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Adams County and Jefferson County, Colorado • Volume 68, Issue 9
Change of plan Jeffco’s master plan update is complete By Glenn Wallace
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Matt Meyer, a firefighter with the Westminster Fire Department, flips a commercial size tire while competing in a fitness competition called Battle on the Mountain at B Fitness Saturday Dec. 15. Teams from the fire department in conjunction with the Westminster police and personal trainers from B Fitness competed.
Battle for a good cause By Ashley Reimers
areimers@ourcoloradonews. com Westminster firefighters and police officers went head to head against fitness trainers during B Fitness’ Battle on the Mountain Dec. 15. This year the competition of strength and endurance featured events geared around firefighting and police work. “This is the second year we have done this event, and it’s always so much fun,” said B Fitness owner Mike Byrne. “It’s also our way of giving back to the community, which is part of our business model.” This year Battle on the Mountain was sponsored by B Fitness in Westminster and the Westminster Public Safety Recognition Foundation. All the money raised will go to the Jessica Ridgeway Park Fund to help pay for playground equipment at the newly renamed Jessica Ridgeway Memorial Park
Although the competition was close, this year, the police department came out on top, followed by the fire department and then the trainers. B Fitness general manager Matt Gazdik said adding elements of firefighting and police work was new this year, which created a whole new ball game. “We incorporated their equipment, like dragging dummies and shooting paintballs,” he said. “Last year it really revolved around the club aspect, so it was great to bring in events that our competitors do all the time.” Adam Geiger, director of fitness operations at B Fitness, said although the event is highly competitive, it’s the camaraderie between the trainers, firefighters and police officers that makes Battle on the Mountain unique. He said the teams do razz each other before and during the competition, but it’s all in good fun. “A lot of the set guys work out at B Fitness, so we know them, and the weeks before the
competition we definitely give each other hard time,” he said. “But when it comes to the competition, we are all high-fiving
each other, pushing each other as much as we can and cheering each other to the end. The atmosphere is a lot of fun.”
In the movies, the master plan is always an overly-complex and nefarious plot set in motion by the villain. Although the Jefferson County Comprehensive Master Plan couldn’t be called nefarious, the claim of overly complex might stick. So the Jeffco Planning Commission voted 7-0 during its Dec. 12 meeting to try to add some clarity to the document. The county’s last master plan update was in 2010, and it combined portions of 16 different area plans to form the general planning and landuse document for all unincorporated property. But the Planning Commission — the seven-member advisory board with final approval over the plan — experienced a two-thirds turn over in 2011. “The new Planning Commission started looking at the entire document and decided they really wanted to see something a little more clear and concise,” Jeffco Senior Planner Heather Gutherless said. A request for comment by a member of the commission was declined. The master-plan-update discussions began in November 2011 and had two main goals, Gutherless said. The first was to remove all general, countywide policies from the separate area plans and consolidate them. Other policy redundancies within the plan itself would also be removed. One example used by staff is a set of three separate policies, in three different sections, that added up to 54 words. All three were tidily summed up in just one, 13-word policy: Transportation infrastructure and parking areas should balance safety, neighborhood character, and environmental impacts. The other goal of the update was to reorganize the entire document into two distinct sections, one titled Development Review, and the other one called Long Range Planning Issues. What the update did not do was change any land-use suggestions, any zoning, or make any substantive changes to county policies, according to Gutherless, who said she thought the update was a much-needed change. “I’m excited to see how it is when we apply it because I think it will be a lot better,” she said.
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Adam Giger of B Fitness runs with a dummy over his shoulders in a fireman’s carry while competing in Battle on the Mountain against the Westminster Fire and Police departments Saturday, Dec. 15. Photos by Andy Carpenean
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What happens when we lose our innocence?
A SIGN OF HOPE
Westminster’s parks maintenance staff erected a new sign Dec. 10 designating Jessica Ridgeway Memorial Park. Westminster city council voted on Nov. 26 to rename Chelsea Park, 10765 Moore St., to Jessica Ridgeway Memorial Park. Citizens and the Ridgeway family expressed a desire to have Chelsea Park renamed in Jessica’s honor. Majestic Metals replaced the sign at no cost to the city. The park is in the process of being redesigned and will be rededicated in 2013. Photo by Ashley Reimers
INSIDE THE WINDOW THIS WEEK SPECIAL: Our holiday pages celebrate the joys of the season. Pages 4 OPINION: Columnist Michael Alcorn describes deep sadness following shootings. Page 6
SPORTS: Mountain Range finishes 11th at swim meet. Page 20
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LIFE: A new take on Dickens’“A Christmas Carol” featured at Heritage Square. Page 8
When we think of loss, socks often come to mind. What happens to socks between the washer and the dryer … or in the dryer itself? It’s not unusual to end washdays with at least one errant sock, sometimes never to be seen again. Keys are other common items that go missing. In fact, this happens so frequently to me that I purchased one of those soundactivated key chains to help me find my keys on a daily basis. Unfortunately, the trigger sound is a whistle — something I’ve never learned to do. Now I have to locate my safety whistle before I can find my keys. Other things get lost, too. One of my treasured black pearl earrings, a gift from the South Pacific island of Moorea. My favorite book of poetry, inscribed by my Auntie Mable more than 30 years ago. And the perfect-sized, carry-on computer rolly bag. Seriously, where could that be? In the end, though, all of this is just stuff. I can replace almost anything if I want to spend the time and the money. Or I can just enjoy the memories, which are often nearly as sweet. Yet we have all experienced losses that seem too hard to bear — the loss of loved ones, the loss of our livelihoods, the loss of our dreams. And where do these losses go? Where do they reside until we are ready to face the fact that they are really gone? What about our recent collective loss, at Sandy Hook in Connecticut? What about our loss of innocence? Most of us associate innocence with children, with a lack of worldliness — a state we start to lose as soon as we begin to acquire wisdom. But I believe innocence is a gem we can carry with us throughout our lives, a way of viewing each other without prejudice, of looking for the potential for good in people and situations. A way of looking at the world without fear. Yet, what happens when this innocence
is torn from us … at any age? Where does our innocence go when families and friends are gunned down in a theater, when a young girl’s murder rips a city apart, when kindergarten teachers lose their own lives trying to shield the children who are also ultimately killed? Where is our innocence now? If we are very lucky, it’s still in us somewhere. It is inextricably linked with our ability to go on, with our willingness — however reluctant — to participate again in society, with our desire to reconnect with the fabrics of our lives. If we are very, very lucky, we find enough left of our own innocence to help others regain theirs, especially our children. And although our innocence — like our socks and our pearl earrings and our books of poetry — may be replaced, it is not without great expense. But we must keep looking. We must find, again, a way of living in the world that allows us some hope, some joy, some peace. Just as we try to remember to put our earrings in a box and our books on the shelf, we must remember to take care of our innocence, so that we may find it when we need it most. Where does our innocence go? It is still within us. “Our hearts are broken. Our spirits are strong.” Andrea Doray is a writer who believes that peace — in the world and in the heart — requires both wisdom and innocence. Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com.
WESTMINSTER NEWS IN A HURRY City holiday schedule In observance of Christmas and New Year’s Eve, the following schedule will be in place for city facilities:
Monday, Dec. 24:
City libraries and the Sports Center will be closed. City Park recreation and fitness centers will close at 3 p.m. The MAC, Swim and Fitness Center and the West View Recreation Center will close at noon.
Tuesday, Dec. 25:
All city facilities will be closed.
Monday, Dec. 31:
The libraries and the Sports Center will be closed. The MAC and the Swim and Fitness Center will close at noon. West View Recreation Center and City Park recreation and fitness centers will close at 3 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 1:
All city facilities will be closed
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Westminster City Council, on Oct. 22, adopted the city’s 2013-2014 budget, and the document is now available online at www. ci.westminster.co.us. Print copies of the budget will be available starting Jan. 1, in the city clerk’s office
at City Hall, the Irving Street Library and the College Hill Library. Included in the adopted budget are rate increases associated with the utility system to support system maintenance, repair and reinvestment: a 4 percent water and wastewater rate increase for 2013 and 2014, and an increase to the stormwater drainage utility fee from the current rate of $3 per month to $4 per month in 2014, $5 per month in 2015 and $6 per month in 2016. The budget document includes information about programs and services that will be continued into 2013 and 2014. Questions about the city budget should be directed to the city manager’s office at 303-658-2009.
City purchases 29 acres for open space On Dec. 12, the city purchased 29 acres of land for open space south of 108th Avenue between Wadsworth Parkway and Wadsworth Boulevard. The property was purchased from Bonnie Stewart for $836,000 using city of Westminster open-space funds and a grant of $200,000 from the Jefferson County Open Space program. This parcel is undeveloped except for two small homes along 108th Avenue, which will eventually be demolished. Most of the land is native grass land with large cottonwood trees located along 108th Avenue. In the future, a trail will be constructed across this property to connect the Green Knolls subdivision to the future trail planned along Walnut Creek to the south.
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Sigg charged with two new counts Teen faces additional charges, preliminary hearing set for Feb. 22 By Ashley Reimers
areimers@ourcoloradonews.com Austin Sigg, the 17-year-old charged with the murder of 10-year-old Jessica
MILITARY NOTES Priscilla D. Gomez Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Priscilla D. Gomez, daughter of Martha Ruiz, of Westminster, received a Certificate of Commendation recently while serving with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362, Marine Corps Base, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. Gomez participated in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Weapons and Tactics Instructor course, and Exercise Enhanced Mojave Vipir. She oversaw 724 individual material readiness list assets with a value of $2. 4 million and was essential to the Metrology and Calibration Program by maintaining the 220 calibrated assets and maintained 95 percent readiness. Additionally, Gomez transferred and processed for disposition to the Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office more than 800 individual material readiness list assets in supports of the final phase of the CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter. Gomez is a 2009 graduate of Richmond High School, of Richmond, Calif., and joined the Marine Corps in January 2010.
Ridgeway, faces two additional charges. During a court appearance Dec. 12, the court added a charge of sexual assault/sexual penetration and a charge of crime of violence, bringing Sigg’s number of charges to 19. Sigg Sigg was previously charged with 17 counts, including four counts of first-degree murder for the death of Ridgeway, two kidnapping charges, one count of sexual assault on a child and a rob-
bery charge also connected to the Ridgeway murder. He faces one count of criminal attempt of sexual assault and one count of criminal attempt of kidnapping in connection with the attempted abduction of a woman who was running at Ketner Lake in Westminster May 28. Ridgeway disappeared Oct. 5 while walking to Chelsea Park in Westminster to meet friends before walking to school. Her body was found days later in the Pattridge Park open space area in Arvada. Police received a call from Sigg’s mother that resulted in his arrest. He is being tried as
an adult, and if convicted, could face life in prison with the possibility of parole after 40 years. Sigg’s next status hearing is 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, followed by a preliminary hearing at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 22. First Judicial District Chief Judge Stephen Munsinger ruled that the public, including the media, will not be allowed inside the courtroom during Sigg’s preliminary hearing. This hearing will determine whether there is sufficient evidence against Sigg to charge him with Ridgeway’s murder.
Missing man’s body found in pond By Ashley Reimers
areimers@ourcoloradonews.com The Westminster Dive Team has recovered the body of a missing man last seen at a Christmas party on Dec. 9 at the Westin Westminster hotel. John Edwards’ body was found around 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 17 in a pond directly in front of the hotel. Initially, only sonar was used to check certain areas of the pond after Edwards, 36 from Arvada, went missing more than a week ago. But due to the family’s level of concern and
improved weather and pond conditions, the Westminster Dive Team re-entered the pond to do a more thorough search, said Westminster Police Investigator Cheri Spottke. At this time police do not suspect foul play, but the cause of death will not be determined until further lab results are received, she added. After Edwards was reported missing, police were concerned that he was intoxicated and may have wandered away from the hotel before drowning in the pond. He was last seen by friends and co-workers around 3 a.m. on Dec. 9 before he was reported missing the next day.
Murder-suicide attempt in Westminster By Ashley Reimers
areimers@ourcoloradonews.com Westminster Police are investigating a murder/ suicide attempt that happened Friday night. At about 7 p.m. police received a report of shots fired the Savannah Suites Hotel, 120th Avenue and Mariposa Street in Westminster. Upon arrival, police found two people suffering from gunshot wounds. Antida Archuleta, 20, a clerk
at the hotel, was pronounced dead at the scene. The suspect, Seth Wilkinson, 21, was transported to a local hospital. Investigator Cheri Spottke said Wilkinson did survive his injuries, but his condition is unknown. “The victim and the suspect knew each other and had a prior relationship,” Spottke said. “They are both from Brighton.” Detectives are still working on the case, and families of the victim and the suspect do not want to speak to media at this time.
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OPINIONS / YOURS AND OURS
Enduring deep sadness as a society The Korean people have a word: Han. Han, as I understand it, is a term for a deep, unspeakable, almost ancestral, sadness, based on the long, tragic history of that country. I’m starting to understand the concept. I thought Evil had a limited reach, that after it reached out and gunned down innocent moviegoers at a theater in Aurora, it would go back into its little hole. But, no. It spread it’s wings one more time and grabbed a random young girl off the streets of Westminster, abused her, dismembered her and left her body by a roadside. But we got it, right? We found the guy — the teenager — got a confession out of him, and put him away. That’s the end, right? But, no. Then Evil flits to a troubled young man in Connecticut and visits unimaginable horrors upon the most innocent among
us. Kindergarteners. Five-year-olds, barely old enough to understand death, much less watch it happen in front of them. This reminds me of the movie “Fallen,” or the episode of the original Star Trek called “Wolf in the Fold.” Both of those posit that evil spirits — in “Fallen,” the demon Azazel, and in Star Trek, the spirit of Jack the Ripper — don’t die with their hosts but simply jump to another person to continue their work. I guess we didn’t respond strongly
A somber Christmas It’s difficult to keep saying “Merry Christmas” and “Happy New Year” when such tragedy abounds in Connecticut and around us. You want to be in denial but you can’t do that either, it’s a state of limbo – should we even think of a Merry Christmas when 20 innocent children lay dead in a school where security couldn’t hold back a madman? What is wrong with a world where even our little ones can’t be protected? Yes, the gun-happy crowd likes to say, “Guns don’t kill, people do,” but we need to have fewer guns in the hands of irresponsible young adults and all others. When we think of our little 10-year old Jessica Ridgeway, she didn’t stand a chance when Austin Sigg allegedly murdered her.
Let it be
As we pause in our turbulent world and remember the many good people who try to do the right things and demonstrate care and love, let’s pause and extend greetings of peace in a world gone violent.
Peace to you
So, in a spirit of sadness my wish is that we all come through this still retaining a pledge to do good and be good. And here’s my traditional Christmas message ~ C Is for the Christ child
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H for herald angels in the night R is our Redeemer I means Israel S is the star that shone above T is for three wisemen, they who traveled far M is for the manger where He lay A for all He stands for S means shepherd came And that’s why there’s a Christmas Day. Peace be with you and yours this holiday season. Stay well, stay involved and stay tuned. Vi June is past Democratic state representative for House District 35. She is a former mayor of Westminster and a former newspaper publisher. A Westminster resident for more than four decades, she and her husband, Bob, have five grown children and eight grandchildren.
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enough to Aurora, or to Jessica Ridgeway. The horrible, sensational overreaction Evil wanted from us was actually measured; our horror was tempered by mercy, and our fear was mitigated by our compassion. So, rather than hang out and enjoy the anguish, it had to move on to a new host. Of course, those shows are both fictions — I’m a geek, but I’m still (mostly) in touch with reality. Nonetheless, I’m starting to think that there’s more to this story than meets the eye; that the old truism that “bad things happen” doesn’t fit any more. Bad things do happen, but I’ve never heard of them happening in clusters like this. Of course, it’s not a coincidence that the perpetrators are all young men. I’ve written before about troubling trends among young men, and I wonder if we’re also not seeing some of that fallout in violent, horrible ways. But if young boys, not quite men, are
having a bad adjustment to this age, then, surely, so are the young women. I heard a radio conversation the other day, on an entertainment music program, between a man and his female radio partner who were talking about seeing girls at the mall wearing T-shirt labels such as “porn star” and “playmate.” When did it become normal for young women to happily cheapen themselves? My great fear is that what we’re seeing is simply the harvest of fruit from the rotting tree of American/western culture. As if Evil now has finally gained a permanent foothold within our society. And thinking about that while trying to raise three children makes me deeply, unspeakably sad. Michael Alcorn is a music teacher and fitness instructor who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. He graduated from Alameda High School and the University of Colorado-Boulder.
Hope, encouragement, success and Zig Ziglar “The doors of hope swing widest on the hinges of encouragement” — Zig Ziglar Born in 1926, Zig Ziglar died in November. Somewhere along his way, Zig went from selling pots and pans door-to-door to being considered the world’s ambassador of hope, encouragement and success. As you read my thoughts this week, please do so under the umbrella of success. Because at the end of the day, Zig Ziglar was about success and helping individuals, small-business owners and large corporations succeed. So whether we grew personally, professionally or spiritually because of Zig, that would have been his definition of success. Yes, this is a tribute to a man who has changed millions of lives for the better. For each one of us whose life has been positively impacted, we certainly care about the other 999,999-plus people who have experienced a positive change in some way because of Zig, but we are intimately familiar with how he was able to influence and change our own personal situation. I attended his funeral and memorial service, a sad, happy and inspiring event. During the services, people in attendance and even those who spoke during the service used one-word descriptors of Zig to try and capture his essence and who he was as a man, a husband, a father, a friend, a coach, a motivator and a believer in God. In his speeches, Zig focused on five key areas of life: healthy self-image, positive attitude, winning relationships, setting and achieving goals, and hope. Now, it didn’t matter what your role was in life or what job you had or who you were related to, his message was meant for every single person on this planet. For those of you who read my column each week, I feel like even though you may have never met Zig, you do know him and
have known him ever since I started writing this column. I say that with confidence because everything I write, even though it comes from my personal experience and observations each week, is founded, grounded and based on the impact Zig Ziglar has had on me for the past 26 years. “The doors of hope swing widest on the hinges of encouragement.” I remember the first time I heard Zig say this. He was the master encourager, the ambassador of hope, and the most genuine and consistent man I have ever had the blessing and privilege to know and work for. “You can have everything in this world that you want, just as long as you help enough other people get what they want.” This is Zig’s most famous quote, and I am here as living proof that he lived this principle every day of his life. He helped me become the man, the husband, the dad, the friend, the employee and the believer in God that I am today, and I will be eternally grateful. For many years I have heard hundreds, if not thousands, of Zig Ziglar stories from people all over the world. Michael Norton, a resident of Highlands Ranch, is the former president of the Zig Ziglar organization and CEO and founder of www.candogo.com
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Santa’s Christmas gift list In keeping with my Christmas tradition, we are getting an early peek at Santa’s gift list for our governmental agencies and their officials. Hope you enjoy this rare opportunity. For the incoming Adams County commissioners, your gift is a big package of transparency, honesty, “best for the county” approach, solid business practices and trust. Santa doesn’t want any more scandals or “black eyes” in Adams County for its citizens. At the nation’s Capitol, Santa is bringing the much divided Congress and president a big bundle of “compromise” to not only resolve the fiscal cliff debacle, but enough middle of the road thinking and attitude to achieve constructive actions supporting businesses to increase employment and build a stronger economy. Stopping at the Westminster Bell Tower, the Jolly Old Elf is giving the city and its residents a “done deal” with the master developer they have been negotiating with regarding the redevelopment of the former Westminster Mall site. This breakthrough will allow the first phase to be open in the summer of 2015 as city staff predicted. For Adams 50 School District, Ole Saint Nick is bringing you a lot more
students who had attended other school districts and higher test scores as you progress in academics, fiscal prudence and trust. Keep up the good work. Kris Cringle has RTD on his list again this year, and it’s all about the money. He is bringing the $300 million for the North Metro commuter rail corridor improvements which General Manager Phil Washington is attempting to round up. All the riders and city officials along this line will be full of glee. At the Gold Dome in Denver, Santa is especially determined to assist Gov. John Hickenlooper in his new found position on tighter regulation of guns. After the Aurora theatre and Connecticut school shootings, Santa knows that is the right thing to do. And speaking of our state Legislature, the Jolly Old Elf will be visiting you to craft some serious legislation
to establish a standard on driving while under the influence of marijuana. Since Colorado voters want recreational pot, it is all the more important to help protect the rest of us on the highways and streets. You probably didn’t know that the Man from the North Pole really enjoys sporting events. He has watched with much dismay over the past few years how poorly the Colorado University Buffs football team has performed. While they just announced a new football coach, Santa thinks the real problem is Athletic Director Mike Bohn. Santa has a replacement for Bohn coming soon. Putting aside the “tongue-incheek” gifts, Santa is doing all he can to bring a more peaceful world where we respect each other’s beliefs and religion. Along with peace, we should be ever mindful to help others who are less fortunate. And as the song goes, ”Let there be peace on Earth, and let it begin with me.” Merry Christmas to all, and here is hoping we all have a better 2013.
Bill Christopher is former city manager of Westminster and used to represent District J on the RTD board of directors.
WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL ON THE RECORD Compiled by Ashley Reimers
areimers@ourcoloradonews.com Westminster City Council voted on the following legislation during its Dec. 10 meeting. Council members in attendance were Mayor Cindy McNally, Mayor Pro Tem Faith Winter, Herb Atchison, Mark Kaiser, Mary Lindsey, Bob Briggs and Scott Major.
Payment authorized for pedestrian tunnel Council unanimously authorized a payment of $453,375 to the Regional Transportation District for the design and construction of a betterment of the pedestrian tunnel that will serve the Westminster Station commuter rail platform. The intergovernmental agreement between the city and the Regional Transportation District allows the city to implement an alternative approach to RTD’s base
plan for commuter and bus access, parking, and pedestrian areas that will support the proposed Westminster Station commuter rail station. The funds have been appropriated for the expense in the South Westminster TOD project account.
Funding for improvements to Tanglewood Creek approved
Council unanimously authorized the city manager to sign the second amendment to the intergovernmental agreement with the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District for the Tanglewood Creek Channel and Pond Improvements. This authorized an additional $75,000 expenditure for the Tanglewood Creek Channel Project. The Tanglewood Creek and pond improvements project is located just north of the intersection of 121st Avenue and Delaware Street. The City’s $75,000 share of the funding for this project is available in the Miscellaneous Stormwater
SCHOOL NOTES Tina Louise Morrell Tina Louise Morrell, of Federal Heights, earned a master of library and information science degree from the school of information studies on Dec. 16, 2012, at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Doreen Chwala Doreen Chwala, of Westminster, earned a bachelor of science degree from the school of information studies on Dec. 16, 2012, at the University of WisconsinMilwaukee.
Utility Fund.
Funding the Little Dry Creek drainage project approved
Council unanimously authorized the city manager to sign the amended intergovernmental agreement with the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District and Adams County to provide additional funding in the amount of $275,000 for the Little Dry Creek Regional Detention Pond and related channel improvements. This is the second amendment to the intergovernmental agreement with the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District for the Little Dry Creek drainage project, which was originally approved by City Council on Feb. 9, 2009. This amendment will encumber money available from UDFCD and Adams County in 2012. The next city council meeting was on Dec. 17 at City Hall, 4800 W. 92nd Ave. in Westminster.
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Don’t worry, bar is still a dive
Scrooge (T.J. Mullin – on the right – with Scott Koop, Alex Crawford) has to face his past and present actions in “Our Christmas Carol” playing at the Heritage Square Music Hall.
A new tune for a
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Heritage Square brings comedy and twists to Dickens’ classic By Clarke Reader
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harles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” is a holiday standard, but keeping the classic story fresh and engaging can be a challenge. That challenge is one the Heritage Square Music Hall is meeting. The Music Hall, 18301 W. Colfax Ave. in Golden, has adapted Dickens’ story in two ways for its holiday productions — one for children, with “A Children’s Christmas Carol,” and one for the entire family, titled “Our Christmas Carol.” “A Children’s Christmas Carol” runs through Saturday, Dec. 29, and “Our Christmas Carol” goes until Monday, Dec. 31. “During the entire year, we always try to do something unique, and this is definitely a part of that,” said Thomas Mullin, owner of the hall and producer of the shows. “We stay true to the story, but try to have a little fun with it.” Mullin said the holiday season is the busiest time of year for the hall, and to accommo-
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The cast of “Our Christmas Carol”( Johnette Toye, Rory Pierce, T. J. Mullin, Alex Crawford, Robert Wagner, Annie Dwyer) take Dickens’ classic story and give it a funny, eccentric twist. Courtesy photos date audiences, they increase the schedule from performing five days a week to seven days. The hall’s production of “A Children’s Christmas Carol” is a retelling of the story, with the goal of helping children “try and keep the Christmas spirit throughout the year,” as Dickens wrote. “Our Christmas Carol” is
IF YOU GO WHAT: “Children’s Christmas Carol” and “Our Christmas Carol” WHERE: The Heritage Square Music Hall 18301 W Colfax Ave., Golden
WHEN: “CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS CAROL” RUNS THROUGH DEC. 29 • Dec. 21 — 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
When the longtime owner of the Lancer Lounge opted to shutter the neighborhood place at 233 E. Seventh Ave. after succumbing to personal financial pressures, it was no surprise that Denver restaurant mogul Frank Bonanno would take over the seedy space. Nestled between Bonanno’s fine dining spot Mizuna and noodle house Bones, and just around the corner from Luca d’Italia, it only made sense to brand the block as Bonanno’s. So, six weeks ago, Lancer started morphing into Vesper Lounge with a limited menu, crafted cocktails, beers in cans and on tap, nightly happy hours from 4 to 6 p.m. and 11 to 1 p.m. plus all day Monday, along with savory snacks. I checked out the place last week along with Bonanno PR gal Lauren Hendrick and Westword editor Patty Calhoun to see Bonanno’s interpretation of the famous dive bar. Have no fear, Vesper isn’t a yuppie bar but rather a cleaned-up version of its old self with upholstered booths from the recently shuttered Ambria restaurant that were sold in auction. New, kitschy touches include religious candles from Mexico scattered around the walls. Vesper’s menu items include “Cheeseburger! Cheeseburger! Cheeseburger!” (fries, no chips, with or without cheese), a potpourri of sandwiches such as a classic club, marinated fish or shaved Colorado lamb pita, Greek lamb patty, gyro, meats on stick and dips served with warm pita. More information: facebook.com/ VesperLounge. Next up for Bonanno Concepts: a first venture into the suburbs with Bonanno Brothers Pizzeria, which will open at The Vistas at Park Meadow in Lone Tree early next year.
• Monday through Thursday — 7 p.m. • Friday — 8 p.m. • Saturday — 6 and 9 p.m. • Sunday — 2 and 7 p.m.
COST: “Children’s Christmas Carol” — Children and adults : $7, seniors: $6.
• Dec. 22 and 29 — 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.
“Our Christmas Carol” — $23.50-$32
“OUR CHRISTMAS CAROL” RUNS THROUGH DEC. 31
INFORMATION: 303-279-7800 or visit www.hsmusichall.com
adapted from the story, but takes a decidedly humorous turn. Mullin said it is more a spoof than a retelling. “We do a lot of comedy plays, and we get audience participation in both the adult and children productions,” he said. “It’s a great time getting audience members on stage and letting them have fun with it.” “Our Christmas Carol” has been part of the hall’s repertoire off and on since 1992, and Annie Dwyer has been part of the production many times. She said she has worked at the hall for 22 years, and calls it “one great big, dysfunctional family.” “Working here is great because we get to be such a large part of the production,” she said. “We are not only actors but get to have a hand in all aspects of the production.” Dwyer plays several characters in the play, including
the Ghost of Christmas Past; Martha Cratchit; and the wife of Scrooge’s nephew, Fred. She said she tries to be as comical as she can, and that’s what makes the production so fun. “Our Christmas Carol” is a one-act play, and the second half of the evening is a Christmas review with classic Christmas carols (both secular and spiritual), and parodies and comedy skits for all ages. The variety and comedy of the performances make them standouts among other holiday theater fare, according to Dwyer. “Everybody knows the story, but this takes it and adds a great comical twist,” she said. “People say they know ‘A Christmas Carol,’ but they’ve never seen this one.” For more information and to purchase tickets, call 303279-7800 or go online to www. hsmusichall.com.
Celebrity Lanes, the 40-lane bowling alley, kid zone, arcade, tap house, sports grill and outdoor bocce ball facility that opened at Centennial Center (on the northwest corner of East Arapahoe and South Parker roads) last year, has changed the restaurant operator to Jackson’s All American Sports Grill. Kelmore Development is the owner and developer of the project. I’m told that the bowling alley is busy, and that now, thanks to Jackson’s, so is the restaurant space. The project is a $13 million, 50,000-square-foot family entertainment center.
3D Printing Store premieres
I’m easily amazed by new technology — something I struggle at best to keep up with. So “amazing” is the most appropriate word to describe 3D Printing, Colorado’s first 3D printing store that just opened at 4603 Monaco St. There is currently one location, but look for pop-up versions of the 3d Printing Store springing up after the first of the year. Recently, I had a sneak peek at the high-tech store that prints everything from machinery parts to bracelets. Cofounder Debra Wilcox, along with young entrepreneur David Perleberg, are some of the partners behind the new venture. In addition to printing trinkets, the 3D process holds promise for medicine, Parker continues on Page 9
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health, inventors, artists and industrial prototyping. Wilcox and Perleberg are already working with inventors anxious to prototype their products. And just for fun, folks can actually design and print their own customized iPhone or Android phone covers and other consumer items. The store will host parties for groups of kids or adults, where they can learn about 3D printing and take home something they make. The 3D Printing Store is also negotiating a deal with a new system that takes a portrait and allows you to have a very detailed portrait printed in plastic. For more information, visit www.the3dprintingstore.com or email info@ the3dprintingstore.com.
A good life lived
The public is invited to a celebration of life in memory of community leader and philanthropist Linda Goto at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, in the Seawell Ballroom at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Goto, 70, died recently at Sky Ridge Medical Center of pneumonia. She had
quietly battled leukemia for several years. Most recently, Goto worked as an event planner for The Denver Hospice, where she coordinated the biannual Mask Project, the organization’s largest fundraiser. She was most wellknown as a tireless volunteer and fundraiser for various nonprofits, including the SaddleUp! Foundation in Parker, Cancer League of Colorado, Arapahoe House, the Cherry Creek Arts Festival and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Goto was as beautiful on the outside as she was on the inside, and her grace and generosity will be sorely missed.
Holiday spectacular in Lone Tree
production conceived and written by Chris Starkey and Paul Dwyer, with shows Dec. 18-23 on the Main Stage of the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St. Headliners include Denver’s Mary Louise Lee, professional Sinatra impersonator Derek Evilcizor, MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew contestants BreakEFX, and The Jerseys singing classic Frankie Valli hits with a holiday spin. Tickets start at $29 and can be purchased at www. lonetreeartscenter.org or by calling 720-509-1000, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Lone Tree’s original holiday spectacular, “Home for the Holidays,” features ice skaters, break dancers, a Frank Sinatra imitator, jump-rope tricks, a drum line, children’s choir and more during an original
Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. She can be reached at penny@blacktie-llc. comor at 303-619-5209.
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Adams County to add 58 jobs, increase salaries By Darin Moriki
dmoriki@ourcoloradonews.com The addition of about 58 jobs and small pay increases for county employees are just a few of the upturns highlighted in Adams County’s projected budget for the 20122013 fiscal year. The $472,075,891 budget, which was unanimously approved by the county commissioners during their Dec. 12 public meeting, includes some of the first salary increases for company employees in about three years. Brad Boswell, a senior county budget analyst, said no furloughs or layoffs are projected to take place in 2013. The budget includes 58.5 new positions, including 42 information technology positions that were formerly outsourced to Xerox-owned ACS. He said the addition of these in-house information technology services staff will save the county about $800,000 in 2013. Additional positions built into next year’s county budget also include four positions charged with ensuring compliance with Internal Revenue Service and regulatory requirements and 5.5 positions related to operational needs. Adams County Sheriff’s Office certified staff will receive a 3 percent market or general base-pay adjustment next year based on survey data that indicated their salaries
have not kept up with the job market. Boswell said other county employees will receive one of their first base-pay increases in three years, which was only marked by a slight 1 percent base pay-increase last year. Next year, county employees will receive a 2 percent general increase to their base pay, including a 0 to 4 percent merit-based increase built into the county’s 2013 pay plan. District 3 Commissioner Erik Hansen said he was concerned about adopting the proposed pay plan because it puts every pay class except for the Sheriff’s Office up to the current market. Hansen said he would have preferred to adjust pay increases based on individual pay classes instead of instituting uniform pay increases. “I think it’s true that we did not give as much last year as other communities did, and so there’s something to be said for how do we catch up to that,” Hansen said. “I buy that argument after looking at the data, but when you look at the market data for job classes, what you find out is that you still have substantial inequities in particular in the Sheriff’s Office because this doesn’t bring them up to the market.” District 2 Commissioner Alice Nichol said she was in favor of the base 2 percent salary increases because it is the fairest way to distribute pay increases across the board. Nichol said creating a pay increase to bring Sheriff’s Office employees in line with the job market would have prevented all other employees from receiving a pay increase.
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We invite you to join us for worship on Sundays. An inspirational traditional service is offered at 9 AM on Sunday. We are located at 1605 W. 106th Ave., Northglenn. The Pumpkins are coming! We are hosting a community Pumpkin Patch sale Oct. 17-31st at 1605 W. 106th Ave. For more information about church and all other services offered, feel free to contact us at 303-452-5120. See you there!
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THURSDAY/DEC. 20
first Salute to the Season event at 8:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Set in historic Lowry Air Force Base Hangar No. 1, this 1940s holiday variety show will weave the production together and will combine Christmas carols and American anthems. Apple cider and hot cocoa will be available as well as a cash bar. Tickets can be purchased online at WingsMuseum.org or by calling 303-360-5360 ext. 110.
HOLIDAY PARTY Friends Night Out for adults with developmental disabilities is from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, at the Miramonte Lodge, 1200 Miramonte St., Broomfield. Cost is $20. The party includes snacks only; please eat dinner before attending. Call Molly Coufal, evening/social program director, at 303-404-0123 or email info@friendsofbroomfield.org.
SATURDAY/DEC. 22
FRIDAY/DEC. 21
BOOK SIGNING Dr. Robert W. Christensen, of Arvada, will sign copies of his book “FDA, You Were Wrong!” from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, at La Dolce Vita, 5756 Olde Wadsworth
HOLIDAY PARTY Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum, 7711 E. Academy Blvd. in Denver, presents its
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Blvd., Arvada. The book is about the problems Christensen and his colleagues encountered with the FDA while trying to help patients suffering from temporomandibular joint (TMJ) issues.
www.northglenn.org /recxpress to register.
LABYRINTH WALK To celebrate the winter solstice, Northglenn UCC is hosting a group labyrinth walk from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, at 10500 Grant Drive. Suggested donation is $5. Also, please bring donations of mittens and socks to place on or mitten tree to benefit Boulder Bridge House (boulderbridgehouse.org), which provides homeless with meals, mental health care and case management.
BABYSITTING CLASS First-time babysitters ages 11-13 will learn everything they need to know about being responsible for young children at the next babysitting class, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Skills covered include CPR, first aid, growth and development, safety, feeding, discipline, diapering and bathing. Call 303-450-8800 or go to
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Holiday Worship
Celebrate the Season! You are invited to join these churches for their Holiday Worship Services.
Jefferson Unitarian Church a religious home for the liberal spirit
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Christmas Eve Candlelight Services
Sunday, Dec. 16 • 9:15 & 11 a.m.
Featuring adult and children’s choirs, soloists and the Pan Jumbies Steel Drum Band.
Wednesday, Dec. 19 • 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21 • 7 p.m.
5 pm • 7 pm • 11 pm (11 pm includes communion)
4 p.m. Family Service with Christmas pageant 5:30 p.m. The Gift of Love family candlelight service We 8are a United Methodist Churchcandlelight with p.m. All My Relations traditional service 10hearts, p.m. Amazing Peace meditative service open open minds and open candlelight doors
where the love of Christ grows. All Are Welcome!
14350 W. 32nd Ave., Golden • jeffersonunitarian.org • 303-279-5282
NORTHGLENN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
1605 W. 106th Ave. | Northglenn, CO 80234 303.452.5120 | www.numc.org
Christmas Eve Candelight Service with Communion 5:30 p.m
King of Kings Lutheran Church 8300 Pomona Drive, Arvada www.kingofkings.org
Christmas Eve Service Under the Stars 14901 Colorado Blvd. Thornton, CO 80206 www.mvag-online.org
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Jefferson Unitarian Church
Gethsemane Lutheran Church & School
a religious home for the liberal spirit
Friday, Dec. 21 • 7 p.m.
10675 Washington St., Northglenn 303.451.6895 | 303.451.6908
4 p.m. Family Service with Christmas pageant and audience participation: just right for families with young children 5:30 p.m. The Gift of Love family candlelight service with children’s choirs, presented by Rev. Dana Lightsey
Sunday Worship
8 p.m. All My Relations traditional candlelight service with JUC Choir and Ringers, presented by Rev. Wendy Williams
Traditional 8 a.m. | Contemporary 10:30 p.m.
10 p.m. Amazing Peace meditative candlelight service presented by Rev. Wendy Williams and Rev. Dana Lightsey
Christmas Eve Candlelight Services Dec. 24 - 5 p.m., 7 p.m., 11 p.m.
All Are Welcome!
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Special Christmas Service Tuesday, Dec. 25 - 9:30 a.m.
Holiday Worship
Sunday, December 23, 1 p.m. Christmas Service en Español Christmas Eve, Monday, December 24 6 p.m. Family Service 8 p.m. Candlelight Service Christmas Day, Tuesday, December 25 10 a.m. Come-As-You-Are Service
Intercession Episcopal Church 3101 East 100th Avenue
(Corner of 100th Avenue & Steele in Thornton)
303.451.8085
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Worship and Christmas Program December 16 - 10:00 am Sunday Worship December 23 - 10:00 am Christmas Eve Worship December 24 - 7:00 pm & 10:00 pm Hymn Fest December 30 - 10:00 am
121st & Lowell Blvd., Broomfield
Ann Hultquist, Pastor Kathleen Armstrong, Associate Pastor
www.cross-of-christ.org
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Resumes submitted without a Clear Creek County Application and late applications will not be considered. Clear Creek County is an ADAAA/EEO employer.
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RECURRING/THROUGH DEC. 21 HELP SANTA North Metro Fire Rescue District will accept donations of new or gently-used children’s coats and long pants as well as other cold weather wear or gift cards to purchase coats and pants for A Precious Child Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides basic essentials to disadvantaged and displaced children living in the North Metro area. Donations will be collected until Dec. 21 and can be dropped off at the North Metro Fire Rescue District Headquarters or fire stations. Contact 303-452-9910 or smulligan@northmetrofire.org for details. RECURRING/THROUGH DEC. 23 THEATER SHOW “Miracle on 34th Street,”with book, music and lyrics by Meredith Willson, will show through Dec. 23 in the Main Stage Theater at the Arvada Center. The Arvada Center is at 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. and provides free parking for all its patrons. Visit www.arvadacenter.org or call
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RECURRING/THROUGH DEC. 27 HOLIDAY SHOW The Broomfield Art Guild’s holiday show, “Inside/Outside,”runs through Dec. 27 at the Broomfield Auditorium Lobby, 3 Community Park Road, Broomfield. All artwork will be for sale and can be viewed from 2-6 p.m. Thursdays, 2-5 p.m. Fridays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays. Holiday gift items such as cards and jewelry will also be for sale. For information, see broomfieldartguild.org. RECURRING/NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER NEWCOMERS CLUB The Northwest Area Newcomers and Social Club, serving the women of North Jeffco and Northwest Denver Metro, welcome women who want to meet new friends and have new activities. We will meet on the second Tuesday in November and December. For information and reservations, call Peggy Francis 303-215-9627 or Karen Dowling 303-422-7369. Recurring Events continues on Page 24
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2013 Legislative Priorities The Metro North Chamber of Commerce supports ideas and strategies that will stabilize Colorado’s business environment, expand economic opportunities, and promote healthy, private-sector job growth. Colorado’s legislative economists project growth in state revenues that we have not seen in recent years. This optimism presents unique opportunities for the 2013 Legislative Session to advance the Colorado economy and keep our state on track to recovery. As such, the Metro North Chamber of Commerce urges all parties in the Colorado Legislature to collaborate on policies in four important categories: Transportation and Infrastructure, the Colorado Energy Economy, Economic Development, and a Stable Regulatory Environment. Investment in these priorities will continue to grow our local and state economies. TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE The Metro North Chamber supports investment in Colorado’s infrastructure because it stimulates primary job growth, lays the foundation for economic development opportunities, and ensures a promising future for our communities. The Metro North Chamber supports ideas and policies that fund the maintenance and improvement of Colorado’s infrastructure. Metro North Chamber Recommendations: 1. Preserve the integrity of the Highway Users Tax Fund (HUTF) to ensure all funds generated are solely used to fund transportation. 2. Support and prioritize transportation projects that relieve highway congestion in an ongoing manner. 3. Support and encourage innovative solutions that address funding models for transportation and infrastructure projects. 4. Identify and support opportunities to create funding solutions for water storage facilities and infrastructure critical to our future needs. COLORADO ENERGY ECONOMY The Colorado Energy Economy presents unique opportunities to enhance our economic competitiveness and create a sustainable energy portfolio. The Metro North Chamber supports an equitable environment that both encourages growth of existing energy operations and recruits new energy opportunities. The Colorado Legislature must work to enhance the energy economy to ensure a fair regulatory environment that protects our quality of life. At the same time, the legislature must avoid over-burdening our busines community. Metro North Chamber Recommendations: 1. Support revenue-based tax credit initiatives that encourage new energy development and legitimize alternative energy as a viable energy resource. 2. Support statewide efforts in clean coal, natural gas, wind, solar productivity and all other categories that have made Colorado such a diverse state for energy growth. 3. If deemed necessary, support sensible spacing and setback regulations that enable and encourage safe development of Colorado hydraulic fracturing operations. 4. Support increased energy efficiency funding for current State Demand Side Management programs and encourage regulatory support for cost recovery.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT The Metro North Chamber supports comprehensive economic development policies that spark competitive advantages and create opportunities for sustained growth. Investments in our education system help develop tomorrow’s workforce. Focused growth strategies enable expansion and retention of key industries in Colorado. Metro North Chamber Recommendations: 1. Support the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade’s (OEDIT) efforts to establish permanent funding for the Strategic Fund, which would help expand existing businesses while also attracting new ones. 2. Support the role of the Enterprise Tax Zone Program to encourage new business development and to retain existing businesses
in Colorado. 3. Support the use of Urban Renewal Authorities to develop sustainable local economies and generate new revenue opportunities for Colorado. 4. Support the use of dynamic modeling to study the impacts of legislation on the business community. 5. Support and encourage ideas and initiatives to further fund K-12 education and higher education without over-taxing businesses. 6. Temporarily suspend new K-12 mandates and requirements in the implementation and evaluation of new content standards and teacher evaluation systems. 7. Support statewide partnerships that encourage business and education cooperation.
STABLE REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT The Colorado regulatory environment must be predictable and stable, giving our business and education communities the confidence and degree of comfort necessary to invest in operational improvements. A constantly evolving set of rules and regulations distracts our communities by shifting the focus from adding value to their business model to staying compliant with the latest regulations. An unstable regulatory environment stalls organizational advancement, leaving our business and education communities struggling to compete. Metro North Chamber Recommendations: 1. Enact legislation for a systematic review of regulations to identify redundancy, inefficiency, contradiction and/or obsolescence. 2. Support a process that effectively engages all affected parties for collaboration of any proposed regulations. 3. Create a regulatory environment that emphasizes educational outreach for first-time, non-compliance violations that do not jeopardize life or safety. 4. Limit the number of new regulations that can be introduced during session with a minimum three-year, mandatory review for efficacy. 5. Establish regulatory uniformity with national standards for those industries currently operating in Colorado.
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About Your Metro North Chamber of Commerce Established in 1959, your Metro North Chamber of Commerce is the premier business representative for the Metro North region representing over 1,000 businesses in Arvada, Aurora, Brighton, Broomfield, Commerce City, Dacono, Erie, Federal Heights, Firestone, Frederick, Northglenn, Thornton and Westminster.
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BY THE NUMBERS Belleview Christian’s Sy d n e y Ahaneku is second in Class 1A with 12.8 rebounds a game. She has twice pulled down seasonbest 18 boards, once in a win against Kim and then against Denver Eagles Christian HomeSchool. She is also averaging 13.2 points, 2 steals and 3.3 blocks to help the Bruins start the season 5-1.
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THORNTON - Mountain Range’s sophomore Shelley Drozda was at the head of the pool for most of Saturday at the Colorado Coaches Invitational. Drozda took first in the 200 individual medley and was fourth in the 100 freestyle at the Veteran’s Memorial Aquatic Center. She also helped the Mustangs’ 200 free relay team place ninth. “I think she had a great meet,” Mountain Range coach Jeff Johnson said. “As a team we had a great showing.” The Mustangs as a team was 11th out of 29 teams with 65 points at the invite. Fairview took first for the second consecutive year, followed by Fossil Ridge and Regis Jesuit. Legacy was 16th, while Northglenn and Standley Lake competed but didn’t qualify in the finals. Drozda went into the finals as the No. 2 seed in the IM, but she cut nearly three seconds off of her time to pass Fossil Ridge’s Bailey Nero with a Class 5A state-qualifying time of two minutes, 5.86 seconds. She went into the finals as the top seed in the 100 free, but dropped to fourth in the finals with a time of 52.22. “The competition was tough, we saw some of the best in the state,” Johnson said. Mountain Range’s 200 free relay team (Mackenzie Saenz, Molly Nadon, Amanda Kassel and Drozda) finished ninth. The Mustangs’ 200 medley relay team was 12th.
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jmaness@ourcoloradonews.com BROOMFIELD - The Holy Family wrestling team took second at the Holy Family Invitational on Saturday. The Tigers had five wrestlers take first in their respective weights, Vince Casados (120 pounds), Julian Prieto (126), Joseph Prieto (132), Joel Meyers (182) and Dan Jansen (220). Julian and Joseph Prietro each had four pins throughout the tournament, while Jansen had three. Mullen won the tournament with 196 points, while Holy Family was second with 152 and Colorado Springs Christian was third. SWEET REVENGE: Standley Lake’s hockey team earned a measure of revenge against rival Ralston Valley on Friday. The Gators outscored the Mustangs 3-2 in the third period to get the win to improve to 3-2 on the season. Zach Carlson had two goals, while both Connor Watkins and Klint Thede each had two assists. SPLIT DECISION: The Northglenn boys basketball team beat Skyview 37-22 Friday, but fell to George Washington 56-34 on Monday in the first round of the Prairie View tournament to drop to 3-5. The Norse have played the previous the previous two games without leading scorer Angel Casares, but Jordan Radebaugh and Derrick DeLaTorre have picked up the slack. DeLaTorre had 13 points Friday, while Radebaugh had 12. Isaac Martinez had 12 to lead the Wolverines, who are now 2-4. TOUGH GOING: After a strong start to the season the Horizon girls basketball
Northglenn’s Derrick DeLaTorre drives to the basket against Skyview on Friday. DeLaTorre had 13 points to help the Norse win 37-22. Photo by Jonathan Maness team has dropped its past two games. Falling to ThunderRidge (68-53) and Regis Jesuit (54-51). The Hawks will compete in the Nike Tournament of Champions down in Phoenix before Christmas Break. STAYING PERFECT: Mountain Range’s 152-pound wrestler Randy Boerner is 13-0 on the season.
He beat Ponderosa’s Torry Williams and Discovery Canyon’s Jeff Burbach last week. David Sommers scored a team-high 19 points to help Holy Family beat Wheat Ridge 63-55 on Thursday. The Tigers are now 5-0. Mountain Range girls topped Westminster Tuesday night 44-36 to improve to 7-0 on the season.
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All-Region football: Huguley is Offensive MVP Horizon’s Ybarra earns Coach of the Year; DeHerrera Defensive MVP By Jonathan Maness
jmaness@ourcoloradonews.com It was a successful year for the football teams in the MetroNorth area this season, with six teams advancing to the postseason. MetroNorth’s Coach of the Year Frank Ybarra led Horizon into the quarterfinals, while Preston DeHerrera, MetroNorth’s Defensive MVP, helped Mountain Range make the playoffs. But it was an even more impressive year for many of the individual players - especially Thornton’s senior Kenyan Huguley, who was MetroNorth’s Offensive MVP. Huguley had a recordbreaking season on the ground for the Trojans, topping 2,000 yards after finishing the season with 2,161 yards and rushing for 29 touchdowns. His season was highlighted by a 501-yard effort against Northglenn, which also included 45 carries and six touchdowns. The 501 yards was the second-highest total for a player in Class 5A. It also put him fourth in Colorado history books for yards in a game. Behind Huguley, Thornton jumped out to a perfect 5-0 before dropping the final five games. Huguley also garnered the East Metro All-Conference Player of the Year and made Colorado Community Media’s All-Star football first team. Horizon was once again one of the steadiest teams in 5A behind the coaching of Ybarra. He guided the Hawks to a 7-4 overall re-
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cord before falling 17-14 to Arapahoe in the quarterfinals. Horizon did just miss repeating as Front Range League champions, but lost a heartbreaker to Fort Collins 17-14. “We had a great team this year,” Ybarra said after the loss to Arapahoe. “Great senior class, it sucks that it ends this way for them.” Also making MetroNorth’s first team from Horizon was Dustin Rivas, Spencer Elliott, Greg Gonzales, Easton Robbins, Brandon Halperin and Steven Sumey. DeHerrera was the heart and soul of Mustangs’ defensive squad. He had a team-best 90 tackles, 44 that were solo. He also blocked a field goal. DeHerrera helped Mountain Range shutout Northglenn in the home opener, he also had a teamhigh 12 tackles in the Mustangs’ 3-0 loss to Fort Collins. DeHerrera was also chosen as Front Range League’s Defensive Player of the Year, and made FRL’s All-Defensive Team.
2012 METRONORTH Newspapers All-Region Football Team First Team Offense
QB - Jordan Radebaugh, Sr., Northglenn RB - Keynan Huguley, Sr., Thornton RB - Chris Marquez, Sr., Pomona OL - Spencer Elliott, Sr., Horizon OL - Damian Lockhart, Sr., Pomona OL - Aaron Montoya, Sr., Legacy OL - Anthony Ochiato, Sr., Standley Lake OL - Joey Ramos, Sr., Mountain Range WR - Dustin Rivas, Sr., Horizon WR - Mitch Colin, Sr., Pomona
TE - Greg Gonzales, Jr., Horizon
First Team Defense
DL - Skylar McWee, Sr., Legacy DL - Zack Anderson, Sr., Pomona DL - Zayne Anderson, Sr., Pomona DL - Easton Robbins, Sr., Horizon LB - Deshon Mayes, Sr., Pomona LB - Jake Bublitz, Sr., Legacy LB - Brandon Halperin, Jr, Horizon DB - Will Halligan, Sr., Pomona DB - Preston DeHerrera, Sr., Mountain Range DB - Jack Sale, Jr., Pomona DB - Steven Sumey, Sr., Horizon K - Tanner Flack, Sr. Standley Lake P - Travis Baum, Sr., Legacy Coach of the Year - Frank Ybarra, Horizon Offensive MVP - Keynan Huguley, Thornton Defensive MVP - Preston DeHerrera, Mountain Range
Second Team Offense
QB - David Sommers, Jr., Holy Family RB - Phydell Paris, Sr., Legacy RB - Jordan Deherrera, Sr., Holy Family OL - Daniel Kubistek, Sr., Holy Family OL - Conner Pierson, So., Pomona OL - Devyn Johnston, Sr., Standley Lake OL - Jason Bauer, Sr., Horizon OL - Kendall Ryan, Sr., Pomona WR - Isaiah Hardy, Sr., Thornton WR - Eddy Franco, Sr., Northglenn TE - Mitch McCall, Sr., Legacy
Second Team Defense
DL - Trey Jarvis, Sr.,
Mountain Range’s Preston DeHerrera is the MetroNorth Newspaper’s Defensive MVP. File photo Standley Lake DL - Gunnar Campbell, Jr., Horizon DL - Austin Parks, Sr., Pomona LB - Brendan Bruso, Sr., Thornton LB - Tom Commander, Sr., Mountain Range LB - Lucas Videtich, Sr., Standley Lake LB - Chad David, Sr., Horizon DB - Connor Durant, So., Standley Lake DB - Scotty Phillips, Sr., Pomona DB - Dieon Atencio, Jr., Mountain Range DB - Elijah Rocha, Sr., Mountain Range K - Marco Lonardo, Sr., Holy Family P - Jackson Reuter, Jr.,
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Honorable mention
Academy (Grant Abrahamson, Anthony Ramirez, Joey Ray), Belleview Christian (Jared Brown), Horizon (Dom Castiglione, Auston Stackhouse), Mountain Range (Gabe Gellespie, Tyler Goodson, Grant McConnell, Jose Morales), Northglenn (Alex Garcia, Ken Heard, Zach Swanson), Pinnacle (Chris Genovez, David Kerley, Chase Phillips), Pomona (Konner Burns,
Alec Feland, Hunter Hogoboom, Dominic Martinez), Rocky Mountain Lutheran (Aaron Spaude), Skyview (Dominque Brown), Standley Lake (Tyler Davis, Jordan Downing, Matt Fujinami, Gabe Garcia, Michael Shahamatt, Tanner Shoemate), Thornton (Alec Aguilar, Mateo Burciaga, Levi Lebaron, Demitri Montour, Joe Ramos), Westminster (Ryan Belearde, Leo Degenstein, Humberto Loera, Roman Orozco, Joe Paulisol, Patrick Wilson).
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Santa Letters to
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Dear Santa, For Christmas I want a starbucks gift card ($15), and I tunes gift card (25$), an Amazon gift card (50$), and , most of all, the Kindle, which I will use my Amazon gift card to by the books for it. And So that is all I want for Christmas. Have a wonderful Christmas Santa! Oh, I also want a Spy vs. Spy Jacket and Mad’s the best of the worst! Thanks for so many amazing Christmas. U Rock Say hey to Jack Frons and the Elves. Winter Rockes! Your Friend,
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Monster High, A Dog. Cat. Bike. Make UP. Nail Polish. Jewelry. Your Friend,
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http://www.neuropathyhealing.com Medicare and insurance covers the cost of the procedure.
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