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Flood waters gushed down the sides at North Table Mountain Park during the September floods last year. The Mesa Top loop at the park is one of three trails remaining that are in need of repairs and are closed off to the public. Courtesy photo
Jeffco open space talks trails, apps Workgroup assembling for single use trails By Amy Woodward
awoodward@colorado communitymedia.com Jeffco Park and Open Space trail specialists are busy constructing, maintaining and cleaning up trails around the county. On Wednesday, Oct. 29, the department held a trail talks forum to update the public on its updates at the American Mountaineering Center. Flood recovery efforts have been one of the primary focuses for Jeffco Open Space, and with the help of dedicated volunteers who have pitched in with trail repairs, majority of the work has been completed, reported David Davenport, outdoor recreation management coordinator for Jeffco Open Space. But it hasn’t been an easy year, and three trails remain closed off from the public after financial assistance from FEMA took longer than expected. “Anytime you take money from federal government, you are then subject to federal procedures and federal regulations,” Davenport said. “Anything that we were going to apply for FEMA funding with, we had to go through a fairly long and involved process that would result in what is called an environmental assessment.” Jeffco Open Space requested $375,000 from FEMA last year. In ear-
ly October of this year, the nearly 50 page environmental assessment was approved, and trail specialists can now move ahead on repair work for Mustang Trail, Mesa Top and Wranglers. The rest of Apex park is expected to open on Sunday, Nov. 26, pending weather conditions. The re-routing of Pick ‘n Sledge is being pushed until Spring 2015, but trail specialists said nothing is planned but getting trails open. The North Folk Trail opened on Oct. 11. The 9.3 mile trail connects to Reynolds Park, Pike National Forest and Pine Valley Ranch Park creating a 36.2 mile pathway of smooth cement. “There’s a number of ways you could use the trail,” said Tom Hoby, director at Jeffco Parks and Open Space. “We’ve had a lot of positive feedback.” Serious runners have taken to the trail and were able to complete it in under three hours, Davenport said. The department announced they are working on new interactive maps for the website that will also be mobile compatible. “You will be able to get a lot more information and be able to plan routes and trips much better,” Davenport said. “Instead of the world just ending at our park boundaries you’ll actually be able to see connecting properties with Denver mountain parks, with other conservation easements.” Open Space is starting discussions again on single use trails — i.e., only bicycles, or only hikers — and
WORKING GROUP To be considered for the Working Group for Single Use Trails interested citizens must submit a resume and letter of interest to Dave Davenport, Outdoor Recreation Management Coordinator, by end of business, Friday, November 14, 2014 to ddavenpo@jeffco.us or 700 Jeffco Parkway, Suite 100, Golden, CO 80401. Selection criteria of Working Group members will include but is not limited to: residency or business interest in Jefferson County; involvement with JCOS as a volunteer, advocate, or have conducted permitted activities in the Parks; and individuals who identify themselves with more than one user group. will be taking applications for those wanting to be part of a workgroup on the subject. Staff compared and contrasted the 2011 Citizen Survey with a live survey taken at the trail talks forum, which showed conflict in opinions between users of Jeffco’s parks and trails, primarily between mountain bikers and hikers. According to Hoby there was a time when multi-use trails was a solution but after speaking with several residents and users of the county’s trails it is clear that experiences on the trail have degraded. When the audience of different trail users began arguing for their side, Hoby replied, “If we start to fragment and say well this user group does more than this user group for economic development — that will erode very quickly,” he said. “I really caution the whole mentality of us against them, we’re all in this together.”
Modern-day heroes come in all shapes and sizes, and seven people from the Jeffco School District are using strength, creativity and intelligence to influence their community. The 11th annual Jeffco Heroes Awards honors individuals from across the district who put forth extra effort, inspiring others with stories of their own. “It’s important, we feel, to recognize the students and teachers who go above and beyond,” said Debbie Delgado, executive director of the Jeffco Schools Foundation. “We feel these are stories that go untold.” Honorees come from six Jeffco schools, with two from Wheat Ridge High School, and one each from Two Roads Charter, Jefferson High School, Wheat Ridge 5-8, Stein Elementary and Alameda International High School. Nominated by principals and school staff, this year’s heroes embody a perseverance for accomplishment that resonates within their communities. This year’s awards ceremony will be 5 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 12, at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. “It’s about people, not just about good policy or good practices that get things done,” Delgado said, “and we want to showcase that.” Undeterred by cancer, homelessness, depression and loss, this year’s student honorees have shown resilience as they also worked diligently in school. During their high school careers, Carina Wilson, Eli Graham, Daniil Arushanov and Helen Castillo have strived academically, helped tutor others, participated in extracurricular clubs and sports, and worked to provide an income and necessities for themselves and their families — while remaining strong leaders in their schools. “It hit me I was doing something to help people out,” Wilson said of her tutoring and student leadership. Wilson grew up in several homes, including experiencing periods of homelessness, switching schools repeatedly prior to attending Jefferson High School. “I think with everything that I do now, I put my heart into everything I do and with people — and I feel like I am the hero.” Behind every student is a support system of teachers, staff and administrators. This year’s teacher heroes — Laurin Haber-Cruz, Scott Walker and Franky Scaglione — have dedicated their careers to helping students succeed. Whether it’s through eloquent communications, a complex equation or a painting on a colorful canvas, this year’s teacher heroes are committing time, expertise and talents to foster a fun and challenging environment for their students. “I know I work hard and am passionate about my work, but I never expected someone to recognize me,” said Walker, who moved into teaching math after owning his own business nine years ago. Aside from teaching, Walker coaches several sports, tutors at Wheat Ridge 5-8 District continues on Page 7
LAKEWOOD CITY COUNCIL ON THE RECORD During the Nov. 3 study session, Lakewood City Council received an 20th anniversary update on the Denver West project from real estate developer and project lead Greg Stevinson and project planner John Mullins. “Twenty years ago we completed the annexation process into Lakewood,” Stevinson told the council. “We loved being in the county and we were approached by Golden for annexation before deciding on Lakewood.” Part of what makes the project special is the dedication to reinvesting in the community, particularly the historic business corridors like West Colfax, Stevinson said. He added that he is very proud of the
fact that Denver West and Colorado Mills never poached a business from another retail center. Stevinson was able to share milestones about the project, including the fact that the United Artists Theater at Denver West was the first stadium seating theater in the state. “The Denver West Village is 20 percent the size of Colorado Mills but generates 30 to 40 percent of sales,” he said. Traffic was a major concern for neighbors and residents, and Mullins spoke about the care that went into collaborating with residents to create the best transportation plan. “A lot of people may not know there
were 18 traffic signals installed in the area,” he said. “We had to set up long term relationship with the city of Lakewood to make sure the roads are maintained.” Stevinson and Mullins shared some numbers about the 6.6 million squarefoot area — which includes the Denver West Office Park and National Renewable Energy Laboratories. They said the area brings in around $100 million a year in tax revenue and has created 9,189 jobs in the area, as well as 15,175 jobs in metro Denver. Work in the area is not done, and Stevinson spoke about future plans, including new apartments and the possibility of a new hotel. Shoppers will also see a
Red Robin and Starbucks opening soon. During council comment, both Ward 1 councilwoman Karen Kellen and Ward 5 councilwoman Karen Harrison discussed the need for senior specific living opportunities in the area, something that Stevinson said is also a priority for the developers. “You and your development is a huge asset for Lakewood,” said Ward 1 councilwoman Ramey Johnson. “I want to thank you for your philosophy and foresight in how you’ve conducted your business.” The next council meeting is a regular meeting at 7 p.m. on Nov. 10 at Civic Center South, 480 S. Allison Parkway. — Compiled by Clarke Reader
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With a little help, it’s a lot like home The door opens and a slight woman with a quick smile, round glasses, comfy gray sweats and short snowy hair pushes her walker into the hall. Four months ago, Mary Clancy, 89, was living in her Lakewood apartment. But she just couldn’t do it anymore — the cooking, the cleaning, the driving. So she gave her car to a delighted nephew and moved into one of the 111 rooms at the Libby Bortz Assisted Living Center in Littleton. “It’s great here,” she says, unhesitatingly, as she makes her way down the floral-carpeted hall to find the Scrabble game. “If you can’t be at home, this is the next best thing.” The words gladden Dawn Shepherd, who stands nearby, eyes sparkling. But then, she knows the secret to this place. The brick-and-stucco structure was built on a foundation of innovative stubbornness and passionate concern for the well-being of the older community who needed, not only a place to call home, but also one they could afford. “It’s a love thing,” Shepherd says. “There’s tons of love in this building.” The center, just off Main Street in downtown Littleton, opened its doors 20 years ago as one of the country’s first affordable assisted living facilities when Shepherd, now 68, was director of the Littleton Housing Authority. Back then, few assisted living centers existed — the concept was just becoming part of the senior landscape discussion. But what made this building particularly unique was its owner — a housing authority, an agency dedicated to providing housing for low-income families and individuals, one not usually in the business of assisted living. That meant the Libby Bortz center, which would help its residents with the daily care they needed, had to be affordable. To do that, the housing authority worked with a group of creative thinkers with experience in senior housing called The Raleigh Group and Kaiser Aerospace and Electronics, a now-defunct corporation and the tax credit partner that helped finance the project. “The team just got so close,” Shepherd
says. “It was really an amazing moment in time — everyone worked so hard toward an end goal.” The use of federal tax credits allowed the housing authority to save $200 a month per unit and ensure its affordability in perpetuity, Shepherd says. It also made the center one of the first — if not the first — in the country to be financed by tax credits. Today, a one-room apartment at Libby Bortz costs $1,784 a month, well below the national average for assisted living. That includes three meals a day, weekly housekeeping and laundry and medication supervision. The Genworth 2014 Cost of Care Survey, which has surveyed senior care services throughout the country for 11 years, found the national median monthly rate for assisted living was $3,500, an increase of 4.29 percent from 2009. Unforgivably, housing for seniors in this country — at a time in their lives when they should feel safe and comfortable — has instead become “a crushing burden.” The statement comes from SeniorLiving.org, a website dedicated to senior living and retirement, which reports that “finding affordable senior housing may be one of the biggest challenges facing seniors and their loved ones.” And the U.S. Small Business Development Center predicts a significant unmet demand for assisted living facilities by 2020 as the population between 65 and 84 grows by nearly 39 percent. So, where will we live? Most importantly, where can we afford to live with dignity? Shepherd pondered those questions long ago from her office in a subsidized senior apartment building in Littleton where she watched her seniors, as they aged, re-
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quire more help with daily living activities. “Their only choice was a nursing home,” she says, “and they didn’t need a nursing home.” Shepherd — who retired from the Littleton Housing Authority (now called South Metro Housing Options) in 2001, but soon took a job heading the housing authority in neighboring Englewood until retiring definitively a year ago — decided to provide a choice. After eight years of planning and work, doors to the center, named after longtime Littleton social worker and housing authority board member Libby Bortz, opened in January 1994. Shepherd interviewed all the prospective residents personally. The move, she says, almost immediately “enhanced their lives and prolonged their lives.” The apartment space was small. But it was their space. “There were enough things that they were giving up in the aging process without having to have a stranger as a roommate,” Shepherd says. “That’s not the way we wanted our grandmother or our own parents to live.” With no kitchens in apartments and a community dining room, the model encouraged socialization. Not isolation. Small changes, such as staff dispensing correct medication and providing laundry service, sparked dramatic changes. Less confusion, more pride in appearance, more confidence. And, there was the warmth that wrapped residents close, because, of course, this was a labor of love. ••• On a recent chilly afternoon, a few days after a 20th anniversary reunion and celebration, piano notes drift into the lobby from the finely appointed dining room. The gas fireplace is lit. A man in his 90s sits in an armchair, eyes closed, whistling softly to the tune, “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head.” Tables the hue of dark cherrywood stand next to tall-backed armchairs and love seats the color of wine, gold and green. Several cozy living rooms are scattered throughout the three floors, along with a courtyard garden, TV rooms and a community kitchen. Wide, third-floor balconies with white
wicker furniture face glorious mountain views. In one hallway is the Salute to Veterans Wall, where portraits of loved ones who served the country continuously flow across a television mounted on the blue wall. Jeanne Whalen, 72, sits on her walker across from the screen, watching for the photos of her two brothers, who served in the Korean War. “Not this one,” she says, eyes on the scrolling pictures. “Not this next one. “The next one is my two brothers. They were in the Korean War.” The photos, taken in the 1950s, identify Dan Whalen, Navy, and Paul Whalen, Air Force. A year apart, they were 10 years older than Jeanne. “I come here every day,” she says, because “I love them and I miss them.” Jeanne, who has emphysema, moved from New York a year ago to be near her daughter. The move has been good. “You get the help you need, and I’ve made lots of friends,” she says. “Praise the Lord for this place.” Downstairs, the only resident who has lived here since the first year arrives from an outing. Virginia Chynoweth, 92, carefully wheels her walker to a chair. She peers through her glasses. “I like everything about it,” she says about her home. She’s able to go wherever she pleases. And, “I feel safe.” In the end, that’s what a home should be — not a crushing burden, just simply safe. Especially when we’re old. For Dawn Shepherd, that means the world. If the time should come, she already knows which room she’d choose. It’d be easy, after all, to live in a place built with love. Ann Macari Healey’s column about people, places and issues of everyday life appears every other week. Her column earned first place in the 2013 Colorado Press Association Better Newspaper contest. She can be reached at ahealey@coloradocommunitymedia.com or 303-566-4110.
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Hickenlooper edges Beauprez By Vic Vela
vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com An expected tight gubernatorial race was close enough that the outcome wasn’t clear until the following day. Democratic incumbent Gov. John Hickenlooper was named the winner Wednesday morning, having defeated Republican challenger Bob Beauprez by 25,462 votes (1.36-percent). Beauprez had led most of the night by a persistent 2-percent margin, but overnight vote counting from Democratic-leaning Denver and Boulder counties helped give him the edge. Hickenlooper Neither candidate was ready to admit defeat in brief remarks to supporters late in the evening Tuesday. “Do not lose heart,” Hickenlooper told
supporters from the Union Station Main Terminal in downtown Denver. “Get a little sleep. I think I’m still going to be up for a few hours.” Beauprez told supporters from inside a Hyatt Regency in the Denver Tech Center to remain optimistic, especially considering how well Republicans had done both in the state and nationally on Election Day. “It’s been a huge night for Republicans,” he said. “And we got a little bit more work to go, but we’re on the right side of even, aren’t we?” A Hickenlooper victory was one of few bright spots in a tough night for Democrats. Democratic Sen. Mark Udall lost his reelection bid to Republican Congressman Cory Gardner and Republicans took control of both the US Senate, and state Senate. Republicans also won down ticket races for attorney general, secretary of state and treasurer.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob Beauprez addresses the audience Oct. 29 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock. Photo by Mike DiFerdinando
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Those of us with real estate licenses (and Realtor membership) are accustomed to misconceptions among the public regarding commissions and other aspects of our industry. Some brokerages are happy to play on those misconceptions to promote their discount model on the premise that sellers get nothing by paying “traditional” brokers a higher commission. Since real estate brokerage is not as straightforward as one might think, one can only wish that the media would balance the quoting of these discount brokers with interviews of someone like myself who can provide some perspective of the topic. A recent example was a news segment on Oct. 29th on Channel 4 News which featured two discount brokerages. The segment sounded like a paid commercial and probably helped to sell one brokerage’s only active listing, which had been on the market over two months but which sold two days after being featured on the broadcast. The premise of the segment was that you don’t need to pay a “typical” real estate commission to sell your home. One company’s 3tier listing commission was described with graphics: $1,995 to do only the paperwork on a transaction, $2,995 to provide services with-
out putting the home on the MLS (what a waste!), and an additional 2.8% to put the listing on the MLS so everyone can know about the home. No other agent or brokerage was interviewed by CBS4. There is certainly a place in our industry for brokerages which cater to the belief that fullservice brokerages are overpaid for listing and selling homes, but it’s painful to see the media overstate the commissions such brokerages earn and to portray that the only difference is the commission charged. Neither side, however, will "win" this argument. Enough people will sell either "by owner" or with a discount brokerage to support the argument that you don't need to pay a “higher” commission. At the same time, it should be noted that such sellers will never know what they might have sold their house for had they hired a full-service brokerage that does extensive marketing and so much more. In my opinion, the CBS4 piece is faulty. The stronger the seller’s market is, the more important it is to have the home listed on the MLS to increase exposure and the chance of getting multiple offers. For example, our brokerage listed a home for $249,000 that went under contract for $282,000 cash with backup offers in place in case the winning bidder had buyer’s remorse — which he did! Be-
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In the gold: Purvis Jewelers celebrates 40 years By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com For most people, the dream is to find something they love to do and be able to dedicate their whole life to it. For John and Pam Purvis, that dream is a reality. “After 40 years I still enjoy creating pieces of art and memories for customers,” John said. “We make friends with our customers, and I like those life-long relationships you can make with people.” The pair has kept Purvis Jewelers going in Lakewood for 40 years, and are celebrating the anniversary with 40 days of giveaways. From Nov. 1 through Dec. 10, the jeweler will be giving away a different prize every day. To enter residents need only stop by the shop and enter their name, phone number and e-mail address. Pam said the prizes will range from gift cards to pieces of jewelry. On Nov. 18, the actual day of the anniversary, the West Chamber and other visitors will celebrate with a ribbon cutting. Purvis will also give a chance for both genders to have some fun at the shop. From 5-9 p.m. on Dec. 4 and 5, Pam will host a “girls only” party featuring sweets and champagne and from noon to 5 p.m.
on Dec. 21 John will host a “guys only” party with pizza and beer. Purvis Jewelers was started by John after several years training with jewelry makers at Heritage Square in Golden. John works exclusively in gold and platinum, and he still makes three to five custom pieces of jewelry a week in the full shop housed in their building. “Jewelry is one of the few things that people will wear throughout their lifetime,” he said. “I like creating mini sculptures — pieces of art people can wear on their hands instead of looking at on the wall.” Since the beginning it has been tied into his relationship with Pam. He opened the shop and he and Pam were married the following May and after a few years working for the federal government, Pam joined the business to handle the marketing and promotions while John stuck to making jewelry. “What a great business this is,” Pam said. “I get to celebrate with people every day.” Both John and Pam spoke about the importance of the Lakewood community, whether it is the West Chamber or service agencies like the Jefferson County Action Center, in keeping them connected to residents and shoppers. “When we moved from our first location
John and Pam Purvis credit the Lakewood community and business relationships along Colfax with keeping them in business for 40 years. Photo by Clarke Reader at Colfax and Kipling we wanted to stay in the Lakewood area and invest in the community,” Pam said. “We’ve seen multiple generations come through our shop and
want to say a resounding thank you to everyone who came in.” For more information visit www.purvisjewelers.com.
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According to a study by Sponsorship Science, a global sports research firm, the economic impact of the USA Pro Challenge pro bicycling race on the state of Colorado is $130 million. Direct spending by traveling spectators contributed significantly to the economic impact. Both fans from outside the state and Coloradans traveling 50 miles or more to take in an event stage contributed $130 million on lodging, food, transportation and entertainment, an increase of 12 percent year over year.
The American Job Center’s no cost AddA-VETERAN Hiring Event kicks off Thursday, Nov. 13, 9-11:30 a.m. at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center at 4005 Kipling St. Veterans and their spouses are invited to attend the event and 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. To register, go to at http://conta.cc/1o3SUKa.
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This change was largely driven by a 10 percent increase in the average number of nights stayed and an 11 percent increase in per night average party spend, the result of a 15 percent increase in average per night lodging cost, according to a press release from the research firm. The race received unprecedented coverage totaling 30 hours on NBC, NBC Sports and Universal Sports in the U.S. Additionally, through 40 hours of international coverage, the race was seen in more than 175 countries and territories around the world.
SCHOOL NOTES Pomona High School Open House Pomona High School will host an open house 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 11. The event will highlight the school’s academics, athletics, electives, activities and the school’s High School of Business and Pomona Arts and Humanities programs.
Parents and students are welcome. For those interested, an informative session on the arts and humanities program will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the library.
Communications officer leaves district Lynn Setzer, head of the Jeffco Schools
communication department, has resigned her position with the district to accept a position with the Mapleton Public Schools. Setzer is the fifth district to resign from the district within the past 11 months. She declined to comment on her decision to leave. Her last day with the district was Nov. 5.
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November 6, 2014
Kerr hangs on to seat Incumbent narrowly defeats Sanchez By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com In the race for Senate District 22 Democrat incumbent Andy Kerr appears on top with 27,684 votes to Republican challenger Tony Sanchez 26,883 votes. “All along we knew it was going to be a really tight race,” Kerr said. “We were knocking on doors and making phone calls right until the end.” Kerr described the race as particularly nasty, especially compared to two years ago when he ran against Ken Summers for the seat. “I’ve never seen a race like this,” he said. “I really hope at some point this trend reverses.” During the campaign Kerr said he wanted to use his years of experience to
focus on education. “One of the big issues I always hear about is education, and that usually gets broken into three chunks: early childhood education, K-12 schools and higher education,” he said in a previous interview. “There are 176 school districts in Colorado — they’re all different sizes, but a lot of needs are the same.” Kerr said he is determined to give every student the opportunity to receive a
Senate District 22 incumbent Andy Kerry speaks with family and friends at the west Jeffco Democrats party on election night. Kerr held on to his seat against Tony Sanchez. Photo by Clarke Reader 21st century, world class education. He added that a more educated citizenry will help the economy, which just expands the importance of improving the system.
Jahn squeaks by Queen for SD20 Incumbent leads by scant 31 votes By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com In an extremely tight race for Senate District 20 Democrat incumbent Cheri Jahn held on to her seat with 30,687 votes to Republican challenger Larry Queen’s 30,656 votes. Both candidates are suspending comment pending oficial results. A recount
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On Oct. 29 at approximately 12:30 p.m., West Metro Fire and Rescue responded to the area of Harlan Street and W. 13th Ave. on a smoke investigation. A Lakewood Detective was also in the area on unrelated work when an explosion was heard. Shortly, after arriving on scene, two more explosions were heard. The west line to the RTD light rail was shut down in that area and Harlan Street was blocked off. The Jefferson County Bomb Squad assisted with the investigation. The source of the smoke and explosion was located and found to be a water drainage tunnel that is located underneath the light rail line in that area. There is evidence of a transient camp inside of this tunnel. The cause of the smoke was found to be a mattress that was smoldering. Further search of the scene showed there were two propane canisters near the mattress, which was the cause of the explosion. The light rail line was not affected by the explosion itself and the line was up and running at approximately 3:45 p.m. It is not known if the mattress was set on fire intentionally. Further investigation will take place in determining who occupies this transient camp.
Lakewood hosts ‘America’s Hot Spots’
Lakewood Cultural Center presents filmmaker Gray Warriner’s high-definition tour of some of America’s most majestic scenery, where even underground, the land is alive. The film will play at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15. “America’s Hot Spots” journeys into the geysers, hot springs and colorful thermal pools of Yellowstone National Park before visiting the spectacular, towering giants along America’s ring of fire: Mount Rainier, Mount Hood and Mount Shasta. The trip is complete after a glimpse of the sulfur-scarred landscape of Bumpass Hell within Lassen Volcanic National Park, where the inferno that powered its last eruption still lurks below the surface. Warriner’s exceptional filmmaking skill allows the audience to walk perilously close to the edge of continuing lava flows on the big island of Hawaii and peer into the indigo depths of Oregon’s Crater Lake, the clearest waters in the world. Tickets begin at $7 and are available at 303-987-7845, www.Lakewood.org/LCCPresents and the Lakewood Cultural Center Box Office, 470 S. Allison Parkway.
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. What changes have been made since then? What changes are still needed 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 303-985-5128 or visit www.lwvjeffco.org. All meetings are free and open to the public.
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The two-time Grammy winning Turtle Island Quartet returns to Lakewood to present Birth of the Cool. The program is based on the seminal Miles Davis recording of 1957. The living embodiment of cool, Miles Davis and his colleagues, Gil Evans, Gerry Mulligan, Lee Konitz set the table for a slew of legendary groups that shared their vision. In addition to employing their signature groove-based rhythmic techniques to transform classic selections from the recording of “Birth of the Cool” such as “Israel,” “Venus De Milo” and “Jeru” into jazz string quartet masterpieces, Turtle Island Quartet will take a wide swath through the many other avenues traversed by these intrepid explorers of cool.
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All in the game I was watching some football the other day, and I see this incredible score scroll across the bottom of the screen: Baylor 60, Kansas 14. And you thought the Broncos had it bad this week. 60-14. That kind of score took me back to my days at the University of Colorado, in the glory days of the late 1980s and early ‘90s. They regularly racked up victories like that against lesser opponents. In fact, it was sort of fun for us to make little nonmonetary, non-binding, non-NCAA-infracting side bets about how long it would take CU to get to 50. As I look back on it, as hard as those games had to be for the other team, they were invaluable for CU for one reason: in a rout, you get to put in younger players and get them some game-speed experience. That is one reason why there are perennial powerhouses in college football: when it’s time for a younger player to replace a star who just got drafted, that younger player is usually somebody who’s played some minutes. You don’t have to replace stars with complete rookies. When Darian Hagan graduated, there was Kordell Stewart ready to step in with a little bit of game experience.
But then I got to thinking about what a great opportunity that would have been for the coaches to build some loyalty among their players. Imagine being the fifth defensive back on the depth chart — you never get a lot of reps in practice, you’re never within sniffing distance of getting in the game, but you, like your brothers, are in the weight room first thing every morning, putting in the work. Maybe it’s enough to wear the uniform and be on the sideline (and have college paid for), but, if you’re like most competitors, you’re dying to get a little bit of playing time. But you know you probably won’t. So, how much harder would that fifthstring player work out the next week if, toward the end of the 60-14 rout, his coach yells down the bench “You’re in!” He might be terrible, he might be lost on the field, it
could be a debacle. But he’ll get to run back to his dorm room that night and call mom and dad and ask, “Did you see me?” I had a very smart mentor one time who told me he always wanted to be the person to make the phone call telling somebody that they got the job. That connection, that moment of shared good news, he said, is the sort of thing on which good working relationships get built. And Proverbs tells us “Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act.” What a powerful movement that could become, if everybody just took one opportunity every day to be that small source of good in somebody else’s day. And, hey! Look at that: we’re now completely immersed in the holiday season, when we’re all supposed to be a little more like that, anyway. Just a thought. Could turn in to something pretty meaningful, dontcha think? 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.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
What are you most looking forward to in your final year of high school? Four years of high school can sure fly by, so we asked seniors at Westminster High School what they are most looking forward to in their final year of high school.
For my final year of high school I’m looking forward to prom and the thespian conference. Matthew Thomas
I’m hoping my senior year ends with positivity and enjoying life with my friends. Jairo Guerrero
I’m most looking forward to baseball season and getting finals over with, because that’s when I’ll finally be able to relax for a while before it all starts again in college. Jaime Rodriguez
Just being done with high school in general. I just want to get it over with. Bailey Johnston
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Collection captures journeys of columnist Stobie looks back at life By Clarke Reader creader@colorado communitymedia.com A patchwork quilt takes many small pieces and uses them to create one large work. In the same fashion, columnist Mary Stobie has taken years of her works and new material and woven them together in the recently published “You Fall Off, You Get Back On: A Patchwork Memoir.” “I was cleaning out furniture at my mother’s a found a collection of my columns,” she explained. “I still have a bunch as
well and thought I should put together a memoir before it was too late.” The project took Stobie more than a year-and-a-half and takes readers on a journey through her life, from her time as a young rodeo champion to her adventures in Hollywood. “The Hollywood era is one people love to hear about,” she said with a laugh. “I think part of that was looking for adventure.” Stobie settled on the western them for the book because she said it best reflects her personality and what is important to her. The contents of “You Fall Off” is a mix of previously published columns and new materials, and Stobie said she had a great time putting it together. “I often write very autobiographical columns, so it was a lot
of fun to bring those in and write new pieces,” she said. “I had the help of Judy Rein in putting it together — you can’t do something like this on your own.” Looking back at years of work and experience, Stobie said she came away from the writing of “You Fall Off” with a renewed appreciation of the importance of community and family. “I have deep appreciation for my parents, particularly my mother, which runs as a theme through the book,” she said. “She was an amazing and atypical woman, and I really wish I could show her the book.” Stobie will be doing a book signing at 5 p.m. on Nov. 13 at HearthFire Books, 1254 Bergen Parkway, Evergreen. For more information visit www.marystobie.com.
Bill would ease college planning This fall, a familiar story for high school seniors and their parents is repeating itself across Colorado. From Sterling to Silverton, members of the class of 2015 are making some of their first major life decisions as college application deadlines approach. Which schools should I apply to? Should I stay home or move away? Is a vocational school right for me? Can I afford my top choice? That last question has become more complicated than necessary. Financial aid — through scholarships, grants, and loans — makes college accessible and affordable for many families. In Colorado, hundreds of thousands of students rely on federal student aid every year. Yet, in what has become a backward system, our high school seniors won’t find out how much federal aid they are eligible to receive until well into their second semester. That makes cost and affordability decisions breathtakingly unclear as most college applications are due months earlier. Sen. Lamar Alexander, a Republican from Tennessee, and I have proposed a simple solution: Let families learn how much aid they can expect to receive during their junior year of high school. They’ll be armed with one of the most useful pieces of information they will need at a critical point in their college search. Our plan, the Financial Aid Simplification and Transparency Act, is also known as the FAST Act. Families applying for federal financial aid such as Pell grants and federal student loans are becoming familiar with the FAFSA, or the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. It’s a lengthy 108-question form with dozens of pages of instructions — not exactly the most user-friendly form, but still a gateway to college affordability.
Unfortunately, even after filling out the FAFSA, students usually don’t find out what grants and loans they can take out until they’ve chosen where and whether to apply. Students and their parents shouldn’t have to wait on pins and needles to find out if they’re going to receive enough aid to pay for college. They also shouldn’t have to spend hours filling out a complicated form just to get to that point. The FAST Act cuts through the red tape to streamline this whole process. In addition to providing families with financial aid eligibility a year earlier, it reduces the entire FAFSA form to two questions. Research tells us that simplifying the form will encourage more families to fill it out. It makes aid more predictable and will help encourage more students, as young as middle school, to pursue college. Students will access crucial aid they otherwise would have left on the table, which might be the difference between going to school and not applying at all. Earlier this year we visited colleges and met with students across the state. We heard from students like Joshua Allard at Metro State who didn’t learn he was eligible for a Pell grant until the end of the semester — a semester he wasn’t sure he was going to be able to afford. Front Range Community College President Andy Dorsey told us one of the most common
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reasons they lose students is financial hardship — an obstacle that could be overcome with earlier notification of aid eligibility and a shorter form. We heard similar stories out of Pueblo Community College, University of Colorado-Colorado Springs, University of Colorado-Denver, Community College of Denver, Colorado State University, and Colorado Mesa University. It’s a commonsense solution that will make college an option for more students. Families won’t lose out on financial aid because they are deterred by the FAFSA’s
unnecessary length and complexity, and students will be able to make more informed decisions about their college choices. In today’s global economy, a college education is a prerequisite for many career paths. Reforming the FAFSA and financial aid process will help make college an option for more Coloradans. That means a stronger workforce, and a healthier, more competitive economy for all of us. Democrat Michael Bennet has represented Colorado in the U.S. Senate since 2009.
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Reporter shares story of state in MSNBC show If you’re Rachel Maddow looking to poke through Colorado politics, you won’t find a better tour guide than Lynn Bartels, political reporter for The Denver Post. Bartels has the pulse of our state’s politicos, and is well respected by both parties. Bartels guided MSNBC host Rachel Maddow through Denver, and the results were broadcast on Oct. 28. You can catch each segment at www.msnbc.com/search/ Lynn%20Bartels. In the short scenes, Bartels talks to Maddow about how important smiling is to the Mark Udall-Cory Gardner U.S. Senate race, the horse on the Paul Bunyansized red chair next to the main library, and the Bannock street spot — now a gym — where various successful Democratic candidates had their campaign headquarters or conducted business to support other Dem hopefuls.
Quilters send messages, support survivors By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com There are many responses to tragedy and many different ways to reach out to those who have suffered enormous loss. When a 9.0 magnitude earthquake and tsunami with 133foot waves struck Japan in 2011, quilters from all over the country responded by making quilts for those in need of comfort and as a way to comfort themselves as they processed the disaster. Miwako Kimura, Sachiko Yoshida, and Noriko Koyama — three noted Japanese quilt artists and teachers — joined with their students to support survivors in their quilt-making efforts. The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, 1213 Washington Ave. in Golden, plays host to 29 of those quilts in their “Wishes Through Our Hands” exhibit. The quilts will be on display through Jan. 24 and the gallery is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Kimura, the curator, is pleased and gratified to exhibit these quilts in America. “We have learned countless patterns and techniques for quiltmaking from your country, and we are thrilled to continue the ‘heartfelt gift in every stitch’ tradition,” she said. “We sincerely hope you can read our wishes and thoughts, stitched and sewn in these quilts.” The connection between U.S.
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IF YOU GO WHAT: Wishes Through Our Hands: Japanese Quilts WHERE: Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum 1213 Washington Ave., Golden WHEN: Through Jan. 24 Monday - Saturday - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. COST: $3 - $6 INFORMATION: 303-277-0377 or www.rmqm.org and Japanese quilters began in the 1970s when American quilters toured the island, said Irene Berry, marketing and exhibits manager at the museum. “Japan has a tradition of needlework and recycling fabrics…” Berry said. “Women in Japan wanted to learn how to do American quilting and so a very specific way to teach them was established.” In addition to learning about pattern drafting and designs of American quilting, the women were also taught about the history of the American craft. As a result, even though the subjects and aesthetic are Japanese, the quilts still resemble American examples. “There are two main fabrics used in Japanese quilts — indigo and silk,” Berry explained. “The indigo fabrics are used by those lower on the social scale and silk was employed by those higher up.” The 29 quilts on display vary from traditional to contemporary, but all reflect the devotion
of teacher and student to their craft. In Japan, Berry said, once students decide on a teacher they commit for their entire instruction period. The exhibit first came to the attention of the Rocky Mountain Quilting Museum thanks to a participant in the museum’s annual men’s showcase. The man knew about a Japanese quilt exhibit in La Conner, Washington, and was able to arrange for it to travel to Golden. “This is a rare opportunity to see quilts directly from Japan,” Berry said. “This is the only place outside of La Conner they can be seen and the quilts will be going back to Japan after our exhibit.” The rarity and quality of the quilts make the show a must-visit for those interested in culture and craft. “Visitors get to see a quality interpretation of American quilts through Japanese artists,” Berry said. “Their design sense is just spectacular and a lot of time goes into making these quilts exquisite.” For more information call 303277-0377 or visit www.rmqm.org. Curator Miwako Kimura says she is pleased and gratified to exhibit this group of quilts in America. She adds, “We have learned countless patterns and techniques for quiltmaking from your country, and we are thrilled to continue the ‘heartfelt gift in every stitch’ tradition. We sincerely hope you can read our wishes and thoughts, stitched and sewn in these quilts.”
The Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, 1485 Delgany St., is hosting an exhibit of the art of Mark Mothersbaugh, co-founder of the New Wave band Devo, through April 12. “Mark Mothersbaugh: Myopia” is the first retrospective of the artist’s work from the beginning of his career in the early 1970s through the present. Almost all of Mothersbaugh’s visual art originates with drawings on postcards, which he has been working on daily since the ’70s. His postcards, which now exceed 30,000, provide the basic imagery for his paintings, prints, rugs, videos and sculptures. For more information, go to www. mcadenver.org/markmothersbaugh.php.
Men’s health is focus
In an effort to raise awareness of men’s health issues, the Tavern Hospitality Group has created an official Movember USA team called “StacheTag Tavern.” People can join Tavern’s team to support the cause at www.moteam.co/stachetagtavern. The Movember Foundation is dedicated to having an everlasting impact on the face of men’s health. Their annual Movember campaign involves the growing of mustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men’s health issues, such as prostate cancer and other male cancers and associated charities. As Movember USA team members grow mustaches, they try to encourage friends and family to support the cause by pledging funds to their particular page. “This is our first year to participate in Movember,” said Frank Schultz, owner of Tavern Hospitality Group. “I think most people know someone who’s been affected by a health issue that is specific to men. We wanted to help raise funds for research and treatment. I hope we have a lot of people join our team so we can make an impact.” The Tavern is giving a free shave at Floyd’s Barbershop and a $150 Tavern gift card to the “StacheTag Tavern” team member who ends up with the best mustache at the end of the month.
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Tavern Hospitality Group has eight locations in Uptown, Downtown, Lowry, Tech Center, Wash Park, Littleton, Mile High and Ballpark neighborhoods. For additional information, visit www.tavernhg. com.
`Kinky Boots’ a real kick
“Kinky Boots,” the smash-hit Broadway musical, is a real kick in the ... well, you fill in the blank. The 2013 Tony Awardwinning musical, with the story by Harvey Fierstein and score by Cyndi Lauper, plays The Buell Theatre through Nov. 9. This one is well worth your entertainment dollar for two hours of an uplifting theatrical experience that will set your toes tapping. The story is about a failing English shoe factory that reinvents itself to feed the soles of a niche audience (the transvestite community) with man-sized hip-high blingy boots. For tickets, go to www.denvercenter.org or call 303-893-4100.
Meersman bids adieu
Outgoing Colorado Restaurant Association president and CEO Pete Meersman got a hearty sendoff Oct. 28 when roughly 150 friends and fans gathered at the Denver ChopHouse & Brewery. Meersman’s CRA career spanned 32 years, starting in membership sales. He will assume the new part-time role as chief strategy officer for the CRA. Sonia Riggs, the former director of the Colorado Division of the American Institute of Architects, will step into Meersman’s wellworn shoes as the new president and CEO.
Sarto’s opens
After a seemingly endless wait, Sarto’s Italian Eatery opened Oct. 28 in the Jefferson Park district of Denver, anchoring the southwest corner on the historic square at 2900 W. 25th Ave. The sister spot, Sarto’s
Pantry, is to open this month. Led by entrepreneur Taylor Swallow, his wife Kajsa, and award-winning executive chef Brian Laird, Sarto’s offers metropolitan Italian “tailored” cuisine in a food-and-drink-forward social environment. “We’re so fortunate to have Brian on board because of his experience and track record, and we know his food is going to be spectacular,” Taylor said. Named for the Italian word “tailor,” Sarto’s is focused on providing an experience that is fit to their individual guests, from dish “alterations” to tailored protein portions. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 5-10 p.m, Sarto’s is 4,000 square feet and can accommodate 60 guests in the dining room and another 30 guests between the bar and cicchetti bar. Sharing the space’s north side storefront is Sarto’s Pantry, a gourmet market and deli where guests can purchase many of the ingredients used by Laird, including pre-packaged handmade pastas, or enjoy a casual dining experience. Pantry guests choose from panini, pizza, soup, salads, or meat and cheese boards to take home or enjoy onsite with a glass of wine. Sarto’s Pantry will open on Nov. 3 and will be open 11-8 p.m. seven days a week.
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Eavesdropping on a mother to her teenage son at King Soopers: “Do you think I’m ever going to let you get behind a wheel of car if you can’t even successfully navigate a grocery cart through the store without running into someone or something?” 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. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.blacktiecolorado.com/pennyparker. She can be reached at penny@blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.
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Recruiting opening team for award-winning breakfast restaurant Urban Egg. Team focused, service driven, positive attitude, must work mornings. Apply in person Mon-Fri 9-4 at 52 W. Springer Dr. No calls please.
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Wendy's is hiring full and part-time Talk to the manager at your local Wendy's or apply online. www.wendys.com/jobs Warehouse / Front Office help for Lone Tree non-profit organization. M-F 9-3. $12/hr. Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required. Some lifting, deliveries and computer work. Bilingual (spanish) preferred. (303) 875-4014.
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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.cityofblackhawk.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.
Are you a Roadway or Construction Trades Worker WITH A COLORADO COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE, Class A or B? There are several vacancies for temporary employment during the Winter season beginning November 2014. Locations are at the Eisenhower Tunnel, Idaho Springs, Empire, Morrison, Golden, Coal Creek, Hidden Valley and Black Hawk.Temporary Snowplow Drivers/Road Maintenance (I-70 Mountain Corridor) TRANSPORTATION MAINTENANCE I This is a temporary position. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. Temporary (9 months or less) $18.63 Hourly; Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation. Necessary Special Requirements: The following conditions must be met and maintained in order to be employed and to continue employment at CDOT in this position, unless exempted by the Maintenance Superintendent or Traffic Program Engineer. • Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Commercial Driver’s License Class A or B with no restriction on air brakes. • May be required to pass a controlled substance test (i.e. drug test), and DOT physical through our medical provider. • Must be willing to respond to emergencies outside regular work hours and work overtime including weekends and holidays. • Must provide the supervisor with a telephone number where you can be reached for the purposes of responding to an emergency. • May be required to live within twenty (20) miles of where the work station and/or equipment is located. This is necessary in order to report for emergency work within thirty (30) minutes' driving time under adverse weather conditions, after notified to report to work. Knowledge of an emergency or hazardous condition may be considered to be notification to report to work station. (NOTE: For the 7 days on/7 days off shift: this requirement could be waived) • Must be willing and physically able to work in extreme temperatures (hot and cold), variable weather conditions, and at varying elevations up to 12,000 feet for long periods of time. • Current MVR How To Apply: Contact Jayne Schultz- 303-278-2047 or visit the website and apply online http://agency.governmentjobs.com/colorado/default.cfm?action=viewjob&jobid=987330
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To apply: please email resumes to CAREERS@PCSFERGUSON.COM, fax to 720-407-3546, or apply in person at 3771 Eureka Way, Frederick, CO, 80516. PCS Ferguson has a strict anti- drug and alcohol policy. We have a zero tolerance position on all drugs recognized as illegal by the Federal Government, regardless of Colorado State law. All candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test, and will be subject to random testing once employed. EOE
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POLICE OFFICERS WANTED City of Black Hawk. Hiring Range: $56,486 - $64,959 DOQ/E. Unbelievable benefit package and exceptional opportunity to serve in Colorado’s premiere gaming community located 18 miles west of Golden.
The City supports its employees and appreciates great service! If you are interested in serving a unique historical city and Enjoy working with diverse populations visit the City’s website at www.cityofblackhawk.org/goto/employee_services for more information or to apply online for this limited opportunity. Requires High School Diploma or GED, valid Colorado driver’s license with a safe driving record, must be at least 21 years of age, and must be Colorado POST certified by date of hire. The City accepts online applications for Police Officer positions year round. Applications will remain active for one (1) year from the date of submission. EOE.
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November 6, 2014
Gardner takes Senate seat from Udall Congressman defeats Democratic incumbent CATHOLIC
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vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com A U.S. Senate race that was expected to be a nail-biter proved to be anything but that on Nov. 4 as Republican Congressman Cory Gardner upended Democratic incumbent Mark Udall in a race that was decided stunningly early. A pumped-up crowd of supporters erupted when Gardner took to a podium inside a Hyatt hotel ballroom at the Denver Tech Center, where the enthusiastic Yuma native declared victory. “Tonight we shook up the Senate,” Gardner said. “As Republicans in Colorado, we’ve gotten used to the saying, `Wait for the next election.’ Well tonight, that next election came.” By 7:30 on the morning after Election Day, totals so far showed Gardner in front with about 49.4 percent of votes tallied, compared to Udall’s 45.1 percent. Gardner had an edge of about 79,000 votes over Udall, with only 11 of the state’s 64 counties still submitting results. Udall conceded defeat in front of supporters at downtown Denver’s Westin Hotel at about 10 p.m. on Election Day, during a speech where he graciously accepted the night’s reality. “As long as I’ve had the privilege of serving the people of Colorado, I always feel like I’ve come out ahead,” Udall said. Udall’s speech came two hours after news outlets began calling the race for Gardner — which occurred only an hour after the 7 p.m. poll closings. That surprised many observers. Even though recent public polling leading up to the election showed a coalescing of majority support for Gardner, the race was expected to be tight, considering recent elections have shown that a strong Democratic ground game made all the difference.
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Mark Udall gives an emotional concession speech to supporters from inside downtown Denver’s Westin Hotel on Nov. 4. Photo by Q. Crutchfield But that didn’t materialize for Udall, who also had to fight against a national Republican wave that resulted in Democrats losing control of the U.S. Senate. In spite of the painful results, Udall tried to keep the mood light, referencing the humor of his late father, former Congressman and presidential candidate Morris Udall. “I do respect the will of the voters here in the state of Colorado, but I also thought about my dad,” Udall said. “You may remember, some of you, that he lost an election. He said, `The voters have spoken, the blanketblanks.’” But Udall — who became the first incumbent senator to lose in Colorado since 1978 — still acknowledged the sting of the loss. “I thought about Abe Lincoln, you know his famous story about the boy that stubbed his toe,” Udall said. “He said, `It hurts too much to laugh, but he’s too big to cry.’” But the night was Gardner’s. The senatorelect told the crowd that Coloradans have now “signed up to be the tip of the spear, the vanguard of change that is sweeping the nation.” Gardner said that Colorado voters “are not red, they are not blue, but they are crystal clear.” “They are crystal clear in their message to Washington: Get your job done and get the heck out of the way,” Gardner said.
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November 6, 2014
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creader@colorado communitymedia.com Crafting a one-act play is a unique challenge — it takes a brevity and economy with words to build characters, plot and story in such a short time. The participants in the Rocky Mountain Short Play Festival have the same task, but they have to do it in 10 minutes. The festival will be at Red Rocks Community College Theatre, 13300 W. 6th Ave., at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 6 through 8 and 13 through 15. There will also be a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. on Nov. 16. “Ever since I founded the Theatre Arts Program here at Red Rocks we’ve had the attitude of supporting the development of new work, especially by Colorado artists,” said Pamela Jamruszka Mencher, chair of the department. “I’m a playwright myself and I know how huge a leap it is from finishing a script to getting it on stage.” Kelly Jo Eldredge, Theatre Lab coordinator, said that more than 20 pieces were submitted for entry over the summer and a panel of four people picked the eight win-
WHAT: Rocky Mountain Short Play Festival WHERE: Red Rocks Community College Theatre, 13300 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood WHEN: Nov. 6 - 8 and 13 - 15 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16 matinee 2 p.m. COST: $10 for adults, $9 for seniors, $8 for students Free for RRCC Students with a current ID INFORMATION: 303-914-6458 or email Theatre@ rrcc.edu.
ning plays. “All the playwrights are from Colorado and we have actors from all over the school and community participating,” she said. “This is a really great community event for us and brought us some innovative scripts.” Participating playwrights include Todd Wallinger, Jacquiline Garcia and Mencher herself, whose play “Escape from Eden” took third place in the 83rd Annual Writer’s Digest Competition in the playwriting category. “There is no theme in the plays — they
Jessica Weaver’s “The Addition” is one of the eight plays featured in the Rocky Mountain Short Play Festival. Courtesy photo just had to be standalones and quality was the deciding factor,” Mencher said. “The plays are mostly comedy dramas but they’re all throught-provoking.” Both Eldredge and Mencher said the festival is reflective of the commitment to provide an opportunity for local artists to
show what they can achieve. “There is a whole world out there and it’s important to stay connected,” Mencher said. “The plays will connect people to what’s going on out there.” For more information call 303-914-6458 or email Theatre@rrcc.edu.
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THEATER/FILM 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. TONY-AWARD WINNING MUSICAL MINERS ALLEY Playhouse presents “Songs For A New World” from Friday, Nov. 14, to Sunday, Dec. 21, at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. The collection of songs will be performed by four cast members who play a startling array of characters ranging from a young man who has determined that basketball is his ticket out of the ghetto to a woman whose dream of marrying rich nabs her the man of her dreams and a soulless marriage. The musical, sung in its entirety, combines pop, gospel, holiday and jazz in a series of songs all connected by the theme: “the moment of decision.” For information and tickets, go to www.minersalley.com.
DIY TERRARIUM COUNTRY FAIR Garden Center presents DIY Terrarium, an adult workshop and class at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at 17201 W. 64th Ave., Arvada. Bring your own bowl or container; all planting materials and instructions will be provided (up to a certain amount; depending on size of container, extra materials may be purchased). Call 303-209-4394 to register.
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 from 3:30-4:15 p.m. Thursdays, Nov. 6 and Nov. 13. For ages 2-5 years, with an adult. Call 720-898-7405.
PHAMALY THEATRE PRODUCTION PHAMALY THEATRE Company presents its touring production of “Rapunzel,” a witty, tongue-in-cheek, one-hour musical retelling of a perennial favorite that gives us a possessive mother who happens to be a witch, a tentative young man who happens to be a prince and a strong-willed but naïve young girl with the longest hair you’re ever likely to come across. Performances are:
SCANDINAVIAN CHRISTMAS FAIR 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 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. UPCOMING CHILDREN’S PRODUCTIONS COLORADO ACTS presents its 8- to 12-year-old production of “Mother Goosed” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 7-8, 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 “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.
FRIDAY, NOV. 14 (7:30 p.m.). Saturday, Nov. 15 (1 p.m. and 4 p.m.) and Sunday, Nov. 16 (1 p.m.) at Pinnacle Performing Arts Center, 1001 W. 84th Ave., Denver. Tickets are available at 303-365-0005 or www.phamaly.org. SATURDAY, APRIL 4 (11 a.m.) at Lakewood Arts and Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison
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SATURDAY, MAY 2 at Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road, Broomfield. Performance time and ticket sale date to be announced. Go to www.phamaly.org. ‘BURIED CHILD’ THE EDGE Theater presents “Buried Child” through Nov. 16 at 1560 Teller St., Suite 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. For tickets, call 303232-0363 or go to www.theedgetheater.com. Parking is free.
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. ILLUMINATION: CREATE LIGHT 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. KID’S WORKSHOP: HEDGEHOG PLANTERS KIDS CAN create a planter that we will make look like a hedgehog. Workshop is at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at Country Fair Garden Center, 17201 W. 64th Ave., Arvada. Not only will they get to use their creative skills, but they will also learn about planting and how to care for their plants. Call 303-209-4394. YOUTH AGAINST GENOCIDE
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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. COLORADO ROCKS: NIGHT WITH A NATURALIST EXPLORE THE world of geology basics, including rock types,
amazing experiments, and where best to explore below your feet or in the towering Rocky Mountains. Join Naturalist Angela Borland on a trip through the Front Range’s geologic history and pick up a few rock hounding tips along the way. Program is 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Suitable for all ages; program is free. Call 720-898-7405 to register.
SKIRTS BEHIND THE SHIRTS A LOOK at the secrets of early first ladies in the White House will
be presented at the Lakewood Branch of the American Association of University Women’s meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13 at 9th and Kipling. Dolley Madison, First Lady during President James Madison’s two terms of office, 1809-1817, will give a historic lighthearted account of the founding mothers. Dorothy Adams is the presenter. Guests are welcome. Go to http://lakewood-co.aauw.net/ for information.
LAKEWOOD CULTURAL Center presents “America’s Hot Spots: Our Volcanic Legacy,” narrated live by filmmaker Gray Warriner, at 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at 470 S. Allison Parkway. Warriner’s high definition tour of America’s most majestic scenery journeys into the geysers, hot springs and colorful thermal pools of Yellowstone National Park; visits the towering giants along America’s Ring of Fire, Mount Rainier, Mount Hood and Mount Shasta; and checks out the sulfur-scarred landscape of Bumpass Hell in Lassen Volcanic National Park. Tickets are available online at www.Lakewood.org/ LCCPresents, by calling 303-987-7845 or at the box office.
MUSIC/CONCERTS SYMPHONY OF TASTES JEFFERSON SYMPHONY Orchestra and Tenth and Blake Beer Company present the second Symphony of Tastes fundraising event at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at Red Rock Country Club, Morrison. Tickets are required; call 303-278-4237. Go to www. Jeffsymphony.org. CHURCH CHOIR SEEKS MEMBERS CONCORDIA LUTHERAN Church Choir is working on its fall program and is looking
THE COLORADO Coalition for Genocide Awareness and Action, CCGAA Student Alliance/University of Colorado and STAND, the student-led movement to end mass atrocities, will sponsor the fifth annual informative and inspirational youth conference 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, and 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, Nov. 9, at the University of Colorado, 1600 Pleasant St., Boulder. Guest speaker is Carl Wilkens, a humanitarian aid worker who refused to leave Rwanda during the genocide. Register at www.ccgaa. org and click Events, Youth Conference. Cost include continental breakfasts, lunch and conference materials. Call Roz Duman at 303-856-7334 or email rozduman@aol.com. BUSINESS ASSOCIATION BREAKFAST MEETING 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. WOMEN’S CONNECTION LUNCHEON DENVER WEST Women’s Connection will have its Let’s Make a Deal luncheon 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Concordia Lutheran Church, 13371 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. Luncheon will include a silent auction. Call 303-985-2458 for reservations. INTELLIGENT LIFE ON OTHER PLANETS
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WHETHER INTELLIGENT life exists in other places in the universe, and what the search for that life is revealing, will be discussed at Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, “We’re Not Alone?” features a filmed interview with Dr. Seth Shostak, senior astronomer at the SETI Institute and author of Confessions of an Alien Hunter: A Scientist’s Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence. Participants in the Lifetree program will have an opportunity to share their thoughts and experiences related to the topic. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@ peacelutheran.net.
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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.
CURIOUS ABOUT the nature outside your window? Majestic View Nature Center presents nature walks at 3 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. Walks are appropriate for all ages and last about an hour to an hour and a half. Walk will be canceled if temperature is below 32 degrees or if storming. The Nov. 12 program is on weather; meet at Lake Arbor Pavilion, 6400 Pomona Drive. The Dec. 10 program is on snow; meet at McIvoy Pavilion, 5750 Upham St. Call 720-898-7405.
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.
CRAFT FAIR SHOP ‘TIL you drop at more than 50 tables of handmade gifts 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 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. ART SHOW AND SALE ARVADA ART Guild, Mountainside Art Guild and Glass Artisans Fellowship present the art show and sale at Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 W. 52nd Ave., Arvada. Fine original art for sale includes oil paintings, watercolors, pastels and photography. Glass art for sale includes glass panels, art glass, glass jewelry and objects. Sale runs from Saturday, Nov. 8, to Sunday, Nov. 16. Call 303-424-7979 or go to www.echters.com.
JEFFCO INNOVATORS’ WORKSHOP THE JEFFCO Innovators’ workshop is a free event that takes place the second Wednesday of each month that offers the opportunity to network, learn about business resource organizations, get a free critique of marketing efforts, meet possible funders, and learn about the business of starting a business. Especially good for entrepreneurs, entrepreneur wanna-be’s, startup owners, business students and educators, people involved in technology development and more! The Wednesday, Nov. 12, meeting will feature a presentation by LEPTRON and a short talk by Steve Glueck on the City of Golden’s Community & Economic Development program. The program is 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Golden City Hall, 911 10th St., Golden. Go to www.JeffCoInnovators.com.
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Terumo partners with OneBlood Lakewood company partners with Florida-based blood centers Staff Report Lakewood’s Terumo BCT has announced a partnership with OneBlood, one of the nation’s leading nonprofit blood centers based in Florida, in response to concerns about chikungunya virus (CHIKV) and dengue fever. The two companies will file a submission with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to allow expanded access use of the Mirasol Pathogen Reduction Technology System for the treatment of platelets. The Mirasol system has been designed to render a broad range of disease-causing viruses, bacteria and parasites less pathogenic, and to inactivate residual white blood cells found in blood components. The Mirasol sys-
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tem is designed to deliver an extra measure of safety in the face of emerging bloodborne infectious diseases and a reduced risk from screened and unscreened pathogens as well as white blood cells. It also provides flexibility and ease of use for optimized operating efficiency. “The Mirasol system is intended to help improve safety of the blood supply by reducing the infectious levels of disease-causing agents in platelets and plasma while still maintaining quality blood components,” said Ray Goodrich, Vice President of Scientific and Clinical Affairs at Terumo BCT. “Our collaboration with the FDA and OneBlood, through this treatment program, allows us to use our technology to further promote patient safety.” The FDA’s Treatment Use Provision for expanded access to unapproved devices allows the use of promising new therapeutic and diagnostic devices as early in the development process as possible. This process applies to serious or life-threatening diseases or conditions for which
no comparable or satisfactory alternative exists. The clinical protocol that Terumo BCT will submit will allow OneBlood, to participate as an approved site to treat platelets stored in plasma or platelet additive solution (PAS) with the Mirasol system. The Mirasol system is a pathogen reduction technology designed to render a broad range of disease-causing viruses, bacteria and parasites less pathogenic, and inactivates residual white blood cells found in blood components. “Safety of the blood supply is OneBlood’s top priority. Currently there is no approved screening test for blood centers to use in detecting chikungunya virus and dengue fever,” said Don Doddridge, Chief Executive Officer at OneBlood. “Through the pilot program with Terumo BCT we will be able to evaluate the effectiveness of the Mirasol system and provide an added layer of safety to our existing testing process.”
County budget proposes pay increase Anticipated property tax assessments on the rise By Amy Woodward
awoodward@coloradocommunitymedia.com The Board of County Commissioners approved the 2015 proposed budget for Jeffco last Tuesday, which is subject to additional review and adjustments before it is adopted in December. But employee pay and benefits continue only sluggish improvements and the county is struggling to hold on to its employees in the process. The turnover rate for county employees has increased significantly since 2012, from 10.5 percent to 17.7 percent for 2014, according to Holly Bjorklund, finance and IT director for Jeffco. Of the totaled $481.2 million in expenditures for 2015, which saw a 1.4 percent increase compared to last year, more than half of the reported expenditures is for salaries and benefits. The county’s proposed operating expense for 2015 includes a 2 percent increase in salaries and a 5 percent increase in benefits. “How will it help attrition?” Rosier asked county staff regarding the proposed percentage increases in pay and benefits. “Over the last three years there have been two pay raises and the county paying for quite a bit of the increase in benefits for health insurance, but yet we’re still seeing
2015 JEFFCO PROPOSED BUDGET 2015 philosophies: General Fund • Maintain $25 million or more • Only used for one-time expenditures • Efficiently target spending • Salaries and Benefits • Maintenance Standards Realities: • Employee Retention • Increases in demand for services • Declining state and federal funding and unfunded mandates • Infrastructure and facility needs • Use of fund balances • Property assessments • Flood recovery and reimbursements attrition occur at a greater rate,” he said. Ralph Schell, county administrator, responded that surrounding cities and counties are budgeting for higher pay increases and predicts a 2 percent increase may be enough to keep employees with the county. “I’d like to hang on to as many people as we can and also be able to attract people and retain people,” Schell said. “I don’t have a specific number if you give two percent what the attrition rate will actually achieve.” Rosier asked what makes other counties financial position better than Jefferson County but as Schell explained it is different situations for different counties.
“It’s very difficult to make that comparison,” Bjorklund said. During a town hall meeting, Rosier met with county employees, he said, who told him it was leadership, not pay that causes workers to leave. “Their comment was majority of the individuals, in fact one individual said 90 percent will say its dollars that their leaving, but it’s really their managers,” Rosier said. Proposed budget highlights show forecasted revenues for the 2015 fiscal year to be an estimated $376.6 million, excluding interfund transfers of $88.3 million. This is a 0.7 percent increase compared to the $373.8 million in revenues expected to be received in 2014. Updated property tax assessments are estimated to result in a $2 million increase per year. Financial forecasts show updated property tax assessment revenue increasing 1.5 percent for 2015, 6.0 percent for 2016 and 4.0 percent for 2018. “I think it’s important to recognize we have a competitive market with cities and counties,” Commissioner Casey Tighe said. “What I like about the proposed budget that we’re starting off with now, is the fact that we aren’t taking a passive view of how we are going to manage the budget.” City staff has created a more comprehensive approach to the budget, which highlights key areas of interest and goals for the county including philosophies, budget alignment and realities facing the county financially. The 2015 proposed budget can be found at www.jeffco.us/budget-andrisk-management/.
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Perennial favorites such as Dave Brubeck’s “Blue Rondo A La Turk” and Gerry Mulligan’s “Bernie’s Tune” conjoin with Miles Davis’ dreamy “Miles Ahead” and the Modern Jazz Quartet’s darker “Django.” The program will also feature original compositions that share the cross genre musical stamp endemic to this hallowed mode of jazz music-making. The Turtle Island Quartet includes founders David Balakrishnan (violin, baritone violin) and Mark Summer (cello) along with newest members Mateusz Smoczynski (violin) and Benjamin von Gutzeit (viola). For more information, visit www.turtleislandquartet.com. Tickets are available at 303-987-7845, www.Lakewood.org/LCCPresents and the Lakewood Cultural Center Box Office, 470 S. Allison Parkway.
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Three galleries featuring three exciting new show openings will be celebrated 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. “Joy of Toys” features classic favorites; “Wild in the City” features botanical and bird images of the Lakewood habitat, created in precise colored pencil by Heidi Snyder and Dorothy DePaulo; and “Attracted to Abstracts” features 40 West Arts’ abstract painters and sculptors. The shows will run through Dec. 24, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on
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Suicide prevention among youth We need to talk about suicide prevention. It affects all of us, including our children, teenagers and young adults. Suicide is the third-leading cause of death for people ages 10 to 24 years nationally and claims the lives of about 4,600 teens each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It’s definitely a problem in Colorado. Studies done by Colorado State University in Fort Collins have shown that suicide is the second-leading cause of death for teens in Colorado – following only motor vehicle accidents. Every year in the United States 250,000 youth attempt suicide. Several factors increase the risk of suicidal behavior, such as having a history of previous suicide attempts or a family history of suicide. Other risk factors include a history of depression or other mental illness, substance abuse, a stressful life event, easy access to lethal methods and exposure to the suicidal behavior of others. Warning signs include talking about wanting to die or killing oneself, talking about feeling hopeless or having no rea-
son to live, reckless behavior, sleeping too much or too little, substance use, looking for methods, and extreme mood swings. The problem with any list of suicidal warning signs is that many of the behaviors also describe typical adolescents. I’ve been working with adolescents for years, and it’s rare to find one who gets the right amount of sleep and doesn’t have mood swings. Teens often display reckless or impulsive behavior and they experiment with substances. “I want to die” or “Why don’t I just kill myself?” have become colloquialisms. During adolescence the brain is still developing in the areas that are responsible for executive functioning and reason.
This begs the question, “How do you tell if a teen is suicidal or just being an adolescent?” It’s important to look at the severity and the combination of symptoms and if the behavior is out of the ordinary for the person. A drastic change in behavior may be a cause for concern. The next question that comes up is what to do when you think a teen is suicidal. Suicide is an uncomfortable topic for most and it can feel awkward to talk about it. Some people believe that talking about suicide may make an individual feel worse and increase their thoughts of suicide, but studies show the opposite is true. Remaining calm and asking the question – “Are you thinking of killing yourself?” – often allows a teenager to feel less isolated and provides an opportunity for deeper discussion. Focus your concern on the teen’s well-being and avoid being accusatory. Simply listen and avoid being judgmental. Remind the individual that help is available. If a teenager discloses suicidal intentions, make sure to remove any means for self-harm and don’t leave the individual alone. Don’t swear to secrecy, but take
action: Help from schools and community mental-health centers are available and should be sought immediately. Resources that are available include the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273-TALK (8255) and Community Reach Center’s Crisis Hotline at (303) 853-3500. Community Reach Center also offers a youth module of Mental Health First Aid training, which teaches the signs, symptoms and behavior associated with various mental health conditions for youth ages 12 to 18 and how to assist someone experiencing a mental-health crisis. The next training is Nov. 11 in Northglenn. To register for this or another MHFA training, visit www.CommunityReachCenter.org or email MHFA@CommunityReachCenter. org. Brandon Buenavidez, MA, NCC, is a STREET Team Therapist at Community Reach Center, a nonprofit mental-health center in Adams County. The STREET Team provides in-home therapeutic services to individuals and families. Learn more at www.CommunityReachCenter.org; 303853-3500.
Positive discipline works for families Discipline that will make a difference in children’s behavior is not easy nor is it a one- time event. Discipline that works is a slow, bit-by-bit, time consuming task of helping children to see the sense in acting a certain way. Readers have asked for more of Dr. Katherine Kersey’s 101 Positive Principles of Discipline to create strong families and reduce stress. They are shared with her permission. Follow Through/Consistency Principle — Don’t let the child manipulate you out of using your better judgment. Be firm (but kind)! Logical Consequences Principle — Teach children that behavior has consequences. If they forget their jacket, they get cold. If they don’t do their homework, they
face the teacher and family’s consequences. If their allowance is all gone, they don’t get a “Slurpee.” Make a Sacrifice Principle — Sometimes you have to forget your personal desires (talking on your cell phone, watching
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a movie, doing your homework) and give full attention to your children. Owning the Problem Principle – Decide who owns the problem by asking yourself, “Who is it bugging?” If it is bugging you, then you own the problem and need to take responsibility for solving it – OR – you can opt to not let it bug you (and let it go), such as in sibling quibbling! Partner Principle — Support your partner’s handling of the situation. If you disagree, move away and let him/her follow through. Leave the room, if you are having trouble not interfering. Do not negate or undermine the discipline in front of the children. If you do, the children will lose respect for both of you. Later, talk it over with your partner and let him/her know why you do not agree with handling the situation. Pay Attention Principle — Keep your
eyes and mind on what is happening. Don’t wait until the child is out of control to step in. Preparation Principle — Let children know ahead of time what they can expect. (You will be able to spend “x” amount of money on shoes and may have one drink at the mall.) Prompt and Praise Principle – Explain the expected behavior in a non-critical way and praise children as soon as the behavior occurs. Punt the Plan Principle — In the middle of something that is not working – move on to something else. De-stress yourself. Positive Closure Principle — At the end of the day, remind children they are special and loved. Help them to look for something good about the day that is finished and the day that lies ahead.
November 6, 2014
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Arvada West’s Veronica Vasina scored a 9.550 on the floor exercise and place third in the All Around at the Class 5A State Gymnastics on Saturday’s competition at Thornton High School. Photos by Pam Wagner
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Pomona freshman Kelsey Boychuk took first place in the all-around competition at the Class 5A State Gymnastics tournamnet held on Saturday at Thornton High School.
Pomona gymnast wins all-around By Scott Stocker Four-for-four. That’s certainly a statement Pomona freshman Kelsey Boychuk would like to see come to pass within her Class 5A, state gymnastics competition. Boychuk came through to win the allaround title in last Friday’s competition at Thornton High School. She scored 38.325 in her four events to edge Cherry Creek’s Samantha Simon, 38.125, and Arvada West’s Veronica Vasina, 38.075, for the Gold Medal. Boychuk was able to have the top score in the all-around competition on the balance beam (9.725) and vault (9.85) and second on Floor (9.550). She did stumble on the uneven bars with a score of 9.2, good for only 17th in the all-around competition. Still, she’s the champion. Boychuk’s effort on vault held up as she was able to win the event title on Saturday with another 9.85 effort. Here, she edged Cherry Creek’s Mackenzie Doerr (9.75) for the title. “I was really excited and had worked hard to get here,” said Boychuk. “I just practice every day and it has certainly paid off. The key was my determination, but I was a bit surprised that I won. I love what I do and I want to keep on working hard, not only for me, but for all my teammates and coaches.” Simon knew it was going to be tough, but she, too, finished higher in the all-around than she had foreseen. She scored 9.675 on bars, 9.525 on vault, 9.475 on floor and 9.45 on the beam. Individually, she went on to also place second on beam (9.65), third on floor (9.575), seventh on vault (9.6) and eighth on bars (9.275). “I just wanted to think about going out and doing my best,” Simon said. “I came in wanting to make sure I could place in the top 10. The keys have been my practice, with just lots and lots of practice. I wasn’t sure how things could end up, but this is great.” Vasina was certainly in the hunt for the all-around title throughout Friday’s competition. She tied Boychuk on Floor (9.55), but was given the win in the event tie-breaker. She scored 9.5 on vault, 9.625 on the bars, and 9.4 on the beam. From there, she went on to place third individually on beam (9.625) and fifth on vault (9.625).
“My key was not to worry about what was going on around me,” said Vasina. “I just didn’t want to hold back. I was not nervous today (in the finals) and I just wanted to go out and have fun. It felt good on floor, but overall, you just have to go out and do what you have to do.” Despite Boychuk’s efforts, Pomona was not able to come away with a team title. That honor went to Overland, coached by Lisa Sparrow. It was here that the Trailblazers were able to score a four-event total of 184.97. And, it was just enough to nip runner up Broomfield, 184.50. Helping to lead the way for Overland in the individual events was Devin Bundas, who came through to win the uneven bars with a score of 9.725. She had also finished seventh in the All-around completion, scoring 37.775. However, it was the second individual title for Bundas as she won the title on Floor last season. On this particular day, she edged Broomfield’s Kailey Licata, who scored a 9.7. Licata, however, would rebound and come through to win her title on the floor this time around with another 9.7 effort. Licata, who placed fifth in the all-around with a 37.85, won her title on Floor with a narrow victory over runner up, Rachel Dillman of Mountain Range. Dillman, who was also fourth in the all-around (37.90), followed Licata’s effort with a 9.575. “I think I did pretty good, but I do think I could have done better today,” Licata said. “There were little things that I had to overcome, but I felt good. The key was the practice that we had while gettingourselves ready for state, and working on little things, like, pointing our toes.” Broomfield’s Sarah Holbrook won the second individual title for the Eagles, winning the Beam with a 9.7 over Simon. And, she is the first to admit it was a physically painful victory as she suffers from Bertolotti’s Syndrome. “I’m in a lot of pain, but it was worth it,” Holbrook said. “I’m having surgery in December and I just hope I will be able to compete next season. I love the beam, and, the pain was worth it this week.” Dillman was extremely pleased with the third-place team finish with her teammates.
“I’m so excited,” said Dillman, who also placed sixth on bars (9.55). “I just never wanted to look back. I didn’t realize how things had come out until all the competition was done and the announcements were made. I just wanted to go out and have fun. We finished third as a team, but we all certainly did our best.” Phil Sailas, who coaches at Thornton, was also pleased by the efforts of his top girls, who where competing in their own gym. Good thoughts, also, from Lakewood coach Mary Beth Artemis and her top gymnasts, Hanna Roshak. Leading the way for Thornton was Sierra Kirylo, who was sixth in the all-around (37.875) and would also finish third on Vault (9.725). Teammate Sara Michie would come through with a sixth on floor (9.5) for the Trojans. “We had a season that went from a 166 to a 179 and it would be hard to ask the girls for more,” Sailas said. “They did everything in a positive way, just a great job. They had the confidence and that bounding it takes to make a fine team. They were a tight group and really relied on each other. We only lose one girl from our team for next year.” Indeed, Kirylo and Michie will be looking for the Trojans to have a fine campaign in 2015. “I just went out and tried my best, but at times it was really nerve wrecking,” Kirylo said. “I just wanted us to compete well as a team and just to have fun in the process. We had a good season and we felt confident coming in. You can always hope for the best and just be confident.” Added Michie, “I wish I could have made it a better day and better than last season. I hope to do better next year. The key was to go hard and be happy. This is the third time the whole team has made it and that’s certainly a fine effort.” Roshak, who placed seventh on Bars (9.375), and Artemis had high hopes Lakewood would do better, but the Tigers did complete a fine overall season. “We had one team with one dream and that was our motto,” Artemis said. “We wanted to make it to state and did. We smashed all our school records this season and the girls just made it a magical season. It was just amazing, overall, when we look back.”
CLASS 5A STATE GYMNASTICS CHAMPIONSHIPS Thornton High School, Oct. 31, Nov. 1. TEAM RESULTS: 1, Overland, 184.97. 2, Broomfield, 184.50. 3, Mountain Range, 184.4. 4, Cherry Creek, 182.4. 5, Pomona, 181.47. 6, Arvada West, 180.4. 7, Green Mountain, 179.75. 8, Thornton, 179.63. 9, Lakewood, 175.4. 10, Ponderosa, 174.25. 11, Rocky Mountain, 171.7. 12, Chatfield, 170.53. ALL-AROUND: 1, Kelsey Boychuck, Pomona, 38.325. 2, Samantha Simon, Cherry Creek, 38.125. 3, Veronica Vasina, Arvada West, 38.075. 4, Rachel Dillman, Mountain Range, 37.90. 5, Kailey Licata, Broomfield, 37.85. 6, Sierra Kirylo, Thornton, 37.875. 7. Devin Bundas, Overland, 37.775. 8, MacKenzie Doerr, Cherry Creek, 37.475. BALANCE BEAM: 1, Sarah Holbrook, Broomfield, 9.7. 2. Samantha Simon, Cherry Creek, 9.65. 3, Veronica Vasina, Arvada West, 9.625. 4, Nicki Verheyen, Broomfield, 9.55. 5, Mykayla Novacek, Arvada West, 9.50. 6, Annabel Spence, Pomona, 9.375 (tie breaker). 7. Mackenzie Doerr, Cherry Creek, 9.30. 8. Autumn Bottke, Rocky Mountain, 9.375. FLOOR: 1, Kailey Licata, Broomfield, 9.7. 2, Rachel Dillman, Mountain Range, 9.588 (tie breaker). 3, Samantha Simon, Cherry Creek, 9.575 (tie breaker). 4. Kelsey Boychuk, Pomona, 9.513 (tie breaker). 5, Mackenzie Doerr, Cherry Creek, 9.513 (tie breaker). 6, Sara Michie, Thornton, 9.50. 7, Devin Bundas, Overland, 9.475. 8. Amanda McKee, Broomfield, 9.400 (tie breaker). UNEVEN BARS: 1, Devin Bundas, Overland, 9.725. 2, Kailey Licata, Broomfield, 9.70. 3, Ciera Dunn, Arvada West, 9.65. 4. McKenna Turbyne, Overland, 9.60. 5. Veronica Vasina, Arvada West, 9.575. 6. Rachel Dillman, Mountain Range, 9.55. 7. Hanna Roshak, Lakewood, 9.375. 8. Samantha Simon, Cherry Creek, 9.275. VAULT: 1, Kelsey Boychuk, Pomona, 9.85. 2, McKenzie Doerr, Cherry Creek, 9.75. 3, Sierra Kirylo, Thornton, 9.725. 4, Annabel Spence, Pomona, 9.70. 5, Veronica Vasina, Arvada West, 9.625. 6, Caitlyn Paplow, Mountain Range, 9.60. 7. Samantha Simon, Cherry Creek, 9.588 (tie breaker). 8. Kellyn Toole, Overland, 9.588 (tie breaker).
Added Roshak, “I’m a senior and I’m happy I got the chance to make the finals. I wish more of our team could have made it. My teammates were by my side and I’m happy with my finish.”
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No. 1 Pomona survives Arapahoe’s upset bid Behind fourth string running back Panthers advance By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@colorado communitymedia.com ARVADA - Pomona received a serious scare but won its playoff opener against Arapahoe 36-32 Thursday at North Area Athletic Complex. The No. 1 Panthers survived a valiant effort by the No. 8 Warriors who were a better team than their seed indicated. But Pomona was also playing without a couple of its best offensive players in running backs Max Borghi and Isaac Marquez, both out injured. That allowed fourth-string running back Dillon Pace — who is really a safety — to go absolutely nuts on the ground rushing for 325 yards and three touchdowns. Pace set the pace as well as the tone for a Panthers team that struggled in the game’s opening quarter allowing Arapahoe to jump out to a 14-6 lead. The Warriors got a solid contribution from their junior quarterback Pete Mitchell who threw for 205 yards and two touchdowns. Pomona quarterback Justin Roberts and his team’s offense got it together in the second half as the senior threw a pair of touchdowns to senior Ryan Ward and sophomore Jeremy Gonzales. And then the Panthers put Arapahoe away late in the game moving the ball 86 yards down the field for the game’s longest drive, which was capped by Pace’s third touchdown of the night. The Warriors would attempt a game-winning drive over the game’s final minutes but an intentional grounding call on quarterback Mitchell, created off a Panthers’ blitz, turned out to be one of the definitive plays of the night. Pomona (8-2, 6-1 in league) will now prepare to face
Pomona junior receiver Danny Williams (no relation) gets a big gain and is finally brought down by a trio of Arapahoe defenders during the Panthers’ thrilling 36-32 victory Thursday at North Area Athletic Complex Photo by Dan Williams No. 5 Columbine Friday at 4 p.m. at Jeffco Stadium. Columbine beat No. 4 Rangeview 48-7 Friday in its playoff opener. Pomona and Columbine already met once this season on Oct. 10, and the Panthers handled the Rebels in a 47-28 victory. But despite the (5-5) record Columbine is a different team than the team who lost three of its first four game
of the season. The Rebels have been led this season by senior running back Austin Norton who has rushed for nearly 1,300 yards and 18 touchdowns this season. Norton and sophomore running back Mikey Greibel (650 yards and 11 touchdowns) combine to be one of the most dynamic running back duos in the state.
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Wheat Ridge football ends without trip to playoff Top seed Ralston Valley rolls and Bear Creek advances too By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@colorado communitymedia.com DENVER - Despite a very successful campaign for first year head coach Dan Reardon Wheat Ridge football will not qualify for the 4A state playoffs this season. The Farmers lost their season finale falling to Denver South 39-20 Friday at All-City Stadium. Wheat Ridge (6-4, 3-2 in league) finished third in 4A Mountain league standings behind first place Denver South and second place Standley Lake. Looking back, it was a three-point loss in a 44-41 loss to Standley Lake on Oct. 11 that cost the Farmers a playoff berth. However, Reardon has proven he is the man for the job left vacant by former head coach Reid Kahl. The Farmers scored at least 40 points six different times this season and are still looked at as an elite 4A program despite missing the playoffs. Moreover, Wheat Ridge will have several
of its top players return next season including junior quarterback Nicco Young and sophomore dual-threat San Magalei. Top seeded Ralston Valley rolls No. 1 Ralston Valley took care of business shutting out No. 8 Grand Junction 48-0 Friday at North Area Athletic Complex. The Mustangs rolled over Grand Junction keeping their perfect 10-0 record intact. Ralston Valley will now prepare to face No. 5 Eaglecrest (5-5) Friday at 7 p.m. at Legacy Stadium. Despite the Raptors .500 record the Mustangs will have their hands full. Bear Creek back after playoff win No. 4 Bear Creek proved once again the program is back after dismantling No. 5 Fossil Ridge 42-16 Friday at Jeffco Stadium. After a slow start the Bears scored 14 points in each of the final three quarters and went on to outscore Fossil Ridge 28-6 in the second half. The victory was Bear Creek’s seventh of the season which is a dramatic improvement from the past two seasons where the Bears won a total of only five games. Bear Creek (7-3, 4-3 in league) will now prepare to face No. 1 Cherry Creek Friday at 7 p.m. at Stutler Bowl.
Wheat Ridge football ended its season narrowly missing the playoffs and finishing 6-4. The Farmers offense pictured here attempts to move the ball Friday in their 39-20 loss to Denver South at All-City Stadium. Photo by Dan Williams
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November 6, 2014
Lakewood prohibits retail marijuana By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com Lakewood residents handily passed ballot issue 2A, which prohibits recreational marijuana shops from opening in the city. The question passed with 30,455 votes (or 54.92 percent) for to 25,002 against (or 45.08 percent). City council unanimously voted to ban marijuana manufacturing, testing and growing sites, as well as hash oil manufac-
turing sites and marijuana clubs during the July 14 meeting, but decided to put the question of recreational shops to voters. This decision was made based on the fact that Amendment 64 passed in all five of the city’s wards. “I’ve always had great faith in voters of this city, and I think it’s reasonable to ask the clarifying question,” said Mayor Bob Murphy before the final vote during that meeting. “I cannot be presumptive enough in my own mind to say that I know what was in the mind of voters when they approved Amendment 64. All we’re doing is
asking them, and that’s democracy.” Support for the passing of the question was determined during the election season, with the “Yes on 2A” committee raising awareness through meetings and signage. The committee was led by community members but received significant support from Colorado Christian University, the Jefferson County Public Health, Smart Colorado and the Colorado Tobacco Education and Prevention Alliance. “There are alternate paths here and we don’t want to follow Denver’s commercialization path. Denver opened the flood-
gates and can’t control it” said Gina Carbone, with Smart Colorado, during the July 14 meeting. “There are big differences between decriminalization, legalization and commercialization but the beauty of 64 is it allows each community to pick which is best for them.” Despite predictions that the city would be flooded with funds from special interests advocating the defeat of the question, support for the opposition was muted at best, with very little to show in the way of a campaign except for a Facebook page.
Faye Griffin returns as clerk and recorder County commissioner race gives Rosier big lead By Amy Woodward
awoodward@colorado communitymedia.com Faye Griffin, county commissioner for district 1, was elected to serve as Jeffco Clerk and Recorder; a change initiated by Griffin stemmed from a desire to finish her nearly 40 years with Jeffco in the office in which she first began a career. “I am going to retire sometime, I just don’t know when,” Griffin said in September. “I am also torn by leaving this office because I enjoy being commissioner.”
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Griffin did not comment on her win Tuesday Night. In the past, she has been criticized for her habit of leaving office early with critics saying it provides a way for her fellow party members to gain access to elected office. “I hate to think it’s a manipulation of the system,” Griffin said in response to the criticism. “I thought, OK, I started my career in clerk and recorder’s office; I’ll end my career in clerk and recorder.” Only halfway into her second term as county commissioner, now that she is elected as clerk and recorder, Griffin’s replacement will be decided by a Republican vacancy committee. Griffin was elected twice as clerk and recorder from 1998 to 2006 and then ran
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for county treasurer which she won for a four-year term. Two years into that term she left the position and was elected as county commissioner where Republican Tim Kauffman was selected to fill her remaining term as treasurer. The Jeffco race for county commissioner produced knowledgeable candidates including incumbent Don Rosier and newcomers John Flerlage and Greg Standley. Polling results place Rosier in the front by 7.74 percent. He was optimistic about the uncertified results and said he hopes to move on for a second term. “I just feel very humbled by the number of individuals that voted for me a second time,” he said. In August, Rosier stated that although
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he can be abrasive at times, he finds the job as county commissioner a privilege he takes seriously. “I have the highest and best interest of all residents,” Rosier said. “I’m here for them — I’m not here for me.” Rosier’s Democratic opponent John Flerlage admits defeat and stated he already called Rosier to congratulate him. “It looks like the Democrats are getting killed,” Flerlage said. “It’s over.” Flerlage has been active in Jefferson County’s political scene for over a decade, serving at the precinct level and as treasurer for House District 28. He is more known for his run for congress in 2010 in Colorado’s 6th District, which went to Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman.
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