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hristmas surprise For one Golden family, the best gift is just holding a loved one By Glenn Wallace

gwallace@ourcoloradonews.com A father picked up his son from kindergarten at Pleasant View Elementary in Golden on Dec. 17 and hugged him tight. That hug was 10 months in the making for 5-yearold William since his father, Petty Officer Third Class Eric Beattie, had just returned from deployment to Afghanistan. W i l l i a m’s William Beattie, left, hugs his father Navy sailor Eric Beattie as he surprises his son at Pleasant View Elementary Dec. 17 mom later said that he called it

in Golden. Beattie is on a 30-day leave from military duties in Afghanistan. Photo by Andy Carpenean

“the best surprise of his whole life.” After the embrace, Beattie wiped away a tear, and answered a few questions for his son’s class. “What do you do?” asked one student in Mr. Jordan’s kindergarten class. “I work on the fighter jets for the Navy,” Beattie replied. “Do you fight bad guys?” Another student asked. “Yeah.” “Do you like your job?” “I love my job.” After the Q and A, the students left the room, leaving the three Beattie boys to play around the feet of their father and mother while friends, parents, and grandparents who had shown up for the surprise snapped pictures. William said he was happy to have his dad back for Christmas. The family had thought Beattie would not be able to return until after New Year’s. “He’s a superhero,” the son said. Beattie had been stationed at Camp Dwyer in Afghanistan, while his ship was in dry dock, where he handled customs for troops headed back to the United States. “We sent home 5,911 Marines,” checking over their gear and weap-

ons, Beattie said. The Afghanistan deployment marked the fifth in seven years for Beattie, and his wife Kayla Beattie admitted she was worried about this one. “That’s why it was important that he call me every day if he could,” Kayla Beattie said. Beattie said the assignment was safe, inside a well-fortified camp, but that he did see combat troops return from outside the wire. “They’re tired, beat up, and everybody wants to go home,” Beattie said. Beattie said he also had to check the belongings of those who never would make that return trip. “That’s more of a weight on your psyche,” he said. Beattie might be home for now, but the life of a military family is rarely peaceful. On Dec. 29 the Beatties will be moving to Lemoore, Calif., where Beattie will be stationed through 2014. For now, for the holidays, Beattie gets to just be home with his three sons. Beattie said that he barely had a week with his youngest son before he had to ship out. “I’m just going to relax, and spend time with the family,” he said.

Golden going without pro tour Third time is not the charm, as cycling race routed elsewhere By Glenn Wallace

gwallace@ourcoloradonews. com There will be no third rotation of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge through Golden in 2013. The route for next year’s weeklong professional cycling race was revealed in a press conference last week, and skips Golden entirely, in favor of more time in the mountains, and stops in new destinations like Loveland and Fort

Collins. Golden local race organizer Dan Dwyer said he received a call from race CEO Shawn Hunter on Dec, 18, the day before the official announcement, to break the news. “He was very apologetic. He said Golden has been a terrific example of how a city can do a stage,” Dwyer said. He added that, after two consecutive years of being on the route list, Golden was not overly surprised to not make a

third consecutive route list. “If you look back historically for something like the Tour de France, they do go through the same places, but maybe not year after year, so the riders aren’t doing the same thing again and again,” Dwyer said. “They can’t choose every city that bids,” said Golden co-race organizer and city employee Julie Brooks. The 2013 iteration of the race will start on Aug. 19 in Aspen, be-

fore visiting the mountain communities of Breckenridge, Steamboat Springs and Beaver Creek, then venturing into the new territory of northern Colorado with stops in Loveland and Fort Collins. In what has become a traditional finale for the race, the week of competition ends with a circuit race in downtown Denver. Even though the peloton of professional riders may not be rolling through the streets of Golden next August, Brooks and Dwyer said local race boosters would still organize a few related cycling events that local cyclists

participated in this year: The time trial hill climb up Lookout Mountain, and the women’s clinic and ride. Brooks said that getting a bit of a break from race organizing in 2013 would be an opportunity to “reinvigorate the enthusiasm,” of the volunteer base. Of course, there is also the small matter of planning for a potential 2014 stage. “There’s no guarantee we’ll get 2014,” Dwyer admitted, “but we’d like to come back bigger and better than ever.”

Confession cancels DeWild retrial Dan DeWild pleads guilty to murder of wife By Glenn Wallace gwallace@ourcoloradonews. com Daniel Norman DeWild stood in court on Thursday, Dec. 20, and confessed to killing his estranged wife nine years ago. Prosecutors had charged DeWild, 40, with first-degree mur-

der, saying he lured his wife into his Edgewater home, hit her in the head with a hammer and hanged her from a rafter while he wrapped her body in plastic. “Mr. DeWild, is that true, did you do that?” Judge Christopher J. Munch asked the defendant. “Yes, sir,” DeWild responded. A two-week trial in November

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ended with a mixed verdict for DeWild. The jury found him guilty of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder and accessory after the fact to first-degree murder, but could not reach a unanimous verdict on the charge of first-degree murder. A re-trial had been scheduled to begin in January on the murder charge, until Thursday’s plea deal, which saw DeWild confess in open court to second-degree murder for the killing of Heather DeWild, in exchange for a total prison sentence of between 72 to 75 years. DeWild is currently in county jail, and will be formally sentenced on Feb. 28. According to District Attorney’s Office Investigator David Dechant, DeWild will not be eligible for parole for at least 27 years.

“Our office, we oppose parole, believing that the convicted should serve their sentence,” Dechant said. “It has been a long time coming,” First Judicial District Attorney Scott Storey told the media following the verdict. Storey began a task force to try and break the cold case in 2005, after Heather DeWild’s parents met with him and asked for assistance. “It was the effort of so many (investigators and prosecutors) and the patience of the Springer family,” Storey said. “Today we got some justice for Heather DeWild.” Daniel DeWild’s twin brother, David DeWild, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit second-degree murder, and testified against his brother. He is scheduled to be sentenced in January. David’s wife, Mary Roseanne DeWild, was also charged with murder in investigators initial in-

dictment, but later had all charges against her dropped as investigators came to believe she had little to no knowledge of the crime. Heather DeWild’s father, David Springer, said hearing a confession from Daniel DeWild was the best thing to happen in the course of the investigation and prosecution, “because we got the words out of his own mouth.” The plea agreement also spares the Springer family from the burden of another trial. “It was emotional and heartwrenching, and the thought of going through that again was tough,” said Rebecca Barger, Heather DeWild’s sister.

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Santa Shop brings warmth to winter For three years, Heather Jacobs bundled up on a chilly December morning outside a nondescript Littleton warehouse for the chance to bring Christmas to her daughter. She didn’t have money to buy presents. But inside the Arapahoe Santa Shop, that didn’t matter. There, she could wander delightedly among tables laden — like a wondrous feast — with puzzles, games and dolls. She could choose gifts her daughter would love most, then head home with a sack filled with toys, wrapping paper and bows. “I didn’t just get a toy,” she said. “I got a whole Christmas.” This year, with her daughter too old for the program, Jacobs, 37, returned the helping hand. She cleaned, organized and worked at the warehouse, from morning till night, for more than a week before the Dec. 14 and 15 toy distribution days. “I have to give back for the past,” Jacobs said. “I can’t pay it back in cash. … The only thing I really have is time.” And that, perhaps, is the biggest gift of all. Inside the chalky warehouse walls swirls a vivid and tangible sense of giving. Like so many elves, volunteers — many longtime returnees in their 70s wearing Santa hats and sweaters in red and green — bestow quick smiles amid the bustle. They kindle a spirit of compassion and selflessness we all hope to impart, but which often is swallowed by the season’s busyness and commercial excess. “They are all a great group,” Jacobs said. “They’re really kind, they don’t judge, and they genuinely want be here for the kids.” They have created, as Jacobs noted, a

community that for 54 years has consistently dispensed help, wrapped in generous bows of respect and hope, to a population that is often accorded neither. This year, the Arapahoe Santa Shop served 2,700 children from mostly Littleton, but also Englewood and Sheridan, all referred by schools and social service agencies. Throughout the Denver metro area, many other organizations do the same for families in need. But this particular program, using a system that allocates 100 points per child, uniquely allows families to choose the toys they want until the points are used up. “It gives them a little dignity,” longtime volunteer Phil Gomez said. It gives those who make it happen — a toy store of dreams come true — purpose. “We hope this will be a special part of your Christmas experience,” co-director Shirley Nixon said to volunteers a few minutes before opening the doors. Her voice catches. “It certainly is of mine.” Nixon, a petite, sprightly woman of 76, has worked with the Santa shop for a decade. The time and dedication of the 400 volunteers — from the women who tenderly sew new doll clothes to the men who diligently repair bikes all year to the older man

who carefully builds the wooden cradles — overwhelms her. “It is a job well done by a wonderful group of people who have the same feeling of wanting to serve the community,” she said. “They saw that these people are in need — and more and more are in need — so here we are filling that void.” The doors open and the 80 or so men and women already lined up file into rows of hard-backed seats to wait their turn to check in. They are couples and single mothers, grandparents and teen moms. They are Latino and Asian and black and white. They are tired, expectant, humble. They are the faces of everyone. The gratitude is palpable — in the quick smiles, the fervent thank-yous, the blessings given as they grab a box and begin to piece together a special memory. David McGowan, 24, is here with his sister, Crystal Kelley, 22, who just left the hospital after a two-week stay. He wants to make sure Kelley, who says she suffers from multiple sclerosis and is a bit unsteady on her feet, doesn’t stumble as she shops for her 3-year-old son. Gifts “would be a struggle, especially with hospital bills,” McGowan said. “And he’s a good kid. He deserves presents.” Kelley places a Bob the Builder DVD in the box her brother carries. “This is the heart of Colorado,” he said, putting his arm around his sister. “It’s a beautiful thing.” At the corner table covered with toys for boys 11 and 12 years old, Theresa O’Connor, 49, checks out a camera. Her 62-year-old husband, unable to work because of illness, sits nearby, an oxygen tank beside him. They have custody of six grandchildren

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GOLDEN NEWS IN A HURRY Munitions exploded

Explosive munitions found on the north slope of Green Mountain was destroyed Friday. The old artillery munitions were located last week by contractors working for the Department of Defense Environmental Security Technology Certification Program. A total of 10 items were unearthed. Five were found to still contain residual explosive material, and were destroyed. The Department of Defense reports placing the items in a sand bag enclosure and detonated, resulting in a muffled boom and a little smoke. This project is a collaboration of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the Department of Defense, also working with the Colorado Army National Guard and the City of Lakewood.

Community Center fee increase

Starting Jan. 1, fees will increase slightly at the Golden Community Center, 1470 10th St. Facility admission for all age groups will go up by 25 cents. For additional information, call 303384-8100.

ages 3 to 12, whose mother, O’Connor said, left them almost two years ago. “This is more important than I can tell you.” Her long hair is pulled loosely back into a ponytail. Her eyes betray a weary sadness. “This will help my grandchildren to have Christmas, at least from their grandparents, because I don’t have the money to buy them presents.” As she walks toward another table, tremulous words float back: “I love them with all my heart.” Nick Olson’s eyes light up as he spots a wooden push-toy. “This is nice.” He smiles and shows it to his girlfriend, Tori Murr. Their son, Jordan, 4 months old, snuggles under a green blanket in a car seat. Olson, 29, also has a 7-year-old son. Their only income at the moment is the Social Security disability that Murr, 25, receives. “This is very special for us to be able to come here and do this,” Olson said. “We at least have the chance to put some presents under the tree …” A xylophone. An Operation board game. A play mat. The wooden push-toy. It will be a good Christmas. And, hopefully, a good new year. “I’m really optimistic,” Olson said. “I figure good people … good things come their way. I figure we’ll be all right.” We’ll all be all right if we continue to take care of each other. That would be the best gift of all. Ann Macari Healey’s column about people, places and issues of everyday life appears every other week. She can be reached at ahealey@ourcoloradonews.com or 303566-4110.

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Hydraulic Fracturing info meeting

The nonpartisan Jefferson County League of Women Voters will hold an informational meeting on the subject of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) and its potential environmental impacts. The Golden-area meeting will be at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, at Highland Rescue Team Ambulance Service, 317 S. Lookout Mountain Road, Golden 80401. Call Ellen at 303-526-7446 for more information about this meeting.

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Golden judge collects food, not fees for the holidays

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Health: Grieving and coping around the holidays.

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Tis the season for smart giving.

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A big year for a little city National, and even international, exposure for Golden

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By Glenn Wallace

gwallace@ourcoloradonews.com Golden shined bright in 2012, serving as the backdrop for events big and small, including an official visit by the president of the United States. Over the summer, visitors flocked to the city, both for a long list of special events, and to relax along the creek. Here are some of the biggest stories from the year, in no particular order:

Obama’s visit Colorado, and Jefferson County in particular, saw an unprecedented level of attention from the presidential candidates this election cycle. And in September, President Barack Obama became perhaps the first sitting president since Ulysses S. Grant to make an official stop inside Golden city limits. He spoke at a campaign rally in front of an estimated 8,400 people in Lions Park. Obama began his speech with, “This is just too pretty. I just don’t know how you get any work done around here.”

Pro Challenge Cycles back around When a multi-day sporting event that generates international exposure and an estimated $99.6 million in economic benefits is looking for host cities, there is bound to be a lot of competition. But for the first

Casey Malone of San Diego, Calif., goes tubing down Clear Creek in Golden. Photo by Andrew Carpenean

two years of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge, Golden had the privilege of being selected as a start-line city. Thousands packed the streets this August as many of the top cyclists in the world signed pre-race autographs before lining up underneath the “Welcome to Golden” arch for the start of the day’s competition. The racers made three parade laps around downtown Golden before speeding out of the city. The racers were gone in a matter of minutes, but the crowds seemed to stay, filling Parfet Park for a cycle-centric festival.

Occupy Clear Creek For many, 2012 will be remembered as the year that the hordes descended on the banks of Clear Creek. A dry winter, followed by record-breaking temperatures in the summer brought thousands to hang out on the cool and shady banks of the creek, or tubing down its gentle rapids, a very attractive thing to do. The sheer volume of people led to erosion problems, while the Golden Police Department wrote hundreds of citation reminders that open alcoholic bever-

age containers were still illegal in the creek. Being “too” popular would be a problem most cities would love to have, but one that Golden will have to deal with in the years to come.

Tequilas fire

A late night fire destroyed a well-known Mexican restaurant in October. The Tequila’s on South Golden Road was actually the first restaurant in the chain to open, and was a labor of love according to owner Rodrigo Sanchez. He has promised to rebuild and reopen.

Bear family

What started out as an amusing story of humankind interacting with nature turned tragic this year. In late August, a mama black bear and her three cubs took a trip into north Golden, probably attracted by the ripening fruit on backyard trees. The family spent a day in a tree along Tucker Gulch, while officials kept people at a safe distance. Unfortunately, at least two of the cubs were struck and killed by vehicles before the family headed back into the wilderness.

Ford slims down

Ford Street, between 14th and 10th streets, was repaved this fall, but the new lane striping revealed a new kind of road. Ford had gone from four lanes to one lane in both directions, with a center turn lane. That extra space was used to try and make the road section safer for bicyclists and pedestrians. Not everyone was thrilled at first, but the city’s transportation projections seem to have been accurate — the narrowing has not caused the traffic jams that were feared.

Brokaw gets coffee

Firefighters work to extinguish an early morning blaze in October,that destroyed Tequila’s Mexican Restaurant on South Golden Road. Photo courtesy of the Golden Fire Department.

On the eve of the first 2012 Presidential Debate, veteran newsman and bestselling author Tom Brokaw stopped by the Windy Saddle Café in Golden to interview a few local residents who remained undecided voters. The NBC Nightly News interviews revealed just how much of a swing state, and swing county, Golden finds itself in.

President Barack Obama smiles as he shakes hands with supporters attending a grassroots event at Lions Park in Golden. Photo by Andrew Carpenean

South side trailblazed

For 16 years now, the city has wanted to install a trail along the south side of Clear Creek, extending from the Clear Creek History Park to existing trails near the Highway 6 bridge. Late this year, those plans became a reality. All but a small section has been built. The final bit will be done by spring 2013, after the Colorado School of Mines completes some sports bleacher renovations.

Amazing Race, amazing charity

Golden resident Mark “Abba” Abbattista was one half of the “rocker” team on the 21st season of the reality show “The Amazing Race.” With his longtime friend, professional rock musician James LoMenzo, Abba raced around the world in an attempt to win $1 million, until stolen passports in Russia ended their chances. Back home Abbattista became a different kind of winner by hosting a series of special events to raise funds for Jefferson County School’s Outdoor Lab program. New city flag Dozens of submissions, and more than 18,000 online votes helped give Golden a new flag to fly over City Hall. The new flag was officially hoisted for the first time during the city’s Buffalo Bill Days annual celebration.

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Golden judge collects food, not fees for the holidays By Glenn Wallace

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In the Golden Municipal Court, all defendants must pay a flat $25 court fee. But during the holiday season they are given a different option — bring in $25 worth of donated food goods for the community food bank. The food drive was started by Municipal Judge Ronald Miller, who said he was thankful the city has agreed to support the program and waive the court fee for more than a decade now. The food drive does mean a little extra work for those in the court, having to make a trip to a local grocery store to buy the goods. “But I’d say 99.9 percent of the people don’t object to it, and many, you can tell, really enjoy doing it,” Miller said. This year, the court collected 120 boxes of food for the Christian Action Guild’s food pantry between Thanksgiving and the end of last week. City employees help move the donated boxes over to the charity, which then distributes the

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food to those in need. Audrey Brennecke helps run the pantry, feeding more than a 100 households each month. She said the court’s contributions were a wonderful addition. “Especially this time of year, when we have so many in need, it’s a great help,” Brennecke said. Miller said he occasionally has someone in his courtroom who actually requires food donations. “When I can determine that, I exempt them from the donation,” Miller said. He added that the opposite often happens as well, with the better-off defendants actually showing up with noticeably more than the required $25 in food donations. Miller said he started the program roughly 12 years ago in Golden and also in a Broomfield court where he was also on the bench. In that time, he said the city of Golden has offered its constant support to keep the program going. “Golden is a people-city, and this gets people involved in helping other people,” he added.

Golden Municipal Judge Ronald Miller has been collecting cans instead of cash for court fees for more than a decade, helping to feed the hungry in the community. Photo by Glenn Wallace

2012 Top Ten: A county of contention By Glenn Wallace

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It was a year for politics in Jefferson County, both at the local and national levels. It was also a year for old problems like wildfires, and school funding to rear their heads, with varying results. Below is a list of the top 10 stories that shaped Jeffco in 2012, in no particular order:

Abduction and murder of Jessica Ridgeway

On Oct. 5, 10-year-old Jessica Ridgeway disappeared while walking to school in Westminster. Days later her body was found in the Pattridge Park Open Space area in Arvada. Police later received a call from the mother of 17-yearold Austin Sigg leading police to his arrest. Sigg is now facing 19 charges including four counts of first-degree murder. He is being tried as an adult, and if convicted, could face up to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 40 years. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for Feb. 22.

Lower North Fork fire

A prescribed burn, designed to actually lower the risk of a wildfire, had the ironic effect of causing the worst blaze in Jeffco this year. The March fire near Conifer resulted in the death of three citizens, damaged 25 homes, and triggered the evacuation of thousands of households, as it burned 4,140 acres.

Presidential candidate visits

Colorado’s new status as a swing state for national politics meant that the two presidential frontrunners would naturally spend more time and money into swaying local voters. Out of the state, Jeffco emerged as a key swing county, with Gov. Mitt Romney holding multiple local rallies, including one to a sell-out crowd at Red Rocks. President Barack Obama made one specific stop in the county, speaking to a crowded park of supporters in Golden.

DeWild verdicts in cold case

Daniel DeWild, 40, was found guilty of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder and accessory after the fact to first-degree murder in the 2003 killing of his estranged wife Heather

DeWild. The jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict on one count of first-degree murder, and a mistrial was held. Weeks later, and facing a second trial, Daniel DeWild pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and will be sentenced in February to 72 to 75 years. His brother, David, reached a plea agreement in August after pleading guilty to second-degree conspiracy to commit murder.

Showdown in Applewood

What happens when two well-known men from the same neighborhood in Jeffco decide to duke it out for a congressional seat? In the case of Ed Perlmutter and Joe Coors, the answer was a spirited race, featuring a lot of barbed attack ads, and more than $5 million in campaign funding. In the end, it was the incumbent Perlmutter who voters chose, giving the lawyer 53 percent of the vote, compared to 40.8 percent for Coors.

Voters pass 3A, 3B in support of Jeffco schools

Jefferson County voters passed ballot issues 3A and 3B to support funding for Jefferson County Public Schools. The $39 million

mill levy override, known as 3A, will be used to pay for day-to-day operations, educational programs, maintenance, salaries and supplies. The $99 million bond package, 3B, will support capital projects, including repairs and renovations. 3A passed 151,829 to 110,189 and 3B passed 141,562 to 119,298.

Whooping Cough epidemic

With dozens of new cases a week, Jeffco was one of the hardest hit counties in the state for Pertussis cases, better known as whooping cough. The disease, especially dangerous for the very young and the very old, officially reached epidemic levels this year, according to state health officials.

Local housing market on the mend

By the second quarter of 2012, Jeffco Public Trustee Margaret Chapman was happy to report that foreclosure rates in the county had dropped back down to 2006 levels — pre-housing market crash. She said resale of foreclosed properties had also picked up by midyear. The county planning department reported business picking up as well,

as the market slowly began to right itself. The county’s 2013 budget anticipates modest 2-percent growth in property tax revenue next year, with a bigger jump in 2014 hoped for.

Odom out In what was considered to be a safe seat, appointed incumbent John Odom held a slight lead in the vote count on Election Day. But as mail-in, provisional, oversea and military ballots were counted, the tide turned, putting democratic challenger Casey Tighe in front by 738 votes. A former audit director for CDOT, Tighe will become only the second Democrat elected to the commission in 20 years.

Canceled fireworks With fires raging, and people evacuating in counties to the north and south of Jeffco, virtually all large Fourth of July fireworks shows were canceled this year. Dry, windy conditions also led to multiple fire bans and restrictions. The caution seemed to pay off though, as Jeffco escaped a repeat of the Lower North Fork Fire.

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Law enforcement faces tough choices on 64 New statue provides limited guidance, leaves many unanswered questions By Darin Moriki

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The official passage of Amendment 64 could present some difficult choices for law enforcement officials charged with prosecuting and handling marijuana cases that once mirrored federal abolition laws. The constitutional amendment, which was signed by Gov. John Hickenlooper on Dec. 10, added a section to Article 18 that legalized the growth, transport and sale of ng marijuana for recreational use. The voterapproved amendment also permits anyone de, 21 or older to possess and consume up to 1 Glenn ounce of marijuana and allows for the operation of marijuana retail stores, manufacturing facilities and testing facilities state-

wide. Hickenlooper also signed an executive order that same day to create the 24-member Task Force on the Implementation of Amendment 64 and charged it with “coordinating and creating a regulatory structure that promotes the health and safety of the people of Colorado.” Jefferson County District Attorney Scott Storey, and Adams and Broomfield County District Attorney Don Quick both expressed hope that the committee will create some clear guidelines by the designated Feb. 28 deadline, but said there will be many unclear or unknown variables in play until that time. Storey and Quick said neither of their offices had heavily pursued low-level marijuana possession charges in the past. In some cases, they said both offices usually issued citations for these low-level offenses in which offenders would pay about $100 in fines unless it was coupled with other seri-

ous offenses. Storey said his office will continue to aggressively pursue marijuana distribution and public consumption offenses even after his eight-year tenure ends on Jan. 8. However, he said, it may be problematic to determine what specific offenses may violate Amendment 64. He also said the new marijuana laws may also create further intoxication hazards on the state’s roads. “It’s not very well thought out in my mind,” Storey said. “There are so many intended consequences here.” Storey said the idea of incorporating the regulation into the state’s constitution was short-sighted, because it will require a twothirds majority in the Senate and House of Representatives to propose an amendment. Quick said his office will most likely dismiss the small number of cases where marijuana possession of small amounts was the sole offense, but will continue to prosecute cases where possession is combined with

other charges, such as domestic violence, driving under the influence and driving under restraint. “There are a number of questions about how it all fits together,” Quick said. “It’s a very complicated statute, so unfortunately, it’s going to take some time to flesh out what 64 does or doesn’t do.” Storey and Quick said they are concerned that residual Amendment 64 effects may mirror those experienced by the legalization of medical marijuana, such as an increase drug cartel activity. But, what troubles both district attorneys the most is the resounding message sent to children and businesses. “We spend billions of dollars in health advertisements about the dangers of cigarette smoking, but we’re saying this is an OK thing to do,” Storey said. “There are a lot of detrimental, collateral impacts here – much more so than what law enforcement will be dealing with.”

Holidays, events present elevated stress, grief Former child psychologist gives advice on how to cope with grief By Sara Van Cleve

svancleve@ourcoloradonews.com There are two main reasons many people have difficulties with grief and depression around the holidays. Saoirse Charis-Graves, a retired child psychologist who worked for Jefferson County Public Schools for 27 years, said the two reasons are unrealistic expectations — that things will be wonderful this time of year — and if the holiday season is the first after a life-changing event, such as a divorce, a death or even moving from one place to another. Everyone faces grief in a different way, but there are some coping mechanisms Charis-Graves recommends that can help both the grieving and healing processes. Coping mechanisms include keeping a routine as much as possible, keeping things calm and simple for oneself, get enough sleep but not too much, exercise, eat nutritious meals, do not rely on caffeine or alco-

hol as a coping mechanism because they can exacerbate the problem and maintain connections and contact with friends and family. It is even normal for people who are not directly affected by an event to still feel grief through an empathetic response, she said. For example, it is normal for residents of Colorado to feel grief about the tragic shooting that happened at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. “If you are a parent of a 6-year-old and you live here, you can only imagine, and by imagining you can be traumatized,” said Charis-Graves, one of the first responders to provide counseling to students following the Columbine High School shooting in 1999. “People don’t understand this if you’re not directly involved. Maybe there’s been another loss in your life, in your history and this kind of triggers your neurological pathways that are associated with loss and grief. When you imagine losing your own child, you may end of crying inconsolably. You might think you’re crazy, but you’re not. It’s triggered something deep in you.”

Helping children learn to grieve

While adults are grieving over the recent

tragedy or another loss in their family, it’s important they remain calm around their children because they pick up on the emotions of the household, she said. “Listening with a child is probably the number one thing you can do,” she said. “You don’t want to project on to them … Maximize the time you spend with them, minimize the time you turn them over to media. You don’t know what they’re seeing and making of it.” It is important to talk to children and explain events to them. Explain it to them in a way that is age-appropriate. It is also effective to ask them what they already know, so as not to overwhelm them with information that isn’t necessary, Charis-Graves said. Spending more time with children, especially around bedtime, and just talking and listening to how they feel can help children cope as well. And, during times of grief, parents must ensure to take care of themselves and address their emotions as well as their child’s. “If you’re an adult responsible for a child, it’s super important you take care of your health and wellbeing,” she said. “It’s just like in the airplane when they say put your mask on and then help your child. You have to make sure you’re taking care of yourself

and not getting too stressed so you can be the best possible support for your child.”

Continued grief

Sometimes, though, the symptoms of grief don’t wane as time goes on as they typically do. Instead, if they actually increase, it may be reason to be concerned. “Anxiety, they’re not having a normal reaction that’s out of line for them, it’s out of line for what’s usual,” Charis-Graves said. “Sometime you know without knowing that you know. People who are depressed isolate. They have trouble sleeping, eating, maintaining a regular routine.” While these are often typical signs of the grieving process, the intensity and longevity of the symptoms is what is important is realizing there may be a larger issue at hand. Everyone’s grieving process is different though, Charis-Graves said. Some people might grieve immediately and move on in a few months, while others might seem fine at first and then a few months later their grief kicks in. If someone’s grief seems to last a long time or doesn’t seem to get better with time, it may be time to seek professional help, which is important to receive when needed, despite stigmas, Charis-Graves said.

‘42nd Street’ toe tapping good ... literally Once again Boulder’s Dinner Theatre has exceeded my expectations. The current production of “42nd Street” has become my new favorite musical at the venerable theater. The technical aspects alone are well worth heading up US 36 for. The sets and costumes are spot on and if you like glitz and glitter (as I definitely do) you’ll think you’ve come upon a little slice of heaven. Before the show, I spoke with directorproducer Michael J. Duran and expressed some concern that my uber sparkly, sequined sweater might blind the actors if the lights landed on it. He assured me that I was no competition for the shimmering costumes that I

would soon see. He was right. The sets were very well thought out and were able to quickly morph from one scene into another. They also made great use of the grand drape. As a scene was being staged in front

of the main curtain, the crew/cast were scampering around doing a set change behind the curtain. There was a total of 16 scenes and I didn’t even realize the musical had reached the final curtain until the actors started bowing. It’s one of those pieces where you get to imagine the ending you wish. Now, about the storyline. Michael Duran says, “‘42nd Street’ is musical comedy at its finest. Anyone who’s ever chased a dream truly identifies with this story.” The young and very green Peggy Sawyer (Katie Ulrich) comes to the big city to fulfill her dream of being in the chorus of a Broadway show. She lands on the stage where Ju-

lian Marsh (John Scott Clough) is trying to revive his rapidly sagging directorial career by staging a brand new musical. “42nd Street” draws on every conceivable musical theater cliché to propel the story. And, it all works. Aging star Dorothy Brock (Ali Dunfee) who’s trying to revive her own career, just happens to be the girlfriend of the good old cowboy Abner Dillon (Brian Norber) who is financing the new play. Alas, Dorothy slips during rehearsal and breaks her leg. You see this one coming, don’t you? Peggy Sawyer saves the day with the help and support of the show‘s star, matinee idol-type Billy Lawler (Johnny Around Town continues on Page 7

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Keep your compass during the holidays Watch for new twist Everyone is a little revved up during the holidays. Drivers are noticeably edgy and impatient as they motor around looking for those last minute gifts. But whether shopping or celebrating with friends, the need to be grounded is ever so important. Many of us find ourselves staying up later and possibly having one or two more alcoholic drinks than usual at gatherings. It can all seem so innocent and fun, but an extra drink here and there can result in tragedy. It’s one of those times of the year. Be aware of your behavior, and be ready to help others. Be ever so careful and make

OUR VIEW the work of law enforcement easier. The Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado State Patrol and local law enforcement agencies will be conducting The Heat Is On DUI (driving under the influence) crackdowns during the holidays in order to prevent accidents. The group conducts 12 enforcement periods throughout the year. It reports the average cost of a DUI in Colorado is $10,270 and shared the sobering facts that there were 18 alcohol-related crashes in Colo-

rado during the 2011 holiday season. Visit HeatIsOnColorado.com for an array of statistics of DUIs county by county. And a new twist to the festivities this year involves the passage of Amendment 64, which means it is no longer illegal for people 21 and over to use marijuana in Colorado. We advise users should make themselves fully aware of the limitations of this change in law. For starters, colleges have made it clear that the substance is not allowed on campuses. Further, the amendment does not allow smoking in public places or places that can endanger others. Remember while driving, the state standard for marijuana use and other drugs, including prescriptions, is “impaired to the

slightest degree” for a DUID (driving under the influence of drugs) violation. We can only hope those over 21 who choose to smoke are mindful of the impact on others and that they stay safe and help others stay safe. So much needs to be ironed out — in law and in common sense courtesy — in our great state, which has made itself a test case for recreational marijuana. So while we say happy holidays many ways on our pages, we also pause and urge our readers to play it safe. Part of the beauty of the holidays is truly in suspending our cares for a while and being grateful for each other, but before many activities commence there should be discussions about designated drivers and expectations. Prepare in advance.

Things to get off my chest New footprints in the snow

So, let me give you a little window into the newspaper business. This week is a holiday week, obviously that means that with a community newspaper such as this, the deadline for having columns turned in was a full week ago. So everything you’re about to read has to be seen through the prism of this still being pre-Dec. 21. And, seeing as how the world is going to end in a few hours, there’s a few things I’d like to get off my chest. Y’know, before the lights go out. First of all, not every kid is destined for college; not every kid is gifted; not every kid is talented; not every kid is capable of anything they put their minds to. However, every kid is special, and every kid is capable of something extraordinary, and every kid deserves an opportunity to discover what their unique contribution to the world is going to be. That’s what we should be doing in the public schools, in my humble opinion. So, it’s been 13 days — has the ADHD media moved on from the Newtown shootings to some tawdry scandal or fakeimportant political story yet? Top of your head: Name two of the heroes of that day, like the first grade teacher or the principal. Yeah, me neither. Does anybody else think our collective inability to focus on what really matters contributes to horrific events like this? And, you know, if a second marriage is really the triumph of hope over experience, then wasn’t re-electing the same cast of clowns last month something akin to a drunken tryst with your ex at a Las Vegas chapel as the result of a bad bet? Are the “good ones” really all gone? As much as I liked Tim Tebow last year, this year is a special one for the Broncos.

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If you ever wondered if there was a correlation between leadership and excellence, you need to watch Peyton Manning work. By the way, there is an episode of “The West Wing” from season four (2002) called “Holy Night” that features the Yale Whiffenpoofs singing one of the best versions of “Oh, Holy Night” I’ve ever heard. You should try to find it, in case there is a Christmas season next year. In case there is a next year ... Young ladies/women: If you want to be treated like a princess, then you should stop acting like either the wicked stepmother or the courtesan. Just sayin’ ... And another thing: It’s become abundantly clear that the end of the world will not/was not caused by global warming, so until somebody can tell me what the exact right temperature for the earth actually is, can we just give it a rest? And in case the world doesn’t end, Well, I hope I do not offend. Some of those jokes Are fun just to poke, So try not to get all in a bend. P.S. And now you know why I write prose. 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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As I was walking my dogs the other day in the early morning hours, a couple of things caught my attention. You see, it had snowed the night before, but now the morning sky was bright and the sunrise was truly magnificent. So although the sunrise was the first event that captured my attention and got my day off to a great start, it was really the next thing that happened that morning that I would like to share with you. It was early in the morning, fresh snow the night before, and so as I walked with the puppies, we found ourselves making new footprints and paw prints with each step and stride. OK, so maybe that part is normal and happens to all of us who are fortunate enough to see and experience the wonder of freshly fallen snow against a brilliant blue sky and sparkling sunrise. But that morning it was also fairly windy, and as we made the loop to return to the house, our footprints and paw prints were gone, as if we had never been on the path at all. You may have experienced the same thing walking along a beach at some time in your life, making footprints in the sand, and turning around to see that the tide lapping against the shore had erased the physical memory of your toes. What struck me at that moment was this … as we approach the New Year, we will all be able to create new footprints each and every day. We have gone on many journeys this year and we have been down a lot of roads. We have left our impressions in the ground everywhere we have gone and in the memories and hearts of all we have had the opportunity to meet. Some of those imprints and memories will last forever, while others

will fade over time, unless … unless we understand that we have the enormous privilege of making new footprints, paw prints, imprints and memories every minute of every day. Sure, maybe the wind or tide will come and cover our marks again with fresh snow or sand, but that only gives us a chance to have a greater impact on our own lives as well as the lives of others. So let’s remember with pride and joy all of the positive footprints we have made on this world, and at the same time we can even let the wind and tide wash away those imprints we would like to forget. Because from this day forward, from this minute forward, all of the snow is pure, the sand is smooth, and both are just waiting for us to leave our fresh new mark upon our families, the community, and the world. I would love to hear all about the footprints you have left on your journey that have been covered over and the new ones you plan on making at gotonorton@ gmail.com. New footprints can lead to a better than good week for us all, will you join me? Michael Norton, a resident of Highlands Ranch, is the former president of the Zig Ziglar organization and CEO and founder of www.candogo.com

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Sometimes better to receive than give

In this season of sharing, we often hear that it’s better to give than to receive. (In a comedic twist, the nder Smothers Brothers told us it’s better to have gifts than receipts ...) who Sometimes, though, it’s simply imbetter to receive than to give. and A warm and fuzzy example is to be when the little ones in our lives start ense choosing — or, even better, making has — gifts for us. mariThey are more eager for us to unwrap the goodies they are presenting many to us than they are to see what they urge themselves have been given. eauty In this case, it’s so much sweeter to g our be the receiver. l for There are other reasons why it’s comsometimes better to receive than to bout give. Here are a few of mine: Receive forgiveness. Right now, there are people out there who want to share forgiveness, who want to let bygones be bygones, who want to reach out to us and start anew — if only we will let them. When this happens, receive this forgiveness. We deserve it, and so do they. Accept apologies. By the same token, it’s important to receive apologies with open hearts from those willing to say they’re sorry. Our acceptance allows them to give us this most precious present. Acknowledge advice. It’s usually for our own good when we receive the gift of wisdom from people who

might just have the answers. (Receiving the advice doesn’t mean we necessarily have to act on it.) Collect feedback. Feedback is different than advice. Advice probably comes from others who have been where we are. Feedback can be more critical … but that doesn’t make this information less valuable to receive. Take help. It’s been a while, but I finally understand that people who offer help really do want to help. When I help someone else, I feel good. And when I offer help, I mean it. So it makes sense that when we receive help from others who are extending their hands, we are actually helping them feel good, too. What also probably goes without saying is that by graciously receiving holiday gifts, birthday gifts, gifts for any kind of celebration, we are giving back more than we are getting. People who give us gifts — gifts of beauty, gifts of humor, of time, of

themselves — are then able to bask in the warmth of our gratitude. Which brings me to my last thought here: Accept thanks. When people thank us, sometimes it takes no effort from them at all. A squeal of delight for a ski ticket. A kiss and a hug for a ride to the airport. A handshake, a note, an email, a text. But sometimes, saying thanks is harder ... thank you for telling me what I needed to hear. Thank you for not letting me get my way. Thank you for your tough love, your tough stance, your tough words. When we know that someone else is making an effort to be grateful, receiving their thanks is one of the greatest gifts we ourselves can then give. Because, in this season of giving and sharing, it is sometimes better to receive. Thank you for your gift of listening. Andrea Doray is a writer who remembers her own delicious delight at the eager looks on the faces of her niece and nephew over they years when they presented her with clay pinch pots, handmade cards, and, eventually, items they purchased, all of which she gratefully received. Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com.

YOUR VIEWS Address all of the killings

If, as Joseph Stalin, “Breaker of Nations” and killer of tens of millions, once observed: “A single death is a tragedy, a million deaths is a statistic.”, what do we have in today’s America? What are the deaths of 20 children on one day in Connecticut, when compared with those of innocent children who are killed by our drones, or those of the 3,000-plus who are killed daily in the abortion mills across our land, or those 500,000 Iraqi children who died of malnutrition during the Clinton Era embargo of their country? Should we not first be addressing the wholesale slaughter of all Holy Innocents, a slaughter which has already cost our land 18 percent of its population? Or should we let another tragedy go to waste and the killings continue? Russell W Haas Golden

Kudos to the governor

Congratulations, governor, for suggesting it is time to reduce gun violence. He will be attacked by NRA supporters writing letters saying that more guns, including militarystyle assault weapons, are needed

to make Americans safer. Columnist Mike Rosen wrote that attempting to reduce easy access to deadly weapons will lead to unconstitutional government confiscation of 200 million guns from law-abiding Americans. That is a lie; the right to possess a gun at home has never been challenged. Banning private ownership and use of military-style weapons and high capacity magazines would be a start; they are of no use to licensed hunters and unneeded for selfdefense. After the NRA kept Al Gore from winning Tennessee, elected officials have feared to suggest any gun controls. Grover Norquist blackmailed Republican candidates into the “No-tax-raise” pledge, but some are opting out. Perhaps elected officials will show the same courage on reasonable gun controls. Dick Sugg Golden

Thank you for support

On behalf of the Westminster Police Department, we would like to thank the entire community for their support during the Jessica Ridgeway investigation. Words cannot even begin to express the gratitude we feel, we are simply overwhelmed by the generos-

ity shown during this incident. Citizens and businesses not only from our community, but many surrounding communities, volunteered for searches, provided food, held prayer vigils, staged balloon releases, and motorcycle rallies and most importantly believed in us. Day after day we were reminded of the great city we work in and the amazing citizens we serve. With the suspects arrest on Oct. 23, we took a significant step toward Justice for Jessica. As a result, our neighborhoods can begin to feel more safe and secure. Westminster City Council formally approved changing the name of Chelsea Park to the Jessica Ridgeway Memorial Park on Nov. 26. A new sign was installed on Dec. 10 and improvements will be made to the park in 2013. Our hearts go out to Newton, Conn., as yet another community is suffering unimaginable tragedy; we know that community support was so critical in our community moving forward. We wanted to take this opportunity to simply say thank you! Investigator Cheri Spottke Public Information Unit Westminster Police Department

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Stewart making his BDT debut). It definitely won’t be the last time we see this talented young star. The cast is terrific. It’s a large cast indeed and each actor makes an important contribution to the success of the production.

The dancing is better than a show I recently saw that featured Broadway dancers. I just wanted the show to go on and on. Do yourself a favor and go see this one. “42nd Street” plays through Feb. 16 at Boulder’s Dinner Theatre,

5501 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, CO. For more information, call 303-449-6000 or visit w w w. b o u l d e r s d i n n e r t h e a t r e . com. This one is very special. Until next time, I’ll see you around town.

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Scott Allan Moore (56) resident of Priest River, ID died December 14, 2012 from injuries received after being struck by an automobile while assisting a disabled motorist near Spokane, WA. He was born March 28, 1956 to Ross and Dorothy (Clower) Moore at Albuquerque, NM. He grew up at Arvada, CO, and graduated from Arvada High School with the class of 1974. Following graduation, he moved to Montana. He married Karen Schlappy in 1976. He then began is career in the Railroad Industry by going to work for Burlington Northern. He worked there for several years before transferring to St. Maries River Rail road. He was divorced in 1987. Scott then went to work for Montana Rail Link in Missoula, MT. He moved to Usk, WA and went to work for Pend Oreille Valley Railroad. He married Darcie Jo Humphrey February 12, 2005 at Coeur d’ Alene, ID. They made their home in Priest River, ID. In 2009, Scott went to work for Dakota Southern Railroad as General Manager at Mitchell, S.D. He returned to this area 2 months ago with plans to become General Manager of BG & CN and St. Maries River Railroad Co. Scott was compassionate

for helping people in need. He would cut and split firewood for needy families as well as giving of himself to others. He had a passion for fishing, he enjoyed hunting and camping and hiking. He was truly looking forward to being a grandfather and spending time with his grandchildren. Scott is survived by his wife Darcie at the family home in Priest River. His son and daughter-in-law Jeffery and Jess Moore of Post Falls, ID, his daughter and son-in-law Candace and Mike Neal of Richland, WA. And step-daughter Carley Humphrey of Coeur d’ Alene, ID. Scott is also survived by his mother Dorothy Moore of Arvada, CO, and sisters and husbands Leslie (Eddie) Saldana of West Pueblo, CO and Alice (Mark) Wolters of Golden, CO and Kerry (Lou) Lazo of Denver, CO. Also surviving are 3 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Scott was preceded in death by his son Jason Moore in 1996 and his father. A celebration of his life will be Saturday Jan. 5, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Hodge Funeral Home, St. Maries. A gathering of family and friends will follow at the St. Maries Elks Lodge. Visit his online memorial and sign his guestbook at www. hodgefuneralhome.com

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A contingent of community members and city and state officials expressed hopes at a Dec. 18 meeting that the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners would reconsider their plans to cut $688,000 from three county human services programs: Family Tree, the Jefferson Center for Mental Health and Seniors’ Resource Center. Former state Sen. Moe Keller called cutting such services “more than egregious, they’re baffling.” She said that any cuts to mental health and human services often just shifts new costs to prisons, jails and emergency rooms. She suggested the county could use its ability to increase property tax to raise the necessary funds. “On the hundreds of people who have contacted me, I would ask that you reconsider these cuts,” Colorado State House District 25 Representative Sue Schafer told the commission. Jefferson Center for Mental Health board member Buzz Cleveland told the commission that the cen-

ter had received no warning, and had no dialogue to prepare them for the budget cut. He asked for the funding to be restored, or even increased to meet public demand. “You are concerned with what we can afford.” Cleveland said. “The question I have is what can’t we afford? And we can’t afford any more Columbines, and we can’t afford any more Jessica Ridgeways, or any more Aurora theaters, or what’s happening in Connecticut.” After public comment board Chair Don Rosier broke with official meeting protocol to reply to the public speakers. “No one here is saying the services provided here aren’t needed,” Rosier said, adding that the cuts were needed to maintain the county’s fiscal health. Rosier pointed the finger at the state and federal level, which has been cutting its contributions to county Human Services by millions. He also said that increasing the property tax would burden all seniors on a fixed income. District 2 Commissioner John Odom was absent. District 1 Commissioner Faye Griffin said the county hoped for future increases in home values to help increase the county budget situation. “When those funds do become available, they will go to the highest and best use,” Rosier said.

Our attitudes about marriage are changing Our cultural attitudes about marriage, living together without getting married and having children have been shifting dramatically. Look at these rather amazing findings about the world in which we now live. As recently reported by David Brooks in the New

York Times, in 1957, 57 percent of those surveyed said that they believed adults were “immoral” or “neurotic” if they remained single. Today, 45 percent of all households consist of single adults, according to the 2008 census. In 1990, almost two-thirds of Americans said that children were very important to a successful marriage. Today, only 41 percent say that. There are now more households that have dogs than have children. A generation or two ago, it was considered shameful for adults to have children unless they were married. Today, more than half of all births to women under

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30 occur outside of marriage. There are now more households that consist of single adults than there are married-with-children households. In Denver, Washington, D.C., and Atlanta, more than 40 percent of residential units are single households. In the late 1960s, 10 percent of couples lived together before marriage. Today, 60 percent of couples live together first, and an increasing number of couples are living together and choosing not to get married. The age at which people first marry has now hit a record high: 28.7 years for men, and 26.5 for women. The divorce rate today for people age 50-64 has doubled since 1990, and tripled for those 65 and older. And just in case you thought this was strictly an American phenomenon, 30 percent of German women of child-bearing age say they do not intend to have children. The number of marriages in Spain has declined by 37 percent from 1975 to today. Fertility rates in Brazil have dropped from 4.3 babies per woman to 1.9 babies in the last 35 years. And of course there

is now same-sex marriage, which has been legalized in the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Canada, South Africa, Norway, Sweden, Portugal, Iceland, Argentina, Denmark, Mexico and nine states in the U.S. In attempting to interpret this data, let me offer a few observations. First, people are increasingly less tolerant and less willing to remain in unsatisfactory or unhappy marriages, and today people tend to be more enlightened about what a good marriage is. Fewer and fewer people are willing to feel trapped in an unhappy relationship indefinitely. Second, societal and religious “moral” codes of “right vs. wrong” behavior have become less honored by an increasing number of people, spanning a variety of different cultures and religions. Third, there is an increasing interest in alternative lifestyle choices, and a far greater willingness to live outside of traditional norms. Fourth, there is an unmistakable acknowledgement that marriage is hard to successfully traverse over a long period of time. (Last year, several lawmakers in Mexico City proposed the creation of renewable marriage contracts, where you would in essence get married for a couple of years, and then you would have the option of renewing the contract or opting out. The law was not passed, but the fact that it was proposed in Mexico, an overwhelmingly

Catholic area, tells us that people are seriously reconsidering the wisdom of the marriage contract.) The vows that we take: “Til death do us part,” come from the middle ages, where the average life span was 30. Today the average life span is approximately 80 for women and 75 for men. (In New Zealand, it is 78 for men and 82 for women. In Japan, it is 79 for men and 86 for women.) So now, when you’re 40 and you’re looking at the face across the breakfast table, you can pause and ask: “Another 40 years of you? Another 40 years of this?” You can see why “Til death do us part” didn’t have the same meaning that it does today, and it’s a much bigger challenge than it used to be. That being said, when a marriage works today, it works better than it has ever worked in the past. There is more communication, more shared decision making, more equality, more respect, less violence, more closeness and greater connection for an ever larger number of couples spanning different cultures and continents, and encompassing an ever wider range of lifestyle choices. Neil Rosenthal is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Westminster and Boulder. He can be reached at 303-758-8777, or his website: www.heartrelationships.com, but he is not able to respond individually to queries.

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Another opportunity for bike riders For me, 2012 has been a year of transition, filled with good and bad and as I look forward to next year, I’ll do as I always do: Make the resolution to take the coming year as a new adventure and look forward to what life will bring my way. But 2012 isn’t quite over yet, so that means there is time for one last adventure of the year. For those of us who are bikers, that always means hitting the pavement on Monday for the last motorcycle rally of the year, and makes it time for the 25th annual Last Brass Monkey Run! This is a really fun rally sponsored by ABATE of Colorado, and is traditionally held on the last day of the year, no matter the weather. If you are a motorcyclist, you will be reminded why you bought all that cold weather gear on sale during the heat of August, and this is the run you can use it on. Luckily, it’s not a long ride to get to the

final destination, and once you get there you will be greeted with a nice hot bowl of chili from the cook-off that always accompanies the party. Registration begins at 9 a.m. at either Susies Bar and Grill, 17999 W. Colfax Ave. right here in Golden, or at the Frontier Club, 1881 E. Colfax Ave. in Aurora. The ride itself heads out and winds up at the Grizzly Rose near 58th and I-25, so it’s about a half-hour ride. The party at the

Grizzly Rose starts at noon and pretty much goes through the whole afternoon. Now, if you don’t have a bike, or would rather not disconnect yours from the winter trickle charger, you are more than welcome to attend, as this event is open to all vehicles, so you can just “cage it” if you want to, and go straight to the party. Registration at the Grizzly Rose starts at 10 a.m. so you can head right over there and greet your brave riding friends as they arrive. The party itself is always a blast. There’s the chili cook-off, live music with Bruce and the Growlers, games, drawings for cash and prizes, door prizes, T-shirts, and of course, everyone gets a free little brass nut to commemorate the occasion. If I have to tell you the significance of the brass nuts, when you are riding in freezing weather, then you must have just moved here from Florida or something.

The cost is pretty cheap, only $10 for ABATE members, and $15 for non members. ABATE is the leading motorcycle organization dedicated to biker safety and rights and a very worthwhile group to join. They run classes and education programs and have been dedicated to keeping the brotherhood of motorcyclists safe on the road for many years. For more information, visit www. abateofcolo.org and click on the link to Upcoming Events or call 303-789-3264. I’ll be there, so if you see me, say hello! John Akal is a well-known jazz artist/ drummer and leader of the 20-piece Ultraphonic Jazz Orchestra. He also is president of John Akal Imaging, professional commercial photography and multi-media production.

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“Golden’s Candlelight Walk” was specifically created for the “Golden in Oil” show at Spirits in the Wind Gallery. Submitted images

“Evening Reflection” is part of Ed Slack’s “Golden in Oil” show at Spirits in the Wind Gallery. Right, “Golden Dreams” is part of Ed Slack’s exhibit at the Spirits in the Wind Gallery.

‘Golden in Oil’ captures spirit of city Artist captures life on canvas By Clarke Reader

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olden is the perfect place for a mix of nature and city, where ideas and traditions of the past mingle with the present. Wheat Ridge resident Ed Slack has been drawing on Golden for inspiration for his paintings for more than five years, and his Golden-themed work is on display in the Spirits in the Wind Gallery. Slack’s “Golden in Oil” exhibit will be on display through early January at the gallery, 1211 Washington Ave. Spirits in the Wind is opened from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

IF YOU GO WHAT: Golden in Oil WHERE: Spirits in the Wind Gallery 1211 Washington Ave., Golden

WHEN: Through early January Monday through Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m

COST: Free entry INFORMATION: 303-279-1192 or www.spiritsinthewindgallery.com

‘I like to paint and celebrate events that bring people together.’ Ed Slack Mondays through Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays. “Ed does Golden work for me year round, capturing different scenes in Golden,” said Pam Eggemeyer, who runs Spirits with her husband, Dennis. “We do this every season to feature his work and some special work he does of Christmas in Golden.” Slack has been painting for around 41 years, and first started partnering with Spirits in 2007 when he was participating in a “en plein air” painting event in the city and Pam saw his work and invited him to display some pieces at the gallery. “I’ve done a lot of plein air painting, because it’s a great flow to be able to get into. And the subject matter is everywhere you look — it’s always changing with the light, and it’s a challenge to capture it,” he said. “Pam and Dennis have been instrumental in the projects I’ve been doing.” Pam said that Slack has painted all kinds of Golden scenes, from places in town like Washington Avenue, Clear Creek History

Park and the Colorado School of Mines, to events like people rafting and kayaking during the summer, and the USA Pro Challenge. For the season, Slack has also painted some images from the annual Candlelight Walk for the show. “I like to paint and celebrate events that bring people together, and that they can identify with,” he said. “I love the reaction I get from people when it’s a place or event they recognize.” While Slack will continue to focus on life in contemporary Golden, in the coming year he said he would like to try his hand at painting some turn-of-the-century scenes, from what Golden used to look like. He also said he would like to try painting some images from Golden sports events. “Eighty percent of the time I’m painting Golden, and it’s just a great little town,” he said. “I love showing what life is like here.” For more information on Spirits in the Wind, call 303-279-1192 or visit www.spiritsinthewindgallery.com.

You can’t swing a streamer around town without hitting an event or venue where you can ring in the New Year. Here are some highlights of the evening festivities guaranteed to score a midnight smooch: • Light the night during Denver’s explosive fireworks displays at 9 p.m. and again at midnight above the 16th Street Mall, the Mile High City’s mile-long pedestrian promenade. Between the fireworks shows there will be DJs, live music, magicians, balloon artists and outdoor ice-skating, while horse-drawn carriages clatter up and down the street. For information on New Year’s Eve packages and deals at some of Denver’s finest hotels, ranging from the luxurious to the budget-friendly, go to www. milehighholidays.com. • The Children’s Museum of Denver will ring in New Year’s Eve like New York’s Times Square with ball drops every hour from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Children of all ages can count down the ball drops and make fireworks with their feet when they jump on massive sheets of bubble wrap. Free with admission. • The Denver Zoo is hosting “Bunk With the Beasts,” where parents can leave their kids to explore Zoo Lights and celebrate sleepover-style in a safe environment. The evening includes pizza, snack and breakfast for $65 per member or $75 for non-members. • The Colorado Symphony Orchestra will keep New Year’s Eve classy with a Vienna-themed selection of waltzes, polkas and classics beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Boettcher Concert Hall. Tickets are from $25 to $88. • The Crowne Plaza Denver International Airport Convention Center, Colorado’s largest hotel event space, is throwing a NYE Block Party with the takeover of seven hotels within walking distance. Tickets are $49 to $79. • Dance in the New Year at a massive celebration at the Colorado Convention Center, the biggest and most extravagant venue in Denver. Tickets are $50 to $150. • The annual White Rose Gala at the Hilton DoubleTree DTC is a night of living theater where you are part of a musical and theatrical performance. Tickets are $59 to $499. • 1515 Restaurant on 1515 Market St. is ringing in the New Year with a tantalizing tasting menu created by Chef Garren Teich, inspired by famed Chef Auguste Escoffier, who created the first-class menus for the Titanic. The early seating reservations taken from 5 to 6 p.m. Dec. 31 feature a decadent three-course menu for $40 per person (not including tax and gratuity), and late seating reservations beginning at 6 p.m. features four courses for $60 per person (excluding tax and gratuity). Guests at both seatings will receive a complimentary glass of champagne and musical entertainment. Reservations are required by calling 303-5710011 highlighting or by going to http:// www.1515restaurant.com/index.php/ new-year-s-eve. • Bring in the New Year with local Parker continues on Page 17

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MetroBrokers direct 303-456-5353 office 720-974-5900 www.herbzimmerman.com email-herb@mbpros.net Where were you born? I was born right here in Denver Colorado – yes a Denver native! How long have you lived in the area? I have lived in the area all my life except when I was in the Navy for four and a half years – as a diver attached to the nuclear-powered submarine the USS Abraham Lincoln. What do you like most about it? We live in the great outdoors to enjoy whenever we want. Just drive a few miles to go hiking, climbing, fishing or skiing. Even when at work we can just look at the mountains and the majesty that God created for us to enjoy!

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What is your specialty and what does that mean for the people you work with? My specialty is in residential sales. The clients I work with know that I am a Colorado native – working in the Denver area since 1980. I am familiar with all of the Denver metro area because I have watched it grow since childhood. I personally manage every detail of their real estate experience. That is why over 90% of my business comes from past clients and their referrals. What is the most challenging part of what you do? The most challenging and frustrating aspect of real estate today is realizing how many people are losing their homes. Many today are contemplating the possibility of not being able to make their next payment! These homeowners do have some options but are afraid to ask! My frustration is not being able to sit down and educate them on what their

What do you most enjoy doing when you’re not working? Being with my large family and realizing how important family is to each other. We enjoy hiking, waterskiing, rafting or just going to a ball game! God has blessed me with the ability and the opportunity to climb mountains on three continents. I have rafted many of the big waters in the western United States. What is one tip you have for someone looking to sell a house? Hire a realtor that knows the market place so they correctly price your home – a key point in today’s marketplace! Being too high or too low creates problems. Experienced realtors can alleviate this problem. By the way, there is a difference between a realtor and a real estate salesperson. What is one tip you have for someone looking to buy a house? Same answer – hire a realtor that knows the marketplace – not just by showing you the homes you can afford but also by surrounding you with qualified experts to help you make the right decisions all the way to closing! What is the most unusual thing you have encountered while working in real estate? A homeowner found out the home they have been living in and making payments on was not located on the lot that they thought they owned!

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: A lien is an encumbrance on a property. Colorado law provides that liens are prioritized in a certain order to determine payment rights and the foreclosure process. There are numerous ramifications on how various liens play out. Many of them are tricky, but you should know the basics, although you might eventually need the assistance of competent counsel. One basic tenet is that real estate taxes have priority over all other liens. If unpaid, they are the first lien and

can’t be extinguished by other liens. Second in line is the so-called super priority lien (“super lien”) created by the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act (“CCIOA”) that was enacted by the Colorado legislature to allow homeowners’ associations to recover at least some back assessments when a homeowner defaults. The super lien, however, is limited to an amount equal to the monthly assessments that would have become due during the six months immediately

preceding either a foreclosure by the association or the holder of the first deed of trust (which may not be a first lien.) A deed of trust or mortgage is actually third in line, behind the real estate tax lien and the super lien. Fourth in line is the association lien or assessment of charges above and beyond those assessed for the six months preceding the initiation of the foreclosure. In other words, if the homeowner owes 10 months in back

assessments, six months falls into the super lien in second position and the remaining four months fall into fourth position. Next are second mortgages which fall to fifth position if the community is subject to CCIOA and a super lien. Finally, the sixth position, seventh and so on are any third mortgages, mechanics’ liens, judgments and other encumbrances against the property. A mechanics’ lien, or a lien for unpaid work on the house, actually

trumps all liens except the real estate tax lien, the super lien, and the first mortgage lien, and can even take priority over the first mortgage lien if the work was started before the first mortgage was filed. This exception provides protection for the worker who improved the property who can then foreclose without having to deal with the first mortgage or deed of trust. Recently, the super lien has created some nightmarish situations. An unscrupulous group of investors has been purchasing lien assignments from homeowners’ associations when they learn that a property is in financial trouble. This group then lays back, waits for the bank to foreclose on its first deed of trust and then swoops in after the foreclosure is complete to either collect the amount of the super lien, or worse yet, initiates a judicial foreclosure to try to steal the property from the unsuspecting bank or the new property owner. This has caused expensive litigation. There are countless other issues involving lien priorities. When in doubt as to how these lien priorities work, consult a competent real estate attorney to assist you before you even think about fighting that battle on your own.

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The City of Castle Pines is seeking a full-time Deputy City Treasurer. A complete job description is available on the City website at www.castlepinesgov.com Apply electronically by January 5, 2013 by sending a cover letter and resume to: ted.soltis@castlepinesgov.com with the subject heading “Deputy City Treasurer Application.” Salary: $38,000 - $42,000.

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Highlands Ranch Metro District is accepting applications for a PartTime Park Ranger position! This position is responsible for enforcing park rules and regulations as well as performing outdoor education programs. Please visit our website at www.highlandsranch.org for application and details.

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Highlands Ranch Metro District is seeking applicants to fill our temporary positions in our Parks, Recreation, & Open Space areas. For details, please visit www.highlandsranch.org.

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for Newmont International Services Limited (Englewood, CO) Eval & characterize minerals & solids in ore samples, metallurgical products, & other materials. Reqs: Masters* in Mineralogy, Geology, Chemistry, or Chemical Engg. 2 yrs exp which must incl: operation of XRD & XRF labs, utilizing LIMS, project mgmt, & report preparation & writing. *Employer will accept a Bachelors deg & 5 yrs. exp. in lieu of Masters deg & 2 yrs exp. Apply online at: http://www.newmont.com & ref job # 122157.

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Highlands Ranch Metro District is seeking a motivated individual to fill our Fleet Technician I position. Duties include routine maintenance on District vehicles. For details and application visit www.highlandsranch.org.

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SATURDAY/DEC. 29 BLOOD DRIVE Snow Fun Community Blood Drive is from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, inside Bonfils’ bus at REI, 5375 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www.bonfils.org. MONDAY/DEC. 31 ORCHESTRA CONCERT Boulder Chamber Orchestra presents “World Music Night,” a New Year’s Eve concert on Monday, Dec. 31, at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. The concert begins at 6:30 p.m. For information about location, information and tickets, call 303-987-7845 or visit www. lakewood.org/tickets. GRIPWEED CONCERT Musketeer Gripweed will perform on New Year’s Eve at the D Note in Arvada. Musketeer Gripweed serves up a show that is equal part Roots Rock, Delta Blues and

performance art. Gripweed is based out of Fort Collins. Visit http://musketeergripweed.com/index.html. For information about the show, visit http://www.dnote.us/index.php.

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displays, door prizes, snack bar. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: $5 per adult; $1 children ages 5-12; free for those younger than 5; $10 family maximum. Call NRHS at 303-298-0377.

COMING SOON/JAN. 4-26

PHOTO CONTEST The deadline for the 15th annual It’s AgriCultural photography contest is Dec. 31. Photographs must be taken in 2012 and must relate to Colorado agriculture in some way. Prizes will be awarded in five categories: agritourism, crops, livestock, people and open professional. Amateur and professional photographers encouraged to enter; however, professionals may enter in only the open professional category. Visit www.coloradoagriculture.com or call 303-239-4119 for rules and entry form.

THEATER SHOW The Edge Theatre presents “Newark Violenta,” a tribute to the Poliziotteschi film genre, Italian stories of crime and mafia. The story follows Leo Betti and his quest to lead a non-crime life and to make up for lost relationships. The show runs from Jan. 4-26 at The Edge Theater, 9797 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. Call 303-232-0363 or go online at www. theedgetheater.com.

ORCHESTRA CONCERT World Music Night, presented by the Boulder Chamber Orchestra, is presented at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31, at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Call 303-987-7845 or visit www.lakewood. org/tickets.

TRAIN SHOW The 16th Annual Jeffco Train Show, sponsored by the Intermountain Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society, will be Saturday, Jan. 5, at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. 6th Ave., Golden. Featured will be a model train & railroadiana swap meet & sale, operating model train

COMING SOON/JAN. 5

MYSTERY DAY The Jefferson County Sheriff ’s Office will host an interactive Scout Mystery Day on Saturday, Jan. 5. Scout Mystery Day is an educational event for scouting groups in Jefferson County and will feature education on fingerprinting, crime scene investigation, interview techniques and evidence collection. Each session throughout the day will feature the same curriculum and will be in the Jefferson County Sheriff ’s Office headquarters, 200 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden. Sessions last two and a half hours and begin at 8 a.m., with the last session at 4:30 p.m. Adults must accompany all Scout groups. RSVPs are required to sheriff@jeffco.us. Coming Soon continues on Page 18

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vocal Hazel Miller and her band at Coohills, 1400 Wewatta. Coohills is featuring three options for the event: Enjoy a casual evening in the bar with a limited a la carte menu for $40 per person or $75 per couple cover charge. There’s also a special prix fixe menu in the main dining room with early seating reservations between 5 and 6:30 pm for a five-course meal at $75 per person (not including tax and gratuity). Or try late seating reservations starting at 8 pm, featuring seven courses with music and dancing to the soulful sounds of the Hazel Miller Band for $135 per person (not including tax & gratuity). The band will perform from 8:30 p.m. till 12:30 a.m. Reservations: 303-623-5700 highlighting or at www.coohills.com. • Revelers will have a front row seat to fireworks on Denver’s largest rooftop patio at 1949 Market St. At the 60-second countdown to midnight, Tavern’s Olive Drop will begin its descent. The two-foot illuminated olive will drop 20 feet into a 15-foot-tall and 7-foot-wide illuminated martini glass on the Tavern’s rooftop. Tickets are $45 for arrival between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. and $50 for those arriving after 9 p.m. Tickets may be purchased in advance for $40 at www.tavernhg.com. Complimentary champagne toast and party favors will help partygoers celebrate the evening.

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The historic Burnsley Hotel, an iconic Capitol Hill building, closed recently after Denver developer RedPeak Properties acquired it. The 17-story all-suite hotel was originally built as an apartment community in 1963. Shortly thereafter, the building was converted into a hotel and jazz club, whose owners included singer Ella Fitzgerald and actor Kirk Douglas. In 1969, philanthropists Joy and Franklin Burns purchased the property and completely renovated the hotel. “Mrs. Burns has decided to reduce the scope of her real estate portfolio and to enjoy more personal time,” said a press release about the closure. RedPeak intends to reposition the property to a luxury apartment community and invest more than $5 million to achieve that goal.

“We are very excited to add this wonderful Denver story and trophy asset to our portfolio. This will further expand our central Denver apartment presence,” said Mike Zoellner, CEO of RedPeak Properties. RedPeak plans to begin renovation in early 2013. Preliminary plans include common area upgrades, life-safety improvements, mechanical system upgrades and complete unit overhauls.

Watch list

Restaurant trend watcher FastCasual. com recently posted its “2012: The five fast-casual executives to watch.” “They are all industry veterans, but some are new to the fast-casual segment, the concepts they represent, or both,” the report said. Snagging the No. 1 position of the top five executives to watch in 2012 is Monty Moran, Denver-based Chipotle co-CEO. “Although Chipotle founder Steve Ells has long held the company limelight, it was the chain’s illegal workforce issue this past year that put co-CEO Monty Moran there as well,” the report said. “Chipotle was the target of a major federal crackdown on illegal employees, causing the company to lose more than half of its 900 workers in Minnesota and hundreds more in the Washington, D.C., and Virginia markets. Martin has become an outspoken advocate for immigration reform and has met this year with senators across party lines. “He has expressed to lawmakers that he needs access to a strong legal workforce as the company is expected to hire more than 100,000 employees over the next three years. … So far, the investigation into Chipotle’s hiring practices has cost the company more than $1 million in legal fees. In 2012, we expect Moran will continue to help shape a solution to the immigration debate.” To see the whole list, go to www.fast casual.com. 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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COMING SOON/JAN. 8 WOMEN’S LUNCHEON Denver West Women’s Connection’s Got Cabin Fever? luncheon is from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, at 13371 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. Cost is $16, inclusive. Call 303-985-2458.

RECURRING EVENTS RECURRING/MONTHLY SKATING PARTY Lace’EmUpSkating plans free skating parties 4-5 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 13, 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 DEC. 28

CHILDREN’S MUSICAL The Arvada Center presents “How I Became a Pirate” through Dec. 28 at 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Check the website, www. arvadacenter.org, or call 720-898-7200 for show times, dates and ticket prices. Show is recommended for ages 4 and up.

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.

RECURRING/THROUGH JAN. 19

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QUILT DISPLAY Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum,

WINNERS RECITAL Music Teachers Associa-

1213 Washington Ave. in Golden, presents “Crazy Quilts: Victorian Fancies and Beyond” and “Crazy Quilts in Everyday Life: Photographs from the Janet Finley Collection” through Jan. 19. Call 303-2770377.

RECURRING/MONTHLY THROUGH May 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

LOOKING AHEAD tion Suburban Northwest will have its ensemble competition winners recital at 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at the School of Music at CU Boulder, 914 Broadway, Boulder. For intermediate to advanced music students performing in ensembles on piano, flute, strings and voice.

HOOP CONTEST The Golden Elks will have its Hoop Shoot contest at 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at the Shrine of St. Anne, 7320 Grant Place, Arvada, for all boys and girls ages 8-13. For information, contact golden2740@hotmail.com or call Wayne

Rogers at 303-947-2532, or visit the Golden Elks Lodge 2740 on Facebook.

LOOKING AHEAD/JAN. 15 KINDERGARTEN INFORMATION Mitchell Elementary School will have kindergarten information night from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, in the gym at the school, 201 Rubey Drive, Golden. Registration for kindergarten will start the week of Jan. 22. Children must be 5 on or before Oct. 1 to start kindergarten. Bring proof of residence, a print out of the registration information from Jeffco Connect, immunization records and birth certificate. We will have computers available during this week. Call 303-982-5875 with any questions. LOOKING AHEAD/JAN. 19 NORWEGIAN DINNER. The annual Norwegian “Lutefisk & Meatball Dinner” event will be Saturday, Jan. 19, at Trollheim Sons of Norway Lodge, 6610

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W. 14th Ave., Lakewood. There will be two serving times: 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Plan to join us for this delicious and festive celebration. Tickets are $18 for adults and $8 for children 12 and under. Reservations must be made by Jan. 11. Call 303-989-4496.

LOOKING AHEAD/JAN. 21 AAUW MEETING The Foothills Branch of the American Association of University Women invites all women with an accredited university or college degree to become members. The January branch meeting will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, at Community of Christ Church, 3780 Ward Road, Wheat Ridge, with a program about Peace Corps work in Bulgaria. We also have 8 interest groups and several special events which provide a variety of social and educational opportunities. Call Lindy Reed at 303-421-9414 for information. Looking Ahead continues on Page 20

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Tuscany for members, provided an employee benefits program, a bowling tournament to keep the holiday lights on in South Golden, and helped collect over 5,000 pairs of shoes for national charity Soles 4 Souls. Our Fine Arts Festival and Farmers Market are summer event mainstays and have enjoyed major, record-breaking success. Thousands flocked to the city to enjoy the art and the food and the unique environment Golden has to offer. 2012 also brought another season of the First Friday Street Fair. This event in the summer months brought thousands to downtown on Friday nights for music, food and fun. Most recently, we have had the 5th Annual “Knock Your Boots Off” Beer Tasting and Chili Cook-Off. The Golden Chamber brings fun to the city and in return, the day visitors from these events provide $8.9 million in economic impact based on the VisitDenver’s Longwoods Study. The Chamber has 36 event days per year – events

solely the responsibility of the Chamber – to drive this number and Golden’s visibility up as a result and the support of Chamber members makes this possible. Along with our events, we have had over eighty ribbon cuttings, groundbreakings and dedication ceremonies and networking functions as well as many membership luncheons on a variety of topics this year. It’s our belief that meeting other businesspeople and putting a face and a name together is both a simple and vital part of building your business, especially in Golden. As we look for other ways to connect members, we have also instituted the Golden Young Professionals committee which has become a lively part of our organization bringing the future of Golden’s business together. The Chamber continues its work in reviewing important proposed changes that impact business in the state legislature and City Council and our board keeps an eye on factors that challenge and

benefit our steadily healthier local economy. Our committees have worked in tandem with the National Renewable Energy Lab, Jefferson County Business Lobby, Economic Development Commission, Golden Urban Renewal Authority, VisitGolden, Colorado School of Mines and many other community entities to express the needs and vision of Golden’s businesses both in terms of policy and practice. Thank you once again for your support of the Golden Chamber (your Chamber) and its programs in years past and in this, its ninety-second year! Our events are put on with a single purpose: to maintain Golden’s reputation as a lively and attractive place to work, live and shop. In so doing, we aim to benefit all our members. Your membership dues and participation make it all possible. We hope you will take the opportunity to come and visit with us at the Visitors Center on the corner of 10th and Washington and talk with us.

THANK YOU RENEWING MEMBERS 10 Pound Gorilla ATV Tours @ Mile Hi Rafting Blue Canyon Grill & BC Underground Calvary Episcopal Church Dinosaur Ridge Visitor Center Domino’s Pizza Enstrom Candies First Presbyterian Church of Golden Geo W. Parfet Estate, Inc. Golden Business and Financial Services Golden Civic Foundation Golden Community Faith in Action Golden History Museums Golden Landmarks Association Golden Software, Inc. Golden Storage Goldsmith – Gene Bauer Go Subaru West Greenbrier Rail Services Happel and Associates, Inc. Rolling Hills Country Club We thank them for their ongoing commitment to the Golden Chamber!

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LOOKING AHEAD/JAN. 26 STRANGER SAFETY Detective Mark Adams of the Crimes Against Children Unit at the Lakewood Police Department will lead a class for parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts, neighbors and friends on stranger safety for children. The class is from 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church, 920 Kipling St., Lakewood; www.holyshepherd.com. RSVP at 303-233-2740. Presented by the Health Ministries Team at Holy Shepherd. LOOKING AHEAD/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.

LOOKING AHEAD/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. LOOKING AHEAD/FEB. 24, APRIL 28 CONCERT SERIES St. Paul’s Episcopal Church,

9200 W 10th Ave., Lakewood, presents its 201213 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 end-of-year Parish Picnic. New this year: the staff of St. Paul’s will present a number in the show. 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.

ONGOING ACTIVITIES ONGOING /BUSINESS GROUPS MONDAYS FLIPPING HOUSES A real estate-investing

education group meets 7-9 p.m. every third Monday at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St. The group will cover all the information needed to successfully fix and flip or buy rentals with positive cash flow.

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

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

NETWORKING MEETINGS Elevate West Metro Business Networking “Business Professionals: Raising Opportunities” are weekly meetings 8-9:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Vectra Bank, 7391 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge. For more information, call Jennifer at 720-947-8003 or Matt at 720-947-8005. WEDNESDAYS

ARVADA BIZ Connection (http://www.meetup. com/Arvada-Business-Connection/) is an informal networking event that brings together local entrepreneurs. Meetings are from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at various restaurants in Olde Town Arvada. A $5 fee is collected from each attendee, which is then donated to a local charity at the end of each quarter. The 4th Quarter Charity is the Dan Peak Foundation who assists families in need. For more info call Virlie Walker 720-323-0863. ENTREPRENEURS CLUB The Lakewood Chapter Lutheran Entrepreneurs meets 8-9 a.m. on third Wednesdays at the Bethlehem Chapel Coffee House, located in the medical office building just south of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 2100 Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. The chapter coordinator is Denise Rolfsmeier. For more information, call 720-379-5889 or email cpa@rolfsmeier.com. MUSIC TEACHERS Association Suburban Northwest meets from 9:30 a.m. to noon the first Wednesday of the month at Community in Christ Church, 12229 W. 80th Ave., Arvada. Meetings are open to the public and include refreshments, business meeting and program featuring music teaching professionals from around the state lecturing on the latest teaching developments. Upcoming meetings are Feb. 6, March 6, April 3 and May 1. WOMEN NETWORKING Women’s Business Group Wednesday morning networking group in Arvada has openings for women who can commit to a weekly morning meeting. Limited to one business per category. Call for available openings, 303-438-6783, or go online to info@OurConnection.org.

Court in Wheat Ridge. For more information or dance lessons, contact Dave at 303-578-6588 or email BlueNova.RoundDanceClub@gmail.com.

MUSIC PERFORMANCES Patrice LeBlanc performs on keyboard and vocals 6-9 p.m. every Friday and Saturday at Purple Ginger Asian Fusion Restaurant, 2610 Youngfield St. Call 303-2371133 for more information. SINGERS NEEDED The Troubadours Choir is looking for a director and new members. This is a volunteer choir, comprised mostly of seniors. The Troubadours meet at 9 a.m. every Friday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 45th and Wadsworth. For more information, call Gary at 303-477-1380. SYMPHONY AUDITIONS The Lakewood Symphony is holding auditions for concertmaster (includes an honorarium), principal viola (includes an honorarium) and all section strings. Also, we are auditioning for subs in other sections. Rehearsals are 7:30-10 p.m. Tuesdays, September through May, at Green Mountain United Methodist Church; concerts are at the Lakewood Cultural Center. Call 303-980-0400 for requirements, appointment and further information. WEEKLY MUSIC Jazz @ the Creek is every first Wednesday of the month at Living Water Unity, 59th and Vance in Olde Town Arvada. Shows start at 7:30 p.m. Come listen to an hour of great jazz. For more information, call 720-935-4000 or email livingwaterunity@comcast.net.

ONGOING /HEALTHCARE

THURSDAYS

BOOT CAMP Get out of the gym and get results. Front Range Boot Camp provides dynamic, unique and results-driven full-body workouts exclusively for women. All ages, sizes and fitness levels will succeed. Revamp your fitness routine by getting out of your routine. Indoor location is just behind Super Target at Kipling Street and 50th Avenue. Outdoor location is Skyline Park by Stenger soccer fields. Email Robyn@FrontRangeBootCamp.com or go online to www.FrontRangeBootCamp.com.

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

HEALTH GROUP A women’s health group with the motto “Your health, your life: Take charge” meets noon-1 p.m. Fridays at 9797 W. Colfax Ave, No. 3AA, in Lakewood. Learn about natural alternatives to health concerns. No charge to be part of this group. For more information, call Linda at 303-883-5473 or email lindagoesgreen@ prodigy.net.

INVESTORS’ MEETINGS The Rocky Mountain

HOME CARE Always Best Care Denver West provides in-home care, skilled nursing and free senior community placement. Always Best Care provides every individual and family with well-trained personal care attendants and expert nursing support. We help families make informed decisions about senior care, and guide them through comprehensive solutions designed specifically for their unique situations. To learn more, go online to www.AlwaysBestCare.com/DenverWest or call 303-952-3060.

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

Inventors Association meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. the fourth Thursday of every month (excluding November and December) at Vesta Technology, 13050 W. 43rd Drive, Suite 300, Golden. Presentations in marketing, manufacturing, engineering, finance, business and legal, followed by networking. Go online to www.rminventor.org for details.

SATURDAYS CONSCIOUS CREATION Explore holistic health resources at the Conscious Creation Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the third Saturday of each month at the Clements Community Center, 1580 Yarrow St. in Lakewood. Learn from holistic-health practitioners and get information about products, services and alternative/complementary therapies through learning-lab presentations. Admission fee applies; for more information, contact Cheryl Roach at 303-885-8584 or go online to www. consciouscreationfair.com.

ONGOING /EDUCATION DISCUSSION GROUPS Covenant Village hosts Wednesdays at 2. This series of monthly events features expert speakers on a wide variety of educational and entertaining topics. Please plan to attend one, several or all of our programs, held at 9153 Yarrow St. in Westminster. Admission is free, but seating is limited. Call 303-403-2205 for driving directions and to reserve your place. Come early for refreshments; fellowship lectures begin at 2 p.m. To learn more about the residency options and lifestyle at Covenant Village of Colorado, call us at 303-424-4828. ESL CLASSES Covenant Presbyterian Church, 6100 W. 44th St. in Wheat Ridge, is sponsoring a free series of English as a Second Language classes for adults 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday nights. These classes will emphasize a conversational method of instruction. Beginner through advanced classes are offered. You may register on any Thursday night. For directions or more information, call the church at 410-442-5800 or go to our website at www.cpcwheatridge.org.

ONGOING /FINE ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT DANCE CLUB Blue Nova Dance Club meets 2:304:30 p.m. on the first and third Sundays every month at the Wheat Ridge Grange, 3850 High

TAI CHI is now taught at Lakeview Wellness and Event Center 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 2-3:30 p.m. Fridays. Call 303-989-6300 or 303-730-0986 for cost information and reservations. WEIGHT LOSS The EZ Weight-Loss Challenge 12-week program meets10-11 a.m. Tuesdays at Arvada Church of God, 7135 W. 68th Ave. Free coaching, metabolism test and nutrition information. Cash prizes awarded to the top three biggest achievers. For information on cost or to preregister, call Chris at 720-320-2394. YOGA FOR Survivors Whether you’re a longtime cancer survivor, in treatment or a caregiver to a cancer survivor, Yoga for Cancer Survivors & Caregivers is a great way to live more comfortably in your own body. Benefits include decreased stress and pain, improved sleep and energy, improved lymphatic flow, reduced nausea and a greater sense of well-being. Class led by Shari Turney, a registered yoga instructor with specialized training through Yoga for Survivors. Class offered 1:30-2:45 p.m. Sundays at Duncan Family YMCA, 6350 Eldridge St., Arvada. Contact Shari Turney at 720-319-3703 or szturney@mac.com before taking your first class to ensure a safe practice.

ONGOING /RECREATION, CLUBS AND SERVICES AA MEETINGS There are more than 1,000 AA meetings in the Denver metro area every week. If you think you may have a problem with alcohol, come see us. Call 303-322-4440 for a meeting in your area, or visit the website at www.daccaa.org. If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stay sober, that’s ours. Let us help. BUFFALO TOASTMASTERS meets the first and third Wednesdays at 44 Union, Lakewood, at Golder and Associates, check in on the third floor. The meetings run from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Toastmasters is an international organization that is a fun and supportive environment to learn and

practice public speaking skills.More information is available at www.buffalotoastmasters.org or www.toastmasters.org. All are welcome to attend our Wednesday meetings.

CANSURVIVE IS a support group for those who have experienced or are receiving cancer treatment. The meeting format is simple with an opening invocation followed by brief member introductions along with a check-in to see how attendees are doing. The discussion topic centers around healing and healing modalities, and may include a guest speaker or a guided-healing visualization. The free support group meets from 10 a.m. to noon on the fourth Saturday of every month at Mile High Church, 9079 West Alameda Ave., Lakewood. For more information or support do not hesitate to contact Lawrence Connors RScP at 303-910-3473 or Lawrence-RScP@msn.com. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: The Lakewood Chapter of Retired and Active Federal Employees meets at 1 p.m. every second Tuesday at the Episcopal Church, 10th and Garrison. Call Ann Ornelas, 303-517-8558. FIGHTING FRAUD The District Attorney’s Office offers free Power Against Fraud seminars for groups of all sizes and people of all ages. Don’t become a victim of identity theft or other consumer fraud. Contact Cary Johnson, 303-2716980, for more information. FLATIRONS VIEW Toastmasters meets at 6:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of every month at The Depot at Five Parks, 13810 W. 85th Ave. in Arvada. Polish your speaking and presentation skills in a fun, instructional, nurturing environment. For more information visit http://9407.toastmastersclubs.org/. FOOD PANTRY God’s Table Food Pantry is open 9-11 a.m. every third Saturday of each month, and 10 a.m.-noon every fourth Thursday each month for Jefferson County residents who meet certain federal guidelines. God’s Table and Food Pantry is located at 6400 W. 26th Ave. in Edgewater, behind the Vietnamese Central Baptist Church. For more information, call Beverly at 303-525-7685. FOOD PANTRY Agape Life Church (ALC) distributes Jefferson County commodity foods from 10-11 a.m. Thursdays, at ALC, 5970 W. 60th Ave. in Arvada. ALC provides this service to all Jefferson County residents. If you have questions, call 303-431-6481. GEM/MINERAL CLUB The North Jeffco Gem and Mineral Club meets at 7:30 p.m. the second Friday of each month at the Apex Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. The meetings are open to the public. GIRL SCOUTS Snowboard. Scuba dive. Sleep over in a museum or at the zoo. Go backstage at a concert or a Broadway play. Even stage your own Project Runway. Girl Scouts turns normal days into days you’ll remember all your life. Girl Scouts offers girls of all ages and backgrounds a safe place to explore the world and discover their potential. There are now more flexible ways to be a Girl Scout than joining a troop. To explore your options, visit girlscoutsofcolorado.org, email inquiry@gscolorado.org or call 1-877-404-5708. HOLISTIC GATHERINGS The Resonance Center, 6650 W. 44th Ave. in Wheat Ridge, offers Holistic Happy Hours 4-7 p.m. on the second Thursday every month with light snacks and tea for everyone. We invite the community to join this social and wellness event that offers acupuncture, massage, reflexology, psychotherapy and coaching, and energy work. JEFFCO SPELLBINDERS meets the third

Monday of each month at Wheat Ridge United Methodist Church, 38th and Wadsworth in Wheat Ridge. The Spellbinders is dedicated to restoring the art of oral storytelling to connect elders to youth, weaving together the wisdom of diverse cultures throughout time. Grade-school children in Jefferson County benefit from the volunteer who visits their classroom monthly. Requests from schools are greater than we can currently fill. Training and placement available, contact jcspellbinders@comcast.net to become involved. The kids need you.

PET VACCINATIONS Low-cost pet vaccinations

at SpayToday 3-4 p.m. every Sunday. Call 303984-7729 for more information.

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women who gather every Monday to turn quilt tops into finished heirloom quilts. The group will do estimates from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays, except holidays, at Lakewood United Methodist Church, 14th and Brentwood. Money earned from the quilting is donated to the Action Center, helping feed and clothe those who need assistance. You may call Mary Wollenhaupt at 303-986-1381 for more information. We also welcome quilters to join our group.

REALITY CHECK Learn, laugh and move beyond denial in a small, cozy, group workshop environment. Join me for a facilitated Reality Check. Put on your big-girl pants, and call 303-953-2344 for details. RUNNING SCHEDULE Foothills Running and Cycling Club’s activity schedule includes long runs at 8 a.m. every Saturday and cycling rides every Sunday at 10 a.m. Both activities meet at Clear Creek History Park, 11th and Arapahoe. For more information and updates on times, visit www. frcclub.com. RUNNING AT Dawn Buddies We are a group of friendly runners of varying abilities and ages who enjoy running close to sunrise. We meet at 5:30 a.m. Wednesdays near Jackson Park in Lakewood, and run around the neighborhood, ending back at the starting location by 6:30 a.m. No fees, just neighborly good will and fun. For information, contact mdl.rivera@gmail.com. SCLERODERMA FOUNDATION offers support group meetings for patients and caregivers from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month at the Arthritis Foundation, 2280 S. Albion St., Denver. The leader is Bonnie Schweder, 303438-7124. Visit www.scleroderma.org/chapter/ colorado/support.shtm for more details or other meeting locations. SINGLES CLUB SNCW Singles Social Club, an activities club for singles over 40, meets at 6 p.m. most Sundays at the American Legion at 1901 Harlan St. in Edgewater. Don’t stay home alone; come join the friendly group for a meal, conversation, and a speaker or entertainment. For more information, call Char at 303-942-2529 or check out www.sncw.org. SQUARE DANCE Rocky Tops Square Dance Club welcomes singles and couples who have completed mainstream square and/or round dance classes from 7:30-10 p.m. Thursdays at Clements Community Center, 1580 Yarrow St., Lakewood. Cost is $7. Call 720-381-7768, email joychi5@ hotmail.com, or visit www.squaredancing.com/ rockytops. WIDOW/ERS’ GATHERINGS Widowed Men and Women of America hosts a social gathering at 5 p.m. Thursdays at the Holiday Inn Sporting News Grill, Highway 285 and Wadsworth in Lakewood. The group’s goal is to help those with losses comfortably re-enter the social world; activities include trips, bowling, card games, theater outing and more. For more information, call Nan Drissell at 720-981-1841. WESTERN CLUB The Buffalo Bill Saddle Club meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. 6th Ave. The club is dedicated to preserving and promoting our Western heritage through familyoriented activities with our horse companions. Day rides, weekend camping, parades and annual gymkhana. Guests welcome. For more information, go online to www.BBSCGolden.org. WEST METRO Real Estate Investing Education Group meets 7-9 p.m. the third Monday of each month in Classroom 1 of the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033. We cover all the information you will need to successfully fix and flip or buy rentals with positive cash flow. We analyze deals as examples, talk about where to get funding, the best ways to find a bargain and sometimes do property tours. Investors of all levels of experience are welcome but no agents please. WOMEN’S BASKETBALL A senior women’s basketball club meets 9-11 a.m. Fridays at Golden Community Center, 1470 10th St. Women 50-plus years old are invited to join. There are no extra fees for pass holders or Silver Sneakers participants. All levels are welcome. For more information, contact Debbie at dezarn@cal. berkeley.edu or at 303-384-8100. WOMEN’S RETIREMENT Coaching for solo women entering retirement. Make these the best days of your life. Call 303-953-2344 for more information.

ONGOING /VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ANIMAL RESCUE The Animal Rescue of the Rockies is a nonprofit organization that includes a network of homes providing foster care for deathrow shelter dogs and cats throughout Colorado. We are looking for good foster families to help in this effort to save animals who are on the lists to be euthanized. If you can open your heart and your home to one of our many animals in need, fill out a foster application online at www. animalrescueoftherockies.org. Ongoing continues on Page 22

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Helen Mirren in “Hitchcock.”

Scarlett Johansson, Anthony Hopkins and Helen Mirren in “Hitchcock.” Photos by Fox Searchlight

Helen Mirren gives unsung hero her due with ‘Hitchcock’ By Tim Lammers

The movie universe certainly works in strange ways, and we can only imagine the path acclaimed actress Helen Mirren’s career might have taken if she had hit it off with a certain iconic director all those years ago. But the simple fact of the matter, Mirren told me in a recent interview, was that her first and only encounter with Alfred Hitchcock in the early 1970s was a disaster. “I met with Hitchcock when I was a very, very young actress just starting out, and he was making ‘Frenzy’ in London and I was sent along to meet with him. He was very, very unimpressed with me, and I have to say, I was rather unimpressed with him — but only because I was an arrogant, ignorant young actress,” Mirren said with refreshing honesty. Ignorant, Mirren added, because she didn’t even realize the lasting contributions Hitchcock had already made to cinema at that point. “I really had no idea who he was. To me, he was old-school. I really wasn’t familiar with his movies and don’t even think I had seen ‘Psycho’ at that point,” Mirren said. “I don’t think I had seen any of his movies, actually.” Of course, Mirren has since matured with four decades’ worth of memorable film, television and stage performances, including four Oscar nominations and a win for Best Ac-

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tress for her stunning portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II in the 2006 classic “The Queen.” And 40 years after her fateful meeting with the famed director, Mirren is getting Oscar buzz for her role in “Hitchcock” — which was solidified recently with a nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor by the Screen Actors Guild. Mirren plays Alma Reville in the film, an unsung talent whose work with Hitchcock was often uncredited. The irony is, Reville was Hitchcock’s closet collaborator, and for 53 years, his faithful wife. They were married until the director’s death in 1980, and Alma died two years later. Now playing in theaters nationwide, “Hitchcock” — which also stars Anthony Hopkins in the title role — is based on author Stephen Rebello’s book “Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho.” Finally giving her the attention she so richly deserves, “Hitchcock” shows how Alma effectively saved her husband’s career on “Psycho” with her foresight, and most importantly, her unwavering faith in The Master of Suspense. For example, Hitch — as Hitchcock preferred to be called — didn’t want any of the blood-curdling staccato string section in the film’s iconic shower scene. That is, until Alma stepped in. “It was Alma who persuaded Hitch, eventually, to use Bernard Hermann’s music. He didn’t want to have

Helen Mirren and Anthony Hopkins appear in “Hitchcock.”

music and he wouldn’t listen to reason. Alma had to work on him several days to persuade him,” Mirren said. “Also, Hitch did get sick during the making of the film, and Alma turned up on the set to sort things out. And they also certainly mortgaged their house to pay for the movie. Many of the accounts that we see in the movie really happened.” While “Hitchcock” only chronicles a short window of time in the Hitchcock’s lives, that didn’t prevent Mirren from incorporating Alma’s life as a whole into the character. “You have to take the whole life into account. The whole life is terribly important because it informs the fact that Alma and Hitch were together a long time,” Mirren said. “All of that is important in the creation of the person that you are to become later on. It’s much more important than the specifics of the particular day or particular month you’re playing them in.” There’s no question that “Hitchcock,” directed by Sacha Gervasi and written by John J. McLaughlin, is as much a love letter to Alma as it is to Hitch. Delving into the complexities of their marriage, Gervasi explores how in many ways Alma’s and Hitch’s love for one another was a partnership, both creatively and personally. “The great marriages are partnerships. It can’t be a great marriage without being a partnership,” said Mirren, who has been married to director Taylor Hackford for nearly 15 years. “There are many, many different ways of being married. I don’t think sex was a huge part (of Alma and Hitch’s marriage), I think the glue that held them together — and made this marriage work in a profession where marriages notoriously don’t work -- was a mutual love of food and wine, of entertaining people, and a love of movies.” Tim Lammers is a syndicated movie reporter whose work appears on more than 50 TV news and entertainment websites across the country. You can see Tim’s work on his website, StrictlyCinema.com, and follow his tweets at Twitter.com/ TimLammersFilms. You can also “Like” Tim on Facebook.com/StrictlyCinema.

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Holiday Recipes

CROCK POT MEATBALLS Ingredients -1 (32 oz.) bag frozen meatballs -1 (18 oz.) jar grape jelly -1 (18 oz.) bottle of your favorite BBQ Sauce

December 27, 2012

Directions

1. Pour the meatballs, grape jelly and BBQ sauce into your slow cooker and stir well until combined. 2. Cook the mixture on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 2 – 2 ½ hours until completely cooked through (stirring occasionally). 3. When they are ready, just set your crock pot to the keep warm setting and let guests serve themselves.

Chocolate Chinese Noodles Ingredients -1 (12 oz) bag of milk chocolate chips -1 (12 oz) bag of butterscotch chips -10 oz bag of Chinese noodles -1 (12 oz) can of peanuts

Directions 1. Melt chocolate and butterscotch chips in a glass bowl in microwave. 2. Mix in Chinese Noodles and peanuts. 3. Drop by spoonfuls on waxed paper. 4. Refrigerate until hardened.

PEANUT BUTTER BALLS Ingredients

-1 cup sifted powdered sugar -1/2 cup creamy peanut butter -3 tablespoons butter or -3 tablespoons margarine, softened -1 lb. Baker’s Dipping Chocolate

Directions

1. Stir together powdered sugar, peanut butter and butter until well blended using mixer. 2. Shape peanut butter mixture into 1 inch balls, placing them on a baking sheet covered with waxed paper. 3. Let balls stand for 20 minutes until dry. 4. Melt the dipping chocolate according to package directions. 5. Drop balls one at a time in melted chocolate. 6. Using a fork, remove from the chocolate, letting excess chocolate drip off. 7. Place back on the waxed paper. 8. Let stand until dry. 9. Store tightly covered in a cool dry place. Yield: 30 pieces

Makes 30 cookies

BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH ROASTED SHALLOTS -3/4 pound shallots, halved lengthwise and peeled -1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil salt and pepper to taste -3 cups beef broth

INGREDIENTS -3/4 cup port wine -1 1/2 teaspoons tomato paste -2 pounds beef tenderloin roast, trimmed -1 teaspoon dried thyme

-3 slices bacon, diced -3 tablespoons butter -1 tablespoon all-purpose flour -4 sprigs watercress, for garnish

DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In 9 inch pie pan, toss shallots with oil to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Roast until shallots are deep brown and very tender, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. 2. In a large saucepan, combine beef broth and port. Bring to a boil. Cook over high heat until the volume is reduced by half, about 30 minutes. Whisk in tomato paste. Set aside. 3. Pat beef dry; sprinkle with thyme, salt and pepper. In a large roasting pan, set over medium heat on the stove top, saute bacon until golden. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels. Add beef to pan; brown on all sides over medium high heat, about 7 minutes. 4. Transfer pan to oven. Roast beef until meat thermometer inserted into center registers 125 degrees F (50 degrees C) for medium rare, about 25 minutes. Transfer beef to platter. Tent loosely with foil. 5. Spoon fat off top of pan drippings in roasting pan. Place pan over high heat on stove top. Add broth mixture, and bring to boil; stir to scrape up any browned bits. Transfer to a medium saucepan, and bring to simmer. Mix 1 1/2 tablespoon butter and flour in small bowl to form smooth paste; whisk into broth mixture, and simmer until sauce thickens. Whisk in remaining butter. Stir in roasted shallots and reserved bacon. Season with salt and pepper. 6. Cut beef into 1/2 inch thick slices. Spoon some sauce over, and garnish with watercress.

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ART CENTER Foothills Art Center is seeking new volunteers to become a part of Golden’s premier art facility. If interested, email volunteerinfo@ foothillsartcenter.org. GATEWAY BATTERED Women’s Services is looking for volunteers to work on various planning committees for its upcoming fundraising endeavors. Monthly attendance for fundraising meetings required. Contact Jeneen Klippel at 303-343-1856 or email jkworden@gatewayshelter.com.

GIRL SCOUT volunteers Whether you commit a few hours a month running a troop, or a few hours a year helping with a science event, tackle important issues, travel to incredible places, share interests and create experiences with girls and other adults you will never forget. Gain marketable skills that will benefit you in ways beyond Girl Scouting. Join Girl Scouts today and become one of our volunteers. Both men and women 18 and older are invited to join. In addition to positions working with the girls, we’ve got volunteer needs in our offices around the state to help with paperwork and other administrative duties. For

more information, visit girlscoutsofcolorado.org, email inquiry@gscolorado.org or call 1-877-404-5708.

HABITAT PROJECTS Come volunteer

at the Wheat Ridge, Denver or Littleton Habitat ReStores and help us raise funds to eradicate poverty housing in your neighborhood and around the world. Volunteers help on the cash register, the dock and the warehouse floor. The three Habitat ReStores are major recyclers of goods and metal, and are exciting places to volunteer. For more information, call 303-996-5468 or email Alice Goble at Alice@habitatmetrodenver.org.

HEALTH PASSPORT Health Passport

volunteers provide support for patients and their families both in the hospital and upon discharge; help with outreach, marketing and social networking; connect patients, families and volunteers with the services and programs right for them; host classes at various Health Passport locations; contribute to the health and wellness of those in the community; counsel clients who need prescription drug assistance, and help with day-to-day living expenses, Medicare and Medicaid issues. For information about volunteer opportunities, contact Kerry Ewald, Health Passport volunteer coordinator, at 303-629-4934. To learn more about Centura Health, visit www.

myhealthpassport.org.

HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS The

nonprofit, faith-based Hospice of CovenantCare is looking for those special folks who are called to serve as hospice volunteers — visitors, helpers, supporters for a few hours a month. Enrich your life and the lives of those isolated at the end of life. Call the volunteer coordinator at 303-731-8039 for more info.

PET FOOD Cat Care Society is in need of canned and bagged cat food as well as litter for its pet food bank. We are working with several area (human) food banks to provide vouchers for cat owners who otherwise cannot afford to

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,12 Colorado Community Media All-Star Teams All-Stars State champion Dunkle named top local golfer Douglas County junior heads 2012 All-Star team By Jim Benton

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Kyler Dunkle of Douglas County tees off during the second day of the 5A State Golf Tournament at Rolling Hills Country Club Oct. 2. Dunkle won the 5A state title. Photo by Andy Carpenean

Golf is mostly an individual sport but at the high school level it diversifies. Individual golfers, like Kyler Dunkle, start paying as much attention to the team as their own scores in high school tournaments. Dunkle, a junior at Douglas County who is the Colorado Community Media Golfer of the Year, won the Class 5A Northern Regional tournament with a competitive course record 6-under-par 66 at Mariana Butte Golf Course in Loveland. He then captured medalist honors at the state tournament thanks to a phenomenal shot on the final hole. “Individually it was a great season but it was also a great season for our team,” Dunkle said. “It’s a great honor to be Golfer of the Year. It’s what I call an accomplishment for me. “Even though I won state, one of the best moments for me was winning regionals as a team because we weren’t really favored to do well but we came together for one day and played really well.” Douglas County finished tied for fourth in the state tournament as Dunkle carded a 1-under-par 70 on the second day to win by one-shot over Legacy’s Eric Chen and Spencer Painton of Regis Jesuit.

“We finished a lot higher than was expected,” said Dunkle of the Huskies. It appeared that Dunkle might not finish atop the individual leader board when his tee-shot on the par-5 18th hole at the Club at Rolling Hills landed behind trees. “I was kind of stuck behind the trees,” recalled Dunkle. “I saw a gap and knew it would be a little bit of a risky shot but I knew if I pulled it off and maybe made a birdie or an eagle, it would help me. “I was 220 or 230 yards out, I hit a 6-iron. It went right through the gap where I wanted it to go. I walked up to the green and I was really surprised it was me on the green.” He left his eagle put three-feet shy of the cup but sank his birdie putt to win the tournament. Dunkle will start playing this month in national junior tournaments and claims playing high school golf will help. “To play at the competition level of our high schools and play against great players, it makes winning state surreal,” said Dunkle.

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Colter, Hemming run to the top Prokaski shines on softball diamond Cherry Creek sophomore, Ponderosa senior head All-Star cross country team By Daniel P. Johnson

djohnson@ourcoloradonews.com OK, everyone by now knows that Cherry Creek’s Jordyn Colter didn’t win the Class 5A girls cross country state championship. But that does little to diminish how dominate the sophomore was this season. Colter is the Colorado Community Media’s girls cross country runner of the year for 2012. Ponderosa senior Eli Hemming is the boys runner of the year after capturing the 4A state championship. Colter, who had dominated every race she participated in up to the state meet in 2012, was leading the race on Oct. 27 at the Norris Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs when she collapsed on the course. Holly Lane, the cross country coach at Cherry Creek, said that Colter was treat-

ed for possible dehydration and was released later that afternoon. “It was scary,” Lane said. “I saw her around the mile mark; she was out in front and looked good. Then, after the two-mile mark, I saw the lead bike come up around the corner and didn’t see Jordyn. More runners went by and I knew something had happened; I just didn’t know what it was.” Lane said that Colter’s teammates, who still managed to string together an eighth-place finish in the team standings, were understandably concerned about what was going on with Colter. “It’s definitely a tough situation,” Lane said. “You become really close over the course of a season and you never want to see your teammate hurt. I talked with the girls and told them to cheer on the boys and try to stay positive.” Still, despite the hiccup at state, Colter showed everyone that when healthy, she is the favorite when she places her toes behind the starting line. Earlier this month, Colter competed at Cross country continues on Page 24

Legacy senior is the 2012 player of the year; Wheat Ridge’s Salbato is top hurler Staff report

sports@ourcoloradonews.com There have been few programs as dominant as the Legacy softball team in the annals of Colorado high school sports. And you can’t have a dominant program without dominant players. Loveland may have ended Legacy’s bid for a sixth consecutive Class 5A state championship this season, but the Lightning still produced some of the best players of the state, including senior second baseman Bekka Prokaski. Prokaski, the 2012 Colorado Community Media’s Softball Player of the Year, set a school record in doubles, leading the state with 19 in her senior year. She finished the season with an impressive .570 at the plate and led Legacy with 49 hits, 36 RBIs and 35 runs. She had two fourhit games throughout the season, and even hit a home run against Ponderosa early in

Legacy second baseman Bekka Prokaski is the 2012 CCM All-Star softball player of the year. Photo by File photo the season. Against Loveland at state, Prokaski went 3 for 4 with two doubles. “It wasn’t how we wanted to end, but I’m Softball continues on Page 24

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ter set a new course record by crossing the finish line in 17 minutes, 01 seconds. “I wouldn’t have been able to run as well if it wasn’t for the lead pack of girls,” Colter said. “I like when there’s more competition because it makes you push yourself harder during the race.” Hemming’s winning time of 16 minutes, 30.4 seconds was 10 seconds faster than runner-up, Bailey North of Coronado. Hemming is the first Ponderosa runner to win a state championship in the last 30 years. “It feels really good,” said Hemming, whose finished helped the Mustangs to a 10th-place finish in the team standings. “Winning was definitely the goal coming into the race. It was a really tough course, but I felt like I was

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the 2012 Foot Locker Cross Country Championships and finished fourth. She dominated at the Liberty Bell, the Centennial League championships and at the Region 2 championships, winning by more than one minute over her closest finisher in most cases. By virtue of that domination, Colter was selected as the 2012 Colorado Community Media Cross Country Athlete of the Year. “(Jordyn) is amazing,” said Arapahoe’s Emily Wolff, who finished 10th at the state meet and second in the Centennial League race. “It’s an honor to have her in our league.” One of the many highlights of Colter’s 2012 season was her performance at the Liberty Bell. In the 35th running of the race, Col-

Colorado Community Media All-Star cross country 2012 Boys top five Alec Brudzinksi, Cherry Creek Eli Hemming, Ponderosa Connor Lockwood, Arvada West Christian Martin, Heritage Danny Vavrick, Arapahoe Runner of the year: Eli Hemming, Ponderosa Girls top five Jordyn Colter, Cherry Creek Ali Deitsch, Palmer Ridge Emma Gee, Legacy Olivia Hayden, Lakewood Melanie Nun, Legacy Runner of the year: Jordyn Colter, Cherry Creek

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