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Options aim to streamline beltway C-470 Coalition nears decision on funding

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Observers look at a canvas print of Joe Coors during Face to Face Friday, Feb. 1, at the Golden History Museum. Photo by Andy Carpenean

Living legends lauded Museum celebrates community leaders

By Glenn Wallace

gwallace@ourcoloradonews.com How do you get some face time with the movers and shakers of Golden?

Go to the Golden History Center to see the new photo exhibit, Face to Face: Contemporary Portraits of Legendary People.

“I think it’s one of the roles of the museum to be a mirror of sorts for the community,” said Mark Dodge, the Golden History Museums Curator.

And the faces of Golden have changed in the last 75 years — the last time the Golden History Museums commissioned a series of portraits of the community’s most influential folks. Back then, the painted portraits included the likes of Buffalo Bill Cody, George West and William Loveland.

Now, Dodge and the museum opted for photographs, and to restrict the list of 15 portraits to just the living.

Those people, members of the Golden community who are now the literal faces of

the city’s historic record, include: Former mayor and longtime School of Mines administrator and booster Marvin Kay, interfaith champion Bethany Thomas, longtime Chamber of Commerce President Gary Wink, School of Mines trailblazing professor and arts booster Dr. Cathy Skokan, businessman/developer/arts and civics philanthropist Heinie Foss, pioneer of aluminum can manufacturing William K. Coors, Heritage Square impresario Thomas J. Mullin, Christian Action Guild Executive Director JoAnn Thistlewood, CoorsTek CEO and U.S. Senate candidate Joseph Coors Jr., the man behind the Golden Oldy Cyclery Museum and several local sustainability efforts — Steve Stevens, “Love and Logic” childhood education specialist Dr. Charles Fay, local historian extraordinaire Richard Gardner, award-winning photographer (who photographed the other 14 portraits) Rick Souders, Spyderco founder Sal Glesser, and artist/historian/writer Irma Wyhs.

“I did not expect this,” Gardner said at the exhibit opening night celebration.

As the youngest of the portrait subjects, he said the other 14 honorees were “very good company.”

“It’s actually ironic, I helped research the original portraits,” Gardner said.

Each portrait features the local luminary in their element. Wink stands underneath the “Welcome” arch, while Thistlewood hoists a bag of groceries in front of the CAG food pantry. Skokan stands in the School of Mines Geology museum, holding a volcanic rock from Hawaii in one hand that she actually used in her early field research.

“This is fabulous,” Skokan said, standing right beside her portrait. “I’ve lived in Golden for so long, this really means so much.”

Dodge said narrowing down the list to only 15 individuals was tough, especially while trying to represent a true cross-section of the community.

“Probably half the group is of the older generation who has really already made their impact. And the rest, the new guard, are really making an impact now,” Dodge said.

Only 15 individuals to represent the last 75 years was a tough feat, Dodge acknowledged, saying Golden’s collection of colorful, active citizens might justify doing the portrait project more often.

“Every 25 years might not be too much.”

Plans to improve the west side of the Denver metro area’s 470 beltway system could include an express lane.

The C-470 Coalition is expected to make decision today on how to fund proposed improvements to southern sections of C-470. The Jeffco commissioners received a status update on the C-470 Coalition work, along with one about the county’s own “western” beltway study during their Jan. 29 meeting.

Douglas County commissioners, along with Jefferson County and other stakeholders, started the C-470 Coalition in 2011 with the goal to develop and implement improvements to the C-470 corridor that would make the freeway safer and less congested. The coalition developed an interim goal of providing one additional lane of traffic in both directions from Interstate 25 to Kipling Street.

The coalition has three main options its considering to pay for the $200 million needed for those new lanes: make the new lanes “Express Toll Lanes,” make all of C-470 into toll lanes, or use taxes (sales tax or property tax) inside an “area of Benefit.”

Jeffco Transportation and Engineering Director Kevin French said the likely consensus from the coalition members is that the express toll lane option is both the easiest to achieve (built by 2017), and would be the most acceptable to the public once built.

“It would give drivers the option, whether or not to use the toll lanes,” French said, adding that studies looking at similar express lanes show commuters would use the faster lanes an average of four times a week.

French said the coalition had done public surveys to see which funding method would be preferred, and found tolling of any sort, typically scored low.

“The most-approved option really isn’t on the table … wanting someone else to pay,” French said.

Once the first segment’s work is complete, the coalition is tasked with looking at Coalition continues on Page 21

Colorado Supreme Court to consider access in Sigg case Media challenges closed hearing Staff report The Colorado Supreme Court will consider arguments in a request for access to the preliminary hearing in the case of Austin Sigg, the teenager accused of killing POSTAL ADDRESS

10-year-old Jessica Ridgeway of Westminster.

Judge Stephen Munsinger closed the hearing in order to ensure a fair trial and protect the privacy of the victims and their families.

Sigg But prosecutors and media organizations including the Associated Press, the Colorado Press

Association, the Colorado Broadcasters Association and several other media outlets argue that Munsinger issued his ruling without hearing evidence or considering alternatives to preventing the public from attending a court hearing.

Munsinger will have until Feb. 11 to explain to the Colorado Supreme Court why he closed the hearing to the public.

Prosecutors and the media organizations will then have until Feb. 19 to reply.

Sigg’s preliminary hearing is currently scheduled for Feb. 22.

Sigg is facing 19 charges including firstdegree murder, kidnapping and sexual assault on a child in the case of Ridgeway, who was last seen walking to school in Oct. 5, 2012.

He is also accused of attacking a woman who was jogging last May in Ridgeway’s neighborhood.

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We, the people, are in this together As President Obama’s words rang out from Capitol Hill into my family room, as the camera panned over the thousands bearing witness to his second inaugural address, I found myself moved.

By the significance of the tradition, its symbolism and shout to the world that regardless of who was elected, this transition from one presidential term to another would be a peaceful one.

By words that spoke of equality for all.

And by faces that seemed at once jubilant and expectant. “We, the people …,” President Obama repeated throughout.

“We, the people …”

But as I watched and listened, enveloped in the moment’s oneness, a question slipped in: Do we all feel as if we are the people?

Those three words have become a mantra of what America represents, taken from the document this country was built on: “We, the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.”

It is a lofty ideal that at times has been shoved into the shadows by such abuses as slavery and inequality of rights because of gender, race and religion. That we have amended some of those wrongs is an inspiring tribute to our foundation.

But we are, most definitely, a work still in progress. “`We, the people’ is our vision for America,” says Amy Montague, a social studies teacher for 15 years whose passion for history lights her eyes and fills her voice. “`We, the people’ is what we are always aspiring to be.”

Empowered toward unity. Even when it is difficult to achieve.

Stephanie Noll is a social worker for Mi

Casa Resource Center, which serves the underemployed and unemployed in the Denver area. She works daily with women and men struggling to overcome financial, educational and other challenges in their pursuit of stability.

“When people don’t have access to be able to meet their basic needs,” she says, “they don’t feel included as the `we’ who are taken care of in society.”

Something as simple as language can exclude people from the circle, says Alejandra Harguth, a naturalized U.S. citizen born in Mexico who works with immigrants in Littleton. “Just because you were born somewhere else doesn’t mean you are different from the person next to you” in terms of human value.

Moe Keller, a Democrat who championed mental health, child care and developmentally disabled issues during her years in the Colorado House and Senate, believes that, overall, the country’s “general welfare” isn’t being promoted as the Constitution asks.

“We need to invest and believe in ourselves. I don’t think we do that right now,” says Keller, who taught special education for 25 years and remains active in the mental health arena. “Even at the federal level, we don’t,” referring to the legislative fight over Hurricane Sandy disaster relief and other political challenges to civic and social programs.

“I believe in economic patriotism,” she says. “We have an obligation and a duty to pay taxes because democracy is not free.

Taxes are not evil. They are what keeps us going as a country.”

To Bob Beauprez, a buffalo rancher and former Republican congressman who ran unsuccessfully for governor in 2006, President Obama’s “we, the people” means “we, the government.”

John F. Kennedy had it right, Beauprez says, when he proclaimed in his inaugural address, “`Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country.’ It’s bigger than us. The cause is bigger than us.”

But the elemental essence of “we, the people” as an instrument of cohesion and change gives us the tools — despite differing philosophical views on government — to work toward that dream of unity.

The teacher, the social worker, the politician and the community activist see evidence of it every day.

Steve Burkholder, a former mayor of Lakewood, talks about the sales tax increase of 2005 that led to the building of a new mall and increased revenue during tough financial times.

The city asked its residents, “What type of city do you want?” Burkholder remembers. “We can give you this type of city at 2 percent sales tax or we can give you this type of city at 3 percent sales tax. This is your choice. We had this dialogue about it and we talked about it and we tore down their favorite mall …. The citizens were a part of it. That was `we, the people.’ ” He talks about the importance of establishing inclusivity across all areas, from ethnicity to gender to income level, and excitedly mentions an early intervention educational program that will soon begin in the city. “We have this opportunity to make a major difference.”

That kind of empowerment of others, he says, is “we, the people.”

Keller highlights community service organizations such as Optimist, Rotary and Kiwanis, which regularly provide

scholarships to young people for higher education. One, in particular, recognizes students who have stayed in school despite great adversity.

“They want these people to be successful,” Keller says. “This is `we, the people.’ ” Beauprez, although saying he doesn’t agree with all its tenets, points to the Tea Party movement.

“The people were saying loud and clear, `Something’s really screwed up here … and we have to get off our couches and do something about it,” he says. “That kind of citizen action … it’s an extremely healthy `we, the people’ kind of statement.”

Noll, the social worker, isn’t sure those who are marginalized ever fully feel included in society as a whole. But the success of her program’s participants — representing such a broad diversity — gives her hope.

“There is a sense of empowerment in that process,” she acknowledges. “People do regain a sense of belonging.”

Amy Montague, the teacher, looks to history for reaffirmation.

If it’s read just right, Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation can still move her to tears. The power of the words and the foresight and courage it took to write and deliver them take her back to the nation’s roots and remind her of its strength.

The people.

“People have to remember where we came from and that we can get through whatever is happening,” she says. “We can, as a people, make it.”

Our founding fathers believed we could. I do, too.

We just can’t ever forget the “we.”

Ann Macari Healey’s column about people, places and issues of everyday life appears every other week. She can be reached at ahealey@ourcoloradonews.com or 303-566-4110.

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The crowd included county commissioners Casey Tighe and Faye Griffin. The event was organized by Jefferson County Public Health, drawing attention to the fact that heart disease and stroke are preventable, but still remain the leading cause of death in the county, and the nation. Photo by Jefferson County Public Health

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More than 17 vehicles in an Evergreen church parking lot were vandalized on Jan. 29. Around 5 p.m. rocks were thrown through the windows of the Mountain Light Unity Church at 27054 N. Turkey Creek Road. The damage was discovered by members of a prayer group as they arrived at about 6 p.m.

While the prayer group was meeting between 6-7 p.m., someone poured a gelbased paint stripper over 17 cars in the parking lot of the church, and left long scratches as well. Victim estimates put a total value of the damage at more than $43,000. Anyone with information on this crime is asked to call the Jeffco Sheriff’s Office tip line at 303271-5612.

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Maria Rodrigez, left, leans over to give a kiss to Becky Lopez in her wheelchair during an adult day care activity inside the Tall Timbers room at the Senior Resource Center Friday, Jan. 25, in Wheat Ridge. Photos by Andy Carpenean

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By Glenn Wallace

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Editor’s note: This story is part one in a three-part series, looking at how $3.1 million in reductions to Jefferson County’s 2013 com operating budget impacts the programs and people involved.

It’s Country Music Day at the Jefferson County Senior Resource Center, and folks attending Adult Day Care are nodding their heads and tapping their toes. Cowboy hats and bandanas are passed out.

A few sing along to the classics, and the more mobile are coaxed out of their seats by SRC staffers for some dancing.

Showing up late to the party is Mira “Chicky” Nickerson, 87.

“It’s good to get out of the house, see people, socialize,” she says with a smile.

Nickerson, with her pink ribbon breast cancer walker, lives about 20 minutes from the SRC facility (3227 Chase St.). She used to get to the center on an SRC transport bus, paid for by Medicaid, five days a week.

That changed this year, after Jefferson County announced it was reducing its level of funding for SRC by 41 percent — equaling $400,000.

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“The word of the cuts came as a huge surprise,” said SRC President John Zabawa.

SRC, along with two other nonprofits that contract with Jefferson County to provide human services — Family Tree and the Jefferson Center for Mental Health — all were told to expect flat funding from the county for 2013, only to be told in early December that they would be facing $688,000 in cuts.

A representative for Jefferson Center for Mental Health said they were able to dip into reserve funding to maintain services for at least one year before having to cut back on services. SRC is not so lucky.

“The cuts go beyond the sticker value,” Zabawa said. Even though SRC was expecting less than 12-percent of its annual revenue to come from the county, those unrestricted dollars from a local source have an exponentially greater value, when leveraged for state, federal and foundation grant funds.

Zabawa said SRC specifically uses the county dollars to subsidize the cost of Medicaid patient services — a program the county asked SRC to take more than 20 years ago. He said the program incurs $727,000 in annually unfunded Medicaid costs.

The cuts to services had to be done with little warning, Zabawa said, including the closing of the South Wadsworth adult day facility that served 30 seniors, and laying off four employees.

Across the rest of SRC, four others also lost their jobs, including a transportation man-

ager who helped recruit and organize volunteers to help drive seniors, and a fundraising organizer who helped boost community support and donations.

SRC Activities Coordinator Kera Tafoya said the cuts have forced a scaling back of Medicaid transportation.

Seniors like Chicky Nickerson had their transportation availability drop from five days a week to three. Arts and crafts, exercise, education and even field trips at the center continue to be funded, but some seniors could miss out, due to a lack of transportation.

“Socialization is the huge piece of this,” Tafoya said. “Many of them say, ‘Oh I haven’t danced in years,’ but this gives them a chance to remember what it was like to be younger, and have those experiences.”

Seniors who regularly used the transportation service to make it to dialysis treatment have also been affected.

With Jefferson County boasting the largest 65-and-older population in the state, Zabawa said there was a strong economic reason to take care of seniors and help them remain healthy and active in their own homes — their quality of life is higher, medical costs are lower and they continue to pay taxes.

In contrast, a senior on Medicaid, placed into a skilled nursing facility costs taxpayers $72,000 a year.

“I think it puts a huge burden on society as a whole,” Zabawa said.

Foreclosures reached a six-year low last year, according to Jefferson County’s Public Trustee. The trustee’s 2012 annual report was given to the county board of commissioners last week, and reveals that Release of deeds — indicating a refinance or purchase of a home mortgage — were also up for 2012, reaching a four-year high. Trustee Margaret Chapman said the numbers represented a “return to historical numbers and work flow,” after the “dark days” of the housing market collapse in 2007. Chapman said the first few weeks of 2013 showed above-average housing sales, and the market looked positive for a continued market recovery.

Controlled burns allowed again

By executive order, Gov. John Hickenlooper lifted the statewide ban on preventative burns last week, though full-scale forest fire burns are still prohibited until more review can be done.

Hickenlooper banned preventive burns in March 2012 after a prescribed burn in Jefferson County resulted in the Lower North Fork Fire near Conifer that killed three, and did more than $11 million in property damage.

The governors order allows for slash pile burns to be carried out “when there is at least four to six inches of snow on the ground.” Full prescribed forest fire burns will be permitted, only after the state goes “above and beyond” best practice safety precautions, Hickenlooper said.

Fraud sentenced

Brent Evan Widdifield, 43, of Centennial was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Jan. 28. The Jefferson County court sentence was handed out for Widdifield defrauding consumers in 22 states out of over $300,000.

He was found guilty of three counts of fraud, and one count of violating bail for trying to continue the fraud while out on bail.

Widdifield’s business, Action Steel Buildings based in Lakewood, began as a legitimate business but devolved into fraud by 2009 according to authorities.

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Buffalo Rose reopens Bar was shut down for a month

By Glenn Wallace

gwa l l a c e@ o u rc o l o ra donews.com The Buffalo Rose shut down for a month after officials discovered a secret owner.

Following the revelation of the unknown business partner last year, the city of Golden issued a 30-day liquor license suspension to the city’s bestknown bar. The bar was shut down from Dec. 24 through Jan. 22.

The Buffalo Rose ownership entity (and liquor license holder) is called Marleez Inc. and has been owned in thirds by Kenny Lee, Murray Martinez and Michael Pusateri. But in 2004 when Marleez Inc. applied for the liquor license, only Lee and Martinez were listed on the application.

Colorado liquor law requires that license-holders report all ownership and financial interests.

The attorney for Marleez Inc., Tom Dunn, told the Golden Local Liquor Licensing Authority in November that there was “no question impropriety took place” in the transfer. He said that Pusateri’s name was kept off of the liquor license application due to his criminal history.

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Maritza Barraza of Golden tries to keep her balance while walking inside the Buckaroos Barrel Roll inside Colorado Mills Mall Wednesday, Jan. 30. Photo by Andy Carpenean

Wild West rides Fun center offers a chance for fun at the mall

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A shopping mall may not be the place one would expect find a bustling children’s activity area, complete with a water feature and climbing wall, but that’s exactly what Buckaroos offers.

Located inside Neighborhood 1 of the Colorado Mills Mall, 14500 W. Colfax Ave., Buckaroos offers a western-themed chance for kids of all ages to have some fun and burn off some energy.

The fun center has been in the mall for a little more than a year, and was created by Jared Vasold and Greg Gallavan.

“We’ve been in the fun industry for years, and we wanted to expand,” Vasold said. “We’ve added new attractions and have been really well received here.”

The two have another play area in Heritage Square called Miner’s Maze Adventureland, and Gallavan owns Amaze N’ Mazes, which has built mazes all over the world, including in Spain and Jamaica. They also have mazes set up at Winter Park and

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While there are no mazes at Buckaroos, there is no shortage of activities for visitors.

It features a mechanical bull, rope course, gyro spinner and a panning area where visitors can pan for gold and minerals like prospectors used to.

The two new attractions are Gator Joe’s Water Walkerz and Sticky Sam’s Magnetic Spider Climb, which both debuted in December.

The spider climb allows children to put on magnetic gloves and boots and are able to climb up, down, sideways or upside down on a magnetic wall.

The water walker allows children to get inside a clear, giant, inflatable waterproof beach ball that floats on the water, and gives them a chance to try to keep their balance while they walk on water.

Sebastian Potoski, an employee at Buckaroos, said that the new water walker has been a huge new favorite with visitors.

Not only are shoppers who want to give their children something fun to do at the mall Buckaroos only customers, but school, daycare and church groups are also frequent visitors.

For more information, call 303-590-1546 or visit www.buckaroosfun.com.

Lucca said the city had the authority under the Colorado Liquor Code to consider the “character, record, and reputation,” as grounds to deny a liquor license for anyone with at least a 10-percent stake in the business.

De Lucca said she was not sure about the specifics of Pusateri’s criminal history.

The ownership of the bar could not be reached for comment last week.

In documents to the city, Dunn said Pusateri never was an active participant in the running of the bar, and that he has since sold his 30,000 ownership shares to Martinez in an attempt to bring reality into line with the details of the liquor license.

De Lucca said the city’s legal representation suggested the 30-day suspension of the Grizzly Rose liquor license as part of the Marleez Inc. stipulation to their wrongdoing. Also part of the stipulation was an agreement to allow the city to monitor the ongoing ownership situation for the bar, to ensure future compliance.

“It was not their first (suspension),” De Lucca said.

The Buffalo Rose seems to have taken the licensing controversy in stride.

During the suspension a “Gone Fishing” sign hung on the door. It read: “We look forward to serving our customers in the New Year with a refreshed and improved Buffalo Rose!”

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Golden Police Department is hoping the public can help identify a man who robbed a bank in Golden on Jan. 29.

Police responded to the US Bank, 1801 Jackson St., around 4 p.m. after a bank employee called 911 to say they’d been robbed.

The robber entered the bank and demanded money from the clerk in a threatening way. No weapon was seen. The robber got away with an undisclosed amount of money, and appeared to leave on foot.

The suspect is described as a white

male, at least six feet tall with a medium build. He was wearing a black winter hat, red bandana and sunglasses. He also wore a white T-shirt and an old faded light-pink hoodie with some type of motorcycle emblem on the back, along with black athletic style pants with a thin white trim. The age of the suspect is unknown, possibly between 20 and 40.

Anyone with information on this suspect is asked to call the Golden Police Crime Tip Hotline at 303-384-8034.

Police are looking for this man who they believe robbed a US Bank, 1801 Jackson St. in Golden, on Jan. 29. Photo by Golden Police

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Breakfast bill passes committee Proposed legislation would provide free meal for many students

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vvela@ourcoloradonews.com A bill that would provide free breakfast for many Colorado students at the start of each school day is making its way through the legislature.

The proposed legislation – which is called the “Breakfast After the Bell Nutrition Program” – passed the House of Representatives Education Committee following a hearing Jan. 28, with an 11-2 vote.

The bill would require schools to provide a free breakfast to every child in schools where 70 percent or more of the student population is eligible for free or reduced-cost lunch.

Several educators attended the hearing to voice their supReport port of the bill. One of whom was Julie Fahey, a principal at Queen Palmer Elementary School in Colorado Springs, which instituted a free breakfast program a couple of years ago that she said has been successful.

“Food fuels not just the stomach, but the mind,” Fahey said in her testimony before the committee.

Robin Sutherland, a teacher at Queen Palmer, said that before her school offered free breakfast, many of her students would fall asleep at their desks, or struggle academically.

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plemented, Sutherland said that the start of school has become “a positive beginning to our day.”

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by Rep. Dominick Moreno, D-Commerce City, is in part modeled after a program that was instituted at Adams 14 school district in 2010, where 84 percent of its students qualified for free or reduced lunches, according to Moreno. Moreno said in an interview prior to the hearing that before the program, only about 20 percent of those children were eating breakfast before school. After the program was put in place, about 98 percent of the students were having breakfast, the lawmaker said.

Moreno said that, if the bill passes, schools would not end up paying for the breakfast program. He said that federal funds from the USDA’s Federal School Breakfast program would re-

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February 7, 2013

Voting roll change dies in committee

By Vic Vela

vvela@ourcoloradonews.com A state legislative committee Jan. 30 killed a Republican-sponsored bill that sought to kick non-citizens off voter rolls.

The Democratic-controlled House of Representatives’ State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee voted against allowing the bill to proceed through the legislative process, on a 7-3 vote.

The bill would have required the Colorado secretary of state to cross-check statewide voter registration lists with federal citizenship databases.

If, after an administrative process, it was determined that a voter is a non-citizen, then the secretary of state would be tasked with electronically canceling that person’s voter registration record.

The bill’s sponsor, Rep. Lori Saine, RDacono, said “n o n - c i t i z e n s are voting” in Report Colorado and a law like this was needed to prevent American voters from being “disenfranchised” by the electoral system.

“The integrity of our elections is a nonpartisan issue,” Saine said.

Saine’s bill follows last year’s controversial search for non-citizen voters by Secretary of State Scott Gessler.

Gessler’s office sent nearly 4,000 letters to suspected non-citizens prior to the November election.

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One of those voters who received a letter was Denver resident Veronica FigoliFleischer, who is originally from Venezuela, but who has been U.S. citizen since 2011.

She testified that the letter she received made her feel like “a second-class citizen.”

“I’m not making drama, but I really felt like someone was punching my stomach,” Figoli-Fleischer said.

Democrats on the committee said the bill is tantamount to voter suppression.

They also noted that federal citizenry databases are fraught with inaccuracies.

Rep. Joseph Salazar, D-Thornton, said the bill solves “a problem that doesn’t exist,” because such a small number of noncitizens even try to vote.

Salazar also said he would hate for members of his own family to get caught

up “in dirty data in a federal database because of their last name.”

Committee member Rep. Dominick Moreno, D-Commerce City, recalled the citizenship of his own father – who was born in Texas – being called into question, when his father was trying to obtain a passport 10 years ago. Moreno said that such a bill could lead to more cases like his fathers’ where citizens “are denied their constitutional rights.”

“The fundamental nature of the bill is, in my opinion, flawed,” Moreno said.

Three Republicans voted for moving the bill forward: Reps. Timothy Dore of Elizabeth, Dan Nordberg of Colorado Springs, and Ray Scott of Grand Junction. GOP Rep. Stephen Humphrey of Severance was absent from Wednesday’s hearing.

Firearms on school grounds bill struck down Legislation would have allowed employees to carry concealed guns.

By Vic Vela

vvela@ourcoloradonews.com A bill that would have enabled school boards the ability to determine whether emReport ployees could carry firearms on school properties has become the first guns-related legislation to be struck down this legislative session.

The bill was voted down Jan. 28 by a 3-2 vote by the Democratic-controlled Senate Judiciary Committee, following about three and a half hours of public testimony – much of which came from supporters of the controversial legislation.

The proposed law would have opened the door for school employees to carry concealed hand guns on campus, provided that they had valid permit to do so, and so long as their local school boards gave them permission to do so.

Recent gun-related mass shootings in Colorado and across the country were invoked during testimony from both supporters and opponents of the bill.

“It’s a tragedy that keeps happening over and over,” said Sen. Scott Renfroe, R-

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Republican Sens. Scott Renfroe, left, and Ted Harvey listen to questions from the Senate Judiciary Committee on their bill that would have allowed school boards to determine whether employees could carry concealed handguns. Also at the table was Karen Wick of the Colorado Education Association, who opposed the legislation. Photo by Vic Vela Greeley, one of the sponsors of the bill. “And frankly, it’s clear that gun-free zones don’t work.

Sen. Ted Harvey, R-Highlands Ranch, also a bill sponsor, said that his wife, who is a teacher, and children “are sitting ducks” at their schools because they have no way to defend themselves if a school shooting breaks out.

“Gun-free zones only work for the lawabiding citizens,” he said. “The criminals, the bad guys, don’t care.”

Bethany Christiansen, a teacher from Greeley, spoke in support of the bill. Chris-

tiansen said that she loves her students and that she would “take a bullet for them.”

She said she would like the opportunity to carry a concealed weapon with her to schools, so that she could better protect her students.

“If I was able to save one life, it’ll be worth it,” Christiansen said.

Republican senators Steve King and Kevin Lundberg voted to advance the bill.

But the bill isn’t going anywhere. Three democratic senators – Lucia Guzman, Irene Aguilar, and Jessie Ulibarri – voted against

moving the bill forward.

Ulibarri said he had “grave concern” for this type of legislation because of the “unintentional consequences” that could come from more guns being brought into schools.

Ulibarri said he worries that his own children would get caught in the crossfire between a shooter and untrained school personnel toting guns.

“They may be a crack shot, a crack pot,” Ulibarri said of school employees having guns. “I don’t know.

Earlier in the day, supporters of gun legislation held a rally on the west steps of the Capitol. One of the speakers, Rep. Rhonda Fields, D-Aurora, a strong supporter of gun control, told a cheering crowd, “Enough is enough,” when it comes to gun violence.

“I don’t want to see another mother have to bury their children because of gun violence,” Fields said. “I am sick and tired of the bloodshed.”

Also before the hearing, Senate President John Morse, D-Colorado Springs, said the bill “isn’t a solution” to the issue of gun violence in our communities.

“It’s not great policy,” Morse said. “Adding guns adds shootings and I’m for fewer shootings.”

Morse, a former cop with the Colorado Springs Police Department, said the bill would have created “a culture of violence and we need to create a culture of non-violence.”

Morse said that he doesn’t “see a magical solution” to dealing with guns issues, but said that Senate democrats are working on putting together a package to address those issues.

Drinking with Dad bill fails to find committee support

By Vic Vela

vvela@ourcoloradonews.com Sorry, kids. But it’s still against the law to drink with dad or have margaritas with mom at Colorado bars and restaurants.

A bill that would have allowed parents to buy alcohol for persons as young as 18 — dubbed the “Drinking With Dad” bill — failed to survive, following a state legislative committee hearing Jan. 30.

State Sen. Greg Brophy, R-Wray, who sponsored the legislation, said his bill would have allowed parents to “show their kids how to enjoy an adult beverage in public (responsibly).”

Brophy argued that data from 11 other states that have similar laws to the one he proReport posed showed a decrease in the number of drunken driving incidents committed by young persons, as well as resulted in fewer underage drinkers overall.

Underage people currently are allowed to drink with their parents at home. But this was a bridge too far for the majority of legislators

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on the Senate’s State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee.

Sen. Evie Hudak, D-Westminster, said that simply trying to prove that the underage person is the parent’s child would put the restaurant industry – and parents – in a tough spot.

“I have to bring my daughter’s birth certificate and my own to prove that I’m her legal mother?” Hudak said.

Hudak also said that, “If I wanted my daughter to have margaritas with me, I would invite her to my place and have them at home.”

Sen. Matt Jones, D-Boulder, said he once worked as a waiter and recalled that “it was hard enough carding for (the legal drinking

age of 21) at the time.” Jones said that restaurant workers’ tips could be affected in cases where they refused to sell booze to the young person.

Mike Violette of the Colorado Fraternal Order of Police said the bill would have “unintended consequences.”

“Not all parents are as responsible in Colorado, unfortunately, as Mr. Brophy and his wife,” Violette said.

The committee voted against moving the bill forward by a 4-1 vote. The lone supporter was Sen. Ted Harvey, R-Highlands Ranch, who said that in three years, his son will become a young man who is 18.

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February 7, 2013

e Navigating the moguls of life

Have you ever watched a really accomplished skier as he or she skied the inickmoguls? They make it look easy as they theseem to gracefully maneuver the bumps, washave no wasted motions, all muscle groups ques-are working in harmony, and they just look btaintechnically perfect and simply incredible. that Then, have you ever observed an intere hismediate skier tackling that same terrain? theirThey move slower, seem to try and go around each mogul, stop frequently, and in ill is,some cases find themselves sliding down the mountain, out of their gear after trying mov-a little harder or getting a little more agDoregressive. And then they get up, usually with Colo-a little assistance, and continue to work rand their way down the mountain.

HumIn either case, whether we are extremely from proficient or working on getting there, when we have spent some time in the bumps, and move on to find one of those intermediate groomed blue cruisers, we

e be-

feel better about ourselves and our ability, we may even feel awesome as our confidence soars.

I am not sure about you, but for me I have experienced this same feeling in other areas of my life as well. No one is an expert at anything before they learn a skill, develop a talent, and take the time to practice. It is in the practice where we make the most strides and advancements of our skills and talents.

n Bill tackles mortgage confusion

n” for “un-Measure garners no ome ools.Republican support own ssfireBy Vic Vela hoolvvela@ourcoloradonews.com

pot,” A Democratic state lawmaker is sponavingsoring a bill that he says will “keep homeowners in their homes,” but it’s one that n leg-has not garnered any support from Ref thepublicans thus far. onda House Bill 1017 would allow homegunowners who have modified their mortgh isgage interest rates to keep those same ce. rates if their loans are transferred to anhaveother bank. vio- The bill’s sponsor, Rep. Steve Lebsock, ed ofD-Thornton, said during a recent legislative committee hearing that banks somePresi-times do not properly communicate when saida person is in the process of modifying a gunloan.

When the loan transfer to another servicer occurs, homeowners end up receivAdding “a Dear John letter,” notifying them of ewer the transfer. rado But, “in a minority of cases,” the loan billends up getting transferred without the encenew servicer even knowing that the loan n-vi-has been modified.

Therefore, the new bank refuses to honor the modified rate, leaving homegical owners confused and without recourse, , but g onLebsock said. hose “Essentially, the left hand doesn’t know what the right hand is doing,” Lebsock said.

That happened to Daniel Graham of Aurora, who testified during a recent

House Business, Labor, Economic and Workforce Committee hearing about his “nightmare” experience of getting caught between two banks and two separate mortgage rates.

Graham said that a bank recently foreclosed on his home — one that had been in his family for 34 years — after it refused to honor a modification that he and a previous bank had agreed on.

“Trying to find help from people when you’re going through this? It’s not out there,” Graham testified. “People, please.

This is something that is needed. I am going through this nightmare right now.”

The bill is on its way to the Senate after it passed the House Jan. 29, with Democrats supporting it in a 37-28 party-line vote.

Rep. Bob Gardner, R-Colorado Springs, said he voted against the bill in part because he “couldn’t get a straight answer as to how big of a problem this was.”

Gardner said it is a “feel good” bill that doesn’t really do anything.

“I’m not going to vote for it because it sounds like a nice thing to do,” Gardner said.

Lebsock said he was “troubled” that the bill didn’t garner a single Republican vote in the House, especially after representatives from Colorado banking and realty groups voiced their support of the bill during the committee hearing.

“It’s very puzzling to me that we didn’t get bipartisan support,” Lebsock said.

But Gardner said the freshman representative shouldn’t be too surprised.

“He’ll be puzzled about a lot more things that happen here,” Gardner said.

Breakfast: Over two-thirds qualify

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ernal imburse schools for the unincost, and then some.

“Not only do they (the Colod hisfederal government) cover the cost, but schools end g theup having more money for ortertheir nutrition program,” whowhich can go toward food me aequipment costs, Moreno said prior to the hearing.

If the federal funding ever ends up going away, so too does the mandate, Moreno said.

Many schools in the Denver Metro area would be required to offer free breakfast to students, if the bill passes.

Jeffco Public Schools, for example, had 22 schools last year where at least 70 percent of the students qualified for free and reduced lunch programs, according to information provided by the district. Molholm and Lumberg Elementary Schools each have student populations where more than 90 percent of

students qualify for free or reduced lunches. Jefferson High School’s population is about 87 percent.

Jeffco Public Schools spokeswoman Melissa Reeves said in a recent interview that the school board hasn’t taken a position on Moreno’s board as of yet, because “we really don’t know what the legislation is going to eventually look like.”

Reeves did say that Jeffco Schools already has programs in place that allow many of its students to receive free breakfast.

“We have the highest homeless population in the state and we take that seriously,” she said prior to the hearing.

No one testified in opposition to the bill Monday.

Republican lawmakers Chris Holbert and Justin Everett voted against moving the bill forward.

Moreno said that he is optimistic the bill ultimately will pass with sup-

port from both sides of the aisle.

“Feeding kids and making sure they’re prepared for school is a bipartisan issue,” he said.

As a young salesman responsible for developing a territory and cold calling I had to learn the communication skills necessary to open doors and opportunities. It was only after many cold calls and knocking on doors that I developed the skills and confidence to become truly effective.

But opening doors was only the first part, I then had to learn how to speak to senior level executives and present in big intimidating boardrooms. The first few times I can tell you felt like I was a beginner who found himself on a double black diamond ski run loaded with moguls. I was coming unglued and definitely wasting motions, wasting time, and losing more than I was winning.

Each prospect was different and when I found myself having to present to smaller groups or someone in a less intimidating role, I found myself gaining confidence.

The more I failed in those larger meetings,

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the more I learned. The more I practiced with smaller customers the better I became at selling to larger clients and in complex selling situations.

There is an old saying that goes something like, “The fruit we enjoy at the mountain top was grown in the valley.” And it is so true in all areas of our lives. So whether it is getting into the moguls or bumps on the mountain or just stretching yourself a little more, remember that our growth does happen in the valley.

I would love to hear all about your times in the valley and on the mountaintop.

Together let’s make it a better than good week.

Michael Norton, a resident of Highlands Ranch, is the former president of the Zig Zigar organization and CEO and founder of www.candogo.com. He can be reached at gotonorton@gmail.com

Words our kids won’t know I know it’s a refrigerator and usually I call it the “fridge,” but sometimes I slip and say “icebox.” Not that I ever actually used an icebox, but my mother did, and I’m sure that’s where I picked up the word.

My sister’s kids — now in their 20s — might have heard their mother and I say it, but they don’t, and so “icebox” is disappearing from our family’s lexicon.

Recently, I was talking about this phenomenon with some friends, parents of a young child, and we came up with a bundle of words and phrases that will be gone by the time kids like their 1-year-old are 18.

Of course, most of these soon-todinosaurs are on their way out because of technology. The first one that comes to my mind is “dial tone.” Unless you work in an office or have a landline in your home, a dial tone is hard to come by even today, much less in 2030. Most companies have dropped any reference in their calling menus to using rotary phones, which are now considered shabby chic or collectors’ items.

Will we stop saying, “your phone is ringing?” Mobile phones chirp, beep, rock out and play classical music but few of them actually ring.

What about “answering machines?”

There used to be nothing sweeter than coming home to that blinking light, which will probably be snuffed out in fewer than even 10 years.

Plus, with all the kids constantly checking their phones, the term “wristwatch” is also running out of time.

I fondly remember “record albums” and I wish I still had a “turntable.” Sadly, though, for brick-and-mortar businesses, I’m guessing that 18 years from now, even CDs will have disappeared from the soundscape, and only downloads will be available for music.

But not books, please. Please.

Already electronic readers, tablets, and such are going to work with us, taking vacations, and relaxing on the couch. I wouldn’t mind the convenience of a light-

weight device, but I can’t imagine giving up my shelves, stacks and boxes of books.

And as I watch these e-reader devotees push a button or just swipe to the next pane, I wonder if our kids will ever know the joy of simply “turning the page.”

I clearly remember when I got my own first TV with a “remote control.” (As the joke says, when I was growing up, the remote control in our house was, “Andrea, go change the channel.”) By 2030, “remotes” won’t likely be misplaced anymore — they’ll be gone: we’ll be using our phones, our iPads, even our Kindles.

As much as I love my digital camera, I wonder if “film” and “negatives” are out of the picture. And how about “rolling up the window?” In 18 or so years, cars without automatic anything will be antiques … or just junkers.

Sigh.

I have one of those page-a-day calendars with obscure words from the English language and most of these words are completely foreign to me. I’m sure that you can think of many more words and phrases that are going missing from our daily speech.

And, unfortunately, as my friend said, kids like hers will never understand what it truly means to “party like it’s 1999.”

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OPINIONS / YOURS AND OURS

February 7, 2013

Let’s pass on another round of drinking bill The “drinking with Dad” bill that was killed in committee last week made for lively conversation around water coolers and dinner tables. We don’t mind that it failed — we are gripped by so many other matters at the Statehouse — but we stop short of calling the bill ridiculous.

The failed notion — sponsored by state Sen. Greg Brophy — would have allowed parents to share alcoholic drinks with their 18-to-20-year-old children at restaurants or bars, ideally preparing them for the responsibilities of becoming 21. While it was pointed out several other states allow the practice, the committee gave little ground and defeated the measure 4-1.

We agree with an oft-mentioned counterpoint that restaurant servers would face the onus of verifying parents and children before serving the 18-to-20-year-olds. The extra duty could put the servers in a tough

OUR VIEW spot as noted by state Sen. Evie Hudak, DWestminster. Maybe it would be a big pain or maybe not, but for now we agree with keeping a clean line of law in the public arena concerning the drinking age of 21.

And we side with those who say it’s enough that parents have the legal opportunity to serve and teach their children about alcohol at home. Home is an excellent place to cover alcohol and responsible drinking.

Further, it’s a fine place to learn how to prepare for the public arena with good skills in assigning designated drivers, as well as being aware one drink — depend-

What are your thoughts on the state’s ASSET bill?

a few people about their thoughts on this measure. We quizzed locals on a cool evening Saturday at the Starbucks located at 35 E. 120th Ave. in Thornton.

“On paper, that sounds “I don’t think it’s fair that like a fantastic idea. I think we’re not only having to that we need to have more support people who I think citizens in our country that should work hard for it but are more geared toward they want people to pay for education. If they’re here to it. Sure they do the homework toward citizenship, I work — I do the homework think that’s fantastic.” and I paid for it and I’m a resident — so I think they should - Bob Parks, Northglenn have to meet those criteria before they start the process.”

- Joyce Lara, Broomfield “I’m a first generation U.S. citizen — my mother came from a state in Mexico called Durango and all of my family members had to get their green card and become United States citizens to come and stay here. I obviously feel very strongly about the fact that you have to do things legally, and in my personal opinion, I would not like to see this bill pass because I believe that everybody who wants to be an American citizen should go through the right avenue that would then allow them to obtain those rights.”

- Jaime Lara, Broomfield

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Colorado, so need transportation dollars for highways and aging bridges.

But it’s simply not right. The drinking age, at its core an issue of individual liberty, should not be held hostage to the pocketbook issue of transportation dollars.

Interestingly, incongruent laws that put voting and military service at 18 and drinking alcohol at 21 crudely reflect the true nature of coming of age where attaining maturity doesn’t happen on a certain birthday or day for each individual.

But just maybe someday these laws will better align to clearly and legally mark adulthood while surrounding responsibilities and efforts — such as reducing drunk driving — are just as vigilant as ever in striving to balance our safety with our liberties.

Time is short to light up the world

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ing on factors such as beverage and weight of the person — can put someone on the wrong side of the mark in a Breathalyzer test.

As for the other side of the argument, we certainly accept the valid view of state Sen. Ted Harvey, R-Highlands Ranch. As the only vote for the bill, he said when his son turns 18, he will be able to fight in Afghanistan but will not be able to have a drink with his parents at a restaurant. That is a tough shot.

Harvey’s comment echoed a debate that has decidedly diminished since the National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984.

This strong-arm bill passed by the Congress subjects states with a minimum age for drinking that is below 21 to a 10 percent decrease in annual federal highway funds.

It was a brilliant way for proponents to keep the age at 21 because most states, like

“I don’t think I would support it because I feel like there are more important things to focus on. I just don’t think that it’s really fair because I feel like people in the U.S. already have a difficult time getting in-state tuition if they’re not from that state.”

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Time is a tyrannical master. I know this because, as a musician, I’ve spent many hours practicing with a metronome, a device whose only purpose is to keep time perfectly — annoyingly so.

But in a life sense, time is a much worse master than in a musical sense. I’ve started to become keenly aware of time lately.

And no, not in the manner of being precise about it — ask any of my friends and they’ll tell you that I have, at best, a malleable relationship with time.

But, as I write this, the clock is about to turn over to Feb. 1, and the only thing I can think is “where the heck did January go?” Time, as Steve Miller once said, “just keeps slippin’ into the future.”

I picture myself as a teacher, and, I still imagine myself to be a young punk who’s going to light the world.

Somehow, my mind’s eye loses track of the fact that I’m 21 years into my career and none of the rest of that belongs in a future tense, if it was ever true at all.

And then I remember that I have a daughter headed to college in about 18 months, and my youngest is suddenly tall enough to walk into my elbow (much to his pain).

And the one thing I’m running out of most is time, no matter how much I try to cram into each day.

I write this, not at all as a lament, but to perhaps share a little learning with all those brilliant young minds plotting their futures after their final semester of school. You have, essentially, three resources with which to face the world — talent, treasure and time.

Talent you can manipulate — you can work harder than the people around you, or you can narrow your focus to fit a perfect niche, or you work with the right mentors to bring your talent to bear on the world.

Treasure is a bit trickier, but, again, it is a manipulable commodity — pick the right career or walk precisely in the footsteps of others on the path or just be super-smart about your money, and you can find your way to having just about everything you need.

But time will keep on ticking, and there’s not a thing you can do about it. So don’t waste any of it!

If you’re giving away an enormous amount of time in pursuit of one of the other resources, find a different way! If you’re imagining that your brilliant idea can wait a few days to see a drawing board, imagine again!

And, most of all, be wise about who you give your time to. Be bold, be audacious, be “out of the box,” but be urgent!

In case you haven’t noticed, the world me and my contemporaries foisted on you isn’t in the greatest shape, so don’t make the mistake of thinking it will get fixed another day.

Put your abundant energies into focused use creating your perfect life, and do it sooner rather than later.

Because the metronome keeps ticking, and if you’re too casual about it, you’ll miss your chance to light up the world.

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

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February 7, 2013

Economy is our No. 1 focus We’re proud to represent our communities and Jefferson County in the state House of Representatives, which reconvened on Jan. 9. During the 120-day legislative session we will be working hard to protect families and businesses in Jeffco and across Colorado.

As in years past, jobs and the economy are our No. 1 focus.

Though Colorado’s economy is recovering from the Great Recession, we all want to see a faster, stronger recovery with more robust job creation.

We can’t rely on the federal government to safeguard and accelerate our recent gains. Colorado’s recovery needs to be a Colorado solution emphasizing our unique strengths and needs. Fortunately, in 2013 we have majorities in both houses of the state Legislature that believe Colorado’s government can help improve the climate for job creation and turn a fragile recovery into one that’s strong and sustained.

The House Democrats have introduced a package of common-sense proposals to connect more Coloradans to good jobs. We will support measures to develop the bioscience, aerospace, electronics, information technology and other advanced industries in Colorado, creating high-paying skilled jobs. Our goal is to ensure that Colorado is a player in

the industries of the 21st century.

We’ll shift the state’s economic development investments into programs that work, like the Small Business Development Centers, which target Colorado startups and produce more jobs per dollar than any other state program, and “economic gardening” programs that will help nurture and grow established Colorado businesses that are ready to take the next big step forward. And we’ll shift taxpayer dollars away from programs that produce lower return on investment.

We’ll also make sure our state spending prioritizes the hiring of Colorado workers making Colorado products and supporting Colorado families.But of all the economic development programs, none brings stronger, longer-lasting benefits than education.

An undereducated workforce will relegate our state and its citizens to the back burner.

We are committed to strengthening our excellent Jeffco K-12 School District, Warren Career and Technical High School, Red Rocks Community College and the Colorado School of Mines.

But right now we’re about $1 billion behind, statewide, in funding for K-12 education, and we’re on a path that could force us to defund our public colleges and universities.

We must commit to future generations that we will give them an education that will allow them to succeed.

It’s shaping up as an unusually busy session, with debate on marijuana regulation, gun safety, health care, oil and gas exploration and civil unions. And as we do every year, we will pass a balanced state budget.

On all these issues, and on any others that are of concern to you, we welcome your input. Our job in the state Capitol is to represent you.

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Serene Strippgen

May 2, 1920 ~ January 29, 2013

Serene Strippgen, 92, of Longmont, formerly Golden, died Tues., Jan. 29, 2013 at the Life Care Center in Longmont. A private family service will be held.

Serene was born May 2, 1920 to John A. and Blanch S. (Reed) Broberg in Pontiac, MI. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Olivet College in Olivet, MI. Serene married Walter E. Strippgen in 1973 in Las Vegas, NV. They moved to Berthoud, CO from Golden in 1997.

Serene was a loving wife and mother that adored her grandchildren. She always had a special place for all animals. She will

be missed by all. She was a lifetime member of the PTA and was a member of the Golden Grange.

Survivors: Husband, Walter E. Strippgen, Berthoud, CO; Son, William K. (Teresa) Smith, Placerville, CA; Daughter, Melinda S. Black, Loveland, CO; Grandchildren, Andrew G. Ormiston, Loveland, CO and Brandon J. Black, Amarillo, TX; Brother, John Broberg, Cut Bank, MT. Contributions: HospiceCare of Boulder & Broomfield Counties, 2594 Trail Ridge Dr., Lafayette, CO 80026.

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Donald Ira Dickinson

October 21, 1927 ~ January 28, 2013

YOUR VIEWS Don’t ruin Crown Hill

As longtime residents of Jefferson County and Golden, we greatly appreciate and frequently use the various wonderful open spaces provided by Jefferson County. We especially appreciate the variety of habitats and terrain we find in the open space — elk pasture, forest, grassland, migratory bird resting station, hiking and horseback riding trails.

We feel the unique quality of Crown Hill Lake is threatened by the proposed urbanization developments.

In particular we feel playgrounds and playground equipment are not an appropriate addition to this area which includes migratory waterfowl resting zones, summer songbird nesting areas, and springtime coyote and fox denning areas.

An important cause of human-wildlife conflict is the increased habituation of wildlife to humans, their pets, and their food sources There are three other city parks within a mile of this unique area, to which parents can take their children for use of playground equipment, to throw frisbees and balls, to picnic, and to just plain run around.

The large lake at Crown Hill is a much-needed resting stop for migratory waterfowl, and is frequently visited by unusual stray birds, as well as being host to multiple species not

found in other open space areas, much to the delight of birders. Migratory birds have ever fewer places to rest and replenish on their routes each year. Likewise, nesting birds, red-winged blackbirds, Swainson’s hawks, ducks and geese need spaces to nest and rear their young without large dogs running through their nesting plants, balls and frisbees being thrown at them, and their food sources being destroyed by landscaping practices.

We believe that the original intent of the creation of Open Space was the preservation of enclaves nature within our urban areas. No wild birds or animals will be comfortable with increased buildings and the screaming of children at a playground like the ones they already have at every school!

The existing trails and restrooms are just enough.

Please do not model Crown Hill into another city park.

Please do not add more structures to Crown Hill Lake Open Space.

Jim Wallace and Jan Fargo Golden

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I would like to publicly thank Rep. Ed Perlmutter for having the political courage to tackle the issue of gun violence. I would also like to thank Colorado senators Irene Aguilar, Lucia Guzman

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and Jessie Ulibarri for their votes against teachers being armed with guns. If someone burst into a classroom with an assault weapon and a large ammunition clip and started firing a teacher would not have time to retrieve a gun, which would hopefully be under lock and key.

The partial answer to gun violence is a ban on assault weapons and large ammunition clips.

I heard a senator argue that a mother might run out of ammunition defending her children. When was the last time you heard of a mother saving her children with an assault rifle? How often to you hear of a person running off an intruder with an assault rifle? Probably never.

When was the last time you heard that a weapon was used to kill a family member?

A policeman? A neighbor? A shopkeeper? Probably yesterday or today. Let’s stop the fear mongering. Our society does not need the public owning assault weapons to defend their homes.

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Obama, please save our parks

I would like to thank President Barack Obama for acknowledging the environment during his inauguration speech. I, along with millions of Americans, have spent some of my most memorable trips in national parks. Each one has touched

me in its own way and has woven its brilliant, but delicate, thread into my life. As a Coloradoan, I am proud of our magnificent landscapes and I am an unwavering defendant of our natural heritage.

Today, our parks face threats from drilling, fracking, and development. So I am begging Obama to be true to his promise and save our parks by fully funding the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF).

It is up to us to ensure President Obama keeps his word to protect our environment. Will you call your representative and fight for our national parks?

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To columnist Michael Alcorn, thanks for such a thoughtful discussion of the gun debate. I agree that having fewer “gun-free” zones would help to reduce the number of maniacal attacks.

It is interesting to note that there are about 107 countries around the world with higher murder rates than the U.S and they all have 100 percent gun bans.

Switzerland experiences virtually zero murders, and everyone is required to own a gun, maintain marksman qualifications and “carry.”

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Donald Ira Dickinson, professor Emeritus Colorado School of Mines died January 28, 2013 @ Colliers Lutheran Hospice, Wheat Ridge, CO. Don was born on a pioneering ranch near Fort Collins, CO, October 21, 1927. He received his B.A. in English @ Colorado State University in Fort Collins and his Master of Arts in History of the English Language at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan. He began teaching at the School of Mines February 1970 and retired August 22, 1997.

He was an early innovator in the field of teaching English as a second language and traveled around the world three times on teaching or administrative missions.

He strengthened Mine’s ties with various international corporations. Among those was the de Moraes International Conglomerate of

Brazil. Awards include The Mines Medal for Service to Mines for the International Program, The Most Influential People in Jeffco Award, the Carol and Don Dickinson Sculpture Garden at Foothills Art Center in Golden, and other internationally related awards and honors.

Don is survived by his wife Carol, who was his fellow traveler and also a teacher.

His is also survived by his daughter Lauren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews, friends and colleagues.

Funeral Services will be Thursday, February 7, 2013 at the Calvary Episcopal Church in Golden. Viewing @ 10am, funeral service @ 11:00 with a reception at the church immediately following.

Gifts may be given to Carol and Don Sculpture Garden in c/o Foothills Art Center, Golden.

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Valentine’s Day

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There are three typical songs long associated with love, sweethearts and romance: “Heart of My Heart,” “I Love You Truly” and, most poplar and longest lasting, “Let Me Call You Sweetheart.”

Probably the oldest and most popular ever is “Let Me Call You Sweetheart,” written in 1910 by Beth Slater Whitson and Leo Friedman, and made famous by the Peerless Group during the acoustic

Vicki Wagner was surprised by a Valentine scheduled by her husband, Vern. The Grace Notes, left to right, are Bob Dickson, Jerry Hooper, Joe Gibson and Dell Miller. era when recordings were made by singing into a large funnel and recorded onto wax cylinders. The

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Sealed with a People often use the symbol “X” to represent a kiss at the end of a love note or card but don’t understand how this letter came to be associated with the meaning of a kiss.

It is believed the custom dates back to when the majority of the public was illiterate. The X or a “cross” was used as one would use their signa-

ture today, to mark a person’s word to abide by a contract or agreement from a Christian perspective. The X was often then kissed as a further symbol of honesty. Eventually, the X itself came to represent a kiss and no longer just a signature. Why the letter “O” came to represent a hug is not as widely understood.

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Falling in love with chocolate Valentine’s Day and chocolate have been linked for some time now, but there really hasn’t been any definitive explanation for just why the delicious confection and the day of love seem to go hand in hand.

The average American eats 11 pounds of chocolate every year, a significant percentage of which is enjoyed around Valentine’s Day. The reason people are known to enjoy and crave chocolate may be connected to its chemical components.

Chocolate has been known to affect mood in many ways. It contains 380 known chemicals, triggering a host of responses in the brain.

Chocolate can trigger the production of opioids, which are chemicals, such as those found in opium, that produce a feeling of well-being (euphoria). Eating chocolate then may make a person feel better, which is why choco-

late is often a turn-to comfort snack. Chocolate also may work like THC, the chemical components in marijuana, extending the feeling of being “high” or well-being.

Chocolate can also increase blood pressure and blood-sugar levels, attributing to feelings of alertness.

The caffeine in chocolate also acts as a stimulant.

However, the reason chocolate may be snatched up come Valentine’s Day is that chocolate appears to contain phenylalanine, the same chemical that is produced by the brain when people fall in love. Doctors think that eating chocolate creates a temporary “love high.”

For those gifting chocolate for Valentine’s Day, consider dark chocolate, which is also high in antioxidants.

This chocolate is among the healthier varieties in which to indulge.

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Location: A home’s location is arguably its best or worst selling point. A home in a great location won’t be as difficult to sell as a home in a bad neighborhood. But location goes beyond a neighborhood’s reputation, especially in recent years. Homeowners who live in a neighborhood or development with many foreclosures might find those foreclosed properties are hurting their own home’s value. Lots of foreclosures could negatively affect

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by Ter merci ndelas, other opme n s Gr nt ove Greg Mastriona, former executive director of Hyland Hills Parks and Recreation, stands next to a gondola at Water World. Mastriona has retired after 43 years. Photo by Andy Carpenean dra al oup. ra Causaof inc acres. and w, ers open luding Veldhuizr the ne som The new The space reside en sai xt uizen ething wi nti de Can d. wi ll vel ll inc al, co del a Ca , a manafor Parkwa homefeature opme y in wes as neighb m mlude pit gwe ha al.

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by And un erciall millio re hig ily, ifferen offerthat us to tho ity,� y Carpen pe with hou 1, a $2.7 million general obliga- missed by the Hyland Hills “It’s Veldh space.n square her-d detac ed, vision t se ses kin vad ean pri en he ey tion bond issue passed to build family. Board president Don stand uizen in the sit d .� d ce Su a,� feet all low $30 Veldh of a cit and of ret y units ards the staina sai tural have the park.

Ciancio said he has the highcomm bility and d. “T ail an 0,000s flairs mendcomplemuizen y withi lar he we The park began with just two est regard for his overall perforoff Hig d sai . pa -powe unity, can be sharedy tur plan. ous am ent eac d. “T n a cit hway red Veldh ne e see water slides, but grew the fol- mance and commitment to the ommu 72 and h oth hey’ll y of Ar uizen n thr systemBetween ount ity truCandela sustails on thestreet Ar-Candel int lowing year with the addition of district. He said Mastriona did a ou g in nilig st, he s has parks of opener. There egrate space. s, we as thoug nability roofs hts an said, fro ghou to traveling with Pam, who re- the wave pool and four slides. superior job for the district and “It ’ll meric the of ho d tile open h, is space ’s a tre m so- t Co ’s the said. though fea open There haveBy, Ashley tired eight years ago. lorad is its first Next came Surfer’s Cove and will remain a pillar for the Hy500,0 an, cil “The recits recreature of mes. Th s to sol in thespace ’s a sig nearly spaReimers ce de o,� sus of nts ity 20 an ar Ea areimers@ourcoloradonews.

The break is well-deserved Thunder Bay in 1984, followed land community and a valued nifi he sai taina its kin firm 00 be ,� Veldhreation tion centhe co e bigges reatio can en and bu cant 0 acres d trails pays ch bu bild. cau mm ed d in com co after years of dedication to not by River Country in 1986. cen ild of joy resource for the district. nal unity t for a fee ofilder wh omes It’s go se we uizen sai ter is ter. the aspect the vie ing are mmitm open Its e ’re only the Hyland Hills District, o , sta bu $3 a “River Country really put WaGoing forward, Mastriona d. “It $3 co te of moun proxim of the ws an a wh ent to quali ilding ,000 buys may ing to land ere at a Laundro- but the community. lot pe It alld ou started be mmitte ’s tha million rea tai ity ter World on the map because it said he will take with him the comm ple resiias solfied ren . If the r lot int s in Ca t exp d to oth fato tdo Greg LE ch LE LEED “w ns an -Mastriona y His leadership and vision had tube rides and at that time many memories and experipoint ork, din d oth Bomat and ar pa ewable build o the ndela ron ED, or ED go silver sustai ensive uld inun1969. ity.� or recof s me tru ld. the ne certifi nabil , Veldh e an er lochader, graduated college and was have resulted in many facili- all the slides were body slides,� ences he’s made over the years, the other tec ls, geo energ build ntal Leaders � home st beation Golde ity. d So en ed, major De for n, a the recreation job, ties including Adventure Golf he said. “We then built the first and will remember the great orhnolo therm y system s wi and s wh struc far, ab uizen sai play�looking U.S. ing me sign, hip in En ity th is an his If it ere Pam certifi Green ets ergy happened to & Raceway, the Greg Mastriona family ride, Raging Colorado, ganization, staff and board he oth wife pe and tion an out 30 d. when home the bu of the gy, they al heat s, such o-o cat an Th fee Bu green occu d nin home run into er get pu selwife the stand ion me d Envisits s with ilder ch . coole e recrea ilding ling of the execu- Golf Courses at Hyland Hills, which allowed for people to worked with. But for those who a reb mps e ho s are Charl pied. in me ate tive director of the Hyland Hills the Ice Centre at the Promepa owne the tru sustai ooses no and d by a tion cenCouncil ards set ans the ie Mc interact on the ride. That was need a little reminder of the fors are unde nie of nable r co Ka by the t to alrand Park District. nade — a collaboration with the pretty cool.� velop s, the taina r to use st and the will fea geothe ter wi . mer director, just take a look in ead Recreation n-n build commy with Ch is ava quali rm roo ture ll ble to y bu my merci ment used, ftop 15 kil al heat be heate the ilable ties, Since then, the park has the top of his old desk. urc “She told ilt wife that she city of Westminster, the MAC erc Mo impro retrofi ha to the the fee Ranc has al part sn’t sta ial devel hwas drawi re tha vem t their tures, as well to offset owatt pump d and sure her husband would (Mature Adult Center) and of grown to 48 attractions built “I always had a candy drawer been h Co sol as sys of the rted ho ng res n jus ents, Ve home mo oper, me Ve and interview,�

Mastrio- course, Water World. mint over 67 acres, featuring rides that anyone could grab from, yet give “O The ldhuiz many oth st of thear pane tem idents t sus ldhuiz with mesai anm for som grocery erest fro comm sites ne thi most en sai na said.d“Ide was very fortunate to He said he’s also extremely like Voyage to the Center of the and I made sure and left it full,� taina er sus electr ls on en sai susou ng e oth sto m co unity, the co signifi d. taina a 36 and the is the t to Ca ble ici er po res to m bebu int the mright place at the right proud of the many programs “W nv liv d.

0-degr vie nd can ble ty can there- where is all started.� the district sponsors for chil- Earth, Mastriona’s favorite, and he said. we’ll e’ve be tentia build enien t sus w,� he natural elas thoing is featime.

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McKa continu en at l clients.there, as Mastriona tow Stand view fro said. beau res started his 43- dren in the district. bility ty n it “R Mile High Flyer. e to well y Rang Denver ley La m any eside of the IN THE KNOW feawork for ma as For said. year Hyland Hills career as a “The best part of the job is ke, nts ho “Voyage was built in 1994, e. ny and on it mo me the visit have of the The golf course assistant superin- seeing the smiles of the kids,� and we still have hour-long for ma yea www.l re inf rs an DID YOU KNOW? most natural Pikes PeFlat Iro site. Th nytendent, ivefor ormati ak on ns, do ey defin beau years,�d before becoming the he said. “Knowing that the pro- waits,� Mastriona said. “It’s a on wn wa ty ing Hyland Hills Park and Recreation District rd.com abou executive director in 1972. grams and the facilities are be- five-minute ride, that’s fast and chara of the the Fro t Ca was established in 1955, and was the . cteris site is nt ndelaOver the years he had an in- ing used and enjoyed by the features robotics. It’s still right on tics first park and recreation district in Colos, part in growing the dis- kids, that’s pretty neat. You can’t of it.� e tegral on top, even though it is getting rado. The district serves nearly 110,000 trict, as well as becoming the beat that.� a little competition from the residents in a 24-square mile area visionary behind Water World.

But before many of these fa- Mile High Flyer.� located in southwest Adams County But as of Jan. 1, he no longer cilities and programs could beMastriona’s work in the field Printed and including areas of Westminster and leads the district; he’s enjoying come a reality, something had has made an impact in the newsprinon recycled Arvada located in Adams County, parts this copy t. Plea to be done about the lack reve- community in more ways than se recy the slower-paced life of retire. of Northglenn, Thornton and, Federal cle ment. nue in the district when Mastri- one, but it’s also the work with Heights. For more information on the “I’ve been very fortunate to ona became executive director his former employees that has district, visit www.hylandhills.org. on

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Douglas County School Board Vice President Dan Gerken resigned the week of Jan. 7, and already has stepped down from his seat. He cited growing family and work obligations.

Board President John Carson said the group will begin the process of finding his replacement during the Jan. 15 board meeting.

Gerken was elected to the board in 2009, and his term was set to expire in November. He did not return calls for comment, Gerken but Carson said there is no mystery surrounding his resignation from the education reform-focused board. “We depend on people being willing to take a lot of time out of their lives and work and families to do this,� he said, noting board members invest at least 20 hours a month to the unpaid post. “Dan has served selflessly in that capacity for over three years now. I greatly appreciate what he’s done for our school district.�

Carson said Gerken first approached him about resigning shortly after the new year. “I tried to talk him out of (resigning), but he made his decision,� he said.

Though the board has often been criticized for its fast-paced reform efforts, Carson said he doesn’t believe that was a factor in Gerken’s resignation. “If you run for office, you have to be prepared for that,� he said. “Speaking for myself, the reason I got involved in public education was to make some changes in public education that I think have been needed for a long time. I know Dan felt that way as well.�

In seven years on the board, Carson said this is the fourth vacancy filled by appointment. “It’s not an infrequent occurrence,� he said.

The board has 60 days to fill the empty seat. Any candidate must live in Gerken’s district — District D — which extends from Castle Pines to the southeast corner of the county.

Potential school board candidates must be at least 18 years of age, a 12-month resident and registered voter of the district, and have no direct or indirect interest in district contracts. All current school board members are registered Republicans, but the office is officially nonpartisan. “We’re just looking for people that are interested in improving public education, continuing to make our school district the best, and keep making it stronger,� Carson said.

Gerken, a father of two, lives in Castle Pines with his wife, Gina. He is chairman and co-founder of Gerken Taxman Interests, a commercial real estate investment and development company.

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Great year for Four Seasons For the second year in a row, the Four Seasons Hotel Denver has earned recognition as the No. 1 ranked hotel in the 2013 listing of Best Hotels in Denver

by U.S. News & World Report.

The Four Seasons Hotel Denver also was named No. 6 on U.S. News’ list of Best Hotels in Colorado for the second year in a row.

The 2013 Best Hotels ranking recognizes hotels with a record of high customer satisfaction and an exceptional reputation among published travel experts.

“We’re thrilled to receive the top ranking in the City of Denver for Best Hotel two years in a row,” said Thierry Kennel, regional vice president of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and general manager of Four Seasons Hotel Denver. “All credit is given to our incredible team. Without their dedicated service and passion, we would not be No. 1.”

Rounding out the Top 5 are The RitzCarlton Denver, JW Marriott Denver, Cherry Creek, The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, and The Oxford Hotel.

There’s more. The Best Hotels in Colorado are also ranked on the U.S. News’ list with Aspen’s The Little Nell snagging the No. 1 spot. See the entire list at http:// travel.usnews.com/Hotels/Colorado-r56/.

Mayor Hancock busts a move

Last week, Mayor Michael B. Hancock fulfilled the final element of a friendly wager made with Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake before the Divisional Playoff game between the Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens on Jan. 13 (and we all know how that ended up ... sniffle).

Under the terms of the wager, Mayor Hancock sent a box of dry aged “cowboy cut” ribeye steaks from Lombardi Brothers Meats to Rawlings-Blake. The mayor had additionally agreed to perform the famous Ray Lewis pregame dance but was sidelined by an injury. Until now.

To view the video of that performance, go to www.youtube.com/ watch?v=4KVczvxpUvU.

The cast rehearses for the Lakewood Cultural Center and Performance Now Production of “Once Upon A Mattress.” The show will be Feb. 24. Submitted photos

‘Princess’ gets new dress Modern verison of classic fairy tale updates story

By Clarke Reader creader@ourcoloradonews. com Some fairy tales are so popular and well known, that most audiences think they know the whole story.

That, however, is not always the case.

The classic Hans Christian

Andersen fairy tale “The Princess and the Pea” gets a hilarious retelling in “Once Upon A Mattress,” playing at the Lakewood Cultural Center through Feb. 24.

The musical is produced by the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, and the Performance Now Theatre Company.

Performances are at 7:30

Eatin’ of the green results

Steven Ballas Jr., owner of Steve’s Snappin Dogs and host of the recent green chili contest, declared the event a “great success”.

“Between my 10 percent of the daily sales and the cash donations that I hawked with the $1 Steve’s Snappin Ale, $1 tortillas to eat with the green chili and the personal donations, I am proud to tell you all that the first Chow Down for Charity of 2013 raised $610 for Project Angel Heart,” Ballas said. “What a great day for us all!”

The fire-breathing event was judged live on the air during the weekly Gabby Gourmet radio show (1 to 3 p.m. Saturdays) on KHOW 630-AM. Judges were Jon Emanuel, executive chef of Project Angel Heart; Westword foodie Lori Midson; Denver’s 7 meteorologist Lisa Hildago; Mile High Sports Parker continues on Page 20

Sarah Grover plays Princess Winnifred in “Once Upon A Mattress,” a farcical take on “The Princess and the Pea.”

IF YOU GO WHAT: “Once Upon A Mattress”

WHEN: Through Feb. 24

WHERE: Lakewood Cultural Center

7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays

470 S. Allison Parkway

2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays

COST: $28 INFORMATION: 303-987-7845 or visit www.lakewood.org/culturalcenter p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and at 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

“The show is a great send up of the classic story, and is told in a very farcical way,” said the show’s director, Britta Laree.

“It’s really a loving retelling of the story, but everything you think you know about the story is going to be turned on its head.”

Laree compares the show to a mix of “Shrek,” “Enchanted” and “Robin Hood: Men in Tights” in the sense that younger audience members will get a lot of the fairy tale references and jokes, but there is some more advanced humor that adults will understand.

The show begins with a minstrel telling the traditional version of “The Princess and the Pea,” only to finish the story and tell the audience that he was actually there, and the story doesn’t tell what really happened.

In the kingdom where the prince Dauntless lives, no one can get married until he is, however his mother, Queen Aggravain, doesn’t seem to think anyone is good enough for her son.

Dauntless needs to find a princess soon, not only because of the pressure from his parents, but because of the attention the entire kingdom is placing on his finding a wife.

The queen has a test that any princess must pass before she can wed her son, and that’s where the “Princess and the

Pea” comes in.

Ken Goodwin, executive producer with Performance Now, said there are around 30 people in the cast who bring suprising and funny touches to the story, as well as the music and dancing. He also said the costumes, designed by Cindy Franke, are outrageous and hilarious.

This is Laree’s directorial debut with Performance Now, though she has been an actor and assistant director with the company for several years.

“There’s a real family feel to the team — everyone is very talented and giving,” she said.

Rehearsals started in November, but with the all the time off because of the holidays, she said the entire cast wasn’t in the room together until early January, which didn’t give a lot of time to prepare.

This is the 11th season that Performance Now has been partners with the Cultural Center, and Goodwin said the partnership has been a great one for each group.

Laree said that fans of music and new takes on old stories will find a lot to like in “Once Upon A Mattress.”

“If you like musical comedy, this show is not going to disappoint,” she said. “If someone knows the story, they’ll really enjoy the retelling, because we really bring some creative and modern twists to it.”

For tickets and more information, call 303-987-7845 or visit www.lakewood.org/cultural center.

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THURSDAY/FEB. 7

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event. Call 303-421-8466.

ADOPTION BENEFIT The second annual Small Plates, Big Heart event is planned for Thursday, Feb. 7, at Infinity Park Event Center.

Denver chefs prepare small plates of food in competition for the title, “Wednesday’s Child Best Chef of Denver!” For a complete list of participating vendors visit www.adoptex.org/smallplates. Visit the website for ticket information, or you can call 303-755-4756.

Proceeds from the event benefit The Adoption Exchange.

FRIDAY/FEB. 8 THROUGH FEB. 17

CHOCOLATE AFFAIR Contact your sweetest friends and make plans to attend the 12th annual Chocolate Affair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, in historic Olde Town Arvada. The event features the Taste of Chocolate, the Chocolate Treasure Hunt, the Chocolate Cookie Contest (call 720-898-7400 to enter), and entertainment for the youngest Choco-beasts. Call 303-420-6100 or visit www.historicarvada.org or www.arvadafestivals.com.

SERVICE AWARD Lakewood Police Department employee

JoAnne Armstrong will be honored for her community service at the club’s meeting at 7:15 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, at the Lakewood Country Club, 6800 W. 10th Ave. Call 303-278-0928.

CHILDREN’S MUSICAL The Arvada Center presents the children’s musical “No Dogs Allowed,” opening at noon Thursday, Feb., 7, and running through April 12. For show dates and times, or to purchase tickets, visit www.arvadacenter.org or call 720-898-7200.

Recommended for ages 4 and older.

FRIDAY/FEB. 8 BENEFIT CONCERT Susan Lee Cable, a concert pianist and pro-

fessor emeritus at Metropolitan State College of Denver, will honor top classical musicians at “Concert, Coffee & Confections,” a benefit concert for Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, at Jefferson Unitarian Church, 14350 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. The evening also will feature fine coffee, European gourmet desserts and a silent auction featuring works from OLLI artists. The event is open to the public. RSVP at 303-717-4299 or by sending a check ($40/per person) by Feb. 1 to OLLI West, University College, 2211 S. Josephine St., Denver. Visit www.universitycollege.du.edu/olli or call 303-871-3090.

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY/FEB. 8-9, FEB. 15-16 TRIVIAL PLAY “The Importance of Being Earnest,” a trivial play for serious people, is the adventure of two young bachelors and the outrageous deceptions in which they find themselves over love.

Performances are at 7 p.m. Feb. 8-9 and Feb. 15-16 at Colorado ACTS Theater, 9460 W. 58th Ave., Arvada. Call 303-456-6772 for tickets.

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY/FEB. 8-9, 15-16, 22-23 OLIVER PRAIRIE Playhouse presents “Oliver,” its biggest show of the year with a live orchestra, a cast of all ages, great music and a spectacular set. A heart-warming family tale that children and adults all love. Oliver will be sure to steal your heart as well. Visit http://www.prairieplayhouse.com/productions/themusicmanliver. Get tickets online at prairieplayhouse.comor at the door. The

TAKING STOCK The 11 Minute Theatre Company presents “Taking Stock” from Feb. 8-17. Warning: This play has some mature language and is suggested for audiences over 13 years old. The Festival Playhouse is at 5665 Olde Wadsworth Blvd. Call 303-422-4090 or visit www.festivalplayhouse.com.

FRIDAY/FEB. 8 THROUGH FEB. 24 THEATER SHOW Lakewood Cultural Center and Performance

Now Theatre Company present “Once Upon a Mattress” from Feb. 8-24 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway.

Tickets available at www.Lakewood.org/Tickets, 303-987-7845 or at the box office. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

SATURDAY/FEB. 9 WINTER FESTIVAL Amateur and pro skiers, snowboarders, mountain bikers and ice fishermen and women will compete on and around Evergreen Lake at the second annual Winter Festival, sponsored by Evergreen Park & Recreation District and Never Summer. The event lasts from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9. The festival also includes family friendly activities, and a fireworks display caps off the event. The Evergreen Lake Ice Rink will be open. Tickets are available at the Evergreen Lake House, 29612 Upper Bear Creek Road, Evergreen. Learn more at www. evergreenrecreation.com.

VALENTINE’S DANCE The Golden Gate Grange, 25201 Golden Gate Canyon Road, Golden, plans its Valentine’s Dance from 8-10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9. “Magic Moments,” a live band featuring musical favorites from the 1950s, 60s and 70s, will perform. Fashions from your favorite decade are encouraged. So get out those poodle skirts, bellbottoms or leisure suits and join us for a night of festive decorations, great music and dancing. Refreshments will be served. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. For information or ticket reservations, call Neil or Phoebe Reese 303277-1742. Visit www.thegggc.com.

MOVIE NIGHT “Malcolm X” showing for Black History Month’s “Movies that Matter” on Saturday, Feb. 9, at AMC-SOJ church, 5975 Miller St., Arvada. Spike Lee’s drama biography of the spiritual development of a man filled with hatred, converted to Islam, then targeted for murder when he planned to leave the Nation of Islam for a faith that included all people. Denzel Washington plays Malcolm X. Free. Due to movie’s length, we will start at 4 p.m., break for a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. and continue the movie at 7 p.m. All welcome to come for all or the evening portion only. Free

MARDI GRAS El Jebel Event Center will host a Mardi Gras celebration on Saturday, Feb. 9, with a concert including Royal Southern Brotherhood with Tomy Malone from the Subdudes and Blues Guitar Phenom Austin Young. Tickets available at www.eljebeleventcenter.com. Net proceeds to benefit Blue Star Connection.

FEBRUARY TEA The Arvada Historical Society will have its February tea at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at McIlvoy House. Entertainment is to be determined, but it is sure to be on the topic of love or something close to it. Call the McIlvoy House for tickets and more information at 303-431-1261.

SUNDAY/FEB. 10 PERFORMANCE CONCERT A collaborative performance concert of the Music Teachers Association Suburban Northwest is at 4 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 10, at Arvada United Methodist Church, 6750 Carr St., Arvada. All levels of music students performing in ensembles on piano, flute, strings and voice.

MONDAY AND TUESDAY/FEB. 11-12 UPCOMING AUDITIONS The Arvada Center will have auditions for “Dividing the Estate,” written by Horton Foote, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 11-12 at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd.

Auditions are by appointment only. Call 720-898-7200 to schedule a time. Actors must be 18 years or older.

TUESDAY/FEB. 12 WOMEN’S LUNCHEON Denver West Women’s Connection will have a luncheon from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, at Concordia Lutheran Church, 13371 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. Call 303-985-2459 for reservations.

NIGHT WALK Explore nature at night and discover some magical things from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. How do our eyes work in the dark? What animals are most active at night? What constellations are in the February sky? Dress for the weather and sign up in advance. Program is free and is open to ages 6 and up. Visit www. arvada.org/nature.

BREAKFAST MEETING TheWheat Ridge Business Association will welcome Denver Mayor Michael Hancock to its Feb. 12 breakfast meeting, from 7-8:45 a.m. at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge. Prepaid reservations are required. Register at http://wheatridgebiz.com/meetingregister. phpby Feb 8. Questions: 303-594-1520.

RONALD REAGAN Join Active Minds from noon to 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 12, to examine “The Life and Legacy of Ronald Regan,” including his life before becoming president, his years as commander in chief, and his lasting impact on the country and the world. This free event is sponsored by MorningStar Senior Living and will be presented at First Presbyterian Church of Lakewood, 8210 W. 10th Ave. ABRAHAM LINCOLN As we celebrate the anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln, join Active Minds for a look at the man and the legend. The organizers will tell a few of these tales as well as reflect on how he changed history in ways that continue to this day. This free program is presented from 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 12, at Atria Inn at Lakewood, 555 S. Pierce St. RSVP at 303-742-4800.

LIFETREE CAFÉ The state of marriage in America will be discussed at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, at Lifetree Café, 5675 Field St. in Arvada. The program, “Is Marriage Obsolete? Why More People Are Saying, ‘I Don’t,’” will examine the declining marriage rate and the underlying causes of the trend. The program encourages those who attend to share their views of marriage. Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Snacks and beverages are available.

WEDNESDAY/FEB. 13 SOLVE THE unsolvable Foothills Genealogical Society meets at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, at Applewood Valley Methodist Church, 2034 Ellis St., Golden. “A 43 Year Quest – How to Solve the Unsolvable” is presented by Maria Sutton. For information, email foothillsgensoc@yahoo.com or call 303-935-9192.

THURSDAY/FEB. 14 NO KILL Dr. Piccoli of Lakewood’s Spay Today and Sherri Legget of Feline Fix/Devine Feline are the featured speakers at No Kill Colorado’s next meeting from 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14. Spay/ neuter of companion animals and trap-neuter-release of feral cats are two of the 11 tenets of the No Kill Equation, which is saving shelter animals across the country. RSVP at nokillcolorado@live. com. No Kill Colorado meets from 6:30-9 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at Lakewood HealthSource, 963 S. Kipling Parkway, Lakewood.

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Parker: Drink Red Wear Red event is the party of the year Parker continued from Page 19

Radio personality Mark McIntosh; Joan Brewster of the American Culinary Foundation; Artie Guerrero, president and national director of paralyzed veterans of America, Mountain States Chapter; and moi.

Judges’ choices (out of nearly 20 entries) were Marcyzk Fine Foods (No.

1), Santiago’s (No. 2) and ElLucerito (No. 3). People’s choice winner was Gridiron Grille in Greenwood Village.

For additional info and pictures please go to www. chowdownforcharity.com or the www.stevessnappin dogs.com.

Check out the chow at Steve’s Snappin Dogs at 3525 E. Colfax Ave. Menu

at www.stevessnappindogs. com.

Go big red

Just in time for Valentine’s day, put on your dancing shoes and something red — the wine will be flowing and the industry appreciation party of the year is “on” at Drink Red Wear Red, a fun-filled Colorado Restaurant Asso-

ciation Mile High Chapter event to show appreciation to all the hard-working individuals who work in the restaurant and hospitality industry.

If you are an industry professional, supporter, or just a food and wine enthusiast (aren’t we all?), join CRA for signature wines and red martinis from Republic National Distrib-

uting Company, heavy hors d’oeuvres from US Foods, Seattle Fish Company, Epicurean Catering, Mangia Bevi Café, Bonefish Grill, and The Palm Restaurant.

The legendary Hazel Miller Band will provide live entertainment and attendees will be afforded the opportunity to bid on silent auction items throughout the evening.

The event takes place starting at 6 p.m. Feb. 10 at Palazzo Verdi, 6363 S. Fiddler’s Green Circle, Suite 100, Greenwood Village.

Cost is $75 per person (if you sell 10 tickets or more each ticket is $65 per person). Visit www. drinkredwearred.com for more information and to register. Proceeds from the Drink Red Wear Red event benefit the CRA Mile High Chapter Hardship Fund, the Colorado Restaurant Association Education Foundation ProStart Program, and Metro Crisis Services. I write a blog for the association.

Presenting sponsor is Restaurant Solutions Inc.

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David Sedaris, an American humorist, comedian, author, radio contributor and Grammy nominee, dining at Root Down last week. Wikipedia has described Sedaris as “the rock star of writers.”

Feeling safe in Centennial

For the eighth year in a row, Centennial was ranked as the safest city in Colorado with a population of more than 75,000, according to CQ Press’ annual publication: City Crime

Rankings for 2012 to 2013: Crime in Metropolitan America. Centennial ranks 41st out of 432 cities.

“This eight-year accomplishment as the safest city in Colorado is truly remarkable,” said Mayor Cathy Noon. “It reflects the dedication of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office to keep the city safe year after year. This is a great accomplishment and privilege for all who live, work and play in Centennial.”

Other Colorado cities and their rankings include Arvada (59), Longmont (73), Fort Collins (116), Boulder (120), Westminster (147), Greeley (173), Thornton (175), Aurora (235), Lakewood (259), Colorado Springs (278), Denver (328) and Pueblo (354).

The crime rate rankings of the cities and metropolitan areas are calculated using six crime categories: murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary and motor vehicle theft.

The rankings include all cities of at least 75,000 residents that reported crime data to the FBI in these categories.

City Crime Rankings is one of five annual reference books published by CQ Press that analyze and rank states and cities in various categories.

Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. She can be reached at penny@blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.

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Valentine’s activities for singles consumed.

So, if you have a special Valentine, you know the drill — get a card, a gift and make some special dinner plans followed by a romantic evening together celebrating your love. Pretty much every restaurant and hotel in town has the typical romance packages happening to mark the day.

But what if you don’t have a special Valentine? What do you do, where do you go that isn’t going to be flooded with couples making you feel left out?

Fear not, for as a single guy myself, I have a few suggestions.

To start out, since Valentine’s Day falls

on a Thursday you can head on over to the Ace High Tavern on Washington Avenue for their Ladies Night. No cover, ladies drink free wine and domestic draft beers from 9 p.m. to midnight and guys get domestic draft beer for $2.25 or pitchers for $5.50 from 9 p.m. until closing.

I can tell you that the place gets pretty lively and is full of single guys and gals every Thursday, so if you don’t have a Valentine, you can go there and probably find one. It’s the perfect alternative for those people who never went to Jarod’s, don’t know that Godiva makes chocolate and can’t imagine buying someone a new car to mark the occasion.

The Ace Hi Tavern is at 1216 Washington Ave. in Golden.

Anti-Valentine’s Day celebration There is an Anti-Valentine’s Day Party on Feb. 14 at Fado Irish Pub and Restaurant in Denver. They call it a “singles mixer with social lubricant”.

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NO KILL Colorado meets from 6:30-9

p.m. the second Thursday of each month at Lakewood HealthSource, 963 S. Kipling Parkway, Lakewood. Everyone interested in learning about the No Kill movement is welcome. The group’s next program, on Thursday, Feb. 14, features Dr. Piccoli of Lakewood’s Spay Today and Sherri Legget of Feline Fix/Divine Feline. Spay/neuter of companion animals and trap-neuterrelease of feral cats are two of the 11 tenets of the No Kill Equation, which is successfully saving higher numbers of shelter animals across the country.

RSVP preferred; get more information at nokillcolorado@live.com.

parents. Admission is free, but you must call in advance to sign up, 720-898-7405.

Visit www.arvada.org/nature.

COMING SOON/FEB. 17 WINNER CONCERT Xuesha Hu, winner of the Jefferson Symphony International Young Artists Competition, will perform in concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, at the Green Center at the Colorado School of Mines, Golden. Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.Jeffsymphony.orgor by calling 303-278-4237 or at the door before the concert.

THURSDAY/FEB. 14 TO MAY 26

BLOOD DRIVE Mile Hi Church community blood drive is from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 17, inside Bonfils’ bus, 9077 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood. For information, or to schedule an appointment, call 303-363-2300 or visit www.bonfils.org.

SPRING EXHIBIT Boulder Museum of

COMING SOON/FEB. 18

Contemporary Art opens its spring exhibit “The Museum of Broken Relationships,” with a free public reception from 6:30-10 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14; members can preview the exhibit starting at 5:30 p.m.

The exhibit runs through May 26. Items for the exhibit are still being accepted.

Instead of disposing of the relics from an ended relationship, bring them to the museum. Donations must be received by Feb. 3 and will be displayed anonymously.

After the exhibit, donations will be kept in the collection of the Museum of Broken Relationships in Zagreb, Croatia. Visit bmoca.org, email brokenships@bmoca. org or call 303-443-2122 to learn how to make donations. Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art is at 1750 13th St., Boulder.

COMING SOON COMING SOON/FEB. 16 LAND RECORDS Foothills Genealogical Society presents a Land Records Workshop from 1:15-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at Belmar Library, 555 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Presented by Bobbi King. Fee is $5. Contact M. Posey at 303-477-2392 or posey58@msn.com.

ICE FISHING Families and novices are invited to join Colorado Parks and Wildlife to learn how to ice fish, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at Pine Valley Ranch Park in Pine. To register, email wildlife.neoutreach@state.co.us or call 303-291-7804. Class size limited to 20 participants. Attendees are advised to dress warmly, in layers and bring sun block, drinking water, and snacks. Ice fishing equipment will be provided, or you may bring your own.

COMING SOON/FEB. 16, MARCH 16 NATURE ADVENTURES Celebrate the wonders of nature with your child through short hikes, hands-on activities, crafts and books from 11-11:454 a.m. the third Saturday of each month at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada.

Dress for the weather as we may spend some time outside. Different topics each month. Open to ages 4-6 years and their

PRIMROSE BALL Primrose School of

Bear Creek hosts its “I Heart Primrose Ball” to celebrate the Valentine’s holiday from 3-5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18, at 3395 S. Kipling, Lakewood. Call 303-716-7147.

Primrose families are invited to dress up and enjoy a dance night with their kids.

COMING SOON/FEB. 19 NETWORKING EVENT 303Network

presents Networking in the City: Business After Hours, from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, at Old Chicago, 3550 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. The event is free if you register online, http://www.bit. ly/303network; otherwise the cost is $15 at the door.

COMING SOON/FEB. 19, FEB. 23 VOLUNTEER TRAINING Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory needs volunteers to collect data on raptor migrations from March 1 to mid-May at the HawkWatch site at Dinosaur Ridge, Morrison. No previous experience is necessary; the only requirement is that volunteers have an interest in raptors. Training sessions are from 5:30-7 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Dinosaur Ridge Visitor Center, 16831 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison; and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 23 at the HawkWatch site at Dinosaur Ridge. RSVP by Feb. 15 by contacting outreach biologist Jeff Birek at 970-482-1707 ext. 25 or jeff.birek@ rmbo.org.

COMING SOON/FEB. 21 BLOOD DRIVE City of Lakewood community blood drive is from 8-10:10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21, in the ER Training Room at 480 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. For information, or to schedule an appointment, contact Dee Ann Pfifer at 303-987-7660 or deepfi@lakewood.org.

COMING SOON/FEB. 22-23 SPIRITUAL GROWTH Contemplative

Outreach of Colorado will host a two-day workshop Feb. 22-23 featuring William Meninger’s presentation of “The Enneagram: An Ancient and Modern Personality Profile.”The workshop runs from 6:30-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, and from 9:30 a.m. to

4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, at the Center for Contemplative Living, 3650 Yates St., Denver. To register, call 303-698-7729 or go to www.contemplativeoutreach-co.org.

COMING SOON/FEB. 22-24 THEATER SHOW Phamaly Theatre Company presents the “charmin’‘n side-splittin’ comedy”“The Foreigner” Feb. 22-24 at the Arvada Center for Arts & Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, and Saturday, Feb. 23, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24. Tickets are available by calling 720-898-7200 or going online to www.phamaly.org.

RECURRING EVENTS RECURRING/MONTHLY SKATING PARTY Lace’EmUpSkating plans free skating parties 4-5 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 17, March 24, May 5 and June 9 at Foothills Ice Arena , 2250 S. Kipling St. in Lakewood. Registration required at www.LaceEmUpSkating.com.

RECURRING/THROUGH FEB. 8 ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION The Lakewood Arts Council plans a special 25th anniversary exhibit to be displayed at its Community Art Center & Gallery through Feb. 8. The exhibit contains 75 works created by members of the Lake-

wood Arts Council. Included is a retrospective collection of pastel paintings by Gene Smith, organized as a memorial tribute to this highly respected, award-winning artist. In addition, a large amount of his pastel supplies will be offered for sale during the show. The Gallery is at 85 S. Union Blvd. A special opening reception is from 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10. Call 303-980-0625 or visit www.lakewoodartscouncil.org.

RECURRING/THROUGH FEB. 17 COMIC TALE Miners Alley Playhouse presents “Mrs. Mannerly,” a comic tale that reveals truths about the face we present and our real selves, from Friday through Feb. 17. Call 303-935-3044 or visit www.minersalley.com. The Miners Alley Playhouse is at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden.

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NATURE TALES Enjoy children’s books about nature and the environment from timeless classics to new discoveries from 1:30-2 p.m. Tuesdays from Feb. 5-26 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. For ages 3-6; register in advance at 720-898-7405. Program is free. Visit www.arvada.org/nature.

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the second segment of C-470, from Kipling to I-70.

French also gave an update on a $700,000 countyonly study, taking a macrolook at the western half of the 470 beltway.

Jeffco Commission Chair Donald Rosier, District 3, said the expense of the study had been criticized.

“There’s pieces of the road that haven’t even been studied, or looked at, so we’re in danger of having all the pieces but not seeing the big picture,” Rosier said.

French said that his department has proposed using $190,000 of the study funding to carry out “a good public input, and marketing plan” to gauge

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District 2 Commissioner Casey Tighe cautioned that the county should keep an open mind about funding possibilities, including looking at taxation.

“Tolling doesn’t have to be the answer,” Tighe said.

French said the first part of the study should be complete by June.

Phase two would involve traffic analysis and cost estimates. He said the total cost is still expected to be $700,000 and that the funds would come from money already earmarked for parkway/beltway development.

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Apparently the actual beginning dates back to some kind of pagan fertility rituals that were a little bit too bizarre to put in this column that were then hijacked by the Catholic church and transformed into a more “civilized” festival during the month of February.

Add to the confusion the fact that the church recognizes not one, but three saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom died horribly as martyrs, which kind of took the spirit of romance out of the day.

But, as far as Valentines Day as we know it goes, it’s the second most popular day for sending cards, after Christmas, and it’s estimated about 150 million cards are exchanged annually. I couldn’t find any statistics on how many dinners are served at restaurants, how many flowers are bought or how many pounds of chocolate are

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Meeting to discuss status of Clear Creek

By Glenn Wallace

at the Golden Community Center, Golden Parks and Recreation Director Rod Tarullo said the range of topics in the meeting would include potential parking management, a new administrative park citation, potential creek-flow-based regulations and a river safety and education station.

“If we’re fortunate enough to have high water this year, there may be people who only experienced low water last year and may not be aware of the dangers,” Tarullo said at the Jan. 17 Golden City Council study session briefing.

Golden Police Capt. John Garavaglia in-

gwallace@ourcoloradonews.com The banks of the Clear Creek may see some dramatic change in the years to come, as the city seeks a way to protect the natural resource following its explosion in popularity last summer for picnics and tubers.

On Tuesday, Feb. 12, Golden and the National Park Service will host an open house meeting, to present the public with the results of the city’s fall 2012 creek-side environmental analysis, and to present potential mitigations.

The meeting will be from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

A 53-year old Wheat Ridge woman has been charged with embezzling money from Golden High School where she was employed as a financial secretary. Judith Marie Eakins was arrested

by Golden police on Jan. 29, and held on $50,000 bond.

Eakins worked at the high school from October 1999 until November 2012. She was hired by the district as a paraprofessional, but worked in several positions before becoming a financial secretary in 2008, according to court records.

In September 2012 an internal audit at the high school revealed missing money in several school accounts that Eakins managed. The audit team said financial documents appeared to have been manipulated, resulting in almost

$156,000 in missing funds over a threeyear period.

Eakins is alleged to have embezzled money from school event ticket sales, including prom, concerts, drama productions and homecoming events where she often worked the door, collecting the money from ticket sales. Eakins is also suspected of having misused the school credit card and taken property she purchased with card for her personal use.

The charges against Eakins include felony theft, and embezzlement of public property.

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SPAY DAY Foothills Animal Shelter, 580 McIntyre, Golden, is offering discounts on spaying/neutering in February, in honor of the nationally recognized Spay Day on Feb. 26. The special applies to procedures performed at Foothills Animal Shelter, and restrictions may apply. Call 720-407-5215 to schedule an appointment and for details on pricing; or you can visitwww.foothillsanimalshelter.org.

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The Golden Library’s Annual Sweetheart Book Sale is running through Feb. 18. Special romance paperbacks will be 50 cents. The Golden Library is at 1019 10th St.

HOST FAMILIES The Arvada Colts

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summer baseball team is looking for host families to have a player stay with them from May 20 to July 28. Contact the Colts by March 30 if you are able to host. For information, email info@ arvadacolts.com. Visit www.arvadacolts. com.

Email your ideas to Golden Community Editor Glenn Wallace at GWallace@ourcolo-

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Golden Church of Christ 1100 Ulysses St. (303) 279-3872 Rick Walker - Evangelist Bible classes for all ages 9 Worship 10 Sunday Evening Prayer meeting 5:30 Worship 6:00

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Worship.............................9:30 am Thurs. Night Bible Study...6:30 pm Nursery Available

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FAMILY CONCERTS The Music Train and Swallow Hill Music presents the family concert series, at 4 p.m. the second Sunday of each month through May at Swallow Hill Music Association, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver; and at 4 p.m. the third Saturday of each month through May at the D-Note, 7519 Grandview Ave., Arvada. For information and tickets, visit http://ridethemusictrain.com.

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Golden First Presbyterian Church

On the round-about at South Golden Rd. and West 16th Ave. Sunday Praise & Worship................. ......9:00 am Fellowship Time .....................................10:00 am Church School ................................ .......10:30 am

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Nursery provided

CROSSROADS

Museum presents “Surface Explorations by Cynthia St. Charles” and “New Acquisitions from the Anne Olsen Collection” from Sunday, Jan. 28 to April 27 at 1213 Washington Ave., Golden. Call 303-277-0377.

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Anne Beierle, the city’s deputy director of Utilities & Environmental Services said the Feb. 12 meeting will be an important opportunity for the public to give input about the proposals that emerged from the 2012 creek bank study — which amounted to hardscaping specific sections of the bank, and fencing off all other access to protect vegetation.

Ward 4 Councilman Bill Fisher said however the city proceeds, he wanted to see the city remain as welcoming as possible.

“It’s important that we don’t turn away these crowds that we’re spending this money and advertising to attract,” Fisher said.

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GOLDEN NEWS IN A HURRY High School embezzled

troduced the administrative park citation to the council at the same meeting, describing it as a “civil ticket” that could be given for a variety of creek-area enforcement issues.

He explained that the ticket would have an associated fee, but would not have a criminal connotation, or go on a criminal record unlike the dozens of citations the department was handing out on a daily basis last summer for off-leash dogs and public alcohol consumption.

“It’s a softer way to go,” Garavaglia said, adding fire, glass, smoking, dog leash, alcohol, and even parking prohibitions could all be rolled into the new ticket.

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mistake of missing the Rocky Mountain region’s biggest, most popular Buffalo Bill Cody birthday celebration. The festivities kick off at noon Saturday, Feb. 23, at The Rock Rest Lodge, 16005 S. Golden Road. Free admission and free contests, and free birthday cake.

NATURE’S EDUCATORS Evergreen

Fine Art Gallery hosts Nature’s Educators, a nonprofit organization that houses and trains injured raptors and reptiles that have been rehabilitated but cannot return to the wild. The wildlife show at the gallery will showcase 9-12 live raptors and a couple docile reptiles such as a tortoise and a lizard for kids to touch. A wine tasting and silent auction also are planned. The event is Saturday, Feb. 23, with family time with kids from 3:30-5 p.m. and adults and wine tasting from 5-7:30 p.m. Visit www.evergreenfineart. com.

BENEFIT CONCERT/AUCTION

Friends of the Arvada West Dog Park will host a benefit concert/silent auction at the D-Note in Olde Town, 7519 Grandview, from 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23. Proceeds from the event will help fund improvements and expansion plans at the off-leash dog park at 17975 W. 64th Parkway.

LOOKING AHEAD/FEB. 24 CHURCH CELEBRATION Green

Mountain United Methodist Church will

celebrate “50 Years of Caring & Sharing” during 10:30 a.m. Sunday services in February. Bishop Elaine Stanovsky will preach and former pastors will participate in the Feb. 24 worship service. A potluck lunch will follow at noon. The church is located at 12755 W. Cedar Drive in Lakewood. Call the church at 303-989-3727.

SACRED MUSIC Confluence Choir, directed by Allison Olsson, will present an a capella sacred music concert at 3 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 24, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 9200 W. 10th Ave., Lakewood.

The concert begins with an old Mass (from the late 1400s) by Josquin de Prez.

Contact olssoncolo@comcast.net or call 303-279-2932 for ticket information.

SPAYDAY SNIPPITY Doo Dah Spay Day is coming up on Sunday, Feb. 24, at SpayToday, 1864 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Spays and neuters for cats and kittens will be offered for $25.

Breakfast and lunch are provided, and volunteers can win door prizes. To volunteer, send an email toinfo@spay2day. orgwith “Spay Day” in the subject line.

To schedule a surgery, check www.spay2day.orgto see when registration opens.

No registrations taken before Feb. 10.

BUFFALO BILL birthday The Buffalo Bill Museum celebrates Buffalo Bill’s 167th birthday on Sunday, Feb. 24, with a special tribute to the Native Americans who performed in his show. The celebration will include Native American dancing, the painting and raising of a tepee, visits by a best-selling author and musical performances. The day will also mark the opening of a special exhibit featuring the Native Americans who performed in the show. Admission to the museum and all planned activities will be free during the celebration, from noon to 4 p.m. Feb. 24. For information, call 303-526-0744 or visit www. buffalobill.org.

LOOKING AHEAD/FEB. 24, APRIL 28 CONCERT SERIES St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 9200 W 10th Ave., Lakewood, presents its 2012-13 concert series. Season and individual tickets are available.

Email olssoncolo@comcast.net or call 303-279-2932. All concerts take place in the St. Paul Sanctuary. Concerts are: FEB. 24: Confluence will present a

Sacred Music Concert at 3 p.m. This is the first concert by Confluence completely devoted to sacred music. It will begin a very old Mass (from the late 1400s)

by Josquin de Prez. Journey with us through the renaissance, baroque, classical eras and end with some beautiful, modern sacred compositions.

APRIL 28: Confluence will present an a cappella program titled “Salut Printemps” (Welcome Spring). This program will feature Debussy’s piece of the same name for piano and women’s voices, and will be filled with the glorious sounds of spring’s return.

MAY 19: The Parish Choir of St. Paul’s will wrap up the year with its excellent Variety Show at 1:30 p.m. after the endof-year Parish Picnic. New this year: the staff of St. Paul’s will present a number in the show.

LOOKING AHEAD/FEB. 26 FLIGHT COURSE The Colorado Chapter of The Ninety-Nines, the International Organization of Women Pilots, is offer-

ing a spring Flight Without Fear course.

The next class begins Feb. 26 and will meet once each week in Denver. The class is designed to help individuals who want or need to fly but are anxious or nervous about doing so. Participants will learn about the inner workings of an airline flight. There are field trips to the United Airlines maintenance facility, air traffic control, and flight simulators. The cost of the course includes all field trips, books and study materials, and a class graduation trip on a regularly-scheduled commercial flight. Detailed information at www.colorado99s.org/FWF.htm.

LOOKING AHEAD/FEB. 27 BAND CONCERT Bell Middle School will have a band concert at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 27, and a string orchestra concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, at the Golden High School auditorium.

Contact Katharine Parker at o.k12. co.usor 303-982-4187. Cash and checks accepted at door.

LOOKING AHEAD/FEB. 28 EXPORT SEMINAR The Colorado Department of Agriculture presents “Explore Exporting: The World is Waiting,” a seminar that will provide insights and access to state and national programs to help new exporters explore, develop and succeed in adding exports to their sales mix. The seminar is from 9:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, at Denver Renaissance Hotel. The registration fee includes lunch. Visit www.wusata.org/ wusata/eventreg/eventdetail.aspx?even t=M13SRTGCO&section=Events2.

LOOKING AHEAD/MARCH 2 SHUFFLE EFFECT Lakewood Cultural Center presents “The Shuffle Effect” SYBARITE5 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 2 at 470 S. Allison Parkway (Wadsworth and Alameda). Tickets on sale now at www.Lakewood.org/Tickets, 303-987-7845 or at the box office. This is no ordinary chamber music. From the moment the group’s bows attack the strings, SYBARITE5 engages the senses and redefines the rules. The traditional set program list is replaced with an iPod. The players press shuffle and play whatever piece shows up on the screen.

LOOKING AHEAD/MARCH 3 MUSIC OF Ireland Lakewood Cultural Center presents Danu, performing Traditional Music of Ireland at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, March 3, at Tickets on sale now; visit www.Lakewood.org/Tickets, call 303-987-7845 or stop by the box office, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood.

Free parking available.

LOOKING AHEAD/MARCH 5 START SEEDS Join Jackie Raehl, owner of Star Acre Farms, to learn basic seed starting techniques from 6-7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 5, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada.

Learn about seed starting mediums, heirloom seed saving, and growing vegetable seeds for transplanting into your home garden. Leave with seeds, information and materials for starting your own heirloom plants such as peppers, eggplant, and tomatoes. Open to ages 12 and older. Sign up early; call 720-898-7405 or visit www.arvada.org/ nature to register and for information on costs.

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Bill would get law out of bedroom

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At least that’s what two Democratic legawayislators believe. mon- A bill that would repeal a longstanding id. Colorado law that prohibits adultery — as well as repeal a separate law that makes it a crime to promote “sexual immorality” —

was introduced in the state House of Representatives last week.

“Adultery should be a matter between a person and their spouse,” said Rep. Daniel Kagan, D-Cherry Hills Village, the bill’s House sponsor. “It is wrong, in my view, to make it the state’s business to inquire into who I slept with last night.”

Yes, it is against Colorado law to cheat on one’s spouse, and it’s been like that since the 1900s.

To be sure, it is a toothless law, seeing as how there is no penalty associated with it.

But a separate law that the bill aims to repeal, “promoting sexual immorality,” does carry with it a potential misdemeanor charge. An example of a violation of this

law would be when a hotel worker rents a room to an unmarried couple, knowing that they’re going to use the room to have sex.

“It has been prosecuted eleven times in the last three years,” Kagan said of the sexual immorality law. “This bill keeps the police out of our private business.”

Kagan is sponsoring the bill with Sen. Pat Steadman, D-Denver. They are the same two lawmakers who unsuccessfully attempted to repeal the laws during a previous legislative session.

The attempt to revive the bill is being panned by at least one Republican legislator. Rep. Libby Szabo of Arvada had some fun on Twitter, saying sarcastically that the bill is “another display of the (Colorado

Democratic Party’s) focus on jobs and the economy.”

Szabo elaborated on her tweet in an emailed statement to Colorado Community Media.

“It just makes you wonder what the legislative priorities are of two senior members of the Democrat legislative caucus when they’re more interested in running legislation concerning sexual immorality while more than 200,000 Coloradans are without a job,” Szabo wrote.

But Kagan insists that this bill “does not take away from our efforts to create jobs and strengthen the economy.”

“We can walk and chew gum at the same time,” Kagan said.

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LOOKING AHEAD/MARCH 6

CITIZEN’S POLICE academy Have you ever wanted to learn more about the Arvada Police Department or wanted to get an inside look at policing? You can do so by attending the Arvada Police Department’s Spring Citizen’s Police Academy. The academy meets on 12 consecutive Wednesdays between March 6 and May 15. Classes are in classrooms and field settings, and give participants insight into many aspects of police work. Visit www.arvadapd.org to complete an application. A criminal background investigation will be done on each applicant. The academy is offered twice a year, and class size is limited. Call 720-898-6660.

LOOKING AHEAD/MARCH 6-27 PRESCHOOL FUN Jody Weiland teaches about a different kind of animal from 10-10:45 a.m. Wednesdays from March 6-27 at Majestic View Nature Center,

7030 Garrison St., Arvada. This four-week session includes fox, ants, raccoons and coyotes. Enjoy a glimpse into their wonderful worlds, using books, stories, crafts, and games. Program for ages 3-6 years. Sign up early; call 720-898-7405 or visit www. arvada.org/nature to register and for information on costs.

LOOKING AHEAD/MARCH 8-17 PLAYHOUSE PERFORMANCE Festival Playhouse

and 11 Minute Theatre Company present “Those Crazy Ladies in the House on the Corner,” by Pat Cook.

What do you do when you have three geriatric sisters as patients and all they want to do is sit at home and talk to one another – all at the same time? You move another person in with them. At least, that is what Doc Lomax does when he has a new nurse needing a place to live. Performances are at the Festival Playhouse, 5665 Olde Wadsworth Blvd. Call 303-4224090 or visit www.festivalplayhouse.com.

LOOKING AHEAD/MARCH 9-10 GARDENING CLASSES Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 Garrison St. in Arvada, offers early spring classes for gardeners. Call 303-424-7979 or visit www. echters.com. Admission is free and no registration is required, unless otherwise noted. Schedule for March 9-10: SATURDAY, MARCH 9: “Growing Plants from Seed,” 9:30-10:30 a.m. Do it yourself, save money, have fun. Instructor is Ryan Schmitt, Botanical Interests. “Spring Bulbs,” from 1-2 p.m. Color the summer garden with bulbs. Instructor is Todd McNulty, Van Bloem.

SUNDAY, MARCH 10: “Vegetable Gardening 101,” from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. If you want to begin gardening, this class is for you. Get started now, the right way. Instructor is Chris Doolittle. “Pruning Trees & Shrubs,” from 2-3:30 p.m. Learn the basics of what to prune, when to do the job and how to prune

properly and avoid common mistakes that can lead to problems later. Instructors are Quinn Farrington & Gay Bechir.

LOOKING AHEAD/MARCH 12 COLORADO PREDATORS Sharp teeth, sharp vision and keen hunting skills make people take pause when they come across Colorado predators.

Join local naturalists Tabbi Kinion from Colorado Parks and Wildlife and Kristen Libberton to learn more about the fascinating lifestyles of bears, lions, coyotes and other local wildlife. We’ll talk biology, play games and do activities to find out what it feels like to be the predator and their prey. Call ahead to register; 720-898-7405. The program is from 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Visit www.arvada. org/nature.

LOOKING AHEAD/MARCH 14 SPELLING BEE Compete with other spelling

whizzes in the 60+ Spelling Bee, sponsored by the Arvada Press, Brookdale Senior Living’s Arvada Sterling House and Arvada Meridian, and Prime Time for Seniors Newspaper. Prizes and refreshments included. This is a free event, but both contestants and spectators must register by March 2. Contestants must be 60 and over. Sign up soon; space is limited.

The spelling bee is from 1-3 p.m. Thursday, March 14, at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

LOOKING AHEAD/MARCH 15-16, MARCH 21-23 SPRING MUSICAL Golden High School’s Stage Right Productions presents its spring musical, Stephen Sondheim’s “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” running March 15-16 and March 21-23 in the Golden High School auditorium. Contact Golden High School via email at goldentheater@ jeffco.k12.co.us for tickets. Contact Scott Hasbrouck at shasbrou@jeffco.k12.co.us or the main office at 303-982-4200 for information.

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Ski areas celebrate across Colorado

Vail man grew up lucky with three resorts

By Ryan Boldrey

rboldrey@ourcoloradonews.com Pete Seibert Jr. doesn’t know life without a pair of skis.

Like so many Coloradans, his first taste of the Centennial State’s winter wonderland took place at Loveland Ski Area, which his dad managed in the 1950s. It was when he was 7, though, that his dad changed the face of Colorado ski country forever.

Along with a tight-knit group of friends, all of whom were serious skiers, Pete Seibert Sr. turned an empty valley full of vision into the reality now known as Vail.

That was 50 years ago, and this winter Vail is one of a handful of resorts across the state celebrating a landmark birthday. Loveland just blew out a cake with 75 candles on it Jan. 12.

“We had a couple things working against us, with the cold and the Broncos playoff game, but everyone that came up had a great time,” said Loveland marketing director John Sellers, adding that the resort’s celebration will continue through the end of March with its 75 days of giveaways and plenty of specials. Tommyknockers, the nearby Idaho Springs brewery, has also made a special anniversary beer.

Loveland has just 31 percent of its terrain open, but has eight of nine lifts running.

“We are, hopefully, one good storm from dropping some ropes and getting a lot more open,” Sellers said. “It looks like there’s going to be a shift in the weather pattern and we’ll finish out the month snowy, but weather is hard to predict beyond a week out.”

Down the road at Vail, skiers and boarders are enjoying having 30 of 31 lifts and 98 percent of the terrain open, and although their big bash is behind them too, there is plenty going on the rest of the winter to help celebrate the resort’s history.

There will be interactive ice sculpt-

While snowboarders have only been shredding Loveland Ski Area for the last 30 years or so, skiers have been having their share of fun at the Georgetown ski area for the past 75 years. Photo courtesy of Loveland Ski Area ing at the Gore Creek Promenade through Feb. 10 and guests can visit the Colorado Ski and Snowboard Museum all season long. Vail’s original marketing director, Roger Cotton Brown, also created a special documentary titled “Vail, the Rise of America’s Iconic Ski Resort,” which will be showing in the Lionshead Welcome Center through April.

Keeping the party going Other resorts in nostalgic party mode this season include Copper Mountain, which celebrated its 40th anniversary opening weekend, Eldora, which turned 50 this winter, and Steamboat, which just concluded a 10day party to commemorate 50 years.

Steamboat Springs’ Howelsen Hill — the training ground for 79 Olympians — will hold its 100th Winter Carnival Feb. 6-10.

“We used to go down to the winter carnival at Steamboat each year when we were kids,” Seibert said. “We grew up on the east side of Eagle County, where sheepherders were replaced by the skiers, but going down there you’d get into the thick of cowboy country.

We’d go on a ski tour through town and the cowboys would pull us.”

While Seibert has skied all over Colorado and the West, most of his memo-

ries stem from his days as a youth in Vail, where he has been selling real estate for the last 20 years and still takes advantage of as many powder days as possible each season, some of them with his dad’s friends who helped make Vail what it is today.

“It was just an incredible stroke of good luck to be born into that situation and have a chance to experience it,” he said. “It was (my dad’s) creativity, energy and effort, not mine, though, that made it all happen.”

Seibert Sr. died 10 years ago, leaving behind one of the world’s most visited resorts.

“The town has changed a lot over the years, but what makes Vail ‘Vail’ is all of the local places, many of which have been around since the beginning,” Seibert said. “Once you get to the backside of Vail it is a lot like it was in the late ’50s though, before there were lifts. It helps keep you grounded.”

At that time, Seibert recalls, summers were like “a real Huck Finn sort of thing, out in the woods and playing in the creek.” He also remembers days when the town of Minturn was where you had to go for groceries or a movie and when the doctor left the mountain each spring when the snow melted.

As much as things have changed though, the freedom found in skiing will last forever.

Polar bears’ plight examined in new book For sure, it was a case of cute overload in black-and-white.

Nobody could’ve set up a shot that adorable: Two pure white polar bear cubs, romping in the snow with Mama Bear looking on with a watchful eye.

They looked yummy, like you could scoop those babies up. The picture almost made you want to go hug something.

What will we do if global warming causes polar bear extinction? Author Zac Unger wondered that, too, and in his new book “Never Look a Polar Bear in the Eye,” published by Da Capo Press, he shares his ice-cold journey to find out.

Cannibalism.

It’s horrible to contemplate, so when Zac Unger read a report claiming that hungry polar bears were resorting to cannibalism, he was repulsed and intrigued. Could global warming be at the root of the phenomena? A “tree hugger” from way back, Unger became “obsessed” with finding out.

Not everyone agrees with global warming, of course. Some scoff at the idea of it, while others think that melting polar ice caps is a man-made, imminent disaster. Unger tried to get audience with researchers who fell into the latter camp, believing like they did that the planet was in danger and polar bears were doomed.

But polar bear scientists — the ones he called the “Heavy Hitters” — didn’t return his calls. Instead, Unger found himself in Churchill , Mani-

toba , at the side of a tenured professor from New York City who’d been studying polar bears for 40 summers.

Churchill, you see, is where the bears are.

Every year, just before the Hudson Bay ices over, polar bears congregate near Churchill to wait for the ice.

They’ve eaten little-to-nothing over the summer and though it’s known that bears will eat more than just seals, the animals are hungry — which means danger for any human foolish enough to be around when the bears are moving. Knowing that, Unger moved his family to bear country with an eye toward studying bears and a promise to his 4-year-old son that they’d see a “polar” up close.

Unger thought he knew what he’d find. He figured he’d have an adventure and go back home to California with answers.

But what he found left him with even more questions.

You try to keep your carbon footprint small. You recycle, reuse, and refuse to waste. And what you learn in this book may surprise you. It did me.

Part travelogue, part history lesson, and part memoir, “Never Look a Polar Bear in the Eye” bear-ly scratches the surface of ecopolitics, too, although author Zac Unger surely tries to look at the subject from all sides. Unger is serious in the research he presents, but that’s about as far as the solemnity goes: This book will make you laugh, it will entertain you, and it will make your heart pound just a little.

It’s also a good argument-starter, so if you’re looking for discourse on global warming, you’ll find it here.

Read “Never Look a Polar Bear in the Eye” — because even in the snow, nothing is ever black and white.

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OUT OF BOUNDS

BY THE NUMBERS

Seconds it took Ralston Va l l e y junior E r i n Metzger-Seymour to break the 5A Jeffco league record in the 100 Butterfly.

55.41

Number of diff e re n t 5A Jeffco records broken by Ralston Valley swimmers at Saturday’s League Championships.

3

Steals per game avera g e d

by Jefferson senior Jose Avila this season.

4.2

Points per game avera g e d t h i s season

by Arvada West sophomore Thomas Neff.

19.2

GAME OF THE WEEK SWIMMING

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Fox out front of Golden’s fifth place finish Demons fall just short of placing in the Jeffco League Championship

By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@ourcoloradonews. com LAKEWOOD - It is hard to outfox Annie, at least in the swimming pool.

Annie Fox, a Golden sophomore, was the hardest working woman in the swimming business at the Jeffco League Swimming Championship Saturday at Carmody Recreation Center in Lakewood.

Fox swam in four different events, helping Golden finish fifth at the meet, just 37 points behind third place Green Mountain.

Fox swam the 50 Freestyle finishing in sixth at 26.85, and then finished fifth in the 100 Freestyle at 5:53.31. That was before she finished third in the 200 Freestyle Relay with teammates Sabrina Sabadeanu, Bekah Anderson and Kathryn Cheatum at 1:46.64, and third in the 400 Freestyle Relay with the same trio of teammates at 3:57.24.

“It was a long season and a long weekend, that’s for sure,” Fox said.

“We swam all season, and all off season, to get to this point. But it was all worth it and we are happy with how we finished.”

Lakewood came up just short of winning a 5A Jeffco League Championship.

Lakewood’s Meghan Lahr won the 50 Freestyle in 24.45, and then she teamed up with Shannon O’Dell, Bailey MacKenzie and Victoria Papke to win the 200 Freestyle Relay for a time of 1:40.76.

Still, the Tigers came up 15 points shy of capturing the 5A Jeffco championship, finishing second to Ralston Valley.

“There is no possible way I could say I am disappointed with

Bear Creek slips in 5A Jeffco meeting with Wildcats

Prelims start Friday afternoon with the finals set for 2 p.m. Saturday at the EPIC in Fort Collins (5A) and the VMAC (4A) in Thornton.

By Daniel Williams

“There is no possible way I could say I am disappointed with how we performed.”

Lakewood swim coach Jen Snowberg

Golden Demons diver Cymry Smith performs a dive during the Jeffco League Invitational Swimming and Diving Championships at Carmody Recreation Center. Photo by Andy Carpenean ship meet was dominated by Evergreen, who won their first league championship in a decade. The Cougars finished in first with a team score of 423, 109 points better than second place D’Evelyn.

Finishing third in 4A total team scores was Green Mountain (175), Wheat Ridge (143) finished fourth, Golden (138) finished fifth, Conifer (108) finished sixth and Arvada (31) finished seventh.

Finishing third in 5A total team scored was Chatfield (241), Dakota Ridge (175) finished fourth, Columbine (127) finished fifth, Arvada West (84) finished sixth, Pomona (68) finished seven, Bear Creek (60) finished eighth and Standley Lake (51) finished ninth.

But not only did Evergreen own the pool on Saturday, they are now also owners of a couple prestigious awards. Jeanne Godaire was honored as 4A Coach of the Year, and Lexie Malazdrewicz was crowned 4A Swimmer of the Year.

Malazdrewicz, along with

Lindsay Morrow, Josie Pearson and Kamryn Holland won the 200 Medley Relay with a time of 1:49.43. Holland also won the 200 Freestyle with a 1:57.59, and the 500 Freestyle in 5:21.60. Morrow then won the 200 IM with a time of 2:09.18.

But not to be outdone by her medley-mates Malazdrewicz went free-styling when she won the 50 Freestyle in 24:09, and then the 100 Freestyle on 50.98.

Evergreen rounded out the championships with wins in the 200 Freestyle Relay at 1:38.90, the 100 Backstroke (Marrow 57:22), the 100 Breaststroke (Anna McDonald 1:11.43), the 100 Freestyle Relay and the 400 Freestyle Relay.

D’Evelyn junior Breanna Bushey won the 100 Butterfly in 56.99.

The Jaguars also had the best diver as Brynn Frauenhoff won with a score of 338.40.

The 5A best diver was Chatfield’s Averly Hobbs who finished won with a score of 298.10.

Hendrickson fuels A-West with huge night

4A and 5A State championships, Friday and Saturday

THEY SAID IT

how we performed. I am just really proud of the way we came out and competed. The dedication and hard work that these girls put in this season has been incredible and we are just so proud to see it pay off,” Lakewood coach Jen Snowberg said.

The Mustangs were the record breaking winners of the Jeffco League Swimming Championships Saturday.

Ralston Valley took first place at the with a team score of 306, narrowly edging out Lakewood who finished in second with 291 points.

Fuelling Ralston Valley’s victory were three record-breaking performances, one by junior Erin Metzger-Seymour who swam the 200 Free in a 1:51.62, which is both a new school and 5A league record time.

Metzger-Seymour then went on to swim the 100 Fly in 55.41, a time that broke another school record, as well as broke her own 5A Jeffco league record.

The other record setter on Saturday was junior Maddie Myers, who swam the 200 IM in a 2:05.63 which is also a Ralston Valley and 5A league record time. Finally, upand-comer Mackenzie Atencio won the 100 Backstroke in 1:07.81.

Then, to cap off an already awesome afternoon for the Mustangs, the event closed with the announcement that Ralston Valley coach Annie Brown was named the 5A Jeffco Coach of the Year.

“It has been an awesome year for us. We had to overcome a lot but I think it made us more determined and more motivated,” Brown said. “I am really proud of how our girls kept working and kept shaving times all season long.”

Also announced was the crowning of Columbine’s Erin Lemberger who was honored with 5A Swimmer of the Year.

The 4A side of the champion-

dwilliams@ourcoloradonews. com LAKEWOOD - Arvada West used a monster night from senior Corey Hendrickson to get a 47-43 win Friday at Bear Creek High School.

The Bears battled for four full quarters but they could not overcome Hendrickson’s 17 points and 17 rebounds.

Bear Creek sophomore Edina Krusko recorded 12 points.

A-West (5-13, 4-7) will host Standley Lake Friday at 7 p.m. Bear Creek (8-10, 4-7) will host Ralston Valley Friday at 7 p.m.

TOP, BOTTOM TEAMS MEET

In a meeting between the first and last place teams in the 4A Jeffco standings Alameda fell 69-14 Friday at D’Evelyn High School.

Alameda wasn’t able to do much against a D’Evelyn team that makes most of their opponents look bad.

But on Friday night D’Evelyn held Alameda to five first half points and then scoreless in the fourth quarter.

Alameda, one of the youngest teams in 4A Jeffco featuring three freshman, will use the loss as a fuel as they lay down the foundation for their future.

D’Evelyn (16-1, 8-0) will play at Evergreen Friday at 7 p.m. Alameda (1-15, 0-8) will host Arvada Friday at 7 p.m.

With several players out with injury and illness the Demons were no match for a Conifer team that brought a defensive intensity that Golden couldn’t crack.

Senior Lauren Chacho led the Demons with 11 points and seven rebounds, and sophomore Riley Sanders added nine rebounds in the loss.

Golden (7-10, 4-4), losers of back-to-back games, will play at Green Mountain Friday at 7 p.m.

BULLDOGS BLOWN OUT

BEST OF THE BEST MEET

Arvada couldn’t overcome a slow start and fell to Evergreen 6926 Friday at Arvada High School.

Junior Kelly Lehnerz scored 13 points to lead the Bulldogs, who were overwhelmed by one of the best teams in 4A Jeffco.

Still, the young Bulldogs have taken a big step forward, improving four wins (and counting) from last season’s campaign.

Arvada (6-10, 1-7) will play at Alameda Friday at 7 p.m.

ILL GOLDEN FALLS SHORT

Shorthanded Golden had no answers in a 67-26 loss Friday at Conifer High School.

5A Jeffco’s two best teams collided with Lakewood falling 49-32 Friday at Ralston Valley High School.

Ralston Valley’s defense held Lakewood 32 points under their average of 64 points per game.

The Tigers held the Mustangs to three third quarter points, but their deficit was too big to dig out of and Ralston Valley hung on for one of their best victories of the season.

Lakewood (14-4, 9-2), had their eight game winning streak snapped in the loss but will attempt to start a new streak when they host Pomona Friday at 7 p.m.

Ralston Valley (16-2, 11-0), remains perfect in league play and

will play at Bear Creek Friday at 7 p.m.

SAINTS SLIP LATE GAME

Jefferson gave up a late lead after their offense stalled out in a 26-21 loss to Arrupe Jesuit Friday at Jefferson High School.

The Saints led going into the fourth quarter but were outscored 10-3 in the final quarter.

The loss was Jefferson’s fourth straight.

The Saints (3-11, 1-6) will attempt to get back in the win column when they play at Friday at 7 p.m. at Lake County High School in Leadville.

DEFENSE THE DIFFERENCE

Pomona used their best defensive effort to hold on and beat Chatfield 39-36 Friday at Pomona High School.

Despite only scoring two fourth quarter points, the Panthers were able to hang on and beat Chatfield.

Pomona senior Kristen Seltenreich scored 10 points and sophomore Dominique Riley scored 12 points and added seven rebounds.

Pomona (9-9, 4-7) will play at Lakewood Friday at 7 p.m.

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Vessey honored after Mines softball’s fast start Orediggers basketball record setting good in victory

By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com GOLDEN - In powering the Colorado School of Mines softball team to their best start since 2006 with a 3-0-1 opening weekend at the RMAC Preview in Denver, senior centerfielder Kamee Vessey was chosen as this week’s Mines Student-Athlete of the Week, announced Monday by athletic department officials.

A Preseason All-RMAC selection, Vessey finished with a team-high eight RBI, going 4-for-11 with two home runs, one double, one sacrifice fly and five runs scored over the four games.

The Highlands Ranch native also boasted a 1.500 OPS percentage with a 1.000 slugging percentage and .500 on-base percentage and led the Orediggers with 11 total bases and four walks. Dating back to last season, Vessey has successfully reached base in 10 of the last 11 games, including all four games thus far in 2013.

JUST SHY OF DUAL WIN

The Colorado School of Mines wrestling team found itself in another close dual on Saturday and matched home-standing New Mexico Highlands in number of bouts won, but the Cowboys were able to score one more point in their five victories to edge Mines 21-20 at the John A. Wilson Complex.

The Orediggers (3-8, 0-4 RMAC) got wins from Luis Gurule (125), Robby Schultheis (133), John Crowley (157), Justin Frazer (120) and Alec Bird (HWT) during the dual.

Gurule stayed tied with Crowley for the team lead in wins with his 24th (24-14) after opening the match with a 7-3 decision.

Schultheis moved Mines up 9-0 after two bouts with a win by fall at 133 pounds, notching his fifth victory by fall and his eighth overall win on the season (8-7).

RECORD SETTING WIN

Colorado School of Mines used a recordsetting effort from the foul line and a plus10 rebounding margin to hold off visiting Western State 94-85 in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference men’s basketball action on Saturday evening at Lockridge Arena.

Mines (11-8, 8-7 RMAC) finished 51-of55 (92.7 percent) from the foul line, led by

a record-setting 16-of-16 effort from sophomore Brian Muller - all in the second half.

The Orediggers’ 51 made free throws set a new RMAC record and eclipse the old mark of 44 set by Chadron State against Regis during the 1991-92 season.

Muller’s 16-of-16 effort sets a new program mark for most made free throws on a perfect percentage, breaking his old mark of 14 set in the squad’s 89-84 win over New Mexico Highlands on December 1, 2012.

Muller posted 26 points and seven rebounds on a 4-of-12 shooting effort from the field in addition to his stellar line from the charity stripe.

OVERCOMING SLOW START

Aided by a nearly perfect free throw shooting and several timely three-pointers, the Colorado School of Mines women’s basketball team overcame a sluggish start and pulled away late to turn away visiting Western State 68-54 Saturday evening at Lockridge Arena.

After beginning 1-of-11 from the floor and finding themselves down 12-5 at the 12:54 mark, the Orediggers (12-9, 9-6 RMAC) connected on 12 of their next 19 attempts and took a 32-27 lead into the inter-

mission.

CSM finished the half 46.4 percent from the floor en route to 22-of-53 (41.5 percent) shooting for the game, its fourth-highest percentage of the season.

THE FAST AND FURIOUS

A day after the Colorado School of Mines indoor track and field team’s distance medley relays both timed Division II Provisional qualifying results, six Orediggers added their names to the Provisional list Saturday in the final day of the New Mexico Classic at the Albuquerque Convention Center.

Junior Sean Gildea, sophomore Phil Schneider and senior Tyler Curtis all qualified in the 3000, each clocking a new collegiate-best and top-eight time in the Mines record book.

Gildea captured second overall behind the program’s third-fastest time of 8:25.92; Schneider placed sixth in 8:37.30 (adjusted to 8:24.56 for altitude), the sixth-best time in school history, and Curtis took eighth with the eighth-best time ever by an Oredigger, crossing the line in 8:39.86 (8:27.05).

Gildea’s altitude-adjusted time of 8:13.46 currently ranks second in the RMAC and third nationally in Division II.

Alameda’s upset bid against D’Evelyn falls short Stratman’s 26 points too much for Pirates to overcome

By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com LAKEWOOD - Alameda did their best to try and knock off No. 1 but their efforts fell short in a 67-56 loss to D’Evelyn Friday at Alameda High School.

The Pirates played from behind for most of the contest but early in the fourth quarter they took the lead away from D’Evelyn.

However, the Jaguars showed why they are perhaps the best team in all of 4A, outscoring Alameda 25-16 in the final quarter.

They were fueled by senior Luke Stratman and his 26 points, along with sophomore Grant Witherspoon’s 20 points.

Alameda had three double digit scorers including senior Nyang Reat’s 18 points.

D’Evelyn (16-1, 8-0) will play at Evergreen Friday at 7 p.m. Alameda (7-9, 3-5) will play at Arvada Friday at 7 p.m.

ARVADA FALLS AT EVERGREEN

After a big win at Conifer two nights before Arvada fell to Evergreen 79-42 Friday at Evergreen High School.

Unable to find the same offense that generated a 75-49 victory at Conifer on Wednesday, the Bulldogs were out worked on Friday night.

After falling behind 28-10 in the first quarter Arvada was never able to get back into the game. Senior Gabe Enriquez led the Bulldogs with nine points. at 7 Arvada (2-14, 1-7) will host Alameda Friday at 7 p.m.

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GOLDEN WINS ON ROAD

Golden basketball continued to roll with their 70-49 victory Friday at Conifer High School.

The Demons outscored Conifer 23-11 in the first quarter and then used strong second half defense to never let their lead slip.

The victory was Golden’s six in their last seven games, as they continue to fight to improve their playoff seeding.

Golden (11-6, 6-2) will play at Green Mountain Friday at 7 p.m.

FARMERS PULL UPSET

Suddenly hot Wheat Ridge kept Green Mountain streaking in the wrong direction after their 54-44 victory Friday at Green Mountain High School.

Wheat Ridge junior Stephan Hackethal was a man-child in first quarter scoring 13 points, en route to his game high 26 points.

Green Mountain could never recover despite 14 points front senior Steven Lorenzen.

The Rams have now dropped three straight games, while the Farmers are riding back-to-back victories.

Wheat Ridge (5-12, 4-4) will host Conifer Friday at 7 p.m. Green Mountain (8-9, 3-5) will play at Golden Friday at 7 p.m.

BEST, WORST COLLIDE

Pomona’s never-ending season continued with a 90-29 loss Friday at Chatfield High School.

Chatfield took a 50-11 lead into halftime and didn’t let off the gas in the second half.

The game was a meeting between the teams with the best and worst records in 5A Jeffco.

Pomona (1-17, 0-11) will look to play spoiler when they host Lakewood Friday at 7 p.m.

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WINNERS OF FOUR OF FIVE

Jefferson looks like they are peaking at the right time after a 54-40 victory over Arrupe Jesuit Friday at Jefferson High School.

The Saints held Arrupe Jesuit to four first quarter points and then executed offensively in the second half to maintain their lead.

Junior Jorge Padilla scored 10 points but his 11 rebounds were the x-factor for the Saints.

Jefferson (9-5, 4-4), has now won four of their past five games. They will play at Lake County Friday at 7 p.m.

TIGERS GET COMEBACK WIN

Lakewood overcame a double digit deficit to defeat Ralston Valley 66-65 Friday at Lakewood High School.

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The loss was Ralston Valley’s second in the past three games, after winning seven of eight games.

The Mustangs (10-7, 6-4) look to get back on track Friday when they host Bear Creek at 7 p.m.

Lakewood (10-8, 7-4), winners of four of five games, will play at Pomona Friday at 7 p.m.

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