December 19, 2013 Jefferson County, Colorado | Volume 9, Issue 30 A publication of
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A moment of Zen Arvada’s Zenzinger sworn in to state Senate By Vic Vela
vvela@ourcoloradonews.com Mary Hodge will always be grateful for what Rachel Zenzinger did for her almost three years ago, during the most difficult time of the Brighton state senator’s life. Hodge’s son, who was her Senate aide, died at the start of the 2011 legislative session. Zenzinger stepped in and helped the grieving Hodge stay on track with her work. Now, on the heels of winning a recent Senate District 19 vacancy committee vote, Zenzinger joins Hodge as a Democratic colleague in the Senate. Zenzinger was sworn in during a Dec.
13 ceremony, following which Hodge conveyed a great deal of pride in her friend. “Rachel is special to me,” said Hodge. “She caught me up and was able to keep me current when my son died. She did this, and she deserves it.” Zenzinger, a former Arvada councilwoman, takes over the seat that was vacated following last month’s resignation of Sen. Evie Hudak, D-Westminster. Hudak was facing the threat of a recall election at the time of her resignation. Zenzinger, who once served as Hudak’s campaign manager, won a vacancy committee vote to replace Hudak earlier in the week over former state Rep. Sara Gagliardi. “This is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream for me,” Zenzinger said after she was sworn in by Colorado Supreme Court Zen continues on Page 5
State Sen. Rachel Zenzinger, D-Arvada, poses with members of her family and Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Michael Bender after her swearing-in ceremony inside Senate chambers on Dec. 13. Photo by Vic Vela
Zenzinger leaves an empty chair Arvada District 1 Council seat now vacant due to Senate appointment By Crystal Anderson
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Heather Hauptman happily jumps up during the nine-minute workout while her partner counts her reps. Photos by Crystal Anderson
Getting fit for furry friends Crossfit business hosts nonprofit fundraiser
By Crystal Anderson
canderson@ourcoloradonews.com One Saturday morning, residents from Arvada and Wheat Ridge gathered at Crossfit Crazed, 5608 Yukon St., to pull up, jump, and sweat for the animals of the community. Pull Ups for Paws, a benefit held at Crossfit Crazed, Dec. 7, brought the community together to help the furry friends housed at the Denver Dumb Friends League. “We wanted to give back to the community,” said Jason Harper, Crossfit Crazed owner. “Giving back to the animals and the community is a good way to bring people together for one cause.” Pull Ups for Paws gathered around 40 athletes and sponsors from across Arvada to participate in a workout benefiting the less fortunate animals in the community. The benefit challenged participants to complete as many reps as possible in a nine-minute workout. During those nine minutes, each athlete completed three sections of pull-ups, burpees, and box jumps, doing as many reps they could in three minutes. But for athletes like, Stephen Geer, it wasn’t just Friends continues on Page 5
On Friday, the Arvada City Council will have an open seat among them. In a democratic vacancy meeting, Dec. 10, Arvada City Councilwoman Rachel Zenzinger, was appointed to the Colorado Senate District 19, the seat formerly held by Evie Hudak. With this new appointment, Zenzinger vacates her District 1 position on the council. “I’m very pleased for Rachel, I think she’ll do a great job in the Senate,” Mayor Marc Williams said, “Now we’ll have a friend in municipal issues down at the statehouse.” Catching wind of Zenzinger’s interest in the position, the Arvada City Council prepared for her possible appointment and the vacancy, a situation which, according to Councilman Bob Dyer, hasn’t happened before. “In all the time I’ve been on the city council and viewed it in the audience, I don’t remember there ever being a vacancy,” Councilman Bob Dyer said, “I’m not sure what to expect.” This is the first time in Arvada’s council history where an appointment was held for a seat vacated for a senate appointment, leaving the council 30 days to find a replacement who resides within district one’s boundaries (Northeast Arvada). “Rachel was unopposed in her election for her seat,” Mayor Williams said. “It’s an opportunity for a fresh face, someone who meshes well with council, who can make the time commitment and who will listen to the citizens.” Interested parties will then have until noon, Dec. 30, to submit a letter to the council, applying for the position. Once all applications have been received, the council will review them, hold interviews, a public hearing, and then make their final selection. The new councilmember will serve from the date they are appointed until the 2015 regular election. “It’s quite a job, and unfortunately people have such a small amount of time to think about it,” Dyer said. “I would hope that people who apply have an understanding of the issue at hand and hope that someone will have knowledge of the city council.” Zenzinger will officially resign her position with the council, Friday, prior to swearing in with the Colorado Senate. For more information, visit arvada.org or contacting the city clerk, Chris Koch, at 720-898-7545.
Crossfit Crazed owner, Jason Harper, does a pull-up during the first heat of the benefit Pull Ups For Paws on Dec. 7. Printed on recycled newsprint. Please recycle this copy.
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Websites reloaded and relaunched Dear Arvada reader, I am pleased to announce the next time you log on to read your local news, things will look a bit different, and we think better. The Colorado Community Media team, the joint venture that publishes the Arvada Press and 23 other community newspapers and news websites, has been working hard to bring you an easier-to-navigate website with richer content in 2014. You can now find the Arvada Press online at arvadapress.com. Some of the most visited pages are those for celebrations, announcements and memorials. The new site will rotate announcements right on the home page, making them easier to read and navigate. The redesign also allows for more headlines to display on the homepage, making your com-
munity news more accessible and your reading experience more enjoyable, fulfilling and informative. Please send us your family milestones so we can share them with the community and on our website. Short notices are free. For a small fee, you can add photos and Healey lots more copy. You’ll notice both the printed newspaper flag and the website’s header have been updated to reflect the new web address. We did this to show consistency throughout the Colorado Community Media suite of newspapers and media sites while still reflecting our commitment to each individu-
al community’s news by customizing each flag and header with a community-specific icon. You can easily shop advertising on our new website. We make it easy to find local deals, services and more. By supporting businesses that advertise with us, you are indirectly supporting the Arvada Press too. Go to arvadapress.com and click the “Local Print Ads” link or “ShopLocalColorado” link to get started. All of our content is now loaded on the website. Now it is your choice as to how to read the Arvada Press. Print, on your computer, phone or tablet. All the same great information, no matter the method. Plus, we upload all of print ads online too. After all, that is information too and this is an added value for our advertisers. Look for
local ads next to every story page you read. I hope you enjoy your online experience with us and find the new layout and information helpful and engaging. Community newspapers like ours continue to thrive both online and in print because we cover the news that is closest and most meaningful to home. We are proud of the news and events we are able to deliver to you each week and of the support our readers continue to show our community through your patronage of advertisers, their services and events that help to make our local communities healthy and strong. Here’s to a prosperous 2014! — Jerry Healey, publisher
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Gifts for infants through teenagers line the walls at the eighth annual AWRSAY Santa House, 9518 W. 58th St. The Santa House offers a free gift option to more than 5,000 Arvada and Wheat Ridge low-income families every holiday season.
Nychole Richmond searches through a table of books for her son, Jacob, at the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth (AWRSAY) Santa House. The Santa House offers a free gift option to more than 5,000 Arvada and Wheat Ridge low-income families every holiday season. Photos by Crystal Anderson
Volunteer, Lila Nigh, and Flora Debus, a grandmother of four young children, proudly show off the gifts gathered from the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth (AWRSAY) Santa House. The Santa House offers a free gift option to more than 5,000 Arvada and Wheat Ridge low-income families every holiday season.
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Foundation hosts holiday tea A-West puts the kettle on By Crystal Anderson
canderson@ourcoloradonews.com Clinking of glasses and laughter filled the halls of Arvada West High School in during the first Arvada West High School Foundation Holiday Tea, Dec. 7. The tea, held at Arvada West High School, 11595 Allendale Drive, brought together families and alumni from several generations to celebrate the holidays and enjoy in an afternoon tea and raise awareness for the Arvada West High School Foundation. “You see it in schools across the nation where the school’s foundation is involved and really support the kids and the community,” Joan Seeman, a foundation member and Arvada West alum said. “It starts right there in high school, those are the most important years that impact your future.” The event gathered 42 Arvada West alumni, family and friends for an afternoon of holiday celebrations, congenial conversation, and recognition of Arvada West, past and present. During the event, the emcee, Geri Gingras-Barela, recog-
Nancy Wylie, Hannah Doukas, and Barbara Haskell, three generations of family members, casually dine on tea and cakes and enjoy light conversation. Photo by Crystal Anderson nized those involved in the fundraiser and the importance of the fundraiser for today’s students. FIX “I think it’s extremely important for people to take interest in successors,” said
Geri Gingras-Barela, an Arvada West alum and the tea emcee. “Whatever talents you have, I think you have a responsibility to the community and to humanity in general.”
Nature Center promotes holiday recycling By Crystal Anderson
canderson@ourcoloradonews.com This Christmas, the Majestic View Nature Center is encouraging Arvada residents to recycle their leftover gift wrappings in a new, interactive class. Light Up Your Night, the most recent class in the Majestic View Nature Center’s Campfire Series, a series that goes deeper into environmental and ecological topics, described different ways residents can reduce, reuse and recycle this holiday season, “Recycling is an environmental topic, one of the most important,” Karen Miller, director of the Majestic View Nature Center said. “Around the holiday season, it’s the one that gets overlooked, now’s a great time to get that message across.” Held 6:30-8 p.m. Dec. 18, attendees had the opportunity to stroll through a candlelit path, beginning in the Nature Center’s garden and learn about how to reduce, reuse and recycle their unwanted holiday wrappings.
During the event, guests sipped spiced cinnamon chai tea and nibbled on an array of tea snacks while members of the Arvada West Advanced Choir and Orchestra performed Christmas carols, heard a reading of the Gift of Magi, a carol sing-a-long, and a silent auction of a variety of items. For Barbara Haskell, the event was a way to celebrate the traditional tea with three generations of ladies in her family: her daughter, granddaughter and great granddaughter. “In my day we had teas and I wanted to share this with her [great granddaughter], so she knows what they’re like,” Haskell said. The holiday tea was one of four fundraisers the foundation hosts annually to raise funds for scholarships for Arvada West students. “I hope that this can become a tradition; it’s the perfect event that can become a holiday tradition and a great fundraiser for the foundation, and those who believe in education,” Gingras-Barela said. The foundation is an organization comprised of Arvada West alumni and community members who provide scholarships to students and funds for programming and materials at Arvada West.
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“This is important because we want the community to know as much as they can reduce, reuse and recycle products,” said Karen Miller, director of Majestic View Nature Center. The class will focus on package recycling using a gift, wrapped in several layers of newspaper, bubble wrap, aluminum foil, starch and Styrofoam peanuts, and a box. Step-by-step as each layer is unwrapped, a teacher will discuss how to reuse each layer, and should it not be able to be reused, how and where one could recycle the material. “I hope that I have inspired the participants to tackle this holiday season keeping Mother Nature in mind,” said Charlotte Sandkuhler, an environmental education specialist with the Nature Center. “If they all go home with one or two new ideas about how to help reduce, reuse and recycle, and understand why it is important, I will be a happy gal.” The event is $3 per person or $10 per family, registration is required, and can be made by calling 720-898-7405.
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Jeffco5 to begin petition drive By Amy Woodward
awoodward@ ourcoloradonews.com County commissioners may not support the Jeffco5 initiative to add two members to the county board, but initiative supporters are not being dissuaded from seeking public support. After several attempts and much debate with the three-person board of county commissioners, the board still declined to voluntarily place the Jeffco5 initiative on the 2014 election ballot. Members of Jeffco5 are now organizing for a petition drive to receive 25,000 signatures in 180 days to place the question on the ballot. The petition drive starts Jan. 8. Advocates for Jeffco5 showed up from all over the county including Lakewood and Arvada to discuss the drive during the Jeffco5 public meeting on Dec. 7. Karen Oxman, founder of Jeffco5, reported about support received from county staff for the campaign. “We’ve been getting a lot of positive feedback from the county employees who are very unhappy with the county commissioners,” Oxman said.
Designed to be nonpartisan, the initiative presented by Jeffco5 presents two possible options for voters — county districts would increase from three to five districts, and residents within each district would vote for a county commissioner from that district; or to keep the county in three districts, but residents would elect one county commissioner from each district, and elect two at large commissioners for the whole county. According to state statue, when a population of a county is more than 70,000 it may increase the number of county commissioners from three to five. The U.S. Census Bureau’s 2012 estimate reported 545,358 people living in Jeffco. Jeffco5 is looking for endorsements from county chambers of commerce, but the group is not actively asking for political party endorsements, as organizers would like to keep the campaign non-partisan. However, any support received from any political affiliation is welcome. “This is not going to be a wellfunded campaign but that doesn’t mean it’s not possible,” said Chris Kennedy, volunteer and adviser for the Jeffco5. “There’s a lot that can happen between now and November 2014.”
Kennedy is the campaign manager for U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter, and former policy assistant at the Colorado House of Representatives. Carole Lomond, Jeffco5 member and publisher of “City and Mountain Views” reported in her editorial in August of this year that 35 percent of unincorporated Jeffco residents do not have a city council representative. In these areas, the board of county commissioners controls land use, open space management, budgeting and public transit and other government services while representing 540,000 people. According to Oxman, Sheriff Ted Mink is a proponent of the Jeffco5 Initiative. “Voters should have the option to choose how they are governed,” Mink said in a brief statement to the Transcript. Volunteers are needed to help gather signatures. For more information, contact Bernie at MTTOP@aol.com. Donations are also being accepted to help pay for petitions. Checks can be made out to Jeffco5Grassroots and mailed to Karen Oxman at 640 11th St. Unit 401, Golden, CO 80401. More information about Jeffco5 along with signing up for newsletters can be found at www.jeffco5.com.
Program gives hope to the hungry Lakewood food pantry helps all in need By Clarke Reader creader@ourcoloradonews.com The organization h.o.p.e. (Helping Our People Excel) has been working in Lakewood for 12 years to do exactly what its name says — give people a help up, not a hand out. It was created in 2001 as a response to the needs of not only Lakewood and Jefferson County, but the whole Denver Metro area. “We’re a hunger relief organiza-
tion, and while we primarily serve Lakewood, Golden and Wheat Ridge, we’re open to anyone who needs food assistance,” said Andrew Coonan, executive director of h.o.p.e. “We serve about 300 individuals a week, which is about 50 to 75 households who come to us for help.” Coonan said what separates h.o.p.e. from other pantries is that there is no limits on the number of times people can come and visit the group to pick up food. People in need can stop by the pantry, 11949 W. Colfax Ave., any Wednesday and pick up food. The food pantry also doesn’t have any income levels or much of an in-
take process for people who need help. Coonan said that they wanted to make it as easy as possible for people in need to get help. According to Coonan, the organization began as a home health agency, but expanded when they saw an increased need in the community. Clients for h.o.p.e. come from a variety of backgrounds and include the homeless, people with disabilities, single parents, and working families. Some 36 percent of those served are children and 15 percent are people with disabilities. For more information, visit www. hope-online.org.
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Chief Justice Michael Bender. Zenzinger is a program coordinator and instructor at Regis University who has served on the Arvada City Council for the past five years. The 38-year-old mother was joined by her family during the ceremony. Zenzinger told reporters afterward that she wants to work on issues pertaining to education, economic development and transportation. She also said that her work on the Arvada City Council — where she was elected mayor pro tem by conservative members of the city’s governing body — shows that she has the experience to work with people of all political stripes. “Some people may think that it’s a myth, that you can’t collaborate across the aisle,” said Zenzinger, who dismissed that notion and said that she will bring a “fresh perspective” to the Senate. Zenzinger was welcomed by party leaders on both sides of the aisle. Senate President-elect Morgan Carroll, D-Aurora, said Zenzinger will “provide incredible knowledge and talent” on education issues. Senate Minority Leader Bill Cadman, R-Colorado Springs, also congratulated the newest member of the Senate. “You now have the opportunity to leave your unique and distinct footprint on the governance of Colorado,” he said. “Let me invite you across the aisle to find me and my colleagues reaching out to you. Congratulations and we look forward to serving with you.” Lawmakers also paid homage to Hudak, who did not attend the ceremony. Prior to resigning, the Westminster Democrat was being targeted by recall petition organizers, primarily over her votes on guncontrol legislation. She decided to step aside, rather than risk losing a recall election and flipping control to Republicans in the 18-17 Democrat-led Senate. Cadman thanked Hudak for her service and offered warm remarks that led to a standing ovation among Senate members. Sen. Rollie Heath, D-Boulder, also gave a warm send-off to Hudak. “As Sen. Hudak said to me, ‘I love this job,’” he said. “And we all know she did and she brought a spirit that cannot be denied.”
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minutes. But for athletes like, Stephen Geer, it wasn’t just about the workout. “I have a dog who came from the Dumb Friends League, and without them, we wouldn’t be connected with one of our best friends,” Geer said. The event was broken up into three heats of six teams of two. In each heat, the teams would have one athlete work out while the other counted the
total numbers of reps for each section. Each athlete was required to find a sponsor, who would match at least 20 cents for each rep completed within the workout. Organizers estimate the benefit raised more than $1,500 for the Denver Dumb Friends League, which will go towards social and behavioral programs at the Dumb Friends League and will provide the animals with food and shelter in this temporary home. “We can give back to the community in different ways, and we decided to go with animals because we have a passion for them,” Harper said.
“We want people to just be aware of where they are and what they’re going through.” Crossfit Crazed is a new workout facility in Olde Town Arvada which helps athletes focus on sports performance, building lean muscle mass and muscle endurance. This is the first community event they held since moving from Wheat Ridge earlier this year. “I’m a big animal lover,” Trisha Hendricks, a participant and mother to a rescued puppy said. “They all deserve an excellent life, and if we can give them that, then I’ll exercise for them.”
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Silent nights offer serene beauty Imagine a night in which a moon that is just shy of full gives off a silver light that gets diffused through the billion water droplets which make up a layer of thin, high clouds. Enshrouded in that soft light, then further imagine that this night is warm, surprisingly warm, so that you are able to work outside without a light and with only a jacket no gloves. What are you doing working at night like this? What keeps you in this scene for five glorious, solitary hours? Putting together the Christmas present that “Santa” left for your children, so that it is ready for them to play on the next day, Christmas morning. This was my Christmas Eve nine years ago. I think my love affair with the night started that night. The night sky in the winter is amazing, and, it so happens, is longer this week than at any other time of the year. I know astronomers like the winter sky because the cold air is more stable,
which makes for better viewing. For me, I think the night is more peaceful, and the quiet is deeper in the winter, which makes it easier to focus on the beauty up in the sky. That said, a winter night is a different sort of beauty. We tend to like our bright colors, and bold, dramatic beauties that jump out at us and force us to notice. Nighttime is different. Nighttime takes patience, and it’s sneaky, it seeps into your spirit the way the cold seeps into your bones.
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Do you believe in sports superstitions? Whether it’s wearing the same pair for socks every game, or making homemade chili every Sunday, sports superstitions are crucial and a way of life for many people. And for others, they can be considered pointless and a waste of time. We asked people at Front Range Community College in Westminster what their thoughts were on popular tradition.
“Yes I do. What if you don’t wear that certain pair of earrings and something happens? I have to wear those earrings every time.” — Terri Johnson
“I’m not superstitious in general, but I think I would go along with them because it’s socially the norm and it’s fun.” — Pat Johnson
“Yes. I played sports in high school and had my lucky uniform. My high school number is still my go-to number.” — Davin Burke
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I try to always be on the lookout for beauty in strange places, like the winter night. As a musician, the search for sonic beauty is part and parcel of what I do (as an elementary school teacher, that search is more like a quest, or a crusade, sort of an odyssey, but I digress); but, as I’ve gotten older, I’ve come to appreciate unusual beauties that require a little patience. For instance, I prefer the subtleties of Brahms to the grandiose flourishes of Tchaikovsky; I prefer the grace of a ballet to the percussive precision of tap dance; I prefer the pensive style of Dianna Krall to the raw power of Christina Aguilera; I prefer the single Columbine flower poking through the frost to an entire garden of roses; I prefer the quiet artistry of “Crouching Tiger” to the athletic spectacle of “The Matrix.” And, being the last column before Christmas, let me just say that I prefer the quiet holiness of Christmas Eve to the chaotic joy of Christmas morning.
Likewise, I prefer the humble imagery of the manger to the gilded trappings of the grand cathedral. This can be such a crazy, hectic time of year that it’s hard, sometimes, to slow it all down and take in the beauty that’s all around. Brightly lit houses bring a smile to our faces, but, if you really want to find the beauty of the season, try looking for the kid shoveling off driveways to make money to buy his mom a present, or the mother of three taking time to care for the widow next door. Or the little girl, singing “Silent Night” to her doll. If you look hard enough, if you’re patient enough, you can find small, meaningful acts of beauty everywhere — enough to fill a Holy Night. 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.
Walking side by side This week I struggled a little with the title of my column. It could have been “Walking in someone else’s shoes” or “We never really walk alone” or “Walking down parallel paths” but I decided on “Walking side by side” because although the other titles could have easily worked, I believe that walking side by side truly defines the essence of support, partnerships and love. I have experienced a lot over the course of my life and many times I tried to “go-it-alone.” As a matter of fact, I would say most times I let my pride and ego get in the way as I attempted to do something or fix something on my own when help was just a phone call or a hug away. The past few years have been rough as our family battled a very serious health issue, eventually losing a wife, mother and friend to that battle. And even though there were people willing to help and support us, and counselors and pastors who were available, and friends who did what they could, I initially wanted to fix the pains for me and my family on my own. This past week I had an experience that opened my eyes and my heart, and the awakening or awareness is something I should have and could have realized a long time ago. You see I was traveling in Europe on business, and I was attending meetings with a colleague for two days. He shared his condolences with me and then shared that he had actually gone through the exact same situation four years earlier. And as we talked, it became very apparent that he had walked in my shoes and he could share so much more and teach me so much more if I chose to walk side by side with him. The parallels in our lives and personal situation were unbelievable. The more we talked and the more we shared our stories, the clearer things became for me, especially about my path moving forward. I didn’t have to “go-it-alone” any longer, not in my personal life or my business life. There are others out there who have had personal and professional experiences that I could benefit from and learn from. And there are things that I have accomplished or have gone through that could very well help others if we chose to walk side by side instead of “going-it-alone.” For me it was always a stubbornness factor or my own arrogance that prevented me from seeking advice and learning from others who may have walked in my shoes. In some cases that were not so personal it was easy to ask for tips or guidance, like taking golf lessons, or talking with someone about a business situation, or how to handle a small project or repair something in the house.
Those are the easy things to talk about or seek help on. But when it comes down to something incredibly personal, for me anyway, I tend to try incredibly hard to figure things out on my own. As a family we are facing the all the “firsts” now, the first Thanksgiving, Birthdays, Christmas, New Years, Anniversary, and Valentine’s Day without a wife, mom, and friend. And I am sure many of you reading this may also be struggling or experiencing feelings of sadness for those who are not with you. Maybe you are like us and experiencing moments of joy mixed with that sadness as we remember all of the fun, loving and amazing times we shared together. Just remember that there are others out there who have walked in your shoes, maybe even walking in them right now. It’s when you find those people in a similar walk, whether through a support group or just out of coincidence, and you can share stories and support one another, walking side by side that you will learn from one another and find some level of comfort in talking through your individual experiences. I have been blessed with a special someone in my life who has had their own challenging experiences, and who has supported me through friendship, love, listening, talking, crying, and hugging. She made the choice to walk side by side with me and my family, and because she walked in similar shoes many years ago, she is strong enough, loving enough, and caring enough to walk with us through our journey now and together we will learn and share so much from one another. Are you walking side by side with anyone these days? Especially during the holidays? Have you shared your story or learned from someone else? Have you found some level of comfort in talking through any mutual life experiences? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com because as I have learned this week, when we do walk side by side through life’s toughest challenges, it will be a better than good minute, hour, day, week, month, and year. Michael Norton is a resident of Highlands Ranch, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corp. and the CEO/founder of www. candogo.com
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Nepalese voters risk lives for what we have In a brief moment of Internet connectivity while traveling in Nepal a couple of weeks ago, I glimpsed headlines reporting that state Sen. Evie Hudak had resigned rather than face a possible recall election. Before I left, I’d seen banners urging residents to sign the recall petition. Yard signs in support of Hudak had also begun to appear, and letters to the editor in spoke urgently and earnestly to both sides. I was ambivalent about the whole thing; I’d carefully cast my votes in the general election and was willing to wait until the next one. However, what happened to me in Nepal — where voters risked their lives to cast their votes — changed the way I’ll view elections in the U.S. forever. In advance of my trip, I was practicing my Nepali with the good people at Yak & Yeti when one of my new friends became concerned that I would be in Nepal during their national Constituent Assembly election. The election would put people chosen by voters into a parliamentary type of government for the express purpose of drafting a constitution, and would be only the second national election since Nepal’s violent civil war ended in 2006 after claiming more than 13,000 lives. My friend’s concern was that I would be caught up in, at best, a general strike that would shut down private and public transportation, shops, businesses, and visitor attractions. At worst, the violence that had led up to the elections could spill over from internal clashes to tourists like me in Nepal at the height of trekking season. I admit that, as a journalist, I was more intrigued by the situation than worried. What was a little inconvenience when I would be witnessing history? In fact, I more than witnessed this historic event; in a very small way, I was part of it. My trek was to start Nov. 19, the day of
the election, and my hosts were clearly concerned about getting some 30 people to Pokhara, a picturesque lakeside city at the base of the Annapurna range that served as the jumping-off point for treks. The previous couple of days in Kathmandu had been filled with shouting crowds in open-backed trucks moving through the city with loudspeakers, campaigning for their candidates. I saw heavily armed military on the streets and learned later that the government had deployed two-thirds of the army to thwart opposition groups intimidating people registering to vote. I’ve seen movies depicting Westerners in similar situations, but actually experiencing it was somewhat surreal. We boarded our private buses on the 18th, assured that attacks had been limited to party leaders and locals who defied the strike. As our bus attempted to head west out of Kathmandu, though, we were stopped at a blockade. About an hour later, our trekking guide got back on to tell us that the government was assembling tourist buses together and escorting us in groups to Pokhara. I personally never felt in danger, and we arrived without incident, passing through several military checkpoints, but a curious thing happened along the way: Nepalese citizens also riding nearly unnoticed on our bus got off quietly at small villages and crossroads, going home to
vote. Not only were they taking advantage of the only transportation available, but they were also safer from the violence that threatened voters. Protesters boycotting the elections had already torched six buses and trucks that had defied the strike, killing one person and injuring more than 30 others. Schools, private businesses, and shops were closed in fear of retaliation, and riot police joined soldiers patrolling the streets. Earlier in the campaign, a candidate was shot dead by a former member of his party, and the wife of another candidate had acid poured on her face. Then came the news that, on election day in Kathmandu, some children found a makeshift bomb near one of the polling places in a middle-class residential neighborhood, and, yes, it blew up in their hands. They were critically injured. Opposition activists stormed other polling stations throughout the country, clashing with police. And yet, and yet … an astounding 70 percent of Nepal’s registered voters braved the volatile situation to show up at the polls. By contrast, voter turnout for the 2012 U.S. presidential election has been reported at just 57.5 percent of eligible voters, down about 5 percentage points from 2008. This dismal showing is often attributed to voter apathy, a sense that nothing we as citizens say or do will effect real change in America’s politics. At a time when Congressional job approval hovers at a lowest-ever 9 percent, a polarized two-party environment is more intent on destroying itself than allowing its members to do what they truly believe is best for the country. Which brings me back to the efforts to recall state Sen. Evie Hudak. As I understand the situation, some voters believe
Hudak betrayed them with her support of gun control measures; others think that she acted appropriately in the best interest of Colorado. Recall petitioning is part of our legal election process, whatever the circumstances of the situation. So there’s something I want to say to both sides of any future recall effort: Think carefully and act with integrity. Use voices of reason rather than bluster. And always do what you think is right … because you can — without fear of bombs, retaliation, and polling place violence. I have just witnessed extraordinary Nepalese literally risking their lives to cast votes in a democratic election, even though they — as we sometimes do — fear their belligerent leaders will only worsen the situation with infighting and intimidation. Here in the U.S., despite a pervading distrust and disapproval of those we have elected to serve us, we have a duty to preserve our legal process of free and democratic elections, including petitions and referendums. We have an obligation to avert violence and intimidation, both at the polls and in our support of candidates and ideals. And we have a responsibility vote, shattering the complacency of the other half of our nation that believes it makes no difference. Both exercising and protecting our hard-won right to free elections, must be ongoing mandates for Americans. Because we can. Andrea Doray is a writer who visited Nepal at the same time as former president Jimmy Carter, who was leading a cadre of international election observers, although they didn’t have a chance to get together. Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com.
ARVADA NEWS IN A HURRY Indoor Winter Market
In the spring and summer months, farmers markets are prevalent, providing an outlet for consumers to purchase local goods from area farmers, retailers and artisans, and now with the help of LocalRadius, Arvada will soon have the opportunity year-round. LocalRadius, a local organization devoted to promoting the local movement through online markets, fundraisers and shopping, organized an Indoor Winter Market to be held in DiCicco’s Schoolhouse, Dec. 22, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “The biggest thing is, it’s truly the showcase to order and continue the relationship with the vendors and continue ordering what the consumers want,” Local Radius owner, Nathan Mudd said. The market is the official launch of LocalRadius’s new endeavor to extend the consumer-vendor relationship year round, rather than during season. The market will feature 15 - 22 of the vendors from the Arvada Farmers Market and include goods such as produce, cheese, eggs, jams, breads and oils and some crafts and gifts. For more information, visit www.localradius.net.
Arvada Boards and Commissions seek applicants
The Arvada City Council is seeking applications for 10 boards and commissions within city government. Citizen-appointed, these boards and commissions exist to gather and study specific information through a variety of topics. These voluntary groups make recommendations to the council and city staff regarding the board’s area of expertise. To apply, interested parties need to fill out an application and questionnaire
for the board they’re applying. Complete applications may be emailed to arvadaboards@arvada.org or mailed to the city clerk’s office, P.O. Box 8101. Applications are due by 5 p.m., Jan. 15, 2014, with interviews to be held in March. For questions or information, contact the city clerk at 720-898-7550
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Jewish nonprofit sells holiday peace planters The Emerald Leaf in conjunction with SHALOM Denver and the Jewish Family Service of Colorado are working together to help disabled citizens gain work experience through a new program, SHALOM Peace Planters. The program utilizes the Arvada greenhouse to assemble and pot plants for local Arc Thrift Stores. Once ready to sell the planters will be distributed to 13 area Arc locations and available for public purchase. For more information or to place an order, contact SHALOM Denver at 303623-0251.
City office closure The Arvada City offices will be closed for the Christmas holiday, 12 p.m., Dec. 24 - Dec. 25. The offices will resume regular business hours on Dec. 26.
Tree recycle The City Parks Maintenance Shop, 7800 W. 62 Ave. will accept Christmas Trees for recycle. They will begin accepting trees, Dec. 26, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and will continue to accept trees through Jan. 19, 2014. Tree drop off locations are the City Parks Maintenance Shop, Lake Arbor Lake Park, 6400 Pomona Drive, and the Lutz Sports Complex at W. 58th Avenue and Miller Street.
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Frances J. Atkinson 1915 – 2013
Frances June Kaiser Atkinson, our beloved mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend slipped away peacefully on December 6, 2013, at the age of 98. Frances was an incredibly wise woman and a living example to her family and friends of strength, honesty, loyalty, forgiveness, acceptance and optimism. She will truly be missed. Born in 1915, Frances graduated from the University of Missouri in 1941, married her sweetheart, Charles S. Atkinson, in 1943, and settled in Colorado where she and Charles lived, worked and raised four children. Frances was a member of the Arvada United Methodist Church for over 50 years. Frances retired after 16 years as a caseworker and supervisor in the nursing home section of Jefferson County’s Human Services Dept. She helped establish and also volunteered for 33 years with the Jefferson County Council on Aging, the organization that orchestrated monumental change in the area of support services available to seniors – a legacy that remains today. Frances enjoyed entering contests, especially if it included writing a jingle or slogan. In 1950 she won the $10,000 grand prize in a nationwide contest to name Henry J. Kaiser’s new, low-priced car. 450,000 people submitted names, with 100 of them submitting the same one. Kaiser-Frazer Company
awarded first prize to Frances because she had written the best 25-word reason for her choice. The winning name: Henry J. Frances loved to write, and over the years had various articles published, most with messages that are still relevant, including this in 1987: “There seems to be too little understanding in our culture that freedom is not a license to do whatever we please. Freedom is the privilege of disciplining ourselves.” Frances had great retirement years and enjoyed traveling, visiting family, reading, writing and (shhhhh!) playing the slots. Although assisted living and nursing home care were to follow, she wrote in her 2011 Christmas card, “I have made it to 96. I still live at home. Even though I am legally blind, life is pretty good!” Frances was preceded in death by her husband, brother and greatgrandson. She is survived by her son Charles D. Atkinson, Arvada, who was her excellent care-taker for many years; her daughters, June Smith (Art), Phoenix; Anne Chambers, Boise; and Janet Atkinson (Pat Flaherty), Boise; her niece, Suzy Kaiser Reuber; three grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and many friends. At her request, no service will be held. Please celebrate her life with a donation to the charity of your choice.
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West Metrolife At left, Aseem (Yasser Elmkhanter) and Anjali (Carolyn Demanelis) have to deal with family and culture shock in the world premiere production of “Gifted” at The Edge. Below, Deepa (Rehka Ohal) and Barbara (Devra Keyes) get into an argument of the future of the family. Photos courtesy of Rachel Graham
Dog days of the holidays You can look, but don’t touch those friendly looking police dogs at Denver International Airport. They’re on the job working to protect travelers, and can’t use the distraction. 9News reported last week that DIA has come up with a creative solution to petting police dogs: trading cards. “Brian Brown, a technician with the Denver Police Department Explosive Detection Unit has worked with his bombsniffing partner, Nnikos, for nearly fourand-a-half years,” the 9News report said. “He says his four-legged co-worker gets a lot of attention, especially from kids. “We do not let anybody touch the dogs. Mainly, it’s for liability purposes,” Brown said. “They’re still working animals. We still have a job to do and … I want my dog to go out and work as hard as he can. And the best way to do that is not let people touch them.” In keeping with the “look-don’t-touch” policy, Brown hands out cards to the kids so they can get to know the dogs better without getting too close.
Story focuses on multi-ethnic family By Clarke Reader
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he Edge Theatre is putting on perhaps its daring production yet — by being about as un-edgy as possible — for the holidays. The theater’s latest production, “Gifted,” is family comedy that is suitable for all ages, a first for the theater. “During the holidays we thought people would want to see something maybe no too edgy,” said Rick Yaconis, executive producer and artistic director of The Edge. “This isn’t really a holiday show, but we thought it was appropriate for the time.” The show runs through Dec. 29 at the theater, 1560 Teller St. Showtimes are at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 6 p.m. on Sunday. Long time patrons of The Edge might recognize “Gifted” and its playwright, Carrie Printz, from the 2012 holiday show, when it was one of four plays put on as part of the first On the Edge festival of new plays. Printz’s play won the festival and received a full production. “This play has gone through a series of workshops and it’s something I’ve worked on for several years,” Printz said. The story of “Gifted” centers on Aseem Ganeshe (Yasser Elmkhouri), the 15-year-old son of a Caucasian mother and Indian father. Aseem’s father has recently died, and his Indian grandmother is coming to visit. At the same time, Aseem is trying to get on a reality television program called “Stump the Brainiac,” and the producer is visiting to interview Aseem. “The show is really about Aseem’s search for identity in this multiethnic family,” Printz said. “I’ve been interested in writ-
Old Major makes Thrillist top 33 restaurants list ing about a family like this for a while because it is becoming more and more common.” WHAT: “Gifted” Printz said the play started WHERE: The Edge Theatre out as a monologue about a 1560 Teller St., Lakewood gifted child, and grew from WHEN: Through Dec. 29 there. She did research on the 7:30 p.m. - Friday and Saturday Indian culture and sent the 6 p.m. - Sunday play to an Indian playwright to COST: $15 to $20 make sure she had the details INFORMATION: 303-232-0363 or and dynamics correct. www.theeproject.com Tapping into a gifted student is the same thing producers did for the lead role. Elmkhouri is a senior at Lakewood High School, and played the character during the staged reading of “Gifted” last year. “He was one of my interns from last year, and this is a great role for him,” Yaconis said. Printz said that all the feedback from Elmkhouri’s performance was extremely positive, and that she has found him to be a very natural actor who just fits into the character. While the play isn’t a holiday one per se, the ideas that it expresses go along with the message of the season. “The play is about family, and everyone can relate to that,” Printz said. “I hope people walk away from the show with more appreciation for people’s differences, and maybe have a little more understanding for people we love that we might have differences with.” This is not the first full play that Printz has written, but it is the first to receive a full production, and she said the process has been a fascinating one to be a part of. “I was more involved during the stage reading last year, and though I’ve still been going to some of the rehearsals it’s been interesting to turn the play over to someone else,” she said. Yaconis said the theater will be doing another festival in 2014, and the winning play will be produced in 2015.
IF YOU GO
I won’t mince words. My absolute favorite new restaurant this year is Old Major at 3316 Tejon St. I even chose to celebrate my recent milestone birthday for dinner there with On The Town Junior and Mr. On The Town. I had been to Old Major, a proud nose-to-tail eatery where they butcher 2.5 pigs a week (not sure what happens with the other half of the last pig), a handful of times, but I took a risk (and it was my birthday, after all) and booked a table for three to include the hub and my foodie son who works for much-lauded restaurateur Danny Meyer at Maialino in the Gramercy Park Hotel at 2 Lexington Ave. in NYC. My son surprised me with his arrival in Denver to celebrate my special day. Both of my “he-men” went nuts for the place and over the food. We ordered an arsenal of appetizers and an entrée each, which included the nose-to-tail dish, roasted duck breast and orcchiette pasta with roasted pork. Another surprise came last week when Old Major received a national nod via www.thrillistnation.com as being one of the 33 Best New Restaurants in America. And here’s what Thrillist said about Old Major: “Denver’s LoHi neighborhood is bursting at the seams with new, popular bars and restaurants, but Old Major’s `elevated farmhouse cuisine’ stands out among the pack with exceptional cocktails and decadent, inventive cuisine (think Colorado rib eye with bleu cheese, foie gras butter, and pork fat fries). If you’re smart and/or just understand weekly calendars, swing by on a Wednesday, where you can watch the chef/owner butcher two pigs in-house, you saucy, food-based voyeur! Then you’ll eat the fruits of his labor on the Nose to Tail Plate, which features cuts like braised belly, confit rib, schnitzel, ham, and ears, all accompanied by mustard spaetzle, sauerkraut, and a demi-glace.”
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Christmas dinner idea
If you’re stuck in the metro area without Christmas dinner plans, where do you go? Here are some ideas: Venice Ristorante, 5946 South Holly Street, Greenwood Village (or its sister restaurants, Chianti, also in Greenwood Village, and Venice Ristorante & Wine bar in LoDo); The Briarwood Inn, 1630 8th St., Golden; Baca, in the Inverness Hotel in Englewood; Kachina Southwestern Grill, 10600 Westminster Blvd., Westminster. And La Cave Wine Bar & Boutique, 360 Union Blvd, Lakewood. Look for menus and reservations for all these and more at www.opentable.com. With On The Town Junior away for the holidays in New York, Mr. On The Town and I will be dining at an old favorite, the Aurora Summit, on Christmas night.
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Palettes gets nod from Food & Wine Food & Wine magazine has included Palettes in the Denver Art Museum among the “Best Museum Restaurants in the U.S.” About Palettes, F&W wrote: “Chef Kevin Taylor opened this museum café in 1997. His new American menu spans from Anaheim chiles rellenos to a silken corn soup with barbecued shrimp (made famous at Zenith, Taylor’s long-gone notable noshery).” Check out the rest of the best list at www.foodandwine.com.
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To all my readers in the south metro area, Swallow Hill Music’s grand piano is about to retire, and it could be yours (or yours to give) this holiday season. Thanks to a generous donor, Swallow Hill is receiving a new piano, and will auction off the Nordiska Grand to support its scholarship fund. Bidding on the piano will close on Dec. 20. The 5-foot 10-inch Nordiska has been the main stage piano for more than 10 years, and has been played by some of the most talented musicians that have come through Swallow Hill Music, including George Winston, Leon Redbone, Suzy
Entrepreneur and gay-rights activist Tim Gill shipping an overnight letter at Mail It! Pack It! Ship It! in Cherry Creek North. Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.pennyparker.blacktie-colorado.com. She can be reached at penny@blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.
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jeffco news in a hurry Training open for Court Appointed Special Advocates Jeffco and Gilpin counties will be having a training course for volunteers interested in learning about becoming a court appointed special advocate or CASA for abused children in court. No previous experience is necessary. Training is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 3, 2014. The training course will be 19 hours of online class
assignments and 19 hours of classroom training. All classroom sessions will be held at the Jefferson County Courthouse, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80401. For more information, please contact Susan Manfredi at 303-271-6537 or at susanmanfredi@casajeffcogilpin.com.
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mentors for 4H to participate in afterschool programs titled the “Youth and Families with Promise” Schools participating include Pleasant View Elementary in Golden, Molholm Elementary in Lakewood, and Parr Elementary in the Arvada/Westminster area. There will be 20 students participating from each school, and one mentor for each child is needed. Candidates must be at least 19 years of
age and able to commit one hour a week. Those selected will start Tuesday, Jan. 14. Applications will be taken until positions are filled. Apply online at www.extension. colostate.edu/jefferson/4h/4h-nmp-yfp. shtml. For additional information, contact Barbie Garnett or Claire Dixon at Jefferson County’s CSU Extension office, 303-2716620.
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Mustangs good enough to rank RV doesn’t win it but fares very well in tournament By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com BOULDER — Ralston Valley gave up a monster lead but was able to hang on for a 50-45 victory over Silver Creek Saturday at Fairview High School. The win was the second of three games the Mustangs played in the Fairview Tour-
nament last week. And while the Ralston Valley didn’t win the tournament they played very well, which included pushing Broomfield, the No. 1 ranked team in 4A girls’ hoops. In addition, their performance should keep them ranked, as Ralston Valley found themselves the No. 10 team in 5A last week. But against Silver Creek the Mustangs were dominant — at least in the first half. Ralston Valley got off to a 19-6 first quarter lead and took a 36-15 lead into halftime. Freshman Ashley VanSickle scored 19
points and senior Amanda Lefholz scored 10 points for the Mustangs. However, most of those points game in the first half and the power went out in the second. After scoring 36 first half points Ralston Valley scored only three total points in the third quarter. Luckily, the Mustangs were a little better in the final quarter and even though they were outscored 19-11 they managed to hang on for the victory. “We do have four seniors but we are still a young team. We will continue to work
and continue to get better,” Ralston Valley coach Jeff Gomer said. The Mustangs (4-2) have six combined freshman and sophomores, including VanSickle who shined on Saturday. Ralston Valley opened the tournament with an 82-31 victory over Prairie View, before falling to Broomfield 67-41. In the loss to No. 1 Broomfield the Mustangs fell behind early but rallied for a much improved second half. Ralston Valley will play at Columbine, Friday at 7 p.m.
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D’Evelyn senior Brian Smith attempts to inbound the ball over a Montebello defender in the win on Friday night. Photo by Daniel Williams
RV beats A-West in tourney championship game 4A’s D’Evelyn has great tourney finishing third place By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com ARVADA - A rivalry was renewed Friday as Ralston Valley narrowly edged Arvada West in the championship game of the Ralston Valley Roundup tournament. The Mustangs took a 16-8 first quarter lead and looked like they might be on their way to a lopsided victory, but A-West rallied late and nearly stole the tournament away from the host team. However, once again Ralston Valley
proved themselves as 5A Jeffco’s best behind the championship game’s MVP Andrew Wingard. The junior two-sport athlete had 15 points including making several big shots in the second half to hold off AWest. Wingard shot four three-pointers, and senior Zac Stevens, who recorded nine points and six rebounds, were able to hold off a late Arvada West surge. A-West junior Thomas Neff scored a game-high 22 points and teammate junior Dhillion Greene added 10 points. But the duo also combined for 10 turnovers which turned out to be the difference in a tightly contested game. Neff and the Wildcats had an opportunity to tie the game with a three-
pointer in the closing seconds but Neff was never able to get off a clean look. “We really wanted to win that game but we will get another chance once league play rolls around,” Neff said. D’Evelyn, one of the state’s best 4A teams, also participated in the tournament finishing in third place after beating Montebello 79-70 on Friday. Senior Ty McGee scored 23 points and junior Grant Witherspoon added 20 points, which was needed to hold off Montebello’s athleticism and offensive firepower. “That is a really good team we just beat (in Montbello). We are happy with the way we played over the tournament,” D’Evelyn coach Troy Pachner said. The No. 9 ranked Jaguars also beat
Rangeview in the tournament, who is the No. 3 ranked team in 5A hoops. Ralston Valley (5-2) beat Loveland, Montbello and then A-West to win the tournament. A-West (3-1) beat Rock Canyon and D’Evelyn before falling to the Mustangs in the title game. And D’Evelyn (4-2) beat Rangeview and Montebello, sandwiched between the loss to A-West. All-Tournament Team: Arvada West junior Thomas Neff Ralston Valley sophomore Dallas Walton D’Evelyn senior Ty McGee Rock Canyon junior Mitchell Lombard Rangeview senior Jeremiah Paige
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Two-down programs starting to turn it around Wheat Ridge still searching for win; Pomona has three By Daniel Williams
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Prep sports Scoreboard POMONA HIGH SCHOOL Girls basketball Pomona 59, Wheat Ridge 50 Pomona scored 26 points in the third quarter against Wheat Ridge to go on to win 59-50. Junior Alexa Zarlengo scored 24 points and sophomore Lili Sale scored 11 and was 3-5 at the line. Zarlengo had eight rebounds and six steals in the game. Pomona 64, Westminster 44 The Pomona Panthers defeated the Westminster Wolves in girls basketball action at Pomona. The Panthers used a strong start to get on top of the Wolves in the first half, and the
Wolves could not come back. Pomona freshman Julia Trujillo scored 17 points and junior Alexa Zarlengo scored 12. Freshman Ashley Madden had 10 points.
RALSTON VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL Boys basketball Ralston Valley Roundup Ralston Valley won their home tournament with three wins against Loveland, Montbello and Arvada West. Junior Andrew Wingard scored 15 points in the game against Arvada West earning Player of the Game. Sophomore Dallas Walton
had five rebounds and senior Jonathan Gillespie had four. Junior Jordan Harnum scored the winning shot in the game against Montbello with three seconds remaining. Wingard had 17 points and Walton had 11 points and blocked six shots.
With of pair of Pomona Panthers ready to rebound, Wheat Ridge’s Tasha Taylor stands poised at the free throw line. Photo by Daniel Williams
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ARVADA - Two Jeffco teams that finished at the bottom of their respective leagues attempted to climb over each other on Friday night. Pomona was able to outlast Wheat Ridge for a 59-50 win Friday at Pomona High School. The Panthers had three double-digit scorers which included junior Alexa Zarlengo’s game-high 24 points. The victory for Pomona improves their record to 3-2 on the season. “We made some mistakes out there but our girls played really hard and I think that was the difference tonight,” Pomona coach John Weikel said. Wheat Ridge, despite only being outscored in one quarter, lost the game and is still in search of their first win of the season. The Farmers actually led at halftime 2016 and midway through the third quarter. But too many turnovers caught up with them down the stretch. “We have some things that we will continue to work on but we definitely continue to improve,” Wheat Ridge coach Meg
Schwiesow said. While their record sits at 0-5 the Farmers are an improved unit from last season. Tasha Taylor scored 11 points for Wheat Ridge against Pomona and she continues to get solid contribution from teammates like senior Erika Land and senior Rachel Vargas. In addition, the team got a serious boost when sophomore Ann Marie Torres decided she wanted to join the team. Torres is one of the best hitters in the state in any classification and helped lead the Farmers to a 4A softball state championship in the fall. Torres has already had an impact on the team. And while Wheat Ridge is 0-5 on the season it might be partially by design. The Farmers have scheduled a very tough nonleague schedule that has already included three 5A programs — including Pomona — and a very tough Holy Family team. “We aren’t winning games yet but you can tell we have gotten a lot better since last season,” Taylor said. Their plan is to get tested and toughened up against strong non-league opponents, so when league play roles around, they are prepared to compete with the elites in 4A Jeffco. Wheat Ridge will host Frederick Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Pomona will play at Arvada West Friday at 7 p.m.
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Golden nets second tourney of season Demons respond after Boulder loss with tourney win By Daniel Williams
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STEAMBOAT SPRINGS - The Demons are dominating. After suffering their first loss of the season early last week, Golden boys basketball used that loss as motivation to win the Steamboat Springs Shootout, beating the home team Steamboat Springs 48-33 in the finals Saturday. The Demons used a total team effort to beat the Sailors getting at least nine points from four different players. Junior Ryan Thistlewood led the Demons with 14 points in the title game and senior Ryan MacCallum scored nine points and pulled down 11 rebounds. Golden beat Moffit Country, Green River and Steamboat Springs to win its second tournament of the young season.
One week previously the Demons beat D’Evelyn in the championship game of a tournament they co-hosted. Golden improves to 6-1 on the season, one win better than D’Evelyn, who is currently state ranked and finished a perfect 16-0 in 4A Jeffco last season. But coach John Anderson thinks his team has the goods to take the league title away from the Jaguars, if they continue to work hard and play together. “We have a lot of size and strength, but that doesn’t automatically mean you win games. We have to continue to work hard and if we do that we think good things will happen,” Anderson said. The three game tournament win comes off Golden’s only loss, a 68-48 loss to Boulder on Tuesday, who is not only a 5A program, but a very good one currently sitting at 5-1. In the Boulder loss, Golden was outscored by 17 going into the fourth. Golden (6-1) will play Standley Lake at the Pepsi Center Monday at 3 p.m.
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Lost a game but much improved Panthers already doubled their previous win total By Daniel Williams dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com ARVADA - Last season the Pomona Panthers won only one of their 22 games. This season it is already evident this year’s team is much improved, proven by their 59-50 loss to George Washington Saturday at Pomona High School.
Even though the Panthers lost to a very athletic George Washington, the way they kept fighting is proof their product is on the upswing. Pomona played step-by-step with the Patriots for nearly all four quarters but late in the third quarter George Washington opened up a 13-point lead. Last season the Panthers would have given in and a close game would quickly turn into a lopsided victory. But on Saturday night Pomona kept fighting behind several players including junior Josh Himes.
Himes scored 19 points that helped keep the Panthers hanging around late in the game. Himes and senior big-man Tyler Wier trimmed the Patriots lead down to 56-50 with just over a minute of action left. They also had a chance to cut George Washington’s lead down to a single basket but a Pomona three-point attempt rimmed out right around the minute mark. Despite the loss head coach Jon Baskin said he was happy the way his team continued to fight. The 2-5 Panthers recorded back-to-
back victories over Arvada and Westminster earlier in the week, already improving upon last season’s results. In addition, in three of their five losses this season Pomona had been in position to win those games, but just did not finish. But if they continue to improve at the rate they have been performing at, there is no reason the Panthers cannot be players once league play rolls around after the holidays. Pomona will play at Dakota Ridge on Wednesday at 7 p.m.
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CONCERT THE Golden High School rock band and drum line will perform 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, at the Golden High School auditorium. Tickets available at the door. Cash and checks are accepted. Contact Katharine Parker at khparker@jeffco. k12.co.us or 303-982-4187. SATURDAY/DEC. 21 KIDS SHOPPING Iddle Bits of This & That Art Gallery, 3969 W. 73rd Ave., offers kids’ shopping spree 9 a.m. to noon every Saturday in December. The gallery will furnish wrapping supplies and help kids wrap their purchase. All gifts are less than $10, and most are in the $3-$5 range. Free refreshments provided. Email iddlebits@ aol.com or call 720-266-5047. SATURDAY/DEC. 21 DOUBLE FEATURE Living Light of Peace, 5928 Miller St., Arvada, presents a holiday movie double feature on Saturday, Dec. 21, with “Home for the Holidays” at 7 p.m. and “Stuart Saves His Family” at 9 p.m. “Home for the Holidays” was directed by Jodie Foster and stars Helen Hunt who goes home to visit her parents as a single adult. “Stuart Saves His Family” is based on a series of early 90s Saturday Night Live sketches. Come for both or just one. Both movies are PG13. Snacks available. SUNDAY/DEC. 22, DEC. 29 CHOIR SERVICE Concordia Lutheran Choir invites you to come and hear beautiful music at Concordia’s worship service on Sunday mornings during December. Some of the most endearing pieces of the upcoming season will be shared. Songs for December include: Break Forth, O Beauteous Heav’nly Light (Bach), Lovely Child, Holy Child, (Johnson), Before the Marvel of This Night (Schalk), and Do You Hear What I Hear (Regeny/Shayne), to mention a few. Concordia’s traditional worship service begins 8:15 a.m. The location is 13371 W. Alameda Parkway in Lakewood (the church nestled close to Green Mountain). MONDAY TO FRIDAY/DEC. 23-27 BUILDING CAMPS The Wheat Ridge Recreation Center hosts two superheroesthemed LEGO building camps for youth, ages 5-11, Dec. 23-27. Junior superheroes for ages 5-6 is 9 a.m. to noon, and superheroes engineering for ages 7-11 is 1-4 p.m. Camps will focus on building hideouts and vehicles of favorite superheroes. Engineering camp will explore how inventions such as Spider-Man’s web shooter work using the concepts of physics, engineering, and architecture. Both camps are taught by an experienced instructor from Playwell Teknologies. Call 303-231-1300
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Government Legals PUBLIC NOTICE A public hearing will be held before the Arvada Planning Commission on January 7, 2014, at 6:30 p.m., Arvada Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Rd., Arvada, when and where you may speak on the matter to and rezone (and amend the official zoning maps) from P-1 (Professional Office) to B-1 (Neighborhood Business District), for CARR STREET LIQUOR, located at 6205 Carr St. Additional information can be obtained from the Community Development Dept. or written comments may be filed therewith no later than 8 days prior to the hearing. CITY OF ARVADA PLANNING COMMISSION /s/ David Goff, Secretary Legal Notice No.: 8411 First Publication: December 19, 2013 Last Publication: December 19, 2013 Publisher: Wheat Transcript and the Arvada Press PUBLIC NOTICE A public hearing will be held before the Arvada Planning Commission on January 7, 2014, at 6:30 p.m., Arvada Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Rd., Arvada, when and where you may speak on the matter to annex and rezone (and amend the official zoning maps) from Jefferson County A-2 (Agriculture) to City of Arvada PUD-R (Planned Unit Development-Residential), 4.92 un/ac., and consider a preliminary development plan/plat for SUNSET MESA, located at 8075 Simms St. Additional information can be obtained from the Community Development Dept. or written comments may be filed therewith no later than 8 days prior to the hearing. CITY OF ARVADA PLANNING COMMISSION /s/ David Goff, Secretary Legal Notice No.: 8412 First Publication: December 19, 2013 Last Publication: December 19, 2013 Publisher: Wheat Transcript and the Arvada Press
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT at the meeting of the City Council to be held on MONDAY, the 6th day of January, 2014, at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada CO, City Council will hold a public hearing on the following proposed ordinances and thereafter will consider them for final passage and adoption. For the full text version in electronic form go to www.arvada.org/legalnotices, click on Current Legal Notices, then click on the title of the ordinance you wish to view. The full text version is also available in printed form in the City Clerk’s office. Contact 720.898.7550 if you have questions. CB13-050: An Ordinance Approving the Second Amendment to the City of Arvada Retirement Plan Regarding Provisions of the Colorado Civil Union Act and Third Party Advisor Access to the Self-directed Brokerage CB13-051: An Ordinance Restating in Its Entirety the City of Arvada Retirement Plan CB13-052: An Ordinance Adopting the Floodplain Map Dated February 5, 2014 as the Official Floodplain Map of the City of Arvada, Superseding Those Dated August 4, 2003, and Further Adopting the Flood Insurance Study and the Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Jefferson County, Colorado, Prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Which Will be Effective on February 5, 2014, and Further Amending Provisions of the Land Development Code Pertaining Thereto CB13-053: An Ordinance Determining the Necessity of, and Authorizing the Acquisition of Real Property Located at 7500–7510 Grandview Avenue by Either Negotiation or Condemnation, for Urban Open Space and a Public Transit Plaza
The following ordinances were adopted by the City Council of the City of Arvada on second reading following the public hearing held on the 16th day of December, 2013: Ordinance 4412: An Ordinance Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement by and between the City of Arvada, the City and County of Denver, and the City of Lakewood for the Use and Maintenance of a Radio Communications System Shared Network Switching Center, or “Core” Ordinance 4413: An Ordinance Authorizing an Additional Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2013 Ordinance 4414: An Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain Property Interests Generally Along the Grandview Avenue Alignment Between Kipling Parkway and Independence Street, for the Construction of Trail and Related Improvements, as a Part of the Kipling Parkway Underpass: Van Bibber Trail Extension Project (Project No. 04-TR-01) Ordinance 4415: An Ordinance Amending Section 1-5, General Penalty; Continuing Violations, of Chapter 1, General Provisions, of the Arvada City Code Ordinance 4416: An Ordinance Amending the Cable Television Franchise Agreement between the City of Arvada and Comcast of Colorado IX, LLC, to Extend the Term of the Franchise Until April 1, 2014 Ordinance 4417: An Ordinance Amending the Cable Television Franchise Agreement by and between the City of Arvada and TDS Baja Broadband, LLC to Extend the Term of the Franchise until April 1, 2014 Ordinance 4418: An Ordinance Vacating Access Easements Located Within the Boundary of the Leyden Rock Project Site
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muSiCal perFormanCe Entertainer Dan Navarro at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29 at Congregation B’nai Chaim, 4716 S. Coors Lane, Morrison. Virtuoso acoustic guitarist, singer and songwriter for stars as diverse as Pat Benatar, Jackson Browne, and Dionne Warwick, Navarro will dish up an unforgettable musical experience. Refreshments
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reCurring eventS 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 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. reCurring/through 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, Nov. 16 to Dec. 28. Group rates and weekday performances available by calling 303-279-7800. Show presented a Your Week continues on Page 17
Holiday Worship First United Methodist Church 1500 Ford Street, Golden 303-279-3484 CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES Dec. 24th: 5:30pm Family Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 7:30pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 11:00pm Christmas Candlelight Communion
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YOUR WEEK: ART MARKET Continued from Page 16
Heritage Square Music Hall Children’s Theatre, 18301 W. Colfax D-103, Golden. Visit www.hsmusichall.com.
RECURRING/THROUGH DEC. 29 ART MARKET The annual holiday art market is open Nov. 16 to Dec. 29. More than 100 Colorado artists offer ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, paintings, woodworking, photography, holiday items and more. The exhibit is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays, and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. It’s closed on Mondays. Admission is free, and donations are accepted. The Foothills Art Center is at 809 Fifteenth St., Golden. Visit www.foothillsartcenter.org. RECURRING/THROUGH DEC. 29 THEATER SHOW The Edge Theatre
Company presents “Gifted,” by Carrie Printz and directed by Sarah Roshan, Dec. 6-29. Cultures and generations clash in this funny, poignant tale of a 21st century family. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 6 p.m. Sunday, and 2 p.m. Dec. 22 and Dec. 29. Call 303-232-0363 or go to www. theedgetheater.com. The Edge Theatre is at 1560 Teller St., Suite 200, Lakewood. Parking is free.
RECURRING/THROUGH DECEMBER CLASSES COLORADO ACTS offers
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RECURRING/THROUGH JAN. 1 ELK HERD Colorado Parks and Wildlife
is seeking public input on the future management of the Mt. Evans elk herd (E-39) via an online survey through Jan. 1. Herd population and composition objectives and other issues regarding elk management in Game Management Units 39, 391, 46, and 461 are being addressed. E-39 encompasses portions of Arapahoe, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Jefferson, and Park counties. To
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CLASSES/WORKSHOPS LAKEWOOD Arts Council offers a number of
classes and workshops at the Lakewood Arts Council Art Center, 85 S. Union Blvd., Lakewood. Call 303 980-0625 to register.
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WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP: Painting Negative Spaces with a Positive Attitude, led by instructor Gail Firmin, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31. For intermediate/advanced. Mosaics 101 workshop, led by instructor Lynnette Kupferer, is from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3; and from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4. RECURRING/THROUGH FEB. 14 COMMUNICATIONS CONTEST High school students are invited to enter a communications contest presented by Colorado Press Women. Students enrolled in grades 9-12 are eligible to enter their work published between March 1, 2013, and Feb. 14, 2014, in one of 20 categories. Professional working journalists, writers, editors, photographers, videographers and graphic artists will judge the entries. Download the entry form, and get further information, at www.nfpw.org/highschoolcontest. cfm. Entries must be received by Feb.
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RECURRING/THROUGH APRIL 30 QUILT DONATIONS The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum is asking for donations of new quilts to benefit flood victims. Quilts must be made of 100 percent cotton fabric, and twin, full and queen sizes are needed. Deliver donations 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday to the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, 1213 Washington Ave., Golden; or 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday at the museum office, 651 Corporate Circle, Suite 102, Golden. Donations will be taken through April 30, 2014. Call 303-277-0377.
LOOKING AHEAD LOOKING AHEAD/JAN. 3, FEB. 7, MARCH 7 ROUNDTABLE BREAKFAST American Legion Post 161 hosts the Arvada Roundtable Breakfast at 7 a.m. Friday, Jan. 3, Feb. 7, March 7, at 60th Avenue and Lamar Street. The meeting is open to the public and allows attendees to hear what issues are being addressed by city, county, state and federal levels of government from the government representatives. LOOKING AHEAD/JAN. 4 YOUNG ARTISTS The Jefferson Symphony International Young Artists Competition offers the public the intensity of a live competition featuring the top talent among young musicians from across the globe. This year’s final and live round of competition will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 4 at the Arvada Center for the Humanities and Arts. It is open to the public. Twelve finalists ranging in age from 12-23 years old will compete for a grand prize of $7,000 and the opportunity to perform with the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra. The top three winners will perform in
recital at 7:30 p.m. in the Main Stage Theater. Tickets will be offered on a first come, first served basis by calling the Arvada Center at 720-898-7200 or at www.ArvadaCenter.org.
LOOKING AHEAD/JAN. 8 GENEALOGY PROGRAM Foothills Genealogical Society will meet Jan. 8 at Applewood Valley Methodist Church, 2034 Ellis St., Golden. Book Nook is open before and after the meeting; program begins at 1 p.m. and topic is “The African American Experience in Colorado,” presented by Terry Nelson. Email foothillsgensoc@yahoo.com or call 303-935-9192. LOOKING AHEAD/JAN. 8 TO FEB. 12, MONDAYS SOMATICS CLASS The Wheat Ridge Recreation Center plans its Somatics Neuromuscular Re-education class 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays, from Jan. 8 to Feb. 12. The Jan. 8 class will be an hour and the remaining classes are a half hour, scheduled for 5:30-6 p.m. Focusing on the shoulders, hips, and spine, this popular class features exercises that balances the body, reduces tight muscles, and releases pain in only six minutes. To register, call 303-231-1300 or visit www.ci.wheatridge.co.us/registration. LOOKING AHEAD/JAN. 9, FEB. 13, MARCH 13 MEMBERSHIP MEETING American Legion Post 161 has monthly membership meetings at 7 p.m. Thursdays, Dec. 12, Jan. 9, Feb. 13, March 13 at 60th Avenue and Lamar Street. The group gets veterans to help veterans. LOOKING AHEAD/JAN. 14 WOMEN’S LUNCHEON Denver West Women’s Connection will have its Western Roundup luncheon from noon Week continues on Page 18
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sky not falling on Broncos To be familiar with the fable of Chicken Little is to know exactly what goes on inside the minds of Broncos fans following a loss. Having gone through the benign experience of being struck on the head by an acorn that fell from a tree, Chicken Little became hysterical and was convinced that the sky was falling and that the world was coming to end. Sound familiar, Broncos fans? Following the team’s loss to San Diego on Dec. 12, many Broncos fans feared that their Super Bowl dreams were dashed in one Thursday night game. I’m sure you heard it, or even said it: “The defense looked terrible!” “What was up with Manning?” “Man, I just want to kick Philip Rivers in his stupid-looking face!” (OK, that last one was said by me). So, Broncos players, are fans doomed and destined to a Jonestown-like fate, with an empty cup of orange KoolAid in one hand and a copy of Chicken Little in the other? “We’re still in very good shape and still in very good position in our conference,” said tight end Julius Thomas in a recent interview with Colorado Community Media. “So, the sky is not falling.” Thomas and a few other Broncos players were in Wheat Ridge over the weekend for a charity bowling event that raised money for Make-A-Wish Colorado. Their attendance not only served as a fundraiser for a great cause, but it also gave me the opportunity to see how the team is moving past the Chargers loss. “We move past every game,” Thomas said. “A lot of people say, ‘How do you move past a loss?’ It’s the same as moving past a win.” Thomas said all the right things. But the truth of the matter is, Broncos fans don’t handle losing very well, and they are tough to satisfy. As I walking over to chat with long snapper Aaron Brewer, I overheard his conversation with a young boy clad in orange who was really giving it to him. “But you guys lost to the Chargers!” said the kid, who was probably about 8 or 9. “I know, I was there,” Brewer said, which drew hearty
laughter from others around him. I can relate to the kid. As a lifelong Broncos fan, I often get caught up in the Armageddon-like hysteria that accompanies Denver losses. And the loss to San Diego provided ample fodder for television talking heads and office water cooler chat across the Mile High City. The Broncos looked abysmal in that game, on both sides of the ball. And the loss nearly cost them. Thank goodness for New England’s loss to Miami on Dec. 15, otherwise the hated Patriots would be in the driver’s seat for home field advantage throughout the playoffs. “We’re just going to stay the course,” said Broncos defensive lineman Mitch Unrein, who also attended the charity event. “We know we have all the guys it takes to win the Super Bowl and we just have to keep working. Unrein should work part time on a suicide prevention hotline, because he was doing a good job of talking me off the proverbial ledge. “We’ve lost only three games this year, and we’re still where we need to be, where we want to be,” he said. “We still have two more games to clean things up on both sides of the ball, and hopefully be catching our stride when we reach the playoffs.” I also asked Unrein whether the team is concerned about its growing list of injuries — a list that’s starting to look like the cast of extras on an old episode of “M*A*S*H.” Here are just a few names of Broncos who weren’t on the field against the Chargers: Wes Welker, Champ Bailey,
your week: paris history Continued from Page 17
to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, at Concordia Lutheran Church, 13371 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. Reservations required at 303-985-2458. Looking AheAd/JAn. 14 StruggLe of Syria Since gaining its independence
from the French in 1946, Syria has had a rocky and troubled history and recent events are no exception. Located in one of the most conflict ridden parts of the world, Syria’s turmoil has involved both its regional neighbors as well as internal factions that have made self-rule a challenging goal. Join Active Minds from 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Jan. 14, as we seek to understand Syria’s history and recent atrocities and how this informs current and future challenges for this pivotal player in the Middle East. This free program will take
place at First Presbyterian Church of Lakewood, 8210 W. 10th Ave., Lakewood.
Looking AheAd/JAn. 14 PAriS hiStory Join Active Minds from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, for the story of the City of Lights. We will trace the city’s history from its Celtic origins through modern times. In the process, we’ll visit with some of the city’s most colorful characters and notable places, including the Eiffel Tower, which was despised by Parisians in its day. So, don your beret and come sit with us on the banks of the Seine. It’s the next best thing to being there. Free program takes place at Atria Inn at Lakewood, 555 S. Pierce St., Lakewood. RSVP at 303-742-4800.
Lodge in Lakewood plans its annual Norwegian “Lutefisk & Meatball Dinner” on Saturday, Jan. 18, at Sons of Norway Trollheim Lodge, 6610 W. 14th Ave., Lakewood. Dinner will be served at 1 p.m. and at 5:30 p.m. Reservations will be taken starting Dec. 12 through Jan. 10, or until sold out. Call 303-989-4496.
Looking AheAd/JAn. 19 CoStA riCA Lakewood Cultural Center presents
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K-12 auditions The Lakewood Cultural Center will host au-
ditions for Missoula Children’s Theatre’s participatory musical theater residency of “Alice in Wonderland.” Children in grades K-12 may audition 4-6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20; no registration,
preparation or previous stage experience needed. Participants must sign in by 3:45 p.m. and will be required to stay for the full two-hour group audition. Rehearsals begin immediately following the audition and will continue the rest of the week 4-8:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and Saturday morning. Two performances will be at 1 and 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan.
25. There is a cost to participate, but it will be assessed only to those who are accepted. Tickets for the shows are available by calling 303-987-7845, online at www.Lakewood.org/Tickets, or at the Lakewood Cultural Center box office. Auditions, rehearsals and performances will take place at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway.
LooKing ahead/Jan. 25 MusicaL perforMance Moors & McCumber will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25 at Congregation B’nai Chaim, 4716 S. Coors Lane, Morrison. Moors & McCumber will perform bluegrass, Celtic and the blues. Tickets available by calling 303-588-1389 or at the door.
Do you love Arvada? Do you enjoy meeting new people? If so, the Arvada Visitors Center needs you! The Arvada Visitors Center, Located in the heart of Olde Town Arvada, l is looking for friendly VOLUNTEERS to greet and assist guests. Volunteers are needed Monday - Friday during standard business hours. For more information, please contact Jean Gordon at jean@visitarvada.org or 720-898-3380. 7305 Grandview Avenue, Olde Town Arvada 720-898-3380 www.VisitArvada.org
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CITY OF ARVADA NOTICE OF POSITION VACANCY CITY COUNCIL MEMBER – DISTRICT 1 The City of Arvada is accepting applications for the unexpired term for Council Member District 1. The term for this position will be from the date of the appointee taking the Oath of Office until the City of Arvada’s next regular election in November, 2015. Applicants must have resided in District 1 for the past one (1) year and meet all other qualifications as set out in the Arvada City Charter. A boundary map of District 1 is available on the City’s website. Applications will be accepted by the City Clerk’s Office until 12:00 Noon on Monday, December 30 at 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, CO 80002. The tentative schedule calls for names of the finalists to be posted on the City’s website by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 3 at which time the public will be invited to comment on the finalists either by letter or email sent to Arvada City Clerk’s Office, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada CO 80002 or by email to chrisk@arvada.org. The deadline for citizen comments is Thursday, January 9 at noon. Interviews of the finalists will take place on Friday, January 10 with an appointment tentatively scheduled to be made the same day. Applicants shall submit a letter addressed to the Arvada City Council, through the City Clerk’s Office, with supporting information that addresses, at a minimum, the following: • Detailed contact information including name, address, phone numbers, and email address. In addition please set out the following: ∙ How long you have lived in the City of Arvada ∙ Education ∙ Employment/professional experience ∙ Experience as a member of boards, committees, or commissions charged with deliberative decision-making. Include length of time served, attendance record, leadership positions, and specific contributions on these bodies ∙ Availability for attendance at regular and special City Council meetings and workshops ∙ Availability/willingness to serve on City Council appointed boards and commissions, retreats, and ceremonial events (City Council members generally spend 10-20 hours per week on city business) • A statement certifying that you meet all of the qualifications to run for City Council as set out in the Arvada City Charter and State Municipal Election Code: ∙ Registered elector of the City of Arvada and have resided in District 1 for one (1) year ∙ 18 years of age ∙ A citizen of the United States for at least one (1) year ∙ No council member shall be a salaried employee of the City nor any other municipality during his/her term of office ∙ No individual shall be eligible to hold the office of city council member who has been convicted of a felony in any court of the United States within ten (10) years of the date of assuming the office of city council member • A statement as to why you want to serve on the Arvada City Council
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SALOME’S STARS FOR THE WEEK OF DEC 18, 2013
ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) Careful, Lamb. Don’t let your generous nature lead to some serious overspending as you contemplate your holiday gift-giving. Your social life kicks off into high gear by week’s end. TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) A positive attitude helps you weather annoying but unavoidable changes in holiday plans. Aspects favor new friendships and reinforcement of existing relationships. GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) Demands on your energy level could be much higher than usual as you prepare for the upcoming holidays. Be sure to pace yourself. Friends and family will be happy to help.
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CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) Don’t allow a suddenly icy reaction from a friend or family member to continue without learning what caused it -- and what can be done to restore that once warm and caring relationship. LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) A relationship seems to be unraveling, mostly from a lack of attention. It might be a good idea to ease up on whatever else you’re doing so you can spend more time working to mend it. VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) New facts emerge that not only help explain the recent rift with a trusted colleague, but also might provide a chance to wipe the slate clean and make a fresh start in your friendship. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) A family member’s personal situation is, fortunately, resolved in time for you to get back into your hectic round of holiday preparations. An old friend might bring a new friend into your life. SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) Pace yourself in meeting holiday pressures and workplace demands to avoid winding up with a frayed temper and a Scorpian stinger that lashes out at puzzled kith, kin and colleagues. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) A financial matter requires close attention. Also, news from a trusted source provides the means to help sort out a longstanding state of confusion and put it into perspective. CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) This is a good time to reinforce family ties. Make it a priority to assess and resolve all outstanding problems. Start the upcoming holiday season with a full measure of love. AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) Don’t be pressured into a so-called solid-gold investment. Wait until the holiday distractions are over. Then take a harder look at it. You might find that the “gold” is starting to flake off. PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) A former friend might be trying to heal the breach between you by using a mutual friend as an intermediary. Best advice: Keep an open mind despite any lingering bad feelings. BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way of saying the right thing at the right time. Your friendships are deep and lasting. © 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Household Goods Pool Table 4x8 Solid Ash w/all accessories, exc. cond. Slate surface $1200 GE 14 CF refrigerator, auto defrost, almond color, like new cond. $250 (720)842-4895
Comfy chair and ottoman $60; 6 gun cabinet, no glass, locking drawer $30; Bun & Thigh Rocker by Jake $35; Dr.'s Healthometer scale/height $35; tools 4 drywall, concrete, tile, wallpaper cheap; legal hanging folders and files cheap. Commercial shelving. 303 688-9171
Office Equipment STORE CLOSING! Fixtures and equipment for sale office furn, HP printers, check out counter, warehouse shelving, household furn., lamp parts 303-420-2010 Call 10am-4pm Tues-Sat
Riding Horses Available Boarding, leasing, lessons, Birthday Parties, Volunteering and Tours. Friends of Horses Rescue & Adoption 303-649-1155 www.getahorse.org
Lost and Found Lost black Labrador Retriever,
female. English style, very friendly. Lost in Parker, Country Meadows area. Microchipped.
(303) 805-1512
Autos for Sale 1999 Chrysler Concorde LXI Excellent Condition, 1 owner, oil changed at dealership ever 3,000 miles, Always garaged, automatic transmission, 3.2 liter engine, drives well in the snow $2700 (303)237-1212
Boats and Water Sports For Sale 1983 Four Winns 305 inboard motor swim board, stereo, CD player White/ light blue $2600 720-989-6758 or 303-601-0918
Tickets/Travel
Wanted
All Tickets Buy/Sell
NFL-NBA-NHL-NCAA-MLB WWW.DENVERTICKET.COM (303)-420-5000
Cash for all Cars and Trucks Under $1000 Running or not. Any condition
Video Games Large selection of video games, pin balls, air hockey, etc. Priced reasonably for Christmas. email: Christmasarcades@gmail.com or call 720-270-1797
PETS
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DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK, BOAT, RV; Running or not, to www.developmentaldisabled.org Please Recycle 303-659-8086. this Publication Tax deductible! 14 years ofwhen service Finished Top Cash Paid for Junk Cars Up to $500 720-333-6832
Flowers/Plants/Trees
Earn up to $1,000 per month!
COOKS AND BANQUET SERVERS
Needed immediately for large venue in Black Hawk. Training provided for servers with limited experience. No felonies last 7yrs. $10.75-12.00/hr. Call (303) 480-0070 Drivers: Home Nightly! Great Paying CDL-A Flatbed Runs. 1yr Exp. Req. Estenson Logistics. Apply: www.goelc.com 1-888-399-5856
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Performs highly skilled and semi-skilled mechanical repair and diagnostic work in the maintenance and/or repair of equipment and vehicles. Must be proficient in heavy equipment and light vehicle diagnostics. For position requirements, qualifications, and job description visit our web-site (http://co.gilpin.co.us) Open Until Filled. $18.40 - $20.24 DOQ. Applications are available at: Gilpin County Human Resources, 495 Apex Valley Road, Black Hawk, CO Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or on our website (http://co.gilpin.co.us). Please submit your application to: Gilpin County Human Resources, P.O. Box 366, Central City, CO 80427; Fax: (303) 951-3675. Gilpin County is Equal Opportunity Employer
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Savio House is looking for Foster Parents to provide a temporary home for troubled teens ages 12-18. We provide training, 24/7 support and $1900/month. Adequate space and complete background and motor vehicle check required. Ideally there are no other teens in the home and one parent would have flexible daytime schedule. Contact Michelle for more information at 303-225-4073. Inovant, LLC, a Visa Inc. company, currently has openings in our Highlands Ranch, Colorado location for: - Sr . Sy s te m s Ad m i n i s tr a to r s (133501) to be responsible for implementation of storage and SAN infrastructure based on business requirements and adhering to tight operations, security, and procedural models. Under minimal supervision, perform a high level of technical expertise to support complex Storage Devices including SAN, NAS and Tier I, II, III solutions. Apply online at www.visa.com and reference Job #133501. EOE
HOUSEKEEPER/ LAUNDRY AIDE Life Care Center of Evergreen Full-time position available. Housekeeping and/or laundry experience in a long-term care facility preferred. High school diploma or equivalent required. We offer great pay and benefits in a team-oriented environment.
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Indian Creek Express is HIRING!!! *Local Driver *OTR Drivers, Singles/Teams *Fleet Mechanic (Entry-level/Advanced) *Dispatchers Benefits, Weekly pay, Drivers: home weekly, Mechanics & Dispatchers: FULL TIME 40+/wk.
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Equipment Operator I Public Works: Operates a variety of heavy equipment such as graders, loaders, dozers and tandem trucks; services and maintains assigned equipment. Plows snow and performs manual labor as necessary. For position requirements, qualifications and job description visit our web-site (http://co.gilpin.co.us). Open Until Filled $16.01 - $16.81 DOQ. Applications are available at: Gilpin County Human Resources, 495 Apex Valley Road, Black Hawk, CO Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or on our website (http://co.gilpin.co.us). Please submit your application to: Gilpin County Human Resources, P.O. Box 366, Central City, CO 80427; Fax: (303) 951-3675 *** CDL APPLICATON REQUIRED *** Gilpin County is Equal Opportunity Employer
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Keep Kids Together Abused and neglected brothers and sisters are often separated in foster care. There just aren’t enough foster homes to keep them together. This leaves them sad, anxious and confused and they feel like it’s “all their fault.” Give the Gift of Hope-Become a Savio foster parent.
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for sale at Sedalia Conoco Weekends only until Christmas Fresh Cut Douglas Fir 303-647-2475 / 720-323-2173
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Christmas Trees
Cat Nap Recliner - hand remote to recline and bring to standing position, dark olive color. 1 year old used 3 weeks. $275 (720)379-8758
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Miscellaneous Montana 27" Mountain bicycle. Very good condition. $50 812 322 2804
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Priority Plastics, Inc., a manufacturer of plastics products with five locations nationwide, is currently seeking a PLANT MANAGER at our Denver, CO plant. Our plastic blow molding manufacturing operation is a multi-shift operation with 100+ employees. As Plant Manager, the successful candidate will direct and manage all plant operations including Production, Packaging, Engineering, Quality, Inventory/Materials Management and HR staff to achieve plant objectives for profitable growth, efficiency, on-time delivery, quality and safety. Responsibilities: • Provide overall leadership for operating results and deliver continuous improvement in key areas of safety, cost, inventory management, quality and organizational capability. Maintain a culture of accountability across the organization for delivery of business objectives. • Drive continuous improvement in all aspects of the operation by using the full capability and creativity of the organization. • Facilitate coordination of all plant activities with managers/supervisors to ensure effective use of plant capacity, assets and staff. Responsible for employee staffing and team development, performance management, goal alignment, project execution and policy deployment. • Develop, manage and achieve plant budget targets and ensure strong financial controls are in place. Participate with senior management in financial and operational reviews. Take quick and appropriate corrective action where necessary to achieve budget and operational commitments. • Ensure full compliance with applicable regulatory laws, standards and company policy. • Create an effective plant leadership team and coach, mentor and develop direct reports to their full potential. Maintain a healthy, positive and energized work environment for all plant employees. Candidates should have a Bachelor degree in Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related field with 10 or more years of progressive leadership in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a plastic molding operation. Individuals should have a good business acumen and analytical mindset; able to comprehend financial models of the business and able to think and act strategically in the interests of the whole business. Individuals must have outstanding communication/teamwork/interpersonal skills at all levels of the organization, as well as, strong organization development/ coaching skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office is a must and fluency in English/ Spanish language, preferred. Please send resumes to: jobs@priorityplastics.com
The City of Black Hawk, two (2) vacancies for POLICE OFFICER I. Hiring Range: $53,959 - $62,052 DOQ/E. Unbelievable benefit package and exceptional opportunity to serve in Colorado’s premiere gaming community located 18 miles west of Golden. The City supports its employees and appreciates great service! If you are interested in serving a unique historical city and enjoy working with diverse populations visit the City’s website at www.cityofblackhawk.org/goto/employee_services for more information or to apply online for this limited opportunity. Requires High School Diploma or GED, valid Colorado driver’s license with a safe driving record, must be at least 21 years of age, and must be Colorado POST certified by date of hire. The City accepts online applications for Police Officer positions year round. Applications will remain active for one (1) year from the date of submission. EOE.
Medical Needed full time MA, LPN or RN in Ken Caryl area for busy pediatric office. Includes Saturday mornings Please fax resume to Nita 303-791-7756
Help Wanted
Part-time, flexible hours hours for homecare patient visits in Douglas and Elbert counties. Great pay and benefits. Call Barbara or Kay at 303-663-3663 to schedule an interview.
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6265 Roxborough Park Rd
303-744-8000
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PT Educational Audiologist, grades PreK-12 in Bennett, Strasburg, Byers, Deer Trail & Kiowa area. CDE licensure required; CCC's or ABA certificate; knowledge of current technologies in Audiology including fm systems and cochlear implants preferred. Experience with children 0-21 years old. Please contact Tracy at East Central BOCES for more information tracyg@ecboces.org or 719-7752342 ext. 101.
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9800 Mt. Pyramid Court, Ste. 400 • Englewood, CO 80112 * Only one offer per closing. Offer expires 1/1/14. A Best Buy gift card for $500 will be given after closing and can be used toward purchase of a 50 inch TV or any other Best Buy products. Program, rates, terms and conditions are subject to change without notice. Regulated by the Division of Real Estate. MLO 100022405 DP-6995059
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Carpentry
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Carpenter/Handyman:
Sanders Drywall Inc.
Semi retired but still ready to work for you! 34 years own business. Prefer any small jobs. Rossi's: 303-233-9581
Carpet/Flooring
Joes Carpet Service, Inc.
Handyman
All phases to include
Acoustic scrape and re-texture Repairs to full basement finishes Water damage repairs Interior paint, door & trim installs 30+ years experience Insured Free estimates
Darrell 303-915-0739
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720-203-7385
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Housecleaning
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Concrete/Paving
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INSIDE: *Bath *Kitchen's *Plumbing *Electrical, *Drywall *Paint *Tile & Windows OUTSIDE: *Paint & Repairs *Gutters *Deck's *Fence's *Yard Work *Tree & Shrubbery trimming & clean up Affordable Hauling Call Rick 720-285-0186
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Fence Services D & D FENCING
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Garage Doors
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Drywall
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LANDSCAPE • Complete Landscape Design & Construction • Retaining Walls, Paver & Natural Stone Patios • Clean-Ups & Plant Pruning • Tree & Stump Removal • New Plantings • Irrigation Systems and Repairs • Landscape Lighting COLORADO REGISTERED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Licensed
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Painting
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Lawn/Garden Services LAWN SERVICES
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*Leaf Cleanup*Lawn Maintenance* Tree & Bush Trimming/Removal* Removal/Replacement Decorative Rock, Sod or Mulch*Storm Damage Cleanup*Gutter cleaning * All of your ground maintenance needs Servicing the West & North areas Mark: 303.432.3503 Refs.avail
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A Herman’s ROOFING
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New Roof • Re-Roof • Repairs Residential • Commercial Family owned for over 46 Years! Call today for free estimate.
(303) 293-3131
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Window Services
Address: 61 N. 8th Ave. Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 249-8221
We will match any written estimate! Same day service! No job too small or too big!
with a Warranty Starting at $1575
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Roofing/Gutters
GREENE'S REMODELING
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