December 19, 2013 Jefferson County, Colorado | Volume 90, Issue 19 A publication of
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Arrest made in Denver West Inn homicide Cody Kaye Sewick arrested by police By Clarke Reader
creader@ourcoloradonews.com Lakewood police have made an arrest in an event at the Denver West Inn, located in the 7100 block of W. Colfax Ave., on Dec. 9. Police arrested Cody Kaye Sewick, 21,
at 2:20 a.m. on Dec. 10, in the area of Colfax Ave. and Kipling St. Sewick was taken into custody, interviewed and arrested, according to information supplied by police. Sewick He was booked on charges of first-degree murder and transported to the Jefferson County Jail. He made
a first appearance in court on Dec. 11. At approximately 2:10 p.m. on Dec. 9 Lakewood police were called to a room at the Denver West Inn. Upon arrival police entered the room and observed what appeared to be a male party who was deceased. According to information provided by the police, after obtaining a search warrant, further investigation and evidence recovered on scene indicated to detectives that
the death of the male found in the room was the result of a homicide. The identity of the victim will not be released until the Jefferson County Coroner has notified his family. It is believed that the victim and Sewick were acquaintances. Anyone who feels they may have information that would assist detectives in their investigation is asked to call the Lakewood Police Department at 303-987-7111.
Still on track W Rail projected to meet 2013 goals and beyond By Clarke Reader
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he W Rail line has been open for just under eight months, and is well on the way to hitting the goals made for it, and rolling on to the future. According to Julia Yugel, public relations specialist with RTD, data about the line are still premature, but ridership numbers for the summer were about 14,000 boardings per day. “Considering school was not in session at that time, the numbers look good,” Yugel said in an email interview. “Projections called for about 18,000 boardings per day by the end of the year and we are on track to meet that number.” Nanette Neelan, Lakewood’s deputy city manager, said that the city will be looking at the economic impact in the coming months and years, and right now is the time to continue supporting the corridor. “The vibrancy we’re seeing started before the rail was even built, and we’re seeing it bring a new energy along the line,” she said. According to information provided by Neelan, retail vibrancy has increased along the line, with retail building sales volume in the Colfax light rail corridor increasing from less than $4 million annual to $12 million in 2013. “Multifamily projects which contribute to design, density and pedestrian friendliness has also increased, and that is the first step to attracting future retail,” she said. “We also have a lot of activity like the 40 West Arts district and the West Colfax Business Improvement District.” There are still areas that RTD are working on, and one of them is fine-tuning the schedule and matching the train aspect of demand. “Starting Jan. 5, schedules will be about 1 minute faster over the length of the line. This will improve connections at Auraria West Station to the other lines,” Yugel wrote. “Trains were reduced from three cars to two in August to
The W Rail has led to increased economic development, especially along the Colfax corridor. Photo by Clarke Reader
‘The vibrancy we’re seeing started before the rail was even built, and we’re seeing it bring a new energy along the line.’ — Nanette Neelan, Lakewood’s deputy city manager,
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Angel Tree helps spread Christmas Cheer First-time event draws presents for less fortunate
present.” The Christmas Cheer program begins in October, with volunteers and officers cataloging, organizing and matching gifts with children of needy families. Police Agents then deliver these gifts on the days before Christmas. Last year according to Audrey Martin, a volunteer with the department, officers delivered gifts to approximately 300 children in 125 families. Martin said that private citizens do so much donating for the program, and they are the ones who make Christmas Cheer possible. “It’s important that the children have a good Christmas, and this a great way for children to form a positive bond with police officers,” Martin said. “The kids are so excited when they see the officers coming to their houses with the bags of presents.”
By Clarke Reader
creader@ourcoloradonews.com Lakewood police department has been hosting its annual Christmas Cheer toy drive for many years, and this year police have found a new way to get gifts for less fortunate children. Police started the Angel Tree at the Colorado Mills Mall the weekends of Dec. 6-8 and 13-15 as a way to encourage shoppers to pick out something for children while they are already out purchasing gifts. “The tree has paper angel ornaments with the name of the child in the Christmas Cheer program and a gift they would like,” said the police’s volunteer coordinator, Al Williams. “Volunteers are there to help shoppers pick an angel off the tree, and match the gift with the child once it has been purchased.” Williams said the Christmas Cheer program doesn’t provide electronics, but items like toys, Lego’s, trains, Barbies, clothes and books are very popular with the children police are supporting.
The Lakewood police department’s project Angel Tree is part of the department’s Christmas Cheer program, which brings gifts to children during the holidays. Photos by Clarke Reader “We’ve seen a lot of generosity over the weekends, and it really touches my heart to see all the people helping,” he said. “We
think the Angel Tree is nice because it gives people a chance to know a little about the child, and add a personal touch to the
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Some of the initiatives include Connect 24, which is set up between the advising and financial aid departments and gives students who have attempted 24 credit hours the chance to have a conversation with an academic adviser and with a financial aid counselor. Another program the school has been working on is the Total Withdrawal Process, which encourages students who are considering leaving school to be made aware of the options that can possibly help them successfully finish out their current semester and ultimately complete their degree. Slinger said that the school is already looking to 2014, and there are several projects Red Rocks is eager to see move forward. One is an expansion of the Ar-
vada campus. The campus is currently around 25,000 square feet, and the expansion aims to tripe that size and make it the health careers hub. The college is going to be working on its capital campaign in the coming year, and looks forward to progress, Slinger said. “We’ve also been very fortunate this year in we’ve been able to build our legacy society,” he added. “We’re also looking at examining our academic master plan. We respond to the needs of the service area, and it’s important we look at the programs we offer to make sure we offer the right plans.” For more information, visit www.rrcc.edu.
Red Rocks Community College looks ahead School continues to adapt and change to serve its community By Clarke Reader
creader@ourcoloradonews.com In the spring, Red Rocks Community College was ranked first among community colleges in firstyear graduate earnings. Also, the school was ranked third out of all two and four year colleges. And that was just the start of a banner year for the school. “The big thing I draw home all the time is things like this validates what we’re doing,” Ron Slinger, executive director of the RRCC Foundation said. “We’re a great educa-
tion, and it’s really exciting to be at this school right now.” Partnerships are a huge part of what makes RRCC successful, and Slinger said that Red Rocks transfers more students to the Colorado School of Mines than any other school in the state. The biggest goal of the school is to make sure students complete its program of study and become a success, and to foster that the school launched a series of completion focus initiatives this year. “We want students to have the resources they need,” Lisa Fowler, vice president of the Student Success department said. “We know that communication is important, and if students have that from the beginning and someone to talk to, it really helps.”
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A moment of Zen Arvada’s Zenzinger sworn in to state Senate By Vic Vela
vvela@ourcoloradonews.com Mary Hodge will always be grateful for what Rachel Zenzinger did for her almost three years ago, during the most difficult time of the Brighton state senator’s life. Hodge’s son, who was her Senate aide, died at the start of the 2011 legislative session. Zenzinger stepped in and helped the grieving Hodge stay on track with her work. Now, on the heels of winning a recent Senate District 19 vacancy committee vote, Zenzinger joins Hodge as a Democratic colleague in the Senate. Zenzinger was sworn in during a Dec. 13 ceremony, following which Hodge conveyed a great deal of pride in her friend. “Rachel is special to me,” said Hodge. “She caught me up and was able to keep me current when my son died. She did this, and she deserves it.” Zenzinger, a former Arvada councilwoman, takes over the seat that was vacated following last month’s resignation of Sen. Evie Hudak, D-Westminster. Hudak was facing the threat of a recall election at the time of her resignation. Zenzinger, who once served as Hudak’s campaign manager, won a vacancy com-
mittee vote to replace Hudak earlier in the week over former state Rep. Sara Gagliardi. “This is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream for me,” Zenzinger said after she was sworn in by Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Michael Bender. Zenzinger is a program coordinator and instructor at Regis University who has served on the Arvada City Council for the past five years. The 38-year-old mother was joined by her family during the ceremony. Zenzinger told reporters afterward that she wants to work on issues pertaining to education, economic development and transportation. She also said that her work on the Arvada City Council — where she was elected mayor pro tem by conservative members of the city’s governing body — shows that she has the experience to work with people of all political stripes. “Some people may think that it’s a myth, that you can’t collaborate across the aisle,” said Zenzinger, who dismissed that notion and said that she will bring a “fresh perspective” to the Senate. Zenzinger was welcomed by party leaders on both sides of the aisle. Senate President-elect Morgan Carroll, D-Aurora, said Zenzinger will “provide incredible knowledge and talent” on education issues. Senate Minority Leader Bill Cadman, RColorado Springs, also congratulated the newest member of the Senate. “You now have the opportunity to leave
State Sen. Rachel Zenzinger, D-Arvada, poses with members of her family and Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Michael Bender after her swearing-in ceremony inside Senate chambers on Dec. 13. Photo by Vic Vela your unique and distinct footprint on the governance of Colorado,” he said. “Let me invite you across the aisle to find me and my colleagues reaching out to you. Congratulations and we look forward to serving with you.” Lawmakers also paid homage to Hudak, who did not attend the ceremony. Prior to resigning, the Westminster Democrat was being targeted by recall petition organizers, primarily over her votes on gun-control legislation. She decided to step aside,
rather than risk losing a recall election and flipping control to Republicans in the 1817 Democrat-led Senate. Cadman thanked Hudak for her service and offered warm remarks that led to a standing ovation among Senate members. Sen. Rollie Heath, D-Boulder, also gave a warm send-off to Hudak. “As Sen. Hudak said to me, ‘I love this job,’” he said. “And we all know she did and she brought a spirit that cannot be denied.”
‘Life is bigger than football’ Broncos players hang with fans for a good cause By Vic Vela
vvela@ourcoloradonews.com Domenic Espinoza bleeds orange and blue — as evidenced by the 11-year-old’s insistence that his dad take him to a recent Broncos game, where temperatures reached bone-chilling proportions. “He made me go to the game against the Tennessee Titans when it was zero out,” said Moses Espinoza of Denver. “I told him I’d buy him whatever he wanted if we could just stay in and watch the game at home. He said, ‘No, we’re going.’” Domenic’s loyalty for the
Broncos defensive lineman Mitch Unrein poses for a photo with fan Domenic Espinoza during the Bronco Bowling Bash charity event in Wheat Ridge on Dec. 14. Photos by Vic Vela Broncos knows no bounds. So, it’s no wonder that the young Bronco Maniac pounced at the opportunity to hang out with some of his ADVERTISEMENT
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Wheat Ridge on Dec. 14 for the “Bronco Bowling Bash,” an event that raised money for Make-AWish Colorado. The fundraiser, which was put on by Strikes for Kids, a national nonprofit youth organization, gave Broncos fans of all ages the opportunity to bowl and rub shoulders with some of their favorite players. And don’t think for a minute that the fans were having more fun than the players. “This means a lot to us,” said Broncos tight end Julius Thomas, who had an ear-to-ear grin on his face. “You have to remember that life is bigger than football. As athletes, we have an opportunity to influence lives in the community. This is one of the highlights of being an athlete.” Broncos kicker Matt Prater, safety Duke Ihenacho, defensive lineman Mitch Unrein and long
snapper Aaron Brewer also took part in the bowling bash. “It’s an honor to be a part of it and to give back,” Prater said. “We’re fortunate to have the lives that we have and it’s nice to give back and spend some time with people.” The event also brought out folks who otherwise wouldn’t have the opportunity to see Broncos players, up close and personal. That’s especially true for Bryan Eaglehelper. The Cherry Hills Village man is wheelchair-bound due to a back disability that he suffered several years ago. “There’s a lot of disabled people who have a hard time going to Broncos games,” said Eaglehelper, holding a signed cap. “This is much more of a blessing for the fans than the players, because the people get so much more out of it.”
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The Pros & Cons of Putting Your Home on the Market in December Is it a good idea to put your home ful to have a live-action video tour of on the market during the holidays? your home. Just last week I received The main reason not to market your a showing request for a time that home at this time is likely was inconvenient for my REAL ESTATE seller. I asked the a personal one — you TODAY don’t want to accommoshowing agent to have date showing requests his client view the 10that conflict with your minute video tour that family’s holiday activitotally simulates an inties. Heaven forbid that person showing of the you get an offer to buy home. (I made such a your home with a late tour for my new listing December closing and at right.) This can prohave to move! And who duce one of two results: is house hunting now 1) “This home is just By JIM SMITH, what my buyer is lookanyway? Realtor® Those are just a few of ing for,” in which case the arguments I hear against putting my seller is happy to grant the a home on the market in December. showing, or 2) “My buyer realizes My response to those points, this is not the house for them.” OK! however, is that you are more in Yes, there will be fewer showings, control than you think. Just because but the flip side of that is that only an agent asks to show your home at serious buyers with an immediate an inopportune time doesn’t mean need to buy will be looking at homes you have to grant the request or at this time of year. lose that showing Don’t just decline Sellers also need to remember the showing — give the showing that everything in a contract is negoagent an alternate time that is more tiable, including dates. If the buyer convenient for you. must close on an inopportune date, This is when it is particularly use- counter with a higher price.
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Jeffco5 to begin petition drive Jeffco5 to begin petition drive By Amy Woodward
awoodward@ourcoloradonews.com County commissioners may not support the Jeffco5 initiative to add two members to the county board, but initiative supporters are not being dissuaded from seeking public support. After several attempts and much debate with the three-person board of county commissioners, the board still declined to voluntarily place the Jeffco5 initiative on the 2014 election ballot. Members of Jeffco5 are now organizing for a petition drive to receive 25,0000 signatures in 180 days to place the question on the ballot. The petition drive starts Jan. 8. Advocates for Jeffco5 showed up from all over the county including Lakewood and Arvada to discuss the drive during the Jeffco5 public meeting on Dec. 7. Karen Oxman, founder of Jeffco5, reported about support received from county staff for the
campaign. “We’ve been getting a lot of positive feedback from the county employees who are very unhappy with the county commissioners,” Oxman said. Designed to be nonpartisan, the initiative presented by Jeffco5 presents two possible options for voters — county districts would increase from three to five districts, and residents within each district would vote for a county commissioner from that district; or to keep the county in three districts, but residents would elect one county commissioner from each district, and elect two at-large commissioners for the whole county. According to state statue, when a population of a county is more than 70,000 it may increase the number of county commissioners from three to five. The U.S. Census Bureau’s 2012 estimate reported 545,358 people living in Jeffco. Jeffco5 is looking for endorsements from county chambers of commerce, but the group is not actively asking for political party endorsements, as organizers would
JEFFCO NEWS IN A HURRY Training open for Court Appointed Special Advocates
Jeffco and Gilpin counties will be having a training course for volunteers interested in learning about becoming a court appointed special advocate or CASA for abused children in court. No previous experience is necessary. Training is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 3, 2014. The training course will be 19 hours of online class assignments and 19 hours of classroom training. All classroom sessions will be held at the Jefferson County Courthouse, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80401. For more information, please contact Susan Manfredi at 303-271-6537 or at susanmanfredi@casajeffcogilpin.com.
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mentors for 4H to participate in afterschool programs titled the “Youth and Families with Promise” Schools participating include Pleasant View Elementary in Golden, Molholm Elementary in Lakewood, and Parr Elementary in the Arvada/Westminster area. There will be 20 students participating from each school, and one mentor for each child is needed. Candidates must be at least 19 years of age and able to commit one hour a week. Those selected will start Tuesday, Jan. 14. Applications will be taken until positions are filled. Apply online at www.extension. colostate.edu/jefferson/4h/4h-nmp-yfp. shtml. For additional information, contact Barbie Garnett or Claire Dixon at Jefferson County’s CSU Extension office, 303-2716620.
like to keep the campaign non-partisan. However, any support received from any political affiliation is welcome. “This is not going to be a well-funded campaign but that doesn’t mean it’s not possible,” said Chris Kennedy, volunteer and adviser for the Jeffco5. “There’s a lot that can happen between now and November 2014.” Kennedy is the campaign manager for U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter, and former policy assistant at the Colorado House of Representatives. Carole Lomond, Jeffco5 member and publisher of “City and Mountain Views” reported in her editorial in August of this year that 35 percent of unincorporated Jeffco residents do not have a city council representative. In these areas, the board of
county commissioners controls land use, open space management, budgeting and public transit and other government services while representing 540,000 people. According to Oxman, Sheriff Ted Mink is a proponent of the Jeffco5 Initiative. “Voters should have the option to choose how they are governed,” Mink said in a brief statement to the Transcript. Volunteers are needed to help gather signatures. For more information, contact Bernie at MTTOP@aol.com. Donations are also being accepted to help pay for petitions. Checks can be made out to Jeffco5Grassroots and mailed to Karen Oxman at 640 11th St. Unit 401, Golden, CO 80401. More information about Jeffco5 along with signing up for newsletters can be found at www.jeffco5.com.
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Silent nights offer serene beauty Imagine a night in which a moon that is just shy of full gives off a silver light that gets diffused through the billion water droplets which make up a layer of thin, high clouds. Enshrouded in that soft light, then further imagine that this night is warm, surprisingly warm, so that you are able to work outside without a light and with only a jacket no gloves. What are you doing working at night like this? What keeps you in this scene for five glorious, solitary hours? Putting together the Christmas present that “Santa” left for your children, so that it is ready for them to play on the next day, Christmas morning. This was my Christmas Eve nine years ago. I think my love affair with the night started that night. The night sky in the winter is amazing, and, it so happens, is longer this week than at any other time of the year. I know astronomers like the winter sky because the cold air is more stable,
which makes for better viewing. For me, I think the night is more peaceful, and the quiet is deeper in the winter, which makes it easier to focus on the beauty up in the sky. That said, a winter night is a different sort of beauty. We tend to like our bright colors, and bold, dramatic beauties that jump out at us and force us to notice. Nighttime is different. Nighttime takes patience, and it’s sneaky, it seeps into your spirit the way the cold seeps into your bones.
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Do you believe in sports superstitions? Whether it’s wearing the same pair for socks every game, or making homemade chili every Sunday, sports superstitions are crucial and a way of life for many people. And for others, they can be considered pointless and a waste of time. We asked people at Front Range Community College in Westminster what their thoughts were on popular tradition.
“Yes I do. What if you don’t wear that certain pair of earrings and something happens? I have to wear those earrings every time.” — Terri Johnson
“I’m not superstitious in general, but I think I would go along with them because it’s socially the norm and it’s fun.” — Pat Johnson
“Yes. I played sports in high school and had my lucky uniform. My high school number is still my go-to number.” — Davin Burke
“I believe in sports superstitions. That’s just the way it is. If you don’t wear that special pair of underwear, that could change things.” — Christel Oletski
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I try to always be on the lookout for beauty in strange places, like the winter night. As a musician, the search for sonic beauty is part and parcel of what I do (as an elementary school teacher, that search is more like a quest, or a crusade, sort of an odyssey, but I digress); but, as I’ve gotten older, I’ve come to appreciate unusual beauties that require a little patience. For instance, I prefer the subtleties of Brahms to the grandiose flourishes of Tchaikovsky; I prefer the grace of a ballet to the percussive precision of tap dance; I prefer the pensive style of Dianna Krall to the raw power of Christina Aguilera; I prefer the single Columbine flower poking through the frost to an entire garden of roses; I prefer the quiet artistry of “Crouching Tiger” to the athletic spectacle of “The Matrix.” And, being the last column before Christmas, let me just say that I prefer the quiet holiness of Christmas Eve to the chaotic joy of Christmas morning.
Likewise, I prefer the humble imagery of the manger to the gilded trappings of the grand cathedral. This can be such a crazy, hectic time of year that it’s hard, sometimes, to slow it all down and take in the beauty that’s all around. Brightly lit houses bring a smile to our faces, but, if you really want to find the beauty of the season, try looking for the kid shoveling off driveways to make money to buy his mom a present, or the mother of three taking time to care for the widow next door. Or the little girl, singing “Silent Night” to her doll. If you look hard enough, if you’re patient enough, you can find small, meaningful acts of beauty everywhere — enough to fill a Holy Night. Michael Alcorn is a music teacher and fitness instructor who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. He graduated from Alameda High School and the University of Colorado-Boulder.
Walking side by side This week I struggled a little with the title of my column. It could have been “Walking in someone else’s shoes” or “We never really walk alone” or “Walking down parallel paths” but I decided on “Walking side by side” because although the other titles could have easily worked, I believe that walking side by side truly defines the essence of support, partnerships and love. I have experienced a lot over the course of my life and many times I tried to “go-it-alone.” As a matter of fact, I would say most times I let my pride and ego get in the way as I attempted to do something or fix something on my own when help was just a phone call or a hug away. The past few years have been rough as our family battled a very serious health issue, eventually losing a wife, mother and friend to that battle. And even though there were people willing to help and support us, and counselors and pastors who were available, and friends who did what they could, I initially wanted to fix the pains for me and my family on my own. This past week I had an experience that opened my eyes and my heart, and the awakening or awareness is something I should have and could have realized a long time ago. You see I was traveling in Europe on business, and I was attending meetings with a colleague for two days. He shared his condolences with me and then shared that he had actually gone through the exact same situation four years earlier. And as we talked, it became very apparent that he had walked in my shoes and he could share so much more and teach me so much more if I chose to walk side by side with him. The parallels in our lives and personal situation were unbelievable. The more we talked and the more we shared our stories, the clearer things became for me, especially about my path moving forward. I didn’t have to “go-it-alone” any longer, not in my personal life or my business life. There are others out there who have had personal and professional experiences that I could benefit from and learn from. And there are things that I have accomplished or have gone through that could very well help others if we chose to walk side by side instead of “going-it-alone.” For me it was always a stubbornness factor or my own arrogance that prevented me from seeking advice and learning from others who may have walked in my shoes. In some cases that were not so personal it was easy to ask for tips or guidance, like taking golf lessons, or talking with someone about a business situation, or how to handle a small project or repair something in the house.
Those are the easy things to talk about or seek help on. But when it comes down to something incredibly personal, for me anyway, I tend to try incredibly hard to figure things out on my own. As a family we are facing the all the “firsts” now, the first Thanksgiving, Birthdays, Christmas, New Years, Anniversary, and Valentine’s Day without a wife, mom, and friend. And I am sure many of you reading this may also be struggling or experiencing feelings of sadness for those who are not with you. Maybe you are like us and experiencing moments of joy mixed with that sadness as we remember all of the fun, loving and amazing times we shared together. Just remember that there are others out there who have walked in your shoes, maybe even walking in them right now. It’s when you find those people in a similar walk, whether through a support group or just out of coincidence, and you can share stories and support one another, walking side by side that you will learn from one another and find some level of comfort in talking through your individual experiences. I have been blessed with a special someone in my life who has had their own challenging experiences, and who has supported me through friendship, love, listening, talking, crying, and hugging. She made the choice to walk side by side with me and my family, and because she walked in similar shoes many years ago, she is strong enough, loving enough, and caring enough to walk with us through our journey now and together we will learn and share so much from one another. Are you walking side by side with anyone these days? Especially during the holidays? Have you shared your story or learned from someone else? Have you found some level of comfort in talking through any mutual life experiences? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com because as I have learned this week, when we do walk side by side through life’s toughest challenges, it will be a better than good minute, hour, day, week, month, and year. Michael Norton is a resident of Highlands Ranch, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corp. and the CEO/founder of www. candogo.com
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Nepalese voters risk lives for what we have In a brief moment of Internet connectivity while traveling in Nepal a couple of weeks ago, I glimpsed headlines reporting that state Sen. Evie Hudak had resigned rather than face a possible recall election. Before I left, I’d seen banners urging residents to sign the recall petition. Yard signs in support of Hudak had also begun to appear, and letters to the editor in spoke urgently and earnestly to both sides. I was ambivalent about the whole thing; I’d carefully cast my votes in the general election and was willing to wait until the next one. However, what happened to me in Nepal — where voters risked their lives to cast their votes — changed the way I’ll view elections in the U.S. forever. In advance of my trip, I was practicing my Nepali with the good people at Yak & Yeti when one of my new friends became concerned that I would be in Nepal during their national Constituent Assembly election. The election would put people chosen by voters into a parliamentary type of government for the express purpose of drafting a constitution, and would be only the second national election since Nepal’s violent civil war ended in 2006 after claiming more than 13,000 lives. My friend’s concern was that I would be caught up in, at best, a general strike that would shut down private and public transportation, shops, businesses, and visitor attractions. At worst, the violence that had led up to the elections could spill over from internal clashes to tourists like me in Nepal at the height of trekking season. I admit that, as a journalist, I was more intrigued by the situation than worried. What was a little inconvenience when I would be witnessing history? In fact, I more than witnessed this historic event; in a very small way, I was part of it. My trek was to start Nov. 19, the day of the election, and my hosts were clearly concerned about getting some 30 people to Pokhara, a picturesque lakeside city at the base of the Annapurna range that served as the jumping-off point for treks. The previous couple of days in Kathmandu had been filled with shouting crowds in open-backed trucks moving through the city with loudspeakers, campaigning for their candidates. I saw heavily armed military on the streets and learned later that the government had deployed two-thirds of the army to thwart opposition groups intimidating people registering to vote. I’ve seen movies depicting Westerners in similar situations, but actually experiencing it was somewhat surreal. We boarded our private buses on the 18th, assured that attacks had been limited to party leaders and locals who defied the strike. As our bus attempted to head west out of Kathmandu, though, we were stopped at a blockade. About an hour later, our trekking guide got back on to tell us that the government was assembling tourist buses together and escorting us in groups to Pokhara. I personally never felt in danger, and we arrived without incident, passing through several military checkpoints, but a curious thing happened along the way: Nepalese citizens also riding nearly unnoticed on our bus got off quietly at small villages and crossroads, going home to vote. Not only were they taking advantage of the only transportation available, but they were also safer from the violence that
threatened voters. Protesters boycotting the elections had already torched six buses and trucks that had defied the strike, killing one person and injuring more than 30 others. Schools, private businesses, and shops were closed in fear of retaliation, and riot police joined soldiers patrolling the streets. Earlier in the campaign, a candidate was shot dead by a former member of his party, and the wife of another candidate had acid poured on her face. Then came the news that, on election day in Kathmandu, some children found a makeshift bomb near one of the polling places in a middle-class residential neighborhood, and, yes, it blew up in their hands. They were critically injured. Opposition activists stormed other polling stations throughout the country, clashing with police. And yet, and yet … an astounding 70 percent of Nepal’s registered voters braved the volatile situation to show up at the polls. By contrast, voter turnout for the 2012 U.S. presidential election has been reported at just 57.5 percent of eligible voters, down about 5 percentage points from 2008. This dismal showing is often attributed to voter apathy, a sense that nothing we as citizens say or do will effect real change in America’s politics. At a time when Congressional job approval hovers at a lowest-ever 9 percent, a polarized two-party environment is more intent on destroying itself than allowing its members to do what they truly believe is best for the country. Which brings me back to the efforts to recall state Sen. Evie Hudak. As I understand the situation, some voters believe Hudak betrayed them with her support of gun control measures; others think that she acted appropriately in the best interest of Colorado. Recall petitioning is part of our legal election process, whatever the circumstances of the situation. So there’s something I want to say to both sides of any future recall effort: Think carefully and act with integrity. Use voices of reason rather than bluster. And always do what you think is right … because you can — without fear of bombs, retaliation, and polling place violence. I have just witnessed extraordinary Nepalese literally risking their lives to cast votes in a democratic election, even though they — as we sometimes do — fear their belligerent leaders will only worsen the situation with infighting and intimidation. Here in the U.S., despite a pervading distrust and disapproval of those we have elected to serve us, we have a duty to preserve our legal process of free and democratic elections, including petitions and referendums. We have an obligation to avert violence and intimidation, both at the polls and in our support of candidates
Political banners and posters hang in Kathmandu before the election. Photo by Andrea Doray and ideals. And we have a responsibility vote, shattering the complacency of the other half of our nation that believes it makes no difference. Both exercising and protecting our hard-won right to free elections, must be ongoing mandates for Americans. Because
we can. Andrea Doray is a writer who visited Nepal at the same time as former president Jimmy Carter, who was leading a cadre of international election observers, although they didn’t have a chance to get together. Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com.
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West Metrolife At left, Aseem (Yasser Elmkhanter) and Anjali (Carolyn Demanelis) have to deal with family and culture shock in the world premiere production of “Gifted” at The Edge. Below, Deepa (Rehka Ohal) and Barbara (Devra Keyes) get into an argument of the future of the family. Photos courtesy of Rachel Graham
Dog days of the holidays You can look, but don’t touch those friendly looking police dogs at Denver International Airport. They’re on the job working to protect travelers, and can’t use the distraction. 9News reported last week that DIA has come up with a creative solution to petting police dogs: trading cards. “Brian Brown, a technician with the Denver Police Department Explosive Detection Unit has worked with his bombsniffing partner, Nnikos, for nearly fourand-a-half years,” the 9News report said. “He says his four-legged co-worker gets a lot of attention, especially from kids. “We do not let anybody touch the dogs. Mainly, it’s for liability purposes,” Brown said. “They’re still working animals. We still have a job to do and … I want my dog to go out and work as hard as he can. And the best way to do that is not let people touch them.” In keeping with the “look-don’t-touch” policy, Brown hands out cards to the kids so they can get to know the dogs better without getting too close.
Story focuses on multi-ethnic family By Clarke Reader
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he Edge Theatre is putting on perhaps its daring production yet — by being about as un-edgy as possible — for the holidays. The theater’s latest production, “Gifted,” is family comedy that is suitable for all ages, a first for the theater. “During the holidays we thought people would want to see something maybe no too edgy,” said Rick Yaconis, executive producer and artistic director of The Edge. “This isn’t really a holiday show, but we thought it was appropriate for the time.” The show runs through Dec. 29 at the theater, 1560 Teller St. Showtimes are at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 6 p.m. on Sunday. Long time patrons of The Edge might recognize “Gifted” and its playwright, Carrie Printz, from the 2012 holiday show, when it was one of four plays put on as part of the first On the Edge festival of new plays. Printz’s play won the festival and received a full production. “This play has gone through a series of workshops and it’s something I’ve worked on for several years,” Printz said. The story of “Gifted” centers on Aseem Ganeshe (Yasser Elmkhouri), the 15-year-old son of a Caucasian mother and Indian father. Aseem’s father has recently died, and his Indian grandmother is coming to visit. At the same time, Aseem is trying to get on a reality television program called “Stump the Brainiac,” and the producer is visiting to interview Aseem. “The show is really about Aseem’s search for identity in this multiethnic family,” Printz said. “I’ve been interested in writ-
Old Major makes Thrillist top 33 restaurants list ing about a family like this for a while because it is becoming more and more common.” WHAT: “Gifted” Printz said the play started WHERE: The Edge Theatre out as a monologue about a 1560 Teller St., Lakewood gifted child, and grew from WHEN: Through Dec. 29 there. She did research on the 7:30 p.m. - Friday and Saturday Indian culture and sent the 6 p.m. - Sunday play to an Indian playwright to COST: $15 to $20 make sure she had the details INFORMATION: 303-232-0363 or and dynamics correct. www.theeproject.com Tapping into a gifted student is the same thing producers did for the lead role. Elmkhouri is a senior at Lakewood High School, and played the character during the staged reading of “Gifted” last year. “He was one of my interns from last year, and this is a great role for him,” Yaconis said. Printz said that all the feedback from Elmkhouri’s performance was extremely positive, and that she has found him to be a very natural actor who just fits into the character. While the play isn’t a holiday one per se, the ideas that it expresses go along with the message of the season. “The play is about family, and everyone can relate to that,” Printz said. “I hope people walk away from the show with more appreciation for people’s differences, and maybe have a little more understanding for people we love that we might have differences with.” This is not the first full play that Printz has written, but it is the first to receive a full production, and she said the process has been a fascinating one to be a part of. “I was more involved during the stage reading last year, and though I’ve still been going to some of the rehearsals it’s been interesting to turn the play over to someone else,” she said. Yaconis said the theater will be doing another festival in 2014, and the winning play will be produced in 2015.
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I won’t mince words. My absolute favorite new restaurant this year is Old Major at 3316 Tejon St. I even chose to celebrate my recent milestone birthday for dinner there with On The Town Junior and Mr. On The Town. I had been to Old Major, a proud nose-to-tail eatery where they butcher 2.5 pigs a week (not sure what happens with the other half of the last pig), a handful of times, but I took a risk (and it was my birthday, after all) and booked a table for three to include the hub and my foodie son who works for much-lauded restaurateur Danny Meyer at Maialino in the Gramercy Park Hotel at 2 Lexington Ave. in NYC. My son surprised me with his arrival in Denver to celebrate my special day. Both of my “he-men” went nuts for the place and over the food. We ordered an arsenal of appetizers and an entrée each, which included the nose-to-tail dish, roasted duck breast and orcchiette pasta with roasted pork. Another surprise came last week when Old Major received a national nod via www.thrillistnation.com as being one of the 33 Best New Restaurants in America. And here’s what Thrillist said about Old Major: “Denver’s LoHi neighborhood is bursting at the seams with new, popular bars and restaurants, but Old Major’s `elevated farmhouse cuisine’ stands out among the pack with exceptional cocktails and decadent, inventive cuisine (think Colorado rib eye with bleu cheese, foie gras butter, and pork fat fries). If you’re smart and/or just understand weekly calendars, swing by on a Wednesday, where you can watch the chef/owner butcher two pigs in-house, you saucy, food-based voyeur! Then you’ll eat the fruits of his labor on the Nose to Tail Plate, which features cuts like braised belly, confit rib, schnitzel, ham, and ears, all accompanied by mustard spaetzle, sauerkraut, and a demi-glace.”
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If you’re stuck in the metro area without Christmas dinner plans, where do you go? Here are some ideas: Venice Ristorante, 5946 South Holly Street, Greenwood Village (or its sister restaurants, Chianti, also in Greenwood Village, and Venice Ristorante & Wine bar in LoDo); The Briarwood Inn, 1630 8th St., Golden; Baca, in the Inverness Hotel in Englewood; Kachina Southwestern Grill, 10600 Westminster Blvd., Westminster. And La Cave Wine Bar & Boutique, 360 Union Blvd, Lakewood. Look for menus and reservations for all these and more at www.opentable.com. With On The Town Junior away for the holidays in New York, Mr. On The Town and I will be dining at an old favorite, the Aurora Summit, on Christmas night.
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A first annual exhibition at the Community Gallery, Foothills Art Center, 809 15th St. (next door to the main gallery), will feature the creativity of Jeffco art students K-12. Work will be in a 12-by-12by-12 inch format with a one-sentence statement. The exhibit will run Dec. 3 to Dec. 27, admission is free. Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays.
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devoted to promoting the local movement through online markets, fundraisers and shopping, organized an Indoor Winter Market to be held in DiCicco’s Schoolhouse, Dec. 22, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “The biggest thing is, it’s truly the showcase to order and continue the relationship with the vendors and continue ordering what the consumers want,” Local Radius owner, Nathan Mudd said. The market is the official launch of LocalRadius’s new endeavor to extend the consumer-vendor relationship year round, rather than during season. The market will feature 15 - 22 of the vendors from the Arvada Farmers Market and include goods such as produce, cheese, eggs, jams, breads and oils and some crafts and gifts. For more information, visit www. localradius.net.
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DOUBLE FEATURE Living Light of Peace, 5928 Miller St., Arvada, presents a holiday movie double feature on Saturday, Dec. 21, with “Home for the Holidays” at 7 p.m. and “Stuart Saves His Family” at 9 p.m. “Home for the Holidays” was directed by Jodie Foster and stars Helen Hunt who goes home to visit her parents as a single adult. “Stuart Saves His Family” is based on a series of early 90s Saturday Night Live sketches. Come for both or just one. Both movies are PG13. Snacks available. SUNDAY/DEC. 22, DEC. 29 CHOIR SERVICE Concordia Lutheran Choir invites you to come and hear beautiful music at Concordia’s worship service on Sunday mornings during December. Some of the most endearing pieces of the upcoming season will be shared. Songs for December include: Break Forth, O Beauteous Heav’nly Light (Bach), Lovely Child, Holy Child, (Johnson), Before the Marvel of This Night (Schalk), and Do You Hear What I Hear (Regeny/Shayne), to mention a few. Concordia’s traditional worship service begins 8:15 a.m. The location is 13371 W. Alameda Parkway in Lakewood (the church nestled close to Green Mountain). MONDAY TO FRIDAY/DEC. 23-27 BUILDING CAMPS The Wheat Ridge Recreation Center hosts two superheroes-themed LEGO building camps for youth, ages 5-11, Dec. 23-27. Junior superheroes for ages 5-6 is 9 a.m. to noon, and superheroes engineering for ages 7-11 is 1-4 p.m. Camps will focus on building hideouts and vehicles of favorite superheroes. Engineering camp will explore how inventions such as Spider-Man’s web shooter work using the concepts of physics, engineering, and architecture. Both camps are taught by an experienced instructor from Playwell Teknologies. Call 303-2311300 or visit www.ci.wheatridge.co.us/registration to sign up and for information on costs.
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FRIDAY CINEMA Living Water Spiritual Community presents its Friday Cinema program at 7 p.m. Nov. 22 and Dec. 27 at 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada. Participate in discussions, sharing of viewpoints, life experiences, and a whole lot of fun. Popcorn and candy are available. Discussion will follow the feature presentation. Some films may have language or subject matter unsuitable for children. Call Kay Ford Johnsen for information at 720-933-4964 or email kayfordjohnsEn@aol.com. COMING SOON/DEC. 29 MUSICAL PERFORMANCE Entertainer Dan Navarro at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29 at Congregation B’nai Chaim, 4716 S. Coors Lane, Morrison. Virtuoso acoustic guitarist, singer and songwriter for stars as diverse as Pat Benatar, Jackson Browne, and Dionne Warwick, Navarro will dish up an unforgettable musical experience. Refreshments provided. Tickets available by calling 303-5881389 or at the door.
RECURRING EVENTS CONCORDIA LUTHERAN Church Choir is starting its fall choir program and is looking to add new voices. The choir is a great cross section of the community and welcomes newcomers who have a desire to praise God with their voice. This year Concordia Lutheran will be directed by Dr. Frank Eychaner of Colorado Chris-
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ARVADA RUNNING Club is offering $1,200 in college track or cross-country scholarships to one or two graduating high school girls for the 2013-14 school year. Eligible students must live in Arvada and/or attend an Arvada-area high school and plan to participate in a formal track or cross-country program during their freshman year in college. This is the third year in a row the club has offered scholarship funds. Applications are available on Arvada high school Naviance websites. For more information, contact arvadarunningclub@gmail.com or ltkrapes@msn.com. WOMEN’S NETWORKING group in Arvada has openings for women in business who can commit to a weekly Wednesday morning meeting. One member per business category. Contact Info@OurConnection.org or call 303-438-6783. RECURRING/THROUGH DEC. 28 CHILDREN’S THEATER Heritage Square Music Hall Children’s Theatre presents “Santa Needs A Holiday” at 1:30 and 3 p.m. Saturdays, Nov. 16 to Dec. 28. Group rates and weekday performances available by calling 303-279-7800. Show presented a Heritage Square Music Hall Children’s Theatre, 18301 W. Colfax D-103, Golden. Visit www.hsmusichall.com. RECURRING/THROUGH DEC. 29 ART MARKET The annual holiday art market is open Nov. 16 to Dec. 29. More than 100 Colorado artists offer ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, paintings, woodworking, photography, holiday items and more. The exhibit is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays, and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. It’s closed on Mondays. Admission is free, and donations are accepted. The Foothills Art Center is at 809 Fifteenth St., Golden. Visit www.foothillsartcenter.org. RECURRING/THROUGH DEC. 29
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tian University. The choir meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. The choir assists in Concordia’s traditional worship service three out of four Sundays per month. The church is at 13371 W. Alameda Parkway in Lakewood (the church nestled close to Green Mountain). If you have a desire to sing and are interested in joining, please contact Joan at joan@concordialcms.org or 303-989-5260.
THEATER SHOW The Edge Theatre Company presents “Gifted,” by Carrie Printz and directed by Sarah Roshan, Dec. 6-29. Cultures and generations clash in this funny, poignant tale of a 21st century family. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 6 p.m. Sunday, and 2 p.m. Dec. 22 and Dec. 29. Call 303-232-0363 or go to www.theedgetheater.com. The Edge Theatre is at 1560 Teller St., Suite 200, Lakewood. Parking is free. RECURRING/THROUGH DECEMBER CLASSES COLORADO ACTS offers classes, which begin in January. For information and to register, visit http://coloradoacts. us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=114582ac255d6c67358770a 01&id=5bc23afbb9&e=af91a19469. RECURRING/THROUGH JAN. 1 ELK HERD Colorado Parks and Wildlife is seeking public input on the future management of the Mt. Evans elk herd (E-39) via an online survey through Jan. 1. Herd population and composition objectives and other issues regarding elk management in Game Management Units 39, 391, 46, and 461 are being addressed. E-39 encompasses portions of Arapahoe, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Jefferson, and Park counties. To provide input on the herd, visit (http://wildlife.state.co.us/Hunting/BigGame/ HerdManagementDAUPlans/Pages/HerdManagementDAUPlans. aspx). The survey only takes a few minutes to complete. Recurring/January to March
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better match the loads and put less wear on our vehicles.” Looking ahead to 2014, Yugel said the continuation of a program that began in September with the Transit Police will provide more safety for riders. “ We have added 12 bicycle officers via Allied Barton Security who began patrolling most of the W Line. We saw a need for these officers as this is the first RTD rail line alignment that travels through neighborhoods and adjacent backyards and also has a bike path along most of the route,” she wrote. While feedback has been largely positive, people in Lakewood, as well as Denver and Golden, are welcome to contact RTD with feedback and things they would like to see changed. “There is a lot of interest in the corridor, and we want to be holistic about our approach,” Neelan said. “We want to set this up a place to work, live and play.”
The W Rail has been running for a little under eight months, and RTD is still working on fine-tuning the line’s schedule. Improvements along the line, and economic development are key goals for both RTD and Lakewood. Photo by Clarke Reader
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Holiday Worship Advent & Christmas Schedule Fourth Weekend of Advent: December 21 • 5 p.m. • Mass December 22 • 7, 9 & 11 a.m. • Mass
Christmas Eve Services December 24, 2012 7:00 pm - Lessons and Carols 11:00 pm - Candlelight and Communion
5592 Independence St. Arvada 303.422.3463 www.arvadapc.org
Golden First Presbyterian Church S. Golden Road at W. 16th Avenue 303-279-5591
Christmas Mass Schedule Christmas Eve • December 24 5 p.m. • Mass Christmas Day • December 25 Midnight, 8 & 10 a.m. • Mass
Sts. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church 3900 Pierce Street | Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033-4942 303.424.3706
Green Mountain United Methodist Church Christmas Eve Services
Services Dec 24, 6:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
5 pm Children & Family Service 7 pm Service of Lessons, Carols & Candle Lighting 9 pm Service of Lessons, Carols & Candle Lighting
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CLUBS in YOUR the COmmUnitY OngOing Activities, OngOing/ Business grOups
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.
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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.
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. repuBlicAns Men meeting The Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club meets 7-9 a.m. Mondays at the Howard Johnson Denver West, 12100 W. 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge. Call Fred Holden at 303-421-7619 for more information. All are welcome, not just Republican men from Jefferson County.
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.
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WOMen netWOrking Women’s Business Group Wednes-
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.
WednesdAys ArvAdA Biz Connection http://www.meetup.com/Arvada-
Business-Connection/ is an informal networking event that
information. Call Marcia at 303-827-3283 to RSVP.
thursdAys Business spirituAlity Business Honoring Spirituality meets 7-9 a.m. every Thursday at the Community Center of Mile Hi Church, 9079 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood. Meetings include networking, a brief meditation by a licensed practitioner, guest speaker and breakfast. For additional information, visit www. bhsmilehi.org or call Patty Whitelock at 303-274-0933. cOMMunity cOFFee Join Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp on the fourth Thursday of each month to talk about issues that are important to you. Community Coffee will be from 7-8 a.m. at La Dolce Vita, Ice Cream Room, 5756 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada; and from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Panera Bread, 10450 Town Center Drive, Westminster.
day 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, 303438-6783, or go online to info@OurConnection.org.
prOFessiOnAl WOMen NW Metro Business and Professional Women meets the first Wednesday of each month from September to May. Our mission is to achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education and
investOrs’ Meetings The Rocky Mountain Inventors Association meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. the fourth Thursday of every month (excluding November and December) at Vesta Technology, 13050 W. 43rd Drive, Suite 300, Golden. Presentations in marketing, manufacturing, engineering, finance, business and legal, followed by networking. Go online to www.rminventor. org for details. FridAys cAlMup JOurney Prefer to help yourself rather than do the coaching or psychotherapy thing? Let me share with you free information about the CalmUp Journey, a one-page selfexamination worksheet for men and women. Join me for coffee or tea 8-9 a.m. most Fridays at Whole Foods Market Belmar, 444
S. Wadsworth Blvd. in Lakewood. Let me know you’re planning to be there so we’re sure to connect. Contact www.DrLorieGose. com or 303-500-2340.
sAturdAys cOlOrAdO citizens for Peace meets 10:30-11:30 a.m. every Saturday at the intersections of West 52nd and Wadsworth Boulevard to try to bring an end to the wars. Signs will be furnished for those who do not have them. Contact Cindy Lowry at 303-431-1228 or waylonthecat.lowry@yahoo.com. cOnsciOus creAtiOn Explore holistic health resources at the Conscious Creation Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the third Saturday of each month at the Clements Community Center, 1580 Yarrow St. in Lakewood. Learn from holistic-health practitioners and get information about products, services and alternative/complementary therapies through learning-lab presentations. Admission fee applies; for more information, contact Cheryl Roach at 303-885-8584 or go online to www. consciouscreationfair.com. OngOing /educAtiOn discussiOn grOups Covenant Village hosts Wednesdays at 2 p.m. This series of monthly events features expert speakers on a wide variety of educational and entertaining topics. Please plan to attend one, several or all of our programs, held at 9153 Yarrow St. in Westminster. Admission is free, but seating is limited. Call 303-403-2205 for driving directions and to reserve your place. Come early for refreshments; fellowship lectures begin at 2 p.m. To learn more about the residency options and lifestyle at Covenant Village of Colorado, call us at 303-424-4828.
Holiday Worship First United Methodist Church 1500 Ford Street, Golden 303-279-3484 CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES Dec. 24th: 5:30pm Family Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 7:30pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 11:00pm Christmas Candlelight Communion
Holy Cross Lutheran Church 4500 Wadsworth Blvd Wheat Ridge, CO 303.423.5654 Christmas Eve 4:30 p.m.—Family Service (Candlelight) 6:30 p.m.—Service of Carols & Readings, with Candlelight & Holy Communion 11:00 p.m.—The Christ Mass (Candlelight & Holy Communion)
www.holycrosswheatridge.org
St. Joan of Arc Ð Advent and Christmas Schedule Christmas Eve Masses 4 pm, 8 pm, 11 pm Christmas Day Masses 8 am, 10 am Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Ð Vigil Masses 5pm, 12 Midnight; New YearÕ s Day Ð 8 am, 10 am
Christ on the Mountain Catholic Church 13922 West Utah Ave. at Alameda Parkway Lakewood CO 80228
303-988-2222 • christonthemountain.net
Weekend Masses: • Saturday at 4:30 pm (Anticipatory) • Sunday at 8:00 and 10:15 am
Christmas Masses: • Christmas Eve at 4:30 pm; Prelude at 4:00 pm • Christmas Eve at 7:00 pm; Prelude at 6:45 pm • Christmas Eve at 10:00 pm; Prelude at 9:30 pm • Christmas Day at 9:00 am; Prelude at 8:45 am • New Year’s Eve at 4:30 pm • New Year’s Day at 9:00 am
Celebration Events
See website for daily Mass and Confession schedule
St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church 12735 W 58th Ave, Arvada 80002 www.StJoanArvada.org | 303-420-1232
Tuesday, December 24
Christmas Eve Family Candlelight Service - 5 p.m. (child care available)
Candlelight Service - 11 p.m.
Sunday, December 29 – 10 a.m. Preparation for the New Year
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Lakewood Sentinel 13 December 19, 2013
rV beats A-West in tourney championship game 4A’s D’Evelyn has great tourney finishing third place By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com ARVADA — A rivalry was renewed Friday as Ralston Valley narrowly edged Arvada West in the championship game of the Ralston Valley Roundup tournament. The Mustangs took a 16-8 first quarter lead and looked like they might be on their way to a lopsided victory, but A-West rallied late and nearly stole the tournament away from the host team. However, once again Ralston Valley proved themselves as 5A Jeffco’s best behind the championship game’s MVP Andrew Wingard. The junior two-sport athlete had 15 points including making several big shots in the second half to hold off A-West. Wingard shot four three-pointers, and senior Zac Stevens, who recorded nine points and six rebounds, were able to hold off a late Arvada West surge. A-West junior Thomas Neff scored a game-high 22 points and teammate junior
Dhillion Greene added 10 points. But the duo also combined for 10 turnovers which turned out to be the difference in a tightly contested game. Neff and the Wildcats had an opportunity to tie the game with a three-pointer in the closing seconds but Neff was never able to get off a clean look. “We really wanted to win that game but we will get another chance once league play rolls around,” Neff said. D’Evelyn, one of the state’s best 4A teams, also participated in the tournament finishing in third place after beating Montebello 79-70 on Friday. Senior Ty McGee scored 23 points and junior Grant Witherspoon added 20 points, which was needed to hold off Montebello’s athleticism and offensive firepower. “That is a really good team we just beat (in Montbello). We are happy with the way we played over the tournament,” D’Evelyn coach Troy Pachner said. The No. 9 ranked Jaguars also beat Rangeview in the tournament, who is the No. 3 ranked team in 5A hoops. Ralston Valley (5-2) beat Loveland, Montbello and then A-West to win the tournament.
D’Evelyn senior Brian Smith attempts to inbound the ball over a Montebello defender in the win on Friday night. Photo by Daniel Williams A-West (3-1) beat Rock Canyon and D’Evelyn before falling to the Mustangs in the title game. And D’Evelyn (4-2) beat Rangeview and Montebello, sandwiched between the loss to A-West.
All-Tournament Team: Arvada West junior Thomas Neff Ralston Valley sophomore Dallas Walton D’Evelyn senior Ty McGee Rock Canyon junior Mitchell Lombard Rangeview senior Jeremiah Paige
DOMINATING DEMONS
Ryan Blodgett shows off his defensive skills and goes airborne to try and stop his defender from scoring. Photo by Daniel Williams
Golden nets second tourney of season Demons respond after Boulder loss with tourney win By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — The Demons are dominating. After suffering their first loss of the season early last week, Golden boys basketball used that loss as motivation to win the Steamboat Springs Shootout, beating the home team Steamboat Springs 48-33 in the finals Saturday. The Demons used a total team effort to beat the Sailors getting at least nine points from four different players.
Junior Ryan Thistlewood led the Demons with 14 points in the title game and senior Ryan MacCallum scored nine points and pulled down 11 rebounds. Golden beat Moffit Country, Green River and Steamboat Springs to win its second tournament of the young season. One week previously the Demons beat D’Evelyn in the championship game of a tournament they cohosted. Golden improves to 6-1 on the season, one win better than D’Evelyn, who is currently state ranked and finished a perfect 16-0 in 4A Jeffco last season. But coach John Anderson thinks his team has the goods to take the league title away from the Jaguars, if they continue to work hard and play together. “We have a lot of size and strength, but that doesn’t automatically mean you win games. We have to con-
tinue to work hard and if we do that we think good things will happen,” Anderson said. The three game tournament win comes off Golden’s only loss, a 68-48 loss to Boulder on Tuesday, who is not only a 5A program, but a very good one currently sitting at 5-1. In the Boulder loss, Golden was outscored by eight points in the second quarter and then by nine more points in the third quarter, digging themselves a hole they could not get out of. Boulder junior Garrett Turner recorded 22 points in the win over Golden. But the Demons responded to their only loss of the season with their dominating tournament win beating their three opponents by nine, 17 and 15 points. Golden (6-1) will play Standley Lake at the Pepsi Center Monday at 3 p.m.
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Mustangs good enough to rank RV doesn’t win it but fares very well in tournament Mussels, clams, shrimp, calamari, smelts, pan seared cod & pasta Reservations Recommended Beginning
By Daniel Williams dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com BOULDER — Ralston Valley gave up a monster lead but was able to hang on for a 50-45 victory over Silver Creek Saturday at Fairview High School. The win was the second of three games the Mustangs played in the Fairview Tournament last week. And while the Ralston Valley didn’t win the tournament they played very well, which included pushing Broomfield, the No. 1 ranked team in 4A girls’
hoops. In addition, their performance should keep them ranked, as Ralston Valley found themselves the No. 10 team in 5A last week. But against Silver Creek the Mustangs were dominant — at least in the first half. Ralston Valley got off to a 19-6 first quarter lead and took a 3615 lead into halftime. Freshman Ashley VanSickle scored 19 points and senior Amanda Lefholz scored 10 points for the Mustangs. However, most of those points game in the first half and the power went out in the second. After scoring 36 first half points Ralston Valley scored only three total points in the third quarter. Luckily, the Mustangs were a little
better in the final quarter and even though they were outscored 19-11 they managed to hang on for the victory. “We do have four seniors but we are still a young team. We will continue to work and continue to get better,” Ralston Valley coach Jeff Gomer said. The Mustangs (4-2) have six combined freshman and sophomores, including VanSickle who shined on Saturday. Ralston Valley opened the tournament with an 82-31 victory over Prairie View, before falling to Broomfield 67-41. In the loss to No. 1 Broomfield the Mustangs fell behind early but rallied for a much improved second half. Ralston Valley will play at Columbine, Friday at 7 p.m.
Prep sports Scoreboard BEAR CREEK HIGH SCHOOL Boys basketball Bear Creek 52, Sierra 54 Senior DJ Miles scored 20 points for Bear Creek. The Bears lost 54-42 against Sierra. Junior Trevaun Arnold scored nine points and senior Robert Mendez had eight.
LAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL Girls basketball
Lakewood 61, Wheat Ridge 31 Sophomore Mackenzie Forrest scored 28 points for Lakewood in route to a 61-31 win over Wheat Ridge. Forrest was 5-5 at the line. Sophomore McKenna Bishop had 13 rebounds for Tigers and senior Jessica Brooks had 10. Lakewood 71, Eaglecrest 47 Lakewood forced 23 steals and had seven blocked shots in the defensive effort. Jessica Brooks and Mackenzie Forrest each had 19 points. Brooks also had nine rebounds, while Forrest had eight steals.
Boys basketball THURSDAY 5 p.m. - Bear Creek @ Mullen Tournament FRIDAY TBA - Bear Creek @ Mullen Tournament SATURDAY TBA - Bear Creek @ Mullen Tournament
Girls basketball FRIDAY TBA - Lakewood vs. Chatfield
UPCOMING GAMES
PREP SPORTS SCOREBOARD Would you like to see your team on the board? Contact sports reporter Kate Ferraro at kferraro@ourcoloradonews.com. Or go to ourcoloradonews.com and click on the prep sports logo.
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December 19, 2013
Lost a game but much improved Panthers already doubled their previous win total By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com ARVADA — Last season the Pomona Panthers won only one of their 22 games. This season it is already evident this year’s team is much improved, proven by their 59-50 loss to George Washington Saturday at Pomona High School. Even though the Panthers lost to a very athletic George Washington, the way they kept fighting is proof their product is on the upswing. Pomona played step-by-step with the Patriots for nearly all four quarters but late in the third quarter George Washington opened up a 13-point lead. Last season the Panthers would have given in and a close game would quickly turn into a lopsided victory. But on Saturday night Pomona kept fighting behind several players including junior Josh Himes. Himes scored 19 points that helped keep the Panthers hanging around late in the game. Himes and senior big-man Tyler Wier trimmed the Patriots lead down to 56-50 with just over a minute of action left. They also had a chance to cut George Washington’s lead down to a single basket but a Pomona threepoint attempt rimmed out right around the minute mark. Despite the loss head coach Jon Baskin said he was happy the way his team continued to fight. The 2-5 Panthers recorded backto-back victories over Arvada and
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But if they continue to improve at the rate they have been performing at, there is no reason the Panthers cannot be players once league play rolls around after the holidays. Pomona will play at Dakota Ridge on Wednesday at 7 p.m.
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SALOME’S STARS FOR THE WEEK OF DEC 18, 2013
ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) Careful, Lamb. Don’t let your generous nature lead to some serious overspending as you contemplate your holiday gift-giving. Your social life kicks off into high gear by week’s end. TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) A positive attitude helps you weather annoying but unavoidable changes in holiday plans. Aspects favor new friendships and reinforcement of existing relationships. GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) Demands on your energy level could be much higher than usual as you prepare for the upcoming holidays. Be sure to pace yourself. Friends and family will be happy to help.
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CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) Don’t allow a suddenly icy reaction from a friend or family member to continue without learning what caused it -- and what can be done to restore that once warm and caring relationship. LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) A relationship seems to be unraveling, mostly from a lack of attention. It might be a good idea to ease up on whatever else you’re doing so you can spend more time working to mend it. VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) New facts emerge that not only help explain the recent rift with a trusted colleague, but also might provide a chance to wipe the slate clean and make a fresh start in your friendship. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) A family member’s personal situation is, fortunately, resolved in time for you to get back into your hectic round of holiday preparations. An old friend might bring a new friend into your life. SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) Pace yourself in meeting holiday pressures and workplace demands to avoid winding up with a frayed temper and a Scorpian stinger that lashes out at puzzled kith, kin and colleagues. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) A financial matter requires close attention. Also, news from a trusted source provides the means to help sort out a longstanding state of confusion and put it into perspective. CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) This is a good time to reinforce family ties. Make it a priority to assess and resolve all outstanding problems. Start the upcoming holiday season with a full measure of love. AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) Don’t be pressured into a so-called solid-gold investment. Wait until the holiday distractions are over. Then take a harder look at it. You might find that the “gold” is starting to flake off. PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) A former friend might be trying to heal the breach between you by using a mutual friend as an intermediary. Best advice: Keep an open mind despite any lingering bad feelings. BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way of saying the right thing at the right time. Your friendships are deep and lasting. © 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.
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December 19, 2013
Sky not falling on Broncos To be familiar with the fable of Chicken Little is to know exactly what goes on inside the minds of Broncos fans following a loss. Having gone through the benign experience of be-
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ing struck on the head by an acorn that fell from a tree, Chicken Little became hysterical and was convinced that the sky was falling and that the world was coming to end. Sound familiar, Broncos fans? Following the team’s loss to San Diego on Dec. 12, many Broncos fans feared that their Super Bowl dreams were dashed in one Thursday night game. I’m sure you heard it, or even said it: “The defense looked terrible!” “What was up with Manning?” “Man, I just want to kick Philip Rivers in his stupid-looking face!” (OK, that last one was said by me). So, Broncos players, are fans doomed and destined to a Jonestown-like fate, with an empty cup of orange KoolAid in one hand and a copy of Chicken Little in the other? “We’re still in very good shape and still in very good position in our conference,” said tight end Julius Thomas in a recent interview with Colorado Community Media. “So, the sky is not falling.” Thomas and a few other Broncos players were in Wheat Ridge over the weekend for a charity bowling event that raised money for Make-A-Wish Colorado. Their attendance not only served as a fundraiser for a great cause, but it also gave me the opportunity to see how the team is moving past the Chargers loss. “We move past every game,” Thomas said. “A lot of people say, ‘How do you move past a loss?’ It’s the same as moving past a win.” Thomas said all the right things. But the truth of the matter is, Broncos fans don’t handle losing very well, and they are tough to satisfy. As I walking over to chat with long snapper Aaron Brewer, I overheard his conversation with a young boy clad in orange who was really giving it to him. “But you guys lost to the Chargers!” said the kid, who was probably about 8 or 9. “I know, I was there,” Brewer said, which drew hearty laughter from others around him. I can relate to the kid. As a lifelong Broncos fan, I
often get caught up in the Armageddon-like hysteria that accompanies Denver losses. And the loss to San Diego provided ample fodder for television talking heads and office water cooler chat across the Mile High City. The Broncos looked abysmal in that game, on both sides of the ball. And the loss nearly cost them. Thank goodness for New England’s loss to Miami on Dec. 15, otherwise the hated Patriots would be in the driver’s seat for home field advantage throughout the playoffs. “We’re just going to stay the course,” said Broncos defensive lineman Mitch Unrein, who also attended the charity event. “We know we have all the guys it takes to win the Super Bowl and we just have to keep working. Unrein should work part time on a suicide prevention hotline, because he was doing a good job of talking me off the proverbial ledge. “We’ve lost only three games this year, and we’re still where we need to be, where we want to be,” he said. “We still have two more games to clean things up on both sides of the ball, and hopefully be catching our stride when we reach the playoffs.” I also asked Unrein whether the team is concerned about its growing list of injuries — a list that’s starting to look like the cast of extras on an old episode of “M*A*S*H.” Here are just a few names of Broncos who weren’t on the field against the Chargers: Wes Welker, Champ Bailey, Derek Wolfe, Rahim Moore, Kevin Vickerson ... “Injuries happen to every single team in the NFL and that’s the thing you have to deal with, no matter what,” Unrein said. “It’s a long year and a lot of things will happen. It’s kind of unusual for us this year because it seems like there were more things than normal that happened to us, but we’re resilient.” Broncos kicker Matt Prater gave credit to the Chargers for being “a great team” and said the team is focusing on Houston this weekend, and their ultimate goal ahead. “Hopefully we’ll get some momentum these last couple of weeks and take it into the playoffs and hopefully get a trophy at the end of the year,” Prater said. That hope is shared by every Broncos fan. Right now, I am raising a glass of orange Kool-Aid to the team realizing its goal — and praying that January temperatures don’t call for falling skies. Aside from sports-column writing, Vic Vela covers the Legislature for Colorado Community Media. Vic can be reached at vvela@ourcoloradonews.com or follow him on Twitter: @VicVela1.
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The organization h.o.p.e. (Helping Our People Excel) has been working in Lakewood for 12 years to do exactly what its name says — give people a help up, not a hand out. It was created in 2001 as a response to the needs of not only Lakewood and Jefferson County, but the whole Denver Metro area. “We’re a hunger relief organization, and while we primarily serve Lakewood, Golden and Wheat Ridge, we’re open to anyone who needs food assistance,” said Andrew Coonan, executive director of h.o.p.e. “We serve about 300 individuals a week, which is about 50 to 75 households who come to us for help.” Coonan said what separates h.o.p.e. from other pantries is that there is no limits on the number of
times people can come and visit the group to pick up food. People in need can stop by the pantry, 11949 W. Colfax Ave., any Wednesday and pick up food. The food pantry also doesn’t have any income levels or much of an intake process for people who need help. Coonan said that they wanted to make it as easy as possible for people in need to get help. According to Coonan, the organization began as a home health agency, but expanded when they saw an increased need in the community. Clients for h.o.p.e. come from a variety of backgrounds and include the homeless, people with disabilities, single parents, and working families. Some 36 percent of those served are children and 15 percent are people with disabilities. “We’re really seeing the demographics shift in the people who need to use us,” said Robin Young, program director with the pantry. “We’re seeing more and more working families, who have to decide between paying bills and getting the food staples that
everyone needs.” In recent years the pantry has expanded beyond canned food and non-perishable items to fresh produce. The group has a community garden that they also offer to their clients. The pantry is a client’s choice, so people who come to visit are able to pick the food items they want, which Young said is important for preserving dignity, especially for people who are making their first visit. “All our food comes from donations, and we have different schools and organizations doing food drives for us,” Young said. “We’re always looking for more volunteers and donations.” One of the things that h.o.p.e. strives for is easy accessability for people with disabilities, and Coonan is very proud of how many people use the pantry as a resource. “It’s always great to see the community come together to help people out,” Young said. For more information, visit www. hope-online.org.
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(303) 249-8221
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