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Jefferson County, Colorado • Volume 90, Issue 16
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November 28, 2013
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Starting the college talks early College fair reaches out to homeless, at-risk students By Clarke Reader
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Action Center executive director Mag Strittmatter talks with supporters after a meeting Nov. 19. The Action Center is moving forward on a capital campaign to expand its effectiveness and reach. Photos by Clarke Reader
Center targets funds
Students from around Jeffco stopped by Brady Exploration High School on Nov. 20 to hear about college and after high school resources and job opportunities. What made this college fair different from others is that it was created especially by Jeffco Drop-out Prevention and Community and Family Connections for at-risk and homeless students, who may have never considered going to college. “Jeffco is the highest reporting school district for homeless students,” Jessica Hansen, community and family connections coordinator said. “With this event we wanted to make sure we reached out to homeless students, and students who are not living with the parents or legal guardians.” Students were bused in from schools like Lakewood High School, Arvada and Bear Creek. Red Rocks and Arapahoe Community Colleges, University of Northern Colorado, Western State Colorado
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creader@ourcoloradonews.com The Action Center’s capital campaign to expand its services and space is more than halfway through its first phase. During a meeting on Nov. 19, Joe Haines, Action Center director of development announced phase one of the center’s capital campaign raised $2,414,456 — 57.5 percent of its $4.2 million goal. The $4.2 million will go to the purchase of the Cottonwood office complex, which is next to the center’s current location, and renovation of the new space. “The planning for the capital campaign began in 2007, and we’ve been discussing how to help people more effectively and help them on the way to selfsufficiency,” Shermita West, a member of the capital campaign committee said. “In July of 2011 we purchased the Cottonwood property, and that’s when the campaign really began.” Phase one, which West said aims to provide more effective services for clients, involves the costs of renovating the new space and paying back the loans necessary to purchase the property. The aim is to get the final design work done for the new space in the new several months, and start construction in late winter-early spring of 2014. “We want to have it built and ready for the next peak season, which is October through December,” Roger Mattson, a past Action Center board president said. Jefferson County commissioner Don Rosier was on hand at the meeting, and spoke about how many people in the community the Action Center benefits. “We have seen the needs for this increase in Jeffco, and I want to thank you very much for the work you do,” he said. “It’s heartening to see so many people working on this.” Ward 4 councilman Adam Paul spoke about how excited he and the city of Lakewood was that this project is going to help residents not only of Lakewood, but all over the county. “The people who are benefitting from this working two, three, four jobs, and they’re the kids in our schools,” he said. “It’s wonderful that the Action Center can provide this service to people, and do it with dignity.” Mag Strittmatter, the center’s executive director, closed out the evening speaking about how excited she was that the eight year process was moving forward. “We had to be brave and we had to be bold to get this going,” she said. “This process is not about the
Christmas concert to help Boys and Girls Club Key figures in organization’s implementation to be honored By Clarke Reader
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Lakewood Ward 4 councilman Adam Paul speaks to supporters about the status of the Action Center’s capital campaign.
Action Center executive director Mag Strittmatter outlines progress the center is making on its capital campaign. buildings — it’s about doing things better, and getting at these core issues. It shows what we can accomplish together.” For more information on the campaign, visit www. theactioncenterco.org/capital-campaign.
The Lakewood Symphony Orchestra, Rocky Mountain Ringers and Lakewood Stake Choir are teaming up for a Christmas concert to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Jefferson County. The “Sing, Choirs of Angels” concert will be at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, 6465 W. Jewell Ave. on WHAT: Sing, Choirs of Angels - A Christmas Thursday, Dec. 5, Celebration and Friday, Dec. WHERE: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 6, at 7:30 p.m. 6465 W. Jewell Ave., Lakewood There will be a WHEN: Thursday, Dec. 5, and Friday, Dec. 6 reception at 6:30 6:30 p.m. reception p.m. 7:30 p.m. concert The show is COST: Donations accepted for Boys and Girls Club first come, first of Jefferson County serve. INFORMATION: LakewoodStakePublicAffairs@ “This is our gmail.com second show like this. Last year we did one that benefitted the Action Center,” Anne Jefferies, public affairs representative for the Lakewood Stake said. “We’re taking donations of gifts, toys and financial aid for the Boys and Girls Club.” The evening is honoring the work of those who made it possible for the group to set up its first Lakewood location at O’Connell Middle School. Jeffco District Attorney
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Filling the gratitude bucket all year long Over the years I have shared Thanksgiving meals with family and friends, some in their homes and some in my own home. One of the traditions I enjoy the most is when everyone takes the time to go around the table and talk about what is that they are most thankful for. Each year it is so much fun to watch people as we get closer to that time of the meal where they will be asked to share what they are most grateful for, and for some they squirm a little while others can’t wait to take center stage. And then there are others who either have the same list every year or stick with a very simple declaration of appreciation for friends and family. Has the tradition lost its oomph? Do we do it out of ritualistic habit and just because mom or dad, grandma or grandpa have asked us to? Or maybe, just maybe
we have actually spent time realizing and recognizing all that we appreciate, or should be so very grateful for in our lives. What if every day we were asked to share what it is that we are most grateful for? Would we squirm and would our palms get sweaty as we fidgeted and searched for a quality response? Could we possibly find ourselves just repeating the same things each time we are asked? The answer would probably be yes unless
we are filling our gratitude bucket all the time. Instead of looking for all that is wrong today or has gone wrong in the past, we need to become acutely aware of the good things that surround us each and every day. It’s been said that gratitude is the healthiest of all human emotions and that the more we show gratitude and appreciation for, the more we will actually have to be grateful for. It’s kind of like the analogy of the glass being half full or half empty. The pessimist sees it as half empty, the optimist sees it as half full. The same holds true when we view our gratitude bucket, is yours half full or half empty? Maybe you will read this column before Thanksgiving and will have time to prepare your response should you be asked for the list of things you are grate-
Santa Shop delivers Christmas joy Christmas is a special time of year, but it can be difficult for some families to juggle bills and the demands of the holidays. The Jeffco Action Center is hosting its annual Santa Shop to help out with this problem, and relies on the donations of the community to make the holidays happen for more than 5,000 homeless and low-income children. “This event provides support for families who would be put in a tough situation if they bought presidents for their children,” Action Center executive director Mag Strittmatter said. “We don’t want any family to have to decide between paying their bills and giving their kids a great Christmas.” The center takes donations for the Santa Shop year-round, but the period between now and Dec. 10 when the shop opens is crucially important.
SANTA SHOP HOURS Drop-off hours: Donate at the Action Center’s dock, 8755 W 14th Ave., in Lakewood. Open weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Thursdays until 7 p.m. and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Strittmatter said families who are participating in the shop register in advance, and receive an allotted day to come shop. “We make it a very festive enviornment, and allow the parents to shop around like anyone else, with respect and dignity,” she said. “We try to remove the stigma about needing this kind of help.” Dr. Richard Keuhn, with LifeSource Health Partners chiropractic and
ful for. Perhaps you didn’t even need this column, your gratitude bucket is already overflowing and you can’t wait to share your list with everyone. And maybe you will not have had the opportunity to read this until after Thanksgiving, and that is OK too because now you can live each day in search of things you can appreciate and that will fill your gratitude bucket making every day of the year Thanksgiving Day. I really would love to hear about all that you are grateful for and what you truly appreciate at gotonorton@gmail.com and when we can recognize what we appreciate most, it will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Highlands Ranch, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation and the CEO/founder of www.candogo.com.
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wellness center in Lakewood, does a toy drive in the office, to encourage patients and employees to donate. “This is our third year being involved with the Action Center,” Keuhn said. “We pass out fliers around the community and have an open house to promote it.” Keuhn said that his philosophy is one of community involvement, and he and the people in his office like to support groups like the Action Center in the community. “We volunteered there and it was a wonderful experience to help the people who are less fortunate,” he said. “The guests are really thrilled with what they get and how much they’re able to get for their kids.” For more information, call 303237-7704 or visit www.theactioncenterco.org.
In observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday this year, Jefferson County offices will be closed on Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 28) and Friday, Nov. 29. The closure includes the county motor vehicles office, and the clerk and recorder. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, Dec. 2. On Friday, Nov. 29, the courts side of the Jeffco Administration and Courts facility will be open for business.
CORRECTION A quote on Page 17 in last week’s edition regarding Faith Christian football was incorrectly attributed. The quote: “You have to have some luck too at this point because all of the teams that make it this far are good teams. But we have worked really hard all season, and we think we are a pretty good team too,” should have been attributed to Gunnison coach Bob Howard instead of Faith Christian coach Blair Hubbard. We apologize for the error. To report corrections please call 303-566-4127.
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Adding a new layer to ‘Pride and Prejudice’ ‘The Pursuit of Mary Bennet’ taps into Austen’s strengths By Clarke Reader
creader@ourcoloradonews.com Jane Austen is one of the world’s most beloved authors, and perhaps no work of hers is as well regarded as “Pride and Prejudice.” Lakewood author Pamela Mingle has taken a look at one of the book’s many characters and given her a new life in “The Pursuit of Mary Bennet.” “I didn’t want to write about Elizabeth or Jane — their stories are too perfect,” Mingle said. “I thought Mary was a person who cried out for character development, and I wanted to bring her to a change.” Mingle was born in Ohio, and has lived in Colorado for 28 years. She was a reference librarian and teacher in Littleton before retiring in 2001 to devote herself full time to writing. “Writing was always there lurking in the back of my mind, but there is so much to learn,” she said. “I started writing in 2001, and 10 years later sold a book.” That first book was “Kissing Shakespeare,” a timetravel romance written for young adults. Mingle received a lot of support and inspiration from various writing groups she joined, including the
Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA). “I joined the JASNA Denver/Boulder chapter, and at the time had no idea I wanted to write this book,” she said. “I think she was one of the great writers, and love her humor and understanding of the common people.” “The Pursuit of Mary Bennet” takes place three years after “Pride and Prejudice” ended, and focuses on the Bennet’s middle daughter during a time of transition. Her older sisters — Jane and Elziabeth — have overshadowed her a bit, and she’s trying to find her own path. Mingle said she did a fair amount of research on Regency England to get a feel of the language and what was going on in the country at the time. “I had an annotated version of ‘Pride and Prejudice’ that had Post-It Notes whenever Mary was mentioned,” she said. “I can’t write exactly like Austen, but I still wanted it to have a familiar feeling.” Mingle said that she hopes readers come away from the book with a great appreciation of Mary’s resiliency and strength of character. “One of the things I learned about Austen is she suffered some tremendous hurts, but had to go on with her life and I wanted Mary to reflect that,” she said. “I want people who love Austen to believe this story.” For more information, visit www.pammingle.com.
County eyes open space direction PLAN Jeffco hosted meeting looks at next 40 years By Amy Woodward
awoodward@ourcoloradonews.com Jefferson County residents are looking into the future with the help of scientists who revealed current trends that affect open space conservation. PLAN Jeffco, an organization of citizens devoted to open space conservation, met in the main exhibit hall at the Jeffco Fairgrounds Nov. 16 to discuss the next 40 years in Jeffco open space conservation. The discussion was led by eight speakers, experts in fields ranging from Colorado Parks and Wildlife to geophysicists. “This conference is specifically about looking as far out as any of us can,” Amy
Ito, park planning and construction manager said. “Many of these themes carry beyond in our case five years, we hope that our vision and some of our goals continue beyond that.” Jefferson County Open Space revises its master plan every five years, with the latest plan released on Tuesday, Nov. 19. It is currently available online at jeffco.us/ parks/about/open-space-master-plan/.The updated master plan includes a mission statement, and eight goals with an annual report that will be released to indicate how the organization is meeting those goals. Citizen feedback is welcome and essential in guiding the master plan. Public comment is open until Dec. 30. In 1972, PLAN Jeffco was established due to the location of the county between downtown Denver and open spaces along the Front Range. Organizers have since been advocates for open space conserva-
tion, and campaigned for the Open Space Resolution which established a one half percent sales tax collection to help fund open space acquisition in the county. During the first half of the conference, Scott Babcock, planning manager for Colorado Park and Wildlife gave a presentation on the recent trends in Colorado specifically where Coloradoans prefer to travel for outdoor recreation. “Increasingly you’re becoming a destination for people outside your county,” Babcock said. “Most recreation takes place in North Central and throughout the northwest regions.” Perhaps one of the most pivotal discussions came from Kevin Trenberth, a distinguished senior scientist in the Climate Analysis Section at the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, who discussed the cause and effects of climate change, and the damage left behind due to
the recent September floods. “The last part seemed to be the most appreciated part by the audience, I was just sitting back there thinking why is it we don’t see anything happening in terms of local planning to take some of these factors into account,” Todd Hoffman, Golden resident said. “People that control the land use and the growth issues aren’t particularly interested in open space and climate change issues, as climate change causes more and more cost, at some point our policy makers can no longer just deny there’s nothing we can do about this.” Other key speakers included Mat Alldredge, a zoologist and bio mathematician, who discussed the impacts of humans on wildlife in the Front Range, and Dr. Mark Johnson, who shared research on human health and the benefits of being outdoors.
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Hudak in a crunch: Lawmaker weighing options in recall effort By Vic Vela
vvela@ourcoloradonews.com State Sen. Evie Hudak could be in a loselose situation, and she knows it. The Westminster Democrat acknowledges that if organizers behind a recall effort collect enough signatures to force a special election, there is only one sure-fire way that she will remain a senator. “The way I win is if they don’t get enough signatures,” she said during a recent interview with Colorado Community Media. “Other than that, I think you’re right, that I’m in a lose-lose situation if they get enough signatures. People will be angry if I were to resign. People would be angry if I were to be recalled.” Hudak refused to answer affirmatively if she will run in a recall election, if things go that far. “Obviously, people like you have forced me to contemplate,” she said. “The reason I can’t make a decision is because I don’t know if they’re going to have enough signatures. There are a lot of things in play. “Right now, I want to remain a senator. I think I’ve done a good job.” Hudak was asked whether it would send a bad message if a lawmaker steps aside from office, through the mere threat of a recall — without even fighting back in an election to keep his or her seat. “You’re expressing why it’s so difficult, and why I can’t give you an answer right now,” she said. Organizers have until Dec. 3 to submit 18,962 valid signatures of District 19 voters to the secretary of state’s office. Hudak’s district includes Westminster and Arvada. Hudak has run in tough elections before. She initially won her Senate seat in 2008 with 51 percent of the vote. Last year, Hudak was re-elected by a slim margin of 342 votes over her Republican opponent, and one where a Libertarian candidate re-
Chris Leinster of Westminster talks on his smartphone while seeking signatures for a petition to recall Democrat state Sen. Evie Hudak of District 19 on Nov. 1. Recall effort supporters had tables set up on both sides of Wadsworth Boulevard north of West 80th Avenue. People with placards in opposition to the recall stood on the sidewalks near the tables including Arvada’s Nick Dogich, center background, and Liz Geisleman, at right in background. File photo ceived 6.5 percent support. Hudak is the third Democratic lawmaker to be targeted for recall. The other two, former Senate President John Morse of Colorado Springs and Sen. Angela Giron of Pueblo, lost their races. The group that is behind the recall effort, which calls itself Recall Hudak Too, has a laundry list of reasons why she should be recalled. Clearly, though, Hudak is being targeted over her support of gun legislation that was signed into law this year, and because she is a vulnerable Democrat whose loss in a special election could flip control in the General Assembly’s upper chamber to the Republicans.
That’s why there has been chatter among state politicos that Hudak could end up resigning from office, a move that would allow another Democrat to hold that important seat. “At this time, I have no intention of resigning,” she said. “I hope I won’t have to make that decision.” Mike McAlpine, who is organizing the recall effort, did not respond to multiple requests for comment on this story. Learning from recent recall efforts Hudak and her campaign manager Chris Kennedy say they learned from what happened in Colorado Springs and Pueblo. “I don’t think we knew how serious it
was and how capable these guys were,” Kennedy said. He said because of that, the Hudak campaign has sent volunteers door-to-door, as well as positioning volunteers in areas where petition gatherers are attempting to collect signatures. The actions of volunteers on both sides of the recall attempt have been the story within the recall story, as efforts on the part of some groups have stirred controversy. The Democracy Defense Fund, A proHudak group — one that the senator says she is not affiliated with — has directed robocalls that warn District 19 voters that some of the recall petition gatherers have criminal backgrounds. “We’re trying to get the message out, why it would benefit people in the community not to sign the petition,” Cheryl Cheney, a Democracy Defense Fund volunteer said. On the other side, the Rocky Mountain Gun Owners has said it will be giving away an AR-15 rifle, as part of an effort to boost petition volunteer efforts. Cheny called that effort “disgusting” because it is was the weapon of choice in the Aurora Theater and Sandy Hook elementary school mass shootings. “We’re doing whatever we can to get the signatures for recall,” Danielle Thompson, a spokesperson for RMGO said. “It’s not a sensitive issue because the AR-15 is the most popular rifle. That’s what’s going to turn people out.” All of this will go on for a few more days. In the meantime, Hudak said she appreciates the support she’s been receiving through all of this. “I am just very honored that so many people come to me and tell me that they support me and feel bad that I have to go through this,” she said. “They feel like this is happening to them too, because they were my supporters and they kind of put themselves in my shoes.”
NEWS IN A HURRY Lakewood police search for missing person
The Lakewood Police are searching for a missing person, William Wisniewski, 60. Wisniewski is five-foot seven-inches, about 120 pounds, with gray-blue eyes. On Nov. 4, around 11 p.m., Wisniewski left his home at 10775 W. 13th Ave. in his 2000 silver Jeep Wrangler and has not been seen since. The license plate number is 721FSF. Wisniewski doesn’t have his heart
medication, and he has no cell phone. He is not a dementia or Alzheimer’s patient and there is no reason to think there was foul play involved in his disappearance, according to police. Anyone who may have information that would assist detectives in their investigation is asked to call the Lakewood Police Department at 303-987-7111. Hurry continues on Page 7
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Sunday ....................................................10:30 am
Unity of Evergreen at Red Rocks
Reverend Julie Armour Home of the Daily Word
The Chapel at Red Rocks 905 Bear Creek Ave • Morrison 3rd Entrance into Red Rocks Park
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www.mountainlightunity.org Sunday Service and Youth Education Program at 9:30 A.M. A Path for Spiritual Living
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Golden First Presbyterian Church
On the round-about at South Golden Rd. and West 16th Ave. Sunday Praise & Worship................. ......9:00 am Fellowship Time .....................................10:00 am Church School ................................ .......10:30 am
Pastor: Rev. Dr. Miriam M. Dixon
Nursery provided
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Jefferson Unitarian Church 14350 W. 32nd Ave.
303-279-5282 www.jeffersonunitarian.org A Religious Home for the Liberal Spirit Service Times: 9:15am / 11:00am Religious education for all ages. Nursery care provided.
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Information is not the public’s enemy This week’s release of a report summarizing the investigation into the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary offers a glimpse into the horror of what happened on Dec. 14, 2012. It, however, is not a complete accounting of what happened. The state police’s full report was not included and it is not known when that will be released. At the same time, media outlets are fighting for the release of 911 tapes — which generally are considered public record. Indeed, nearly a year later, the Newtown, Conn., tragedy is still marked by a measure of secrecy. We’re not going to argue what should and shouldn’t be released in the Sandy Hook investigation. Records in this case, in which a gunman killed 28 people, including 20 children, should be handled delicately. The victims’ families deserve that.
our view What we will point out, though, is that the slow release of information — and the outright withholding of some records — is not limited to high-profile, horrific cases like Sandy Hook. It happens every day in Colorado, most likely throughout the nation. “Ongoing criminal investigation.” That’s the phrase routinely used to deny reporters and the public information about a case. The Colorado Open Records Act allows for this. Law enforcement agencies may deny the release of records when doing so would “be contrary to the public interest.” Generally, the “ongoing criminal investiga-
question of the week
What is your favorite Thanksgiving dish? We asked people in downtown Golden to name their favorite dish for Thanksgiving.
“Pumpkin pie” Caroline Lukens Golden
“Mashed potatoes and gravy” Thomas Larrin Golden
“My mom’s homemade mashed potatoes” Taylor Gossett Golden
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tion” phrase is invoked. Further explanation will sometimes yield that releasing the information could jeopardize the case against a suspect. Maybe it could put witnesses in danger. What often happens is that the local law enforcement agency gives out some initial nuggets of information — which may or may not include an arrest report or other official documents. After the agency finishes its investigation, the case moves on to the district attorney. Then, for a period of weeks, or months, or sometimes more than a year, no further details are released. Generally, you have to wait for trial to get anything near the full story. This process leaves more than just reporters unsatisfied. The American Civil Liberties Union joined with a local couple last week to sue the Town of Castle Rock, its town clerk and the police chief for
refusal to release records related to an incident in February. The couple’s car was hit with a bullet, they say, after a police officer fired his gun at a burglary suspect. They say they want more answers about what happened before and during the shooting. Thing is, it’s an ongoing investigation. We won’t argue what should and shouldn’t be released in this case either. We don’t have enough information to do that. Surely there are some cases in which a successful prosecution and people’s safety depend on keeping things under wraps. But “ongoing investigation” has become a stock answer, and as such, we’ll say the spirit of the open records law is being violated on a regular basis in Colorado. All too often what’s contrary to the public interest is being left out in the dark.
Giving thanks for even the rough stuff There is a doctrine in my Faith that is embodied in the lyrics of a song: Blessed be Your Name, when the world’s all as it should be, When the sun’s shining down on me, Blessed be Your Name. Blessed be Your Name, On the road marked with suffering, When there’s pain in the offering, Blessed be Your Name. The is idea is that Thankfulness is not something that should be reserved for times and places when life is good, but that Gratitude is a quality that shows even better when times are tough. I tend to think that Gratefulness, therefore, is not an expression of character and an acknowledgment of events, but, rather, a shaper of character and an influencer of events. So this Thanksgiving, I’m choosing to give thanks for some of the things from my past that are, well, not exactly my best moments. This year, I am thankful for the stupid events at a retreat in high school that ended up in me being suspended for five days. Yeah, really. But it’s okay, because, up until that point, I’d been skating through school without a lot of ambition; that embarrassment was the kick in the behind that I needed to get on track, and I do look back on that as one of the seminal moments of my life. I am also thankful for a few of the really dumb things I did in college which, blessedly, did not end up in the hospital or the police station, though they easily could have. Let’s just say there were few times that I “leaped before looking.” Going through those taught me the difference between calculated risks and just being dumb, and that’s a pretty important lesson to learn. I am thankful, also, for the women in my life, and, oddly, for some of the bad, mean, stupid, shameful things I said and did when I was younger. Though thinking back on those still causes me pangs of embarrassment, it’s that little pain that
informs me better ways to deal with the women in my life today. And, sure, I’m still frequently listed in the Annals of Stupid Husbands, but we’ve been married for almost 19 years now, so I think something must be working. And, for the record, ladies, if the statute of limitations hasn’t run out yet, I am sorry. I am thankful for weird turns in my career. Believe me, I am not, right now, where I always pictured I would be. But those weird turns have opened up a lot of other opportunities to me, and have allowed me to explore other interests, one of which you are sharing with me right now. It has to be said that, in each of these instances, I did not escape greater trouble by my own wit or talent. In some cases, better people than me kept things in check; in others, blind luck played a role. But, in most cases, I am here today because somebody else took into account the nature of my screw-ups, and showed me a little Grace and Mercy. Without that, the police station, or worse, was a very real possibility. So, this Thanksgiving, remember to Give Thanks for some of the things in your life that, shall we say, leave you a little rough around the edges and don’t make you very proud. Those rough edges are exactly tools that you need to sculpt you into who you are. 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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Changing newspaper business: From a Rodeo photographer’s perspective Rodeo photography was my profession. Not only did I sell black and white photos to the cowboys, but also to the Rodeo Sports News. In August of 1971 at the Colorado State fair in Pueblo, I was poised to catch a photo of the next rider out of the bucking chutes. My boots were planted deep in the dust of the rodeo arena and I looked through the viewfinder of my Pentax. “No women allowed in the arena—get out!” stock contractor Harry Knight hollered and rode up next to me. Startled, I lowered my camera and whirled around to look up at the loud mouthed kingpin. While he distracted me from my job, a loose bucking horse galloped over me over from behind. Damn! I could have been killed, and it would have been Knight’s fault. He messed up my day. And I climbed out of the arena dirty from being run over by the horse. My camera was covered with dust. What Knight didn’t know, or care about was that I’d photographed rodeos all over the state of Colorado. When I stood in the
arena near the chutes at rodeos, the best spot for a photographer, no other stock contractor had ever commented. A writer from the Pueblo Chieftain must have seen and heard Knight eject me from the arena. She interviewed me, photographed me and wrote an article titled “Liberation Day a dud for Golden girl at fair.” (She referred to women’s liberation which commanded much attention in the news at that time.) This reporter was sharp to write this timely story about my experience at the Colorado State Fair and connect it to liberation. I didn’t think of my work as “liberated”, I just thought I was using a skill I had. But Knight may have seen me as a threat.
A cowboy told me later, “Harry Knight is from the old school. He thinks if a woman is seen in the around the bucking chutes, it makes the event look less dangerous.” Whatever his reasons for kicking me out of the arena, Knight didn’t stop me from working. I continued to photograph rodeos for several years. That was then, the early l970’s. Fast forward to 2003 or 2004. Lyn Alweis an old friend and excellent WOMAN photographer for the Denver Post , recently met me at a Starbucks in East Denver. For many years she had photographed news events in the Denver area. Lyn was a few years younger than me. She was working, and had her laptop on the table as we drank coffee and chatted. “What’s it like working at the newspaper now?“ I asked. “It’s completely changed with Internet and e-mail,” she said. “I don’t even go into the paper anymore, I just email in my photos.” “No darkroom at the paper anymore?” “All gone.”
I wondered how Lyn would interact with the staff. And how would photographers and journalists compare notes and give each other ideas if they emailed in their work? “That sounds isolating,” I said. She nodded as she typed. I remembered my darkroom where I developed my rolls and made prints. It was hard to believe newspapers didn’t need darkrooms anymore. A few years after Lyn and I met at Starbucks, she retired and moved to another state. Even though I enjoy memories of taking action photos of bullriders and bronco riders, I don’t want to get stuck in the past. Now I take shots of my grandkids with my iPhone. While it feels good to savor memories, I believe it’s also important to make new ones. And that’s exactly what I’m doing. Happy Thanksgiving
falling in love process isn’t emotionally safe, and it requires you to let someone else in. Risk getting rejected rather than playing it too safe, because playing it really safe all but insures that you’ll fail. Don’t run away from a promising opportunity. Promising opportunities don’t present themselves every day. Don’t allow online dating to become an obsession. If you’re not careful, it will take up all your free time. The meeting/dating/relating/mating process is likely to take you longer than
you expect it to. Don’t get discouraged and give up if you encounter multiple disappointments. You’re not going to hit a home run unless you’re in the game.
Mary McFerren Stobie is a freelance writer who is syndicated by Senior Wire News Service. Contact her at mry_jeanne@yahoo. com
The do’s and don’ts for online dating Editor’s Note: This is the first of a twopart series. I recently read research that says that 11 percent of adults that have been in a relationship for 10 years or less have met their current spouse or longterm romantic partner online. So perhaps it is time to review what an effective online/cell phone profile consists of, along with the do’s and don’ts of online dating. First, the DON’TS (next week I will list the DO’S): Some people stay on online dating sites for years, sifting through hundreds or even thousands of potential partners, but never truly connecting with anyone. Because there are so many choices on internet dating sites, some people get into the habit of looking for reasons to reject rather than accept. S/he is too tall/short, wants/ doesn’t want or has children, has a different religion or political affiliation, and so on. Obviously, some of these criteria are important to you, and they become effective screening tools. But don’t be so picky that you wind up rejecting everyone. Don’t misrepresent yourself. Don’t give a false age, weight, body type, height, income/financial status, marital status, education or profession — and if you are recently separated, divorced or have recently recycled back to being single, say so. You do not want a potential mate to feel let down on the first date because you said you were athletic (after all, you played a game of tennis earlier this year), but they can see that you’re a bit flabby and untoned. Also, it’s never a good idea to attempt to begin a new relationship with a lie (“Did my profile say I was 39? I don’t know why they’re saying that. I’m really 49”). Trust is vitally important to a relationship, and no one can afford to create
trust issues right off the bat and expect a relationship to thrive. (For the record, the most common online profile lies women use is to misrepresent their age, weight or body type. Men are more likely to misrepresent their height, income/financial status and body type.) Don’t post photos of your children, family members, pets or of your ex. A potential mate might meet all these in good time, but s/he is not going to choose you because of them. And don’t post old photos — make sure all your photos are recent. You definitely don’t want a potential sweetheart to be disappointed when s/he meets you, so post pictures of yourself the way you look today, not how you looked in the past. Don’t spend a lot of time writing (or phoning) back and forth until you can meet each other in person and determine that there’s chemistry and mutual attraction. If you’re not attracted to the other person, the relationship is going to fail no matter how good your connection is, so don’t waste a lot of time trying to connect unless you know this is someone you really want — and someone who appears to want you back. Don’t choose to meet people you know you’re going to reject anyway. Don’t play it too safe. Take all necessary security precautions, but the bonding and
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Lakewood Police host annual Christmas Cheer drive
The Lakewood Police department is delivering Christmas gifts to less fortunate families as part of its annual Christmas Cheer toy drive. Police volunteers collect donations and gifts beginning in October and the volunteers catalog, organize and match gifts with children of needy families. Police Agents then deliver these gifts on the days before Christmas. Last year, the department delivered gifts to approximately 300 children in 125 families. The department will be accepting new, unwrapped gifts and cash donations until Dec. 18. Any residents who wish to donate early, may send or drop off your donations to
the Police Department. Donations should be marked as for Christmas Cheer. There are donation boxes for gifts at the Lakewood Police Department, the Lakewood Civic Center, Cultural Center, all Lakewood City Recreations Centers and the Clements Senior Center. Those who wish to donate gifts should be aware the department is seeking new, unwrapped and unopened toys for children of all ages and hygiene items for children in their teen years. Mailed cash donations should be sent to the Lakewood Police Department, Attn: Christmas Cheer, 445 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood CO, 800226 For more information, contact the Lakewood Police Department Volunteer Coordinator at 303-987-7105 or at lpdvolunteercoordinator@lakewoodco.org.
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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It’s time to go with the glow City streetlights, even stoplights dressed in bright red and green, and purple, and yellow, and orange will dazzle downtown Denver dwellers and visitors beginning with the Grand Illumination at 6 p.m. Nov. 29. The city’s celebration begins with opening day of the Southwest Rink at Skyline Park, at 16th Street and Arapahoe, beginning at 10 a.m. daily through Feb. 16. Skating is free with skate rentals at $2 (skate rental on opening day is free). More information: www.southwestrink.com. Your Keys to the City, a public piano art program created by the Downtown Denver Partnership, returns along the 16th Street Mall with five winter-themed pianos painted by local artists. The pianos, which will remain along the mall until Dec. 30, are available for free public play 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. At 6 p.m. Nov. 29, Denver’s historic D&F Tower will turn on its holiday lights, and more than 550,000 energy-efficient LED lights will illuminate the 16th Street Mall, California Street between 14th and 17th streets and Curtis Street between 14th and 16th streets. Meanwhile at Union Station, LoDo District Inc. will present a holiday-themed choir, a Children’s Museum craft table, treats provided by LoDo restaurants and a visit from Dinger Claus (the Colorado Rockies mascot in costume). The City and County Building, lit entirely in LED lights, will be illuminated nightly from 5:45 to 10:45 p.m. through Jan. 26.
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creader@ourcoloradonews.com Everyone has certain images when they think of Christmas, from baking cookies and decorating the tree to opening presents and visiting family. The warmth and comfort of these images is what the Festival Playhouse looks for in its Christmas plays, and have tapped directly into it with Pat Cook’s “Somethin’ Special for Christmas.” “I looked back and since 1995 WHat: “Somethin’ we’ve done 20 productions of Special for Christmas” Pat Cook works. Most everybody WHERE: Festival likes him, and the reason they Playhouse do is that it’s a show that you’re 5665 Olde Wadsworth going to watch and feel good,” Blvd., Arvada Charley Ault, the show’s director WHEN: Nov. 29 - Dec. 15 and actor said. “Everyone can Friday and Saturday just sit back and enjoy it.” 7:30 p.m. Set on a ranch in west Texas Sunday - 2 p.m. during the 1950s, the story foCOst: $15-$17 cuses in on three ranch hands: INFORMatION: Smitty (Miles Silverman) the 303-422-4090 or www. foreman, Bubba (Charley) and festivalplayhouse.com Eddie (Jim Hoover). The three men live a simple life on the ranch, and are devoted to its widowed owner Sara Prientess (Donna Sweet Ault) and her daughter Jordan (Abcedee Theodoratos), though times are hard for all involved. When Jason Benedict (Sean Thompson) tries to buy the ranch, Sara decides to give her daughter one last special Christmas with the ranch hands. However, when they get drafted into playing the three wise men in Opal Robinson’s (Karen Johnston) school play and they try to bring Santa to life for Jordan, things go hilariously awry for everyone. “Everything turns out all right in the end, which is what you want in a Christmas show,” Charley said. “It’s fun, whimsical stuff, that really captures the life of Christmas.” This is the first show for Theodoratos, who is 9 years old, and has been taking acting classes at the Playhouse. “I think she’s (Jordan) kind of sassy, and confident with herself. I like her attitude,” Theodoratos said. “I’ve done some school plays, but this is my first play. I just like acting.”
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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 www.denverrescuemission.org/ turkeychase2013 or call 303-313-2454. FRIDAY TO SUNDAY/NOV. 29 TO DEC. 1 CRAFT FAIR The 34th annual Holiday Craft Fair is
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SATURDAY/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. 30, Dec. 1, Dec. 7-8: Wreath making, 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 20 and Dec. 7, and 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
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NOV. 30, Dec. 1: Porch pots, dress up your entry, at 11 a.m. 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. SUNDAY/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 be 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. For information, or to schedule an audition, email ecan11@msn.com or call 303-328-7277.
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LIFETREE CAFÉ Storytelling and listening will be explored at Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, “The Art of Listening: An Act of Love,” features a film of NPR’s StoryCorps founder, David Isay. StoryCorps has collected and archived more than 40,000 interviews from nearly 80,000 participants. Participants will discover practical tools for connecting deeply with others. 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 coffeehousetype setting. Questions about Lifetree may be directed to Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net. WEDNESDAY/DEC. 4 ENTREPRENEURIAL MOTHERS Join seasoned busi-
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WEDNESDAY/DEC. 4, DEC. 11 CHOIR MEETING Concordia Lutheran Choir meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at 13371 W. Alameda Parkway in Lakewood. You are welcome to join. THURSDAY/DEC. 5 CONCERT LAKEWOOD Chorale will perform its traditional concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Contact the Lakewood Cultural Center at 303987-7845. Tickets for this concert may be purchased only Your Week continues on Page 17
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The folks at Udi’s Foods were slated to open Braun’s Taphaus & Grille in the old space of the Archive Room in Olde Town Arvada on Friday, Nov. 22. Eater Denver reported Braun’s will serve “traditional German cuisine and American comfort food with 20 rotating beers on tap.” Located at 5601 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Braun’s is in the heart of a burgeoning area in Arvada that will only grow when the RTD FasTracks Gold Line opens in 2016. The Archive Room opened in 2009 and recently former Dixon’s chef Aaron Youngblood revived the menu for bar fare to more of a seasonal offering, but the place closed last summer. See the full story at www.denver.eater. com/archives/2013/11/13/udis-foods-will-
Thrillist Denver writer/photographer/ videographer/pontificator Lee Breslouer has made it his journalistic duty to sniff out our state’s best breweries, beers and places to drink them, but now he’s sharing his supreme suds list with all of the Thrillist Nation. Breslouer did exhaustive and thirst-quenching research to compile The Definitive Colorado Beer Guide, released in Monday’s Thrillist Nation blog. Read the whole guide at www.thrillist.com.
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Eater.com, a national restaurant and food trend website with a dedicated Denver edition, just announced its Eater Awards 2013, as chosen by local editors in 27 cities. Here are the winners: Restaurant of the Year: Old Major Chef of the Year: Jennifer Jasinski
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Randy E. Johnson, an owner-agent for State Farm Insurance (www.randyejohnson.com), is an official drop-off location for the global anti-poverty organization, Soles4Souls Inc. Johnson’s office is at 8925 Ridgeline Blvd., Suite 101 in Highlands Ranch. “We are encouraging the community to join us in giving back by dropping off any gently worn or new shoes to our office during business hours and we will ship the shoes to Soles4Souls,” Johnson said. “We are proud to be partnering with this organization doing so much here in the United States, as well as globally.” It is estimated that approximately 300
million children worldwide — almost as many as the entire U.S. population — live without shoes. Lacking proper footwear, countless children will not be able or permitted to attend school. Tens of millions poverty-stricken, barefoot boys and girls will be infected with soil-transmitted parasitic diseases. For more information, call 303-791-8883.
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OLDE GOLDEN CHRISTMAS ON PARADE OLDE GOLDEN CHRISTMAS ON PARADE will begin on Saturday November 30, “SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY AND GOLDEN HOLLY-DAY”. The Christmas Parades are November 30, December 7, 14, 21 and start at 11:00am in Historic Downtown Golden on Washington Avenue, parade begins at 10th Street and end at 13th Street. Come see a True Olde Fashioned Home Town Parade with floats, clowns, Christmas characters, music and Santa. Join us and enjoy the spirit of Christmas. After the parade there will be entertainment on the Avenue and in the businesses along with FREE horse drawn carriage rides through Historic Downtown Golden and Newfoundland Dog Cart Rides at 12th and Jackson Streets. For more information call the Chamber at 303-279-3113 or go the web at www.goldencochamber.org
REDEMPTION’S BELL BOOK SIGNING DEDICATION REDEMPTION’S BELL BOOK SIGNING DEDICATION will be Saturday morning November 30 at 9:30am at TABLE MOUNTAIN INN, 1310 Washington Avenue in Historic Downtown Golden. TMI will be hosting a Holiday Book Signing from 10:00am to 2:00pm by a local author Coni J. Billings. Her latest book is Redemption’s Bell. While turning the pages of this delightful historical novel you will be caught up in the lives of the characters who worked together to build the community of Golden with humor, grace and love. Dedication Ceremonies are scheduled for 9:30am.
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old building but also a tradition of generosity, innovative ideas, social vision and involvement. Tours of the Foss Building will follow opening ceremonies. The Foss Building is now the home of eleven small businesses.
OLDE GOLDEN CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT WALK OLDE GOLDEN CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT WALK is Friday, December 6 at 6:30pm. Dress festive and gather at 6:00pm at 15th and Arapahoe Street for caroling and get prepared for the Traditional Olde Golden Christmas Candlelight Walk. The Golden Lions Club will be serving hot beverages at the top of the hill. The Chamber will be selling candles for 50 cents and flameless LED tea lights for $1.00. THE WALK WILL BEGIN at 6:30pm. Refreshments and entertainment will be provided at businesses and cultural facilities. Come on out and enjoy the beauty of Golden all decked out for the holiday. For more information and a full calendar of holiday events call 303-279-3113 or on the web at www.goldencochamber.org or www.visitgolden.com
BOOK SIGNING DEDICATION BOOK SIGNING DEDICATION on Saturday, December 7, will be 12:15pm at BABY DOE’S CLOTHING,
THANK YOU RENEWING MEMBERS • A Better Carwash • Ali Baba Grill • Ball Metal Beverage Container Group • Barrels & Bottles Brewery • Bergevin, Larry & Janet • The Boppy Company • Camp Puppy Luv Pet Boarding • Center for Cosmetic Surgery • Christopher’s Dodge World • Cirle H Plumbing • Del’s Tonsorial Parlor • El Dorado Mexican Restaurant • Golden Bodyworker • Interpex Limited • Kelly Electrical Services • Mesa Meadows Properties • Old Capitol Grill • Olinger-Woods Chapel • Gene Bauer – Goldsmith • Pine Ridge Brokerage Group/Construction • RE/ MAX Alliance Real Estate - Joy Brandt • RTD • SBSA • Witucki, Ernie
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1116 Washington Avenue in Historic Downtown Golden. Barb Warden, founder of Golden.Com, will be at Baby Doe’s from 11:30am to 2:00pm signing her latest book “OLDE GOLDEN CHRISTMAS”. This is a celebration of the History of Olde Golden Christmas with Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies scheduled for 12:15pm after the parade. Barb will be giving out free magnets after the Dedication “Holiday in Golden Magnets”.
LUNCH & LEARN LUNCH & LEARN on Wednesday, December 11, will be from 11:30am to 1:00pm at the GOLDEN CHAMBER AND VISITORS CENTER Board Room, 1010 Washington Avenue in Historic Downtown Golden. Come hear and learn from the internationally acclaimed corporate trainer and author, RANDY FERGUSON, MA present
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BREAKFAST WITH SANTA is on Saturday, December 14 from 9:00 to 11:00am at BUFFALO ROSE EVENT CENTER, 1119 Washington Avenue in Historic Downtown Golden. Under the direction of emcee Joe Fowler and entertainment coordinator Coach Stacy Fowler, “Sundown Social” singing and dancing by Nikki and Lindsay Smith. Elf Laura and Santa’s elves will participate in the festivities. Golden Library presents “Cowboy Christmas” a Reader’s Theater. Entertainment sponsors are Mutual of Omaha Bank and Hampton Inn Denver West Golden. Reservations required by calling 303-279-0200 and the cost is $10.00.
THE GOLDEN CHAMBER TEAMS UP WITH COLORADO CHAMBER WEBINARS Each week Colorado Chamber Webinars hosts FREE weekly business webinars that are sponsored by the Colorado Chamber of Commerce Chapters and The Knowledge Group, Inc. These webinars will help you as a local business owner grow your business and answer many of the challenging questions you face in today’s business world. The great think about these webinars are that you can watch and learn all from the comfort of your office or home. These are strictly educational and there is no selling on the webinars. To see a list of all the upcoming schedule of webinars just visit www.ColoradoChamberWebinars.com Go there now and register for the next webinar coming up and while you’re there watch the replay on “What’s Your Reputation Worth? – it’s a great sample of what’s being presented. Scheduled webinars are on Wednesdays: November 20, “Getting Your Business Ranked in Google”, December 11, “Advertising Your Business on Facebook”, December 18, “Mobile Websites and Text Messaging”.
UpcOMING cHAMBER FUNcTIONS Thursday-November 28Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center Closed for Thanksgiving
Friday-December 6Olde Golden Christmas Candlelight Walk in Historic Downtown Golden
Saturday-November 30Olde Golden Christmas on Parade in Historic Downtown Golden
Saturday-December 7Book Signing Dedication Ribbon Cutting at Baby Doe’s Clothing
Saturday-November 30Book Signing Dedication Ribbon Cutting at Table Mountain Inn
Wednesday-December 11Lunch & Learn by Randy Ferguson “OVERCOMING OVERWHELMNESS”
Saturday-November 30Ribbon Cutting Celebration of 100 Years at The Foss Building
Saturday-December 14Breakfast With Santa at Buffalo Rose Event Center
PLEASE MAKE RESERVATIONS FOR ALL OF THESE GREAT FUNCTIONS BY CALLING THE CHAMBER OFFICE 303-279-3113 OR THE NUMBERS LISTED WITH THE FUNCTION Events and functions with a cost require advance reservations with guaranteed payment. Walk-ins to these events will be welcome; however members with a reservation will be guaranteed a seat and a meal, if one is to be part of the program. Cancellations require 24 hours notice prior to the event. No-shows will be invoiced
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ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) A project benefits from your organizational skills that get it up and running. Your success leaves a highly favorable impression. Don’t be surprised if you get some positive feedback soon.
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LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) The Lion’s enthusiasm for a workplace policy review is admirable. But be sure you know who is really behind the resistance to change before pointing your finger at the wrong person. VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) You can expect to have to do a lot of work through midweek. Devote the rest of the week to checking your holiday plans in case some need to be adjusted to accommodate changes. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) Try to avoid signing on the dotted line in the early part of the week. You need time to study issues that weren’t fully explored. Later in the week might be more favorable for decisionmaking. SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) A new development could snarl travel schedules or other holiday-linked projects. Some flexibility might be called for to deal with the problems before they get too far out of hand. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) Relatives seek your advice on a matter you’d rather not be involved in. If so, use that sage Sagittarian tact to decline the “offer,” so that no one’s feelings are needlessly hurt. CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) A shift in planning direction might help you speed up your progress toward achieving that long-planned goal. Trusted colleagues are ready to offer some valuable support. AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) An unexpected demand for settlement of an old loan could create some pre-holiday anxiety. But you might not really owe it. Check your records thoroughly before remitting payment. PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) It’s a good time to get into the social swim and enjoy some well-earned fun and games with those closest to you before you have to resume more serious activities next week. BORN THIS WEEK: Your ability to sense the needs of others makes you a wise counselor for those seeking help with their problems. © 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.
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University and the Jeffco Business Resource Center were all on hand to answer questions from students and families about opportunities, finance and enrollment. According to Jason Firestone, manager of drop-out prevention, another group that the fair wanted to focus on is American Indians, and so several advocate groups were also present to answer questions for students. “There are about 800 to 1,000 American Indian students in the county, with a large number coming from reservations and others from urban areas,” he said. “We have the American Indian College Fund and Denver Indian Center to help out.” Some of the biggest barriers students face, according to Hansen, is not only payment, but being able to apply to financial aid if they don’t have parents. However, in the past couple years new rules allow students to make that application without
their legal guardians. David Kollar, director of the drop-out prevention office, said that part of the goal of the fair is to get students and families connected with the county and learn about ways it is helping the students. “A lot of high schools have their own college fairs, but if you’re not at the top of your class, it can be discouraging to go with people you know,” Kollar said. “With a neutral school, we’re hoping students will feel more comfortable.” Organizers are also looking into helping students visit some of the more popular schools later in the year. Lawrence Nicks, a sophomore at Brady Exploration, said he was visiting the fair to get a look at options and get a head start. “I’ve really just started looking, but there’s some pretty good resources here,” he said. Firestone, Hansen and Kollar, said they all want students to receive a better vision of what they want to do with their future, and how to get there. “I hope they walk away and have conversations with their parents and guardians about the next steps,” Firestone said.
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through the Lakewood Cultural Center. Seating is reserved. THURSDAY/DEC. 5 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. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY/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 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.
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Scott Storey, Lakewood mayor Bob Murphy, Lakewood Ward 3 councilwoman Sue King, Lakewood Police Chief Kevin Paletta and executive director of the Alameda Gateway Community George Valuck are being honored. “We wanted to highlight some of the changes that have happened in the area since the (Boys and Girls) club was founded,” Jefferies said. “We’ll also have some students from the club singing on a few songs.” Valuck said that in the three years that the club has been at O’Connell, it has served more than 1,000 students in the community.
“About 150 kids are served a day,” he said. “According to the Lakewood police department, since the club opened juvenile crime in the surrounding area has declined by 15 percent.” King said that the group is thrilled with the recognition, and the fact that some of its members will be singing during the performance. “The club is something very meaningful for the kids to have,” she said. “Gives them a lot of focus, and provides them with a sense of community.” Jefferies said that the great impact the Boys and Girls Club has had on the community was the reason it was selected to be the recipient of donations this year. “It gives students an opportunity to do good things,” Valuck said. “Kids are taught to become responsible citizens, and it helps them to avoid the effects of gangs, violence and drugs.”
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5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, in the exhibit hall at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Golden. Parking is free. The Lucky Clover 4-H Club will be managing the food booth. The event is sponsored by the Jefferson County Fair, a nonprofit community service organization and coordinated by Iris McIntosh who will answer questions at 303-934-3171.
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Valor to join Jeffco league But prep powerhouse still does not have a football league By Daniel Williams dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com HIGHLANDS RANCH - Like it or not, Jefferson County League athletics — minus football — is set to welcome back Valor Christian into its league starting next sea-
son. The juggernaut that is Valor athletics — a 4A-sized school — will join Jeffco’s 5A league, the Classification and League Organizing Committee (CLOC) decided last Tuesday. All of their athletic programs, beside the football team, will play in Jeffco from 2014-2016 at the minimum. Valor’s football team is still awaiting a conference. A decision on what league the team will join will be made at the end of November.
The school was formerly independent of a league during their current two-year cycle and had wished to join the Centennial League, but Centennial previously denied Valor’s request. And through a 6-4 vote, the CLOC placed Valor in the Class 5A Jeffco League. Valor previously played in 4A Jeffco from 2010-2012. “That’s our job to put them in a league. They had to be in a league,” CLOC chair Tom Arensdorf told CHSAANow.com.
“Every member has the right to be in a league after they’ve done their probationary period. They were not placed in a league two years ago ... because basically their membership was in jeopardy. We felt it was best at that time not to put them in a league. No one wanted them, but the reasons for not wanting them were based on past issues that were pretty valid.” In addition, Littleton High School will leave the Continental league and join Jeffco as well.
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Former Ralston Valley Mustang Shea Scarlett was hired to lead a very good Golden team to the promise land. Photo by Danny Williams
Scarlett hoping to be starlet for Lady Demons 26-year-old coach already has long coaching history By Daniel Williams dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com GOLDEN — Jeffco’s oldest and most senior-laden team just hired the youngest head basketball coach in the league. Shea Scarlett has been tabbed as the new head coach of the Golden Demons girls’ basketball program. The 26-year-old is a former Ralston Valley Mustang who is very familiar with Jeffco hoops. Scarlett has previously been coaching at Emporia State University as an
assistant over the past couple seasons but he is also off the John Andersoncoaching tree, having served under the longtime boy’s varsity coach as a junior varsity coach four years ago. “I am really excited about the opportunity. I had my eye on this job for a while,” Scarlett said. His familiarity with Jeffco basketball is likely what helped land the very young coach the gig. A recommendation from an old rival in Anderson was perhaps what pushed Scarlett over the top. Anderson was also very familiar with Scarlett from coaching against him when Ralston Valley was a 4A rival of Golden’s years ago. “He was a great player, and he is go-
ing to be a great coach. Golden got a good one in Shea Scarlett,” Anderson said. But as a former men’s collegiate coach, why did Scarlett have his eye on the Lady Demons’ gig? “I coached a girl’s club basketball team one summer and it made me enjoy coaching girls. It’s a whole different deal and it is a big adjustment for not only the girls but for me as well,” Scarlett said. However, while most new coaches — no matter what the sport — take over struggling programs, Scarlett is taking over a team that has a chance to be the best in 4A Jeffco. “Most of the time when a coaching change happens you are coming into a
struggling situation. But I am coming into a great situation and I couldn’t be happier,” Scarlett said. The Demons finished 12-12 last season. But they also lost just one senior to graduation and returning is Haley Blodgett, perhaps the best players in all of Jeffco, both 4A and 5A. Golden is expected to push D’Evelyn this season for a league title and they perhaps even have the goods to make a deep playoff run. “Coach Scarlett has taught us a lot already and he has us really excited about what we can be this season,” Blodgett said. In addition, longtime Jeffco coach Tom Baker as named the girl’s junior varsity coach.
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concerns at forum Funding, testing, reform among issues discussed By Vic Vela
vvela@ourcoloradonews.com School superintendents from around the state converged on Denver Nov. 19 to address a myriad of issues facing Colorado schools — and it was clear from the discussions that there are no easy answers to many problems. Concerns over funding, student and teacher assessment testing and parental involvement were among the many issues tackled by 10 superintendents during “The State of Our Districts” forum inside the Denver Center for Performing Arts. The timing of the forum, which was put on by the Public Education & Business Coalition, was apt. It was two weeks removed from an election where a major, statewide school funding initiative was rejected by voters. Superintendents who supported Amendment 66 — which sought to overhaul public school funding by way of a tax hike — are still stinging from the defeat, as they continue to deal with budget shortfalls. “Opportunities for kids across the state should not be determined by the property tax in their area,” said Denver Public Schools Superintendent Tom Boasberg. Not everyone was upset over Amendment 66’s failure. Douglas County Schools Superintendent Elizabeth Fagen said that full-day kindergarten — one of the key selling points behind the funding measure — would have caused facility issues in Douglas County.
“Frankly, for us, it was a significant issue that we would have had to deal with,” she said. Much of the discussion centered around reform initiatives, and state and national assessment mandates, and the challenges districts face surrounding their implementations — something to which each of the superintendents could relate. For example, Adams 12 Five Star Schools Superintendent Chris Gdowski said abiding by certain online assessment standards means that the district has to come up with up to $15 million to ensure that its information technology systems can adequately support the testing. “It’s a classic example of wanting well-intended outcomes,” Gdowski said. “But $10 (million) to $15 million is an enormous investment for a district that’s really struggling right now.” Jefferson County Public Schools Superintendent Cindy Stevenson talked about those same challenges and how they can result in “tension” among Jeffco teachers. Stevenson said that the district is trying to juggle multiple assessment mandates on a budget that is below 2009 funding levels. “We ask more and more of our teachers and principals, and we’re giving them fewer resources,” she said. “We tell them, ‘Here’s a reform to implement, and we’re not going to give you any more resources. By the way, you’ll have new training, as well.’” Littleton Public Schools Superintendent Scott Murphy blasted what he calls the “Washington D.C.-ing of Colorado.” Murphy said that many of the national assessment mandates simply aren’t good fits for every state. “(Those mandates) may not ap-
ply to a state that’s rich in agriculture, mining and, frankly, independence,” he said. One key national assessment mandate that will be implemented next year will be tied to the Common Core State Standards Initiative, which will require that K-12 students receive instruction under more rigorous standards. Over the summer, the Douglas County school board rejected implementation of the Common Core standards, opting instead to institute its own. “Common Core standards are not high enough for what we’re aiming for in Douglas County,” said Fagen. Boasberg said he appreciates the standards that are put in place through Common Core, but said that there’s a reality that districts face. “The standards are wonderful,” he said. “But you don’t just wave a magic wand and say to a kid who is struggling to read something in seventh grade that you should be doing this in fifth grade.” The superintendents were also asked about the challenges associated with getting parents more involved in what’s happening at their schools. Boasberg said that Denver Public Schools reaches out to Spanishspeaking parents through a daily Spanish program, and through a home visit program, where teachers ask parents about their child’s “hopes and dreams and what we can do to help.” Gdowski said that poor parents are highly involved at Adams 12 schools, but acknowledged that there are challenges in fostering greater involvement. “We haven’t quite yet figured out the tools to provide them to support their kids academically,” he said.
Sharpshooting Elk’s at annual event Several shooters advance to districts — maybe further By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com GOLDEN — Some young sharpshooters took their best shot at the 25th annual Hoop Shoot contest at last Saturday at Welchester Elementary School. Held by the Golden Elks Lodge #2740 since 1988, the contest is a free throw competition where each con-
testant shooting 25 free throws. Several shooters will now advance to the district contest including Ryan Matsuo who went 5-for-25 in the 12-to-13-year-old group. Joey Aigner also advanced after going 14-for-25 in the 10-to-11-yearold category. In the 8-to-9-year-old group Torrik Wheeler advanced after making 14 of his 25 shots and Desiray Glasmann advances in the girl’s group after going 7-for-25. The event is a five-tier contest going from Lodge to district to state to regional and then nationals. If there is any substantial travel or overnight
stays required the Elks pick up expenses for the contestant and his family including meals. The national contest is a multiday event with many planned activities and a banquet which includes a well-known sports figure as a speaker. The winners get their name inscribed at the National Basketball Hall of Fame and top winners get invited to the Elks National Convention to address the delegates. Over a million contestants participate every year in the Elks National Hoop Shoot.
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‘Nutcracker’ part of holiday tradition Show part of cultural center schedule for 14 years By Clarke Reader
creader@ourcoloradonews.com Traditions are a cherished part of every holiday season, and for Lakewood residents one of the favorites is the Dawson Wallace Dance Project’s production of “The Nutcracker.” The dance group’s production will be on the cultural center’s stage, 470 S. Allison Parkway, on Dec. 14-15 and 21-23. “It’s a very fun production — really beautiful, whimsical and colorful,” Allison Scheck, marketing and community relations administrator with Lakewood said. “It’s really lively and fits perfectly for the entire family.” “The Nutcracker” has been playing at the cultural center for 14 years, since the center opened. “There have been some tweaks along the way to the production,” Susan Martin, cultural center administrator said. “Act One is a little less traditional in its visual presentation, and in Act Two the performers use computer graphics for the scenic backdrops.” Martin said that from a visual standpoint, it’s fun to see the update on the costumes and scenery, but it is still very much the Tchaikovsky masterpiece that so many are familiar with. Part of the show’s aim is bringing aware-
IF YOU GO WHAT: Dawson Wallace Dance Project’s “The Nutcracker” WHERE: Lakewood Cultural Center 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood WHEN: Dec. 14-15 and 21-23. Saturday, Dec. 14 and 21 and Monday, Dec. 23 - 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 and 21 - 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15 and 22 - 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. COST: $28 - $41 INFORMATION: 303-987-7845 or www.Lakewood. org/Tickets
ness about classical music, the ballet and the composer to children, and so there are four shows called “Nutcracker in a Nutshell” for elementary school students. Martin said the “Nutshell” performances give the story in brief, and share some information about how ballet works, and its history. “The size of the theater gives a great intimacy to the production,” Martin said. “Everyone is so close and can focus their attention on what’s happening on stage.” According to Martin, many residents make the performance part of their holiday tradition, which is part of the reason the show has been a part of the cultural center’s reason for as long as it has. For more information and tickets, call 303-987-7845 or visit www.lakewood.org/ tickets.
The Lakewood Cultural Center is hosting the annual Dawson Wallace Dance Project’s production of “The Nutcracker,” a production that has become a family tradition for many residents. Courtesy photo
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