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December 6, 2012 A Colorado Community Media Publication

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Jefferson County, Colorado • Volume 8, Issue 28

Arvada receives property donation

TEA TIME

City Council approves donation of former Meridian Farms from owner

By Sara Van Cleve

svancleve@ourcoloradonews.com

Members of the Arvada Historical Society enjoy delectable delicacies during a tea at McIlvoy House in Arvada Saturday. Photo by Andy Carpenean

Open Space celebrates 40 years Four decades after the program was established, work remains

By Glenn Wallace

gwallace@ourcoloradonews.com Not many 40-year-olds can boast ownership of 53,000 acres of land, but Jefferson County Open Space can.

A group of county residents banded together and formed PLAN Jeffco four decades ago. In 1972 voters approved a county ballot measure asking for a onehalf percent sales tax for “planning for, developing necessary access to, acquiring, maintaining, administering and preserving open space real property or interests in real property, and developing paths and trails thereon for the use and benefit of the public.”

Since then, that sales tax revenue has helped establish 28 parks with 210 miles of trails across the county.

“We’re very known because we’re really the first foothills and mountain experience you can have going west,” Hoby said.

An accurate count of annual visitors to Jeffco Open Space land is tough to obtain because there are no gates, no admission charges and multiple entry points to most open-space properties.

A rough estimate provided a low-end figure of 2.1 million visits each year.

“But we have consultants saying to us that we could have up to 6 million visitor days a year,” Hoby said.

As popular as Jeffco Open Space may be today, both publicly and politically, it was not always that way.

“It was a small and very, very enthusiastic core of people who started this,” Margot Zallen, one of the founding members of PLAN Jeffco, said.

The 1972 ballot measure passed with a simple majority, but that was far from the end of PLAN Jeffco’s fight, Zallen said.

She described a series of county-backed

The North Table Loop as seen through a fence line at North Table Mountain Park, part of Jefferson County open space.

Photo by Andy Carpenean efforts in the 1970s and ’80s as “tussles” over whether the county was actually going to hold up its end of the bargain, and properly run and fund the voter-approved open-space plan.

“There’s been a lot more cooperation from everyone now. We haven’t had a political fight in years,” she said.

“We’ve had a very respectful relationship with developers and private land owners,” Hoby said, thanks to policies such as only seeking to buy land that is for sale, and seeking to pay a fair-market price.

The next 40 years of Open Space will look a lot like the first 40, according to both Hoby and Zallen.

Some $160 million in acquisition bonds taken out in 1998 still need to be repaid, while trails, parking lots and bathrooms at existing sites need to be built and maintained.

Hoby said the department is especially focused on “Heritage Conservation Areas,” including the banks and canyons of Coal Creek, Clear Creek, Bear Creek and Deer Creek. PLAN Jeffco recently took part in a joint Jeffco and Clear Creek County grant application, which resulted in the counties receiving $4.6 million to help build a multiuse trail through Clear Creek Canyon.

Zellen and Hoby said the possibilities for acquisition and park development in Jefferson County could easily fill up the next 40 years.

“If the county is willing to continue on that path, pun intended, than there’s a lot of opportunity,” Hoby said.

For more information about PLAN Jeffco, go online to to Planjeffco.org. For more information about Jeffco Open Space parks or to volunteer, go to Jeffco. us/openspace.

In a first for the city of Arvada, City Council approved a land donation from a resident to the Parks, Golf and Hospitality Department.

Council voted unanimously to accept the donation of 7.75 acres from Sydney Keith, owner of Meridian Farms, during its Nov. 19 business meeting.

The property, 7650 Indiana St., which will be home to Meridian Farms through the end of the year, is set up as a commercial horse stable, and includes an indoor riding arena, 33 stalls, two small barns, a single-family residence and other facilities, said Gordon Reusink, director of Parks, Golf and Hospitality.

“It was so attractive to us because it is adjacent to the city’s 27-acre equestrian center ,” Reusink said. “It [the Arvada Equestrian Center]has an outdoor riding area and a pasture, meaning people come there and use the trails and outdoor riding arena. With an indoor equestrian center, we’re able to look at the future possibility of putting those things together.”

The city will officially take possession of the property Jan. 1 and begin developing plans for the future.

“We’ll be in the process of developing what those plans will look like next year,” Reusink said. “It will involve a larger group — the equestrian community, the neighborhood out there, as well a bigger group to figure out the best use and the best course of action.”

Reusink said the city intends to support Keith’s vision for the property.

“Sydney’s vision of the property is to preserve the equestrian history of Arvada,” he said. “Along Indiana Street is changing, and there is a lot of commercial development, but we’ll be able to realize that vision by keeping it in public ownership and preserving the equestrian history. It’s great for the long term.”

Though the city is awaiting an appraisal for the exact value of the property, Reusink said it is anticipated to be the largest donation the parks department has ever received in terms of monetary value.

Keith could not be contacted for comment because of her traveling schedule, Reusink said.

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December 6, 2012

Journey isn’t all about destination “Are we there yet?” “How much farther do we have to go?” “Can you please go faster?”

Anyone who has taken a long trip or car ride with anxious children or impatient adults has heard these questions and similar comments or complaints many times over.

It seems that many people want to arrive at their destination without actually going through the journey.

It’s like saying we want to win without playing the game.

Where is the fun in that?

Whether they suffer from a need for instant gratification or have a belief in teleportation like “Beam me up, Scotty,” they are missing everything that makes arriving at our destination worth the journey and all of the experiences it took to get us there.

Could you imagine if the coin toss in a football game actually decided the outcome?

The players returning to the locker

room, high-fiving each other, and passionately talking about the way the referee flipped the coin, how it bounced on the turf, and how they were racked with nerves and excitement waiting for the heads or tails outcome.

That’s not how it works.

They want to go back to the locker room a little battered and bruised, muddy and sweaty, and talk about the amazing plays, big hits and spirit of the game.

They want to share in their experience of the journey.

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Would we really buy a season pass or lift ticket so that we could take the chairlift up and then immediately ride it back down?

No way.

We want to feel the pull of gravity, the steepness of the hill, the snow under our feet as we ski or snowboard down the mountain.

We want to set our edges, make sweeping turns, fly through the powder, and maybe take in a few bumps along the way.

We want the journey of getting to the bottom so that we can get back on the lift and share the stories of our last run with our friends during the ride and again with everyone who will listen at après ski at the end of the day.

While we are on our journey, it is also important that we will fail sometimes, have setbacks and even lose sometimes.

If I stick with the football analogy, there hasn’t been an undefeated Super Bowl winner since 1972.

But 40 teams have won the champion-

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After being closed for more than two months, George J. Meyers Indoor Pool is open for business.

Apex Park and Recreation District’s Meyers Pool, 7900 Carr Drive, was closed in late September after internal structural damage was found. Temporary shoring has been placed in the facility to allow the pool to operate safely, and final repairs will be made during the pool’s slower season in 2013. Normal operating hours and regular activities resumed Dec. 3.

For more information, hours and activities schedules, call 303-467-7140.

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Education: Two Ponds works to raise funds for education center.

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ship since then, all with losses on their record.

And how many of us have caught an edge in the middle of great ski run and wiped out?

So, on our journey and as we grow, we must be willing to fail, just as long as we learn from the setback and keep moving in the direction of our destination.

Lastly, we need to have that destination clearly in our hearts and minds because as we move toward our ultimate goal, we will reach mini-destinations along the way.

It is kind of like aiming for the moon and hitting a star.

I would love to hear all about your journey and your destination at gotonorton@ gmail.com and I hope it will be a betterthan-good week for each of you.

City Council is currently recruiting applicants to fill vacancies on six different boards. The boards with vacancies are the Arvada Festivals Commission, Arvada Urban Renewal Authority, Board of Adjust-

ment, Arvada Park Advisory Committee, Arvada Sustainability Advisory Committee and Transportation Committee.

All applications must be submitted to the city clerk’s office, 8101 Ralston Road, by 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11.

Applications should include an application form, a completed questionnaire for each board for which a candidate is applying and an optional short resume.

For more information, go online to www.arvada.org/government/boards-andcommissions or call City Clerk Christine Koch at 720-898-7550.

Visitors Center has new executive director

The Visitors Center, 7305 Grandview Ave., has been open since October and its new executive director was recently named.

Jean Gordon, a graduate of the William Allen White School of Journalism at the University of Kansas, has been appointed to serve as executive director.

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December 6, 2012

‘Too Much Time’ offers hundreds of projects Local blogger provides DIY, green ideas for everything from headboards to Christmas ornaments

By Sara Van Cleve

svancleve@ourcoloradonews. com From turning old shopping bags into Christmas tree garland to transforming an old wooden fence into a headboard, local blogger Kim Hanou has a project for every do-it-yourselfer.

Hanou, an elementary school teacher who took a break from teaching to raise her son and daughter, started doing do-ityourself, or DIY, projects and crafts a few years ago.

“I started reading blogs and doing projects,” she said. “Two years ago I started my own blog.

My husband came home from work and saw a lot of my projects and said `You have too much time on your hands,’ which is where the name came from.”

Her blog, Too Much Time on My Hands, features a plethora of DIY projects and craft ideas nearly anyone can do to spruce up the home, experiment with new recipes and entertain their children.

As a mother of two — her children are ages 3 and 5 — Hanou said she doesn’t have too much time on her hands. Instead, all of the projects she undertakes and posts are simple, basic-skill projects that use everyday materials.

For example, one of her favorite projects was turning an old fence into a headboard. It is one of the most popular ideas on her blog.

Hanou found a listing on craigslist for an old fence someone was giving away. She went to the property and loaded the fence into her Subaru. She has since made nine projects from it.

“There’s so much that inspires you,” she said. “I just say, `What do I have? How can I make this

Kim Hanou holds a Christmas ornament she made from recyclables in front of her fireplace Nov. 26 in Arvada. Photo by Andy Carpenean work?’ You put your own spin on it.”

Much of the inspiration for her own projects comes from magazines, stores, Pinterest and other websites, but she personalizes them and does them as cheaply as possible.

Many of Hanou’s projects involve upcycling and repurposing old materials.

“It’s just to be respectful. You definitely want to respect the environment,” she said. “It’s important not to be wasteful. It’s an important lesson for my kids to learn, and we can have fun being creative.”

Hanou’s upcycling Christmas ideas include garland made from paper shopping bags and jute, Christmas ornaments filled with recyclable paper and stockings made from burlap. Her creativity helped Hanou land a spot in Bet-

ter Homes and Gardens’ holiday issue.

“The blog is so much fun,” she said. “It’s turned into more than I thought it would.”

While Hanou has blogged about hundreds of projects, they don’t always turn out well, she said, and she makes sure to let her readers know that.

“About two out of 10 don’t turn out,” she said. “I hate giving up though, so I alter my plans. It’s a learning process. I post, `This is what I tried.’”

Hanou’s headboard project, her upcycled Christmas decorations and other ideas can be found on her blog at www.toomuch-time.com.

Some of Hanou’s projects, already completed, can be purchased through her store on Etsy, K & H Homegoods, at www.etsy. com/shop/khanou11.

Sigg transferred to county jail Defendant waives right to challenge being prosecuted as an adult

By Ashley Reimers

areimers@ourcoloradonews. com A Jefferson County judged ruled Nov. 27 to transfer Austin Sigg from a juvenile facility to the Jefferson County Detentions Facility.

The decision came after nearly two hours of testimony and was made effective immediately.

Sigg, 17, is charged with murdering 10-year-old Jessica Ridgeway of Westminster. Alicia Calderon from the Attorney General’s Office filed the petition for the transfer on behalf of the Department of Youth Corrections. She told 1st Judicial District Chief Judge Stephen Munsinger it would be more appropriate to house Sigg in the Special Housing Unit of the Jefferson County Detention Facility because of the opportunities available to him in the adult facility. Sigg was previously housed at Mount View Youth Services Center in Denver.

“There are more educational and recreational opportunities for Mr. Sigg in the adult facility that will benefit him,” she said. “Plus, Mr. Sigg will be turning 18 on Jan. 17 next year, and we would be asking to transfer him then anyway.”

During his time at Mount View, Sigg was held in isolation under constant supervision.

Dave Maynard, facilities director for the Department of Youth Corrections, testified that Sigg was never let out in the general population of the other juveniles in the facility in order to keep both Sigg and the other juveniles safe and secure.

He said the decision to keep Sigg in isolation and under observation was an internal decision, not court ordered. He said the youth facility is not set up for long-term isolation cases, with most juveniles only spending a few hours at a time in isolation as a “cooling down period.”

He said Sigg did not have access to the recreation services on a regular basis because of his isolation and was not receiving any educational services.

“Our educational services are provided by Jefferson County Public Schools, and they are not legally required to provide educational services to detained youth who have obtained their GED, which is what Mr. Sigg has done,” Maynard said.

Sigg’s defense team argued that during the time that Sigg was at Mount View he was never disruptive, disrespectful or caused any problems for Sigg the staff. Melanie Lemuz, a security officer at Mount View, testified that she had developed a good rapport with Sigg, meeting with him almost every day of the week.

She said during his time at Mount View, he had no behavior problems and was respectful toward the staff.

Now that Sigg will be housed in the Special Housing Unit, he will have access to recreation, educational and church services.

Capt. Gary Gittins with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department testified that the housing unit has an indoor and outdoor recreation yard and a library that Sigg can utilize. He said Sigg will also have access to a chaplain or can request to meet with his own personal preacher.

“Mr. Sigg will be assigned a counselor and we also have a psychologist and psychiatrist available if needed,” Gittins said.

Also during the hearing, the defense team waived Sigg’s right for a reverse transfer hearing, which would have challenged the prosecution’s decision to try him as an adult rather than a juvenile.

As an adult, Sigg could face life in prison with parole after 40 years.

He is charged with four counts of first-degree murder, two kidnapping charges, one count of sexual assault on a child and a robbery charge also connected to the Ridgeway murder.

He faces one count of criminal attempt of sexual assault and one count of criminal attempt of kidnapping connected to the attempted abduction of a woman running around Ketner Lake in Westminster. Ridgeway disappeared on Oct. 5 while walking to Chelsea Park in Westminster to meet up with friends before walking to school.

Her body was found days later in the Pattridge Park Open Space area in Arvada. Sigg’s mother made the call to police that led to his arrest. A status conference will be 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 12, followed by the preliminary hearing at 8:30 a.m. on Feb. 22.

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December 6, 2012

Celebrate the Holidays Nick-of-time tips for a holiday home As you prepare to celebrate the holidays, welcoming loved ones into your home is a highlight of the festivities.

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Painting is one of the simplest, most cost-effective ways to completely change the look of a space. Experiment with rich, food and

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3. Guest bath/powder room After the kitchen, the guest bath or powder room will likely see the most holiday traffic. These rooms – usually smaller than master baths – will benefit from a simple de-cluttering.

Quick updates like adding new cabinet hardware and coordinating accessories like soap dishes, lotion dispensers, toothbrush holders, shower curtains and towels are easy ways to refresh these small but important areas.

The holidays are also a great time to update items you can enjoy for the rest of the year, such as lighting and faucets, new mirrors, paint or wallpaper.

4. Guest bedroom After days filled with festivities, your guests will appreciate a comfortable place to rest. Get guest bedrooms ready for visitors by clearing out closet space, adding freshly laundered blankets and providing plenty of pillows. Keep in mind the importance of a variety of lighting options in this room.

A bedside table lamp may be great for night-time reading but overhead lighting will be helpful when dressing, applying makeup or wrapping last-minute gifts.

Simple decor projects like new area rugs and window treatments can have a big impact on the room. If the guestroom is small, adding some decorative mirrors can help the area feel more expansive. Updating the old ceiling fan can dramatically alter the look of any space, plus aid in airflow. Finally, polish off the holiday look with in-season flowers or plants – they’re welcoming and warm, and make a great gift to send guests home with once their visits end.

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Celebrate the Holidays

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Volunteer your time Troops serving overseas do not have the luxury of spending the holidays

Give blood It may not seem like it would directly impact men and women overseas, but giving blood through an organization like the American Red Cross can actually help troops hundreds and thousands of miles away.

Military units may depend on rush shipments of blood during times of need, and maintaining an ample supply of all blood types is important. You may even host a blood drive at your workplace or community center, encouraging others to give the gift of life this holiday season.

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with their loved ones, but there are also former service members stateside who should be recognized.

Show your appreciation for those who have helped protect our country by volunteering at your local VA hospital or nursing home this season, even if only for a few hours.

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Two Ponds foundation fundraising for education Refuge launches capital campaign to help fund construction of environmental education center

By Sara Van Cleve

svancleve@ourcoloradonews.com For 20 years, children and adults alike have been visiting Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge and learning about nature, including the three ecosystems the refuge boasts.

However, visits have been limited when the refuge gets a fresh blanket of snow or the air is simply too cold.

To help ensure residents and guests can explore nature year-round, the Two Ponds Preservation Foundation is planning to build an environmental-education center, the Two Ponds Schoolhouse.

The foundation has started a capital campaign to help raise some of the $1.5 million estimated cost of the schoolhouse construction.

“Our goal is to raise $500,000 to help construct the environmental-education center,” said Two Ponds Preservation Foundation President Janet Tarma-Krajewski.

An educational facility at the refuge would further the goals of the refuge and of Fish and Wildlife Services, said Paul Hartmann, treasurer for the Two Ponds Preservation Foundation.

“Two Ponds is a bit different than other refuges,” said foundation secretary Joyce Persson. “It’s very small, but it has three different ecosystems and was designed for improving environmental education.”

Two Ponds covers 72.2 acres and receives an estimated 12,000 visits per year. Many of those — about 3,000 per year — are from children on

An artist’s preliminary rendition of the proposed environmental-education schoolhouse at Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge. The Two Ponds Preservation Foundation has started a capital campaign to raise $500,000 to help fund construction. Photo provided school or group trips. Those visits are why the schoolhouse is such an important project.

“Being raised on a farm, I have a deep appreciation for nature and what it has to offer,” Persson said. “A lot of young people don’t have that opportunity. This is why we work hard to preserve it. In the words of a poet [Graham Greene], `There is a moment in every child where the door opens and lets the future in.’ Children are the stewards of the earth.”

The Arvada Young Professionals have already named the schoolhouse as their special project for 2013. Persson said it has yet to be determined

what their support will look like, but the foundation is excited to have it.

The foundation will also continue its long partnership with the city of Arvada to help receive grants and other support for the project, Tarma-Krajewski said.

Donations to support the Two Ponds Schoolhouse capital campaign can be made by going to the foundation’s website, www.TwoPonds.org, and clicking on the “Donations” link or by sending a check through direct mail to Two Ponds Preservation Foundation, P.O. Box 740748, Arvada, CO 80006.

Meet the new Jeffco, Gilpin County DA: Pete Weir

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Newly elected candidate talks about his background, goals

By Glenn Wallace

gwallace@ourcoloradonews.com Incoming Jefferson and Gilpin County District Attorney Pete Weir recently sat down for an interview with Colorado Community Media to talk about his background, plans for the department, and how changes to laws and attitudes toward drug use may change his job.

CCM: You have a long and impressive law resume.

What started you on that career?

Weir: I was a double major of theology and English in college and actually applied for seminary. But then I determined that that was not my career path. I took a year off, then just became more and more interested in law, and being attracted to trial work. It’s just a great area, very people-focused.

CCM: You’ve been a county prosecutor, defense lawyer, a judge and even a state-level administrator.

How does that range of experience affect what kind of DA you might be?

Weir: I’ve been very fortunate with the variety and

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I think that my time as a defense attorney made me a better prosecutor. And I’m a believer in our system.

I think what is lost sometimes is that it’s perceived that a prosecutor is the other side of the coin from the defense. A defense attorney’s allegiance and ethical responsible is to zealously represent his or her client.

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CCM: How does the passage of Amendment 64, legalizing recreational marijuana, affect your department’s job?

Weir: We will follow the law. This has never been an area of significant attention.

I agree with our policy shift in the last few years to distinguish between addicts and those who prey on the addictions of others. We have a drug court here that Scott [Storey, outgoing DA] started that’s been very successful, that I’d like to see expanded.

CCM: What are your top priorities?

Weir: This is a great office that does great work, and frankly that’s a tribute to Scott’s strong leadership.

There are a couple of things that I feel very strongly about, particularly protecting the most vulnerable members of society. Scott started an elderly abuse unit that I think is a great idea, that I hope to take to the next level.

And secondly, crimes against children. We’ve got a marvelous crimes-againstchildren unit here.

CCM: How does the transition affect the DA’s work on high-profile cases like the upcoming murder re-trial of Daniel DeWild and the prosecution of 17-year-old Austin Sigg, accused of killing 10-year-old Jessica Ridgeway?

Weir: Scott’s done everything possible for a smooth and seamless transition.

I’m confident that we’re not going to have any sort of issues that would affect any case in this office.

CCM: Every county employee is looking at zero increases in pay next year.

But you are requesting an $11,000 raise in pay. What is your reasoning?

Weir

Weir: My view is that our prosecutors as a whole are underpaid. They’re doing marvelous work, and they’re doing it because they believe in it.

The pay is set for a fouryear period. The policy behind that is that you don’t want to be influenced in any decisions I make as the district attorney.

Part of the way I looked at it is if it reflects the years, my experience, diversity of service, but even more than that the kind of responsibility that’s invested in a district attorney, to set standards and lead a group of dedicated men and women — that salary is not out of line. And just looking at comparable jurisdictions’ DA pay, it’s on the high end, but not out of whack.

CCM: You could have gone just about anywhere,\ and done just about anything in law. Why Jeffco?

Weir: I’ve been working here since ‘86. It’s just a great community. I’ve been very fortunate in the opportunities I’ve had, but at the end of the day, this is my highest professional honor to serve as the DA for the people of Gilpin and Jefferson counties. You talk salaries — there are opportunities to far exceed that salary in the private sector.

But that would not bring the kind of professional satisfaction, not even close, that you get through working in this kind of an office.

It’s the best job you could hope for as a lawyer.

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December 6, 2012

Jeffco continues Outdoor Lab support through 3A, 3B Outdoor Lab Foundation to receive expected $325,000 for sixth-grade program

By Sara Van Cleve

svancleve@ourcoloradonews.com For 54 years the Outdoor Education Laboratory Program has taken students out of the classroom to teach them lessons in nature.

With voters’ approval of ballot issues 3A and 3B in November, Outdoor Lab will continue to receive support from Jefferson County Public Schools and keep the lessons going.

In March 2011, program leaders faced the possibility of shutting down the program as part of Jeffco Public Schools’ budget-reduction program.

Through a community fundraising effort, which was matched by district funds to generate about $625,000, the program was kept going for the 201112 school year.

Outdoor Lab is a one-week program offered to all sixth-graders in the district . During the overnight camp-like experience, children learn science les-

sons and their real-world applications in a natural setting.

The program has a sustainability agreement with the district to provide $350,000 in funding in 2012 and $325,000 for 2013, said Shannon Hancock, executive director of the Outdoor Lab Foundation.

“What 3A did was solidify that money and solidify that the lab schools will get the $325,000 next year,” Hancock said. “If it had not passed, that money would be gone, and the foundation would have to make up the difference.”

Outdoor Lab is not receiving any additional funds through the approval of the $39 million mill levy override known as 3A. Funding from 3A will be used for the school district’s day-today operations, educational programs, maintenance, salaries and supplies.

The $99 million bond package, known as 3B, will help fund maintenance for the district, including work at the two outdoor lab locations, Mt. Evans Outdoor Laboratory School

at 201 Evans Ranch Rd. in Evergreen and Windy Peak Outdoor Laboratory School in Bailey.

“Outdoor Lab has $2.3 million in deficiencies, which is maintenance and repairs at both sites,” Hancock said. “Our agreement with the district was, because the amount is so high, they would perform the repairs on an as-needed basis and we’d pay it back over 10 years. With 3B, they are paying for repairs up front. It gave us breathing room.”

Although Jeffco Schools will still support Outdoor Lab because of 3A and 3B, the program is still facing deep cuts next year. The program is funded in part by Jeffco Schools, tuition, city contributions and the Outdoor Lab Foundation. In 2012, Outdoor Labs had to cut its $2 million budget by 15 percent, or $329,000; in 2013, the budget will be cut by 5 percent, or $105,000.

“The goal of 3A and 3B was to put a stop to the very deep, deep cuts,” Hancock said of the ballot measures’ effects on the school district as a whole. “It’s kept things where they were. The U.S. is looking at a fiscal cliff, and the district is looking at an equivalent. It’s so awesome that voters saw education as a priority. It helps everybody.”

8:13 a.m., Nov. 12, Skyline Park, 11600 W. 56th Drive Sometime between 11 a.m. Nov. 9 and 8 a.m. Nov. 12, unknown suspects wrote graffiti at several parks and damaged two plants. The graffiti, which was illegible, was written on a metal light-control box and on a pavilion in the park. It was written with a pink marker, which could easily be removed with graffiti spray, said the reporting parks department employee.

The suspects also broke off most of the branches of a spirea bush near the control box and put them in a nearby barbecue grill. The parks employee was not sure if the plant could be saved and valued it at $30.

Near the pavilion, several smaller branches and one larger branch had been pulled off a crab apple tree, causing damage to the trunk. The employee said the tree could likely be saved .

Woman’s car hit with paintballs while parked in parking lot

3:07 p.m., Nov. 13, 9800 block of West 59th Avenue A woman on 59th Avenue reported criminal mischief after her 2006 Nissan Pathfinder was hit with paintballs between 4:30 and 7:30

p.m. Nov. 12. Despite the paint, the woman said there appears to be no damage to the car.

Police, cashier prevent woman from being scammed

9:56 a.m., Nov. 14 Walgreens, 11601 W. 64th Ave. Police were able to prevent a woman from being scammed, when a clerk stopped her from buying a Green Dot card.

The Walgreens cashier called police about a possible scam after a customer said she was told to buy a Green Dot gift card to claim a $3.5 million lottery winning. The woman said a man, to whom she had never spoken, called her Nov. 13 and said he would fly in from Las Vegas with a check for her winnings after she bought the card.

The police officer told the woman it most certainly sounded like a scam.

The man called her again on Nov. 15, and she told him she had spoken with police and did not want to speak to him any more. Police were unable to contact the man.

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OPINIONS / YOURS AND OURS

Look local when holiday shopping Oh, the polarity.

Thanksgiving — a day of thanks — ended with the skiff-skaff of registers at midnight to ring in give-me-more Black Friday.

News reports showed people bursting through retail doors and crawling over each other to grab featured deals — sometimes incurring injuries. In recent years, more and more stores open at midnight instead of early morning Friday, but the emerging trend is Gray Thursday, referring to stores opening on Thanksgiving to offer sales.

Beyond the initial retail rush, we hope readers took note of a slightly more civil event, called Small Business Saturday, on Nov. 24, and we encourage our readers to

OUR VIEW shop local throughout the season.

During the late part of the year — with all its holidays — there is information aplenty about local businesses and products in our newspapers. Stories throughout the year cover the local hard-working businesses that serve so many and give back in numerous ways — supporting activities at schools and community organizations — and often contribute in the immeasurable ways that occur when local business

owners and their employees live in our communities.

Of course we know online shopping edges up a few percentage points each year. But even there we encourage our readers who enjoy online shopping to choose the websites of our local businesses.

The Colorado Retail Council has forecast a 2.9 percent increase in holiday shopping, while the national sales projection is anticipated to be up 2.8 percent over last year. There was a similar uptick last year, so we hope the season plays out well, and the economy edges upward.

And buying local not only fuels businesses, it improves the job market.

There, too, the state is gaining traction.

According to the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, nonfarm payroll jobs increased 8,600 from September to October to 2,310,100 jobs. Private-sector payroll jobs increased 8,500, and government increased 100. The current 7.9 unemployment rate has declined two-tenths of one percentage point from 8.1 percent in October 2011.

Colorado is faring well in statistics like these, compared to many other states. So it is a good time to show your pride. As you make holiday purchases — as well as everyday or durable-good purchases — we encourage you to take time and look to your neighbors to meet your consumer needs. Supporting local businesses makes our communities stronger.

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Want to see something funny? Ask a teenager how to get somewhere. It’s hilarious.

No, it’s not getting lost that’s funny.

It’s that, if my experience with teenagers is any indication, they don’t even know where to begin.

I’ve been teaching my own teenager to drive, and, as an experiment, a few months ago I stopped giving her directions to get to places that she should know how to find — work, school, church, the dance studio.

You should have seen the panic in her eyes.

I don’t mean to pick on her — I know for a fact that it isn’t just my teenager.

I ask her about how her friends do getting places, and she tells me they’re just as bad as she is.

I watch them try to figure out directions on their own, and they’re lost.

For a generation that has spent more time in cars being carted to more organized activities than any other generation in history, they have precious little idea where they are.

I try to think back to my own childhood and how I learned how to find things.

It seems that I spent quite a bit of time in the car, but I don’t remember anybody ever teaching me about how street numbers work or where directional dividing lines were.

I just kinda picked it up from looking out my windows on the way to baseball games.

And that’s the difference: I was looking out the window on my way to places.

My teenager, bless her heart, never has her eyes out the window.

They’re locked on her cell phone; she’s texting her friends or getting the latest update from Facebook.

The world around us is an interesting place, but they — well, actually, all of us — we’ve started to not pay attention to it. It’s not just directions; the sort of “how-to” stuff that people pick up just by watching life go by is getting lost because our internal lives have become more important than our external lives.

I know I am guilty of this.

My wife has grown to hate that she bought me an iPad a couple years ago because I am constantly in it, trying to figure out what’s going on in the world.

I read items on the Internet, check my email, get updates from Facebook, check my bank account and watch training videos, all in the palm of my hand while sitting next to her on the couch.

I heard a radio program the other day during which one of the people admit-

ted that the last thing he saw at night was not his wife’s face, but was, instead, his Facebook page.

This can’t be healthy. I know that technology is a wonderful thing. In fact, I think I’ve written a column or two extolling the virtues of Facebook because it’s allowed me to reconnect with old friends to whom I would have no access elsewhere.

But I am painfully aware of how distracted it makes me to have that sort of access to friends’ thoughts. I’ve had to impose a limit on myself: four trips to Facebook a day.

I know that doesn’t seem like such a big deal but the temptation is powerful, when you open up the pad and see that somebody has “liked” or commented on something you wrote.

It’s allowed us to be even more selfabsorbed than we Americans already were.

It’s odd, and contradictory, to consider that, with all the ways we have to stay plugged in to the world, we are gradually withdrawing, one Tweet at a time.

I know this isn’t exactly what we had in mind when we came up with all these cool gadgets, but that’s where we are.

And I’m not positive that the gadgets themselves bear any blame, though surely any product that allows 10 million people instant access to the deep, deep, 140-character thoughts of Ashton Kutcher is not a good thing.

For the most part, I guess, this is no big deal. Technology is very much a part of our lives, and why would my daughter need to know how to get anywhere when her phone can give her directions on the way? I’m just a little nervous about the day when some guy asks her to marry him, and she doesn’t have access to a quick Google search for the right answer.

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

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December 6, 2012

Handbag hang-up: Holding on is a weighty matter I did a terrible thing this weekend. I changed handbags; that is, I moved selected items from one purse to another.

This wasn’t even my regular change-ofseason switch, where I put away my sunny summer weave and dig out my black leather bag. I’ve already done that.

No, I just wanted to carry a smaller purse, so I sorted through the stuff that usually weighs me down, and off I went with a lighter load. My first problem was that I didn’t have my grocery club card with me, which was evident only when I made it to the register with my cart full of semimonthly shopping.

I ran through all the recent phone numbers I could recall with the clerk, including a couple of mobile numbers from two cities.

None of them matched the one I had when I opened the card account several years ago.

The line of shoppers behind me was getting restless as I asked the checker to try just one more number. The kind and patient checker, however, graciously scanned a store card to make sure I got my valued customer discount.

Next, when I arrived in downtown Denver, I realized — after I had squeezed

into the one available parking spot even remotely near my destination — that all my cash and coins were in the bottom of my other purse. I did have my credit card, so I paid the premium surcharge for what turned out to be a half hour of parking.

I envy men who get away with carrying just a wallet and, perhaps, a money clip.

Maybe even a handkerchief. Keys are carried easily in one of a multitude of pockets.

This just doesn’t work for me. Most of my clothes don’t have pockets — not the serviceable kind, anyway. They’re more for decorative purposes.

That makes it difficult to carry the minimum of what I need to have with me — keys, phone, money — much less all the

nice-to-have items I usually carry, such as tissues, Band-Aids and hand lotion.

Add to that my frequent flyer coffee cards, my real frequent flyer cards, book club discount cards, cards to libraries in four counties, my PADI scuba certification card, my backcountry search-and-rescue card, gift cards, expired gift cards, business cards (mine and from people I don’t remember meeting) and my sometimeselusive grocery cards.

Then I have reading glasses (at least two pair); sunglasses; flash drives; an assortment of pens in three colors; a couple of small journals; lens cloth; a miniature sewing kit with minuscule scissors; a miniature office supply store with stapler, tape dispenser, paper clips; and safety pins.

Of course, I like to have a wallet, my checkbook, cash and coins. Oh yes, my driver’s license, registration and insurance papers. And a pair of paper eyeglasses that turns lights into kaleidoscopes and comes with the warning: “Do not drive or study.”

I’m more well stocked than most vending machines, but, as you might imagine, carrying all this can be clumsy and cumbersome. And when I want to find something,

it can also be downright aggravating.

Such as trying to locate my mailbox key after a day of work plus night classes.

It’s dark when I get home, and I just want to pick up my mail and go inside to catch some Burn Notice on demand.

I fumble around in my purse with my right hand as I pull up to the mail boxes.

Lipstick, highlighters, office badge, but no key. So, up and over: I dump out the bag and shake it violently. With the purse now empty, I run my hands around the inside more thoroughly than the TSA. I unzip all the compartments and feel for any holes in the lining. Then, success. Here it is, dangling from a paper clip caught in the seam.

I retrieve my mail but leave most of the rest of my handbag’s contents on the floor mat of my car. I figure it’s easier to drive it all around than carry it.

And who knows? If I’m not driving to work or studying for class, I might just need those sparkly kaleidoscope glasses …

Andrea Doray is a full-time writer who acknowledges her handbag hang-up. Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com if you want to play wallet wars.

JEFFCO NEWS IN A HURRY Gunman killed in front of Jeffco grocery store

On Saturday, at about 9:15 p.m., Jefferson County deputies responded to the King Soopers store at 9800 W. Belleview Ave. concerning reports of a suspicious man in the store. The man, later identified as Evan Bynum, 40, of south Jeffco, was reported to be wandering around the store talking to himself, and had a hand gun visible in his back pants pocket.

Several Jeffco deputies reported waiting outside the store entrance to contact the man because of concerns for the safety of store customers and employees. One deputy reportedly entered the store to monitor the man’s behavior. When Bynum walked out of the store, deputies asked to speak to him. According to deputies, he responded by pulling a gun from his pocket. A series of shots were fired between the gunman and deputies.

Bynum was shot at least once by deputies and transported to St. Anthony’s Hospital. A second handgun was discovered inside his jacket. He was pronounced dead that night.

No other injuries were reported. The store remained closed overnight during the investigation but has since reopened.

Three deputies were placed on paid administrative leave, standard proce-

Stan Ross

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Stan Ross, passed away November 22, 2012.

Survived by his wife of 35 years Tina, daughters Amanda and Ellen, parents Bill and Carol, brothers John and Scott.

Services were held on Saturday, December 1, at Arvada Jaycee.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Stan’s name to the American Cancer Society, 2255 S. Oneida St., Denver, CO 80224.

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dure following an officer-involved shooting, according to Sheriff’s Department Public Information Officer Jacki Kelley.

“The Jefferson County Critical Incident Response Team is investigating, and they’ll have a report in a few weeks,” Kelley said.

Kelley said investigators have completed a search of Bynum’s residence. She said a motive or explanation for Bynum’s behavior may never be known.

“Getting to the why is sometimes the toughest question for us to answer,” she said.

County swearing-in ceremony set

Jefferson County will have a new county commissioner in January. In a very close election that wasn’t finalized for two weeks, Casey Tighe was the winner by a 738-vote margin.

Tighe, an attorney and former audit director for the Colorado Department

of Transportation, defeated incumbent Commissioner John Odom and will represent District 2. The swearing-in ceremony will be Tuesday, Jan. 8.

County Commissioner Faye Griffin was re-elected to a second term representing District 1.

Pete Weir was elected as district attorney for Judicial District 1, representing Jefferson and Gilpin counties.

Both Griffin and Weir were unopposed in the election.

Commission Donald Rosier, Sheriff Ted Mink, County Assessor Jim Everson, Clerk and Recorder Pam Anderson, County Treasurer Tim Kaufman and Coroner John Graham were not up for re-election.

Libraries expand eBook program

Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) will provide access to more than 20,000 eBook titles, twice as many as were available at the start of 2012, just in time for the

holidays.

It is now easier to use JCPL’s eBooks services, too, thanks to the recently launched 3M Cloud Library eBook Lending Service. The library also offers several classes to teach patrons how to download eBooks to their

electronic devices; go online to jeffcolibrary.org and click on the “Locations, Events and Scheduling” link for class times and locations.

Also, JCPL makes it easier to get started with electronic reading. Its locations are offering eBook gift cards to

help patrons give the gift of an eReader, tablet or smartphone.

For additional information on downloading free eBooks, audiobooks and music, visit the library’s download center at jeffcolibrary.org/downloadcenter.

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Celebrate the Holidays Ways to be ‘green’ for the holidays While the holiday season is a time of joy, giving and religious reflection, it also can be a time of excess. Holiday parties, meals brimming with more food than the average person can consume, wrapping paper tossed aside after minimal usage, and shoppers venturing for miles in cars in search of presents can all prove wasteful.

For the environmentally conscious, the holiday season is a great opportunity to put your ideals to use. Although it may seem like a challenging task, going green for the holidays is easier than you might think.

• Get a live Christmas tree. Christmas trees are planted expressly for the purpose of being cut down and turned into holiday decor. Responsible tree farms will plant many more trees than is needed for the purpose of Christmas trees. Be a good steward for the environment and recycle your tree once the holidays are over. Some recycling centers will pick them up for free or a small fee.

• Consider giving food as a gift. Food is consumable, doesn’t take up space, and locally grown food does not require shipping or wasteful packaging. It’s an ideal gift for those who already have everything.

• Cut back on holiday decor. Most people love showcasing their Christmas spirit with decorations. However, many decorative products are produced overseas and shipped over to North America on large vessels

that require a lot of fuel.

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It consists of beaten eggs, cream or milk and sugar mixed with some sort of alcoholic spirit. The Old English were believed to mix it with wine, though once the drink was brought to the New World, colonists substituted rum for the wine. Rum was readily available through tradesman running between the Americas and the Caribbean and therefore less expensive than another spirit. As America grew and eggnog was enjoyed in different parts of the country, the rum was replaced with regional spirits, including bourbon or grain alcohol. Other ingredients were also added to give it a customized flavor. However, the use of nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves has become traditional flavors for the holiday brew.

Although eggnog is widely enjoyed throughout the holiday season, in the past it was served at special events and social occasions. As a warmed beverage it can easily chase away winter’s chill. This is how it may have come to be enjoyed primarily during the holidays.

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But eggnog wasn’t always the holiday beverage it has become.

Eggnog is believed to have originated in 17th century Europe, primarily as a drink for the elite, since the ingredients in the beverage were hard to come by and thusly relegated to the very rich.

There are different theories on the origins of the word eggnog itself. Some believe it has gotten its name from the Old English word “nog,” which meant “strong beer.” The “egg” refers to one of the ingredients in the beverage, fresh eggs. Others surmise that it comes from the word “noggin,” which was a vessel for serving drinks in taverns. The drink was called “egg in a noggin,” which was shortened to “eggnog.” Still, there are others who say its name is derived from the term “grog,” which was another term for booze. “Egg n’ grog” was eventually abbreviated to “eggnog.”

Although there is little certainty to the origins of the name, the recipe for eggnog has essentially

1931 tree. However, the 1933 tree paled in comparison to the 10-ton Norway Spruce erected in 1999, which measured 100-feet tall and remains the tallest tree ever erected at Rockefeller Center.

The tradition of the Rockefeller Center tree continues to evolve to this day, but the evergreen it is no longer lit with in-

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The Dawson Wallace Dance Project will bring the ballet to the center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, for its 13th year on Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 15-16 and 22-23. The two Saturday performances will be at 3 and 8 p.m., and the two Sunday performances at 1 and 5 p.m. “’The Nutcracker’ for many families is a tradition, and we like to be part of continuing that tradition,” said Susan Martin, administrator at the Cultural Center. “We always get a lot of groups, and it’s great to see all the kids get dressed up for a night out.”

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“We do re-choreographs every now and then, and a lot of the comedy we have in the first act has some current popculture references,” Wallace said. “Even with the changes, the story remains the same.”

“The Nutcracker” is a two-act ballet that follows a young girl named Clara on Christmas Eve as her godfather gives her a nutcracker doll that comes to life and whisks her away to a dream land of sweets and adventure.

Wallace said the company prides itself on being able to entertain audiences for the entire show, not just the showcase dances — including the “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” — that most are familiar with.

“The first act, we make use of caricatures and an almost cartoonish, over-the-top humor that makes it really fun,” he said. “The best way I’ve heard it described is ‘zany.’”

For Clara’s and the Nutcracker’s journeys during the second act, the company uses computer-graphic projections instead of a single backdrop, which Wallace says really draws the audience into whatever land the pair are visiting. He said the backdrop changes about 15 times during the second act.

Martin said that one of the best things about the performance at the Cultural Center is that because the theater is a smaller space — with only 316 seats — it keeps the focus on what is going on on stage.

“The show is one of our most family-oriented, and really brings people together in a very multigen-

Bye-bye Burnsley The Burnsley Hotel, a 17-story, allsuites hostelry originally constructed as an apartment building in 1963, will close Wednesday, Dec. 12, according to a 9News report and my spies. The story, however, does not quote hotel management or RedPeak Properties, the Denver-based real estate firm allegedly buying the property at 1000 Grant St. When I contacted hotel general manager David Milito, he would neither confirm nor deny the 9News story except to say, “It’s not something I’m able to talk about at this time.”

A call to Mike Zoellner, president and CEO of Zoellner, was not returned last week. But I was told that several local musicians who performed at the hotel on a regular basis were basically given their pink slips a few weeks ago, saying that management was no longer booking gigs.

The Burnsley has been a popular temporary quarters for business travelers and was known by Capitol Hill residents for its great happy hour and dining room.

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Denver philanthropists Joy and Franklin Burns purchased the hotel in 1969 from an investment group that included singer Ella Fitzgerald and actor Kirk Douglas.

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Wallace said the production is perfect for those who aren’t normally interested in ballet.

“For people who hear ‘ballet’ and start yawning, we’re the show to come to,” he said. “We present it in a way that is much more accessible for the general public.”

For tickets and information, call 303-987-7845 or go online to www.lakewood.org/ CulturalCenter. For the first time the Cultural Center is allowing audiences to purchase specific seats.

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Elmore Leonard, the 87-year-old author and winner of this year’s National Book Foundation lifetime achievement award, is the interviewee for Proust Questionnaire in the December edition of Vanity Fair.

Among the questions in the interview, Leonard is asked, “Which living person do you most admire?”

His answer? “Peyton Manning.”

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Left, As Clara and the Nutcracker travel to a variety of exotic locations, dancers evoke each place with computer projections and different costumes. Right, Choreographer James Wallace created a new Spanish dance for the first act. This is part of the company’s efforts to keep the production fresh. Above: A dancer performs in the Christmas show. Photos

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BIG R STORE IN Elizabeth IS SEEKING AN ASSISTANT MANAGER FULL TIME – APPROX 45 HRS PER WEEK A associates degree or higher is preferred but not required Must have 2 years of Retail Experience Must be Self Motivated & Detail Oriented Good people skills Farm & Ranch or Ag Background Very Helpful Basic Computer Skills, Microsoft Word, Excel Merchandising, Salesmanship, & Leadership Skills a Must Must work well with Others & Public Good Driving Record Be able to type 20-30 WPM If you are this person we offer: Above average wages 401k/Employee Discounts Paid Vacation/Insurance Programs You may pick up an application at Big R Store of Elizabeth 650 Beverly St. Elizabeth Co Or online at bigronline.com Please return your Application to billbriggs@mybigr.com or Mail to Big R Holdings Attn Bill Briggs 350 Keeler Parkway Pueblo Co. 81001

Keep Kids Together Abused and neglected brothers and sisters are often separated in foster care.

There just aren’t enough foster homes to keep them together.

This leaves them sad, anxious and confused and they feel like it’s “all their fault.�

Give the Gift of Hope-Become a Savio foster parent.

Call Tracy Stuart 303/225-4152

Help Wanted DIRECTV

is currently recruiting for the following position in Castle Rock: Facilities Coordinator, Broadcast Center

If you are not able to access our website, DIRECTV.com, mail your resume and salary requirements to: DIRECTV, Attn: Talent Acquisition, 161 Inverness Drive West, Englewood, CO 80112.To apply online, visit: www.directv.com/careers. EOE.

EXPERIENCED FOSTER PARENTS NEEDED! Savio House is currently seeking experienced foster/group home parents to live on site at our premier group center located in Lakewood. Applicants must provide a loving, nurturing, home environment to children in the custody of the Department of Human Services. Qualifications include: HS diploma or above, at least 21 years of age, ability to pass motor vehicle/criminal and background check. Lucrative reimbursement for highly qualified candidates.

For details contact Rebecca at 303-225-4108 or Tracy at 303-225-4152

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Help Wanted GREENWAY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the County Administrator this position will lead the development, inspire interagency cooperation, build relationships with land managers, seek new funding sources, secure rightsof-ways and oversee construction and maintenance of the Clear Creek County Greenway according to the Clear Creek Greenway Master Plan.

Compensation This is a full-time salaried position.

Compensation is $72,000/year and includes a benefit package that includes retirement, disability, and PTO. Also, this position is eligible for medical, dental, and vision.

To Apply go to: www.co.clear-creek.co.us under "I Want To‌", "Find Job Opportunities" Please send cover letter, resume, application, and one to three page writing sample to: Cate Camp, Humans Resources Manager, PO Box 2000, Georgetown, CO 80444; email hr@co.clear-creek.co.us Taking applications until 12/17/2012 Resumes submitted without a Clear Creek County Application and late applications will not be considered.

Clear Creek County is an ADAAA/EEO employer.

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NOW HIRING MANAGERS Castle Rock location Paid training, Competitive Salary, health, dental and vision Send resume to: J.Lindsey@WendysCOS.com or fax to 719-622-3070

Western Summit Constructors, Inc.

is seeking Formwork Carpenters (including Foremen, Leadmen & Helpers), Concrete Finishers, Concrete Placing Foremen, Pipefitters, Yard Pipe (Operators, Layers & Laborers), and Tower Crane Operators for Metro Denver area projects (58th & York and Chambers & Hess). Applications will be taken at 9780 Pyramid Ct, Suite 100, Englewood, CO 80112, from 8 -5 M-F. Send resumes to Careers@westernsummit.com or call (303)325-0325. WSCI is an EEO Employer.

Work From Home Is now looking for 15 freaky fast sandwich makers and 6 super speedy delivery drivers for a new store location by the Colorado mills mall. For more information on how you can become a part of the jimmy johns team please contact Mike Campbell at 970 518 1620 or Steve Mustin at 720 940 0912

LEGITIMATE WORK AT HOME

Opportunity Backed by BBB, No Sales, no Investment, No Risk, Free training, Free website. Contact Susan at 303-646-4171 or fill out form at www.wisechoice4u.com

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Savio House needs foster parents to provide temporary care for troubled teens ages 12-18.

Training, 24 hour support and $1900/month provided. Must complete precertification training and pass a criminal and motor vehicle background check.

Call Michelle 303-225-4073 or visit saviohouse.org.

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Will work 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.

Should be hard working, dependable and have a positive attitude.

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We offer great pay and benefits, including medical coverage, 401(k) and paid vacation, sick days and holidays.

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Call for information Fay, (303)790-2524 flnorris@yahoo.com

Business Opportunity

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Executive Director

Lone Tree Chamber of Commerce.

Responsible for all aspects of the Chamber operation. Call Chad 303 662-9727, or Bob 303 768-9000 to schedule time to drop resume.

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TO SELL YOUR GENTLY USED ITEMS, CALL 303-566-4100 Farm Products & Produce Grain Finished Buffalo

quartered, halves and whole 719-775-8742

MERCHANDISE

Antiques & Collectibles 13 1/2" Shell Trench Art 1918 105 Howitzer from WW1 $25 (303)688-5876

1900 Coffee Mill $25 303 688-5876

Arts & Crafts Holiday Craft Fair

December 8th 2012 9am-3pm The Grove At Alta Ridge 1201 West Thornton Parkway Clubhouse

Building Materials

Firearms Rossi Ranch Hand

Large loop lever action pistol type caliber capacity 6+1 action 44 Magnum 12" round barrel.

303-421-8512

Firewood Bulk Firewood

Logs, various hardwoods, random links, you load, you haul. $60.00 for pick up load.

Split firewood also available.

303-431-8132

Cut/Split/Deliver

$200/$225 a cord for Pine, Fir & Aspen some areas may require a delivery charge.

Fresh cut Christmas Trees Weekends at Sedalia Conaco Scrap Metal hauling & House Cleaning/Sitting also available Call 303-647-2475 or 720-323-2173

Free Stuff Super Single Waterbed

with 12 drawer underbed dresser. very good condition. FREE, you pick up. call 303-432-2735

We are community.

Baby Furniture

Baby crib and changing table $100.00. Car seat/carrier Winnie the Pooh fabric $35.00. Call for more information. 937-321-3809 Castle Rock

For Sale 2012 42" 21hp Sears

ridding mower. Comes with warranty, expires 4/27/15. Used only 6 times $1,000.

Call 303-232-2597

Miscellaneous Moving - Newer Singer sewing

machine $30 CD Player/AM/FM Radio/Tape Player 2 speakers $40 (303)806-0232 New, 36", HEAVY DUTY, sliding patio door, cost $125, asking $85.

Fits heights 79 1/4-81 1/4." Rt or L mount. Massage/chiropractor table, $45. New hand crank/solar radio, $20 ($40 at store). 303 688-9171

Wheelchair 520-7880

with pad $150 303-

Imperial 200R organ.

Your Community Connector to Boundless Rewards

Musical

Ideal for church, home, rec. cntr., etc. Fine condition $500.00 OBO 303-489-2077

Dogs

Wanted

Piano

Moving must sell KIMBALL console Piano and Bench, Maple, Great condition. Good touch & tone, 3 foot pedals, cash only $450 includes piano lamp & piano music books. (303)806-0232

Lawn and Garden

Musical

Steel Buildings

Prices Reduced Wholesale/Factory offers On discounted deals Big & Small Source# 18X (800) 964 8335

Furniture

Tickets/Travel All Tickets Buy/Sell

NFL-NBA-NHL-NCAA-MLB WWW.DENVERTICKET.COM (303)-420-5000

PETS

AKC Yellow lab puppies, Ready

12/1, 2 Males, 1 Female, $575, make excellent Christmas gifts (can hold until just before then), excellent hunters and great family pets 303-521-2711 Blue and Fawn XXL Pit Bulls for sale. Born on October 31st, 2012 UKC Registered. Taking deposits now with only 8 left. 1-719-2324439

English Setter puppy.

Champion blood lines, orange & white female $500.00.

Call Mike 303-807-2540 Mini Poodle Pup - Breeding stud

hopeful. Ready to go late Dec. Needs home within 5 miles of Lakewood. Prefer home with 2 adults and no kids. Must be willing to train pup & allow him to stand as stud when he grows up 303-989-2293

RV’s and Campers 2000 Bounder

made by Fleetwood Class A 34' 10" Excellent condition. (303)235-0602

We Buy Cars

Trucks, SUVs & Vans Running or not.

Any condition Under $1000 (303)741-0762 bestcashforcars.com

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SERVICES TO ADVERTISE YOUR SERVICES, CALL 303-566-4100 Carpentry

Concrete/Paving

Drywall

Carpenter/Handyman:

FALL SPECIAL

Sanders Drywall Inc.

Semi retired but still ready to work for you! 34 years own business.

Prefer any small jobs. Rossi's: 303-233-9581

Cleaning

A continental flair

Detailed cleaning at reasonable rates.

Honest & Dependable Residential • Commercial Move Outs • New Construction References Available 720.283.2155

A Custom Clean

All cleaning services customized.

Residential/Commercial References Available Contact Jody @ 303-882-8572

Ali’s Cleaning Services

Residential and Commercial Cleaning • 15yrsexperience •WindowCleaning • Detailed,Honest, •Insured&Bonded Dependable •GreatCustomerService

Call Ali @ 720-300-6731

Almost Free

Time to start taking care of all your concrete needs.

FREE ESTIMATES! All Types of flat work No job too small or too big! free reinforcement up to 500s.f.

303.427.6505

Navarro Concrete, Inc. • DepenDable •

Commercial/Residential quality work at reasonable prices.

Registered & Insured in Colorado.

303-423-8175

• Thorough • • honesT •

Construction

•Baths •Kitchens •Tiling •Large & Small Jobs

303-425-0066 303-431-0410

Radiant Lighting Service **

BATUK FENCING Cedar, Chain-link Install & Repair. Quality Work 10 yrs. exp.

Free Estimates.

Sr. Discount.

303-750-3840

D & D FENCING

Commercial & Residential All types of cedar, chain link, iron, and vinyl fences. Install and repair. Serving all areas.

Low Prices.

FREE Estimates.

720-434-7822 or 303-296-0303

When “OK” Just isn’t good enough -Integrity & Quality Since 1984 For more information visit: JustDetailsCleaningService.com Call Rudy 303-549-7944 for free est.

Suleyma's Houscleaning

Massa Construction 303-642-3548

Deck/Patio

DISCOUNT FENCE CO

Quality Fencing at a DiscountPrice Wood, Chain Link, Vinyl, Orna-iron, New Install and Repairs.

Owner Operated since 1989 Call Now & Compare!

303-450-6604

Universal Housekeeper Personal Shopper/Consultant "From my hart to your home" 720-317-5708

Denver’s Premier Custom Deck Builder

Garage Doors

Concrete/Paving

www.decksunlimited.com

FOR ALL YOUR GARAGE DOOR NEEDS!

720-635-0418 • Littleton

Bob’s Home Repairs All types of repairs.

Reasonable rates 30yrs Exp. 303-450-1172

HANDYMAN LANDSCAPER WOODWORKER

303-718-3437 www.kevinward.biz

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A PATCH TO MATCH

All Phases of Flat Work by

T.M. CONCRETE

Driveways, Sidewalks, Patios Tear-outs, colored & stamped concrete. Quality work Reasonable rates, Lic. & Ins. "Small Jobs OK!" 303-514-7364

Concrete Mike

Concrete Work, Patios, Driveways, Sidewalks, Tear Out, Replace, Colored. Reasonable Rates Office 303-840-7347 Mobile 303-902-1503

FBM Concrete

Driveways, patios, stamp & colored concrete.

All kinds of flat work. 25yrs exp.

Free estimates (720)217-8022

10% OFF LABOR WITH AD

since 1989

• Springs, Repairs • New Doors and Openers • Barn and Arena Doors • Locally-Owned & Operated • Tom Martino’s Referral List 10 Yrs • BBB Gold Star Member Since 2002

We Specialize in All Residential Drywall Needs

Drywall Repair • Remodels Additions • Basements • Texture Popcorn Ceilings replaced with texture of choice One Year Warranty On All Work FREE ESTIMATES

303-688-9221 office 720-331-0314 cell

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Handyman A Quality Handyman 720-422-2532

• Home • Business • Junk & Debris • Furniture • Appliances • Tree Limbs • Moving Trash • Carpet • Garage Clean Out

Dirt, Rock, Concrete, Sod & Asphalt

FREE ESTIMATES 7 DAYS A WEEK Heavy Hauling

*Snow plowing commercial and business properties • Snow hauling • Asphalt & Concrete •Dirt removal & replacement • Grading • Excavating • Tractor •Trucking.

303-908-9384

*Snow plowing servicing the Westminster, Northglenn and Thornton areas

Heavy Hauling

*Snow plowing commercial and business properties • Snow hauling • Asphalt & Concrete •Dirt removal & replacement • Grading • Excavating • Tractor •Trucking.

303-908-9384

DUST BUNNIES HOUSEKEEPING, LLC.

Office/Residential/Vacancies Churches/Foreclosures Insured/Bonded 303-429-9220 "We do it all from ceiling to floor."

House Keeping

Residential and commercial 21 years Experience References available on request 303-431-5227

RVK Window & House Cleaning Residential/Commercial detailed cleaning.

8 years experience Radek 720-202-8325

Landscaping/Nurseries

LANDSCAPE • Complete Landscape Design & Construction • Retaining Walls, Paver & Natural Stone Patios • Clean-Ups & Plant Pruning • Tree & Stump Removal • New Plantings • Irrigation Systems and Repairs • Landscape Lighting COLORADO REGISTERED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Licensed

720.436.6340

Insured

www.arterralandscaping.com

RON’S LANDSCAPING Spring Clean Up, Raking, Weeding, Flower Bed Maintenance, Schrub Retrimming Soil Prep - Sod Work Trees & Schrub Replacement also Small Tree & Bush Removal Bark, Rock Walss & Flagstone Work

Carpentry • Painting Tile • Drywall • Roof Repairs Plumbing • Electrical Kitchen • Basements Bath Remodels Property Building Maintenance

FREE Estimates

Free Estimates • Reliable Licensed • Bonded Insured

Professional Junk Removal

Ron Massa

Office 303-642-3548 Cell 720-363-5983

HOME REPAIRS INSIDE: *Bath *Kitchen's *Plumbing *Electrical, *Drywall *Paint *Tile & Windows OUTSIDE: *Paint & Repairs *Gutters *Deck's *Fence's *Yard Work *Tree & Shrubbery trimming & clean up Affordable Hauling Call Rick 720-285-0186 H Bathroom Oak Valley H Basements Construction H Kitchens Serving Douglas H Drywall County for 30 years BASEMENTS H | BATHROOMS Decks| KITCHENS Serving Douglas County for 30 Years

Call Ray Worley CALL 303-995-4810 Licensed & Insured

Licensed & Insured 303-688-5021 www.oakvalleyconstruction.com

Hauling Service "$$$ Reasonable Rates On:

(303) 646-4499

TRASH HAULING

Instant Trash Hauling

*Snow plowing servicing the Westminster, Northglenn and Thornton areas

Drywall Dry wall repair specialist. 30yrs.

Experience, Insured Satisfaction guaranteed Call Ed 720-328-5039

Office - 303-642-3548 Cell 720-363-5983 Ron Massa BBB - Bonded - Insured

Call Bernie 303.347.2303

Electrical Work All types. Honest and reliable, licensed & ins.

Free estimates.

Craig (303)429-3326

Low rates, Free estimates Scott, Owner 720-364-5270

Just Details Cleaning Service

14 years of experience excellent references Residential/Apartments & move outs Honest and Reliable For more information call Suleyma at 303-870-2472

A HOME REPAIR & REMODELING HANDYMAN

Call 303-429-0380

Cowboy Fencing is a full service fence & gate company installing fences in Colorado for 23 years.

Residential/Commercial/Farm & Ranch Fencing

12 years experience.

Great References

You Call - I Haul Basemen,t Garages, Houses, Construction, Debris, Small Moves

Ceiling fans, lighting, Outlets and more!

Fence Services

House Cleaning

"AFFORDABLE HAULING"

30+ years experience Insured Free estimates Darrell 303-915-0739

Residential jobs only

Residential/Commercial Flatwork • Patios • Driveways • Garages • Foundations • Walks • Tearout/Replace 25+ yrs. Experience Best Rates - References Free Estimates 303-451-0312 or 303-915-1559 www.gandeconcrete.com

Hauling Service

Acoustic scrape and re-texture Repairs to full basement finishes Water damage repairs Interior paint, door & trim installs

ELECTRICIAN

G & E CONCRETE

Handyman

All phases to include

Electricians

Senior Discounts

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*Trash Cleanup: old furniture, mattresses, appliances, etc. *Replacement of Decorative Rock *Hauling: trash, old sod, debris. *Gutter cleaning. *Storm Damage Cleanup, References Servicing the Denver West and North areas Mark 303.432.3503

Estates, Moving, Clean Out Furniture, Appliances, Electronics Landscape, Deck, Fence 720-891-4296 www.RubbishWorks.com/Denver

Trash & Junk Removal

We take what your trash man won't. Branches, mattresses, appliances, reasonable rates & prompt service 720-333-6832

Heating/ Air Conditioning FURNACE & AC

starts complete $3500 or high efficiency furnace & AC available with rebates. Licensed & Insured.

(303)423-5122

Great Pricing On

Lennox furnaces, overstocked air conditioners.

We service all brands (303)530-1254 grafnerheatingandcoolingllc.com

Family owned business with over 35 yrs. exp.

Call or email Ron 303-758-5473 vandergang@comcast.net

SHORTY'S LANDSCAPING "???Need Lawn Mowing???"

303-274-9349.

12 years exp.

Affordable, Insured, FREE est.

Landscaping, aerating, sprinkler installs, makeovers & more! www.shortyslandscaping.com

Lawn/Garden Services $$$ Reasonable Rates On: *Lawn Maint: Leaf Cleanup, Tree & Bush Trimming/Removal.

Firewood for sale Del. avail. *Hauling: trash, old fencing, debris. *Gutter cleaning. *Storm Damage Cleanup. Refs.

Servicing the Denver West and North areas Mark: 303.432.3503

Grafner Heating & Cooling LLC House Cleaning Gloria's Hands on Cleaning

Reliable, 25 years in business, personal touch, spring cleaning.

Weekly, bi-weekly, once a month 303-456-5861 Servicing the Metro North and Metro West areas

to you and yours from everyone at Colorado Community Media

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SERVICES TO ADVERTISE YOUR SERVICES, CALL 303-566-4100

Lawn/Garden Services 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

Medical

Painting

Spinal Adjustment $25.00.

David Goodfield 720-540-7700 see my ad in the Professional Service Guide

BILL’S QUALITY

Misc. Services

Interior / Exterior

STAIRLIFTS INSTALLED

with a Warranty Starting at $1575

WALK-IN-TUBS Starting at $2995

PAINTING

Your neighborhood painter for over 25 years.

Resident of Westwoods.

Insured.

Specializing in re-paints & new construction

ALSO Tony 720-210-4304

.com Painting

Innovative Painting “Residential Experts”

35% OFF

Int. & Ext, includes fences & decks

FREE ESTIMATES NO DEPOSIT

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Patios, brick laying, block work, pavers, & tile work.

Brick fireplaces & chimneys.

Call Matt (303)419-3424

40 years experience Interior & Exterior painting.

References 303-466-4752

$

170

Year End Rates

Call for FREE ESTIMATES

Hugo

720- 298-3496

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DEEDON'S PAINTING

Interior • Exterior Deck Repair

Fully Insured Free Estimates References

Mark's Home Painting 720-556-3765

Painting 30 yrs experienced brick layer

Perez Painting

power washing decks & fences.

Licensed and Insured

Masonry

Painting

Bob’s Painting, Repairs & Home Improvements 30 yrs experience Free estimates 303-450-1172

Interior Painting 28 years of experience Custom Homes - Celebrity Homes - past 20 years Benjamin Moore Paint - 5 Year Guarantee Touch up after the Holiday parties References

JUST FOR FUN!

Plumbing ALAN Urban Plumbing

New, Remodel, Repair, Heating, A/C & Boilers, Camera & Locating Drain Cleaning.

(303)423-5122

Plumbing Dirty Jobs Done Dirt Cheap Drain Cleaning & Plumbing Repairs, Drains as low as $75.00 Free phone Quotes 720-308-6696. 24/7 www.askdirtyjobs.com

FRONT RANGE PLUMBING

303.451.1971

Commercial/Residential

For all your plumbing needs • Water Heaters • Plumbing Parts SENIOR DISCOUNTS FREE ESTIMATES in the metro area

www.frontrangeplumbing.com AA Rocky Mountain Rooter & Plumbing Professional Service - WITHOUT Professional Prices Licensed * Insured * Bonded Free Est. Over 25yrs exp.

Local family owned company 303-960-5215

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SERVICES TO ADVERTISE YOUR SERVICES, CALL 303-566-4100 Plumbing

Remodeling

.com

Roofing/Gutters

Your next hire is reading this paper

Tree Service

Rocky Mountain Contractors

ABE’S TREE & SHRUB CARE

Home Remodeling Specialists, Inc. * Bath * Kitch Remodels * Bsmt Finishes * Vinyl Windows * Patio Covers * Decks

Abraham Spilsbury Owner/Operator

Contact us today for information to get your message out to over 170,000 potential employees!

• Pruning • Removals • Shrub Maintenance • FreeEstimates

30+ yrs. exp.

George (303)252-8874

Certified Arborist,Insured, Littleton Resident

Your Community Connector to Boundless Rewards

Call 303-566-4100

720.283.8226 • C:720.979.3888 aspilsbury@msn.com

Roofing:

RALPH’S & JOE’S AFFORDABLE Roofing/Gutters ABC ROOFING, INC.

JAY WHITE Tree Service Serving with pride since 1975 Tree & shrub trimming & removals, firewood.

Call Jay (303)278-7119

Shingles, Flat Roofs, Roof Leak Repairs.

35 years of experience.

Free estimates.

Butch Metzler (303)422-8826

Tree Service

Seasonal

Roofing-Repairs Flat/Shingle, FREE Estimates

303-452-1876 Andy & Bob's Roofing/Gutters

Remodeling GREENE'S REMODELING

All types roofs-installs, repairs and certifications. Aluminum seamless gutters.

Since 1952 (303)984-0481

Bathroom/kitchen remodeling, repair work, plumbing leaks, water damage. No job too small Window replacement.

Serving Jeffco since 1970 References Insured (303)237-3231

A Tree Stump Removal Company

Now offering

Yard clean ups, snow removal, fall aeration, fertilization, handyman jobs and pooper scooper Interior/Exterior Holiday light decorations.

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We offer tree removal, brush, mulch and root chasing in addition to stump removal.

We also have firewood available!

Call today for your Free Estimate.

(720)234-3442

Window Services The Glass Rack 303-987-2086

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES GUIDE A QUALITY HANDYMAN SERVICE Affordable Home Repairs At Your Fingertips FREE ESTIMATES, ALL WORK GUARANTEED General Repairs, Bathrooms, Kitchens, Electrical, Plumbing, & Patio Covers

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35 Years Experience

SEVEN Plumbing & Construction SPINAL ADJUSTMENT

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• Basement Finish • Kitchen Remodel • Bath Remodel • Decks • Tile

• Master Plumber • Repair Installation • Drain Cleaning • New Construction • Water Heater • Disposal

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Quality Work Low Prices Senior Discounts Gary (303)987-2086

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Golden December Transcript 6, L12012

Keira Knightley fascinated by complexities of ‘Anna Karenina’

By Tim Lammers

Government Legals LEYDEN RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the LEYDEN RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, located in the City of Arvada, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado, will hold a meeting on Monday, December 10, 2012 at 9:00 a.m., 2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000, Centennial, Colorado, for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Board. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the District for 2012 and 2013. A copy of each budget is on file in the office of White, Bear and Ankele, at 2154 E. Commons Ave., #2000, Centennial, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection. The proposed budgets will be considered at the District meeting noted above. Any interested elector of the District may inspect the proposed budgets and file or register any objections at any time prior to final adoption of the budgets.

PUBLISHED IN: Arvada Press & Wheatridge Transcript PUBLISHED ON: December 6, 2012 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 25, 2012 to Jim’s Backhoe Services, Inc. d/b/a JBS Pipeline Contractors for work related to Project No. 11WA-03 – 2011 Water Main Replacement Phase 3 and performed under that contract dated October 10, 2011 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 Jim’s Backhoe Services, Inc. d/b/a JBS Pipeline Contractors 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 26, 2012 /s/ Christine A. Koch, City Clerk City of Arvada Dates of Publication: December 6 & 13, 2012 Wheat Ridge Transcript Arvada Press

Acclaimed actress Keira Knightley has definitely flexed her creative muscles this year, having starred over the summer in the brilliant, offbeat dramedy “Seeking a Friend for the End of the World” — and just in time for holiday and awards season, she’s back with the title role in a new adaptation of the Leo Tolstoy classic romantic drama “Anna Karenina.”

Of course, the concept of mixing things up isn’t exactly new to Knightley. After her breakthrough role in the rip-roaring “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” in 2003, she’s done everything from romantic comedy with films like “Love, Actually” to sci-fi with the vastly under-appreciated mind-bender “The Jacket.”

Still and all, Knightley is often associated with period dramas, thanks to her creative association with director Joe Wright on 2005’s “Pride and Prejudice” (which earned her a Best Actress Oscar nomination) and the 2007 Best Picture Oscar nominee “Atonement.” And While Knightley said she doesn’t mind her association with period films, she’s always on the lookout for something new.

“If I keep doing the same thing, I get bored, so my tastes tend to go to something wildly quite opposite,” Knightley told me in a recent interview. “Generally speaking, my heart is in the darker drama. That’s what I really love watching and that’s the sort of material that makes me incredibly excited. But once I’ve done that for a while, I end up yearning for something much lighter and modern. For me, the most exciting thing about my job is getting the opportunity to change and do different things.”

Jude Law and Keira Knightley in “Anna Karenina.” Photos by Focus Features Now playing in select theaters and opening nationwide Wednesday, “Anna Karenina” tells the tragic story of an aristocrat (Knightley) who daringly plunges herself into an affair with Count Alexi Vronsky (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) in late 19th century Russia.

Despite the willingness of her powerful statesman husband, Count Alexei Karenin (Jude Law), to forgive her, Anna can’t shake her love for Vronsky, even if it means separation from her young son and exclusion from society.

NOTICE The following ordinance was adopted by the City Council of the City of Arvada on second reading following the public hearing held on the 3rd day of December, 2012: Ordinance 4368, An Ordinance Authorizing an Additional Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2012 Publication Date: December 6, 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

Aaron Johnson and Keira Knightley in “Anna Karenina.”

By Sara Van Cleve

svancleve@ourcoloradonews. com

ourColoradonews.com

but to just try to understand them.”

“It’s fascinating, trying to do characters where there is a fine line,” Knightley said. “Can you forgive her for leaving her son? I don’t even have kids, and I don’t know if I could forgive her — but, if I were her, would I behave any differently?

I’d like to think that I would, but do I know that I would? No. I think that’s what so fascinating and so terrifying about Anna.”

No matter what side of the equation you think or know you land on, the fact that “Anna Karenina” gives opportunity for audiences to contemplate such a quandary is what satisfies Knightley the most. It’s what she desires as a fan of movies, but doesn’t always get.

“I ... despise it when I go to the cinema and feel patronized,” Knightley said, bluntly. “I think it’s wonderful when you go and you can say, ‘This person is tricky.’ It’s wonderful because you get to dive in and explore that person. That’s what’s exciting about drama.”

Tim Lammers is a syndicated movie reporter whose work appears on more than 50 TV news and entertainment websites across the country. You can see Tim’s work on his website, StrictlyCinema.com, and follow his tweets at Twitter.com/ TimLammersFilms. You can also “Like” Tim on Facebook.com/StrictlyCinema.

Trees Across Arvada taking orders for ninth year Low-cost purchasing program accepting orders through Dec. 15

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With about 25 film and television productions of “Anna Karenina” produced in the last century, Knightley, 27, said she was quite well aware that she had her work cut out for her in bringing the iconic character to life. And while she admitted that diving into the role was intimidating at first, it wasn’t as nerve-wracking as taking on the spirited lead in the adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel “Pride & Prejudice.”

“In a strange way, Anna wasn’t as terrifying as playing Elizabeth Bennet — not because of the people who have played her before, but because the character is somebody people love and they see themselves as her,” Knightley explained. “Anna is not that. Anna is a very curious creature that has fascinated people, but she’s not somebody people want to be or fall in love with. So in that way, it was less daunting.”

Knightley said perhaps the biggest appeal of playing Anna was the chance to get inside the head of somebody who was willing to go to such extremes in her life — and on the flip side, remain impartial about Anna’s decisions.

“If you’re talking about why I’m an actress, that’s it — that’s what makes it so fascinating, trying to figure out how somebody else ticks and not to judge them,” Knightley said. “That’s the most difficult thing to do — to not bring judgment in,

For the ninth year, Arvadans have the chance to add some shade to their yards through the Trees Across Arvada program.

Jean and Jim Scharfenberg, longtime volunteers in Arvada, started the tree program in 2003 to give residents the opportunity to purchase low-cost shade trees.

“It’s a great source for good, healthy trees at a moderate price,” Jean Scharfenberg said. “I think everyone wants to make their yards

and neighborhoods look beautiful, and this is a way to accomplish that.”

Since the program started, 2,000 to 3,000 trees have been purchased, and the Scharfenbergs are accepting orders for the 2013 distribution now. Trees range in price from $25 to $45, which can save residents hundreds compared to nursery prices, Scharfenberg said.

“The fact is we all like trees and shade, and there are lot of good things they do for us, but to go to a nursery and buy a tree is a pretty expensive proposition,” she said.

Tree types available for $45 include glenleven lindens, Kentucky coffeetrees, horsechestnuts, northern catalpas and red oaks. Skyline honeylocusts are available for $35.

Trees Across Arvada is also offer-

ing smaller trees, which they recommend if residents wish to put a tree near a power line.

Cleveland select pears and Gambel oaks are available for $45. Hot wings tatarian maples, summer charm tree lilacs and spring snow crabapples are available for $30.

Pacific sunset maples are available for $25. Trees Across Arvada is accepting orders through Saturdaym Dec. 15; order forms are available at www.TreesAcrossArvada.com. Payment, with checks made payable to city of Arvada, and order forms can be sent to 13985 W. 58th Place.

Trees will be available for pick up in mid-April at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St. “When people come in and pick up their trees, they’re really happy and are anxious to get it home, get

it in the ground and watch it grow,” Scharfenberg said.

The city supports Trees Across Arvada, she said, and has even bought trees through the program for opens spaces and parks. The city also offers residents free mulch during pick up as well.

“It’s a great program,” said Gordon Reusink, director of the city’s Parks, Golf and Hospitality Department. “We have in our park master plan a number of ideas related to additional trees. This program provides trees for the public and private sectors, and helps reaching out to folks.”

For more information about Trees Across Arvada, visit the website, or contact the Scharfenbergs by phone at 303-421-3206 or by email at ArvadaTrees@comcast.net.

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December 6, 2012

Ralston House taps restaurants for help

Outreach on Colorado Gives Day raises more funds

By Clarke Reader

creader@ourcoloradonews.com During this year’s Colorado Gives Day, Ralston House staff went to places where everybody knows the nonprofit’s name to help raise money.

On Dec. 4, which was a statewide day for people to donate to their favorite charities and nonprofits, Ralston House worked with the Arvada Beer Company, Wystone’s World Tea Room and Flights, and A Wine Cafe at Billy D’s Coffee of Arvada, to give those who donated a free drink as a thank-you.

At each of the three locations, a laptop was set up to log contributions from customers. When patrons made a $5 donation, they received a free drink.

“We worked with Arvada Beer Company last year, and so this year we wanted to expand the idea,” said Ralston House Executive Director Don Moseley. “We wanted to get as many people as possible to give.”

Ralston House has locations in both Arvada and Lakewood, and since 1990 has been providing services and programs for children and teens who have been emotionally, physically and/or sexually abused.

According to Moseley, this kind of outreach helped increase the money raised last year, and staff are hoping for a bigger result this year.

Kelly Floyd, co-owner of the Arvada Beer Company, said the company

worked with Ralston House last year because it is important to support the community.

“They approached us with the idea, and we thought it was a no-brainer,” she said. “It was just something we needed to be a part of and help raise money for them.”

Damien Matejczuk, general manager of Wystone’s World Tea Room, said it was important for the company to help a local organization during Colorado Gives Day. “Getting involved with the community is one of our principles,” he said.

“We’re true believers that giving back to these groups is the only way to go.”

For more information on Ralston House, visit www.ralstonhouse.net.

For information about Colorado Gives Day, an annual initiative to increase private support for nonprofits, go to www.givingfirst.org/cogivesday.

YOUR WEEK & MORE

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 FRIDAY/DEC. 7 BREAKFAST FORUM The WilmoreRichter American Legion Post 161 presents Mike McDonnell, city of Arvada Parks and Recreation, at its Roundtable Issues Breakfast Forum at 7 a.m. Friday, Dec. 7, at the Post, 6230 W. 60th Ave., Arvada. Breakfast service is at 7 a.m. and the presentation begins at 7:20. Email alp161@hotmail.com for information.

KINDERGARTEN INFORMATION

Kendrick Lakes Elementary, 1350 S. Hoyt St., Lakewood, will have an informational meeting at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7 in the library. Plan to attend if your student will enroll in Kendrick’s kindergarten program next year.

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY/DEC. 7-8 DINNER SHOW Colorado ACTS presents “Christmas at Snowflake Lodge” at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, and Saturday, 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.

FRIDAY TO SUNDAY/DEC. 7-9 HOLIDAY SHOW Timothy P. and the Rocky Mountain Stocking Stuffers make their annual return to the Lakewood Cultural Center stage at 7:30 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, Dec. 7-8, and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 8-9 with a toe tappin’, red-hot pickin’ holiday jamboree. Tickets available at

www.Lakewood.org/CulturalCenter, by calling 303-987-7845 or visiting the Lakewood Cultural Center Box Office at 470 S. Allison Parkway. Senior, student, child and group discounts are available.

FRIDAY/DEC. 7 TO DEC. 16 MARKET/SALE THE 26th annual fine art market show and sale is open from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays from Dec. 7-16 at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities. An opening reception is from 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6. A portion of purchases benefits the 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.

SATURDAY/DEC. 8 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. 8. Don’t forget your cameras, and please bring along a can or package of non-perishable food for Santa to share with the Arvada Food Bank. Call 303-424-7979 or visit www. echters.com.

REFLECTION SERVICE Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church’s third annual

Remembrance & Reflection service will be from 3:30-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, in the multi-purpose room at the church, 920 Kipling St., Lakewood. Holy Shepherd plans a special service to reflect and remember. Call 303-233-2740 to RSVP. This event is free and open to all.

Light snacks provided.

RUN/WALK ALL-OUT Multisport

presents the Fa La La 5K & 5M, a USATF sanctioned run/walk presented in support of Habitat for Humanity of Colorado, is Dec. 8 at Stenger Soccer Complex, 11200 W. 58th Ave., Arvada.

Awards given to the top three in each division, and a finisher medal for everyone. Visit www.alloutmultisport.com.

SANTA BREAKFAST Bring the entire family for a pancake breakfast with Santa and a puppet show at 9 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 8, at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. An adult must accompany children. Both adults and children ages 3 and over must pay. Children 2 and under are free, but still need to register. No tickets are sold at the door.

Register with payment ($5 per person)

by Dec. 5. Call 303-425-9583.

REFLECTION SERVICE Holy Shep-

herd’s third annual Remembrance & Reflection service will be from 3:30-5 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 8, in the multi-purpose room at Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church, 920 Kipling St., Lakewood; 303233-2740. All are welcome. This event is free. Light snacks provided. Call the office to RSVP so we can plan seating and food accordingly.

LOCAL AUTHOR Meet Golden children’s author Deb Lemon and her friend Harriet the Octopus from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at the Windy Saddle Café, 1110 Washington Ave., Golden. Purchase books online at www. ifyouwere.com.

BLOOD DRIVE Walmart community blood drive is from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, inside Bonfils’ bus at 440 Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood.

For information or to schedule an appointment, contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or www. bonfils.org.

Your Week continues on Page 26

PLACES OF WORSHIP To list your congregation services call Nancy Stewart 303-566-4093

CATHOLIC

AP

PRESBYTERIAN

St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church

Proclaiming Christ to the Mountains and Plains www.SaintJoanCatholic.org 12735 W 58th Ave · 80002 · 303-420-1232 Daily Masses: 8:30 AM, Mon-Sat Confessions: After Mass, Mon, Wed-Fri; Sat: 9:00-10:00 AM; 4:00-4:45 PM Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00 PM Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9:00, 11:30 AM, 5:30 PM

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Arvada Christian Church 8010 West 62nd Avenue 303-422-5412

Worship .................... 9:30 am Thurs. Night Bible Study..6:30 pm

Nursery Available

CROSSROADS

CHURCH OF DENVER

A PLACE TO DO LIFE

SERVICE TIMES Sunday: 9 aM and 10:30 aM WedneSday: 6:30 PM

Rev. Dr. John M. O’Lane, Head of Staff Sunday School for All Ages: 9 am (nursery provided)

Sunday am worship: 10 am (nursery provided)

5592 Independence St. 80002 Tel. 303-422-3463

www.arvadapc.org • email: officestaff@arvadapc.org

Now enrolling for Preschool,

Jr. Kindergarten & Kindergarten

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

Jefferson Unitarian Church 14350 W. 32nd Ave.

303-279-5282 www.jeffersonunitarian.org A Religious Home for the Liberal Spirit Service Times: 9:15am / 11:00am Religious education for all ages.

Nursery care provided.

UNITED METHODIST

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY FOR ALL AGES

9725 W. 50th • Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

(303) 421-3800 Main

CO-PASTORS

Faith Bible Chapel

One Church - Two Locations George Morrison, Senior Pastor Please join us for our weekend and mid-week services 62nd & Ward Road

Family Worship Center Saturday ....................................................5:00 pm Sunday ..................................9:00 am & 10:45 am Wednesday ...............................................6:30 pm

4890 Carr Street

Sunday ..................................9:00 am & 10:45 am

Rusty Butler & Valerie Oden Nursery provided during both services Church School at 9 & 10 am

S E R V I C E S 8 & 10 am

6750 Carr St. • Arvada, CO 80004

303.421.5135 • www.a rva da umc.org

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December 6, 2012

Parker: Gateway to The New West photo collection debuts

For the third year in a row, Conde Nast Traveler has named The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa at Beaver Creek Mountain No. 1 on the magazine’s list of the Top 50 Ski Hotels in North America. The magazine touts The Westin Riverfront’s “excellent location by the lifts” and extensive amenities, including the “amazing hot tubs and pool” and Spa Anjali. For more information or reservations, go to www.westinriverfrontbeavercreek.com or call 1-866-949-1616.

bonus with the recent opening of the 10th Larkburger, on California Street just off the 16th Street Mall. The Colorado-based, fast-casual burger chain’s newest outlet has regular hours from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. The award-winning restaurant group (Larkburger won this year’s Denver Burger Battle) is committed to being eco-friendly.

For the new downtown location, that means chairs are made from recycled plastic bottles; canola oil is recycled for automotive fuel; cups, utensils and containers are 100 percent biodegradable; and reclaimed timber is used in the interior design.

Larkburger will open its next restaurant in Broomfield in mid-December.

For more information, go to www.larkburger.com.

Larkburger’s new location

One-man show

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tickets per performance. Tickets are on sale at www.denvercenter.org or by calling 303893-4100.

Triple threat

Downtown Denver finally has a burger

The Lone Tree Arts Center is bringing

in Canadian comedian Charlie Ross with his show “One-Man Lord of the Rings,” a 70-minute performance where Ross portrays 46 characters (not counting the army of Orcs or the legion of Rohanians), for two nights at 8 p.m., Dec. 27 and 28.

A self-proclaimed “professional geek,” Ross has toured the globe for the past 11 years performing his frenetic solo shows at venues including off-Broadway in New York City to the Sydney Opera House.

Tickets start at $36 and can be purchased online at www.lonetreeartscenter.org or by calling 720-509-1000 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Mondays through Fridays. The Lone Tree Arts Center is at 10075 Commons St.

Lakewood, seen The Gateway to The New West, a fine-art photo collection featuring contemporary images of Lakewood, will be unveiled

during a free open house from 5 to 9 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 7.

The collection will be featured as part of the Belmar Block 7 Art Walk, 455 S. Saulsbury St., at Anam Cara Living Arts Studio and Gallery, and is presented by Alameda Gateway, a member organization that promotes the Lakewood region.

The art walk also will include exhibits at Colorado Photographic Arts Center and True Colors Studio and Gallery.

The public is welcome and details are available at www.GatewayGuide.info.

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 303-6195209.

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OUT OF BOUNDS

BY THE NUMBERS Ranking of the Pomona wrestling team

by On the Mat in Class 5A to start the season.

The Panthers are ahead of No. 2 Pine Creek and No. 3 Coronado.

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Number of Pomona wrestlers who are ranked to start the season. There are only three weight classes where the Panthers don’t have a wrestler ranked.

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Arvada’s Garet Krohn reverses Thompson Valley’s Cameron McCrimmon during the second period of the Class 5A 182 pound state championship match last season. Krohn was one of three Arvada Bulldogs to win a Class 4A state wrestling championship at the Pepsi Center. Photo by Justin Sagarsee

Bulldogs bullish on another fantastic finish Despite youngest team in years, expectations high as ever

‘This year I want to be one of the guys from Arvada to win a state title.’

Isaiah Maldonado, Arvada senior

Number of Panthers which are ranked No. 1 individually to start the season. Archie Colgan (160 pounds), Raymond Robledo (132) and Travis Torres (113) all start the season ranked No. 1.

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By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com ARVADA - With a fourth place finish at state in 2010, and sixth place finish in 2012, the bar has been set for Arvada wrestling.

And, despite having cauliflower ears, this year’s team has heard talk that they aren’t supposed to be as good as teams of recent Bulldogs’ past.

“We know we aren’t supposed to be as good as last year’s team - they were awesome. But that doesn’t mean we aren’t going to work to be as good as last year’s team,” Arvada senior Isaiah Maldonado said.

Last year Arvada pulled off the incredibly rare feat of having three different wrestlers win back-to-back state championships. For only the third time in the history of Colorado high school wrestling, the trio of Marcos Peralta, Dwight Howes and Garet Krohn all scored repeat state titles.

Krohn is the only returning member of that trio and, although he already signed to

wrestle at Stanford next year on a full scholarship, he has plenty of unfinished business still to take care of at Arvada.

“The goal is to win a third state title. At this point it is the only thing left for me to do,” Krohn said. “I want to go out on a high note.”

Despite being filled with underclassmen, Arvada has another senior with high expectations in Maldonado. Last year Maldonado finished fifth in regionals, one spot shy of qualifying for state.

This year, wrestling at 145, Maldonado is a man on a mission. He hasn’t forgotten the heartbreak of falling just short and having to watch his teammates compete for a state title.

“This year I want to be one of the guys from Arvada to win a state title,” Maldonado said. “Since last February I have been working hard every day so I can take it to the next level. Not only for myself, but for my school and my coaches.”

Longtime Arvada coach John Howes has had some of the best teams in the state, as well as some teams that struggled, over his 14 years at the helm. And while some of his teams have been more talented than others, a Howes-led team is always prepared not only on the mat but off.

“We are young, a lot of freshman and sophomores. One thing that is unique about us is we take what comes in and we start from ground zero. We teach the same stuff to our high school guys that we teach to our 4-year-olds in our little league program,” Howes said.

“The sport’s hard, it is a tough sport. But you have to try and have fun. That is why we fundraise and go on trips. And we make sure that number one is that any kid that is in our program for four years graduated from high school. And from that aspect we are batting one thousand.”

The Bulldogs have a meet Saturday at Wheat Ridge High School.

Local wrestling rankings by On the Mat Editors note: The following rankings are for weight classes that feature local wrestlers.

Rankings are provided by On The Mat.

Team Rankings Class 5A

1-Pomona 2-Pine Creek 3-Coronado 4-Ponderosa 5-Fossil Ridge 6-Greeley West 7-Arvada West 8-Rocky Mountain 9-Fountain Fort Carson 10-Mountain Range

Individual rankings

3. Mitch Finesilver, Cherry Creek, Jr. 15. Isaac Arellano, Ralston Valley, Sr.

106lbs

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132lbs

120lbs

138lbs

1. Trenton Watson, Coronado, So. 2. Tomas Gutierrez, Pomona, Fr. 3. Anthony Garza, Greeley West, Jr. 5. Chris Sandoval, Arvada West, Fr. 1. Travis Torres, Pomona, So. 2. Anthony Cortez, Horizon, Jr. 3. Jess Hankin, Coronado, So.

1. Adrian Cordova, Coronado, Sr. 2. Josh Rosales, Pomona, Jr.

1. Emilio Martinez, Greeley West, Sr. 2. P.T. Garcia, Bear Creek, Jr. 3. Payton Tawater, Arvada West, So. 5. Lucas Vagher, Pomona, Sr. 1. Raymond Robledo, Pomona, Sr. 2. Bennie Pachello, Arvada West, So. 3. Taylor Killion, Fossil Ridge, Sr.

1. Geordan Martinez, Pine Creek , Sr. Rankings continues on Page 25

THEY SAID IT “The goal is to win a third state title. At this point it is the only thing left for me to do. I want to go out on a high note.”

Arvada wrestler Garet Krohn on his goals for the new season

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December 6, 2012

Sports roundup: Oester caps comeback win

Late freethrow lifts Panthers past Lobos

By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com

Pomona’s Rachel Oester drained a free throw with 3.3 seconds remaining, capping an improbable 44-43 comeback against Conifer on Nov. 28 in a game where the Panthers clawed their way back from a 20-3 first half deficit.

Senior Oester had 12 points and 12 rebounds, and fellow senior sharpshooter Kristen Seltenreich scored 12 of her game high 18 points in the frantic final quarter for Pomona (3-1).

With the score tied at 43 in the final seconds, Oester was fouled and stepped to the free throw line. Her first attempt was short off the front of the rim, but she sank the second, giving the Panthers’ first year coach John Weikel his first win.

Conifer was led by senior Gabby Defino who scored 14 points.

Panthers fall to Lincoln

Pomona boys’ basketball fell to Lincoln 61-32 last Wednesday at Pomona High School.

The Panthers were held to 11 first half points and Lincoln’s Jonte Dotson and Michael Sparks combined for 32 points.

Mitch Colin and Gusto Camera led Pomona with nine points each.

The Panthers (0-1) will now prepare for Boulder tonight at 6:30 p.m. in Boulder.

Eagles fall despite Bazz’s big night

Faith Christian sophomore Spencer Bazz came up big in his team’s 72-69 loss in Windsor.

Bazz scored 26 points and added five rebounds, but his team was outscored 24-13 in the game’s final quarter.

Faith Christian junior David Hawkins scored 17 points, but five different Windsor players had at least nine points and the Eagles couldn’t close the deal after leading after three quarters.

The reigning state champs fall to 0-3 and will now travel to Glenwood Springs where they will participate in the Demon Invitational.

Faith Christian girls edged

The Lady Eagles dropped their first game of the season, falling to Excelsior 48-46 Monday in Aurora.

Faith Christian led 43-32 going into the fourth quarter but they were outscored 14-5 in the final period.

Pomona’s Rachel Oester, shown here in action last season against Westminster, hit a free throw with 3.3 seconds remaining to lift the Panthers to a 44-43 win over Conifer in the season opener. Photo by Justin Sagarsee Faith Christian (0-1) will now travel to Glenwood Springs where they will face Eagle Valley in the first round of the Demon Invitational.

Strong second half lifts Bulldogs

Despite a shaky first half, the Arvada girls hung on to beat Kennedy 39-32 Wednesday at Arvada High School.

After scoring only 12 points in the first half the Bulldogs pulled it together and their second half run was the difference in the game.

Kelly Lehnerz led Arvada with 16 points and added five

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Arvada’s Elijah Turner scored 14 points, but his team was B held to 15 second half points.

Olufisavo Awolaja scored 13 points for Skyview and hisd d 18 rebounds were the difference in the contest.

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Mines, Colorado Christian fall in NCAA Regionals Mines beats CCU before falling to West Texas A&M

‘We didn’t want to go out like this but we have no regrets we are going

By Daniel Williams

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Left, Colorado Christian sophomore middle blocker Ali Weber goes high to tip the over the net against Colorado School of Mines during the 2012 NCAA South Central Region Tournament at Regis University. Photo by Andy Carpenean

DENVER - Two historic seasons came to an end over the weekend.

Colorado School of Mines defeated Colorado Christian University 3-1 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament Friday at the Regis Fieldhouse.

24 hours later Mines’ season ended when they were beat 3-1 by West Texas A&M in the South Central Regional semifinals on Friday.

Mines senior’s Jackie Stabell and Danielle Johnson-Hazelwood made the South Central Region All-Tournament Team. But that doesn’t take the sting away from their volleyball careers coming to an end.

“We didn’t want to go out like this but we have no regrets we are going to keep our heads high. We have had a great season and have done a lot of great things,” Stabell said.

CCU is also disappointed in the way their season ended, but it came as no surprise. CCU came out on fire against Mines and actually dominated the action early taking a 1-0 lead.

However, Mines rallied to win the next three sets and for the fourth time this season they were defeated by the Orediggers.

“I had the results coming out a little differently, apparently Mines didn’t get the memo,” CCU coach Verlyn Rosenthal said. “There is no shame losing to that team, hats off to them they played a great match. We were happy just to be in this tournament.”

Despite the loss Mines’ season ended at 26-7 - the most wins in the programs history. The Orediggers also recorded a school record 17 conference victories.

Mines seniors also wrapped up their careers with a

to keep our heads high.’

Jackie Stabell, Mines senior

2012 RMAC Championship, four-straight trips to the NCAAy Tournament and an impressive overall winning percentageg N of .694 (86-38 in four seasons).

“The goal of this program was to take a step forward andl we have. We are really just focusing on everything we ac-s complished this season and not the loss,” Mines coach Ja-fi o mie Skadeland said.

CCU also capped their best season in school history. Af-o ter not winning double digit games in a decade RosenthalN turned a program that ranked among the worst into one of2 s the best.

“We were thrilled to set the win record and to just makeS it to this point is a big accomplishment to me. We had theM

greatest season in Colorado Christian University history,” w CCU freshman Taylor Sturms said.

Since the 2010 season Rosenthal’s teams have averagedt 21 wins a season - including winning a record 23 matchesg s this season.

He helped lead the Cougars to their first RMAC Tourna-u ment appearance in 12 years, their first appearance in thew RMAC Tournament Final Four, as well as their first appear-T 1 ance in the NCAA National Tournament.

“The season didn’t end according to plan but we have sor much to be proud of,” Rosenthal said. “My heart goes out toe our seniors but we have a great group of young players ando t the motivation to get better.”

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138lbs continued 2. Luis Bejarano, Prairie View, Jr. 3. Trevor Brown, Fossil Ridge, Sr. 4. Austin Marvel, Pomona, Sr.

145lbs

1. Jacob Trujillo, Grand Junction, So. 2. Derrick Ortiz, Pine Creek, Sr. 3. Torry Williams, Ponderosa, Jr. 7. Taylor Bergquist, Arvada West, So. 10. Matthew Seifert, Pomona, Sr.

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Valor Christian defeats Cherokee Trail for first-ever Class 5A state football championship and fourth overall

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DENVER - All of the ingredients for a Cherokee Trail upset over Valor Christian in Class 5A state football championship were present.

And yet, despite the missed big-play opportunities, penalties, three turnovers and zero points through three quarters, in the end the Eagles still found a way to prevail.

Christian McCaffrey scored on a 1-yard run with 6 minutes to play and Brandon Spencer drilled a 38-yard field goal with 2:04 to go that iced the game, as the No. 4 Eagles (12-2), thanks largely to a stifling defensive effort, took home Atheir first-ever 5A state echampionship, and fourth straight overall, with a 9-0 win over No. 3 Cherokee Trail (12-2) on an unusually warm, sunny Dec. 1 afternoon at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium. l “We knew Cherokee Trail f was an amazing football team and that they were going to make some plays,” said McCaffrey, who made up for his two lost fumbles with the touchdown run. d The junior finished with 114 rushing yards and 52 receiving yards. “We played extremely sloppy, especially e on my part, so I apologize to the team for that. But, a win’s a win and we’re going oto take it and soak it in and dreally enjoy this one.”

While McCaffrey and the Valor Christian offense may have been bottled up by the Cherokee Trail defense, the Cougars weren’t able to account for McCaffrey on special teams, even though they tried.

McCaffrey closed out the third quarter with a punt that pinned Cherokee Trail to its own 1-yard line.

After failing to pick up a first down, the Cougars were forced to punt out of their own end zone.

1. Dylan Gabel, Ponderosa, Jr. 2. Gabe Grimaldo, Westminster, Sr. 3. Jacob Seely, Fruita Monument, So. 5. Tony Silva, Arvada West, Jr.

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1. Jorge Rodriguez, Mountain Range, Jr. 2. Austin Waterman, Greeley West, Sr. 3. Tony Martinez, Rocky Mountain, Sr. 6. Jakob Buys, Ralston Valley, Sr. 13. Adail Froome, Arvada West, Jr.

Left, Pomona’s Raymond Robledo fills the Pepsi Center with celebratory screams after winning the Class 5A 132 pound state championship last season. Photo by Justin Sagarsee

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All game they had refused to kick the ball to McCaffrey - for good reason.

He scored on a 66-yard punt return in the semifinals against ThunderRidge - and this punt was no different, as it sailed out of bounds.

The punt didn’t go far, to the 39-yard line of the Cougars, giving Valor Christian prime field position.

Daryl Hawkins nearly broke free on the first play, but still ripped off a 15-yard run.

A key third-down conversion kept the drive alive as quarterback Luke Del Rio fired a pass to tight end Chaz Polson to the 1-yard line, setting up McCaffrey’s plunge.

Cherokee Trail, as they had all game, struggled moving the ball against the physical and athletic Valor Christian defense.

The Cougars turned the ball over on downs on the ensuing possession, again

giving the Eagles a gift of great field position.

“All year (the defense) has been stout and exceeded expectations,” Valor Christian coach Brent Vieselmeyer said. “I’m just really proud of what those guys did. Not a lot of people thought they could achieve what they did … it’s hard to repeat, that’s for sure.”

Valor Christian couldn’t advance the ball, but were still in range for a field goal and Spencer, who had missed the extra point after McCaffrey’s touchdown, drilled the ball through the uprights to put his team up by two scores with 2:04 to play.

The Eagles’ defense held firm one last time, and a final kneel down by Del Rio ended the game and set off another Valor Christian championship celebration.

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Valor Christian uncharacteristically opened the game with a turnover as Del Rio threw just his fourth interception of the season.

Later in the first half, McCaffrey fumbled the ball away and the Eagles had a field goal attempt blocked.

“We didn’t help ourselves with the turnovers,” Vieselmeyer said. “(Cherokee Trail) did a good job of causing those turnovers.”

The Valor Christian defense, though, made sure that the Cougars didn’t take advantage of the offense’s miscues.

The closest Cherokee Trail came to scoring was on its second drive of the game, as they reached the Eagles’ 27-yard line but had to settle for a field goal attempt, which was blocked.

“It was a very tough game, but we fought until the end,” linebacker Carlos Aviles said. “It feels awesome … we made history (Dec. 1).”

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NEWS IN A HURRY Winners of CHSAA Championship five-ticket package Colorado Community Media held a drawing for free tickets to the Colorado High School Activities Association Championship Saturday.

Each winner received five tickets. The winners were:

David Bralish, Arvada; Linda Pierce, Arvada; Mary Beth Renfrow, Lakewood; John Patrick N. Revitte, Centennial; Anthony Macias, Highlands Ranch; Jane Kawasaki, Highlands Ranch; Cheryl Key, Highlands Ranch; Stacy Sax, Highlands Ranch; Rebecca Green, Lakewood; and Matt Bowden, Lakewood.

MILITARY NEWS Breanna L. Maestas

Air Force Airman Breanna L. Maestas, of Arvada, graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Maestas is the daughter of J.J. Maestas, of Arvada.

She is a 2011 graduate of Arvada Senior High School.

Jeffery C. Harville

Air Force Capt. Jeffery C. Harville has arrived for duty at Thule Air Base, Greenland, to serve as the commander of operations for the support flight, 21st Space Wing.

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in 2002 from Pomona High School, Arvada, and received a bachelor of science degree in 2007 from the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs.

Zachary J. Jennings

Air Force Airman Zachary J. Jennings graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Jennings is the son of George and Lisa Jennings, of Broomfield. He is a 2010 graduate of Ralston Valley High School, Arvada.

Jonathan D. Day

Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class Jonathan D. Day graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Day is the son of Trish and Bryan Day, of Arvada.

He is a 2010 graduate of Ralston Valley High School, Arvada.

Alleged arsonist found hiding in pile of leaves Police arrest Kenneth Lee Rascon for setting fire to house, killing family dog Staff Report Arvada Police arrested alleged arsonist Kenneth Lee Rascon Nov. 29.

An Arvada police officer spotted Rascon, 30, in the area of 32nd and Youngfield

avenues while doing an area search.

According to the Arvada Police Department, Rascon fled on foot, and police set up a perimeter with the help of Wheat Ridge Police.

A K-9 unit found Rascon hiding under a pile of leaves

next to a house on the 3400 block of Wright Street.

Rascon was charged with arson in Arvada after allegedly trying to have set fire July 6 to a house where his wife, from whom he is separated, was staying.

His wife and children were not in the residence at the time but the family pets were. The family dog died in

the fire, and two other pets were injured.

Rascon has four felony warrants for violation of bail bond conditions, and charges against him include first-degree arson, burglary, felony animal cruelty and first-degree criminal trespass.

He has also violated several protection orders.

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SATURDAY/DEC. 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.

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SATURDAY/DEC. 8, DEC. 15-16, DEC. 22 SANTA SPECIAL Kids are invited to take a ride on the Santa Claus Special

and drop off letters to Santa in the Railway Post Office Car at the Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden. The Santa Claus Special is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 8, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 15-16, and Saturday, Dec. 22. Train rides depart every 30 minutes between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. For information or to buy tickets, call 303-279-4591 or visit www.ColoradoRailroadMuseum.org.

SUNDAY/DEC. 9 CONCERT YE Wanton Singers are bringing their unique vocals to celebrate the season at Arvada Mennonite Spirit of Joy Church of the Brethren for the Sunday, Dec. 9, 10 a.m. service.

Everyone is welcome. Come at 9:30 for refreshments. The church is at 5927 Miller St., Arvada.

MONDAY/DEC. 10 HOLIDAY CONCERT Rocky Mountain Ringers, Lakewood Symphony and

Lakewood Stake Chorale present “Ring We All Noel,” a holiday celebration, at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1600 Grant St., Denver. Call 720-652-4607 or visit www. rmringers.org/ to purchase tickets.

Tickets also are available at the door on the evening of the performance.

TUESDAY/DEC. 11 WOMEN’S LUNCHEON Denver West Women’s Connection will have a luncheon from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11 at Concordia Lutheran Church, 13371 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood.

Call 303-985-2458 for reservations.

LIFETREE CAFÉ Life-and-death decisions, hardships and disabilities will be discussed at noon and 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, at Lifetree Café, 5675 Field St. in Arvada. This program features an exclusive film about a couple who learned that their unborn child would have profound disabilities. Admission

to the 60-minute event is free. Snacks and beverages are available.

BLOOD DRIVE Red Rocks Community College Community Blood Drive is from 10-11:40 a.m. and from 1-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11 in the Student Life Great Hall at 13300 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303363-2300 or visitwww.bonfils.org.

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 3-5 p.m. at 5927 Miller St., Arvada. Sliding scale and work trades available. All ages; under 12 must bring adult.

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Gavin Floreth of Johnstown trades an airplane toss with his cousin Hunter Wilson of Arvada while waiting for Santa to arrive.

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