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Jeffco5 to begin petition drive By Amy Woodward
awoodward@ourcoloradonews.com County commissioners may not support the Jeffco5 initiative to add two members to the county board, but initiative supporters are not being dissuaded from seeking public support. After several attempts and much debate with the three-person board of county commissioners, the board still declined to voluntarily place the Jeffco5 initiative on the 2014 election ballot. Members of Jeffco5 are now organizing
for a petition drive to receive 25,000 signatures in 180 days to place the question on the ballot. The petition drive starts Jan. 8. Advocates for Jeffco5 showed up from all over the county including Lakewood and Arvada to discuss the drive during the Jeffco5 public meeting on Dec. 7. Karen Oxman, founder of Jeffco5, reported about support received from county staff for the campaign. “We’ve been getting a lot of positive feedback from the county employees who are very unhappy with the county commissioners,” Oxman said.
Designed to be nonpartisan, the initiative presented by Jeffco5 presents two possible options for voters — county districts would increase from three to five districts, and residents within each district would vote for a county commissioner from that district; or to keep the county in three districts, but residents would elect one county commissioner from each district, and elect two at-large commissioners for the whole county. According to state statue, when a population of a county is more than 70,000 it may increase the number of county com-
missioners from three to five. The U.S. Census Bureau’s 2012 estimate reported 545,358 people living in Jeffco. Jeffco5 is looking for endorsements from county chambers of commerce, but the group is not actively asking for political party endorsements, as organizers would like to keep the campaign non-partisan. However, any support received from any political affiliation is welcome. “This is not going to be a well-funded
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Air Comm Corp makes move to Westminster
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By Ashley Reimers
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Larry Amman, a Paletteers member who showed his work in Art Gallery 3698 for more than two years, makes 25 percent off signs for the closing sale at the gallery. After four years, Art Gallery 3698 is closing its doors at the end of the year. Photo by Ashley Reimers
Art gallery to close Mi Vida Strings to move in By Ashley Reimers
areimers@ourcoloradonews.com Painted with bright colors and catching the eye of most drivers along 72nd Avenue, Art Gallery 3698 is a staple in the south Westminster art district. Opening four years ago, the gallery has been a home to the Paletteers, a group of local artists sharing their art work and ideas with each other and the community. But keeping up an art gallery is hard work, and gallery owner and Paletteer member Shrylee Anderson needs a break. She and her husband have decided to close the gallery at the end of the year. “It’s been so much fun, and I’ve made so many great friends,” Anderson said. “But my husband is handicapped and in a wheelchair, and it takes a lot of time and energy that we need to put into the gallery, and we
don’t have that time. I know it sounds crazy, but it’s true.” The gallery is run by the Paletteers who rotate the responsibility. Anderson said the gallery has provided the Paletteers a place to exhibit their work, and also a place to get spend time together. She said the best part about opening the gallery is the life-long friends she’s gained, one of them being fellow Paletteer Dianna Wilson, who encouraged Anderson to open the gallery. “Dianna had so many great ideas and really got this place started,” she said. Wilson said she will remember the wonderful years at the gallery and the close friends she’s made as well, and feels the gallery was an asset to the community. “It was a fun trip while it lasted,” Wilson said. “We just wish we would have gotten more support from the community.” Although the gallery is closing, the building will not go unutilized. Neigh-
bor to the west, Eric Trujillo, owner of Mi Vida Strings, is buying the building and transporting the everyday operations of his full service string shop to the gallery location. He plans to renovate his current building into a community arts theater and stage called The Stage at Mi Vida Strings in February. “By moving my operations to the gallery, I’m able to expand my business to offer the community a place to experience culturally diverse music,” Trujillo said. “There will be music and art classes, concerts and a lot of other artistic opportunities for the community.” Trujillo said he also plans to feature local art on the walls of the community center and hopes to incorporate some work from the Paletteers. As for Anderson, she couldn’t be happier with the new owner. Art Galley 3698 will be open until Dec. 31. Hours are noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and everything in the gallery is 25 percent off.
Congressman Ed Perlmutter recently visited Air Comm Corp, ACC, a leader in the development and manufacture of state-of-the-art bleed air heaters and vapor-cycle air conditioners for turbine helicopters. In October, the business relocated from Boulder to Westminster after outgrowing its former facility. During Perlmutter’s visit, the congressman discussed the expansion and the impact the company will make on the Westminster community with ACC president Keith Steiner and vice president Richard Steiner “I very much appreciate having another aerospace company move into Westminster,” Perlmutter said. “It’s exciting to represent in congress the people and company of this industry.” According the ACC website, ACC was founded in 1987 to meet the needs of helicopter operators seeking solutions to problems commonly found in factoryinstalled environmental control systems. Today, ACC provides heating and air Air continues on Page 11
Westminster mayor Herb Atchison and congressman Ed Perlmutter listen as Air Comm Corp president Keith Steiner describes the functions of an ACC helicopter air conditioner. Photo by Ahsley Reimers
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Tap fee going up next year areimers@ourcoloradonews.com Although Westminster City Council approved a bill decreasing the water tap fee in 2012, developers will still see a 23 percent increase to tap fees in 2014. The decrease comes into play because initially in 2012 council adopted a water tap fee increase for a single family equivalent service commitment from $16,325 to $22,986 and delayed the effective date until January 2014. But after further review, council opted for a lower server increase and instructed staff to prepare an ordinance reducing the water tap fee to $20,836 effective this January, which was approved during the Dec. 9 council meeting. “We are still going to see an increase, but it’s now at a very appropriate level,” said Councilman Alberto Garcia. During the meeting many representatives in the business and development community urged council to approve the bill agreeing that the original 40 percent increase was too
high. Many people said if the fee is too high, it will limit their ability to compete with neighboring cities in terms of new development. Former city manager Bill Christopher said the 23 percent increase is justifiable. “There is a lot of need for development in Westminster and the new mall site and Westminster Station is just the tip of the iceberg,” he said. “It would behoove of the city to pass the bill and send a positive message to the development community.” Many city council members spoke up during the meeting thanking all the public for their comments and input. Mayor pro tem Faith Winter said it the hardest part about governing is finding balance and in this instance, finding balance in providing infrastructure for the residents and remaining business friendly. “Even though it says we are decreasing the water tap fees, it’s nearly a $4,500 increase,” she said. “We will continue to work with our staff to make sure we’ve struck a good balance and if we haven’t or if new users aren’t paying their fair share, we can
re-visit this.” Councilwoman Emma Pinter said for her, the bill centers around the city’s ability to be competitive with neighbors and seeing new development in the city. “I know it’s in the forefront of everyone’s minds that we see growth in our city,” she said. “And one thing that is going to enable us to do that is listen to our well-informed staff and go with the 23 percent increase to keep us competitive with our neighbors.” Water tap fees are charged to new utility customers to connect to the city’s water system, and are based on the current value and size of the utility system. According to the staff report, the fee includes three components: the infrastructure fee which recovers an equitable portion of the city’s infrastructure required to meet the demand of the new customer, the water resources fee which recovers the value of the city’s water supplies developed to meet the demand of the new customer and the connection fee, which is the portion set to recover the cost of calibration and installing the water meter.
CDBG and HOME funds approved By Ashley Reimers
areimers@ ourcoloradonews.com With the help of government funding, four improvement projects will begin in 2014 in Westminster. During the Dec. 9 city council meeting, council approved the allocation of Community Development Block Grant, CDBG funds and Home Investment Partnership Act, HOME, funds. Staff was also authorized to submit the 2014 Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, HUD, incorporating such allocations. The funding will also cover CDBG administration costs. “I just want to say that
this is a great allocation and it moves us forward in creating an arts district in south Westminster,” Councilor Faith Winter said. “This is a good step forward.” CDBG funds are allocated each year by HUD and are available for projects that benefit cities with low- and moderate-income residents. Westminster’s allocation will be used to revitalize parts of south Westminster. The total in CDBG funding is $532,732 and projects to be funded include: Minor Home Repair Program- $75,000 Rodeo Market Park Phase II Community Garden- $150,000 Bradburn Boulevard
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Not another chamber of commerce Westminster area businesses are getting mixed signals on the start-up of a second chamber of commerce to represent their interests. This all started late in the Westminster mayoral campaign when candidate Bob Briggs unveiled his “Westminster Chamber of Commerce.” Marketing literature indicated that Briggs was the “Council-liaison” for this start-up endeavor even though he had not cleared this relationship with the then mayor and council.
Confusion reigns
Now, the mayoral election is over, but the effort to establish a separate Westminster Chamber of Commerce persists under Bob’s efforts. With his City Council connection, businesses are under the impression that the Westminster City Council endorsed this chamber, perhaps at the expense of the well-established Metro North Chamber of Commerce. This is flat incorrect. The previous council never approved nor endorsed it and the new City Council has not publicly addressed it to date. This whole idea of
a separate chamber of commerce for Westminster businesses is ill-conceived and is an issue without a problem. Prior to the merging of various separate smaller business-championing organizations, there was in fact a Westminster Chamber of Commerce back in the 1970s. In fact, I served on its Board of Directors.
Negative survey results More recently in the 1990s while I was city manager, the city commissioned a professionally conducted survey of the business community to “test the water” on re-establishing a Westminster chamber organization. Survey results clearly
showed that the business community would not support two separate chamber organizations and that the Metro North Chamber was meeting most if not all of their needs. History shows that these smaller focused chamber groups struggle making it work financially. I recall the former Westminster Chamber spent most of its time trying to raise money to stay afloat with not much service provided to its members.
No justification If there was a hue and cry from the Westminster business community that the Metro North Chamber was not meeting their respective needs or if the Westminster City Council supported a separate Westminster-based chamber AND would bank roll it, then it might make more sense to pursue a separate chamber of commerce. However, neither situation has presented itself and it is time to clear the air and dump the concept of a separate Westminster chamber of commerce. Nuf said!
A positive business message
The recently sworn-in Westminster City Council and mayor have taken quick action to “roll back” (a Wal-Mart cliché) the size of the increase in water tap fees for new construction of all types. The previous Council had voted 6-1 to jump fees 40 percent effective Jan. 1st of next year, while the staff had documented a raise of 23 percent. In either case, we are talking thousands of dollars in added cost to new homes, office buildings, retail space etc. On a 5-1 vote last week, the council passed on 1st reading an ordinance to reduce the water fees to the original recommended 23 percent increase. That action sends a positive message that Westminster wants to embrace development interests and lenders to create new jobs, generate new tax and fee revenue and continue the orderly build-out and redevelopment of the city. Good job! Bill Christopher is a former Westminster city manager and RTD board member.
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Do you believe in sports superstitions? Whether it’s wearing the same pair for socks every game, or making homemade chili every Sunday, sports superstitions are crucial and a way of life for many people. And for others, they can be considered pointless and a waste of time. We asked people at Front Range Community College in Westminster what their thoughts were on popular tradition.
“Yes I do. What if you don’t wear that certain pair of earrings and something happens? I have to wear those earrings every time.” — Terri Johnson
“I’m not superstitious in general, but I think I would go along with them because it’s socially the norm and it’s fun.” — Pat Johnson
“Yes. I played sports in high school and had my lucky uniform. My high school number is still my go-to number.” — Davin Burke
“I believe in sports superstitions. That’s just the way it is. If you don’t wear that special pair of underwear, that could change things.” — Christel Oletski
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When bad things happen It’s almost beyond belief that we could have another massacre again in our midst. And once again our school children are the victims. It makes us wonder about kids who seemingly come from good homes, kids in homes that attend Bible study and homes where we think good parents reside.
Only Christmas and Pope Frances
About the time I was bringing in the mail, Time Magazine appeared among the Christmas cards. Pope Frances had been named Person of the Year for Time and did we need that. It made us feel a little safer just knowing that his prayers surely go directly to God. But all around the country and the world we are all praying for Claire Davis, the innocent sweet girl who happened to be in the line of fire at the Arapahoe High School shooting.
Back to Pope Frances
I sat right down and devoured that story of this Argentina Pope who is bringing so much joy and hope to not only the Catholic community but to millions of folks. We are feeling hopeful that all is still right in the world. His humbleness can serve as a good example that serving the poor and the downtrodden is the way to level the playing field between the rich and the poor.
Keep praying
We must keep our praying for Claire Davis and we have to find it in our hearts so say some prayers for the family of Karl Pierson, the alleged shooter. Think how terrible they must feel.
Wrapping it up
Once again another Christmas season is dimmed by tragedy. But for the sake of our little ones, Santa will arrive on time again just as he has in ages past. Stay well, stay involved and stay tuned. Merry Christmas!
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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Nepalese voters risk lives for what we have In a brief moment of Internet connectivity while traveling in Nepal a couple of weeks ago, I glimpsed headlines reporting that state Sen. Evie Hudak had resigned rather than face a possible recall election. Before I left, I’d seen banners urging residents to sign the recall petition. Yard signs in support of Hudak had also begun to appear, and letters to the editor in spoke urgently and earnestly to both sides. I was ambivalent about the whole thing; I’d carefully cast my votes in the general election and was willing to wait until the next one. However, what happened to me in Nepal — where voters risked their lives to cast their votes — changed the way I’ll view elections in the U.S. forever. In advance of my trip, I was practicing my Nepali with the good people at Yak & Yeti when one of my new friends became concerned that I would be in Nepal during their national Constituent Assembly election. The election would put people chosen by voters into a parliamentary type of government for the express purpose of drafting a constitution, and would be only the second national election since Nepal’s violent civil war ended in 2006 after claiming more than 13,000 lives. My friend’s concern was that I would be caught up in, at best, a general strike that would shut down private and public transportation, shops, businesses, and visitor attractions. At worst, the violence that had led up to the elections could spill over from internal clashes to tourists like me in Nepal at the height of trekking season. I admit that, as a journalist, I was more intrigued by the situation than worried. What was a little inconvenience when I would be witnessing history? In fact, I more than witnessed this historic event; in a very small way, I was part of it. My trek was to start Nov. 19, the day of
the election, and my hosts were clearly concerned about getting some 30 people to Pokhara, a picturesque lakeside city at the base of the Annapurna range that served as the jumping-off point for treks. The previous couple of days in Kathmandu had been filled with shouting crowds in open-backed trucks moving through the city with loudspeakers, campaigning for their candidates. I saw heavily armed military on the streets and learned later that the government had deployed two-thirds of the army to thwart opposition groups intimidating people registering to vote. I’ve seen movies depicting Westerners in similar situations, but actually experiencing it was somewhat surreal. We boarded our private buses on the 18th, assured that attacks had been limited to party leaders and locals who defied the strike. As our bus attempted to head west out of Kathmandu, though, we were stopped at a blockade. About an hour later, our trekking guide got back on to tell us that the government was assembling tourist buses together and escorting us in groups to Pokhara. I personally never felt in danger, and we arrived without incident, passing through several military checkpoints, but a curious thing happened along the way: Nepalese citizens also riding nearly unnoticed on our bus got off quietly at small villages and crossroads, going home to
vote. Not only were they taking advantage of the only transportation available, but they were also safer from the violence that threatened voters. Protesters boycotting the elections had already torched six buses and trucks that had defied the strike, killing one person and injuring more than 30 others. Schools, private businesses, and shops were closed in fear of retaliation, and riot police joined soldiers patrolling the streets. Earlier in the campaign, a candidate was shot dead by a former member of his party, and the wife of another candidate had acid poured on her face. Then came the news that, on election day in Kathmandu, some children found a makeshift bomb near one of the polling places in a middle-class residential neighborhood, and, yes, it blew up in their hands. They were critically injured. Opposition activists stormed other polling stations throughout the country, clashing with police. And yet, and yet … an astounding 70 percent of Nepal’s registered voters braved the volatile situation to show up at the polls. By contrast, voter turnout for the 2012 U.S. presidential election has been reported at just 57.5 percent of eligible voters, down about 5 percentage points from 2008. This dismal showing is often attributed to voter apathy, a sense that nothing we as citizens say or do will effect real change in America’s politics. At a time when Congressional job approval hovers at a lowest-ever 9 percent, a polarized two-party environment is more intent on destroying itself than allowing its members to do what they truly believe is best for the country. Which brings me back to the efforts to recall state Sen. Evie Hudak. As I understand the situation, some voters believe
Hudak betrayed them with her support of gun control measures; others think that she acted appropriately in the best interest of Colorado. Recall petitioning is part of our legal election process, whatever the circumstances of the situation. So there’s something I want to say to both sides of any future recall effort: Think carefully and act with integrity. Use voices of reason rather than bluster. And always do what you think is right … because you can — without fear of bombs, retaliation, and polling place violence. I have just witnessed extraordinary Nepalese literally risking their lives to cast votes in a democratic election, even though they — as we sometimes do — fear their belligerent leaders will only worsen the situation with infighting and intimidation. Here in the U.S., despite a pervading distrust and disapproval of those we have elected to serve us, we have a duty to preserve our legal process of free and democratic elections, including petitions and referendums. We have an obligation to avert violence and intimidation, both at the polls and in our support of candidates and ideals. And we have a responsibility vote, shattering the complacency of the other half of our nation that believes it makes no difference. Both exercising and protecting our hard-won right to free elections, must be ongoing mandates for Americans. Because we can. Andrea Doray is a writer who visited Nepal at the same time as former president Jimmy Carter, who was leading a cadre of international election observers, although they didn’t have a chance to get together. Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com.
Hunting can be for the birds Mother Nature has spewed some bad and contrasting weather upon all parts of our state over the past few years and past few weeks. We see flooding, dry grain fields, erosion, sub-freezing temperatures, remnants of what was good protective cover for wildlife now in form of dry or stunted growth of brush and grass. It is, however, what we do not see that pains those who follow wildlife populations and those who hunt. Admittedly Colorado has never been a prime statewide upland bird state, it has always lacked in good numbers of pheasant, quail and chukar. But there are some regions and pockets of solid, lush habitat and water that supports healthy pheasant and quail populations. The Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife have done a commendable job in opening up many of these isolated areas for public hunting. A reading of the “Colorado State Recreation Lands” and the “Small Game Walk-In Atlas” CP&W booklets will guide small game bird hunters to a vast area of free walk-in hunting areas that support various levels of upland birds. These two paperback documents are available at all Division offices and sporting goods stores that issue Colorado hunting licenses. A hardback book “Colorado State Wildlife Areas” by Dennis McKinney is an excellent read and source of public access areas as well. This unsettled and conflicting situation of sparse wild upland bird numbers and the weather has encouraged the new trend in pheasant, quail and chuker hunting preserves. Such hunting venues provide the placement of birds in their specific hunting areas for a fee. The upside of visiting such preserves is you know there are birds to hunt and most preserves have reasonably good natural habitat. Here is a list of hunting preserves close to Denver. A call to a convenient preserve will provide the cost and conditions for a day’s hunt. Some suggested questions for hunters to ask would include; cost for a cluster of birds, number of birds will be put out, do they follow established hunting season, can you bring your own hunting dog, do they provide retrieving dogs, are there shotguns to rent and shells
to buy, do they provide day hunts or are annual memberships required, is there overnight lodging and do they dress and process birds for your freezer and perhaps other concerns you might have. Preserves close to Denver Metro Area includes the Aurer Bird Valley near Keensburg, 303-808-0282; Kiowa Creek Sporting Club near Bennett at 303-644-4672; Rocky Mountain Roosters east of Parker, 719635-3257; Colorado Blue Cliff Pheasants, 719-892-0206 and Strasburg Game Birds, close to Strasburg, 303-622-4608. In the Loveland and Fort Collins area you will find Ankeny Ranch, 970-231-6399; Rocky Ridge Hunting Club near Loveland, 970221-4868; Fox II 303-781-9007 and Colorado Wingsport, Fort Collins, 970-482-7574. For Eastern Colorado areas check out KB Style Adventures, 719-635-3257; Newman Adventures at Holyoke, 970-520-3915 or Just More Coveys Outfitters near Otis, 970848-3820. Many private preserves are in close proximity to public hunting areas, so it is suggested hunters acquire a current small game hunting license and Habitat Stamp and a well-read copy of the Parks and Wildlife 2013 Colorado Small Game hunting brochure. Most private hunting preserves do not have to adhere to the formal hunting season. But for those that follow the established season pheasant and most quail hunting is allowed Nov. 9 to Jan. 31. Don’t give up due to the recent bad weather or because you may not be familiar with public access hunting. Enjoy the Colorado outdoors in one of the many venues. Outdoors writer Ron Hellbusch can be reached at Ron-Hellbusch@comcast.net.
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At left, Aseem (Yasser Elmkhanter) and Anjali (Carolyn Demanelis) have to deal with family and culture shock in the world premiere production of “Gifted” at The Edge. Below, Deepa (Rehka Ohal) and Barbara (Devra Keyes) get into an argument of the future of the family. Photos courtesy of Rachel Graham
Dog days of the holidays You can look, but don’t touch those friendly looking police dogs at Denver International Airport. They’re on the job working to protect travelers, and can’t use the distraction. 9News reported last week that DIA has come up with a creative solution to petting police dogs: trading cards. “Brian Brown, a technician with the Denver Police Department Explosive Detection Unit has worked with his bombsniffing partner, Nnikos, for nearly fourand-a-half years,” the 9News report said. “He says his four-legged co-worker gets a lot of attention, especially from kids. “We do not let anybody touch the dogs. Mainly, it’s for liability purposes,” Brown said. “They’re still working animals. We still have a job to do and … I want my dog to go out and work as hard as he can. And the best way to do that is not let people touch them.” In keeping with the “look-don’t-touch” policy, Brown hands out cards to the kids so they can get to know the dogs better without getting too close.
Story focuses on multi-ethnic family By Clarke Reader
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he Edge Theatre is putting on perhaps its daring production yet — by being about as un-edgy as possible — for the holidays. The theater’s latest production, “Gifted,” is family comedy that is suitable for all ages, a first for the theater. “During the holidays we thought people would want to see something maybe no too edgy,” said Rick Yaconis, executive producer and artistic director of The Edge. “This isn’t really a holiday show, but we thought it was appropriate for the time.” The show runs through Dec. 29 at the theater, 1560 Teller St. Showtimes are at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 6 p.m. on Sunday. Long time patrons of The Edge might recognize “Gifted” and its playwright, Carrie Printz, from the 2012 holiday show, when it was one of four plays put on as part of the first On the Edge festival of new plays. Printz’s play won the festival and received a full production. “This play has gone through a series of workshops and it’s something I’ve worked on for several years,” Printz said. The story of “Gifted” centers on Aseem Ganeshe (Yasser Elmkhouri), the 15-year-old son of a Caucasian mother and Indian father. Aseem’s father has recently died, and his Indian grandmother is coming to visit. At the same time, Aseem is trying to get on a reality television program called “Stump the Brainiac,” and the producer is visiting to interview Aseem. “The show is really about Aseem’s search for identity in this multiethnic family,” Printz said. “I’ve been interested in writ-
Old Major makes Thrillist top 33 restaurants list ing about a family like this for a while because it is becoming more and more common.” WHAT: “Gifted” Printz said the play started WHERE: The Edge Theatre out as a monologue about a 1560 Teller St., Lakewood gifted child, and grew from WHEN: Through Dec. 29 there. She did research on the 7:30 p.m. - Friday and Saturday Indian culture and sent the 6 p.m. - Sunday play to an Indian playwright to COST: $15 to $20 make sure she had the details INFORMATION: 303-232-0363 or and dynamics correct. www.theeproject.com Tapping into a gifted student is the same thing producers did for the lead role. Elmkhouri is a senior at Lakewood High School, and played the character during the staged reading of “Gifted” last year. “He was one of my interns from last year, and this is a great role for him,” Yaconis said. Printz said that all the feedback from Elmkhouri’s performance was extremely positive, and that she has found him to be a very natural actor who just fits into the character. While the play isn’t a holiday one per se, the ideas that it expresses go along with the message of the season. “The play is about family, and everyone can relate to that,” Printz said. “I hope people walk away from the show with more appreciation for people’s differences, and maybe have a little more understanding for people we love that we might have differences with.” This is not the first full play that Printz has written, but it is the first to receive a full production, and she said the process has been a fascinating one to be a part of. “I was more involved during the stage reading last year, and though I’ve still been going to some of the rehearsals it’s been interesting to turn the play over to someone else,” she said. Yaconis said the theater will be doing another festival in 2014, and the winning play will be produced in 2015.
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I won’t mince words. My absolute favorite new restaurant this year is Old Major at 3316 Tejon St. I even chose to celebrate my recent milestone birthday for dinner there with On The Town Junior and Mr. On The Town. I had been to Old Major, a proud nose-to-tail eatery where they butcher 2.5 pigs a week (not sure what happens with the other half of the last pig), a handful of times, but I took a risk (and it was my birthday, after all) and booked a table for three to include the hub and my foodie son who works for much-lauded restaurateur Danny Meyer at Maialino in the Gramercy Park Hotel at 2 Lexington Ave. in NYC. My son surprised me with his arrival in Denver to celebrate my special day. Both of my “he-men” went nuts for the place and over the food. We ordered an arsenal of appetizers and an entrée each, which included the nose-to-tail dish, roasted duck breast and orcchiette pasta with roasted pork. Another surprise came last week when Old Major received a national nod via www.thrillistnation.com as being one of the 33 Best New Restaurants in America. And here’s what Thrillist said about Old Major: “Denver’s LoHi neighborhood is bursting at the seams with new, popular bars and restaurants, but Old Major’s `elevated farmhouse cuisine’ stands out among the pack with exceptional cocktails and decadent, inventive cuisine (think Colorado rib eye with bleu cheese, foie gras butter, and pork fat fries). If you’re smart and/or just understand weekly calendars, swing by on a Wednesday, where you can watch the chef/owner butcher two pigs in-house, you saucy, food-based voyeur! Then you’ll eat the fruits of his labor on the Nose to Tail Plate, which features cuts like braised belly, confit rib, schnitzel, ham, and ears, all accompanied by mustard spaetzle, sauerkraut, and a demi-glace.”
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If you’re stuck in the metro area without Christmas dinner plans, where do you go? Here are some ideas: Venice Ristorante, 5946 South Holly Street, Greenwood Village (or its sister restaurants, Chianti, also in Greenwood Village, and Venice Ristorante & Wine bar in LoDo); The Briarwood Inn, 1630 8th St., Golden; Baca, in the Inverness Hotel in Englewood; Kachina Southwestern Grill, 10600 Westminster Blvd., Westminster. And La Cave Wine Bar & Boutique, 360 Union Blvd, Lakewood. Look for menus and reservations for all these and more at
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To all my readers in the south metro area, Swallow Hill Music’s grand piano is about to retire, and it could be yours (or yours to give) this holiday season. Thanks to a generous donor, Swallow Hill is receiving a new piano, and will auction off the Nordiska Grand to support its scholarship fund. Bidding on the piano will close on Dec. 20. The 5-foot 10-inch Nordiska has been the main stage piano for more than 10 years, and has been played by some of the most talented musicians that have come through Swallow Hill Music, including George Winston, Leon Redbone, Suzy
Bogguss, Raul Midón, John McCutcheon, Marcia Ball, Alpin Hong and Matt Morris. Bids for the Nordiska Grand Piano can be submitted to community@swallowhillmusic.org. The winning bidder will be notified on Dec. 20. The approximate retail value is $5,000; the minimum bid accepted is $2,500. Home delivery has been donated by Move and Tune, Inc. For more information, visit www.swallowhillmusic.org.
Palettes gets nod from Food & Wine
Food & Wine magazine has included Palettes in the Denver Art Museum among the “Best Museum Restaurants in the U.S.” About Palettes, F&W wrote: “Chef Kevin Taylor opened this museum café in 1997. His new American menu spans from Anaheim chiles rellenos to a silken corn soup with barbecued shrimp (made famous at Zenith, Taylor’s long-gone notable
noshery).” Check out the rest of the best list at www.foodandwine.com.
The seen Entrepreneur and gay-rights activist Tim Gill shipping an overnight letter at Mail It! Pack It! Ship It! in Cherry Creek North. 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. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.pennyparker.blacktie-colorado.com. She can be reached at penny@blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.
Holiday Worship Joy to the World Behold, a Child is Born! Christmas Eve Candlelight Services With Communion * * * * * * * * * * 6:00 pm: Children Youth Pageant 9:00 pm: Chancel Choir & Sermon Meditation * * * * * * * * * * Westminster Presbyterian Church 74th & Bradburn Blvd. ...303‐429‐8508
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WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL ON THE RECORD Westminster City Council voted on the following legislation during the Nov. 25 meeting. Council members in attendance were Mayor Herb Atchison, Mayor Pro Tem Faith Winter and councilors Bob Briggs, Emma Pinter, Alberto Garcia and Bruce Baker.
Legislative policy statement approved
Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 32 establishing the City of Westminster 2014 Legislative Policy Statement. The Legislative Policy Statement identifies general legislative issues of interest to the city of Westminster and articulates the city’s policy principles on these issues. Staff uses the policy statement as direction when reviewing and analyzing bills
that may have an impact on the city’s interests. Adopting the Legislative Policy Statement will allow staff and council to move quickly when legislation is introduced at the Capitol. The ability to act in a timely manner increases the city’s overall effectiveness when it comes to influencing legislation that affects municipalities.
Agreements approved for reimbursement of costs
After a 4-2 voted, council authorize the city manager to execute two Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreements between the city of Westminster and the Westminster Economic Development Authority in substantially the same form as attached providing payment to the city by WEDA
for reimbursement of costs incurred by the city associated with maintenance of improvements and other contractual obligations in the North Huron Urban Renewal Area and the Westminster Center Reinvestment Plan Area
Patrol car purchases approved
Council unanimously approved the purchase for eight Police Department patrol vehicles from the Lakewood Fordland in the amount of $218,929, based on the results of the State of Colorado bid. Eight police department patrol vehicles were previously approved and are within the amount authorized by city council in the 2014 Public Safety Tax General Capital Outlay Replacement Fund budget.
Motorcycle purchases approved Council unanimously approved the purchase of three 2014 Harley-Davidson police motorcycles to the low bidder, Sun Harley-Davidson, in the amount of $58,080. These motorcycles were previously budgeted and are within the amount authorized by city council in the 2014 PST General Capital Outlay Replacement Fund budget. The City of Westminster Police Department uses the Harley-Davidson FLHP Police Road King as its standard police motorcycle. The next council meeting is at 7 p.m. on Dec. 23 at City Hall, 4800 W. 92nd Ave. in Westminster. — Compiled by Ashley Reimers
CLUBS IN YOUR COMMUNITY MONDAYS ADULT SURVIVORS of Childhood Sexual Abuse Northglenn Women’s Group meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays. WINGS provides therapist-facilitated, peer-support groups in which survivors are believed, accepted and no longer alone. For more information, call 303-283-8660. DENVER THYROID Cancer Support Group meets 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays at Montclair Recreation Center Lowry, 729 Ulster Way. For more information, call 303-388-9948.
GRIEF RECOVERY A 12-week Grief Share program meets at 6:30 p.m. each Monday at Arvada Covenant Church, 5555 Ward Road. LA LECHE League of Broomfield meets 10-11 a.m. the second Monday of the month at Brunner Farm House, 640 Main St. LIFERING SECULAR Recovery meets at 6 p.m. Mondays at Washington Park United Church of Christ, 400 S. Williams St. This is a nonprofit, abstinence-based peer-support group for recovering alcoholics and addicts. For more information, call 303-830-0358 or go online to www.unhooked.com.
OPEN MIC Living Water Unity Spiritual Community presents open mic night – celebrate your teen self 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays at 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada. This program gives teens the opportunity to express their performing art including voice and instrument, acting, poetry, stand-up comedy, mime, etc. Open to all students in sixth to 12th grades. Email bellbottoms809@gmail.com. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS meets at 7 p.m. Mondays at North Metro Church, 12505 Colorado Blvd. in Thornton. STUDY GROUP Chabad of NW Metro Denver Jewish Center
hosts a thought-provoking discussion on the weekly Torah portion. Drawing from the wisdom of the Talmud, Kabbalah and Chassidic Mystical Masters, the study group focuses on the relevance of the bible stories and Torah’s teaching to our modern lives. The class is from 7-8 p.m. Mondays at Chabad, 4505 W. 112 Ave., Westminster. Refreshments served. For costs and the topic of the weekly discussion, visit www.COJewish. com/torahstudy or call 303-429-5177. The class is led by Rabbi Benjy Brackman spiritual leader of Chabad of NW Metro Denver.
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YOUR WEEK & MORE IN THE COMMUNITY SATURDAY/DEC. 21 WORD BASICS Learn the basics of the word processing software Microsoft Word 2010 at a class 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 21 at Anythink Washington Street. Class will cover entering and formatting text and clip art images, spellcheck, saving and printing. Basic computer skills required. Space is limited; registration recommended. Call 303-287-2514, visit the library at 8992 Washington St., Thornton, or go to anythinklibraries.org. SATURDAY/DEC. 21 KIDS SHOPPING Iddle Bits of This & That Art Gallery, 3969 W. 73rd Ave., offers kids’ shopping spree 9 a.m. to noon every Saturday in December. The gallery will furnish wrapping
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campaign but that doesn’t mean it’s not possible,” said Chris Kennedy, volunteer and adviser for the Jeffco5. “There’s a lot that can happen between now and November 2014.” Kennedy is the campaign manager for U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter, and former policy assistant at the Colorado House of Representatives. Carole Lomond, Jeffco5
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supplies and help kids wrap their purchase. All gifts are less than $10, and most are in the $3-$5 range. Free refreshments provided. Email iddlebits@aol.com or call 720-266-5047.
SATURDAY/DEC. 21 BABYSITTING CLASS First-time babysitters ages 11-13 will learn all they need to know when responsible for young children. Class is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Skills covered include CPR, first aid, grown and development, feeding, safety, discipline, diapering and bathing. Call 303450-8800 or go to www.northglenn.org/recxpress to register (RecXpress code: 17118). SATURDAY/DEC. 21
member and publisher of “City and Mountain Views” reported in her editorial in August of this year that 35 percent of unincorporated Jeffco residents do not have a city council representative. In these areas, the board of county commissioners controls land use, open space management, budgeting and public transit and other government services while representing 540,000 people. According to Oxman, Sheriff Ted Mink is a proponent of the Jeffco5 Initiative. “Voters should have the
option to choose how they are governed,” Mink said in a brief statement to the Transcript. Volunteers are needed to help gather signatures. For more information, contact Bernie at MTTOP@aol. com. Donations are also being accepted to help pay for petitions. Checks can be made out to Jeffco5Grassroots and mailed to Karen Oxman at 640 11th St. Unit 401, Golden, CO 80401. More information about Jeffco5 along with signing up for newsletters can be found at www.jeffco5.com.
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dos to Steiner brothers for such a great workforce. “To have ACC in Westminster is wonderful for us,” he said. “I look forward to working with you in the future.” For more information on ACC, visit www.aircommcorp.com.
DOUBLE FEATURE Living Light of Peace, 5928 Miller St., Arvada, presents a holiday movie double feature on Saturday, Dec. 21, with “Home for the Holidays” at 7 p.m. and “Stuart Saves His Family” at 9 p.m. “Home for the Holidays” was directed by Jodie Foster and stars Helen Hunt who goes home to visit her parents as a single adult. “Stuart Saves His Family” is based on a series of early 90s Saturday Night Live sketches. Come for both or just one. Both movies are PG13. Snacks available. SATURDAY/DEC. 21 CHRISTMAS CONCERT Rocky Mountain Brassworks’ small ensemble and Evergreen Chorale present Christmas Fantasy for Brass and Voices at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, at Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road. Go to www.rockymoun-
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MONDAY TO FRIDAY/DEC. 23-27 BUILDING CAMPS The Wheat Ridge Recreation Center hosts two superheroes-themed LEGO building camps for youth, ages 5-11, Dec. 23-27. Junior superheroes for ages 5-6 is 9 a.m. to noon, and superheroes engineering for ages 7-11 is 1-4 p.m. Camps will focus on building hideouts and vehicles of favorite superheroes. Engineering camp will explore how inventions such as Spider-Man’s web shooter work using the concepts of physics, engineering, and architecture. Both camps are taught by an experienced instructor from Playwell Teknologies. Call Your Week continues on Page 12
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CHRISTMAS PRESENTATION Shepherd of Love Fellowship presents “When Love Was Born” at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, and at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, at 13550 Lowell Blvd., Broomfield. Admission is free and an infant nursery is provided. The church’s Christmas Eve candlelight service is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24. Call 303-466-5749 or 303-4607325.
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center pool. On Friday, Dec. 27 and Jan. 3, students will enjoy the indoor games at Boondocks and then check out a PG or PG-13 movie. On Monday, Dec. 30, students will enjoy games and challenges at X-Arena and then swim at the rec center. The Winter Break Escapes last 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Meet at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. To register, call 303-450-8800 or go to www.northglenn.org/recxpress.
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Horizon falls to defending state champions Regis beat Hawks 71-58 By Kate Ferraro
kferraro@ourcoloradonews.com After an even first half of basketball and only down 31-29 at halftime, the Horizon girls basketball team dropped its third game of the season to Regis 71-58 Dec. 13 at Horizon High School. The Raiders came into the game ranked No. 8 with a 3-0 record and are the defending 5A state champions. Horizon is now 1-2 on the season. Regis started to pull away in the middle of the third quarter taking a 42-32 lead. They widened the score even more taking the 51-38 lead going into the fourth. “They went on a little run,” head coach Ti Streff said. “They’re bigger, they’re more experienced. We just had to dig in and stay close.” The Raiders biggest lead of the game was 61-44 with three minutes to go in the fourth quarter. The Hawks made a little bit of a comeback tightening the score to
65-52 with two minutes left. But Horizon couldn’t come back, losing 71-58. “I think we battled the whole time,” Streff said. “We didn’t take one minute off. I’m so proud of them. We proved something tonight. Obviously, it didn’t go our way, but we set the bar high and I’m really proud of them.” Junior Lauren Bennett scored 16 points and led the team with nine rebounds. Bennett stepped up for her team and earned Player of the Game. “She had a turning point tonight, which she’s really been needing,” Streff said of Bennett. “She’s needed the confidence in her offense and the difference was she wasn’t looking for her shot, she found it tonight.” Junior Kayla Chand scored four points for Horizon and had six rebounds. Streff said Chand was given an assignment to step up and play her heart out on defense. Streff said Chand is really great defender and took care of her duties by playing quickly. The Hawks will travel to Phoenix, Ariz.
Sophomore Linsi Calvo dribbles the ball in a game against Regis Dec. 13 at Horizon High School. Photo by Kate Ferraro for a three-day tournament, before coming back to play Legacy after winter break Jan. 7, at Horizon High School. Streff said the team doesn’t know what to expect while down in Arizona. “We don’t have any idea of what we’re
going to be playing, so we prepare with everything,” Streff said. “We go out there not knowing who we’re going to play, and we give them absolutely everything we got. It’s all going to be how and a way, not what we’re doing.”
Holy Family girls win home tournament By Kate Ferraro
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Legacy sophomore Gabbi Miyasaki swims the 500-yard freestyle event in a meet Dec. 12. Photo by Kate Ferraro
Legacy beats Fort Collins in dual meet By Kate Ferraro
kferraro@ourcoloradonews.com Before the Legacy girls swim team competed against Fort Collins Dec. 12 at the Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center, the Lightning hadn’t been in the water since their meet Dec. 7 against Loveland. The boilers at the VMAC went down Dec. 6 so Legacy wasn’t able to practice in the water all week. But it was hard to tell since they won the meet with 194 points, while Fort Collins had 115. “We’ve been out of the water for five days,” head coach Diana Wiles said. “We didn’t know what to expect. The times weren’t terrible, but were definitely up. It’s been one of those weeks.” The Lightning captured first place in nine events out of 12, with their best event being the 200-yard freestyle relay. Despite not getting their best time in the event, Legacy still came in first, second, fourth and fifth place. “We were shooting for state on that one,” Wiles said of the relay. “That was the relay we had our hopes on, but we’ll get it.” Senior Haley Rhine, junior Elysia Hartojo, sophomore Gabbi Miyasaki and junior Mary Lombardi swam in the relay and finished with a time of 1:49.58. The state quali-
fying time is 1:48.00. Rhine was part of the 200-yard medley relay at the beginning of the meet, which won first place, as well. Rhine came in second in both the 50-yard freestyle and 100yard freestyle with a time of 26.57 and 59.96, respectively. Junior Annie Silva finished the 100-yard butterfly in first place with a time of 1:05.94 and came in third in the 100-yard free. Silva had just come back from Texas where she was competing with her club team. “She had a really good meet,” Wiles said. “We’re expecting things out of her this year.” Freshman Marina Larson placed first in diving with 188.45 points. Sophomore Sydney Brookstein and freshman Jessica Thill came in second and third place, respectively in the diving event. Wiles said the season is going well so far, despite it feeling like a slow start. “The season is going great, the girls are having a lot of fun and we’re seeing a lot of improvement in times.” The Lightning will compete against Fairview Dec. 19 and then will swim at the Coaches Invitational Dec. 21, both at the VMAC. Legacy won’t compete after those two events until after winter break Jan. 7 against Rocky Mountain in Fort Collins.
The Holy Family girl’s basketball team beat Northridge 61-19 in the first game of its home tournament Dec. 12 at Holy Family High School. The Tigers held the Grizzlies to two points in the first quarter, leading 18-2 after the first eight minutes of the game. The offense stayed strong throughout the second quarter taking the 31-7 lead into halftime. “We’re really improving offensively,” head coach Ron Rossi said. “This team has always been a good defensive club, but now we’re getting better offensively.” Not only was the offense on fire scoring 23 points in the third quarter, the defense kept Northridge to 19 points the entire game. Holy Family’s bench scored seven points for the Tigers in the fourth quarter, winning the game 61-19. “We just wanted to play fast, so we did a lot of trapping trying to create turnovers and deflections,” Rossi said. Sophomore Katie Chavez had her second double-double of the season with 10 points and 10 assists. Chavez had her first career double-double against Wheat Ridge Dec.
Junior Jessica Talamantes dribbles the ball in a game Dec. 12 against Northridge at Holy Family High School. Photo by Kate Ferraro 10 with 12 points and 11 assists. She earned Player of the Game both matches. Rossi said it was the first time a point guard had gotten a double-double and Chavez has done a really good job of distributing the ball to the shooters. Junior Maggie Spitzer scored 11 points and had four steals in the game. “She’s become a real force inside offensively and defensively,” Rossi said of Spitzer. “She was part of our substitute pattern last year and now it’s her turn.” Senior Lindsey Chavez led the team with 12 points and had four steals in the game. The Tigers also beat
Grand Valley 59-17 and St. Mary’s 65-35. Rossi said Holy Family has hosted the tournament for 11 years and they’ve won nine out of 11 years. Rossi said this tournament helps the Tigers prepare for the multiple games they play in the postseason. “It’s a fun tournament, because you get used to playing three games in a row,” Rossi said. “That’s important because our state tournament is three days in a row.” Holy Family is 6-0 on the season and will play Dec. 20 at Broomfield High School, then Jan. 3 against Eaton High School after winter break.
Prep sports Scoreboard MOUNTAIN RANGE HIGH SCHOOL Wrestling Mountain Range 53, Heritage 18 Zachary Martinez pinned his opponent in the 126-pound weight class against Heritage. Alexander Morales (170) had a major decision over Alejandro Leon. 106-pounder Louie Romero pinned Max Wekesser.
NORTHGLENN HIGH SCHOOL
Wrestling Northglenn 52, Monarch 27 Northglenn won nine of the 14 matches, with the biggest being Nick Archuleta’s upset over 13th ranked Preston McQuade from Monarch. Jimmy Herrera had a Major Decision, while Reese Buckalew had a Decision. Nick Archuleta had a Fall.
WESTMINSTER HIGH SCHOOL Girls basketball
Westminster 45, Columbine 62 Columbine Rebels defeat the Westminster Wolves in girls basketball at the Douglas County Holiday Tournament. Jeresse Gordon scored nine points and was Player of the Game. Agustina Santistevan scored eight points.
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THURSDAY 7 p.m. - Westminster @ Mountain Range FRIDAY 7 p.m. - Westminster @ Wheat Ridge
Wrestling THURSDAY TBA - Northglenn @ UNC Tournament FRIDAY TBA - Northglenn @ UNC Tournament 9 a.m. - Mountain Range @ UNC Tournament
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A BILL FOR AN AMENDING THE 2013 BUDGETS OF THE GENERAL, WATER, GENERAL CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) This is a good time CAPITAL OUTLAY REPLACEMENT, AND GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEto reinforce family ties. Make it a priority to assess and MENT FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING A resolve all outstanding problems. Start the upcoming SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION FROM THE 2013 ESTIMATED REVholiday season with a full measure of love. ENUES IN THE FUNDS
AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) Don’t be pressured THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER ORDAINS: into a so-called solid-gold investment. Wait until the City of Westminster Section 1. The 2013 appropriation for the holiday distractions are over.of Then take a harder look at Summary Proceedings General, Water, General Capital Outlay Replacement, and General Capital Imit. You might find that the “gold” is starting to flake off. Summary of proceedings of the Westprovement Funds initially appropriated by minster City Council meeting of Monday, Ordinance No. 3655 is hereby increased PISCESDecember (Feb 19 to9,Mar 20)Mayor A former friend Maymight 2013. Atchison, in aggregate by $463,121. This appropriCouncillors Baker, ation is due to the receipt of funds from be tryingortoPro healTem the Winter, breach and between you by using a Briggs, Garcia, and Pinter were present at grant proceeds, reimbursements, sale of as an intermediary. Best advice: Keep an roll call. assets, cash-in-lieu, and contributions.mutual friend Section 2. The $463,121 increase shall open be mind despite any lingering bad feelings. The minutes of the regular meeting of allocated to City Revenue and Expense November 25 and the special meetings of accounts as described in the City Council BORN November THIS WEEK: have a way of saying the 26You and December 2, 2013 Agenda Item 10 D dated November 25, were approved 2013 (a copy of which may be obtained right thing at the right time.as Yourpresented. friendships are deep from the City Clerk) amending City fund and lasting. Councillor Pinter presented the 2013 Digitbudgets as follows: al Cities Survey Award to management staff of the Technology General Fund $55,612 © Information 2013 King Features Synd.,DeInc. partment and congratulated them on Water Fund 92,746 achieving major milestones to better techGeneral Capital Outlay nology applications for efficiencies enReplacement Fund 4,711 joyed by staff and the community. This General Capital was the 11th year the department had Improvement Fund 310,052 won this award. Total $463,121 Section 3 – Severability. The provisions of Council approved the following: 2014 this Ordinance shall be considered as sevTraffic Signal and Street Light Maintenerable. If any section, paragraph, clause, ance Contract; Special Legal Services for word, or any other part of this Ordinance Retirement Plan Review; City/WEDA ICA shall for any reason be held to be invalid to Reimburse Costs in North Huron URA or unenforceable by a court of competent & Westminster Center Reinvestment Plan jurisdiction, such part shall be deemed as Area; Purchase of Eight Patrol Vehicles severed from this ordinance. The invalidfrom State Bid; Purchase of Three Police ity or unenforceability of such section, Motorcycles; Purchase of Utilities Tankparagraph, clause, or provision shall not Trailer from City Bid; 2014 Dell Server and affect the construction or enforceability of Computer Replacement Purchases; allocany of the remaining provisions, unless it ation of 2014 CDBG and HOME Funds; fiis determined by a court of competent jurnal passage on second reading of Counisdiction that a contrary result is necescillor’s Bill No. 50 Regarding Comcast sary in order for this Ordinance to have Franchise Agreement Renewal; and final any meaning whatsoever. passage on second reading of Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect Councillor’s Bill No. 51 Authorizing 2013 upon its passage after the second read3rd Quarter Budget Supplemental Approing. priation. Section 5. This ordinance shall be published in full within ten days after its enactCouncil tabled to December 23 the conment. sideration of the Municipal Court Security Services Contract. INTRODUCED, PASSED ON FIRST READING, AND TITLE AND PURPOSE Council conducted a public meeting to ORDERED PUBLISHED this 25th day of consider the 2014 proposed CDBG and November, 2013. PASSED, ENACTED HOME Projects and 2014 Action Plan. ON SECOND READING, AND FULL TEXT ORDERED PUBLISHED this 9th Council adopted Resolution No. 32 adoptday of December, 2013. ing the 2014 Legislative Policy Statement. Published in the Westsider The following Councillors’ Bills were adopDecember 20, 2013 ted on first reading: 00048364 A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDCity of Westminster ING SECTION 8-7-3 OF THE WESTMINSummary of Proceedings STER MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING WATER TAP FEES AND CREDITS. Summary of proceedings of the WestPurpose: to decrease water tap fees that minster City Council meeting of Monday, were to have been effective January 1, December 9, 2013. Mayor Atchison, May2014, from a 40% increase to a 23% inor Pro Tem Winter, and Councillors Baker, crease. Briggs, Garcia, and Pinter were present at roll call. A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 13-2-1, 13-3-4, 13-3-5, The minutes of the regular meeting of 16-1-2, 16-1-3, and 16 -3-5 OF THE November 25 and the special meetings of WESTMINSTER MUNICIPAL CODE AS November 26 and December 2, 2013 HOUSEKEEPING MEASURES were approved as presented. THROUGH NOVEMBER 2013. Purpose: to pass housekeeping amendments to Councillor Pinter presented the 2013 Digitsections within Chapters 2 and 3, Title al Cities Survey Award to management XIII, Parks and Recreation, and sections staff of the Information Technology Deof Chapters 1 and 3, Title XVI, Utilities and partment and congratulated them on Franchises, W.M.C. achieving major milestones to better technology applications for efficiencies enBy ballot, the Council selected Anita L. joyed by staff and the community. This Seitz to fill the vacancy in the office of City was the 11th year the department had Councillor that was created by the elecwon this award. tion of Mayor Atchison.
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LEGAL PUBLIC NOTICE Government Legals CITY OF WESTMINSTER NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR'S SETTLEMENT Pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., notice is hereby given that on the December 30, 2013, at Westminster, Colorado, final settlement will be made by the City with A-1 Chipseal Company, hereinafter called the "Contractor," for and on account of the contract for the construction of a Project described as 2013 Chip Seal Project. 1. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or his subcontractor, or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, whose claim therefor has not been paid by the Contractor or the subcontractor for the work contracted to be done, may file with the City a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. 2. All such claims shall be filed with the City Attorney's Office, City of Westminster, 4800 W. 92nd Avenue, Westminster, Colorado, 80031 by December 25, 2013. 3. Failure on the part of a creditor to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve the City from any and all liability for such claim. Dated at Westminster, Colorado this 12th day of December 2013. CITY OF WESTMINSTER /s/ Martin R. McCullough City Attorney Published in the Westsider First publication: December 13, 2013 Last publication: December 20, 2013 00058022
CITY OF WESTMINSTER NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR'S SETTLEMENT Pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., notice is hereby given that on the December 30, 2013, at Westminster, Colorado, final settlement will be made by the City with A-1 Chipseal Company, hereinafter called the "Contractor," for and on account of the contract for the construction of a Project described as 2013 Slurry Seal Project. 1. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or his subcontractor, or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, whose claim therefor has not been paid by the Contractor or the subcontractor for the work contracted to be done, may file with the City a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. 2. All such claims shall be filed with the City Attorney's Office, City of Westminster, 4800 W. 92nd Avenue, Westminster, Colorado, 80031 by December 25, 2013. 3. Failure on the part of a creditor to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve the City from any and all liability for such claim. Dated at Westminster, Colorado this 12th day of December 2013. CITY OF WESTMINSTER /s/ Martin R. McCullough City Attorney Published in the Westsider First publication: December 13, 2013 Last publication: December 20, 2013 00058024
INVITATION FOR BID RFP# 14-001 The Adam County Housing Authority (ACHA), located at 7190 Colorado Blvd, Sixth Floor, Commerce City, Colorado 80022 is soliciting competitive bids from qualified businesses for Landscape Architect Services for a complete redesign at one of our multi-family properties. The purpose of this RFP is to obtain a business to perform qualified Landscape Design. Obtain RFP Documents and Attachments by submitting an email request to: procurement@achaco.com Pre-bid Conference: Monday, January 6th, 2014 10:00 AM M.S.T Aztec Villa Apartments Leasing Office 8675 Mariposa Street Thornton, CO 80260 Bids Due: January 23rd, 2014 2:00 PM M.S.T. – Late bids will not be accepted Attn: Procurement Officer Adams County Housing Authority 7190 Colorado Blvd, Sixth Floor Commerce City, CO 80022
Published in the Westsider First publication: December 20, 2013 Last publication: December 27, 2013 00058402
CITY OF WESTMINSTER ORDINANCE NO. 3710 SERIES OF 2013 COUNCILLOR'S BILL NO. 51 INTRODUCED BY COUNCILLORS Briggs - Winter A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2013 BUDGETS OF THE GENERAL, WATER, GENERAL CAPITAL OUTLAY REPLACEMENT, AND GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION FROM THE 2013 ESTIMATED REVENUES IN THE FUNDS THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER ORDAINS: Section 1. The 2013 appropriation for the General, Water, General Capital Outlay Replacement, and General Capital Improvement Funds initially appropriated by Ordinance No. 3655 is hereby increased in aggregate by $463,121. This appropriation is due to the receipt of funds from grant proceeds, reimbursements, sale of assets, cash-in-lieu, and contributions. Section 2. The $463,121 increase shall be allocated to City Revenue and Expense accounts as described in the City Council Agenda Item 10 D dated November 25, 2013 (a copy of which may be obtained from the City Clerk) amending City fund budgets as follows: General Fund $55,612 Water Fund 92,746 General Capital Outlay Replacement Fund 4,711 General Capital Improvement Fund 310,052 Total $463,121 Section 3 – Severability. The provisions of this Ordinance shall be considered as severable. If any section, paragraph, clause, word, or any other part of this Ordinance shall for any reason be held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such part shall be deemed as severed from this ordinance. The invalidity or unenforceability of such section, paragraph, clause, or provision shall not affect the construction or enforceability of any of the remaining provisions, unless it is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction that a contrary result is necessary in order for this Ordinance to have any meaning whatsoever. Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect upon its passage after the second reading.
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Council approved the following: 2014 Traffic Signal and Street Light Maintenance Contract; Special Legal Services for Retirement Plan Review; City/WEDA ICA to Reimburse Costs in North Huron URA & Westminster Center Reinvestment Plan Area; Purchase of Eight Patrol Vehicles from State Bid; Purchase of Three Police Motorcycles; Purchase of Utilities TankTrailer from City Bid; 2014 Dell Server and Computer Replacement Purchases; allocation of 2014 CDBG and HOME Funds; final passage on second reading of Councillor’s Bill No. 50 Regarding Comcast Franchise Agreement Renewal; and final passage on second reading of Councillor’s Bill No. 51 Authorizing 2013 3rd Quarter Budget Supplemental Appro-
Municipal Court Judge John Stipech administered the Oath of Office to Anita Seitz. The meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m. By Order of the Westminster City Council Linda Yeager, City Clerk Published in the Westsider December 20, 2013 00058361
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* Adams County School District 50 Pamela Swanson 4476 W. 68th Ave. Westminster, CO 80030 P: (303) 657-3853 www.adams50.org Sponsor: Front Range Community College Foundation - Ryan McCoy
Associated General Contractors of Colorado Michael Gifford 1114 W. 7th Ave. Denver, CO 80204 P: (303) 388-2422 www.agccolorado.org Sponsor: Colorado Competitive Council - Mizraim Cordero
ADCO General Corporation Alex Thomas 801 Kalamath St. Denver, CO 80204 P: (303) 893-5770 www.adcogen.com Sponsor: Taggart Insurance – Doug Bollman
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Adofson & Peterson Tom Stone 797 Ventura St. Aurora, CO 80011 P: (303) 363-7101 Sponsor: Rob Webber
Benchmark 4 Excellence Rick Imig PO Box 29646 Austin, TX 78755 P: (512) 215-0928 http://www.benchmark4excellence.com Sponsor: Rob Webber
* AG Spanos Construction Inc. Peter Rossick 300 S. Jackson St., #210 Denver, CO 80209 P: (303) 322-3769 Sponsor: Foster, Graham, Milstein & Calisher, LLP - David Foster Allied / Nationwide Insurance Rick Snyder 10314 Tall Oaks Cir. Parker, CO 80134 P: (720) 979-1276 www.alliedinsurance.com Sponsor: Jessica Martin Anadarko Petroleum Chris Castilian 1099 18th Street Denver, CO 80202 P: (720) 929-6831 www.anadarko.com Sponsor: Xcel Energy - Preston Gibson * APCO Insurance John Thomas 1101 W. Mineral Ave., #100 Littleton, CO 80120 P: (303) 300-2726 http://www.apcoinsurance.com Sponsor: Pinnacol Assurance – Susan Andreatta
Bernardini Homes Joline Bernardini 11857 Bradburn Blvd. Westminster, CO 80031 P: (720) 936-2824 http://www.bernardinihomes.com Sponsor: Laura Bauer Big City Burrito Brad Harris 11862 Bradburn Blvd. Westminster, CO 80031 P: (303) 920-4700 www.bigcityburrito.com Sponsor: Mark Walker Blueprint Staffing Christopher Lebb 393 South Harlan St. Lakewood, CO 80226 P: (303) 238-1330 Sponsor: John Herrera By Request DJ Service Kim Cochran 3524 E. 117th Dr. Thornton, CO 80233 P: (720) 436-3389 Sponsor: Carla Pearson
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Cox Ranch Originals Joan Cox 24100 E. 155th Way Brighton, CO 80603 P: (303) 875-2881 www.coxranch.org Sponsor: Adams County Sheriff’s Office - Rick McNair
Cholas Insurance Greg Cholas 7100 Broadway St. Denver, CO 80221 P: (303) 469-1293 Sponsor: City of Northglenn - Leslie Carrico Citron Workspaces Will Taylor 197 S. 104th St., #C Louisville, CO 80027 P: (303) 531-2523 http://www.citronworkspaces.com Sponsor: Laura Kucharczyk Colorado Barricade Co. Zach Frisch 2295 S. Lipan Denver, CO 80223 P: (303) 922-7815 www.coloradobarricade.com Sponsor: Foster, Graham, Milstein & Calisher, LLP - David Foster Colorado Competitive Council Mizraim Cordero 1445 Market St. Denver, CO 80022 P: (720) 237-1156 www.coloradocompetes.org Sponsor: Colorado Competitive Council - Mizraim Cordero * Colorado Contractors Association Tony Milo 6880 South Yosemite Ct. Englewood, CO 80155 P: (303) 290-6611 Sponsor: Foster, Graham, Milstein & Calisher, LLP - David Foster Colorado Petroleum Association Stan Dempsey 1660 Lincoln St., #1460 Denver, CO 80264 P: (303) 860-0099 www.coloradopetroleumassociation.org Sponsor: Suncor Energy - Lisha Burnett Colorado West Equipment OB Begley 7920 E. 88th Ave. Henderson, CO 80640 P: (303) 288-1300 http://www.cowest.net Sponsor: Adams 12 Five Star Schools - David Anderson Concrete Washout Systems Jack Hagaman 7675 Dahlia Commerce City, CO 80022 P: (303) 356-9647 Sponsor: John Herrera Contractors Supply, Inc. Chris Zabulas 5515 W. Warren Ave. Denver, CO 80227 P: (303) 825-8555 www.csicatalog.com Sponsor: John Herrera
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Continued from previous page Icenogle Seaver Pogue, P.C. Edward Icenogle 4725 S. Monaco St., #225 Denver, CO 80237 P: (303) 292-9100 www.isp-law.com Sponsor: Karen Stuart Consulting - Karen Stuart IMA Heather Gothard 1705 17th St. Denver, CO 80202 P: (303) 615-7436 Sponsor: Cathy Blakeman ITT Technical Institute Sophia Lueth 8620 Wolff Ct., #100 Westminster, CO 80031 P: (303) 288-4488 www.itt-tech.edu Sponsor: Carla Pearson * Jalisco International Richard Ledezma 6663 Colorado Blvd. Commerce City, CO 80022 P: (303) 287-8905 Sponsor: Foster, Graham, Milstein & Calisher, LLP - David Foster
KD Supply Scott Evans 18150 E. 32nd Place, Unit E Aurora, CO 80011 P: (303) 577-1260 http://www.kdsupplyllc.com/ Sponsor: Chris Laws
* JR Engineering LLC Jim Fitzmorris 7200 S. Alton Way, #C-100 Centennial, CO 80112 P: (303) 740-9393 www.jrengineering.com Sponsor: The Stanton Solution – Susan Stanton K & D Landscape Jen Huey 4320 Kipling Street Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 P: (303) 425-8963 www.kd-landscape.com Sponsor: Roy Denley Karen Stuart Consulting Inc Karen Stuart 1950 W. 154th Pl. Broomfield, CO 80023 P: (303) 263-3071 Sponsor: Karen Stuart Consulting - Karen Stuart
Red Arrow Manufacturing Kelly Perkins 1761 E. 64th Ave. Denver, CO 80229 P: (303) 375-0908 Sponsor: Adams 12 Five Star Schools - David Anderson
KG Clean Inc. Wade Keller 7270 W. 118th Pl., Unit F Broomfield, CO 80020 P: (303) 665-9757 www.kgclean.com Sponsor: Angela Moore
Paragon Appraisal Service Larry Hoy 2362 W. 118th Ave. Denver, CO 80234 P: (303) 469-2080 www.marketvalue.net Sponsor: Karen Stuart Consulting - Karen Stuart
Lighting Accessories & Warning Systems Devin Marciano 7124 Dillon Court, Suite 100 Englewood, CO 80112 P: (720) 870-4965 www.laws1.com Sponsor: Carver & Associates - Josh Drazin
Park Regency Thornton Keith Rohlack 12610 Hudson St. Thornton, CO 80241 P: (303) 350-5820 www.parkregencythornton.us Sponsor: Park Regency Thornton - Keith Rohlack
LL Johnson Distributing Company Daniel Melchior 4700 Holly St. Denver, CO 80216 P: (303) 320-1270 http://www.lljohnson.com Sponsor: Rob Webber
Parkhill Development Bill Parkhill 631 High St. Denver, CO 80218 P: (303) 829-8811 Sponsor: Carlson & Carlson – Craig Carlson RMH Group, Inc. Bill Green 12600 W. Colfax Ave., #A-400 Path 21 Architecture Lakewood, CO 80215 John Menno Nap P: (303) 239-0909 333 W. Colfax, #321 www.rmhgroup.com Denver, CO 80204 Sponsor: Xcel Energy – Preston Gibson P: (303) 534-5221 www.path21arch.com Sand Creek Regional Greenway Sponsor: Brandon Mencini Partnership Kate Kramer Eddie Kim 7350 E. 29th Ave., #300 9950 Summers Ridge Rd., #160 Denver, CO 80238 San Diego, CA 92121 P: (303) 468-3263 P: (877) 742-6832 http://www.sandcreekgreenway.org http://www.iphantom.com/ Sponsor: Suncor Energy – Lisha Burnett Sponsor: Ash Mahajan
Made and Created Nancy McNally Jansen Strawn Consulting Engineers 6450 W. 108th Ave. Tom Jansen Westminster, CO 80020 45 W. 2nd Ave. P: (720) 988-0423 Denver, CO 80223 www.madeandcreated.com P: (303) 561-3333 Sponsor: Denver Ballroom Dancing http://www.jansenstrawn.com - Mary Lindsey Sponsor: Mountain View Bank of Commerce - Andy Ellison Mountainland Pediatrics Jill Atkinson Jehn Engineering 8889 Fox Dr. Joseph Jehn Thornton, CO 80260 5690 Webster St. P: (303) 430-0823 Arvada, CO 80002 www.mountainlandpeds.com P: (303) 403-2424 Sponsor: State Farm Insurance www.jehnengineering.com - Bruce Vezina Sponsor: Xcel Energy – Preston Gibson Nationwide Management Services JF Companies, LLC John Marsh Joel Farkas 20987 N. John Wayne Pkwy. 9033 E. Easter Pl. Maricopa, AZ 85138 Centennial, CO 80112 P: (520) 840-4583 P: (303) 362-5995 www.nationwidemsi.com Sponsor: Foster, Graham, Milstein & Sponsor: Horizons North Credit Union Calisher, LLP - David Foster - LaTrice Brewster Jones Lang LaSalle Laura Kucharczyk 1225 17th St., #1900 Denver, CO 80202 P: (303) 390-5210 http://www.jll.com Sponsor: Laura Kucharczyk
* Osborne Companies Gene Osborne 7501 Village Square Dr., #205 Castle Pines, CO 80108 P: (303) 907-6982 Sponsor: Carlson & Carlson - Craig Carlson
Network Consulting Services Bryan Boam 563 West 500 South Bountiful, UT 84010 P: (801) 295-7555 Sponsor: Ash Mahajan Noble Productions Stuart Noble 9418 S. Hackberry Lane Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 P: (303) 434-1172 http://www.nobleproductionsinc.com Sponsor: 5 Star Talent & Entertainment, Inc. - Terri Fisher Northglenn/Thornton Rotary Club Rosie Garner P.O. Box 958 East Lake, CO 80614 P: (303) 452-3875 Sponsor: City of Northglenn - Leslie Carrico Northwestern Mutual - Boulder Mike Faulhaber 1790 38th St., #306 Boulder, CO 80301 P: (303) 390-5806 http://www.boulder.nm.com Sponsor: Mike Faulhaber
Pour Boy Liquors Mark Andreatta 6468 W. 20th Avenue Lakewood, CO 80214 P: (303) 232-1082 Sponsor: Pinnacol Assurance - Susan Andreatta Prairie Community Church Cathy McIntosh 9993 WCR 11 Firestone, CO 80504 P: (303) 589-9689 Sponsor: Mike McIntosh * Professional Management Consultants, LLC Ken Rudolph 10462 Grizzly Gulch Littleton, CO 80129 P: (720) 339-0317 Sponsor: The Stanton Solution - Susan Stanton * R&R Engineers - Surveyors Inc. Douglas Dunkin 710 W. Colfax Ave. Denver, CO 80204 P: (303) 753-6730 http://www.rrengineers.com Sponsor: Foster, Graham, Milstein & Calisher, LLP - David Foster Rapid International USA Dennis Bauer 7081 Brighton Boulevard Commerce City, CO 80022 P: (303) 853-0068 http://www.rapidintl.com Sponsor: Laura Bauer
Restaurant Solutions Inc Aaron Miksche 1101 W. Mineral Ave. Littleton, CO 80120 P: (303) 458-1204 http://www.restacct.com Sponsor: John Thomas Richards Seeley & Schaefer, Inc. Aaron Hoffman 3640 W. 112th Ave. Westminster, CO 80234 P: (303) 429-3561 www.rss-insurance.com Sponsor: Carlson & Carlson – Blake Carlson Riverdale Dunes Golf Course Katie Hinkley 13300 Riverdale Road Brighton, CO 80602 P: (303) 659-4700 Sponsor: Nikki Blair
Scholar-Dollars Glen Hendricks 455 Left 115th Ave., #3 Northglenn, CO 80234 P: (303) 594-2944 http://www.scholar-dollars.net Sponsor: Adams 12 Five Star Schools - Mary Litwiler Sewald Hanfling RD Sewald 511 Broadway Denver, CO 80203 P: (303) 800-4500 Sponsor: Foster, Graham, Milstein & Calisher, LLP - David Foster
Speedwise Eric Frickell PO BOX 65 Eastlake, CO 80614 P: (720) 443-0445 www.speedwise.net Sponsor: New Style & Design Photography - Gabriela Gjurekovec
United Properties Kevin Kelley 1331 17th St. Denver, CO 80202 P: (720) 898-5957 uproperties.com Sponsor: Xcel Energy – Preston Gibson
Spot On Solutions Dina Clifford 7714 South Elm Ct. Centennial, CO 80122 P: (720) 482-0384 Sponsor: Adams 12 Five Star Schools - David Anderson
* WallyPark Charles Bassett 515 S. Flower St. Los Angeles, CA 90071 P: (213) 392-0069 Sponsor: Foster, Graham, Milstein & Calisher, LLP - David Foster
State Farm Insurance Bruce Vezina 8791 Wolff Ct., #220 Westminster, CO 80031 P: (303) 428-0636 Sponsor: State Farm Insurance - Bruce Vezina
Weatherstone Capital Management Michael Ball 11152 Huron St., #105 Denver, CO 80234 P: (303) 452-4374 http://www.weatherstonecm.com Sponsor: Barbara Walker
Stuart Bombel Stuart Bombel 1701 E. Center Ave. Denver, CO 80209 P: (303) 744-9961 Sponsor: Foster, Graham, Milstein & Calisher, LLP - David Foster
* Wei Law, LLC Ann Wei 7423 E. 8th Pl. Denver, CO 80230 P: (720) 480-8843 http://www.weilawllc.com Sponsor: The Stanton Solution - Susan Stanton
* The Staenberg Group Michael Staenberg 1600 Broadway Denver, CO 80202 P: (720) 724-9800 http://www.tsgproperties.com Sponsor: The Stanton Solution - Susan Stanton
Westminster Education Association Rosie Jaramillo 3489 W. 72nd Ave., #106 Westminster, CO 80030 P: (303) 427-1734 www.weaonline.org Sponsor: Chuck Hensel
* Transwest Auto 7626 Brighton Blvd. Commerce City, CO 80022 (303) 289-3161 Sponsor: Foster, Graham, Milstein & Calisher, LLP - David Foster Twenty Ninth Street Kim Campbell 1710 29th St., #2048 Boulder, CO 80301 P: (303) 444-0722 http://www.twentyninthstreet.com Sponsor: Kim Campbell Uniquely Twisted Balloons Susanne Lively 1102 S. Yosemite, #6 Denver, CO 80247 P: (303) 882-8954 Sponsor: Elizabeth Norris
Xirrus John Weeks 12934 Long Tail Dr. Draper, UT 84020 P: (801) 867-0016 http://www.xirrus.com Sponsor: Ash Mahajan Younger Brothers Lumber Trent Younger 6350 E. 72nd Place Commerce City, CO 80022 P: (303) 288-2611 Sponsor: Paul Hebinck Zlight USA Jeremiah DeGraff 595 W. 66th St. Loveland, CO 80538 P: (303) 570-6687 http://www.zlightusa.com Sponsor: United Power – Tom Green
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18 North Jeffco Westsider
December 20, 2013
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Priority Plastics, Inc., a manufacturer of plastics products with five locations nationwide, is currently seeking a PLANT MANAGER at our Denver, CO plant. Our plastic blow molding manufacturing operation is a multi-shift operation with 100+ employees. As Plant Manager, the successful candidate will direct and manage all plant operations including Production, Packaging, Engineering, Quality, Inventory/Materials Management and HR staff to achieve plant objectives for profitable growth, efficiency, on-time delivery, quality and safety. Responsibilities: • Provide overall leadership for operating results and deliver continuous improvement in key areas of safety, cost, inventory management, quality and organizational capability. Maintain a culture of accountability across the organization for delivery of business objectives. • Drive continuous improvement in all aspects of the operation by using the full capability and creativity of the organization. • Facilitate coordination of all plant activities with managers/supervisors to ensure effective use of plant capacity, assets and staff. Responsible for employee staffing and team development, performance management, goal alignment, project execution and policy deployment. • Develop, manage and achieve plant budget targets and ensure strong financial controls are in place. Participate with senior management in financial and operational reviews. Take quick and appropriate corrective action where necessary to achieve budget and operational commitments. • Ensure full compliance with applicable regulatory laws, standards and company policy. • Create an effective plant leadership team and coach, mentor and develop direct reports to their full potential. Maintain a healthy, positive and energized work environment for all plant employees. Candidates should have a Bachelor degree in Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related field with 10 or more years of progressive leadership in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a plastic molding operation. Individuals should have a good business acumen and analytical mindset; able to comprehend financial models of the business and able to think and act strategically in the interests of the whole business. Individuals must have outstanding communication/teamwork/interpersonal skills at all levels of the organization, as well as, strong organization development/ coaching skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office is a must and fluency in English/ Spanish language, preferred. Please send resumes to: jobs@priorityplastics.com
The City of Black Hawk, two (2) vacancies for POLICE OFFICER I. Hiring Range: $53,959 - $62,052 DOQ/E. Unbelievable benefit package and exceptional opportunity to serve in Colorado’s premiere gaming community located 18 miles west of Golden. The City supports its employees and appreciates great service! If you are interested in serving a unique historical city and enjoy working with diverse populations visit the City’s website at www.cityofblackhawk.org/goto/employee_services for more information or to apply online for this limited opportunity. Requires High School Diploma or GED, valid Colorado driver’s license with a safe driving record, must be at least 21 years of age, and must be Colorado POST certified by date of hire. The City accepts online applications for Police Officer positions year round. Applications will remain active for one (1) year from the date of submission. EOE.
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Carpet/Flooring
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Darrell 303-915-0739
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Housecleaning
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Concrete/Paving
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20 North Jeffco Westsider
December 20, 2013 Plumbing
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