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Jefferson County, Colorado • Volume 29, Issue 17

October 18, 2012

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Another street making a buzz Business owners remind patrons about 44th Avenue

By Cassie Monroe cmonroe@ourcoloradonews.com Heidi Haas Sheard knows 44th Avenue.

Some might even call her an expert since she grew up on the avenue in the house behind her parents’ store, Swiss Flower and Gift Cottage, 9840 W. 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge.

Sheard has owned and operated the cottage for 20 years, but it was opened 43 years ago by her parents. The cottage isn’t alone in its longevity.

Many businesses along 44th have been operating for many years, Sheard said, but have not received much attention lately with the grand opening of the Ridge at 38, or 38th Avenue in Wheat Ridge.

“That’s fine, but there is another number that exists in Wheat Ridge,” Sheard said.

She explained she is fully in support of the activities on 38th and is happy so many positive improvements have been made, but she has decided to take a proactive approach in order to remind people about 44th and what it has to offer.

Sheard launched a marketing campaign by creating a postcard that lists all businesses on 44th. She has distributed 20,000 postcards to business owners on the avenue and has asked them

to hand the cards out to customers.

The postcard has a map of 44th from Harlan to Ward streets, and lists all businesses in order of appearance. Tim Berland helped design the card and the website Sheard explained shoppers can find anything from a chiropractor to car repair shops, bakeries to furniture stores on the avenue.

Barb Ursetta, an Arvada resident who used to live off of 38th in Wheat Ridge, said she has been shopping at Swiss Flower and Gift Cottage for almost 30 years. Although she has been shopping at Sheard’s store for many years Ursetta said she doesn’t shop anywhere else on 44th.

“I never go down the other way,” she explained.

Helene Melrood, Swiss Flower and Gift Cottage employee, said she recommends newcomers to 44th start with Pietra’s Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant, 9045 W. 44th Ave. The restaurant has been at the same location since 1964 and is owned by Joe DeMott, city councilman for district IV. For more information about 44th visit Swiss Flower and Gift Cottage or many other businesses on the avenue to pick up a postcard, or online at www.shop44th. com.

Heidi Haas Sheard, owner and designer of Swiss Flower & Gift Cottage, prepares an arrangement of flowers for a customer Friday in Wheat Ridge. Photo by Andy Carpenean

Jeffco mayors take aim at gun law Officials part of coalition for better gun checks

By Glenn Wallace

gwallace@ourcoloradonews. com A national campaign to reduce gun violence received a boost Oct. 11 when Golden became the first municipality to officially support efforts to close loopholes in gun background checks.

Golden City Council voted 7-0 to pass a resolution supporting the national Fix Gun Checks Act after hearing public testimony from an Aurora theater shooting survivor, as well as local NRA members.

“I’m very thankful to be here to share my story tonight,” shooting victim Stephen Barton

told council.

“I remember the tear gas canister flying across the theater,” Barton began, relating the story about how one night out at the movies during a cross-country trip became a horror show.

Barton said after experiencing “the blinking light of his muzzle and the blinding pain of shotgun pellet” that tore into his face and chest, he received numerous condolences from state and federal lawmakers.

“And while those (condolences) were appreciated, I was told that it was simply too soon to talk about guns, out of respect for me and the other survivors and victims. But in reality, it was too late,” he said.

Barton became a spokesperson for the Mayors Against Illegal Guns, a group that purports to seek gun law reforms that respect the Second Amendment

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Aurora theater shooting victim Stephen Barton addresses Golden City Council Oct. 11 during public comment about the Fix Gun Checks Act and other measures to reduce gun violence.

Photo by Andy Carpenean while reducing gun violence.

“I don’t think we should take guns away from law abiding citizens. But I do think we should do a better job of taking them out of the hands of those who should not have them,” Barton said, stating that 34 Americans a day are murdered with firearms.

The Fix Gun Checks Act seeks to accomplish that goal, requiring better reporting of criminal

and mental status to the national gun check database, as well as requiring all private gun sales to also go through the background check process.

Golden resident Charlie Sturdavant also spoke before the council, identifying himself as a lifelong National Rifle Association member and a gun safety instructor. He said that no strengthening of background

checks would stop people from going insane or from keeping criminals from using illegal channels to get firearms.

“But the fix gun checks act, I can support that,” Sturdavant said Still, he cautioned the council about supporting “other measures” that may be endorsed by gun control advocates.

“Those other measures might mean trampling on our Second Amendment rights,” Sturdavant said.

District 1 Councilor Saoirse Charis-Graves, who said she served as a first responder at the Columbine school shooting, was the one to make the motion to accept the resolution, which passed unanimously.

Across Colorado, there have been 13 mayors (including Lakewood’s Bob Murphy) who have joined the Mayors Against Illegal Guns coalition, though only Golden has passed a supporting resolution to date.

“But I believe there will be following resolutions,” said Golden Mayor Marjorie Sloan.

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October 18, 2012

Shops for immigrants aren’t strictly business Indira Torres stands behind the counter, mahogany hair neatly pulled back, ready for the steady flow of requests.

“How are you?” she asks in Spanish as a man in paint-spattered pants, a camouflage Air Force hat tipped back on his head, walks through the door.

“Muy bien, gracias a Dios,” he says.

Very well, thanks be to God. He hands his check to Torres to cash.

A young mother pushes a stroller inside and gives Torres $40 to pay toward her light bill. Torres taps in the woman’s information on the computer and applies it electronically.

An older man pays for a calling card to Mexico. A young woman adds $3 on a rechargeable phone account. A daughter sends her retired parents, in their 70s and in Mexico, several hundred dollars for living expenses. A son wires his mother — and a sister — also in Mexico, enough money “so that they won’t lack for anything.”

This small storefront, in a Latino market that sells the fond tastes of once-upon-a-time lives, has become a one-stop shop that helps preserve the connection between the old country and the new one. It also provides the financial services essential to begin planting stable roots here.

It’s like a warm, comfortable home, says Mayra Saldana, a petite 28-year-old Littleton resident who with her parents owns the Littleton store and another in Denver that adjoins a restaurant. “We provide the services where we can send money to their families and, as well, commonly used ingredients for Hispanic dinners.”

Food for the soul in every way.

The businesses, throughout the Denver metro area, nearly shout their services in bold-colored lettering in Spanish to passersby — money transfers, checkcashing, calling cards, money orders.

Like Saldana’s two places, many share space with restaurants, small neighbor-

hood markets or convenience stores that sell everything from piñatas and cowboy boots to pico de gallo and baptismal candles. One, on Federal Boulevard in Denver, advertises its services in a jewelry store.

The stores are a cultural reference point for many Latino immigrants, says Laszlo Kalloi, community affairs consul for the Mexican Consulate in Denver. He notes that consulate officials encourage the use of traditional bank services, rather than the private businesses, because more financial options are offered. But the neighborhood locations and absence of a language barrier make them feel more comfortable, he says. “They know the system and it’s easier.”

Walking through the doors is like stepping into another country, one with mariachi or cumbia music soft in the background, freshly baked pan dulce on trays and Spanish CDs and DVDs on the racks.

The sweet-spicy hot tamarind candy and crispy homemade chicharrones take me back to my growing-up years in Mexico and the other Latin American countries we lived in when my parents worked for then-United Fruit Co., which produced Chiquita bananas. The nostalgic warmth of memories tease my heart for the culture I love deeply, and I can only imagine how it must remind many how far they are from home.

And, yet, maybe not so far, at least for a few moments, with the assistance of people like Indira Torres, 27, who drives six days a week from her house near I-70 and I-25 to Las Huertas Mexican market.

She doesn’t mind the commute to Little-

ton. “I am happy here because I know these people. I feel like this is my second home.”

With a kind smile, she deftly works the computer like a magician. She knows how to make the transfer happen, which calling card to suggest and how to exchange cash for money orders to pay the rent.

She gets the job — all the jobs — done.

For construction workers. Restaurant waiters and busboys. Mostly men, but some women, too. Mostly from Mexico, Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala.

But also some from India, Saudi Arabia and Africa. They all come, many weekly, to conduct their financial transactions with confianza, Torres says.

Trust.

That is why Veronica Vargas, 37, on a recent afternoon, walked in after her restaurant shift to send money to her family

in Mexico. Trust — and the language — make it “easier.”

She is one of 10 siblings and also has many nephews and nieces. She tries to help her parents out the most, but “I help them all,” she says. “Not always, because sometimes, I can’t. But a little bit.”

These are the stories Torres hears every day as she facilitates the connection from the home in the new country to the home in the old country. Money sent to buy medicine, to help build a house, to make life a little better.

Stories about the bond that transcends the miles — love.

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

INSIDE THE TRANSCRIPT THIS WEEK Life: Take a visit to the Rocky Flats Cold War Museum.

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Sports: Even with regional setback, Wheat Ridge still aiming high

Opinion: Columnist Michael Alcorn views local tragedy.

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Page 8 Music: Jefferson Symphony Orchestra to celebrate 60th season.

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October 18, 2012

Budget reflects economy First draft of the 2013 Jefferson County budget goes public

By Glenn Wallace

gwallace@ourcoloradonews.com A first draft of the 2013 Jefferson County budget shows the size of county government shrinking.

Jeffco Budget Director Christina Caputo presented a first draft Oct. 9 of county staff’s proposed $472.6 million budget, representing a $3.7 million decrease from 2012, to the Board of County Commissioners. She gave a similar budget presentation to the public on Tuesday, Oct. 16.

Caputo said the decrease is due in large part to a 1.3 percent drop in property tax revenue — the county’s largest source of revenue.

“We’ve been prepared for that, making cuts early,” Caputo said, adding that future property value reassessments would hopefully providing increased revenue.

Other revenue sources, especially investment and rental income, are “very conservatively forecasted” Caputo said.

The county commissioners are scheduled to discuss the budget in greater detail in the coming weeks, with a final budget adoption on Dec. 4. The draft budget document is available on the county web site at jeffco.us/budget.

While the budget is slightly smaller, it does call for four new full-time positions to be added to county government. The new positions are for a facilities electrician, painter for the Sheriff’s Department facilities and two new Human Services Department employees to handle community assistance programs.

Combined with the 4.6 full-time equivalent positions that were created over the course of 2012 and Caputo said the net change from the approved 2012 budget would be 8.6 positions. That would place the total number of county positions at

JEFFCO 2013 BUDGET

BY THE NUMBERS $472.7 MILLION The total size of the 2013 proposed budget

$38.3 MILLION - Amount budgeted for capital improvements

$3.6 MILLION - The amount by which the county’s budget would shrink from 2012 levels

$91.1 MILLION - Size of the Sheriff’ Department, the biggest county department

0.5 PERCENT - The projected increase in revenue for 2013

3  Funds with funding troubles: Road and Bridge, Library, and Social Services

47.6 PERCENT — The portion of the county’s revenue that comes from property tax

$0  Amount budgeted to pay for salary increases Source: Oct . 9 Jeffco 2013 Proposed Budget

2,895.6.

“No funding allowances have been made for salary increases,” Caputo told the commissioners, meaning no cost of living, or merit raises for county employees.

Per the county commissioners’ guidelines, the budget includes funding for Jeffco to cover half of expected health benefit increases for employees.

The county plans to increase capital improvement spending in 2013, with $38.3 million in projects. Some of the bigger projects include work on Quincy Avenue from Kipling Street to Wadsworth Boulevard and Chatfield Avenue from Garrison Street to Ken Caryl Avenue, as well as a $4 million mandatory upgrading of Jeffco’s voting system.

The county commissioners and Caputo noted that the draft budget “could look completely different,” following input from the public, county departments and commissioner discussion, by the final approval on Dec. 4.

CORRECTIONS Due to a spell check function error, the sentence on Page 23 had incorrect names and should have read: On Wednesday, Sept.

12, Gov. John Hickenlooper and former governors Bill Ritter and Bill Owens came out in favor of the amendment and launched the “Yes on S” campaign.

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October 18, 2012

Mixed news on the budget

By Cassie Monroe cmonroe@ourcoloradonews.com

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Wheat Ridge’s revenue will have a slight increase in 2013, according to city officials.

Earlier this month city staff shared their findings from the budget retreat with city council and others attending the Oct. 1 study session.

According to staff’s report, revenue will increase an estimated 2.8 percent in 2013 largely due to the $8.5 million in grant funding and other government contributions the city will receive this year for various projects. Proposed expenditures will be 5.5 percent higher than they were in 2012 without the use of any of the city’s reserve funds.

“Overall, the proposed 2013 budget is a balanced budget without using reserves,” said Heather Geyer, administrative services

‘In 2014, projections show that there will be no funds for capital projects’ City Manager Patrick Goff director. “Approximately $16 million of the budget is directly linked to council goals.”

The public hearing for the proposed budget will be 7 p.m. Monday in council chambers, 7500 W. 29th Ave., Wheat Ridge.

Council’s adoption of the budget is scheduled for Nov. 26.

Mayor Jerry DiTullio and city council members determined four goals for the 2013 budget to reflect efforts to accomplish — a financially sound city providing quality services, supporting economically viable activity centers, provide a choice of vi-

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Several Capital Investment Projects have been provided for through the proposed budget. The largest project will be the $5.5 million 32nd Avenue and Youngfield Street interchange improvement.

More than half of the project will be funded by a federal grant for almost $3 million. Another major project funded this year is the Kipling Street multiuse trail, which requires $2.8 million, more than $2 million is being provided for by grants.

“Revenues are projected to increase slightly in 2013 which has helped the city produce a balanced budget for 2013 without using the city’s reserves,” said City Manager Patrick Goff. “However, maintenance projects and equipment replacements is continuing to be deferred because of the lack of funds for the expenditures. In 2014, projections show that there will be no funds for capital projects such as street and storm water maintenance.”

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October 18, 2012

Business outlook appears good

City releases results from first business walk

By Cassie Monroe

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A majority of Wheat Ridge business owners that participated in a recent survey are optimistic that their businesses will get better within the next couple years.

The results for the first Wheat Ridge business walk were released during the annual Business Awards Breakfast on Oct. 10. The business walk was on Sept. 18, and its purpose was finding out how businesses in the city have been doing this year, and what the city needs to do to retain, expand and attract new businesses.

“It was awesome, and it was an eye opener,” said Loretta DiTirro, Realtor and coordinator of Wheat Ridge Business Association. “It was the first time anyone representing the city had entered their door from the city just to see how things were going.

They shared everything

good about Wheat Ridge, the people who shopped in Wheat Ridge, and 90 percent of the comments were above positive. I mean they were awesome.”

Steve Art, Wheat Ridge economic development and urban renewal manager, said the walk was extremely successful and had a great group of participants from a large scope.

“We do a real good job of attracting business, and this is a good way for us to maintain contact,” Art said.

Two teams of 11 people visited 200 businesses in two hours. The walkers asked four questions: How’s business? How do you think business will be in the next 12-24 months?

What do you like about doing business in Wheat Ridge? How can business be made better?

A majority of respondents were optimistic on how business be in the next 12-24 months, with

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75 percent saying it will get better. Another 21 percent said it will stay the same, and only 4 percent said it would decline. Those predicting a decline said because of price of materials.

The results showed 56 percent of respondents said business was good, 32 percent said it was steady, and 12 percent said it was poor. Those who said business was poor cited reasons such as a lack of customers, the economy, or changes to 38th Avenue.

As for what respondents liked about Wheat Ridge, 46 percent said location. Another 14 percent

said community, or the small-town feeling and family-oriented businesses, and 11 percent said clients. Almost 30 percent said they agreed with multiple responses or other.

Suggestions on improving business in the city yielded several responses.

A large number of respondents had no comment, but many said they would like to see a similar effort invested in 44th Avenue as was done with 38th. Other responses including making business owners shovel their snow, lower taxes and provide training for small businesses.

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October 18, 2012

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Child safety important as ever

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dmoriki@ourcoloradonews.com Stephanie Sakal has taught her 3-year-old daughter Addison her entire name, her birthdate and where she lives.

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do what she wants to do, so I’ve tried to make her understand that she can’t do that,” Sakal said. “She could be taken by some random stranger and they would not ever bring her back.”

Sakal said the Jessica Ridgeway’s abduction and murder last week brought the importance of safety home for her daughter, who cried after hearing about Ridgeway’s death.

This weekend, Sakal was not the only concerned parent in the community still holding their children a little closer.

On Saturday, she was one of many people who converged on the Pro Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram car dealership to participate in a safety event by DNA LifePrint, a child safety organization sponsored by America’s Most Wanted host John Walsh.

“It’s an absolutely amazing response,” said Pro Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram general manager Jeff Schenden, who estimated the crowd at 1,000. “We’re glad that we’re able to help some. We’re kind of figuring that if we can just help one, we’re doing our job.”

Throughout the day, Thornton Police Department officers provided child safety information to community members and their young children and created a disk for parents holding crucial information on their children, including fingerprints, palm prints, a journal of information of the child and a digital photograph.

Schenden said the information is important for parents to have so law enforcement officers can issue an Amber Alert in seconds.

“We need to protect ourselves and we need to protect our children and this is one way to make sure that if anything horrible like that ever did happen, they have the information that they need for law enforcement officials to get the message out as fast as possible,” Schenden said.

By the end of the day, when the last person filed out of the car dealership at 7 p.m., Schenden said DNA LifePrint was able to provide information and services to 410 children in the community.

Schenden said this is the second time the car dealership has hosted the event.

Shortly after the first one was held this April, Schenden said he made arrangements to host the event on Saturday.

Schenden said he could not have imagined how timely the event would be.

“Kids are our lives and parents understand that more than anybody that the children are our future, and keeping them safe is our number one goal,” Schenden said. “I think safety is at the forefront of parents’ minds and they are more of it because of what happened, but I don’t think it is more important today than it ever has been.”

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• Do not put your child’s name or have them put their name on any clothing, jewelry, hats, caps, jackets, t-shirts, bikes, or on other items that people can see.

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Jefferson County commissioners gave final approval to a grant agreement between the county, Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) and Clear Creek County.

That grant agreement is to provide Jefferson and Clear Creek counties $4.6 million for the Clear Creek Canyon segment of the Peaks to Plains Trail under the River Corridors Initiative.

Jeffco’s portion of the award is $1,802,288 with a match in partnership pledges from Jeffco Open Space Foundation; the cities of Golden, Wheat Ridge, Lakewood and Arvada; Apex and Prospect Recreation Districts; and the nonprofit Team Evergreen and Jeffco’s Open Space sales tax revenues.

Construction is scheduled to start next year.

During the three-year construction period, an estimate of $4,542,832 from the Open Space Fund and partnership contributions will cover costs associated with the design and construction of a regional trail from the Jefferson County line in Clear Creek Canyon to the Mayhem Gulch Trailhead

CDOT prepares for winter

Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) maintenance crews in the Denver metro area report they “have dusted off their winter boots, gloves and snow plows in anticipation for the first significant snowfall,” according to the department’s latest press release.

CDOT reports 248 roadway mainte-

nance workers will be on-call, even over weekends and holidays, to work 12-hour shifts, to keep roads clear of snow and ice.

CDOT’s maintenance crews will have about $6.6 million in state funding to plow, sand and de-ice 3,850 lane miles of Interstates, freeways and state highways.

CDOT strongly encourages motorists to plan ahead by visiting www.cotrip.org or by calling 511 anywhere in Colorado.

Current road and weather conditions are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week via the website and phone.

You can also sign up for free e-mail and text message alerts by visiting www. coloradodot.info and clicking on the cell phone icon in the upper right corner under the search function.

Standard text-message rates apply.

Below are a few winter driving tips from CDOT: • Be sure to carry plenty of windshield wiper fluid as liquid de-icers may stick to your windshield.

• Let the snowplow drivers do their jobs by giving them extra room, and don’t pass on the right.

• Slow down. Even roads that have been treated with liquid de-icers may be slippery.

• Be prepared. Have a scraper, snow brush, coat, hat, gloves, blanket, first aid kit, flashlight, tire chains, matches, water and nonperishable food in your car.

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• Don’t use cruise control when driving in inclement weather

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OPINIONS / YOURS AND OURS

October 18, 2012

OUR VIEW

Perlmutter for re-election The frank and spirited debates between incumbent congressman Ed Perlmutter and Republican challenger Joe Coors speak well for the 7th Congressional District.

The two have endured a busy forum schedule with plenty of appearances for voters to listen and compare.

In contrast, turnout for many state House and Senate forums have been checkered — but that is different matter.

As for the 7th, we give the nod to Perlmutter on balance and results. Perlmutter has performed well and should keep his place in Washington.

Perlmutter has the right idea for the Affordable Health Care Act, dubbed Obamacare. Perlmutter said it needs work — not dumping — and there are some things about the act that will need to be fixed — many of these items he notes are unknown until all aspects of the act have had time to play out after they go into effect in 2014.

The fact that both Coors and Perlmutter generally agree on allowing parents to keep their children on their health insurance policies until age 26 and share other concerns about health care shows that the act has some good and should not be put on the scrap heap, as suggested by some political factions.

We know Coors says “yes” and Perlmutter says “no” to extending the Bush tax cuts. Perlmutter is open to some adjustment upward of the $250,000 salary benchmark for the specified tax. Each says the other is dead wrong on whether the eliminating the cut will cause job loss with affected high income business owners.

On this matter, we urge Perlmutter to come over to the Coors side a little bit and further consider impacts on employment through higher taxes for higher income earners.

If presidential candidate Mitt Romney wins, Perlmutter will be pressed on this issue, but we know he has the skills to find good compromises. By the same token Coors would need to open up his compromise skills as opposed to his view in one debate we watched where he called keeping the tax cut a compromise in itself.

Regardless of which way the party pendulum swings, we believe Perlmutter has the best perspectives on the needs of the region. He is quick to see things that need to be fixed, such as recently joining with other lawmakers to support a repeal of a pending 1099 requirement.

The change would lead to a flood of paperwork for business owners in 2012 being required to file 1099s to any individual or corporation in addition to contracted workers from which they buy more than $600 in goods and services in a year.

Coors has a strong backbone of beliefs, impressive experience in business, and we admire his work in the community. The district will be well served whichever man wins. Perlmutter works hard to connect with his constituents, and he is recognized often for his pragmatism — or in plain words — his ability to work all corners of a room. He is very quick to cut to the details and find answers. In a race with two good candidates, we give the nod to Perlmutter to stay on the job.

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This one is different This one is different.

Sadly, not very long ago, I found myself writing about another tragedy. The massacre at the Aurora movie complex this summer was an unbelievable assault of madness and evil.

But, somehow, we understood that one. It was a random act, indiscriminate in its violence, and shocking more for its scale than its particulars.

And though it does nothing to allay the tragedy for the families and friends, we’ve become so used to this sort of thing that we knew, in a macabre way, how to deal with that one.

This one is different.

This one is personal. The abduction and murder of Jessica Ridgeway has gotten under our skin.

Complete strangers are talking about it, and you can feel it weighing on the community like a wet blanket.

This is one extraordinary act of pure cruelty perpetrated against one innocent, helpless representative of our community, and it strikes at the core of who we are.

In whatever small way we are all

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still childlike, hopeful, and wideeyed at the world around us, Jessica Ridgeway looks like how that part of our psyches would look.

The official Missing posters betray none of the cynicism, the disappointment, or the caution that mark the visages of the people we see on the streets every day.

This one is personal. I have an 11-year old; she has curly hair and wears glasses. This could have been her. The field where the body was found is a field I have ridden past on my bike dozens of times.

The neighborhood where this happened is one in which I spent six years teaching.

This one is different. This isn’t the act of a madman shooting out randomly from the darkness. This was just down the street, around the corner, right in front of the house where the kids play football after school.

She was hunted, chosen based on a particularly twisted criteria, and taken from the heart of our neighborhood sanctuary.

If the Aurora theater was an explosive expression of evil overwhelming one man’s soul, this one is the quiet, insidious expression of evil that grows and festers, watching and waiting for a moment to rattle us off our equilibrium.

And I use the word “evil” advisedly—I don’t throw it around willynilly.

It just seems that way, perhaps, because of how often we have been visited by it lately.

And rattled, we are.

This is “Criminal Minds” territory: We have, among us, someone capable of taking a 10-year old girl from her neighborhood and cutting her to pieces.

Somewhere this demon is sitting by, amused by the coverage of his carnage, planning his next grim Bacchanal.

History tells us that there’s a decent chance that he will not be found any time soon; history also teaches

that the community will play a leading role in his capture.

This one is different—carrying on as if nothing happened is not an option.

There is no way to ever regain our equilibrium around this one, but we can move forward smarter. Louis Pasteur said, “Chance favors the prepared mind;” so let’s prepare.

My friend Jay runs A.P.E. Stranger Awareness; he goes into schools and meets with kindergarteners and teaches them to recognize and respond to danger; he also meets with teens and adults and teaches them where, how and how hard to hit somebody who is trying to harm them.

Also, there are several outstanding martial arts schools in the area, including the headquarters of the United States Taekwon-Do Federation in Broomfield.

But, more than that, it falls to all of us to recommit to our children.

As a man who “survived” a youth spent playing such dangerous games as Dungeons and Dragons (I know— I’ve told you before that I’m a geek!), I firmly believe that evil really only grows in a vacuum.

A mind, a house, a school, a community filled with love and compassion and connectedness leaves no space for this to thrive.

At the very least, it recognizes the smell of something outside the ordinary.

It’s time to circle the wagons around our children, and strengthen our communities.

And, you know what else? We need to pray. For the family, for the school, and for the soul of little Jessica Ridgeway, and for us. In whatever form that takes for each of us as individuals, we need to call on God and all the forces for good to help us become the people that repel this sort of thing, and to give us the courage to confront it and end it.

We owe that much to Jessica.

To find out more about A.P.E. Stranger Awareness, call 303-7317731.

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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“One Night Stand” A Night Of Exceptional Art Thursday October 25, 2012 5:30 - 9:00 The 2012 Jefferson County Symphony Orchestra is preparing for its kickoff concert for its 60th season in Golden on Sunday. Photo contributed by the JSO

At The Golden Hotel 800 Eleventh Street in Golden Cash Bar The public is invited.

Symphony turns 60 Jefferson Symphony Orchestra celebrates longevity, diversity

By Glenn Wallace

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This is the song that never ends. Well, at least it has kept going for 60 years now.

The Jefferson Symphony Orchestra, founded as a small chamber ensemble in 1953, is celebrating its 60th season of making music, with a kick-off concert on Sune day at the Colorado School of Mines Green Center.

“It’s definitely something to be celebrated, for any community orchestra to survive for 60 years,” said Karen Pring, a member of the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra (JSO) board, and also one of the orchestra’s violinists. s The JSO’s conductor, William Morse attributed that longevity to the enthusiasm and dedication of the musicians, the JSO board, and the symphony’s ticket-buying constituents.

“And we’ve got a lot of very talented people on stage,” Morse said.

“Dr. Morse has done a great job too,” said Pring, a 23year veteran of the symphony. “It’s always an enjoyable experience to play under him.”

The length of time that many of the musicians have e been with the JSO seems to be evidence of the strength of the organization, and mutual respect between its leadership and musicians. More than half the musicians have played with the organization for more than 10 years. One bassoonist has been in the ranks for 50 years now. s Pring said there are a few professionals in the JSO — midst, but most are like her — music lovers with day jobs who just love to play.

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‘Every concert is its own nugget.’

William Morse, conductor The JSO’s 60th season will begin with some operatic flair, featuring Mezzo Soprano Kara Guggenmos.

The music will include pieces from Richard Wagner’s “Tristan and Isolde,” as well as select songs from “West Side Story.”

“I think we have a really strong group of concerts this year, there’s a lot of variety. Every concert is its own nugget,” Morse said.

The symphony’s traditional holiday concert will be Dec. 2. The spring concert, March 24, will feature Carmina Burana, performed with the Evergreen Choral.

The last concert of the season will be a Cinco de Mayo fiesta, featuring mariachi musicians, and Latin compositions.

The symphony will also hold its international young artist competition, performing alongside the winner on Feb. 17.

“That’s always popular. They are the solo artists of the future,” Morse said.

More information and tickets are available at jeffersonsymphonyorchestra.org or by calling 303-278-4237.

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Boulder bombs on booze biz

Photographer Carole Gallagher stands next to her exhibit Oct. 11 at The Rocky Flats Cold War Museum, 5612 Yukon St. in Arvada.

Snapshots of the nuclear age

Rocky Flats Cold War Museum traces history

By Clarke Reader

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Rocky Flats may be closed, but its effects still cast a shadow.

In an effort to offer a place for discussion from all parties, and to show all generations what the birth and progression of the nuclear age looked like, the Rocky Flats Cold War Museum has opened in Olde Town Arvada, 5612 Yukon St. “We want to show the story of Rocky Flats from multiple perspectives — the environmental issues, the life of the workers and the people who protested it,” said Conny Bogaard, project manager. “The goal is to build a platform where the community can come together to examine the legacy.”

The museum’s inaugural exhibit is “Behind the Atom Curtain: Life and Death in the Nuclear Age,” an Atomic Photographers Guild collection of photos of the landscapes, people and aftermaths of nuclear testing and power plants. The exhibit runs through Nov. 30.

The exhibit is curated by Robert Del Tredici, the founder of the Atomic Photographers Guild, and features not only photos of the history of Rocky Flats, but also of the Trinity Explosion in Alamogordo, N.M., and photos from Yoshito Matsushige, the only photographer allowed to photograph Hiroshima

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Is Boulder crying in its beer? While the city may have thought it would get the only Trader Joe’s in Colorado with a liquor license, Denver snagged that shot.

When both stores open next year, Denver customers will be able to buy liquor and check out in an attached area of the store. The grocery and liquor sections will share a common entrance, but liquor sales must be completed separately.

How did Denver grab the liquor biz from Boulder?

“We’re a better and bigger market so they can sell more (liquor) here,” said a source close to the deal. “Our process (to obtain a liquor license) is faster and cleaner, and Boulder blabbed about getting a liquor store. Denver kept its mouth shut.”

The initial hearing — the first step in the liquor license process — will be held at 9 a.m. Oct. 26. The store will have to jump through a few city-required hoops before getting the final sign-off.

Both Boulder and Denver Trader Joe’s stores are expected to open around the same time next year.

Tops and Temps

A photograph on display showing one of 20 Infinity Rooms at Rocky Flats at The Rocky Flats Cold War Museum, 5612 Yukon St. in Arvada. Photos by Andy Carpenean after the bombing.

The social impacts are also documented with photos of protests after the disasters at Three Mile Island, Chernobyl and Fukushima.

“This exhibit is partly a story of Colorado and local concerns, but it also shows the global concern,” Bogaard said.

Local photographer Carole Gallagher, who has spent years documenting the lives of those affected by nuclear use, has a display of her works about people who lived near the testing in Nevada.

Gallagher, who grew up in New York City, said she was raised during the time of great fear of a nuclear strike being imminent.

“I always wondered what happened to the people who lived near the testing areas,” she said. “So in my work I focused on workers, downwinders and atomic veterans.”

Gallagher said she really came to admire the workers at these sites, who really put their lives on the line for their

country. Many of Gallagher’s stark, black and white photos, show people who lived in Nevada while nuclear tests were going on and were told that they were safe, only to develop a wide-range of health issues, including a variety of cancers and bone diseases.

“This exhibit really has captured the first moments of the nuclear age, and when it will end we don’t know,” Gallagher said.

Bogaard is careful to note that the museum and its exhibit is not a condemnation of nuclear power or Rocky Flats, but is a place that brings to light issues about nuclear use that still are up for debate.

“We raise a lot of questions, and it’s not necessarily about having the answers,” she said. “Instead, we want it to be something people think and talk about, and come away with a new understanding.”

The museum is open noon to 4 p.m. on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

“I Can’t Help Myself” but I’m on “Cloud Nine” because The Four Tops and The Temptations will provide the entertainment for Saturday Night Alive, the signature fundraiser for The Denver Center for the Performing Arts, on March 2. Tickets are now on sale at www.denvercenter.org/sna.

Jamie Angelich and Mimi Roberson will chair this year’s event, which includes one of the chi-chi-est silent auctions, surprise box sale, dinner, desserts and dancing in the Seawell Ballroom.

Individual tickets start at $375 and corporate tables of 10 start at $6,000.

Bountiful harvest

Harvest Week, a series of pop-up dinner parties paying homage to Colorado’s produce and producers, features 36 of EatDenver’s independent restaurants, which will host the dinners at Grow Haus, 4751 York St., through Friday.

One brunch and five dinners — featuring different chefs and interactive themes — will be paired with handcrafted cocktails, local brews and wines.

Guests will need to bring their own place setting (plate, cutlery and wine glass). Brunch begins at noon and dinners begin at 6 p.m. Proceeds from the events go to support EatDenver, a marketing group of independently owned restaurants, and The Grow Haus, a nonprofit indoor farm, marketplace and educational center. More information and menus: www.eatdenver.com.

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To Schedule a Private Showing, call Jessica Noonan at 720-394-3480 1109 Miner’s Alley Golden CO 80401 office: 303-278-2400 | direct: 720-394-3480 jesnoon@yahoo.com | www.oldetownegolden.com

Condos/Townhomes

Home for Sale

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Renovated 2 Story Townhouse

1717 sq ft.

3 Bedroom, 3 Bath 2 car Detached Garage Den, Hardwood Floors All Kitchen Appliances Washer & Dryer hook-ups Gas fireplace & Heat/AC Pool and Clubhouse No Animals SE Aurora, Dam East

$1450/month

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Wheat Ridge Awesome Deal

$1,095 month plus deposit Super large 3 bedroom, 2 bath duplex with large Bonus room, large deck with mtn view.

Water, trash and lawn Service paid.

Near parks and walking distance to Prospect Elementary.

NO PETS 36th & Parfet St.

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Commercial 1 or 2 - Main Level Spacious Offices

We Buy Houses & Condos

CASH PAID FAST any condition Call Bill 303-799-0759

Commercial Property/ Rent

Large Cottage Style 1 Bd, 1Bath Oak Wood Floors Full Basement w/laundry hookups Trees, Private Parking

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decline in price over the past couple years and couple that with the current low interest rates, affordability is sky high.

Regulated by the Colorado Department of Real Estate. NMLS #217152. LMB#100022405

asking prices, and homes are being snapped up within days of going on the MLS listings.

Denver is one of the top markets from an appreciation standpoint according to the widely followed Schiller index. When you take the fact that homes had experienced a

Large 2 Bd apt with big closets, Upgrades, Courtyard, laundry.

Very Clean. Private Parking.

$765/Mo.

Mobile Home 3 bed/2bath

The Real Estate Market

As far as the purchase environment here in Denver, I believe the number of homes for sale has dropped from around the 25,000-range to the 10,000-range over the past couple of years. There is anecdotal evidence that there are bidding wars, oftentimes above

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TO ADVERTISE CALL LINDA WORK AT 303-566-4072 Misc. for Rent

Home for Sale

Office Rent/Lease

Housemate for Lakewood Residence

Hall Rental A GREAT PLACE FOR YOUR EVENTS!

$1,279,000 Beautiful ranch backs to Pinery Lake in Parker Once in a lifetime opportunity to own a property backing to open space with a lake and unobstructed mountain views. Living here the trails, lake and views become part of your life like nowhere else.

$250,000 A true gem. Beautiful Parker home for only $250,000.

3 Bed, 3 Bath, 1912 Sq Ft. plus unfinished basement. Beautiful home on cul-de-sac. HOA includes membership to Stroh Ranch Rec Center. This Melody home is in Wonderful Condition. It’s got a great floor plan and wonderful flow between rooms.

5280

DAVE KUPERNIK CRS, SFR | BROKER OWNER Cell: 303.807.0808 | email: dave@davekupernik.com

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For All Your Real Estate Advertising Needs

*Birthday/Retirement Parties *Graduations *Business Meetings *Reunions *Baby/Bridal Showers *Reception/Memorial Svcs.

MONTHLY RATES FOR CLUB OR BUSINESS ACTIVITIES Easy Access, Plenty of Parking Reasonable Rates BOOK NOW FOR THE HOLIDAYS! Plan your next event around our indoor bocce court!

Arvada Plaza Shopping Ctr. Contact Tom Ligrani

720-299-8325

Office Space for Rent Full-service suite

Convenient Littleton Location

783 to 1,440 Sq Ft Walking distance from Lightrail & Downtown Littleton Lease negotiable upon length Tenant improvements and buildouts negotiable.

Conference Room incl.

Views & Break Room Starting from $13 Sq Ft

Private Entrance Large Bedroom Private Bath Large Closet Large Rec Room Quiet Neighborhood Separate Furnace Off-Street Parking Washer & Dryer incl $485 per month

No Smoking, Sm Pet Neg.

303-565-9301

Sycamore Hills Offices 5994 S Prince Call Damon

Senior Housing

(303) 794-3021 Room for Rent Golden Two women looking for a third roommate.

Seniors welcomed.

Nice furnished room in 3bd townhome.

No smoking/No pets.

Laundry facilities, utilities, free wireless internet & cable incl. $350/mo.

Call Linda Work at 303-566-4072

Roommates Wanted

Off street parking

homey & quiet.

(303) 279-7388

Spacious1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments Ages 55+

Renting with Seniors in Mind

Activities, Crafts & Cards Beautiful Courtyard w/Garden Spots Clubhouse - Potlucks Call for Information or Visit our Property

Heritage Apartments 10400 W. 62nd Place Arvada, CO 80004 Call Loretta

(303) 422-0245

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TO ADVERTISE YOUR JOBS, CALL 303-566-4100 Help Wanted

Help Wanted

2 Homemaker

needed to work in Castle Rock. 2 days 3hours, 3 days 2hours a week. Reliable, dependable, exp. preferred. Call Personal Touch Senior Services (303)972-5141

EXPERIENCED FOSTER PARENTS NEEDED! Savio House is currently seeking experienced foster/group home parents to live on site at our premier group center located in Lakewood. Applicants must provide a loving, nurturing, home environment to children in the custody of the Department of Human Services. Qualifications include: HS diploma or above, at least 21 years of age, ability to pass motor vehicle/criminal and background check. Lucrative reimbursement for highly qualified candidates.

For details contact Rebecca at 303-225-4108 or Tracy at 303-225-4152

Computer

Inovant, LLC, a Visa Inc. company currently has openings in our Highlands Ranch, CO location for Network Support Engineers (123886) to support all the processing operations for Visa Inc., including company networks, systems, and applications, and be responsible for physical engineering and support of Visa facilities and lab environment.

Apply online at www.visa.com and reference Job#. EOE

Corporate Staff Accountant -

Monarch Investment in Franktown is looking for an experienced staff accountant to join our property accounting team. Bachelors in Accounting/Business a nd 2-5 years of experience preferred. Email resume & references to recruiting@monarchinvestment.com .

Drivers:

OTR Refrigerated TEAMS and Solos Solos up to $.40 cpm, Teams up to $.44 CDL-A, 1yr Exp, Clean MVR David 800-635-7687 *1055 M-F 8a-4p only.

Senior Metallurgical Engineer

for Newmont International Services Limited (Englewood, CO) Maintain all laboratory operations. Reqs: Doctorate* in Metallurgical Engg & 1 yr exp which must incl: project mgmt of gold extraction; preparation of proposals & quotations; mineral processing testwork for flowsheet dsgn & optimization; heap leach simulation; exp w/ Bioleach/biooxidation; exp in mineralogical analysis; & utilizing Excel, Microsoft Project & Visio. *Employer will accept a Bachelor's deg & 5 yrs exp. Travel reqd 20% of the time. Apply online at: http://www.newmont.com and reference job number 121740.

GAIN 130 LBS!

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

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

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

LEGITIMATE WORK AT HOME

Opportunity Backed by BBB, No Sales, no Investment, No Risk, Free training, Free website. Contact Susan at 303-646-4171 or fill out form at www.wisechoice4u.com

Help Wanted

Work in Lakewood!

Clever Kids needs preschool assistant.

Must have 6 credits in Early Childhood. Schedule is M-F, 8 - 5. benefits include vacation, health insurance, IRA. 303-236-9400

Part Time Spanish Teachers

and assistants needed for South East Denver area for Spanish program at Elementary Schools.

Please e-mail your resume to: spanishenrich@aol.com or fax 303-840-8465

SENIORS HELPING SENIORSÂŽ

Would you love to help someone else?

Flexible hours‌prior experience caring for seniors helpful.

We’re looking for loving, compassionate people who live in South Metro Denver!

Call 303-990-4561 today!

PRN RN, LPN or MA

Arapahoe Park Pediatrics

seeks an experienced PRN RN, LPN or MA. Applicants must have the following qualifications: 2-3 years pediatric RN, LPN or MA experience EMR or EHR Giving immunizations Detail oriented Team environment Fast paced environment Communicate efficiently and effectively Email resume to app@muellerandassociates.biz.

Reference "APP RN" in the subject line.

REL109 CONSTRUCTION SKILLS? CONSTRUCTION SKILLS? Secure jobs w/paid training. Great salary, medical/dental and $ for school. HS grads ages 17-34. Call Mon-Fri 1800-237-7392, ext. 331.

Canty’s Financial Strategies

5720 Zephyr St, Arvada is hiring data-entry Bookkeeping Assistant and Tax Preparer. Must have experience with 10key, must pass background check.

QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, W2, 1099 production experience a plus. Must be self motivated, punctual and detail oriented.

Call (303) 424-8757 for positions or apply at location

Need Residential Snow Removal

Sidewalk & driveway in Arvada 303-425-1263 SIGN ON BONUS FOR CNA'S Provide in-home care for Seniors 720-875-1800. www.rahstaffing.appone.com

PART TIME WORK!!!

College Students / HS Seniors FLEX SCHED. / GREAT PAY!!!

Cust. Sales/Service / No Exp Req All Ages 17+ / Cond. apply.

Littleton: 303-274-3608 Lakewood: 303-274-8824 Arvada: 303-426-4755 Aurora: 303-337-7135 www.workforstudents.com

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Currently a state certified drinking water treatment plant operator?

Want to star t your own contract operations company?

Water companies in Delta County are looking for a contract operations company to assume ORC responsibilities for a retiring operator.

For additional information please contact Francis at 970-921-3738.

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HELP WANTED / DRIVERS

Now hiring for all store positions Great pay and benefits Career opportunities

Call Kevin Howe 303-249-1794 for appointment Or e-mail your resume to khowe@bfrc.com Drug Free workplace EOE/M/F

AIRLINES ARE HIRING — Train for hands on Aviation Maintenance Career.

FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified – Housing available CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 800-481-8612.

DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED! Learn to drive for Swift T r a n s p o r t a t i o n a t U S T r u c k . SPORTING GOODS Earn $750 per week!

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NOW HIRING FOR 2012 - 2013 SCHOOL YEAR

A premier company in Sedalia is seeking positive, reliable individuals, preferably from the South Denver area (Sedalia, Columbine, Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, Littleton, Centennial, Southglenn, Lone Tree) to join an erosion control company performing Labor and Equipment Operator duties. M – F 6:30am – 5pm. Experience necessary. Don’t miss your chance to work for a highly respected Colorado company.

BUS DRIVERS

Requirements:

• Experience with Erosion Control.

• Ability to pass a drug, alcohol, and background screen.

• MUST have reliable transportation.

APPLY AT: www.adams12.org or CALL 720.972.4068 for more information

To apply for these positions, join us at one of our application sessions being held at 1 PM on the following dates:

• 10/18/12 • 10/23/12 • 10/25/12 These application sessions begin promptly at 1:00 PM at the location listed below:

Hampton Inn 3095 W. County Line Rd. Littleton, CO 80129

I.T. Support Technician

NOW HIRING POLICE OFFICERS

IT Support Technician, City of Black Hawk. $49,010 – $66,308 DOQ/E. Unbelievable benefit package and exceptional opportunity to serve in Colorado’s premiere gaming community located 18 miles west of Golden.

The City supports its employees and appreciates great service! If you are interested in serving a unique historical city and enjoy working with diverse populations, visit www.cityofblackhawk.org for application documents and more information about the City of Black Hawk.

Requirements: AA degree from a regionally accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information System, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field; minimum of three (3) years progressive experience in a data processing and client server environment, with installation/maintenance on computers and training of staff. Working experience with OS installs on workstations and servers, setup users on network and Exchange, TCP/IP networks DNS, Active Directory, adding extension to Avaya IP Office, ability to restore servers; valid Colorado driver’s license with a safe driving record. Work scheduled is MonFri 8 am – 5 pm with rotating on-call duty to include evenings, weekends and holidays. To be considered for this limited opportunity, please submit a cover letter, resume, completed City application with copies of certifications and driver’s license to: Employee Services, City of Black Hawk, P.O. Box 68, Black Hawk, CO 80422, or fax to 303-582-0848. Please note that we are no longer accepting e-mailed applications. EOE.

The City of Black Hawk is now hiring officers into it’s growing police force. $54,033 - $73,104 DOQ/E. Unbelievable benefit package and exceptional opportunity to serve in Colorado’s premiere gaming community located 18 miles west of Golden. The City supports its employees and appreciates great service!

If you are interested in serving a unique historical city and enjoy working with diverse populations visit www.cityofblackhawk.org for application documents and more information on the Black Hawk Police Department. Requirements: High School Diploma or GED, valid Colorado driver’s license with a safe driving record and at least 21 years of age. Candidates must be Colorado Post certified by January 1, 2013.

Applications submitted early will be processed first.

Candidates who submitted applications within the past 6 months will not be considered for this position vacancy. To be considered for this limited opportunity, a completed City application, Police Background Questionnaire and copies of certifications must be received by the closing date, Friday, October 26, 2012 at 4:00 P.M., MDST, Attention: Employee Services, City of Black Hawk, P.O. Box 68, Black Hawk, CO 80422, or by fax to 303-582-0848. Please note that we are no longer accepting e-mailed applications. EOE.

NOW HIRING Leading regional contractor, 100+ yrs in business, has the following openings for work on bridge/earthwork projects in the Denver area: Project Manager Carpenter

Estimator Laborer

Foreman Equipment Operator

These are exciting opportunities to work for one of the top contractors in the business. Excellent benefits. Physical & Drug Screen req’d. Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified women & minorities are encouraged to apply. Send resume/ salary req. by mail to: Personnel, PO Box 398 Wichita, KS. 67201-0398, or e-mail at mmathia@dondlingerconst.com or visit us online at www.dondlinger.biz.

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TO SELL YOUR GENTLY USED ITEMS, CALL 303-566-4100 Livestock 2010 Grass Fed Miniature Hereford Steer

about 650-700Lbs. $700.00 303-803-4216

GARAGE & ESTATE SALES Garage Sales CRAFTERS WANTED: St Rose of Lima craft fair.

Nov 17 & 18.

Contact Tammy @ 720-937-4984

strose.craftfair@gmail.com

MOVING CASTLE ROCK

4567 Dusty Pine Trail Saturday Oct. 20th 8am-noon.

TV'a, VCR's + movies, Nancy Drew games, walkie talkie, comp. monitor, key board, mouse, deep fryer, humidifier, twin sheet sets, shoes, power washer and furniture, pet carriers, bike seat, drafting instruments, guy stuff.

Moving sale

2800 W 110th Ct., Westminster.

Oct 19-20 7-1pm.

Furniture, xmas, housewares, games, books, music, crafts

MERCHANDISE

Firewood

Firewood Sale

Ponderosa Pine split $165 a cord $95 a half cord $55 a quarter cord Pick up only Smaller sizes $120 a cord 303-746-0444

Wanted to Buy

Family in Christ Church 5th Annual Craft Fair Friday, October 19, 10am-4pm & Saturday, October 20, 9am-3pm 11355 Sheridan Blvd., Westminster Suggested admission is nonperishable food for the Growing Home Food Pantry.

Café and Cookie Walk available to support our Nursery & Children’s Ministries.

Wanted Crafters / Vendors

November 17th for Englewood High Schools' Annual Holiday Sale benefiting EHS special needs students and Englewood Unleashed Chili Cook Pleas call 303-806-2239 for reservation

Firewood Bulk Firewood

Logs, various hardwoods, random links, you load, you haul. $60.00 for pick up load.

Split firewood also available.

303-431-8132

Wanted

Wanted

12 Ft Alum Fishing Boat,

We Buy + Consign

50's & 60's furniture, lamps, art, teak, signs, fun & unusual household pieces & antiques.

Mod Mood 303-502-7899

Trucks, 4x4's, SUVs Bought.

303-455-4141

with swivel seats, boat trailer, trolling motor, oars, accessories.

Excellent condition $685.

303-250-5019

PETS

Wanted

Furniture

We Buy Cars

Trucks, SUVs & Vans Running or not.

Any condition Under $1000 (303)741-0762 bestcashforcars.com

Cut/Split/Deliver

DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK, BOAT, RV; Running or not, to the developmental disabled. Tax deductible! 303-659-8086. 12 years of service

For Sale

Sell your unwanted goods here, call 303-566-4100 ourcolorado

$202.25 a cord for Pine, Fir & Aspen some areas may require a delivery charge.

Scrap Metal hauling also available 303-647-2475 or 720-323-2173 Wicker Wing back chair and footstool $130, Antique Sewing table $75, Pewter collection $190. Doll house $200, Other items too numerous to mention. Please call 303 -815-4795

CLASSIFIEDS

Kids Oak Twin Bedroom Set

with loft bed, desk 5 drawers & shelves, plus 5 drawer dresser, sold with mattress. $500 303-972-5813

Red Victorian Style Couch,

scroll armrests, beautiful tapestry fabric, Black beaded trim $199

303-688-5200

Tempurpedic Allura

King size mattress with low profile sand colored box. New condition, $2,000 (less than half the price of a new mattress). Location Highlands Ranch golf club area community.

303-517-6817

TO ADVERTISE, CALL 303-566-4100

Dogs

Purebred Black Labs

for sale.

Good Hunting/Family Dogs, Smart, Healthy Calm & Gentile nature, Mom & Dad onsite, Ready to go.

Call Nancy (303)688-9523 or (720)272-7315

Lost and Found

Lawn and Garden Arts & Crafts

Boats and Water Sports

Auctions Public Auction:

Adams County Self Storage 5999 Pecos St. Denver, CO 80221 303-477-3844 On November 8, 2012 at 2 p.m.

Instruction

French For Kids

French lessons for 3-12 year olds at Parker Library. 1/2 hour or hour lessons and discounts for more than one child. I thought French in the Cherry Creek Schools. Minored in French in College and have been to France. $40/hour or $25/half hour.

Flexible schedule. Call Carla @

303-694-6222

Craftsman

9hp 28" two stage, wheel driven snow thrower. $400 cash, you pick up.

303-986-9153 Alice

Health and Beauty For Women Only

"The Pileggi Technique" for all weight and health issues.

The creator of the Lymph Stretch, Personal trainer, house calls available.

Call Miss Gina @ (719)689-0657 Very Reasonable.

New and Used Stair Lifts

Long time insured Colorado dealer A American Stair Lifts $1350 used-$2350 For new.

(303)466-5253

Electric Lift 20' working height with out riggers & with tip trailer. 303-425-0753 Musical Lowrey Carnival Organ Perfect condition rarley played.

Original price $12,000 asking $3,000. 303-467-1884

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Misc. Notices

Robin's Piano Studio

Private piano lessons ages 5 and up; Piano Readiness classes for ages 3-5 Member of the National Guild of Piano Teachers Located near Park Meadows Mall Robin M Hall 303-790-2781 www.RMH88keys.com

Lost and Found

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

Personals Active Senior Lady would

like to meet active senior gentleman 75 + for fun and friendship.

Castle Rock area Call MJ at 303660-6548

Lost small black female dog, medical

issues help bring home. Lost Wednesday August 15 in Golden/Lakewood area. Reward 303-718-6943

Please Recycle this Publication when Finished

ANNOUNCEMENTS

HAVE YOU SEEN NIGHTWIND?

Public Notice

We are missing our son's beloved cat. Nightwind is a 9 year old male Maine Coon (Black/Tan Tabby) declawed indoor cat. If you have any information on Nightwind, please contact 303-908-2693.

ASAP. Thank you.

Legal Notice of Application

For Local News Notification is hereby given that KeyBank National Association, 127 Anytime Public of the Visit Square, Cleveland, Ohio 44114 has filed an application with the Day Comptroller OurColoradoNews.com of the Currency on October 18, 2012 as specified in 12 CFR 5 in the Comptroller’s Manual for National Banks, for permission to relocate the Lakewood branch from 333 South Allison Parkway, Lakewood, Jefferson County, Colorado 80226 to the corner of Alameda Avenue and Vance Street, Denver, Jefferson County, Colorado 80226.

Lost Cat

Friday October 5th in Mesa View Estates in Golden "Peaches" Tortoise - Brown w/flecks of gold, 1 year old. Had collar with information. $100 reward 303-2162600 720-849-2209

Autos for Sale Miscellaneous

Instruction

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Any person wishing to comment on this application may file comments in writing with the Deputy Comptroller, Central District, 440 S. LaSalle Street, One Financial Place, Suite 2700, Chicago, Illinois 60605 within 30 days of the date of this publication. The nonconfidential portions of the application are on file with the Deputy Comptroller as part of the public file. This file is available for public inspection during regular business hours.

Majestic Towing & Recovery, LLC

999 Vallejo Street, Denver, CO 80204 720-775-2702 Please be advised the following vehicles are for sale: 01. 1989 Silver Honda Civic Vin #052336 02. 1996 Blue Ford Crown Victoria Vin #197941 03. 2001 White Nissan Sentra Vin #492174 04. White Chevy Silverado Vin#296642

KeyBank National Association Member F.D.I.C.

SERVICES TO ADVERTISE YOUR SERVICES, CALL 303-566-4100 Adult Care Care Provider by a Senior For Senior's "I understand your

needs" Loving Tender Care, errands and so forth. Exp./Ref's PT 303-304-0543 Lakewood, Wheatridge and Arvada area.

Alarm Systems

Carpentry

Cleaning

Cleaning

Carpenter/Handyman:

Thomas Floor Covering

~ Carpet Restretching ~ Repair ~ Remnant Installs In home carpet & vinyl sales

Residential & Commercial

303-781-4919

Your Community Connector to Boundless Rewards

Carpet Cleaning

Semi retired but still ready to work for you! 34 years own business.

Prefer any small jobs. Rossi's: 303-233-9581

Carpet/Flooring

We are community.

.com • DepenDable • • Thorough •

Aquaman Carpet Cleaning LLC $20 per room basic clean Non toxic solutions Pet specialist 30 day guarantee Call Josh 720-626-1650

• honesT •

12 years experience.

Great References

Encore

Home Cleaning LLC Home & Office Cleaning Service Dependable, Weekends Available, Free Estimates

720-203-3356 720-202-0320

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Cleaning

Just Details Cleaning Service

When “OK” Just isn’t good enough -Integrity & Quality Since 1984

For more information visit: JustDetailsCleaningService.com

Call Rudy 303-549-7944 for free est.

Computer Services

Cowboy Consulting 303-526-2739

Concrete/Paving

Drywall

Handyman

A PATCH TO MATCH

Dry wall repair specialist. 30yrs.

Experience, Insured Satisfaction guaranteed Call Ed 720-328-5039

30+ years experience Insured Free estimates Darrell 303-915-0739

FREE Estimates

T.M. CONCRETE

Driveways, Sidewalks, Patios Tear-outs, colored & stamped concrete. Quality work Reasonable rates, Lic. & Ins. "Small Jobs OK!" 303-514-7364

Concrete Mike

Concrete Work, Patios, Driveways, Sidewalks, Tear Out, Replace, Colored. Reasonable Rates Office 303-840-7347 Mobile 303-902-1503

A Quality Handyman 720-4222532

A HOME REPAIR & REMODELING HANDYMAN •Baths •Kitchens •Tiling •Large & Small Jobs

A+

HIGHLANDS HOME IMPROVEMENT, INC.

303-425-0066 303-431-0410

General Repair & Remodel Paul Boggs Master Electrician Licensed/Insured/Guaranteed

303-791-4000

Affordable Electrician 20 yrs experience Remodel expert, kitchen, basements, & service panel upgrades.

No job too small. Senior disc.

720-690-7645

Bob’s Home Repairs All types of repairs.

Reasonable rates 30yrs Exp. 303-450-1172

G & E CONCRETE Residential/Commercial Flatwork • Patios • Driveways • Garages • Foundations • Walks • Tearout/Replace 25+ yrs. Experience Best Rates - References Free Estimates 303-451-0312 or 303-915-1559 www.gandeconcrete.com

J-Star Concrete

Driveways, Stamped & Color Concrete, Steps, Walkways, Basement, Garage Floors, Porches, Tareout & Repair, Patios. Free Est. 7 Days WK 720-327-8618

Navarro Concrete, Inc. Commercial/Residential quality work at reasonable prices.

Registered & Insured in Colorado.

303-423-8175

Complete Res / Com Service Panel & meter, Hot tub, A.C, Furnace, Ceiling & Attic Fans, Kitchen Appliances, Interior & Exterior Lighting, TV, Stereo, Phone, Computer, Surge Protection, Switch & Outlet Replacement, Back up Generators, Aluminum Splicing & Repair

(720) 221-4662

AffordableElectricalNow.com

Radiant Lighting Service **

Electrical Work All types. Honest and reliable, licensed & ins.

Free estimates.

Craig (303)429-3326

Fence Services BATUK FENCING

Alan’s Garage Door Service

Repair & Replace Garage Doors, Openers & Springs.

Licensed and Insured 30 yrs. Experience Servicing the Denver West and North areas 303-438-1083 303-903-7602

Massa Construction 303-642-3548

FOR ALL YOUR GARAGE DOOR NEEDS!

www.mikesgaragedoors.com

$$$ Reasonable Rates On:

Lennox furnaces, overstocked air conditioners.

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Habitat works directly with homeowners to identify materials in their home suitable for resale.

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This unique recovery program reduces the costs of home

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Selling everything from household appliances and cabinets to furniture and building materials, Habitat’s ReStores generate the revenue that helps to support Habitat’s administrative costs.

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Crave, which has garnered raves, is from the same group who owns the iconic Old Stone Church restaurant in Castle Rock. The menu features Mile High burgers, old-fashioned shakes and a full bar. Check it out (but not if you’re hungry) at www.craverealburgers.com.

HealthOne’s event Free Healthy Indulgences — A Women’s Symposium, A Day for You will include physician-led seminars, free screenings for blood pressure, BMI, osteoporosis and more, from 9 a.m. to 3 pm. (spa lunch included) Saturday at the Sheraton Denver Tech Center.

Award-winning national speaker and author Laura Stack will discuss “The Exhaustion Cure ... Up Your Energy from Low to Go in 21 Days” during the luncheon.

More information: www.healthonewomenscare.com.

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Fogo de Chao, 1513 Wynkoop, is offering a happy hour menu for the first time with cocktails and lighter bites of the signature fire-roasted meats prepared by gaucho chefs from 5-7 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from 3-7 p.m. Sundays. Happy hour eats are your choice of Brazilian pork sausage, bacon-wrapped chicken breast or pork Parmesan medallions served with crispy polenta and pao de queijo (warm cheese bread).

Every dish is gluten free.

The happy hour menu also features 11 varieties of Brazil’s national drink, the caipirinha, made with a spirit derived from sugar cane. For more information, go to www.fogo.com.

The recently opened Kachina Southwestern Grill inside the Westin Westminster has added happy hour and late-night dining options to the menu.

The happy hour menu is available from 2-6 p.m. daily; late-night menu is served every night from 10 p.m. to midnight. Menu items include red chile popcorn, green chile cheese fries and green chile cheeseburger made with brisket short-rib chuck, roasted green chiles and smoked cheddar on a brioche bun.

More at www.kachinagrill.com.

Junior League Mart at Inverness

Junior League of Denver’s 2012 Mile High Holiday Mart Friday to Sunday has a new location at The Inverness Hotel.

In its 33rd year, the event features select merchants with high-quality merchandise and a unique shopping experience.

All proceeds support the league’s focus of changing lives through literacy in the Denver Metro area.

Public shopping hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

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MICI, the family-owned Italian restaurant with locations in downtown Denver and Cherry Creek, has opened a third spot last week in Stapleton at 2373 Central Park Blvd.

Brothers Jeff and Michael Miceli and their sister Kim Miceli-Vela opened their first eatery in 2004 in downtown Denver.

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FRIDAY/OCT. 19

MEET THE artist The Wheat Ridge Cultural Commission has scheduled three Meet the Artist events where local artists and their works will be highlighted. The first event is 7-9 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 18, and will feature glassworks crafted by Debra Sanders. The event is at Catspaw Yoga, 4430 Cody St. Light refreshments will be served. Patti Barry-Levy is the featured artist Nov. 15 at FirstBank, 4350 Wadsworth Blvd. The Jan. 17 event features painter Katie Hoffman at Home Instead, 6191 W. 44th Ave. Contact Milly Nadler at 303-319-0690.

NATURAL HEALTH Learn about various natural health treatments and options at a health talk Friday, Oct. 19, at the APEX Center, 13150 W. 72nd Ave., Arvada. For more information or to sign up, call 303-467-5337. The talk will last 20-45 minutes. Practitioners will bring handouts, sample needles, herbs, cupping, moxa tools, etc., answer questions and give demonstrations.

CHILDREN’S CHOIR Clear Creek Children’s Choir is accepting new members, ages 8-14, through Oct. 18 for its fall season.

Rehearsals are 4:30-6 p.m. Mondays at Foothills Elementary School, 13165 W. Ohio Ave., Lakewood. Members come from across Jefferson County. The choir will give several performances including a collaboration with Lutheran Chorale. For registration and other information, go online to CCCchoir.wordpress.com.

CUBA AS we mark the 50-year anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis this month, join Active Minds for a past, present and future look at our communist neighbor to the south. Cuba: 50 Years After the Missile Crisis is a free program and is 1:30-3:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19, at Westland Meridian, 10695 W. 17th Ave., Lakewood. RSVP at 303-232-7100.

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY/OCT. 19-20, OCT. 26-27 CREEPY CRAWL Central City’s fourth annual Creepy Crawl is a 60-minute walking tour of the city’s most-avoided historic land-

marks and off-limits areas of 150-year-old buildings. Tours are between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Oct. 19-20 and Oct. 26-27. New tours leave every quarter hour. Check-in is required at Century Casino’s lower level banquet room. Arrive 10 minutes before tour begins.

Purchase them at King Soopers, online at www.ticketswest.com or by phone at 1-866-464-2626. For information, go to www. centralcityparkway.com/creepycrawl.

PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER Colorado ACTS presents “Angel Street,” based on the movie “Gaslight,” a Victorian psychological thriller. Content may not be suitable for children younger than 10. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19-20 and Oct. 26-27 at 9460 W. 58th Ave. Visit www.coloradoacts.org or call 303-456-6772 for ticket information.

MURDER MYSTERY The Edge Theatre, of Lakewood, performers present murder mystery dinner theater, “The Altos: Like the Sopranos, Only Lower” for four weekends, Oct. 19-20, Oct. 26-27, Nov. 2-3, Nov. 9-10, at The Briarwood Inn, 1630 8th St., Golden.

Cocktails at 7 p.m., the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Visit http://

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FRIDAY THROUGH Sunday/Oct. 19-21 QUILT SHOW See more than 70 quilts at the quilt show at Echter’s, 52nd Avenue and Garrison Street, Arvada, from Oct. 19-21. The show is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 20, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 21. Visit http://rmqm.org.

SATURDAY/OCT. 20 HALLOWEEN FUN Lookout Mountain Nature Center will host Halloween Tales and Trails 1-4 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. at the center, 910 Colorow Road, Golden. Don a costume an enjoy a guided hike, campfire stories, Halloween crafts and more. In the center, a bat cave, bear den and interactive exhibits will be open to registered participants. Spots fill quickly; donation for participation is suggested. Go online to lmnc.jeffco.us or call 720-497-7600 for more information and to register.

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YOUR WEEK: CEMETERY TOURS, GENEAOLOGY & CONCERTS

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MOVIE SHOWING In celebration of women’s right to vote, “Iron Jawed Angels” is playing at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at the AMCSOJ church, 5975 Miller. This choice for our monthly “Movies that Matter” shows a group of passionate and dynamic young women, led by Alice Paul (Hilary Swank) and her friend Lucy Burns (Frances O’Connor), who put their lives on the line to fight (without violence) for American women’s right to vote less than 100 years ago. Event is free.

CEMETERY TOURS Helping people relate to the past using character reenactments and accurate accounts of history is one of the main draws for this year’s improved Golden Cemetery Tours conducted by Golden History Museums. Ticket holders will meet six people from Golden’s past including one of Golden’s first female pioneers, Mary Boyd, who attended the first organized church service in the least likely of places, the Ford brothers’ saloon. All but one of the “ghosts” are new this year, so attendees from previous years will see

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many new performances. The tour is Saturday, Oct. 20. The first tour starts at 2 p.m. and subsequent tours will run in 20-minute intervals. The last tour leaves at 5:40 p.m. Cider and cookies will be provided. Reservations recommended.

Buy tickets by calling 303-278-3557.

SKATING PARTY Lace’EmUpSkating plans free skating parties 4-5 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 21, Dec. 2, 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.

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SUNDAY/OCT. 21

OPENING CONCERT The Jefferson Symphony Orchestra opens its 60th season with “An Afternoon at the Opera” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21, at the Green Center, Colorado School of Mines campus in Golden. Season and individual tickets can be purchased at www.jeffsymphony.org or by calling 303-278-4237. You also can visit the Jefferson Symphony office at 1204 Washington St., Golden, or buy tickets at the door on the day of the concert.

JEWISH GENEALOGY The Jewish Genealogical Society of Colorado announces an annual all-day seminar on Jewish genealogy from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21, at Congregation Rodef Shalom, 450 S. Kearney St., Denver.

Professional genealogist Rafael Guber travels from New York City to present three lectures: Demystifying Words in Jewish Genealogy; Shame, What Happened to Our Female Immigrant Ancestors at Ellis Island; and The Jewish Antiques Road Show: You Show, I Tell. Admission fee covers all-day access, kosher lunch and society membership through December 2013. RSVP required. Carpools coordinated from Boulder. www.JGSCO.org or info@JGSCO.org.

JAPANESE ARTS The 28th annual Arts and Crafts Showcase will feature unique Asian arts and crafts from Denver’s Japanese-American community. It will be 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21, at Simpson United Methodist Church, 6001 Wolff St., Arvada. Call 303-428-7963 or visit www.

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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: OCT. 21: Local women’s quartet Attune and The Blues Brethren band perform at 3 p.m.

NOV. 18: Confluence a cappella choir will present “The War Between Men and Women,” based on James Thurber’s cartoon series of the same name, at 3 p.m.

DEC. 16: On the third Sunday of Advent this year is the Festival Service of Lessons and Carols, at 3 p.m. This service features the St. Paul’s Church Choir and Confluence, a child soprano singing the traditional opening verse, and this year the Park Hill Brass Quintet.

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BY THE NUMBERS Number of state championships Cherry Creek High School has won in its history. The boys tennis team won title No. 200 on Oct. 13

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Number of different players who scored t o u c h downs for Faith Christian in last week’s 55-0 win over Machebeuf. Deven Tyler scored three times to pace the Eagles. Also reaching the end zone were Alex Albright, Baylor Hunstad, Gunnar Caldwell, Aaron Aguero and Rory Gishwiller.

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GAME OF THE WEEK SOFTBALL

Class 3A/4A/5A state championships Friday and Saturday, Aurora Sports Park The softball season wraps up with the twoday tournament to determine the state’s best.

THEY SAID IT “We can’t turn over the ball like that, it puts us in a big hole and just really hurts us a lot. We just weren’t executing and weren’t getting anything done and that was really the difference.”

Pomona running back Chris Marquez after the Panthers turned over the ball five times in a loss to rival Ralston Valley

Fifth-seeded Farmers prepare for state tourney Even with regional setback, Wheat Ridge still aiming high

By Daniel Williams dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com ARVADA - Despite the Wheat Ridge Farmers softball team stumbling in regionals they received a No. 5 seed going into Friday’s state tournament.

Wheat Ridge will defend their state title against 11th seeded Thompson Valley (15-6, 10-4) Friday at 12:15 p.m. at the Aurora Sports Complex.

After starting the season 2-2-1 coach Marty Stricklett shook things up, promoting junior varsity catcher Mary Sand and moving sophomore slugger Analece Apodaca from catcher to third base.

The reigning state champions then reeled off 15 straight wins, winning a league title and regaining the swagger that helped carry them to a state title in 2011.

“After starting the season off a little shaky we got it together and I think we had a really good season,” said senior Morgan Wilkie. “Our goals were to win league, do well in regionals and then obviously go far once we got to state.”

While Wheat Ridge has met all of their goals thus far it hasn’t happen as easily as expected.

Wheat Ridge went into regionals on a roll and beat Thomas Jefferson 19-0 in their first game Saturday at Lutz Field.

However, in their second game they were upset by Mountain View, falling 18-10.

Despite outhitting Mountain View 17-12 they fell partially due to committing five errors.

The Farmers would then comeback to beat a scrappy Roosevelt team 6-2, even though they committed four more errors in that contest. Wheat Ridge would use a four run third inning fueled by senior Taylor Haiges two-run home run to beat Roosevelt.

“That loss against Mountain View could be a good thing for us,” Stricklett said. “Sometimes you forget what it feels like to lose. Hopefully we can use this to motivate us.”

Wheat Ridge Farmers senior Stephanie Goenz leads off second base during round one of softball regionals Saturday against Thomas Jefferson. Photo by Andy Carpenean Although Wheat Ridge’s best players are freshman and sophomores, and they will likely remain one of 4A’s best teams for years to come, anything short of win-

‘We work together and we try to have just one heartbeat.’

Analece Apodaca

ning a state title would be a disappointment for the Farmers.

“I think we have the kind of team that it takes to win it all. We work hard, we work together and we try to have just one heartbeat,” Apodaca said. “But we are just trying to take it one game at a time.”

The question now is this 2012 version of the Farmers as good as the 2011 team that won it all?

“Ask me on October 20th,” Stricklett said. “We will talk about it then.”

Sports roundup: State softball set for this weekend A-West earns No. 5 seed

By Daniel Wiliams dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com The state 3A/4A/5A softball tournament starts this Friday at Aurora Sports Complex.

5A qualifiers include: No. 5 Arvada West plays No. 12 Grandview at 10 a.m. at Complex B. 4A qualifiers include: No. 6 Wheat Ridge plays No. 11 Thompson Valley Friday at 12:15 p.m. at Complex C. No. 11 Ralston Valley plays No. 6 Rock Canyon at 12:15 p.m. at Complex B. Golden senior Kyger recognized Golden senior Kellen Kyger has been

selected as the IBM High School Hero of the Week by the Colorado High School Activities Association.

The 6-foot-5, 250-pound tight end/ defensive linemen was nominated for by head coach Mike Joseph for his outstanding leadership.

His selection will be recognized on 850 KOA. Additionally, the Denver Broncos and IBM will hold a reception in March at Sports Authority Field to honor Kellen and the other award recipients.

A-West blows out Boulder Arvada West football defeated Boulder 56-35 Thursday at North Area Athletic Complex.

The Wildcats (2-5, 1-2) scored 35 second half points to beat the Panthers (2-5,

0-3).

A-West will now face one of the best teams in state in Ralston Valley (6-1, 3-0) Friday at 7:30 at North Area Athletic Complex.

Demons tough season continues Golden’s football team fell 46-24 to George Washington Saturday at All City Field in Denver.

Golden senior running back Paris Salas carried the ball 40 times for an impressive 182 yards.

However, Patriots senior running back Garry Hill ran the ball 28 times for 243 yards.

The Demons (1-6, 0-2) will face Standley Lake (5-2, 1-1) Friday at 4 p.m. at NAAC in a 4A Mountain meeting

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y Lakewood’s Olivia Hayden finishes first for the Tigers during the 4A varsity girls 2012 Jefferson County League Cross Country Meet Friday.

Photos by Andy Carpenean

Dakota Ridge’s McKenna Spillar competes during the 5A varsity girls 2012 Jefferson County League Cross Country Meet Friday.

D’Evelyn’s Evan Verbal competes during in the 4A varsity boys 2012 Jefferson County League Cross Country Meet Friday.

Crosswinds not a problem at cross country meet Jeffco’s best runners meet as season’s end nears

By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com LITTLETON - Drizzly rain and cold wind didn’t slow down cross country participants at Saturday’s 4A/5A Jefferson Country cross country meet at Clement Park.

Actually, Arvada West Conner Lockwood said he used the cold conditions to his advantage.

“When it’s colder the ground is harder and you can push off better and get more distance and improve your times,” Lockwood said.

Lockwood was the boys’ 5A meet winner completing the course in 16:14. His teammate Nicolas Sevcik finished fourth at 16:48, and Arvada West’s boys took third in the team event.

“The wind made it a little tough but we just powered through it and got the job done. We have a good team,” Lockwood said.

Pomona won the 5A boys team event with a total team time of 1:24:37. Marcelo

Laguera, Jon May, Thomas, Gavin Mason, Michael Berthoud, Stephen May and Isaiah Ybatta combined for the victory.

Dakota Ridge’s McKenna Spillar was the winner of the 5A girls finishing with a time of 18:56.

“It’s my senior year and one of my goals was to win a cross country race and it was just my day,” Spillar said. “I was hurt earlier in the season [with an ankle injury] so I told myself to just go run your heart out and I am happy that my hard work paid off.”

Ralston Valley produced the 5A girls’ team winner finishing with a time of 1:41:50.

The winning team consisted of Nicole Hahn, Caitlin Hess, Alicia Thompson, Giulianna Vessa, Samantha Bedinger, Lydia McCracken and Shelbie Ralston.

In 4A, Evergreen dominated the meet, starting with boys’ winner Jackson Sayler who finished in 16:53.

After Sayler won individual boys, Evergreen’s Sammy Skold was the solo girls’ winner finishing in 19:36.

Evergreen would wrap up their impressive afternoon by winning the girls team event, finishing with a group time of 1:42:29. Sammy Sklod, Camille Mo-

rales, Caitlin Schmitt, Jane Jensen, Emily Schulz, Annie Trimarco and Blair Bokelman combined for the win.

Evergreen’s boys also took second in the team event.

“We live up there in the mountains so we try to use those tough conditions to our advantage,” Evergreen coach Angie Harrington said.

“Plus we had a bunch of colds we were fighting to get over so this was a great day for us.”

The 4A boys’ team winner was Conifer, who finished with a combined time of 1:29:01.

Kevin Johnson, Ian McGhie, Mitch Hoffman, Mike Fera, Trevor Bickmore, Dylan Reed and Josef Gruber made up Evergreen’s winning unit.

Surprise performances included the combined effort from Golden. The Demons had three girls finish in the top 11 in the individual race, led by Olivia Treitman who finished third overall at 20:00.

Golden’s boys had four top 16 finishers which they converted into a third place team finish with a score of 1:30:44.

4A and 5A regional’s began this week on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday in various locations depending on region.

Wheat Ridge Farmers Brian Whitfield competes in the 4A varsity boys 2012 Jefferson County League Cross Country Meet Friday.

Wheat Ridge shutout in first loss of season Defense kept game close, but Farmers unable to generate offense

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By Daniel Williams

tdwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com e DENVER - Top ranked in 4A and undefeated, the e Wheat Ridge Farmers football team was having a season e to remember.

However, they will do everything they can to forget ntheir 17-0 shutout loss to the South Rebels Saturday at mAll City Field in Denver.

“To be honest with you I didn’t think we were deservting of the No. 1 ranking anyway,” Wheat Ridge coach Reid Kahl said. “So now we have to forget about what just happened, go back to work and start to try and sneak up on people again.”

Behind perhaps one of the best running back duos in the state in senior Pete Williams and junior Zachary Lindsay, South ran the ball to an impressive victory and a first place tie with Wheat Ridge in the 4A Plains League. t The pair ran for a combined near 200 yards against the Farmers and they did it without their star running , back, Phillip Lindsay, Zachary’s older brother who sufc fered a season ending ACL injury on Aug 31.

“After Phillip went down I had to convince these guys they are still one of the best, still capable of doing special things,” South coach Tony Lindsay said. “They are finally starting to believe me and this is what we are capable of.”

South went on the attack early in the first quarter taking the ball down the field on nine plays and using a Zachary Lindsay 5-yard touchdown run to take a 7-0 lead.

Wheat Ridge’s offense would repeatedly stall out the entire first half, partially because of the soggy conditions and partially because of South’s stout defense.

In a mostly defensive battle throughout the first half South’s defense helped give their offense one more chance to get points when junior Cameron French intercepted a poorly executed Wheat Ridge flea flicker late in the second quarter.

Behind their pair of running backs South would march down field 70 yards and senior quarterback Malik Tollerson finished the drive with a 13-yard touchdown pass to senior Kerrian Chambers to make it 14-0 at halftime.

“Offensively we just couldn’t get it going and defensively we gave up big plays we should have stopped,” Wheat Ridge sophomore David Vondran said. “I am not sure what went wrong, we just didn’t make it happen.”

After a 19-play drive that ate up almost nine minutes of the third quarter South was unable to convert a 4thand-1 and gave Wheat Ridge the ball back at their 4-yard line. However, Wheat Ridge again was unable to convert South’s miscues into Farmers’ points.

Wheat Ridge would get the ball back with five minutes left in the fourth quarter and would slowly move the ball downfield. Desperate to not be shut out Wheat Ridge ran the ball on 4th-and-8 just outside of South’s end zone, but failed to get into the end zone and turnover on downs with 2:34 left in the game.

“We got beat up in pretty much all phases of the game. We just really never got in a rhythm and it was a number of things. Even when we did move the ball we had penalties, we had turnovers, we just weren’t good,” Kahl said.

Wheat Ridge has plenty of time to regroup. Even with the loss they remain in a tie for first place in the Plains league, and they have the opportunity to make things right against a winless Grand Junction Central team this weekend.

“We could have brought more, but we didn’t. We are going to go back to work, get better and beat Grand Junction Central this week,” Vondran said.

Wheat Ridge will travel to Grand Junction to face the 0-7 Warriors Saturday at 1 p.m.

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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.

including learning hand and body signals using targeting and shaping techniques. Answer questions about what breed, size and age is appropriate for this sport. Talks are from 6-8 p.m. every Monday at Training With Grace, 9100 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood. Visit www.trainingwithgrace.com or call 303-238-3647.

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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.

DOUBLE DOG management, Oct. 29: This class is for families overwhelmed by a multi-dog household.

Ana will show you how to read body language in order to prevent arguments in the home and how to set appropriate boundaries for mutual respect among all family members.

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

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MONDAY/OCT. 22, OCT. 29 CANINE FITNESS More than half of American dogs are overweight, and 20 percent are obese. The next Monday night talk at Training With Grace will focus on agility. Learn the importance of play and rewards and start our work on the flat, acquiring a good connection and understanding of body language basics

TUESDAY/OCT. 23 AND THURSDAY/OCT. 25 VOTING CHANGES Changes to voting rights laws will affect a lot of voters this November. Find out how they will affect you at two Jefferson County League of Women Voters programs: The first is at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23, at the Highlands Rescue Team Building, 317 S. Lookout Mountain, Golden.

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WEDNESDAY/OCT. 24 OPEN HOUSE. Jefferson County’s Transportation and Engineering Division, along with its design engineer,

Merrick & Company, is hosting a public open house from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24, regarding improvements to West Chatfield Avenue. The open house will be at Falcon Bluffs Middle School, 8449 S. Garrison St., Littleton. Members of the project team will be present to answer questions and discuss the design of the proposed improvements on West Chatfield Avenue from West Ken Caryl Avenue to South Garrison Street. For information, contact Brad Bauer, Jeffco Transportation and Engineering, 303-271-8495.

CONCERT JEANNE Jolly will perform at 9 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 24, at the Buffalo Rose in Golden.

Tickets available at the door. Visit www.jeannejolly. com or www.buffalorose.net.

THURSDAY/OCT. 25 ART DISPLAY An evening of exceptional fine art will be on display 5:30-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, at the Golden Hotel, 800 11th St., Golden. This show, titled “One Night Stand,” is in its second year and is open to the public. The artists are all professional women who are award winners in their fields of expertise.

For information, call Tricia Bass at 303-808-1770 or email her at Tricia@TriciaBass.com.

FUNDRAISING EVENT Circle of Friends, an event to benefit Marla Swanson, is a night of food, fun, drinks and a silent auction. The event is from 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 25 at Guarantee Bank, 26800 W. Colfax Ave., Golden. For information on tickets and other details, call Mo Lukens at 720-319-1076.

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COMING SOON/OCT. 26 TRICK OR treat Olde Town Arvada will have its trick-ortreat street from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26. This is a family fun event that is a safe way for children to enjoy the fun of trick-or-treating. Event includes a haunted house, costume contest and more. Tickets are $2 per child.

JAZZ CONCERT The Lakewood Cultural Center presents jazz harmonica virtuoso Gregoire Maret at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, in the 316-seat theater at 470 S. Allison Parkway.

Tickets are available by calling 303-987-7845, going online to www.Lakewood.org/CulturalCenter or visiting the Lakewood Cultural Center Box Office. Senior, student and group discounts are available. There is free, well-lit parking on-site.

SALES BOOST Learn the best practices for boosting holiday sales from 7:30-9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 26, at Boettcher Mansion, 900 Colorow Road, Golden. Program is led by Steve Parry with Sandler Training by Sales Productivity Consultants. Register by Oct. 22. For information on costs and to buy tickets, call Andrea LaRew at The West Chamber, 720-399-5652 or alarew@westchamber.org.

OKTOBERFEST EVENT Three Tomatoes Steakhouse and Club presents Oktoberfest at the Club, featuring six courses paired with AC Golden Brewing Company features. Seating is limited. Call 303-277-8755 or visit www.ThreeTomatoesSteakhouse.com for pricing information and other details. The club is at 3050 Illinois St., Golden.

PARANORMAL INVESTIGATION The Grant-Humphreys Mansion, one of Denver’s most historic landmarks, will be the location for a paranormal investigation from 8 p.m. to midnight Friday, Oct. 26. Take part in a real ghost hunt conducted by a team from The Other Side Investigations and visit many of the mansion’s hot spots where activity has been detected in the past. Refreshments will be served.

Call 303-620-4933 for tickets and more information. All proceeds benefit the educational programs of the GrantHumphreys Mansion, 770 Pennsylvania St., Denver.

COMING SOON/OCT. 26-27 UPCOMING CONCERT. Thumpin’ will perform at 9:30 p.m. Oct. 26-27 at Hoffbrau in Arvada. The Oct. 27 show is a Halloween party; wear your costume. For information, show times and more check out our bandpage on Facebook or twitter @thumpinband. For booking information, use our contact page, or call 303-416-5695.

COMING SOON/OCT. 26-28 BOOK SALE Jefferson County Library Foundation and Friends will host the fall Whale of a Used Book Sale Oct. 2628. Donated books, CDs and DVDs are accepted at all Jefferson County library locations, but larger donations need to be taken to the Jefferson County Library Foundation and Friends office or the Lakewood Library. Call the foundation office at 303-403-5075 to schedule a time for a drop-off at 10790 W. 50th Ave., Ste. 200, in Wheat Ridge. To donate books at the Lakewood Library, go to the door on the east side of the Lakewood Library next to the garage doors.

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SEED PICKING Volunteers are needed for the first pick of native prairie seeds used to re-vegetate Rocky Flats, about halfway between Golden and Boulder on Highway 93.

The pick is 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays, Oct. 13 and Oct. 27. Crew leaders will give training on identification of native species, show how to pick seeds and what weeds to avoid. A great chance to learn about the ecology of the native prairie in a beautiful setting. Get information and register at http://tinyurl.com/SeedPick. For directions to the pick site, email Jean at djt_co@yahoo.com or Paul at pdkilburn@msn.com.

COMING SOON/OCT. 27-28 HALLOWEEN TOWN Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W. 44th Ave., Golden, presents its trick-or-treat train from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, and Sunday, Oct. 28. Catch a ride behind the historic locomotive in vintage passenger cars hosted by conductors and engineers in full costume.

The trick-or-treat train departs every 30 minutes, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Visit all the town’s special stops to fill your treat bag and tickle your funny bones. Try a visit to the “not so spooky” haunted railcar or the Olde Railroaders silly graveyard, and get a picture of yourself in costume in front of our pumpkin patch. Call the museum at 303-279-4591 or visit www.ColoradoRailroadMuseum.org for more details.

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Ignoring the warning signs before the crash Dear Neil: My ex-husband of 26 years, and the father of our two teenage boys, had been distant, withdrawn and angry with me for three years before he told me he was moving out. He said he had been miserable in our marriage for years. He also had developed a “friendship” with a younger female co-worker, who he claimed was not the cause of our breakup, but she made the transition easier. He was with her two weeks later, and filed for divorce almost immediately after that. Does this sound like a midlife crisis?

— Trying to Make Sense Of It in Highlands Ranch Dear Highlands Ranch: No. It sounds as if he was unhappy in the marriage, and decided he wanted to make changes in his life. What is missing from your description is about whether there was any serious attempt at addressing what was wrong in the relationship, and whether the two of you ever attempted to repair what was broken. If he had been distant, angry and withdrawn for years before he left, it sounds as if you were given ample

warning that things were going downhill and that he was not feeling happily married.

If you’re ever in a similar situation in the future, pay very close attention to how well connected you are, and what an intimate partner says (and how he behaves) regarding how warm the relationship feels, how affectionate it is, how close things between the two of you feel, and when there are expressions of hurt, anger or discontent.

Every troubled relationship gives warning signs that things are going poorly. Things are said or done which indicate disappointment or discontent, and it’s easy enough to sense when someone becomes resentful or angry. Pay very close

attention to these signs the next time around. If they pop up, they need to be addressed and resolved right away.

You would do that by asking questions designed to ferret out how a man is feeling about you and the relationship he has with you. Questions such as: “Are you getting your needs met in our relationship?

If not, what would you like different?” or “When do you feel most connected with me, and when do you feel the most disconnected?” or “Tell me three things that I could do that would make our relationship even better than it is.”

By the way, you get to answer the same questions as well.

Dear Neil: My marriage ended very abruptly and bitterly in 2006. My husband was having an affair, and there was a lot of damage, as well as pressure from the other woman. Just before we separated, he told me for the first time that, years earlier, he had been sexually abused for three years by an older brother. This information had been kept secret from me throughout our 31-year relationship.

I decided not to tell our three sons, who are a bit homophobic (they are now 30, 27 and 23). But none of our children have a good relationship with their father as a result to the devastation to our family. So I have begun to wonder if it may help them understand more about him and the effect his abuse has had on our family. I do not wish to harm the already tenuous relationship he has with his sons, but I wonder if this information may help my boys repair their relation-

ship with their dad. Your opinion?

— Wanting to do the Right Thing in Wellington, New Zealand

Dear Wellington: You sound like a most gracious lady. You are trying to assist your ex-husband in having a better relationship with your three sons, even though he had betrayed you. The world needs more people like you.

It might help to tell your sons about their father’s sexual abuse. They may feel greater empathy or sympathy for their dad. Then again, it’s possible that this may further the alienation your boys have with their dad, because they could respond negatively to this information instead of positively. In addition, your exhusband might hate you for revealing his very personal and private secret. It may look to him like you have revenge on your mind, because this very well may feel to your ex like a public humiliation.

So instead of revealing his secret, encourage your grown boys to communicate with and have a relationship with their dad. Then let your sons choose what they want to do, and permit your ex-husband to reveal his own secrets when and if he is ever ready to do so.

Neil Rosenthal is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Westminster and Boulder. His column is in it’s 20th year of publication, and is syndicated around the world. You can reach him at 303-7588777, or www.heartrelationships.com, but he is not able to respond individually to queries.

HAVE A STORY IDEA? Email your ideas to Wheat Ridge Community Editor Cassie Monroe at cmonroe@ourcoloradonews.com or call her at 720-409-4781.

30 merchants and community members create a safe and fun way for children to enjoy Trick-or-Treating!

Activities include:

• Haunted House • Costume Contest • Trick-or-Treating at local businesses • and more!

Tickets are $2 per child and will be sold at the event!

All proceeds go to future community events in the area!

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

am am pm pm

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 ..................................9:00 am & 10:45 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

CROSSROADS

CHURCH OF DENVER

A PLACE TO DO LIFE

SERVICE TIMES Sunday: 9 aM and 10:30 aM WedneSday: 6:30 PM

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.

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COMING SOON Your Week continued from Page 20

COMING SOON/OCT. 29 BLOOD DRIVE Northwestern Mutual Community Blood Drive is from 8-10:10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29, inside Bonfils’ bus at 274 Union Blvd., Lakewood. For information, or to schedule an appointment, contact Michelle Domenico at 720-963-6882 or michelle.domenico@nmfn.com.

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COMING SOON/OCT. 30-NOV. 2

ACUPUNCTURE WEEK Olde Town Acupuncture & Wellness Center plans a d free acupuncture week to benefit Hope House of Colorado. New patients who donate at least $10 to Hope House during the week of Oct. 30 to Nov. 2 receive their first acupuncture treatment for free (subject to availability). Appointments y are necessary and can be made by calling 720-898-9552. Spaces are limited, so reserve yours now. For information about Hope House, visit http://www. t hopehouseofcolorado.org. For information about Olde Town Acupuncture, visit s www.oldetownacu.com. d COMING SOON/OCT. 31

- SAFE HALLOWEEN Residents of Our House in Lakewood and Golden will provide a safe Halloween evening with candy for all trick-or-treaters who stop y by Our House homes at 1900 Upham St., Lakewood, and 1365 Yank St., Golden.

For information, visit ApplewoodOurHouse.com or call Sheryl Kysar at 720-982o 2040.

HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL St. John Chrysostom Episcopal Church, 13151 W. 28th Ave., at Alkire (near Maple Grove Elementary), will have a Halloween - carnival from 4:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31. The carnival will offer games, prizes, crafts, food and lots of fun. Visit www.stjohngolden.org. t COMING SOON/NOV. 1

THEATER AUDITIONS The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities will hold auditions for “No Dogs Allowed” from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd.. Auditions are by appointment only; e call 720-898-7200 to schedule a time. Auditioners must be 18 years of age or d older to be considered for a part. “No Dogs Allowed” will be directed by Edith r Weiss, with musical direction by Keith Ewer and choreography by Piper Arpan.

Rehearsals begin Jan. 16, and the show will run from Feb. 7 to April 12.

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RECURRING EVENTS RECURRING/THROUGH FALL INTEREST NIGHTS Jeffco public schools will host information meetings for prospective students and their families. Meetings are scheduled to help families learn about school programs, meet staff and tour facilities. Check the district website for schedule: http://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/enrollment/interest_nights.html.

RECURRING DONATE BOOKS The Jefferson County Library Foundation and Friends would like your donated books, CDs and DVDs. Larger donations accepted at the foundation office and the Lakewood Library. Call 303-403-5075 to schedule at time for a drop off at the office at 10790 W. 50th Ave., Suite 200, Wheat Ridge.

To donate items at the Lakewood Library, go to the door on the east side next to the parking garage doors. All locations accept book donations, but have limitations on the number they can receive at one time.

RECURRING/MONTHLY SKATING PARTY Lace’EmUpSkating plans free skating parties 4-5 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 21, Dec. 2, Jan. 13, Feb. 17, March 24, May 5 and June 9 at Foothills Ice Arena , 2250 S. Kipling St. in Lakewood. Registration required at www.

LaceEmUpSkating.com.

RECURRING/WEDNESDAYS IN OCTOBER FILM SERIES Lakewood residents, businessowners and community members are invited to attend a free film series that outlines the connections between community health and the way cities are built as part of the city’s celebration of National Community Planning Month. The brown-bag film series is from noon to 1:15 p.m. Wednesdays in October in the Community Room of the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. Call 303-987-7515.

RECURRING/THROUGH OCT. 20 ART OPENING In celebration of the 20th anniversary year of Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge, the Arvada Fine Arts Guild will present a juried exhibit,

Friday, Saturday & Sunday • October 26, 27 & 28 • 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

The Sweetest Fall Festival in Town!

Event Sponsor:

SCFD

Media Sponsors:

mychildsmuseum.org

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STANDLEY LAKE HIGH SCHOOL 9300 W. 104th Ave. Westminster, CO 80021

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IB information meeting 5:30 in the Auditorium

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