November 29, 2012
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Jefferson County, Colorado • Volume 8, Issue 27
Tighe topples Odom
ROUNDING THE CORNER
In a turn-around from early election results, Tighe defeats Odom By Glenn Wallace
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Ralston Valley junior quarterback Jacob Knipp (15) avoids Cherokee Trail players Kaleb Barnum (44) Nic Bogulski (88) and Jacob Martin (51) Saturday during a 5A semifinal football game at Legacy Stadium in Aurora. Cherokee Trail won 17-10. See story on Page 23. Photo by Andy Carpenean
Food bank serves up expansion 1,300-square-foot addition allows for more food storage By Sara Van Cleve
svancleve@ourcoloradonews. com After months of fundraising and construction, the Arvada
Community Food Bank’s new addition is complete and in full operation. The expansion, built for storage, is 1,300 square feet and includes two freezers. “The expansion affords us
Virginia Boggs, a volunteer at the Arvada Community Food Bank for 22 years, watches during a celebration Nov. 20 for the recent expansion.
the opportunity to store a significant amount of product for our clients and the children who receive our Feed the Future Backpack Program sacks,” said Arvada Community Food Bank Executive Director Ernie Giron. The food bank, 8555 W. 57th Ave., serves about 1,000 households per month, which totals 65,000 to 70,000 pounds of food. Giron said in 2011 alone, the food bank received or purchased one million pounds of food and product had to be stored in the community room, making it unusable for nonprofit groups and organizations to use to meet for months. With the expansion, though, the room is once again open for its original purpose — community gatherings. And the expansion couldn’t have been finished at a better time of the year. “In the last three weeks we’ve had 40,000 pounds of food donated,” Giron said. “In November and December in the prior year we received 90,000 pounds of food. It would come in such great volume that it’s something we couldn’t efficiently manage.” But now, the expansion is allowing for more food to be stored and to be distributed much more efficiently. This year’s Thanksgiving dinner box distribution was the most efficient it has ever been, Giron said, thanks to the expansion. “It’s great because our food bank is an integral part of our community,” said Bob Fifer, a member of the food bank’s
Brad Ruppert, president of the board of directors for the Arvada Community Food Bank, addresses those gathered to celebrate an expansion of the food bank Nov. 20. Photos by Andy Carpenean board of directors. “It’s a centerpiece for Arvada.” The community helped make the expansion possible by raising $100,000 for the project through a capital campaign. “This is a time when people are struggling,” said Brad Rupert, the chairman of the food bank’s board of directors. “The need for the services are increasing; that’s a hint that people are struggling out there, but we still have a well of support, what seems like an endless well of support, that is willing to come together to benefit those other than ourselves. This is a remarkable community.” Community members and leaders gathered together Nov. 20 to celebrate the food bank’s expansion with a ribbon cutting.
Casey Tighe is the new 2nd District Jefferson County commissioner. The county clerk and recorder certified the votes for the 2012 General Election on Nov. 21, and the final tally put the Democratic candidate Tighe ahead of appointed incumbent John Odom by 738 votes. Tighe’s 136,164 votes gave him just enough of a cushion to avoid triggerTighe ing a mandatory recount. “I’m honored by the voters of Jefferson County, and I hope I do a good job,” Tighe said last week. The race results remain close enough that Odom or the Republican Party could request a recount and accept responsibility for the costs involved. A recount could begin as early as this week, and would be expected to take five business days. Odom could not be reached over the Thanksgiving weekend. There were several close races in Jefferson County this year, but none triggered an automatic recount. The county certified its vote results on the day before Thanksgiving. “Our elections staff performs a tremendous amount of work after Election Day to ensure that our accounting for this election balances and every eligible vote is counted,” said Jefferson County Clerk Pam Anderson in a released statement. Anderson’s office reported a total of 313,662 ballots were counted in this election, which is the highest number of ballots cast in an election in Jefferson County. Turnout for this election was at 96 percent of all active registered voters. When the polls closed on election night, Odom had been in the lead by 133 votes. “I was a little worried and disappointed, but still had hope,” Tighe said. Thousands of other ballots were counted after Election Day though, including military, oversea, and provisional ballots. Those ballots provided the 871-vote swing needed to grant Tighe the win. Tighe thanked his campaign manager Audrey Kline, and the coordination of the Jeffco Democratic Party for pulling out the close win. “I also think that voters in Jefferson County really listen to what a candidate says, and not just voting the party card,” Tighe said. Tighe will be sworn in and take office in January, alongside his fellow commissioners Donald Rosier and Faye Griffin.
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Cemetery care isn’t grave undertaking The first time Steve Engle ventured into the cemetery, the weeds and grass reached his shoulders. Thorny bushes grabbed at his clothes and twisted over the stones, muffling the past buried beneath. But as Engle uncovered first one stone marker, then another, unremembered stories began to whisper. He listened. And they touched his heart. “Simply because you’re dead doesn’t mean you should be forgotten,” said Engle, 64, as he gazed at the simple stone of Joseph Chmura, a Korean War veteran. “These stories need to be told. Those buried here need to be honored.” So Engle, a retired salesman who sees history’s footprints wherever he looks, has worked to do just that. It has become a labor of love and a way to chronicle the memoirs of the land around him. “We all need to have a relationship to the land,” he said, looking out from the graveyard into peaceful Mount Vernon Canyon. “There’s significance in the land.” The historic Rockland Community Church and Cemetery, built in 1879 and on the National Register of Historic Places, nestles against a quiet hillside minutes from the Lookout Mountain/Buffalo Bill exit off I-70. Slightly larger than a football field, the cemetery and its small, simple clapboard church with white peeling paint and green shutters are tucked between two private homes. Engle, who lives minutes away in Genesee, first stumbled upon the cemetery in 2008 during a work day with a men’s group from Rockland Community Church, whose modern-day incarnation sits just down the road. It took weeks to mow the brush and clear away the thorns enough to begin to understand the importance of the narratives and lives that time and neglect had camouflaged.
That same year, Engle began studying toward a master’s degree in public history at the University of Colorado-Denver. His thesis is to accurately measure and map the cemetery. That means finding and documenting graves, identifying them and providing each with “a proper obituary.” So far, he has uncovered 144 graves — the first burial was in 1880, the most recent in 2010 — but he believes more are there, some maybe even under U.S. 40, which borders the top of the cemetery. “People got sick, people died, they didn’t know where to take the bodies,” he said of the early years. “They dropped them off here. The ground was frozen, you couldn’t dig a hole. They tagged ‘em and dropped them off and went on their way.” Engle’s care has transformed the cemetery. Now you see the markers, once hidden under the brush, jutting from the ground beneath the Ponderosa pine. Simple white crosses. Gray and white marble headstones with precisely formed inscriptions. Red granite with names scratched on by hand. He has added American flags to the graves of all veterans — from the SpanishAmerican War to the Korean War — and purple, yellow and blue plastic flowers to every marker. The graves are grouped by families, many of whose roots run deep in the area. More than a church cemetery, it is a community cemetery.
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All the while, Engle has listened. On this day, he sits on the edge of Charles Delaware Kemper’s grave and picks up a smooth, lined copper-colored rock. Kemper, in his early 30s according to the stone marker, died in 1994. Engle found the rock when he was clearing the grave. The marker reads: “You gave us love and laughter and taught us the meaning of hope and courage.” “I always kept the rock with it so it wouldn’t get away from here.” He turns it over in his hands. “It’s a very touching memorial, and it’s interesting that when you go to a cemetery you find a lot of reference to laughter.” Nearby stand a trio of white crosses, the only identification a small tag that says “Child of Bill Anderson.” “They all died at the same time. My guess is a diphtheria epidemic.” Engle walks toward three more crosses that say only “Stomp child.” “You reflect on life and how hard it can be, and how hard it can be for all of us, I guess.” The largest section belongs to the Ralston family, the area’s original pioneers. Lucien Hunter Ralston, a Civil War veteran and Army scout, brought his family from Kentucky in 1879, hoping the Colorado air would help his wife’s severe asthma condition. Engle stands by Ralston’s grave, which bears a U.S. and a state flag. “I put a Kentucky state flag out there for them.” Some markers share more than just names, birth and death dates. Engle stops before the grave of William Keiper, whose stone depicts a cabin, elk, pines and coyotes. “What was important
to this man was nature. He had his cabin out in the woods. He had a lot of game, the dove of peace, the howling of coyotes. … I’m sure he treasured that.” Much has been accomplished since Engle took on the job of caretaker. He’s on his fourth push lawn mower from Home Depot. He doesn’t use a riding mower because he would run over, and possibly destroy, the markers and relics he regularly discovers. But there is still much to do. Engle is hoping to use ground-penetrating radar to locate more graves and uncover the reasons for several ground depressions that pock the cemetery. Researching the lives of those buried is a consuming task. But he is happy to unlock the mysteries in this small piece of ground. He doesn’t plan on walking away any time soon. On a hot day, when he needs a shady spot to rest while he’s mowing, Engle usually heads over to World War II veteran Harry T. Lee’s grave under the juniper tree. “I’ll talk to him.” He chuckles. “You have a tendency to talk to them when you’re working around them.” But he also continues to listen. There are still so many stories left to tell. When completed, Steve Engle’s research will go to the Jefferson County Historical Archives. Anyone with information about the cemetery can reach Engle at empiresge@aol.com or 303-526-0893. 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.
INSIDE THE PRESS THIS WEEK LIFE: “Miracle on 34th Street: The Musical” opening at Arvada Center. Page 20
Q&A: A visit with Jeffco DA Scott Storey. Page 7
SPORTS: Ralston gave a strong fight at semifinals. Page 23
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City reports good fiscal standing Funds all positive, investments down slightly By Sara Van Cleve
svancleve@ourcoloradonews.com Arvada’s finances continue to look strong with one exception after the first three quarters of 2012. During the Nov. 19 City Council meeting, Director of Finance Victoria Runkle gave an update on the city’s financial status through Sept. 30, or the end of the third quarter. Revenues are up all around, Runkle said, and sales tax revenues are up more than $2 million alone from after the third quarter in 2011. “Our revenues are 71 percent of budgeted at this time,” Runkle said. “The reason that’s good is because our biggest months are November and December. So right now our revenue is 71 percent of budget and that is actually really good for this point of the year.” Ticket sales are down at the Arvada Center, so the revenue is not being generated to cover expenses. Therefore, Runkle said the Finance Department will ask council for a $300,000 cash allocation for the Arvada Center. The allocation will create a positive fund balance. The water fund revenues are up by 28.8 percent from this time last year, according to the report, which is due to a dry summer and no watering restrictions, allowing residents
to use water freely. The revenues for the city-run golf courses, West Woods and Lake Arbor, have already exceeded the budgeted revenues because more people are playing. Because of the increased usage, maintenance costs have increased and the financial department will ask council to approve an appropriation of about $370,000, which is already set aside in the 2012 budget. Though all other areas of 2012’s finances look bright, the same cannot be said of the city’s investments. The city has an investment portfolio of about $215 million and its year-to-date returns are about .745 percent, which is down about a quarter of a percent from last year. The Finance Department doesn’t expect any changes in investments because most of the investments are made and returned on in less than a year because it’s difficult to find ones that last between one and three years. Most of the investments have a maturity range of less than one or in three to four years. The Finance Department also expects to see a large outflow of money in the water fund to pay for the city’s portion of the Gross Reservoir, so it is keeping a healthy reserve. “The impression is really good for the first three quarters of 2012,” Runkle said. “At this moment we see this as a very positive direction.” A full copy of the 2012 Third Quarter Financial Report is available online at www. Arvada.org.
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Mixed verdict for DeWild Daniel DeWild found guilty of two charges, but not murder By Glenn Wallace
gwallace@ourcoloradonews.com Nine years after Heather DeWild was killed and buried in a shallow grave in Clear Creek Canyon, her estranged husband has been found guilty of conspiracy to kill her, but not of the murder itself. After a two-week trial, the jury deliberated for a day and-a-half before delivering the verdicts of guilty on two charges against 40-year-old Daniel Donald DeWild — conspiracy to commit first-degree murder and accessory after the fact to first-degree murder. The jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict on one count of first-degree murder. Judge Christopher J. Munch presided over the trial, and declared a mistrial on the murder count. He set a new trial date of Jan.
8 to retry DeWild. The two felony convictions mean DeWild could be sentenced to 16 to 54 years in prison, according to First Judicial District Attorney Scott Storey. “It might have been a little disappointing, but not totally, because for eight long years we weren’t sure we were ever going to have justice for Heather’s death,” Heather’s father David Springer said following the verdict. Springer and Heather’s sister, Rebecca Barger, thanked the investigators and prosecutors who worked to bring the 2003 cold case to trial. “He didn’t get away with it, not completely,” Barger said. The prosecution said Daniel DeWild lured Heather to his house a week before their divorce was to be finalized. Once in the house, Daniel allegedly threw her to the ground in his garage, and killed her with a mallet.
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ARVADA NEWS IN A HURRY City purchases sculptures for park
Art placed outside of the Arvada Center on loan will soon find a new, permanent home in Gold Strike Park after City Council approved the purchase of it. The piece, ”Earth Gate” by Charles Parson, will be combined with Parson’s work ”Structural Underbelly,” refurbished and moved to Gold Strike Park tentatively by next spring. The pieces totaled $78,000. The purchase is the first made through the Art in Public Places program that council approved in April 2010. Clark Johnson, interim executive director at the Arvada Center, said the Parks Advisory Committee, Arts Council and staff from the parks department and the Arvada Center worked with Parson to choose the artwork’s new home based on its meaning to the artist. The new location will also feature plaques explaining the artwork.
Jefferson County libraries implementing notification, library card changes
Over the next few weeks, Jefferson County Public Library will be implementing new measures to better serve patrons, streamline operations and reduce costs. Patrons will now receive email and telephone notifications when items they have placed on hold are ready to pick up or notifications of overdue items. As of Jan. 3, patrons will no longer receive paper notifications for held or overdue items, helping the patrons receive the notifications nearly three days sooner.
Also, items on the hold shelf waiting for patrons to pick them up will now be held for seven days as opposed to the former 10 days. Beginning Dec. 1, Jefferson County Public Libraries will also begin issuing library cards to patrons who use library computers. Previously, patrons who only used the computers were issued a guest pass. Now, they will be issued a library card to gain expanded computer access and other services. Only visitors outside of Colorado will still be issued a guest pass.
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Dec. 4 across the state, thousands of people will be donating to their favorite charities during Colorado Gives Day. Colorado Gives Day is an imitative by Arvada-based Community First Foundation and First Bank to increase philanthropy in Colorado through online giving. Beginning at 12 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, Coloradans have the opportunity to donate to 1,000 different nonprofit organizations by visiting www.GivingFirst.org. Donators can choose an organization by searching by the nonprofit’s name, keyword, city or zip code. First Bank is also donating $300,000 that will be proportionately divided between all of the receiving nonprofits, increasing each organization’s donations. A number of Arvada-based and benefiting organizations can be chosen to be recipients of Colorado Gives Day.
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Kristos features flavors aplenty New shop features more than 40 olive oils, balsamic vinegars By Sara Van Cleve
svancleve@ourcoloradonews. com A new specialty shop in Olde Town Arvada is helping its customers add some flavor and healthy habits to their lives. Kristos Olive Oil, 5760 Olde Wadsworth Blvd. Unit A, sells 40 different types of flavored olive oils and balsamic vinegars. Richard Perkins and his wife, Alden, opened Kristos Oct. 24 to bring Arvada a one-of-a-kind store selling original extra virgin olive oil, fused olive oils, specialty oils and balsamic vinegars. “I’ve always had a desire for cooking and after I spent 25 years in corporate America, I decided to open my own business,” Richard Perkins said. “I love it.” Kristos’ wide variety ranges from traditional extra virgin olive oils to oils fused with blood orange, garlic, butter or chipotle, just to name a few and balsamic vinegars ranging from cinnamon pear and peach to pumpkin spice white and Vermont maple. The shop also offers specialty oils including roasted almond oil, roasted French walnut oil, Japanese roasted sesame oil and black and white truffle oil. “We offer quality products at reasonable prices that anybody can use to improve the taste of food,” Perkins said. “The focus is on the people who come in. We get a lot of ‘foodies,’ housewives — just people who love to cook and want a something quality.”
Kristos Olive Oil customer Manny Moreno samples organic butter olive oil at Kristos Nov. 15. Kristos sells more than 40 flavors of olive oil, specialty oil and balsamic vinegars. Photo by Sara Van Cleve Perkins said he hopes to add 16-18 additional flavors in the coming months. Kristos customer Manny Moreno said he likes many of Kristos’ flavors, but thinks the best is a combination of the organic butter olive oil and Vermont maple balsamic vinegar. When combined, the two taste like maple syrup and can even be poured over a short stack instead of the traditional topping. “I think it’s really good for Arvada,” Moreno said. “It’s unique. I
definitely like the flavors. It’s a really good deal for people.” While improving taste is the main focus, the plant-based oils and vinegars can also improve people’s health, Perkins said. “Extra virgin olive oil is a monounsaturated fat, which is the good kind,” Perkins said. “Studies have shown it can decrease the risk of heart disease and type two diabetes and lowers blood cholesterol.” Customers looking for ways to incorporate these healthy alternatives into their meals can also pick
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up a few recipes at Kristos and can receive pairing advice from Perkins and his staff. Kristos sells bottles in the sizes of 60, 200, 375 and 750 milliliters; prices $5.99, $11.99, $17.99 and $31.99 respectively. The store also sells handmade wooden gift baskets for the bottles as well as serving platters, cheese plates and spoon holders made from reconstituted wine bottles. Both the baskets and wine bottle products are handmade in Colorado.
Jill Krupp, of Arvada, had the winning design in Longmont Dairy’s 13th annual Eggnog Bottle Design Contest. The design, sporting a shout-out to the U.S.A. and Colorado (especially fitting for this Olympic year), will appear on a special edition of eggnog bottles produced by the
Dairy for distribution during the first week of December. Runners-up this year are Ava Knoshaug, Golden; Tahlia Knoshaug, Golden; Eric Earnest, Centennial; Stella Shoaf, Arvada; Abigail Gray, Longmont; Mary Gordanier, Berthoud; Madelyn Rice, Boulder; and Danae Fowler, Broomfield.
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Swinerton Builders prides itself in client service By Sara Van Cleve
svancleve@ourcoloradonews.com Swinerton Builders Colorado has built a reputation over the past 70 years from its first project of Rocky Mountain Arsenal in Commerce City to its most recent, a 45-story Four Seasons Hotel in Denver. The national commercial construction company, founded in 1888, has been in the Arvada area since 1942 when the company built Rocky Mountain Arsenal. Since then, Swinerton, at 6890 W. 52nd Ave., has built many projects around the state. “After 70 years, you have a fair amount of different things on your portfolio,” said Julie Spencer, the business development manager for Swinerton Colorado. Some of the other Swinerton’s bigger projects to date include Avaya in Westminster, Rocky Flats in Arvada, the Denver Coliseum, various apartment complexes, municipal and federal buildings and buildings on military bases through the Department of Defense. “The buildings have had a big impact on Colorado and not just with the square footage,” Spencer said. “Avaya is a major employment center and Four Seasons promotes tourism, which helps the economy. Through
SWINERTON PROGRAM SPARKS INDUSTRY INTEREST As Swinerton celebrates its past 70 years of work, it’s looking forward as well. Spencer spearheaded a program called “Discovery Builders,” which gave fifth- through eighthgraders at the Academy of Charter Schools in Westminster the chance to learn about architecture and engineering before putting their fresh skills to work to recreate the Four Seasons Hotel. Representatives from Swinerton, OZ Architecture and S.A. Miro Engineers taught students about architecture, engineering and how what they’re learning can relate to the real world. After five weeks of learning in the classroom, the students put what they learned to use. About 100 students gathered in the Four Season Hotel’s ballroom, 1111 14th St. in Denver, on Oct. 16 to reconstruct the hotel using planning federal contracting we’ve built critical facilities that help the government operate and help employment.” While Swinerton indirectly helps employment throughout the state, the Colorado branch employs about 65 people and is in the process of increasing its staff by 20 percent. “The true difference between us and other builders is the quality of talent we recruit and retain,” said Scott Conrad, the vice president and Colorado division manager of Swinerton. Conrad said many of the employees have been with Swinerton for 1520 years. “It’s a strong culture of people with a passion for the industry,” he said. “We’ve been growing and have plans to continue to grow into 2013.” Each year Swinerton Colorado does about $150 to $200 million in new construction throughout the state
software and 1,400 cans of food, Swinerton business development director Julie Spencer said. After the 14-foot tower was built, the food was donated to Community Food Share. Discovery Builders was started to help children make connections between what they are learning in the classroom, the outside world and future careers, Spencer said. After the program, Spencer received many phone calls from parents saying their children want to be an engineer or architect when they grow up. “It was neat to see the kids make the connections,” she said. “The staff engaged well with the students and the students engaged well with the staff. It was neat to watch the creative ideas come together.”
for a variety of different clients. What’s kept Swinerton building for 70 years, Conrad said, is the relationships they build with clients. “Our approach is client-first,” Conrad said. “We listen to the client’s needs, whether it be a hotel, an office building, a municipality or federal project, we listen to their needs and develop a solution around their needs.” Spencer said, because Swinerton is 100 percent employee owned, the staff is truly empowered to meet the needs of their customers. “As an employee of a firm that’s so established and respected, it’s an honor and it’s really special to say we’ve been here for 70 years and hopefully another 70,” Spencer said. “People embrace that sense of pride the employees feel and the clients appreciate that pride.”
Lagniappe rings in the season Celebration features tree lighting, holiday traditions By Sara Van Cleve
svancleve@ourcoloradonews.com As shoppers flock to the stores this holiday season, Olde Town Arvada merchants are giving them a special thank you and spreading holiday cheer. Every year Olde Town Arvada hosts its annual Lagniappe celebration, which is traditionally a small gift given to a customer by a merchant as a way of saying thank you. While merchants will offer special deals and gifts to their customers, Olde Town Arvada is also being transformed into the city’s holiday central. “Lagniappe is a way to give back to the community that supports us,” said Justin Vicroy, the Historic Olde
‘It is so much fun. It’s so great to meet new people and share holiday spirit.’ Lori Drienka, business owner Town Arvada Association vice president and owner of D’Lola Couture. This year, Lagniappe will feature the lighting of the Olde Town Square Christmas tree by Mayor Marc Williams and the Santa hat decorating contest winner, a gingerbread house competition, a firehouse chili cookoff, carolers singing around Olde Town, free horse and carriage rides and a visit from the big man himself, Santa Claus, at the Arvada Library,
7525 W. 57th Ave. “It’s a great opportunity to show our holiday spirit and welcome new guests in as well as old,” said Lori Drienka, owner of the Eli Ashby Healing Arts Center. “It is so much fun. It’s so great to meet new people and share holiday spirit.” Businesses will offer customers a variety of deals and gifts during Lagniappe “It varies from one to another,” Vicroy said. “Some give small gifts, a lot do free hot chocolate, free cheese and crackers. They all have something completely different.” Elis Ashby Healing Arts will be offering 20 percent off clothing and jewelry and 10 percent off gift cards, Drienka said. The festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in Olde Town Arvada. Mayor Williams and the Santa hat contest winner will light the tree at 6 p.m. For more information, visit www. HistoricArvada.org.
DeWild: Preparation for retrial under way DeWild continued from Page 4
Daniel’s twin brother, David, testified to the murder, saying he had helped
his brother dispose of Heather’s car and body. Family members said hearing testimony of how Heather died was grue-
some. “It was hard because it does make it fresh again. It makes it real, and it makes her suffering real. But the truth is better than not knowing, for sure,” Barger said. Daniel DeWild remains in Jefferson County Jail on a $1 million bond. Sentencing on his two convictions will be delayed until after the murder count is settled. David DeWild reached a plea agreement in Au-
gust, pleading guilty to second-degree conspiracy to commit murder. He, too, will be charged after the retrial. Storey said he would be meeting privately with the family and with his prosecuting team to discuss the first trial and how to proceed. “I think we put on a good case. I feel like we met our burden of proof on all charges. Some of the jury felt otherwise,” Storey said.
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gwallace@ourcoloradonews.com Jefferson County District Attorney Scott Storey will step down at the end of the year. After being elected in 2004, the Colorado native is term limited. Storey spoke to Colorado Community Media recently, to talk about his career as he steps aside to let the newly-elected Pete Weir take the wheel. What follows is a slightly condensed version of that interview. CCM: When you first went to law school, it was to help out the family business, which was building. But then you clearly became focused on criminal prosecution. How did that change happen? Storey: “I thought geeze, I went to law school for five years, to do just business law? I wanted to take six months to a year, and get trial work out of my system. That was agreeable to everybody in the family, so I went down to the El Paso DA’s office. After six months I was in district court with a felony docket. My first felony jury trial was a girl. She had a difficult time — there wasn’t the kind of child of victim resources there are today — and was very reluctant to testify. Her dad was very sexually abusive to her for many years. But she testified. I think the turning point
for me was when she got up there and testified for hours. She came up to me afterwards and said, “Scott, I did it.” It transformed me. I never did go back to my business. CCM: Did you get the conviction? Storey: Yeah … she did. I stumbled along, but she’s the one that got the conviction. CCM: You started working here in Jeffco DA’s office 23 years ago. What eventually led you to run for district attorney? Storey: Dave Thomas was term limited. I think part of it was having management experience from the construction business. I had a passion for the office, and felt like maybe I could do a better job than some of the candidates. I’d never even run for student councils, so I didn’t know what I was doing. I was very lucky to have very good mentors help me through. CCM: What has it been like to hold the office of DA? Storey: I’ve loved every minute of it. It’s been an incredible honor. I never set out to be an elected official but I feel blessed every day. I love it. I think I’ve been good at it. I’ve accomplished a lot. It’s bittersweet, because of term limits I can’t finish some of the things I’ve started. CCM: What are some of the cases that you’re proud of? Storey: The DeWild case (in trial) right now. That’s a cold case that we started a task force for. Frankly, I made a prom-
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OPINIONS / YOURS AND OURS
An important day in the season of giving At this time of year, you probably do not need to be reminded of the adage “it’s better to give than to receive.” Chances are, you’ve already made some headway on your holiday shopping list, perhaps starting on Black Friday, or even on Thanksgiving night. The spirit of giving is what propels these treks through malls and big-box stores. You’re buying gifts for loved ones and, as a bonus, helping to stimulate the economy. But have you checked your list twice? For those of you in a financial position to do so, we encourage you to add another name (or two) to that list — specifically that of your favorite nonprofit organiza-
OUR VIEW tion. Conveniently, there is a day set aside for doing this. Thankfully, you won’t have to wait in any lines. Colorado Gives Day is Dec. 4. Created in 2010 by Arvada-based Community First Foundation with the financial support of FirstBank, the aim is to “increase philanthropy in Colorado through online giving.” Touted as “24 hours to give where you live,”
you can donate to your favorite nonprofits at givingfirst.org/cogivesday. Last year, $12.8 million was distributed to 928 nonprofits, according to the Colorado Gives Day 2011 Giving Report, which can be found on the website. That dollar amount was a 46 percent increase over the inaugural event in 2010. In Jefferson County alone, more than $2 million was donated. The average donation last year was $237, but donations as small as $10 are accepted. A full 100 percent goes to the charities. And yes, your donation is taxdeductible. The causes your money can help are
Key characteristics needed to move on I recently wrote a column laying out some characteristics I thought would be important if there was going to be any hope of healing the rifts in this country. I acknowledged that there was the possibility I was making too much of it, but then I saw one more astonishing statistic that seems to support my thesis: After this election, there are now 37 states that have one-party rule, including Colorado. So while the Democrats in Washington are going to need to pull in at least a little Republican support to get things done, that sort of outreach is not the case in more than two-thirds of the states. In other words, the need for those in power to learn how to play well with others is all but nonexistent in the states; so, there’s little reason to think that Washington will get better in time. But that shouldn’t deter us from trying to find a better way forward. I’d hate to think the only way I was going to feel like I got along with my neighbors was to move to Texas. So, following on my suggestion that Truth and Service are necessary, here goes a few more characteristics that I think might be useful going forward. Generosity — most people think of generosity as the impulse to give something away. So let’s give this away — the benefit of the doubt. The Right thinks the Left wants to collapse the American system so that they can move in with the European social state; the Left thinks the Right only wants to protect the obscene wealth of the 1 percent, and to do it on the backs of the other 99 percent. Can we, maybe, give each other the
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benefit of the doubt? Is it possible that both sides actually want what is best for the country, but that they disagree on what that would be and how to get there? Must we always assign the other side nefarious motive? I know that makes it easier to demonize the other side to win elections, but it really doesn’t do a lot to move the country forward or to keep it together. Transparency — The American system works best when the governed know what the governing class is doing, if for no other reason then that it prevents corruption. But hidden agendas, lies, spin and obfuscation have become the norm lately. Whether it’s administration people repeatedly pushing a story that is obviously false regarding Benghazi, or candidates carefully dodging questions while getting caught on telephone-cameras telling donors what they really think, transparency is practically a thing of the a bygone era. Here’s an idea: everybody say what you actually mean, what you really think, and what you actually intend to do, and then let’s have a legitimate contest of ideas. Accountability — Here’s the tough one. When your candidate fails on any mea-
sure of what a good, honest public servant should be doing, will you withhold your support for them? To illustrate what’s so tough about this one, consider this: Jesse Jackson Jr. left Congress in June, missed more than 200 votes, had health problems and campaign finance scandals, and made exactly zero public appearances in his re-election bid. Yet, for some reason, his constituents reelected him by a 4-1 margin. That’s not accountability, that’s aristocracy. That’s why we keep having the childish partisan bickering in Congress — because too many in Congress are in “safe” districts and never have to try to see another point of view. If the voters stopped accepting that from their representatives, maybe we would see some change. I know these are all pipe dreams; I don’t expect things to get any better any time soon. There are too many systemic incentives for the status quo, at least as far as the elected class goes. But maybe we can start something new, built around some of the ideas I’ve presented. And then, someday, when they build a giant fence around Washington, D.C., we can start over, remembering that disagreements can be the starting point of brilliant solutions, if we don’t let them tear us apart. 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.
numerous, with more than 1,000 organizations participating. Eligible nonprofits on the list include those dedicated to helping children, animals and the environment; those looking to fight various illnesses; those looking to enrich our communities through promoting the arts; and many, many more causes. You can search through the list of nonprofits on the website. We believe you’ll find Colorado Gives Day to be as easy and rewarding a way to give as you’ll find this holiday season. For more information, go to givingfirst. org/cogivesday, call 720-898-5900 or email givingfirst@communityfirstfoundation.org.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Pleased to serve I am thrilled and humbled to have been elected to represent the constituents of House District 29 in Arvada and the Jeffco part of Westminster. I and my dedicated team of volunteers have worked for more than a year bringing our message of commonsense, bipartisan leadership to get things done for Colorado families. I thank all of my supporters and I promise those who voted for my two worthy opponents, Robert Ramirez and Hans Romer, that I will work hard to effectively represent every one of my constituents. During the campaign we knocked on tens of thousands of doors, made as many or more phone calls, and listened to every single voter who answered the door or picked up the phone. But I am not done — I will never be done — listening to my constituents. I will be hosting two town hall meetings in early December. The first will be at Panera Bread, 10450 Town Center Drive, Westminster, on Thursday, Dec. 6, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The second will be at La Dolce Vita, 5756 Olde Wadsworth Boulevard in Arvada, on Saturday, Dec. 8, from noon to 1:30 p.m. We will be collecting toys for the AWRSAY Santa house helping Jeffco low-income children. And we will be collecting your ideas. Please come to one or both of these meetings and let’s chat about how I can best represent you. Tracy Kraft-Tharp Rep.-elect, House District 29
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Giving up gripes makes room for gratitude I decided that I would not write a traditional Thanksgiving column last week. So I didn’t. It’s not that I’m not grateful, I am very grateful — for food on the table, for our hard-won freedoms, and for everything in between. However, on the phone on Thanksgiving morning, I found myself grousing to a friend about all the petty things that were wrong on that particular gorgeous Colorado day. My tone of voice and my whining irritated even me. It took me most of the rest of the day to figure out that when I am able to let go of these gripes, I also make room for gratitude I didn’t know I was missing. Now I’m writing that what-I-amthankful-for column here: Gripe: My check-engine light is on … again. (It’s not the gas cap.) Gratitude: After driving a gutless wonder for about a year, I’m thrilled with my new-to-me pre-owned car. It’s in good shape and was well maintained by the previous owner. The engine light is probably just an electrical thing. It’s happened before and the light went off all by itself. Gripe: I have to shorten my upcoming vacation, my first in more than two years. I just landed a new contract job that started quickly last week after I interviewed the week before. Gratitude: I just landed a new contract job that started quickly last week after I interviewed the week before. Gratitude (times 2): I am taking a vacation, my first in more than two years. Gripe: When I do have to go in to the office, the commute is horrendous, especially for someone who
hates to drive. It takes 45 minutes in the morning and 70 minutes to get home in the evening. This could make me crazy, especially when the snow begins to fly. Gratitude: I can use this commute time to learn a new language, or — given the amount of time I could be on the road — several languages! Gripe: I kicked the leg of a metal chair that was a few inches out of place and injured my foot, again. Gratitude: Hmmm ... this one is a little harder. What have I got to be grateful about when I’ve re-injured the toes that have kept me off my bike since June? Aha! The weather is still gorgeous in Colorado — guess I will wear flipflops a little while longer. Gripe: I ran out of sweet potatoes while I was making a dish to take to a Thanksgiving meal and I had to go to the grocery store, again. Gratitude: People were working on Thanksgiving Day to make sure that people like me — who misjudge the amount of sweet potatoes for 17 people — would be able to get what I needed on the morning of the actual holiday. See? It works. And I found that pushing away pain helps too. Thanksgiving was always such a familyoriented holiday as I was growing up; I miss my mom and dad. And, my
beloved nephew is away in Japan this year, teaching English to kids who adore him. I was a bit sad and lonely on Thanksgiving morning. Gratitude: My sister, her husband, and his family always include me, and I took my sweet potatoes later to their Thanksgiving celebration. I am grateful to be a part of this wonderful family and its four generations. My beloved niece was also there, and we all shared a holiday message from my nephew. I hope that you too enjoyed a happy Thanksgiving, and that you will find some time soon to reflect on your own gripes. I bet you’ll be grateful you did. Andrea Doray is a full-time writer who happily accepts Thanksgiving leftovers. Contact her at a.doray@ andreadoray.com, especially if you have gravy.
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Celebrate the Holidays A father’s love begins Denver outdoor lighting tradition Ten-year-old David Jonathan Sturgeon was too ill to enjoy the Christmas of 1914 with the rest of the family. He lay dying in his upstairs bedroom from an illness that his doctor said would consume him before the next Christmas. As the rest of the family gathered around the Christmas tree to marvel at its bright lights, David Dwight Sturgeon was sad-
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Celebrate the Holidays Quick tips for pulling together a successful holiday potluck
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Celebrate the Holidays Holiday Lighting Ceremony Sunday, December 2 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Westminster City Hall 4800 W. 92nd Avenue Join us as City Hall is illuminated with thousands of lights. Enjoy holiday music by local school choirs and professional chorale groups, refreshments, hay rides, fire pits and visits with Santa.
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Charley Ault suits up as Santa backstage during a dress rehearsal Friday for “The Man Who Wanted to be Santa Claus” at the Arvada Festival Playhouse. Photo by Andy Carpenean
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Santa Claus is coming to town, but nobody seems to know who he is. Finding out exactly who is the big man in red is one of the plotlines of “The Man Who Wanted to be Santa,” running through Dec. 16 at the Arvada Festival Playhouse, 5665 Olde Wadsworth Blvd. In the play, a man dressed as Santa comes into the police station of a small town and he seems to know everything about everyone — but nobody knows who he is. The same time the holiday visitor comes to town, state investigator Russell Brooks stops by the station to check on some irregularities when he finds Santa’s bag — full of wallets, making the town’s residents wonder if Santa is actually a
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pickpocket. And then there is 8-year-old Mattie Parnell, a little girl who just doesn’t believe in Santa anymore. “Those three stories work together toward the end,” said Charles Ault, director of the play and character Walter Honeywell. The play was written by Pat Cook, the author of about 125 plays, several of which the playhouse has produced in the past. “He turns out really wonderful stories that are basic, simple stories that we can all relate to,” Ault said. “You can sit back, relax and relate to clean, family entertainment. It’s a great way to get into the season.” Annie Stromberg, 10, is one of the two young actresses playing Mattie throughout the production. “I think it’s really fun to do,” Stromberg said. “I can really relate to my character. I think it’s a very interesting story. It’s something that wouldn’t normally happen, but there’s a chance it could.” The show features about a dozen actors ranging from the two young girls who play Mattie who are in their first show, to novice and veteran adult actors.
And each actor seems to find their own meaning in the play. For Ault, the play teaches people not to always jump to conclusions. “The message of the play is things are not always as they seem,” he said. “Sometimes you need to give things time to develop.” For Juli Guyer, who plays Mildred Plowberg, the story has a lightening message. “The message is don’t take life too seriously,” Guyer said. “There’s good in everybody. Everybody needs to have fun this time of season, it’s the spirit of the season.” No matter what message the audience takes away from this humor-filled familyfriendly holiday show, one actor says there is one thing it is guaranteed to do for the audience. “Seeing this will put you in the spirit of the season,” said Miles Silverman, or police officer Howard Culpepper in the play. “It will give you holiday cheer.” “The Man Who Wanted to be Santa” shows at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 16. For more information or for tickets, call 303-422-4090.
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What do you like most about it? Like everyone, I love the beauty, the weather and the mountains but mostly the wonderful people who live in this state. How long have you worked in real estate? I have had my license for about three years, but was investing in real estate on my own since 2000. I had been going to real estate classes and doing a lot of reading. The event signage business I owned took a decline when the economy went bad so I decided it was a good time to turn my hobby into my profession and got my real estate license.
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ing to do with the condition of the house. Colorado law, specifically C.R.S. 38-35.5-101, protects a real estate broker who does not make these disclosures from lawsuits, but does not protect the seller. Disclosing these matters might be prudent for a seller to avoid problems down the line with buyers sensitive to those and similar situations that don’t affect the physical condition of the house but could have psychological effects on certain buyers. Another tricky area is when a home inspector claims the home has a structural problem and the buyer terminates the contract based on that finding. Assume that the seller
then hires a professional engineer who finds there are no structural problems and that the house is structurally sound. Should the home inspector’s opinion be conveyed to subsequent potential buyers or not? One of the items on the Colorado Division of Real Estate’s website questionnaire is “Written reports of any building, site, roofing, soils, or engineering investigations or studies of the property”. This suggests that any such condition needs to be reported, even if overridden by a more competent professional, since a professional engineer is in a better position than a home inspector to determine the structural soundness
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Dec. 1st - 10am-3pm 2497 Fenton St., Edgewater, CO
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Friday, November 30, 2012 9:00 am to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 1, 2012 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m.
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Trucks, SUVs & Vans Running or not. Any condition Under $1000 (303)741-0762 bestcashforcars.com
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*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
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ELECTRICIAN Residential jobs only
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.
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14 years of experience excellent references Residential/Apartments & move outs Honest and Reliable For more information call Suleyma at 303-870-2472
Cowboy Fencing is a full service fence & gate company installing fences in Colorado for 23 years. Residential/Commercial/Farm & Ranch Fencing
Garage Doors
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starts complete $3500 or high efficiency furnace & AC available with rebates. Licensed & Insured. (303)423-5122
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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
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SERVICES TO ADVERTISE YOUR SERVICES, CALL 303-566-4100 Masonry
Painting
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Patios, brick laying, block work, pavers, & tile work. Brick fireplaces & chimneys. Call Matt (303)419-3424
Medical Spinal Adjustment $25.00. David Goodfield 720-540-7700 see my ad in the Professional Service Guide
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Coach Karl clearly cares
The Arvada Center’s production of “Miracle on 34th Street” follows the same story as the classic film in which Kris Kringle has to convince Doris (Lauren Sheely), Susan (Regan Fenske) and Fred (Jody Madaras) that he is real. Photos by P. Switzer
Old story, new ‘Miracle’ Arvada Center takes a classic back to its roots By Clarke Reader
creader@ourcoloradonews.com
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here are certain stories that almost every theater uses to kick off its holiday season, and the Arvada Center is hosting one of them on its main stage. “Miracle on 34th Street: The Musical” will play at the center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., through Dec. 23, bringing the classic tale to a whole new generation of theater-goers. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 1 p.m. Wednesdays and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. The musical is based on the classic film, and follows much of the same storyline, according to the director of the show,
Gavin Mayer. When the show was first created in 1963 it was called “Here’s Love” but over the years that has evolved into the title we now know it by. “From Thanksgiving to Christmas is my favorite time of year, so it’s been great to create that for other people,” Mayer said. “It’s hard not to have a good time working on a Christmas play.” The story follows the real Kris Kringle, who shows up in New York City, and gets hired to play Santa Claus at the Macy’s department store. Realizing that his holiday has become overrun with commercialism and cynicism, he sets about convincing the store’s special events director, Doris Walker, and her daughter, Susan, that he is the real St. Nick. Even though the play is supposed to take place during the 1960s when it was written, Mayer decided to go back and create the look and feel of 1949 when the film takes place.
Kris Kringle (Erick Devine) comes to New York City to remind the city about the spirit of the season.
IF YOU GO WHAT: “Miracle on 34th Street: The Musical” WHERE: Arvada Center 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada
WHEN: Through Dec. 23 Tuesday through Saturday - 7:30 p.m. Wednesday - 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday - 2 p.m.
COST: $53-$59 INFORMATION: 720-898-7200 or www.arvada-
center.org
“Around this time of year people are looking to capture those feelings and ambience of that period of time,” he said. “So, we based our design on a vintage New York postcard to create a romantic, idealized 1940’s New York.” Mayer credits everyone who worked on set and costume design with putting forth great effort in creating that idealized time. Of course, the story is only going to be as good as its Kris Kringle, and that’s a role Erick Devine takes very seriously. “There are kids in the show, and there will be kids in the audience, and it’s a huge responsibility because I’m that guy,” he said. “Also, every night it’s someone’s first show, and I’m responsible for helping to bring them back to the theater.” Devine said he saw the show during its original run in New York, and he has performed in it, but this is his first time playing Kris Kringle. “It’s just amazing how they’re recreating that magic,” he said. “I love that they’re bringing back to the 40s, and they’ve done some amazing choral work bringing back those creamy harmonies of the era.” The show is very family friendly, and Mayer said he hopes that it’ll be the show that gets people’s holiday season going. “This is a show that hasn’t really been done in the area recently, and so we’re hoping that theatergoers will use it to kick-off their holidays.” For tickets and more information, call 720-898-7200 or go online to www.arvadacenter.org.
Talk a little NBA b-ball while sidling up to Denver Nuggets Head Coach George Karl during a charity breakfast from 7-8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, at Coohills, 1400 Wewatta St. Space is limited, so RSVPs are requested by Nov. 30 to dbravo@progressivehealthcenter.org or by calling 303-788-9399. Cost is $28 per person. The event is part of Colorado Gives Day 2012, where residents have 24 hours to give where they live. The Coach Karl breakfast proceeds will support the Progressive Health Center and Cancer Care Initiative on Colorado Gives Day. Coloradans will come together again to raise millions of dollars for nonprofits throughout the state. Last year, $12.8 million was distributed to Colorado nonprofits. Progressive Health Center and Cancer Care Initiative raised $36,000 and won an award for The Largest Percentage Increase In Dollars raised. The organization’s goal for 2012 is to increase that amount by 10 percent. Progressive Health Center uses donations to help uninsured/underserved patients; for education programs and for general operating funds. The Cancer Care Initiative helps with patient navigation, pain management, survivorship and integrative medicine. Presented by Community First Foundation and FirstBank, Colorado Gives Day asks you to give to your favorite charities through the website www. GivingFirst.org, an online giving resource featuring every nonprofit participating in Colorado Gives Day. One hundred percent of your donation will come to the charity you choose. When you give online anytime on Dec. 4, the value of your donation will be increased by the FirstBank Incentive Fund. Donate online at www.givingfirst.org/ progressivehealthcenter anytime during the 24-hour period of Dec. 4 to “Give Where You Live.”
Taxi turkeys
For the 20th year in a row, Metro Taxi drivers volunteered to bring meals to residents in need by delivering food from the legendary Daddy Bruce Randolph Thanksgiving program. Metro Taxi Denver drivers assisted the Epworth Foundation’s annual Denver Feed a Family Thanksgiving program by delivering more than 1,800 food baskets to Denver residents unable to leave their homes. At midnight prior to our traditional turkey day, three city blocks surrounding Epworth United Methodist Church, 3401 High St., closed to set up a giant assembly line for Thanksgiving food baskets. After hundreds of volunteers sorted and packed the food that Walmart had donated and hauled in, volunteer drivers from Metro Taxi began delivering food baskets to the elderly and shut-ins. The drivers navigated more than 120 routes and made more than 1,800 deliveries to needy residents in northeast Denver who would otherwise not have had access to the donations. “This is not a business decision for us, this is simply the right thing for us to do and we are so proud of our drivers who step up to help their neighbors,” Metro Taxi Denver Operations Manager Bobby Parker continues on Page 21
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THURSDAY/NOV. 29
EVENING OF Hope Echter’s Garden Center is partnering 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. JAZZ CONCERT Jazz Over Easy performs from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Nov.
29, at Café del Sol, 608 Garrison St. in Lakewood, for an evening of swinging jazz. The band performs monthly. Reserve a table now to assure seating. The performance will be streamed live at liveconnections. com. Call 303-238-7999 for reservations.
CHOICE ENROLLMENT Arvada West High School Choice Enrollment Night is from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, at the Arvada West Auditorium. Meet the teachers, counselors and administrators, hear an overview of the programs, classes, activities and athletics; tour the building; and have questions answered. Choice enrollment night is for students who live outside the Arvada West attendance boundaries. Choice enrollment applications are available at http://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/enrollment or call 303-982-1303. BASIX CHRISTMASTIME The Lakewood Cultural Center presents Danish vocal pop a cappella sensation Basix in a special holiday program at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, in the 316-seat theater at 470 S. Allison Parkway. Tickets are available by going online to www. Lakewood.org/CulturalCenter, calling 303-987-7845, or visiting the Lakewood Cultural Center Box Office. Senior, student and group discounts are available. There is plenty of free, well-lit parking on-site.
Fence Farm are working to raise money for the festival’s children’s choir and other cultural groups in the community. Print and bring in the flier found at http://cccchoir.wordpress.com/schedules/fundraisers/whitefence-aug/ and White Fence Farm will give 15 percent of the profits to the Colorado Festival. Additionally, the Clear Creek Children’s Choir, the Seven Falls Indian Dancers and Tromboniacs will perform from 5:15-6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, for restaurant patrons.
LECTURE SERIES Power Lunch Lecture Series presents “Reinventing
Fire: Bold Business Solutions for the New Energy Era,” by Ryan Matley, consultant, electricity practice, Rocky Mountain Institute, from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, at The NREL Visitors Center, 15013 Denver West Parkway, Golden. Call 303-384-6565 to make a reservation for this free public program. Participants are welcome to bring a lunch to enjoy during the presentation.
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McBride said. “We have people on staff here who have been helping feed families through the Daddy Bruce Thanksgiving program for 20 years. The giving spirit of Daddy Bruce Randolph that the Epworth Foundation carries on is an important tradition to the community and to our company.” For more information on Metro Taxi, visit www.metrotaxidenver.com. To learn more about the Epworth Foundation, the history of the Daddy Bruce Randolph Thanksgiving tradition, and to donate to the cause next year, visit www. epworthfoundation.org.
Bowled over
After hurdling numerous stumbling blocks, Punch Bowl Social, the much-anticipated diner and bowling alley from Denver restaurateur Robert Thompson, has finally opened at First Avenue and Broadway in the former Big Lots building. The opening night event included live music by The Epilogues, with the ticket take going to
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Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Colorado. Tickets were purchased at www.punchbowlsocial.com for $15 to cover the charity donation and entertainment. “We are proud to bring PBS to the Baker District and launch it in conjunction with such a worthy charity as Big Brothers and Big Sisters,” Thompson said. The 24,000-square-foot bar, diner, bowling alley and coffeehouse also includes pingpong, marbles, deck-shuffle, shuffleboard, darts, pinball, foosball, pool tables, board games and a wall of throwback video games. Punch Bowl is open daily starting at 6 a.m. for the coffee shop, breakfast served from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., lunch and dinner 11 a.m. to midnight, happy hour 2-6 p.m. and a late-night menu till 2 a.m. More information at www.punchbowlsocial. com.
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Denver’s first Bacon and Beer Festival takes place from 2:30-5 p.m. Dec. 9 at Mile High Station. Denver-area restaurants will off fabulous
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After a warm weather delay, which produced unfavorable ice conditions, Lakewood’s Belmar has opened The Rink at Belmar. Updated rink schedule and hours are available at www. belmarcolorado.com. 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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bacon-based dishes for attendees to sample along with beers from amazing breweries. Proceeds will benefit Metro CareRing and Project Angel Heart. The event is supported by Whole Foods Market and American Homestead Bacon. For more information on all participating restaurants and breweries, and tickets, go to http://www.wheretoeat.in/calendar/63/292012-Denver-Bacon-and-Beer-Festival. The event is brought to you by @eatboston, Forkly and Denver Off the Wagon.
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WINE TASTING O’Toole’s Garden Center of Lakewood, 1404 Quail St., hosts a holiday wine tasting from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29. Local winemaker Turquoise Mesa Winery will provide the wine, and Lucia Christie of Skagit Gardens will give a presentation on hellebores. Call 303-232-6868.
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Joe Garrett, Jr., of Arvada passed away on Nov. 15, 2012 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Denver. He was 83. A memorial service will be held in Syracuse, Kansas in the spring. www.olingerwoodschapel.com
John E. O’Brine
May 27, 1931 November 16, 2012 John E. O’Brine of Arvada, Colorado, passed away November 16, 2012. He was 81 years of age. Born May 27, 1931, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to George and Hazel O’Brine formerly of Alburnett, Iowa. John was married to Nancy Ann Krueger December 6, 1951 at St. Paul’s Methodist Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He is survived by his wife Nancy, Arvada, Colorado; a sister Harriett Waggoner, Kent Washington; a daughter Maureen O’Brine Ketelsen (Randy Ketelsen), Arvada, Colorado; a son Michael O’Brine (Linda VanDerWeg O’Brine), Colorado Springs, Colorado; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. John attended Alburnett High School; served in the United States Army 1948-1950; and was a member of the Iowa National Guard from 1950 to 1964. John and Nancy lived in Orange County, California from 1964 to 1986, where he owned and operated a successful construction business. In 1986, John and Nancy moved to Colorado where they worked during retirement at Ketelsen Campers of Colorado. John was a past member of El Jebel Shrine in Denver, Colorado. He was a 50 year member of Masonic Lodges: Mizpah Lodge, Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Golden City Lodge #1, Golden, Colorado; where he served as Worshipful Master in 2012. Memorial services were held November 25, 2012 6:00pm at Golden City Masonic Lodge #1, 400 10th Street, Golden, Colorado 80401. (No flowers please). Sympathies may be sent to Nancy O’Brine, 6736 Lupine Circle, Arvada, Colorado 80007.
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YOUR WEEK: HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
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THURSDAY AND FRIDAY/NOV. 29-30 MUSICAL AUDITIONS The Arvada Center will have auditions for the musical “Man of La Mancha” from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 29-30 at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Call the Arvada Center, 720-898-7200 to schedule a time. FRIDAY/NOV. 30 CANDLELIGHT WALK Experience the beauty of the holiday at Olde Golden Christmas Candlelight Walk. Hot beverages, cookies and entertainment will be provided at several businesses and cultural facilities. Gather at Foothills Art Center at 6 p.m. for caroling. The Golden Chamber of Commerce will sell candles for 50 cents. The walk will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will end in front of the Golden Visitors Center for the lighting of the massive tree and the thousands of lights all along Clear Creek. Festive dress is encouraged. Free admission and free parking. Visit www.VisitGolden.com or call 303-279-3113. HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE Shop for handcrafted gifts and
enjoy music and refreshments with family and friends from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, at Morningstar Assisted Living, 2800 Youngfield St., Lakewood. RSVP at 303-233-4343.
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY/NOV. 30 TO DEC. 1, DEC. 7-8 DINNER SHOW Colorado ACTS presents “Christmas at Snowflake Lodge” at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30 and Dec. 7, and Saturday, Dec. 1 and Dec. 8, at Colorado ACTS Theater, 9460 W. 58th Ave., Arvada. This is a dinner show, and reservations are required. Call 303-456-6772 or visit www.coloradoacts.org. SATURDAY/DEC. 1, DEC. 8; SUNDAY/DEC. 2 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, 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 nonperishable food for Santa to share with the Arvada Food Bank.
Call 303-424-7979 or visit www.echters.com.
SATURDAY/DEC. 1
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY/DEC. 1-2
CHRISTMAS CONCERT Start your holidays with the ringing of bells with Christmas Bells in the City, at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at Wheat Ridge United Methodist Church, 7530 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge. The 12th annual concert features five English handbell choirs from the Denver area. The Trinity United Methodist Church Children’s Chorale also will perform. The concert is free; donations will be accepted. Visit www. timberlineringers.org or email info@timberlineringers.org.
WREATH MAKING Create your own handcrafted wreath using fresh aromatic boughs at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, and 2 p.m. Sunday, 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. FRIDAY/NOV. 30 TO SUNDAY/DEC. 1 CRAFT FAIR The Jeffco Holiday Craft Fair is open from 9 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, in the exhibit hall at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Golden. A donation at the door will go toward the learning programs and scholarships for youth in the community. Parking is free. A local 4-H group will manage the food booth. The event is sponsored by the Jefferson County Fair, a nonprofit community service organization, and coordinated by Iris McIntosh, 303-934-3171.
PRAYER SERVICE Community In Christ Church, 12229 W. 80th Ave. in Arvada, will host “An Evening of Prayer” for the children of the north Jeffco communities at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1. With the recent tragedies in the Arvada/Westminster area, the church will open its doors for any and all families who wish to take that time to pray, and have their children prayed for. Your Week continues on Page 26
ArvadaSPORTS
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OUT OF BOUNDS
BY THE NUMBERS As part of our preview process for the upcoming basketball season, we asked local coaches to list the top five teams in the state. Here is the results of our coaches poll:
CLASS 5A BOYS
1. Denver East 2. Grandview 3. Cherokee Trail 4. Highlands Ranch 5. Regis Jesuit
CLASS 5A GIRLS Ralston Valley junior wide receiver John Morales (12) has the ball knocked away by Cherokee Trail’s defensive back Jackson Burrell (33) Saturday during a 5A semifinal football game at Legacy Stadium in Aurora. Cherokee Trail won 17-10. Photos by Andy Carpenean
Ralston Valley falls to Cougars in 5A semis Cherokee Trail takes control in second half By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com AURORA - When you get to the semifinals of the state tournament it is not necessarily the best team who wins, it is the team that plays the best who goes home a winner. And while No. 2 Ralston Valley looked great in the first half of their 5A state semifinal game Saturday at Legacy Stadium, No. 3 Cherokee Trail was better in the second half winning a grind-out 17-10 contest. After falling behind 10-0 in the first half it was sheer domination for Cherokee Trail in the second half. Ralston Valley was physically dominated and outgained 138-78 in total yards in the final two quarters. “Not a lot of people besides our own kids thought we were capable of going the things we did this season,” Cherokee Trail coach Monte Thelen emotionally said. “It is a really special moment for our players and program.” Cherokee Trail senior Sherman Thomas rushed for 111 yards on only 11 touches which included an unbelievable 80-yard Ralston Valley senior running back Carlos Gonzales forges ahead against the Cherokee Trail defense Saturday during a touchdown run to start the second half 5A semifinal football game at Legacy Stadium in Aurora. Cherokee Trail won 17-10. which turned out to be the game-winning score. The difference in the comeback wasn’t quarter field goal and looked like they were “We know all about Valor (Christian, who they will face Saturday in the 5A State just Cherokee Trail’s stout defense in the sec- headed to the state championship game. But Championship Game), but we are going all ond half it was their offense who managed to Cherokee Trail scored right before the half the way,” Thomas said. “We got such a great score a touchdown with just six seconds left seemingly sucking the life out of Ralston Valley’s sideline. team and everything it takes. We’re winning in the first half. Cameron Smith scored from 10 yards out Cherokee Trail would carry the momenit.” Moreover, because Cherokee Trail’s of- after a 97-yard drive cutting Cherokee Trail’s tum from their late first half touchdown into fense controlled the clock so well, methodi- deficit to 10-7 and Ralston Valley went into the early second half and on the first play cally moving the ball down the field the en- halftime up only three points after dominat- from scrimmage in the third quarter Sherman Thomas broke an 80-yard touchdown tire second half, Ralston Valley had only two ing most of the first half action. The score looked like a simple 10-yard run – and Ralston Valley’s spirits. total second half possessions. And both of The Cougars scored 14 points in 21 secthose possessions ended with unsuccessful touchdown but Cherokee Trail used the score as the key momentum turning event of onds, but it might as well have been 50 fourth down conversions attempts. Ralston Valley took a 10-0 lead and domi- the game and Ralston Valley was never able points because Ralston Valley was never able to get back into the game. nated the early action of the game. However, to regain their intensity. “Our effort was there, I am happy with “This wasn’t the way we wanted to go Cherokee Trail made several adjustments defensively and then completely flipped our effort today but in games like this you out and we just didn’t do enough to win the the momentum of the game scoring 17 un- have to continue to make plays and we didn’t game,” Wingard said. “But we had a great answered points and holding off a good make enough of them today,” Ralston Valley season and a lot to be proud of.” Cherokee Trail (12-1) will now play in Ralston Valley (11-2) team with great second coach Matt Loyd said. Ralston Valley sophomore Andrew Win- their first ever championship as a heavy unhalf defense. “We came out with a ton of intensity in gard scored a 1-yard touchdown in the first derdog against the juggernaut that is Valor the first half were good but the momentum quarter and then the Mustangs managed to Christian (11-2) for the 5A state title Saturcompletely turned and we just were never block a field goal to keep Cherokee Trail off day at 2:30 p.m. at Sports Authority Field. It will be the first ever meeting between the able to get it back,” Ralston Valley senior the scoreboard. The Mustangs would add a second two schools. Spencer Svejcar said.
1. Regis Jesuit 2. Highlands Ranch 3. ThunderRidge 4. Horizon 5. Grandview
CLASS 4A BOYS 1. Lewis-Palmer 2. Broomfield 3. D’Evelyn 4. Valor Christian 5. Sand Creek
CLASS 4A GIRLS 1. Broomfield 2. Pueblo West 3. Sand Creek 4. Valor Christian 5. Windsor
GAME OF THE WEEK FOOTBALL
Class 5A State Championship No. 3 Cherokee Trail (12-1) vs. No. 4 Valor Christian (11-2), 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, Sports Authority Field at Mile High The Eagles, winners of 11 straight games, stand just 60 minutes away from their firstever 5A state title, and fourth-straight overall. They’ve won all four of their playoffs games by 30-plus points, three by more than 40.
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Arvada High School’s Mike Jaramillo. Photos by Andy Carpenean
Boys basketball previews 2011-12 By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com
CLASS 5A Arvada West Wildcats
Coach: Jeff Parriott * Game plan: After averaging 15 wins per season over the past six seasons, Arvada West boys’ basketball went through a rebuilding year last season. They finished second to last in 5A Jeffco (6-18, 4-12) but they didn’t quit the entire season. Actually, they fought the entire season, losing 11 games by 10 points or fewer, they just weren’t refined enough to close out tight games. This season could be a different story as the Wildcats have a pair of sophomores who look to take their program back to respectability. Thomas Neff (10.7 points per game last season) and Marcus Culhane (7.9 points per game) will be looked to lead this team out of the basement and back towards to the top of their league. * Extra point: Last season the Wildcats lost so many close games. If they can improve their late game execution they have a chance to double their win total from last season. Double digit wins should be the goal for a team in transition.
Pomona Panthers
Coach: Brian Zehnder * Game plan: Last season Pomona boys’ basketball was a team in transition. They played 19 different players throughout the season, finishing seventh in 5A Jeffco (9-14, 4-12). They are now hoping that experience will turn into more wins this season. But they will have to do it without graduated Alex Welsh and his 21-point per game average. That means senior Mitch Colin and junior Justo Camara will have to go from role players to key players. Colin averaged over seven points per game last season, as well as six combined rebounds and assists. If he can take those numbered to a double-double average Pomona will have the opportunity to compete in a tough league. * Extra point: Pomona used so many players last season looking for the right combination of players to use at the right times of the game. If they found what they were look-
ing for is yet to be determined but Pomona goal will be the 15 win mark.
Ralston Valley Mustangs
Coach: Mitch Conrad * Game plan: Ralston Valley boys’ basketball has gone from 13 wins, to 17 wins, to 19 wins over the past three seasons, so logically they jump into the 20s this season, right? The Mustangs finished second in 5A Jeffco (19-6, 13-3), losing in the second round of state tournament. But they also lost their two leading scorers to graduation including Chase Duben and his 17 points per game. That means senior’s Spencer Svejcar and Hunter Price will have to pick up the slack if Ralston Valley wants to remain among the top teams in their league. * Extra point: Ralston Valley wasn’t blown out once last season and they play all of their competition tight. If they can continue the trend of winning tight games they should be able to overcome their roster losses from last season.
CLASS 4A Arvada Bulldogs
Coach: Tom Baker * Game plan: Not often does a team that graduates seven seniors get better the next year but Arvada boys’ basketball team has that opportunity. The Bulldogs finished last season tied for seventh in 4A Jeffco (9-14, 2-8), but they had a habit of losing close games. Still, Arvada was two wins better than their previous campaign and look to improve this season. Although they lost quite a bit of talent to graduation, their leading scorer senior Gabe Enriquez returns. Enriquez averaged 11.5 points per game last season and that number is expected to increase this season. The Bulldogs will also have help in the form of senior Mike Jaramillo. One of the most unselfish players on the team, Jaramillo’s playmaking ability will help make Arvada go. * Extra point: Despite their ugly league record Arvada was 5-5 on their home court. If they can defend their home court this season the same way and improve on their late game execution, Arvada has a chance to take a big step forward this season.
CLASS 3A Faith Christian Eagles
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Coach: Andrew Hasz * Game plan: What can you say about Faith Christian boys’ basketball besides they are the best of the best. They are reigning 3A state champions and dominated the 2A/3A Metropolitan league (25-2, 8-1), and have been one of the most dominate programs in any class and any sports in Colorado high school athletics over the past halfdecade plus. While they aren’t expected to be quite as good as they were last season due to the loss of their two top scorers who averaged over 30 of their 55 points per game, they have the depth that will put fear in their opponents. Senior’s Christian Cambier and Alex Buchman will have to pick up the slack and take their individual games to the next level for the sake of the team. * Extra point: Faith Christian doesn’t rebuild they just reload. As a program they have lost a total of only seven games in six years. But with the loss of eight seniors it will be the responsibility of the underclassman to carry the Eagles again deep into the playoffs.
Arvada High School’s Gabe Enriquez. Photo by Andy Carpenean
Arvada duo has decade of friendship Enriquez, Jaramillo lead Bulldogs into season By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com There is peanut butter and jelly, Tom and Jerry, Ben and Jerry, Barnes and Noble, and Enriquez and Jaramillo. Gabe Enriquez and Mike Jaramillo, that is. The pair of Arvada senior basketball players have long made one of the great duos not only on the field but off. “We are good friends and have been playing together for over 10 years, Mike actually got me into playing basketball when I was a kid,” Enriquez said. Ten years later they now collectively share the responsibility of putting Arvada basketball back on top after a season where they finished 9-14 - losing numerous close games throughout the season. “We all have to get a little better late in games and closing out games. If we do all of the little
things we could have a lot more wins,” Jaramillo said. “We put in a lot of hard work in the offseason now we need to carry that over.” Gabe Enriquez compared his game to “a Carmelo Anthony who plays defense.” Jaramillo compares his game to the Celtics’ Rajon Rondo - an unselfish doit-all point guard. So can a Carmelo and Rondo combination not only coexist but create wins for the Bulldogs? “We can but it is going to take work from both of us. We are the leaders now on the team and it is on us to make it all work,” Jaramillo said. The pair are also basketball junkies. They eat, sleep and dream about basketball, and therefore know exactly what it is going to take in order to get back to double digit wins and make some noise in a very tough 4A Jefferson County league. “If we work as hard during the games as hard as we work during practice we will be good. We are not a big team in terms of size but we have big heart,” Enriquez said.
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Arvada High School girls basketball player Justus Reid stands between a painting of two bulldogs inside the school gymnasium. Photo by Andy Carpenean
Girls basketball previews 2011-12 By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com
CLASS 5A Arvada West Wildcats
Coach: Annie Gorenstein * Game plan: It is going to be hard for Arvada West girls’ basketball to accomplish this season all they did last season. The Wildcats won a 5A Jeffco league title (20-5, 14-2) and then beat Thornton in the state tournament before falling to Fort Collins. Why their task will be so tough this season is the fact that they lost seven seniors to graduation. That means players like senior Corey Hendrickson, who averaged seven points per game last season, will have to take her game to the next level if the Wildcats want to remain their high level of play. Hendrickson and senior Samantha Waters will have the pressure of keeping AWest at the top of 5A Jeffco. * Extra point: It looks this this maybe a rebuilding campaign for Arvada West. They are still a talented group but they lost so much to graduation that will be hard for them to be as good as they were last season. While 20 wins might be tough to repeat 15-17 wins in very much in reach.
Pomona Panthers
Coach: Jennis Benningfield * Game plan: After struggling over the past few seasons Pomona girls’ basketball looks ripe to become one of the surprise teams in their league this season. They finished eighth in 5A Jeffco last season (617, 1-15), struggling for most of the second half of the season. But to start last season Pomona won five of their first six games of the season. It will be the responsibility of second year head coach Jenni Benningfield to find what the Panthers had early last season and carry it over the entire schedule.
Senior Rachel Oester led the team scoring last season with 14 points per game and pulled down nearly seven rebounds per game. Oester’s numbers are expected to increase this season, as well as Pomona’s win total. * Extra point: Oester is the team leader but this season she will have a strong supporting cast. Sophomore Dominique Riley was a pleasant surprise last season chipping in eight points per game and looked like a future star. Don’t sleep on the Panthers this season.
Ralston Valley Mustangs
Coach: Jeff Gomer * Game plan: A trip to the Sweet 16 is pretty sweet, but it’s no longer good enough for Ralston Valley girls’ basketball. After finishing last season atop of 5A Jeffco (20-5, 15-1) this year’s team is on a mission to win a state championship. They return four of their five leading scorers from last season and feature one of the deepest rosters in the state. The Mustangs are led by senior Taylor Robson but they aren’t reliant on her. They had six different players average at least six points per game last season and this season will be the same. This team does everything well including play defense, and that is what separates them from the pack. *Extra point: Plain and simple, they will be better than they were last season and last season they were quietly one of the best teams in the state. They absolutely have the goods to be great, but they also have to survive a brutal league schedule to get there.
CLASS 4A Arvada Bulldogs
Coach: Rich Carr * Game plan: Sometimes you have to go through some tough times to get to the good times. Arvada girls’ basketball struggled their way to a last place finish in
Justus is served for Arvada girls Reid can battle with the boys but will lead Lady Bulldogs on hardwood By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com Can a girl be a tomboy if she is actually better than the boys? That has been the case for Arvada’s Justus Reid for most of her life. The senior basketball player is one of the better players in 4A Jefferson Country, but she actually just started playing with girls a few years ago. That’s because for eight years of her basketball life she played on the boys’ team. “From first grade to eighth grade I played on the boys’ team,” Reid said. “I was the only girl but I held my own.” And while you would think that a girl wouldn’t be accepted on boys’ team, that wasn’t the case. “The players on teams we would play were always surprised to see me. But
4A Jeffco last season (2-20, 1-9), and have won only five games in the past two seasons. But this season is certain to be a different story. The Bulldogs have one of the best returning teams they have had in years led by junior Kelly Lehnerz who was the team’s leading scorer last season averaging nearly 10 points per game. Lehnerz, along with last year’s leading rebounder Justus Reid have set a foundation that will take the Bulldogs out of the basement of 4A Jeffco. * Extra point: Keep an eye on Nicole Garcia. As a freshman last season Garcia was a bright spot on a team that struggled in many of their games. If she continues to improve at the pace she did last season Garcia could be not only a major contributor but a major contributor on a team that wins games.
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once they saw my skills I earned their respect,” Reid said. But Reid is a surprise no longer. She led the Bulldogs in rebounds last season and will be the focal point in an offense that is looking to have a resurgence this season. “We are trying to get her the ball more in the post. There are not a lot of players who can do what she can do underneath the basket and we need to use that to our advantage,” Arvada head coach Rich Carr said. But don’t get it twisted, although Reid has aspirations on turning into a double-double player statistically, the stats she cares most about is wins and losses. “We just want to be better than we were last year and improve in every area,” Reid said. “We worked extremely hard in the offseason and now we need to go out and win games.”
* Game plan: Just like the boys did last season Faith Christian girls’ basketball won the 3A state championship. Despite losing seven regular season games and finishing fourth in the 3A/2A Metropolitan league the Eagles got red-hot during the playoffs and carried that momentum to a 3A crown. Will they be able to surprise everyone again this season? That depends on the development of their junior varsity and underclassmen because Faith lost their three leading scorers to graduation. That trio accounted for 37 of the 51 points per game they averaged last season. That means role players like senior Cassaundra Rindels and sophomore Carson Cambier will have to become go-to players this season. * Extra point: The forecast for the Lady Eagles looks as though they may struggle - at least early in the season as they transition into their new-look unit. But don’t count them out just yet because no one though they were capable of the incredible run they made last season as a No. 9 seed.
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ARVADA POLICE BRIEFS Man arrested outside of bar for violation restraining order
Government Legals NOTICE A public hearing will be held before the Arvada Planning Commission on December 18, 2012, at 6:30 p.m., Arvada Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Rd., Arvada, when and where you may speak on the matter of considering AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, ARTICLES 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, AND 10 PERTAINING TO OLDE TOWN ZONING AND DESIGN REVIEW. A complete copy of the proposed amendments is available for public inspection in the Community Development Department (720-898-7435). Written comments may be filed therewith no later than 8 days prior to the hearing. CITY OF ARVADA PLANNING COMMISSION /s/ David Goff, Secretary Published: November 29, 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., December 18, 2012 to A-1 Chipseal Company for work related to Project No. 12-ST-02 – Chip Seal – 2012 and performed under that contract dated April 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 A1 Chipseal Company 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 16, 2012 /s/ Christine A. Koch, City Clerk Dates of Publication: November 29 & December 6, 2012 Wheat Ridge Transcript Arvada Press
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NOTICE A public hearing will be held before the Arvada Planning Commission on December 18, 2012, at 6:30 p.m., Arvada Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Rd., Arvada, when and where you may speak on the matter to consider REPEALING AND REENACTING THE DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR OLDE TOWN ARVADA. A complete copy of the proposed document is available for public inspection in the Community Development Department (720-898-7435). Written comments may be filed therewith no later than 8 days prior to the hearing. CITY OF ARVADA PLANNING COMMISSION /s/ David Goff, Secretary Published: November 29, 2012 Wheat Ridge Transcript Arvada Press
1:26 a.m. Friday, Nov. 2, 12 Volt Tavern, 7514 Grandview Ave. An incident between two men outside of 12 Volt Tavern led police finding one of the men in violation of the restraining order against him. Around 1:30 a.m., two men were seen by police officers outside of 12 Volt Tavern, one on his knees with his arms wrapped around the other’s legs. The man, who was holding on to the other’s legs, appeared to be very intoxicated, the reporting officer said, so much that he couldn’t present the officer with his photo ID. The intoxicated man said he knew the other man and was just playing around; the other man said he did not know the intoxicated man. When the man went outside, the intoxicated man began asking him if he knew a woman when he lunged to the ground and grabbed his legs. Police found the intoxicated man had a restraining order against him that did not allow him to possess or consume alcohol or controlled substances and protected the woman he was asking about from him. The man was arrested for violation of a protection order. He was booked at the Arvada Police Department and transported to Jefferson County Jail.
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A public hearing will be held before the Arvada Planning Commission on December 18, 2012, at 6:30 p.m., Arvada Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Rd., Arvada, when and where you may speak on the matter of COMPREHENSIVELY REZONING the area depicted below, made up primarily of Olde Town (and amending the official zoning maps) from various zoning districts, including R-L (Residential-Low Density), R-M (Residential-Medium Density), B-2 (General Business), B-3 (Central Business), B-3 Conditional (Central Business), P-1 (Professional Office), and PUD-BP (Planned Unit Development-Business, Professional) to the following zoning districts: C-1 (Conservation), OT-E (Olde Town East), OT-EY (Olde Town East Yukon), OT-GV (Olde Town Grandview), OT-OW (Olde Town Olde Wadsworth), OT-RN (Olde Town Residential Neighborhood), OT-RR (Olde Town Ralston Road), and OT-W (Olde Town Webster). For more detailed information pertaining to this project, please go the following website: http://arvada.org/about-arvada/design-guideline-update-for-olde-town-arvada/ The map below illustrates the boundaries of each proposed zoning district.
1:44 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, 7200 block of Wadsworth Blvd. Assault following a traffic accident led to one driver being arrested and another being sent to the hospital. When officers contacted the suspect driver, he admitted to striking the victim several times in the body and face because he was angry the man rear-ended him. The driver was arrested. The man waived his Miranda Rights
when he was taken to the Arvada Police Department and said again that he reached inside and opened the other driver’s door in order to hit him repeatedly. The victim was transported to St. Anthony Central Medical Center where it was determined he had multiple facial fractures because of the assault.
Unknown person steal car battery from food bank’s truck
8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 5, Arvada Community Food Bank, 8555 W. 57th Ave. An unknown suspect reportedly stole the battery out of the Arvada Community Food Bank’s truck. The reporting party from the food bank said he last saw the 2001 Isuzu box truck’s battery at about 6 p.m. Nov. 4. He noticed it was missing around 8 a.m. Nov. 5. The vehicle has a second battery attached to the truck, so it is still about to start. The battery was valued at $200. There is no suspect information.
Burglar steals $150 in change from apartment complex’s laundry room
2:19 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, 5350 W. 80th Ave. About $150 in change was stolen from two washing machine and one dryer at an apartment complex. One machine had its padlock removed and the other three had been broken into through a metal bracket which secured the change boxes. Only one dryer still had change in it when it was found by employees. The damage done to the machines totaled about $700. The exterior door to the laundry room was recently broken during another vandalism incident, so the laundry room was left unlocked on the evening of Nov. 5. The last employee to see the laundry room in its normal condition saw it at about 2 p.m. Nov. 5. There are no suspects in the burglary.
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BARBERSHOP CHRISTMAS. Denver MountainAires Barbershop Chorus, Colorado School of Mines Men’s Chorus and individuals from the Boulder Timberliners, Sound of the Rockies and 52eighty Youth Chorus will perform Dec. 1 during the Olde Golden Christmas Parade. Barbershop quartets will sing at 11th and Washington, beginning at 10:30 a.m. The parade begins at 11 a.m., ending at 13th and Washington at 11:30, where the first Barbershop Christmas festival chorus will perform. Call 303-973-9217 or 303-805-9828. BOOK SIGNING “Dreaming of Colorado” book signing is from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec.
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HOLIDAY TEA McIlvoy House will have its holiday tea from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at 7307 Grandview Ave., Arvada. The menu includes delectable delicacies for the holiday season. Paid reservation required. Space is limited. Call the McIlvoy House, 303-431-1261 or stop by the house to purchase tickets. HOLIDAY BAZAAR The Golden High School PTA is hosting its first holiday bazaar that supports senior scholarships and stu-
dent/classroom grants. The event is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, in the Golden High School cafeteria, 701 24th St., Golden. Door prize drawings will take place every 30 minutes. Support local businesses and get your shopping done in one place.
SATURDAY/DEC. 1, 8, 15, 22 CHRISTMAS PARADE Experience a true Olde Fashioned Hometown Parade infused with a fun, only-in-Golden spirit. Enjoy lighted floats, clowns, Christmas characters, music, Santa, and even elves on unicycles. Afterwards, catch a free horse-drawn carriage ride through the historic 12th Street neighborhood or children can enjoy a ride in a Newfoundland dog-pulled cart. Parade travels down Washington Avenue from 11-11:30 a.m. on the first four Saturdays in December. Visit www.VisitGolden.com or call 303-279-3113. SATURDAY AND SUNDAY/DEC. 1-2 PORCH POTS Visit a demonstration on how to put together porch pots to dress up your entry. Program is offered at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, at Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 W. 52nd Ave., Arvada. Program is free; and no registration is required. Call 303-424-7979 or visit www. echters.com. SUNDAY/DEC. 2
HOLIDAY CONCERT Jefferson Symphony Orchestra will have its holiday concert and silent auction at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, at Colorado School of Mines Green Center in Golden. Season and individual tickets can be purchased in advance at www.jeffsymphony. org or calling 303-278-4237.
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HOLIDAY CONCERT The Jefferson Symphony Orchestra will perform its popular holiday concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, at the Colorado School of Mines Green Center in Golden. The holiday concert is the most popular JSO performance of the year and has become a family tradition for many area residents. Season and individual concert tickets may be purchased in advance at www. jeffsymphony.org, by calling 303-278-4237, visiting the Jefferson Symphony office at 1204 Washington St., Golden, or at the door before the concert. Your Week continues on Page 27
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UPCOMING FUNDRAISER PLAN Jeffco, the citizen organization that has been working to conserve natural open spaces in Jefferson County since 1972, is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a “Run with the Pack” fundraiser Sunday, Dec. 2, at 240 Union Restaurant, 240 Union Blvd., Lakewood. PLAN Jeffco initiated the first county open space program in the country. The evening starts with a complementary wine reception at 5 p.m., followed by dinner and the keynote speaker Ed Bangs. Tickets are $55 per person for open seating, $75 per person for reserved tables. Call 303-835-0979 or visit PLANJeffco.org to reserve your spot or for information.
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MONDAY/DEC. 3 EDGY AWARDS The Edge Theatre, 9797 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood, presents the second annual EDGY Awards at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3. Awards given for best actor, best actress and to the winner of the year-long play competition. Dress code is “Hollywood Hot.” TUESDAY/DEC. 4 LIFETREE CAFÉ Hollywood director Tom Shadyac, best known for “Ace Ventura,” “The Nutty Professor,” “Patch Adams,” “Bruce Almighty” and “I Am,” will discuss how he simplified his life in an exclusive filmed interview, presented at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, at Lifetree Café, 5675 Field St. Admission is free, and snacks and drinks are available. RECEPTION MISHA May Foundation Dog Training and Rescue in Lakewood is participating in Colorado Gives Day for the second year and is hosting a reception from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, at Doggie Delights, 1432 S. Broadway, Denver. On the second floor will be refreshments from Whole Foods, live music by the Acousticators, door prizes and holiday gifts. Leashed dogs are welcome. Visit https://givingfirst.org/ mishamayfoundation/overview. RSVP preferred at mishamayfoundation@ gmail.com or 303-239-0382. TUESDAY/DEC. 4, THURSDAY/ DEC. 6 HOLIDAY WORKSHOP The Lakewood Arts Council presents two workshops for the holidays. Lakewood artist Ann Quinn will teach an ornament making workshop from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Dec. 4. Those attending will make three ornaments. No previous art experience is required and a continental breakfast will be served. The workshop costs $8 and registration is required. From 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, Dec. 6, artist Kathy Cranmer will present a watercolor card-making workshop. Each student will take home two or three hand-made cards. The workshop costs $25 and registration is also required. Call 303980-0625 or visit www.lakewoodartscouncil.org.
The Colorado Railroad Museum is offering train rides for children and promises to deliver letters to Santa. This holiday season, the Colorado Railroad Museum’s Santa Claus Special will deliver letters to Santa. Children may drop off their letters to Santa in the railway post office and receive a special keepsake. Santa Claus Special train rides will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 8, 15, 16 and 22. Train rides depart every 30 minutes between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Cost is $5 for children (under 2 are free), $15 for adults, $30 for families and $10 for seniors. For more information, call the museum at 303-279-4591. Submitted photo TUESDAY TO FRIDAY/DEC. 4-7, TUESDAY TO MONDAY/DEC. 11-17 CRAFT WORKSHOPS Make great gifts for the holidays at upcoming do it yourself holiday card and craft workshops. Cost is $5 per hour for space, resources, instruction and inspiration to create using repurposed materials. Cards and paper crafts are Dec. 4-7 and fabric crafts are Dec. 11-17. Drop-in from 3-5 p.m. at 5927 Miller St., Arvada. Sliding scale and work trades available. All ages; under 12 must bring adult. WEDNESDAY/DEC. 5 MUSICAL SHOW Get in the holiday spirit at “Holly Follies: A Musical Review,” featuring dazzling footwork and costumes of the local Rockyette dancers and festive music of the Notable Choir at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Delectable desserts follow the performance. Call 303-425-9583. THURSDAY/DEC. 6 HOLIDAY BAZAAR Developmental Disabilities Resource Center, 11177 W. 8th Ave., Lakewood, plans its 11th annual holiday bazaar from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6. Admission is free. Donations of canned food appreciated to help meet emergency holiday needs. The bazaar features handmade crafts, jewelry, unique gifts, a silent auction and bake sale. Shoppers can visit with Santa, enjoy holiday music and browse “Books Are Fun” seasonal merchandise. The event is sponsored by DDRC Volunteer Services with proceeds benefiting families receiving services. Call 303-462-6585 for information.
LEGISLATOR BREAKFAST The nonpartisan Jefferson County League of Women Voters welcomes new and returning state legislators for breakfast from 7-8 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, at Clements Community Center, 1580 Yarrow St., Lakewood. The legislators will discuss their individual goals for the session and answer questions. Everyone is welcome, but reservations are required for breakfast. Bread Winners will cater the event. Cost is $15. Send checks payable to LWV Jeffco along with your name to Jeffco League of Women Voters, 1425 Brentwood, Suite 7, Lakewood, CO 80214, by Nov. 16. Visit www.lwvjeffco. org
Arvada Center galleries. While attending the market, plan to visit the ACES show and sale in the Arvada Center’s upper gallery, and don’t miss the art market and silent auction on the first level outside the Main Gallery. Track bids at www.arvadacenter.org, by calling 720-898-7251, or make them in person. The Arvada Center is at 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Visit www.arvadacenter.org or call 720-898-7200.
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