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December 27, 2012 A Colorado Community Media Publication
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Jefferson County, Colorado • Volume 89, Issue 20
Schools earn high marks Schools exceed expectations in growth, achievement By Clarke Reader
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Mourners make a procession from Denver First Church of the Nazarene to Jefferson County Fairgrounds in honor of Lakewood police officer James Davies on Nov. 15. Photo by Emily Mehring
Lakewood’s top stories for 2012 By Clarke Reader
creader@ourcoloradonews.com Here is a look at the top stories that happened in Lakewood over the past year, in no particular order:
Lakewood loses first officer in the line
Police officer James Davies, 35, was killed on Nov. 9 when a fellow officer mistakenly took him for an armed threat. Davies is the first officer in the department’s 43-year history to be killed in the line of duty. He was memorialized at the Denver First Church of the Nazarene on Nov. 15 by Davies more than 2,000 family members, friends and representatives of state police departments.
Zoning update approved
During the Dec. 10 regular meeting, City Council approved the updating zoning ordinance by a 8-3 vote.
The ordinance is the result of threeand-a-half years of work by a citizens advisory group and planning staff. Among the changes included in the update is allowing residents to own chickens and goats in small and duplex lots, allowing attached and detached accessory dwelling units, and updating the zoning code for future development.
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2090 Wright St.
The fate of the property at 2090 Wright St. is still in limbo after a year of frustration for many. The rezoning for the Rocky Mountain Deaf School (RMDS) was approved by the city’s planning department in May and then by city council on June 25. The 2090 Coalition — an organization dedicated to keeping the land in the city’s hands — received enough signatures on a petition to bring the issue back before council, but a letter from Jefferson County
Superintendent Cindy Stevenson rescinded the request instead of holding a special vote. Jeffco Schools filed a quiet title on the land, and the issue is now in court to determine who the land belongs to.
Elections in Lakewood
Lakewood has some new and familiar faces as part of its legislative delegation. Andy Kerr (D-Lakewood) defeated Ken Summers (R-Lakewood) in the race for the Senate District 22 seat. Incumbent Max Tyler (D-Lakewood) beat Republican Rick Enstrom for the House District 23 seat. Newcomer Brittany Pettersen (D) finished ahead of Amy Attwood (R) in the race for the House District 28 seat. In a very close race, Natalie Menten toppled incumbent Matt Cohen for the RTD District M board seat.
Four Lakewood elementary schools have been recognized by the Colorado Department of Education for their achievements during the year. Stein Elementary received the Center of Excellence Award, Devinny Elementary received the John Irwin Schools of Excellence, Green Gables Elementary received the Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Award and Dennison Elementary received both the John Irwin and Governor’s awards. This recognition goes to the top 8 percent of schools in Colorado. The John Irwin award Devinny won goes to schools that exceed expectations for academic achievements and growth gaps. Stein’s Center of Excellence award recognizes the work done with at-risk student populations. “We’re very proud, and this is the fourth year we’ve received this award,” said Stein Principal Socorro Alarcon. “This award goes to schools that have at least 75 percent of students who are at-risk. We have 93 percent.” The schools who win the Center of Excellence Award have the highest rate of student academic longitudinal growth, as measured by the state’s growth model. Alarcon said that the school exceeded all its growth targets, which she attributes to teachers and staff doing whatever it takes to reach the students. “We have a very committed and skilled staff and a systemic, systematic practices in reading, writing and math,” she said. “We also have a half-an-hour longer school day, that helps enormously.” The teachers at Stein meet several times a week, to have discussions about the student data and curriculum, a trait which is shared by the teachers at Green Gables Elementary. “We have a very professional learning community here, where the teachers sit down and look at the best way to teach,” said Green Gables Principal Kathy Chandler. “It really breaks down the stereotypical notion of teachers being isolated in their teaching.” Green Gables is one of the schools that received the Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Award, which goes to schools that exceed expectations in longitudinal and academic growth. Chandler said that Green Gables has the highest math grow score in Jefferson County, which she attributes in part to the systemic approach the school takes to teaching. “We work really hard to make sure we keep the education students are receiving consistent throughout their time here,” she said. “We don’t want kids to get lost in the shuffle between grades.” Both principals said the recognition their schools received is due to the efforts of the teacher, and signals they are working in the right direction. “This confirms that what we’re doing here is working,” Alarcon said. “We’re so proud of our teachers and students.”
Smoking ordinance passes
On Monday, April 9, council voted 9-2 to pass an ordinance to strengthen smoking Top Ten continues on Page 3
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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 consis-
tently 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
LAKEWOOD NEWS IN A HURRY Christmas tree recycling
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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 ages 3 to 12, whose mother, O’Connor said, left them almost two years ago.
Ann Macari Healey’s column about people, places and issues of everyday life appears every other week. She can be reached at ahealey@ourcoloradonews.com or 303-5664110.
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“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.
Lakewood: Park open for full-moon night hikes. Page 7 Health: Grieving and coping around the holidays. Page 15
Life: Artist’s paintings capture classic Golden scenes. Page 8
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laws in the city. The features of the ordinance include: Increasing the smoke-free perimeter for all public entrances from 15 to 25 feet; requiring signage for all entryways regarding the 25-foot smoke-free perimeter; prohibiting the opening of any new hookah bars and new cigar-tobacco bars; prohibiting any tobacco businesses from opening any bar, tavern or restaurant; prohibiting persons under 18 from entering a tobacco business; making facilities within city parks and recreation areas smoke free; adding bus and light rail stations to outdoor locations that are smoke free; and other revisions that include an exception to allow smoking on outdoor patios at restaurants.
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Candy and soda tax
Lakewood City Council unanimously approved a 3 percent tax on candy and soda during its Aug. 27 meeting. Council voted to create an ordinance that establishes the tax specifically for candy and soft drink purchases, while at the same time dropping the tax on food purchased for “immediate consumption,” which includes such items as small bags of chips. Larry Dorr, Lakewood’s finance director and treasurer, said in a presentation to council that some of the benefits of the vote are that the change is taxburden neutral, it matches the state taxation rate as the state also has a tax on candy and soda, and would be easier for businesses and clearer for consumers because there is no question concerning when the
City Council unanimously approved a rezoning for CCU to expand its campus. The campus will grow to 34 acres, and will allow for development for housing and improvements to the campus’ buildings. The first phase of the construction will be a new academic building, that could begin construction by February.
West Rail Line nears completion
The West Rail Line is nearing its completion date, and made many strides forward during 2012. The Wadsworth and Sheridan parking structures are both under construction, and the first train to travel the West Rail Line made its trip down the 12.1mile line in April. Art is being commissioned for the stations, and education about how to travel along the lines is being offered to children and neighbors. The line will be completed in April.
St. Anthony first anniversary
St. Anthony celebrated its first anniversary at its Lakewood location on June 16. Mayor Bob Murphy said Lakewood welcoming its first hospital is hugely important, and that it’s impacts on the community, particularly on the business area around Union Boulevard, can be seen everywhere one turns. “The yearly economic impact is around $284 million,” he said. “They’re really the cornerstone of ev-
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erything we’re looking to do in the area.”
Lakewood High School principal honored
Lakewood High School principal Ron Castagna was named the 2012 Colorado High School Principal of the Year by the Colorado Association of School Executives. Castagna has been principal at Lakewood for 15 years and still sees each new year and new group of students as an exciting opportunity for growth. In a continually changing world, Castagna has kept the focus on giving all students who come through the school a quality education, but from the beginning, he said, he has wanted to make Lakewood High School an inclusive school.
The light rail train does its first run on the West Rail line in April. Photo by Justin Sagarsee
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A county of contention Politics, perils filled busy year
December 27, 2012
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By Glenn Wallace
gwallace@ourcoloradonews.com 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-year-old 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,
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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
Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller greets fans during an autograph session at Verizon Wireless at Colorado Mills Dec. 18. Photo by Andy Carpenean 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 face tough choices on 64 New statute provides limited guidance, leaves many unanswered questions By Darin Moriki
dmoriki@ourcoloradonews.com 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 marijuana for recreational use. The voter-approved amendment also permits anyone 21 or older to possess and consume up to 1 ounce of marijuana and allows for the operation of marijuana retail stores, manufacturing facilities and testing facilities statewide. 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 lowlevel 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 serious 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 two-thirds 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.”
County hears budget comments Cuts to mental health and human services draw concern By Glenn Wallace
gwallace@ourcoloradonews.com 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 center 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.”
COUNTY NEWS IN A HURRY Skeleton found at Red Rocks
Human skeletal remains were found by hikers in Red Rocks Park on Dec. 14. Deputies confirmed the remains were three-tenths of a mile west of Red Rocks Amphitheatre. The scene was investigated, and the skeleton was collected and removed. The gender, age and identity could not be determined. “It’s been there a long time. It’s been bleached out,” said Sheriff’s Department public information officer Mark Techmeyer. The skeleton was found in thick brush and rugged terrain. It was bleached, clothed in blue sweatpants or shorts and appeared to have been there for quite some time. There were no obvious signs of injury or trauma. Techmeyer said the remains were in a different area than where a rock climber had reported a dead body in November.
If you have any information regarding this case, please call the Jeffco Sheriff’s Office tipline at 303-271-5612
FasTracks Update
RTD has issued a status update for the West Rail line of the FasTracks system, which is scheduled for a grand opening on April 26. On Jan. 23, RTD will host a ceremonial lighting of the 6th Avenue Bridge. The bridge will be lit by LED lights that are attached to the 44 cables that span the bridge. This ceremony marks the end of construction activities and signifies the start of testing. Individual elements of the rail line, like crossing gates, signals and emergency telephones are being tested now. Integrated testing will begin in early January, including test runs with light rail vehicles.
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.
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OPINIONS / YOURS AND OURS
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 the work of law enforcement easier.
OUR VIEW 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 Colorado 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
Some things to get off my chest 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 preDec. 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 fake-important
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. If you ever wondered if there was a correlation between leadership and excellence, you need to watch Peyton Manning work.
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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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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.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Assault weapon rush I made the mistake of turning on the news last night only to hear that Coloradans are rushing in record numbers to buy assault weapons. These weapons have one purpose and one purpose only, to commit mass murders. These nut jobs dishonor the memory of the 27 shot last week. So after 18 hours you passed the test to have an assault rifle. Would all the people in your household and extended family be able to pass the test? Don’t touch my right to carry around a weapon of mass destruction. With people with mentality like this, is it any wonder our youth are disturbed? Call your congressman. Call your president. Will our streets, homes, schools ever be safe again? Carolee Koehn Lakewood
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
generosity 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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Evening will feature classic dances Boulder Chamber Orchestra to celebrate New Year in Lakewood By Clarke Reader
creader@ourcoloradonews.com Lakewood is ringing in the new year with the Boulder Chamber Orchestra for an evening of European classics. “World Music Night - A Countdown to 2013” will start at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, and run until around 8:30 p.m. “This is our first ever New Year’s Eve program at the Lakewood Cultural Center,”
said cultural center administrator Susan Martin. “This is a new opportunity we’re excited about for our patrons and the community.” The group — which was formed in 2004 as a community orchestra, but has become more and more professional with each year — has wanted to do a New Year’s show for a while, but there aren’t a lot of great venues in Boulder for it, according to music director Bahman Saless. They perform in cities around the Denver Metro area, and thought the Lakewood Cultural Center would be a good fit. According to Saless, the evening will feature a sampling of some of the best dances written in classical music, including the waltzes and polkas from Johann Strauss. “This will be a really cool experiment for us,” Saless said. “It’s New Year’s Eve with a twist, and we’ll people taking people on a
IF YOU GO WHAT: “World Music Night - A Countdown to 2013” WHERE: Lakewood Cultural Center 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood
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European journey, stopping in Vienna for a lot of music.” Saless said that the benefit of seeing a chamber orchestra perform is that it’s much smaller group of musicians, which allows for a more intimate and personable concert. “With a chamber orchestra the instru-
ments’ personality really comes through,” he said. “The interaction between the instruments is also a lot more pronounced.” If the event is successful, the orchestra hopes to turn the concert into an annual tradition. Aside from the music, Saless said that one of the nice things about the concert is that it is early enough in the evening that people can attend and then still have time to go celebrate afterwards. “For people who want to go out and celebrate this is a much more convenient and easy way for people who don’t want to have to deal with going to Denver,” Martin said. “We’re going to make it a really fun and festive evening.” For tickets and more information, call 303-987-7845 or visit www.lakewood.com/ CulturalCenter.
New footprints in the snow Full Moon Night Hikes show different side of park 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
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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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The nights may be cold, but nature lovers have warmed to Bear Creek Lake Park’s monthly Full Moon Night Hikes. The park, 15600 W. Morrison Road, will host a Snow Full Moon Night Hike 5-6:30 p.m. Friday. The cost for attending is the park’s $5 entrance fee (per vehicle). Registration is requested, but not required — hikers can still participate if they did not register in advance. “They’re all family friendly hikes with usually around 30 to 40 people,” said Jennifer Standlee, a park naturalist at Bear Creek Lake. “We always use different trails to so people can see different sides of the park.” The hikes are all around an hour to two-hours and can be done by nature fans of all ages. According to Jody Morse, a park naturalist at the park, there are no flashlights allowed during the hikes, because the goal really is to walk by the light of the full moon. Each full moon has a name, dating back to the Native Americans — like Full Wolf Moon, Harvest Moon and Full Worm Moon — and during the hikes naturalists get to share a little
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Jody Morse, park naturalist about the history and folklore behind each moon. Morse said that one of the best things about the night hikes is the exposure to wildlife that people wouldn’t normally see, including great horned owls, great blue herons and coyotes. “The night is really a great time to be outside on these,” she said. “There is so much misleading information about being outside at night, and this is a really great way to educate people about nocturnal nature.” While the weather is certainly cooler during the winter Full Moon Nigh Hikes, Morse said that there is a definite beauty that comes with going on the winter hikes. “I like the winter hikes
because you can come earlier and its dark, so you don’t have to be out quite as late,” she said. “In December you get these wonderful winter skies — they’re just a little more magical.” For more information, call 303-697-6159 or visit www.lakewood.org/bclp.
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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
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‘I like to paint and celebrate events that bring people together.’ Ed Slack, Wheat Ridge artist 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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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
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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 alcohol 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.
YOUR WEEK: BLOOD DRIVE & CONCERT 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.
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.
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.
COMING SOON COMING SOON/JAN. 4-26 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. COMING SOON/JAN. 5 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 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. 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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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 720-8987200 for show times, dates and ticket prices. Show is recommended for ages 4 and up.
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.
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RECURRING/THROUGH JAN. 19 QUILT DISPLAY Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, 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 303-277-0377. 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 Ave., Denver; and at 4 p.m. the third Saturday of each month through May at the D-Note, 7519 Grandview Ave., Arvada. For information and tickets, visit http://ridethemusictrain.com.
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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
WINNERS RECITAL Music Teachers Association 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.
CONCERT SERIES St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 9200 W 10th Ave., Lakewood, presents its 2012-13 concert series. Season and individual tickets are available. Email olssoncolo@comcast.net or call 303-279-2932. All concerts take place in the St. Paul Sanctuary. Concerts are:
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.
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.
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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.
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 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
MAY 19: The Parish Choir of St. Paul’s will wrap up the year with its excellent Variety Show at 1:30 p.m. after the endof-year Parish Picnic. New this year: the staff of St. Paul’s will present a number in the show. LOOKING AHEAD/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/ArvadaBusiness-Connection/) is an informal networking event that brings together local entrepreneurs. Meetings are from 5:307:30 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. 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. Ongoing continues on Page 16
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THURSDAYS 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.
INVESTORS’ MEETINGS The Rocky Mountain 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 2:30-4:30 p.m. on the first and third Sundays every month at the Wheat Ridge Grange, 3850 High 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 303-237-1133 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. Ongoing continues on Page 17
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Christmas Carolers at Lakeview Senior Living gather for another round of holiday classics. The group is led by Jean Mays on the piano and Eleanor Dreitz as the conductor. Photo by Jackie Hawkins
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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 BOOT CAMP Get out of the gym and get results. Front Range Boot Camp provides dynamic, unique and resultsdriven 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.
HEALTH GROUP A women’s health group with the motto “Your health, your life: Take charge” meets
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 p.m. for a five-course meal at $75 per person (not including tax and gratuity). Or try late seating reservations starting at 8 p.m., 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: 303623-5700 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.
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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.
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.
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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 303952-3060.
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.
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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
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End of the line 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, Denverbased 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 coCEO 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.fastcasual.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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ONGOING /RECREATION, CLUBS & 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.
welcome to attend our Wednesday meetings.
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
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
New Year. New You. This year I promise to lose weight, exercise, go back to school, buy a new car, go on vacation, invest, buy a new home...
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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, 303-271-6980, 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.
Additional New Year New You opportunities: Jan 3, 10, 24, 31 - Ask for details.
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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.
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 Jef-
PLACES OF WORSHIP To list your congregation services call Nancy Stewart 303-566-4093 G/WR/L
CATHOLIC
NON-DENOMINATIONAL
Faith Bible Chapel
St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church
Proclaiming Christ to the Mountains and Plains www.SaintJoanCatholic.org 12735 W 58th Ave · 80002 · 303-420-1232 Daily Masses: 8:30 AM, Mon-Sat Confessions: After Mass, Mon, Wed-Fri; Sat: 9:00-10:00 AM; 4:00-4:45 PM Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00 PM Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9:00, 11:30 AM, 5:30 PM
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Golden Church of Christ 1100 Ulysses St. (303) 279-3872 Rick Walker - Evangelist Bible classes for all ages 9 Worship 10 Sunday Evening Prayer meeting 5:30 Worship 6:00
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COME TO THE FRIENDLIEST CHURCH Nursery care provided VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME
One Church - Two Locations George Morrison, Senior Pastor
Please join us for our weekend and mid-week services
62nd & Ward Road
Family Worship Center Saturday ....................................................5:00 pm Sunday ..................................9:00 am & 10:45 am Wednesday ...............................................6:30 pm
4890 Carr Street
Sunday ....................................................10:30 am
PRESBYTERIAN
Golden First Presbyterian Church
On the round-about at South Golden Rd. and West 16th Ave. Sunday Praise & Worship................. ......9:00 am Fellowship Time .....................................10:00 am Church School ................................ .......10:30 am
Pastor: Rev. Dr. Miriam M. Dixon
Nursery provided
303-279-5591
NON-DENOMINATIONAL
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST
Arvada Christian Church
Jefferson Unitarian Church
8010 West 62nd Avenue
303-422-5412
Worship.............................9:30 am Thurs. Night Bible Study...6:30 pm Nursery Available
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CHILDREN’S MINISTRY FOR ALL AGES 9725 W. 50th • Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 (303) 421-3800 Main
14350 W. 32nd Ave.
303-279-5282 www.jeffersonunitarian.org A Religious Home for the Liberal Spirit Service Times: 9:15am / 11:00am Religious education for all ages. Nursery care provided.
fco 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.
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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 303-984-7729 for more information. QUILT TOPS The Jeffco Hand Quilters are 18 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 303986-1381 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 303-9532344 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, 303-438-7124. 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 family-oriented 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 death-row 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. 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.
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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 20
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.
Colorado Community Media All-Star Boys Golf 2012 Top Five
Eric Chen, Legacy Jack Cummings, Faith Christian Kyler Dunkle, Douglas County Ben Moore, Kent Denver Spencer Painton, Regis Jesuit Golfer of the Year: Kyler Dunkle, Douglas County
Prokaski shines on softball diamond 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. 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 20
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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, Colter 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 ready for it.”
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Softball: Wheat Ridge’s Salbato is CCM Player of the year Softball continued from Page 19
proud of my teammates,” Prokaski said. Wheat Ridge junior Jessica Salbato is the CCM pitcher of the year after going 18-3 and leading the Farmers on another deep run in the postseason. Salbato finished with a 1.37 earned run average, only surrendering 24 earned runs in 122.2 innings of work.
Colorado Community Media All-Star softball 2012 First Team
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3B Brooke Wakefield, Rock Canyon SS Paige Reichmuth, Legacy OF Bekka Prokaski, Legacy OF Kayla Mathewson, Wheat Ridge OF Alli McCluskey, Rock Canyon UT Shannon Lieber, Rock Canyon DH Taryn Arcarese, Discovery Canyon DH Mallory Trichell, Woodland Park P Jessica Salbato, Wheat Ridge P Nicole Gardon, Holy Family P Keely Gray, Faith Christian P Savannah Heebner, Castle View Player of the Year: Bekka Prokaski, Legacy Pitcher of the year: Jessica Salbato, Wheat Ridge
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