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Jefferson County, Colorado • Volume 147, Issue 51

Golden Saddles Estates draws county concern

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Homeowners unaware cul-de-sac designated as through street

By Amy Woodward

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Dillon Haugum, left, and Kevin Nilsen, right, stand in front of a colossal size plains cottonwood at 1213 8th St. in Golden. The tree had rot inside which led to its removal as it posed a hazard for residents on the property. Nilsen, owner of TruRoots Arborscape, and his colleague, Haugum, estimated the tree to be 120 years old, at least, and weighing anywhere from 25,000 to 30,000 pounds. A crane was needed to remove the canopy, with limbs weighing 5,500 pounds to 7,500 pounds. It took Nilsen five days to finish the job. Courtesy photo by Kevin Nilsen

Jeffco commissioners unanimously passed rezoning of the Golden Saddles Estates development plan Nov. 12, but not without raising concerns about access points to the proposed site which could encroach on what was thought of as a closed off cul-de-sac.

Remington Homes, a company located in Arvada, is heading the housing development located just south of West 58th Avenue and Blanca Street at 18530 West 58th Ave. in Golden. The lot size is about 12.58 acres and will border the Estates at North Table Mountain with up to 30 residential lots. To the east of the site, is West 58th Court, which is a residential road that curves through Table Mountain Heights, where it ends at a fenced off cul-de-sac.

Developers proposed extending the cul-de-sac to the proposed neighborhood which drew criticism not only from county commissioners but also residents who argued it would not only disrupt controlled traffic flow along the street but they were unaware their street could be opened as a through street when they bought their homes.

“When somebody buys a house on 58th Concern continues on Page 8

Coal Creek Canyon on its way to recovery Highway 72 opens to residents, public transit

By Amy Woodward

awoodward@ourcoloradonews.com Coal Creek Canyon residents are beginning to feel whole again since the September floods, with the opening of Highway 72 on Nov. 11, and with the help of a local charity which received recognition from Gov. John Hickenlooper, and Jeffco officials.

Canyon Cares, a grassroots charity organization, has provided assistance to Coal Creek Canyon residents for the past six years. Its goal is to help community members who have hit hard times by providing financial assistance if needed for house payments or car payments, food assistance or labor help. When Coal Creek became overrun with flood waters, Canyon Cares sprang into action and assessed resident needs.

“We ramped up to be a physical aid in people’s homes,” Pastor Brian Young of Whispering Pines Church and president of Canyon Cares said.

The Pastors Pantry Food, a community food bank associated with Whispering POSTAL ADDRESS

Pines Church, was handing out food, water and toiletry supplies. During the first week after the floods, the pantry was open six days a week. Starting the week of Nov. 18, the pantry food bank will go back to its regular hours at every Wednesday, 4:305:30 p.m.

“We were the only people that had any kind of food,” Susie Starr, head of Christian Life at Whispering Pines said, while trying to hold back her tears.

“It’s just been a privilege to be able to provide food the community, and I guess I still get emotional about it,” she said. “It’s just a real blessing to have the road open.”

The re-opening of the highway also meant a much easier time for children and their families. Around 42 students from Ralston Valley High School had to take an hour and a half ride to school and back, leaving at 5:30 in the morning while the highway was closed, Pastor Young said. His daughter had to stay with friends who lived closer to school due to after school activities.

“It’s just hard on a whole family,” when you have a child staying down in town,” Young said.

With Coal Creek Canyon’s future looking a little brighter, residents still have more obstacles to overcome before things

Gov. John Hickenlooper, center, is joined by Jefferson county representatives, the Coal Creek Canyon Fire Department and CDOT officials during the ribbon cutting event, which opened Highway 72 in Coal Creek Canyon on Nov. 11. Photo

by Amy Woodward are back to normal. There are 13 houses that are radically changed, with residents displaced, Pastor Young said. There are 20 more homes with severe mold issues, or with cars that cannot get out. Overall, Young estimates there are 30 to 50 homes that sustained minor damage.

“I already see that people are starting to feel a little bit more normal now,” Young said. “I can’t say enough about everybody involved, we feel like it’s a beautiful, beautiful road, the speed and determination they showed to get it done is just marvelous. It’s quite a relief to all of us.”

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November 21, 2013

Kindness reigns in this parade Sometimes, you can’t stop the parade, especially when it’s fueled by quiet goodness and an abiding conviction that the smallest effort makes a difference.

Sometimes, you just have to jump into the line and see where it takes you.

That’s what high school teacher Bob Sutterer and his Rum-Dums did.

“We feel we don’t really know what we’re doing,” says Bob, with a smile. “But none of us really feels like we should walk away — so we just keep walking forward.”

One hopeful step at a time.

The path is taking him and his small troupe to Liberia, a battle-ravaged country struggling to find its way after two successive civil wars dismantled its economic and educational infrastructure.

“The challenge is huge,” says Robert Sondah, an educator in Liberia from whom Bob has learned much. “Our society has been broken.”

But to fully understand Bob’s connection to this small West African country, you must first retrace the route back 17 years to a Minnesota basement and a rickety table with file folders stacked by a man who repeatedly showed his family what it meant to care.

“I remember walking into the kitchen and Dad was cooking ribs — mounds of food,” Bob says. “I’d say, ‘Oooh, we’re going to eat well!’ And he’d say, ‘They’re for so-and-so-and-so-and-so ... someone with illness in their family or who had lost their job.”

His dad, Dittmar Sutterer, was the son of a pastor from a small Minnesota town.

Now 82, he spent his life as a teacher, paper industry employee and school custodian.

Always, “he was making and giving things to other people,” Bob says.

So, it didn’t surprise anyone when Dittmar, after befriending members of the large Liberian refugee community in Minneapolis, began supporting an orphanage in the country where 85 percent of its people live below the international poverty line.

He established a small, informal nonprofit comprised mainly of neighbors on his street and ran it from the table in his basement, writing necessary communication on a manual typewriter. Eventually, the bridge he built carried more than 7,000 books, about $90,000 to help create and modernize schools from thatchedroof into cement-walled structures and 178 55-gallon barrels of clothing, medical supplies and food.

In 2007, after 11 years of guiding this outreach, Dittmar, beginning to feel the weight of his years, gave notice to family, friends and partners in Liberia that he would retire the following year.

“A lot of his supporters were aging, too,” Bob says. “It was kind of a natural wind-down of the entire process.”

But, as Bob looked at what his father had done, he and his wife, Lisa, began to marvel: “We were amazed that one guy, a retired senior citizen, could start something that grew to something really significant.”

That’s when the parade beckoned.

Bob visited Liberia in 2010, driving down muddy roads through lush jungles to villages where kids ran down hills as he arrived and teachers shook his hands in gratitude. He found unexpected memories of home, too.

“I saw books that were on my shelf on their shelves,” Bob says. “I saw kids running around in Minnesota jerseys.”

He returned to Colorado completely overwhelmed, knowing only the need for education was immense and feeling a fascinating curiosity spark about what, just

maybe, could happen if someone cared enough.

“Education,” Bob says, “should be something everyone should get a shot at.”

He began writing to friends, and like his father before him, recruited a small neighborly band. They include his wife, a middle school social studies teacher; a marketing executive; a physician’s assistant; a school principal; an accountant; and a college professor. They call themselves the Rum-Dums because they’re figuring it out as they go.

They’ve connected with the nonprofit Vision Trust in Colorado Springs, a Christian organization whose goal is to provide at-risk children in Africa, Asia and the Americas with education, food and medical care.

That’s how they met Robert and his wife, Siakor, who oversee six schools with 54 teachers and more than 2,600 students in kindergarten through ninth grades. The couple was recently in Colorado for training with Vision Trust and strategy meetings with the Rum-Dums.

They are passionate about their mission.

“We’re hoping to develop a new generation of leadership in our country,” Robert says. “We’re hoping the kids will grow up to know God and become the leaders who will help the people and bring back to the community.”

Apart from the mission connection, a true friendship forged on mutual admiration is growing.

Bob is consistently moved by the devoted commitment Robert and Siakor, parents of four children themselves, bring each day to plant roots for successful lives in the children under their watch.

“It’s truly inspiring ... to give to so many kids,” Bob says. “There’s a simple but profound goodness in that.”

Robert and Siakor see that virtue in American culture rather than their own.

“You (Americans) can’t just live for yourselves,” Robert says. “You have to empty yourself into other people.”

Siakor acknowledges the different cultures and environments. “But,” she says, “we are all working for the common good — so we can make the world better.”

Maybe that’s what the parade represents, a chance to become part of something greater than ourselves.

For Bob, the journey has been a multifaceted blessing.

As a teacher, “it’s fascinating professionally to apply the things I’ve been doing my whole life in a different way.”

As a father, “it’s a good kind of family legacy and a good teaching moment for my kids.”

As a son, “it was a way to honor my father.”

It’s about faith, too.

“There are about three times in my life that God has tapped me on my shoulder when I’ve gotten the sense this is something I should be doing.”

There’s a true story Bob likes to tell about a parade.

It goes likes this: One New Year’s Day when San Diego resident Bob Goff’s kids were bored, he suggested a neighborhood parade. The only rule — no one could watch. Everyone had to participate. A few neighbors joined and marched down the street. Years later, hundreds march in a parade that has become a grand tradition.

Bob recounted that story when he first approached the Rum-Dums about helping children half a world away find their future.

And then he said: “There’s this parade that’s happening. Do you want to just grab something and jump in?”

All it takes is one hopeful step.

Aren’t you curious to see where it will end?

Ann Macari Healey’s column about people, places and issues of everyday life appears every other week. She can be reached at ahealey@ourcoloradonews.com or 303566-4110.

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November 21, 2013

Golden’s own Holly-day event for Small Biz

By Amy Woodward

awoodward@ourcoloradonews.com It’s the most wonderful time of the year, with stores opening early, and everyone telling you ‘shop here!’

It’s the most wonderful time of the year.

For the holiday go-getters that are revving up for Black Friday, they will need to save some energy for one more outing to Golden’s Shop Small Holly-day event on Saturday, Nov. 30.

Small Business Saturday, founded by American Express three years ago, is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses in local communities, and this year, Golden will be participating in the nationwide celebration of small business commerce.

“Small business Saturday is the perfect day to celebrate and support small businesses that make up Golden,” Jenifer Doane, community marketing manager for City of Golden, said. “It’s replacing the holiday open house, we kind of took that concept and moved it to small business Saturday.”

The holiday open house was an event in which businesses extended their store hours during one weekend in the month of December.

Golden’s shop small event will begin at 8 a.m. with local restaurants participating including El Callejon who will be preparing breakfast burritos, with other restaurants offering deals on breakfast and lunch.

Craig Baker, contractor for OgilvyAction (marketing firm) and ambassador for the Golden Chamber of Commerce, lead the campaign to help spread the word about Small Business Saturday to shops in Golden.

“The chamber has been very instrumental in helping to bring a lot of business into Golden, small and large,” Baker said.

“The visitors center helps direct visitors to local small business,” and then you have the start of the Olde Golden Christmas parades, he said. “It’s just nice to consolidate efforts and get something even better going on.”

Shop owners will be having amazing deals similar to big business competitors, along with a “Santa Stocking Shuffle” in which visitors are encouraged to bring their Christmas stocking to receive stocking stuffer giveaways by shop owners.

Runners High located at 103 North Rubey Drive, in Golden is offering 30-percent off Native eyewear with a lifetime warranty and Nike sunglasses. Elsewhere in the store: 10 percent off on footware and 20 percent off apparel.

“We thought the 30 percent on sunglasses would draw people as a nice Christmas present,” Deb Spence owner of Runners High said. “As a small business it’s just nice to get together with other small businesses to be big.”

Meyers Hardware will be offering free key making services, and Creekside Jewelers is offering 40 percent off Citizen watches.

With 500 locally owned businesses in Golden, it would be difficult not to find something that will make a great gift this holiday season.

“There will be plenty of shopping to do before the parade,” Doane said. “In addition to these great sales you’re also going to get a warm smile, hot cider and cookies.”

Entertainment along the avenue will help drive the holiday start with the Colorado School of Mines Choir performing in front of the Visitors Center, 8:30 to 10 a.m. and dance troupe, Destination Dance, who will be dressed as penguins are scheduled to start at 9 a.m., followed by the first Olde Golden Christmas parade at 11 a.m.

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Weighing the Implications of Selling American Real Estate to International Buyers

By JIM SMITH, Realtor ®

In last week’s column, I mentioned that Golden Real Estate has signed up with a Chinese real estate website, www.juwai.com, to publish our listings in Chinese.

One of our listings (the one featured at right) is already, at the seller’s request, posted on that website and getting hits.

Why are we doing this, and is it good policy to facilitate the purchase of American real estate by Chinese nationals?

It turns out that 85% of China’s 2.8 million high-net-worth citizens already send their children to study abroad and last year spent an estimated $50 billion buying real estate in 36 countries.

The United States is just one of many countries where Chinese nationals are buying real estate. A June 2013 report which I’ve posted at JimSmithColumns.com shows extensive buying of real estate in Europe, Asia, Australia, the Middle East, Brazil, and even Africa.

According to the China Private Wealth Report 2011, prepared by

China Merchants Bank and Bain & Company, the key motivations for Chinese nationals to invest abroad are 1) children’s education, 2) getting cash out of China for security, and 3) preparation for retirement.

Chinese are not the only foreigners investing in and moving to the United States. Analyzing the list of sold homes in last Saturday’s Denver Post, I figure that only 4.5% of metro area sales are to buyers with Asian or middle eastern names.

But China is the only country with high-end cash buyers which severely limits online access to American real estate websites like realtor.com, Trulia and Zillow, as well as search engines like Google. That is what has driven the success of domestic Chinese websites like Juwai.com, which records 90 million property searches per month within China.

Two readers put into emails questions and concerns about selling our real estate to China, so I decided to address them in this week’s column.

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November 21, 2013

Beer gets brainy Golden Beer Talks combines beverage with informative community talks

By Amy Woodward

awoodward@ ourcoloradonews.com Fact: Darker beers that have a higher content of hops consumed one to three times a day have been proven to lower a person’s risk of stroke and from developing many forms of cancer.

This, along with many other facts, were presented

by Finn Knudsen, owner of Knudsen Beverage Consulting during Golden Beer Talks, a new and informative discussion forum influenced by the famous TED talks.

Sponsored by Golden Radio and Golden.com, the forum is headed by an organizing committee, comprised of wellknown Golden residents such as Matthew Burde, Barb Warden, Pamela Gould and many others who are “Sharing Ideas, Community and Beer” “It was the idea of just building community, try to bring people together to learn new things because we all love learning,” Matthew Burde said. “We’re kind of a science minded town.”

The topic for Beer Talks’ second discussion was on Nov. 12, titled “Beer and Health” with Knudsen, who has been a consultant on beer for 20 years. He shared some interesting facts that break through stereotypes and misconceptions about beer’s effects on health, based on research and scientific studies in the U.S., Europe, Japan and China.

“Is beer really good for you?

Yes, it is,” Knudsen said. “Over here (the U.S.) it’s more related to alcohol than the benefits.”

Contrary to the opinions of some health experts, Knudsen charges that beer cannot make a person fat. There are 35 less calories in a regular 12 ounce beer than 12 ounces of 2 percent milk, and depending on the alcohol content, beer has less calories than most popular beverages such as orange juice and wine; two glasses of wine contains 404 calories.

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MORE BEER FACTS Beer drinking can provide some positive results on health with regular to moderate consumption, defined as 1-3 drinks per day Regular to moderate beer drinkers are healthier and live longer than people who are abstinent from beer drinking or people who drink excessively Moderate beer drinking results in a reduced risk of stroke, heart disease, high blood pressure, Alzheimer’s disease, and a reduction in the risk of kidney stone formation.

Abstainers are in the same risk group for developing heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, Alzheimer’s disease and kidney stone formation as people drinking 5 to 6 drinks a day. of potassium over the banana, Knudsen said. It is also loaded with B vitamins.

Alcohol in beer still poses a problem for many people who may have an addiction to alcohol, or who regularly take certain medications that cannot be mixed with alcohol, but the components in beer are very beneficial in heart health and lowering blood pressure. If a person is capable of safely consuming a beer or two, especially with a meal, Knudsen recommends they do so.

“I don’t really like the taste of beer,” Molly McNamara of Lakewood said. McNamara prefers the taste of wine over beer but found the presentation to be fascinating, she said, and will urge her husband to enjoy one more beer.

“I told him you should drink more of the dark beer now,” she said.

Golden Beer Talks will feature a new guest speaker and is held every second Tuesday of the month at the Windy Saddle Café at 1110 Washington Ave. Specialty soups and foods will be provided by Windy Saddle along with featured brews provided by local breweries.

For more information go to www.goldenbeertalks.org.

To see Knudsen’s complete PowerPoint presentation on “Beer and Health” go to: www.knudsenbeverageconsulting.com.

NEWS IN A HURRY Runners High fun run The Great Turkey Chase fun run presented by Runners High athletic store will be on Thursday, Nov. 28, starting at 8:30 a.m. in Parfet Park.

Participants will run the Clear Creek path for a three-mile loop, and are encouraged to sign up for the open house at Runners High located at 103 N. Rubey Drive, following the fun run. Tickets are $10 for the first family member, and $5 for subse-

quent family members. There will be pumpkin pies, knit beanies and other door prizes and refreshments available. A turkey will be leading the run who will be wearing gift cards for the plucking. To register, call Runners High at 720-538-2911. Credit cards will not be accepted.

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executive director. She has a bachelor’s degree in studio art and an MBA with professional experience in nonprofit, education, government and for-profit sectors. Williams spent almost eight years as executive director at the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District, and recently was the CFO for LiveWell Colorado. Williams, along with her husband Thomas and daughter Ella, has been a resident in Jeffco for 20 years and enjoys the visual arts along with the outdoors.

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Simply saying thanks for Thanksgiving A moment to say thanks in late November is always a welcome breather.

The last third of the year — beginning in September and transitioning into winter — is marked by as much or more activity as other segments of the year.

While the preceding summer is often a lighter balance of work, school and vacation — the work and education worlds rev up to warp speed in September.

At the same time politics heats up for the annual November election, whether it is an odd or even year replete with varying mixes of local, state and federal issues.

Views are discussed. Ballot questions and candidates are sized up. Some people vote from the gut while others do many hours

our view of research beforehand. Some see the whole deal as a suspect shebang and don’t vote. And while most remain civil and parse topics by issues, it does get personal and sometimes a light fog of animosity lingers after the votes are counted — which takes a little while to clear away.

Once the voting cycle is complete, the signs of the holiday season are in our publications and on our streets and screens, everywhere. And whether a family gets

question of the week

What do you think about health insurance cancellations due to the Affordable Healthcare Act? We asked people on the streets of Downtown Golden along Washington Avenue what they thought about some of the impacts due to the Affordable Healthcare Act.

“I got my insurance canceled, I’m not impressed so far, I’m not sure it’s the fault of the insurance agency or whether they truly don’t meet the minimum standards that the government is setting aside for it or what.”

Mike Henderson Golden

“I feel that it’s very unfortunate for many, many people that this has been handled so unprofessionally, I feel that the United States is smarter, more intelligent…but I do feel hopeful and positive that it will be straightened out.”

Elizabeth Graves Lakewood

“Our company in particular already offers more than what they need to so it’s not really that much of an issue but I can understand people’s frustrations.”

Miranda Fisher Denver

“I got canceled Nov. 1 … I was against it in the beginning, I don’t think the government should be in medicine.”

Rich Dziomba Summit County

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caught up in the throes of consumerism overlapped with Christmas, the scene is set all around us. Shopping activity increases, and we revel in the gift of giving.

Meaningful religious services and joyous celebrations take place, and then the year comes charging to a close. We say “happy New Year” and set forth with renewed purpose.

So next week Thanksgiving equates to a quasi seven-inning stretch. Through the years, some people in our circles have said it’s their favorite holiday.

And we can certainly see the virtues.

Thanksgiving centers on sitting down and enjoying a meal. We count our blessings and share what we are thankful for

in our lives. Of course, be advised to take a role pitching in to see that the kitchen crew has enough help and so forth — but other than that the day isn’t meant to have a lot of moving parts. The process and pressure of giving gifts — while joyful in most ways — is out of play. Sure Thanksgiving sometimes also serves as a time to huddle and plan for the December holidays, but the spirit of Thanksgiving is at its best when it remains simple.

Thanksgiving is simple, and beautifully so. Just get together and add a deck of cards and a few games to enhance the interaction. Thanksgiving is simply a time to give thanks, listen, laugh and think a bit about how to help each other.

Minor strikes major chord I once had a student named Robbie, back when I taught middle school. Robbie was a lost kid — he had a social worker who met with him every day, he would take smoke breaks in the middle of class, and one school counselor put the odds of him graduating at about 10 percent. He had a violent streak, and he, well, shall we say, did not play well with others. Which was completely understandable — Robbie dealt with more at home as a 12-year-old than most of us deal with our whole lives.

Normally, I would have never come into contact with a kid like that. My classes are electives, and Robbie was not really in a position to elect anything about his school experience. But he needed a credit, and the administration didn’t want him working with sharp tools in the tech arts lab, so he ended up in my percussion class.

Because, I suppose, a pair of drumsticks is so much better than a hammer.

Robbie became a minor contributor to the class. He only made it to class about 75 percent of the time, and never learned to read music, but there were a few things that we were able to get him to do, and he didn’t ever end up beating on any of the other kids in class, so it was a slightly successful experiment. Until the night of the concert ...

In the middle of the performance, I noticed the rest of the drummers huddled together whispering among themselves and looking agitated. And then I saw Robbie take off out of the gym (middle school concerts were in the gym) at a dead sprint.

Of course, this was disturbing, but I was in the middle of a piece with another group, and just had to hope that one of my administrators would look into it. Turns out it didn’t matter, as Robbie came running back in about a minute later with a pair of cymbals in hand. Which was a good thing, because the next piece the band was playing was a march, and the cymbals were very important to that piece.

I found out later that the other drummers had realized they were missing the

cymbals several minutes earlier, but were undecided about how to handle it, so they did nothing. Robbie found out there was a problem, and took action immediately to solve it. It might not have been the perfect way to handle it, but the fact remains that he solved the problem without hesitation.

For that one moment, Robbie was the most valuable member of my band.

I have no idea where Robbie is now — sadly, it wouldn’t surprise me to find out the worst. But in his own way, Robbie had a place in my music group, and I’d like to think that means that Robbie has a place in society. We can’t all be composers, or conductors, or the solo musicians, but that doesn’t mean that we don’t want the people whose talents lie elsewhere.

I know this is now a mostly “brain” economy, and that people who are good at “muscle” work or “action” work have a harder time, but that shouldn’t ever mean that we devalue the people whose talents lie there. I imagine Robbie, whose talent was almost exclusively action, would have made a great policeman or Army Ranger, if he’d ever been given the chance in life.

And I thank God every day for people like that, who stand guard over the rest of us “brain” people.

Even if they can’t play a drum roll to save their lives.

Michael Alcorn is a music teacher and fitness instructor who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. He graduated from Alameda High School and the University of Colorado-Boulder.

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November 21, 2013

Hunting down a killer “Virus Hunt: The Search for the Origin of HIV” by Dorothy H. Crawford 2013, Oxford University Press $27.95 U.S. and Canada 244 pages Your best friend shares practically everything with you.

Half her clothes are in your closet.

His home is open when you need it. You share meals, rides, ideas, music, and gossip. What’s hers is yours — which explains where your last cold came from.

Some things are easy to track down.

Others take years, even decades. And in the new book “Virus Hunt” by Dorothy H. Crawford, you’ll see how scientists discovered the roots of HIV. In 1981, doctors in California began noticing “rare infections … and an unusually aggressive tumor” in certain patients. Soon, the same was reported in New York, Florida, and elsewhere around the country. By 1982, the disease was called AIDS. The risk of catching AIDS seemed at first to be limited to sexually-active gay men, particularly those with multiple partners.

Within weeks, heroin users and hemophiliacs were added to the at-risk group, then doctors discovered that infected moth-

ers could pass it to their children. “Fear of AIDS” became “a disease in its own right.”

By 1984, the “causative virus was identified (as human immunodeficiency virus) … and shortly thereafter the genome was sequenced …”

But where did HIV come from?

Soon after the first description of AIDS was released in 1981, Boston researchers noticed that their captive macaque population was affected with something that sounded similar. Four years later, scientists at that research facility isolated a simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV) which had spread and mutated as animals were “unwittingly” shipped around to other facilities.

That led to the discovery that some SIVs are “closely related” to certain strains

of HIV and share “between 62 and 87 percent” of their genetic sequences. It didn’t take much to see how the virus mutated, or how it leaped from animal to human, possibly via Africa’s sooty mangabey monkeys (a “natural host of the virus”), which were sometimes hunted for food.

But the question of where HIV came from needs to go back even further than 1981. A man from Memphis was reported with what doctors would consider to be typical AIDS symptoms in 1952. SIVs were discovered in Icelandic sheep in 1949. Scientists, in fact, believe that SIVs are “ancient parasites” and that HIV has been “circulating in the African population since near the start of the 20th century.”

At the beginning of this book, author Dorothy H. Crawford indicates that the search for the beginnings of HIV is somewhat like a mystery. She’s absolutely correct. It is, but you need a Sherlockian PhD to understand it all.

That’s not to say that “Virus Hunt” is a bad book – that’s not the case at all. What readers will want to know, however, is that it’s very academic and heavily steeped in genetics, epidemiology, and laboratorylevel research. That’s great for anyone employed in those fields. For the layperson,

this mystery’s not unreadable but it’s as far from relaxing entertainment as you’ll ever get. Tackle this book, therefore, but give yourself some time to absorb it. Without that kind of consideration and careful contemplation, “Virus Hunt” may leave you cold.

Be the real you, and don’t forget pants I had an interesting “virtual” experience a few months ago. No, not that kind of experience, but a “virtual” business experience that taught me a valuable lesson in life.

We all know that everything we see or read on the Internet must be true, right?

Not quite.

Well, even in the virtual world, everything we see may not be what we think it is either. I was delivering a presentation using virtual technology. The people on the other side of the screen could see me, and I could see them, very cool. It was an early morning presentation, I had myself set up at my desk, coffee mug filled, and my webcam adjusted perfectly to capture my image from my chest up to the top of my head. I had dressed professionally for the meeting, however, professionally only from the waist up.

Since it was an early morning meeting I took a short cut and put on a dress shirt, tie, and jacket, but left my sweatpants and sneakers on as I would be seated for this presentation. Or so I thought. The meeting went longer than anticipated, and before I knew it there was so much activity happening in my home that I was forced to stand up and shut my office door. I had completely forgotten that I would reveal that I was not in a full suit and tie and that my audience would see my casual sweat

pants and sneakers.

Was it the worst thing that could have happened? No, of course not. We all got a good laugh about it and it gave me more material for that presentation and for this column.

The point I realized was that sometimes in life people only let us see what they want us to see, not the real deal.

There have been points in my own life where I have been guilty of this myself, not just through the use of virtual technology, but not being the real deal or the real me in every circumstance. Do I do it out of protecting myself and keeping a guard up or do I do it out of an intent to have others see me as I want them to see me, not who I really am in any given situation or encounter?

As you know by now I love quoting Zig Ziglar, so here is what Zig says about it, “You will make a lousy anybody else, but

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you will make the best you in existence.”

You see we have to be the real deal, the genuine article in all that we do and all that we say.

This morning I had another virtual presentation with a team of people assembled in Budapest, Hungary. The meeting was scheduled for 5 a.m. Mountain Time. I woke up early enough to shower, shave, put on my best suit, shirt, tie, and dress shoes. I was dressed for success and not leaving anything to chance. What they saw was a business professional, what they heard came from my heart, and my

confidence was so much higher because I was being myself on the inside and the outside, I was the real deal.

How about you? Do you let people only see what you want them to see? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@ gmail.com and when you enjoy the benefits of being the real deal, the real you, it really will be a better than good week.

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OBITUARIES HAJNY

Pamela Josephine Hajny May 26, 1947 - Nov 8, 2013

Pamela Josephine Hajny, was born in Sutter Creek, California on May 26, 1947. She passed in Wheat Ridge on November 8, 2013.

She was the loving spouse of Joseph. They shared 43 years of marriage and had adventures around our country and the world.

In 1969 she moved to Colorado and, shortly after meeting Joseph, they became impossible to separate. Their mutual love of adventure and for the outdoors made Colorado the perfect home.

Pamela’s adventures over her life included overnight hut-to-hut trips on cross-country skis, snowshoeing, downhill skiing, technical rock climbing, extended back-pack trips, canoeing and cross-country road trips to our nation’s National Parks. Her love of photography ensured that all her trips were well documented for future generations of the family to enjoy.

Her love of the outdoors was also evident in her professional life.

She dedicated 30 years of career service to the United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation. Pam also dedicated her time to the enjoyment of music, she was an accomplished pianist and organist. She served as organist and substitute organist for a number of churches during her life, including St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church in Lakewood.

She is survived by her husband Joseph and her two daughters, Antonia M. Sassolino and Emily E. Martini. Both live in Lakewood with their families. She was the beloved mother-in-law of Brian Sassolino and Shawn Martini and was adored by her grandchildren Bradley, Jonathan and Victoria Sassolino.

She sadly did not see her grandson Thomas E. Martini, who was born November 13, 2013.

Pamela Josephine Hajny’s memorial service is Saturday, November 23, 3:00 PM at St Joseph Episcopal Church, 11202 W Jewell Ave, Lakewood, Colorado.

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Learning about Obamacare

Concern Continued from Page 1

Court there’s an understanding that court is not a through street,” secretary of the Table Mountain board Jason Hampleman said.

But when Table Mountain Heights was built, it was already decided the cul-de-sac would be designated for an extension not only for future properties to the west, such as Golden Saddle Estates, but also to the south as well.

“This cul-de-sac was provided to further extend to these properties,” planning and zoning case manager Aaron McLean said.

Although access points have not been decided, commissioners tried pushing for a required access point from Blanca Street per the passing of the rezoning, but were blocked because it is not a county road. Planning and zoning staff argued that despite West 58th Court designated as a cul-de-sac it is capable of handling 1,000 trips per day.

Commissioner Casey Tighe said it would change the whole character of the lot should the developer and planning and zoning staff decide to pierce W. 58th Court.

“I just see a real risk there, and I can’t believe we can’t come up with a better solution because I am concerned about a lot of traffic ending up at the top of that court over the next 10, 15, 20 years.”

Matt Cavanaugh, representative for Remington Homes stated there would be an ongoing dialogue about how to approach designs for entry into the new development even if that means designating the cul-desac as an emergency access point for ambulance and fire trucks only, which was a favorable option for some residents in attendance at the hearing.

“We are of course open to suggestions from staff as to how we address those access points,” Matt Cavanaugh said. “The reality is that the property owner has these rights when he bought this property, he was very diligent about making sure he had access to the east and to the west of this property.”

As the development continues to move forward, traffic studies will need to be done for West 58th Avenue to ensure it is capable of handling what will eventually be a heavier traffic area, which was another concern for county commissioners. Representatives for Remington Homes will go back to Jeffco’s planning commission and board of county commissioners once an official development site plan is created which will include proposed access points.

Wheat Ridge hospital forum provides info about new law

By Vic Vela

vvela@ourcoloradonews.com For Mark Neff of Arvada, the medical costs that came as a result of a significant spinal injury suffered during a car accident eight years ago have proven to be a real back breaker.

That’s why Neff and his wife Martha attended a Nov. 14 forum at Wheat Ridge’s Exempla Lutheran Medical Center, to learn more about the Affordable Care Act — President Barack Obama’s signature piece of legislation and one that often stirs reactions any time “Obamacare” is mentioned.

But Neff and his wife Martha couldn’t care less about the political bickering surrounding the national health care overhaul. They just want information about finding possible avenues for health care coverage and to get help with navigating websites associated with the law’s insurance exchanges.

“At first it was scary because it was completely new, and we knew so little about it,” Martha Neff said. “No matter what people said, or what I heard on the news or searched on the Internet, I still couldn’t figure it out.”

Mark Neff, 54, suffered his injury after he was struck by a car near Castle Rock while he was transporting luggage from Denver International Airport. He had to have part of his spine replaced and, already an epileptic, the frequency of Neff’s seizures increased after the accident.

After several years of trying, Neff finally received disability coverage through Medicare a couple of years ago.

But his condition has meant that his 58-year-old wife has had to forgo full-time work, so that she could care for him.

She currently has no medical coverage.

“She couldn’t get away from me too often,” he said.

“She’s been afraid to work full time because of it.”

Getting information about coverage opportunities through the Affordable Care Act to people like the Neffs is exactly why Exempla Lutheran hosted the event, said the hospital’s CEO Grant Wicklund.

“We want to make sure that everybody has as much information as possible about the opportunities to become insured,” Wicklund said. “It’s our belief that everyone should have insurance — and that means everyone. And

we believe that the Affordable Care Act is the first step in that process.”

Wicklund and other supporters who were involved in putting the forum in motion are not naïve to the problems that have plagued the law since its uneven rollout on Oct. 1. For more than a month, Obama and his administration has had to apologize to frustrated insurance-seekers for website maladies.

The problems plaguing Healthcare.gov, the lampooned national Affordable Care Act website, was not lost on Matthew Valeta of the Colorado Consumer Health Initiative, a nonprofit organization that promotes affordable access to health care. Valeta gave a presentation about the law to attendees like the Neffs.

“How many in here have heard of Healthcare.gov?”

Valeta said, prompting several hands to be raised. “Don’t go there.”

Valeta instead told chuckling attendees to go directly to Connectforhealthco.com, Colorado’s insurance exchange marketplace.

The bad publicity surrounding the new law doesn’t end with website issues. Obama recently apologized to millions of Americans who received letters notifying them that their existing insurance plans were being canceled, because the plans did not meet ACA minimum standards.

The cancellation letters added fuel to Republicans’ already existing ire over Obamacare and caused worried Democrats to wonder whether the law was doomed from the get-go.

“The Affordable Care Act is obviously flawed,” Wicklund said. “But we also believe that something has to be done to provide Americans, regardless of income, access to health care. The cost of health care for a family of four has exceeded $15,000 and that’s mind-boggling. Something has to be done to bring that down.”

Valeta’s presentation provided information about areas of the law that are known to many — such as that insurance companies will no longer be able to deny coverage for those with pre-existing medical conditions. And he also covered areas that some people may be unfamiliar with, such as that the law does away with lifetime or annual coverage limits, and that 80 percent of premium payments are required to go directly to health care coverage, and not insurance companies’ administrative costs.

Valeta also discussed the various financial assistance Obamacare continues on Page 24

SALOME’S STARS FOR THE WEEK OF NOV 21, 2013

crossword • sudoku

GALLERY OF GAMES & weekly horoscope

crossword • sudoku & weekly horoscope

GALLERY OF GAMES

ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) Although your energy level is high, be careful not to commit to too many projects at this time. You’ll do better focusing on just a few tasks rather than spreading yourself too thin.

TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) Your heart might be leading you in one direction, but pay attention to your keen Bovine intellect. I’m cautioning you to think things through before making any commitments.

GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) Your “serious” Twin has been dominant in your life for quite a while. It’s time now to let that “wilder” half take you out for some good times -- perhaps with someone very special.

CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) Career aspects are high for Moon Children who make a good impression. Show people not only what you can already do, but also how you can be more valuable to them in the future.

LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) Things start to brighten for the Lion’s immediate financial future. But be careful to resist the urge to splurge. You need to tuck something away to help you through another tight period.

VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) Having to do too many tasks in too short a time could lower your mood to just above the grumbling level. But if you handle things one at a time, you’ll get through it all soon enough.

LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) Your usually carefully made holiday plans could be subject to change later this month. Use this week to prepare for that possibility by starting a Plan B just in case you need it.

SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) Be careful about joining a colleague’s plan to solve a workplace problem.

Investigate it thoroughly. Otherwise, you could find yourself in a predicament with other associates.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) Slow down that high-paced whirl you’ve been on. Spending quiet time alone or with people you care for can be both physically and spiritually restorative.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) Make suggestions, not demands. You’ll be more successful in getting people to follow your lead if you exercise quiet patience instead of strong persuasion to get your ideas across.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) You still need more facts before you can make an informed career choice.

One note of caution: Be careful about whom you ask for that information; otherwise, you could be misled.

PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) Changing situations through the end of the week could lead to some challenging opportunities for those perspicacious Pisceans who know how to make them work to their advantage.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way of being both daring and cautious, traits that could make you a research scientist or maybe even a rocket-ship designer. © 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Chemical weapons await destruction in state Pueblo facility far behind initial schedule

By Kristin Jones

I-News at Rocky Mountain PBS On the high plains of Pueblo’s eastern edge, fields of concrete bunkers arrayed like a vast cemetery hold most of the remaining stockpile of the nation’s chemical weapons. The earth-covered “igloos” with their reinforced concrete headwalls contain 2,611 tons of mustard agent in mortar rounds and artillery shells.

Slated for destruction since at least 1985, the munitions are old, leaky and expensive to protect.

The process of dismantling them is 29 years behind schedule and $33.8 billion over budget, according to Defense Department documents and historians.

Half a world away, the Organization for Prohibition of Chemical Weapons is seeking to take apart Syria’s estimated 1,000-ton stash of poison agent in just eight months.

The group was recently awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for its work, which proceeds amid a raging civil war.

The depot here in Pueblo shows how difficult the job can be, even absent the chaos of war. Stymied by technical barriers, concerned neighbors and increasingly complex environmental regulations, the U.S. effort to get rid of its own weapons of mass destruction has consistently fallen short of projections.

Ronald Reagan was president when Congress first directed the Army to eliminate its stockpile of 31,500 tons of mustard agent, sarin and VX developed by the U.S. military for use in war. At that time, the Army thought the job would be done by 1994 and cost $1.7 billion, according to the Henry L. Stimson Center, a Washington, D.C.-based research institute.

By the time of the 1997 Chemical Weapons Convention — an international treaty under which the U.S. and other nations agreed to destroy their stockpiles — estimates had shifted. But the U.S. still expected to destroy its arsenal by a 2007 deadline.

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The convention held out the possibility of a five-year extension. That deadline slipped by last year.

In the latest Defense Department projection, the remaining 10 percent of the stockpile won’t be destroyed until 2023, at a total cost of $35.5 billion.

Assumptions ‘off base’

The initial estimates were “optimistic,” says Greg Mahall, a spokesman for the Army department responsible for destroying most of the stockpile to date. “As we got more and more into the reality of it, we found that some of the assumptions were off base.”

Among these assumptions were that the toxic agents would remain inert as they were dismantled.

“Some of the mustard projectiles champagned when we opened them — spit out and went like a champagne bottle,” says Mahall. Walls and equipment in the destruction plants were contaminated with the toxic blister agent, creating more cleanup work.

At the same time, environmental groups and neighbors of storage sites like Pueblo Chemical Depot presented hurdles to the Army’s plan to incinerate the material.

Ross Vincent, a retired chemical engineer, moved to Pueblo with his wife in 1988 thinking that they had arrived in an “environmental nirvana.”

When the couple found out at a chamber of commerce meeting that the Army was planning to burn chemical weapons nearby, says Vincent, “My wife and I looked at each other and went, ‘Uhhh.’”

Now 71 and the chair of the local chapter of the Sierra Club, Vincent says he has spent the last quarter-century pushing the Pentagon to seek faster, safer, and more efficient ways to destroy the toxic weapons.

“When I got into this, I didn’t know it was going to be a lifestyle choice,” he says.

In 1996, in response to public pressure, Congress directed the Army to seek alternatives to incineration. The result of that effort is a plan to use processes of neutralization — diluting the chemicals with water before treating them — to eliminate

The sun rises at the Pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant, in this September 2011 file photo showing the evaporator and crystallizer that make up part of the Brine Reduction System, which will recycle up to 85 percent of the water used in the agent neutralization process back through the system for reuse. Photo courtesy Department of Defense the stockpile in Pueblo by 2019. A similar plan is in place for the 523 tons of chemical material, including weaponized sarin, held at Kentucky’s Blue Grass Army Depot, by 2023.

Plant being tested

In Pueblo, a destruction plant has been built, and is undergoing a rigorous process of systemization — that is, testing the equipment and training the staff — before its proposed launch in 2015.

Even with the technological advances of recent decades, however, the process of neutralizing toxic agents can be especially complicated when they have been built into projectiles and mortars.

“Every once in a while the munitions leak,” explains Charles Sprague, spokesman for the Pueblo Chemical Depot. “We usually find the leaking munitions after a good low-pressure storm comes through.”

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These overpacked and leaky munitions can’t be neutralized in the prescribed way, so the current plan is to explode them in mobile detonation chambers.

For decades before American environmental regulations came into play in the early 1970s, some weapons were simply buried. A 1996 Army report identified 96 possible chemical weapons burial spots in 38 states. The likely burial sites included Rocky Mountain Arsenal, an area east of Commerce City that once housed facilities for the manufacture of nerve and blister agent. The 27-square-mile area is now undergoing cleanup as a Superfund site, and has been named a wildlife refuge.

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Once again in winter wonderland This is the time of year when it’s really fun to live here in the Denver metro area.

There are so many holiday events, and with the snow coming and crisp chill in the air it really feels like a winter wonderland around here come December.

This rings especially true here in Golden on Friday, Dec. 6, when we kick off the annual Olde Golden Christmas with a Candlelight Walk down Washington Avenue and the ceremony with Santa lighting the lights along Clear Creek. There will be live music, dance groups as well as food and hot drinks plus the Golden History Park and Museum will be open with live depictions of how things were here in Golden 100 years ago. The Golden Library will also be open with a great holiday book sale going on. You can even count on chestnuts roasting on an open fire!

The candlelight walk starts at the top of the hill in front of the Foothills Art Center at 6:30 p.m. but the festivities encompass all of downtown until 9 p.m. The best part is that it’s all free, and a wonderful family

experience. Downtown merchants and restaurants will also be open so you can do a little shopping and have dinner.

You can find out all the details by going to the Golden Chamber of Commerce website at www.goldencochamber.org then scroll down and click on the link to the 2014 Olde Golden Christmas Calendar.

Musical Magic One of the first concerts of the season is the Jefferson Symphony’s Holiday Concert. This will be happening at 3 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 8, in the Green Center on the Colorado School of Mine’s campus.

This year’s concert will feature two exciting guest artists, Kara Guggenmos, Lyric Soprano and Brian Stinar, Tenor.

The program will include loads of holiday favorites, but will also feature Respighi’s “Vetrate di chiesa” (Church Windows).

This is an unusual work as it is written as four separate pieces and is subtitled “4 Impressions.” These are vary dramatic compositions and they were inspired by the religious scenes depicted in the stained glass windows of various Italian churches.

The first is titled “Flight Into Egypt” and depicts the caravan carrying the Christ child. Next comes “St. Michael, Archangel” showing the Saint casting the rebellious angles out of Heaven with a flaming sword. The third piece is “The Matin of St. Claire”, the legend of a 13th century saint who miraculously appears in a small Italian church in time for the Matin service.

The last segment is “St. Gregory the Great”

inspired by Pope Gregory (590-604) blessing the congregation.

Although this is a rather unusual piece, it promises to be quite inspiring and will give your ears a break from the twenty versions of “Deck the Halls” with words tailored to sell cars and jewelry that have already started bombarding the television every few minutes.

Ticket prices for this concert are adults: $22, seniors (62-plus): $17, students (1121): $10, children (10 and under): $5 and group rates are available for 10 or more.

For more information about this and other Jefferson Symphony Orchestra concerts check out their website at www.jeffersonsymphonyorchestra.org or give them a call at 303-278-4237.

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EOE/AA. Salmon Companies 800-251-4301 or apply online www.salmoncompanies.com Drivers: Home Nightly!

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About the Job Growing Littleton patent and trademark law firm seeks experienced legal secretary.

Ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience supporting patent prosecution attorneys, experience filing documents with the U.S. patent office and experience with PCT filings. We will consider legal secretaries with at least two years of legal experience and no patent experience having a demonstrated ability to assume responsibilities and manage complex tasks. All candidates must have expert knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point and Adobe and must be able to work quickly and accurately under pressure.

Outstanding organizational skills mandatory.

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Experienced Heavy Equipment Operators needed.

Dozers, excavators, scrapers and off-road articulated haul trucks.

Experienced oilers also needed for CAT heavy equipment.

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To place a 25-word COSCAN Network ad in 74 Colorado newspapers for only $250, contact you local newspaper or call SYNC2 Media at 303-571-5117.

Home for the Holidays (Denver metro)

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.

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PADT is looking to fill a position in the Denver office. This position focuses on the support and sales of ANSYS, Inc. simulation products. The most important responsibilities include providing technical support to customers, conducting training, carrying out benchmarks, providing technical input to the sales team, and serving as a technical expert in front of customers.

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Applicants must have the following qualifications: • Master’s Degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

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• Expertise with the majority of ANSYS, Inc. products that PADT resells.

• Strong verbal communication skills.

• Strong theoretical understanding of mechanical structures, dynamics, electromagnetics, fluid mechanics, and engineering math.

• Above average SolidWorks solid modeling skills • Willingness to work constructively as a partner with multiple non-technical sales people selling a technical product • Strong and proven problem solving skills for technical support.

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NOW HIRING POLICE OFFICERS The City of Black Hawk, two (2) vacancies for POLICE OFFICER I. Hiring Range: $53,959 - $62,052 DOQ/E. Unbelievable benefit package and exceptional opportunity to serve in Colorado’s premiere gaming community located 18 miles west of Golden. The City supports its employees and appreciates great service! If you are interested in serving a unique historical city and enjoy working with diverse populations visit the City’s website at www.cityofblackhawk.org/goto/employee_services for more information or to apply online for this limited opportunity. Requires High School Diploma or GED, valid Colorado driver’s license with a safe driving record, must be at least 21 years of age, and must be Colorado POST certified by date of hire. The City accepts online applications for Police Officer positions year round. Applications will remain active for one (1) year from the date of submission. EOE.

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Inovant, LLC, a Visa Inc. company, currently has openings in our Highlands Ranch, Colorado location for: - Network Support Engineers (133157) to troubleshoot and resolve complex network related problems, coordinate resources where necessary, and serve as escalation point to operational teams.

Respond to and resolve IP network issues and deploy client solutions and network design implementations.

Nurses needed (RN or LPN) one on one patient care 12 hour night shifts reliable/dependable nurses needed in peaceful, loving home.

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Apply online at www.visa.com and reference Job #133157. EOE Medical Needed full time MA, LPN or RN in Ken Caryl area for busy pediatric office.

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West Metrolife

Aurora native has TV touch When Aurora native Josh Ackerman first heard Christina Aguilera sing, he said he knew she was bound for popsinging stardom.

“I remember when Christina Aguilera’s audition tape came in, she was singing like Whitney Houston,” Ackerman said about his fellow Disney’s “Mickey Mouse Club” alum. “I knew that she more than anybody was going to be a mega star.”

Ackerman, who moved from Colorado to Orlando, Fla., when he was 11, answered an open casting call for the famed “Mickey Mouse Club,” and landed a place on the show. During his tenure there (he was the only male cast member who stayed on from the pilot to the last episode when he was 18), Ackerman performed alongside Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, Ryan Gosling and (Highlands Ranch native) Keri Russell.

But Ackerman’s show business career shifted from in front of the camera to behind it. He learned the basics of what would become his craft by hanging out with editors and producers to learn the intricacies of their jobs.

About five years ago, Ackerman and his business partners built Bodega Pictures from a garage-based fledgling startup to a full service production house with more than 50 employees and five network deals including shows in development with AMC, E! and the Cooking Channel.

At the end of last month, his show “South Beach Tow” on TruTV returned with a new season. On Sunday, the Bodega-produced show “On the Rocks” premieres on the Food Network. “On the Rocks” features host John Green, founder of a bar consulting company, as he travels around the U.S. in his quest to turn around failing bars.

“He can change little things that can bring in big dollars for the owners,” Ackerman said. Ackerman said he hasn’t returned to Denver for seven or eight years — “I’ve been building my business,” he said.

Just two guys

I told you recently about Broncos linebacker Von Miller’s fundraiser for his charity Von’s Vision, which gives glasses to kids in need.

Many of Miller’s teammates showed up to mix and mingle with fans, sign souvenir footballs and serve a multicourse dinner at Ocean Prime on Larimer Square.

Wide receiver Demaryius Thomas, who was mobbed by admirers, spoke briefly to me about his short stint on the reality series “Eric & Jessie: Game On,” a show on E! about wide receiver Eric Decker and his new bride Jessie James in the weeks leading up to their wedding.

Thomas, whom Decker calls his best friend on the team (hence the moniker “Black and Decker”), appeared in the episode on Decker’s bachelor party in Lake Tahoe where the manly men vied for the title of MVP. I asked Thomas about his appearance

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Holiday tradition shares holiday spirit

Arvada Center celebrates the season with ‘A Christmas Carol’

By Clarke Reader

creader@ourcoloradonews.com Some Christmas traditions take people and wrap them up in the holiday spirit until they’re practically bursting with the joy of the season.

Telling the story in Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” is one of those traditions, and the Arvada Center is bringing Ebenezer Scrooge’s journey to Christmas past, present and future to vibrant life in Alan Menken, Lynn Ahrens, and Mike Ockrent’s musical.

The show runs Nov. 22 through Dec. 22 at the Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd.

Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 1 p.m. on Wednesday and at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

WHAT: “A Christmas “This is an iconic story Carol” that I myself try to make part WHERE: Arvada Center of my Christmas every year,” 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., said Richard White, who plays Arvada Scrooge. “It has this power to WHEN: Nov. 22 through give almost everyone over to Dec. 22 the holiday spirit.”

Tuesday through The musical follows the Saturday - 7:30 p.m. story that so many are familiar Wednesday - 1 p.m. on with — Scrooge, a gruff and Wednesday bitter businessman, is visited Saturday and Sunday by spirits on Christmas Eve, in - 2 p.m. attempt to show the old man COST: $53-$73 the power of the holiday and INFORMATION: love in his life.

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“I get the chance to find the arvadacenter.org two sides of Scrooge in myself, and then bring it out,” White said. “The big goal is to grab the audience along with me and carry them along on this journey.”

Stephen Cerf, an Arvada resident in his first performance at the Arvada Center, plays Fred, Scrooge’s nephew and last real family the man has.

“Fred loves Christmas, and does his best to extend that love to his uncle,” he said. “The relationships in this show are great, and we get a chance to delve into Scrooge’s past, which explains a little of why he is like he is.”

The Arvada Center did a production of “Christmas Carol” in 2010, and Rob Costigan, who plays several characters in this production, was in the 2010 show as well.

“I love this show, and am so glad to be back again,” he said. “Gavin (Mayer, the director) has worked to bring a new soul into it, and there is a different energy and life to this production.”

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Ebenezer Scrooge (Richard White) is visited by three ghosts on a fateful Christmas eve in the classic “A Christmas Carol” at the Arvada Center.

Courtesy photo For Mayer, the challenge in putting together the show was finding a way to keep the iconic moments from the story that so many people are familiar with, while adding some new twists and turns along the way.

The same set from 2010 is being used in this production, but Mayer is giving everything else a fresh feeling.

“I think the show is so reflective of where we are today, with the gap between the ‘haves and have-nots’ that I think this show has never been more relevant,” he said. “I think the themes in the story are why it has endured for so long.”

White, Cerf, Costigan and Mayer all said that choreographer Kitty Skillman has done a fantastic job with some intricate dance numbers, and the cast has been getting along famously.

“This is the kind of energy you want doing a holiday show, and the kind of people you want to spend the holiday with,” Costigan said. “It really does feel like a family.”

Cerf said the casts at the Arvada Center, and the calibre of shows they produce, is always top notch, and that “A Christmas Carol” is no exception.

For White, and ultimately Scrooge, it’s the magic of the season that carries the show away.

“This is a journey everyone can relate to,” he said.

“Every now and then we have to try and rediscover the magic, and there is a lot of magic in this story and production.”

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THURSDAY/NOV. 21

Saturday, Nov. 30, and 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1. Create beautiful containers with seasonal style using holiday greens and decorations. Transform your summer container gardens into festive porch pots that bring holiday ambiance to your home.

Demonstrations are in the holiday greens area. No fee or registration necessary.

HOPE PARTY An Evening of Hope: Party with a Purpose is 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, at Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 Garrison St., Arvada. Local businesses will offer complimentary wine and food and showcase jewelry, clothing, accessories, luxurious body care and gifts galore. Enjoy live, seasonal music and hear from one of the teen moms at Hope House. Event includes door prizes and tickets include 2 complimentary tickets for the bar. Tickets include two tickets for the bar and $10 goes to Hope House of Colorado, an Arvada nonprofit that works to empower teen moms. Call 303-424-7979 to purchase in advance, or buy tickets at the door.

GALLERY CELEBRATION Spirits in the Wind Gallery celebrates its 21st year with an open house 5-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, at 1211 Washington Ave., Golden. Refreshments and 21 percent of one item will help commemorate this event. Visit www.spiritsinthewindgallery.com.

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FRIDAY/NOV. 22

CHOICE ENROLLMENT Arvada West High School plans

DRUM LINE There will be a drum line show at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, at the Golden High School auditorium. Tickets will be $5 at the door. Cash and checks are accepted. For information, contact Katharine Parker at khparker@jeffco.k12.co.us or 303-982-4187.

choice enrollment night 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, at the Arvada West Auditorium. Meet the administrative team, counselors and teachers; hear an overview of programs, academic courses, electives, activities and athletics; tour the building; get your questions answered; and more. Choice enrollment night is for students who live outside the Arvada West attendance boundaries. Applications are available on the Jeffco home page, http://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/enrollment, or call 303-982-1303.

THURSDAY/NOV. 21, NOV. 23, NOV. 30, DEC. 1, DEC. 7-8 GARDENING PROGRAMS Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 W. 52nd Ave., Arvada, plans a number of seasonal events and classes. Visit www.echters.com for information. Upcoming are: NOV. 21: Echter’s and Hope House of Colorado team up for An

Evening of Hope: A Party with a Purpose, 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21. Representatives of local businesses will offer wine and food samplings, show jewelry, clothing and accessories, present luxurious body care, travel opportunities and gifts galore. Call 303-424-7979 to purchase tickets. Visit www. hopehouseofcolorado.org for information.

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

NOV. 30, Dec. 1, Dec. 7-8: Wreath making, 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 20 and Dec. 7, and at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, Sunday, Dec. 1, and Sunday, Dec. 8. One of Echter’s most popular, hands-on classes is back. Create your own handcrafted wreath using fresh aromatic boughs. Bring pruners. The usual time to make a wreath is about 1 to 1-and-a-half hours, and classes are offered Reservations required; call 303-424-7979. Materials fee includes wreath form, boughs and wire.

FRIDAY/NOV. 22

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY/NOV. 22-23 YARD SALE The annual Arvada Historical Society Christmas yard sale is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, and Saturday, Nov. 23, inside the Arvada Flour Mill, 5590 Olde Wadsworth Blvd.

The sale will feature trees, lights, ornaments and other decorations, and it will also continue during Lagnaippe in Olde Town Arvada, 5-7:30 p.m. Dec. 3. Purchase a new treasure for your collection or find a special gift. Call Catherine at 303-815-4154 or visit www.ArvadaHistory.org.

FRIDAY/NOV. 22, DEC. 27 FRIDAY CINEMA Living Water Spiritual Community presents

its Friday Cinema program at 7 p.m. Nov. 22 and Dec. 27 at 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada. Participate in discussions, sharing of viewpoints, life experiences, and a whole lot of fun. Popcorn and candy are available. Discussion will follow the feature presentation. Some films may have language or subject matter unsuitable for children. Call Kay Ford Johnsen for information at 720-933-4964 or email kayfordjohnsEn@aol.com.

SATURDAY/NOV. 23 MOVIE SCREENING Movies That Matter is screening “A Place at the Table at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23 at Living Light of Peace, 5927 Miller St., Arvada. This 2012 documentary that investigates hunger in America and proposed solutions. This film is especially timely because of cuts in the food stamp program that went into effect on Nov. 1.

SATURDAY/NOV. 23 ART SALE So All May Create, a group of collaborating photographers and artists, is hosting a fall art party and sale 5-9 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 23, at Living Light of Peace Church, 5926 Miller

NOV. 30, Dec. 1: Porch pots, dress up your entry, at 11 a.m.

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“He’s a buddy so I thought I’d do it for him,” Thomas said about his brief show biz stint. As to the episode? Thomas said he hasn’t seen it.

Gabby’s latest

There’s a bumper crop of restaurant tidbits to share with you this week. Heading up the noshing news is the newly released 27th edition of the “Gabby Gourmet 2014 Restaurant Guide,” compiled and written by Pat “Gabby Gourmet” Miller, with a little help from her foodie friends.

The iconic paperback guide serves as the resource for restaurant information in the metro area (from Denver to Littleton, Lakewood, Golden, Arvada, Aurora, Westminster and beyond) and mountain communities. But Gabby doesn’t purport to be the be-all and end-all last word in restaurant critiques. Rather, she offers ratings — from the tip top To Die For to a low rating of three pigs — based on a five-pig scale.

Making the coveted To Die For list this year? Barolo Grill, Frasca Food & Wine, Fruition, L’Atelier (Boulder), Linger, Mizuna, Oak at Fourteenth (Boulder), Old Major, Rioja, Root Down and Shanahan’s.

The book is on sale (for $18.95) at area bookstores and select restaurants and grocers. For more restaurant ruminations from Gabby, visit www.gabbygourmet.com.

Ex-Rocky reporter honored

Former Rocky Mountain News reporter Katie Kerwin McCrimmon has been named Media Representative of the Year by the Colorado Healthcare Communicators.

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Since the 1970s, the Colorado Healthcare Communications has honored communications professionals across the state. Every year members nominate a representative of the news media who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to health care reporting. McCrimmon is a writer for Solutions, a project of the Buechner Institute for Governance at the School of Public Affairs at the University of Colorado Denver.

More information: www.healthpolicysolutions.org/2013/11/04/congratulations-katie/.

The 13th annual Developmental Disabilities Resource Center Holiday Bazaar is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 5 at 11177 West Eighth Avenue in Lakewood.

The bazaar benefits people with developmental disabilities and there will be unique gifts, handmade crafts and baked goods for sale. There also will be entertainment and admission is free, though canned food donations would be appreciated for the DDRC emergency needs pantry.

For more information, call DDRC Volunteer Services at 303-462-6585 or visit www.ddrcco.com/.

Overheard

Eavesdropping on a man: “Biked to Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield; (it) was like biking in Vermont. Not that I’ve ever biked in Vermont, but very pretty, and stopped for an Old Mill Pilsner in the Old Mill Brewery in Old Town Littleton ... and after biking 45 miles, I’m feeling old myself.”

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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SATURDAY/NOV. 23 FANTASY BALL The 26th annual Fantasy Ball benefitting The Adoption Exchange is Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Donald R. Seawell Grand Ballroom in Denver. The evening will start at 6 p.m. with a silent auction. Dinner by Epicurean Catering and a live auction will follow. Kelley’s Red Shoes will provide entertainment. Tickets are available at www.adoptex.org/fantasyball or by calling The Adoption Exchange directly at 303-755-4756.

For sponsorships, which include 10 tickets, contact Kylene Trask; kylene@adoptex.org.

SATURDAY/NOV. 23 FIRST AID Gain the knowledge and confidence to step forward in an emergency with this upcoming CPR and first aid class 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Certification is issued at the end of the class and fulfills all state, OSHA and Social Services requirements. For people ages 16 and up. Call 303-450-8800 or go to www.northglenn.org/recxpress to register.

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ART MARKET The annual holiday art market is open from 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.

SCFD day is Saturday, Nov. 23, featuring free family art activities from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and artist demonstrations, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the gallery. Kids can have their photo taken 4-6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, with Santa before he leads the Golden Candlelight Walk. Enjoy hot cocoa and cookies. The Foothills Art Center is at 809 Fifteenth St., Golden. Visit www.foothillsartcenter.org.

SUNDAY/NOV. 24, DEC. 15, MARCH 2, MAY 2, JUNE 1 CONCERT SERIES St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and Confluence a cappella choir presents its 2013-14 season of concerts.

Concerts are 3 p.m. and take place at the church, 9200 W. 10th, Lakewood. Call 303-279-2932 or visit www.confluencechoir. org for tickets and more information. Schedule includes: NOV. 24: “Music Which Makes Time Stand Still.” Marsh

Barnette will play portions of a late Beethoven sonata, and the choir will sing pieces which suspend the listener in the ‘eternal now’ of amazing art.

DEC. 15: “Festival Service of Lessons and Carols.” This service features the St. Paul’s Church Choir and Confluence, a child soprano singing the traditional opening verse, and returning this year, the Park Hill Brass Quintet. Besides kicking off the Christmas fun at St. Paul’s, this service celebrates all the various outreach groups involved with St. Paul’s and in Lakewood.

MARCH 2: “Brahms Concert.” The choir will perform Nanie and parts of the German Requiem, along with the famous, light-hearted Liebeslieder, accompanied by two pianists.

MAY 2: The Parish Choir of St. Paul’s will entertain all comers with their excellent Variety Show. Every Sunday the choir leads us in worship. Come to see and hear their hidden talents.

JUNE 1: The concert series wraps up with the world premier

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

MONDAY/NOV. 25 GRIEF SERIES Grief is a natural and necessary healing process that follows many kinds of losses. Join Elaine Feldhaus of Senior Reach for one or more of the sessions. Each class covers what grief is, effective ways to mourn, and provides information on support groups or other community resources. Healing is about learning to live a new normal. Sessions include: Widows’/Widowers’ Fog, 1-2:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18; Before

Their Time (loss of young person),1-2:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25.

Register in advance at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada; 303-425-9583.

TUESDAY/NOV. 26 CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS Surprising and fun ways to celebrate the holiday season will be offered at Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, at 5675 Field St. in Arvada.

“A Christmas Surprise: Rekindling the Joy of Christmas” features a filmed interview with a man who bakes, decorates, and gives away more than 4,000 cookies each Christmas. Alan Kobs is in his home kitchen daily from October through Christmas, but he doesn’t consider it a burden. Participants will also be offered the opportunity to provide a hands-on surprise for members of the local community who must work on Christmas Day. Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Snacks and beverages are available. Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual coffeehouse-type setting. Questions about Lifetree may be directed to Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net.

ANYTHINK WASHINGTON Street at 303-287-2514 or visit the library at 8992 Washington St TUESDAY/NOV. 26 BOOK CLUB The Northglenn Senior Center book club will discuss “The Lost Song” at its next meeting, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, at the center, 11801 Community Center Drive. In this novel by Andrea Levy, July is the child of a field slave on a sugar plantation in Jamaica. She lives with her mother until Mrs. Caroline Mortimer, a recently transplanted English widow, decides to move July into the great house and rename her “Marguerite.” Together they live through the bloody Baptist War and the violent and chaotic end of slavery. Call 303-4508801 or stop by the senior center to reserve a copy.

WEDNESDAY/NOV. 27, DEC. 4, DEC. 11 CHOIR MEETING Concordia Lutheran Choir meets 7 p.m.

Wednesdays at 13371 W. Alameda Parkway in Lakewood. You are welcome to join.

THURSDAY/NOV. 28 TURKEY CHASE Join the Denver Rescue Mission on Thanksgiving morning for a run/walk along Van Bibber Creek Trail. Registration opens at 8 a.m. and the race begins at 9 a.m. at the Apex Center, 13150 W. 72nd Ave., Arvada. Visit https:// www.denverrescuemission.org/turkeychase2013 or call 303313-2454.

COMING SOON COMING SOON/NOV. 29 TO DEC. 1 CRAFT FAIR The 34th annual Holiday Craft Fair is Nov. 29 to Dec. 1 at the Arvada Center for Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Kick off the holiday season with purchases of artwork created by more than 150 artisans in all mediums. Visit visitarvada.org or by call 720-898-3380.

COMING SOON/NOV. 29 TO DEC. 15 HOLIDAY SHOW The Players Guild at The Festival Playhouse presents “Somethin’ Special for Christmas,” a Yuletide slice of life that celebrates the hope and faith of one family. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, from Nov. 29 to Dec. 15, at The Festival Playhouse, 5665 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Call 303-422-4090 or go to www. festivalplayhouse.com for tickets and more information. Age appropriate for all.

COMING SOON/DEC. 1 AUDITIONS THE DJC Youth All-Stars is looking for a high school banjo/guitar or replacement drum set player. Audition music and recording have been posted at www.bandresourcesunlimited.com. Auditions will take place 6:30-9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, at Flesher-Hinton Music Store, 3936 Tennyson St. in Denver. Intermediate to advanced jazz experience is necessary.

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Do’s and don’ts for online dating Editor’s Note: This is the second in a two-part series.

If you are on internet dating sites, or if you’re considering such a site, here are some recommendations about how to present yourself in the very best light.

First, treat the search for a new love as an active — not a passive — process, and give it as much time, energy, attention and focus as you do with every other high priority in your life. Treat it with the same priority that you would if you were actively looking for a new job.

Second, in your online profile, say more about yourself, not less. You want to offer people enough information on you so they think: “Wow. I like horseback riding, swimming, dancing and weekend excursions out of town also.” The more you describe yourself and your interests, tastes, experiences and outlook, the more someone has a chance to feel close to you because they will be able to see similarities and interests the two of you share. What’s unique or different about you that someone else might find interesting or amusing? And don’t say you’re looking for someone who can make you laugh. Those who are good with

humor will use it anyway, and those that are not so good will try to use it and come across forced.

Third, you need at least two good, recent photos of yourself: one a close-up face shot, and the other a full body shot that clearly reveals your figure or physique. Don’t camouflage your body, no matter how self-conscious you are about it. (When you’re meeting each other for the first time, you think the other person isn’t going to be checking you out anyway?) Use recent photos only — not ones from several years ago when you were younger or thinner. You do not want a potential sweetheart to be disappointed in you because you don’t look as attrac-

tive as your photos. And don’t use photos where you have to crop out someone’s arm around you, or show photos from your recent trip to Italy. That’s for later.

Forth, tell the truth about yourself. You do not engender trust by being misleading or deceptive, or by omitting important information about yourself.

Fifth, What are you looking for? A casual relationship? A friend or companion?

Marriage? Children? Say what it is you’re looking for, so someone can know upfront whether they fit that description. If it’s romance that you’re looking for, what does that mean to you? Can you describe it?

Sixth, use humor if you can pull it off.

Seventh, open up. You are not going to meet the person of your dreams by being surface, superficial, guarded, standoffish or independent. Heart-to-heart connections do not develop when we’re being emotionally safe and self-protective.

On your first meeting, look good and dress well. You have to have a good connection, but you also have to have chemistry if anything is to come of this, and your attire will either add or subtract from your overall appeal. Also, if you aren’t interested

in pursuing a relationship after talking with or meeting someone else, have the courtesy to turn the other person down gracefully. You can be classy if you’re going to say no — no use in hurting someone unnecessarily.

Finally, online dating is riddled with rejection. You reject someone for living too far away or for a lack of chemistry, and someone else will reject you for not being the right body type or for not feeling that there was a good connection between you.

The entire process can be quite deflating and frustrating, although it can also be exhilarating. Develop thick skin for a while.

It’s the exhilarating you’re looking for, but you’re going to have to endure and overcome some of the frustrating and deflating in order to find it.

Neil Rosenthal is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Westminster and Boulder, Colorado. His column is in it’s 21st year of publication, and is syndicated around the world. You can reach him at (303)7588777, or email him through his website: www.heartrelationships.com. He is not able to respond individually to queries.

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& Services, 807 14th St., Golden, presents “How to Read Lables,” with Erin Jorgenson, CNT, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov 12. Have you ever wondered what exactly “all natural” or “cagefree” means? Learn to read between the food industry lines to be an educated shopper. Jorgenson and Kimball Cicciu, L.Ac., will present “Herbal Body Care” 6-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and your skin is probably starting to feel dry. Join us to learn how to make your own herbal body care delights that make excellent holiday gifts.

Whether you are looking to spoil yourself or someone you love, we will teach you how to make sugar scrubs, body lotions, and facial masks. Includes goodies to take home. Call 303-2745733 or go to www.pranatonic.com for information on costs.

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entrepreneurial motherS Join seasoned business and transformational coach Roslyn to participate in an informative and energetic group discussion regarding your business’s unique challenges. The Big Talk for Young, Entrepreneurial Mothers discussion is 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, in Golden. RSVP by calling 303-953-2344; once you RSVP you will get the actual address.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 6465 W. Jewell Ave., Lakewood. Visit www.lakewoodsymphony.org. The Ringers also perform with the Arvada Chorale at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13-14, and at 2 p.m. Dec. 14 at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 7755 Vance Drive, Arvada. Visit www.arvadachorale.org.

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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

information nightS The Manning School, 13200 W. 32nd Ave., Golden, will have a parent information night at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, in the school’s auditorium.

Coming Soon/DeC. 5-6, DeC. 13-14 holiDay hanDbellS The Rocky Mountain Ringers perform with the Lakewood Symphony and Lakewood Mormon Chorale at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, and Friday, Dec. 6, at the

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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.

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morning meeting. One member per business category.

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Through November ArT eveNTs/clAsses The Lakewood Arts Council presents

classes and ongoing events in November, including acrylics plus, with instructor Marcia Brill, 1-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays; watercolor basics, with instructor Kathy Cranmer, 1-3:30 p.m.

Fridays; open studio 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays; and group critiques from 1:30-3:30 p.m. every third Monday. All classes take place at the Lakewood Arts Council Art Center and Gallery, 85 S. Union Blvd., Lakewood. Call 303 980-0625 to sign up.

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PlAywriTiNg iNiTiATive The Denver Center for the Performing Arts is launching a new playwriting initiative for Colorado high schools students. The center will first send professional playwrights into high school English, language arts and drama classes to provide workshops in writing a one-act play. Then, the program will host a statewide competition for original one-act plays written by high school students.

The plays, which are accepted Oct. 1 to Dec. 1, will be judged blindly by Denver Center professionals. The competition will result in 10 semifinalists, three finalists and one winner. For a full timeline and rules, visit denvercenter.org/playwright or contact academy@dcpa.org. lookiNg AheAd/dec. 6, JAN. 3, Feb. 7, mArch 7 rouNdTAble breAkFAsT American Legion Post 161 hosts the Arvada Roundtable Breakfast at 7 a.m. Friday, Dec. 6, 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. recurriNg/TuesdAys Through dec. 10 yogA clAsses Golden Yoga Studio presents a Body Balance six-week series 1:30-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays from Nov. 5 to Dec. 10 at 805 14th St., Golden. Enjoy exercise to release tension and encourage presence and a deeper mind-body connection.

Classes include gentle movements from yoga, Pilates, Feldenkreis, developmental movement and Bartenieff Fundamentals.

Class also will explore visual imagery and meditation practices to develop deep embodiment. Improve your alignment physically and emotionally. For information on cost, and to enroll, call 303-547-2221 or go to www.the-healing-well.com. recurriNg/Throug dec. 15 giFT cArd drive Resort 2 Kindness (R2K) hosts its BIG GIVE 2013 gift card drive to benefit the Colorado flood victims. The drive runs from Friday, Nov. 15 to Dec. 15. R2K will collect unused, unexpired gift cards valid at any restaurant, grocery store, home store or retail store in Colorado. All cards will be given to the Emergency Family Assistance Association. Gift cards can be mailed to Resort 2 Kindness, 9781 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 200, Englewood, CO 80112. Monetary donations can also be made online at resort2kindness.org. recurriNg/Through dec. 16 voluNTeer FireFighTers The Golden Fire Department

is seeking volunteer firefighters. The department provides initial certification and training, equipment and uniforms. To be considered, you must be at least 19 years old, have a valid

Colorado driver’s license, and pass required testing and a thorough background check. Both residents and non-residents of Golden are welcome to apply. Applications can be found on the City of Golden website via the following link: http://agency. governmentjobs.com/goldenco/default.cfm?transfer=1. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16. If accepted, the Fire Academy starts March 1, 2014, and runs through June with classes scheduled on two weekday nights and Saturdays.

For more information, contact Lt. Matthew Kasriel at 303-2158885 or mkasriel@cityofgolden.net.

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 from Nov. 16 to Dec. 28. Group rates and weekday performances available by calling 303-279-7800. Show presented a Heritage Square Music Hall Children’s Theatre, 18301 W. Colfax D-103, Golden. Visit www.hsmusichall.com. 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/dec. 6-7 chrisTmAs coNcerT Augustana Arts presents the Colorado Choir Christmas concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, and Saturday, Dec. 7, at Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda Ave., Denver. Experience over 80 exceptional musically blended voices. Call 303-388-4962 or go online to www. augustanaarts.org. lookiNg AheAd/dec. 6-8 holidAy show The Lakewood Cultural Center presents Timothy P. and the Rocky Mountain Stocking Stuffers Dec. 6-8 at 470 S. Allison Parkway. Timothy P. and the Rocky Mountain Stocking Stuffers make their annual return at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6-7 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 7-8. Tickets on sale. Go to www.Lakewood.org/Tickets, call 303-987-7845 or visit the box office. lookiNg AheAd/dec. 6-29 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. lookiNg AheAd/dec. 7 45Th reuNioN The Arvada High School Class of 1968 will celebrate its 45th reunion Dec. 7. Classmates that are interested and have not been contacted should contact the reunion committee at ArvadaRedskinClass68@yahoo.com or Judy Graves-Jessup at 303-903-1920. lookiNg AheAd/dec. 7

PANcAke breAkFAsT Community Recreation Center presents a pancake breakfast and surfin’ with Santa at 9 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 7, at 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult. To go www.apexprd. org or call 303-425-9583 to register (by Dec. 4). lookiNg AheAd/dec. 7

holidAy TeA The Arvada West High School Foundation is sponsoring a holiday tea 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at the high school, 11595 Allendale Drive, Arvada. Seating is limited, and RSVP is required. The event will include catering, Nutcracker music, entertainment, a silent auction and art/crafts and jewelry. Silent auction winners will be announced at 2:30 p.m. RSVP required no later than Dec. 2. Contact arvadawesthighschoolfoundation@hotmail.com or call 303-916-9244 for information on ticket cost. lookiNg AheAd/dec. 7 high TeA Daughters of the Nile plans its holiday high tea at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at the El Jebel Temple, 4625 W. 50th Ave., Denver. Cost includes a bazaar and entertainment.

Reservation deadline is Friday, Nov. 29. Call April Huskins at 303-886-6854 about costs, and mail checks payable to El Mejdel Temple No. 47 to Kathrine Shaeffer 9255 W. 52nd Ave., Arvada, CO 80002. lookiNg AheAd/dec. 8 holidAy coNcerT Kara Guggenmos, lyric soprano, and Brian Stinar, tenor, join the Jefferson Symphony for its holiday concert at 3 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Green Center, Colorado School of Mines Campus, 16th and Cheyenne Streets in Golden. Season and individual concert tickets may be purchased in advance at www.jeffsymphony.org, by calling 303-278-4237 or at the door before the concert. lookiNg AheAd/dec. 8, Feb. 16 coNcerT seAsoN The Jefferson Symphony Orchestra’s holi-

day concert featuring traditional Respighi holiday music is at 3 p.m. Dec. 8. A tribute to Haydn concert is Sunday, Feb. 16. The international young artist competition winner will perform Sunday, March 23. A concert to celebrate spring is Sunday, May 4. All concerts are at 3 p.m. at the Green Center, Colorado School of Mines Campus, 16th and Cheyenne streets in Golden.

Tickets can be purchased at www.jeffsymphony.org, calling 303-278-4237, visiting the Jefferson Symphony office at 1204 Washington St., Golden, or at the door before the concert.

lookiNg AheAd/dec. 10 chrisTmAs luNcheoN Denver West Women’s Connection presents A Glamorous Christmas Luncheon, noon to 2 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 10, at Concordia Lutheran Church, 13371 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. For information on cost, and for reservations, call 303-985-2458. Wear your favorite fancy holiday duds for our in-house fashion show. lookiNg AheAd/dec. 12 voluNTeer rouNd-uP The National Western Stock Show and Rodeo needs 150-200 volunteers in guest relations, children’s programs, horse and livestock shows, and the trade show. The 108th stock show is Jan. 11-26. To learn more about the volunteer opportunities and to set up an interview for a volunteer spot, attend the National Western volunteer round-up 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, at the National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St., Denver. For information and to fill out a volunteer application, go to http://www.nationalwestern.com/volunteer/ or contact Kellie at 303-299-5562.

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Thursday, Dec. 12, at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Register by Dec. 9 by calling 303425-9583, or online at www.apexprd.org. A materials fee is due at class, and all supplies are provided. lookiNg AheAd/dec. 12, JAN. 9, Feb. 13, mArch 13 membershiP meeTiNg American Legion Post 161 has monthly membership meetings 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/dec. 12-13 holidAy coNcerT Golden High School’s music department presents its holiday concert, which includes the band, orchestra and choir, at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, and Friday, Dec. 13 in the Golden High School auditorium. Credit card, cash and checks are accepted. Contact Angela Becker at abecker@ jeffco.k12.co.us. lookiNg AheAd/dec. 14-15 coNcerTs The Columbine Chorale presents “O Magnum Mysterium” featuring four settings of the text by Palestrina, Poulenc, Lauridsen and Ivo Antognini. Also featured will be Christmas carols and music by Healey Willan, Gustav Holst, Kevin Memley, Dan Forrest and David Heck. Concerts will be 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at Lakewood United Methodist Church, 1390 Brentwood St., Lakewood; or at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1600 Grant St. Contact Margaret Stookesberry at mjstookes@columbinechorale.org. lookiNg AheAd/dec. 15 giFT shoP Are you looking for the perfect hand-crafted gift? Visit the Craft Carousel Gift Shop 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, and see a variety of handmade items from more than 100 consignors, including scarves, jewelry, purses, aprons, quilts, baby gifts, holiday decorations, hats, mittens and much more. There will be special holiday shopping hours from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15. lookiNg AheAd/dec. 15 AArP NighT Join AARP at a Denver Nuggets game on Dec. 15, and bring in a children’s book suitable for ages kindergarten to third grade to donate to Serve Colorado. Stop by the AARP booth and learn about issues impacting those 50 and older. Discounted tickets are available on a first-come, firstserved basis. Go to www.nuggetstix.com/AARP1215. lookiNg AheAd/dec. 19 coNcerT The Golden High School rock band and drum line will perform at 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. lookiNg AheAd/Feb. 21 bANd deAdliNe Jam Out Hunger is seeking area high school bands for its first battle of the bands. Deadline for entries is 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21; judges will select six high school bands to compete on Friday, May 16, at the Arvada Center. Visit www.JamOutHunger.org.

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FliPPiNg houses A real estate-investing education group meets 7-9 p.m. every third Monday at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St. The group will cover all the information needed to successfully fix and flip or buy rentals with

positive cash flow.

oPeN mic Living Water Unity Spiritual Community presents open mic night –

celebrate your teen self 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays at 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada. This program gives teens the opportunity to express their performing art including voice and instrument, acting, poetry, stand-up comedy, mime, etc. Open to all students in sixth to 12th grades. Email bellbottoms809@gmail.com.

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TuesdAys FederAl emPloyees The Lakewood Chapter of Retired and Active Federal Employees meets each second Tuesday at the Episcopal Church, 10th and Garrison.

Call Ann Ornelas at 303-517-8558 with questions.

NeTworkiNg meeTiNgs Elevate West Metro Business Networking “Business Professionals: Raising Opportunities” are weekly meetings 8-9:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Vectra Bank, 7391 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge. For more information, call Jennifer at 720-947-8003 or Matt at 720-947-8005. wedNesdAys ArvAdA biz Connection http://www.meetup.com/Arvada-Business-Connection/ is an informal networking event that brings together local entrepreneurs. Meetings are 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at various restaurants in Olde Town Arvada. A $5 fee is collected from each attendee, which is then donated to a local charity at the end of each quarter. The 4th Quarter Charity is the Dan Peak Foundation who assists families in need. For information, call Micki Carwin at 303-997-9098.

Dr. Gregory G. Papadeas Dr. James T. Chapman Dr. Darlene S. Johnson Dr. Sean Amsbaugh

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eNTrePreNeurs club The Lakewood Chapter Lutheran Entrepreneurs meets 8-9 a.m. on third Wednesdays at the Bethlehem Chapel Coffee House, located in the medical office building just south of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 2100 Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. The chapter coordinator is Denise Rolfsmeier. For more information, call 720-379-5889 or email cpa@rolfsmeier.com. music TeAchers Association Suburban Northwest meets 9:30 a.m. to noon the first Wednesday of the month at Community in Christ Church, 12229 W. 80th Ave., Arvada. Meetings are open to the public and include refreshments, business meeting and program featuring music teaching professionals from around the state lecturing on the latest teaching developments. womeN NeTworkiNg Women’s Business Group Wednesday morning networking group in Arvada has openings for women who can commit to a weekly morning meeting. Limited to one business per category. Call for available openings, 303-4386783, or go online to info@OurConnection.org.

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TOE TO TOE Pomona’s Chris Marquez finds some open ground during Friday’s quarterfinals action in Class 5A state football.

Pomona pushes No. 1 Fairview but falls late Panthers barely beaten by Knights for second time

By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com BOULDER — For a second time this season Pomona went toe-to-toe with the best.

In a game that featured multiple lead changes, the No. 8 Panthers could not get it changed back in their favor late and fell to No. 1 Fairview 35-24 in the 5A state playoff quarterfinals Friday at Recht Field.

Despite another monster effort from senior running back Chris Marquez, Pomona could not hold on to an early lead.

Then, they could not hold off a late surge

by Fairview and for the second time this season the Panthers were beaten by still undefeated Fairview.

Marquez ran the ball for 264 yards and three touchdowns, but all three of those touchdowns came in the first half.

The Panthers took a 21-7 lead early in the action and looked like they were rolling. However, Fairview tied the action early in the third quarter after Pomona junior quarterback Justin Roberts was stripped of the ball deep in the Panthers’ own territory — one of three Pomona turnovers of the night.

Four plays later Fairview’s Sam Martin ran the ball into the end zone converting what was one of his three touchdowns that night.

Still not out of it, even though Fairview scored 14 unanswered points, Pomona would miss a field goal and then make one giving them a 24-21 lead.

But Fairview would then prove themselves again as the best team in 5A football when they put together a machinelike five-minute drive late in the game that featured them going for it and converting on a 4th-and-1 near midfield.

Moments later Fairview quarterback Anders Hill hooked up with Martin for a 27-yard gain which set up the Knights their first lead since early in the first quarter.

Hill would then punch in Fairview’s final touchdown from eight yards out and just like in their regular season meeting the Knights narrowly found a way to escape Pomona and 2,000-plus yard rusher Marquez.

Pomona wraps up its season 9-3 with their losses coming to then undefeated Cherry Creek 19-15 early in the season.

Its other loss came by Fairview in a game where the Knights beat the Panthers 3330 in overtime on Oct. 18.

Fairview (11-0) stays perfect and will now face No. 5 ThunderRidge Friday at a time yet to be determined. The Knights are expected to beat ThunderRidge, which will set up a potential meeting with No. 2 Valor Christian for a state title.

Pomona’s Lukas Russell tries to elude a tackle by Fairview’s Luke Miller during Friday’s quarterfinals action in Class 5A state football. Photos by Jonathan Maness

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The Eagles went on the road and defeated No. 1 Brush 24-14 in the semifinals of the 2A state playoffs Saturday at Brush High School.

Faith Christian traded punches defensively with Brush for three quarters taking a 14-14 game into the fourth quarter.

But the Eagles would overwhelm Brush with a team rushing attack that featured different ball carriers over the entire game, and with the season on the line Faith Christian scored 10 fourth quarter points to pull away from previously unbeaten Brush.

While the Eagles have been one of the most prolific offenses in the state the entire season, it was their defense that proved to be championship-worthy on Saturday.

Despite 238 rushing yards from four Brush rushers, Faith Christian put the clamps on defensively, and

Faith Christian head coach Blair Hubbard keeps his players focused as they prepare to face No. 2 Platte Valley in the 2A title game this Saturday. Photo by Danny Williams shut Brush out in the second half.

In addition, the Eagles held Brush junior quarterback Kyle Rosenbrock to just 3-for-7 passing for 77 yards and an interception.

And even though Faith Christian head coach Blair Hubbard just wanted his team to compete with the likes of Brush, it is now likely that the Eagles will be the favorite going into a state championship showdown with No. 3 Platte Valley, who beat Manitou Springs 13-7 Saturday to advance.

“You have to have some luck too at this point because all of the teams that make it this far are good teams,” Hubbard said. “But we have worked really hard all season, and we think we are a pretty good team too.”

Even though it took only 24 points to beat Brush, Faith Christian is averaging 48.5 points over the past eight games. The Eagles (10-2) advances to the state title game after losing in the quarterfinal round of the playoffs three consecutive years.

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School of Mines football wraps campaign with shutout victory Orediggers’ soccer teams both beaten over weekend

By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com GOLDEN — The Colorado School of Mines football team wrapped up its season with a 23-0 victory over Chadron State at Saturday at Campbell Field in Golden.

The Orediggers defense came up big time after time holding a Chadron State offense that averages more than 500 total yards per game to just 262.

Mines (8-3, 7-2 in RMAC) shut out a Chadron State offense for the first time since 2002, holding Harlon Hill candidate Glen Clinton to 94 yards, nearly 50 yards under his 142.2 yards per game average.

The Orediggers defense held CSC to 153 total rushing yards, significantly fewer yards than their 245.4 per game previous average.

Mines junior quarterback Matt Brown finished 22-for-34 with 233

passing yards. Brown added 80 rushing yards which included a 6-yard touchdown run.

Senior Dan Palmer wrapped up his brilliant Orediggers’ career with just 29 yards on 13 carries.

However, now that it is all said and done Palmer finishes with 2,407 yards — good for second in program history. His 236 career points is also second in the program’s history.

Lady Orediggers eliminated by Metro

The Colorado School of Mines women’s soccer team suffered its first loss of the season after a 3-1 upset by No. 5 Metro State in the NCAA Division II Championships second round Sunday at CSM Soccer Stadium.

Despite outshooting the Roadrunners 13-10, the Orediggers fell behind 3-0 before freshman Jaclyn Knott scored early in the second half.

Mines (19-1-1) battled not only a tough Metro State team, but it also had to fight 30 mph winds that whipped across the field. The Orediggers dug themselves a hole after

an own goal sneaked into the net after an errant header and couldn’t dig themselves out.

The Orediggers furiously tried to rally late attacking Metro State goalie Karisa Fernandez with five shots on goal and three cornerkicks over the last 25 minutes of action. But Fernandez was nearly unbreakable, breaking the Orediggers’ hearts.

Men’s soccer season over after loss

The Colorado School of Mines men’s soccer team was bounced out of the second round of the NCAA Division II Championships after a 1-0 defeat by No. 7 Midwestern State Sunday at MSU Soccer Field.

Andrew Powers scored a goal just 8:25 into the action, and Midwestern State managed to hold off No. 3 Mines by limiting them to just four shots on goal.

Mines wraps up its season 11-7-1 and the victory for Midwestern State was its sixth win in seven games.

The Mustangs also defeated Mines 3-1 in the second round of the 2010 tournament.

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3) When was the last time before 2011-12 that the University of South Carolina’s football team posted consecutive 11-win seasons?

4) The Los Angeles Lakers have retired nine jersey numbers in their franchise history. How many of them have not been worn by centers?

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Martha Neff ended up getting more than just information — she soon will have health coverage. Neff said that she learned through the presentation that she can now qualify for Medicaid, something that wouldn’t have been available to her prior to the law’s passage.

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Many of Vincent’s neighbors, meanwhile, have grown tired of the debates over the chemical weapons stockpile next door, says Irene Kornelly, who chairs the Colorado Citizens Advisory Commission, a watchdog group for the Pueblo Chemical Depot.

“There are also a lot of people who don’t care one way or another,” says Kornelly. “At this point, it’s like, just get it done.”

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