Testing location sites can be done in 60 minutes and staff is predicting DNA results

in less than 60 days.

For some tests, such as identifying male-specific DNA out of a sample, the lab will still rely on the Colorado Bureau of Investigations for some analysis. But in general, testing will prove to be more efficient in Jeffco.

“We’re going to focus on having really good open communication with the agencies that we’re serving, so again everybody is on the same page,” Roth said. “Hopefully we’ll really be able to limit the amount of rush cases coming in due to judicial deadlines because we’ll have that open communication and we should be well aware of any deadlines and meet those in advance.”

The first four electric commuter rail cars that will be part of the RTD 66-car fleet starting corridor operations in 2016 recently arrived in Denver.

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Remembering a brush with fame Editors note: This is an excerpt from Mary Stobie’s new memoir You Fall Off, You Get Back On. Talk about tension. I had my 15 minutes of fame when I appeared in a feature movie from Columbia Pictures called Hardcore in l978. I had a speaking part in a scene with George C. Scott.

How did this come to be? How did a rodeo cowgirl from Colorado become nearly famous? You see in my twenties I had delusions of grandeur. A palm reader had once studied my palm and told me the lines beneath my ring finger formed a star. This meant I would be a well-known person or at least notorious.

So as many young hopeful twentysomethings do, I moved to Hollywood to chase my dream. My goal was to become a screenwriter. The American Film Institute in Beverly Hills accepted me as a “Writing Fellow.” As ‘fellows’ in an exclusive film school, we all had the chance to rub shoulders with famous actors, directors and producers.

Paul Schrader, who wrote Taxidriver delivered a lecture for writers which I attended. He mentioned a small seminar he was offering for 10 students and accepted me into the class. He was an awesome teacher, who encouraged me in my writing. He gave the class tips like, “Bring in the gun by page 30 of your screenplay.” In other words start some major tension in

your story early.

At the time of the seminar, Schrader was in pre-production for Hardcore with George C. Scott. I asked Schrader if I could read for the part of a counter woman who George C. Scott talks with while placing an ad at the Los Angeles Free Press.

I read the part in the script for the casting director, Vic Ramos, got hired, and obtained a Screen Actors Guild card. Now what would I wear? Hardcore had a dark underbelly involving criminals, murderers and sex so I played against that by wearing my hair in pigtails and a red T-shirt that said “Mischief.” I practiced my lines over an over until I had them down pat.

When I got to the set, I spotted George C. Scott—bigger and taller than I imagined. He sat in a director’s chair with his huge Mastiff dog sitting beside him like a sentry. Scott emanated power and all I could think of was General George Patton.

I felt queasy.

“The assistant director will run through your lines with you,” director Paul Schrader told me. “George won’t do it.”

Yikes, I was too insignificant and Scott was too famous, too big a star, to rehearse with me. He was General George Patton in charge of the whole army of the crew, actors, even the director. In addition to the residue of General Patton in his spirit, Scott was now playing Jake Van Dorn an angry explosive father. He was fully in character and his dog stood at attention a few feet away, ready to attack me if I threatened his master.

To add to my nervousness, the actor ahead of Scott in line spoke his off color lines to me.

Then the gigantic George C. Scott, took his place at the counter.

As a green actress facing this legend of an actor shadowed by his threatening dog, I felt jittery. I thought of Schrader’s lesson in screenwriting class and bringing in the gun to create tension. I wanted to scream, “Enough tension, Paul Schrader, you punk film director!”

But instead, my throat tightened and I flubbed my line.

George C. Scott glared at me and repeated my line to me! He was running circles around me! My face felt hot as I was embarrassed. All eyes of the crew, and director were focused on me.

Somehow I rose to the occasion and we

completed the scene. I guess the director liked my performance, because he gave me a close up in the final cut. At the Hollywood screening debut of Hardcore for the cast, the Vic Ramos said to me, “You were very natural, Mary.”

I was paid $275 for a few minutes of screen time and received enormous residuals of $10 a year. This was for Hardcore showings on movie channels, which helped my M&M habit.

Appearing in the Hardcore taught me three important things. First, you have to ask for what you want. I asked for the part and got it. Second, if you do anything in a movie, but especially acting, people think you are larger than life, superhuman and a little divine. Third, after these same people get to know you, as they did me, they come to suspect you are just a human being. At the same time they wonder if you will return to the screen.

Oh, yeah, sure!

Mary McFerren Stobie writes regularly for Colorado Community Media. Her new humorous memoir You Fall Off, You Get Back On got a great review from Kirkus, calling Stobie a “cross between Will Rogers and Lenore Skenazy! “ For more information go to www.kirusreviews.com and www. marystobie.com.

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Perlmutter’s office shares aging tips Senior fair allows for Medicare D enrollment

By Clarke Reader

creader@colorado communitymedia.com Congressman Ed Perlmutter’s office offered seniors an opportunity to learn about Medicare Part D enrollment, Social Security and other health service options at a seniors resource fair on Nov. 21 in Lakewood.

Around 200 seniors stopped by to speak with representatives from groups like the Jewish Family Service Center, Jefferson County District Attorney and Centura Health LINKS. “I’m retiring next year and so many people try to recruit seniors into their groups or plans,” said Lakewood resident Dan Noyes. “I wanted to go to a place where I wouldn’t be sold and could find resources on the information I will need.”

Several organizations hosted “Ignite Sessions” on specific issue areas, such as warning signs of scams, how to detect a stroke, blood pressure check and top ten signs of Alzheimer’s.

Representatives from the Department of Regulatory Agencies’ (DORA) State Health Insurance Assistance Programs

(SHIP) were helping seniors with questions about their plans and what other, better options are.

“Seniors need to be diligent about checking their plans every year,” explained Kathy Madden, SHIP partner services training manager. “People don’t know a lot about SHIP but those that do love us and those who don’t can’t believe what we do when they learn about us.”

SHIP helps any senior who calls with all issues related to Medicare, from claims and billing to doctors referrals and fraud.

The nonpartisan group is staffed almost entirely by volunteers and has affiliates all over the state. SHIP works with homeless groups and other nonprofit agencies to provide information for the community.

“These kinds of events are where people come for information,” Madden said.

“We participate so we can let them know we’re here.”

William Kister, with Centura Health LINKS, said the Medicare specialists on hand look at people’s prescription lists and other medical information to see which plan would be the best for them.

“These kinds of events are great for us because we can meet with people face-toface,” said Kister. “We field around 6,000 calls in seven weeks (during the enrollment period).”

For more information, visit www.perlmutter.house.gov.

Representatives from Centura Health LINKS provide Medicare Plan D information during Congressman Ed Perlmutter’s senior resource fair. Photo by Clarke Reader

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Jeffco Public Health is raising awareness about World AIDA Day on Monday, Dec. 1. On this day, people worldwide unite to fight against HIV and to show support for the people living with HIV and to commemorate those that have died. World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day and the first one was held in 1988. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than half a million people have died of AIDS in the U.S. since the beginning of the HIV and AIDS epidemic- that is equivalent to the entire population of Jefferson County.

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ogy in the classroom. The CenturyLink Clarke M. Williams Foundation’s Teachers and Technology grant program opened its application process Oct. 1 for teachers in CenturyLink’s local service areas who want to innovatively implement technology in their classrooms to increase student achievement. Teachers, Craig Vander Laan and Linda Rice from Van Arsdale Elementary in Arvada received a grant for iPads in their 3rd grade class. Teachers, Jamie Leeburg, Brad Hull and Marc Nestorick at O’Connell Middle School in Lakewood received grants for iPads in PE class. Full-time K-12 classroom teachers in public or private schools in CenturyLink residential service areas are eligible to apply. Visit centurylink.com/home/ aboutus/coloradoteachers for specific criteria and to apply for a grant. The deadline for applications is Jan. 2.

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Negotiating Multiple Offers Can & Probably Should Resemble an Auction

By JIM SMITH, Realtor ®

There’s an unwritten and largely unspoken protocol when it comes to revealing the specifics of competing offers when more than one offer is received on a listing. I’m not sure why this is, but maybe some of my colleagues who are regular readers of this column can help me understand why they believe a listing agent should or should not reveal the specifics of offers received.

When functioning as an “agent” instead of a “transaction broker,” it is clear to me that it’s in my clients’ best interest to maximize the price they get for their home. In that effort, it seems only right that I should do what I can to play buyers against each other — with my client’s knowledge and approval.

This subject is on my mind right now because in the past few weeks I have been successful in engineering higher sale prices for two of my listings by working effectively with agents who submitted competing offers.

One of the keys to successfully working with competing offers is to tell the truth about them. The question in listing agents’ minds is how much of that truth to reveal. Sometimes I will say exactly what the existing offers are when a third or fourth agent asks me “what it will take” to win the bidding. Let’s look at a typical scenario and how I chose to play it.

Agent #1 submits a below-full-price offer with $2,500 in concessions. A second agent calls and asks (as every buyer’s agent should) whether I have any offers. I say, “Yes, but it’s below full price.” The agent asks if a particular purchase price would exceed that purchase price, and I say “yes.” The agent submits an offer $2,000 below that amount but with an escalation clause stating that they will beat any competing offer by $1,000 up to full price. I inform the first agent that their offer has been exceeded and that it includes the escalation clause up to full price.

That agent consults her client and informs me that they don’t want to go that high.

A third agent calls and asks the question about existing offers and I give the same information. That agent then submits an offer slightly above full price, all cash, waiving appraisal, and closing in two weeks. I recommend to my seller that he accept that offer and we go under contract. I didn’t ask the 2nd agent if they would like to beat that offer, because their buyer was borrowing 95% (albeit with a strong lender letter) and requiring 45 days to close.

Many agents are more coy about revealing details of existing offers and simply ask each agent for their “highest and best.” What would you do, and what do you think is “right”?

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Prayer proclamation clears legal challenge

By Vic Vela

vvela @coloradocommunitymedia.com The Colorado Supreme Court on Nov. 25 dismissed a legal challenge to the governor’s ability to declare Day of Prayer proclamations.

The justices did not rule on the merits of whether it is appropriate for government to encourage prayer, rather the majority determined that the plaintiffs had no legal standing to challenge the proclamations.

In a 5-2 ruling, the court determined that the harm suffered by the plaintiffs was not “injury sufficient” to provide standing and that the administrative costs for issu-

ing prayer proclamations are “incidental” to state taxpayers.

The majority opinion also notes that the proclamations do not require residents to participate in prayer.

The dismissal comes two years after the state Court of Appeals issued a ruling that sided with the plaintiffs.

The plaintiffs are four state residents who are members of the Wisconsin-based Freedom from Religion Foundation. They claim that the proclamations – which have been issued by Democrat and Republican governors – violate constitutional protections for religious freedom.

“Non-religious citizens are being encouraged by the governor to engage in a

day of prayer,” said Patrick Elliott, an attorney for the foundation. “A lot of people would be upset if the governor called for a day without prayer.”

Elliott was disappointed that the court did not take up the merits of the case.

“The court really said even though taxpayers and the governor’s office spent money, it’s not the type of injury where you can challenge,” Elliott said. “I think their position is that nobody can challenge these proclamations.”

Justices William W. Hood III and Gregory J. Hobbs Jr. offered dissenting opinions of the court’s majority ruling. The justices said that by rejecting the plaintiffs’ standing, “we abdicate our responsibility to

consider a matter of great public importance...”

Republican State Attorney GeneralElect Cynthia Coffman hailed the court’s ruling.

“This decision by the state’s high court means that like the president of the United States and other governors around the country, Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper and future Colorado governors are free to issue honorary proclamations without fear of being tied up in court by special interest groups,” Coffman said through an emailed statement. “It was the correct ruling by the justices after careful consideration of the issues.

Jeffco children find forever homes Families recognized for National Adoption Day

By Amy Woodward

awoodward@colorado communitymedia.com The holidays are a time for bringing families together.

And for 22 families in Jeffco, they celebrated the seasonal reunion early during National Adoption Day through Jefferson County Human Services.

Twenty-nine children found permanent homes with their longtime committed foster parents on Saturday, Nov. 22.

“Today we don’t make families, we recognize families,” said Justice Brian Boatright of the Colorado Supreme Court. “Adoption isn’t an event, adoption is a promise that is acted out over a lifetime.”

National Adoption Day started

in 2000 when hundreds of children were adopted on a single day which brought awareness to children in need in foster care. Since that time, National Adoption Day has had more than 40,000 children who have been adopted on this special day.

Chris and Trivinia Barber who have two biological children and one adoptive child; Miranda, 4 were present on Saturday to adopt Miranda’s sister, Elyse who is 22 months old.

“She (Elyse) has a great story in that addition to Miranda who she is placed with, she has three other siblings that are places in two other adoptive homes,” Trivinia Barber said. “Both of those families are really open to relationship so she gets to see all of her siblings and just really have a life-long relationship with them.

It’s really important to us.”

The Barbers were influenced to adopt through their church which spotlighted the need for

adoption of local children.

“I really wasn’t aware of how much need there really was for foster and adoptive kids just locally,” Chris Barber said.

The Barber’s church introduced the couple to Project 1.27, a local Christian foster care and adoption services program that helps to train and support foster and adoptive parents. The program has been connecting foster children with families for nearly 10 years after it was reported in Dec. 2004 that 875 children were legally available for adoption in the Colorado foster care system.

Christopher and Noel Mink, along with their children; Lexi, 6, and Jerimiah, 9, spoke about their experiences as being an adoptive family to a large crowd of eager parents and children before their official courtroom appearance.

The Mink’s created the 10 B’s of Adoption to help adoptive families through the positive and often trying times of making a

Noel Mink talks about what its like being an adoptive family with her husband Chris, not pictured, and their two children; Lexi, 6, and Jerimiah, 9, at the Jefferson County Courthouse on National Adoption Day Saturday, Nov. 22. Photo by Amy Woodward family whole.

“Jerimiah wrote No. 8, he said it’s OK to be happy and to be sad,” Noel Mink said. “He said being in a foster home is lonely but being adopted gives you people to play

with. You might feel sad for other kids still in the foster home but you can be happy that you were adopted.”

“Yes, that is true.” Jerimiah said.

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County tables accessory dwelling unit decision

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By Amy Woodward

awoodward@colorado communitymedia.com The Jeffco Planning and Zoning Division is closer to finalizing revised zoning regulations surrounding accessory dwelling units or ADUs. But what was supposed to be a final approval from the board county of commissioners turned out to be another setback for county staff.

In April, Heather Gutherless, planning director from planning and zoning drafted and presented a revised zoning resolution that would expand the development and use of ADUs, a second unit accessory to a main house that may be attached or separate from the primary property, and contains a kitchen.

The review headed by Gutherless and her staff to make ADU zoning regulations more inclusive, was brought on by Aging Well Project in Jeffco, a strategic planning project focused on senior needs.

Part of that need includes exploring housing options as Jeffco’s senior population over the age of 60 is expected to double by 2030.

Since opening meetings about the ADU zoning regulations began, HOAs and members from the mountain communities have expressed concern over the changes.

Updated criteria for ADU’s in unincorporated Jeffco includes; allowing ADUs on lots between 7,500 sq. ft. up to one acre, a maximum height of 25 feet or height of existing structure, whichever is less; no more than three people living in an ADU, the owner of the property must reside in either the ADU or the primary unit.

After three drafts and two public meetings, Gutherless presented the final zoning regulation to the board of county commissioners on Tuesday, Nov. 18 but Commissioners Casey Tighe and Faye Griffin tabled it until Dec. 9 over concerns regarding design guidelines for ADUs on one acre or more in an open area. While commissioners would like to prohibit the construction of ADUs on properties of one acre or more, under zoning regulations dealing with open areas, there are no restrictions to build other types of structures that could be converted into ADUs.

Commissioner Don Rosier proposed the zoning regulation state the ADU must be in compliance with community site plans but the suggestion was shot down by county staff.

“Staff has concerns over mixing policies with the comprehensive master plans and community plans which apply only to rezoning special uses and site approvals with our building permit process,” Gutherless said. If someone is coming in for a building permit, they are subject to the restrictions in the ADU zoning regulations, she said.

Still, Commissioners Tighe and Griffin pushed forward with language that would address design and viewshed issues despite the problems presented with their proposal as expressed by John Wolforth, Jeffco planning and zoning director.

“It’s hard in a zoning resolution because they shouldn’t be gray, they should be pretty black and white,” Wolforth said.

“The draft regulation we could bring back to you would be one acre and above, in the middle of an open area no ADUs — however, it would not apply to anything else. Someone could build a barn, someone could build any other structure if it’s not an ADU. We’re not going to be able to prohibit that within regulations.”

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The North Metro Rail Line to Thornton will operate beginning in 2018.

“Our community has been looking forward to this happening for a long time,” City of Thornton spokesman Todd Barnes said of the North Metro Rail Line. “We’re glad to see it starting to happen.”

Each commuter car can carry up to 232 passengers. The roomy cars will feature overhead storage areas as well as luggage and bicycle racks.

And don’t confuse the commuter cars with the familiar light rail vehicles that have been operating in Denver since the 1990’s.

Similar to light rail vehicles, the commuter cars will also be powered by overhead electric lines. But the commuter cars are heavier and are capable of traveling up to 79 miles per hour. The vehicles can go longer distances and will make fewer stops than a light rail system.

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“The bottom line is it doesn’t really matter what they call it as long as they ride it,” he said.

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1950s Arvada church renovated IF YOU GO

By Crystal Anderson

canderson@colorado communitymedia.com One of Arvada’s staple churches is renovating its way into the twentieth century.

Fifty-seven years ago, Centerpoint Community Church, 6265 Garrison St., was built in one of Arvada’s emerging neighborhoods. By 2007 the church began to see some difficulties emerging within their sanctuary, lobby and community rooms.

“The room was 45 years old,” said Centerpoint’s Lead Pastor, Paul Klein. “It hadn’t had any real renovations in all those years.

The carpet was worn out, our systems in lights were antiquated.”

It was then the pastoral staff and charter members began to dream.

“For me this was a realization of a dream I had many, many years ago,” Klein said. “We felt it was important we finally remodel to do a better job and show the reflection of our confidence in God’s faith

WHAT: Centerpoint Community Church Grand Opening WHEN: Sunday, Dec. 7 WHERE: 6265 Garrison St. TIME: 10 a.m. to noon

in our ministry.”

Shortly after they began to visualize the remodeling, Klein and several of the organizations charter members began seeking donations for a building fund. Over seven years, the organization collected donations for the expansive project. Totaling $1 million, the fund, would refurnish the sanctuary and lobby to better accommodate the congregation and church’s needs.

And in June, construction began.

“We wanted to ramp up for a whole new lifecycle here,” said Tony Martinez, Centerpoint’s youth pastor.

The upgrade (third in its history) to

the aging 19,146 square foot building included a new lighting and sound system, expanded the sanctuary stage and lobby, revamped a community room and added movie theatre-style seating to the 400-person auditorium.

“To have a facility that was ready and capable of doing these thing is important part,” Klein said. “What we can do, we now can do much better.”

On Nov. 9, staff unveiled the remodeling to the congregation.

“Now we’re ready to move into 2015 in fine shape,” said Gary Murray, a longstanding charter member. “I don’t feel way back in the auditorium — I’m really comfortable in the new setting.”

As they walk through their new doors to the start of a new lifecycle, members of Centerpoint Community are looking forward to the future, and what the next several years will hold.

“We’ve been here 57 years,” Klein said.

“I hope we can be here another 57.”

Outside, the white steeple stands atop the church.

It was placed there more than 57 years ago as the neighborhood around it began to grow. Photo by Crystal Anderson

A conversation is brewing Coffee shop caffeinates the community for good causes

By Crystal Anderson

canderson@colorado communitymedia.com Every morning that the coffee drips into the pot and the customers walk through the door of The Coffee Social, charities benefit.

The Coffee Social, 5273 W 64th Ave., is Arvada’s newest coffee shop and it’s giving back to the local community in big ways.

“We want to give 10 percent of our proceeds to charity,” said Owner, Dara Thach. “We just wanted to find ways to give back to the community and one those

ways was by opening a coffee shop.”

Opened in August, Thach and his wife, Heather, started The Coffee Social as a new venture to provide customers with a variety of coffee, tea and boba or bubble tea drinks.

A 1,000 square foot facility, The Coffee Social is a bright and artistic shop in eastern Arvada with a mellow atmosphere. With local art hanging on the teal blue walls, the local shop offers both coffee and tea connoisseurs drinks at an affordable price, and a low-key environment to relax.

“We’re not the normal type of coffee shop people are known for, we’re more diverse,” Thach said.

For Thach and customers like Patty Staley, the atmosphere and

style are attractive, and represent a new trend in local coffee houses.

“It’s a very mellow place where if you wanna hang out you can hang out,” Staley, a regular customer, said. “They’re really community-oriented people and that makes me really want to support them.”

Monthly, the business saves 10 percent of their revenue and gives it to a local organization, such as the Hope House of Colorado, an organization offering self sufficiency courses to teen mothers, and local churches.

“The fact that The Coffee Social is a brand new business and is already giving back to the community is pretty impressive,” said Lisa Schlarbaum,

A peek of different types of coffee available at The Coffee Social. Photo by Crystal Anderson director of development at Hope House. “Hope House has enjoyed amazing community support since we opened our doors over a decade ago, and without the support of local companies like The Coffee Social, we simply would not be able to do what we do.”

A new business, The Coffee

Social is looking to expand and draw in more community support. But for Thach, it’s a learning experience.

“For right now, I’m just trying to earn my yellow belt (in frothing),” Thach said.

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When a movie moves me Let me tell you about my system for evaluating movies.

If it’s a comedy, does it make me laugh?

If it’s a drama, then I’m looking for three “moments” — scenes in the movie which have maximum emotional involvement. They can be visually stunning, like “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon;” they can be motivational, like “Rudy;” or they can even be great cathartic events, like when Maximus kills Commodus at the end of “Gladiator.”

So with this in mind, I watched “Mockingjay, part I” last weekend. Yes, I was among the masses that went out for the premiere weekend — as I was years ago for the “Twilight” movies. A dad’s job...

Anyway, the movie was going along, and it was following the book, so there wasn’t any real surprises. But, after an hour, there was only one good moment, and so I was getting a little restless. And then a scene develops which blew my mind: Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) sings a folk song (surprisingly well); but then the director uses that song as an anthem, and he develops an entire battle scene out of it. For three minutes of the movie, he told the whole story with only pictures and music. It was masterful.

And it struck me — again — how powerful music can be. Look, I realize that as a professional musician, my opinion is a little biased that way. But, it’s a little-known

fact that, the longer a person spends doing something creative and artistic, the more intellectual the exercise becomes. Brain scans have shown, where non-musicians and amateurs experience music on the side of their brains more closely associated with emotion, trained musicians experience music intellectually at least as much as they do emotionally.

This brings with it some unfortunate side effects — there is a real danger of becoming very mercenary about music, and I have a hard time hearing music without having to also hear the voice of my “inner critic.” But in the case of “Mockingjay,” it was so well done that I could sit back and enjoy the moment. And I know it’s not a new device—television dramas regularly tell story by “montage,” to the point that “The Muppet Movie” even made fun of the device. But when it’s done well, it is still a powerful way to move a drama along.

This is a great season of the year to

be thinking about things like this, too.

After all, what is the Christmas season without Christmas carols? Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Andy Williams, the Carpenters — all of these great artists are on the radio right now because the music of this season has a unique way of touching our hearts and bringing us a little of the spirit of the season. And have you seen the trailer for the new “Star Wars?” Who doesn’t hear the familiar strains of John Williams and get transported to a galaxy far, far away?

That said, that was the last really good moment in “Mockingjay I”— overall, it’s a pretty transparent attempt to squeeze as much money out of the movie-going public as possible by splitting a story into two parts unnecessarily.

But, if it manages to remind people how powerful music can be, at a time when everybody is searching for a “magic bullet” to make our education system better, then I’m quite happy to drop down the cost of a few tickets to support it. And I hope the next movie has more such moments.

Michael Alcorn is a teacher and writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. His first novel, “The Accidental Christmas,” is available at MichaelJAlcorn. com.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Is Dave Logan the greatest coach in Colorado history?

Seven championship teams at four different programs. That is what Wheat Ridge High School and University of Colorado alum Dave Logan accomplished when his Cherry Creek team upset Valor Christian 25-24 to win the 5A state title Saturday.

Therefore we asked our loyal reader’s one simple question: Is Dave Logan the greatest coach in the history of Colorado sports? Here are a few of their answers:

“I would have to say ‘yes.’

No one has ever come close to his resume, not even Mike Shanahan.”

Greg Wyche, Denver

“That might be taking it too far. Logan is definitely a high school coaching legend but it is hard to say where that ranks against guys like Mike Shanahan and Bill McCartney.”

Marcello Romano, Westminster

“I have played for Dave Logan and had a chance to be a part of a state championship team. Coach Logan is truly one of a kind and a coaching legend.”

Michael Duncan (a former Mullen Mustang), Littleton

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December 4, 2014

Make your decision and drop the doubt The shortest distance between two points is a straight line. A simple theory, and yet a much tougher application to manage sometimes.

Let’s think about a ski run rated “expert” — you know, something that may be really steep and richly covered in moguls.

Now the expert skier may be able to take a straight line, going top to bottom as quickly and efficiently as possible. For the intermediate skier, the goal to get to the bottom is the same, but they have to take a more circuitous route. There will be more turns made for sure, and they will use more of the mountain as they traverse the slope.

At some point both skiers knew which direction they would be headed, and in some cases once they jumped on the chairlift there would be no turning back.

The expert has no issues because they can ski or snowboard just about any terrain.

So it is with confidence that they take to any hill. However our intermediate folks may take the same chair ride up with a little trepidation, and that fear or nervousness may increase once they are looking over their tips and down at the steep grade and bumps below. Doubt creeps in for sure.

Sometimes we all make decisions without looking at the big picture or complete situation. We have all at some point stood looking out over our tips at a precarious

situation where we have already made the commitment or decision to do something knowing we were maybe too ambitious in our thinking or too aggressive in our belief that we could actually pull it off. And yet there we stand, looking at the project or opportunity and we are overcome with fear and doubt. And then we make it worse by letting our ego get in the way as we refuse to ask for help or let others assist us and maybe even come to our rescue. It’s kind of like having ski patrol stop by while we are on the brink, offer us a safe ride down on a sled or snowmobile, and we refuse the help.

The shortest distance between two points is a straight line. But each situation will dictate whether we have the expertise to go from point A to point B as precisely and efficiently as possible, or whether we are still in our learning curve and it will take us a bit longer to accomplish the same goal. So although the short-

est distance between two points may be a straight line, the most effective path will be whichever path gets the job done safely, accurately, and on time.

When we can accept the level we are operating at in a given activity, event, or project, we will place ourselves in a much better position to minimize our doubts, fears, and biggest worries. And this is huge because I can tell you that most people stop pursuing their goals and dreams or give up on a path or a project because of doubt and fear. And quitting is just a shame.

Whether we are a beginner at something, average or intermediate, advanced, or an expert, we all face that moment of making a decision. We make decisions all day long both consciously and subconsciously, and it is when we are making a conscious decision to engage in something, anything, that we then follow up that decision with some form of direction.

We see the road ahead and we embark on the journey and to minimize the fear, doubt and worry we need to evaluate our skill set, know how far we can stretch ourselves, and then know what resources and people are available to help. We need to know if we have the luxury of time on our side and if so, then we can traverse the project as slowly as necessary to achieve the desired results, or if we are expert enough and confident in our ability, we

can take the straight line.

Years ago I would ski just about anything, bumps, trees and steeps. And I would ski them full of doubt and fear sometimes because my ego wouldn’t let me figure out how to ask for help so I could get better. Then I was skiing with my good friend Dudley Ottley, who is a phenomenal skier, and as we were headed down Ripsaw over in Beaver Creek one day, he gave me a few pointers. After just a little bit of practice on those newly acquired techniques, my confidence soared and my fears were abated. And all I had to do was ask for a little help after I had made my decision to ski an expert trail and then committed to the direction or path that I would follow.

Have you made a decision to do something? Have you set your course or direction? And are you having any second thoughts or doubts now that you have made that commitment? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail. com and when we can ease or eliminate the doubts that creep in, it really will be a better than good week.

Michael Norton is a Colorado resident, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.

It doesn’t matter how you do it … just give They stand on street corners with cardboard signs telling me that anything helps, and I give money to these rugged raggedy people. I keep dollar bills handy, sometimes even the occasional five, and I roll down my window to pass my cash to the person who sprints over.

This doesn’t make me a better – or worse – person than someone else who won’t do this. It’s simply something that I want to do, something that I feel compelled to do. Bad luck, bad choices, bad timing … I don’t judge, I just do what I can. ’Tis the season – the season for giving, for doing what any of us can. The holidays bring into sharper focus the circumstances of those less fortunate than we, and also provide an abundance of ways to help.

On the day before Thanksgiving, when the wind was whipping and wicked, the Salvation Army was tended by a stalwart bell ringer outside the supermarket. I was glad I had a few bucks at the time, and I’m going to make a habit of having small bills on me when I go to the store now.

There are other ways to make a difference with our donations. Tuesday, Dec. 9, is Colorado Gives Day, a statewide movement to celebrate and increase philanthropy in Colorado. This “give where you live” initiative is part of Colorado-

Gives.org. Community First Foundation and FirstBank have partnered to present Colorado Gives Day since 2010, which is one of the most successful events of its kind in the nation, having already distributed more 58 million dollars to Colorado nonprofits.

What’s great about ColoradoGives.org – which operates year round, by the way – is that the website provides comprehensive, objective, and up-to-date information about more than 1,600 Colorado nonprofit organizations. If you don’t already have a charity or two in mind, you can search by cause, by city, or even ZIP code, and then check out its profile. From there, just select “Donate Now” and contribute online.

You don’t need to create an account to make a donation, so just skip that step if you don’t want one.

If you make a donation on, or sched-

ule one for, Colorado Gives Day, Tuesday, Dec. 9, then your donation will qualify for a boost from the $1 Million Incentive fund. Not to be confused with a “match,” the Incentive Fund increases the value of every donation proportionally, which means that if a nonprofit organization receives, say, 7 percent of the total amount of money raised on Colorado Gives Day, that same nonprofit receives 7 percent of the $1 Million Incentive Fund.

Of course, getting a boost from a million dollars is an additional incentive for donations, but more than that, Colorado Gives Day is another way for us as a state, as communities, to do what we can. I

personally choose Canine Partners of the Rockies, Lighthouse Writers Workshop, and, not surprisingly, Writing for Peace.

I encourage you – no, I urge you – to support any cause of your choice. And whether you make a donation online, at your school, your library, your place of worship, outside the supermarket or through your car window, it doesn’t matter how you do it. Just give.

Andrea Doray is a writer who believes that empathy, compassion, and peace are the gifts we can give each other throughout the year. Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray. com.

ARVADA NEWS IN A HURRY Recreational holiday musical The seventh-annual holiday Therapeutic Recreational Musical will commence, Thursday, Dec. 4 in the happy chaos of rock ‘n’ roll.

The show centers around a Rock ‘n’ Roll theme with a cast of musical players.

The cast will showcase a variety of numbers, including group dance numbers, solos, and songs.

The event kicks off at 7 p.m. at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd.

For more information or to purchase tickets, call 303-467-7158.

Sock it to em On Dec. 10, municipalities across Colorado, including Arvada, will go sockless to raise awareness about homelessness.

The Sock It To Em campaign, founded by Socks for the Homeless’s Susan Elizabeth Lee, helps gather donations of socks, an under-donated item that wears out quickly, for homeless persons throughout the state.

The campaign seeks to clothe 50,000 Colorado residents this winter.

For more information, visit sockittoemsockcampaign.org/.

Breakfast with Santa

The Apex Park and Recreation District are hosting a special guest for the Dec. 6 holiday breakfast —Santa.

Beginning at 9 a.m., join jolly St. Nick, friends and family at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Boulevard, for the district’s annual breakfast.

Following the meal, children are encouraged to watch the circus-themed entertainment and meet Santa.

Tickets are $5 and must be purchased in advance.

For more information or to buy tickets, visit www.apexprd.org.

Fine Art Market

A distinctive holiday shopping experience awaits Arvada Center visitors with The Gallery Division’s annual Fine Art Market.

A fundraiser, the event showcases a large array of Colorado artists’ work within a variety of forms, including ceramics, paintings, metalwork and mixed media, among others.

The Market opens Monday, Dec. 11 and will run through Dec. 21. A silent auction will also be held through the market’s duration. Winners will be notified Dec. 22.

For more information, visit www. arvadacenter.org.

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Colorado Gives Day returns Statewide fundraising drive begins Dec. 9

By Crystal Anderson

canderson@colorado communitymedia.com With a single click, Coloradans are making an impact.

Colorado Gives Day, an annual statewide philanthropic giving event, takes place Tuesday, Dec. 9, in a computer, tablet and phone near you. Now in it’s fifth year, the day, sponsored by Arvada’s Community First Foundation, is a statewide effort to increase charitable giving.

“For nonprofits its great to be there so people can find you and learn more about you and get excited about what your do-

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ing,” said Dana Rinderknecht, director of online giving for the Community First Foundation. “It really is fun to see what’s going on, what’s happening in your neighborhood and how can I support the people that are my neighbors.”

Over the course of 24 hours, residents across the state can log on to www.coloradogives.org and donate to their favorite local nonprofit organizations.

Founded on the desire to increase giving, the event has steadily grown from 530 registered nonprofits five years ago, to include more than 1,600 organizations on the giving list, with the potential to grow more.

“There’s a potential for probably six to seven thousand around the state that can participate in this, it’s just awareness,” Rinderknecht said. “We’re trying to bring the rest of the state on board.”

This year, along with the website, Community First has launched a free iPhone and Android smartphone app to make it easier for residents to participate.

“On the day, it will have the ticker, so you can see how much has been raised,” Rinderknecht said. “It’s going to be really fun on the day to watch the numbers go up, but you can also click and donate.”

For participating organizations, like the Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies (GRRR), these donations go a long way, helping to provide money for key programs in the organization, such as medical costs.

“We’re not a very large nonprofit,” said Kevin Shipley, executive director of GRRR. “For us, we spend about 90 percent of our money on program, and our largest budget item we have is medical for the dogs ... that’s a pup we can help get well and will go on to give a family 15 years of love.”

Founded in 2010, the event has raised

Kevin Shipley, executive director of the Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies, and his 15 year old pal, Bentley pose for the camera. The Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies uses funds from Colorado Gives Day to help furry friends have happy and healthy lives. Photo by Crystal Anderson more than $58 million for more than 1,600 Colorado nonprofits.

“It’s a movement,” Rinderknecht said.

“It’s amazing what Coloradans have done.

We’ve distributed $58 million dollars — that’s a lot of zeros.”

To schedule a donation or learn more about the event, visit www.coloradogives. org.

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here is newfound reason to indulge in a pint or two of your favorite beer, and it’s not just to catch up and share a few laughs with friends. New research has shown that a chemical compound in beer may be able to improve cognitive function. The beverage once thought to obliterate brain cells when consumed in abundance may actually have the opposite effect and boost brain power.

No one should run out an start imbibing just yet, however. The study that ran in Behavioral Brain Research in October 2014 was preliminary and only conducted on lab mice. During the study, scientists discovered that xanthohumol, a type of flavonoid found in beer, seemed to improve brain function in the young mice given xanthohumol doses. The cognitive flexibility of the mice was tested with a specially designed maze, and younger mice showed signs of intellectual improvement. Older mice showed no improvements. Researchers believe xanthohumol and other flavonoids, such as those found in red wine, blueberries and dark chocolate, may play a role in helping a person form memories.

The mice were given very high doses of the flavonoid. A person would have to drink roughly 2,000 liters of beer a day to equal what the mice consumed to show improvement.

However, should a supplement hit the market down the road, it may just be possible for men and women to consume a potentially beneficial amount of xanthohumol without bellying up at the bar.

One of the goals of the xanthohumol study was to examine its potential efficacy at treating age-related deficits in memory. Xanthohumol also may benefit those with metabolic syndrome, a condition associated with obesity and high blood pressure, as it can speed metabolism and reduce fatty acids in the liver.

Flavonoids are plant compounds that often provide plants with their color. Scientists have attributed many health benefits to flavonoids in foods and plants and have even suggested flavonoids can help in the fight against cancer and heart disease.

Xanthohumol is rare and is most often found in the hops commonly used to make beer.

While doctors and researchers do not suggest running out and consuming a few six packs right now in the goal of improving brain function and cramming for that next test, xanthohumol may one day be harvested from beer hops to slow down age-related memory deficits.

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Immigration order spurs conflicting responses Obama’s decision has some Republicans up in arms

By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Ana Temu Vidrio’s stepfather woke up the morning of Nov. 20 in a good mood before leaving for work, the young woman said the following day.

On Nov. 20 President Barack Obama announced he would take steps to protect millions of undocumented immigrants like Vidrio’s stepfather from the threat of deportation.

“Yesterday, he couldn’t wait to get out the door and tell his co-workers this announcement was coming,” she said during a Denver press event where she was joined by dozens of other energized immigration-reform activists who praised Obama’s action.

“I love this president,” said one woman, speaking in broken English and pointing to an Obama sign that read, “Gracias Senor Presidente.” Others around her chanted,

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“Si, se puede!” — the Spanish translation of Obama’s famous “Yes we can” campaign rallying cry that dates back to Cesar Chavez.

The night before, Obama delivered on what he had been hinting at for months — that he would take executive action on certain areas of federal immigration policy, a response to Congress’ continuing failure to pass immigration reform.

Obama’s action adds more border resources and will make it easier for high-skilled workers, college graduates and entrepreneurs to stay in the country.

And a component of Obama’s actions will allow millions of undocumented immigrants to “come out of the shadows” and have the ability to stay in the country temporarily, without the threat of deportation.

During a nationally televised address, Obama said his actions will not apply to every immigrant living in the country, only to those who have lived here for at least five years and who have no criminal history, among other provisions.

The president said his actions will better allow agents to prioritize deportations, focusing on security threats rather than mothers and fathers who are here to work.

“Felons, not families. Criminals, not children. Gang members, not a mom who’s working hard to provide for her kids. We’ll prioritize, just like law enforcement does every day,” Obama said.

Obama said his action does not grant citizenship or the right to stay in the country permanently.

“All we’re saying is we’re not going to deport you,” he said.

The president said his action — which he described as within his legal authority — was a result of inaction on the part of Congress.

Congress has yet to send a comprehensive immigration reform measure to Obama’s desk. The Senate passed a bill last year, but it has yet to receive a vote on the House floor.

“And to those members of Congress who question my authority to make our immigration system work better or question the wisdom of me acting where Congress has failed, I have one answer: Pass a bill,” Obama said.

GOP criticizes action

But Republicans said Obama’s action now makes it im-

possible for an immigration reform measure to get to his desk.

“President Obama wants a partisan political wedge issue, not meaningful, sensible, compassionate immigration reform,” said Republican Congressman Mike Coffman, who represents Colorado’s 6th Congressional District. “The president’s unilateral actions will make it harder for Congress to fix the immigration system, and the worst part is — that seems to be exactly his intention.”

State Republican Party Chairman Ryan Call blasted Obama’s “outrageous decision to do an end run around Congress.” Call said Obama’s moves are particularly audacious, considering how many Democrats suffered losses nationally during the recent midterm elections.

“President Obama is thumbing his nose at the American people, ignoring the clear message they sent just two weeks ago when they elected Republicans to control both chambers of Congress,” Call said.

Some Republicans stated Obama has exceeded his executive powers through his actions. But several other presidents, both Democrats and Republicans, have taken similar measures. They include Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush, who also took executive action to protect undocumented immigrants from deportation.

In a speech in Las Vegas the day after his announcement, Obama countered Republicans’ claim that his perceived overreach will make passing immigration reform more difficult.

“Why? I didn’t dissolve Parliament,” Obama said.

“That’s not how the system works.”

Obama received praise from Democratic Sens. Mark Udall and Michael Bennet, as well as from local House Democrats.

“In the face of legislative inaction, the president was forced to move the country forward,” said Congressman Ed Perlmutter, who represents the state’s 7th Congressional District.

Vidrio agrees. The young woman, who is a U.S. citizen and a college student, expressed the relief that will come to her stepfather as a result of Obama’s moves.

“I am very happy that my stepfather will no longer have to live in fear driving my brother to school or even the store or work because of the president’s announcement yesterday,” she said.

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December 4, 2014

A seasonal salute to vets

DAR chapter honors veterans with holiday wreaths

By Crystal Anderson

canderson@colorado communitymedia.com Seven people will present a wreath of evergreen and balsam in remembrance of Arvada’s fallen heroes at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13.

That is the day military members, veterans, community members nationwide will take part in Wreaths Across America, an annual ceremonial program honoring fallen veterans.

“Wreaths Across America is a way to honor the vets,” said Cheryl Heyen, Vice Regent of the Doctor Susan Anderson Chapter of the Daughters of the American

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Revolution (DAR). “It’s to remember, honor and teach about the veterans.”

The event, held at the Arvada Cemetery, 5581 Independence St., is sponsored by the Arvada Doctor Susan Anderson chapter of the DAR, as part of their mission to promote historic preservation, education and patriotism.

During the ceremony, veterans from the DAR will present seven evergreen wreaths adorned with a red bow at the cemetery’s veterans memorial. Representing each of the seven United States military branches: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Corps, the wreaths pay tribute to the characteristics embodied among America’s fallen veterans.

As a bagpiper performs, members of

the DAR, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), the Silent Service Motorcycle Club, the Sons of the American Revolution, the mayor, city council and other community members recognize the respect, strength, and dignity these veterans demonstrated during their lives.

“This is a great way to honor our fallen heroes,” said Bruce Weller, commander of the Silent Service Motorcycle Club — Mile High Chapter. “I think it’s important to pay tribute and honor those who have served our country. — it’s important people understand the sacrifice and service they gave.”

Along with the Arvada ceremony, community members may purchase wreaths to lay on graves at the Fort Logan National Cemetery, 4400 W. Kenyon Ave., Denver.

“It’s very important that our veterans are not forgotten,” Heyen said. “Of course

we have Memorial Day, Declaration Day, Veterans Day … I think with our veterans and how they’ve laid their lives on the line for so long, it’s important for us to make sure the community is aware and to honor them.”

Wreaths Across America is a national nonprofit that started as a small tribute to America’s veterans in 1992 by businessman Morrill Worcester. Every year, at the same time in cemeteries across the nation, participants lay Christmas wreaths on veterans’ graves in memory of their service and sacrifice.

In 2013, 540,000 wreaths were placed on headstones, one by one, saluting the memories of Americans fallen veterans.

The event is free and open to the public. For more information or to purchase a wreath, visit www.wreathsacrossamerica. org.

AREA CLUBS

MONDAYS GOLDEN CHAPTER, Order of DeMolay meets at 7

p.m. every first and third Wednesday in the town of Golden. Walt Disney, Mel Blanc & Walter Cronkite are counted amongst its Alumni. DeMolay is an organization for young men between the ages of 12 and 21 that offers character building, leadership training, and life skill development. We offer many activities, academic opportunities and scholarships. Please contact the chapter for more information. Email demolaygolden@ gmail.com or www.coloradodemolay.org and visit Golden’s page under the Chapter tab by clicking on the Golden photo.

JEFFERSON COUNTY Republican Men’s Club meets 7-9 a.m. Mondays at the Howard Johnson Denver West, 12100 W. 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge. Call Fred Holden at 303-421-7619 for more information. All are welcome, not just Republican men from Jefferson County.

OPEN MIC Living Water Unity Spiritual Community presents open mic night – celebrate your teen self 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays at 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada.

This program gives teens the opportunity to express

their performing art including voice and instrument, acting, poetry, stand-up comedy, mime, etc. Open to all students in sixth to 12th grades. Email bellbottoms809@gmail.com.

TUESDAYS FEDERAL EMPLOYEES The Lakewood Chapter of Retired and Active Federal Employees meets each second Tuesday at the Episcopal Church, 10th and Garrison. Call Ann Ornelas at 303-517-8558 with questions.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN Team Survivor, a health, educa-

tion and fitness program for women of all abilities who have experienced cancer or are currently in treatment, offers weekly free, fun, supportive activities. Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Boulder Creek Walk (meet at Boulder Public Library main entrance). Tuesday, 11-11:30 a.m., Yoga, Boulder Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe Avenue.

Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., Fitness Training, Boulder Center for Sports Medicine, 311 Mapleton Avenue (entrance on Maxwell Avenue.). Learn more at rockymtnteamsurvivor.org.

WEDNESDAYS AMERICAN LEGION Auxiliary presents Burger Nite, 5-7:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Post 178, 1655 Simms St., Lakewood. Members, their guests and active military invited for varied food and reasonable prices.

Visit www.alpost178.org.

ARVADA BIZ Connection www.meetup.com/ArvadaBusiness-Connection/ is an informal networking event that brings together local entrepreneurs. Meetings are 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at various restaurants in Olde Town Arvada. A $5 fee is collected from each attendee, which is then donated to a local charity at the end of each quarter. The 4th Quarter Charity is the Dan Peak Foundation who assists families in need. For information, call Micki Carwin at 303-997-9098.

ARVADA JEFFERSON Kiwanis meets at 7:30 a.m.

Wednesdays at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. for a breakfast meeting. We invite you to join us for great fellowship, interesting programs, and the satisfaction of serving your community. This Kiwanis organization supports the Arvada Community Food Bank, the school backpack program, Santa House, Ralston House, and many other local organizations. For more information or to attend a meeting please call Maggie at 303-278-8057.

ARVADA ROTARY meets 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays at Indian Tree Golf Club, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd. The club engages in a variety of community service projects, with emphasis on assistance to and support of Arvada’s Clubs continues on Page 15

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The following positions are available at our Lone Tree, Aurora, Parker and Castle Rock stores: Part-time Seasonal Positions Positions require flexible schedule including weekend availability.

As an associate, you can expect competitive compensation and immediate merchandise discounts.

With Kohl’s, you’ll be in great company! Apply in person at our Lone Tree store, 8660 S. Quebec Street, our Aurora store, 6584 S. Parker Road, our Parker store, 11485 S. 20th Mile Road and our Castle Rock store, 4800 Milestone Road or Kohlscareers.com.

Savio House needs foster parents to provide temporary care for troubled teens ages 12-18.

Training, 24 hour support and $1900/month provided. Must complete precertification training and pass a criminal and motor vehicle background check.

Call Michelle 303-225-4073 or visit saviohouse.org.

Growing Manufacturing Company in Parker Shipping Clerk, Driver and CNC Machinist Wanted Fax resume to (303)- 841-5222.

Housecleaning company looking for someone to work part-time 3 to 5 hours a day and who is dependable and take pride in their work.

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Salary Range: $16.72 - $22.57 Hourly(2015) The Consolidated Mutual Water Company is a mutual non-profit corporation whose revenue is derived primarily from the distribution of water to its stockholders. At this time we have an opening for a Utility Workman I to perform a variety of tasks related to the construction, maintenance and repair of a Potable Water Distribution System.

- Graduation from High School preferable supplemented by one or more courses in Business Education, equivalent experience may be substituted.

- Customer service skill and detail oriented.

- Ability to adapt to a variety of work and be well organized.

- Experience with radio dispatch helpful.

Health, dental, and vision Insurance, long-term disability insurance, group life insurance, term life insurance, paid holidays, paid vacation and sick, 401(k) and Defined Benefit Pension Plan.

A Consolidated Mutual Water Company online employment application is required for this position. The application, your cover letter and resume can be e-mailed to hr@cmwc.net.

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Utility Workman I

Salary Range: $16.56 - $21.53 Hourly(2015) The Consolidated Mutual Water Company is a mutual non-profit corporation whose revenue is derived primarily from the distribution of water to its stockholders. At this time we have an opening for a Utility Workman I to perform a variety of tasks related to the construction, maintenance and repair of a Potable Water Distribution System.

- Graduation from High School, equivalent experience may be substituted.

- One year utility construction and/or a display of aptitude and ability for such work.

- Valid Colorado Driver’s License, nothing over 4 points in a three year period - Able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License within six months of full-time employment.

- Customer service skills.

Health, dental, and vision Insurance, long-term disability insurance, group life insurance, term life insurance, paid holidays, paid vacation and sick, 401(k) and Defined Benefit Pension Plan.

A Consolidated Mutual Water Company online employment application is required for this position. The application, your cover letter and resume can be e-mailed to hr@cmwc.net.

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IT Support Technician, City of Black Hawk. $50,999 - $58,649 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 your interested in serving a unique historical city and enjoy working with diverse populations visit www. cityofblackhawk.org for application documents and more information about the City of Black Hawk. Requirements: AA degree from a regionally accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information System, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field; minimum of two (2) years progressive experience in a data processing and client server environment, with installation/maintenance on computers and training of staff. Working experience with OS installs on workstations and servers, setup users on network and Exchange, TCP/IP networks, DNS, Active Directory, adding extension to Avaya IP Office, ability to restore servers; valid Colorado driver’s license with a safe driving record. Work schedule is Mon-Fri 8:00 am – 5:00 pm with rotating on-call duty to include evenings, weekends and holidays. If you are interested in serving in a uniquely historical city, please apply online at https://home. eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=11624961.

All applicants are required to upload a current resume listing the past ten (10) years of employment and education. This position will close on December 22, 2014 at 4:00 pm MST.

City of Black Hawk. Hiring Range: $18.72 - $21.53 per hour DOQ/E. Unbelievable benefit package and exceptional opportunity to serve in Colorado’s premiere gaming community located 18 miles west of Golden. Requirements: High School Diploma or GED, valid Colorado driver’s license Class R with a safe driving record with the ability to obtain a Class A with P rating within one year of hire, and the ability to lift 80 pounds. To be considered for this limited opportunity, please apply online at http://www.cityofblackhawk.org/goto/ employee_services. Please note: Applicants are required to upload their resumes during the online application process.

Please be sure your resume includes all educational information and reflects the past ten (10) years’ work history. Applicants must apply online and may do so at City Hall which is located at 201 Selak Street in Black Hawk.

Closing date for this position is December 08, 2014 at 4:00 p.m.

MST. The City supports its employees and appreciates great service!

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POLICE OFFICERS WANTED City of Black Hawk. Hiring Range: $56,486 - $64,959 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.

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Regular Full-time; Work Schedule: Sun - Wed 2:30am – 1:00pm 2014 Hiring Range is $38,955 - $44,798 DOQ/E, plus an excellent benefit package.

Under direction of the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, provides a variety of skilled and semi-skilled work in the construction, maintenance, repair, restoration, and cleaning of City buildings and facilities.

Requires HS Diploma or GED; three years of experience in building and custodial maintenance work performing duties of a comparable nature; valid CO drivers license with a safe driving record; knowledge of materials, methods, equipment and tools used in general building maintenance and custodial services work; the ability to use a variety of building maintenance and custodial equipment and materials; the ability to observe, report, and address needs for maintenance and supplies; the ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; the ability to work effectively with other staff, citizens, and the public; the ability to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds; and the ability to work weekends and holidays. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. If you are interested in serving in a unique historical city, please apply online at http://www.cityofblackhawk.org/goto/employee_services.

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LABOR PROTESTS ON BLACK FRIDAY Linda Lamirato, left, of Kittredge was among numerous protesters along Colfax Avenue on Friday, Nov. 28, in front of the Wal-Mart on the northeast corner of Wadsworth Boulevard and Colfax Avenue. She said she was there to support Wal-Mart workers.

Protesters chanted “Wal-Mart says rollback, we say fight back,” followed by a call and response of “roll back, fight back, roll back, fight back.”

Kayla Whaling, spokeswoman for Wal-Mart, said the company is focused on providing opportunities and said the average wage is $11.83. “The hourly wage is set by industry standards and if you are going to require $15, it is going to ultimately hurt the customers,” said Bruce Jameson, a full-time employee at the location, who has been with the company five years since he retired from the U.S. Marines. Photo by Mikkel Kelly

HAVE A LEGISLATIVE QUESTION? Email Colorado Community Media Legislative Reporter Vic Vela at vvela@coloradocommunitymedia. com or call 303-566-4132.

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youth. Visitors are always welcome. For additional information visit www.arvadarotary.org or call Dave Paul at 303-431-9657.

BUFFALO TOASTMASTERS meets 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays at the Jefferson County Government Building, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden. Toastmasters is an international organization that is a fun and supportive environment to learn and practice public speaking and leadership skills. All are welcome. More information is available at www.buffalotoastmasters.org.

FOOTHILLS MUSIC Teachers Association meets 9:30 a.m. to noon the third Wednesday of each month.

FMTA is a local group of independent music teachers, affiliated with Colorado State Music Teachers Association and Music Teachers National Association. Call Kathy at 303-988-9565.

MUSIC TEACHERS Association Suburban Northwest

meets 9:30 a.m. to noon the first Wednesday of the month at Community in Christ Church, 12229 W. 80th Ave., Arvada. Meetings are open to the public and include refreshments, business meeting and program featuring music teaching professionals from around the state lecturing on the latest teaching developments.

Spirituality meets 7-9 a.m. every Thursday at the Community Center of Mile Hi Church, 9079 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood. Meetings include networking, a brief meditation by a licensed practitioner, guest speaker and breakfast. For additional information, visit www. bhsmilehi.org or call Patty Whitelock at 303-274-0933.

PROFESSIONAL WOMEN NW Metro Business and Professional Women meets the first Wednesday of each month from September to May. Our mission is to achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education and information. Call Marcia at 303-827-3283 to RSVP.

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Water year it was in Colorado Southeastern part of state gets some relief from drought

By Jim Trotter

Rocky Mountain PBS I-News The 2014 water year ended gently — for Colorado, at least — as monsoonal rains and the remnants of Hurricane Odile provided enough moisture to push even the drought-stricken southeastern quadrant of the state into the 70 percent to 90 percent of normal precipitation range.

It’s reasonable to think of it almost as an escape, as the state was cool and wet enough to avoid the massive wildfires of the previous two years, Black Forest in 2013 and Waldo Canyon and High Park in 2012, which claimed a total of more than 1,100 homes. There was no epic September flood this time around.

In comparison to California, which continues in the throes of devastating

drought, and parts of Washington and Oregon, where millions of acres burned this water year, Colorado was downright fortunate.

“Water year” is a Western term, and the new one began Oct. 1. It has to do with the annual cycle that includes the first snow in the high country, the accumulation of the snowpack, the spring melt and runoff, the warm summer and whatever rain might fall.

One can forgive residents of southeastern Colorado if they’re not breaking out the party hats. While the late rains boosted moisture totals there toward respectability, the region has been locked in various stages of damaging drought for years.

The U.S. Drought Monitor map, a product of the Department of Agriculture that is updated weekly, has five levels of dryness, from D0, abnormally dry, to D4, exceptional drought. Along with the Texas and Oklahoma panhandles, a big chunk of northeastern New Mexico and south-

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western Kansas, southeastern Colorado has been firmly fixed with D3s, extreme drought, and D4s, as bad as it gets.

The modern map, in fact, has looked very similar to that of the Dust Bowl of the 1930s, even though, as of now, it has moderated a bit.

“Absolutely,” said assistant state climatologist Wendy Ryan from her office in Fort Collins. “As we were keeping track, particularly in 2011 and 2012, we started drawing comparisons to the ‘30s. It was as dry and as hot down there as the Dust Bowl.”

The visual elements were also there: enormous dust storms, but not with the frequency or longevity of the 1930s, and tumbleweed melees that covered highways and buried barns and houses.

“They have created havoc on the plains of eastern Colorado,” said Tobe Allumbaugh, chairman of the Crowley County Commission, of the tumbleweed conditions that began this time last year. “After three years of drought, we got moisture in the latter part of August. There was no vegetation to compete with the Russian thistle. They popped out and they were everywhere. We got more rain in September and it was like throwing fuel on the fire.

“By November they began to roll and tumble.”

That is a challenge that likely remains from the summer rains this year.

“After the last few years, a lot of the native grasses are gone,” said Ryan. “The Russian thistle is the first plant to come back with any moisture and we saw what happened last year. They had to use snowplows to clear the highways. It’s probably going to be bad again, but maybe not quite as bad. The hope is that the grasses got enough precipitation to compete (with the thistles).”

The lower Arkansas River basin has a long way to go before recovery to normal, Ryan said. The late season moisture has allowed farmers there to get a start on winter wheat, an endeavor that hasn’t panned out in the recent drought years. The big word is evapotranspiration, which is the soil losing moisture with no rain, and through plant transpiration, or “plant sweat.”

That is pretty much what happened in the Dust Bowl. Native grasses were plowed under in order to plant wheat, the bottom fell out of the wheat market, and with

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drought and heat and wind, evapotranspiration took care of the rest.

The Four Corners were also dry this water year, as was the San Juan River basin, and the Rio Grande has been droughtplagued — which pretty much accounts for the southern tier of Colorado.

In the northern half of the state, the picture for this closing water year has been dramatically different. The upper Colorado River basin has been flush, and beginning after last September’s massive floods, conditions along the South Platte basin have been extraordinary. Winter wheat yields on the northeastern plains were bountiful, conditions there “beautiful,” as Ryan described them.

A look at the “teacup” map published weekly by the Colorado Climate Center at Colorado State University also tells the story. Lake Granby is 128 percent of average for this time of year, 98 percent full.

Blue Mesa is 74 percent full, Lake Dillon is 99 percent full. Green Mountain is at 85 percent.

All of this munificence is a matter of scale, of course. Downstream on the Colorado River, massive Lake Powell was only 51 percent full recently, and, on the other end of the Grand Canyon, giant Lake Mead has been losing water after years of drought like someone pulled the plug.

Unrelated to the Colorado River but very related to water in the West is the map published last week by the California Department of Water Resources depicting water levels in the Golden State’s major reservoirs, which ranged from 12 percent to 39 percent full.

There was actually what some climate observers are calling a drought-induced mudslide on volcanic Mount Shasta in northern California. Depending on which news story one went with, it was caused by the fracturing of one of the 14,162-foot mountain’s glaciers, or the slippage of a glacier that allowed water trapped underneath to escape and tumble downhill, gathering mud and debris.

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Suicide prevention among youth We need to talk about suicide prevention.

It affects all of us, including our children, teenagers and young adults. Suicide is the third-leading cause of death for people ages 10 to 24 years nationally and claims the lives of about 4,600 teens each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

It’s definitely a problem in Colorado.

Studies done by Colorado State University in Fort Collins have shown that suicide is the second-leading cause of death for teens in Colorado – following only motor vehicle accidents. Every year in the United States 250,000 youth attempt suicide.

Several factors increase the risk of suicidal behavior, such as having a history of previous suicide attempts or a family history of suicide. Other risk factors include a history of depression or other mental illness, substance abuse, a stressful life event, easy access to lethal methods and exposure to the suicidal behavior of others.

Warning signs include talking about wanting to die or killing oneself, talking about feeling hopeless or having no rea-

son to live, reckless behavior, sleeping too much or too little, substance use, looking for methods, and extreme mood swings.

The problem with any list of suicidal warning signs is that many of the behaviors also describe typical adolescents.

I’ve been working with adolescents for years, and it’s rare to find one who gets the right amount of sleep and doesn’t have mood swings. Teens often display reckless or impulsive behavior and they experiment with substances. “I want to die” or “Why don’t I just kill myself?” have become colloquialisms. During adolescence the brain is still developing in the areas that are responsible for executive functioning and reason.

This begs the question, “How do you tell if a teen is suicidal or just being an adolescent?” It’s important to look at the severity and the combination of symptoms and if the behavior is out of the ordinary for the person. A drastic change in behavior may be a cause for concern.

The next question that comes up is what to do when you think a teen is suicidal. Suicide is an uncomfortable topic for most and it can feel awkward to talk about it. Some people believe that talking about suicide may make an individual feel worse and increase their thoughts of suicide, but studies show the opposite is true. Remaining calm and asking the question – “Are you thinking of killing yourself?” – often allows a teenager to feel less isolated and provides an opportunity for deeper discussion. Focus your concern on the teen’s well-being and avoid being accusatory. Simply listen and avoid being judgmental. Remind the individual that help is available.

If a teenager discloses suicidal intentions, make sure to remove any means for self-harm and don’t leave the individual alone. Don’t swear to secrecy, but take

action: Help from schools and community mental-health centers are available and should be sought immediately. Resources that are available include the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273TALK (8255) and Community Reach Center’s Crisis Hotline at (303) 853-3500.

Community Reach Center also offers a youth module of Mental Health First Aid training, which teaches the signs, symptoms and behavior associated with various mental health conditions for youth ages 12 to 18 and how to assist someone experiencing a mental-health crisis. The next training is Nov. 11 in Northglenn. To register for this or another MHFA training, visit www.CommunityReachCenter.org or email MHFA@CommunityReachCenter. org.

Brandon Buenavidez, MA, NCC, is a STREET Team Therapist at Community Reach Center, a nonprofit mental-health center in Adams County. The STREET Team provides in-home therapeutic services to individuals and families. Learn more at www.CommunityReachCenter.org; 303-853-3500.

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COA- Cost of attendance, a budget/ estimated cost of attending school for the academic year based on identified factors such as residency, nursing student or living on/off campus.

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Cherry Hills event gets tip of PGA cap

Foothills Art Center hosts 40th holiday art market

By Clarke Reader

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his is the time of year when shoppers search high and low for the special gift for the loved ones in their lives.

The 40th annual Holiday Art Market at the Foothills Art Center is back to offer the creative works of more than 100 Colorado artists for shoppers looking for a gift with a personal, homemade touch.

The market, 809 15th St. in Golden, runs through Dec. 28. It is open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. Admission is free, though donations are accepted.

“There are 48 artists returning from our last market, so we have a lot of new artists” said Marcella Nordbeck, gift gallery manager. “Our first call for entry went out in July, so we’re basically thinking about it all year.”

The items on sale include ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, paintings, woodworking, photography and holiday items.

Nordbeck said the set up for the market is a three week process that requires two dozen volunteers to get everything in its right place.

“We’re using paint on the walls as our key decoration element,” explained said Becky Guy, exhibitions coordinator.

“There are so many great spaces here but we also want to make sure we create some intimate places for displays.”

The market features thousands of unique handcrafted items, all displayed against the backdrop of the historic church that houses the main gallery spaces. Since the market has been running for so long the challenge is to make it unique every year.

“Every year it’s a fresh experience, especially since shoppers quite possibly can’t find these items anywhere else,” Nordbeck said. “We have things for every group — men, women and kids — and every price point.”

The art market is more than a shopping experience — this month several special events will be held at FAC. Children will have the opportunity to have their photos taken with Santa and enjoy a free hot cocoa bar and cookies before the Golden Candelight Walk on Friday, Dec. 5, 4-6 p.m.

There will be a free card creation station at the center 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Dec. 6 and a holiday sweater party and ornament creation demonstration with Stephanie Kuhne from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 13. The cost for the sweater party and ornament creation is $5.

Finally, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Dec. 20 there will be a gingerbread house construction event for $10, which will teach the tricks to making a perfect, edible creation.

These kinds of events have helped to make the market a key part of many holiday traditions.

“We have more than 200 applicants to the market this year and we jury the show because we want people to say ‘wow’ every year,” Guy said. “Last year we had more than 7,000 visitors who spend more than $100,000.”

Nordbeck said that shopping at the market is a chance to do several positive things at one.

“Shoppers can say with pride that their gift is a locally created, unique piece that is supporting a Colorado artists and

Mediums on sale at the 40th annual Holiday Art Market at the Foothills Art Center include ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, paintings, woodworking, photography and holiday items. Courtesy photos

IF YOU GO WHAT: 40th annual Holiday Art Market WHERE: Foothills Art Center 809 15th St., Golden WHEN: Through Dec. 28 Tuesday to Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday: noon to 5 p.m.

COST: Free, though donations are accepted INFORMATION: 303-279-3922 or www.foothillsartcenter.org

SPECIAL EVENTS Dec. 5 — 4-6 p.m. - Golden Candlelight Walk - Children may have their photo taken with Santa, before he leads the Golden Candlelight Walk. Plus, enjoy a hot cocoa bar and cookies COST: Free Dec. 6 — 11 a.m. to 1 .pm. - Card Creation Station - Participants will create holiday cards for friends and family using festive materials supplied by Foothills Art Center.

COST: Free Dec. 13 — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Holiday Sweater Party - Participants will bring the sweatshirt or hoodie and Foothills will supply the materials and guidance to help everyone create their own most festive, awesomely fun holiday sweaters.

Cost: $5 Dec. 13 — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Ornament Creation with Stephanie Kuhne - Jewelry workshop instructor Stephanie will demonstrate how to create some beautiful wire jewelry for the holidays Cost: $5 Dec. 13 — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Artist demonstrations COST: Free Dec. 20 — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Gingerbread Construction Zone - Gingerbread houses can be a tricky to build, and the fun part is always to decorate. We make the whole process simple and easy for you.

Cost: $10

nonprofit,” she said.

For more information call 303-279-3922 or visit www.foothillsartcenter.org.

For an unprecedented third year in a row, the BMW Championship was named the PGA Tour’s Tournament of the Year at the tour’s tournament meeting on Nov. 20 in La Quinta, California.

The award was one of three earned by the 2014 BMW Championship, which also won the “Best On-Site Staging” and “Best Advertising Campaign/Promotional Idea” awards for this year’s tournament at Cherry Hills Country Club.

Conducted by the Western Golf Association, the 2014 BMW Championship continued to raise awareness and support for the Evans Scholars Foundation, the WGA’s 84-year-old sister organization that has been sending caddies to college since 1930.

The penultimate event in the FedEx Cup Playoffs, the BMW Championship was one of the top-attended tournaments on the PGA Tour in 2014, attracting more than 125,000 spectators to Cherry Hills.

“On behalf of the PGA Tour, I am delighted to congratulate the BMW Championship for the special recognition it has received with these three awards,” said Andy Pazder, PGA Tour executive vice president and chief of operations. “The tournament staff should be extremely proud of its hard work and for being recognized as the PGA Tour Tournament of the Year for the third consecutive season.”

Benchmarks achieved by the BMW Championship in 2014 — in the areas of revenue growth, charity integration, event advertising, host club and community support, title sponsor integration and player and caddie hospitality — were all significant factors in the event being named Tournament of the Year, tour officials said.

Top Chef winner opens eatery

It’s been years in the making, but Hosea Rosenberg, the much-heralded “Top Chef” season five winner, finally opened Blackbelly Market, a restaurant and butcher shop in a nondescript strip mall in east Boulder (1606 Conestoga St. No. 3).

Focused on seasonal and fresh farmto-table offerings, the contemporary menu features Blackbelly Farms’ own livestock and locally sourced small-farm produce. There’s also an in-house butcher shop, crafted charcuterie program, and gourmet pantry sundries for sale at the small front-of-house market.

During the media party, we sampled specialty cocktails (including Pirate’s Apples made with Havana Club Rum, Leopold’s NY Apple Whiskey, lemon and hot cider), house-made charcuterie, a cheese plate, kobe beef hangar steak, a three-squash soup with apple bits and other assorted goodies.

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Zagat lists Denver bakery

Zagat, the national publication and website whose editorial team curates the best restaurants and nightspots in 18 cities worldwide, recently released its picks for The 12 Hottest Bakeries Around the U.S. And among that coveted 12 is Maria Empanada, an Argentinean bakery in Parker continues on Page 19

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Plentiful choices for books as gifts Every year, many, many ideas come to mind to give as gifts.

Why not give a book?

Books never run out of batteries, they don’t have to be turned off before bedtime, and they’re totally calorie-free. Take a look at my suggestions.

GENERAL NON-FICTION

Your connoisseur of cocktails will love opening “Bourbon: A History of the American Spirit” by Dane Huckelbridge. This book takes a look at this drink that’s older than you think, and uniquely American. Pair it up with a couple of good glasses and “Moonshine Nation” by Mark Spivak. It’s a history of the spirit, and your giftee will absolutely love that it contains party-worthy recipes!

For the lead on the debate team, “Impolite Conversations” by Cora Daniels and John L. Jackson Jr. will be a welcome gift. This discussion on all the things that start an argument in polite circles (race, politics, sex, cash, and God) may poke thoughts or anger; either way, it’s perfect for the person who loves a good, challenging argument. Add “Living with a Wild God” by Barbara Ehrenreich – a nonbeliever’s quest for a higher power – for a debatably perfect gift.

The animal lover on your list will sit up and beg for “Animal Madness” by Laurel Braitman. It’s a book about how neurotic, anxiety-ridden, misbehaving animals – domestic and otherwise – may hold clues to our own behavior. Pair it up with “Wild Connection” by Jennifer L. Verdolin, a book about animal courtship and how we’re more like them than we know…

And for any dog lover you know, a two-pronged book will be just right. First, you’ll want to fetch “Dogs in Cars” by Lara Jo Regan, a pictorial of (you guessed it) very happy dogs in very cool cars. Then add “Shake Puppies” by Carli Davidson,

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Platt Park. Here’s what the editors said: “At this captivating Platt Park Argentinean bakery, which opened in spring, owner Lorena Cantarovici turns out the city’s most celebrated empanadas, their gold-tinged crusts enveloping everything from olives and scrambled eggs to sweet corn and spinach. And that’s not all: her tartas and Spanish tortillas are objects of beauty too, as are the sweet medialunas and dulce de leche roll cake.”

Maria Empanada is located at 1298 S. Broadway; www.mariaempanada.com; 303-934-2221.

See the rest of Zagat’s Hottest Bakeries at www.zagat.com/b/the-12-hottest-newbakeries-around-the-u.s.

White Fence Farm changes hands After 41 years of ownership by the Wilson family, Lakewood’s venerable White Fence Farm has changed hands. The new owners, P&C Family Farm Restaurants, led by business partners and hospitality veterans Craig Caldwell and Tom Piercy, said they won’t change the family-friendly ambience nor chicken dinner menu.

“It took me a long time to find the right

a book filled with pictures of (guessed it again) puppies in the midst of a good soul-fixing shake. For sure, these books made me hug my fur-boys, and they’re double delight for your doggie demands.

I was, by the way, completely, totally charmed by “Harlow & Sage (and Indiana)” by Brittni Vega, a tale (with pictures!) of three four-footed best friends and their adventures. It’s absolutely something your dog-lover would beg for.

For the spiritual person on your gift list, “The Grateful Table” by Brenda Knight, foreword by Nina Lesowitz will be an excellent book to wrap up. It’s filled with prayers, graces and thoughts meant for mealtime, but not only. Your giftee will be more than welcome to use it anytime… maybe even right after it’s opened! Pair it up with “Having the Time of Your Life: Little Lessons to Live By” by Allen Klein, a book of quotations to further enhance joy.

The movie buff on your list will eat up “The Zombie Book: An Encyclopedia of the Living Dead” by Nick Redfern, with Brad Steiger. It’s filled with entries on the genre, including directors, plots, and TV shows. Innocent fun – no. A welcome gruesome gift – absolutely yes! Wrap it up with “The Government UFO Files: The Conspiracy of Cover-Up” by Kevin D. Randle for a gift that creeps on giving.

One more thing for your movie buff: “The Sci-Fi Movie Guide” by Chris Barsanti. It’s packed with SF goodness, facts,

owner,” said Charlie Wilson, whose family converted their property along Jewell Avenue into the destination restaurant.

“It takes a certain type of person with the know-how, experience and love of the community to become the proprietor of our family legacy. We had numerous conversations, but it never felt right until I met Tom and Craig.

“Tom grew up with the original White Fence Farm in Joliet (Ill.). His childhood memories are similar to mine; he understands the joy, challenges and surprises. I never wanted this place to grow stale and old. I needed someone with enthusiasm and innovation, and these guys were perfect. And, the most important part, they aren’t going to change a thing, except for a few family photos on the wall.”

The 80-acre Wilson Farm was an original working hay and cattle farm. Today, it operates as a family enclave, and more than 5 million chicken dinners have been served since 1973.

More information: www.wff-co.net.

Pretenders visit Rockmount

Rockmount Ranch Wear’s retail store at 1626 Wazee St. has long been a celebrity magnet for rock `n roll royalty who make a visit mandatory during Denver gigs.

Nov. 22 was no exception when The Pretenders stopped by while on tour. They picked up some shorts and invited the

and bios, and when you add in a DVD of your favorite oldie-but-a-goodie, you know it’ll be the best thing beneath the tree.

So there’s a mathematician on your gift list, or someone who loves numbers? Then look for “Whatever Happened to the Metric System?” by John Bemelmans Barciano. It’s a great account of why we don’t largely use millimeters and centimeters, but why science does and Europeans definitely do. It’ll be a great gift – count on it.

HISTORY

The Royal Watcher on your list might like watching back a few hundred years with “How to Ruin a Queen” by Jonathan Beckman. This book is about Marie Antoinette, Louis XVI, their lives and times – but it also focuses on a true crime mystery of missing diamonds. Yep, this book might work for your favorite mystery maven, too.

Wrap it up with “The Romanov Sisters” by Helen Rappaport, a book about Russian Tzar Nicholas’ four daughters and the horrifying end of their young lives.

A curious history for those on the go is “Winnebago Nation” by James B. Twitchell. This book examines our love of RVs, campers, and travel, and it includes plenty of old ads and pictures. Wrap it with a journal and a map for a great gift.

World War II buffs probably have shelves and shelves of books about the War, but here’s an unusual book that might work as a gift this year: “The Dog Who Could Fly” by Damien Lewis, It’s the tale of a two-legged airman and his fourlegged co-pilot, a small German shepherd that accompanied his human on many flights and even saved his life. Pair it with “War Dogs” by Rebecca Frankel, a book filled with tales of four-legged heroes and their fellow (human) soldiers.

For the veteran in your life – or for the historian who studies the Vietnam War,

Rockmount gang to the gig at the Paramount Theater.

Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also

look for “Defiant” by Alvin Townley. It’s the story of eleven POWs held in Hanoi during the war, how they survived, and what happened to them (and their families) in the years since their release.

Historians who also love a little geography in their books will love “Empire’s Crossroads: A History of the Caribbean from Columbus to the Present Day” by Carrie Gibson. It’s a sweeping brick-of-abook that encompasses the whole area, the countries that have laid claim to it over the years, and the people who live there now.

BIOGRAPHIES and MEMOIRS

Surely, there’s an adrenaline junkie on your list who will relish the chance to read “Alone in Antarctica” by Felicity Aston!

This memoir from the first woman to ski across the globe’s southern-most continent all by herself is filled with danger, adventure, and everything armchair daredevils want. Pair it up with “A World of Her Own” by Michael Elsohn Ross, which is absolutely filled with adventure through profiles of 24 women explorers from years ago and today.

If there’s a storyteller on your gift list this year, then “Shake Terribly the Earth”

by Sara Beth Childers might be the best thing you can give. It’s a book filled with tales of the Appalachian Mountains and its people: growing up, knowing your kin, and holding friend-of-a-friend tales up for examination.

Stefani Germanotta. If that name means something to someone on your gift list, then you’ll get a lot of smiles when you give “Lady Gaga: Born to Be Free,” an unauthorized biography by Jake Brown.

This book takes a good look at the Lady herself, her fans, her career, and yes, there Bookworm continues on Page 20

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are pictures inside… Wrap it up with “Benson: The Autobiography” by George Benson (with Alan Goldsher). Yep, it’s about (and by) the musician himself – his life, his friends, and his tunes. You might also want to look for “The Beat of My Own Drum” by Sheila E., which is the story of her life on and offstage, and how she overcame abuse she endured as a child.

For the person who loves compelling memoirs, “The Answer to the Riddle is Me: A Memoir of Amnesia” by David Stuart MacLean could be the best gift ever. It’sthe story of a man who lost nearly every memory he had and his journey, not only back home to America, but to the life that almost disappeared forever. Wrap it up with “A Long Way Home” by Saroo Brierley, the story of a child who got lost on a train, the man he became, and his return home – twenty-five years later, all because of a small memory and a website.

The romantic soul on your list will LOVE “Romance is My Day Job” by Patience Bloom. Bloom is an editor at romance-novel giant Harlequin, but she’d never found love herself. She’d given up on it, in fact, until a tiny little chance encounter changed everything. Happy ending? I’m not saying, but it’s a romance, after all, you know…

The art lover on your list will smile enigmatically when opening “Mona Lisa: A Life Discovered” by Dianne Hales.

It’s the story of da Vinci’s most famous model, her life, and what life was like when she sat for her portrait.

HEALTH-RELATED BOOKS What do you give to the person who’s going through the trial of her life? You might wrap up “A Breast Cancer Alphabet” by Madhulika Sikka. In here, your friend will find advice, a bit of humor, information from the BeenThere, Done-That crew, and more. Bonus: it’s an easy book to browse.

For the forward thinker on your list, “Cannabis Pharmacy” by Michael Backes may be just the right thing to wrap. This is a book about growing, using, and knowing about medical marijuana, from the plant to the end user and everything in between.

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Silence” by Liza Long asks the question that many mothers asked: what if the shooter was my child? This book takes a look at mental illness in children, from the perspective of a family member, and it’s a fascinating book that could make a stellar gift.

If there’s a First Responder on your gift list, you can’t go wrong when you give “Bulletproof Spirit” by Captain Dan Willis. It’s filled with non-conventional advice, information on staying emotionally strong, and exercises he (or she!) can do to heal and stay well, both in body and in mind.

Wrap it up with “The Body Keeps the Score” by Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D., a book about how the brain can help the body heal from the aftereffects of trauma.

So you have a deep thinker on your list, and you’re not sure what to give? Think hard, and consider “The Slaughter” by Ethan Gutmann. In this book, the author tells the story of what he says is a dirty little secret in China – which includes mass murder and more. Warning: it’s not for the faint of heart.

For the yoga aficionado, “Going Om,” edited by Melissa Carroll will make a perfect gift. This is a book filled with essays of yoga and what it does to mind, body, and spirit.

Wrap it up with a brand-new map and wait for the hugs.

Wrap it up with “A Book of Miracles” by Dr. Bernie S. Siegel, a nice anthology of healing, hope, and heartfelt thankfulness.

For the med student you know, take a look at “Grief Sucks… But Love Bears All Things” by Gayle Taylor Davis.

It’s a story of loss, and living through it – something your giftee may need to know about in the new career. You also may want to find “Changing the Way We Die” by Fran Smith and Sheila Himmel. It’s a book about hospice care and the hospice movement.

For another look at the same subject, you may want to look for “Unremarried Widow” by Artis Henderson (by a military widow); “Confessions of a Mediocre Widow” by Catherine Tidd (by a young widow with three small kids); or “Young Widower: A Memoir” by John W. Evans (a man’s perspective on this subject).

Do we need our ears to feed our brain? That’s the question in “I Can Hear You Whisper” by Lydia Denworth, scientist and mother of a hearing-impaired little boy. This book takes a look at the subject of learning and hearing, psychology, neurology, and the Deaf community, and it’s a great gift for anyone who’s studying or living this issue. I also liked “Struck by Genius” by Jason Padgett and Maureen Seaberg. It’s the story of a crime, an injury that could have been devastating, and a surprising gift that came out of an almost-tragedy.

You may have someone on your gift list who’s struggling with vision loss – and if that’s the case, then look for “The Way We See It” by various contributors who’ve struggled with the same thing. It’s available online at www.visionlossresources.org, and its large print is perfect for anyone who must see life in a different way.

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For the beauty on your gift list, wrap up “Bill Duke’s Dark Girls,” photography by Barron Claiborne, interviews by Shelia P. Moses. This wonderful book showcases the beauty of women in many skin tones, and the feelings they have for their unique color. Hint: this book is not just for young women; grandma might like reading it, too!

You may need to find a gift for the historian who has everything, so look for “Samuel Wilbert Tucker: The Story of a Civil Rights Trailblazer and the 1939 Alexandria Library Sit-In” by Nancy Noyes Silcox. Except for the fact that it has an abundance of pictures and a great timeline, the title says it all.

BUSINESS

For the businessperson who can’t quite conquer being on top of everything, wrap up “The Organized Mind” by Daniel J. Levitin. This book takes a look at why our brains are packed tight and how some leaders deal with business TMI. Wrap it up with another fascinating book, “The Marshmallow Test” by Walter Mischel, a book about selfcontrol and how to conquer and use yours.

If there’s someone on your gift list who’s new to business and is just learning the ropes, wrap up “Compelling People” by John Neffinger and Matthew Kohut. This book uncovers the traits that give someone the ability to sway others and, in turn, to be successful. Wrap it up with “Perfecting Your Pitch” by Ronald M. Shapiro, a very useful communications book that helps your readers reach for success, but not just in business.

For the person who’s just learning the art of managing money, “The Handy Investing Answer Book” by Paul A. Tucci is a great introduction.

With a handy question-and-answer format and easyto-understand info, it could help your giftee into the next family mogul. Hint: it could also be a nice refresher for someone who’s been around the bank a time or two.

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For the person on your list who’s thinking of parenthood, “Mommy Man” by Jerry Mahoney could be just the thing to wrap up. It’s the (often very funny) story of a man who never thought he’d have a family, ever, until he and his partner decide that they want a kid – and a great story to tell him (or her!) in years to come.

If your giftee is reaching for a conclusion on religion and lifestyle, then “God and the Gay Christian” by Matthew Vines could be an excellent gift. This book delves deeply into Biblical teaching, but it also contains the author’s personal story of his relationship with family and faith.

For fans of fast-paced thriller-mysteries, “The Talk Show” by Joe Wenke may be a goodie to wrap up. It’s a novel about a controversial talk show host, a reporter who makes a deal with that devil, and the “family” who fears for the reporter’s life – as well as each of their own.

Bouncing back from drought years Colorado is recovering from a serious four-year drought in the state’s primer upland bird regions. But thanks to the expanding public access areas now open to the public by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Division (CPW), there are opportunities. The pheasant season that opened Nov. 8 continues to the last day of January. The quail season ends either Jan. 4 or Jan. 31 depending the eastern county.

The CPW has leased over 215,000 acres under its Walk-in area specifically for upland bird habitat in Eastern Colorado. A good starting point is to study the recent 2014-15 Eastern Plains Upland Forecast which offers helpful information about habitat conditions and bird numbers. The drought years of 2010-11-12-13 made a significant mark on bird hatching and survival we see today. The 2014 Eastern Colorado pheasant and quail surveys were down approximately 66 percent since 2012 and 44 percent from 2013. Surveys showed the lowest bird populations during this period since 2003.

CPW staff uses a variety of survey techniques and field observations to get a fix on bird production, numbers and survival. Call counts, crow counts, road side summer brood counts, moisture and food offering and midsummer roadside bird numbers.

The Eastern Plains Upland Forecast

tells us that Northeast Colorado counties (Yuma, Phillips, Sedgwick, Logan, Washington, Morgan and eastern Weld Counties) are hosting slightly improved pheasant numbers than 2013. While encouraging, conditions are spotty, due to the record levels of precipitation in some locations and minimal rain and snow in others. Both habitat and food sources vary as well from location to location. Hunting will be good on one section of land and a few miles either way may produce very few birds.

The South Platte River drainage and State Wildlife Areas in Morgan, Washington, Logan and Sedgwick Counties show minimal quail numbers, while improved cover and food supply for pheasants.

East Central Colorado (Southern Yuma, Kit Carson, Cheyenne, Kiowa Counties) are looking better for habitat and bird numbers than other eastern counties. Increase in precipitation and greater number of sprinkler irrigation systems account for more optimism.

Hunters will find some exception to this were summer hail storms damaged crops.

Extreme southeast Colorado (Baca and Prowers counties) drought more severely impacted pheasant numbers.

Selected area habitat recovery has favored the quail population with help from late quail hatches.

CPW offer some suggestions during the Eastern Colorado region hunts.

Sportsmen are urged to be sensitive to fire dangers when smoking or using camp fires. The CRP acreages are declining due to contracts expiring in 2014 and 2015 and program reductions by the Federal government. Corn and other crop harvest are not completed, so be sensitive to farming operations underway. Some of Kiowa County farmland accommodates light (snow) goose hunting and has less cover and habitat for pheasants or quail.

To supplement the Forecast information go on line to learn more about Colorado pheasant and quail at http:// cpw.state.co.us/thingstodo/Pages/ Pheasant-Hunting.aspx. In addition there are over 215,000 walk-in access acres to hunt, 300 state wildlife areas and 42 state parks, all available to the public and sportsmen.

Outdoors writer Ron Hellbusch can be reached at Ron-Hellbusch@ comcast.net.

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Hill, Lawrence, Peck, Secrest, Swanson and Thomson elementary schools began learning about hunger and how it affects the community around them. During the lessons, the students apply their knowledge artistically, creating and decorating ceramic bowls for the fundraiser.

“It’s a great way for kids to get involved with the community with art,” said Sarah Conner, Thomson Elementary’s art teacher. “What we’re doing goes towards impacting the community and serving a really great cause with art.”

During the fundraiser, community members can sift through tables of more than 700 wheel thrown and handmade ceramic bowls, each one available for a minimum $5 donation. Once selected, attendees can bid on a variety of silent auction

items and enjoy a chili or soup dinner and performances by participating schools’ bands and dance teams.

“Hunger is one of the most prominent things in the world today,” said Leighanne Gray, a senior at Arvada High. “Smaller community efforts are really important because as long as everyone is fed, then everyone is happier and more productive.

This is one of the necessities that needs to be done.”

According to Mallory Hyatt, the public information officer with the Jefferson County Human Services department, about 32,858 people applied for food assistance in 2013, a number that’s growing.

Annually, this event raises about $5,000 for the food bank — an amount the food bank can turn into more than $12,500 worth of food.

“With the timing of the event, being 20 days before Christmas,” Gray said. “It ensures that many people can have Christmas dinner and that the holidays can remain a time of celebration.”

Parents, students and staff search through tables of handmade bowls during the Arvada High School Empty Bowls fundraiser for the Arvada Community Food Bank. Courtesy photo Arvada High School.

Lifeloc throws lifeline in marijuana testing Wheat Ridge company developing THC breathalyzer

DRUGGED DRIVING STATS In 2013 — before recreational marijuana legalization — the Colorado Department of Transportation recorded 36 drivers involved in fatal car accidents who tested positive for the drug. Those drivers represented 5.7 percent of all fatal accident drivers.

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creader@colorado communitymedia.com When Amendment 64 passed many detractors voiced concerns about people driving while using marijuana and the risks that may present.

Wheat Ridge’s Lifeloc Technologies aims to solve that problem by designing the first breathalyzer to detect marijuana on a person’s breath.

“We watched the marijuana issue with interest and anticipated that something like this was going to be a necessity for law enforcement and others,” said Lifeloc president and CEO Barry Knott. “The problem is it’s almost impossible on the roadside to prove a driver has THC in their system.”

The company is getting some funding help in the form of $250,000 from the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade to help develop the device.

According to G. “Ravi” Ravishankar, executive vice president of Lifeloc, the trick is creating a device that detects only Delta-9 THC, which is the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana.

“Our goal is to accelerate this and get it done quickly,” Ravishankar said. “The

quandary is dealing with people who use it for medical reasons versus recreational.

Our approach is that we want to be able to detect it and then it’s up to city councils and legislatures to decide what the level of danger is.”

State lawmakers passed a law stating the threshold for driving under the influence, similar to .08 blood alcohol content level, is five nanograms of THC per milliliter of blood.

Knott said the only real way for law enforcement to test for THC currently is a blood test, but that takes a long time and is expensive. He said police are looking for a real-time, non-invasive way to test for the drug that will be supported in courts of law.

Law enforcement is one of the top customers for this kind of device, but workplaces that may want to test their employees for the drug are also a potential customer base, according to Knott.

“Since marijuana has been illegal for so long, there isn’t a lot of research on how it works on people’s systems,” Ravishankar said.

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Mason Tvert, director of communications for the Marijuana Policy Project, said the group is in support of accurate testing for those pulled over on suspicion of driving with THC in their system.

“We want to ensure that people are not driving impaired and those who are punished are proved to be impaired,” he said.

The entirety of Lifeloc’s operations are in its Wheat Ridge location, and Knott and Ravishankar said that many of their 35 employees will work on the project at one

point or another. At the same time they are working on the marijuana breathalyzer they’re fine tuning their alcohol breathalyzers for customers like the Wheat Ridge Police Department, Arapahoe House, and other state law enforcement offices. They also ship to 65 other countries.

Lifeloc aims to have a prototype of the breathalyzer by late 2015 and a commercial version by 2016.

For more information visit www.lifeloc. com.

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Scouts bring adventure indoors

One of the features of the new Colorado Adventure Point will be an archery range. The Boy Scouts facility will be open in the spring of 2015. Photos by Martin Goldstein

Facility to feature climbing wall, archery range

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One of the features of the new Colorado Adventure Point will be an archery range. The Boy Scouts facility will be open in the spring of 2015.

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“We’ve been trying to get a community center for the Denver area for years,” said Dave Whitner, programs director with the Boy Scouts. “The tenants in our neighboring space moved out and the idea finally came to fruition.”

Pinkard Construction is constructing the project, based on a design by Venture Architecture. The space is 20,000 feet and costs around $1.5 million.

“The space will feature a lot of multi-purpose classrooms, as well as office and storage space,” said Hector Moreno, Pinkard project manager. “We have experience doing climbing walls at recreation centers but the firing range is pretty unique.”

The rework will also feature enhanced outdoor facilities will include an urban camping environment and campfire meeting areas.

“For inner city kids going to a place without lights or anything can be a stretch,” Whitner said. “Having this space will allow us to make the transition easier with the spaces outside for overnight camping and cooking.”

The project will incorporate any LEED elements that are advantageous to the function, durability or success of the project.

Nicole Cosme, director of marketing for the Boy Scouts, said in addition to being a place where scouts can get their badges, but it will be open to the community, organizations and schools for a variety of uses. It can be rented for parties, meetings and classes.

“Opening this place is a big opportunity for community partnerships,” she said. “We have around 26,000 youths in our program and could have that same number from our Learning for Life (school program).”

Whitner said the location will serve as a home base for day trips and overnighters into the mountains, and will allow for equipment storage.

“We’ll be able to do the educational stuff, but we can have some fun with it,” he said.

“We have the spaces for STEM learning and then the archery range during a break.”

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Nathan Victor Young, of Arvada, has graduated after 2 1/2 years of training and is now a U.S. Air Force Pararescueman.

He started the Selection Process/Training in San Antonio, with 120 trainees. Three months later, 14 moved on, and of those 14, four graduated on Sept. 26, and will serve their country and the Air Force as Pararescueman, whose motto is “That others may live.”

Megan Bowyer, of Arvada, earned the Freshman Merit Scholarship from Fort Lewis College. Bowyer’s major is adventure education.

Acacia Button, of Arvada, earned the Continuing Student Merit Scholarship from Fort Lewis College. Button’s major is geology with a geology option.

Andrew Cannizzaro, of Arvada, earned the Continuing Student Merit Scholarship from Fort Lewis College. Cannizzaro’s major is business administration, with a management option.

Kelsey Comstock, of Arvada, earned the Continuing Student Merit Scholarship from Fort Lewis College. Comstock’s major is early childhood education.

Spencer Edsall, of Arvada, earned the Continuing Student Merit Scholarship from Fort Lewis College. Edsall’s major is adventure education.

[PHOTO] Niki Leeann Fochtman, of Arvada, has accepted membership in The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, the nation’s only interdisciplinary honors organization for first- and second-year college students. Membership is by invitation only, based on grade point average and class standing. Fochtman is a student at the University of Colorado at Boulder and a 2013 graduate of Ralston Valley High School.

Preston Geib, of Arvada, earned the Continuing Student Merit Scholarship from Fort Lewis College. Geib has not declared a major.

Jason Johnson, of Arvada, was awarded a Founders Scholarship, a Diversity Enrichment Scholarship and a “Become” award to attend Luther College during the 2015-16 academic year.

Tyler Knott, of Arvada, earned the Freshman Merit Scholarship from Fort Lewis College. Knott’s major is business administration, with a finance option.

Savannah Lewis, of Arvada, earned the Continuing Student Merit Scholarship from Fort Lewis College. Lewis’s major is mathematics.

Kenneth Shinley, of Arvada, earned the Continuing Student Merit Scholarship from Fort Lewis College. Shinley’s major is sociology/human services, with a criminology option.

Giancarlo Vigil, of Arvada, earned the Continuing Student Merit Scholarship from Fort Lewis College. Vigil’s major is economics, with an economics option.

Julia Volzke, of Arvada, earned the Continuing Student Merit Scholarship and the FLC Achievers Tuition Scholarship from Fort Lewis College. Volzke’s major is English, with a communication option.

Emily Weingartner, of Arvada, was named to the spring 2014 dean’s list at Biola University.

Lakewood Michael Collett, of Lakewood, earned the Continuing Student Merit Scholarship from Fort Lewis College. Collett’s major is theater, with a design and technical theater option.

Ellen Conrad, of Lakewood, participated in the Goshen (Ind.) College Study-Service Term in China during the fall semester. Ellen, a sophomore environmental science major at Goshen College, spent 13 weeks studying, serving and living with host families in China. Ellen attends First Mennonite Church of Denver.

Madison Fletcher, of Lakewood, earned the Continuing Student Merit Scholarship from Fort Lewis College. Fletcher’s major is exercise science, with a physiology option.

Joseph Fuenzalida, of Lakewood, earned the Transfer Merit Scholarship from Fort Lewis College. Fuenzalida’s major is exercise science, with an exercise specialist option.

Dean Haas, of Lakewood, earned the Continuing Student Merit Scholarship from Fort Lewis College. Haas’s major is economics, with an economics option.

Natalie Keightley, of Lakewood, earned the Continuing Student Merit Scholarship from Fort Lewis College. Keightley’s major is English, with a communication option.

Enrique Maestas, of Lakewood, earned the Freshman Merit Scholarship from Fort Lewis College. Maestas’s major is environmental studies.

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Rebecca Marshall, of Lakewood, earned the Continuing Student Merit Scholarship from Fort Lewis College. Marshall’s major is chemistry, with a chemistry option.

Genoa Martin, of Lakewood, earned the FLC Achievers Tuition Scholarship from Fort Lewis College. Martin’s major is theater, with a design and technical theater option.

Shane Nelson, of Lakewood, earned the Continuing Student Merit Scholarship from Fort Lewis College. Nelson’s major is exercise science, with an exercise specialist option.

Hayden Pike, of Lakewood, earned the Continuing Student Merit Scholarship from Fort Lewis College. Pike’s major is business administration, with a management option.

Erin Renner, of Lakewood, earned the Freshman Merit Scholarship from Fort Lewis College. Renner’s major is psychology.

Garret Swartzendruber, of Lakewood, earned the Continuing Student Merit Scholarship from Fort Lewis College.

Swartzendruber’s major is history, with a social studies for secondary teachers option.

Emily White, of Lakewood, earned the Continuing Student Merit Scholarship from Fort Lewis College. White’s major is biology, with a general biology option and chemistry/biochemistry option.

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Weston Burcar, of Golden, earned the Continuing Student Merit Scholarship from Fort Lewis College. Burcar’s major is biology, with an environmental and organismic option.

Madison Carman, of Golden, earned the Continuing Student Merit Scholarship from Fort Lewis College. Carman’s major is history, with a social studies for secondary teachers option.

Justin Crouse, of Golden, earned the Continuing Student Merit Scholarship from Fort Lewis College. Crouse has not declared a major.

Madison Everist, of Golden, earned the Continuing Student Merit Scholarship from Fort Lewis College. Everist’s major is business administration, with a business administration option.

Dylan Grange, of Golden, earned the

Freshman Merit Scholarship from Fort Lewis College. Grange’s major is adventure education.

Erin Henthorn, of Golden, earned the Continuing Student Merit Scholarship from Fort Lewis College. Henthorn’s major is psychology.

Elizabeth Hock, of Golden, was inducted into Pi Kappa Delta, a national honor society for students involved in communication classes and forensics. Hock is a senior at Concordia University, Nebraska.

Pi Kappa Delta helps with Gathering of the Talents, an annual event that brings elementary and middle school students to Concordia to compete in events including writing contests. Pi Kappa Delta also helps to promote the Concordia forensics team and other communication-related activities.

Caleb Linville, of Golden, was awarded the Founders Scholarship to attend Luther College during the 2015-16 academic year.

Scott Rathbone, of Golden, earned the Freshman Merit Scholarship from Fort Lewis College. Rathbone has not declared a major.

Kylie Santos, of Golden, earned the Continuing Student Merit Scholarship from Fort Lewis College. Santos’s major is accounting.

Grace Sheridan, of Golden, earned the Continuing Student Merit Scholarship from Fort Lewis College. Sheridan’s major is biology, with a cellular and molecular biology option.

Kersti Taha, of Golden, earned the Freshman Merit Scholarship from Fort Lewis College. Taha has not declared a major.

Elliot Towne, of Golden, earned the Transfer Merit Scholarship from Fort Lewis College. Towne’s major is exercise science, with a physiology option.

Sarah Trask, of Golden, earned the Freshman Merit Scholarship from Fort Lewis College. Trask’s major is athletic training.

Wheat Ridge Justice Suina, of Wheat Ridge, received the Otten Foundation Scholarship from Fort Lewis College. Suina’s major is music, with a general music studies option.

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CHRISTMAS UNDER THE STARS GET AWAY from the holiday bustle as the WestSide Chorale takes a look at the simpler side of the season – winter stars, bells, snow, angels – with a hint of nostalgia thrown in. Performance is at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, at Peace Lutheran Church, 5675 Field St., Arvada. Tickets available at the door.

CHRISTMAS TREE CONCERT COLUMBINE CHORALE presents “O Christmas Tree,” a holiday concert featuring songs

of Christmas trees, such as O Tannenbaum, Christ the Apple Tree, the Cherry Tree Carol and The Holly and the Ivy. Also featured will be seasonal works by Anton Bruckner, Alfred Burt, Robert Young and Paul J. Christiansen. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at Lakewood United Methodist Church, 1390 Brentwood St., Lakewood; and at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1600 Grant St., Denver. For tickets and information visit www.columbinechorale.org.

CAMBRIDGE CHRISTMAS CONCERT ST. MARTIN’S Chamber Choir presents A Cambridge Christmas concert at 3 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 14, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 4500 Wadsworth Blvd., Wheat Ridge.

For tickets, go to www.stmartinschamberchoir.org/concerts/ or call 303-298-1970.

DECORATE A live 14-inch wreath however you wish and get into the holiday spirit in a hands-on class, offered at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, at Country Fair Garden Center, 17201 W. 64th Ave., Arvada. All ages welcome. Call 303-209-4394 to RSVP and for cost information. The garden center is also a drop-off site for Toys for Tots, through Dec. 20.

EVENTS SANTA PAWS SANTA PAWS is coming to Cat Care Society noon to 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, and from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at 5787 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood. Join us for bake sale, raffle and holiday bazaar. All proceeds benefit shelter cats.

FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY PROGRAM THE WALES. Ireland.

Scotland. England. family history society will have its holiday meeting at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Denver Public Library, 14th and Broadway. Harry Ross presents “Coal, Shortbread and Whiskey.” Go to www.wise-fhs.org.

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STOCKING STUFFERS PERFORMANCE THE LAKEWOOD Cultural Center presents Timothy P. & the Rocky Mountain Stocking Stuffers from Friday, Dec. 5, to Sunday, Dec. 7, at 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Tickets are available at 303987-7845, www.Lakewood.org/LCCPresents or the box office. The Stocking Stuffers will perform Western bluegrass and folk.

‘LITTLE WOMEN’ CHRISTMAS SHOW COLORADO ACTS presents “Little Women Christmas Ornament”

at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 5-6 and Dec. 12-13, and at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at Colorado ACTS Theater, 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. As Jo decorates her Christmas tree, each ornament brings back warm memories. This version of “Little Women” features Christmas carols and a series of vignettes in the life of the Little Women. Go to www.ColoradoACTS.org or call 303-456-6772.

THEATER/FILM WORLD WAR I FILM JOYEUX NOEL is showing Saturday Dec. 6 at 6:30 at Living Light of Peace, 5927 Miller

Street, Arvada. This movie is about an event that happened at Christmas time during World War I. The movie is free, and snacks will be provided.

TONY-AWARD WINNING MUSICAL MINERS ALLEY Playhouse presents “Songs For A New World” through Sunday, Dec. 21, at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. The collection of songs will be performed by four cast members who play a startling array of characters ranging from a young man who has determined that basketball is his ticket out of the ghetto to a woman whose dream of marrying rich nabs her the man of her dreams and a soulless marriage. The musical combines pop, gospel, holiday and jazz songs all connected by the theme: “the moment of decision.” For info and tickets, www.minersalley.com.

CLASS REGISTRATION COLORADO ACTS is accepting registrations for its winter/spring 2015 classes, including “The 50s Show,”“Rock Around the Block,”“Snow White,”“Creative Drama,”“Scenes from Shakespeare,”“Scenes and Songs from Classic Musicals,” and outreach classes.

Colorado ACTS is at 11455 W. 1-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. Go to www.

ColoradoACTS.org or call 303-456-6772.

ART BELMAR BLOCK 7 ART WALKS COMEDY ABOUT TRADITIONS THE EDGE Theater presents “The Familiars,” a comedy about

what traditions are worth keeping, from Friday, Dec. 5, to Sunday, Dec. 28, at 1560 Teller St., Suite 200, Lakewood. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; at 6 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 7, 14, 21; and 2 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 21, 28. Call 303-232-0363 or go to www. theedgetheater.com. Parking is free.

JOIN FELLOW art enthusiasts for a block-long celebration of art and design on Block 7 in Belmar, 445 S. Saulsbury St., Lakewood. Block 7 is a collection of local galleries and studios. Block 7 art walks 6-10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5. Go to http://belmarcolorado.com or call 303-742-1520.

DAUGHTERS OF the Nile will have its Holiday High Tea event Saturday, Dec. 6, at El Jebel Shrine Event Center, 4625 W. 50th Ave., Denver. Doors open at 11 a.m. and High Tea is served at 1 p.m. A silent auction, entertainment and a holiday bazaar are included in cost ($18 per person). Checks payable to El Mejdel Temple No. 47 can be sent to Kathrine Shaeffer, 9255 W. 52nd Ave., Arvada, CO 80002-2907. Call Patti Dawkins, 303-06-0892, for details.

HOLIDAY FAIR TWENTY-PLUS LOCAL vendors will sell everything from clothing, art, jewelry and food items 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at Country Fair Garden Center, 17201 W. 64th Ave., Arvada. The garden center is also a drop-off site for Toys for Tots, through Dec. 20.

DOLLS’ TEA PARTY THE ARVADA Center Dance Theater will perform Aurora’s Birthday Party, a whimsical take on Aurora’s 16th birthday party from the classic story “Sleeping Beauty,” during the Oxford Hotel Dolls’ Tea Party on Sunday, Dec. 7. The classic tea party with hot cocoa, tea, sandwiches and treats offers three seatings, at 9:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Each tea party lasts for 90 minutes. Children are encouraged to bring their favorite doll, and each child will take home a special gingerbread-themed gift. The Oxford Hotel is at 1600 17th St., Denver. Tickets are available online at www.theoxfordhotel.com/dolls-tea or by email at reservations@theoxfordhotel.com. Call 303-628-5450 for information.

REPUBLICAN MEN’S CLUB-ERS FRANK ATWOOD and Ari Armstrong presenting the “Pro’s, Pro’s and No-Con’s of Approval Voting” at the next Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club Meeting, 7-9 a.m. Monday, Dec. 8 at Howard Johnson Denver West, JohnPH Restaurant, 12100 W. 44th Ave. Contact Fred Holden, president, at 303-421-7619. From their website, www.

ECArvada.org, Leadership: ECA students shine in the classrooms and hallways and in the world. We push ourselves, each other and our community to discover the limits of our own excellence.

WOMEN’S CONNECTION LUNCHEON DENVER WEST Women’s Connection will have it’s a Beary Good luncheon from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, at Concordia Lutheran Church, 13371 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. Call 303-985-2458 for reservations.

HOMEMADE COOKIE SALE ENJOY HOMEMADE cookies without having to do the baking at the annual homemade cookie sale from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, at Arvada United Methodist Church, 6750 Carr St., Arvada. Proceeds benefit local elementary schools.

JEFFCO INNOVATORS’ WORKSHOP LEPTRON, WORLD-FAMOUS small helicopter “drone” company, will be featured at the next JeffCo Innovators’ Workshop, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10. Learn how Leptron built itself from a startup to a company that does business all over the globe with companies, organizations and governments for military, police work, agriculture operations and more. The workshop is at Golden City Hall, 911 10th St., Golden. RSVP at www.meetup. com/Innovators-Workshop/. Admission is free.

WINTER OPEN HOUSE COUNTRY FAIR Garden Center welcomes Santa 1:30-3:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, to Sunday, Dec. 14, at 17201 W. 64th Ave., Arvada. Don’t forget your camera. Call 303-2094394 for information. Santa also will be at Country Fair’s Colorado Boulevard location from 1-3 p.m. the same days. The garden center is also a drop-off site for Toys for Tots, through Dec. 20.

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BALLET ARIEL will perform “The Nutcracker” at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 13-14 and Dec. 20-21, at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 and Dec. 20, and at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood.

Go to www. lakewood.org/ CulturalCenter/ or http://balletariel.org/ for details and ticket information.

THE DOCTOR Susan Anderson Chapter, NSDAR, will host the Wreaths Across America ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at the Arvada Cemetery. All are welcome to honor the memory of those who served our country. Go to www.DAR.org.

HOLIDAY POTTERY SALE FINE ONE-OF-A-KIND gifts at Foothills Park & Recreation District’s annual holiday pottery sale, open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6, at Ridge Recreation Center, 6613 S. Ward St., Littleton. Handmade pottery produced by students and instructors of Foothills’ pottery program will be on display and available for purchase. Go to www.ifoothills.org/events or call 303-409-2612.

CRAFTS FOR CHRISTMAS CRAFTS AND assorted themed gift baskets will be for sale to benefit Colorado ACTS during the upcoming production of “Little Women Christmas Ornament” on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 5-6 and Dec. 12-13, at Colorado ACTS Theater, 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. Go to www.ColoradoACTS.org or call 303-456-6772.

TAKE PHOTOS OF ANTIQUE CARS FORNEY MUSEUM of Transportation presents Photography Club Saturdays. Build your portfolio with uninterrupted tripod photography time among antique cars. Sessions are offered the first Saturday of the month. Come for two hours before we open to the public. Registration required. Sessions limited to 25 participants. For a copy of the

USED BOOK SALE THE JEFFERSON County Library Foundation has more 2,500 gently used books for sale 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, and from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, at the Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Proceeds benefit programs at Jefferson County Public Library. Call 303-403-5075, email friends@jeffcolibrary.org, or go to www.jeffcolibraryfoundation.org.

HEALTH HEALTH PRESENTATION LEARN HOW to take an active role in your health and wellbeing at HeartPULSE sessions, which feature educational presentations, energy exercises, and ‘healing’ meditations. The topic of the Friday, Dec. 5, session will be Good Vibrations, and will feature Week continues on Page 25

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You can provide guests good options at your holiday gathering by using these tips from the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes in the School of Medicine at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus: Many adults with diabetes can drink alcohol and should follow the same guidelines as the general public: an average of up to one drink per day for women and up to two drinks per day for men.

Provide sugar free mixes for drinks instead of high calorie mixers like regular soda, tonic, juice or margarita mix that are all packed with carbohydrate and sugar.

Make a few changes to your favorite “classic” recipe: choose low-calorie or baked (not fried) options. Provide a meal with a good mixture of carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

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For some, the holidays aren’t always a jolly time, especially for those grieving the loss of a loved one.

“As much as people look forward to the joy of the holiday season, for those who have experienced the death of a loved one, the holidays can become overwhelming with feelings of depression, uncertainty, sadness or anxiety,” said Donna Wilcox, a spiritual care and bereavement coordinator at Heartland Hospice. “These feelings can make getting through the holidays especially difficult.”

To help support people dealing with grief, Heartland Hospice in Westminster is offering free drop-in grief group sessions to the community the second Thursday of every month. The session is 9-10 a.m. and on Dec. 11 at Heartland, 8774 Yates Drive No. 100.

During the session, Wilcox educates the group on what grief is, discusses the challenges people may face during the holiday season and offers coping strategies. Wilcox also touches on the physical effects and intellectual/cognitive effects of grief.

“There are many ways to cope with grief, but one suggestion I always give families is setting a place at the table for the person who’s passed away,” she said.

“Then give each person an index card to

write down a memory of that person. The memories can then be read during dinner.

You’ll laugh and cry, but it’s a chance to spend a moment remembering that person.”

Other coping tips include creating a memory box, focusing on others in need through volunteering, staying physically healthy by exercising, getting adequate sleep and being mindful of unnecessary triggers. Wilcox also suggests that when faced with holiday traditions, be mindful of things that can be handled and of what needs to be changed.

“Let others know of the changes you intend to make,” she said. “Do not pressure yourself to keep everything the same as previous years. And let others know when you commit to attend an event you reserve the right to change your mind if the day arrives and you are not up to going.”

For people unsure of attending the drop-in session, phone calls are welcome as well as individual sessions. Stacey Deitz, administrator at Heartland Hospice, said just a quick phone call can be a means of opening the door for people grieving.

“Once someone calls and becomes interested, he or she may end up feeling more comfortable setting up an individual time or stopping in at a session,” she said.

“We just want to find a way to support people in whatever avenue they want us to support them in.”

For more information on the grief sessions, call 303-926-1001.

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D’Evelyn senior Christian Denton was not only an x-factor for his team during the regular season but he was a clutch performer in the postseason. That is why Denton was selected for the All-CCM Soccer Team. Photo by Dan Williams

Our picks in top soccer players Jeffco soccer among state’s most talented leagues

By Daniel Williams dwilliams@colorado communitymedia.com Jeffco was perhaps the best poundfor-pound soccer conference in the state thanks to student athletes that represented some of the state’s best talent.

So there were many candidates to choose from for the annual All-Colorado Community Media Team, honoring the best individual prep efforts of the season.

Congratulations to the following student athletes:

Herbie Martinez (Alameda); The junior had 14 goals and three assists for the Pirates who had a very successful season.

Martinez could challenge to be the best 4A player in league next season.

Kyler Fowkes (Arvada West); Not only was the junior a prolific goal scorer, 10 goals this season, but he was also a prolific passer, distributing nine assists.

Wesley Tedstrom (D’Evelyn); The best underclassman in Jeffco this season, the sophomore scored 10 goals and assisted on two more. Look out for this kid over the next couple seasons.

Chris Lindon (D’Evelyn); The senior goaltender was the ultimate team leader for the Jaguars, who were one of the best teams in the state. Lindon recorded 79 saves.

Garret Potts (Faith Christian); The Eagles have found something special in Potts. Just a freshman, he scored a dozen goals this season for a Faith team that won 10 games.

Casey Crowley (Golden); The corner kick specialist was also a big time producer of offense, scoring seven goals and assisting on five others. The senior will be sorely missed next year.

Isaac Rubio (Green Mountain); Only an underclassman, Rubio recorded eight goals and two assists for the Rams who look like they could be a force next season.

Abdiel Hinojos (Jefferson); The Saints struggled for the first time in a few seasons but it wasn’t because Hinojos. The senior scored 11 goals and two assists this season.

Alejandro Avila (Lakewood); The ju-

nior paced the Tigers in points, producing seven goals and two assists. Avila helped keep Lakewood relevant in 5A Jeffco Luis Aguilar (Pomona); The junior was the Panthers most consistent players and routinely played big in big moments. Aguilar scored five goals and assisted on three more.

Daniel Black (Ralston Valley); This junior goaltender game up big repeatedly for the Mustangs and he was a huge reason why Ralston Valley finished with a perfect 7-0 record in 5A Jeffco.

Max Sweeney (Wheat Ridge); The Farmers had a down season — in terms of their high standards — but keeping them competitive all season was the senior Sweeney who not only scored five goals but he was also a true team leader.

Top players on the football field Linebackers, running backs fill out our annual list

By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@colorado communitymedia.com Offense always gets the crowd excited, but there were just as many outstanding defensive players throughout Jeffco as there was offensive players this season.

Moreover, Jeffco as a conference was outstanding this season, as teams like Ralston Valley and Pomona both made runs at a state championship.

But now that the season is over it is time to announce the annual All-Colorado Community Media Team, honoring the best individual prep efforts of the season.

Congratulations to the following student athletes: Alfonso Nunez (Arvada); Despite his team struggling this season, Nunez was the Bulldogs’ most productive player. The senior linebacker was a tackling machine who also recovered three fumbles this season.

Tyler Lewis (Arvada West); Few linebackers in Jeffco were more productive than Lewis. The senior captain recorded 128 tackles, nine sacks and forced eight fumbles this season.

Olabisi Johnson (Bear Creek); Already all-timer Jeffco athlete, the senior was not

Golden senior Cole Greff lunges for what was a critical third down conversion against Kennedy early in the season.

Extraordinary efforts like this made Greff an easy selection for our All-CCM Football Team which we honor annually.

Photo by Dan Williams only the Bears’ best defensive player recording 100 tackles and two interceptions, but their best offensive weapon as well, producing over 1,500 yards of total offense running receiver.

Ian Lewis (D’Evelyn); The senior running back was a total yards monster accu-

mulating 1,178 rushing and 501 receiving yards. He also produced 11 touchdowns.

Cole Greff (Golden); The senior shined at linebacker but he was truly a jack of all trades for the Demons this season. Besides producing 115 tackles and four sacks, Greff was also a solid receiver and even played a

little running back.

Logan Maxwell (Green Mountain); The junior cornerback was a ball-hawk the entire season intercepting five balls. A solid tackler in the secondary as well, Maxwell was also used as an effective return man.

Adam Buchmann (Faith Christian); The junior had his season ended by a devastating ankle injury but he was the backbone of the Eagles highly productive offense. His 113.6 quarterback rating was as impressive as his 17 total touchdowns to only three interception ratio.

Chase Braun (Lakewood); The senior linebacker was a mass producer of tackles for the Tigers this season. Braun recorded 131 tackles and five sacks.

Isaac Marquez (Pomona); The senior was simply spectacular offensively the entire season averaging over 158 total yards per game. But even more impressive was his 26 touchdowns.

Andrew Wingard (Ralston Valley); Truly an all-time Jeffco football stallion, Wingard carried the Mustangs all the way to the state semifinals. His stat-line of 1,600-plus yards and 32 total touchdowns is incredible. He is also a heck of a defensive back, recording three interceptions and 76 tackles.

Jordan Jones (Wheat Ridge); The senior running back was the main generator of the Farmers’ offensive production this season. Jones accounted for 1,937 total yards of offense and 26 total touchdowns.

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Top performers in on the court We honor some of the state’s best hitters and pitchers

By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@colorado communitymedia.com Jeffco volleyball did not have a team that made a deep playoff run yet the fierce competition within both 4A and 5A Jeffco kept the chase for a conference title interesting.

Despite not having a team that competed for a state champion Jeffco has some of the state’s best volleyball talent within its two conferences. That made it easy for us to select the annual All-Colorado Community Media Team: Aly Pena (Alameda); Pena was one of a couple senior leaders for Alameda but we selected her because of her consistency over the course of the season and for several big time games she said.

Kassie Ingenthrone (Arvada); The senior stood out despite playing one a team that finished at

Arvada West junior Mikaila Paxton is one of the most dynamic players in Jeffco. Paxton’s big play combined with her big numbers made it easy to put her on the All Colorado Community Media Team. Photo by Dan Williams the bottom of the league standings. A team leader, Ingenthrone will definitely be missed next season.

Makaila Paxton (Arvada West); The junior is one of the most fun players in all of Jeffco to watch, mainly because of her fe-

rocious kill shots. She also had a huge stat line this season that consisted of 135 kills to only 69 attack errors.

Jozy Carlacci-King (Bear Creek); An all-time Bears’ volleyball player, Carlacci-King had a huge

year for a good Bear Creek team. She finished with the season with 227 kill shots and 35 blocks.

Jace Kleffner (D’Evelyn); The senior helped keep D’Evelyn in the mix for a league title all season with her huge

statistical output: 224 attack kills, 122 digs and 28 blocks.

Kathleen Kasel (Golden); The senior was just one of a few different Golden players we considered, but Kasel was selected because of her senior leadership and consistency. She also produced 23 blocks and 18 aces this season.

Danielle Potter (Green Mountain); There are few players over the years that have played volleyball in Jeffco at as high of a level as the senior. Potter was a juggernaut, recording 317 attack kills, 3o blocks and 25 aces.

Raegen Jackson (Lakewood); The senior leader had a big time season for the Tigers generating 167 kills and 18 aces. One of the great Lakewood team leaders, she will be missed.

Julia Baskin (Pomona); One of the easiest choices for our honor, the junior was one of the biggest producers in all of Jeffco. She finished with 299 kills and 35 blocks.

Simone Gibeau (Ralston Valley); One of

the best volleyball players in Mustangs’ history, Gibeau was spectacular this season converting 223 kills while leading her team to a league title.

Alexandria WilliamsDaugherty (Ralston Valley); Routinely punishing defenders with big time kill shots (215 this season), she also was one of the toughest servers in Jeffco recording 34 aces.

Nina Thomas (Wheat Ridge); The senior continuously delivered for her teammates and by season’s end she produced giant numbers including 184 kills and 25 aces. The Farmers will miss her next season.

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SPORTS QUIZ 1) Who holds the record for most Opening Day starts by a pitcher?

2) Which of the following players had the most seasons of 40 or more home runs for the Philadelphia Phillies: Chuck Klein, Mike Schmidt or Jim Thome?

3) When was the last time before the 2012 season that the Stanford football team won the Rose Bowl?

4) Who was the last Maryland player drafted by an NBA team in the top five picks before Alex Len was selected No. 5 by Phoenix in 2013?

5) In 2014, Jeff Carter and Drew Doughty became the seventh and eighth NHL players to win an Olympic gold medal and a Stanley Cup in the same year. Name three of the first six.

6) Ted Ligety, in 2014, became the second American with two Alpine skiing Olympic gold medals. Who was the first?

7) Who had held the record for best 36-hole score at the U.S. Open before Martin Kaymer shot a 130 in 2014?

Answers 1) Tom Seaver, with 16.

2) Mike Schmidt did it three times (1979, ‘80, ‘83); Klein (‘29, ‘30) and Thome (2003, ‘04) twice each.

3) It was the 1971 season.

4) Steve Francis was the No. 2 overall pick

by Vancouver in 1999.

5) Ken Morrow, Brendan Shanahan, Steve Yzerman, Duncan Keith, Brent Seabrook and Jonathan Toews.

6) Andi Mead-Lawrence, in 1952.

7) Rory McIlroy shot a 131 for 36 holes in 2011.

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Logan won while CU is done

By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@coloradocommunitymedia.com Just a high school football coach?

That was the reputation that Dave Logan had even up until last week. But after the Cherry Creek head coach led his team to a historic 25-24 5A championship victory Saturday over Valor Christian, Logan truly become an icon.

Logan didn’t only win his seventh Colorado state title with his fourth different team but he did it by knocking off a team that was a perfect 27-0 in state playoff games.

The former Wheat Ridge Farmer, who is known for being the radio voice of the Denver Broncos, is now equally known for being one of the greatest coaches in the history of Colorado sports.

Bill McCartney, Dan Reeves, George Karl, Sonny Lubick, Doug Moe, Eddie Crowder, Ceal Berry, Larry Brown, Dick Katte — even Mike Shanahan, all have resumes that are second to Logan’s.

Creating a brand and winning a couple titles at one school is special. Winning championships at two different programs is even better. Leading three different institutions to state titles is unprecedented.

But leading four different programs to the promise land is truly unbelievable. And not only does make Logan a legend but it should make some people sick.

Particularly the “brass” that does the hiring at the University of Colorado, who had not one, not two, not even three but four opportunities to hire the alum Logan to rebuild its fledgling brand.

While CU is wrapping up another abysmal season (210) Logan continues to stay relevant and acquire championships as if they were the latest iPhone.

Colorado could have hired Logan in 1999 but instead choose Gary Barnett, who was fired after an ugly ending to his tenure.

Colorado could have then hired Logan in 2005 but instead selected Dan Hawkins, who was fired after having little to no success.

Colorado could have then hired Logan after stating that they wanted a “Colorado guy,” in 2009, but instead choose the absolutely wrong guy in John Embree.

And in 2013, Colorado again passed on Logan and hired Mike MacIntyre, who has won only six games in two seasons.

It is no surprise why the Buffaloes have been down for so long. But what is a surprise is that Colorado hasn’t begged Logan to come in and revive its program.

While Colorado is making history for all of the wrong reasons Logan is literally rewriting national high school football record books and with his seventh title arguably becomes the greatest high school coach of all time.

No other coach in the history of High school athletics nationally has won championships at four different programs at the highest classification level.

While Mullen is feeling and looking foolish for letting Logan go over a power struggle, which he clearly should have won three years ago, at least Mullen got four state titles out of him.

What is the University of Colorado’s excuse?

REGIONAL NEWS IN A HURRY Candlelight walk

The annual Candlelight Walk in Golden to mark the Christmas season will be 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5. There will be many activities along Washington Avenue and Clear Creek History Park before and after the walk as well as delicious snacks and beverages. The event is free and open to the public.

Annual Golden Concert Choir holiday show

The Golden Concert Choir will have its “Cantatas of Celebration” on at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Golden High School, 701 24th St. Enjoy a collection of celebratory cantatas including; J.S. Bach’s Cantata 61 “Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland,” Daniel Pinkham’s Christmas Cantata, and Handel’s Chandos Anthem No. 9 “O Praise The Lord with one Consent.” Purchase tickets online or at the door. Visit goldencommunitychoirs.org.

Talking about beer

Barrels & Bottles will be the featured brewery for the monthly Golden Beer Talks at Windy Saddle Café, 1110 Washington Ave. in Golden on Tuesday, Dec. 9. Doors open at 6 p.m. Admission is free. This month’s speaker is Jim Clawson, Lockheed Martin Systems Engineer, who will share his expertise on Orion EFT1: The First Flight of America’s Newest Spaceship.

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A SEASON FOR SANTO ARTISTRY The Regis University Santo collection is now on display at the Thomas J. Steele Santo Gallery in the Dayton Memorial Library. The collection features nearly 900 images of saints, holy persons and other objects related to Roman Catholicism from the American southwest, Central and South America, the Philippines and western Europe. Father Thomas J. Steele, a Regis College professor, assembled the collection from the mid-1960s until his death in 2010. The collection continues to grow. Photo by Ashley Reimers

Learning letter sounds and listening An important reading readiness skill that gets less attention than reading out loud to children is letter sound identification.

Besides knowing the names of the letters in the alphabet (A,B,C), children need to know the sounds individual letters make such as B says “b”, like in bat, and H says “h”, like in home. Families can help reinforce skills at home by being aware

and making little games at home, waiting, and traveling.

Letter sounds before names

The ability to hear separate letter sounds in a word is necessary for decoding (sounding out) when reading or spelling. Struggling readers often cannot hear all of the sounds in words, like when we say “cat”. Children may not distinguish the

C as “k”, the A as “a” as in apple and the T as “t” as in tip.

Once children can hear the difference between sounds, they can pair the sounds with the visual letter. This is a steppingstone to early reading development in young children.

I Spy, I Hear

What else can families do to help children develop these readiness literacy skills? I Spy-I Hear is a game to help develop critical listening skills in beginning readers.

Start by finding objects that begin with a sound you want to practice. Make a guessing game out of locating the object, a toy dog, for example. Give oral clues like, “I spy something that has the first sound, “d.” Youngsters might guess doll, donut, or dog. Praise them for each correct sound.

“You are right, doll begins with “d.” Then have them name another object you both can see. “Yes, dog, dog begins with “d.”

Repeat this with four or five other sounds.

Beginning consonant letter sounds need to be recognized first.

Next, ask questions like, “What is the first sound you hear in ball? They should answer, “I hear “b.” If they answer the letter name instead, say, “Yes, that is the letter name.” Hold your hand to your ear and ask, “What sound do you hear?” When

they understand, have children tell you another object that begins with the same sound. They should say, “Bat has the same first sound as ball.”

As they successfully progress try putting three objects together that begin with the same sound. Ask your children to say the first sound that begins all the objects.

They might answer, “bat, ball and button all have the same first sound, “b.”

Try having two like sounds and one different. Can your children tell you which one does not start with the same sound (bat, ball, car)? Are they able to determine which one does not belong? If a child is strong at this, move on to separating sounds in words they can sound out like bat, cat, mat, or sat.

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Working up to a gallop “Falling from Horses” by Molly Gloss 2014, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt $25 / $32 Canada 336 pages

Be careful what you wish for.

No doubt, you’ve been told that before.

What you want and what you need are often two different things, and desires can be dangerous. The wrong wish acquired could lead to disaster. Or, as in the new novel “Falling from Horses” by Molly Gloss, it could also be a means of escape.

For Bud Frazer, Hollywood was almost a

last-minute thought.

Oh, the notion to go there had fleetingly occurred to him a time or two while watching westerns at the local theatre. After awhile, he reasoned that if movie cowboys could get paid for riding, then so could he; riding was something he knew well.

Winning second-prize rodeo money only sealed the idea.

It was 1938, and Bud’s parents worked on somebody else’s Oregon ranch, after having lost their own. Bud was eighteen, and Hollywood sounded good; he couldn’t

bear to go with his folks, away from the land he considered home. There was just no point. After his sister died, there was nothing left to say.

And as the bus crossed into California from Oregon , Bud met Lily Shaw.

She wasn’t much to look at; she was older than Bud, but he decided he liked her anyhow. She was bold; said she was headed to Hollywood to be a screenwriter, and she seemed to know what she was talking about. Once they hit town, she even pointed him toward a place to stay.

She was irritating, driven, and courageous, always acting like she was smarter.

In short, this book starts slow but stick with it. It’s worth it in the end, especially if you like old movies, old cowboys, or gentle tales. For you, “Falling from Horses” could be all you wish for.

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Public Notice NOTICE The following resolution can be viewed in its entirety in electronic form by going to www.arvada.org/legalnotices and clicking on Current Legal Notices. The full text version is also available in printed form in the City Clerk’s office. Contact 720.898.7550 if you have questions.

Public Notices Government Legals Public Notice INVITATION FOR CONTRACTOR PRE-QUALIFICATION Project Description: The Cimarron Metropolitan District (CMD) is seeking Contractors (GC) to submit qualifications for the construction of Utilities, Concrete, Paving and Landscaping for Filing 4 of the Candelas Community.

Announcement Date: December 4, 2014 Contractor Pre-Qualifications Statements: Interested Contractors may be considered for Pre-qualification by submitting three (3) copies of: 1. AIA Form A-305 Pre-Qualification Statement or equivalent information.

2. A Cover letter indicating bonding capacity and attach a proposal insurance certificate or otherwise stating the insurance coverage maintained by the Contractor or JV. 3. Joint Ventures will need to submit a listing of all JV partners and subcontractors, including AIA Form A-305 for any partner or major subcontractor Contractor Pre-Qualification submittals are due to the Owner’s Engineer by December 12, 2014 unless an extension is granted by the District Engineer.

Owner’s Engineer: Independent District Engineering Services, LLC Cimarron Metropolitan District Engineer 954 Valley Road Evergreen CO. 80439 Attention: Kim Fiore, PE Phone: 303-907-7137 E-mail: kimfiore@idesllc.com

Contractor Pre-Qualification submittals are due to the Owner’s Engineer by December 12, 2014 unless an extension is granted by the District Engineer.

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Owner’s Engineer: Independent District Engineering Services, LLC Cimarron Metropolitan District Engineer 954 Valley Road Evergreen CO. 80439 Attention: Kim Fiore, PE Phone: 303-907-7137 E-mail: kimfiore@idesllc.com Fax or e-mailed submissions will not be accepted. Late submission may not be accepted. Questions regarding the submission of qualifications should be directed to the Owner’s Engineer.

Owner’s Right to Reject: The Owner reserves the right to select a limited number of Contractors submitting Pre-Qualification Statements. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Contractor Pre-Qualifications Statements and to waive all irregularities therein, and all Contractors submitting Pre-Qualifications shall agree that all such rejection shall be without liability on the part of the Owner for any damage or claim brought by any Contractor because of such rejection, nor shall the Contractor seek any recourse of any kind against the Owner or his representative because of such rejection. This Pre-Qualification does not guarantee any work will be bid or awarded. The filing of any Pre-Qualification Statement in response to this invitation shall constitute an agreement of the Proposed Bidder to these conditions.

Legal Notice No.: 80184 First Publication: December 4, 2014 Last Publication: December 4, 2014 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript and Arvada Press

Government Legals

Legal Notice No.: 80184 First Publication: December 4, 2014 Last Publication: December 4, 2014 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript and Arvada Press Public Notice NOTICE The following resolution can be viewed in its entirety in electronic form by going to www.arvada.org/legalnotices and clicking on Current Legal Notices. The full text version is also available in printed form in the City Clerk’s office. Contact 720.898.7550 if you have questions.

R14-161 - A Resolution Accepting an Annexation Petition Concerning Sheridan Gold Strike Transit Station, W. 60th & Sheridan Boulevard, Finding Said Petition Substantially Compliant with C.R.S. 3112-107(1), and Setting a Public Hearing for January 5, 2015, 6:30 P.M. at Arvada City Hall for City Council to Determine Whether the Area Meets the Requirements of C.R.S. 31-12-104 and 105, and is Considered Eligible for Annexation R14-162 - A Resolution Accepting an Annexation Petition Concerning Brandt Property, 15902 W. 64th Avenue, Finding Said Petition Substantially Compliant with C.R.S. 31-12-107(1), and Setting a Public Hearing for January 5, 2015, 6:30 P.M. at Arvada City Hall for City Council to Determine Whether the Area Meets the Requirements of C.R.S. 31-12-104 and 105, and is Considered Eligible for Annexation

Public Notice

PISCEScreases (Feb 19 to Mar 20) You usually don’t carry grudges, CB14-050 but you might this is one time whenan - Anfeel Ordinance Authorizing Additional forspending Fiscal Year you’re justified in doingAppropriation so. But aren’t you too 2014 much energy holding onto it? Let it go and move on.

CB14-051 - An Ordinance Approving the

First Amendment to thea City ReBORN THIS WEEK: You have way ofof Arvada using your tirement Plan Regarding Plantheir Fees and quiet strength to persuade people to follow better Expenses and Clarification of Civil Unions NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT at the instincts and do the right thing. meeting of the City Council to be held

Notices

R14-161 - A Resolution Accepting an Annexation Petition Concerning Sheridan Gold Strike Transit Station, W. 60th & Sheridan Boulevard, Finding Said Petition Substantially Compliant with C.R.S. 3112-107(1), and Setting a Public Hearing for January 5, 2015, 6:30 P.M. at Arvada City Hall for City Council to Determine Whether the Area Meets the Requirements of C.R.S. 31-12-104 and 105, and is Considered Eligible for Annexation

R14-162 - A Resolution Accepting an Annexation Petition Concerning Brandt Property, 15902 W. 64th Avenue, Finding Said Petition Substantially Compliant with C.R.S. 31-12-107(1), and Setting a Public Hearing for January 5, 2015, 6:30 P.M. at Arvada City Hall for City Council to Determine Whether the Area Meets the Requirements of C.R.S. 31-12-104 and 105, and is Considered Eligible for Annexation

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Legal Notice No.: 80185 First Publication: December 4, 2014 Last Publication: December 25, 2014 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT at the meeting of the City Council to be held on MONDAY, the 15th day of December, 2014, at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada CO, City Council will hold a public hearing on the following proposed ordinances and thereafter will consider them for final passage and adoption. For the full text version in electronic form go to www.arvada.org/legalnotices, click on Current Legal Notices, then click on the title of the ordinance you wish to view.

The full text version is also available in printed form in the City Clerk’s office.

Contact 720.898.7550 if you have questions.

CB14-049 - An Ordinance Amending Chapter 70, "Personnel Rules" of the Arvada City Code by Adding Definitions of Categories of Employees to Various Sections to Comply with the Affordable Care Act, by Clarifying a Reporting Process for EEO Complaint Resolution, by Defining On-call Pay Status and Clarifying the Effect of Temporary Assignments on Pay Increases

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

CB14-052 - An Ordinance Repealing and on MONDAY, the 15th day of DecemReenacting Chapter Article XII, Inc. Naber, 2014, at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal © 2014 King 18, Features Synd., tional Electrical Code, of the Arvada City Building, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada Code Through Adoption By Reference of CO, City Council will hold a public hearing the 2014 National Electrical Code Pubon the following proposed ordinances and lished By the National Fire Protection Asthereafter will consider them for final passociation sage and adoption. For the full text version in electronic form go to CB14-053 - An Ordinance Annexing Cerwww.arvada.org/legalnotices, click on tain Land Into the City of Arvada, Sunset Current Legal Notices, then click on the Mesa Two, 11701 W. 80th Avenue title of the ordinance you wish to view.

The full text version is also available in CB14-054 - An Ordinance Rezoning Cerprinted form in the City Clerk’s office.

Land Within the City of Arvada, SunContact 720.898.7550 if you have quesTo advertise your publictain notices callfrom 303-566-4100 set Mesa Two, Jefferson County A-2 tions.

(Agriculture) to City of Arvada PUD-R (Planned Unit Development-Residential), CB14-049 - An Ordinance Amending 3.63 du/ac., and Amending the Official Chapter 70, "Personnel Rules" of the ArZoning Maps of the City of Arvada, Colorvada City Code by Adding Definitions of ado, 11701 W. 80th Avenue Categories of Employees to Various Sections to Comply with the Affordable Care Legal Notice No.: 80186 Act, by Clarifying a Reporting Process for First Publication: December 4, 2014 EEO Complaint Resolution, by Defining Last Publication: December 4, 2014 On-call Pay Status and Clarifying the EfPublisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript fect of Temporary Assignments on Pay Increases

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Government Legals

CB14-050 - An Ordinance Authorizing an Additional Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2014

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

CB14-051 - An Ordinance Approving the First Amendment to the City of Arvada Retirement Plan Regarding Plan Fees and Expenses and Clarification of Civil Unions CB14-052 - An Ordinance Repealing and Reenacting Chapter 18, Article XII, National Electrical Code, of the Arvada City Code Through Adoption By Reference of the 2014 National Electrical Code Published By the National Fire Protection Association CB14-053 - An Ordinance Annexing Certain Land Into the City of Arvada, Sunset Mesa Two, 11701 W. 80th Avenue CB14-054 - An Ordinance Rezoning Certain Land Within the City of Arvada, Sunset Mesa Two, from Jefferson County A-2 (Agriculture) to City of Arvada PUD-R (Planned Unit Development-Residential), 3.63 du/ac., and Amending the Official Zoning Maps of the City of Arvada, Colorado, 11701 W. 80th Avenue Legal Notice No.: 80186 First Publication: December 4, 2014 Last Publication: December 4, 2014 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT at the meeting of the City Council to be held on MONDAY, the 15th day of December, 2014, at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada CO, City Council will hold a public hearing on the following proposed preliminary development plans and thereafter will consider them for final passage and adoption.

For the full text version in electronic form go to www.arvada.org/legalnotices, click on Current Legal Notices, then click on the title of the ordinance you wish to view.

The full text version is also available in printed form in the City Clerk’s office.

Contact 720.898.7550 if you have questions.

Partner Credit Union, 6221 Sheridan Blvd.

Centura Emergency Medical Building, 16320 W. 64th Avenue Legal Notice No.: 80187 First Publication: December 4, 2014 Last Publication: December 4, 2014 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript

Public Notices are Meant to be Read!

Fax or e-mailed submissions will not be accepted. Late submission may not be accepted. Questions regarding the submission of qualifications should be directed to the Owner’s Engineer.

Owner’s Right to Reject:

Legal Notice No.: 80185 First Publication: December 4, 2014 Last Publication: December 25, 2014 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript

CB14-050 - An Ordinance Authorizing an Additional Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2014

CB14-051 - An Ordinance Approving the First Amendment to the City of Arvada Retirement Plan Regarding Plan Fees and Expenses and Clarification of Civil Unions

CB14-052 - An Ordinance Repealing and Reenacting Chapter 18, Article XII, Na-

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Thank You...

The Golden Civic Foundation held its 39th annual Dinner and Auction on November 15, 2014. The event was themed “Bob’s Garage,” and honored Bob Lowry for his many years of service and commitment to the Golden community. More than $118, 000 was raised at the sold out event, and all of the proceeds will be distributed to Golden’s schools and non-profit organizations through the Civic Foundation’s grants program in February.

Congratulations to the following organizations which have been selected to receive grants funded from the event proceeds: American Alpine Club Library American Mountaineering Museum Bell Middle School Buffalo Bill Days CASA of Jefferson & Gilpin Counties Colorado Cowboy Gathering Colorado Fourteeners Initiative Colorado Mountain Club Colorado Trail Foundation Compass Montessori

Continental Divide Trail Coalition CSM Geology Museum Dinosaur Ridge Family Tree Foothills Art Center Free Horizon Montessori School Golden Backpack Program Golden Chamber of Commerce Golden Community Choir Golden Earth Days

Golden Fire Dept Golden High After Prom Golden High School Golden History Museums Golden Landmarks Golden Optimist Club Golden Police* Golden Public Library** Jefferson Symphony Kyffin Elementary

Miners Alley Playhouse Mitchell Elementary Outdoor Lab Foundation Pleasant View Elementary Red Rocks Community College Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum Shelton Elementary Welchester Elementary

Thank you to the many supporters who made the 39th Annual Dinner and Auction a success: Underwriters - $5,000+: F. A. (Heinie) Foss, Colorado School of Mines.

Gold Level Sponsors - $2,500 - $4,999: MillerCoors, Waste Management.

Silver Level Sponsors - $1,000 - $2,500: Billings Investments, Joy Brandt, Mrs. Lloyd Goad, Golden Buffalo Bill Days, Golden Software, Bill and Mimi Hillen, Kelley Trucking, Greg & Kelly Poulos, Samson Energy, Dr. & Mrs. John & Sharon Trefny, US Bank.

Bronze Level Sponsors - $500 - $999: New West Golden Family Medicine, Hottman Law Office, PC, Colorado Business Bank, Key Bank, Brian Quarnstrom & Julieta Giraldez, John & Mary McCready, Sarah and Todd Labosky, Ares, LLC, Rotary Club of Golden.

Auction Donors: 240 Union 5 Star Gluten Free A Better Car Wash Aaron Aguilar AC Golden Brewing Company adio Chiropractic Ali Baba Grill American Furniture Warehouse Diane Amico Ancient Treasures Alpaca Ranch Anonymous Anthony’s Pizza & Pasta Applewood Golf Course Arapahoe Basin Ski Area Ares, LLC Art on the Brix Arvada Center Avenue Gifts Avenue Vision Baby Doe’s Clothing, Artisan Jewelry and Fine Craft Bandimere Speedway Barbara Warden Barrels & Bottles Brewery Bean Fosters Becky Pearson Bell Middle School Bent Gate Mountaineering Betty Blooms by Bonnie Souder Bike Part Art Bill & Linda Patterson Bill & Sarah Litz Bloom Boutique Blue Canyon Bar & Grill Bob’s Atomic Burgers Body in Balance Bounce Inc. (Kong) Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museum Susie Bradley Jack & Joy Brandt Briarwood Inn

Nona Brown Scott Brown Buffalo Bill Museum Buffalo Rose Bumps & Bundles Coco Burget Café 13 California Pizza Kitchen Calm Spirit Acupuncture Car Wash Express Central City Opera Century 21 Golden West Realty Charity Rides Christian Action Guild City of Golden Clean Cars Carwash Cobb Theatres Coleman Company Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering Colorado Mountain Club Colorado Paragliding Colorado Railroad Museum Colorado Trail Foundation Mark Conklin Charlie Coors Darden Coors Joe and Gail Coors Rich Copeland Corner Mechanic & Tire Shop Dr. Charles Courtad DDS Courtyard by Marriott Jeanne & Dennis Crass Credit Union of Colorado Creekside Jewelers Jesse Crock Art CSM Baseball CSM Football CSM Geology Museum CSM Men’s Basketball CSM Men’s Soccer CSM Softball CSM Women’s Basketball CSM Women’s Soccer

Golden Civic Foundation Board of Directors:

CSM Wrestling CSM Youth Sports Camp Curves of Golden Erin Dawes Paul Deardorff D’Deli Del’s Tonsorial Parlor Denver Art Museum Denver Children’s Museum Denver Marriott West Denver Museum of Nature and Science Downtown Aquarium Ed & Jean Dorsey Durango and Silverton Narrow Guage Railroad El Callejon El Dorado Mexican Restaurant Lora Engesser ENOR Environmental Camp Linda Enstrom Essence Laser and Wellness Fleur-de-Lis Flowers Fossil Trace Golf Club Free Horizon Montessori Friends of Dinosaur Ridge Tom & Kay Furtak Richard Goad Wendy Goad Game Day Memories Gene Bauer Goldsmith Georgetown Loop Railway Glass Craft Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park Golden Beer Talks Golden Buffalo Bill Days Golden City Brewery Golden Frames & Gifts Golden Goods Golden Himalaya Golden History Museums Golden Landmarks Association Golden Mill Golden Moon Distillery

Sarah Labosky – President Richard Goad – Vice President Pat Madison – Treasurer

Golden Moves Golden Music Center Golden Pilates Golden Police Department Golden River Sports Golden Skillet Golden Sweets Golden Urban Renewal Authority Golden Vision Clinic, Dr. Sam Baron OD Golden Visitors Center Golden Volunteer Fire Department Good Times Drive Thru Goozell Yogurt & Coffee Grappa Bistro Greater Golden Area Chamber of Commerce Jeff & Jill Hansen Richard Hebert Heritage Square Alpine Action Higher Grounds Coffee Janice Holmes Home Depot Hotel Boulderado Indulge Bistro and Wine Bar Into the Mystic Healing & Arts Jefferson Symphony Orchestra Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches Marv Kay Karen Jenkins Nanette Johnson & Dan Dougherty Jim Keller JC Kelley John Kelley Kelley Trucking Sharon Kirts Leadership Golden License Plate Auction Group Lou Liebovich Bob Lowry Lil’ Ricci’s Lodge Casino Black Hawk Love & Logic Institute

Rick Hebert – Director Brant Lahnert - Director M.L. Richardson – Director

Judy Madison Dr. John McInerney Maura McInerney Meyer Hardware Julie & Mike Midyett Mike Midyett Donna Miller Marcie Miller & Julie Millick MillerCoors Miners Alley Playhouse Andrew Morgan Jerry Morgan Mountain Toad Brewing Mountainsmith Inc. Mt. Tom Images Harold Noyes Octopus Car Wash Leon & Karen Oxman Diane & Tim Pasquarelli Dave and Diane Pavelka Peak Cycling Andi Pearson Rep. Ed Perlmutter Plantivity Donna Plummer Powder 7 Ski Shop Dave Powers PranaTonic Randall Olsson Photography Raven Records Re/Max Alliance Red Rocks Community College Red Wagon Residence Inn by Marriott: Denver West/Golden Rewind Consignment Shop M.L. & Steve Richardson Joe Rillos Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum Rolling Hills Country Club Rose Rogers Scissors Edge Shelton Elementary PTSA

Brian Quarnstrom – Director Joy Brandt – Advisor Marv Kay – Advisor

Cathy Shiramizu Sisters on the Fly Sitzmark Lodge Marjorie N Sloan Sodexo Spirits in the Wind Gallery Strater Hotel Matthew E Steere & Theresa E Sorrells Patrick Stratton Kent Stevinson Table Mountain Inn Tall Pines Painting, Inc. Dixie Termin & Ronald Miller The Clothes Mine The Dove Inn The Golden Diner The Golden Group Real Estate Advisors The Golden Hotel/Bridgewater Grill The Green Paw and Spaw The Isle Black Hawk The Silver Horse The Wild Source TheCyclist-Lawyer com Joann Thistlewood Underwater Phantaseas United Methodist Women Vicki Wagner Dr. Bruce Waring Joseph and Carol Weber Brett Wieber Wendy Wood Photography Wild West Traders Windy Saddle Café Winter Park Chamber of Commerce Woody’s Wood Fired Pizza Wrigley’s Chicago Sports Bar &Grill Yardhouse @ Colorado Mills #341 Sue Young

John Trefny – Advisor

Event Volunteers: Hazel Addams Maia Addams Jack Brandt Joy Brandt

Carol Chapman Marcia Claxton CSM Athletes Charlie Coors

Darden Coors Rick Goad Wendy Goad Marv Kay

Sandi Lauersdorf Sunny Marschner Bonnie Midkiff Marcie Miller

Julie Millick Teri Spahn Elimar Trujillo Vicki Wagner

Frank Young Terre Deegan-Young Linda Young Tom Young

The mission of the Golden Civic Foundation is to invest in the economic and cultural vitality of the Golden community. Since its establishment in 1970, the Golden Civic Foundation has provided more than $2.6 million for the betterment of the Golden community.