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Parade brings Santa to town

Remembering: The community turns out to honor Colorado’s Pearl Harbor survivors. See Page 5

In her eyes: Check out the best of show at the annual Lone Tree Art Expo. See Page 15

Strong start: Englewood High’s girls basketball team wins season opener. Page 27

Santa rode a mini-motorcycle at the Englewood Holiday Parade on Dec. 6. The parade also included the high school band and marching groups from elementary schools. Photos by Tom Munds

Pirate band, floats and bike riders take part in event

By Tom Munds POSTAL ADDRESS

tmunds@colorado communitymedia.com The annual Englewood Holiday Parade featured Santa on a mini motorcycle, a band playing holiday music, and the mayor and a council member riding bikes Dec. 6.

“I am glad the weather is nice today because the little kids like to watch the parade, and two of my stepchildren are marching with their school so we made sure to be here,” Mary Gonzales said af-

ter the parade as she caught up with her stepchildren. “It was fun to watch the faces of the two little ones when Santa came by on that little motorcycle. He waved to them so they are happy.”

The parade is an annual event sponsored by the Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce.

The route only covers a few blocks along Englewood Parkway from Acoma Street to the Englewood Civic Center.

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Cherrelyn Elementary School students made the house float and provided the power to push it along the parade route.

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Marijuana license approved Authority voted 3-2 to grant license for dispensary

WHAT THEY SAID

By Tom Munds

tmunds@colorado communitymedia.com Mixed emotions ranging from disappointment to anger showed on faces of opponents Dec. 3 when the Medical Marijuana and Liquor Licensing Authority voted 3-2 to approve an application to establish a dispensary at 5005 S. Federal Blvd.

Michael Resser of Lakewood submitted the license application. He proposed turning the 3,800-square-foot building into a medical marijuana dispensary. He

Michael Resser has been granted a license to turn this building at 5005 S. Federal Blvd. into a medical marijuana dispensary despite the fact about 20 neighbors spoke in opposition to the proposal. Photo by Tom Munds doesn’t plan to grow marijuana, he said, and the entire product for the dispensary will be brought in.

“Obviously I am happy the license application was approved,” Resser said after the meeting.

“A lot of neighbors spoke against the license application tonight, and I want them to know I heard them. I plan to strive to make sure our business is a good neighbor. For those with homes that back up to our business,

Three other Medical Marijuana and Liquor Licensing Authority members also spoke about their votes: “I agree this was a very difficult decision, and I have empathy for the neighbors who didn’t want this dispensary in their neighborhood.

But I felt I had to vote to approve the application because the application met all the criteria set for granting or rejecting a medical marijuana dispensary license.”

— Diane Ostmeyer, authority chairperson “The applicant met all the procedural requirements. But I voted against the application because many residents I want us to be the best business they could have as a neighbor.

Resident Steve Zarno was not pleased with the

who testified they are concerned about the impact of the business on their children. Others testified they believed the dispensary would change the character of their neighborhood.”

— Alexander Wenzal, authority member “This was a very difficult decision. I listened to all the testimony and reviewed the application. The applicant met all the state and city requirements, so I felt it would be wrong to deny a license based just on the opposition of people living in the area.”

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December 12, 2014

Shelter contract set to continue Humane Society of South Platte Valley has pact with city

By Tom Munds

tmunds@colorado communitymedia.com Englewood is on track to keep its arrangement with the Humane Society of the South Platte Valley, which provides shelter services for dogs and cats brought to the organization by city residents and animal control officers.

Englewood and Littleton spearheaded the effort that resulted in the formation of the society five years ago when the Colorado Humane Society was shut down.

“Our animal control officers took dogs and cats they picked up to the Colorado Humane Society from 1992 until they were shut down in 2009,” Mike Flaherty, deputy city manager, told the council at the Nov. 24 study session. “We collaborated with Littleton to help get the Humane Society of the South Platte Valley established so our cities would have a facility for lost and stray animals. The society went through some growing pains but currently is doing well and providing shelter services for our animals.”

The city’s five-year contract with the shelter is scheduled to expire, so the city council discussed the issue of renewing the contract with the society at the Nov. 24 study session.

Flaherty said the cost of the contract is higher for Englewood because of the number of dogs and cats brought to the shelter from the city. He said that last year Englewood residents and animal control officers brought in 331 of the 723 animals taken to the society.

Flaherty told the council the cost for shelter services in 2015 will be about $83,000, the same amount paid for 2014.

Councilmember Rick Gillit asked about

Ryan Houchen pets his new furry friend Asher after the Jefferson County resident adopted the dog from the Humane Society of the south Platte Valley. He said he had a dog growing up and wanted to have a dog in the new residence where he just moved in. Photos by Tom Munds

Englewood has renewed its contract with the Humane Society of the South Platte Valley for the society to shelter and care for animals brought in by city residents or animal control officers. the possibilities of contracting for lower costs with another shelter, such as Denver.

Flaherty said the Denver Dumb Friends League hasn’t been open to having Englewood as a client in the past, but the city can explore the possibility for the future.

Mayor Randy Penn said he liked the arrangement with the Humane Society of

the South Platte Valley because it is good for the city and for Englewood residents.

After the discussion, the council gave consensus approval to renew a five-year contract with the society.

The one-year contract with renewal options for four more years is scheduled to be considered for adoption at the Dec. 15

council meeting.

The Humane Society of the South Platte Valley is located just west of South Santa Fe Drive at 2129 W. Chenango Ave. in Littleton.

The furry guests at the society are brought there by residents and animalcontrol officers from Englewood, Littleton, Cherry Hills Village and Arapahoe County.

Animal-control officers bring the dogs and cats they find running loose, while residents who find they can no longer keep an animal often bring it to the society.

“We receive about 150 animals a month. The vast majority of the animals are dogs and cats, although we did recently receive a very friendly goat who now is living happily in foster care,” said Leslie Maisonneuve, society director. “We are funded by the contract fees from the communities we serve, plus we receive support from organizations and donations from individuals.”

She added the society also gains revenue from the fees charged for pet adoptions, for services provided by the society’s spay and neuter clinic, and the fee to take the new dog obedience classes.

The director said the society has 12 employees, but the organization is able to provide the services at the shelter only because a small army of volunteers donates time to help out at the facility. Volunteers walk the dogs and help with cleaning and maintenance at the society, she said.

The society got a big boost last year when the Ralph Schomp auto dealership donated a van to the organization.

“The van is a major plus for our society and has helped us increase our adoptions,” Maisonneuve said. “We have fitted it for kennels for dogs and cats so we can go to remote locations two or three times a week. It helps us let people who many never come to our shelter see and visit with some of our animals. The van road trips have resulted in dozens and dozens of adoptions that many not have otherwise happened.”

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December 12, 2014

Site cleared for apartment building Demolition knocks down former Scientology building

By Tom Munds

tmunds@colorado communitymedia.com The growl of the powerful excavator’s engine mixed with the crash of falling debris as a demolition crew began knocking down the building at 201 Englewood Parkway, clearing the site for construction of an apartment building.

The property is at the corner of Englewood Parkway and South Bannock Street and is the site of the former Church of Scientology building, vacant since 2009 Developed by Hans Nielsen Company, the site covers about a quarter-acre. The new building is scheduled to include 16 one-bedroom apartments and 12 twobedroom units. The development will also feature two ground-level live/work units facing Englewood Parkway that will combine residential living space with commercial space. The apartments will feature glass balconies, and on-site parking is planned for 44 cars and 16 bicycles. It is

estimated it will cost about $4.6 million to construct the project.

“I heard about the plans for this project, and I feel it will change the face of this area for the better,” Rob Barton said as he watched the demolition. “I understand the new building will be upscale and that certainly will dress up the area.”

Nanna Smith, president of Hans Nielsen, said the company looked at a wide range of properties for this project before deciding on the site at the corner of Englewood Parkway and South Bannock Street.

The site is near many amenities. For example, it is only a few blocks from light rail station and it is less than a block from the super market and downtown Englewood.

“We liked what Englewood is doing to revitalize the city, and we felt this is a good location for our building,” she said.

“We expect construction to take 10 to 12 months, so our hope is we can begin leasing apartments in late 2015 or early 2016.”

A hurdle was cleared Oct. 13 when the city council gave the consensus approval to the request to allow encroachment into the right-of-way for the balconies and a canopy proposed for the building. Tentative plans include balconies as amenities for the residents, but city encroachment

Crews demolish the building at 201 Englewood Parkway. Once the building is leveled and the debris removed, work will begin on a new building that will have 28 apartments and two work-live spaces. Construction is scheduled to take about a year. Photo by Tom Munds approval was needed because the balconies extend over the public right-of-way.

All the proposed balconies and the canopy

are not at street level. The council gave formal approval to the request at the Nov. 17 meeting.

ENGLEWOOD CRIME REPORT Cigarettes trigger assault

A 42-year-old man was arrested for reportedly injuring another 42-year-old man over a misunderstanding about a pack of cigarettes.

Police were called about 10:30 p.m.

Nov. 30 to the 3300 block of South Santa Fe Drive to investigate reports of an assault.

Reportedly, officers got to the location and found a 42-year-old man bleeding from injuries to his head, arms and hands.

The victim said he was injured when another 42-year-old man attacked him with a hammer during a disagreement about a pack of cigarettes.

The victim was taken to Swedish Medi-

cal Center for treatment and the police located and talked to the suspect. The 42-year-old suspect said he did hit the victim but used a stick, not a hammer.

The suspect was arrested, processed and taken to Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Detention Facility. The man could face a number of charges, including assault and felony menacing.

Menacing arrest

Englewood police arrested a 53-yearold man who allegedly threatened two people with a knife.

Police were called about 7:55 a.m. Nov. 7 to investigate reports of a problem in the 3100 block of South Platte River Drive.

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Police talked to three people at the address, a 35-year-old woman, a 41-year-old man and the 53-year-old man.

According to the report, during an argument, the 53-year-old threatened the woman and the other man with a knife.

Police arrested the suspect. After he was processed he was taken to the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Detention Facility. He could face a number of charges, including felony menacing.

Drug arrests

A traffic stop resulted in the arrest of two women for drug possession.

Englewood police suspected the driver was under the influence of alcohol or

drugs when they pulled a vehicle over about 12:45 a.m. Dec. 4 near West Dartmouth Avenue and South Tejon Street.

The officers reported the 62-year-old woman behind the wheel showed signs of driving under the influence. She was arrested and officers found methamphetamine during the routine search of her purse.

There was also a 58-year-old woman in the car. During the investigation process, officers found she had methamphetamine in her possession.

Both women were arrested, processed and taken to Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Detention Facility. Both women could face charges, including drug possession.

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A year of living with tragedy Community deals with Arapahoe High shooting in myriad ways

By Jennifer Smith

jsmith @coloradocommunitymedia.com One year ago, it was unimaginable that two lives would end violently inside the walls of Arapahoe High School.

But on Dec. 13, 2013, that’s exactly what happened. Senior Karl Pierson walked into the building with a gun, mortally wounded classmate Claire Davis, then killed himself in the school library.

It all took less than two minutes.

In all the minutes since, emotions in the community have run the gamut from heartbreak to confusion, anger to hope, fear to Warrior pride.

“It’s a beautiful conundrum we face now: each of us being both `Warrior Strong’ and needing to lean on each other more than ever,” wrote AHS senior Anna Sutterer in a story for Colorado Community Media in January.

The tragic event galvanized the community into action. Dozens of fundraisers have brought in hundreds of thousands of dollars to go toward the library renovation, mental-health support, anti-bullying programs and Clarity Commons, an acre of peace on the AHS campus initiated by Davis family friend Bob Lembke.

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“Kids hopefully will leave messages for others or for their future selves,” he said. “Every one of them, to some degree, has been changed by this. Some profoundly, some positively, some maybe not. It’s been a consistent drumbeat about how to deal with the worst side of life.”

While Littleton Public Schools has officially remained mostly silent, the district has taken actions toward protecting the well-being of its students. It created an advisory committee that will focus on mental health and school security. The board of education allocated $810,000 for an in-house mental-health clinic and $200,000 for additional school resource officers. The library was completely remodeled and open in time for the new school year.

“There is no doubt that LPS continues to be a special place with unprecedented support from its communities,” Superintendent Scott Murphy, who in October announced he was retiring effective June 15, wrote in a letter to parents in November.

Looking for lessons

Tom Mauser’s son Daniel was killed in the 1999 massacre at Columbine High School. That horrific experience and a later link to Arapahoe High prompted him to offer insight into the events of Dec. 13 and their aftermath .

“My interest in the AHS shooting is not that of an outsider,” he wrote in an open letter to Murphy. “After my son’s death, we had to deal with the question of where his younger sister, Christine, would attend high school, as we couldn’t bear to send her to Columbine or even to a Jeffco school. Because a neighbor taught at Arapahoe, we sent her there, from her sophomore year on. She graduated in 2004. She obviously was very upset at what happened at her alma mater.”

It’s possible many Arapahoe parents faced the same dilemma this school year. The district’s enrollment at the high school level fell by 62 students, 52 of those from Arapahoe alone.

After Daniel’s death, Mauser and his wife adopted a toddler from China as a way to honor him. She is now a freshman at Heritage High School, so he remains personally invested in LPS. “For a number of years I have been asked by reporters whether I think that schools have `learned lessons’ from what happened at Columbine,” he wrote. “I usually indicate that they have made a lot of progress. I usually cite the fact that law enforcement has switched to an `active shooter’ response to such situations, that public agencies have learned to be more transparent in dealing with incidents, and that many schools responded well by establishing threat assessment teams to evaluate potentially dangerous students. However, it doesn’t help to have such an assessment process in place if it fails and a district subsequently refuses to evaluate what went wrong.”

Pierson, who was 18 at the time of the shooting, had several run-ins with the school administration and publicly threatened to kill the speech and debate coach three months before his attack on the school.

Moving forward

While there has been plenty of controversy surrounding how LPS did or did not deal with Pierson, most associated with the school hope that, going forward, the tragedy will be remembered and learned from — not a defining mo-

Michael and Desiree Davis, parents of Claire Davis, clasp hands as an emotional moment passes during the Aug. 16 opening of Clarity Commons on the campus of Arapahoe High School. Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper is seated first from the left, and behind him is Littleton Public Schools Superintendent Scott Murphy. Seated next to Murphy is Arapahoe High principal Natalie Pramenko. Photo by Deborah Grigsby

At Clarity Commons on the campus of Arapahoe High, a large granite pillar is engraved with Claire Davis’ image and inspirational thoughts. Photo by Chris Rotar ment in Arapahoe High’s history.

Claire Davis is only mentioned by name once in Clarity Commons, on a pillar with the following Ralph Waldo Emerson quote: “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”

Similarly, the new library offers gentle nods of remembrance, with every student who attended Arapahoe on the day of the shootings having signed a memory book that will be placed in a time capsule inside rather than being prominently displayed.

“A lot of us lost one friend and a lot of us lost two friends that day,” a 2014 AHS graduate wrote on Facebook. “I know they say the truth will set us free, but maybe what will really set us free is moving on and accepting that we cannot change the past, but we can make a better future. We grew better and became closer as a community, school and class.”

Remembrance ceremony scheduled Staff report An event designed to help the community heal will be held on the Arapahoe High School campus Dec. 13, a year after the fatal shooting at the school, a news release announced Dec. 9.

The candlelight remembrance ceremony will begin at 5:30 p.m. at Clarity Commons on the school’s campus, 2201 E. Dry Creek Road, Centennial.

Clarity Commons is a peaceful, park-

like space that was dedicated on Aug. 16, what would have been Arapahoe High shooting victim Claire Davis’ 18th birthday.

Gov. John Hickenlooper, student body president Sanjay Patil and Michael Davis, Claire’s father, are expected to speak.

The event will also be an opportunity to give back. Representatives from TLC Meals on Wheels and Denver Health’s Family Crisis Center will be on hand to collect donations.

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December 12, 2014

Pearl Harbor remembered Ceremony honors two veterans of Dec. 7, 1941

By Tom Munds

tmunds@colorado communitymedia.com The twitter of a bosun’s pipe, the ringing of a ship’s bell and the mournful notes of “Taps” filled the air at the Dec. 7 Pearl Harbor Remembrance Ceremony at the Colorado National Guard Armory in Centennial.

“This is our first year to put on the remembrance ceremony, which is a tribute to the survivors,” said Dave Martz, commander of American Legion Post 1260. “I believe there are three survivors in Colorado, and two are here today. These men and women are all in their 90s, and we want to honor them.”

About 100 people attended the ceremonies featuring the two Colorado men who were at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, Jim Doyle of Lakewood and Luz Valerio of Denver.

Valerio declined to comment, but Doyle talked about his experiences.

“I was an aerial photographer and was stationed on Ford Island,” he said. “We slept in the hanger, and when I heard the explosions, I grabbed my camera and started taking pictures. Many of the Dec. 7 pictures used are mine.”

Doyle was born in eastern Colorado and joined the Navy at 16 because he wanted to be a pilot. The Navy made him an aerial photographer. His plane was shot down over Guadalcanal. He was badly injured and left the Navy with a Distinguished Service Cross and two Purple Hearts.

The ceremony opened with Post 1260 Legion Riders performing.

Bob Shiflet of Littleton was among those performing the ceremony. He said he became a member of the post at the urging of a friend and, once in the post, he joined the riders.

“I work with the riders on this ceremony,” he said. “It is special, and I am glad I can help present it so people will never forget those of members of our military service who are unaccounted for because they are missing in action or who are prisoners,” he said.

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Pearl Harbor survivor Jim Doyle shakes hands with Acres Green first-grader Anthony Villano, thanking the boy for the card he made and presented to Doyle. Villano and fellow first-graders Paige and Ella Bundy made and presented individual cards for Doyle and Luz Valerio thanking the Pearl Harbor survivors for their service. Photos by Tom Munds

Army Staff Sgt. Sean Hedding plays “Taps” as Post 1260 Legion Rider member Bob Shiflet signals with the bosun’s pipe and rings the ship’s bell as part of the program at the Dec. 7 Remember Pearl Harbor ceremonies. since 1993. He talked about Pearl Harbor, citing the fact 2, 335 Americans died in the Japanese attack and more than 900 of them remain buried in the remains of the battleship USS Arizona resting on the bottom of waters at Pearl Harbor.

“The military personnel who survived the Pearl Harbor attack are heroes because

they didn’t quit,” he said. “They gathered themselves and went to work to help our

country win the war.”

He hopes the ceremony will help younger generations realize the great sacrifices made to preserve and protect the freedoms Americans enjoy, he said.

The general also administered the oath of enlistment to the two Pearl Harbor survivors.

People applauded when three firstgraders from Acres Green Elementary School, Paige and Ella Bundy and Anthony Villano, presented a thank-you card each child made for each of the survivors.

Ken Kulp stood at attention and saluted when the two guests were presented.

“I came here today to honor those two men who stood and battled in those dark times in the early days of World War II,” he said. “The ceremony triggers a lot of different emotions, and I am glad I can be here to honor these two men.”

Highlands Ranch resident Kody Johnson said he felt humble to meet the two Pearl Harbor survivors.

“This is about our nation’s history, and I love history,” he said. “I love to hear their stories about their experiences. That is history too.”

Maj. Gen Michael Edwards, commander of the Colorado National Guard, said it was special to honor the Pearl Harbor survivors.

“I want to thank these men and all the men and women who have served our country,” he said. “We honor them for their service because they are our foundation, and we who are now serving are standing on their shoulders.”

The ceremony brought tears to the eyes of Elizabeth Fouts.

“I am 77 years old and I remember World War II,” she said in an emotional voice. “I want to honor these men and today is special to me because I lost my husband five years ago today.”

Her husband was in the service during Korea. She patriotic and so is her daughter.

“The schools are not teaching patriotism,” the Highlands Ranch woman said.

“So we brought my grandchildren today because we want them to learn about why being patriotic is important.”

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Roads drive discussion on economic outlook Panel discussion also touched on energy, water and making Denver an international city

By Mike DiFerdinando

mdiferdinando@coloradocommunitymedia.com The state’s roads and future forms of funding for the Colorado Department of Transportation led the conversation at the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce Economic Forecast Breakfast on Dec. 5.

Hunt, executive director of CDOT, said his department faces obstacles in paying for the upkeep of roadways and new projects.

“The overwhelming concern is around funding,” he said.

Hunt said the impact of TABOR and falling revenue projections from the state’s gasoline tax were cause for concern.

Business leaders and government officials from around the Denver metro area gathered at the Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows to discuss the economic future of the region.

The event featured a panel discussion and question-and-answer session that touched on a number of topics, including managing Colorado’s business-vital roadways; how to make Denver an international city; oil and natural gas production; and the state’s water future. Pete Casillas, president and publisher of the Denver Business Journal, moderated the event.

The panel was made up of Hunt; Harry Horowitz, senior industry manager, Office of Economic Development and International Trade; Sam Knazier, government affairs manager at Whiting Petroleum Corp.; and John Ricks, associate director of the Colorado Tourism Office.

According to Hunt, CDOT was hoping to get $1 billion from the General Assembly as personal incomes and the state budget grew, but now will be lucky to get $100 million over the next four years.

“That’s pretty sobering,” Hunt said.

The gasoline tax in Colorado has been

Business and government leaders met Dec. 5 for the South Metro Denver Chamber Economic Forecast Breakfast. A panel discussion touched on Colorado’s roads and highways, the state’s water future and making Denver an international city. Photo by Mike DiFerdinando the same for 23 years at 22 cents per gallon.

“Gasoline, as a funding source, is going to pretty much be on the decline in a decade because of higher millage-cars and alternative energy sources,” Hunt said.

The panel explored a number of possible alternative-revenue streams for CDOT including the possibility of a device in cars that would read your odometer and apply a tax charge based on mileage.

Hunt called I-70 the most important economic corridor of Colorado, as it runs from the ski areas of Vail and Beaver Creek to Denver International Airport, and said that traffic and delays on the road have hurt the state economically and have neutralized one of Colorado’s major recreational attractions both for new businesses and tourists.

An estimated 65,000 bridges across the United States are in need of repair. According to Hunt, this is one area where Colorado is a leader.

“It’s probably the only bright spot we can look to in Colorado,” Hunt said. “In 2009 the state Legislature added a bridge safety fee to your motor-vehicle registration fee, setting up a fund of $100 million per year. Of the 30 worst bridges that were identified in 2009, 29 of them are either completed or under construction.”

The panel discussed American manufacturing and the possible shift from Asia back to the United States and how Colorado is positioned for the possibility of accommodating these industries.

“All the economic indicators show that companies are going to manufacturing much, much more in the United States,” Horowitz said.

Horowitz said that inflationary pressures in China are pushing wages much higher, while the combination of a steady

American wage structure and the addition of companies powering their manufacturing with natural gas have brought costs down.

“In Colorado we’re seeing all of these economic indicators,” Horowitz said When speaking to the state’s water future, Casillas made the old joke that in Colorado whiskey is for drinking and water is for fighting — but that may not be the case after all.

Brian Good, the deputy manager for Organizational Improvement for Denver Water, pointed to area’s multi-governmental agreements, such as the WISE water project, as examples of how the state’s different entities have worked together to try to ensure the future water needs of the entire metro area.

“When you talk about what would make Denver a world class city, you absolutely have to have a reliable supply of water for people to come here and businesses to operate,” Good said.

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vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com There could be good news afoot for the morning grouches among us who bemoan the hour of sleep we lose when we change the clock each spring.

Rather than adjusting and re-adjusting to changing clocks, a Lakewood couple seeks to do away with the bi-annual tradition of the springing forward and falling back of time by making Mountain Daylight Time a permanent fixture in Colorado.

Sean and Teri Johnson have filed paperwork with the state in an effort to pursue a ballot measure that would make switching clocks twice a year a thing of the past.

“I had a client tell me that if I don’t like it I should do something about it. So I did,” said Sean Johnson, who runs his own personal trainer business.

The Johnsons’ measure would mean that the clock we set during the second Sunday in March would be our year-round time zone, thus doing away with falling back to Mountain Standard Time on the first Sunday of each November.

“I have a lot of clients and friends and family who are and who have always been sick of the ridiculous early sunsets in the winter,” he said.

Johnson cites an American Psychological Association study that showed how workplace issues come about during timechange periods, such as missed appointments, employees showing up late and workplace injuries that occur due to a lack

of sleep.

He also said the time change in November is hard on road construction crews who often have to set up traffic cones during dark rush-hour periods in the winter.

“A lot of them are fearing for their lives because it’s pitch black while they’re doing this,” he said.

Others say people with special needs are impacted by time changes. Kristine McAllister of Pueblo has a 24-year-old daughter with a seizure disorder who must take her medication at specific times of the day.

“It wreaks havoc on our lives every six months,” McAllister said. “She’s nonverbal and her cognitive abilities are decreased. You can’t explain to her that you get to sleep in an hour or have to get up early, because she doesn’t get that.”

“She couldn’t care less what the clock says. She can’t change what her body is telling her, so she gets very angry because she doesn’t understand.”

The Johnsons have a lot of work to do before voters could even weigh in on the measure in 2016. In order to qualify for the ballot, they would have to collect 86,105 valid signatures of registered voters.

Also, a similar effort failed in the Legislature in 2011.

And the Johnsons may be facing an uphill legal battle. Language in the federal Uniform Time Act indicates that Colorado may not be able to switch to a permanent Mountain Daylight Time zone.

Johnson said he is aware of the law and has been communicating with lawyers about the possible hurdle.

“I’m not sure about what the strategy is going to be, but I don’t think it’s going to be an issue,” he said.

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Coffman bucks GOP on immigration vote Congressman says action

by Republicans will mislead Americans

By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Republican Congressman Mike Coffman bucked his own party during a Dec. 4 House vote on a measure that seeks to undo recent changes to U.S. immigration policy that were put in place by President Obama.

Meanwhile, Congressman Cory Gardner, Colorado’s Republican senator-elect, voted for the effort, which is largely meant to serve as a message to the president, who surely would veto the measure.

The Democrat-controlled Senate is not expected to take up the resolution.

Coffman was one of only seven House Republicans to vote against House Resolution 5759, which passed the chamber by a vote of 219-197.

Coffman, who represents the state’s 6th Congressional District, is coming off an impressive re-election victory over former state House Speaker Andrew Romanoff.

Coffman ran a campaign where he touted the need for immigration reform.

His district, which was re-mapped in 2012, includes a large number of immigrants, including those who are Latino.

The congressman voted against the resolution, even though he said through a statement that Obama’s recent executive action on immigration is unconstitutional.

Coffman “I voted against H.R. 5759 because, although I strongly believe that it is unconstitutional to have immigration policy made through executive orders and without the consent of Congress, this legislation will only mislead the American people into believing that we are taking care of the problem when the only way to

address President Obama’s overreach is either through the U.S. Supreme Court or through the appropriations process.”

Immigration reform also was an issue in Gardner’s race against Democratic Sen. Mark Udall, whom Gardner edged in last month’s election.

Gardner, who represents the state’s 4th Congressional District, also explained his vote through an emailed statement, saying that while the resolution does nothing to solve immigration problems, Obama’s actions “circumvented Congress and asserted power he previously said he doesn’t have.”

“Today the House voted on a bill to condemn the president’s circumvention of Congress. But neither the president’s actions nor today’s legislation will solve the real problem at hand: our broken immigration system.”

On Nov. 20, Obama announced that he would take steps to protect millions of undocumented immigrants from the threat of deportation by allowing them to stay in the country temporarily.

The president said his actions will allow federal agents to prioritize deportations that target threats to public safety and not hard-working, law-abiding immigrants who contribute to society.

The president’s moves also will add more border resources and will make it easier for high-skilled immigrant workers, college graduates and entrepreneurs to stay in the country.

Obama’s moves were hailed by immigrant advocates, and public polling has shown that his actions are receiving overwhelming support among Latinos — a demographic that Republicans have struggled to attract, especially over the last several years.

Coffman was the only member of Colorado’s congressional delegation to break party ranks on the vote. Doug Lamborn and Scott Tipton joined Gardner in voting for the resolution. Democrats Diana DeGette, Jared Polis and Ed Perlmutter all voted against the measure.

Man suspected of sex assault Littleton resident accused of incident at Englewood Chuck E. Cheese

By Tom Munds

tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia. com Police arrested Robert Dustin Weber on Nov. 21 for allegedly sexually assaulting a child in the Englewood Chuck E. Cheese

restaurant.

The 43-year-old Littleton man, who is a registered sex offender, faces charges of sexual assault on a child, a class 4 felony, and violation of a protection order, a class 1 misdemeanor. He is being held in the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Detention Center. His bond was set at $250,000. He is scheduled to appear in 18th Judicial District Court on Jan. 6 for his preliminary hearing.

His photo is not being released because of ongoing investigations.

According to the arrest affidavit, Weber on Nov. 20 took his young daughter to Chuck E. Cheese, where he made friends with a man who was the father of a 3-yearold girl.

The affidavit states that Weber, his daughter and the 3-year-old went inside the tubular play equipment twice. Later, the man’s daughter said the man (Weber) had her perform sex acts on him.

Englewood detectives went to interview Weber at his house in Littleton. Weber al-

legedly admitted a protection order had been issued prohibiting him from contact with anyone under the age of 18. The affidavit also stated Weber admitted he violated the protection order by taking his daughter to Chuck E. Cheese.

When he was arrested, he was out of jail after posting a $1,750 bond in a case charging him with child abuse, indecent exposure and careless driving, all misdemeanors. He is scheduled to be in court on those charges on Dec. 17.

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Looking back at all those non-memories There is very little evidence that I existed before the eighth grade.

My sister has a few pictures of me, and I have some of a boy in a Little League costume, and that’s about it.

There are no scrapbooks or home movies — not a one.

This crossed my mind when I was in the grocery store earlier today, and found myself in the middle of a casting call for “Peter Pan.” There were kids running around everywhere. They were making small-voice sounds, and grabbing at things on the lower shelves.

I am sure that you know that grocers stock the lowest shelves with the products that have the most sugar in them. Just go to the breakfast cereal aisle.

Since I didn’t exist until I was in the eighth grade, I never annoyed an old crabknuckle like myself in a grocery store.

I never ruined someone’s big night in a restaurant, or kicked the back of anyone’s seat on an airplane.

I didn’t fly at all until I was 16, and I was as well behaved as a courtroom reporter.

No one has ever made a movie or a television show about a courtroom reporter because they are so well-behaved.

Who wants to sit in a darkened theater and watch someone who is well-behaved?

We want mayhem.

I am rarely in a grocery store when children are up and about. But now and then I

have to have something, like hearts of palm, to get me through the day.

But I pay for these trips. My patience is always tested.

Mom is on the phone while Vera, Chuck and Dave are auditioning.

In the past three years I have written about everything — except kids. Or if I have, I have been brief and not very affectionate.

I think it might be because I never was a child.

I just woke up one day and I was in a student council meeting.

I vaguely remember a Howdy and a Doody. Years later I found out that they were the same person.

I can write all day and all night about dachshunds. I know all about them. I know why their bark is so deep. I know everything. I know exactly how many dachshunds it takes to change a light bulb: A lot.

But I don’t know anything about kids these days.

They see things that I didn’t see until I was in college. Cleavage for one.

I rarely see an 8-year-old reading a book.

There is nothing better than a book. When I am asked about my favorite book, I say, “The dictionary.”

It’s all in there. Every great quote, every great joke, every great novel. It’s just all a word soup.

Do they still make alphabet soup? Apparently I used to play with mine when I was a kid. I was told that by chance one day, the letters “a,” “r,” “t,” “i,” “s” and “t” floated together for a few seconds.

I see kids in stores and look at them with skepticism. I wonder if they know what they are getting themselves into. Life starts to nibble at your bum, and right away.

Sometimes mom and dad do the nibbling, through neglect and many other things.

My dentist just had a baby. She and her husband named it Riley. I think it is very optimistic to have a baby these days.

Good for you, I said to her, but in the back of my mind I was thinking about what each of us faces. Some of us face much more than others.

When I see a child, my one wish is that they can make it to the eighth grade without too much nibbling at the bum.

Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

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

Let’s think about a ski run rated “expert” — you know, something that may be really steep and richly covered in moguls. Now the expert skier may be able to take a straight line, going top to bottom as quickly and efficiently as possible. For the intermediate skier, the goal to get to the bottom is the same, but they have to take a more circuitous route.

There will be more turns made for sure, and they will use more of the mountain as they traverse the slope.

At some point both skiers knew which direction they would be headed, and in some cases once they jumped on the chairlift there would be no turning back. The expert has no issues because they can ski or snowboard just about any terrain. So it is with confidence that they take to any hill. However our intermediate folks may take the same chair ride up with a little trepidation, and that fear or nervousness may increase once they are looking over their tips and down at the steep grade and bumps below. Doubt creeps in for sure.

Sometimes we all make decisions without

looking at the big picture or complete situation. We have all at some point stood looking out over our tips at a precarious situation where we have already made the commitment or decision to do something knowing we were maybe too ambitious in our thinking or too aggressive in our belief that we could actually pull it off. And yet there we stand, looking at the project or opportunity and we are overcome with fear and doubt. And then we make it worse by letting our ego get in the way as we refuse to ask for help or let others assist us and maybe even come to our rescue.

It’s kind of like having ski patrol stop by while we are on the brink, offer us a safe ride down on a sled or snowmobile, and we refuse the help.

The shortest distance between two points

is a straight line. But each situation will dictate whether we have the expertise to go from point A to point B as precisely and efficiently as possible, or whether we are still in our learning curve and it will take us a bit longer to accomplish the same goal. So although the shortest distance between two points may be a straight line, the most effective path will be whichever path gets the job done safely, accurately, and on time.

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

Whether we are a beginner at something, average or intermediate, advanced, or an expert, we all face that moment of making a decision. We make decisions all day long both consciously and subconsciously, and it is when we are making a conscious decision to engage in something, anything, that we then follow up that decision with some form of direction. We see the road ahead and we Norton continues on Page 10

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Ceremony recalls massacre in 1864 After 150 years, Sand Creek still stains Colorado history

By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com The mood was somber and the details were sobering at a Dec. 3 ceremony at the Colorado Capitol, marking the 150th anniversary of the Sand Creek Massacre, in which dozens of American Indians were slaughtered by U.S. Cavalry troops.

On the west steps of the Capitol, Gov. John Hickenlooper issued a formal apology on behalf of the state to descendants of the victims in an attempt to clean wounds that may never fully heal within tribal communities.

“I am sorry for the atrocities of our government,” Hickenlooper said.

On Nov. 29, 1864, in what is now eastern Colorado’s Kiowa County, as many as 200 Arapaho and Cheyenne Indians — mostly women and children — were killed by U.S. troops.

Most of the Indian warriors were away hunting bison when Col. John Chivington gave attack orders. Many of the victims were sleeping or were trying to surrender to Chivington’s army of 600 troops.

Hickenlooper provided graphic details of the slaughter — which he described as an “unthinkable nightmare.” They included the killing of an Indian boy who was used as “target practice” and the slaying of tribal leaders by troops who ignored the American and white surrender flags they hoisted.

The massacre was the culmination of territorial conflicts that grew more intense as Rocky Mountain gold drew large numbers of white settlers to the West.

The Indians thought they were protected by federal treaties that recognized Indian-controlled land in parts of the West that included much of eastern Colorado.

However, the discovery of gold intensified relationships between Indians and white men seeking riches. Shortly thereafter, the Civil War erupted, bringing cavalry troops led by Chivington to Colorado to fight Confederate armies.

Chivington’s army remained in the state after fighting off the Confederates and, with the backing of then-Gov. John Evans, began taking a hard line against the Indians, leading to a series of attacks that culminated with the violence at Sand Creek.

Hickenlooper said Evans had a culpable role in the attacks and his lack of leadership resulted in a “deep moral failure that warrants condemnation.”

Gov. John Hickenlooper, with tribal leaders in the background, gives a Dec. 3 Capitol speech on the atrocities that occurred during the 1864 Sand Creek Massacre. Photo by Vic Vela “We should not be afraid to criticize and condemn that that is inexcusable,” the governor said.

Cornell Sankey, lieutenant governor of the Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes of Oklahoma, said what happened that day “will not fade from history.”

“For some, it would be too convenient to forget the darkest moments of our history,” he said. “For others, it would be too easy to hold on to anger, resentment and bitterness. Instead, we are here today to honor those lives that were lost and to remember the evil of which men are capable.”

Lawmakers in attendance included state Rep. Joe Salazar, D-Thornton. Salazar plans to sponsor bills during the upcoming legislative session aimed at furthering American Indian causes. They include bills that would offer in-state tuition for students living outside of Colorado with tribal ties here and separate legislation that could do away with Indian-themed mascots at state schools.

“It’s very important to think about to-

morrow,” Salazar said in a private interview. “We need to make a commitment to rectifying these inequities.”

Rep. Tim Dore, R-Elizabeth, said in a separate interview: “We cannot tomorrow forget about this remembrance.”

“If humans are to survive, we have to be able to live together in a peaceful manner,” Dore said.

In an eerie moment when history overlapped, ceremony attendees were temporarily distracted by student marchers who were protesting police actions in Ferguson, Mo., where a black man was killed by a white officer, causing controversy and fury in black communities.

As the Ferguson protesters marched across the street from the Capitol (the two events were unrelated), they chanted, “Hands up, don’t shoot.” The chant was in-

tended to evoke the events from Ferguson, but it was not lost on some in the audience outside the Capitol that the chant also applied to the Sand Creek Massacre — where some Indians were killed trying to surrender.

The ceremony at times proved to be overwhelming for Cheryl Wanstall LittleBird, a Northern Arapaho tribe member who made the trip from Wyoming to attend the event.

LittleBird wiped away tears and clutched a young family member while the governor provided details of the slaughtering.

“How could I not?” she said, when asked what brought her to tears. “These were our people. We were here way before others were. As long as I’m alive I’m going to remember.”

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Jim Elliot Christian School, of Englewood, was recently named one of the top 50 Christian high schools in the nation by TheBestSchools.org, a leading resource for campus and online education. This award comes shortly after significant changes have been implemented at the school.

A new school administrator was recently hired at Jim Elliot Christian School in the spring of 2014. A veteran of school administration, Wayne Embry brings a wealth of experience to Jim Elliot Christian School.

In addition to a new school administrator, the school has also converted to new curriculum. The change was initiated to

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

Years ago I would ski just about anything, bumps, trees and steeps. And I would ski them full of doubt and fear sometimes because my ego wouldn’t let me figure out how to ask for help so I could get better. Then I was skiing with my good friend Dudley Ottley, who is a phenomenal skier, and as we

integrate more Biblically based studies.

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Richey May & Co., a certified public accounting firm in Englewood that serves the financial services industries, was recognized as one of the Best of the Best CPA firms in the country by Inside Public Accounting, a national publication serving the accounting profession.

Richey May was also identified as an IPA Fastest-Growing firm for its above average organic revenue growth throughout the year. Winners for both lists were selected from the more than 500 firms that participated in the 24th IPA Annual Survey and Analysis of Firms in 2014.

were headed down Ripsaw over in Beaver Creek one day, he gave me a few pointers.

After just a little bit of practice on those newly acquired techniques, my confidence soared and my fears were abated. And all I had to do was ask for a little help after I had made my decision to ski an expert trail and then committed to the direction or path that I would follow.

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

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

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Dog-bite numbers reflect popularity Labradors rack up most incidents along Front Range

By Burt Hubbard and Jeremy Jojola

Rocky Mountain PBS I-News and 9News Every day along the Front Range, at least eight people are bitten by dogs, according to a six-month investigation by Rocky Mountain PBS I-News and 9News.

Officials said the numbers may seem high, but the public should not be surprised.

“If a dog has teeth, it has the potential to bite,” said Sgt. Stephen Romero, animal control investigator in Denver. “And if it’s in the right conditions, circumstances, it can potentially bite.”

I-News and 9News analyzed bite incidents from most major cities and counties along the Front Range from Colorado Springs to Boulder that took place between 2012 and early 2014. The investigation found that about 6,500 dog bites were reported to police or animal control officials. That’s more than eight a day.

The breeds of the biting dogs were available for about two thirds of the bites.

It showed that Labradors and Lab mixes recorded the highest number, accounting for 416 of the bites. However, they were also the most popular pet breed, accounting for about one in every seven dogs registered along the Front Range, so there are many more of them.

“It’s Labs and Lab mixes that bite more than any other animal,” said Romero, who got an infection from a Lab bite while on duty. “Labs are good dogs. It’s just how you raise them.”

Labradors were followed by German shepherds, pit bulls, Chihuahuas and bulldogs.

Alice Nightengale, director of the Denver Animal Shelter, said humans can be as much to blame for dog bites as their pets.

“Just because a dog bites does not mean it’s a bad dog,” Nightengale said. “I think humans have a lot of responsibility for dog bites.”

Several jurisdictions, including El Paso and Douglas County, which accounted for about 2,000 bites, included the severity and where people were bit. It showed only about 4 percent were deemed severe, with about 25 percent considered moderate and 70 percent labeled minor.

The same data also included information on where humans were bit. Hands were the most common, accounting for about 34 percent of the 2,000 bites. That was followed by leg bites, 23 percent.

Bites to the face including eyes, noses and ears accounted for 19.4 percent and bites to the arms totaled 15 percent.

The circumstances leading to dog bites varied.

Sometimes, dogs may be protecting their territory from intrusion, and other times, they feel threatened, said dog trainer Sean Miller.

“Once a dog does bite someone, they immediately gain a sense of control because 100 percent of the time we flinch,” Miller said.

Hillary Penner suffered serious bites to the hand while she was trying to help her female dog get away from another dog that had attacked her pet.

She said she has no regrets.

“Even though, I have scars on my arms … I am lucky I have her at the end of the day,” Penner said.

The series on Front Range dogs, K9 Confidential, was a collaboration between Rocky Mountain PBS I-News and 9News. Contact reporter Burt Hubbard at bhubbard@inewsnetwork.org.

The Colorado rose granite stone that is to be the centerpiece of the Englewood Military Service Memorial has been installed near the flagpole at what will soon become the seventh- through 12th-grade campus on the former Englewood High School site. The monument installation is scheduled to be completed later this year. Photo by Tom Munds

Veteran monument installed Main stone installed on new Englewood school campus

By Tom Munds

tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia. com The Englewood High School Military Memorial Monument moved one step closer to completion Nov. 21 when crews installed the large stone that will be the centerpiece of the tribute.

The 6,000 pound Colorado rose granite stone came from a quarry in Lyons.

The seals of the Army, Navy, Air Force Marines and Coast Guard are mounted on the stone.

But the granite stone is only a portion of the monument, and the next step will be surrounding the monument with stone pavers. Each paver is engraved with words honoring a specific veteran.

Mary Smith said a paver was purchased in memory of her father.

“I lived in Englewood when I was growing up, and when I heard about the monument, my brothers and sisters joined me in buying a paver for our Dad,” the Centennial resident said. “We felt is was a way to honor Dad, who was in the Army and was wounded in Korea.”

Later this month, plans are to begin installation of 80 pavers. Each paver is 12-by12.

“There is room for 40 more, and I hope people will step forward to purchase a paver so we can complete the monument

by Memorial Day, 2015,” said Kay Howard, who is spearheading the project. “We will also be using money from the remembrance fund to buy some pavers for veter-

ans with no family here or who can’t afford a paver.”

A 12-by-12 paver costs $300. Each paver can be inscribed with up to four short lines detailing facts about the veteran.

The idea of a memorial to honor all Englewood High School students who served in the military service was born in 2009 during the 50th reunion of the school’s Class of 1959 and became the project to build the Englewood High School Military Memorial.

Howard is a ‘59 EHS graduate who stepped up to plan and organize the effort to build the memorial. The idea of a military memorial came up as Howard and her classmates talked about all the changes going on with the school that included demolition of Englewood High School and creation of a seventh- through 12th-grade campus.

“We wanted to do something to honor all who served in the military. Originally, the suggestion was placing a bench in the school,” she said. “But, after talking with people at the school district and high school, we came up with the idea of a memorial in front of the school near the flagpole.”

Howard worked with other volunteers to raise the $4,000 for the project. The effort got a boost when ‘59 graduate and Air Force Col. Douglas Hole stepped forward as a benefactor, providing more than half the needed funds.

The Englewood High School Military Memorial group has received nonprofit status so donations are tax deductible.

For information on the memorial, the sizes and cost of the stone pavers or the proposal, call 303-740-8789. The organization also has a Facebook page at Englewood High School Military Memorial.

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As a member of the VFW Post 322 Honor Guard stands at attention, Englewood City Councilmember Rick Gillit places a wreath at the Purple Heart Memorial as Mayor Randy Penn looks on. The Dec. 6 event was held after the Englewood Holiday Parade to honor military members who were wounded and received the Purple Heart Medal. The memorial in the plaza at the Englewood Civic Center is the only Purple Heart Memorial in Colorado.

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Kagkeesu Johns, left, and sister Rose pose with Santa for the picture their mother was taking. Santa set up to greet the children after taking part in the Dec. 6 Englewood Holiday Parade. Photo by Tom Munds

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The crowd gathered along the parade route. The Lewis family found a spot on the sidewalk in the final bock of the route.

“We live in Denver, and we saw the notice about the parade on the banner over

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the decision, and I feel the authority members apologized for approving this license,” Zarno said after the meeting.

“I live in that neighborhood, and I didn’t want to see this license approved. I have lived in Englewood 46 years, and now I am going to sell my house and move out of the city.”

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Noah Lewis, 2, gives his younger brother Liam a ride in the wagon while they were waiting for the start of the Englewood Holiday Parade. The Lewis family came from Denver to watch the Dec. 6 parade that was organized by the Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce.

Broadway and decided to come today,” Dave Lewis said. “We brought the little ones so they can see Santa. I think they will like the parade, too.”

The color guard from Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 322 led the parade, and they were followed Englewood Mayor Randy Penn and Council Member Rick Gillit riding bikes and City Manager Eric Keck and his wife walking the route.

Englewood High School’s marching

band was next in line, followed by floats and marching groups.

People along the route applauded as two cow-like characters from Chick-filA danced their way along the route. One “cow” wore a Santa jacket and hat while the other wore a red vest, huge green shoes and a red holiday hat.

The Grinch who stole Christmas rode on a float but was generally ignored because close behind the float, the kids in particu-

lar were look at Santa who was arriving in Englewood riding a mini motorcycle.

The parade concluded at the circular drive in front of the Englewood Civic Center. A chair was set up on the piazza so children could meet Santa.

“This is nice,” Steve Hopkins said as his daughter waited to see Santa. “It is a short line, and I think it is great that Santa takes time to talk to each of the children.”

tation by the applicant, and there were 10 people who spoke in favor of granting the applications. Five were Englewood residents but none lived in the area where the dispensary is planned.

There were 20 residents who spoke in opposition to the license application plus there were 11 other residents opposed to the dispensary who attended the meeting.

The residents who testified raised a number of concerns. They said there is a lack of adequate parking, expressed concern that there is a school bus stop is located less than 50 feet from the proposed

dispensary and there was concern about the impact of the dispensary on property values and the character of the neighborhood.

Authority member Michael Buchanan said it was difficult decision but ultimately voted against the license.

“The applicant met all requirements, but this was the largest group of residents who came out to oppose a license application I have seen in my six years on the authority,” he said. “Their comments swayed my decision because I am concerned the dispensary can alter the char-

acter of the neighborhood.”

Authority member Carolyne Wilmoth felt she had to vote to approve the request because the applicant had met all the licensing requirements set by the city and the state.

“I do emphasize with the neighborhood residents who did not want to see this license approved,” she said. “However, I want the neighbors to know the authority votes on license renewal applications once a year. So, if this business does not meet all the standards, the authority can disapprove the renewal application.”

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Second time’s a charm Orion test launch a success

By Ashley Reimers

areimers@colorado communitymedia.com Although it was 4 a.m., Morning Star Yazzie and Ariyah Castro, both 11, were full of energy as they waited to see a rocket burst into the atmosphere.

“It’s pretty exciting to be here,” Yazzie said.

Yazzie, Castro and 13 other members of Girls Inc. took part in the Dec. 4 Orion launch watch party at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Girls Inc., the official watch party sponsor, partners with Lockheed Martin to provide STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education mentoring programs and inspire girls.

The trip to the watch party was part of the Rocket Girls program, which teaches the girls how to build and launch their own rockets.

“The girls are already engaged in STEM and learning about rockets,” said Chris Homolac, a Lockheed Martin mentor. “So it was really exciting for them to have the opportunity to experience a real launch and take it to the next level.”

Unfortunately the girls and about 500 other people left the museum disappointed after a failed launch attempt. Due to wind delays and other issues, Orion remained grounded at Cape Canaveral Air

Force Station in Florida until a second attempt the following morning, which took off without a hitch.

Orion is part of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s goal of sending humans to asteroids and Mars. and on Dec. 5, Orion orbited the Earth twice, spending around 4.5 hours in the atmosphere before splashing down into the Pacific Ocean. Orion was designed to go farther into space than previous rockets, and involved contributions the work of many Colorado companies.

The spacecraft was designed by Jefferson County-based Lockheed Martin Space Systems, and its cameras and antennas were provided by Ball Aerospace in Westminster. It launched into space on a Delta IV Heavy rocket made by United Launch Alliance, based in Centennial.

Lockheed Martin principal engineer Darrell Williams has been invested in space travel since college after he watched Apollo 17 take off in 1972. Since then, he’s worked to make sure mankind got back in space.

“Typically through the years,we don’t see this much excitement revolved around space,” he said. “So it’s really great to see people actively engaged in what’s going in the space program.”

Mark Walsh, of Denver, was up early for the first launch attempt, and not just for the fun of it. A ULA employee, he worked on the admissions and separation systems for the rocket. He said he was pretty anxious in the hours leading up to the launch, but was confident the spacecraft would

People wait patiently for the launch of Orion on Dec. 4 at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Due to wind and other issues, Orion ended up staying grounded until a second attempt on the morning of Dec. 5. Photo by Ashley Reimers make it in the air.

“It’s a good vehicle, but it’s a pretty big mission with a lot of stuff riding on it,” he said.

Orion’s next mission around the moon is set for 2017,followed by its first manned

mission in 2021. The spacecraft has a maximum capacity of six people, but would mostly likely only host four.

In 2032 Orion is scheduled to launch for Mars in 2032. The trip there should take about 10 months.

Business After Hours – Trail of Lights hosted by Calendar of Events Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield For a complete calendar of South Metro Denver

Denver Botanic Gardens – Trail of Lights

Celebrate the holidays by taking a walk through the Chatfield “Trail of Lights.” The trail will lead you to a warm barn where you can enjoy festive holiday drinks and Jim N’ Nicks Bar-B-Q will be serving up a delicious

feast!

Make sure to bundle up for the walk, but rest assured that the evening in the barn will be warm and the walk is well worth braving the cold. Remember that the trail is a dirt path, so we suggest wearing your walking shoes, instead of your nice work shoes. Come and network with your fellow investors at one of the most popular Business After Hours of the year!

Announcement Agenda: Please make sure that you plan your walk through the lights either before 5:45 pm or after 6:00 pm as we will be

thanking our sponsors at this time and drawing the names of the door prize winners. *This event will fill up quickly and we will only be able to accommodate

needs.

Each of the Centennial Bank branches offers the same great customer service, alongside a full suite of banking and financial solutions for businesses, professionals and consumers. Centennial Bank’s relationship-first service model also allows it to meet the needs of businesses large and small, established and growing, by providing innovative solutions informed by local knowledge.

“Since our formation in 2009, we have been actively building a banking network throughout the Front Range and select Colorado mountain communities,” said Jim Basey, president and CEO of Centennial Bank. “This acquisition helps us to expand our footprint and bring the Centennial Bank experience to more businesses and individuals across Colorado.”

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Centennial Bank Acquisition Means More Options for Customers Customers of Centennial Bank’s Englewood branch now have more options for banking. This Fall Centennial Bank acquired five Colorado Front Range branches from Mutual of Omaha Bank. This acquisition increases the Centennial Bank footprint in Colorado to 14 full-service branch locations, allowing Englewood customers to meet their banking needs outside of their local community.

Centennial Bank branches are now located in Boulder, Breckenridge, Centennial, Conifer, Denver, Edwards, Englewood, Evergreen, Golden, Idaho Springs, Nederland, Steamboat Springs, Vail and Winter Park/Fraser.

This acquisition also increases the bank’s assets to over $725 million and places Centennial Bank in the top ten largest locally headquartered banks in Colorado – strengthening Centennial Bank’s ability to better serve its customer base and their growing

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million in private capital and grown from one location with $25 million in total assets, into a bank with over $725 million in total assets and 14 total locations across Colorado since its founding in 2009. This impressive growth shows a commitment to excellence and strength – a value that is directly passed down to the customer through the banking experience.

“This acquisition is an opportunity to build on our success as a relationship-based banking organization,” says David Mariea, Centennial Bank’s Englewood market president. “With these new locations, we will better be able to reach Colorado communities that would benefit from our team of bankers who leverage local knowledge with years of experience in the banking industry.”

5:00 – 7:00 pm – Chatfield Botanic Gardens 8500 Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton

Wednesday, December 10 Health and Wellness Speaker series presents Ageism & Ableism 3:30 – 5:00 pm South Metro Chamber’s WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial, CO

Friday, December 12 The Douglas County Educational Foundation to host its Love Our Schools luncheon 11:30 am – 1:00 pm – Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows 10345 Park Meadows Dr., Lone Tree, CO

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Arapahoe/Douglas Works works, clients say Federally funded program helps people seeking jobs

By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com When Lynn Johnson’s executive position came to an end, she didn’t know it would end up being not such a bad thing.

“I got an amazing job, and I couldn’t be happier,” said Johnson, who is now making more money as the director of human resources at a community college.

She did it with the help of Arapahoe/ Douglas Works, which has a goal of helping people find jobs a level up from their last one. In fact, its recently released annual report indicates that job-seekers who utilize its services average nearly $14,000 a year more in earnings than those who don’t, adding up to a nearly $221 million boost to the local economy.

“It’s not just about turning lives around.

It affects the economy in a positive way,” said Pat Holwell, ADW workforce economist.

Johnson was just one of 16,628 people that ADW helped find jobs last year, and about 16,000 of them were still employed after six months. It’s a federally funded center that offers free services to any resident of Arapahoe or Douglas counties who needs them.

“They were amazing, accommodating and welcoming,” said Johnson. “They provided me with all the skills I needed to be successful.”

She had been looking for about three months before she went to ADW, getting interviews but not nailing the jobs. ADW staff suggested minor changes to her resume, helping her make her message more concise. They even set her up in a professional office for a Skype interview, something her new employer said helped seal the deal.

“They said that’s one thing they really liked, that I wasn’t working but still looked professional,” said Johnson.

Joseph Barela, division manager, said there are lots of people like Johnson who need some coaching for the 21st-century job search.

“There are a lot of people who are out of work, especially with this last recession, who have never been out of work before,” he said.

ADW has programs targeted to youths, seniors and those receiving public assistance, but all are welcome regardless of how they came to be unemployed. Services offered include classes ranging from resume-writing to navigating LinkedIn, salary negotiation to Microsoft Word. There are job boards targeted to specific industries, with listings culled from national aggregators. It also offers funding for people

Arapahoe/Douglas Works, 6974 S. Lima St. in Centennial, is a federally funded workforce center available to anyone in those two counties. Courtesy photo to get job training that will help them advance their careers.

“The message we want to give people is that we can show you and educate you so you can make good, intelligent decisions about your future,” said Holwell.

ADW also works with local industry to determine specific needs, and can get

people trained to fill them. They recently trained 20 people to become medical lab technicians. They all graduated and went from making about $11 an hour to $22.

“The demand is there,” said Yvette Yeon, communications specialist. “People want to work, and they want to work in good jobs and reach their potential.”

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“In Her Eyes” by painter Dean Buhler was judged “Best of Show” in the 2014 Lone Tree Art Expo. Courtesy photo

Colorado gets readers’ nod for beer tours Readers of USA Today have cast their votes for the top 10 brewery tours in the nation. In Colorado, New Belgium Brewing Co. in Fort Collins, birthplace of Fat Tire, landed in a respectable third place, while Oskar Blues Brewery in Longmont came in seventh.

Here’s what USA Today said: “With thousands of breweries in the USA, selection by our panel of beer experts for inclusion in the contest was an honor in itself, and being voted by USA Today readers into the top 10 is certainly worth bragging about.”

The full list of winners in the Best Brewery Tour contest category for Readers’ Choice, plus readers comments, is online at www.10best.com/awards/ travel/best-brewery-tour/.

Real estate looking bright

Same place, new name for show Lone Tree Art Expo will be displayed through Jan. 5

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com Lone Tree Arts Center’s airy lobby often becomes an art gallery. Through Jan. 5, the 13th Annual Lone Tree Art Expo hangs in the lobby, down the center hall and around the corner of that hall. It invites art lovers to spend a relaxed time enjoying a colorful collection of works — and to perhaps find a piece they would like to own.

The exhibit has a new name this year — “Lone Tree Art Expo,” after many years as the Lone Tree Art Exhibition and Sale — and it attracted 385 submissions in painting, sculpture, drawing, watercolor and mixed media.

Of those entries, 62 works were selected for the exhibit by juror Candice Pulliam.

She is a veteran in the art world, working as a consultant to individuals and commercial clients on collecting art. She wrote: “Much of my selection process is based on my unconscious response to the work. It is based on many years of professionally guiding others in the process of buying art and personally collecting art … The selection process is subjective for any juror.”

She awarded the Best of Show to Dean Buhler of Denver for his beautifully painted portrait, “In Her Eyes,” depicting a somewhat exotic, pensive young woman, who gazes at the viewer. Buhler said she is a high school senior and daughter of a former employee, who came to his loft/studio in the Ball Park neighborhood with her parents to pose for him.

“I gave myself an assignment to do a group of drawings and paintings with an

IF YOU GO The exhibit is open through Jan. 5 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and an hour prior to performances. Sales are handled through the box office during those hours. Admission is free.

“Almost Home” by Barbara McAdams won First Place in Watercolors at the Lone Tree Art Expo. Photo by Sonya Ellingboe Old World flavor. I sketched her for an hour or two in order to get a true understanding of her structure and true readings of values (lights and darks) and color, two things photography will never accurately report. I then did a fully rendered drawing and painting, both entitled `In Her Eyes,’ because the drawing and painting are all about her gaze.”

Buhler said art is a second career for him after a corporate and legal career. He started painting in July 2011 and has been doing it full time at his Denver loft and at a Southern Colorado mountain home almost every day since. He has studied with a number of wellrecognized artists at the Art Students League of Denver and at the Scottsdale Artist School.

Another major award is the Commissioners’ Choice, given by Lone Tree’s Arts Commission. It went this year to Centennialbased sculptor Rik Sargent for his “Moonlight Reflection.”

Pulliam gave first- and second-place awards in painting, drawing, watercolor, sculpture and mixed media, the defined categories one could enter, as well as nine honorable mentions.

• Painting: first place — “Old Grain and Field,” by Diane Koch, an old grain mill, with strong light and shadow.

Second place — “Bobolink Trail” by Sheila Littlehorn.

• Drawing: first place — “Rosie’s Day at the Spa,” intricate and humorous, by JB Sullivan.

Second place —“Bear Totem” by Meghan Eckland.

• Watercolor: first place — “Almost Home”

by Barbara McAdams pictures a weary man waiting at the corner for his bus.

Second place — “Overcome” by Jenna Koenning.

• Sculpture: first place — “A Piece of the Puzzle” by Archie Suniga.

Second place—“Moonlight Reflection” by Rik Sargent. (The Commissioners’ Choice.)

• Mixed media: first place: “Living Near the Rock” by David Reiter, a set of tracks leads the eye towards a distant butte. Heavily textured metallic areas are layered at the edges.

Second place — “Exuberance No. 6” a cymbal with whisk, composed.

Real estate investors wanting to keep their money in Colorado should look no farther than Denver, thanks to the millennials, the upcoming real estate generation, which is predicted to dictate market trends for decades to come, according to a story in U.S. News & World Report.

The story said, “In a report released October 2014, entitled `15 Economic Facts About Millennials,’ released by the White House, the President’s Council of Economic Advisers noted that the millennial generation, which accounted for one-third of the U.S. population in 2013, will shape the nation’s economy `for decades to come.’”

“Out of the top 100 metropolitan areas analyzed by the National Association of Realtors, 10 markets stood out as projected to gain or to witness an increase in millennial homebuying in the upcoming year. Those metropolitan areas are: Austin, Texas; Dallas; Denver; Des Moines, Iowa; Grand Rapids, Mich.; Minneapolis; New Orleans; Ogden, Utah; Salt Lake City; and Seattle.”

Read the entire story at money. usnews.com/money/blogs/the-smartermutual-fund-investor/2014/12/01/10us-real-estate-markets-investorsshould-watch.

Wheat Ridge gets grooming shop Wheat Ridge’s newest pet grooming service, Muddy Paws Bath House, celebrated its grand opening with a ribboncutting ceremony and a pet-themed art show to raise money for a local shelter on Dec. 6.

Muddy Paws offers full- and selfservice pet washing and grooming. After six years in business, the shop relocated from its previous home in Denver to a bigger location at 4332 Harlan St. in Wheat Ridge.

The new building provides owner Zia Meranto with more room and additional parking for her customers. The larger facility includes a walk-in tub to accommodate large or older dogs. Donations from the fundraiser go to Max Fund Adoption mobile. Muddy Paws will have a gallery full of pet-related art for sale for the whole month, a photo booth, refreshments and a pet adoption mobile vehicle from Max Fund.

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ALL ARE WELCOME! Christmas Eve Services ALL SERVICES HAVE CAROLS & CANDLELIGHTS 2 pm and 4 pm: Especially for Children. Celebrate between these services at 3 pm with a Happy Birthday Jesus party. We’ll have fun crafts and yummy Christmas treats!

6 pm and 8 pm: Telling the Christmas story through scriptures and carols. They include choirs, soloists and hand bells.

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LEFT: “Church Choir Angels,” by Joel Cook, is in the “African American Contemporary Artists” exhibit at Curtis Arts and Humanities Center. RIGHT: “The Conductor” is an oil painting by Ron Hicks. Courtesy photos

Black artists share works Greenwood Village show will run through Jan. 8

By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com A group of nine widely experienced African-American artists who work in the Denver metro area have artwork on exhibit at Curtis Arts and Humanities Center through Jan. 8.

The exhibit, called “African-American Contemporary Artists,” includes paintings, mixed media and sculpture in varying techniques.

The nine are friends who encourage each other’s creative endeavors.

While all bring years of experience to this show, some may not be familiar to art lovers in the south metro area, and the intimate Curtis

gallery is a fine place to become acquainted with what may become new favorites. The historic schoolhouse/gallery is well-lit and easy to access. (Admission is free.)

The exhibit features work by Joel “Dragonfly” Cook, James A. Dixon, Christine Fontenot, Michael Gadlin, Li Hardison, Ron Hicks, Rochelle Johnson, Ella May Ray and Yenni Tawahade.

Cook is a University of Colorado BFA graduate who paints still lifes, portraits, nudes and landscapes. He labels himself as an “energist, with the primary concern of conveying a sense of energy … Primal pulse, beat, vibration.” He has also studied at the Denver Art Students League and Loveland Art Academy.

His paintings can be seen at Creative Framing Gallery in Louisville. His work is widely collected nationally and internationally. His statement says: “In terms of style, I would say my style is no style. I will use whatever is nec-

essary, Abstraction, Impressionism, Realism, Expressionism, etc. to make tangible the intangible image I have in my mind …”

James A. Dixon states that he is “committed to creating aesthetically efficient forms of limited physical mass which allude to possess far significant visual space. Increased transparency, textured surfaces, improvised asymmetric orientations and visceral affectations continue to be the foundations of my design concepts …”

Ron Hicks is a well-known national artist, a graduate of Colorado Institute of Art, who studied with Quang Ho at Denver Art Students League. His influences include the 17thcentury Dutch masters Van Dyck and Rubens.

His palette is muted and the vision is moody.

His work is described as a mix of representational art and impressionism. He is represented by Gallery 1261 in Denver and Meyer East Gallery in Santa Fe.

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Worship Times: 12/24 -- Christmas Eve 4:00, 6:00, and 8:00 p.m.

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Michael Gadlin works in both two and three dimensions. He writes of “creating aesthetically efficient forms of limited physical mass …” He was the youngest ever winner of Best of Show at the Cherry Creek Arts Festival in 1999. He is co-owner of ArtHaus Gallery in the RiNo art district, which also houses studios for the two owners, and he is committed to helping talented young disabled artists.

Yenni Tawahade came from Ethiopia in 1974 to study science and discovered the arts.

He received an MFA from Howard University in 2011 and teaches and sculpts figurative works.

Christine Fontenot’s oil paintings are focused on the beauty of color, she writes, with some focus on flowers and dance figures.

Li Hardison is a portrait artist and figurative sculptor, who has had both private and public commissions.

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Mall Santas boast fancy duds Christkindl Market comes to Denver

Lone Tree center enhances its holiday experience with small, authentic details

By Jane Reuter

jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com When a shopping center dares to call itself a retail resort, it sets a high mark for customer expectations. Especially at Christmastime, Park Meadows aims to meet its own grand standards.

“We really have a very traditional experience, but we need to always raise the bar on what the experience is,” Park Meadows’ general manager Pamela Schenck Kelly said.

The mall’s focus is on Santa Claus — a topof-the line, always-improving Santa Claus.

Park Meadows’ top choice for the starring role — one of five who work there during the holiday season — is a Sterling resident whose real name is Larry Propp. His lengthy resume, naturally white beard and ease with children earn him a ranking as a premier Santa — and a correspondingly handsome, but undisclosed, pay plan.

“Larry is extraordinary,” Kelly said. “I felt we needed to make our point of differentiation that our Santa is extraordinary.

“Last year, when I toured the metro area and some other shopping centers outside Colorado, I noticed a lot of shopping centers were pulling back, doing less and less to really expand on the holiday experience.”

Cherry Creek, meanwhile, went with a Disney’s “Frozen” theme for 2014. Kelly, however, wanted to do more but stay true to her own nostalgic vision of the holidays. She found room for improvement in the red suits he and the other Santas wear during their six weeks of work. This year, the mall spent about $3,500 to step up the appearance of its Santa Claus suits. They hired a Lone Tree seamstress to add small but decidedly festive touches, a process that took most of 2014.

“You can’t really buy a Santa suit the way we want them,” Kelly said. “We special-ordered big, brass buttons. Some have `SC’ for Santa Claus. Some have reindeer on them. We custom-ordered belts. We had all the Santa suits re-furred with plusher, better fur. We added gold Bavarian and different brocades around them.

“I believe the customer feels the authenticity of little details like that. Even if they don’t know why they felt this was the best Santa, it becomes memorable. They believe the experience is worth repeating.”

The investment also aims to please the five Santas.

“I want our Santas to take pride in being here,” Kelly said.

Propp said the suits not only look better, they’re more comfortable.

Downtown venue has roots in German culture

By Sonya Ellingboe

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Santa arrives at Park Meadows Mall Nov. 8 wearing one of the suits upgraded to make them appear more authentic.

Photo by Jane Reuter “Park Meadows’ expectations are very, very high,” he said. “These new suits add a new, lush look. The purpose is to bring people to the mall, to walk away remembering and to want to come back.”

That’s already happening. Propp has seen the same visitors four years running.

“I have some people that come to me and say, `You’re the only Santa I know,’ ” he said.

Propp is seeing a return to a more oldfashioned-style Christmas not just in the upgraded suits, but in children’s wish lists. He’s hearing fewer requests for cell phones and

tablets this year, more for simpler toys like bows-and-arrows, American Girl dolls, YoYos, Frisbees and Easy Bake Ovens.

“If I was to pick an overall top toy this year, I have heard Legos from boys and girls, and as young as 3,” he said.

The most unusual? An egg incubator, for a boy who wanted to raise his own quail for hunting.

And the one that tugged hardest at his heart?

“A gas pump, so the family didn’t have to buy gas,” Propp said.

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Germany and Austria hold numerous beautiful Christkindl markets, a tradition dating back, at least, to 1310 in Munich. At first, celebrations gathered around the churches, growing out of a farmers’ market and phasing into works by craftsmen and artists, as well as foods such as holiday breads.

Nutcrackers, cuckoo clocks, music boxes, tree ornaments, candied nuts and perhaps Gluwein will be found.

In Denver, a Christlkindl Market is again located at Skyline Park, along the 16th Street Mall. It opened with a ceremony on Nov. 22, where the 2014 Christkind, Shersten Escholz, delivered the traditional prologue. She will appear throughout the market’s stay.

St. Nicholas will appear at the market on Dec. 5 and 6, before, during and after the Parade of Lights.

Stollen and other German pastries, carved wooden Nativity scenes, cuckoo clocks, German angels and other Christmas tree ornaments, toys and gifts will be available.

Music and dancing will be presented, including community groups such as the Chalet Dancers from Castle Rock, who performed last year.

The market is sponsored by the Colorado Chapter of the German American Chamber of Commerce. The German Cultural Foundation was founded in 1994 and its mission is to unite various German clubs of the Rocky Mountains.

IF YOU GO The Denver Christkindl Market is along downtown Denver’s 16th Street Mall, at 16th and Arapahoe/ Skyline Park. Hours are: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays to Thursdays; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. DenverChristkindlMarket.com.

CURTAIN TIME `Balls!’ revue is fundraiser

For the sixth year, actors GerRee Hinshaw, Emily K. Harrison, Jim Ruberto and Mare Trevathan have concocted “Balls! A Holiday Spectacular,” a variety show with special guest stars, audience sing-alongs, spontaneous haikus, sock puppets (everyone in the audience gets one), games and a white elephant. This year, it will again be at Lannie’s Clocktower Cabaret, 16th Street Mall at Arapahoe Street. Each year a charity benefits — in 2014, it will be the Denver Actors’ Fund, which helps members of the local theater community with unexpected medical expenses. One more performance remains — on Dec. 15. Tickets: $18 advance, $22 day of show: 303-293-0075.

`Dreamgirls’ in Aurora

Set in the 1960s, “Dreamgirls” will be presented by Ignite Theater at the Aurora Fox, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., from Dec. 27-Jan. 18. Music is by Henry Kreiger, book and lyrics by Tom Eyen, winner of six Tony Awards. Keith Rabin Jr. directs. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $27/$19. 720-3622697, ignitetheatre.com.

`Moulin Scrooge’ is combo

The Catamounts and Band of Toughs cooperate to present a holiday musical, “Moulin Scrooge,” created by Peter Gwinn, combining a 2001 movie hit and Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” Plays at the Bug Theatre, 3654 Navajo St., Denver, at 8 p.m. on Dec. 12 and 19; and 7 p.m.

Dec. 13 and 20. (The latter two will include a community dinner afterward.) Tickets: $20 on Fridays and $40 on Saturdays with dinner. Band of Toughs is committed to producing original plays, and the Catamounts combine artisanal food and traditional performance — usually in Boulder, where they sell out quickly. brownpapertickets. com/event/938256.

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Silver Sneakers class fighting for ACC pool College aims to close facility little used by students

By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com Dotty Biggs, 73, says water aerobics helped save her life.

“It made the radiation treatment more effective,” said Biggs, who has now been cancer-free for two years. “The moving and the massage of the water are all very supportive and relaxing. It just helped me get through a very difficult time. And the group is very supportive. They’re so inspiring, the people in their 90s, they give those of us who are in our 70s faith that we can still be strong.”

Biggs belongs to a Silver Sneakers group of seniors who swim at the Arapahoe Community College pool several times a week and hold a monthly luncheon at Romano’s Italian Restaurant on Windermere Street in Littleton.

Many of them remember the first time, in the early 2000s, that Bert Glandon, ACC president at the time, wanted to close the pool.

“He didn’t have a feel for the pool,” said Elsie Stein, 91, as she enjoyed her eggplant parmesan at Romano’s. She began swimming with the group in 1988 and just recently reluctantly gave it up when she stopped driving.

Some of them, like Larry Borger, former city manager, fought

back and won. They raised about $10,000 from the community, as Borger recalls, to complete some needed maintenance and improvements. It was enough to save the pool.

“We convinced him he could change his mind and not lose face, and that’s what he did,” said Borger. “I don’t want to hold out a lot of hope that that strategy is going to work this time. … We’ll use old-fashioned guerilla tactics if that’s what it takes.”

Borger is helping lead the charge in the same battle with the current ACC president, Diana Doyle. She announced in October that ACC had won a $750,000 grant from the State Board of Community Colleges and Occupational Education for improving its graduation rate and some other measures of success.

“After thoughtful discussion with the ACC Leadership Team and Executive Cabinet, we concur that these funds should further ACC’s vision to be a leader in community colleges and to focus on the success and well-being of our students and employees,” she wrote in the announcement.

To that end, plans are to convert the pool into a “health and wellness center” next summer, with more room for things like Pilates and yoga, which Doyle says are far more popular with students. The grant will also allow for a mental-health professional to be on campus full time, she said.

“My first priority is with our

Judy Rosich leads a Silver Sneakers swim class at Arapahoe Community College on Dec. 9. If plans go forward to close the pool next summer, they will have to find a new home. Photo by Jennifer Smith students and what their needs are,” she said. “The repurposing of the space and the redesign will be open to community members.

We’re not turning our back on the community, we just can’t be in the pool business anymore.”

In the current school year, just 62 people enrolled in aquatics classes. Of those, 55 are in the Silver Sneakers fitness class.

“We’re working very closely with South Suburban Parks and Recreation and with Foothills Parks and Recreation to help transition the seniors, as well as some of the rental groups,” said Doyle.

That won’t satisfy them, they say. ACC’s pool is deeper and warmer than the ones at the rec centers, and has fewer chemicals, so it’s not as hard on aging skin.

They think ACC could do more to promote the use of the pool, and hold fitness classes in the now decommissioned cafeteria.

It’s been replaced by a small café, but it is still used extensively by the community for things like conferences and seminars.

“That would make more sense than closing the pool,” said Borger. “You don’t need a space with 20-foot ceilings for a yoga class.”

But, they say, they do need

the deeper pool for the buoyancy that aids their vertical exercises, which many of them feel are the key to their prolonged health.

“We’ve got a lot of old people here who are old because they’ve been exercising,” said Stein.

Beyond the physical benefits, there are social and emotional ones, they say.

“It keeps you from withdrawing into yourself, which a lot of elderly people do,” said Karl Nernklau, 84.

“I just love all the people,” agreed Donna Culler, 73. “It’s like a family. You walk in, and everybody has a smile on their face.”

Pianist brings classical music to Englewood Englewood Arts Presents will host pianist Stephanie Cheng in a concert at 2 p.m. Dec. 13 at Hampden Hall in the Englewood Civic Center, 1000 W. Englewood Parkway. The program will feature Beethoven’s “Grand Sonata No. 4, Op. 7,” an epic work lasting 28 minutes. Two contrasting works by Chopin will follow. Next, Cheng will perform Ravel’s “Jeux d’eau,” Debussey’s “The Girl With Flaxen Hair” and Liszt’s “Mephisto Waltz.”

Tickets: $20/$15 at the door one hour prior to concert or at englewoodarts.org.

Symphony to perform

The Littleton Symphony will perform at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Featured will be pianist Simon Su and the Greig “Concerto in A Minor.” Also on the program: Bach/Stokowski: “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” and a selection of holiday orchestral and choral favorites.

Tickets: littletonsymphony.org or Gorsett Violin Shop, 8100 S. Quebec St., Suite B 206.

303-933-6824.

Art recalls Sand Creek

Cheyenne and Arapaho artists Brent Learned, George Levi, Nathan Hart, B.J. Stepp and Merlin Little Thunder exhibit artworks in several mediums in remembrance of their Sand Creek ancestors at Native American Trading Company, 213 W. 13th Ave., Denver. (Located across the street from the Denver Art Museum.) The exhibit runs through Dec. 24. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesdays to Fridays; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Writers’ potluck set

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Starlight Rhythms Singer/songwriter Marie McRae will perform in Englewood’s Starlight Rhythms Series at 7:30p.m. Dec. 20. The concert will be in Hampden Hall, in the Englewood Civic Center, second level, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Linda Hickman, a founding member of Celtic Thunder, will perform with McRae, who offers vocals, guitar and piano music.

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Paintings will be at Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton. Photographs

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‘Grinch’ event aids library Cindy Lou Who, portrayed by a librarian from Littleton’s Bemis Public Library, will read Dr. Seuss’ classic “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas,” followed by the movie, at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema at Aspen Grove at 11 a.m. Dec. 22. Tickets are $6, with all proceeds going to support the library. Select reserved seats in person or online at drafthouse.com/denver/littleton.

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creader@coloradocommunitymedia. com Arts and cultural organizations do more than teach people about the world around them — they grow the economies of local communities.

That’s according to a recently released two-year study of 300 arts organizations in a seven-county metro area.

The Colorado Business Committee for the Arts (CBCA) released its biennial Economic Activity Study of Metro Denver Culture on Nov. 7, which demonstrates the enormous financial and social impact exhibited by organizations funded by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District.

The seven counties that receive those funds are Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder Broomfield, Denver, Douglas and Jefferson.

“The numbers are great and confirms what we ‘culturals’ have always known about the impacts the arts have,” said Cheryl McNab, director of Littleton’s Town Hall Arts Center. “The SCFD is a great bang for a taxpayer’s buck and produces some amazing things.”

The SCFD distributes funds from a one-tenth of 1 percent sales and use tax to cultural facilities throughout the Denver metro area. The funds support cultural organizations whose purpose is to advance and preserve art, culture and science.

The study — conducted since 1992 — gives results taken from the 2013 calendar year and represents data gathered from about 300 organizations in the seven counties.

The numbers paint a vivid picture of just how much arts contribute to the economy.

According to the study, the combination of operating expenses, audience spending and capital expenditures totaled $1.85 billion in 2013 up 5.1 percent from 2011, and new money injected to the economy came to $520.8 million. That number is down only down 1.2 percent from 2011, when the state was still deep in the throes of an economic downturn.

“The study results allow us to talk about what we can do as organizations in economic terms,” said Philip Sneed, executive director of the Arvada Center. “It’s easy for some people to think of the arts as a luxury item, but we’re job creators who provide real jobs for real people.”

The jobs and payroll numbers showed significant increases with cultural and

D.L. Parsons Theatre, 11801 Community Center Drive, in Northglenn has long been a venue for the performing arts in the north metro region. Photo by Mikkel Kelly

AT A GLANCE The CBCA released its biennial report on the arts and economy — the last report was in 2011: Total economic activity: $1.85 billion in 2013, up 5.1 percent Total economic impact: $520.8 million, down only 1.2 percent Jobs and payroll: 10,205 workers, up 9 percent; $150.7 million in payroll and expenses in up 4 percent Volunteers: 44,438 volunteers contributed 1.77 million hours — the equivalent of 851 full-time employees and more than $44 million in donated time Corporate giving: $10.4 million, up 8.4 percent Cultural tourists: Up 17 percent Projected for 2028 Total economic activity: $3.82 billion Total economic impact: $989 million Jobs and payroll: 16,582 jobs

the Arvada Center and they do all kinds of things — the biggest is ushering at our performances, but they also do tours and help with school groups,” Sneed said. “We count on them for everything we do.”

Colorado saw the number of out-ofstate tourists participating in local arts and culture events increase by 17 percent from 2011 an increase doesn’t only benefit arts organizations.

“We have many people who go to restaurants and other businesses while they’re out for us,” said Susan Martin, Lakewood Cultural Center administrator. “And out of town performers stay in local hotels.”

McNab, in Littleton, noted downtown Littleton businesses near the Town Hall Arts Center are major benefactors of hav-

ing a cultural center close by.

Looking to the future, the CBCA study forecasts that arts benefits for the economy will only grow — by 2028 the organization projects $3.82 billion in economic activity and $989 million in economic impact. They also project 16,582 jobs by the same year.

These numbers give new and rising arts groups a goal to aim for as they continue to grow in their communities.

Lakewood’s 40 West Arts District “will qualify for the SCFD next year, and I think the study shows what the arts can do,” said Bill Marino, 40 West chair. “The whole state is seeing the effects of the arts — they elevate the quality of life while improving the economy.”

scientific organizations employing 10,205 people, up 9.1 percent from 2011. The organizations earned $150.7 million in payroll and expenses in 2013, a 4 percent increase.

One of the most startling numbers is the number of volunteers who helped out organizations throughout the metro area: 44,438 volunteers contributed 1.77 million hours. That is the equivalent of 851 fulltime employees and more than $44 million in donated time.

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CLASSICAL BALLET of Colorado performs Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” on Friday, Dec. 13, and Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Lone Tree Arts Center, Main Stage, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Go to http://lonetreeartscenter.org/ LIVE NATIVITY

Christmas at the Ranch

JOIN US for an evening of music, dance and drama celebrating the story of when light entered our world. Performances are at 7 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, Dec. 11-14, and matinee performances at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd., Highlands Ranch. All performances are 90 minutes long and will have no intermission. Select your reserved seats online at ticketswest.com, at local King Soopers, or by phone at 866-464-2626.

CORNERSTONE CHURCH, 9941 Lone Tree Parkway, presents a live nativity from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, and from 3:30-7:30 p.m. Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, with the addition of Christmas Eve services at 4 and 6 p.m.

[PHOTO] ORIGINAL Christmas Musical GOODNESS GRACIOUS! Productions presents an original Christmas musical, “All I

Want for Christmas,” co-written by local residents Dave Privett and Marilyn Spittler.

Show times are 7 p.m. Fridays and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Sunday, Dec. 21, at Deep Space Events Center, 11020 S. Pikes Peak Drive, Parker.

Go to www.goodnessgracious.org or call 303-968-4157 for reservations and more information.

MUSIC/CONCERTS

LOCAL ARTISTS will have their work on display through Jan. 2 at South Suburban Parks and Recreation centers. Trish Sangelo will have two shows, both of which include works done by her Arapahoe Community College students who took a trip to Italy with her this summer. Her photography students’ photographs taken in Italy will be on display at Goodson, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial, 303-798-2476.

Sangelo’s painting students will showcase their Italian paintings at Douglas H. Buck, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, 303-797-8787. David Simms’ photographs will be exhibited at Lone Tree, 10249 Ridgegate Circle, Lone Tree, 303-708-3500. Visit www. sspr.org or contact Darcie LaScala at 303-483-7072.

EVENTS

CHRISTMAS FOR Kids

THE DOUGLAS County Sheriff ’s Office again is participating in its Christmas for Kids program by providing gift cards to families. Those who would like to contribute can purchase $25 or $50 gift cards for department stores such as Target, Walmart, Toys R Us, etc., or send in monetary donations by Friday, Dec. 12. Money will be used to purchase gift cards, which then will be given to families. Donations can be mailed to Christmas for Kids, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, CO 80109; or dropped off at the Highlands Ranch substation, 9250 Zotos Drive, Highlands Ranch; or the Castle Rock office.

HOLIDAY BOOK Sale THE ANNUAL Friends of Bemis Library holiday book sale is open from now until

Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, at the library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Donated books are in pristine condition and are gift-worthy.

Book subjects include crafts, cooking, history, gardening, biographies and much more.

Sale hours are 9 a.m. to noon most days. Call 303-7953961.

HOLIDAY GIFT Wrapping Fundraiser DROP OFF gifts to be wrapped while you shop, dine or work out, and then pick up wrapped gifts when finished. Gift wrapping offered from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 13; 9-11 a.m. and 5-7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22 and Tuesday, Dec. 23, at Boutique Dance Academy, 880 W. Happy Canyon Road, Castle Pines. Fundraiser is organized by the dance academy’s booster club. Donations are appreciated. Contact Sherri Light, 575-693-2989.

ARAPAHOE PHILHARMONIC Concert

Home for the Holidays

LONE TREE Arts Center presents its Home for the Holidays show from Thursday, Dec. 18, to Wednesday, Dec. 24 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, Main Stage, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. A sensory-friendly performance is at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21. Go to http://lonetreeartscenter.org/

Holiday Concert

THE LITTLETON Symphony Orchestra will have its annual

CELEBRATE THE holidays with the Arapahoe Philharmonic, which performs its third concert of the season, “Let It Snow!” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, at Mission Hills Church, 620 SouthPark Drive, Littleton. A silent auction will precede the concert at 6:30 p.m. and continue through intermission. Purchase tickets online at www.arapahoephil.org, by phone at 303-781-1892 and at the door the night of the concert beginning at 6:30 p.m.

P’ZAZZ CHILDREN’S Choir HEAR THE P’Zazz Children’s Choir, a group of 25 young singers, at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. The singers will perform holiday favorites for all ages. Call 303-795-3961.

HAND BELL Holiday Concert

holiday concert “Classics, Choirs and Holiday Cheer” at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 12, at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Tickets available at Gorsett Violin Shop, 8100 S. Quebec St. or online at www.littletonsymphony.org.

THE CASTLE Rock Community Ringers Hand Bell Choir performs a holiday concert and dessert at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, at Christ’s Episcopal Church, 615 Fourth St., Castle Rock. Tickets available at the door. Contact Sharon Ferris, skferris60@gmail.com.

Step Into Christmas

GRACE POINT Community Church presents its Music of Christmas concert, featuring the Plum Heart Quartet, from 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, at 90 E. Orchard Road, Littleton. The afternoon concert will incorporate pieces from Bach and Mozart, as well as traditional hymns and contemporary seasonal songs. Refreshments will be served directly following the concert. If you are interested in helping provide refreshments, e-mail Jason at jasonmitchell@gracepointcc.us.

EXPERIENCE THE sights and sounds of Christmas with the fifth annual Step Into Christmas, at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, and 3:30 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at Grace Chapel, 8505 S. Valley Highway, Englewood. The production features choir, full orchestra, children, dancers, multi-media and more.

Child care provided for ages 3 and younger; contact Scott Leggett, 303-799-4900 ext. 54, or SLeggett@GraceChapel.org. To purchase tickets, go to https://stepintochristmas.webconnex.com/stepintochristmas.

MUSIC OF Christmas

HRCA WINTER Market THE HIGHLANDS Ranch Community Association presents its winter market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, and Sunday, Dec. 14, at Town Center North, 1100 Sgt. Jon Stiles Drive, Highlands Ranch. More than 20 vendors selling meats, wines, wassail, fudge, pastries, rice, balsamic vinegars, Stollen, wild Alaskan salmon, and seasonal items from open-air stalls attended the market last year. Call 303-791-2500 or visit www.HRCAonline.org/Events.

HOLIDAY OPEN Castle RING IN the holiday season with a free event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, at the Winter Solstice and Holiday Open Castle. Share in the magic of the holidays with Santa, Mrs. Claus and the castle staff. Get pictures taken with Santa, and enjoy hot drinks and tasty treats. Wandering carolers fill the castle with music and hoiday cheer. Guests can build a craft in Santa’s workshop. Bring an unwrapped toy to donate to Toys for Tots. Cherokee Ranch and Castle is at 6113 N. Daniels Park Road, Sedalia. Go to www.cherokeeranch.org.

EDUCATION

RANGER TALK

JOIN PARK ranger Mark Farris from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, for a weekly presentation about Castlewood Canyon State Park. Learn more about the park and have the opportunity to ask a ranger any questions you may have about the park. Meet at the visitor center. Call 303-688-5242.

Christmas Gingerbread Adventure

CASTLE ROCK Orchestra Concert

sional chefs while listening to travelling carolers and Christmas music by local artists and instrumental ensembles. The Christmas Gingerbread Adventure is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at Ridgeline Community Church, 555 Heritage Ave., Castle Rock. Go to http://gingerbreadadventure.com.

from holiday classics and the Disney hit film “Frozen.” The performance is at 3 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 21, at First United Methodist Church of Castle Rock, 1200 South St. Suggested admission is $5 per person. Visit www.CastleRockOrchestra.org.

CHECK OUT the gingerbread creations of amateur and profes-

THE CASTLE Rock Orchestra presents its Xmas at the Movies concert featuring music

ART

SOUTH SUBURBAN Art Exhibits

AFTER PROM Bake Sale CASTLE VIEW High School After Prom plans its third bake sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 13, at the school, 5254 N. Meadows Drive, Castle Rock. Buy homemade baked treats and support after prom. A kids’ craft table will feature an Olaf craft, and Santa will stop by for pictures from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.

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The newly installed interactive mural, “Bubble Hunt,” was donated to Children’s Hospital by the Colorado Mosaic Artists, with contributions by 36 artists. Courtesy photo

Mosaic aims to ease young patients’ stress

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@colorado communitymedia.com Members of the Colorado Mosaic Artists, who number about 50 throughout the state, hope that “Bubble Hunt,” an interactive mosaic mural, will help relieve tension for children while awaiting medical attention.

The mosaic, now at Children’s Hospital Colorado in Aurora, contains 43 individual mosaics from 24 artists and consumed over 600 hours in its construction, according to publicist/mosaic artist Marlea Taylor of Englewood.

The “Bubble Hunt” mosaic is filled with many small toys and items children can identify. Member Becky Whitington, a retired educator, created a game that families can play, giving them a break in what is probably an anxious time.

Each participating CMA member was assigned mosaic bubbles of certain size and color and they began searching toy boxes of children and grandchildren to find little items the right size and color.

Each of 150 bubbles is a miniature work of art.

A month later, bubbles were glued on a fiber mesh foundation and adhered to vertical panels according to an overall rainbow design.

A gray and white flowering background was pieced together and the group grouted the piece. CMA member Ron Candelaria, who is also a woodworker, framed the panel and it was ready for presentation to Children’s Hospital, where it hangs in the MRI waiting room.

An exhibit of individual works by contributing members, called “Mosaic Magic,” is in the Hamilton Gallery at the hospital through Jan. 11.

South area members of the CMA include Kathy Boland and Lisa Stevens of Highlands Ranch; Krystie Rose Millich, Ron Candeleria and Barb Arne of Littleton; Carol Newman and Susan Judy of Centennial; Judy Pendelton of Parker; and Marlea Taylor and Deborah Griffith of Englewood.

The organization, which offers classes, welcomes new members — see the website at coloradomosaics.org.

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POLITICAL

ARAPAHOE COUNTY Republican Breakfast Club meets the first Wednesday of each month at ViewHouse Eatery, Bar & Rooftop, 7101 S. Clinton St., Centennial. Breakfast buffet opens at 6:45 a.m. and program lasts from 7:15-8:30 a.m.

For information, contact Myron Spanier, 303-877-2940; Mort Marks, 303-770-6147; Nathan Chambers, 303-804-0121; or Cliff Dodge, 303-909-7104.

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South Metro Branch invites baccalaureates to participate in activities that further the goals of equity for women and girls, lifelong education and positive societal change. Meetings are usually the second Monday of each month, September through May, at Southglenn Library, Vine and University, Centennial. Social time is followed by business meeting and informative speakers on variety of subjects. Call Linda Joseph at 303-794-8630.

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Norm Clarke nabs award

The Denver Press Club board has named famed gossip columnist and reporter Norm Clarke as the recipient of the 21st Annual Damon Runyon Award.

Clarke will accept the award at a banquet in his honor on April 24 at the Denver Marriott City Center. Social hour begins at 6 p.m. and the dinner starts at 7.

Clarke is the man to read in Las Vegas, as he covers all the hot news about entertainers, hotels, casinos and big shots that make Las Vegas such a dynamic city.

The Montana native started his journalism career as a sportswriter and later joined The Associated Press in Cincinnati. He was AP’s coordinator of coverage for the Los Angeles Summer Olympics in 1984. He joined the Rocky Mountain News in 1984 and broke the story that Denver and Miami were being awarded National League expansion franchises. In 1978, Clarke was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize, along with the news team he headed, for coverage of the Willow Island disaster, when a cooling tower under construction at a West Virginia power station collapsed and killed 51 workers.

After 15 years at the Rocky Mountain News, Clarke took his man-about-town column to the Las Vegas Review-Journal in 1999.

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Pirates win season opener Englewood gets off to good start with 39-31 win over Denver West

By Tom Munds

tmunds@colorado communitymedia.com Senior Dominique Daughtry and her Englewood High School teammates were out of rhythm in the opening half of their season-opening game against Denver West.

The slow start Dec. 2 didn’t match the pace of play on the court. Both teams pushed the tempo up and down the court, but neither team could find a run of shooting accuracy as the Cowboys led 5-4 at the end of the first quarter and 17-11 at halftime.

The Pirates, however, shifted gears in the second half, pulling away for a 39-31 win over Denver West at Englewood High School.

Daughtry, one of the Pirates’ returning letter winners, said it was an intense game.

“They battled hard and played a physical style, but we matched them by battling hard and playing physical basketball,” the senior said. “It was our first game of the season and we were a little out of rhythm in the first half. But I think everyone snapped into game mode in the second half. We found the range, started hitting shots and took control of the tempo of play.”

Daughtry said it felt great and it was awesome to win the first game of the season, adding that it was great to have a lot of enthusiastic, very vocal Pirates fans cheering.

Pirates Coach Thomas Rode said it was nice to open with the win on the home court. “I feel our slow play early was a result of first-game jitters,” he said. “But the players settled down and we came out and made good things happen as we played our game in the second half.”

“At halftime, we talked about not giving them the easy baskets or open lane,” the Pirates coach said. “We decided that, instead of trying to adjust to what West

GIRLS OPEN 3-0 The Pirates opened the season with three straight wins at home, including a 49-40 win over Thornton on Dec. 4, and a 39-36 win over Denver Science and Tech on Dec. 5. The remainder of their December games are on the road (Dec. 9 at Summit and Dec. 16 at Centaurus) before they wrap up December by playing in the LewisPalmer Tournament Dec. 18-20. Starting Dec. 20, the court goes dark during the school’s holiday break until practice resumes Jan 5. was doing, we would go out, set the tempo by pressuring them the full length of the court and, when we had the ball, working for the good shot. The change worked, and we won by playing our style of basketball.”

The decision proved to be a good one as the Pirates hit the short jump shots, scored the first six points of the third quarter to knot the score at 17-17.

Maddie Smith hauled down a rebound and scored on the put-back to give Englewood their first lead of the game at 19-17.

Englewood never relinquished the lead.

The Pirates led 24-19 going into the final period after holding West to 2 points in the third quarter. The Cowboys got the first four points of the quarter to make trim the Englewood lead to 24-23, but that was as close as they would get as the Pirates went on to win the game, 39-31.

Post player Ty Lucas paced the attack with 11 points and Daughtry scored eight points. Sydney Gonzales scored six points before she was injured, and Courtney Schauer also scored six points.

Rode was proud of the way the team played as reserves stepped in when he lost two of starters, he said.

Sophomore Carmen Monge was one of the reserves who saw playing time against Denver West. It was was her varsity basketball game.

“I play junior varsity, so it was a little scary playing varsity tonight,” she said. “I was very nervous when the coach put me in the game. It was a physical game, but I saw physical play on JV so I just tried to do my best to help the team. I learned a lot tonight, and I think playing varsity will help me be a better player when I play with the

Englewood’s Maddie Smith drives in and puts up a shot on Dec. 2 in the Pirates’ season opener against Denver West.

Englewood shook off season-opening jitters in the second half and won the game, 39-31. Photos by Tom Munds

Englewood’s Dominique Daughtry brings the ball up the court during the Dec. 2 game against Denver West. Daughtry scored 8 points as the Pirates won the season-opener, 39-31.

Englewood wrestler finishes sixth Pirates have lone entry at Warrior Invitational

By Tom Munds

tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com Kevin Mahler, Englewood’s only entry in the Warrior Invitational Wrestling Tournament, came back from an early loss to finish sixth in the 182-pound weight class.

“I spent a lot of time in the weight room during the off season so I am a lot stronger than I was at this time last season,” Mahler said after his first match of the tournament. “The first match was pretty close for two periods, and then I got caught in a move and he pinned me late. I just have to put that behind me and focus on the matches ahead.

My goal is to place in this tournament.”

Mahler faced a tough battle against Sam Gardinier of Arapahoe in the second round of consolation matches. Gardinier led early after scoring one point for an escape. Late in the third period, Mahler tied the score with an escape then scored two points for a takedown. He preserved his

lead and won the match, 3-1.

This is Mahler’s third season as a varsity wrestler.

“He is 100 percent better wrestler than when he started with the team,” Pirates coach Jim Potter said as he waited for Mahler’s second match of the tournament.

“He didn’t know much about wrestling when he started, but he worked hard and has always been willing to learn new moves and techniques. His wrestling skills have steadily improved and he has a shot of winning some matches here at this tournament.”

Englewood doesn’t have a lot of athletes who are wrestling this season.

Potter said he has 10 wrestlers out for the sport but, when it was time to register for the Warrior Invitational, Mahler was the only wrestler healthy and available to compete. He said letterman Sam Westra would probably have been entered in the tournament, but he is sidelined for the season with a broken leg.

“I thought we would be OK this season as we had 16 guys sign up for the team,” the coach said. “But it didn’t work out. I think part of the problem is the guys have to wait for a bus to bring them from the high school to the middle school for practice and wait for the bus to take them back. I know it isn’t the ideal situ-

The referee raises Kevin Mahler’s hand after the Englewood wrestler won a consolation bracket match, 3-1, at the Warrior Invitational Wrestling Tournament. Mahler came back from a first-round loss to finish sixth in the 182-pound weight class. Photo by Tom Munds ation and some guys don’t want to do it.”

The practice location is scheduled to change early in 2015 as the construction in the field house is completed so the Pirates once again will have a practice room on campus.

Practicing at the high school will be better for the wrestlers

and for the team, he said. He thinks the number of kids joining the Pirate wrestling team in the next couple years will grow.

“Traditionally, the high school team has guys on the roster who learned about the sport by being part of the Pirate Youth Wrestling Program,” Potter said. “The youth program struggled for a couple

years, but now it is back on track and there are quite a few kids out for that team this season,” Potter said. “The youth coaches said the kids are enthusiastic about the sport, so we should see more youth program wrestlers coming to the high school in the next couple years.”

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Services

SCHOOL CALENDAR District Holiday break begins when classes are dismissed Dec. 19. Elementary school students return to class Jan. 7 while middle school and high school student return to school on Jan. 8. The district administrative building will be close at the end of the business day Dec. 19th and reopen on the regular schedule Jan. 5th.

Bishop Elementary School 3100 S. Elati St. Ph: 303-761-1496 Dec. 13 Journey Church will put on the Christmas shopping event for Bishop parents.

Dec. 16 The monthly chat event will be held at 6:30. This month’s project is making holiday cards.

Dec. 19 Classes end for the day at noon and it is the start of the holiday break.

Charles Hay World School 3195 S Lafayette Ave., Ph: 303-761-8156 Dec. 16 Kindergartners through second-graders will perform in a music concert from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Dec. 16 Dec. 18 Parents can enjoy a night out as child care is available at the school from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The cost is $10 per child. Call the school for details.

Dec. 19 Classes end for the day at noon and it is the start of the holiday break.

Cherrelyn Elementary School 4500 S. Lincoln St. Ph: 303-761-2102 Dec. 19 Classes end for the day at noon and it is the start of the holiday break.

Clayton Elementary School 4600 S. Fox St. Ph: 303-781-7831 Dec. 19 Classes end for the day at noon and it is the start of the holiday break.

Englewood Middle School 300 W. Chenango Ave. Ph 303-781-7817 Dec. 16 The boys basketball teams play at home against Bear Creek. The seventh-grade tipoff is 4:15 p.m. and the eighth-grade tipoff is 5:15 p.m.

Dec. 18 The boys basketball teams play at home against RMSEL. The seventh-grade tipoff is 4:15 p.m. and the eighth-grade tipoff is 5:15 p.m.

Dec. 18 The end of the class day marks the start of the holiday break for students. They return to class Jan. 7 Dec. 19 Students are not in school. Faculty will spent the day packing in preparation for the move to the new sevenththrough 12th grade campus.

Englewood High School 3800 S. Logan St. Ph: 303-806-2266 Dec. 16-18 Students will be taking final exams.

Dec. 18 The winter choir and band concert will be held in Fisher Auditorium at 7 p.m.

Dec. 19 Students are not in school. Faculty will spent the day packing in preparation for the move to the new building that is part of the seventh- through 12th grade campus.

Colorado’s Finest Alternative High School 2323 W. Baker Ave. Ph: 303-934-5786 Dec. 18 Students are not in class. The day is set aside for appeals.

Dec. 19 Students are not in school. Faculty will spent the day packing in preparation for the move to the Englewood Middle School campus.

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ABOVE: Santa and Mrs. Claus read “Twas the Night Before Christmas” to a plethora of munchkins at Arapahoe Community College on Dec. 5 during the college’s annual PJs with Santa event. RIGHT: Grandma Peggy Fretzs (not pictured) bought her four grandchildren — Anna and Ella Taylor and Ian and Chloe Fretzs — matching jammies to help get them into the holiday spirit.

Kids got a cozy visit with Santa Claus on Dec. 5 at Arapahoe Community College’s annual “PJs with Santa” event. Footie jammies were all the rage, even for some adults, as around 100 people gathered for a full-on Italian holiday feast, crafts and photo ops with Santa. The jolly old elf and Mrs. Claus took the time to read “ ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,” and ACC President Diana Doyle greeted the little ones with goodie bags.

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Prices put ski industry in bind Snow sports trend more toward wealthy

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In 2010, the price of walk-up, single-day lift ticket at Vail and Beaver Creek ski resorts topped $100. Aspen quickly followed suit, and ticket prices at resorts across the country have consistently increased in the

years since. The trend has raised a question that has dogged the ski industry for years: Is the sport becoming unaffordable for the middle class?

Industry leaders say that even though last-minute lift tickets at some resorts now exceed $100, skiing has never been more affordable if you’re savvy about discounts.

But despite the availability of deals, a report commissioned in August by the National Ski Areas Association found that skiing in the U.S. has increasingly become

a sport for the wealthy. The percentage of people who participate in snow sports with household incomes over $100,000 has risen over the past eight seasons from 45 percent of ski area visitors in the 2006-07 season to 56 percent of visitors in the 201314 season, according to the report.

Meanwhile, those with household incomes under $50,000 dropped from 30 percent of ski area visitors to 19 percent over the same period. Visitors who make between $50,000 and $99,999 remained

steady over the years at about 25 percent.

“Snow sports participants continue to skew significantly more affluent than the general U.S. population,’’ according to the report, which was based on surveys of skiers and snowboarders at 87 U.S. resorts.

The resorts surveyed hosted 31.9 million of the nation’s 56.5 million skier and snowboarder visits last winter.

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David Becher, who helped write the report, said the drop in participation by people earning under $50,000 may have been due to the recession, but “now that the economy is improving, we might see lower-income segments in the population having more confidence.’’ He also cited other possible explanations for a lack of participation at lower income levels, including interests in other sports and lack of exposure to the sport among those who grew up in non-skiing families.

Michael Berry, president of the NSAA, said ski resorts are working to attract participants from all income brackets.

“The trend certainly over the past decade has been to make the price lower, in

toto,’’ he said. Ways to save money include half-day access, skiing at smaller resorts, and discounts for kids, seniors and groups.

Evan Reece, co-founder and CEO of San Francisco-based Liftopia, an online marketplace for lift tickets, says buying early and booking multiple days also goes a long way in lowering the price of getting on the mountain.

“If customers buy in advance, they will be rewarded by doing so,’’ he said. “It’s very easy to understand. You wouldn’t wait until the last minute to buy an airline ticket.’’

Reece, who helped start Liftopia in 2005, also recommends that skiers and snowboarders — especially beginners — look locally when choosing from one of the more than 450 resorts across the country.

“To give skiing a try, you don’t need to book a weeklong vacation to Colorado from New York. There are a lot of local ski areas where you can learn,’’ he said. “People will be surprised to find what is in their back-

yard. Sometimes the trendy spots, they’re awesome for a great reason. But there are some areas that will surprise you.’’

And while large resorts like Vail, Breckenridge and Keystone offer varied terrain and more amenities, smaller resorts can provide their own charm, shorter lift lines, less crowded slopes and cheaper lift tickets.

CJ Hartland, sales manager for Monarch Mountain in southwest Colorado, says the resort’s owners have kept lift ticket prices down by offering group rates and free skiing to kids age 6 and under and to seniors 69 and over.

The owners “want people to learn and fall in love with the sport and not have to be wealthy to do it,’’ she said. Walk-up tickets at the 800-acre resort, which has 53 liftserved trails, are $69; advance tickets run $57.

At larger resorts, keeping skiing affordable has come down to an intense battle

over season pass prices.

Until 2009, an unrestricted pass to Vail Resorts at Vail Mountain, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone cost $1,900.

Now with Vail’s Epic Pass, skiers and snowboarders have access to those four mountains, plus 18 more resorts for $769.

“People rushed out to buy it because they thought we had made a mistake,’’ said Vail spokesman Russ Pecoraro. The pass could pay for itself in a week, depending on where and when you go.

The debate over pricing will likely continue, but industry leaders contend that a day of skiing and snowboarding is, well, priceless.

“There’s really no better value for a family,’’ said Pecoraro. “To get your family out there. To participate together. It’s the value you get from the experience and it’s not always about the price.’’

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GALLERY OF GAMES

ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) That change in holiday travel plans might be more vexing than you’d expected. But try to take it in stride. Also, it couldn’t hurt to use that Aries charm to coax out some helpful cooperation.

TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) Your Bovine determination helps you deal with an unforeseen complication.

And, as usual, you prove that when it comes to a challenge, you have what it takes to take it on.

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GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) Although a romantic theme dominates much of the week, all those warm and fuzzy feelings don’t interfere with the more pragmatic matters you need to take care of.

CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) Best not to ignore those doubts about an upcoming decision. Instead, recheck the facts you were given to make sure nothing important was left out. A weekend surprise awaits you.

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GALLERY OF GAMES

LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) No time for a catnap -- yet.

You might still have to straighten out one or two factors so that you can finally assure yourself of the truth about a troubling workplace situation. Stay with it.

VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) News from an old friend could lead to an unexpected (but nonetheless welcome) reunion with someone who had once been very special in your life. Be open to the possibilities.

LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) It might be time for a family council. The sooner those problems are resolved, the sooner you can move ahead with your holiday preparations. Don’t let the opportunity pass you by.

SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) Take some time out to give more attention to a personal relationship that seems to be suffering from a sense of emotional neglect. Provide that much-needed reassurance.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) Cheer up. That unusual circumstance that might faze most people can be handled pretty well by the savvy Sagittarian. Look at it as an opportunity rather than an obstacle.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) Someone you believe has hurt you in the past might now need your help. Reaching out could be difficult. But the generous Goat will be able to do the right thing, as always.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) Prioritizing is an important part of your pre-holiday scheduling. Try to give time both to your workday responsibilities and those personal matters you might have neglected.

PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) With the vestiges of your anger about that painful incident fading, you can now focus all your energy on the more positive aspects of your life, including that personal situation.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way of bringing your own strong sense of reassurance to others and encouraging them to hope. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

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All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 7, 2015 or the claims may be forever barred.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Shannel Becker Lorance, aka Shannel B. Lorance, aka Shannel Lorance, Formerly known as Jane Lorance Becker, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 391

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