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Budget features projects By Clarke Reader
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Travelers look at the windscreens created by artists Nancy O’Neil. There are 28 screens at nine of the W Rail stations. Clarke Reader
Train ride to inspiration RTD celebrates W Rail artwork By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com The W Rail has been open for a yearand-a half and with all but one of the line’s art pieces installed, RTD is celebrating the countless hours of work that added some color to the line. Brenda Tierney, public information manager with RTD, and Lindsey L. Smith, RTD Art-n-Transit administrator, lead a tour of the line’s works with community leaders and residents on Oct. 24. “This is a story of partnerships,” said Alexis Moore, city planner with Lakewood at the Lamar Station, but she could well be speaking about all of the installations. The works along the W Rail — from the Federal Center to Decatur-Federal station — tell different stories of the area in a variety of mediums, from mosaics to sculpture Train continues on Page 3
Visitors examine artist Lonnie Hanzon’s “Lakewood Legacy Trees” installation at the Lamar Station as part of RTD’s Art-N-Transit tour. Photos by Clarke Reader
Lakewood City Council passed the revised budget and adopted the budget for 2015, which were marked by an upbeat revenue climate. Council also passed the Lakewood Reinvestment Authority budget for 2015. The budget passed Oct. 27 with a 9-1 vote, Ward 4 Councilman David Wiechman in opposition. Ward 2 Councilman Scott Koop was not present. City finance director Larry Dorr led the discussion about the budget, providing council with facts and figures about how 2014 has been so far. “The city has a history of being pretty conservative when it comes to spending and that has helped us a lot,” he said. So far the city has made $1.945 million in sales tax, and has a total revenue of $5.338 million. There are new expenses and projects coming, including the Quail Street Recycling Center, electronic docketing at the courts and technology security and Dorr gave the three largest departments a chance to speak about the details of their projects. Police Chief Kevin Paletta spoke about the department’s new Records Management System (RMS), which is the data backbone for the police. Working with a consortium of other Jefferson County agencies, Lakewood police are in the process of setting up a new RMS system that will allow for easier communication and data sharing, and will save the department money. Jay Hutchison, director of public works, highlighted some major projects for his department, including the construction work going on at the Civic Center and efforts to improve sidewalks in the city. Hutchison said the second phase of the Civic Center reconstruction is Council continues on Page 22
Jeffco residents lead in voter turnout County makes official change over to mail-in ballots By Amy Woodward
awoodward@colorado communitymedia.com Jeffco Election and Voting Center at 3500 Illinois St. is buzzing with activity i n its multiple ballot sorting rooms in the basement below, with mailed in ballots arriving daily. Over 76,813 votes have been cast in Jeffco, according to numbers released by the Colorado Secretary of State last week. The turnout results show Jeffco is in the lead for the highest
Members from the sorting team ready to place accepted and rejected ballots into bins which will then be moved to another room for further signature verification from judges. Every ballot in the sorter is scanned for a signature pass where the file is then sent electronically to a team of signature judges. Photo by Amy Woodward voter turnout so far for the 2014 Election. El Paso county is the second highest followed by Arapahoe County.
Of the number reported for voter turnout in Jeffco, 31,323 voters of the Republican Party have already submitted their
choices, following 24,789 voters of the Democratic Party. Citizens who registered unaffiliated made up 19,998 of the votes already submitted, while members of the Libertarian Party, Green Party and American Constitution Party make up the rest. Jeffco Clerk and Recorder Pam Anderson is urging eligible voters to return mailin ballots early or head down to any voting center that is the most convenient. Fullservice voter and polling centers which are no longer assigned to a person’s place of residence are now open across Jeffco. The centers allow voters to update voter information, request a ballot or access voting equipment. Mail-in ballots assigned to voters who have chosen to receive one have already been sent out. “If you have already decided and you have your ballot, go ahead and vote and
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State’s two big races closer than expected Gubernatorial, Senate contests have incumbents on edge By Vic Vela
vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com There will be no need for manicure appointments this week for the four candidates involved in Colorado’s gubernatorial and U.S. Senate races — because Election Night is expected to be a real nail-biter. “This is one of the most exciting elections in Colorado history,” said Bob Loevy, a longtime state political observer and political science professor from Colorado College. “I can’t recall a governor’s race and a Senate race neck-and-neck, right at the same time.” The question for the Democratic incumbents, Gov. John Hickenlooper and Sen. Mark Udall, is whether they will be able to ride out an expected national Republican wave on Nov. 4. Loevy said the wave historically is a reliable one, and it’s one that could sweep U.S. Rep. Cory Gardner into the Senate and could help former Congressman Bob Beauprez become the next governor of Colorado. Loevy calls it the “six-year pushback,” which occurs every sixth year of a U.S. presidency. The pushback is born from a midterm election political environment that historically favors the party that does not control the White House. Loevy said the wave goes back as far as 1938, when Democrats lost seats in Congress during Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s presidency. More recently, Democrats dominated the 2006 midterm elections, which were held during George W. Bush’s
sixth year as president. Bill Clinton proved to be the exception in 1998, when Democrats performed well during that year’s mid-term election cycle, a result of voter backlash against the perceived overreach of Republicans’ response to Clinton’s affair with Monica Lewinsky. The wave doesn’t just impact federal races, Loevy said. “If you back me into a corner, I would say I think the Republicans are going to win the governorship because of the sixyear pushback,” he said. If that happens, Hickenlooper supporters surely will be asking themselves how things ever got to that point. “That would be most inexplicable to me,” said Eric Sondermann, an independent political analyst. “If you would have told people six months ago that when ballots are being sent to mailboxes, it would be a dead-heat race, a lot of people would have taken that bet.” Odds did not favor a Republican gubernatorial win this spring. Hickenlooper’s quirky personality and his insistence on never running a negative campaign seemed to resonate with voters through the early part of his first term. The state’s economy had been gaining steam under Hickenlooper’s stewardship, and early Republican primary polls showed polarizing former Congressman Tom Tancredo leading the pack of GOP primary hopefuls. Instead it was Beauprez who won the nomination in June — the man tagged as “both ways Bob” when he was badly beaten by Bill Ritter in the 2006 gubernatorial race. Beauprez’s baggage from his previous run left Hickenlooper supporters feeling good about their chances come November. However, for months, the Beauprez campaign has hammered away at Hickenlooper’s perceived lack of leadership in several areas. At the top of that list was the governor’s decision to grant a reprieve for death-row inmate Nathan Dunlap, who killed four people at an Aurora Chuck E. Cheese’s restaurant in 1993. Hickenlooper
received criticism for taking a middle path rather than going forward with either an execution or clemency. The governor also caused a media stir over the summer during a gathering of state sheriffs, where he fumbled comments on gun-control legislation that he signed into law the year before. Meanwhile, Beauprez has mostly run a mistake-free campaign. But will that be enough to take down a likable governor of a state that typically doesn’t oust incumbents from the job? Norman Provizer, a political science professor at Metropolitan State University, said Beauprez seems to have learned from his “disastrous” 2006 bid and that part of his strategy this time is to simply stay out of Hickenlooper’s way while the governor makes mistakes on the campaign trail. “It’s basically don’t do anything stupid and don’t say very much,” Provizer said. Sondermann agrees, but added that Beauprez needs to do more than that in order to be successful Nov. 4. “He’s been the person standing by the side of train tracks and seeing if the freight train derails,” Sondermann said of Beauprez’s campaign strategy. “If it does, you’re there to pick up the pieces. Is the passive strategy enough to get him to get over the finish line or does he need a closer? My instinct is he needs a closer.”
Women’s rights in spotlight Meanwhile, the Udall-Gardner matchup has been one of the most closely followed Senate races in the country. Women’s issues have dominated the campaign, with the Udall team launching an early-and-often advertising blitz against Gardner, which has attempted to paint the conservative congressman as being out of touch or too extreme on issues pertaining to women’s reproductive rights. But Udall has been criticized for having run what some perceive to be a one-issue campaign that is obsessed with capturing support of women voters.
Provizer surmises that the Udall campaign must be seeing internal polling numbers that show the attacks against Gardner are working and that “it’s always a good political move to define your opponent.” “But it became so much of it that it lost its effectiveness,” Provizer said. Also possibly working against Udall are recent crises outside of his control that could favor Republicans this fall. Whether that’s fair to Democrats is another story. Analysts agree that the rise of ISISbacked terrorism in the Middle East and questions over the government’s response to the ongoing Ebola virus threat may help Republicans on Nov. 4, because those developments happened on Obama’s watch. “Just weeks before ballots are mailed out in Colorado, those are about the two worst things to happen to Democrats, not only for what happened, but the timing,” Loevy said. “It is awfully a tough year to be carrying the Democrat banner, particularly in a federal race,” Sondermann added. “The bloom has fallen off the rose for Obama, there’s ISIS, Ebola ... there’s just very little good news for any Democrat.” But Democrats still have a major advantage going for them that gives supporters hope — the vaunted Democratic get-outthe-vote machine. Democrats have lapped Republicans in voter efforts in recent elections, and their outreach to women and Latino voters helped Michael Bennet win a close 2010 Senate contest that he had been trailing in polls leading up to Election Day. “Everyone talks about this modern-day political, technological war out there,” Provizer said. “But there still remains a World War I aspect about a campaign, and that’s trench warfare on the ground.” Whatever happens on Nov. 4, political observers say they will be enjoying the show. “Stepping aside from who might win and lose, what an election,” Loevy said. “You can’t ask for anything more than that.”
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and steel. “For each station we had a core art committee and three community members work together to pick the art,” Tierney said. “They were able to make selections based on what would be a good fit
for the station and its neighborhood.” Many of the installations — like “Lakewood Legacy Trees” by Lonnie Hanzon at the Lamar Station and “Winds of Change” by Mike Squared Mosaics at the Garrison Station — have already received attention from riders and art fans, but the tour gave all a chance to learn about the details of all the works along the line. Tierney and Smith shared details about the 28 windscreens that are located at nine of the stations, which embrace both
functionality and the region’s history. “The work was done by Nancy O’Neil and she did research of the Denver and Lakewood regions to find the historical images,” Smith said. “All the screens reference the station they’re at in a different way.” Community leaders like Bill Marino, chair of the 40 West Arts District, and Roger Wadnal, comprehensive planning manager with Lakewood, used the tour to not only celebrate the work done so far, but
what is still to come. “100 years ago there was a trolley line that ran along the same route and the city owns one of the cars, Car No. 25. We’re looking to build a historic rail museum at the Oak Station,” Wadnal said. “Nearby we have Terumo BCT and the city has invested in area betterments. This station has a lot of potential for Transit-Oriented-Development — there is as much potential as any station on the line.”
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When people know you’re a real estate agent, they want to talk real estate, and occasionally the conversation turns to bad experiences they have had with the various professionals involved in real estate transactions. I’m not an expert on where to complain about other professionals, but I thought you’d like to know where to turn when your bad experience was with a real estate agent. Most real estate agents are Realtors —that is, they are members of the National Association of Realtors. As Realtors, we are diligent about being perceived as honorable professionals abiding by our Realtor Code of Ethics — Google it to learn its provisions — and we count on buyers and sellers as well as fellow Realtors to report wrong-doing of any kind to the appropriate authorities. In this column, I will help you know where to go. First, determine whether your agent has a managing broker to whom he reports. If his/ her business card says “broker associate” he has a “broker” above him who shares responsibility for his or her actions. In that case, the first place to go would be his or her managing broker. Because brokers share responsibility for the misdeeds of their broker associates they really do want to know of any such misdeeds and can be counted on to take discipli-
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Civic leaders and law enforcement officials toured the expanded and improved Jefferson County Regional Crime Lab on Oct. 22. The lab more than tripled in size, from 2,500 square feet to 16,500 square feet and will bring together forensic technicians from the county’s various municipalities who are in need of better equipment, more space, faster results — all of which will eliminate the need for going to the state for help. “As we have now finished the validation stage of the DNA lab and as we bring that stuff online, we anticipate that we will be cutting some of those time frames at about half of what we have been experiencing,” said Division Chief Jeff Shrader at the Jeffco Sheriff’s Office. “That will give us the ability to set the priorities and set the number of items of what we can test at any given place.” The cost for the campus project was $34.8 million with an estimated $12 million of the total cost dedicated toward the crime lab and storage space, Shrader said. The lab’s high-tech equipment for DNA extraction and testing costs $750,000. “We feel that we owe it to our commu-
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Dennison Elementary celebrates 40th By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com Some communities are born and some are built. Dennison Elementary is celebrating its 40th anniversary of community building in Lakewood with an open house that highlights the four decades the school has been teaching students and the changes during that time. The open house is at the school, 401 Independence St., 8:30-10:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 7. “We have a great program, dedicated teachers and staff, our students put forth a good effort and we have supportive and concerned parents,” said Principal Maureen Curtiss. “We were the second option school in Jeffco and have been selected as a No Child Left Behind Blue Ribbon School twice.” Dennison has always been an option school, which is similar to a charter school except that it falls under the purview of the Jefferson County School Board. The school gets to select its own instructional model, and Dennison opted for a textbook-based program that focuses on teaching for entire grade levels. The school has 624 students to the 30 teachers and is not a neighborhood school — enrollment is based on a random lottery and accepts students from all over the county. “Both my husband and I came from really traditional backgrounds and we
IF YOU GO WHAT: Dennison’s 40th anniversary open house WHERE: Dennison Elementary 401 Independence St., Lakewood WHEN: Friday, Nov. 7 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. INFORMATION: www.dennisonblueribbon.com wanted our kids to have that same education while learning how to respect people,” said Connie Weiss, president of Dennison’s PTA. “I found out about Dennison through word of mouth — before we did the lottery people were putting their kids’ name on the waiting list as soon as they can.” The open house is open to the entire community and will feature vocal performances from first, fourth and sixth graders, speakers from the school’s history and a collection of memorabilia from 1974. Staff is also being encouraged to dress up in clothes of the era and visitors are welcome to do so as well. Curtiss said the event has been in development since August, and is a result of the efforts of a community of people — something Dennison has perfected over the past 40 years. “Since we’re not a neighborhood school everyone works hard to make a community and family here,” she said. “When you have students spread from Westminster to Littleton, you work to bring them together somehow,” Weiss added. For more information visit www.dennisonblueribbon.com.
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According to a recent U.S. News and World Report, seven Jefferson County high schools made the top-50 schools in Colorado list. Reviewed out of more than 30,000 schools nationwide and 88 high schools in Colorado, D’Evelyn (2), Evergreen (9) and Conifer high (10) schools made the top-10
list. Lakewood (17), Ralston Valley (21), Wheat Ridge (29) and Jefferson Charter Academy (45) high schools ranked among the top-50. Schools were ranked in a three-step process nationally, then following that designation ranked on state-level. The highest ranking school nationally was declared the top school in the state.
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Doing better for veterans American Job Center hosts Add-A-Veteran event
IF YOU GO WHAT: American Job Center’s Add-A-Veteran event WHERE: Wheat Ridge Recreation Center WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 13 9-11:30 a.m. INFORMATION: www.conta.cc/1o3SUKa
By Clarke Reader creader@colorado communitymedia.com Veterans were one of the most affected groups by the recent economic downturn, and so the American Job Center is hosting an Add-A-Veteran Hiring Event to give service members a chance to find new employment. The event is 9-11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13, at the Wheat Ridge Recreation
Center, 4005 Kipling St. All registered veterans and their spouses will be provided a list of positions that are open from each company in attendance. Veterans will be given the opportunity to target their resumes and conduct research on the businesses in advance of this event.
This event also provides businesses a chance to meet with, review qualifications of, and speak directly to numerous highly qualified veteran applicants. “We typically get a really good response and put the word out to a lot of employers,” said Tim Galloway, program supervisor with the American Job Center. “The employers appreciate the chance to meet great candidates and the veterans get a chance to prepare.” While the event is focused on Jefferson County, it is not exclusive to the county — veterans from the metro area are welcome to attend. Galloway said in the past hiring managers from companies as varied as Lockheed
Martin, Terumo BCT and NREL make appearances at the event, as well as representatives from a variety of trade unions. All services are veteran preferred at the American Job Center and Galloway said the Add-A-Veteran event reflects a commitment to providing the best options for those who served. “Veterans deserve all the support the community can provide,” he said. “Veterans have been extremely pleased to be put in close proximity with companies looking to hire.” To register visit www.conta.cc/1o3SUKa. For more information on this event contact Galloway at 303-271-4800 or at tgallowa@jeffco.us.
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Quantities of quality connections There are some wonderful things about living in Colorado this time of year. For instance, no matter how contentious, ugly, or, frankly, embarrassing the political debates we’re having become (I mean, really, folks — when national media outlets are referring to your senator by a female reproductive organ ...), we can all come together around one thing: The Denver Broncos. I, like, well, everybody, was glued to the TV last Thursday night for the Broncos/49ers game. And, no matter how long he’s been at this, Peyton Manning still seems to find new ways to exploit his opponents. This week, it was Emmanuel Sanders torching the enemy for three touchdowns. And then I go, “how the heck do ‘we’ (because, y’know, I am a part of the Broncos organization) have Emmanuel Sanders?” He’s really fast, he catches everything thrown his way, and he looks, for all the world, like one of the league’s top-tier receivers. But why would someone like that come to the Broncos, knowing that we already have one of the five best receivers, one of the five best tight ends, and the greatest slot receiver the game has ever seen? But it’s not just him. The three “really big” offseason pickups were all on the defense. So, why are all these major players coming to play in Denver, when they could make the same (or maybe better) money
somewhere else? And the answer is simple: quality attracts quality. These players all know that, as long as Peyton Manning is in Denver, they have a chance to win a Super Bowl. But, more than that, I think they know that, as long as Peyton Manning is in Denver, things are going to be done the right way. And, why is Peyton Manning in Denver? Because John Elway is running things, and that means things are going to be done the right way. By the way, if you want to see the converse of this idea, just watch the Colorado Rockies’ off-season. See how much “A-list” talent they attract. The old proverb advises to “judge a man by the company he keeps.” I think the same is very true of organizations, and not just sports teams. For instance, I’ve been very impressed to witness, over the last several weeks, the quality of people who have come through the doors of our church. We attend the Arvada Covenant
Church, and we’ve been trying to hire a new worship leader, and the finalists were invited to meet the congregation, and lead us in song. And the two people who came in were most impressive! And then, just this past week, a junior member of the pastoral staff gave the Sunday sermon, and hit it out of the park. I am forced to conclude that there is something very good going on in the culture of my church (thankfully—whew!) that it has been able to attract some very strong people to be a part of the organization. It speaks well of the leadership of the senior pastor, and the governance of the board of directors. The same is true of schools, and of retirement communities, and, really, of every organization (except, maybe,Trump Industries, who simply pay through the roof for talent). So I think the lesson of the Broncos’ re-ascension to dominance is simply this: if you are in a leadership position (say, of a school district), and you want to know how you’re doing, you have no further to look than the resumes of the people applying for jobs with you. If you’re doing things the right way, great people will be knocking down your door to get in. Michael Alcorn is a teacher and writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. His first novel, “The Accidental Christmas,” will be available on Nov. 2 at MichaelJAlcorn.com.
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Zombies or attack ads? In honor of the overlapping election and Halloween seasons, we crafted a special question for students at Front Range Community College on 112th Avenue in Westminster. Faced with the choice of a zombie apocalypse or being kidnapped to another galaxy and made to watch attack ads 10 hours a day, which would you choose and why?
‘The zombies. Because my brother knows everything about them and knows what to do.’ Brittany McDonald Brighton
‘Zombies. Hey, I’ll just stick with Brittany, and it sounds better than going to another galaxy.’ Brandi Pacheco Commerce City
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Cheesecakes for charity There’s moolah in muffins and big bucks in banana bread … just ask veteran fundraisers who use bake sales to help fill the coffers of community organizations. Now that the focus on politics is (finally) winding down, many of us are turning to philanthropy – receiving requests, as well as asking, for contributions and donations to nonprofit agencies. And bake sales – a staple of fall fundraising – bring the goods right to you. Churches, schools, businesses…all are displaying their wares in exchange for your support of their charities of choice. When I worked in a large organization with multiple locations around the city, our marketing department knew how to do it up right. These smart sales folk didn’t limit themselves to just baked goods — their culinary offerings included chili dogs and breakfast burritos, crockpot concoctions, stovetop delicacies, and even candy goodie bags. One of their secrets was offering that something special, something different,
something most people love, but won’t make for themselves. And that’s how, I’m happy to say, we sold a single cheesecake for more than $200. I’m not kidding. My colleague Brian had a plan – as well as a drop-you-to-your-knees Caramel Apple Cheesecake recipe — so I’m happy to share his genius, and his recipe, with you. First, Brian said, announce your event in advance. For example, start with emails on Monday for a Friday sale, and then send reminders every day. Choose any time people can wander into your work
area and spend their money. If you have muffins or bread or pastries, make sure the coffee crowd knows you are open. Keep your table stocked all day, especially if you have a second shift or night crew coming in … they’ll want goodies too. Second, don’t pre-price your items. When you ask for donations, people are much more generous. It’s sort of like the “free” car washes we see on street corners in the summer. Your customers will probably recognize that you went all out, and will make it worth your while. People also tend to pay in bills, rather than change, when you don’t put a firm price on your goods. And Brian’s third secret for success? Take orders … and then take bids. If you have multiple locations, as we did, take orders from all your stores or branches or campuses in advance – and offer to deliver on the day of the sale. This way, everyone can participate and you just might receive a nice donation for your trouble. Use email to update the bids as you get them.
Issuing a challenge from department to department is also a great strategy to get more dough for your, well, dough. I saw this one in action. Managers from our various locations started outbidding each other for Brian’s Caramel Apple Cheesecake and the challenge was on. Email flew around the organization in a bidding war until the auction closed and the baker delivered a cheesecake worth more than $200. So, if you’re looking for a way to use all that zucchini and or just want to try out something outrageous on your coworkers, you can share the bounty of your kitchen and raise funds for a worthwhile cause. And don’t worry about divulging your secret ingredients … consider it a compliment if someone wants your recipe! Andrea Doray is a writer who also loves to cook. If you would like Brian’s Caramel Apple Cheesecake for Charity recipe, contact Andrea at a.doray@andreadoray.com.
My father’s advice: in every election, vote Wake up: Parents set examples for their children about participation in politics, voting, getting involved in campaigns, etc. Lucky for me, my parents were active in Jefferson County politics beginning in the l960s. I got to meet all sorts of political people. Some I liked better than others. My dad raised funds for Republican candidates such as U.S. Congressman Don Brotzman and U.S. Sen. Pete Dominick. I remember when I was in high school hearing my father on the phone asking people for donations to campaigns. He was persuasive; people donated. In their later years my parents crossed party lines for one congressional race. They had coffees in their home for Ed Perlmutter, Democrat, a neighbor, candidate for U.S. Congress. The lesson I learned was to get involved, stay open to new people and ideas, and to choose candidates carefully, not just because the party you are affiliated with tells you to vote a straight party line. Personally, I am registered in a party — so I can vote in the primaries. I don’t vote
party line, but vote for candidates who are proven to be hard workers, honest, care about their constituency , and most importantly work well with others to get things done. I joke that the U.S Congress is gummed up by members of the “Grid” and “Lock” parties. Actually it’s not a joke. It seems like the whole Congress needs therapy and lessons in listening and reflecting. No more “You did this, your party is evil. Your party sucks!” but rather how about, “I hear you saying such and such, is that correct?” If people feel they are heard supposedly they get along better. If listening works in a marriage, why not in
U.S. Congress or local political groups? We will never all agree, but at least we could listen to each other and reflect what we hear. The atmosphere might become less charged and divided. When my friends blame one political party or the other for our country’s problems, I am turned off. I know there are good people in both parties. Sure there are some duds and knuckleheads, but polarization by party lines gets us nowhere. I am looking at my ballot with candidates for Colorado governor, a race between Bob Beauprez and John Hickenlooper. The Denver Post today says, “New Beauprez ad dives into gutter.” OK, they give good reasons for attacking the television ads. It appears the Denver Post supports John Hickenlooper, Democratic candidate for governor. But what surprised me was the Denver Post also supports Cory Gard-
ner, Republican candidate for senate. They say Gardner works well with others. I find this fascinating that the Denver Post is endorsing two different parties in major Colorado races. I am impressed the paper is crossing party lines. That’s what my parents did. That’s what I do when I vote. Most of all I hope more people become politically informed and vote. People abroad in the Middle East are fighting so hard to vote, to have the freedom of choice that Americans have. Send that ballot in. Vote! Mary Stobie writes regularly for Colorado Community Media. Her new memoir of coming of age in Golden, adventures in Hollywood, and becoming a columnist You Fall Off, You Get Back On is available in independent bookstores and Amazon.com. Contact her at www.marystobie.com.
LAKEWOOD NEWS IN A HURRY Lakewood site for ballot drop-off
Lakewood’s city clerk’s office, 480 S. Allison Parkway, is a ballot drop-off location for the Nov. 4 election. Look for signs for directions to get through construction zone. There will be five parking spots in upper parking lot and three spots in the lower garage for those to drop off ballots. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday through Nov. 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1 and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 4. There is also a 24-hour drop-off box at the Federal Center Station for the W line, 11601 W. Second Place For additional Lakewood locations and 24-hour drop boxes, call 303-9877080 or visit www.VoteJeffco.com.
LWV host human trafficking discussion
The Jefferson County League of Women Voters studied human trafficking last year and lobbied for tougher laws to convict and penalize those trafficking and abusing others. There will be three meetings in the Lakewood area to examine this issue. The first meeting will be at 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at the Westland Meridian, 10695 W. 17th Ave. The second meeting will be at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 1425 Brentwood, Suite 7. The final meeting will be at 9:15 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13, at the Cason-Howell House, 1575 Kipling St. For more information about any of these meetings call Lynne at 303-9855128 or visit www.lwvjeffco.org. All meetings are free and open to the public.
WMF reminds residents to check smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
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Protection Association (NFPA) research, working smoke alarms cut the chance of dying in a fire in half. Meanwhile, almost two-thirds of home fire deaths resulted from fires in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms. Here are some smoke alarm safety messages: • Install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each separate sleeping areas and on every level of the home, including the basement. • Test alarms at least monthly by pushing the test button. • Replace all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old or sooner if they don’t sound properly. • Make sure everyone in the home knows the sound of the smoke alarm and understands what to do when they hear it. With the holidays right around the corner, be sure your guests also know two ways out of every room and where your family meeting place is outside. Smoke alarms should be cleaned at least once a year. To clean the alarm, remove it from the mounting bracket. Residents can clean the interior of their alarm (sensing chamber) by using compressed air or a vacuum cleaner hose and blowing or vacuuming through the openings around the perimeter of the alarm. The outside of the alarm can be wiped with a damp cloth. After cleaning, re-install the alarm and test your alarm by using the test button. If cleaning does not restore the alarm to normal operation the alarm should be replaced. Senior Citizens in West Metro Fire Rescue’s district can request a low-cost Hurry continues on Page 22
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The family at the center of Sam Shephard’s “Buried Child” represent the degradation of the American family. Photo courtesy Rachel D. Graham Photography
The Edge produces Sam Shepard drama By Clarke Reader
creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com Scary comes in all shapes and sizes — sometimes it’s the sensation of being watched and other times it comes from the realization that things aren’t what they seem. Sam Shepard’s 1979 Pulitzer Prize-winning family drama “Buried Child” dives behind the façade of a seemingly perfect WHAT: “Buried Child” family to WHERE: The Edge Theater plumb 1560 Teller St., Lakewood the WHEN: through Nov. 16 depths Friday and Saturday - 8 p.m. of Sunday - 6 p.m. depravCOST: $22-$26 ity that INFORMATION: 303-232-0363 or could be www.theedgetheater.com behind any locked door. “Buried Child” plays at the Edge Theater, 1560 Teller St. in Lakewood, through Nov. 16. Show times are at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 6 p.m. on Sunday. “I approach the show as seven orbs that keep colliding with each other,” said director Rick Bernstein. “The play is about love lost and passion lost for this one family.” When Vince (Royce Wood) and his girlfriend Shelly (Missy Moore) come home to meet his family, Shelly is initially taken by a group of people she describes as something right out of a Norman Rockwell painting. That image is quickly shattered when she meets grandparents Dodge (Dan Mundell) and Halie (Emma Messenger) — a pair of violent, alcoholics who are just the tip of the iceberg. Their
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sons — Tilden (Robert Kramer) and Bradley (Brian Landis Folkins) — have their own demons. Tilden is developmentally challenged, and Bradley lost a leg to a chainsaw. What follows is an exploration of secrets at the way they rot the core of every person. The show also features Tim Fishbaugh as Father Dweis. “I see the play as one full of contradictions,” said Mundell. “The characters are constantly uttering lies and contradictions and all these little things create a sense of insecurity, not only for the other characters, but in the audience as well.” While the ending shows at least a glimmer of redemption, Mundell still describes the play as a macabre comedy that examines the changes in the American family. “I think the family is representative of American society becoming so autonomous and ceasing to communicate,” Bernstein said. “Instead they communicate by assumption.” For many people laughing — especially during inappropriate times — is the way to cope with uncomfortable situations, and both Bernstein and Mundell have heard a lot of that from audiences during performances. “I think Shepard takes audiences to the far reaches of the darker side of personalities and you might think people aren’t like this,” Mundell said. “But during any day I know I have some vicious thoughts in my mind, just like everyone else.” “Buried Child” is Bernstein’s first time directing at The Edge and he only uses superlatives in the experience, especially working with the cast on their admittedly unlikeable characters. “I told the actors not to talk to each other about their characters,” he said. “So much of the show is private and about secrets and I wanted them to maintain that.” The viewing experience is one audiences can expect to hold onto long after the show is over. “It’s a brilliant piece of theater and I think speaks to some issues in a very macabre, non-linear way,” Bernstein said. “You’ll leave the theater and keep thinking about it.” For more information call 303-232-0363 or visit www.theedgetheater.com.
The Taylor Estate, the highest-priced home in the Denver metro area, is up for sale for $27.7 million in Lakewood. The 1932-built gated spread on the shores of Ward Lake was designed by renowned Denver architect Burnham F. Hoyt, who also designed Red Rocks Amphitheatre as well as landmarks such as the Denver Central Public Library and Colorado Capitol Annex Building. According to reports, Hoyt once regarded this residence as the most beautiful home in America. This 14-000-square-foot, 26-room manor house features a paneled library, banquet-size dining room, dual master suites with nine additional bedroom suites, 12 fireplaces and a staff wing. The 122 acres include mountain views, century-old trees, a lake with a beach and boating privileges, a pool, tennis court, three staff cottages, stables, water rights and agricultural status. Guests at this storied estate have included Denver high society, British royalty and assorted dignitaries. Prince Philip and Princess Anne of Great Britain chose to stay there as guests of the Taylors. This property also includes a heated pool, tennis court, outdoor patios, a flower-cutting garden, dressage ring and stables. To see the listing, go to http://goo.gl/ IwUXMw.
2015 Restaurant Week set
The oh-so-popular Denver Restaurant Week (DRW), presented by Lexus and organized by Visit Denver, will revert to a single 10-day event in 2015, running Feb. 20 to March 1. “We talked to restaurant owners, restaurant employees, diners, sponsors and restaurant week fans, and the consensus was that seven days of DRW was too short, but 14 consecutive days was too long,” said Justin Bresler, vice president of marketing for Visit Denver. “The perfect `best of both worlds’ compromise appears to be to run it for 10 days, encompassing two complete weekends in the traditional slow period of February.” For Denver Restaurant Week’s 10th anniversary this year, at the request of participating restaurants, DRW was split into two separate weeklong events, one in February and one in late August. “While summer restaurant week was popular with both restaurants and diners, the challenge going forward was to find a week that wasn’t already occupied by an existing event, holiday or a week that didn’t have a major convention,” Bresler said. Late summer and fall are Denver’s busiest convention months. “We really don’t want to bring 10,000 convention delegates to Denver and have them find that every restaurant is booked with DRW reservations,” Bresler said, adding that the restaurants also don’t want to be offering special DRW pricing at a time when there are thousands of hungry convention delegates in town. “In the end, we couldn’t find workable dates for the summer event, and the consensus of opinion was to concentrate on the traditional February time frame,” Bresler said. More than 300 restaurants participated in the 2014 winter DRW and more than 200 in the summer DRW, making this one
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See and believe Mile High Magicians Society comes to cultural center By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com It just takes one magician to make something disappear but it takes a whole society of magicians to sell out a theater. The Mile High Magicians Society is bringing Magic! Beyond Belief! to the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, for its ninth annual performance at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8. “We’re so thrilled to welcome the magicians back here for the ninth year in a row,” said Susan Martin, cultural center administrator. “They bring a great show for families with them when they’re here.” Matthew Brandt, president of Mile High Magicians, said the group is one of the largest magic clubs in the country, with more than 100 members. “We do two big shows every year and this is one of them,” he said. “We’ll have performers from the whole gamut of magic — mind-reading, comedy, serious and kidfocused.” The two-hour show will feature local
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of the largest culinary celebrations in the nation. Bresler stated that registration for restaurants for the 2015 DRW will begin Nov. 10 at www.denverrestaurantweek.com. Participating restaurants again will offer a multi-course dinner for the fixed price of $30 per person. The list of participating restaurants and menus will be announced in mid-January.
IF YOU GO WHAT: Magic! Beyond Belief! WHERE: Lakewood Cultural Center 470 S. Allison Parkway WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 8 7 p.m. COST: $25 adult, $20 senior, students and child INFORMATION: 303-987-7845 or www.lakewood. org/tickets magicians with years of experience like Gene R. Gordon, who has been honing his sleight of hand craft for nearly 30 years and Chad Wonder, a children’s magician who was named Nickelodeon’s Entertainer of the Year for 2011-12. “A lot of people hear magic and think it’s just for kids, and while we have that, we do some more adult based work,” Brandt said. The junior showcase features young talent Liam Broderick, winner of the Senior Close-Up Competition and Tannen’s Magic Camp; Max Davidson, winner of the Junior Stage competition; and 17-year-old magician Tommy Walker. Brandt, who has bee performing for 12 years, will also be part of the show. He describes his style as a mix of serious and comedic. “My act has been described as odd,
Colorado hotels make list Conde Nast Traveler just released its 2014 Readers’ Choice poll in the Best Hotels in the West category, and four Denver hostelries made the coveted list. The historic Oxford Hotel, owned and operated by Sage Hospitality, earned the highest ranking at No. 4, followed by The Four Seasons Denver at No. 11, JW Marriott Denver Cherry Creek (another Sage property) at No. 14 and The Ritz-Carlton Denver at No. 15. But the very top spot on the list was awarded to The Sebastian in Vail, a quaint spot with awesome amenities. “We are very excited to have these two
John T. Sheets, a Las Vegas style magician, is just one of the many magicians who will be delighting audiences at Magic! Beyond Belief! Courtesy photo unique and different,” he said with a laugh. Brandt said the variety of performers and family-friendly nature makes it the perfect introduction into the world of Denver’s magic scene. “Some people may say they don’t enjoy
magic but they may just like one performer,” he said. “We have so many great people here and it’s a chance to see a kind of performing arts that everyone can enjoy.” For more information call 303-987-7845 or visit www.lakewood.org/tickets.
amazing Denver hotels once again be honored by one of the world’s top travel magazines,” said Sage president and CEO Walter Isenberg. “Both The Oxford and the JW Marriott Denver are very focused on offering guests a unique lodging experience and excellent customer service. This is a wonderful recognition of that commitment.” Check out the rest of the rankings at www.cntraveler.com/readers-choiceawards/2014/united-states/best-hotels-inthe-west-readers-choice-awards-2014.
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October 30, 2014
Farm to table to frame 40 West hosts harvest exhibition By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com The harvest season is winding down for the year, and the 40 West Arts District is celebrating with its latest exhibition. The district’s Farm to Table show will run at the gallery, 1560 Teller St., through Nov. 23. It is open Tuesday through Saturday, 1-4 p.m. “This exhibit is obviously inspired by the farm to table movement, particularly through Sprout Farms in Lakewood,” said
Julie Byerlein, a member of the board for 40 West and a volunteer with its champion group. “The show features sculpture, paintings, mixed media — and some quirky things for fun.” 40 West is hosting two special events while the exhibit is on display. There will be a First Friday reception on Nov. 7, 5-7 p.m. The reception gives artlovers a chance to visit as part of Denver Arts Week — which runs Nov. 7 through 15. On Saturday, Nov. 8, the gallery will play host to a culinary arts celebration and artistic Jello mold contest from noon to 4 p.m. The artistic Jello mold contest will be judged at 1:30 p.m. by Andrew Novick with a public viewing from noon to 1 p.m. There competition is open to all professional and amateur artists and chefs who
IF YOU GO WHAT: Farm to Table art exhibition WHERE: 40 West Arts Gallery 1560 Teller St., Lakewood WHEN: Through Nov. 23 Tuesday - Saturday - 1 to 4 p.m. First Friday reception - Nov. 7 - 5 to 7 p.m. Culinary arts and Jello mold contest - Nov. 8 - noon to 4 p.m. COST: Free INFORMATION: www.40westarts.org/Farm_to_Table.html
are interest. Contestants must use Jello and a mold, with a label for if it is edible or not. Novick will be handing out awards in
three categories: most artistic, best taste and most Colfax-cool. For the culinary arts program, 40 West reached out to Sprout City Farms and Warren Tech students for help. The students will demonstrate different kinds of cooking using late season crops grown at Mountair Park. “We’re going to be using vegetables like squash and potatoes in the cooking,” said Allison Hatch, director of development and outreach with Sprout City. “Educational opportunities like this will hopefully spread the idea of farm to table wider. We want people to see what it means to be sustainable and what kind of options are available.” For more information visit www.40westarts.org/Farm_to_Table.html.
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Make Reservations at Applewoodbusiness.com Drew Litton is a cartoonist, animator and illustrator. He specializes in humorous visual content for print, the web and TV. Drew is primarily known as the creator of win, lose & Drew, a cutting edge sports cartoon which was featured in the Rocky Mountain News for over 25 years until the paper’s closing in 2009. He currently resides in Colorado with his Astonishing Schnauzer, Finnegan, somewhere very close to Finnegan’s very own Field. This whole thing began with my grandfather reading me the comics as a kid. I grew up with Pogo, Dick Tracy, Little Iodine, Buzz Sawyer, L’il Abner and, of course, Peanuts. I was also one of those kids who would wake up at 6:30 on a Saturday morning just to see the latest episode of Underdog, Secret Squirrel, Top Cat, Woody Woodpecker, Quick Draw McGraw, Mighty Mouse, Frankenstein Jr. and the Impossibles, Spider-Man and always the funniest one of the bunch, Wiley Coyote and the Roadrunner. Those cartoons and large bowls of Cap’n Crunch were my major source of nourishment in those days. They still are. Yes, even the Cap’n Crunch. And coffee. Lots and lots of coffee. August 5 Minute Spotlight – Bert Waisanen Bert Waisanen is an independent insurance adviser for GIA Risk Management in Wheat Ridge. He works directly for clients to match their protection needs with the best carriers in the industry. His interests include bringing technology tools to the insurance profession to modernize the customer experience with convenience, access and speed and to strengthen the high-value personal advisory relationship. Bert’s career has engaged both the public and private sides of finance. He began as a congressional aide and fiscal adviser in Washington, DC, specializing in tax and economic development policy, moving to Colorado Bert Waisanen as a state legislative fiscal analyst. His entrepreneurial spirit drew him into the local food business, where he opened his own locally supplied food market in Jeffco while devising greenhouse growing techniques featured in the Farmer’s Almanac. He returned to the finance industry in 2013 as a licensed insurance advisor. A native of Kansas City, Missouri and educated at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Bert and his family reside in Morrison.
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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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Now hiring general construction labor and drivers. Must have a valid CO Driver's License and a vehicle to get to and from job site in the metro area (these are job requirements). Hand excavation, concrete demolition, structural repairs, and drilling with hand held hydraulics. Renovation experience and tools a plus but not a requirement.
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FACILITIES MAINTENANCE WORKER Full-time; Work Schedule: Sun - Wed 2:30am – 1:00pm 2014 Hiring Range is $38,955 - $44,798 DOQ/E, plus an excellent benefit package.
Under direction of the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, provides a variety of skilled and semi-skilled work in the construction, maintenance, repair, restoration, and cleaning of City buildings and facilities. Requires HS Diploma or GED; three years of experience in building and custodial maintenance work performing duties of a comparable nature; valid CO drivers license with a safe driving record; knowledge of materials, methods, equipment and tools used in general building maintenance and custodial services work; the ability to use a variety of building maintenance and custodial equipment and materials; the ability to observe, report, and address needs for maintenance and supplies; the ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; the ability to work effectively with other staff, citizens, and the public; the ability to lift and/ or move up to 75 pounds; and the ability to work weekends and holidays. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. If you are interested in serving in a unique historical city, please apply online at www.cityofblackwww.cityofblack hawk.org/goto/employee_services. Closing date for this position is November 10, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. MST. Applicants are required to upload their resumes during the online application process. EOE.
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The City of Castle Pines is seeking a full-time employee to perform the full range of City Clerk duties including but not limited to: providing document management of the City’s official records, posting and publication of legal notices, producing City Council Meeting packets, taking the official meeting minutes, administration of liquor, business and contractor licensing, processing Public Records requests, responding to citizen inquiries, codification and updating of the City’s municipal code, and general clerical work including customer service and administrative support to staff and to City Council. The City Clerk also serves as the designated Election Official and Risk Manager. Qualifications include excellent interpersonal and communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Knowledge of Caselle and Granicus software a plus. Must be self-motivated, detail oriented and have the ability to multi-task and learn new programs and systems. Current knowledge of Colorado state statutes and local ordinances strongly preferred. Bachelor’s Degree preferred with minimum three years-experience as City Clerk or as Deputy City Clerk in a similar sized or larger municipality. Municipal Clerk’s Certification highly desired. This is an exempt position. Starting salary $58,000-$65,000 DOE with excellent benefits. Apply electronically by Noon, Friday, November 7, 2014 by sending cover letter, resume and 3 professional references to: City of Castle Pines, don.vanwormer@castlepinesgov.com with the subject heading “City Clerk Application�. EOE ADA.
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7, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Apex Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Admission is free if you bring school supplies for us to distribute to local children in need. Call 303-425-9583.
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SCANDINAVIAN CHRISTMAS FAIR
UPCOMING CHILDREN’S PRODUCTIONS COLORADO ACTS presents its 8- to 12-year-old production of “Charlotte’s Web,” based on the story by E.B. White. Performances are 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, and Saturday, Nov. 1, at Colorado ACTS Theater, 11455 W. 1-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. Call 303-456-6772 or go to www.coloradoacts.org. Other upcoming ACTS productions are “Mother Goosed” (ages 8-12) on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 7-8; “Keeper of the Tales” (ages 12-18) on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 14-15, Nov. 21-22; and a community production of “Little Women Christmas Ornament” on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 5-6 and Dec. 12-13. ‘CLARENCE DARROW’ MINERS ALLEY Playhouse presents “Clarence Darrow” to Sunday, Nov. 2, at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Clarence Darrow brings to life the emotion, oratory skill, and courtroom drama of an extraordinary man. No performance on Oct. 31. For tickets, call 303-935-3044 or go to www.minersalley.com. ‘BURIED CHILD’ THE EDGE Theater presents “Buried Child” through Nov. 16 at 1560 Teller St., Suite
HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL ST. JOHN Chrysostom Episcopal Church, 13151 W. 28th Ave., Golden, presents a Halloween Carnival 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31. A night of ghosts, goblins, fellowship with neighbors and friends and a safe place for children. Visit www.stjohngolden.org for details.
HALLOWEEN FALL FEST FORNEY MUSEUM of Transportation, 4304 Brighton Blvd.,
Denver, presents its Halloween Fall Festival 4-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31. The safe, indoor Halloween event includes games, pumpkin decorating, movies, scary stories, and candy. Older kids can enjoy even more games plus a haunted house. We will also have a costume contest and magician. For information, go to https:// www.facebook.com/events/704735202941015/.
ARVADA CHORALE ORAL HISTORY Arvada Historical Society’s next Oral History Program will be 1-3
p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at McIlvoy House, 7307 Grandview Ave. The program will feature the history of the Arvada Chorale, highlights of its European tours, and stories of performances with other groups. Rex Nelson will give his reflections at the first director and conductor of the chorale.
Former and current members will also speak. Complimentary refreshments will be served. Each oral history is recorded on DVD and available to purchase. The event is free and open to the public. Call 303-431-1261 or visit www.arvadahistory.org. LOST CITIES OF DENVER BUS TOUR PERHAPS YOU’VE heard of Westminster, Littleton and Aurora. How about Glendale and Sheridan? Or Mountain View and Edgewater? Did you know that Lakeside Amusement Park is its own city, complete with a mayor and police force? Long before the large suburbs such as Lakewood sprang up, there were smaller towns surrounding Denver, often created to avoid the evils of decadent Denver. Tour these forgotten cities
with Active Minds. Program is 1-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, at Eaton Senior Communities, 333 S. Eaton St., Lakewood. To register, mail check ($35 per person) made out to “Eaton Senior Communities” to Eaton Senior Communities, 333 S. Eaton St., Lakewood, CO 80226. Tel: 303-937-3000. Be sure to include your contact info (including phone and e-mail) and write “Active Minds Bus Tour Nov. 6” on the check.
SHORT PLAY FESTIVAl RED ROCKS Community College’s Theatre Arts and Dance
Department presents the Rocky Mountain Short Play Festival, beginning Thursday, Nov. 6. The department selected eight plays, ranging from 10-15 minutes long. The plays will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, Nov. 6-8, and Nov. 13-15, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at Red Rocks Community College. For information, or to make reservations, contact Kelly Jo Eldredge at 303-914-6458 or theatre@rrcc.edu. Go to www.rrcc.edu.
200, Lakewood. Shelly is charmed by Vince’s farm house until she meets his crazy family. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 6 p.m. Sundays. No show on Sunday, Nov. 2; an industry night show is at 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3. For tickets, call 303-232-0363 or go to www.theedgetheater.com. Parking is free.
COMEDY NIGHT NOVEMBER’S COMEDY
Night at West Woods will feature Deacon Gray, winner of the inaugural Great American Comedy Festival. The last show of 2014 will be hosted by nationallytouring comic Bob Meddles and takes place at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5 at West Woods Golf Club, 6655 Quaker St., Arvada. Tickets are available at Eventbrite. com. Use keyword: West Woods. For more information e-mail SlapHappyEnt@gmail. com.
MAGIC AND MYSTERY MILE HIGH Magicians Society presents “Magic - Beyond Belief IX,” skillfully blending magic and mystery in an evening the entire family will enjoy. Show is at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. For tickets, call 303-987-7845 or go to www.lakewood.org/tickets/. Appropriate for all ages.
MUSIC/CONCERTS CHURCH CHOIR SEEKS MEMBERS CONCORDIA LUTHERAN Church Choir is working on its fall program and is looking
SCANDINAVIAN HOLIDAY items, imports, food, crafts and more are featured at the upcoming Christmas fair 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, and Saturday, Nov. 8, at Trollheim Lodge, 6610 W. 14th, Lakewood. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and lunch cost includes open face sandwiches and lumpa dogs. Call 303-2321700. Admission to the fair is $1 per person; lunch costs extra.
EVENTS AFTER-NAPPERS CLUB REMEMBER CLOUD gazing, leaf rubbing, and puddle jumping? Time to introduce your tyke to the wonders of nature with fun, outdoor weekly adventures in the park. We will hike at a toddler pace, use our 5 senses, and discover the wonders that Majestic View Park has to offer a curious kiddo. Dress for the weather. Program is 3:30-4:15 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 30, Nov. 6 and Nov. 13. For ages 2-5 years, with an adult. Call 720-8987405. CRAFT SALE GRANNIE’S BEST craft sale, with affordable gift items, is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at Greenridge Meadows Apartments, 31250 John Wallace Road, Evergreen. Call Wendy at 303-766-0017. FORCING BULBS CREATE YOUR own indoor bulb display just in time for the holidays. Indoor bulb gardens are a wonderful way to bring summer cheer into your home all year round. Paperwhites are a great teacher or hostess gift for the holidays. The forcing bulbs class is at 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, at Country Fair Garden Center, 17201 W. 64h Ave., Arvada. 303-209-4394. SECOND CHANCES HOW TO bounce back after a setback will be discussed at Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, at 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, titled “Second Chances: From Down and Out to Up and at ’Em,” features the filmed story of author and entrepreneur Weldon Long. A high school dropout and addict, Long was in prison the third time when he decided to change the direction of his life. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net. WELCOME MEET AND GREET RECEPTION ENJOY REFRESHMENTS and discover the diverse opportunities at the Apex Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5. The event is free; RSVP (303-425-9583) at least 2 days in advance. Bring friends! FROM TREES TO HONEYBEES LEARN WAYS to play with your kids in nature 8:30-10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, and Thursday, Nov. 13, at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge. Workshop is a two-day workshop, and you must attend both days. Are your children nuts about nature, or do you want ideas to get your children outside. Come participate in the nationally acclaimed Environmental Experiences for Early Childhood from Project Learning Tree. PARENTS OF children between the ages of 2½ to 6 years old, should accompany their child to participate in two classes full of engaging nature based activities and information. Parents will receive an activity guide book and companion music CD. Snack and take home crafts are also included. Call 303-231-1300 to register or for information. Go to www.coloradoplt.org. BUSINESS ASSOCIATION BREAKFAST MEETING
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THE TUESDAY, Nov. 11, breakfast meeting of the Wheat Ridge Business Association will feature Londell Jackson, of the Colorado Nonprofit Association, 7-8:45 a.m. at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center. The topic will be Corporate Philanthropy. If your business gets asks frequently to donate to a cause or sponsor various schools, organizations or activities, this talk might help you decide who and where to put your business dollars and time. Networking, community updates and more. RSVP by Thursday, Nov. 6, to www.wheatridgebiz.com/meetingregister.php. Call 303-594-1520.
BIRD FEEDER WORKSHOP
ILLUMINATION: CREATE LIGHT
COME MAKE your own bird feeder at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at Country Fair Garden
Center, 17201 W. 64th Ave., Arvada. We will have all the supplies and guidance you need to make a beautiful feeder that will fit in your yard or garden, and just in time for winter which is when the birds really need that extra food. All ages are welcome. Call 303-209-4394.
AS THE days get shorter and dusk arrives earlier, try to imagine life before the light switch. Make your own light with a specialist from Sargit Outdoor Living School. Classes are 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6 (oils), Nov. 13 (fats) and Nov. 20 (wax candles) at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St. Register at 720-898-7405 or stop by the center.
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FORNEY MUSEUM of Transportation presents Photography Club Saturdays. Build your
GAIN NEW understandings about health, wholeness and healing options at HeartPULSE, which meets 7-9 p.m. every first Friday at The Cloisters, 2103 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Topic of the Friday, Nov. 7 session is Healing with QI Gong. Program repeats 9-11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 20. Email heartpulse@att.net.
to add new voices. The choir is a great cross section of the community and welcomes newcomers. Concordia’s choir is directed by Dr. Jill Schroeder-Dorn of Colorado Christian University. The choir meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. The choir assists in Concordia’s traditional worship service three out of four Sundays per month. The church is at 13371 W. Alameda Parkway in Lakewood. If you have a desire to sing and are interested in joining, please contact the church office at 303-989-5260.
portfolio with uninterrupted tripod photography time among antique cars. Sessions are offered the first Saturday of the month. Come for two hours before we open to the public. Registration required. Sessions limited to 25 participants. For a copy of the museum’s photo policy, including rules and regulations, email events@forneymuseum.org or call 303-297-1113. 2014 dates are Saturday, Nov. 1, Dec. 6. The museum is at 4303 Brighton Blvd., Denver.
HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE MOUNT VERNON Country
Club’s annual Holiday Boutique is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4. Admission is free. This annual holiday boutique showcases about 50 vendors and artisans. A luncheon buffet is 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. Reservations recommended for lunch; call 303-526-0616. Go to www.mountvernoncc.com.
BELMAR BLOCK 7 ART WALKS JOIN FELLOW art enthusiasts for a block-long celebration of art and design on Block 7 in Belmar, 445 S. Saulsbury St., Lakewood. Block 7 is a collection of local galleries and studios. Block 7 art walks take place from 6-10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, and Friday, Dec. 5. Go to http://belmarcolorado.com or call 303-742-1520. CRAFT FAIR SHOP ‘TIL you drop at more than 50 tables of handmade gifts 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov.
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Broomfield sinks Lakewood in playoffs Tigers make great late push but fall in opener By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@colorado communitymedia.com BROOMFIELD - Lakewood soccer was swept out of the playoffs by Broomfield in a 3-0 loss Thursday at Broomfield High School. The No. 21 Tigers made a brilliant late season push to put themselves in position to qualify for the playoffs but perhaps that push left nothing in the tank against the No. 12 Eagles. Broomfield got goals from junior Cody Ewing, junior Porter Milner and senior Chris Sharkey, and while Lakewood had several scoring opportunities of its own the Tigers could never find the back of the net. That is partially due to the play of Broomfield junior Michael Genge, who stopped all four of Lakewood’s shots on goal. The Tigers finish their season with an under .500 record at 7-9 and 4-3 in 5A Jeffco. And while that resume seems modest, Lakewood did make an incredible run to get positioned to make the state tournament. The Tigers opened the season by losing seven of their first nine games. However, most of those losses came in tightly contested games that Lakewood simply couldn’t find a way to win. But just when it looked like Lakewood was going to struggle for the entirety of its season the Tigers got red hot and reeled off four straight league victories beating Chatfield, Bear Creek, Standley Lake and Pomona. Lakewood was led by junior Alejandro Avila who scored seven goals this season. Junior goaltender Hector Moreno, who made 29 saves this season, will return in 2015 along with Avila to build off the Lakewood’s strong late season finish. Expect the Tigers to be in the mix for a 5A Jeffco league title in 2015.
Junior goalkeeper Hector Moreno reaches to block the ball on a corner kick while teammate Oswin Solis helps defend the goal in the 0-3 loss to Broomfield in the first round of playoffs on Thursday in Broomfield. Photo by Pam Wagner
Faith Christian poised for playoffs Eagles offense is a monster but don’t forget about their D By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@coloradocommunitymedia.com ARVADA - Faith Christian football continued to roll with its 41-0 victory over Denver West Friday, at Faith Christian High School. The Eagles overwhelmed the Cowboys almost immediately, and by the game’s end were playing backups and underclassmen, as they prepare for the state playoffs. Faith Christian used a total team effort to dismantle Denver West as its junior quarterback Adam Buchanan was near perfect going 8-for-12 for 143 yards and two touchdowns. Senior Jake Sanders was the recipient of both of those touchdown passes and he finished with 89 receiving yards off of five catches.
The versatile Eagles also used nine different running backs throughout the game, getting 60 yards off nine carried for junior running back Trevor Olsen. Olsen also had two touchdowns and senior running back Daniel Landewisch added another, as the duo continued to terrorize its opponents. Olsen and Landewisch, perhaps the state’s best running back combination in any classification, has combined for 1,190 rushing yards this season and 18 touchdowns. Moreover, the duo accounts for an average of 170 rushing yards per game for the Eagles. However, while everyone is talking about how good Faith Christian’s offense is, its defense deserved a big chunk of the credit for their team’s success this season. The Eagles’ defense has delivered four shutouts this season and has given up only 69 total points this season, giving up an average of just 7.6 points per game.
Faith Christian’s offense has proven to be one of the best in the state. The Eagles are pictured moments before a touchdown scoring drive during their 41-0 victory over Denver West Friday at Faith Christian High School. Photo by Dan Williams Credit unsung heroes like junior Nick Cortes for some of that formidable defense. Cortes has five interceptions and a forced
fumbles on his resume this season and is one of the defense’s biggest playmakers. Faith Christian will now enter
the 2A state tournament as a No. 8 seed who will host No. 9 seeded Bayfield at a time and date yet to determined.
SPORTS QUIZ 1) Who was the last player before the Chicago Cubs’ Emilio Bonifacio in 2014 to start a season with two four-hit games? 2) Entering 2014, when was the last time an A.L. West team won the World Series? 3) In 2012, Washington’s Alfred Morris became the third NFL rookie to rush for at least 1,600 yards and 13 touchdowns in a season. Name the other two. 4) Who was the last male college basketball player to win the Naismith College Player of the Year award three times?
5) Name the oldest NHL expansion team to have not won a Stanley Cup. 6) Who was the last driver of the No. 43 car before Aric Almirola in 2014 to win a NASCAR Cup race for Petty Motorsports? 7) In 2014, John Isner won the second-highest-scoring tiebreaker (19-17) in Wimbledon history. Who won the highest one? Answers 1) Colorado’s Dante Bichette, in 1998.
2) It was in 2002 (the Angels). 3) Eric Dickerson (1983) and George Rogers (1981). 4) Ralph Sampson (1981-83). 5) The St. Louis Blues, who joined the NHL in 1967. 6) John Andretti, in 1999. 7) Bjorn Borg beat Premjit Lall, 20-18, in 1973. 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
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A-West, Ralston Valley both win openers Mustangs roll and Wildcats survive scare as teams advance in playoffs By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@colorado communitymedia.com DENVER - Over the past couple season Arvada West soccer has been looked at as one of the best teams in the state. However, the team suffered first round knock-outs in the state tournament over the past two seasons by much higher seeds. This season No. 17 A-West was on a mission to not only advance but to make a deep playoff run which they hope started with a 1-0 victory over No. 16 Montbello Thursday at All City Field. A lone second half goal by senior Brandon Oeltjenbruns proved to be the game winner and junior goaltender Andy Fendel made five tough saves, helping the Wildcats advance to the Round of 16 where they faced Rock Canyon, Wednesday at 4:30 at Shea Stadium.
Ralston Valley rides momentum After winning its first 5A Jeffco league championship just days before, Ralston Valley soccer got a big playoff win beating Denver East 3-1 Thursday at North Area Athletic Complex. Senior Jordan Quinlisk set the tone for the Mustangs by heading in a spectacular goal midway through the first half. The Mustangs carried over the momentum from completing a perfect 7-0
Arvada West head coach Troy Gette gets on his players during halftime of what was a 0-0 match against Montebello Thursday at All City Field. The Wildcats did in fact get it together and went on to win 1-0. Photo by Dan Williams 5A Jeffco season by beating a Denver East team that some thought had a chance to make a playoff run. But the combination of head coach
Kyle Kazemi’s coaching along with a team hungry for redemption has fuelled the Mustangs fantastic season — which isn’t over just yet.
Ralston Valley (10-6, 7-0 in league) then played No. 2 Smoky Hill — regarded as one of the state’s best teams — Wednesday at Smoky Hill High School.
Wheat Ridge routs Golden rivalry game Farmers prepare for playoffs by stalling out Demon offense By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@colorado communitymedia.com LAKEWOOD - Golden’s football program has had a nice comeback this season. But Wheat Ridge football is still the standard in 4A Jeffco. And the Farmers brought their talent and experience to bear against the Demons in a 43-6 victory Friday at Jeffco Stadium. But Friday night’s game was more than just your normal Wheat Ridge-Golden rivalry game, as the two schools came together with Lutheran Hospital to promote the first annual “Pink” football game. The game honored breast cancer victims and survivors and despite Golden coming up a little short on the scoreboard the event was a huge success as the student sections from both schools were draped in pink. “Lutheran is in our neighborhood and they asked us if we would be interested in this kind of event and I told them we would love to do that,” Wheat Ridge athletic director Nick DeSimone said. “Both schools coming together for something like this takes the edge of the competition and focuses on our community.” Perhaps the start of what looks to be an annual tradition will renew a once strong rivalry that Wheat Ridge had dominated over the last decade — including on Friday night. The Farmers jumped out to a big first quarter lead and took a 36-0 lead into half-
Golden senior defensive back Eugene Baker lines up against Wheat Ridge sophomore receiver Carlos Shippey during the third quarter of the Farmers 43-6 win over the Demons Friday at Jeffco Stadium. Photo by Dan Williams time. Wheat Ridge road its horse in senior running back Jordan Jones who was dominant, rushing for 130 yards on just 12 carries and producing three touchdown runs. In addition, senior defensive back Anthony Mcginnis was the defensive player of
the game after he intercepted two and deflected three more. And with just one regular season game left on its schedule Wheat Ridge improved to 6-3 (3-1 in league) under the leadership of first year head coach Dan Reardon.
The Farmers will wrap up their regular season when they play Denver South Friday at 4 p.m. at All City Field. Golden (3-6, 1-3 in league) will play George Washington Friday, 7 p.m. at All City Field.
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Global stature on the rise Business leaders weigh 3 million mark for Denver metro By Amy Woodward
awoodward@colorado communitymedia.com Denver may be home to more than 600,000 people, but add the surrounding cities and counties, and the Denver metro area is expected to collectively grow to 3 million people. In fact, it may have already happened, a milestone that firmly places the area on the international radar in the global competition for jobs. According to estimates from the State Demographer’s Office, the population may have hit the 3 million mark in mid-August, but demographers won’t know for sure until next July, said Elizabeth Garner, a state demographer. In July, the estimated population of the Denver area was 2.951 million people. “The growth that Colorado is experiencing right now is not that unusual,” said Garner, reporting an increase of 78,000 people last year compared to 120,000 people at one time during the 1990s. Typical or not, local political and business leaders are taking notice of the population growth and weighing in about that means for the area. “It’s a brave new world for us,” said Tom Clark, chief executive of the Metro Denver Economic Development Corp. and executive vice president of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce. “At 2 million people, a metropolitan region becomes a perpetual job machine,” he said, citing a study conducted by a research economist in the early 1990s. At the 2 million mark, a city begins to grow its own jobs and becomes selfsustaining, Clark explained. Money stays within the community longer and exits lat-
A GREAT PLACE TO BE Colorado ranked first in the country for the lowest obesity rate. A study released by Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation considered adult obesity rates by state and reported that every state had obesity rates above 20 percent. Colorado reported the lowest rate of 21.3 percent. A recent study by WalletHub ranked Colorado as the fourth happiest state in the country. The study considered 26 key metrics including emotional health, income levels, and sports participation rates. The top three happiest states in order were Utah, Minnesota and North Dakota. Outside magazine released a ranking of the 100 best companies to work, with 28 of those businesses located in Colorado. Four of the top 10 spots and half of the top 20 were Colorado companies. Sphero, a Boulder-based robotic toy manufacturer, ranked third, the highest spot of all Colorado companies. Also in the top 20 was GroundFloor Media (4th), Zen Planner (6th), New Belgium Brewing (7th), ReadyTalk (11th), Global Works (14th), RoundPegg (15th), Cloud 9 Living (16th), TDA_Boulder (18th), and Adaptive Sports Center (20th).
er while wealth and income tend to go up. But at 3 million, a city or in this case — a metropolitan area — makes its debut on the world stage. “Three million begins to put you into a global competition for jobs,” Clark said. In the past, Colorado’s biggest competitors for job locations were Phoenix and Dallas. Today, Colorado’s direct competitors to the south are overshadowed by cities much farther away such as Dublin, Singapore and Toronto. Clark credits transportation build-out, infrastructure and a highly diverse economy for putting the Denver area on the global market. He pinpointed specific areas of the state’s economy that are in line with the U.S. economy — green and fossil energy, health care and wellness, IT, telecomm, bio-tech, aerospace and financial services. The Jefferson County Economic Devel-
Riders exit the light rail train for the W line at Wadsworth and Colfax in Lakewood on Friday, Oct. 24. Currently, the light rail supports 83,000 riders for the whole system, 14,000 trips a day for the W line with a projected 600,000 rail trips a day in 2035 once the whole FasTracks program is built out and operating. Photo by Amy Woodward opment Corporation or Jeffco EDC, is the state’s oldest economic development organization and works closely with businesses and political leaders to build and sustain jobs in the county. “When we’re seeing that population growth, and we’re seeing that we’re becoming a major metropolitan area — and companies are recognizing that and wanting to set up shop here or they want to expand out here for existing business that we do have,” said Tom Livingston, economic development specialist with Jeffco EDC. “We want to make sure that we are able to accommodate that growth and there is a lot that goes with that as far as the residential aspect.” Balancing land use with continued growth will be a challenge in Jeffco where preserving open space is an important aspect and cultural identifier of the county, County Commissioner Casey Tighe said. “We just have to be smart about how we grow,” Tighe said. Urban centers that offer walkability and bike-friendly access in close proxim-
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ity to mass transit seem to be the future for urban planning to attract millennials and businesses to the area. “You’re starting to see that happening, and we’re going to have to see about other locations,” he said, noting cities like Arvada and Lakewood that are building urban centers around train stations along the W Line light rail. The days of building homes with large backyards are fading away, Tighe said, so it is important to preserve the county’s aging stock to also reinvigorate neighborhoods. “We still want to give people these options to fit their lifestyles,” he said. In addition to challenges associated with land use, managing water resources and keeping the air clean will also be part of the balancing act for Jeffco businesses and political leaders. “We’re going to continue to grow whether we like it or not,” Clark said. “You need to be spending money to take good care of those assets that you don’t get back if you screw them up.”
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GR E AT E R G OL DE N Paid Advertisement
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elebrating 94 Years Successfully Serving the Business Community Phone: 303.279.3113
E-mail: info@goldencochamber.org
THE GOLDEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INvITES YOu TO HOLIDAY BuSINESS EXPO Wednesday, november 12th, 2014. 4:30 -7:00 pm. Premier Sponsor: Table mountain inn. music provided by: SubAtomic String Band. food, beer, wine (@ Happy Hour Prices), Entertainment & lots of networking & door prizes. no charge to attend. open to the chamber & community!! Participants to date include: Table mountain inn, dagotto’s Panini Bistro, mahnke Auto Body, guaranty Bank & Trust company, city & mountain views, Body in Balance Wellness center, gardner History &Preservation, LLc, nickel custom designed furniture, indulge Bistro & Wine Bar
SPONSOR THIS FuNCTION! $300 EnTiTLES You To Logo on WEEKLY E-BLASTS & EvEnT mATERiALS, 3 minuTE PRESEnTATion To gRouP, TABLE PRovidEd foR mATERiALS & LiTERATuRE, BREAKfAST foR 2 REPRESEnTATivES contact the chamber today! info@goldencochamber.org
MEMBER ORIENTATION “Everything you always wanted to know about the golden chamber of commerce, but were afraid to ask” if you are a new member of the golden chamber of commerce, thinking about joining the golden chamber or a new representative of a long-time member, join us for this “member orientation” The golden chamber Staff, along with committee chairs, Board members & Program chairs will all be available to answer your questions. Learn more about the Benefits of your Golden Chamber Membership and “How It Works For You”! When: Tuesday, november 4th, 2014 Where: golden Hotel 800-11th Street (Historic downtown golden) Time: Registration Starts 7:00 am Program starts 7:30 am Adjourn by 8:45 am cost: no charge-“Breakfast Buffet” provided (Seating is limited!! RSvP early) RSvP to the chamber www.goldencochamber.org | jayne@goldencochamber.org | 303-279-3113
ABOuT NEW MEMBERS Gold Mine Cupcakes | Sara Rutter, Owner | info@goldminecupcakes.com | (720) 722-0371 gold mine cupcakes is a family owned and operated catering cupcake company. We specialize in wedding and event cupcakes, perfect for any occasion, from the most formal to the most casual. All of our flavors are made from scratch and carefully delivered to your special occasion to ensure they are as fresh and delicious as possible. We offer delivery to anywhere in the denver metro area as well as the foothills region. So please, let our family make your next event delicious. New West Physicians – Golden Central | Amy Hobler, Office Manager 1823 Ford St. Golden, CO 80401 | (303) 279-7844 new West Physicians golden central family Practice is a primary care practice who has been providing quality healthcare to the Golden community for over 20 years. New West Physicians Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) certified Level 3 and all eligible providers are national committee for Quality Assurance (ncQA) recognized for Heart/Stroke and diabetes care . We have an integrated approach to healthcare, an embedded diabetes and nutrition center, and Behavioral Health Services program that work together to provide high-quality care to our patients. The providers at new West Physicians regard it as a privilege to care for patients and are committed to providing excellent service, every patient, every time.
ANNOuNCING A HOLIDAY WINDOW DISPLAY CONTEST Sponsored by the Golden Chamber of Commerce
Showcase your decorative talents by creating a Holiday Window display for people visiting golden during the 2014 Holiday Season. Three Winners. one winner will be selected from each of the following areas: north golden, South golden, and Historic downtown golden. Judging criteria: creativity, use of Lights, use of Theme (Western) decoration deadline: friday november 28th at 5:00 P.m. To participate in this contest, notify carol Ann by monday, november 24th at carolAnn@goldenchamber.org Winners Announced : At the candlelight Walk Program on friday december 5th (approximately 6:30 P.m.). You do not need to be present to win, but we hope winners can be present on stage at the candlelight Walk. Questions? Please call carol Ann at the golden chamber 303.279.3113
AN INvITATION TO SHOP LOCALLY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON it’s that wonderful time of year and your local merchants are counting on you to keep your dollars in golden – downtown, in north golden, and South golden, too. it’s crucial to the economic vitality of golden, and it’s a great way to create community and show your support for golden. According to www.civiceconomics.com, “the math for buying close to home is compelling—for every $100 spent at a locally-owned business, $73 remains in the local economy, and $27 leaves. compare that to the same $100 spent at a non-locally owned business, where $43 remains in the local economy and $57 leaves. Recent research from civic Economics indicates that local eateries return nearly 79 percent of revenues to the community, compared to just over 30 percent for chain restaurants.”
PLAN TO SHOP IN GOLDEN ON TWO SPECIAL OCCASIONS Join us at the Table mountain inn for our Eighth Annual Holiday Business Expo on Wednesday, november 12th from 4:30p – 7p. dine while you shop and mingle with friends. You can shop locally and walk/run to support a cause on Saturday, november 29th: Small Business Saturday. Learn more about the Be A Tool 5K and Elf Parade by going to visitgolden.com. You won’t want to miss this new event!
Web: www.goldencochamber.org
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Brian Dixon - Keller Williams Real Estate (720) 429-1626 | www.comelivewhereyouplay.com REAL ESTATE Halo Branded Solutions 1-847-804-4159 | www.halo.com/tracyauster AdvERTiSing - PRomoTionAL PRoducTS Redlaw Sauce (720) 365-6510 | www.redlawsauce.com mAnufAcTuRing Lorraine DAversa, ReMax 720-4600-BuY | www.LorrainedAversa.com REAL ESTATE Daniel R. McCune, Esq. 303-296-7300 | www.childsmccune.com ATToRnEYS Campus Investments, LLC (303) 304-0516 | www.goldenmarketplace.com REAL ESTATE dEvELoPmEnT Colorado Financial Partners, LLC - Julia J. Smith (720) 354-5091 | julia.coloradofinancialpartners.com finAnciAL SERvicES Lomond, Carole (303) 526-2420 | carolelomond@gmail.com LimiTEd mEmBERS BubbleTower.com 303-922-4655 | www.stiltwalker.com EnTERTAinmEnT Gold Mine Cupcakes (720) 722-0371 | www.goldminecupcakes.com cATERing New West Physicians-Golden Central (303) 279-7844 | www.nwphysicians.com HEALTH cARE/mAinTEnAncE Asset Realty by Tessa (303) 210-0263 | www.assetrealtyco.com REAL ESTATE ADP (Automatic Data Processing) (507) 327-4462 | www.adp.com PAYRoLL SERvicES IX Power Foundation, Inc. 303-277-9520 | www.ixpower.com/foundation EnviRonmEnTAL conSuLTing paycom (877) 273-3280 | www.paycom.com PAYRoLL SERvicES Starbucks Coffee Company - South Golden (303) 277-0086 | www.starbucks.com RESTAuRAnTS Starbucks Coffee Company - North Golden (303) 277-0086 | www.starbucks.com RESTAuRAnTS Downtown Development Authority (303) 384-8080 | www.cityofgolden.net ASSociATionS
UPCOMING EVENTS
BRING THE FAMILY TO HISTORIC GOLDEN TO CELEBRATE OLDE GOLDEN CHRISTMAS: Friday, December 5 at 6:30p candlelight Walk
Saturday, December 6th at 11a olde golden christmas Parade
Saturday, December 13th at 9a
Breakfast with Santa (at Table mountain inn. Buy tickets at goldencochamber.org)
Best Wishes to you and yours this Thanksgiving, and thanks for supporting your local business community.
Saturday, December 13th at 11a
All My Best, Dawn Smith dawn@goldenCOChamber.org | 303.279.3113
Saturday, December 20th at 11a
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