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Jefferson County, Colorado • Volume 9, Issue 25

Stevenson announces retirement Jeffco superintendent stepping down after 12 years By Vic Vela

vvela@ourcoloradonews.com There were few dry eyes and even fewer empty seats inside a packed Jefferson County school board meeting on Nov. 7, as supporters of Superintendent Cindy Stevenson showed up to hear the district’s longtime superintendent announce her retirement. “The past 12 years have been the best years of my life,” said Stevenson, often wiping away tears, while announcing that she would retire on June 30, when her contract expires. “This is an exceptional school district and it’s been my honor to lead an amazing staff of talented people.” Stevenson received a standing ovation at the conclusion of her remarks. Stevenson, who was appointed to her position in 2002, will retire as Jefferson County Public Schools’ longest-serving superintendent. A product of the school district that she has led for more than 12 years, Stevenson has worked as a teacher, a principal, or as a member of the superintendent’s office during a span of four decades. School board member Jill Fellman recalled meeting Stevenson for the first time in 1989, when Stevenson taught at Arvada’s Little Elementary School and Fellman was a first-year teacher at Moore Middle School. “I just kept thinking when I was that first-year teacher, ‘I want to be like Cindy Stevenson,” Fellman said after the board meeting. Stevenson was named the 2010 Colorado Superintendent of the Year, and was a finalist for the national award that year. Jeffco students have consistently scored above the state average in proficiency test scores during Stevenson’s tenure. And she was an instrumental campaigner for mill levy overrides that Jeffco voters supported in 2010, which allowed the district to stop the financial bleeding that was taking place during the economic downturn. “Her absence will be felt across the district,” said Patti DeLorenzo, a principal at Lakewood’s Devinny Elementary School. “As hard as it may be, administrators will continue to work toward your vision.” But not everything has been sunny for Stevenson as of late. She was a key sup-

Jefferson County Schools Superintendent Cindy Stevenson speaks in support of a school finance act tax hike during an Aug. 15 rally at Lakewood’s Green Mountain High School. File photo porter of Amendment 66, the school finance tax hike that voters flatly rejected on Nov. 5. And Stevenson took a lot of heat from parents for her support of a company with whom the district was to partner with to store student information as part of a data dashboard — inBloom, a Georgia-based nonprofit that has been the subject of national controversy over privacy and security concerns. After an outcry from parents, Stevenson announced in September that she would allow students to opt out of the data dashboard, after she had previously said that doing so would compromise the dashboard’s data. On the night of Stevenson’s retirement announcement, the board voted to sever ties with inBloom, altogether. And Stevenson’s announcement comes at a time when the district is going through significant personnel and political chang-

‘This is an exceptional school district and it’s been my honor to lead an amazing staff of talented people.’ Superintendent Cindy Stevenson es. With conservatives about to control the school board, it would not have been a given that Stevenson’s contract would have been renewed any way. Board members-elect Julie Williams, Ken Witt and John Newkirk handily won their races on Nov. 5 and their collective conservative ideology will surely mean a change of policy direction for the 5-member board.

But Stevenson said after the meeting that the board’s upcoming changes played no role in her decision to step aside. “You don’t leave because it’s difficult,” she said. “You leave because it’s the right time, and you’ve done good work, and you’ve got strong people around you and they can carry on. And if I was going to leave because of tough times, boy I could name much harder times.”

Student recognized for academic achievement Autism no barrier to lettering in academics for Ortega By Crystal Anderson

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Ronnie Ortega smiles as Principal Andy Geise presents him his letter jacket. Photos by Crystal Anderson

Hard work in academics has meaningful rewards for Pomona High School student Ronnie Ortega. As a surprise, Ortega, 17, was recognized for lettering in academics in an assembly of more than 30 students, friends and family, Nov. 4, at Pomona High School, 8101 W. Pomona Drive. During the presentation, Pomona’s Principal, Andy Geise, spoke about Ortega’s academic achievement and presented him with his own, Pomona Panther letter jacket, something Ortega thought couldn’t happen. “I’m overjoyed, I can’t believe I got this,” Ortega said while proudly showing off his new black and red Pomona letter jacket. “This is the best time of my life.”

Ortega, a junior at Pomona, is a softspoken, friendly, articulate student who is autistic and loves to learn. “Ronnie is a great kid” said Jim Glasmann, Pomona’s School Resource Officer said while reminiscing on their first meeting. “I knew immediately he was a special kid; now I talk and shake hands with him every day.” According to Officer Glasmann, lettering in anything, specifically academics, is a rarity amongst special needs kids, but for Ortega, it’s just about hard work. “I believe every student should work hard, sadly, some don’t think they need to

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Delinquencies rise during the holidays

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“It’s a reflection on seasonal decision making,” Cooke said. “People get distracted and feel the pressure of the frantic nature of the holidays, but the fine is a court sentence, and it will get collected.” According to the Cooke and Marino, the likelihood of a more serious consequence, like spending a night in jail or having an increased fee, is high should a person be negligent on a fine. “First, these people made decisions that resulted in consequences,” Cooke said, “Their second decision to stop those payments results in more consequences, such as a show cause order or a bench warrant.” While not a revenue generator for the court system, staff encourages those individuals to make their payments a priority. “We’re not here to compete with you buying a new laptop at Best Buy or a pair of sneaks at Sports Authority,” Cooke said, “We’re at the top of the line, no one gets out of paying.”

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Thanksgiving to New Years, we see a decline in payments every year,” Marino said. Every year, the Arvada Municipal Court makes agreements with defendants to accommodate those who may not be able to afford their fines at that moment. During the holidays, these agreements are increased and typically manifest as different payment plans so parents could buy presents for children or spouses. According to Marino, these agreements are more of a nicety, rather than obligation of the court. They come with an additional fee, and cost the city hundreds in extra man hours and labor costs. These agreements are meant to aide those individuals, giving them time to collect the money, but during the holidays when budgets shift, the fines and the agreements are forgotten about. According to Judge David Cooke, it’s a change in behavior and priorities causing people to not pay.

City named eighth in Digital Cities Survey

The Digital Communities Program named Arvada as one of the most digital cities in the United States, Nov. 7. This recognition is made through a survey of local and state government practices through the use of mobile applications and websites. According to a Center for Digital Government press release, each city was judged by their operating efficiency, strategic objectives, collaboration and transparency measures, creative solutions or approaches. The Digital Communities Program is part of the Center for Digital Government, a national research institute which focuses on state and local government market and education nationwide. This is the 13th year it has performed the survey.

America Recycles Day

Nationwide, cities will promote Nov. 15 as America Recycles Day to encourage citizens to recycle. In Arvada, several businesses and

residences have begun recycling programs in effort to reduce the need for landfills and supply raw materials to industries. For an easy, affordable recycling program, several of the city’s waste haulers offer curbside recycling programs for an average of $3.00 a month. To sign up for curbside recycling or find a waste hauler who participates, visit www.arvada.org A guide with recyclable items and recycling locations is also available on the site.

Gold Line Construction Street Closures

On Nov. 11, a complete closure at the railroad crossing on Carr Street between Ridge Road and Reno Drive will occur due to Gold Line construction. The construction comes as part of the Gold Line and Northwest Rail Westminster segment and is set to complete within 30 days. Denver Transit Partners ask those who utilize the junction to comply with posted detour signs. For more information please call the DTP Public Information Team at

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Former mayor Honored

Former Mayor of Arvada, Ken Fellman, was honored as the Best Barrister by Law Week Colorado, a publication serving Colorado’s legal and judicial sectors. Fellman works largely serving governments across the country in the areas of telecommunications law, broadband deployment, cable television and utilities law. He has served as the past-president for the National Association of Telecommunications Officers Advisers, and been appointed to several other communications committees. Fellman currently serves as the attorney for the City of Littleton and as an adjunct professor at the University of Colorado’s law school. Fellman served as the Mayor of Arvada from 1999-2007, and served on the Arvada City Council from 1993 -199 prior to becoming mayor. He now resides in Denver and is a partner at the Kissinger & Fellman P.C. firm.

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Education funding measure defeated A66 would have created new taxes to overhaul schools By Vic Vela

vvela@ourcoloradonews.com A ballot measure intended to overhaul the way that Colorado schools are funded suffered a sound defeat on Nov. 5. Voters by a resounding margin rejected Amendment 66 on election night, a measure that would have created at least $950 million in new taxes annually to fund major school reforms across the state. It was never close. After early returns showed the measure to be doomed, the only matters in question were how wide of a margin the ballot measure would fail and at what time would supporters publicly admit defeat — that occurred about an hour after 7 p.m. poll closings. As of the early morning of Nov. 6, Amendment 66 had been rejected by about 66 percent of voters, with 91 percent precincts reporting. “Perhaps this wasn’t the right transaction,” Gov. John Hickenlooper acknowledged to a room of muted and disappointed supporters from inside downtown Denver’s Marriot Denver City Center. Trying to remain positive, the governor also said that “no one fought against” the measure’s vision of making funding for Colorado schools a model for the rest of the nation. Hickenlooper said he will continue to strive toward achieving that goal. “Every great social victory in the history of this country was based on a number of failures,” Hickenlooper said. Meanwhile, Amendment 66 opponents reacted.

Gov. John Hicklenlooper addresses Amendment 66 supporters inside the ballroom at the Marriot Denver City Center on Nov. 5. The measure, which would have created at least $950 million in new taxes annually to fund an overhaul of Colorado schools, was rejected by voters. Photo by Vic Vela “Colorado families spoke loud and clear,” said Kelly Maher, executive director of Compass Colorado, a group that worked to oppose Amendment 66. “We need substantive outcome-driven reforms to the educational system before we ask families and small businesses to foot a major tax bill.” The measure sought to fund full-day kindergarten, preschool for at-risk youth and would have provided more resources for English language learners, special education students and children who are in gifted and talented programs. Additionally, the measure aimed to reduce class sizes and would have reformed

per-pupil funding statewide in a more equitable fashion, proponents argued. While the reforms may have sounded good to many people, even the governor acknowledged that the hefty price tag associated with overhauling the new funding system was responsible for turning off many voters. The measure would have raised taxes on all Colorado taxpayers. The two-tiered proposal would raise income taxes to 5 percent on everyone earning $75,000 or less. Those who earn over that amount would pay 5 percent on the first $75,000 in taxable income and 5.9 percent on taxable income above $75,000.

Colorado’s current income tax rate is a flat 4.63 percent, regardless of income level. The measure sought to put in place Legislation that was enacted through Senate Bill 213. The Democrat-sponsored bill — which was signed by Hickenlooper in June — did not receive a single vote from Republican lawmakers. Republicans and other critics blasted the school funding overhaul as a “billion dollar tax hike” that comes at a time when Coloradans are barely coming out of a recession. They also argued that Senate Bill 213 did not put in place the kind of reforms to warrant that kind of a tax increase. Opponents also argued that much of the revenue that would have been raised through Amendment 66 would have ended up going to school districts other than the ones where taxpayers’ children attend. The measure was rejected in just about every area of the state. For example, late returns showed that the measure was failing badly in Adams, Arapahoe, Douglas, El Paso and Jefferson counties. The only large counties that could end up seeing majority support when the votes are officially tallied are Denver and Boulder. The campaign that drove Amendment 66, Colorado Commits to Kids, had a huge fundraising advantage over its opposition, having collected more than $9 million for the measure’s messaging efforts. “Honestly, you could have had the best messaging in the world, I just think that people felt it was too expensive,” Hickenlooper told reporters after his remarks. Maher said afterward, “Never has so much been spent by so few to accomplish so little.”

Marijuana taxes approved by voters Taxes will fund retail marijuana sales regulations By Vic Vela

vvela@ourcoloradonews.com A year after Colorado voters made retail marijuana sales legal, voters on Nov. 5 cleared the way for pot smokers to fund the regulations that will be tied to the newly created industry. Voters overwhelmingly supported Proposition AA, a measure that will slap a 25 percent tax on retail pot sales that were

made legal across the state as a result of last year’s passage of Amendment 64. The measure was receiving about 65 percent support, with 91 percent of precincts reporting by the early morning of Nov. 6. Most of the money that will be collected through marijuana sales taxes will go toward regulating pot shops that will operate across the state, beginning on Jan. 1. “This was about fulfilling the promise of Amendment 64, saying that we’re going to regulate this industry, but we’re also going to tax in a way that lets marijuana pay its own way,” said Rep. Jonathan Singer, D-

Longmont, a sponsor of House Bill 1318, which put in place the marijuana tax system. Singer’s bill, which was signed into law by Gov. John Hickenlooper earlier this year, creates a tax structure that will impose a 15 percent excise tax and an initial 10 percent retail tax on each marijuana sales transaction. The first $40 million collected through the Proposition AA excise tax each year will go toward public school construction, with the rest being used to fund marijuana regulation. Marijuana businesses must abide by

strict rules when selling the drug, such as making sure that buyers are at least 21 years of age and limiting the amount that can purchased in a single transaction. The regulations are also aimed at preventing minors from having access to pot. The Legislature also put in place a driving-stoned standard, which is aimed at curtailing efforts by motorists to get behind the wheel after smoking pot. “We wanted to make sure that we had the right resources to make sure that kids Voters continues on Page 20

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Hickenlooper unveils $24 billion budget Health care, education could see increases By Vic Vela

vvela@ourcoloradonews.com Those dreaded DMV wait times and skyrocketing college costs could see some alleviation, under Gov. John Hickenlooper’s proposed budget for next year. The governor detailed a $24 billion budget — one that he called “equal parts of optimism and prudence” — during a presentation to a state legislative committee on Nov. Report 7. As presented, the 2014-2015 budget includes increases in total funds and reserves compared to this year, an accomplishment that Hickenlooper attributes to a state economy that has now seen four consecutive years of growth since emerging from a recession. “We have now exceeded pre-Great Recession peak employment levels and there are only a few numbers of states that have done that,” Hickenlooper told the Legislature’s Joint Budget Committee. “This recovery puts Colorado’s economy literally among the very best in the United States.” Hickenlooper singled out four “high priority” areas that will receive special focus as part of next year’s budget: “Education, customer service, health care and public safety.” The proposed budget would cap higher education tuition growth at 6 percent. That would halt a five-year trend that has seen an average tuition rate grow 10 percent, according to Henry Sobanet, the governor’s budget director.

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The governor also proposes adding more than $40 million for college financial aid, which he called a “historic increase” for higher education funding. “This budget request would allow more families to send kinds to college,” Hickenlooper told the committee. The budget also proposes a $223 per-pupil increase for K-12 students next year. However, the governor acknowledged that the increase falls short of complying with Amendment 23 — the 2000 measure that reversed a trend where education funding was falling behind the rate of inflation. The governor’s budget does not include education dollars that would have come had Amendment 66 past last week. The tax hike for education funding measure was soundly defeated on Nov. 5. Hickenlooper also seeks to revamp the Division of Motor Vehicles, though increased staffing and updated computer systems, which are a part of “long-overdue steps to modernize DMV.” The governor said that the increased funding would significantly reduce wait times for customers who seek services from the often-lampooned state division. “One of the places where Coloradans most frequently interact with government and become aggravated is the Department of Motor Vehicles,” Hickenlooper said. Various health care departments, including Human Services and Public Health and Environment, will see a combined $618 million increase through next year’s proposed budget. And developmentally disabled persons are expected to experience shorter waiting lists for services that include assisted housing, through an additional $22 million in proposed funding. The Department of Corrections — which Hickenlooper said is expected to deal with a 2.3 percent inmate increase — will also receive about $42 million in additional funding next year, about a 6 percent budget increase, much of

which will go toward a parole division makeover and a fugitive apprehension unit. The proposed budget also includes more money for savings. General fund reserves will increase to 6.5 percent, up from 5 percent this year. State Sen. Kent Lambert, R-Colorado Springs, praised Hickenlooper’s efforts to increase reserve funds, especially in light of wildfire and flood disasters that have struck the state in recent years. “I would give you the highest laudatory comments on the fact that we have stayed on that growth toward that state reserve, and we’ve needed it,” Lambert said. And it wouldn’t be a modern-day legislative committee hearing without there being some discussion of marijuana. Hickenlooper said his office will measure economic impacts on retail pot sales that were made legal through last year’s passage of Amendment 64. While acknowledging that the state is sometimes seen as being a marijuana mecca, the governor and Sobanet said Colorado could see positive economic impacts, as a result of the new industry. “There are aspects about how it has tarnished our image around the country,” the governor said of the state’s marijuana industry. “But it is going to have economic benefits.” Sobanet said that the potential for a retail pot industry that has a “functioning regime” in place could bring great business benefits to the state, “once joking around about passing marijuana laws dies down.” The budget also includes funding for marijuana health research, which comes from medical marijuana funding, a prospect that pleases Sen. Pat Steadman, D-Denver. “Somebody needs to step up and start shining some light on these dark corners of neglected medical research,” he said. The Legislature will take up Hickenlooper’s proposed budget after it reconvenes in January.

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Driver safety: Watch for wildlife on roadways OTHER ‘HIGH-RISK’ AREAS IN JEFFCO:

Highway 93 risky area By Amy Woodward

awoodward@ourcoloradonews.com Autumn is here, which means it is time to rake the leaves, set the clocks back and maybe start eyeing some winter tires. While we are busy making adjustments as winter approaches, Colorado’s wildlife are making some adjustments as well. Colorado Parks and Wildlife would like to remind everyone that this time of the year can bring unfortunate collisions with vehicles and wildlife as elk and deer begin to move from higher elevations to low lying

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ibility is poor and when wildlife is most active.” The month of November is also the peak of mating season, so wildlife will not only be moving about but they will also be more easily distracted. Koshak warns that deer and elk will not be traveling alone, and will be moving in herds. “If you see one animal on the road, generally there’s another one coming,” Koshak said. Highway 93 made the list as one of the “high risk” areas, with a total of 49 animalvehicle crashes through 2011 to 2012. “Highway 93 makes the list because of its close proximity to the foothills as well as

the large amount of open space and winter range found directly adjacent to the highway,” Randy Hampton, public information officer for Colorado Parks and Wildlife said. “This means that wildlife is present in large numbers along Highway 93 during this time of year.” Motorist can reduce their risk of an accident by taking a few precautions: Slow down Stay alert while driving at dusk and dawn, this is the time when wildlife are most active and crossing roadways Look ahead and watch for any movement along roadsides, and be prepared for more than one animal. Obey traffic and wildlife warning signs.

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Take precautions this holiday season The holiday season is a beautiful time of year that can bring people together. But it can also be a time fraught with hazards. That’s something that can easily be overlooked amid the shopping, cooking, partying and keeping warm by the fire. But we encourage you to consider some of the following tips to make the closing weeks of 2013 memorable for the right reasons.

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Winter residential fires — which peak in December and January — result in 945 deaths and cause nearly $2 billion in property damage nationally in a typical year, according to the U.S. Fire Administration, an entity of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. It’s not quite winter yet, but recent cold snaps remind us that it’s on the way. The administration has some advice to keep fire threats at bay, which we share below. A more detailed list of things you can do can be found at www.usfa.fema.

our view gov/citizens/home_fire_prev/holiday-seasonal/winter.shtm • Cooking is the leading cause of these types of fires. Unattended cooking is the No. 1 culprit, so stay in the kitchen when frying, grilling or broiling. Wear short, close-fitting clothing, for obvious reasons. Maybe most important, stay alert at all times. • Heating sources — including furnaces, fireplaces and space heaters — are another major cause of fires in the home. It is important to keep flammable materials at a safe distance, generally considered to be 3 feet or more, from a heating source. If you’re using a space heater, it is highly recommended that you plug it directly into the outlet and not use an extension cord. Also, make sure your home has a

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Getting ready for the holidays. Watching all the Christmas movies. Elizabeth Leeper Broomfield

Football. Anything that has to do with high school football. Gary Leeper Broomfield

Football. I used to coach and have always followed it. My family is a football family. Tom Lupica Westminster

Getting out to play golf whenever I can. Eron Montague Centennial

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working smoke alarm and that you have an escape plan for yourself and your family, should a fire occur. • An estimated 240 house fires involving Christmas trees and another 150 involving holiday lights and other decorations occur in a typical year in the United States. So, among other things, keep your tree watered and do not overload electrical outlets with lights.

Protect your identity

For many, shopping is a holiday hobby, one that carries a risk of identity theft, whether online or at the mall. The Federal Trade Commission has some advice to help keep important, private information secure. More information can be found at www.consumer.ftc. gov/features/feature-0014-identity-theft • Travel light. Do not carry around more credit, debit or identification cards than you really need. • Shred receipts once you no longer need them. When at the store or mall, you might want to keep those receipts in your

pocket instead of in the bag, which can be lost or stolen. • The online realm has its own set of dangers. Be very cautious of whom you give your personal information. Getting a new computer or phone? Wipe out all of your private information before discarding the old one. And, of course, keep your passwords private.

Drinking? Don’t drive

Holiday parties often involve alcohol. Some people drink too much, then decide to drive, and the results can be horrific. In fact, Mothers Against Drunk Driving reports that 43 percent of driving fatalities on Christmas Day are alcohol-related. DUI enforcement generally goes up this time of year as well, so there’s an increased risk to drunken drivers’ wallets, as a conviction can be costly, both in court fees and higher insurance costs. If you’re going to drink, taking a cab or using a sober designated driver are common-sense solutions to avoid hurting yourself and others.

Electing for change Well, if you weren’t a fan of the way things were going, last Tuesday was a good day for you. Think about this: in Jefferson County, the block of school board candidates that outspent their opponents by a wide margin all lost by a wide margin. Though being heavily outspent, the block of candidates that ran as “reform” candidates enjoyed a comfortable victory. So the Jefferson County School Board now has a majority of “reformers.” Exactly what that means has yet to be determined — reform is one of those all-purpose, nebulous words that could mean whatever you choose to affix to it, like “hope” and “change.” Though we do know one immediate consequence of that mantle: Jeffco will also have a new Superintendant next year. So, whatever else you can say, it is safe to say that Jeffco Schools will be a different place next year. Then, on top of that, a major statewide initiative to fund the schools to the tune of $1 trillion a year was on the ballot. This measure had over $10 million behind it, vastly outspending the paltry few hundred thousand the opponents of the measure scraped together. In all that advertising, the word “reform” made a cameo appearance, but there was never a concrete idea of what schools would look like with an additional trillion dollars — it looked like an initiative asking for a lot of money to do the same old things. Still, it was kind of shocking that, despite blanket advertising the last few weeks, Amendment 66 was beaten down by a two to one margin. A lot of my colleagues think all of this means something close to the end of the world for the schools. They never consider the possibility that the “reform” candidates actually do care about kids, or that the voters really did have something other than completely selfish motives in mind as they cast their ballots. But I think those colleagues are taking too narrow a view of the election. It’s easy to assign nefarious motive to your political

opponents, rather than deal with their arguments, and, therefore, you assume bad motives of their supporters, too. But, if you move the camera lens out a little wider, you remember that the month of October featured a government shut down. It also featured the rollout of the biggest federal program in decades, which was a complete disaster. All of that comes on the heels of a contentious legislative session in this state, which featured an extreme and unpopular power play by the majority. In fact, that session was so contentious that, so far, it’s caused two state senators to get fired by their constituents. Last week’s election, in my humble opinion, was about a lot more than a school board or money. I suspect we may look back at last week’s election as a first salvo in a war on the status quo. Every poll shows that Americans are dissatisfied with the direction of the country, and that they hold those in power in very low esteem. But normally, we voters tend to stick by incumbents at a 90 percent or better clip — not last week. Given the opportunity, Jefferson County voters just threw out the whole lot of ‘em, at least by proxy. If I were an incumbent next year, I’d be running scared. The voters are ticked off, and, apparently, they’re not going to take it any more. Michael Alcorn is a music teacher and fitness instructor who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. He graduated from Alameda High School and the University of Colorado-Boulder.

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Jeffco Schools’ voters choose Williams, Newkirk, Witt Crystal Anderson

canderson@ourcoloradonews.com Jefferson County constituents voted in three conservative candidates to Districts 1, 2 and 5 in the general election Nov. 5. Conservative candidates Julie Williams, John Newkirk and Ken Witt showed an early lead in the races after polls closed at 7 p.m. that evening. Wednesday morning results indicated Julie Williams won over opponent Tonya Aultman-Bettridge Williams with 76,706 to 48,414 votes, about 61 percent to 39 percent. “I think the people have spoken, it’s because of my boldness — I spoke out on some issues that weren’t being talked about and now they are,” Williams said Tuesday evening. Williams is a Colorado native who grew up in the Jeffco school district. She has

served with the Special Education Advisory Committee in Jeffco for more than four years and is currently a co-chair with the organization. She has also served in several aspects of the special needs community and owns an orthodontic practice serving children in Jefferson County. “We are honored and humbled to focus on increased academic achievement, parental and community involvement. I believe this team can move those and other issues forward,” Witt said, referring Witt to the joint effort of the three like-minded candidates. In the race for the District 2 seat, Newkirk defeated opponent Jeff Lamontagne by 67,289 to 56,892, a margin of about 54 percent to 46 percent, in results posted Wednesday morning. “As a lifetime Jeffco resident and graduate of Jeffco schools, it’s very humbling

for me to be a part of this board,” Newkirk said. Newkirk grew up in Jeffco and continues to stay active within the district. He has participated with several youth activities and volunteered with youth programs at his church. He currently serves on the Commission for Judicial Newkirk Performance in Jeffco, the Kiwanis Club, WatchDOGS, and the Colorado Association of Funders. He is the current president and owner of Colorado Computer Associates, Inc. in Denver. In the District 5 race, candidate Witt tallied 72,981 votes to 52,153 for Gordon Van de Water, a margin of about 58 percent to 42 percent. “It’s humbling to see the results,” Witt said. “The community of Jeffco is ready for genuine reform in education.” Witt is a Colorado native who has tak-

en an active role in the Jefferson County School District with several PTA organizations and accountability committees. He is currently a technology and information security executive and has held several roles in citizens groups and different businesses. Candidates Tonya Aultman-Bettridge, Jeff Lamontagne and Gordon Van de Water could not be reached for comment election night. Aultman-Bettridge has lived in Jefferson County since 2004, and has a background in youth work specifically youth and family public policies. Jeff Lamontagne, grew up in Colorado and moved to Lakewood in 2000. He founded the Second Wind Fund, an organization which provides services to students who are at risk for suicide and is the current executive director of the Bluff Lake Nature Center in Denver. Gordon Van de Water moved to Colorado in the early 1980s and has played an active role in education as an education policy analyst and consultant. He is currently retired.

hospitalized. The sports pages claim the “next man up” concept as part of the team structure has delivered wins in the past when key people are out of play. I’m guessing most of us hope the federal government can straighten out the computer glitches for Obamacare signups. We hope Catherine Sibelius can deliver a workable system. The sooner the better. Now here’s one meaning of delivery that I believe is wrong. A couple makes love, conceives a baby, the mother goes through nine months of pregnancy, and in most cases goes to the hospital. Do you believe the doctor who may not even know the expectant mother delivers the baby? No, no, he doesn’t. In my opinion he receives the baby. The dictionary sup-

ports me here. The dictionary says delivery means to give birth! The doctors and nurses assist, but the mother delivers. So most of us were delivered by our mothers. I haven’t heard of any fathers doing it yet. But some fathers bring home the bacon and deliver the goods. Delivery usually involves a giver and a receiver. Let’s face it, we all need each other.

The many special meanings of delivery The word delivery is on my mind. This morning the Denver Post was delivered by a young man in a car. When I watch the news on TV the latest weather forecast of moderate weather with cold nights getting down to 32 degrees is delivered by a weatherwoman. Our mailman delivers the mail a conglomeration of ads, newspapers, magazines, bills and letters to our house rain, wind, heat, sleet or snow. I would not want to deliver mail on the hot summer days we’ve had the last few years. My email is delivered constantly from the Internet. A person in a white truck used to deliver milk to our house to the former owners. We still have their old milk box on our porch. According to the Thesaurus delivery in terms of speech the meaning is a person’s manner of speaking or way of expressing something. A comedian can have a great routine, but for full effect of laughs he or she must have great delivery. Delivery can mean elocution — an expert manner of speaking involving control of voice and gesture which is the goal of many who join the public speaking club Toastmasters. Meetings of Toastmaster clubs are available morning, afternoons and evenings around the Denver metro area, including Golden, Arvada and Lake-

wood. Next week I’ll deliver a speech at my Toastmasters public speaking club. I hope my delivery goes well with vocal variety and meaningful pauses. In baseball the pitcher delivers the ball to the batter. He can deliver a duster, (a pitch thrown deliberately close to the batter), a sinker, (a pitch that curves downward rapidly as it approaches the plate), a knuckleball, (a baseball pitch thrown with little speed or spin), or a screwball, (a pitch with reverse spin that curves toward the side of the plate from which it was thrown.) Those of us who watched the World Series witnessed a variety of pitching deliveries by the winning Red Sox pitchers. (and also by the Cardinal pitchers.) Bronco fans are hoping the team can deliver a win in spite of John Fox being

Mary McFerren Stobie is a free lance writer who grew up in Golden and lives in Wheat Ridge. She hopes to deliver her book soon. When she finishes the writing, it will feel like giving birth. Contact her at mry_ jeanne@yahoo.com.

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do their homework, and the truth is you need to do your homework,” Ortega said regarding this achievement. Throughout his life, Ortega has immersed himself in different studies including multiple languages and the Bible. According to Mary Ortega, Ronnie’s grandmother, it was his religion, being a Jehovah’s Witness, which helped him achieve

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Private Party this goal. “The elders would direct children and help them with their studies,” she said, “Now when he goes to school, he’s a good student.” To letter in academics at Pomona, a student must have a 3.7 GPA for at least two consecutive semesters. “To me, there is no one who deserves to wear the pride of Pomona on his chest like Ronnie does,” Geise said. After the assembly, Ortega was greeted by his grandparents and a few family friends and then went back to class, proudly strutting down the hall in his new jacket.

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Applewood celebrates 40 years Company prides itself on service, safety By Clarke Reader

creader@ourcoloradonews.com Applewood Plumbing, Heating and Electric runs like a well oiled machine, which is exactly the service the provide to their customers. The company is celebrating its 40th anniversary, having grown from three employees when it was first founded in the Applewood area of unincorporated Jeffco, to 121 employees and 82 fully-equipped trucks. At Applewood, the dispatch room is state of the art, and employees work from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, fielding questions and going out on calls. “We serve all the Denver metro area, but our core place has always been the west side of town, like Golden, Lakewood, Wheat Ridge and Arvada,” said John Ward, president and founder of the company. “We started with plumbing, and then expanded to HVAC and then electrical.” The business moved to its current location just off of Sheridan by Denver and Edgewater, with two buildings on both sides of the street. It has a warehouse with tools of the trade that trucks can use to fill up on any item they may need for their jobs. “The goal is always to get the job done when we’re there, so we don’t have to go back,” John said. “We have delivery trucks

Winery hosts fundraiser for charity By Crystal Anderson

canderson@ourcoloradonews.com One fall day in 2012, Danny Chayer felt numbness in his legs, a feeling that would change his life forever. Throughout the next year, Danny’s condition steadily declined, and he began to show symptoms of a WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 16 rare disease called 5-8 p.m. Neuromyelitis OpWHERE: Silver Vines tica (NMO), which Winery, 7509 Grandview affects the optic Ave., Arvada nerve and the spiCOST: $10 includes nal cord. spaghetti dinner To help alleviAll proceeds will benefit ate some of the the Daniel Chayer Medical monetary burden Fund and Guthy-Jackson and raise awareCharitable Fundraiser. ness, the Chayers, Danny and Jeff, are hosting a fundraiser at their winery, Silver Vines Winery, Nov. 16. “We want to raise awareness to this disease,” said Jeff Chayer, Danny’s brother and co-owner of the winery. The benefit will feature Silver Vines wine, live music, food from Olde Town restaurants, an auction with items donated from Olde Town businesses, Denver Nuggets, the San Antonio Spurs and more. Throughout this process, the Chayers have received an unexpected outpouring of

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support from the community. “It’s been absolutely fantastic,” said Jeff. “We’re two guys not even from this area and the support we’ve received has been phenomenal.” Over the past year, Danny, now 30, has developed several symptoms related to NMO or Devic’s Disease. The disease, which causes acute but severe attacks, can lead to blindness, paraplegia, bowel and bladder dysfunction, respiratory failure and death. In Danny’s case, he went from playing basketball in college and jogging in his neighborhood to losing the ability to walk in the course of a few weeks. “Nobody expects to have such a life changing disease to happen to you,” Jeff said. Throughout the process, the medical visits, blood tests, spinal taps and MRI’s, Danny has remained positive and hopeful. “I’m so ready to stay healthy, and just keep going,” Danny said. In the United States, around 4,000 people are diagnosed with NMO, and around 500,000 people worldwide. Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit the Danny Chayer Medical Fund and the Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation, and will be 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, 5-8 at Silver Vines Winery, 7509 Grandview Ave. Entry and a spaghetti dinner will cost $10. “The support of the community in Arvada has been great,” Danny said. “People come up to me crying, asking what they can do, and I’m like ‘it will be alright; we’ll get through this.’”

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up sharply from 14 percent in 2011. The trend marked continued erosion in the ranks of the insured in Colorado’s small African-American community. In 2009, only 12 percent of African-Americans surveyed said they didn’t have insurance. At the same time, black Coloradans were increasingly less likely to report having seen a general doctor in the previous year or to have received preventive care. And around 19 percent of African-Americans in the state said they used the emergency room as their primary source of care, compared with 5.7 percent of the population as a whole. Grant Jones, executive director of the Denver-based Center for African American Health, said the information was surprising. “At a time when we’re moving toward greater access and coverage and quality of care,” Jones said, “it’s alarming to see fewer people accessing care and seeing a doctor on a regular basis in the African-American community.” But African-Americans weren’t skipping the doctor because they were healthier, the findings suggests. Instead, fewer black people in Colorado reported being in excellent health than other communities, while more reported being in poor health. Black Coloradans were more likely than others to cite cost as a barrier to care, or to say they didn’t seek an appointment because they were uninsured, according to the Colorado Health Institute’s analysis of the survey. They were also more likely to say that they couldn’t get a doctor’s appointment in time, had trouble getting transportation or couldn’t get time off work. “There’s lots of good research that points to the benefits of having primary and preventive care,” said Jeff Bontrager, director of research on coverage and access for Colorado Health Institute. More doctor visits means more immunization for kids, early screening for cancer, mammograms and the chance to develop a relationship with a doctor, Bontrager notes. That’s the kind of health care that not only treats illness but stops it from developing

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The percentage of uninsured residents in the county plunged to about 12 percent, one of the lowest rates in the state. That is down from 17 percent in 2011, when it was higher than the state average. The survey found 66 percent of residents saw a dentist in the past year, 81 percent visited a health-care facility and 18 percent visited an emergency room, mirroring the statewide rates. About 86 percent of the county’s residents said they were in excellent health and about 90 percent reported

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The percentage of uninsured residents jumped from 12 percent to 17 percent between 2011 and 2013, the survey found. As a result, the county’s uninsured rate went from lower than the state average to above the state average in two years. The survey found that 71 percent of residents went to a dentist in the previous year, 77.5 percent visited a healthcare facility and 19 percent sought treatment in an emergency room, all close to the state averages for medical visits. About 87 percent of residents said they were in excellent health and 88 percent said they were in good mental health. The survey found that 68.5 percent of residents believe the health care system met their family’s needs, but only about 45 percent felt it met the needs of most Coloradans.

they were in good mental health. The survey found 69 percent felt the health-care system met their family’s needs, compared with only 44 percent who thought it met the needs of most Coloradans.

Adams

The survey found that about 15 percent of Adams County residents did not have health insurance, slightly higher than the statewide figure of 14.3 percent. However, that was significantly lower than the 21 percent in 2011, the last time the survey was conducted. The survey found that 62 percent of residents visited a dentist in the past year, 76 percent went to a health-care facility and 23 percent visited an emergency room. All three rates were near the state average for medical visits. As far as their health status, about 83 percent said they were in excellent health and 86 percent said they had good mental health. About 62 percent of county residents believed the present health care system met their family’s needs, compared with 42 percent who thought the system met most Coloradans’ needs.

El Paso County

The percentage of uninsured residents edged up slightly to about 13 percent from about 12.5 percent between 2011 and 2013, but remained one of lowest in the state among counties and regions. The survey found that about 68 percent of residents had visited a dentist in the past 12 months, 83 percent had gone to a health care facility and 22 percent had gone to the emergency room. All but dental visits were above the state averages. As far as their health status, 89 percent said they were in excellent health and 89 percent said they had good mental health, on par with statewide percentages. El Paso County residents felt better about the overall health care system than they did in 2011. The survey found that 76.5 percent said it met their family’s needs, up from 67.5 percent in 2011, and 43 percent said they believed it met most Coloradans’ health-care needs, up from 39.5 percent in 2011.

Denver

The percentage of uninsured residents in Denver fell between 2011 and 2013, but remained one of the highest rates in the state. A total of about 18 percent of Denver residents did not have health insurance in 2013, compared to 21 percent in 2011. The survey also found that 62 percent of residents saw a dentist in the prior year, 73 percent went to a healthcare facility and 19 percent sought treatment in an emergency room. Those rates were all lower than the statewide figures. About 86 percent of the city’s residents said they were in excellent health and 85.5 percent said they were in good mental health. The survey found that 65 percent of city residents felt the health care system met their family’s needs, compared with 43 percent who believed it met the needs of most Coloradans.

Care Act should help improve access to care among African-Americans. But he says more should be done to focus on the communities that aren’t receiving adequate care. “If we could make a dent in improving outcomes for African-Americans and Latinos,” said Jones, “it would lift the status of our state in a

dramatic way.” I-News is the public service journalism arm of Rocky Mountain PBS and works collaboratively with news media across Colorado. To read more go to inewsnetwork.org. Contact Kristin Jones at kjones@rmpbs.org.

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at right, radio actors Jake Laurents (Christian Mast) and Sally applewhite (haley Johnson) portray the timeless characters of George and Mary Bailey in Miners alley Playhouse’s production of “It’s a Wonderful Life: a Live Radio Play.” Below, the cast of “It’s a Wonderful Life: a Live Radio Play.”Photos courtesy of Sarah Roshan

Satisfied singer in lofty crowd Ask local vocal Chris Daniels how he’s doing three years after his bone marrow transplant, and he channels legendary soul singer James Brown: “I feel good,” Daniels told me last week during an interview before his Nov. 8 induction into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame. “Do you ever say cured? No, but I say that’s OK,” Daniels adds. Daniels was diagnosed with a fierce form of leukemia in 2010. After receiving a “perfect match” bone marrow transplant from his sister, Jane Moffett, he set his sights on getting back on stage to perform with The Kings, his band of nearly 30 years. Daniels, along with other Colorado musicians — legendary folk singer Judy Collins, the Serendipity Singers and Bob Lind — was inducted during a concert at the Paramount Theatre. “Judy was a hero to me and a lot of other musicians because she was not as operatic a singer as Joan (Baez),” Daniels said about his famous fellow inductee. “She had soul and grit in her beautiful voice and she was a great guitar and piano player. My mother’s favorite song was Judy’s version of ‘Both Sides Now’ by Joni Mitchell. It’s an amazing honor to go into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame with her.” In between writing music and performing, Daniels teaches music business at the University of Colorado-Denver as an assistant professor for the College of Arts and Media. “I really wanted to get back into teaching,” Daniels said about his post-transplant days. “It really refocused me. I was grading papers and working with substitute teachers when I was in the hospital. One time I was doing lectures by Skype. (The students) are 19- or 20-year-old wise apples ... I really have great hope and enthusiasm for this generation coming out.”

For the kidneys

Through Nov. 17, DaVita, a division of DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. and a leading provider of kidney care services, partners with three Denver-area restaurants to build awareness for kidney disease with kidney-friendly and diabetes-friendly menus in honor of November as National Diabetes Awareness Month. Each restaurant will offer at least one appetizer, entrée and dessert that are kidney- or diabetesfriendly. Participating restaurants for dinner service are: Table 6, 609 Corona St., (www. table6denver.com); beast + bottle, 719 E. 17th Ave., (www.beastandbottle.com) and YaYa’s Euro Bistro, 8310 E. Belleview Ave., Greenwood Village, (www.yayasdenver. com). Denver-area residents can assess their risk at www.davita.com/kidneyaware.

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Miners Alley production goes behind the scenes on holiday classic By Clarke Reader

creader@ourcoloradonews.com Miners Alley Playhouse is giving a timeless holiday standard a different spin this season, with its production of “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play.” The show takes audiences behind the scenes of a 1940s radio production of Frank Capra’s seminal film, and not only tells the story of What: “It’s A Wonderful the Baileys, but of the actors Life: A Live Radio Play” as well. WhERE: Miners Alley “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Playhouse Life Radio Play” will be at the 1224 Washington Ave., theater, 1224 Washington Ave. Golden in Golden, through Dec. 22. WhEN: Through Dec. 22. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday every Friday and Saturday and 7:30 p.m. 2 p.m. on Sunday. There will Sunday - 2 p.m. be Thursday performances at Thursdays, Dec. 5, 12 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 5, 12 and 19. and - 7:30 p.m. “For the show, our interCOSt: $23 adult pretation is that you really $20 senior and youth can’t tell the story and satisfy $12 children under 12 the audience because they alINFORMatION: most all know the story,” said 303-935-3044 or visit director Robert Kramer. “This www.minersalley.com version stars five fictional actors doing the radio version, and with that the audience starts watching different things.” The actors are Jake Laurents (Christian Mast), who plays George Bailey on the radio, Sally Applewhite (Haley Johnson), who plays Mary Bailey, and Freddie Filmore( David Blumenstock), Harry “Jazzbo” Heywood (Jason Maxwell), Lana Sherwood (Samara Bridwell) and The Stage Manager (Bryanna Scott) who play the rest of the characters in the story. The show made its debut at Miners Alley in 2009,

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and was so popular that it brought back this year. Kramer was the director of its first production, and he brought around threefifths of the original cast back with him. Johnson is one of the returning actors, and said it’s been really fun revisiting the play. “I forget how really funny it can be,” she said. “It’s been really fun and silly getting back with everyone.” One of the new cast members is Mast, Johnson’s husband in real life. He said that while he saw the original production, actually being in the show has been quite the task. “Being in the play was something I wanted the first time, so I’m really happy to have the chance now,” he said. “It’s been a tight rehearsal schedule, and learning all the lines and the sound effects has been a really fun challenge.” Kramer said the way the play is written calls for not a lot of work from the actors, intending it to be more of a behind the scenes of a radio show story, but Kramer wanted it to have a fuller feeling. “I love the technical stuff, but it can lose its charm after a while,” he said. “It lacks something if you just do it straight like that.” Kramer said he wanted to give audiences a special holiday treat, and so starting 20 minutes before each performance members of the cast will come out and perform one of three short Christmas stories. For all involved, “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” will give audiences a story that they love, but with a different spin. “Even though people may be familiar with the movie, doing it as a radio show gives it several different layers,” Mast said. “It’s a really great story not only about the Baileys, but the people performing and how they interact.”

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Warren Miller’s 64th film, “Ticket to Ride,” comes to Colorado and hits the usual places in Denver and Colorado Springs. But it’s also coming to the suburbs, including Lone Tree and Parker. This year’s film features seven Olympians — and a few may just earn

spots on the U.S. Ski Team for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. The Olympians featured in “Ticket to Ride” are Gretchen Bleiler; Keely Kelleher; Ted Ligety; Julia Mancuso; Tommy Moe; Kaylin Richardson and Seth Wescott. Here are some upcoming November tour stops for the film: Parker (The PACE Center), Nov. 20; Denver (Paramount Theater), Nov. 21-23; and Lone Tree (Lone Tree Arts Center), Nov. 25-27. Visit www.warrenmiller.com for more information.

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The Daily Meal website (www. thedailymeal.com) has included Boulder in its list of America’s Best Small Towns For Food 2013. Here’s what the website said: “Normally, college towns are filled with chain restaurants and late-night greasy spoons, but Boulder’s cuisine is nothing short of phenomenal. With a heavy emphasis on local, seasonal dishes, The Kitchen and its sister restaurants are offering very healthful cuisine packed with flavor. Shine Res-

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FAMILY FITNESS Wheat Ridge Parks and Recreation will host its new Family Fit and Fun Night 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Anderson Building, 4355 Field St. All family members, ages 4 and up, are invited. The night’s activities will include playing games like tag, follow the leader, and Twister, and running relays. To register, and for information on cost, call 303-231-1300 or visit www.ci.wheatridge.co.us/registration.

GARDENING PROGRAMS Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 W. 52nd Ave., Arvada, plans a number of seasonal events and classes. Visit www.echters.com for information. Upcoming are:

TASTE OF ARVADA The Arvada Chamber of Commerce presents the annual Taste of Arvada 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, featuring local restaurants, cafes and breweries, at the Apex Center, 13150 W. 72nd Ave. Tickets can be purchased at the Arvada Chamber of Commerce, 7305 Grandview Ave. Among the participants are Udi’s Pizza, Beau Jo’s, Odyssey Beerwerks, Enstrom Candies, Yak & Yeti and Global Goods Coffee Shop. Visit visitarvada.org or call 720-898-3380 for information.

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NOV. 23: Holiday fairy gardening for grownups, 10-11:30 a.m., and holiday fairy gardening for kids, 2-3:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 23. Create a special mini garden for the holidays, and each attendee will take home a fairy garden they make in class. Materials fee will be assessed. Registration required for both classes; call 303-424-7979.

MEMBERSHIP MEETING American Legion Post 161 has monthly membership meetings 7 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 12, Oct. NOV. 30, Dec. 1, Dec. 7-8: Wreath making, 10 a.m. Saturday, 10, Nov. 14, Dec. 12, Jan. 9, Feb. 13, March 13 at 60th Avenue Nov. 20 and Dec. 7, and at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, Sunday, and Lamar Street. The groupJob gets#:veterans to help veterans. Color(s): 4c 33137-14 Dec. 1, and Sunday, Dec. 8. One of Echter’s most popular, Size: 6.78" x 6" Bleed?: N THURSDAY/NOV. 14-17, Branch: NOV. 21,139-Denver NOV. 23, NOV. 30, Pub: Colorado hands-on classes is back.Media Create your own handcrafted wreath Community

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NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that disbursements in final settlement will be issued by the Finance Director at 10:00 a.m., November 26, 2013 to Thoutt Bros. Concrete Contractors for work related to Project No. 13-ST-10 – 2013 Concrete Replacement and performed under that contract dated March 4, 2013 for the City of Arvada. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that furnished labor, material, drayage, sustenance, provisions or other supplies used or consumed by said contractor or his subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done by said Thoutt Bros. Concrete Contractors and its claim has not been paid, may at any time on or prior to the hour of the date above stated, file with the Finance Director of the City of Arvada at City Hall, a verified statements of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. Dated this October 30, 2013 CITY OF ARVADA /s/ Christine A. Koch, City Clerk

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that disbursements in final settlement will be issued by the Finance Director at 10:00 a.m., November 26, 2013 to Thoutt Bros. Concrete Contractors for work related to Project No. 13-ST-12 – 2013 Miscellaneous Concrete Replacement and performed under that contract dated March 4, 2013 for the City of Arvada. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that furnished labor, material, drayage, sustenance, provisions or other supplies used or consumed by said contractor or his subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done by said Thoutt Bros. Concrete Contractors and its claim has not been paid, may at any time on or prior to the hour of the date above stated, file with the Finance Director of the City of Arvada at City Hall, a verified statements of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. Dated this October 30, 2013 CITY OF ARVADA /s/ Christine A. Koch, City Clerk

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of LEYDEN RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, located in the City of Arvada, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado, will hold a meeting on Monday, December 2, 2013 at 10:00 a.m., at 2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000, Centennial, Colorado, for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Board. Meetings are open to the public. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the District for the year of 2014. A copy of the proposed budget is on file in the office noted above, where the same is open for public inspection. Also, an amendment to the 2013 budget may be submitted to the District, and a copy will also be on file in the same office, and open for public inspection. The budgets will be considered at the District meeting noted above. Any interested elector of the District may inspect the proposed budget and amended budget and file or register any objections at any time prior to final adoption of the budgets. Legal Notice No.: 80367 First Publication: November 14, 2013 Last Publication: November 14, 2013 Publisher: Wheat Transcript and the Arvada Press

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It’s closed on Mondays. Admission is free, and donations are accepted. An opening reception is planned 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, and SCFD day is Friday, Nov. 23, featuring free family art activities from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and artist demonstrations from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the gallery. Kids can have their photo taken 4-6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, with Santa before he leads the Golden Candlelight Walk. Enjoy hot cocoa and cookies. The Foothills Art Center is at 809 Fifteenth St., Golden. Visit www.foothillsartcenter.org.

Friday/Nov. 15 to dec. 15 GiFt card drive Resort 2 Kindness (R2K) hosts its BIG GIVE 2013 gift card drive to benefit the Colorado flood victims. The drive runs from Friday, Nov. 15 to Dec. 15. R2K will collect unused, unexpired gift cards valid at any restaurant, grocery store, home store or retail store in Colorado. All cards will be given to the Emergency Family Assistance Association. Gift cards can be mailed to Resort 2 Kindness, 9781 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 200, Englewood, CO 80112. Monetary donations can also be made online at resort2kindness.org.

is from 6 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Arvada Tavern, 5707 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. In addition to calendar sales, there will be raffle drawings Contact Dapper Dan Doll at dapperdandoll@gmail.com or visit https:// www.facebook.com/events/188842937968869/?ref_dashboard_filter=calendar. To learn about the kidney donation, visit https://www.giveforward.com/fundraiser/l383/jaymieskidney-fund

Saturday/Nov. 16 to dec. 28 cHildreN’S tHeater Heritage Square Music Hall Children’s Theatre presents “Santa Needs A Holiday” at 1:30 and 3 p.m. Saturdays from Nov. 16 to Dec. 28. Group rates and weekday performances available by calling 303-279-7800. Show presented a Heritage Square Music Hall Children’s Theatre, 18301 W. Colfax D-103, Golden. Visit www.hsmusichall.com. SuNday/Nov. 17 autHor SiGNiNG Richard Betts will sign copies of his book “The Essential Scratch & Sniff Guide to Becoming a Wine Expert” 1-3 p.m. Nov. 17 at Costco Warehouse, 600 Marshall Road, Superior.

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Holiday craFtS Golden Gate Grange will have its annual Holiday Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16. Admission is free. Come see a dazzling array of craft from local artists and crafters. Christmas and Thanksgiving decorations, jewelry, quilted items, soap, lotions, homemade candy, handmade cards, photography, art, plants, candles, books by local authors, hand thrown pottery, alpaca items. Gourmet coffee, snacks and lunch available. Four miles west of Route 93 in Golden at 25201 Golden Gate Canyon Road. For information, call Jayne at 303-215-9257 or Mary at 303-277-0134.

MoMeNt For Mutts Misha May Foundation Dog Training and Rescue will have its largest fundraiser of the year, A Moment for Mutts, 1-5 p.m. Nov. 17, featuring live music donated by The Acousticators, graciously hosted by the D Note in Arvada. The fundraiser includes a silent and live auction, with several trips, themed baskets and original paintings for bid. Trips include an Africa Safari, Paris, Rome, Golf at St Kitts in Scotland, Ski Lake Tahoe, Disney, Vegas and more. Contact Terry at Terry@MishaMayFoundation.org; for information, go to MishaMayFoundation.org, Acousticators.com and DNote.us.

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Flood relieF Mount Vernon Country Club will be open to the community 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, for an evening of dinner, live music and dancing to benefit Evergreen and Boulder flood relief survivors. Live music performed by The Modnik’s. Call to reserve your table now: 303.526.0616. Visit www.mountvernoncc.com for more details. The country club is at I-70 and Genesee in Golden.

GrieF SerieS Grief is a natural and necessary healing process that follows many kinds of losses. Join Elaine Feldhaus of Senior Reach for one or more of the sessions. Each class covers what grief is, effective ways to mourn, and provides information on support groups or other community resources. Healing is about learning to live a new normal. Sessions include: Widows’/Widowers’ Fog, 1-2:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18; Before Their Time (loss of young person),1-2:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25. Register in advance at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada; 303-425-9583.

Saturday/Nov. 16 releaSe party A calendar release party will take place at 6 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Arvada Tavern. All proceeds from calendar and raffle sales will be donated to a woman who is in need of a kidney transplant. She is in Stage 4 kidney failure. Saturday/Nov. 16 KidNey FuNdraiSer 2014 Calendars for a Kidney, a fundraiser to help a local woman pay for a kidney transplant,

tueSday/Nov. 19 ForGiveNeSS tHe story of Louis Barrios, who publicly

forgave his mother’s murderer, will be explored at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, at Lifetree Café, 5675 Field St., Arvada. “Forgiving the Unforgivable” includes an exclusive filmed interview with Barrios. His mother, Viola Barrios, was killed in

her home in San Antonio. She was a well-known restaurateur, often featured on nationally televised cooking shows. Her violent murder shocked the community. “But her son’s response was even more surprising,” said Lifetree’s Craig Cable. The Lifetree experience will also offer help for anyone dealing with forgiveness issues. Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Snacks and beverages are available. Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversations about life and faith in a casual coffeehouse-type setting. Questions about Lifetree may be directed to Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@ peacelutheran.net.

WedNeSday/Nov. 20 iNNovatorS’ WorKSHop A business resource targeted to assist inventors, innovators and entrepreneurs, hosted by the City of Golden and the Jefferson County Economic Development Corp., will meet Wednesday, Nov. 20, at the American Mountaineering Center, Golden. The JeffCo Innovators’ Workshop meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. Visit www.jeffcoinnovators.com or calling 505-661-1000, ext. 920. Wednesday/Nov. 20 Social Media George Mumma, senior investigator for the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office, will address teenage social media use and the problems that continue to happen. The program is at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Manning School. Mumma will share ways that parents can prevent their student from becoming entangled in a web of serious trouble with law enforcement, the court system and sexual predators. All parents, children and friends are encouraged to attend. To register and RSVP, go to https://docs.google.com/ forms/d/1dwK64z4leWPo8ol6SGpEk4XkSsXoR6K7uzjOkTYr06I/ viewform?embedded=true before Nov. 19. tHurSday/Nov. 21 cHoice eNrollMeNt Arvada West High School plans choice enrollment night 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, at the Arvada West Auditorium. Meet the administrative team, counselors and teachers; hear an overview of programs, academic courses, electives, activities and athletics; tour the building; get your questions answered; and more. Choice enrollment night is for students who live outside the Arvada West attendance boundaries. Applications are available on the Jeffco home page, http://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/enrollment, or call 303-982-1303.

coMiNG SooN coMiNG SooN/Nov. 22 Gallery celebratioN Spirits in the Wind Gallery

celebrates its 21st year with an open house 5-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, at 1211 Washington Ave., Golden. Refreshments and 21 percent of one item will help commemorate this event. Visit

www.spiritsinthewindgallery.com.

coMiNG SooN/Nov. 22 druM liNe There will be a drum line show at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, at the Golden High School auditorium. Tickets will be $5 at the door. Cash and checks are accepted. For more information, contact Katharine Parker at khparker@jeffco.k12. co.us or 303-982-4187. coMiNG SooN/Nov. 22, dec. 27 Friday ciNeMa Living Water Spiritual Community presents its Friday Cinema program at 7 p.m. Nov. 22 and Dec. 27 at 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada. Participate in discussions, sharing of viewpoints, life experiences, and a whole lot of fun. Popcorn and candy are available. Discussion will follow the feature presentation. Some films may have language or subject matter unsuitable for children. Call Kay Ford Johnsen for information at 720-933-4964 or email kayfordjohnsEn@aol.com. coMiNG SooN/Nov. 23 Movie ScreeNiNG Movies That Matter is screening “A Place at the Table at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23 at Living Light of Peace, 5927 Miller St., Arvada. This 2012 documentary that investigates hunger in America and proposed solutions. This film is especially timely because of cuts in the food stamp program that went into effect on Nov. 1. coMiNG SooN/Nov. 23 art Sale So All May Create, a group of collaborating photographers and artists, is hosting a fall art party and sale 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at Living Light of Peace Church, 5926 Miller St. Event includes a free art ornament project for kids, and live music 7-9 p.m. Come enjoy an evening of food, music and fun and meet local artists of many different genres. The event and art project is free. The art sale continues 1-4 p.m. Nov. 25-30 (except Thanksgiving). Visit www.soallmaycreate.com. coMiNG SooN/Nov. 23 FaNtaSy ball The 26th annual Fantasy Ball benefitting The Adoption Exchange is Sunday, Nov. 23, at the Donald R. Seawell Grand Ballroom in Denver. The evening will start at 6 p.m. with a silent auction. Dinner by Epicurean Catering and a live auction will follow. Kelley’s Red Shoes will provide entertainment. Tickets are available at www.adoptex.org/fantasyball or by calling The Adoption Exchange directly at 303-755-4756. For sponsorships, which include 10 tickets, contact Kylene Trask; kylene@adoptex.org. coMiNG SooN/Nov. 23 FirSt aid Gain the knowledge and confidence to step Your Week continues on Page 20

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forward in an emergency with this upcoming CPR and first aid class 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Certification is issued at the end of the class and fulfills all state, OSHA and Social Services requirements. For people ages 16 and up. Call 303-4508800 or go to www.northglenn.org/recxpress to register. Coming Soon/nov. 24, DeC. 15, marCh 2, may 2, June 1 ConCert SerieS St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and Confluence a cappella choir presents its 2013-14 season of concerts. Concerts are at 3 p.m. and take place at the church, 9200 W. 10th, Lakewood. Call 303-279-2932 or visit www.confluencechoir.org for tickets and more information. Schedule includes: nov. 24: “Music Which Makes Time Stand Still.” Marsh Barnette will play portions of a late Beethoven sonata, and the choir will sing pieces which suspend the listener in the ‘eternal now’ of amazing art. DeC. 15: “Festival Service of Lessons and Carols.”This service features the St. Paul’s Church Choir and Confluence, a child soprano singing the traditional opening verse, and returning this year, the Park Hill Brass Quintet. Besides kicking off the Christmas fun at St. Paul’s, this service celebrates all the various outreach groups involved with St. Paul’s and in Lakewood. marCh 2: “Brahms Concert.”The choir will perform Nanie and

parts of the German Requiem, along with the famous, lighthearted Liebeslieder, accompanied by two pianists.

may 2: The Parish Choir of St. Paul’s will entertain all comers

with their excellent Variety Show. Every Sunday the choir leads us in worship. Come to see and hear their hidden talents.

June 1: The concert series wraps up with the world premier of

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don’t get access to pot and that people aren’t driving high,” Hickenlooper said after the measure passed. “And that’s what this initiative did. (It creates) a regulatory environment and an enforcement system that holds people accountable.”

“When God Lets My Body Be,” commissioned by Confluence from composer Jan Krzywicki. Mr. Krzywicki and his wife, collaborative pianist Susan Nowicki, travel from Philadelphia, to join the choir in presenting the featured piece and many others of Mr. Krzywicki’s compositions.

Coming Soon/nov. 26 Book CluB The Northglenn Senior Center book club will discuss “The Lost Song” at its next meeting, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, at the center, 11801 Community Center Drive. In this novel by Andrea Levy, July is the child of a field slave on a sugar plantation in Jamaica. She lives with her mother until Mrs. Caroline Mortimer, a recently transplanted English widow, decides to move July into the great house and rename her “Marguerite.”Together they live through the bloody Baptist War and the violent and chaotic end of slavery. Call 303-450-8801 or stop by the senior center to reserve a copy.

church nestled close to Green Mountain). If you have a desire to sing and are interested in joining, please contact Joan at joan@concordialcms.org or 303-989-5260.

arvaDa running Club is offering $1,200 in college track or cross-country scholarships to one or two graduating high school girls for the 2013-14 school year. Eligible students must live in Arvada and/or attend an Arvada-area high school and plan to participate in a formal track or cross-country program during their freshman year in college. This is the third year in a row the club has offered scholarship funds. Applications are available on Arvada high school Naviance websites. For more information, contact arvadarunningclub@gmail.com or ltkrapes@msn.com. Women’S netWorking group in Arvada has openings for

women in business who can commit to a weekly Wednesday morning meeting. One member per business category. Contact Info@OurConnection.org or call 303-438-6783.

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turkey ChaSe Join the Denver Rescue Mission on Thanksgiv-

garDening program The Colorado Master Gardener program in Adams County is taking applications through Nov. 15 for the spring 2014 class, which runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays from Jan. 17 to March at the Ranch in Loveland. Participants receive intensive training in horticulture through 10 weeks of classes taught by Colorado State University professors, specialists and agents. Contact the Colorado State University Extension office in Adams County at 303-637-8100 or email smoore@adcogov.org for information or an application.

ing morning for a run/walk along Van Bibber Creek Trail. Registration opens at 8 a.m. and the race begins at 9 a.m. at the Apex Center, 13150 W. 72nd Ave., Arvada. Visit https://www.denverrescuemission.org/turkeychase2013 or call 303-313-2454.

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, 1600 Pierce St., Lakewood. Children younger than 12 months may be in the audience for free, on a lap, for the show. Day care for 1 to 4-year-olds is available for all shows for a fee. Buy tickets or reserve day care by calling 303-219-0882 or visiting www.athenaprojectfestival.org.

reCurring/through nov. 17 theater ShoW The Edge Theatre presents “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” Oct. 18 to Nov. 17 at 1560 Teller St., Suite 200, Lakewood. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 6 p.m. Sundays. Tickets available at 303-232-0363 or www.theedgetheater. com. Parking is free. through novemBer art eventS/ClaSSeS The Lakewood Arts Council presents classes and ongoing events in November, including acrylics plus, with instructor Marcia Brill, 1-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays; watercolor basics, with instructor Kathy Cranmer, 1-3:30 p.m. Fridays; open studio 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays; and group critiques from 1:30-3:30 p.m. every third Monday. All classes take place at the Lakewood Arts Council Art Center and Gallery, 85 S. Union Blvd., Lakewood. Call 303 980-0625 to sign up. reCurring/through DeC. 1

ConCorDia lutheran Church Choir is starting its fall choir program and is looking to add new voices. The choir is a great cross section of the community and welcomes newcomers who have a desire to praise God with their voice. This year Concordia Lutheran will be directed by Dr. Frank Eychaner of Colorado Christian University. The choir meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. The choir assists in Concordia’s traditional worship service three out of four Sundays per month. The church is at 13371 W. Alameda Parkway in Lakewood (the

mommy rant The Athena Project presents “The Mommy Rants,” a show about all the insane things that happen when you become a mother and the experiences no one dares to talk about. Show runs from Nov. 2-16, with show times at 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturdays, and at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Sundays at

playWriting initiative The Denver Center for the Performing Arts is launching a new playwriting initiative for Colorado high schools students. The center will first send professional playwrights into high school English, language arts and drama classes to provide workshops in writing a one-act play. Then, the program will host a statewide competition for original one-act plays written by high school students. The plays, which are accepted Oct. 1 to Dec. 1, will be judged blindly by Denver Center professionals. The competition will result in 10 semifinalists, three finalists and one winner. For a full timeline and rules, visit denvercenter.org/playwright or contact academy@dcpa.org.

Opponents of Proposition AA argued that the taxes would be too high and that they would only encourage people to buy the drug through the black market. But voters across the state didn’t buy the argument, and their support crossed typical partisan voting lines. Preliminary returns showed that Democratic counties like Denver and Boulder were seeing similar margins in support of Proposition AA as were seen in conservative

strongholds, such as El Paso and Douglas counties. Individual counties and municipalities can determine whether they will allow pot stores to operate in their jurisdictions. So far, cities such as Denver, Boulder and Wheat Ridge have given the green light to allow those businesses to operate. However, other cities, such as Colorado Springs, Thornton and Westminster have banned pot shops. Fifteen percent of the retail pot taxes that

are collected by the state will be funneled to local governments where pot sales are allowed. The revenue will be based on each city’s percentage of pot sales. “I think that once other communities see that the communities that allow this in their borders are raising revenues to help with their city coffers, I think that you’ll see other cities come on board and say, `We want to be responsible with this and make sure that it stays out of the black market,’” Singer said.

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SALOME’S STARS FOR THE WEEK OF NOV 11, 2013

crossword • sudoku

GALLERY OF GAMES & weekly horoscope

crossword • sudoku & weekly horoscope

GALLERY OF GAMES

ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) Keep your feelings to yourself as you work through an awkward circumstance. Complaining is useless, and also unwise since your words could come back to haunt you. TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) A sudden flash of Bovine practicality shows you how you might be able to turn your artistic pursuits into a profitable venture. A spouse or partner offers some sage advice. GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) Be prepared with several “Plan Bs” that you might have to use as backups just in case you encounter some troublesome complications with your carefully constructed schedule. CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) You might think you’ll never have a free moment again with the demands of the workplace piling on. Cheer up. The pressure eases as holiday time nears. An old friend brings good news. LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) Your Leonine pride might make it difficult to offer an apology to a co-worker you unintentionally offended. But a quick and sincere “I’m sorry” could prevent problems down the line. VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) This is a good time to tackle those backed-up chores that have kept you from moving into other and potentially more worthwhile projects. A personal matter needs your attention. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) You usually have no problem rushing to the defense of someone you perceive as being treated unjustly. But perceptions could be deceiving this week. Check the facts before you act. SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) Before you point fingers at who might be to blame for the unexpected change in your plans, take a few moments to reflect on how this turn of events might be a blessing in disguise. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) You seek out advice in the first part of the week. But be careful not to let counsel from others overshadow your own sense of perception. Things become clearer by the week’s end. CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) The trusted colleagues you relied on earlier continue to offer support with your project. But you take more control, and by the week’s end, you should be in full command. AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) Rely on your practical side while exploring investment possibilities. Caution is still your watchword in these matters. Your social life takes a gratifying turn by the week’s end. PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) An already confusing situation appears to grow murkier during the first part of the week. But it all starts to clear by the week’s end. Plan to spend the weekend with someone special. BORN THIS WEEK: You have a passion for life that inspires others to follow your example. You could be a motivational speaker. © 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Junior running back Andrew Wingard delivers an emotional speech to his teammates postgame on Friday. Photos by Danny Williams

Valor proves too much for Ralston Valley Mustangs to use game as motivation moving forward By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com HIGHLANDS RANCH — If it were any team other than Valor Christian they would have had a chance. But the reputation, the aura, the “Friday Night Lights” type of atmosphere in its beautiful stadium may have gotten the best of Ralston Valley. And the Mustangs were beat 49-20 by juggernaut Valor Friday at Valor Christian Stadium. It would be hard for any player and any team to go into Valor’s building and beat the Eagles. Not only are they reigning 5A champions but they feature sons of former Broncos’ greats Ed McCaffrey and Brian Dawkins amongst their extremely talented roster. Valor quarterback A.J. Cecil threw for 278 yards and four touchdowns, and Christian McCaffrey recorded 230 yards and four touchdowns. But Ralston Valley certainly wasn’t outclassed for three of the game’s quarters. But it was an ugly second quarter where Valor scored 28 points and blew the game wide open. At the end of the first quarter the Mustangs were down only 14-6. But after going for it on 4-and-5 and not converting, Valor quickly made Ralston Valley pay for its mistakes. “You have to take chances against Valor and if you get beat then you get beat. Because if you try to play conservative against them they could beat you even worse,” Ralston Valley coach Matt Loyd said. Take away Valor’s huge second quarter and the Mustangs may have had a chance. Ralston Valley actually outscored the Eagles 14-7 in the second half, stealing two possessions away from Valor by on-side kicks.

Despite diving efforts like this one from senior John Morales, Ralston Valley was beat by Valor on Friday. “If we played like we did the second half during the first half we could have had a chance. But you have to takes gambles against Valor and we didn’t capitalize,” Ralston Valley junior running back Andrew Wingard said. Wingard had a pair of second half touchdowns and despite playing against many student athletes who will go on to play collegiate football, proved himself as maybe the most talented guy on the field Friday. And despite the loss Wingard gathered his team-

mates post game to thank his seniors and motivate his fellow underclassmen to put the work in the offseason necessary to beat a team as good as Valor next season. “We had a good season this year and last year but we want to win a state title next season. That is our goal from this point forward,” Wingard said. The Mustangs finish their season 7-4 with their losses coming to Valor, Pomona, Fairview and ThunderRidge — teams who had a collective four total losses.

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Pomona rushing to go deep in tourney Panthers advance to face top-seeded and undefeated Fairview By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com ARVADA — Behind what another Jeffco football coach called “the biggest high school offensive line I have ever seen” Pomona ran the ball like they were being chased. Which they were, and almost chased down. But the No. 8 Panthers pulled it together in the second half and secured a 49-35 victory over No. 9 Chatfield in the second round of the Class 5A state football playoffs Friday at North Area Athletic Complex. Senior running back Chris Marquez continued his ridiculous offensive production delivering 261 yards and four touchdowns. In addition, senior Lukas Russell scored a pair of touchdowns and rushed the ball for 93 yards. “We feel like if we play our game we are

as good as anybody,” Marquez said. “We think we are the best team in the state.” But what looked like a comfortable victory on the scoreboard took much more work than the Panthers would have liked. Up 21-7 in the second quarter and looking like they might be on their way to a blowout, Pomona let its foot off the gas and let Chatfield back into the game. Junior Michael Callahan-Harris scored two second quarter touchdowns for the Chargers to tie the action 21-21 right before halftime. However, the Panthers would score 28 more points in the second half — 21 in the fourth quarter — and Chatfield could not keep up with Pomona’s overwhelming rushing attack. The Chargers could not overcome four turnovers, and Pomona made them pay for their mistakes. Pomona junior quarterback Justin Roberts went 8-for-13 for 117 yards, throwing a touchdown pass to senior Hunter Hogoboom. The Panthers improve to 9-2 and advance to Class 5A state football quarterfinals where they will match up with undefeated and top-seeded Fairview next week at Recht Field in Boulder.

Pomona matched up well with Chatfield but it will have a biggest test when they face unbeaten Fairview on Friday. Photos by Danny Williams Fairview remains unbeaten and is regarded as the best team in 5A football, but Pomona played them tougher than any team they faced this season. The game will be a rematch in what was one of the best games of the entire season in which Fairview narrowly beat Pomona

33-30 by a field goal in overtime on Oct. 18 at NAAC. Pomona coach Jay Madden acknowledged the challenge ahead in facing Fairview for a second time and simply called them a great team — both offensively and defensively.

Mines soccer wins third straight title No. 2 Orediggers make history in victory By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com ARVADA — It’s a three-peat for the Lady Orediggers. In a history making victory NSCAA No. 2 Colorado School of Mines women’s soccer defeated No. 24 Fort Lewis 2-1 in the RMAC Tournament title game Sunday at CSM Soccer Stadium.

The Orediggers become the first ever team to win three consecutive RMAC championships, scoring two early goals and holding off a Fort Lewis team that Mines beat for a third time this season. Arvada West alum Anna Evans came through for a second consecutive game, scoring the Orediggers’ second goal of the game. Forty-eight hours earlier, the senior Evans scored the only goal on a 1-0 victory over Regis. For her efforts Evans was named senior RMAC Tournament MVP. Evans now has an RMAC-leading 14 goals on the season which includes seven

go-ahead goals. Fellow senior Anna Deleray scored the game’s first goal less than five minutes into the action. Deleray beat a defender on a one-on-one breakaway converting the goal which was assisted by freshman Holly Weyand. Mines only misstep came late in the action when Fort Lewis scored with less than two minutes left in the game after Orediggers goaltender Jayin Yates make a stop but couldn’t keep the ball from sneaking into the goal. Still, Yates joined Evans, Deleray and se-

nior’s Kelsey Neal and Bree Archuleta on the 11-player all-tournament team. The victory was the 16th straight for the Orediggers (19-0-1, 14-0 in RMAC) who have not lost a single contest this season. Moreover, Mines won both the RMAC regular season and tournament for the first time since Metro State did it in 2008. The Orediggers, a nine-year-old program, are now guaranteed their sixth consecutive NCAA berth. They will be one of six teams from the South Central region that will advance to the 48-team championship tournament field.

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Eagles soar for nearly 500 yards rushing yards Faith Christian will now face top-seeded Brush By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com ARVADA - The Denver Broncos aren’t the only highpowered offense in Colorado. In Arvada, the Faith Christian Eagles have scored an average of more than 52 points a game in the last six weeks, before Saturday’s 48-0 victory over No. 5 Gunnison in the quarterfinals of the Class 2A state football playoffs at Faith Christian High School. The No. 4 Eagles rushed the ball for 495 yards as five different players ran for at least 60 yards. Moreover, five different Eagles recorded rushing touchdowns in what proved to be a total team effort. “It’s another good win for us against a good team who we respect,” Faith Christian coach Blair Hubbard said. “We had a chance to get everyone involved including some of our younger guys who have worked really hard this season.” Faith Christian scored 14 first quarter points and then added 28 more in a huge second quarter leaving a revamped Gunnison team in the dust. Gunnison, who had its Cinderella story end, went winless last season (0-9) and lost its first two games of the

season before winning eight straight games this season including a 49-28 playoff win over Fort Lupton. But just as Gunnison’s story ended, another chapter was written for a Faith Christian team that finally got out of the quarterfinal round. The Eagles were eliminated in the quarterfinals in their last three trips to the playoffs. “It feels good to get out of the second round and into the semifinals. My teammates and our defense really came together today, I am proud of our guys,” Faith Christian senior running back Jonas Spitzer said. Spitzer rushed the ball seven times for 60 yards and a touchdown. Junior running back Daniel Langewisch rushed for 202 yards and a touchdown. But while everyone is talking about Faith Christian’s offense, their defense has been as good as any in the state. Over the Eagles’ seven consecutive blowout wins their defense has given up a total of only 17 points, giving up an average of just 2.4 points over those seven games. In addition, five of their last seven wins have been shutouts. However, as a reward for their victory they must now face No. 1 Brush in their building on Saturday. Brush, led by head coach Randy Dreitz, is a perfect 10-0 this season and has been regarded as the class of Class 2A football. “Brush has certainly earned that top-seed, they are a great team. We have a challenge in front of us,” Hubbard said.

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The café can accommodate 112 guests for breakfast, lunch and by next summer, dinner services. Photo by Crystal Anderson

Bill Ferguson, a Vietnam veteran who served two tours during 1965-66, came to volunteer with the food drive. Fill the Mayflower is an annual food drive held by Arvada nonprofit, Homefront Heroes, and is dedicated to collecting food and funds for the Buckley Air Force Base in Aurora. Photo by Crystal Anderson

Prep sports Scoreboard FAITH CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL Football Faith Christian 48, Gunnison 0 Faith Christian gets to move on in the state tournament after defeating Gunnison 48-0. The Eagles spread the touchdowns around the team as seven different players scored, even quarterback Adam Buchmann. Sophomore Trevor Olsen scored a rushing touchdown along with junior Daniel Langewisch and seniors Jonas Spitzer and TJ Hasz. Junior Grant Harkness and senior Brandyn Thompson both got receiving touchdowns.

30-for-261 and had four touchdowns in the game. Senior Lukas Russell made two touchdowns.

RALSTON VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL Football Ralston Valley 20, Valor Christian 49 Ralston Valley could only come up with 20 points in a game against Valor Christian with the result of a 49-20 score. The loss ended Ralston Valley’s season with a 7-4 overall record.

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Catering company opens new cafe Bread Winners Catering reopens cafe-style restaurant By Crystal Anderson

canderson@ourcoloradonews.com In 1992, Mark and Cynda Trudell opened a restaurant in Olde Town, only to be forced to close the doors after a year of business. Now, 11 years later, Bread Winners Café is back in business. For many years after the closing, Bread Winners provided catering for hundreds of parties, weddings, and events around Jefferson County, only to hear the same feedback from customers. They wanted a restaurant. “I’ve bugged them for years to open a restaurant,” said Moni Wilson Piz, a regular Bread Winners customer. “Now they finally did, and I bring friends and family down for breakfast or lunch every week.” For owners Mark and Cynda Trudell, reopening the restaurant was the natural next step in their business. “We have an established catering company, so a restaurant seemed like the right thing to do,” said Cynda Trudell. Open for breakfast and lunch TuesdaySunday, Bread Winners offers a relaxed, comfortable environment with a homestyle menu at a reasonable price. “We provide a unique, cozy atmosphere with flavorful, scratch-made favorites on

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