November 15, 2012 A Colorado Community Media Publication
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Jefferson County, Colorado • Volume 8, Issue 25
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NECK AND NECK
Council approves human services allocations By Sara Van Cleve
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State District 19 candidates Lang Sias and Evie Hudak wave to passers-by near the intersection of 80th Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard on Nov. 6. See election coverage on Pages 4-8 Photo by Andy Carpenean
60 gallons to saving lives Arvada man donates 480th pint of blood to Bonfils By Sara Van Cleve
svancleve@ourcoloradonews.com One pint of blood can save or affect the lives of three people, meaning one Arvada man has changed 1,140 lives. Jack Joyce, 76, became the 12th person in Bonfils Blood Center history to donate 60 gallons of blood during his platelet donation Nov. 6, a feat that was 48 years in the making. “Nineteen sixty-four was the first time I donated,” Joyce said. “For that first time, I had a friend who had a new baby that had a blood problem, and they needed to exchange his blood. I was in Colorado Springs at the time so I went to the hospital and donated with him.” Since then Joyce has donated blood, platelets or plasma 480 times in units of one pint, totaling 60 gallons. While Joyce donated some after that first donation, it wasn’t until 1976 that he began donating about every three months when his employer, IBM, hosted blood drives. In the early 1980s, though, Joyce found another personal reason to be a donor. “I lost my niece to leukemia,” he said. “At that time, I wasn’t donating platelets, I was donating whole blood.” During his 18-year-old niece’s six-month battle with the disease in 1983, Joyce said she had more than 80 blood platelet transfusions. “The transfusions gave her great comfort,” he said. Because platelets only have a shelf life of five days, there is a constant need for them, which is partly why Joyce tries to come every two weeks, the minimum amount of time required between donations. “The needle stick not being comfortable is so minor compared to what the recipients of the platelets go through,” he said. “It’s easy to donate. I want to continue to do it as long as I am able to.” In celebration of Joyce’s milestone, Bonfils Vice President Mark Thompson presented Joyce with a ruby pin commemorating his 60th gallon.
Bonfils Blood Center Vice President Mark Thompson, left, pins a 60-gallon ruby pin on platelet donor Jack Joyce’s shirt as he donated his 60th gallon of blood Tuesday, Nov. 6. Photo by Sara Van Cleve “Because of donors like Jack it means we have blood on the shelf for people in need,” Thompson said. “Donors like Jack come in on their own with no particular reason other than wanting to help their community.” And Joyce has spent many hours helping his community. Donating plasma takes about two hours per visit because the blood has to be drawn, then the platelets separated from the red blood cells by an apheresis machine and then the red blood cells replaced
into the donor. By Thompson’s calculations, Joyce has spent more than 1,000 hours in the donation chair. Joyce said he hopes to reach the 70-gallon mark if his health allows. Between his 50th and 60th gallons, Joyce wasn’t able to donate for a year and a half because he was battling cancer. “I felt like I’d never get to 50. Sixty is great,” Joyce said. “I’m glad I can continue to donate. It is very nice to be able to do and I feel good about it.”
Arvada City Council approved $210,000 of funding to human services organizations including a new agency to help people get to work. The money, which was budgeted as part of the 2013-14 budget, is from two sources — the human services pool and the Community Development Block Grant program, a federal program that is projected to give Arvada $400,000 in 2013. The resolutions for the two sets of allocations were approved Nov. 5 unanimously 6-0 with Councilman at-large Don Allard absent. A new agency, Good Neighbor Garage, will receive $10,000 to match lowincome families and people with lowcost, reliable donated vehicles to solve transportation challenges so they can keep full-time jobs. “It’s really good news because we’ll be able to help a whole lot of families fix their cars or get cars, whatever they might need to stay working, get a job or care for their children,” said Marc Veldhuizen, owner and founder of Good Neighbor Garage. This is the first time Good Neighbor Garage has received funds from the city. Veldhuizen described the company as a “Habitat for Humanity but for cars,” and has been operating about eight months. John Giardino, a member of the Human Services Advisory Committee, said the committee received funding applications from 23 organizations, totaling $323,000 in requests. “Agencies continue to experience an increase in need for their services,” Giardino said. “Because the City Council has provided additional funding to the human services funding pool, the board was also able to consider providing funds at a higher level for some of the agencies and also considering funding for a new agency.” Eighteen organizations, including Good Neighbor Garage, will receive the $135,000 budgeted to the human services pool. Allocations include $18,400 to the Jefferson Center for Mental Health, $17,000 to Project Angel Heart, $15,000 to Arapahoe House, $12,000 to Ralston House, $10,000 to STRIDE, $10,000 to Volunteers of America’s Meals on Wheels program. Other allocations include $8,500 to Seniors’ Resource Center, $5,200 to Audio Information Networks, $5,000 Archway Housing & Services Inc., $4,400 to The Action Center, $4,000 to Brothers Redevelopment Inc. and to Colorado Homeless Families, $3,000 to Family Tree, Inc., $2,500 to FACES and Hope House of Colorado, $2,000 to Volunteers of America’s Seniors Nutrition Program and $1,500 to Angel Eyes. Four other organizations are receiving funding from the CDBG, totaling $75,000. Organizations receiving CDBG funds include Metro Community Provider Network at $20,000, Inter-Church ARMS at $18,000, Carin Clinic at $17,000 and the Arvada Community Food Bank at $20,000.
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First time at polls is vote of confidence As Sianna Elmanouzi sat at the kitchen table in early October marking her pick for president on her mail-in ballot, her mind rewound to fifth grade, when her teacher conducted a class poll on who students would vote for if they could. And then she fast-forwarded. “Wow,” she thought. “I’m 18 years old and I’m voting. This is so cool.” Jake Price, 20, walked into a voting booth on the University of Colorado campus on Halloween to make his choice. The feeling that followed took him a bit by surprise. “To finally vote was very empowering,” he said. And regardless of who was voting for whom, “you could kind of feel this unity that we were all there expressing our American rights. That was pretty cool.” Unquestionably cool. The first time I voted, in 1980, I was 20, a junior in college and Ronald Reagan trounced Jimmy Carter in a historic landslide. Back then, voting booths had curtains to ensure privacy, and I remember the excitement, the goosebumpy-feeling that my vote gave me an influential seat at the country’s table. Since then, I’ve cast my ballot for president eight more times. Incredible, really, when you think about it, that we live in a country in which the four-year cycle of popular elections has continued uninterrupted and unchallenged since just after the 1788 ratification of the U.S. Constitution. The privilege is profound. And there’s nothing quite like exercising it for the first time. “You really feel the power that your vote has — your voice,“ said Chrissy Faessen of Rock the Vote, the national organization that spearheaded efforts to register voters between 18 and 29 years old. Sianna, who is studying political science at CU, and Jake, a finance major, agree. So do Kyle Tosch, 19, an environmental and civil engineering student at Colorado State University, Chace Griffin, 20, a business
finance major at CSU, and Grace Shea, 19, a history and secondary education major at CU. “It’s exciting to feel that you actually mattered,” Kyle said. Kyle and his peers are part of the muchtouted 46 million-strong youth vote that helped shaped this election’s outcome — 19 percent of all votes came from the 18- to 29-year-old sector, 1 percent more than in 2008. They favored Obama by 60 percent to 36 percent and swing states such as Florida, Ohio and Virginia were won by voters under the age of 30, Rock the Vote numbers show. Faessen wasn’t surprised. The organization’s 25-city national bus tour found energy and enthusiasm on college campuses, she said, and an understanding of what was at stake — students’ potential livelihood. A sense of urgency permeated the decision-making process. Sianna and Grace became involved in campaigns — Sianna with Romney’s, Grace with Obama’s. They manned phone lines, sent out mailings, canvassed neighborhoods. Along with Chace, Kyle and Jake, they watched the debates and conducted their own independent research, searching for information free from bias. “We wanted to make sure we were all educated and not just voting the way our parents voted,” Kyle said. The issues of paying for college education, health care, the economy and jobs weighed heavily. “It’s scary to think if one candidate leads us down the wrong road how impactful
that will be,” Jake said. “Not only for me, but I think about having children some day and what the economy is going to be then and what the overall cultural environment will be.” Grace has watched her mother, who dealt with health care issues when she was diagnosed with breast cancer several years ago, also struggle financially. “Depending on which direction you go,” she said, “life could be really different for some of us.” They all believe their votes, regardless of whom they supported, made a difference. “We are the ones who are going to be dealing with the consequences,” Grace said. “We need to have our voices heard.” “It’s a domino effect,” Chace said. “My single vote may not matter, but if I don’t vote, that may influence others to not vote and, in the grand scheme of things, a group not voting will definitely have an impact.” On election night, Kyle and Chace sat in their living room, doing homework and switching between the Nuggets game and election returns on TV. Grace nervously watched CNN in her sorority house. Jake dejectedly listened to a scratchy car radio broadcast returning from a church meeting. And, depending on where she was, Sianna followed results on TV, her laptop and her phone. Wearing a 2012 Romney T-shirt, she didn’t realize Obama had won until she walked into her dorm lobby, crowded with
cheering students. “I felt defeated,” she said. “With so many fiscal issues at stake, I thought Romney was the better candidate.” Grace and Kyle were elated. “I had a great sense of pride that our voices … were heard and made a difference in this election,” Grace said. Regardless of which candidate they supported, all five students say this first election experience inspired confidence in their nation and fueled a sense of patriotic pride and civic duty. “Feeling as though you have a voice in the say of your country is a rather rare commodity in this world,” Jake said. Research shows casting a ballot as a young voter makes one more likely to become a lifelong voter. As Faessen said: “It’s not just about voting every four years for the president of the United States. It’s really about your continued participation and influence on shaping your country’s democracy.” These young voices make it clear our democracy is in excellent hands. And that is unquestionably cool. Ann Macari Healey’s column about people, places and issues of everyday life appears every other week. She can be reached at ahealey@ourcoloradonews.com or 303-5664110.
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Company pays $40,000 in back wages By Sara Van Cleve
svancleve@ourcoloradonews.com Following an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division, Colorado Precision Machining Inc. paid a total of $39,082 in back wages and liquidated damages to 10 machinists. The investigation found the company was violating the Fair Labor Standards Act’s minimum wage, overtime and record-keeping provisions. Employees of Colorado Precision Machining worked long hours and were not paid proper minimum wage and overtime compensation, according to a press release from the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor. The investigation found 10 employees were paid less than the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour and were paid
“straight time” instead of time and a half for hours worked past 40 hours per week. Colorado Precision Machining also made illegal wage deductions from workers’ paychecks for equipment such as calipers, micrometers and other hand tools, according to the press release. The deductions made the machinists’ wages drop below the federal minimum wage. The company also failed to keep accurate records of employees’ wages and work hours, which violated the Fair Labor Standards Act’s record-keeping requirements. The company agreed to comply with regulations in the future and as of Oct. 23, all back wages and liquidated damages had been paid in full, according to the press release. Colorado Precision Machining President Ray Salvatori had not return calls to comment on the situation as of press time.
CORRECTION Cheri Rodgers Gerou, recently re-elected to Colorado House District 25, has one son and one daughter. The daughter graduated with a master’s degree from Queens College, and the son graduated with a master’s degree from the Colorado School of Mines. The Nov. 8 edition of the Arvada Press mistakenly attributed those degrees to Gerou and her husband. The Press regrets the errors. To report corrections, call 303-409-4776.
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Repairs to George C. Meyers Pool will take longer than originally anticipated. Meyers Pool, 7900 Carr Drive, has been closed since late September because of internal structural damage. Structural repairs along the north wall were about 90 percent complete as of Nov. 5, but previously unknown significant damage has been found on the south wall. As of Nov. 5, Saunders Construction had
opened five section of the exterior wall and found deterioration similar to the worst found on the north wall. Repairs will be required on a minimum of the two beams. JVA Engineers are designing a repair plan now for the additional damage. Because of these additional repairs, Meyers Pool will not meet its previously anticipated reopening date of mid-November. The pool is now expected to open in early December.
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Running for dinner Voters approve
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Turkey Chase 5K, 10K runners to raise money for meals at Denver Rescue Mission
WHAT: Turkey Chase 10K and Family Fun Run 5K
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Arvada residents can provide a turkey dinner for others by taking a morning run rather than impatiently watching their Thanksgiving turkey cook in the kitchen. Two Roads Charter School in Arvada has partnered with Grandma’s Frozen Noodles to host the sixth annual Turkey Chase 10K and Family Fun Run 5K to benefit the Denver Rescue Mission. There are three races that begin at the school, 7180 Oak St., and winds through Arvada along Ralston Valley Creek Trail. The purpose of the Turkey Chase is to help provide holiday meals to people in need. The Turkey Chase 5K and Family Fun Run 5K both begin at 9:15 a.m. Registration is $40 for the Turkey Chase and $40 for two participants for the fun run; each additional family member in the fun run is $15. The Turkey Chase 10K begins at 9 a.m. and registration is $40. To receive these registration prices, participants must register online at www.runningguru.com via the Denver Rescue Mission’s website www. DenverRescueMission.org or by searching “Turkey Chase.” Registration the day of cost $50 per race
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and $20 per additional family member for the fun run. According to the Denver Rescue Mission, just $1.92 provides one person with a whole Thanksgiving meal — meaning one preregistered race participant can help feed more than 30 people. Race participants receive a T-shirt, goody bag and an official time for their race completion. Residents can also support the Denver Rescue Mission with no running involved. The Turkey Chase Pasta Loading Dinner the night before the race, Wednesday, Nov. 21, will be hosted at 3 Sons Italian Restaurant, 14805 W. 64th Ave., in Arvada. Diners will be seated in three rounds during the Turkey Chase Pasta Loading Dinner from 5-6:30 p.m., from 6:30-8 p.m. and from 8-9:30 p.m. Tickets for the dinner can be purchased separately or added to race registration on the Running Guru website. For more information on the races or dinner, visit www.DenverRescueMission. org.
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Shouts of joy echoed through Chad’s Grill in Lakewood on Nov. 6 at the Jeffco schools watch party as 3A and 3B supporters celebrated their victory. ”I’m trying to keep from crying,” Superintendent Cindy Stevenson said. “I am just ecstatic.” All those who had campaigned since March on behalf of Citizens for Jeffco Schools, a group working to get residents to vote yes on ballot issues 3A and 3B, sighed with relief when the numbers came showing the measures had passed. The property tax increase will help supplement budget cuts of $45 million for the 2013-14 school year. Question 3A passed 170,731 to 119,753, and Question 3B passed 158,697 to 130,413. “We’ll be able to sustain our traditions of excellence, and support our teachers,” Stevenson said. The bond and mill levy will help make up for the decrease in state education funding per student which dropped from $7,070 in 2009-10 to $6,309 in 2012-13. The $39 million mill levy override, known as 3A, will be used for day-to-day operations, educational programs, maintenance, salaries and supplies. The $99 million bond package, 3B, will support capital projects, such as buildings, repairs and renovations. In order to fund the increases, the average homeowner in the county would pay about $14.76 per year per $100,000 in assessed value. For the average Jeffco homeowner, this would be about $3.06 per month. According to Board of Education President Lesley Dahlkemper, those at the watch party were cel-
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Marijuana to be legalized
Amendment passes with more than 50 percent
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Amendment 64 to allow recreational use of marijuana passed as of press time. The measure passed with 52.66 percent (or 136,501 votes) in Jefferson County and 53.68 percent (or 56,171 votes) in Adams County. The state count was 810,740 in favor to 729,655 opposed Tuesday evening. The passage makes Colorado one of the first states to legalize the recreational use of marijuana. Amendment 64 amends the state’s constitution to allow for the growth, transport and sale of marijuana, as well as allow the establishment of retail stores, growing and manufacturing facilities. Marijuana will be regulated in a very similar way to alcohol. Posses-
sion, use and limited-home growing would be legal for residents 21 years old and older, and the system for regulation and tax would be near what the system for alcohol is. There is no change to DUI or employment policies, and stores selling marijuana could still be prohibited by localities. There is concern that the amendment conflicts with federal law. Since federal law still bans the production, transportation and distribution of marijuana, users need to understand the what they can and cannot do according to federal law. “The federal government has largely respected our current medical marijuana rules, and we’re hoping they will respect our current efforts,” said Mason Tvert, the “Yes on 64” campaign co-director. Colorado voters approved the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes in 2000.
Supporters for the adoption of Amendment 64 include former congressman Tom Tancredo, Doug K. Wilson, Colorado State Public Defender, the American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado, the National Latino Officers Association and Blacks in Law Enforcement of America. “Marijuana prohibition has been a failure and Colorado voters are looking to move forward,” Tvert said. “The support for the amendment really spans the spectrum and we’ve seen growing support among all walks of life.” Those who rallied against the amendment included Gov. John Hickenlooper, Speaker of the House Frank McNulty, the County Sheriffs of Colorado and the Colorado Education Association. There will be a 30-day period for the amendment to be verified, and then, according to Tvert, it will be up to the Legislature to come up with the rules and regulations of the growing and selling of marijuana.
Gerou gets the victory
Evergreen incumbent cruises to victory By Glenn Wallace
gwallace@ourcoloradonews.com Republican Cheri Rodgers Gerou has won her reelection bid to hold on to House District 25. As of press time, the district, which includes the Conifer/Evergreen area as well as the western edges of Arvada and Westminster, broke for Gerou 55 percent to 40 percent for second place candidate, Democrat Lorna Idol. Libertarian candidate Jack J. Woehr received 5 percent of the vote. “I appreciate the opportunity to serve. We’re looking at another two years,” Gerou said. The incumbent said she was shocked, and proud of the level of voter participation for District 25, which she said saw around a 87 percent turnout among registered Republicans and
HOUSE DISTRICT 25
25,226
‘I think voters are engaged.’ Rep. Cheri Gerou Democrats. “I think voters are engaged, I think they know the importance of this election,” Gerou said. Gerou returns to the Colorado House of Representatives, where she will continue in her role as the first woman to chair the Joint Budget Committee. Gerou was first elected to House District 25 in 2008, beating her opponent Democrat Andrew Scripter by 10 percentage points. Woehr, who has run for the office in elections past, said he was glad this one was over. “I’m happy it’s over, I feel like that little girl crying on YouTube about Bronco Bama and Mitt Romney,” Woehr said.
CHERI GEROU REPUBLICAN
Gerou
18,539 LORNA IDOL DEMOCRAT
Idol
2,341
JACK J. WOEHR LIBERTARIAN
Woehr
* Unofficial results
ELECTION NEWS IN A HURRY Amendments 65, S passes Amendments 65, S passes Amendment 65 passed with 73.81 percent approval. Jefferson County voted in favor with 204,396 votes and Adams County with 82,437 votes. Amendment 65 instructs Colorado’s congressional delegation to propose, support and ratify an
amendment to the U.S. Constitution that allows for states, and Congress as a whole, to limit campaign contributions and spending. The amendment does not change any state or federal laws about campaign finance, but rather encourages the state’s legislators to take steps to amend the U.S. Constitution to allow limits on election spending.
Amendment S passed with 56.26 percent approval. Jefferson County voted in favor with 149,685 votes and Adams County with 82,437 votes. The amendment changes rules in the state’s constitution concerning hiring and other details of the personnel system, which hasn’t been updated in more than 40 years, in an effort to make them more flexible.
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Democratic challenger takes House District 29 Tracy Kraft-Tharp beats out incumbent Republican, Libertarian for seat
HOUSE DISTRICT 29
15,610
ROBERT RAMIREZ
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U.S. House District 7 Democrat Ed Perlmutter claps as he sees an update on a giant screen TV at Joe Palooka’s Sports & Spirits in Thornton on Election Day. Photo by Andy Carpenean
Perlmutter makes it four Incumbent fends off a neighborhood challenge
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 7
By Glenn Wallace
134,812
gwallace@ourcoloradonews. com Voters in Jefferson and Adams counties granted the 7th Congressional District incumbent, Democrat Ed Perlmutter, a fourth term in congress Nov. 6, by a strong margin over Republican rival Joe Coors. “We did just about everything we could to get our message out in mail and TV,” Perlmutter said Tuesday. “When you run against someone as well known as Coors, with his kind of resources, it makes it a formidable race.” The Coors campaign manager Michelle Yi reported that Coors gave his concession speech shortly before 10 p.m., and called Perlmutter to congratulate him. “We ran a spirited campaign. Joe thanked everyone for their support and voting with their hearts,” Yi said. Coors is the great-grandson of brewery founder Adolph Coors. His first political ads of the season introduced himself to voters by saying that he was not a beer. He is the former CEO of CoorTek, an international ceramic manufacturing company. As the Republican Party candidate, he ran on a business-friendly platform, criticizing Perlmutter about his support of the 2008 stimulus package and the Affordable Health Care Act. His brother Pete Coors made an unsuccessful run for senate in 2004. Yi said Coors would take things “one day at a time,” when asked what his future plans might be.
JOE COORS
REPUBLICAN
Coors
175,948 ED PERLMUTTER
DEMOCRAT Perlmutter
8,841 BUCK BAILEY
LIBERTARIAN Bailey Perlmutter, 59, is a lawyer by trade. He had previously served two four-year terms representing Jefferson County in the State Senate. Perlmutter said his major goals after re-election included seeing the Aurora VA Hospital completed, and extending the wind energy tax credit. “The main thing is that I continue to work with Democrats and Republicans to move this country forward.” American Constitution candidate Douglas “Dayhorse” Campbell and Libertarian candidate Buck Bailey both earned around 3 percent of the vote. Bailey said he was disappointed that third party candidates
were not invited to candidate debates, like they were two years ago, when he also ran. “Well, I don’t know about (running) next time around. It really comes down to the big money, and not having to work for a living while you campaign,” Bailey said. Combined, the top two candidates spent more than $6.8 million. Much of the money in this race has gone toward a flurry of TV ads from both sides. Perlmutter’s campaign received high marks from ad watchers for an ad featuring a retired Navy SEAL and his wife. The Perlmutter camp also inadvertently provided the footage for the Coors campaign’s funniest ad. Outtakes from a Perlmutter ad were posted to YouTube, allowing Coors staffers to add a sarcastic voiceover and captions. Coors began the televised portion of his campaign early with his “Not a beer” ad campaign. One attack ad by Coors, which criticized Perlmutter for his exwife’s participation in lobbying for Solyndra, was named one of the five worst political ads of campaign season by USA Today. The Coors and Perlmutter families have a long history as neighbors in the Applewood neighborhood of Congressional District 7. Coors and Perlmutter’s father were next-door neighbors for years. Perlmutter hired one of Coors daughters to his law firm. When asked if the mudslinging in the campaign may have done permanent damage to the relationship, Perlmutter said he didn’t think so. “Come tomorrow we’ll each shake it off. We’ll still be neighbors. I waved at Joe driving down his street the other day, and he waved back.”
Odom holds slight lead over Tighe Jeffco’s 2nd district race a tight one By Glenn Wallace
gwallace@ourcoloradonews. com The race for Jefferson County Commissioner for District 2 came down to the wire the morning after Election Day with appointed incumbent John Odom narrowly leading challenger Casey Tighe by 131,940 to 131,807. If the vote total stands after all overseas and outstanding ballots are counted, a recount would be required because the difference is less than one-half of one percent of the highest vote-getter. The Republican Odom was appointed to the Board of Coun-
ty Commissioners in March 2011 after former District 2 Commissioner Kevin McCasky stepped down amidst ethics complaints. A former audit director for CDOT, and chair of the Jefferson County Audit Committee, Tighe said he was thankful for the assistance and support he received in his first run for public office, and said the experience was a good one, although he said he was not quite ready to commit to running again if he loses. “I’m still hoping to win this election. And if I win I hope I live up to their expectations,” Tighe said. Odom, who could not be reached before press time, is a lifelong resident of Jefferson County and holds
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JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
131,940 JOHN ODOM REPUBLICAN
Odom
131,807 CASEY TIGHE DEMOCRAT
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Democratic challenger Tracy Kraft-Tharp will take over District 29’s House of Representatives seat after winning the general election with more than 50 percent of the votes. Kraft-Tharp received 51.35 percent of the votes, while Republican incumbent Robert Ramirez and Libertarian candidate Hans Romer received 43.14 percent and 5.50 percent of the votes, respectively. “I’m thrilled, I’m honored and I’m humbled,” Kraft-Tharp said shortly after preliminary results were announced Tuesday. “It shows we have a message of common sense, bipartisan leadership and getting things done as far as Colorado families are concerned.” As far as the start of the new session goes, Kraft-Tharp said there are three major issues. “It’s going to be about education, about health care and about making sure the economy is moving in the right direction,” she said. “We want to continue to move and stimulate the economy.” Kraft-Tharp said she has the utmost respect for her two opponents. “It was a hard campaign for all three of us and I really want to congratulate them,” she said. “I think I had two very formidable opponents.” Despite not winning, Romer said he is happy receiving 5.05 percent of the votes, which is up from previous years. “I wish Tracy the best in her state service,” Romer said. Romer said he might consider running again in a few years. He
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said he would increase his campaigning and would like to receive 20 to 25 percent of the vote in the future. Ramirez said he is more upset about the big political picture than he is about losing his race. “I’m not surprised with the amount of liberals, not just in my race but in all races, they decided gay marriage and smoking pot is more important than women’s rights and education and our kids,” Ramirez said. “I hope the legislature doesn’t run away like it did four years ago, spending every dollar we can make.” It was an honor to be able to serve the district for one term, he said. “It was a great experience,” he said. “I’m honored to have represented the district. I wish Tracy the best. I hope things go well.” Number of Votes - Kraft-Tharp 18,581, Ramirez 15,610, Romer 1,991
Republican incumbent keeps House District 27 Szabo beats challenger Allport by more than 10 percent
HOUSE DISTRICT 27
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svancleve@ourcoloradonews. com Republican incumbent Libby Szabo will serve another term as House District 27’s representative after beating her closest opponent by more than 10 percent. According to preliminary results, Szabo received 52.91 percent of the vote, while her opponents, Democrat Tim Allport and Libertarian G.T. “Bud” Martin, received 42.29 percent and 4.8 percent of the votes, respectively. Szabo, a Colorado native and longtime resident of Jefferson County, was first elected in 2010. “I’m honored by the confidence of the people in Arvada to choose me to serve them,” Szabo said after she was announced as the winner. “I’m going to continue to listen to them and what’s important to them.” The economy will remain Szabo’s main focus going into the new session, she said. “We have not come to a place where we have enough folks working and our economy isn’t as stable as it should be and as the people of Colorado would like
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it to be,” Szabo said. “Like a few years ago, the No. 1 goal is getting people back to work and create an environment that families and businesses can rely on to be stable.” HD 27 continues on Page 7
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Candidates tight in Senate District 19 Ballots to be recounted as Hudak leads Sias by 0.45 percent By Sara Van Cleve
svancleve@ourcoloradonews.com The Republican and Democrat candidates vying for the Senate District 19 seat are in a dead heat. Democratic incumbent Evie Hudak is ahead of Republican challenger Lang Sias by less than 1 percent. Results show Hudak with 46.93 percent and Sias with 46.48 percent of the votes. Libertarian candidate Lloyd A. Sweeny received 6.18 percent of the vote. Because the race is so close, the ballots may be automatically recounted after provisional ballots have come in, and an official winner will be announced following the recount. “When it’s this close, one half of one margin, it goes through automatic recount,” said Sean Walsh, Sias’ campaign manager. “It’s nothing we asked for, it’s nothing Evie asked for, it just happens. We’re still in a bit of limbo. I think we owe it to the process.” Walsh said they are awaiting the fi-
nal numbers after the recount to make an official statement and talk about Sias’ future plans. Though results are not finalized yet, Hudak said she is optimistic about the results. “I feel really great,” Hudak said. “I realize not all of the ballots have been counted, so that’s not the final number, but I am confident I have won. I feel like all the work I did paid off, and I’m not just talking about the hard work in the past five or six months, I’m talking about hard work in the past four years. I really believe I worked hard to earn the support of my constituents.” If Hudak is elected, she said she will continue to focus on two major issues during the new session. “I’m going to continue working hard to build the economy and create jobs and continue to improve education,” Hudak said. She said she would also like to continue to support the elder abuse task force bill she sponsored in her first term, which makes reporting of elder abuse mandatory. Senate District 19, despite redistricting, has always been a competitive district. “I like Lang,” Hudak said. “He fought a good fight, a really good fight.
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Education is also a topic of concern for Szabo. “It’s important that we have the best education system that we possibly can and make sure we have a great teacher in each class so our kids get the best possible education,” she said. Though Allport said he was hoping for a different result, he said both he and Szabo ran a good, clean campaign. “When you run in a race, it’s not about winning, it’s about standing up for what you believe in and doing the best you can,” Allport said. “Despite the results, I’m happy we stood up for what we believe in and I think we did the best we could.” Szabo also said she commended Allport after the election for the civility they
both exhibited. Allport said it is still too early to say if he’d consider running again, but he will stay involved in the com-
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OPINIONS / YOURS AND OURS
A year of yes for voters of the north
The day after the election one enthusiastic voter exclaimed voters in the Jefferson and Adams counties regions said yes to everything. Well not everything. But voters in the two counties did say yes to legalizing recreational use of marijuana in Amendment 64 and yes to Amendment 65, which urges support for a federal amendment to back limiting campaign contributions and spending. Further, Jefferson County voters said yes to a property tax increase for Jeffco school district for ballot questions 3A and 3B. And in Adams County, voters said yes to increasing the number of commissioners from three to five beginning in 2014. Although we endorsed 3A and 3B we didn’t expect it to pass by such a strong margin nearing 60 percent for 3A. We noted in our endorsement that Jeffco Schools did
OUR VIEW its best to tighten its belt and plan ahead starting about five years ago, so we give them credit for its efforts and credit again for passing the ballot questions. Question 3A will bring $39 million per year to help the district keep down class sizes and other efforts and although 3B wasn’t the most handsome bond because it didn’t promise a new building or specific centerpiece improvement — it will update and renovate schools. So now we ask the district to do a good job in return of sharing with voters where the funds will go through the next few
years. As for Ballot Question 1A to add two commissioners, we thought Adams County, which is known to balk at tax increases — such as in the early Scientific and Cultural Facilities District tax proposal and some RTD measures — would say forget about it. Apparently the black eye that the Quality Paving incident left was enough for many people to say five heads are better than three. Here, too, we urge the benefactor — the county — to give the voters the most bang for the buck. After the board goes to five members, we want to hear about how the commissioners are increasing connectivity, ethical oversight and effort to the good of the county. The logic and potential revenue from tax for Amendment 64 may have been
Truth, service missing from duty My son is going through a “superhero” phase right now. His favorite movies are “The Avengers,” “Iron Man” and “Spider Man,” his favorite toys are his “Batman” Legos, and, best of all, the other day as we were about to cross the street, he looked to one side, extended his hands toward an oncoming car, and squeezed the inside fingers of each hand towards his palms and “shot webs” to stop the car. Nope, no dolls for this little guy — he’s all about the imagination and saving the world. And sound effects — turns out superheroes make much better sounds than dolls. I remember days, way back when, that I used to dream about having superpowers. My power of choice was flying, the power of unassisted flight always seemed like the coolest of all the superhero skills. Y’know, talking to fish and running really fast are all well and good, but, for my money, flying was always the way to go. These days I want a different superpower, though I suspect it’s just as much of a thing of fantasy as flying. I want the ability to heal; more specifically, I want the ability to heal the divide in this country. After the most expensive — and most negative — campaign in history, the country has returned the president to 1600 by the slimmest of popular margins, returned a strong Republican majority to the House of Representatives, and sent more Republicans to governor’s seats than two years ago. In other words, the country has voted for divided government, partisan gridlock and more bickering. Even more telling, I saw a graphic the other day that showed you could drive from the Canadian border to the Mexican border, and from the Pacific
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Ocean to within about 20 miles of the Atlantic Ocean, all without passing through a single county that voted for President Obama. People in Jefferson County know all about this divide, because we enjoyed the glorious distinction of being a “swing” county. That’s why the candidates spent so much time here, and why we were buried in ugly advertising for the last nine months. And, for all that, I really doubt that anybody’s minds were changed. Sure, there were a handful of people who didn’t make up their minds early who were influenced by the late barrage of advertising. But for the most part, this became an argument, not about which way was better, or which principles should guide us, but about who was the scariest person for the next four years. Hardly the stuff of Washington, Jefferson and Lincoln. We should expect better. And I’m going to start to propose a way forward, starting with First Principles. Maybe we can’t all agree on First Principles, and maybe we can; I’m not reaching into any deep arcane list for my FPs. I’m going to try to keep it pretty simple.
Ignore this if you want, and forgive me if this sounds preachy or sanctimonious, but I suspect that our revulsion over the last nine months will be repeated in four years if we don’t start to force change. And if our revulsion becomes the norm, then how can we hope to bring the country together? First of all, we have got to start making our First Duty to be to the Truth. I know some wit said “truth is the first victim of any campaign,” but I don’t think we should be so casual with the Truth. It’s not good enough to spin, or to interpret, but we should just speak to the Truth. If your party, your candidate, your issue, your organization is reluctant to deal with Truth, then there has to be a consequence for that. We can’t continue to return corrupt people to government and places of power, and then wonder why government is corrupt. And secondly, can we re-prioritize Service? On this week, when we honor our veterans, let’s honor their service and sacrifice by remembering that nobody ever took an oath to a party or president — they took oaths to the Constitution and served for the person on their left and on their right. Maybe I’m making too much of this; then again, maybe we’ve all just lowered our expectations too far. There is no Superman to save us from ourselves, though, if we continue to let the political season be this trivial. 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.
enough for voters to back recreational use of marijuana. With the medical marijuana centers already anchored in Colorado, it just didn’t seem like a stretch to go this direction and not wait for other states to try it out first. We hope the costs, lawmaking and legal issues don’t make the state regret its decision. We appreciated Gov. John Hickenlooper’s comment that federal law still says marijuana is an illegal drug so “don’t break out the Cheetos or Goldfish too quickly.” We are not about to celebrate anything about this yet. We appreciate that voters made tough choices on Election Day. We especially appreciated the yeses to Jeffco Schools. Sometimes when money is tight and the chips are down people nonetheless just dig deeper into their pockets.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Boggs being demonized The Jeffco School Board censure of Laura Boggs marks a new level of attacks by the militant teachers’ union on taxpayers. This latest demonization is for defying attempts to silence her and restrict what she can say as a private citizen. Boggs crime was laughingly saying “yes” after a radio show host said, “Should we shoot the superintendent?” Even though Boggs apologized profusely, this “Kill the umpire” type of facetious, figurative remark was equated with recent tragedies in Arvada, Aurora and the shooting of former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords in Tucson. A litany of vague Boggs transgressions was cited by union-organized groups. A procession of supporters praised Boggs for her dedication to improving student performance, protection of taxpayers and exposure of financial mismanagement. Tom Graham Arvada
3A, 3B approval sends a message
Voters in Jefferson County sent a strong message on election night when 58 percent approved issue 3A and 54 percent backed 3B. These are huge wins for our kids — and our community. Great schools benefit us all. They improve our quality of life, attract businesses and protect our property values. Most important, they educate future citizens who one day will cast their own votes. 3A will generate $39 million each
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Lessons from our poet laureate Turning the private art of poetry into a public function is a truly Western phenomenon. Colorado was second only to California in establishing a poet laureate position for the state — California appointed its first Poet Laureate in 1915, and Colorado followed in 1919. David Mason, Colorado’s seventh, and current, poet laureate spoke recently at the historic Eisenhower Chapel in Lowry, about the accessibility of poetry in our everyday lives. Please stay with me here — even if you feel poetry is not your thing. We can find poetry to enjoy all around us … poetry we can understand that relates to our own experiences. Poetry is greater than just an intellectual pursuit, said Mason; poetry is more visceral, instinctual. “Poetry creates a pattern of sound and that sound has meaning. Poetry is a dance that lives in the nervous system.” “Articulateness,” as Mason put it (an awkward-sounding word), is an essential concept in poetry. “Poetry speaks to us out of universal human experience,” Mason said. “The public function of poetry is the articulateness of that experience.” Starting with Mother Goose and moving through William Shakespeare, John Keats, Alfred, Lord Tennyson, Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost, e.e. cummings and Elizabeth Bishop, Mason illustrated how individual experiences — given accurate voice — become universal. Much of the everyday language we speak is in phrases actually found in poetry, as Mason noted with
examples from pop culture (such as the eulogy from the funeral in the film “Four Weddings & and Funeral,” quoted from W.H. Auden’s “Funeral Blues”) and citations from William Shakespeare. You might be surprised to learn that when you use phrases such as “to thine own self be true,” or “there’s a method to my madness,” or even “love is blind,” you are quoting Shakespeare. When you say that you see something in your “mind’s eye,” or ask, “what’s in a name?” or proclaim, “the world is my oyster,” you are quoting Shakespeare. And these are only a few examples of the poetry we encounter on a daily basis. Since becoming Colorado’s Poet Laureate in 2010, another of Mason’s missions has been to dispel the myth that poets are “… alienated figures that only write about themselves.” (This is probably good news to most of us who are writers and who also call ourselves poets.) Are there poets who have been mad? Yes, said Mason, but there are also lawyers and doctors and teachers and individuals in every other walk of life who have suffered madness. Do poets live an intensely imaginative life? Yes, again. In fact, said Mason, poetry is one of the roads to
express how we feel as people, but the feel of our poetry is what resonates with others. Poetry is also a way to articulate “very grave things that people are suffering” — such as the Colorado wildfires of this year, and the horrific shootings in Aurora (and now the intolerable news about Jessica Ridgeway) — as well as “a way to write about public events.” Mason has done just that in “Ludlow” (for which he won the Colorado Book Award), a 230-page novel in verse about the Ludlow coal field massacre of 1914, in which 18 men, women, and children of coal mining families were killed by the Colorado National Guard. As a poet myself, it’s gratifying to see the success of “Ludlow” as a favorite of book clubs across the country and as required reading in many classrooms. A Colorado-born girl, I felt an immediate kinship with our Poet Laureate, who spent much of his life in southern Colorado where his family goes back four or five generations. So it’s no surprise that I walked away from that evening with a signed copy of “Ludlow” and a renewed commitment to “articulateness” in my own work. As Mason wrote in the Author’s Note, “Poetry does make things happen — in human connections at least.” Andrea Doray is a full-time writer who feels poetry dancing in her nervous system … and likes it. Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com.
Looking up and looking out at horizon A couple weeks ago I happened to be flying back to Colorado from a business meeting in Dallas. I have made this trip dozens of times over the past few years, but there was something very different about my flight home this time. As I departed from Dallas it was about 70 degrees, sunny and just a gorgeous Texas day outside, and the takeoff was the very best kind, uneventful. Climbing to 35,000 feet the city faded behind us and Colorado was somewhere ahead in the distance. Looking out the window from my seat in 11A it was a spectacular day for flying as the blue sky was only disrupted by the occasional passing airplanes on the horizon. However, this was the day of the first snowstorm to hit Denver this year, and the closer we got to DIA, the more the sky began to fill with clouds. It was still bright blue skies and sunny at 35,000 feet, but I could no longer see the landscape below as the blanket of puffy white clouds obscured my vision. The Colorado Rocky Mountains rose above the cloud line and it was amazing to see the mountaintops claim their majesty over the low-lying clouds. White-capped and radiant they stood as the sun bounced off
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year to maintain classroom size; restore two days of school; and ensure students have access to instrumental music, teacher librarians, electives and Outdoor Lab. 3B will provide $99 million in funds for repairs to aging schools For the average Jeffco homeowner, these measures cost $36 a year — and will provide a strong return on taxpayers’ investment. Our students outperform the state in all grade levels and content areas on 2012 state tests. Our high school graduation rates tie for second in the nation among the 50 largest school districts. More Jeffco students are pursuing post-secondary education. The class of 2012 earned $54 million in college scholarships. And there is always room for im-
of each peak contrasted against an incredible blue sky and the crispness of the stark white clouds. Soon enough we began our descent through the clouds. All of us aboard the flight went from looking up and out at an unlimited beautiful horizon that filled our heads and hearts with hope and inspiration to a gray, cold, dark, and snow-filled sky. Our attention was drawn to the ground, the slick roads, and the challenges we may face to get home or to our final destination. Hope and inspiration were replaced by dread and caution. The skier in me loves the fact that it snowed and snowed early, and any kind of precipitation is always good for Colorado. However, I was reminded when we look up and out at our horizons we see blue skies and mountain peaks. When we hold our heads and eyes up, we see potential for a bright and
prosperous future. And that when we look down, chins tucked to our chests, hands in our pockets, shoulders slumped, seeing only a foot or so in front of us at any one time, there is no way that we can possibly see or envision our purpose and passion filled limitless potential. You may not have the chance to be at 35,000 feet very often, but living here in Colorado those peaks are visible almost each and every day from the ground as we have more than 300 days of sunshine every year. Looking up inspires us and looking out fills us with hope. For some it maybe just a little spark of hope, but it is hope nonetheless. And for others, it is huge hope, big dreams, and an enormous vision for a better tomorrow. Either way, or any place in between, is simply awesome. Are you looking up and out at a blue-sky horizon? I would love to hear all about what inspires you and keeps your head held high as you see, hope, and plan for the best that is awaiting you at gotonorton@gmail.com. This will be a better than good week, I can see it from 35,000 feet. Michael Norton, a resident of Highlands Ranch, is the former president of the Zig Ziglar organization and CEO and founder of www.candogo.com
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR provement! We will continue to leverage every taxpayer dollar for student success. In Jeffco, the win for 3A and 3B also demonstrates what a community can accomplish when it puts children first. Thousands of volunteers with Citizens for Jeffco Schools, led by co-chairs Kelly Johnson and Jonna Levine, walked door-to-door, called voters, waved signs at busy intersections and much more. Chambers of Commerce, mayors, city council members and others across Jefferson County stood up and said this is the right thing to do right now. Today, we get back to work analyzing student achievement data, pinpointing classroom strategies that get results, and making sure our graduates are ready for college, the
workforce and life. But we’ll savor the support of a community that came together on Nov. 6 to ensure every child in Jeffco receives a great education and we promise that we will be good stewards of the taxpayer dollars you have entrusted to us. On behalf of the Jeffco school board members who voted to put these measures on the ballot, thank you Jeffco voters for believing in our kids and the teachers, principals and support staff who touch their lives every day. Lesley Dahlkemper, President, Jeffco Schools Board of Education Paula Noonan, First Vice President, Jeffco Schools Board of Education Robin Johnson, Treasurer, Jeffco Schools Board of Education Jill Fellman, Secretary, Jeffco Schools Board of Education
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Health clinic free for Red Rocks students ‘This is a service students won’t find anywhere else.’
By Cassie Monroe
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The students of Red Rocks Community College agreed having a health clinic on campus was so important they were willing to pay more in fees for its creation. Joe Heimer, student body president, launched the project after he found out three other community colleges in the state had health clinics on campus available for students. He started by surveying the student body to see if they were interested in having a clinic, and explained semester fees would increase if they wanted to make this a reality. There are only 13 community colleges nationwide that provide student health clinics on campus. There is no cost for a student to come into the clinic to see the physician’s assistant, Johnna Jaymes, but if any lab work needs to be done there is a small charge. “If it’s something we can’t do then we’ll help them get connected with someone in the community who can,” Jaymes said. According to Carolyn Mattern, director of student life and services. The results of the student survey in summer and fall of 2011 indicated more than 35 percent of students did not have health insurance. In order for the school to start building and supplying the clinic the student body had to vote on a referendum in favor of the
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Johnna Jaymes, director of Red Rocks Community College student health clinic, stands in one of the examination rooms Monday. Photo by Andy Carpenean initiative. On the referendum in spring 2012, 95 percent of the vote was in favor of adding an additional fee to fund the operation of a student health clinic. Construction began in June 2012 and was
completed three months later. The clinic saw its first visitors this fall, and according to Nicole Brown, medical assistant, she and Jaymes see an average of 11 to 16 patients Monday through Thursday and only about four patients on Fridays.
On Mondays and Tuesdays the clinic is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Fridays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Most classes at RRCC are from Monday through Thursday, so there is not much campus activity on Fridays. “The goal was to have, no matter what kind of student you are, a time to come in,” Jaymes said. Jaymes graduated from the physicians assistant program in 2009. She worked in preventative cardiology for a while, but eventually decided to continue her education at RRCC. After learning the school had a need for a cardiology teacher, she began teaching at the college in January 2011. Brown said she understands why this clinic is so important for students to have. “I know what it is like not having health care and not knowing where to go or where to turn,” she said. “This is a service students won’t find anywhere else.”
AWRSAY accepting nominations for scholarships, 15 students to be awarded By Cassie Monroe
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Anyone is able to nominate a student, but most often teachers and school counselors are the ones to nominate students. To nominate a student fill out a nomination packet, which all high school counselors will have available. Otherwise contact Bev Craddock, community outreach at Jefferson County Public Schools, at 303-982-6800. Student nominees are required to write a short essay about the adversity they have overcome to be considered for the awards.
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are for students who may have otherwise been missed through traditional awards. “I get to see a lot of the students in my role as an academic advisor,” Macy said. “It’s very rewarding seeing them start college, and stay with the program.” Former scholarship winners were nominated for awards because of their strength in overcoming major adversity in their lives including health issues, drugs and crime within their family. Students can be nominated for the awards from seventh through 12th grade.
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Scholarships are not only for students with high academic performance or outstanding athletic abilities. A group of service clubs make up the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth (AWRSAY), a group focused on bringing scholarships to students who have overcome challenges in their young lives. The AWRSAY board is now accepting
nominations for the recognition ceremony at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 6, at Arvada West High School. Fifteen students will win scholarships ranging from $900 to $1,200 to use to attend Red Rocks Community College. Another 45 students will be recognized by the group. Nominations are due by Dec. 14, and the board will choose the scholarship winners by Jan. 7. According to Dan Macy, RRCC advisor and AWRSAY board member, these awards
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Celebrate the Holidays Create your holiday home with lights
When it comes to decorating with lights for the holidays, there are unlimited ways to add twinkle to the inside as well as the outside of your home. Some people favor an elegant, restrained sprinkling of lights around a door, while others go for a more exuberant display of illumination on virtually every surface. The American Lighting Association (ALA) offers some holiday lighting tips and ideas: • Make your home’s entrance a priority. The front door is more than just the entryway into your home; it’s also a welcoming first impression for family and friends. Start by adding a few, easy-to-install landscape uplights to highlight trees and shrubs, or path lighting to illuminate a sidewalk or driveway. “Tree lighting uses the t heights of trees to spread - the light out in a soft and subtle way to bathe the area in light,” said Richard Lentz, owner of Dallas- based Lentz Landscape Lighting and its interiors division Lentz Services. e Do-it-yourself tip: Go for low-voltage landscape lights, which are easy to install and consume less energy. • Add drama with colorchanging lights. Newer LED lights can add custom color scenes that complement a specific holiday decorating mood. You can produce the exact ambiance you like at any moment during your party or gathering this season. Colors can be changed at the push of a button without changing the fixture, making these products useful year round. • Use lighting to create a focal point. Lights can draw attention to virtually anything – a centerpiece,
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buffet, unusual decoration – which helps guests know where to focus their eyes. • Add portable spotlights as highlights. These small, inexpensive fixtures typically work with a tabletop dimmer and can create pretty silhouettes, particularly under a Christmas tree, shining up through the branches. • Illuminate corners. When decorating with lights for the holidays, make your space feel larger by placing spotlights in room corners to illuminate dark spaces. • Swap out lighting accents. Replacing a neutral lampshade with one that is red or gold will soften the light and create a pretty atmosphere when decorating with lights for the holidays. Replace a chandelier’s crystal teardrops with gold, silver or red glass balls, or add a few shade charms, available at
many craft stores, to add some sparkle and fun. “One of the great things about this time of year, when there are a lot of festive gatherings, is that it’s all right to break away from a few traditions and try some new things with lighting and decorating,” said Bruce Hathaway, national sales manager for the Vermont-based lighting manufacturer Hubbardton Forge. • Check your dimmers. “Dimmers are ideal for creating that perfect look, regardless of the season, because they allow for the general lighting to play a supporting role,” said Joe Rey-Barreau, education consultant for ALA and an associate professor at the University of Kentucky’s School of Interior Design. • Update your powder room. “It’s often the smallest room, yet if you measure the worth of the powder
room by the amount of traffic a room gets per square foot, the powder room could easily be the most valuable space in your house,” said Rick Wiedemer, president of Hinkley Lighting. A few simple, extra touches, such as a portable lamp with a colored shade, will make a huge impact. • Try novelty lights. Consider themed novelty lights for a bit of fun when decorating for any holiday. “Try string lights in shapes or LED crystal lights on a festive mantle,” said Edward Cook, president of National Specialty Lighting in Colorado. Visit your local ALAmember lighting showroom to discover more ideas for decorating with lights for the holidays. For information, visit www.AmericanLightingAssoc.com. BrandPoint
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Helping your child pick out great gifts can be tricky and often times, impersonal. This year, encourage your child’s creativity with easy kids’ crafts they’ll give as gifts. Do-it-yourself handmade gifts are a growing trend, thanks to the popularity of sites like Etsy and Pinterest. “Unlike a store-bought present, a handmade present is a personalized treasure made by you!” said Meg Survil, general manager of the brand MakIt, which preserves children’s artwork on objects like plates and bowls. Here are a few suggestions for thoughtful gifts kids can give this holiday: Scrapbook Scrapbooks are a great way for children to show their appreciation for friends and siblings. They can create an interactive stroll down memory lane with pictures, cards
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Double trouble in DeWild trial Twin brother’s confession at heart of case against DeWild By Glenn Wallace
gwallace@ourcoloradonews.com The term “double jeopardy” had new meaning in a Jefferson County courtroom last week, as the murder trial of Daniel DeWild got underway, with the defendant’s identical twin brother David serving as the prosecution’s star witness. Daniel DeWild, 40, stands accused of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder in the death of his estranged wife Heather (Springer) DeWild. She was last seen alive on July 24, 2003, just one week before her divorce was to be finalized. Her body was found wrapped in plastic and buried in a shallow grave in Clear Creek Canyon two months later. The DeWild twins, and David’s wife Roseanne DeWild, were charged
with first-degree murder in December 2011. The following July, David met with the Jeffco DA’s office, and worked out a plea agreement for his “truthful testimony” against his brother, in exchange for a reduced sentence. Roseanne DeWild’s charges were dropped, after investigators became convinced that she was not part of the murder plot. With the defendant’s table and the witness box only a few yards from each other, the twins appeared to never make eye contact. “How close were you to your brother,” Chief Deputy DA Bob Weiner asked David DeWild, whose testimony filled up most of day two and part of day three of the trial. “Very close,” David said. “How close are you now?” “I think we’re going our separate ways,” David replied. Under direct examination David described how his brother grew increasingly angry about his impending divorce, and began talking about wanting to kill Heather DeWild. He said the two made plans about
where to hide the body, and how to cover up evidence. Defense attorneys raised questions about David’s trustworthiness after lying to investigators for nine years, and raised the theory that David was the one with motive to kill. “David, did Heather reject your advances in 2003? Did you kill her in 2003? Or did you just not want your brother to go through the same kind of painful divorce you did?” Defense attorney Tom Ward said during crossexamination. On July 24, 2003, Daniel asked Heather DeWild over to his house. She brought their children, ages 3 and 5. David testified that he was in the garage when his twin lured Heather DeWild there to kill her. “He throws her to the ground. He picks up a rubber mallet and hits her in the head,” David said to the court. “She didn’t know what was going on. She looked to the left and to the right. She looked me right in the eye and had a look like `help me,’” David said. “I’m the last thing she saw and I didn’t help her.”
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An 83-year-old woman who went missing on Nov. 7 has been found. The south Jeffco woman, who suffers from short-term memory loss, had been driving to meet her husband in Denver but never arrived. Jeffco Sheriff’s Department announced that the woman was found safe by the morning of Nov. 9.
Birthday for Jeffco Open Space
It was in 1972 that Jefferson County voters approved a one-half percent sales tax for “planning for, developing necessary access to, acquiring, maintaining, administering and preserving open space real property or interests in real property, and developing paths and trails thereon for the
use and benefit of the public.” And with that, Jefferson County Open Space became a reality. The citizen’s group PLAN Jeffco led the effort to create Jeffco Open Space, aimed at protecting open lands throughout unincorporated portions of the county. Early acquisitions included Matthews/Winters Park near Interstate 70 and the Hogback; Hiwan Homestead, Apex Park and Mount Falcon Park. To date, 52,000 acres, 28 Parks and 210 miles of trails for hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders have been created and maintained through open space funding. The cities and recreation districts within the County benefit from the Open Space fund and program.
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A portion of the Open Space sales tax is distributed through a motor vehicle registration formula directly to the cities for parks and open space purposes. Cities compete with the Recreation Districts for supplementary grant funding for capital and land purchase projects.
County Comprehensive Master Plan
Jeffco will host a public meeting to discuss a draft version of the county Comprehensive Master Plan today from 4-7 p.m. in the Quad Room (Rooms
1552AB/1565AB) at the Jefferson County Administration and Courts Facility, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, in Golden. Staff will make two identical 15 minute presentations outlining the changes to the Plan, the first at 4 p.m. and the second at 5:30 p.m. Staff will be available to discuss the draft and answer questions. There will also be map displays available to review. Information, and a draft version of the plan are available at jeffco.us/ planning/.
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people you work with? My specialty is residential real estate and I’m a real estate divorce specialist. I work with first time homebuyers as well as empty nesters and relocation folks. I work the complete metro area from Morrison, Thornton, Parker, Littleton and Denver. I just helped my son and his new bride buy a great house in Littleton and am so happy for them. What is the most challenging part of what you do? Right now, the challenge is finding appropriate homes for my buyers. The inventory has been down recently. In addition, there are a lot of fix n flippers out there doing substandard work, so hire a
What do you most enjoy doing when you’re not working? You can find me on the golf course in the summer and the ski slopes in the winter. Nevertheless, I always have my cell phone so clients can always get hold of me. I’m on two softball teams and love riding my motorcycle. What is one tip you have for someone looking to sell a house? Clean and stage it. What is one tip you have for someone looking to buy a house? Be realistic. Let me help you with comparable sales. What is the most unusual thing you’ve encountered while working in Real Estate? I had an appointment to show a house but apparently, someone didn’t get the message. I opened a bedroom door to find a sleeping person in bed. That was awkward so we quickly left. Left to right: The Yost Family; Jackie Yost; Riding my “chopper” in Red Rocks
What do you like most about it? I love the small town feel of our neighborhood where the neighbors all know each other. It truly “takes a village” and our kids grew up with lots of adults to watch out for them. I also love the 800 acres of open space and the golf course. How long have you worked in Real Estate? 18 years.
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TO SELL YOUR GENTLY USED ITEMS, CALL 303-566-4100 Farm Products & Produce Grain Finished Buffalo
quartered, halves and whole 719-775-8742
Garage Sales HUGE ESTATE/ MOVING SALE
Snowed Out Rescheduled November 16, 17 & 18, 8am 7222 W PORTLAND AVE. LITTLETON,CO 80128 Entire Household MUST GO.Living,Dining,FamilyBedroom furniture.Small appliances, Pots/pans,dishes. power/hand tools,sports equip.garden tools. NOTHING STAYS!!
Appliances used for 1 year $150 720-746-8214
Arts & Crafts Englewood High School Holiday Craft Fair and Englewood Unleashed Chili Cook-off
Saturday November 17th 2012 9am-3pm, Free admission Englewood High School 3800 SOUTH LOGAN STREET Englewood 80113 Something for everyone, make us part of your Holiday Season $20 microchip implanting DDFL Spay Neuter bus will be on site.
Saturday November 17th 8am4pm 20248 Willowbend Lane Parker, Bedroom sets, TV w/Surround Sound, Dining set, Grandfather Clock, 89' Buick, Southwest furniture & pictures, garage & patio, tools, videos, books, wheelchair and much more.
Antiques & Collectibles
Commercial, stainless steel US Range with double oven, 4 burners, and 36" griddle. Restaurant Range, natural gas. 4 burners 25" x 36" Griddle Double oven, each 21" x 26.5" with racks 36" high Back guard with shelf total dimensions 60" L x 31"W x 59.5"H Was working when bought from restaurant, we haven't used. We had intentions of remodeling our kitchen. Those plans have changed. These double ovens with the great griddle sell for around $2,000. We are asking $700 to move it quickly. 303-243-1425
Christmas Gift & Craft Fair November 17th 9am-4pm Over 20 crafters & food concessions
St. Stephens Lutheran Church 10828 Huron Dr., Northglenn
Sat. 9am-3pm & Sun. 9am-3pm 12095 W. 53rd Place, Arvada Furniture, DVD's and other items
Fri, Sat & Sun Nov. 16, 17 & 18 8am-4:30pm 4570 Quay St., Wheat Ridge Lots of homemade items & gifts
St Rose of Lima Craft Fair
Join us for great food and handmade crafts.
1345 W. Dakota Ave. Denver, Co 80219
St. John’s Annual Holiday Bazaar Sat. Nov. 10th 9a -4p
Come do your Holiday Shopping! All kinds of homemade crafts and other items. Facepainting 11040 Colorado Blvd Thornton, CO 80233 303-457-2476
Furniture
PETS
Cut/Split/Deliver
Maytag Dryer
MOVING SALE
Estate Sales
Arts & Crafts
Steel Buildings
Prices Reduced Wholesale/Factory offers On discounted deals Big & Small Source# 18X (800) 964 8335
Firearms Douglas County Commemorative Winchester Rifle. #4 of 10, 24K gold plated, engraved, $2,000. Serious inquires call 719-783-2234.
Rossi Ranch Hand
Large loop lever action pistol type caliber capacity 6+1 action 44 Magnum 12" round barrel. 303-421-8512
Majestic Towing & Recovery, LLC
Excellent condition, earth tone $150.00 OBO 303-470-1829
999 Vallejo Street, Denver, CO 80204 720-775-2702 Please be advised the following vehicles are for sale: 01. 1997 White Chevy Tahoe VIN #101915 02. 1995 Green Saturn Sedan VIN #215101 03. 1964 Burg Plymouth Valant VIN #572674
Miscellaneous American Standard Jet Bathtub Hinged Shower Door 66x26 3/4 Traditional Ceiling Fan with light 2 Traditional & 2 Modern Chandler Reasonably priced, will accept fair offer
Moving - Newer Singer sewing
machine $30 CD Player, 2 speakers $50 (303)806-0232
Piano
Moving must sell KIMBALL console Piano and Bench, Maple, Great condition $450 (303)806-0232
Sporting goods Quality 8' Oak Pool Table
3 piece 1" slate, like new, and includes accessories worth $600 Asking $1200 for all. Call 303-4568181
Tickets/Travel
Cats Free To Good Home Calico house cat. 303-706-0282
Dogs Blue and Fawn XXL Pit Bulls for sale. Born on October 31st, 2012 UKC Registered. Taking deposits now with only 8 left. 1-719-2324439
English Setter puppy. Champion blood lines, orange & white female $500.00. Call Mike 303-807-2540 Other Pets
All Tickets Buy/Sell
RV’s and Campers 1991 Ford E350 Winnebago
motor home. Fully self contained also tow-able
1993 Olds Cutlas
with brake unit. 303-422-0254
Wanted DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK, BOAT, RV; Running or not, to the developmental disabled. Tax deductible! 303-659-8086. 12 years of service
We Buy Cars
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NFL-NBA-NHL-NCAA-MLB WWW.DENVERTICKET.COM (303)-420-5000
Wanted to Buy BUYING COINS and COIN COLLECTIONS 1964 or earlier US coins. Paying 20 times the face value. Call weekdays 303-234-0875 or coinguy3@gmail.com
Firewood Bulk Firewood
Logs, various hardwoods, random links, you load, you haul. $60.00 for pick up load. Split firewood also available. 303-431-8132
Gold w/tan interior. Sun roof, Bose sound system. Great condition must see...100,000 miles. $17,500.00 OBO 303-907-3505
FULL SIZE SOFA
Musical Building Materials
2005 Infiniti FX 35.
$202.25 a cord for Pine, Fir & Aspen some areas may require a delivery charge. Scrap Metal hauling also available 303-647-2475 or 720-323-2173
303-794-3600
Autos for Sale
Garage Storage needed ASAP
for 3 months until remodel complete. Call Phil (303)669-3845
2 Holland Lop Bunnies (303)818-2825
Autos for Sale 1972 International Pickup with
topper, ¾ ton, 61K miles $4,000 1972 gold International pickup with topper, ¾ ton, 2WD, senior owned, great condition, 60,555 miles, $4,000. 719-687-7669
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Drywall
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Sanders Drywall Inc.
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D & D FENCING
Commercial & Residential All types of cedar, chain link, iron, and vinyl fences. Install and repair. Serving all areas. Low Prices. FREE Estimates. 720-434-7822 or 303-296-0303
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Handyman
DISCOUNT FENCE CO
A HOME REPAIR & REMODELING HANDYMAN
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303-425-0066 303-431-0410
Garage Doors
FOR ALL YOUR GARAGE DOOR NEEDS!
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Hauling Service
TRASH HAULING
Jim Myers Home Repair FREE Estimates - Reliable, over 20 yrs. exp. Carpentry, Drywall, Deck Staining, Painting, Gutter Cleaning, Plumbing, Electrical & more 303-243-2061
H Bathroom H Basements H Kitchens Serving Douglas H Drywall County for 30 years BASEMENTS H | BATHROOMS Decks| KITCHENS
Oak Valley
Construction
Serving Douglas County for 30 Years
Call Ray Worley CALL 303-995-4810 Licensed & Insured
Licensed & Insured 303-688-5021 www.oakvalleyconstruction.com
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Heavy Hauling
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Bob’s Home Repairs All types of repairs. Reasonable rates 30yrs Exp. 303-450-1172
Serving Douglas County for 30 Years
Call Ray Worley CALL 303-995-4810 Licensed & Insured
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Carpentry • Painting Tile • Drywall • Roof Repairs Plumbing • Electrical Kitchen • Basements Bath Remodels Property Building Maintenance Free Estimates • Reliable Licensed • Bonded Insured
Ron Massa
David’s 25 Yea rs Exp . Fre e Est ima tes Ful ly Ins ure d
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CALL 720. 351.1520
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"$$$ Reasonable Rates On:
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PAINTING
Interior / Exterior Your neighborhood painter for over 25 years. Resident of Westwoods. Insured.
Specializing in re-paints & new construction
Spring Clean Up, Raking, Weeding, Flower Bed Maintenance, Schrub Retrimming Soil Prep - Sod Work Trees & Schrub Replacement also Small Tree & Bush Removal Bark, Rock Walss & Flagstone Work
ALSO
FREE Estimates
power washing decks & fences.
Call or email Ron 303-758-5473 vandergang@comcast.net
Oak Valley
• Springs, Repairs • New Doors and Openers • Barn and Arena Doors • Locally-Owned & Operated • Tom Martino’s Referral List 10 Yrs • BBB Gold Star Member Since 2002
MOUNTAIN HIGH LANDSCAPE, IRRIGATION, AND LAWNCARE
Painting
Family owned business with over 35 yrs. exp.
A Quality Handyman 720-422-2532 H Bathroom H Basements Construction H Kitchens Serving Douglas H Drywall County for 30 years BASEMENTS H | BATHROOMS Decks| KITCHENS
Landscaping/Nurseries
Professional Junk Removal
Estates, Moving, Clean Out Furniture, Appliances, Electronics Landscape, Deck, Fence 303-319-6783 www.RubbishWorks.com/Denver
Trash & Junk Removal
We take what your trash man won't. Branches, mattresses, appliances, reasonable rates & prompt service 720-333-6832
Heating/ Air Conditioning FURNACE & AC
starts complete $3500 or high efficiency furnace & AC available with rebates. Licensed & Insured. (303)423-5122
Great Pricing On
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Grafner Heating & Cooling LLC
S & H HEATING & COOLING
S & H Heating and Cooling is a family-owned company doing business in the Denver area for 65 years with the same phone number the entire time! We specialize in quality installation, clean and efficient work and fair pricing. We don’t have a salesman so we don’t need to charge any commission. There are available rebates of up to $1120 on a full system. Now is the time to call Von or Chase Honnecke for a friendly, accurate and current bid.
SHORTY'S LANDSCAPING "???Need Lawn Mowing???"
303-274-9349. 12 years exp. Affordable, Insured, FREE est. Landscaping, aerating, sprinkler installs, makeovers & more! www.shortyslandscaping.com
Lawn/Garden Services $$$ Reasonable Rates On: *Lawn Maint: Leaf Cleanup, Tree & Bush Trimming/Removal. Firewood for sale Del. avail. *Hauling: trash, old fencing, debris. *Gutter cleaning. *Storm Damage Cleanup. Refs. Servicing the Denver West and North areas Mark: 303.432.3503
A&M Lawn Service Landscaping, Xeriscaping Flagstone or Pavestone, Shrub & Tree Installation & Removal & Pruning Sprinklers, Landscaping Design & Installation, Patio & Walkways, Sod & Soil Amendments, Retaining Walls, Water Features, Lawn Maintenance, Commercial & Residential, Weekly Mowing, Fertilization, Aeration, Power Raking & Vacuuming, Sprinkler Winterization Starting @ $35 www.amlandscaping.org amlandscaping@gmail.com
303-791-5551
Since 1980
House Cleaning
DUST BUNNIES HOUSEKEEPING, LLC.
Office/Residential/Vacancies Churches/Foreclosures Insured/Bonded 303-429-9220 "We do it all from ceiling to floor."
Columbine Lawn & Sprinkler Sprinkler Blowouts $40
Aeration $40 Fertilization $30 Gutter Cleanouts $35 and up Licensed Plumber and Custom Contracting Hardwood Floors, Fencing, Remodels, Snow Removal
Tony 720-210-4304
House Keeping
Residential and commercial 21 years Experience References available on request 303-431-5227
RVK Window & House Cleaning Residential/Commercial detailed cleaning. 8 years experience Radek 720-202-8325
Landscaping/Nurseries
LANDSCAPE • Tree & Stump Removal • Spring Clean-Ups & Plant Pruning • Irrigation System Turn-Ons & Repairs • New Irrigation Systems • New Plantings • Retaining Walls & Paver Patios • Complete Landscape Design & Construction CO REGISTERED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Licensed 720.436.6340 Insured www.arterralandscaping.com
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PAINTER
30 years Interior/Exterior Free Estimates (303)423-5465
Perez Painting
Interior • Exterior Deck Repair
$
170
Year End Rates Fully Insured Free Estimates References
Hugo 720- 298-3496 Plumbing AA Rocky Mountain Rooter & Plumbing Professional Service - WITHOUT Professional Prices Licensed * Insured * Bonded Free Est. Over 25yrs exp. Local family owned company 303-960-5215
Dirty Jobs Done Dirt Cheap Drain Cleaning & Plumbing Repairs, Drains as low as $75.00 Free phone Quotes 720-308-6696. 24/7 www.askdirtyjobs.com
FRONT RANGE PLUMBING
303.451.1971
Commercial/Residential
For all your plumbing needs
Patios, brick laying, block work, pavers, & tile work. Brick fireplaces & chimneys. Call Matt (303)419-3424
• Water Heaters • Plumbing Parts
Medical
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Spinal Adjustment $25.00. David Goodfield 720-540-7700 see my ad in the Professional Service Guide
Wheelchair 520-7880
with pad $150 303-
Painting Bob’s Painting, Repairs & Home Improvements 30 yrs experience Free estimates 303-450-1172
SENIOR DISCOUNTS FREE ESTIMATES in the metro area
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GREENE'S REMODELING
Rocky Mountain Contractors
Bathroom/kitchen remodeling, repair work, plumbing leaks, water damage. No job too small Window replacement. Serving Jeffco since 1970 References Insured (303)237-3231
Specializing in Kitchens, Baths & Custom Painting. No subcontractors
Roofing/Gutters
Sprinklers
Tree Service
Just Sprinklers Inc Licensed and Insured
Affordable Rates
Home Remodeling Specialists, Inc.
Residential /Commercial
* Bath * Kitch Remodels * Bsmt Finishes * Vinyl Windows * Patio Covers * Decks
• System Startup • Winterizations • Install, Repair • Service & Renovations
30+ yrs. exp. George (303)252-8874
System Winterizations $35.00 Free Estimates Senior Discounts
Stephen D Williams 25 Plus Years Exp
justsprinklers@comcast.net
(303) 425-6861 Bus Phone (720) 309-1195 Cell Phone
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Family Owned & Operated
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Tree Service Roofing/Gutters
720-231-5954
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303-452-1876 Andy & Bob's Roofing/Gutters
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Snow Removal
Plowing Commercial Properties 27 years experience Free Estimates
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A Tree Stump Removal Company
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Licensed - Bonded - Insured
Office 303-642-3548 Cell 720-363-5983 35 Years Experience
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O N S
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Ellen K. Graham, the writer of “Crasher/Hostess,” works with the play’s director, Rick Yaconis, on staging a scene. “Crasher/Hostess” was the first production of the festival. Courtesy Photos
New talent On the Edge Four playwrights get chance to shine in theater’s season finale By Clarke Reader
creader@ourcoloradonews.com The Edge Theater will sound its reputation of pushing boundaries with the works of four local playwrights in the final performance of the season. “On the Edge: A Festival of New Plays” began on Nov. 9 and will run through Dec. 2 at the theater, 9797 W. Colfax Ave., and features a new play every weekend. Tickets are $10 per show. “Crasher/Hostess” by Ellen K. Graham kicked off the festival and ran Nov. 9-11. “In our second season we really wanted to make a commitment to new works. We’re giving local playwrights an opportunity to get their work produced, which is hard to do,” said Rick Yaconis, executive and artistic director of The Edge. “For these shows, the stars are the writers, not the actors or directors.” The writers of the four plays were chosen from the theater’s On Your Feet workshop,
which gives playwrights a chance to refine their work with other writers. Yaconis said the theater received a lot of scripts when they put out the call about the festival, and honed the numbers down from the top 40 to the top 20 and finally, the top four.
“Room No. 12” by Haley Johnson — Nov. 16-18
Johnson has acted in two of the Edge’s previous productions, and while she said she tends to watch a lot of comedy, when it comes to her writing, she focuses on the dramatic. Her play focuses on a women and a girl who go through a horrific experience together and how their relationship changes based on what they’ve gone through. “It’s a story some people may love, some may hate, but you won’t be able to walk away indifferent,” she said. Johnson is an actor primarily, and said that most of her writing has been in more of a short story format, which is how “Room No. 12” started. She said she has enjoyed the process in taking it to a play format. “I wrote it with the lead as someone I could see playing the role of,” she said. “But it’s been really fun seeing other people breath life into it by doing things I’d never thought of before.”
“Gifted” by Carrie Printz — Nov. 23-25
Printz has always had an interest in multi-
Laura Lounge (portraying Constance) and Brock Benson (portraying Tog) act out a scene from “Crasher/Hostess.”
IF YOU GO WHAT: “On the Edge: A Festival of New Plays” WHERE: The Edge Theater 9797 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood
WHEN: Nov. 9 through Dec. 2 Fridays and Saturdays — 8 p.m. Sundays — 6 p.m.
COST: $10 per show INFORMATION: 303-232-0363 or www.theeproject.com ethnic stories, especially since they have become more common in American society, and decided to tackle the subject in “Gifted.” “The play is about the family of a 15-yearold boy. His father is Indian and his mother is Caucasian, and he’s going through a bit of an identity crisis about his culture,” she said. “At the same time, he is very, very smart, and has an opportunity to go on a game show to show it.” Printz is a journalist for a medical publication, and became interesting in writing plays about four years ago, so she started taking classes. “I’ve never seen the whole play acted out before, and there’s really nothing quite like it,” she said. “I’m excited to see it come to life.”
“Straight Sitting” by Melanie Tem — Nov. 30Dec. 2
Tem’s play is inspired by actual events that happened in Evergreen, when a child was killed during a “re-birthing” therapy session, and asks the audience to examine some serious questions. “It’s not the story of what happened in Evergreen, but it was inspired by it,” she said. “The therapists are trying to help, and it’s an extremely complex situation I want people to think about.” Tem is a social worker, but said she has always had a second career as a writer, and has had other stories published before. “I really enjoy the fluid and collaborative nature of plays,” she said. “The number of places where you can get a production like this are pretty small, so Rick and The Edge are taking a bit of a gamble.” Audiences who attend all four shows will have the chance to vote for which play deserves a full production in the 2013 season. There will also be a panel of seven judges, including Yaconis and his wife, a local theater critic and two representatives from the Colorado Theater Guild, deciding on which play wins the top prize.
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“ i v t s There are plenty of stories about for- f mer Broncos who lived the high life only C to crash and burn post their NFL career. i But former wide receiver Rod Smith L has avoided slipping into the “fortune, fame then falling flat on his face” cycle. His story is told as part of an Oct. 31 Forbes story headlined, “Not broke: How NFL players stay financially stable after the game ends.” To read the whole story, go to forbes.com and enter “NFL” in the search field. Smith recounts being 10 years old and watching an episode of “Where Are They Now?” on HBO. “There was a guy on the show who played in the NFL and then became homeless. When I saw that, I thought, `When I get into the NFL, there is no way I’m going broke,’” Smith told Forbes. Forbes also cited a 2009 Sports Illustrated report that said within two years of retiring, 78 percent of NFL players face financial stress. Smith hung onto his frugality throughout his 14-year NFL career in part because he joined the pros as an undrafted player in 1994. At his alma mater, Missouri Southern State University, he completed three degrees in business, economics and finance, and marketing and management, the story said. “I didn’t get drafted, so that helped me build financial stability,” Smith told Forbes. “I had a chance to be in the NFL, but not a chance to be in the NFL lifestyle, because I didn’t have the income for it.” On the Broncos practice squad making $60,000 a year, Smith didn’t attempt to keep up with the financial luxuries of other players in the locker room. Now in retirement, Smith has kept up a practice he started in the Broncos locker room under the leadership of former head coach Mike Shanahan of mentoring younger players about financial responsibility. “I appreciate Shanahan because he let me teach a financial class to the rookies,” Smith said in the story. “Nobody was teaching me these principles. I learned them from watching people.”
Il Mondo Vecchio bids arrivederci
Il Mondo Vecchio, the much-lauded Denver salumi producer, will shut its doors on Nov. 30 due to increased regulatory requirements and pressures from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The production facility at 1174 S. Cherokee St. famously produced salami, pepperoni, bresaola and other cured meats along with fresh sausages for local restaurants and markets, as well as for eateries in out-of-state cities including San Francisco, Seattle and Houston. Mark DeNittis and business partner Gennaro DeSantis have owned and operated Il Mondo Vecchio under the local USDA watchdog for three years. When a representative from the national USDA went on an inspection, the salumeria was put under more fierce scrutiny. “Il Mondo Vecchio has had three solid years of uninterrupted business growth and has never had one instance of food safety violation, issue or complaint,” DeNittis said in a written statement. “In August, the USDA imposed additional requirements on Il Mondo Vecchio’s proParker continues on Page 21
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THURSDAY/NOV. 15 SILENT AUCTION Oberon PTSA will have its spaghetti dinner and silent auction at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, at Oberon Middle School, 7300 Quail St., Arvada. Call 303-982-2020. SYMPHONY CONCERT Lakewood Symphony presents “In the Style of the Boston Pops,” featuring baritone Steven Taylor, dean of the school of music at Colorado Christian University, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 Allison Parkway. Tickets are available by calling 303-987-7845 or at Lakewood.org/Tickets. THEATER AUDITIONS The Arvada Center will have auditions for “Blithe Spirit” by appointment only, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 15, at 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Call 720-898-7200 to schedule a time. Actors must be 18 years and older to audition. The show runs from Jan. 22 to Feb. 17. Visit www.arvadacenter.org.
SILENT AUCTION The Lakewood Symphony presents “In the Style of the Boston Pops!” an evening of music including Broadway, light classics and other pops. Steven Taylor, baritone soloist, will perform Shenandoah, the Toreador Song, the Music of the Night and more. The silent auction has something for everyone. The event is from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. For ticket information, call 303-987-7845 or go online at www. Lakewood.org/Tickets.
ISLAMIC FAITH Join Active Minds as it explores the sometimes violent reaction from parts of the Muslim world to what many deem as “free speech” in other parts of the world. The program is planned from 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, at Atria Inn at Lakewood, 555 S. Pierce St., Lakewood. RSVP at 303-742-4800. FALL PLAY Golden High School’s Stage Right Productions will present its fall play, “Night of January 16th,” by author Ayn Rand. Performances are at 7 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, Nov. 15-17, and 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 in the high school auditorium. Cash and check accepted at the door. For advanced ticket purchase, call 303-982-2813 or email at goldentheater@jeffco.k12. co.us. For other information, contact Scott Hasbrouck at shasbrou@jeffco.k12.co.us or 303-982-2813.
THURSDAY TO Monday/Nov. 15- 19 CHRISTMAS COLLECTION Faith Mountain Church in Lakewood will be bustling with activity as shoeboxes packed full of goodies for needy kids overseas are dropped off by local individuals and families as part of Operation Christmas Child. Winnie Barnes is the collection site coordinator and can be reached at 303-9801683. Additional local collection sites in Wheat Ridge, Arvada, Golden and Evergreen can be found at www. samaritanspurse.org. THURSDAY TO TUESDAY/NOV. 15- 20 FOOD DRIVE Revolution Chiropractic will have a food drive for the Arvada Food Bank. New patients who make
a donation of $10 can receive their initial appointment for free. Call Revolution Chiropractic at 303-284-9875 or email to revolutionchiros@gmail.com. The special will be honored through Nov. 20.
FRIDAY /NOV. 16 BLOOD DRIVE Belmar Library Community Blood Drive is from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, inside Bonfils’ bus at 555 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www.bonfils.org. GARAGE SALE A multi-home fall garage sale to benefit Misha May Foundation Dog Training and Rescue is from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, at a private home at 8415 W. Third Place in Lakewood. Items for sale include furniture, tools, clothing, kitchen gadgets and more. For information, or to volunteer, email mishamayfoundation@gmail.com. WINE TASTING Tickets are available for the sixth annual Wines for the Holidays wine tasting from 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, at the Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. The event will help support the Arvada Community Food Bank. Reservations must be made in advance through the Arvada Festivals Commission at https://winetasting.webconnex.com/ winetasting. Your Week continues on Page 22
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duction methods. After two months of sharing information and collaboration back and forth between Il Mondo Vecchio and the USDA as well as various attempts to modify the production methods, Il Mondo Vecchio has determined that the impact of the regulatory requirements on dry cured sausage products was detrimental to the quality of the product and therefore, (we) are forced to close the doors.” DeNittis said that his company and the USDA came to an impasse. “(We) could either change (our) methods to a process that has been validated by the USDA such as fermenting (cooking the product) or adding nitrites, nitrates, acids or copious amounts of salt, all resulting in what IMV believes to be an inferior product or stop production.” They chose the latter. The public is still invited to attend the weekly Friday afternoon Loading Dock Friday product sales until the end of this month. All proceeds benefit the Denver Scholarship Foundation and its mission to inspire and empower Denver Public Schools students to achieve their quest for college. For tickets, contact Abigail Whiteing at 303-640-6568 or awhiteing@ denverscholarship.org. More information at www.denver-
He ‘otter’ be a spokesmouth Former Denver daily newspaper sports columnist and stand-up comedian Sam Adams is one of the new “spokesmouths” for the Samsung (get it?) OtterBox, the safety cover for the company’s smartphones. “This holiday season, keep me safe in an OtterBox cuz I’m better than any wingman you’ve ever partied with,” Adams says under the post of his video pitch at www.otterbox.com/ wrapme. Click on “above average Joe.”
Wiley Weil Rockmount Ranch Wear owner Steve Weil never met a celebrity he didn’t like, especially if they buy and wear his shirts in concert. So recently when rock icons Bob Dylan and Mark Knopfler were on tour for two shows in Denver, Knopfler and the band stopped and shopped at Rockmount in LoDo. The bass player wore his Rockmount denim shirt (No. 640-DT, Weil tells me) at the show. “This is one perk at Rockmount, not knowing who is going to drop by unexpectedly,” Weil said. Dylan has been to Rockmount and has many shirts, including the one he wore when he received the Medal of Honor from President Obama earlier this year.
Rev up for Restaurant Week(s) The ninth annual Denver Restaurant Week(s) will be held from Feb. 23 to March 8. DRW restaurant participants will once again offer diners a multicourse dinner for two for the “Mile High” price of $52.80, not including tax and tip. Registration for Denver Restaurant Week for restaurants were to open this week. Questions: Contact Valerie Farrell at 303-571-936 or drw@visitdenver.com.
Early bird gets best prices Come to Lakewood’s recreation centers from 3-9 a.m. Nov. 23 (yes, you read that right) to save up to 50 percent on recreation passes, classes and leagues. Carmody Recreation Center will open at 3 a.m., and the other three facilities will open at 5 a.m. The first 250 people to take advantage of the deals will receive a mystery goodie bag and a chance to win a $750 Belmar gift certificate. For more information, visit www.Lakewood.org/BlackFriday. Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. She can be reached at penny@ blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.
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FRIDAY AND SATURDAY/NOV. 16-17 THEATER SHOW Rocky Mountain Academy of Evergreen presents “The Little Mermaid Jr.” at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, and at 2 and 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Center/Stage Theater, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreeen. Purchase tickets at www.brownpapertickets.com. FRIDAY TO SUNDAY/NOV. 16-18, NOV. 23-25, NOV. 30 TO DEC. 2
Government Legals NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that disbursements in final settlement will be issued by the Arvada Finance Director at 10:00 a.m., December 4, 2012 to Diamond Contracting Corporation for work related to Project No. 12-WA-07 – Tennyson Water Main Loop and performed under that contract dated June 18, 2012 for the City of Arvada. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that furnished labor, material, drayage, sustenance, provisions or other supplies used or consumed by said contractor or his subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done by said Diamond Contracting Corporation and its claim has not been paid, may at any time on or prior to the hour of the date above stated, file with the Finance Director of the City of Arvada at City Hall, a verified statements of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. Dated this November 2, 2012 CITY OF ARVADA /s/ Christine A. Koch, City Clerk Dates of Publication: November 15 & 22, 2012 Wheat Ridge Transcript Arvada Press NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that disbursements in final settlement will be issued by the City of Arvada Finance Director at 10:00 a.m., November 27, 2012 to Avery Asphalt, Inc. for work related to Project No. 12-ST-07 – Seal Coating – 2012 and performed under that contract dated August 6, 2012 for the City of Arvada. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that furnished labor, material, drayage, sustenance, provisions or other supplies used or consumed by said contractor or his subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done by said Avery Asphalt, Inc. and its claim has not been paid, may at any time on or prior to the hour of the date above stated, file with the Finance Director of the City of Arvada at City Hall, a verified statements of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. Dated this October 26, 2012 /s/ Christine A. Koch, City Clerk Dates of Publication: November 8 & 15, 2012 Wheat Ridge Transcipt Arvada Press
Faye Steuck, 61, of Golden, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 30. Originally from Detroit, she was a 1979 graduate of the National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, Illinois, moving to Golden in 1980. She served that community for over 30 years in the practice of chiropractic and nutritional medicine, enthusiastically embracing the importance of treating body, mind and spirit. She enjoyed living and working in Golden and especially loved taking walks along Clear Creek by the library and Lions Park. She raised her two daughters in Golden and always appreciated how fortunate she was to live in such a beautiful community. She is survived by her husband, Greg Steuck, daughters Melissa Martin (Matt) Raia and Diana Martin, and grandson Martin Raia. Also siblings Sheila, Mark and Neil Stephenson of Michigan, and many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Faye’s Life is planned for Sunday, Nov. 18 at 2:00 p.m. at Foothills Chapel at 1950 Ford St. in Golden.
THEATER FESTIVAL See a new play every week for four weeks at The Edge Theatre: “Room #12” plays Nov. 16-18; “Gifted” plays Nov. 23-25; and “Straight Sitting” plays Nov. 30 to Dec. 2. The theater is at 9797 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. Visit www.theedgetheater. com or call 303-232-0363 for tickets and information on the shows. SATURDAY/NOV. 17 CRAFT FAIR Golden Gate Grange will have its annual Holiday Craft Faire from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17. Free admission, cookies and coffee. Four miles west of Route 93 in Golden at 25201 Golden Gate Canyon Road. Call Jayne 303 215-9257 or Mary 303-277-0134.
Lori Diane Sammons Dec. 4, 1961 ~ Nov 2, 2012
Survived by Kevin Kennedy, husband of 31 years. Daughter of Jacki and Perry(dec), brother, Ron (Jackie), niece Katie, nephews Perry and Lewis, and many aunts, uncles, and friends. Graduated from Arvada High School, CU Boulder, and Cooley School of Law Lansing, Michigan. She will be missed by all who knew her. Service was Nov. 8, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, in Wheat Ridge, Colo. Memorial contributions may be made to Jeffco Action Center.
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ANIMAL RIGHTS Misha May Foundation Dog Training and Rescue President Doug Torza leads a seminar on Animal Rights, Animal Welfare and Animal Advocacy Through the Ages from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at Doggie Delights, 1432 S. Broadway, Denver. Includes a vegan lunch with gluten-free options. Discussion will continue during lunch. Fee is discounted if paid by Friday, Nov. 16. For information, email mishamayfoundation@gmail.com or call 303-239-0382, or use the Paypal button at www.mishamayfoundation. org to register and pay for this class. SATURDAY/NOV. 17 AND DEC. 8 ALZHEIMER’S WORKSHOP Home Instead Senior Care is offering a free educational workshop for those caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. The workshop will cover how to manage behaviors, learn engagement skills and how to care for yourself while caring for a loved one. Two workshops are planned from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 17, and Saturday, Dec. 8, at Home Instead Senior Care,
6191 W. 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge. RSVP at 303-463-1900.
SUNDAY/NOV. 18 STRANGER AWARENESS An Arvada
Confluence, a child soprano singing the traditional opening verse, and this year the Park Hill Brass Quintet.
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Police Department volunteer will host a stranger awareness class from 1-2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, at the Stanley Lake Library. The class is geared for children in kindergarten to third grade, but all ages are welcome. Attendance is on a first-come basis. Check the Arvada Police Department website for additional classes to be scheduled and safety tips at arvadapd.org. Call childsafety@q.com.
REAL ESTATE The Third Monday Real Estate Investing Group will meet from 7-9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19, at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge. Meet in Classroom 1. The meeting will cover all the information needed to successfully fix and flip or to buy rentals with positive cash flow.
THEATER SHOW The Littleton Catholic home-school satellite class of Colorado ACTS performs “Anne of Avonlea,” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, at the Colorado ACTS Theater, 9460 W. 58th Ave., Arvada. Tickets available at the door.
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CONCERT SERIES St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 9200 W 10th Ave., Lakewood, presents its 2012-13 concert series. Season and individual tickets are available. Email olssoncolo@comcast.net or call 303-279-2932. All concerts take place in the St. Paul Sanctuary. Concerts are: NOV. 18: Confluence a cappella choir will present “The War Between Men and Women,” based on James Thurber’s cartoon series of the same name, at 3 p.m. DEC. 16: On the third Sunday of Advent this year is the Festival Service of Lessons and Carols, at 3 p.m. This service features the St. Paul’s Church Choir and
COMING SOON PLAYHOUSE SHOW The Festival Playhouse presents “The Man Who Wanted to Be Santa,” from Nov. 23 to Dec. 16 at 5665 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and at 2 p.m. Sundays. Call 303-422-4090. COMING SOON/NOV. 24 MOVIE SHOWING The epic movie “Gandhi” will be shown Saturday, Nov. 24, at Arvada Mennonite Church Spirit of Joy Church of the Brethren, 5927 Miller St., Arvada. The movie will start at 4:30 p.m., and a break for Indian food will be at 6 p.m. The second half of the movie starts at 7 p.m. Movie is food, but a donation is being requested to cover the cost of the food. RSVP at 303-421-8466. Come for all or part of the evening. SHOPPING EVENT Historic Olde Town Arvada presents Small Business Saturday on Nov. 24. Several Olde Town shops will have special offers, and gift/trunk shows will be scattered throughout Olde Town shops. Visit www.historicarvada.org. COMING SOON/NOV. 24, DEC. 1-2, DEC. 8
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ALZHEIMER’S CARE In recognition of National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month, Home Instead Senior Care is offering free Alzheimer’s CARE training workshops for area families. The next training is at 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at 6191 W. 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge. RSVP at 303-463-1900 or aallen@denverhisc. com.
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MEET SANTA Meet Santa and his reindeer at Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 W. 52nd Ave., Arvada. Santa will be at the garden center from 1-4 p.m. Saturdays, Nov. 24, Dec. 1 and Dec. 8, and Sunday, Dec. 2. Bring your pets on Dec. 2 for a visit and photo with Santa. On Saturday, Dec. 1, the reindeer will be visiting from the North Pole, from 1-4 p.m. On Sunday, Dec. 2, enjoy music of the Arvada Chorale from 1-3 p.m. Don’t forget your cameras, and please bring along a can or package of non-perishable food for Santa to share with the Arvada Food Bank. Call 303424-7979 or visit www.echters.com.
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event is at 4 p.m. Nov. 25 at The Fort. Call 303-839-1671 or visit www.tesoroculturalcenter.org.
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WREATH MAKING Create your own handcrafted wreath using fresh aromatic boughs at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 24 and Dec. 1, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25 and Dec. 2, at Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 W. 52nd Ave., Arvada. This is a popular hands-on class; please bring pruners. Reservations required; call 303-424-7979. Visit www. echters.com.
BLOOD DRIVE High Point Financial Group, LLC Community Blood Drive is from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, inside Bonfils’ bus at 215 Union Blvd., Lakewood. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact Mike Stahl at 303-941-8588 or mike@ highpointgrp.com.
COMING SOON/NOV. 25 LIGHTING CEREMONY The Tesoro Cultural Center continues its southwestern tradition of lighting the farolitos (meaning `little lanterns’) to usher in the holiday season and to honor a member of the community who has enlightened the hearts, minds and souls of others. The ceremony begins with seasonal carols led by members of the Southwest Musicians, complimentary hot spiced apple cider, coffee and biscochito cookies. The
COMING SOON/NOV. 27 TO DEC. 23 THEATER SHOW “Miracle on 34th Street,” with book, music and lyrics by Meredith Willson, will show Nov. 27-Dec. 23 in the Main Stage Theater at the Arvada Center. The Arvada Center is at 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. and provides free parking for all its patrons. Visit www. arvadacenter.org or call 720-898-7200. COMING SOON/NOV. 29 EVENING OF Hope Echter’s Garden Center is partner-
ing with Hope House of Colorado and other local businesses for An Evening of Hope, from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, at the garden center, 5150 W. 52nd Ave., Arvada. Door prizes, discounts and music add to the fun. Tickets are limited; call 303-424-7979. A portion of the ticket price goes to Hope House of Colorado. Visit www. echters.com or www.hopehouseofcolorado.org.
BLOOD DRIVE St. Anthony Hospital Community Blood Drive is from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, inside Auditorium A at 11600 W. 2nd Place, Lakewood. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www.bonfils.org. IMPROV SHOW Golden High School will present a fundraiser with its Improv Show at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, in the high school auditorium, 701 24th St. The show is a fundraiser for Broadway CARES benefitting AIDS research and recovery programs. Checks and cash accepted at the door. For information, contact Scott Hasbrouck at shasbrou@jeffco.k12.co.us or 303-982-2813.
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a master’s degree in international trade. He helped introduce Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney earlier this year, during a campaign stop at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. Fellow Jeffco Commissioner Faye Griffin was unopposed and won reelection for District 1. Also unopposed was District Attorney Candidate Pete Weir. He steps into the office vacated by Jeffco DA Scott Storey, who was term limited.
Both Republican candidates said they felt appreciative for getting to run unopposed. “I will keep the future of Jefferson County in mind with every vote, and I’ll continue to do the best I can,” Griffin said. Weir, who had worked in the department for several years, said his new position was more of a passing of the baton, than regime change. “It’s going to be an honor serving the citizens of Jefferson and Gilpin Counties, but also a great responsibility.”
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No. 7 Pomona (9-2, 4-1) at No. 2 Ralston Valley (10-1, 5-0), Friday at 7 p.m. at North Area Athletic Complex It’s an all-Arvada 5A quarterfinal as Pomona looks to gain a measure of revenge against crosstown rival Ralston Valley. It won’t be easy as the Mustangs, who beat the Panthers 30-22 on Oct. 12, have arguably been the hottest team in the state since falling to topseeded ThunderRidge in the third game of the year. Get to the NAAC early – this should be a great one.
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BY THE NUMBERS Number of points the Pomona football team has o u t s c o re d its past four opponents since losing to Ralston Valley on Oct. 12. The Panthers have lit up the scoreboard to the tune of 153 points while holding their foes to 52. Number of points the Ralston Valley football team has allowed this postseason. The Mustangs beat Castle View 45-0 in the first round, and then pounded Fort Collins 42-0 last week.
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Ralston Valley defenders Cameron Sawano (92), Kyle Carpenter (63), Jordan Anderson (58) and Jakob Buys (42) stop Fort Collins running back Jake Hanks (32) during a Friday night playoff game at the NAAC. Photos by Andy Carpenean
Mustangs pitch another postseason shutout Ralston Valley hammers Fort Collins to set up rematch with Pomona
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sports@ourcoloradonews.com ARVADA — The quarterfinal round of the Class 5A state playoffs has been a roadblock for Ralston Valley’s football team, so after reaching the final eight last Friday for the third consecutive season, the Mustangs were well aware of what lies ahead. Second-seeded Ralston Valley used a dominating showing against Fort Collins to advance in the 5A postseason. The Mustangs blanked a second consecutive opponent, rushing and passing their way past the Lambkins to the tune of a 42-0 victory at the North Area Athletic Complex. Now, after being eliminated in the quarterfinals in 2010 and 2011, Ralston Valley (10-1) finds itself back there again headed into Friday’s grudge match with North Metro League rival Pomona. The two teams square off at 7 p.m. at the NAAC. “Once again we made it here, made it to this point,” Mustangs senior Jordan Anderson said. “I feel like this year, as a senior, we have a chance to break it.” Having outscored its two playoff opponents by an 87-0 margin, Ralston Valley will find the going much tougher against the Panthers, who eliminated defending state champion Columbine last Saturday. Ralston Valley defeated Pomona (9-2) by eight points back on Oct. 12, but the Panthers have scored at least 41 points in each of the past three games. “Both teams are going to bring it next week. We’ve just got to keep working,” said RV’s Carlos Gonzales, who rushed for two touchdowns against Fort Collins. “I don’t want to worry about it now - I just want to celebrate this win.” It was a victory worth celebrating, especially given that Fort Collins - the Front Range League champion - had rallied with 17 fourth-quarter points to defeat Lakewood the previous week. Leading the Lambkins 28-0 at halftime, Ralston Valley coach Matt Loyd warned his players that Fort Collins would be dangerous in the second half. Those words seemed especially wise after the Lambkins opened
Ralston Valley defensive back Jon Baumann celebrates after intercepting a Fort Collins pass. the third quarter with an 18-play drive that had them on the Ralston Valley 1-yard line. A two-yard loss on a rushing attempt by Calvin Johnson set up fourth-and-goal though, and quarterback Caleb Seeton’s pass fell incomplete to end the scoring threat. “Last week they came back, and our coach told us in the locker room they’re a second-half team so we’re going to have to play,” Anderson said. “We were a little bit slow to start, but as we kept going, we picked it up. We knew as a defense we needed to make a play, make a stop.” Ralston Valley promptly put the game away by going 96 yards in only three plays. Andrew Wingard broke off a 63-yard run, and quarterback Jacob Knipp found Spencer Svejcar for a 32-yard touchdown pass. The two-point conversion made it 36-0.
“We’re trying to be as balanced as we can,” Loyd said. “We’ve got guys that can run it, guys that can catch it and a guy that can throw it. “I don’t know if you ever go `hey, we can go 96 yards or whatever in three plays’ but I’ll take it.” Gonzales enforced a running clock in the fourth quarter with his second touchdown run. The senior finished with 71 yards on the ground, with Wingard leading the way with 90 yards and a score. Jakob Buys added 61 yards and his own touchdown run. Knipp was 8-of-13 passing for 148 yards and two scores, one each to Svejcar and Keenan Gibson. “Pieces come together,” Anderson said. “We can throw the ball, run the ball - we’re versatile. We just try to do our best.”
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November 15, 2012
Pomona puts down reigning champs
Opportunistic Panthers oust Columbine from playoffs
By Daniel Williams
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ARVADA - A wise man once said: “To be the best you have to beat the best. WOOOOH!” That wise man is wrestling icon Ric Flair, but nonetheless the words speak true. And part of Pomona’s journey towards winning a 5A state football championship was going through reigning state champion and 10th-seeded Columbine 42-22 Saturday at North Area Athletic Complex. No. 7 Pomona (9-2, 4-1) turned three Columbine (7-4, 3-2) turnovers into 22 points and their defense held the Rebels’ star running back Bernard McDondle to under 100 yards. Offensively the Panthers were hitting on all cylinders as senior quarterback Alec Feland threw three touchdowns and junior running back Konner Burns added three more. “You have to beat the state champs in order to be the state champs,” Pomona coach Jay Madden said, paraphrasing the Nature Boy. “We kept them off balance, our defense played great and we are happy to move on and face a team we know pretty well.” Pomona will now face league rival and 5A No. 2 seed Ralston Valley Friday at 7 p.m. at NAAC. “They are a good team but we feel like we are the only ones who can beat ourselves,” Pomona junior Chris Marquez said. “If we don’t turn the ball over and if we come out and play our game no one can beat us.” Feland hooked up with senior receiver Mitch Colin for a 42-yard touchdown early in the first quarter for the game’s first score. Columbine would answer, going 55 yards in 14 plays to tie the game 7-7, but it would get ugly from there.
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The Pomona defense strips the football away and the Panthers eventually recovered the fumble against Columbine in the snow Saturday at the NAAC. Photos by Andy Carpenean Pomona would force two second quarter fumbles which they turned into two touchdowns, taking a 29-7 lead into halftime. Burns would add a pair of fourth quarter touchdowns, finishing his day with 79 yards on nine carries. “We do it as a team and that is the only way we know how to do it. We all feed off each other, the offense feeds off the defense and when the defense steps up we go out on offense and try to reward them,” Burns said. Pomona will now turn their focus to their quarterfinal meeting against Ralston Valley (10-1, 5-0). The Panthers fell to the Mustangs 3022 on Oct. 12. Feland threw four interceptions that day but Pomona still had on opportunity to win the game late. “We beat the defending state champions last year in the playoffs but got beat the following week so we learned a lot from that,” Madden said. “If we can take care of the ball we can beat anybody but if we are turning the ball over and giving it away anybody is capable of beating us.”
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A Pomona football coach celebrates with wide receiver Hunter Hogoboom after scoring a touchdown against Columbine Saturday at the NAAC.
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November 15, 2012
Faith Christian’s surprise run at repeat falls short
Eagles dominate state semifinal but lose game in shootout
By Daniel Williams
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DENVER - Soccer can be a cruel game. In last week’s quarterfinals, Faith Christian was admittedly outplayed by The Classical Academy only to pull out a one-goal victory. Last Wednesday, Kent
Denver returned the favor. That is the only way that the Eagles can look at their thrilling 1-1 (5-3) loss to the Sun Devils in a shootout after double overtime Wednesday at All City Field. The 2011 boys’ soccer 3A state champion’s reign came to an end when Kent Denver, who was dominated for most of the action, found a way to steal a goal in the
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second half which tied the game and eventually sent it to a shootout where the Sun Devils prevailed 5-3. “You could say it was stolen from us, but that is what can happen in games like this,” Faith Christian coach Will Lind said. “Did we out play them? Yes. Did they deserve to win? Yes. And they did.” But it is how they did it that will leave a bad taste in the Eagles’ mouths. After a scoreless first half where Faith Christian dominated most of the action including hitting the crossbar, they finally scored early in the second half when junior Stefan Knoerr who earlier hit the crossbar - converted a goal off senior Liam Noone’s pass. The Eagles continued to dominate tempo as well as possession and looking like they were on the verge of going to the state championship game. However, Faith Christian’s frosh netminder made a rare mistake and kicked the ball off from just outside of his box late in the second half. Kent Denver was awarded a free kick which they converted to tie the game and were able to hold off Faith Christian for the remainder of regulation and overtime, sending the contest into a shootout. But Faith Christian junior Cameron Doody, one of the team’s best players the entire season, had his shot blocked by Kent Denver goalie Mark Seigal. “We beat (The Classical Academy) in similar fashion (1-0 in the quarterfinals) to get to this point so I guess it might be a little karma,” Faith Christian Knoerr said. “Still no one thought we could get to this point now we have to turn the karma back in our favor and come back and get it done next year.” Faith Christian’s experience may also be a blessing in disguise because the Ea-
Kent Denver’s Manuel Meraz (24) competes for possession of the ball against Faith Christian’s Liam Noone Wednesday at All-City Stadium. Photos by Andy Carpenean gles had no business getting to the state semifinals considering they lost 6 of their 11 starters from their title team and they start a freshman goaltender. But karma built from practice, experience, playing the right way and just plain hustle drove Faith Christian past the state’s No. 1 seed The Classical Academy, propelling them to the final four and nearly past Kent Denver. “We had a great season. We were beat up early in our schedule but came out better for it and although we lost so much from last year’s team I think these guys were good enough to
Kent Denver’s David Oudet (5) and Greer Solarte (2) converge on the ball against Faith Christian’s Cameron Doody last Wednesday at All-City Stadium. win it this year,” Lind said. “We will use this and come
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November 15, 2012
State football playoff capsules By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com 5A state playoff quarterfinals: No. 7 Pomona (9-2, 4-1) at No. 2 Ralston Valley (101, 5-0), Friday at 7 p.m. at North Area Athletic Complex * Game plan: This game is truly a clash of the titans and a rematch of one of the best 5A games played all season. Ralston Valley - winner of the 5A North Metro league beat league runner up Pomona 30-22 on their Oct. 12 meeting. Pomona played good enough to win that day but their quarterback senior Alec Feland threw four interceptions. Ralston Valley senior Spencer Svejcar intercepted two of Feland’s passes that day and added 109 receiving yards. Pomona junior running back Chris Marquez ran for 114 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the loss. However, this time around could be a different story. Pomona is coming off beating reigning state champion Columbine 42-22 and has won four straight games since their loss to Ralston Valley outscoring their opponents 15352. But many also believe Ralston Valley is the best team in the state. They average 39.5 points per game and their one loss was a 29-25 road defeat to No. 1 ranked ThunderRidge. Moreover, Ralston Valley’s defense has not allowed a single point on the scoreboard this postseason, outscoring their two opponents 87-0. * Extra point: Ralston Valley is the slight favorite going into this game and rightfully so. Their body of work this season is as impressive as any team in the state. However, Pomona has something extra and seems to be made of something special this season. The Panthers have grit, heart, swagger and have shown they are never out of a game even on days when they are not at their best. If Pomona doesn’t turn the ball over they can beat anyone. But if Ralston Valley brings their A-game on Friday they will be hard - if not impossible - to beat. 4A state playoff quarterfinals: No. 6 Wheat Ridge (10-1, 4-1) at No. 3 Denver South (10-1, 5-0), Friday at 7 p.m. at All City Field * Game plan: This game is a rematch of a lopsided 17-0 South victory over Wheat Ridge on Oct. 17. South shutout then No. 1 ranked Wheat Ridge on a soggy afternoon looking more like the state’s No. 1 team that day. But that game might as well have been played in October
Wheat Ridge and quarterback Willie Harris will take on Denver South Friday in the 4A playoffs. Photo by Andy Carpenean
Pomona’s Chris Marquez (14) and the Panthers will battle Ralston Valley Friday night for the chance to advance to next week’s semifinals. Photo by Pam Wagner of 2011 because the Farmers are a different team than they were a month ago. Led by senior running back Davion Amos-White Wheat Ridge has outscored their last four opponents 130-37, including last week’s 47-17 victory over No. 11 Cheyenne Mountain. South on the other hand might be the state’s best 4A unit. They have a pair of running backs in Pete Williams and Zachary Lindsay that have combined for over 1,700 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns, and their offense averages over 414 yards of offense per game. Be careful for quarterback Malik Tollerson, an athletic senior who has not only thrown 19 touchdowns this season but he also sports a quarterback rating of 107. Because of Tollerson’s athletic gifts South is able to be very creative in terms of their play calling. * Extra point: This game will be decided up front.
Both teams pride themselves on running the ball well and backing it up with solid defense. While the game likely won’t be a shootout it likely will be a four quarter thriller because both teams are very evenly matched. It’s too bad these two teams couldn’t have met later in the tournament because not only do both teams have championship aspirations but they also have the good to get it done. Look for the team with the final possession to win this game - and maybe the entire tournament. In 2A football action: No. 6 Faith Christian’s season ended with an 18-13 loss to No. 3 Bayfield Saturday at Bayfield High School. Faith Christian (8-3, 5-0), the 2A Plains league champion, fell behind 18-6 after tying the contest 6-6 early in the second quarter. The Eagles defense made adjustments and held Bayfield scoreless in the second half and their offense rallied and scored an early fourth quarter touchdown. But Bayfield’s defense as equally as tough, keeping Faith Christian out of the end zone over the final 11 minutes of game and causing a pair of turnovers to help them advance to the semifinals. Bayfield (11-0, 7-0) will host No. 7 Platte Valley (9-2, 6-1) Saturday at 1 p.m. at Platte Valley High School.
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5:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, Walgreens, 7930 CSH 121 Two people were issued summons for trespassing after they were found panhandling outside of a Walgreens store. The store manager reported a man and a woman to police after they were panhandling and the man urinated behind a tree next to the store. The manager had already asked both to leave the premises. When police arrived, the man, who was in a wheelchair, immediately told police he had an active warrent out for his arrest by Westminster Police and tried to hid a 24-ounce can of beer he had with him. Police found the man had four active warrants out for his arrest, one from Westminster and three from Arvada, for trespass, open container and urinating in public. Police placed the man into custody. The manager signed the two trespass notices and both suspects were issued a notice. The man was later booked at the Jefferson County Detentions Facility for the warrants.
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