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Jefferson County, Colorado • Volume 89, Issue 14
November 8, 2012
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Perlmutter seizes fourth term Incumbent fends off a neighborhood challenge By Glenn Wallace
gwallace@ourcoloradonews.com Voters in Jefferson and Adams counties granted the 7th Congressional District incumbent, Democrat Ed Perlmutter, a fourth term in congress Tuesday, by a strong margin over Republican rival Joe Coors. “We did just about everything we could to get our message out in mail and TV,” Perlmutter said Tuesday. “When you run against someone as well known as Coors, with his kind of resources, it makes it a formidable race.” The Coors campaign manager Michelle Yi reported that Coors gave his concession speech shortly before 10 p.m., and called Perlmutter to congratulate him. “We ran a spirited campaign. Joe thanked everyone for their support and voting with their hearts,” Yi said. Coors is the great-grandson of brewery founder Adolph Coors. His first political ads of the season introduced himself to voters by saying that he was not a beer. He is the former CEO of CoorTek, an international ceramic manufacturing company. As the Republican Party candidate, he ran on a business-friendly platform, criticizing Perlmutter about his support of the 2008 stimulus package and the Affordable Care Act. His brother Pete Coors made an unsuccessful run for senate in 2004. Yi said Coors would take things “one day at a time,” when asked what his future plans might be. Perlmutter, 59, is a lawyer by trade. He had previously served two four-year
U.S. House District 7 Democrat Ed Perlmutter claps as he sees an update on a giant screen TV at Joe Palooka’s Sports & Spirits in Thornton on Election Day. Photo by Andy Carpenean terms representing Jefferson County in the State Senate. Perlmutter said his major goals after re-election included seeing the Aurora VA Hospital completed, and extending the wind energy tax credit. “The main thing is that I continue to work with Democrats and Republicans to move this country forward.” American Constitution candidate Douglas “Dayhorse” Campbell and Libertarian candidate Buck Bailey both earned
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 7
118,103
152,324
6,952
ED PERLMUTTER
BUCK BAILEY
REPUBLICAN
JOE COORS
LIBERTARIAN
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around 3 percent of the vote. Bailey said he was disappointed that third party candidates were not invited to candidate debates, like they were two years ago, when he also ran. “Well, I don’t know about (running) next time around. It really comes down to the big money, and not having to work for a living while you campaign,” Bailey said. Combined, the top two candidates spent more than $6.8 million. Much of the money in this race has gone toward a flurry of TV ads from both sides. Perlmutter’s campaign received high marks from ad watchers for an ad featuring a retired Navy SEAL and his wife. The Perlmutter camp also inadvertently provided the footage for the Coors campaign’s funniest ad. Outtakes from a Perlmutter ad were posted to YouTube, allowing Coors staffers to add a sarcastic voiceover and captions.
Coors began the televised portion of his campaign early with his “Not a beer” ad campaign. One attack ad by Coors, which criticized Perlmutter for his exwife’s participation in lobbying for Solyndra, was named one of the five worst political ads of campaign season by USA Today. The Coors and Perlmutter families have a long history as neighbors in the Applewood neighborhood of Congressional District 7. Coors and Perlmutter’s father were next-door neighbors for years. Perlmutter hired one of Coors daughters to his law firm. When asked if the mudslinging in the campaign may have done permanent damage to the relationship, Perlmutter said he didn’t think so. “Come tomorrow we’ll each shake it off. We’ll still be neighbors. I waved at Joe driving down his street the other day, and he waved back.”
Voters approve school funding measures Ballot questions 3A, 3B pass By Cassie Monroe
cmonroe@ourcoloradonews.com Shouts of joy echoed through Chad’s Grill in Lakewood on Tuesday night at the Jeffco schools watch party as 3A and 3B supporters celebrated their victory. ”I’m trying to keep from crying,” Superintendent Cindy Stevenson said. “I am just ecstatic.” All those who had campaigned since March on behalf of Citizens for Jeffco Schools, a group working to get residents to vote yes on ballot issues 3A and 3B, sighed with relief when the numbers came showing the measures had passed. The property tax increase will help supplement budget cuts of $45 million for the 2013-14 school year. Results Tuesday night indicated Question 3A passed 151,829 to 110,189, and
Question 3B passed 141,562 to 119,298. “We’ll be able to sustain our traditions of excellence, and support our teachers,” Stevenson said. The bond and mill levy will help make up for the decrease in state education funding per student which dropped from $7,070 in 2009-10 to $6,309 in 2012-13. The $39 million mill levy override, known as 3A, will be used for dayto-day operations, educational programs, maintenance, salaries and supplies. The $99 million bond package, 3B, will support capital projects, such as buildings, repairs and renovations. In order to fund the increases, the average homeowner in the county would pay about $14.76 per year per $100,000 in assessed value. For the average Jeffco homeowner, this would be about $3.06 per month. According to Board of Education President Lesley Dahlkemper, those at the watch party were celebrating keeping instrumental music, outdoor lab education and several other programs on Tuesday
night. “Voters said, ‘We support our schools and our kids in Jeffco,’” Dahlkemper said. The majority of Jefferson County Board of Education members have been in support of the tax increases, and only board member Laura Boggs was opposed. Citizens for Jeffco Schools co-director, Kelly Johnson, said the group was in support of the bond and mill levy because they will strengthen the district by providing an educated workforce, attracting business and maintaining property values. Johnson said when she saw 3A and 3B had passed she was so excited and proud of Jeffco residents for the decision they made. “I have been on pins and needles wondering what kind of Jeffco we’re going to have,” Johnson said. She said the ballot measures will help maintain 600 jobs in the schools, the district will not have to use furlough days and critical repairs needed in the schools will be made. “It’s been really, really hard, but what I
will say is that Jeffco has people in every neighborhood and every school that are willing to sacrifice to make something like this happen,” Johnson said. The opposing side, represented by Jeffco Students First, says schools do not need extra funding to operate. Representatives of the group of stated it is unfair for the district to ask for increased funding from taxpayers, and they should use the funds they already have more efficiently. The last time voters passed a bond and mill levy was in 2004. Jeffco residents approved a $38.5 million mill levy increase and a $324 million bond issue, but said no to another request in 2008 for a $32 million mill levy increase and a $350 million bond.
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Kerr takes Senate seat Tyler takes House seat SENATE DISTRICT 22
Two house representatives battled for District 22
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Andy Kerr has won the seat in Senate District 22. Kerr, a Democrat, beat Ken Summers, a Republican, with 37,435 votes. Summers had 34,042 votes. “This was a very close race at the beginning and it’s a very close race at the end,” Kerr said. “I think its a reflection of the great team I’ve put together over the years and the community activism we’ve had going.” The new District 22 includes Lakewood and Edgewater in the north and goes down to Littleton and Ken Caryl in the south. This put Kerr, 43, and Summers, 58, in a contest where the numbers of registered Republicans, Democrats and independents are practically even. Both Kerr — a social studies teacher — and Summers — an Assemblies of God minister for 28 years and executive director of Teen Challenge of the Rocky Mountains — have been elected to their House seats three times. Summers was the Republican representative of House District 22, while Kerr served as the Democrat representative for House District 26. Kerr said that his House service record is a good indicator of how he is able to bring people together, and that’s what he
Kerr
34,042 KEN SUMMERS REPUBLICAN
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will bring to the Senate. “The thing we heard loud and clear from the voters is they want the legislature to focus on improving the economy and education,” he said. “The support of 3A and 3B reflects the importance of education, and how we need to bring a worldclass education system to our kids.” Asked if he was nervous about moving from the House to the Senate, Kerr said he has friends on both sides of the aisle in the senate, and he hopes they will welcome him in to the new body. Rep. Summers could not be reached for comment by press time.
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Max Tyler has won the seat in House District 23. Democrat and incumbent Tyler beat Republican Rick Enstrom with a margin of about 2,000 votes. “It’s a pretty close margin, but I feel spectacular about it,” Tyler said. “I get to take what I’ve learned so far and use that knowledge to do more positive work.” The newly drawn House District 23 now contains a large part of Golden. It used to be comprised mostly of Lakewood. The redistricting put Enstrom and Tyler in a contest where the numbers of registered Republicans, Democrats and independents are nearly equal. Tyler credits his win with people voting based more on what candidates are actually saying and offering, rather than listening to political ads and negativity. Tyler was elected to his position in 2009 and has started several businesses in the area. Enstrom has worked for his family’s business, Enstrom Candies Inc., for much of his life, and has served on a number of boards and commissions, including Colorado’s Wildlife Commission and the board of Great
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17,266 RICK ENSTROM REPUBLICAN
Enstrom
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Outdoors Colorado. In the coming session, Tyler said he is looking to focus on renewable and sustainable energy policies for the state, and to speed up Colorado Department of Department of Transportation projects, which will bring more jobs to people. “I’m really excited to go back to the community and say thanks, and ask them what they’d like me to do,” he said. Rick Enstrom was not available for comment by press time.
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Odom holds slight lead over Tighe Jeffco’s 2nd district race a tight one By Glenn Wallace
gwallace@ourcoloradonews.com The race for Jefferson County Commissioner for District 2 came down to the wire Tuesday night, and appointed incumbent John Odom narrowly leading challenger Casey Tighe as of press time. The Republican Odom was appointed to the Board of County Commissioners in March 2011 after former District 2 Commissioner Kevin McCasky stepped down amidst ethics complaints. A former audit director for CDOT, and chair of the Jefferson County Audit
Committee, Tighe said he was thankful for the assistance and support he received in his first run for public office, and said the experience was a good one, although he said he was not quite ready to commit to running again if he lost. “I’m still hoping to win this election. And if I win I hope I live up to their expectations,” Tighe said. Odom, who could not be reached before press time, is a lifelong resident of Jefferson County and holds a master’s degree in international trade. He helped introduce Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney earlier this year, during a campaign stop at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. Fellow Jeffco Commissioner Faye Griffin was unopposed and won re-
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election for District 1. Also unopposed was District Attorney Candidate Pete Weir. He steps into the office vacated by Jeffco DA Scott Storey, who was term limited. Both republican candidates said they felt appreciative for getting to run unopposed. “I will keep the future of Jefferson County in mind with every vote, and I’ll continue to do the best I can,” Griffin said. Weir, who had worked in the department for several years, said his new position was more of a passing of the baton, than regime change. “It’s going to be an honor serving the citizens of Jefferson and Gilpin Counties, but also a great responsibility.”
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Pettersen defeats Attwood Democrat takes seat in new district “I feel really happy about this,” Pettersen said. “It shows that after it all, it’s the conversations with people at the door that really make the difference.” Attwood thanked those who helped her — volunteers and donors — and said she couldn’t have done as much as she did without them. “No one has run a cam-
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creader@ourcoloradonews.com Brittany Pettersen has won the House District 28 seat. Pettersen, a Democrat, beat Amy Attwood, a Republican, with 52.55 percent (or 17,752 votes). Attwood earned 43.20 percent or (14,698 votes).
paign like we have before. We must have knocked on 35,000 doors,” she said. “Looking at what we accomplished, we did everything we had to do to win, but with the redistricting, this seat wasn’t really competitive.” The newly drawn District 28 includes west-central and south Lakewood, and the split among Democrats, Republicans and Independents voters is almost even. Attwood is the chief financial officer for Clemons Construction Corp., a company her father started 33 years ago. She ran for the Ward 4 seat on the Lakewood City Council in 2009 and lost to David Wiechman. She has also served as an aide for Rep. Ken Summers, R-Lakewood. Attwood said as a
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RTD District M too close to call TANNER GUN SHOW RTD DISTRICT M Narrow race in progress By Clarke Reader
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The race between incumbent Matt Cohen and Natalie Menten for the Regional Transportation District board of directors seat for District M is too close to call as of press time. Cohen tallied 49.91 percent (or 31,037 votes) to Menten’s 50.09 percent (or 31,152 votes). Menten said that the race is extremely close, especially considering the size of the district. District M encompasses most of Lakewood, Golden and Wheat Ridge. Cohen was elected to the board in 2008, and has worked as a real estate broker for nearly a decade. Menten has been working in different areas of politics — at the city, county and special district levels — since the 1990s. Cohen was not unavailable for comment at press time, but in a previous interview, said “My mantra is to always make transit easier to use. Predictability and reliability of service are key for any transit system.” One of Cohen’s key areas of focus is assisting in making the light rail transition from the construction to operational phase as smooth as possible. He said people can expect some growing pains and
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cmonroe@ourcoloradonews.com The Jefferson County Board of Education voted to censure board member Laura Boggs for a second time because she agreed and laughed when a radio host said Jeffco’s “superintendent should be shot” during a discussion of ballot questions 3A and 3B. Although Boggs apologized, the five-member board voted to censure her 4-0. Boggs did not vote. During a public comment period, several teachers, parents of students and residents expressed disapproval of Boggs’ action and said she has a record of unethical and inappropriate behavior. Don Cameron, of Golden, gave a Powerpoint presentation outlining where he said comments Boggs made in the radio show did not match with facts from Jeffco schools. “She should be censured at the least,” Cameron said. Tom Graham, of Arvada, said inappropriate remarks during the radio show weren’t initiated by Boggs. He said instead of wasting time with a censure the board should focus on more important matters. “Miss Boggs is the only bright spot Jeffco has,” Graham said. About half of the audience stood when Ralston Valley High School Principal Jim Ellis asked all principals and administration who support the censure to stand. “We are sick and tired of Ms. Boggs making our work harder,” Ellis said. Barb Neville, of Littleton, said the board could better spend its time on other subjects, such as addressing poor performance scores of Jefferson and Alameda high schools. “Let’s tackle real issues not run down another rabbit hole,” Neville said.
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After the board listened to the radio clip, Boggs apologized, and said she sent the superintendent a handwritten apology. Board member Jill Fellman moved for the censure, which is an official reprimand but doesn’t change a board member’s duties. The incident happened during an Oct. 18 interview with Jason Worley, co-host of conservative Grassroots Radio Colorado on 560 AM. The two were discussing ballot questions 3A and 3B, which would raise property taxes in the county to supplement education budget cuts. While Worley was talking about a Jeffco employee’s use of social media he said, “If you have a Facebook person still in Jefferson County, your superintendent should be shot.” “Yes,” Boggs said. “I’m sorry,” Worley said. “Yep,” Boggs said. Boggs was also censured in 2010.
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Day of healing a time to overcome loss to suicide Later this month on Sunday, Nov. 17, a day of healing will be marked for people who have lost a family member or friend to suicide. We highlight this event — titled the International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day — because suicide is one of life’s common heartbreaks not so often reflected in our newspapers or even so much in everyday conversation. Those who lose loved ones to suicide sometimes suffer privately and don’t seek grief counseling or find others to help them come to terms with a loss. Years ago we completed a series on suicide and explained how suicide as a cause of death is rarely noted in obituaries due to understandable concerns from families who often just want to highlight and remember the good times. Sometimes a suicide is so much part of a story — or a suicide involves a public official or someone else who is considered
OUR VIEW in the public light — that we do report the cause of death. But in so many cases it is considered a private matter and little is said. Sometimes this cause of death is even omitted from eulogies. We urge people who have struggled with the loss of a loved one to suicide to take advantage of this day. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will have an event at 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 17, at Jubilee Fellowship Church, 8200 Southpark Circle in Highlands Ranch, visit colorado@afsp.org for more details. And we urge our readers to seek other activities that may appear locally
in church newsletters or through local service organizations. And for general information about the day, visit American Foundation for Suicide Prevention at afsp.org. Unfortunately this issue is not going away. The rate of suicide has been increasing every year since 2000 according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The suicide rate increased 3.9 percent during 2009 to equal about 12.4 suicides per 100,000 people. There were 38,364 suicide deaths in 2010 nationwide. Consider: • Every 13.7 minutes someone in the United States dies by suicide. • Nearly 1,000,000 people make a suicide attempt every year. • 90 percent of people who die by suicide have a diagnose and treatable psychiatric disorder at the time of their death.
• Recent data puts yearly medical costs for suicide at nearly $100 million (2005). • Men are nearly four times more likely to die by suicide than women. Women attempt suicide three times as often as men. • Suicide rates are highest for people between the ages of 40 and 59 • Native American peoples are most likely to die by suicide, followed by white individuals. We encourage readers to take advantage of this event. We venture that knowledge and comfort gained in support group settings by people who are suffering from loss of a loved one to suicide can in some measure help to prevent suicides. Step forward and take the opportunity to talk and heal together with people with the same heartaches.
Thankfully, the election ends and normality returns I’m Michael Alcorn, and I approve this, er ... column ... thingy. Over the course of the last nine months, the opposition subjected you to the worst, ugliest sort of tactics we’ve ever seen in political campaigns. They lied, they obfuscated, they dodged serious questions, and they twisted things that had been said out of context and beyond all recognition. And that’s just the reporters. By the time you read this, we should know the results. OhpleaseOhpleaseOhplease I pray that we know the results by the time you read this. The candidates blanketed the airwaves with nearly a billion dollars in ads meant to distort records, muddy the waters, hide the truth, obscure reality and confuse you into voting based on your basest instincts. If you think “Hope and Change,” “Forward,” and “Believe in America” were silly, vapid slogans, that just means that after seeing the 900th ad of the day saying the other guy is going take your car away to give to a Chinese illegal immigrant woman without health care, and then they’re going claim a $4 million tax deduction on it, that just means that, somehow, you still had two brain cells willing to talk to each other enough to recognize how meaningless these slogans are. The rest of us completely short-circuited on or about the 500th ad, and three word or less slogans are all we’re able to process.
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One guy ran out a panel of “non-partisan experts” who told you the other guy’s plan is going to cost the country 70 gazillion dollars; so the other guy trotted out his panel of “non-partisan experts” who told you it won’t, and besides the first guy wears funny pants. One of the highlights of the campaign was a debate which was almost immediately parodied into a contest between Walter, the curmudgeonly puppet of ventriloquist Jeff Dunham, and Eddie Munster. And what is truly sad about that parody was that the Eddie Munster-esque candidate was the only one on the stage who wouldn’t have gotten himself kicked out of a sixth-grade debate for class president for “antics unbecoming a high official” ... or even a high colonic. We, the people, continually lament how hard it is to find a good person to run for important offices. Well, here’s why: the glare of the spotlight on these men has been bright enough to melt the little pizza bats from the old “Star Trek,” and the scru-
tiny these guys have subjected themselves to would have tested the patience of St. Francis. And after this circus, this non-stop, micromanaged, hyper-inspected, psychic proctology exam that these guys have been through for the last year, we’re still told that the election probably came down to the relatively small number of voters who were somehow, miraculously “lowinformation.” That’s right: the most important elected position on the planet was decided by people who had basically been comatose for the better part of the last year. I watched the debates, and I watched the follow-up panels of “undecided” voters, and I came to one conclusion: most of them were not, actually, undecided. Based on their questions and their responses to the moderators, I would say that most of them had actually made up their minds — they’re just fishing for an excuse to stick with their thoughts. That and, apparently, they have good cookies at those panels. If this seems dumb, like this is no way to pick the leader of the free world — or the leader of a Cub Scout pack — well, that’s because it is. And the worst part of it is, as much as we’d like to blame the candidates, the media, the Supreme Court, and Josh McDaniel, the real responsibility lies with we, the people. We accept a campaign like this; we
who aren’t “undecided” follow the polls and listen to the media say who’s up and who’s down; we respond to the negative ads (somehow, there are still 10-20 percent who think Mitt Romney was the inspiration for the DC Comic Book character Bane, just like there are still 10-20 percent who think Barack Obama was born on Mars) and we accept that muddy waters are good enough for us to make a reasoned decision. If negative advertising didn’t work, these guys wouldn’t spend the GDP of Uruguay blanketing the airwaves with it. And so we limp toward the finish line of another presidential campaign, implausibly relieved that Viagra and Cialis commercials are on their way back. Perhaps, if we’re lucky, in a couple of weeks we’ll all return to our normal lives and levels of civility. Maybe we’ll all remember our revulsion at the way this campaign has played out and insist on something a bit more substantive next time. Maybe when our guy is being a schmuck we’ll call him on it. Because nobody should ever be relieved that Viagra and Cialis are coming back. Michael Alcorn is a music teacher and fitness instructor who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. He graduated from Alameda High School and the University of Colorado-Boulder.
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CCU aims to improve campus, community Unanimous plan approval allows university to expand By Clarke Reader
creader@ourcoloradonews.com Colorado Christian University will update its 50-year-old campus to improve the experience for teachers and students, and to make it more of a community asset for Lakewood. Lakewood City Council and the planning commission unanimously approved the school’s plans to move forward on this project by rezoning the area. According to Andrea Rand, associate planner for Lakewood, the rezoning approval has been in the works for more
than a year. The school submitted its preplanning application in November 2011, and started obtaining public input in September and October of that year. “They really wanted to get the public’s input on the process, and sent out a lot of notices and met with neighbors and local groups about the project,” she said. Shannon Dreyfuss, project manager for campus development, said the meeting is important to share the plans and gain input to possibly improve the project. The approved rezoning will allow the campus to expand from 24 to 34 acres, since the school has purchased property to the east and southeast that will become part of the campus, according to information posted on Lakewood’s web-
site. The new campus size will allow the university to build three-to-four-story academic buildings and four-to-five-story student housing buildings. The process will take many years, and Dreyfuss said the work will be completed in stages to allow the campus to remain open during construction. He said the plan is to start with infrastructure and improve the parking and main entry road, which will make the rest of the construction easier. “Once the entry is completed we’re looking to construct a 44,000 square-foot faculty office and classroom building,” Dreyfuss said. “After that we have options for what to do next.” Rand said the school still has several
application processes to go through, and needs to submit a final site plan before any construction work can begin, but the plans the school has works well with the city’s goals. “Our comprehensive plan values educational opportunities in the community, and we want them to be successful,” she said. Dreyfuss said the school’s expansion will hopefully give Lakewood a bit of a “college town feel,” including having more students who will shop, work and minister to the community. “We want to be an asset to Lakewood and a good economic contributor,” he said. For more information on the rezoning and plans, visit www.lakewood.org.
LAKEWOOD NEWS IN A HURRY Juveniles involved in shooting
There was a shooting in the 500 block of Sheridan Boulevard on Friday, Nov. 2, that involved juveniles. A 12-year-old boy was found with a gunshot wound around 9:30 p.m. The victim was taken to a local hospital with nonlife threatening injuries and is expected to recover. According to a press release form the Lakewood Police, the 12-year-old was shot by a 14-year-old boy relative. The gun used is believed to belong to an adult associated to the residence where the boys lived. The Lakewood Police Department’s Crimes Against Children Unit investigated the scene and the 14-year-old has been charged with theft and minor possession of a handgun. The case will be presented to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office this week.
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The West Rail Line activated the overhead electric wires that are hung above the tracks on Monday. High voltage electricity runs through the wires,
and according to information from RTD, they should be considered active at all times. Residents should stay away and keep objects away from the wires.
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For the second year Fallen Owl Tattoo, 8789 W. Colfax Ave., will host its Tattoos for Toys drive. The tattoo parlor will accept unopened, unwrapped toys for local under-privileged families until Dec. 1. If a person brings in three unopened toys, they will receive a $40 tattoo gift certificate. The certificates are limited to one per person, and cannot be used on the day they are received. Fallen Owl is open from noon to 9 p.m.
The Jefferson County League of Women Voters will host new and returning stage legislators for breakfast on Thursday, Dec. 6, from 7 to 8 a.m. The breakfast will be at the Clements Community Center, 1580 Yarrow St. Registration is required for the event. The cost is $15. The register, send checks payable to LWV Jeffco along with names to: Jeffco League of Women Voters, 1425 Brentwood, Suite 7, Lakewood, CO 80214. Registrations must be sent by Nov. 16.
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The Jefferson County League of Women Voters is hosting two meetings about online education, how it works and who benefits the most from virtual classrooms. The first meeting will be 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday at 1425 Brentwood, Suite 7. Call Carmah at 303-239-0981 for more information. The second meet-
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Julie Powell mingles with guests during 40W Fall Arts Harvest Exhibition Friday. Powell won an award of excellence for her photography entry “Sunflower.” Photos by Andy Carpenean
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he 40 West Arts District brings autumn to this year’s Denver Arts Week. The district’s Fall Arts Harvest Festival and Exhibition kicked off on Friday and runs through Nov. 17 at its gallery, 1560 Teller St. The festival includes two exhibitions and a marketplace where local artists will be selling their creations. “Things are on a much bigger scale than last year, especially since we didn’t have a gallery last year,” said Bill Marino, executive director of the Lakewood-West Colfax Business Improvement District. “We really expanded the program with the exhibits and market.” The juried exhibit is a celebration of autumn in all mediums and subjects, Marino said, from oil and acrylics to 3-D sculptures. The district also put out a call to artists to help with an exhibition that compliments the Denver Art Museum’s “Becoming Van Gogh” show, and created “Van Gogh Goes West.” Marino said that some of the works submitted are works in homage to Van Gogh’s style, while others painted the man himself. The district will host its first artist market, with artists selling prints, jewelry and textiles, among other works from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Julie Byerlein, a member of the district’s board and a volunteer, said that everyone is really excited about this first market. “We’ve never done anything like this before, and so it’s a really big event for us,” she said. “It’s certainly something we’d like to do annually if it goes well.” Both Byerlein and Marino credited the ability to put on a bigger show this year with an increase in the artists participation in the district.
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Valerie Savarie won an award of excellence for her mixed media exhibit of book string and acrylic at the 40W Fall Arts Harvest Exhibition Friday.
Only the annual Children’s Hospital Gala would sell out of individual tickets more than two weeks out. Denver denizens dress in their fancy black-tie finery and come out in droves to support such a worthy cause — this time for the 35th year. Some attendees come for the entertainment — this year comedian Craig Ferguson of CBS’ “The Late Late Show” — others show up because the gala is among the top events of the season, and then the majority of the gala goers come to support such a great cause. The event, from 5:30-11:45 p.m. Saturday at the Hyatt Regency Convention Center, includes a live auction with a trip to the 55th annual Grammy Awards and a five-night Hawaiian vacation, a silent auction, dinner and dancing. Table sponsorships are still available. For more information, go to www.childrenscoloradofoundation. org/gala or call 720-777-1768. For 35 years, the Rocky Mountain community has contributed more than $25 million to Children’s Hospital Colorado through the Children’s Gala, and the event continues to be one of the largest annual fundraising events for the hospital.
Raise the roof at Raise The Arts Byerlein said that there are more than 60 artists participating in the exhibitions, and two-thirds of them are new to the district. According to Marino, over the past three months, artists signed with the district have doubled from 60 to 120. “We’re continuing the grassroots momentum that has moved us forward throughout the entire process,” Marino said. “We’ve really created a destination and rallying point for the community and artists to come together.” Continuing to foster the relationship between artists and their community is what is going to keep 40 West growing. “We’re growing the engagement with artists and community, and grateful that that aspect continues to grow,” Byerlein said. For more information on the Fall Arts Harvest Festival and Exhibition, visit www.40westarts.org.
Metropolitan Homes honcho, Vallagio owner (and a real character) Peter Kudla and RedLine gallery and event center invite you to Raise the Arts, a celebration to benefit RedLine educational and community development, beginning at 6 p.m. Dec. 1 at 2350 Arapahoe St. Tickets are $200, and may be purchased online at www.blacktiecolorado.com. Enter event code “redline121”. More information: www. Parker continues on Page 17
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Celebrate the Holidays Getting your home ready for the hosting season Some might call the fall and winter months the holiday season, but it could just as easily be known as the hosting season. It’s the time of year when cooking for crowds and welcoming friends and family for celebrations is the name of the game. For those opening their homes to guests, it can be hectic, but there are plenty of ways to make the season as full of cheer as it should be. Decorating your home for the holidays goes handin-hand with getting ready for guests – whether those visitors are planned or impromptu. So, as you start to consider your decor themes, think about updates that can be made around the house to make your guests feel even more at home. Keep this checklist in mind as you get started: • Give your decorations a checkup. By pulling out your holiday decorations well ahead of time, you can save yourself the stress of last-minute surprises like broken platters or light
strings with half the bulbs burnt out. If you find items that are broken or in disrepair, don’t throw them out – make a few quick fixes instead. Repair broken items with reliably tough adhesives like Gorilla, which come in a variety of formulas, from clear-drying epoxy to wood glue and more. Replace burnt out bulbs individually, rather than buying entire new strands. • Stock your pantry. During every holiday this season, food will be a major focus. Be prepared for the biggest days by having all the ingredients you need in your pantry, freezer and – closer to the actual events – your refrigerator. From spices to stock to sweet treats, it’s better to have everything on hand rather than risking the chance of the grocery store being closed or dealing with the long, hectic holiday lines. It’s also a great opportunity to make sure that you have enough supplies on hand to feed guests who stay for a few
days at a time, from breakfast to dinner and dessert. • Freshen your linens. Guest rooms often go dormant during the quieter seasons of the year, and need a bit of airing out before the hosting season. Keep a few sets of linens freshly laundered - one on each bed and a couple in the closet - to avoid stale smells. Make sure you also have a few extra blankets clean and ready to use as throws, and don’t forget to vacuum or clean window treatments, where dust easily collects. • Get in the spirit. Add to your home’s seasonal spirit by making a few crafts or gifts to decorate the main rooms, as well as guest rooms. Get creative with craft store items, or try ‘upcycling’ thrift store or yard sale finds into holiday decor that’s uniquely yours. Visit www.pinterest.
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I.T. Support Technician IT Support Technician, City of Black Hawk. $49,010 – $66,308 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 www.cityofblackhawk.org for application documents and more information about the City of Black Hawk. Requirements: AA degree from a regionally accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information System, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field; minimum of three (3) years progressive experience in a data processing and client server environment, with installation/maintenance on computers and training of staff. Working experience with OS installs on workstations and servers, setup users on network and Exchange, TCP/IP networks DNS, Active Directory, adding extension to Avaya IP Office, ability to restore servers; valid Colorado driver’s license with a safe driving record. Work scheduled is MonFri 8 am – 5 pm with rotating on-call duty to include evenings, weekends and holidays. To be considered for this limited opportunity, please submit a cover letter, resume, completed City application with copies of certifications and driver’s license to: Employee Services, City of Black Hawk, P.O. Box 68, Black Hawk, CO 80422, or fax to 303-582-0848. Please note that we are no longer accepting e-mailed applications. EOE.
Employment Opportunities Outside Territory Sales
If you have a true ‘sales personality,’ a positive attitude, integrity, a successful outside sales track record, and are not afraid to work hard to make big money - we would like to talk with you. We have the best salary, with generous commissions, on-going residuals, Health Insurance, 401k, as well as solid leads provided.
Part-time Telemarketing
If you enjoy talking with people and have been successful in sales and/or telemarketing and maintain a positive outlook, we would like to talk with you. We have a rich compensation program a friendly and fun, professional office environment, located in DTC. Compensations & benefits that include: hourly base-pay, up-front commissions, high-income potential & excellent week day part-time hours.
To be considered for these positions, please fax your resume to Melinda at: 303-753-1393 or call 303-753-0833.
ValuPlus Merchants Association is a second generation, family owned and operated merchant services corporation, Located in the Denver Tech Center. We are Powered by First Data and WorldPay.
Be a Part of Something Great EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR The Highlands Ranch Community Association, a 501(c)(4) non profit, has a FT, benefited, opening for an Executive Administrator to the Chief Executive Officer/General Manager. Performs a broad range of administrative duties for the CEO/GM as well as other leadership team members. Liaison and clerk to the Board of Directors. Responsible for scheduling regular and special meetings and preparing agendas. Takes minutes at several night meetings per month. Prepares confidential correspondence and maintains classified files. Coordinates activities with the Association’s volunteers. Performs other high level secretarial functions, including receiving visitors, scheduling appointments, and facilitating annual delegate elections. Supervises Administrative Receptionist and Courier. Previous administrative support and proficiency with Word, Excel and Power Point is required. Must possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, multi-tasking, and communication skills and the ability to be flexible as situations dictate. Send the following three items for consideration: LETTER OF INTEREST, RESUME, and APPLICATION (found on our website), with SALARY REQUIREMENT, to Highlands Ranch Community Association, Attn: Human Resources, 9568 University Blvd., Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 or fax to 303-791-6705. Open until filled. www.hrcaonline.org/jobs. EOE PART TIME CLERICAL ASSISTANT The Highlands Ranch Community Association is seeking part-time clerical assistance (25 hours per week) in Payroll, including some Human Resources assistance as well. Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality. Experienced capability in Excel. Ability to establish effective working relationships with all levels of staff. Previous administrative support experience in Payroll or Human Resources is desirable. Submit application, resume, cover letter and salary requirement to HRCA, 9568 University Blvd., Highlands Ranch, CO 80126, Attn: HR, fax to 303 791-6705, or email to jhorn@hrcaonline.org . EOE For these and other employment opportunities within the Highlands Ranch Community Association, go to our website: www.hrcaonline.org/jobs.
For consideration, submit application, cover letter resume, and salary requirement to Highlands Ranch Community Association, ATTN Human Resources, 9568 University Blvd., Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
The door of Opportunity is opening soon... An exciting opportunity is waiting for you at our brand new Hampton Inn & Suites Denver South. Help us prepare for our…
GRAND OPENING! WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Night Auditor – 3rd Shift •Room Attendants Houseperson/Lobby Attendant • Laundry Attendant OUR FULL-TIME ASSOCIATES ENJOY: • Excellent Compensation • Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, • Short-term and Long-term Disability • 401k Retirement • Vacation, Personal Days, Holidays If you want to work in this industry, don’t settle for less than the Best! We will start taking application and conducting First Interviews starting: Monday, October 29, 2012.
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Savio House is currently seeking experienced foster/group home parents to live on site at our premier group center located in Lakewood. Applicants must provide a loving, nurturing, home environment to children in the custody of the Department of Human Services. Qualifications include: HS diploma or above, at least 21 years of age, ability to pass motor vehicle/criminal and background check. Lucrative reimbursement for highly qualified candidates. For details contact Rebecca at 303-225-4108 or Tracy at 303-225-4152
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Immediate Permanent Full Time position available at North Park Transportation Co in North Denver. Mid-shift Rating and Freight Bill Entry. Monday-Friday 1:00 p.m. to close (9:30 / 10:00) Candidate must have 10 key by touch skills, type 40+ WPM, and be dependable and detailed. Paid vacations, holidays, health benefits and company sponsored ESOP (Profit Sharing Plan). Applications can be obtained at www.nopk.com or in person at North Park Transportation Co @ 5150 Columbine StreetDenver, CO 80216 between 8:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.
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seeks an experienced PRN RN, LPN or MA. Applicants must have the following qualifications: 2-3 years pediatric RN, LPN or MA experience EMR or EHR Giving immunizations Detail oriented Team environment Fast paced environment Communicate efficiently and effectively Email resume to app@muellerandassociates.biz. Reference "APP RN" in the subject line.
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FT Maintenance Must have 10 years experience, live in the SE Denver Metro Area. Work at WWW.Parker-Station.com Fax resume to 303-805-0177 or e-mail info to Vanland2@aol.com.
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Western Summit Constructors, Inc. will be holding a recruitment event at the Speer Workforce Center on Thursday, November 8th to meet with job seekers and discuss current openings with the company. Interested applicants should plan on attending 1 of the following: • Military Veterans Only Event 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. • General Recruitment Event 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Speer Workforce Center 1391 N. Speer Blvd. Suite 500 Denver, CO 80204 NOW HIRING! • Formwork Carpenters $18-21 hr. 15-20 Positions • Carpenter Foreman $25-28 hr. 3 -5 Positions • Concrete Finishers $18-21 hr. 10 -15 Positions • Concrete Placing Foreman $2528 hr. 2-3 Positions *Full Health/Dental Insurance Benefits included *Competitive 401K Retirement Benefit available Interested Applicants Must Be Registered With: www.connectingcolorado.com A sign language interpreter or other accommodations can be made upon request by calling 720-8655588 at least 48 hours prior to the event or emailing workforce.development@denvergov.org .
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and assistants needed for South East Denver area for Spanish program at Elementary Schools. Please e-mail your resume to: spanishenrich@aol.com or fax 303-840-8465
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Western Summit Constructors, Inc.
is seeking Formwork Carpenters (including Foremen, Leadmen & Helpers), Concrete Finishers, Concrete Placing Foremen, Pipefitters, Yard Pipe (Foremen, Layers & Laborers), and Operators for Metro Denver area projects (58th & York and Chambers & Hess). Applications will be taken at 9780 Pyramid Ct, Suite 100, Englewood, CO 80112, from 8-5 M-F. Send resumes to Careers@westernsummit.com or call (303)325-0325. WSCI is an EEO Employer. Career Fairs are being held at the Denver County WFC @ 1391 N. Speer Blvd., Suite 500 Denver, CO 80204 from 10-2pm on 11/8/2012 and at the Adams County WFC on 11/3/12 from 9-2pm. 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy Brighton, CO 80601
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November 9th, 10th & 11th, 8am 7222 W PORTLAND AVE. LITTLETON,CO 80128 Entire Household MUST GO.Living,Dining,FamilyBedroom furniture.Small appliances, Pots/pans,dishes. power/hand tools,sports equip.garden tools. NOTHING STAYS!!
MOVING SALE
Large oak china cabinet, bedroom furniture, kitchen, Organs, lots of misc. Everything must go by 11/12/12. 400 Lily Lane, Golden
Online Bookstore closing 20,000 books for sale
Free Stuff Loveseat,
beige floral, free to be picked up 303-688-1813
Arts & Crafts
St. John’s Annual Holiday Bazaar Sat. Nov. 10th 9a -4p
Come do your Holiday Shopping! All kinds of homemade crafts and other items. Facepainting
Hardbacks & Paperbacks 10 for $1 Misc. Figurines $1-$3 November 9th & 10th 9am-4pm 100th & Wadsworth Follow the signs to 10093 Oak Circle, Westminster
Antiques & Collectibles
Commercial, stainless steel US Range with double oven, 4 burners, and 36" griddle. Restaurant Range, natural gas. 4 burners 25" x 36" Griddle Double oven, each 21" x 26.5" with racks 36" high Back guard with shelf total dimensions 60" L x 31"W x 59.5"H Was working when bought from restaurant, we haven't used. We had intentions of remodeling our kitchen. Those plans have changed. These double ovens with the great griddle sell for around $2,000. We are asking $700 to move it quickly.
11040 Colorado Blvd Thornton, CO 80233 303-457-2476
Christmas Craft & Fair November 17th 9am-4pm Over 20 crafters & food concessions
St. Stephens Lutheran Church
10828 Huron Dr., Northglenn
Arts & Crafts
Firewood
Craft Bazaar & Bake Sale
Bulk Firewood
Friday & Saturday November 9th & 10th 9am-4pm each day Epiphany Lutheran Church 550 East Wolfensberger Road Castle Rock Homemade crafts, quilts, jellies, baked goods and "Christmas Corner"
YE OLDE YULETIDE BAZAAR Holiday Gifts, Homemade Food, Gift Boutique. November 10th 9am-4pm, PARKER FIELD HOUSE Dransfield & Plaza Drive Sponsored by Mountain Pine Woman's Club
Free parking and admissions, Free gift for 1st 250 shoppers.
Englewood High School Holiday Craft Fair and Englewood Unleashed Chili Cook-off
Saturday November 17th 2012 9am-3pm, Free admission Englewood High School 3800 SOUTH LOGAN STREET Englewood 80113 Something for everyone, make us part of your Holiday Season $20 microchip implanting DDFL Spay Neuter bus will be on site.
Appliances Maytag Dryer
used for 1 year $150 720-746-8214
Farm Products & Produce Grain Finished Buffalo
quartered, halves and whole 719-775-8742
Logs, various hardwoods, random links, you load, you haul. $60.00 for pick up load. Split firewood also available. 303-431-8132
Furniture Cut/Split/Deliver
$202.25 a cord for Pine, Fir & Aspen some areas may require a delivery charge. Scrap Metal hauling also available 303-647-2475 or 720-323-2173 Twin bunk bed, solid wood + 1 mattress $150 Stanley 9 piece bedroom set w/desk $400 Black metal twin daybed $50 720-746-8214
Miscellaneous American Standard Jet Bathtub Hinged Shower Door 66x26 3/4 Traditional Ceiling Fan with light 2 Traditional & 2 Modern Chandler Reasonably priced, will accept fair offer
Tickets/Travel All Tickets Buy/Sell
NFL-NBA-NHL-NCAA-MLB WWW.DENVERTICKET.COM (303)-420-5000
Cats Free to good home
2 Scottish Fold sisters. Fixed, shots, good with children. 719-357-3220
Free To Good Home Calico house cat. 303-706-0282
Lost and Found Missing Dog
Our black mini-schnauzer is missing. He could be anywhere. He is microchipped, please take him to a vet or shelter to scan & confirm or call 303-927-7640.
Other Pets
2005 Infiniti FX 35.
Gold w/tan interior. Sun roof, Bose sound system. Great condition must see...100,000 miles. $17,500.00 OBO 303-907-3505
Boats and Water Sports 12 Ft Alum Fishing Boat,
with swivel seats, boat trailer, trolling motor, oars, accessories. Excellent condition $685. 303-250-5019
RV’s and Campers 1991 Ford E350 Winnebago 1993 Olds Cutlas
2 Holland Lop Bunnies (303)818-2825
Wanted/Want to Buy DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK, BOAT, RV; Running or not, to the developmental disabled. Tax deductible! 303-659-8086. 12 years of service BUYING COINS and COIN COLLECTIONS 1964 or earlier US coins. Paying 20 times the face value. Call weekdays 303-234-0875 or coinguy3@gmail.com
Musical Lowrey Carnival Organ
Douglas County Commemorative Winchester Rifle. #4 of 10, 24K gold plated, engraved, $2,000. Serious inquires call 719-783-2234.
topper, ¾ ton, 61K miles $4,000 1972 gold International pickup with topper, ¾ ton, 2WD, senior owned, great condition, 60,555 miles, $4,000. 719-687-7669
with brake unit. 303-422-0254
New Quisenart 1 lb. coffee grinder $25, beautiful small chest of drawers $150 Microwave $20 many other beautiful items - nice for Christmas presents 303-913-6792
Firearms
1972 International Pickup with
motor home. Fully self contained also tow-able
303-794-3600
Lloyd Chiropractor Adjusting Table, adjustable head rest and paper dispenser, $89 OBO. Top of the line airbed, new pump, mattress under warranty. Gary @ 303 688-9171.
Autos for Sale
Perfect condition rarley played. Original price $12,000 asking $3,000. 303-467-1884
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Liquor license approved Denver’s first Trader Joe’s grocery store at 790 N. Colorado Blvd. has received approval from Denver’s Department of Excise and Licenses for the only liquor license the state will allow the chain. Attorney Brian C. Proffitt, of the firm of Foster Graham Milstein & Calisher LLP, represented the applicant, Trader Joe’s Company. Assistant city attorney Dan Douglas represented the licensing authority. No parties appeared in protest
to the proposed application. The liquor license application approval is tentative until final inspections.
Back on 17th Tony Pasquini returns to Uptown with Pasquini’s 17th inside the old JR’s space on 17th and Clarkson. The restaurant will feature the traditional Italian family recipes made famous at Pasquini’s Highland, Pasquini’s Lone Tree and at Tony P’s in Cherry Creek, plus they have enhanced the menu with an added focus on healthier options.
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location will satisfy late-night diners by staying open until midnight Sunday through Thursday, and till 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday. There are two “Happier Hours” from 4 to 6 p.m., and from 9 to 11 p.m. Monday through Friday. More info at www.tonypasquinis.com. Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. She can be reached at penny@blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.
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BY THE NUMBERS Number of times Pomona running back Chris Marquez scored three touchdowns in a single game this season. Marquez scored three times Saturday in the Panthers’ 42-21 firstround playoff victory over Mountain Vista.
3
Number of consecutive victories the Ralston Valley football team has posted since losing to top-seeded ThunderRidge on Sept. 8. The Mustangs rolled past Castle View 45-0 last Friday in the first round of the state playoffs.
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Number
of goals Colorado Academy has outscored its opponents by this season. The Mustangs, who knocked off Jefferson 1-0 in last week’s quarterfinals, have scored 55 times while only giving up seven on the season.
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GAME OF THE WEEK VOLLEYBALL
2012 State Championships, Friday and Saturday at the Denver Coliseum The volleyball season wraps up with the state championship tournament.
THEY SAID IT “What we were looking for was a 1-0 game, just the other way around.” Jefferson soccer coach Julio Ocana after his Saints fell 1-0 in the quarterfinals to Colorado Academy
Green Mountain’s junior defensive end Sebastian Marion leads on a tackle of Wheat Ridge running back Davion Amos-White Friday night at Jeffco Satdium. Photos by Andy Carpenean
Farmers top Rams in state tourney tune-up By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com LAKEWOOD - Believing they needed to beat Wheat Ridge in order to secure a spot in the 4A playoffs, Green Mountain gave the Farmers all they could handle last Friday night. Wheat Ridge was able to hang on and beat an underrated Green Mountain team 14-10 at Jefferson County Stadium, but the Rams still managed to sneak into the state tournament. “They out played us physically, we have a problem letting up sometimes,” Wheat Ridge coach Reid Kahl said. “But it was a big win for us in terms of playoff seeding and having the opportunity to host in the first round.” No. 6 Wheat Ridge (9-1, 4-1) will now face No. 11 Cheyenne Mountain Friday at 7 p.m. at Jeffco Stadium. No. 15 Green Mountain (7-3, 3-2) will battle No. 2 Ponderosa Friday at 7 p.m. at Sports Authority Field. However, last Friday night both teams showed they are capable of beating any team in the state with stout defensive efforts on both units. The Farmers scored a touchdown on their first drive of the game but the Rams were able to take a 10-7 lead into halftime with a 7-yard touchdown reception by junior receiver Kyle Lichty and a 28-yard field goal. Green Mountain was able to keep Wheat Ridge off of the scoreboard until late in the fourth quarter but the Rams coughed up two fumbles and the Farmers made them pay for the second. Off the turnover Wheat Ridge senior running back Dominic Rael scored a game-winning touchdown from 12-yards out with just over three minutes left in the contest stealing the game away from Green Mountain. “We were fired up and really wanted to win this game bad,” Rael said. “We have really bonded and are so much more mature than we used to be and we just do whatever it takes to win games.” Green Mountain physically outplayed a usually very physical Wheat Ridge team, and looked like they were about to win the
Wheat Ridge running back Davion Amos-White throws a pass against Green Mountain Friday night at Jeffco Stadium. game and dramatically change the complexion of their playoff seed. But Wheat Ridge is in the middle of regaining the momentum they had earlier in the season that gained them the state’s number one ranking. “They got outplayed, it should have been our game,” Lichty said. “If we would have followed through in the fourth quarter and not turned it over we win the game.” Still, Green Mountain’s resurgence cannot be understated and while Tom Ward is extremely proud of his program’s turnaround the humble head coach refuses to take any credit. “We just fly around, play hard and have fun, that’s all we do,” Ward said. “The guys
deserve all the credit not me.” Even with their early season loss of starting quarterback Ryan Girtin Wheat Ridge has been recognized as one of the best 4A teams in the state the entire season. The Farmers rolled through their schedule with their one hiccup being a 17-0 loss to South. And while Green Mountain managed to sneak into the tournament as one of the last teams in, their resume certainly proves their worth. “You do not want to play us right now if you are any team in the state. “Even after our loss we have momentum and we are going to come out and hit everyone one we play in the mouth,” Lichty said.
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November 8, 2012
State football playoff capsules By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com 5A state playoff games include: No. 10 Columbine (7-3, 3-2) at No. 7 Pomona (8-2, 4-1), Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at NAAC * Game plan: Ranked No. 1 in the state twice this season Pomona is certainly battle tested and still one of the best 5A teams in the state. But so is Columbine, the state reigning state champion. Columbine opened the season winning five of their first six games, but then dropped consecutive games to Lakewood and Mullen. The Rebels feature the best statistical running back in the state this season in Bernard McDondle. McDondle has rushed for 1,493 yards averaging 165 yards per contest. He has also scored 12 touchdowns this season. * Extra point: We should point out that if the game actually does comes down to an extra point or a short field goal than Pomona is in good shape. Allyson Thimson took over place kicking duties after Week 1 and has made 32 of 35 extra points since. No. 15 Fort Collins (7-3, 5-0) at No. 2 Ralston Valley (9-1, 5-0), Friday at 7 p.m. at NAAC * Game plan: Ralston Valley rolled over No. 31 Castle View 45-0 in the first round and Fort Collins beat a very good Lakewood team 24-17. After starting their season 0-3, Fort Collins has since won seven straight games and now looks like a different team. Led by senior quarterback/running back Caleb Seeton the Lambkins turned a 4-6 team in 2011 into a playoff team making a run at a state title this season. And although they are the No. 15 seed coach Eric Rice has a history of taking good teams and making them great in the postseason. * Extra point: The Mustangs should overwhelm Fort Collins with their over 419 total yards of offense per game that they average. If Ralston Valley doesn’t
Green Mountain’s James LaBarbara and the Rams will face Ponderosa Friday in the first round of the Class 4A playoffs. Photo by Brian Miller turn the ball over there isn’t a team in 5A that can beat them. 4A state playoff games include: No. 11 Cheyenne Mountain (7-3, 5-2) at No. 6 Wheat Ridge (9-1, 4-1), Friday at 7 p.m. at Jeffco Stadium * Game plan: Former No. 1 Wheat Ridge has one blemish on their record, a 17-0 loss to South four weeks ago. Since then they have regained the form that
made many believe they are the best 4A team in the state this season. But they will have their hands full with a Cheyenne Mountain team that averages over 33 points per game. Senior running back James Michael Sullivan carries his team, averaging over 90 rushing yards per game on the ground. Sullivan and senior Ryan McMahon (seven touchdowns this season) provide a two-headed monster
that will give the Farmers problems. * Extra point: Wheat Ridge is a team with a lot to prove. After losing their No. 1 ranking to South the Farmers have become a more discipline and more focused group. They have outscored their opponents 84-20 since their loss to South. No. 15 Green Mountain (7-3, 3-2) at No. 2 Ponderosa (10-0, 7-0), Friday at 7 p.m. at Sports Authority Field * Game plan: Green Mountain was one of the last teams in the tournament, but only because the 4A class is so deep this season. But their season might be on the verge of coming to an end at the hands of perhaps the best team in the state in any classification. Ponderosa has scored over 30 points in seven games this season (averaging 34.7) and were rarely tested. They rush the ball for an average of 240 yards per game led by senior Corry Williams. Williams has rushed the ball for an astounding 1325 carries, averaging over 8 yards per carry this season. Oh, and he also scored 21 touchdowns. * Extra point: Green Mountain must try to keep the game close and then steal it in the end. It is hard to image the Rams (or anyone else) beating Ponderosa without a little help of a couple Ponderosa turnovers. 2A state playoff games include: No. 6 Faith Christian (8-2) at No. 3 Bayfield (10-0), Saturday at 1 p.m. At Bayfield High School * Game plan: Bayfield has been one of the state’s top teams all season, and defense is a big reason why. The Wolverines have posted three shutouts, and haven’t surrendered more than 18 points in any contest all year. B ayfield outlasted Trinidad 21-12 in the first round, rushing for 217 yards. Tj Pazell led the way with 102 on 21 carries. * Extra point: The Wolverines have a gaudy record, but Faith Christian is battle-tested. The Eagles have momentum, and are used to playing in big games. If they can avoid turnovers, don’t be surprised if they pull off the (mild) upset.
Jefferson’s storybook season comes to end Saints bounced from playoffs but enjoy best season in school’s history By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com DENVER - One of the great stories of the 2012-2013 Colorado high school sports season has come to an end. No. 7 Jefferson boys’ soccer fell 1-0 to No. 2 Colorado Academy in the quarterfinals of the state tournament Friday. The Saints capped off their 13-4 season with the deepest run in the history of the school but were narrowly beaten in a game where they dominated much of the action. Colorado Academy junior JJ Myers carefully centered a pass that junior Connor Wiseman buried in the back of the net at 37:10 in the second half which proved to be the game winner. “The goal was really me being at the right place at the right time,” Wiseman said. “It was the second half of a big game and we needed to find a way to score and I am just happy we found a way to get it done.”
In a game that featured nearly two dozen combined shots on goal Colorado Academy managed to sneak one in and will now move on and face No. 3 Coal Ridge in the semifinals on Friday. “The game plan was to keep it a low scoring game and we did that. What we were looking for was a 1-0 game, just the other way around. But we battled and proved we belonged,” Jefferson coach Julio Ocana said. Jefferson gave perhaps the best 3A team in the state 80 minutes of their best soccer, outplaying Colorado Academy for much of the second half. “I felt like we dominated, especially in the second half,” Jefferson senior Jonathan Hinojos said. “We played our hearts our unfortunately that one goal went in and that’s all it takes. But I am proud of my team.” And Hinojos should be. Ocana took over a team that was 3-8-3 three years ago and turned them into a 3A power. Jefferson dominated 3A Region 8 winning the league title with a 9-0 record. “We are disappointed with how the season ended but we are extremely proud with what we have been able to do this season,” Jefferson coach Julio Ocana. “We still feel we are as good as any one
Jefferson High School teammates Chris Armstrong (2) and Jerson Serrano (13) collide with a Lamar player earlier in the playoffs. The Saints were eliminated by Colorado Academy in the quarterfinals. Photo by Brian Miller
and could beat anyone.” However, it doesn’t look like Colorado Academy will be losing any time soon. They rolled through their regular season undefeated and have outscored their opponents 21-1 over their last 6 games. In addition, they have only given up seven goals the entire season. On their way to the quarterfinals Jefferson beat No. 26 Sterling 1-0 and No. 10 Lamar 1-0 before falling to Colorado Academy. “The season has been memorable to say the least. No sport has ever got this
far [in the playoffs] except for wrestling in school’s history,” Jefferson senior Jonathan Hinojos said. And while Coach Ocana has turned Jefferson’s on the field play completely around but he credits his teams off of the field work for their program’s resurgence. “We can score and pass the ball well and are really unselfish but that is only part of it. Study hall, keeping grades up, coming to practice and giving 100 percent, and just having pride in yourselves and your school, that has been the biggest difference for us,” Ocana said.
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November 8, 2012
Locals tumble at state meet By Scott Stocker
sports@ourcoloradonews.com THORNTON - Lakewood`s Hanna Roshak could have had a lonely feeling among the Jefferson County teams after the finals of the Class 5A state gymnastics meet last Friday and Saturday at Thornton High School. Roshak was the only athlete from either Lakewood, Arvada West, Bear Creek, Green Mountain and Pomona, to win a ribbon from the area schools. She pulled out a 9.45 for her sixth-place finish on the uneven bars. “It was awesome to be with the team and to help get my skills honed,” Roshak said. “It was fun to make a final event. The key was to get in and swing and don’t hold back. I was very nervous. But my 9.45 on the bars was my best all season.” As for Lakewood, it could be a fine season in 20122013 for the Tigers and coach Mary Beth Artemis and it did turn out to be a fine year for Roshak. Camille Anthony failed to reach the finals for the Tigers finishing the season at 37th in the all-around with a 35.15. “Hanna had a severe ankle and stress fracture at the beginning of the year, but she has been able to come back so strong,” Artemis said. “To make it to the finals in bars is just great. We only have three seniors and had no juniors at the beginning of the year. We got two from Wheat Ridge, as they don’t have a program anymore. We have one girl from Golden and another from Faith Christian. They have all grown over the course of the season.” Broomfield won the title with an 187.625, followed by Fort Collins, 183.85, and Overland, 183.7.
Bear Creek’s Jordan Cordova competes on the balance beam during the 5A State Gymnastics meet at Thornton High School Friday. Photos by Andy Carpenean
Megan Ives of Lakewood warms up on the vault prior to the 5A State Gymnastics meet at Thornton High School Friday. The best Jefferson County League finishes were by Arvada West and Standley Lake. The Wildcats scored 178.225 for an eighth-place finish in the team standings, followed by Standley Lake with 176.875. Rocky Mountain’s Keri Peel (38.925) and Lauren Glover (38.7), placed one-two respectively in the all-around, followed by pre-meet favorite Claire Hammen of Loveland (38.375). Taylor Molliconi of Mountain Range (38.3), Erick Pollack of Fort Collins (38.225) and Gabby Maiden of Broomfield (37.825) rounded out the field. Arvada West’s Jessica Jankowski reached the finals on floor and the balance beam. However, following a banner season she failed to medal in each event. She placed seventh on floor with a stellar 9.6 and 10th on beam with a 9.4. Teammate Jillian Kerr also reach the finals on beam and was able to edge Jankowski finishing 9th with a 9.425. “I’m still so happy and pleased with what I did here,” Jankowski said. “On floor I did a full and didn’t go over. There are a lot of club level girls here and that helps make the competition tough, but this whole season has been strong for me. The key was to stay calm, but I’m so excited and to get here is just a big feat. I was able to show what I could do on floor and I finished strong on the beam.” Kerr was also pleased with her season. “This is my first time here in high school and I wasn’t sure I would go out this year,” Kerr said. “I think our whole team put out and we were sticking it. I gained a lot of confidence this season and I’m proud of what we have all been able to do.” Arvada West coach Lori Wyss also felt it was a good season and had high praise for her team.
“I think we had our best day of the year with our incredible score in the team competition,” Wyss said. “We were solid on beam. Jessie was right in there. I’m real proud of what the girls have been able to accomplish and we’ve got a good future. We’re just going to get stronger and better.” Pomona’s Tracy Boychuk had hoped for higher finishes from her girls. The Panther’s Kailey Low finished eighth on the uneven bars with a 9.325, just missing a ribbon by .13 of a point. Katie Leach finished in 31st in the all-around for the Panthers with a 35.525. “It was fun, my first time in high school and I feel that I accomplished a lot,” Low said. “I was excited to make a final. I gave it my best shot and my bars have been my best event. I’m very happy as this was my best meet overall of the season.” “We only had Kailey in the finals,” Boychuk said. “She is a senior and this is her first time on the team. She is the league champion on bars and it’s nice that she could put a happy ending on her career.” Green Mountain’s Sarah Martin was the highest finisher for the Rams in the all-around, 30th with a 35.725 as she tallied 9.15 on vault, 9.025 on the bars, 8.55 on beam and 8.525 on floor. Jordan Cordova was 27th on floor (9.3), 37th on the bars (8.725) and 43rd on beam (8.8). Lexi Armenta was 27th on bars (8.9), 46th on floor (9.0) and 49th on beam (8.675) and Sara Henke, 8th on beam (7.6) to round out the Rams gymnasts. Ayaka Schmitz led Bear Creek in the all-around finishing 35th with a 35.25 while teammate Myranda Dominquez placed 39th with a 34.9. Jordan Cordova competed in three events, 27th on floor (9.3), 37th on bars (8.725) and 43rd on beam (8.8) while Niki Moya finished 22nd on beam (9.3) and 30th on bars (8.85).
forward,” Green Mountain senior Michelle Schaller said. “We knew that we weren’t going to go to state, but we still wanted to end on a good note.” The loss to Silver Creek still stung as the Rams (186) had hoped to take advantage of their home court. Coach Kelley Morrison said losing Potter so quickly hurt though, and while the sophomore did return early in the second set, the team just couldn’t recover. “When you lose a player that’s consistent in our digs and our hitting and every aspect of our plays, it sent our entire team reeling,” she said. “Trying to get them to settle back into what we do and that one player doesn’t make a team can be really difficult for high school girls.” Silver Creek (11-13) stormed past Mead to lock up the only state berth in the new three-team regional format. With the finale shortened to a best-of-three situation, Green Mountain and Mead refused to give an inch to the either side. The first two sets were tightly contested, and the Mavericks gained a quick edge in the deciding set with two quick points. Consecutive aces by Schaller gave the Rams the lead at 5-4, and the team added two more aces down the stretch. After fighting off three match points, Mead was
unable to get any closer, sending Green Mountain out on a positive note. Senior Hannah Ikeler led the Rams with 16 kills and 12 digs in the loss to Silver Creek and added nine kills against Mead. Elisa Quick tallied 14 digs against the Raptors and Sydney Schaap had 26 assists. A number of players made key contributions against Mead. “Today, with what we were struggling with and dealing with, we were really able to show more of the depth of what I really have that sometimes in our matches people don’t get to see,” Morrison said. “My bench, my role players, are huge role players. They just get overshadowed, and today they had to play bigger than they’ve played all season.” Schaller said Silver Creek earned its ticket to state. “They definitely shocked me. As a player I should have expected more,” Schaller said. “They definitely did impress me and I’m actually glad they’re going to state, because they deserve it.” Green Mountain graduates only two seniors in Ikeler and Schaller and returns the core of a team that didn’t drop a game to a 4A Jeffco team until the championship game of the Jeffco Tournament.
Raptors deny Green Mountain’s state dreams Silver Creek earns nod out of Region 11; Rams close with win over Mead By Brian Miller
sports@ourcoloradonews.com LAKEWOOD — A day that began with so much promise quickly turned sour for Green Mountain’s volleyball team. Hosting the Class 4A Region 11 tournament Saturday, the Rams opened play against 26th-seeded Silver Creek with a rough start. Sophomore outside Dani Potter injured her ankle early in the first set, and Green Mountain never quite got back on track. The Raptors dominated the first set, eventually taking a 25-11, 25-23, 25-17 victory over Green Mountain. Silver Creek then followed that up with a four-set triumph over Mead to qualify for the 4A state tournament this weekend. The Rams, left with nothing to play for but pride, bounced back to knock off Mead in three sets, 2523, 21-25, 15-11. “We just wanted to keep our heads up and try to push
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Tigers claw way to Region 9 crown Lakewood heads to state tournament By Jill Fitzpatrick
sports@ourcoloradonews. com LAKEWOOD - After a tough day of competition filled with high-flying offenses and gritty defenses, it was the Lakewood Tigers that gained victories over Arapahoe and Douglas County to win Region 9 and a berth to the state volleyball tournament. With the new volleyball postseason format, only one team from each region can qualify for state, as opposed to two teams in the past. This forced each match to a must-win scenario. Region host Lakewood (18-7) began its quest for another trip to state against Douglas County (11-14). In their first regional appearance, Douglas County came out fighting. After falling behind multiple times, the Huskies clawed their way back, even tying the first set up at 24-24. Though the heart of the young Douglas County team was evident, it was the experience of the Tigers that eventually won the set and the match 26-24, 2510, 25-17. “Just to make it into regionals this year was a really big deal for them,” Huskies coach Valerie Elliott said. “I think next year we are going to be even better, because we are going to build on this season.” After a brief break, Douglas County took the floor against Arapahoe (16-9). Though Douglas County sophomore outside hitter Mattison DeGarmo came out swinging tough, the Warriors made few mistakes to decisively win the match 25-14, 2515, 25-16. As postseason play goes, it was win or go home for Lakewood and Arapahoe with the final match of the day deciding
who would advance. Last season, Arapahoe defeated Lakewood on the first day of the regional tournament. On day two, it was the Tigers that turned things around and eventually won the region as the Warriors left with disappointment. Though the loss against the Warriors last year turned the Tigers’ postseason around, the team knew this year they had to come out strong against the big Arapahoe offense. “We definitely had unfinished business from last year,” Lakewood senior Maggie Steward said. “We really wanted to act on that.” The highly anticipated matchup was not a disappointment to the rambunctious fans in the stands. With both teams providing highlight reels of powerful attacks, the teams kept fighting for the important first-set win. Lakewood seemed to take control with a 22-17 lead, but Arapahoe shot right back to bring it to 2220. Lakewood then took a 24-21 lead, but the Warriors again fought back to 24-23. A hitting error by Arapahoe gave Lakewood the victory. With confidence on their side, Marie Zimmerman, Steward and the Tigers again got the best of the Warriors with a 25-22 set-two win. Despite strong attacks coming from Whitney Krantz and Ryan Hoerdmann, the Lakewood defense made remarkable plays to keep the Warriors at bay. “We just got really gutsy in our defense,” Tigers coach Liz Armbrustmacher said. “Defense is about being in the right spot and having a good system, but when it comes right down to it defense is really about who has the most guts.” Facing elimination, Arapahoe players fought to keep their season alive. With leads at 10-4 and
13-6, Arapahoe seemed to find its rhythm. After holding off a few surges by Lakewood, the Warriors eventually won 25-21 to extend the match. Eager to respond, Lakewood saw stronger serves and incredible defensive plays to take the momentum back from the Warriors. When all was said and done, it was the Tigers that took the final set 2517 and the 3-1 match victory. “Right now we are pretty bummed because our season is over, but we left it out on the court,” Warriors coach Cara Syers said. “We didn’t hold anything back. It was a good battle. Lakewood is a good team, and it just went their way today.” Along with the region
title, Lakewood earned a trip to the state tournament for the second consecutive season and third time in five years. “I’m just so excited,” Steward said. “I’m really proud of my team for how far we’ve come. It’s been a great season, and I hope to continue it and have another great week.” After an epic five-set loss against Grandview in the semi-finals of last year’s tournament, Lakewood hopes again to make a mark a state. “We are just going to train as hard as we can this week and go out with no regrets,” Steward said.
Arapahoe’s Isabel Kovacic and Lexi Mercier go up for a block Oct. 19 during the team’s 3-1 win against Smoky Hill. The Warriors and Douglas County were eliminated from the Class 5A postseason by Lakewood in last Saturday’s Region 9 tournament. Photo by File photo
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THURSDAY/NOV. 8 WRITING ESSENTIALS Avante Leadership Group, a Littleton-based business, presents a four-hour writingessentials program titled “How to Strengthen Everything You Write,” from 8 a.m. to noon Thursday, Nov. 8, at DeVry University, 1870 W. 122nd Ave., Westminster. Writer/editor Barbara McNichol leads this interactive session. Visit www. avanteleadership.com/register or call 720-231-4523 for information on costs and to register. DRIVER SAFETY AARP will offer a driver safety class from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, at Peace Lutheran Church, 5675 Field St., Arvada. Upon completion of the class, individuals may receive a discount on car insurance. Class is limited and registration is necessary by calling 720-321-8940 prior to the class. FRIDAY/NOV. 9 THEATER SHOW In honor of Veterans Day, Lakewood Cultural Center presents “The Things They Carried” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, at the theater at 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Get tickets by calling 303-987-7845 or going online to www.Lakewood.org/CulturalCenter. You also can visit the Lakewood Cultural Center Box Office. Recommended for ages 14 and older. Senior, student and group discounts are available. PASTEL WORKSHOP The Lakewood Arts Council presents a pastel workshop by Littleton artist Tracy Wilson from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, at the LAC Art Center, 85 S. Union Blvd., Lakewood. Tracy provides step-by-step instruction so every student is able to accomplish a finished piece by the end of the class. Visit www.Tracywilsonart. com. Registration is required. Call 303-980-0625 or visit www.lakewoodartscouncil.org for information and price of class. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY/NOV. 9-10 MURDER MYSTERY The Edge Theatre of Lakewood performers present murder mystery dinner theater, “The Altos: Like the Sopranos, Only Lower” Nov. 9-10, at The Briarwood Inn, 1630 8th St., Golden. Cocktails at 7 p.m., the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Visit http://www.thebriarwoodinn.com/events_upcoming.html for ticket and show information. DANCE PROGRAM The Arvada Center Dance Theater presents “Bravo: Dance for Joy” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 9-10, at the center’s Main Stage Theater. Reserved tickets for sale; call 720-898-7200. The Arvada Center is at 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Visit www.arvadacenter.org. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY/NOV. 9-10; THURSDAY TO SATURDAY/NOV. 15-17 THEATER SHOWS Colorado ACTS presents “Pinocchio,” performed by the 8- to 12-year-old Tuesday evening class, at 7 p.m. Friday Nov. 9, and at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, at Colorado ACTS Theater, 9460 W. 58th Ave., Arvada. The 12- to 18-year-old Thursday evening class performs “The Mouse that Roared” at 7 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, Nov. 15-17, at the theater. FRIDAY TO SUNDAY/NOV 9-11, NOV. 16-18, NOV. 2325, NOV. 30 TO DEC. 2 THEATER FESTIVAL See a new play every week for four
weeks at The Edge Theatre: “Crasher/Hostess” plays Nov. 9-11; “Room #12” plays Nov. 16-18; “Gifted” plays Nov. 23-25; and “Straight Sitting” plays Nov. 30 to Dec. 2. The theater is at 9797 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. Visit www. theedgetheater.com or call 303-232-0363 for tickets and information on the shows.
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PARKINSON’S SERIES Colorado residents affected by Parkinson’s disease can learn from leading national and local experts about the latest research advances, treatment options and practical ways to live well with Parkinson’s disease at the Davis Phinney Foundation’s The Victory Summit from 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Denver Marriott Tech Center. There is no charge, but registration is required. For information and to register for The Victory Summit, visit http://davisphinneyfoundation. org/victory-summit/upcoming-victory-summits/.
FESTIVAL OF Plays The Edge Theater Company presents “On the Edge: A Festival of New Plays,” opening Nov. 9 and running Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 6 p.m., through Dec. 2 at The Edge Theatre, 9797 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. Tickets may be purchased online at www.theedgetheatre.com or by calling the box office at 303-232-0363. FRIDAY/NOV. 9, RECURRING/THROUGH DEC. 23 THEATER SHOW Miners Alley Playhouse presents “Greetings” playing Nov. 9 to Dec. 23. The show is about a son who brings home his Jewish atheist fiancee to meet his Catholic parents on Christmas Eve. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Additional performances are at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Dec. 6, 13 and 20. Call 303-935-3044 or go online at minersalley. com for tickets and information. The playhouse is at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. SATURDAY/NOV. 10 THEATER FESTIVAL Denver Center for the Performing Arts will host the Jeffco Theater Festival at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, in the Tramway Building. Workshops will be taught by professionals with the Denver Center Theatre Company. The day will culminate with attending the Denver Center production of “The Giver.” Contact Scott Hasbrouck at shasbrou@jeffco.k12.co.us for information on costs and availability. BEYOND BELIEF Mile High Magicians Society presents Magic: Beyond Belief VII, a one-night-only performance featuring nationally recognized magicians, at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. Appropriate for all ages. Call 303-9877845 or go to http://www.lakewood.org/ for tickets. FALL WORKSHOP The Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Sacred Dance Guild will present its fall workshop from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 4500 Wadsworth Blvd., Wheat Ridge. The morning session, presented by Laura Padgett, begins at 9:30 a.m. and addresses how to release stress and negativity, receive and renew through movement. After lunch Shirley Smithson, an advanced certified teacher of yoga, will guide the attendees, using yoga and expressive arts to “Grace & Gratitude: A Moving Thanksgiving.” Attendees may register and get more information by calling Ann at 303-377-9114 or Regina at 303-238-5058. Bring a snack to share. HOLISTIC EXPO Readers, lectures, gifts, energy and massage are featured at the Mount Vernon Country Club holistic and psychic expo from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 10. Admission is free, and the event is open to the public. Call 303-526-0616 or visit www.mountvernoncc.com. PET CARE Pet owners and pet caregivers will learn about health and safety related issues, first aid, when to seek
CRAFT FAIR Wheat Ridge High School cheerleaders will have a craft/business fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, at Destination Dance Studio, 7174 W. 44th Ave. SATURDAY/NOV. 10, DEC. 8 LOCAL AUTHOR Meet Golden children’s author Deb Lemon and her friend Harriet the Octopus from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, and from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at the Windy Saddle Café, 1110 Washington Ave., Golden. Purchase books online at www.ifyouwere.com. SUNDAY/NOV. 11 BLOOD DRIVE Westwoods Community Church Community Blood Drive is from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, inside Bonfils’ bus at 8525 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact Lee Loyd at 303-913-5565 or westwoodslee@msn.com. TEXAS HOLD`EM The SCU Community Foundation will host a Texas Hold`em fundraising tournament from 3-7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, at the Arvada Elks Club, 5700 Yukon St., Arvada. Novice players are welcome. Trophies will be awarded to players who finish first, second and third in the tournament. Food will be available for purchase. To reserve a spot, or for questions, contact Mike Litzau at 303-4305502, or foundation@soopercu.org. MILITARY SALUTE The brass band Rocky Mountain Brassworks will perform a salute to veterans and military members at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. To order tickets, call the Lakewood Box Office at 303-987-7845 or go to www. Lakewood.org/CulturalCenter. For more information about Rocky Mountain Brassworks, go to www.rockymountainbrassworks.org or contact them at RMBrassworks@live. com or 303-476-0560. TUESDAY/NOV. 13 BUSINESS BREAKFAST Wheat Ridge Business Association breakfast is from 7-8:45 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge. Learn how to use video to enhance your website or marketing. Nancy Crego, of AdWest Consulting, and Neal Browne, of Neal Browne Associates, will present “Ten Best Ways to Use Video in Your Business.” Register and pay by Nov. 8 at http://wheatridgebiz.com/meetingregister.php. Call 303-594-1520.
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LIFETREE CAFÉ The impact of post-traumatic stress disorder will be explored at Lifetree Café, 5675 Field St. in Arvada, at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13. The program, titled “Wounded Warriors: When War Comes Home,” will provide helpful resources and strategies for coping with PTSD. Admission is free. Snacks and beverages are available. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@ peacelutheran.net. UPCOMING CONCERT Duo Francois performs at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 7755 Vance Drive, Arvada. The Duo includes Canadian violinist Ron Francois and Mexican pianist Silvana Santinelli. Call 303-422-3656, ext. 25, or www.tpcarvada.org. Free parking, handicapped accessible. Ticket includes dessert reception with the artists. VETERANS DAY Active Minds will explore the significance of Veterans Day, which originally honored the military personnel who served in World War I. The program is from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, at First Presbyterian Church, 8210 W. 10th Ave., Lakewood. The program is free and no RSVP needed. TUESDAY/NOV. 13; SUNDAY/NOV. 18 STRANGER AWARENESS An Arvada Police Department volunteer will host stranger awareness classes, geared for children in kindergarten to third grade, but all ages are welcome. Attendance is on a first-come basis. Check the Arvada Police Department website for additional classes to be scheduled and safety tips at arvadapd.org. Questions can be directed to childsafety@q.com. Classes are from 4-5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, at the Arvada Library; and from 3-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, at the Stanley Lake Library. WEDNESDAY/NOV. 14 GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY The November meeting of the Foothills Genealogical Society is at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, at Applewood Valley United Methodist Church, 2035 Ellis St., Golden. Come at noon for a roundtable discussion on Pennsylvania Archives. The general program topic is “Mission to the Jefferson County Historical Commission, 1974-Present,” presented by Rose Lewis. Visit www. purplesageinc.com. The program is free and visitors are always welcome. Refreshments will be served after the meeting and time to meet with our members and other visitors. Email foothillsgensoc@yahoo.com or phone 303-935-9192. CELEBRATE ARVADA The Historic Olde Town Arvada Association (HOTA) hosts its 12th annual meeting and dinner, “Celebrate Olde Town,” from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, at the Olde Schoolhouse at DiCicco’s. Come celebrate the jewel of Arvada with local merchants, city officials and other friends. Email info@historicarvada.org for tickets and more information. RISK MANAGEMENT Attend free educational seminars on protecting your assets from 1:15-2:15 p.m. and from 6:15-7:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14 at MorningStar Senior Living, 2800 Youngfield St., Lakewood. Call 1-866-2554316. Your Week continues on Page 23
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American Cancer Society seeks study subjects Third major long-term project to look for trends By Ryan Boldrey
rboldrey@ourcoloradonews.com If you are cancer-free and between the ages of 30 and 65, you are exactly the type of person the American Cancer Society is searching for. As the organization prepares to begin its third major cancer prevention study over the past 60 years, ACS is attempting to find 300,000 people around the country who will help them discover links between genetics, the environment and specific lifestyle choices with some of the various types of cancer. The first two studies each lasted between 20 and 30 years, beginning in the 1950s and ‘70s respectively. The first study helped show the link between smoking and lung cancer, while the second one linked obesity with multiple other types of cancer. “Currently, one in two men and one in three women will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime,” said Shane Ferraro, communications manager with ACS. “Those
IF YOU GO Lakewood • Nov. 14, St. Anthony Hospital, 11750 W. Second Place, 2-6 p.m. • Nov. 16, St. Anthony Hospital, 12-4 p.m. numbers are scary. We want to decrease those numbers so that cancer is not as much of a health concern for generations to come.” The organization is hoping to get 2,200 volunteers to register for the study in the Denver metro area. In order to participate, one needs to schedule an appointment between Nov. 15-17 in Highlands Ranch, on Nov. 13, 15 or 17 in Parker, or on Nov. 14 or 16 in Lakewood. Since it is a national survey, participants do not have to be residents of the area or have long-term plans of staying. At the registration appointment, each participant will give a small sample of blood, undergo a waist measurement and fill out a brief survey. After that the time commitment is minimal, Ferraro explained.
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WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY/NOV. 14-15 THEATER AUDITIONS The Arvada Center will have auditions for “Blithe Spirit” by appointment only, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 14-15, at 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Call 720-898-7200 to schedule a time. Actors must be 18 years and older to audition. The show runs from Jan. 22 to Feb. 17. Visit www. arvadacenter.org.
Participants, who are tracked anonymously by bar codes, will take home a second survey, and then every two or three years for the next 30 years will receive a short survey in the mail that can be filled out at home. Along with future surveys, the ACS will also mail out updates with any findings from the study. The surveys will track lifestyle changes, health patterns and familial health issues, allowing researchers to look for trends that may cause cancer. Interested parties are asked to schedule their registration appointment online at www.cps3colorado. org. People can call 888-604-5888 if they have any questions. “Traditionally, the American Cancer Society is a fundraising organization,” Ferraro said. “We raise money to fund research and fund programs and services for people that are battling cancer. But we understand that not everybody can write a check, the economy is tough and times are tough for a lot of people. This we see as something that is very simple that anyone can do if they fall into those eligibility requirements.”
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THURSDAY/NOV. 15 SILENT AUCTION The Lakewood Symphony presents “In the Style of the Boston Pops!” an evening of music including Broadway, light classics and other pops. Steven Taylor, baritone soloist, will perform Shenandoah, the Toreador Song, the Music of the Night and more. The silent auction has something for everyone. The event is from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. For tickets, call 303-987-7845.
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ISLAMIC FAITH Join Active Minds as it explores the sometimes violent reaction from parts of the Muslim world to what many deem as “free speech” in other parts of the world. The program is planned from 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, at Atria Inn at Lakewood, 555 S. Pierce St., Lakewood. RSVP at 303-742-4800. THURSDAY TO SATURDAY/NOV. 15-17 FALL PLAY Golden High School’s Stage Right Productions will present its fall play, “Night of January 16th,” by author Ayn Rand. Performances are at 7 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, Nov. 15-17, and 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 in the high school auditorium. Cash and check accepted at the door. For advanced ticket purchase, call 303-982-2813 or email at goldentheater@jeffco.k12.co.us. For other information, contact Scott Hasbrouck at shasbrou@jeffco.k12.co.us.
COMING SOON COMING SOON /NOV. 16 BLOOD DRIVE Belmar Library Community Blood Drive is from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, inside Bonfils’ bus at 555 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www.bonfils.org. WINE TASTING Tickets are available for the sixth annual Wines for the Holidays wine tasting from 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, at the Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. The event will help support the Arvada Community Food Bank. Reservations must be made in advance through the Arvada Festivals Commission at https://winetasting.webconnex.com/winetasting.
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November 8, 2012
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A veteran saves a life . . . a pet saves a soul
Sandi Austin
saustin@ourcoloradonews.com Doctors couldn’t figure out what was wrong with Mario after he became ill halfway through his third tour of duty in Iraq. After being sent home, Mario’s symptoms eventually went away, so he was shipped out again, only to have his symptoms reappear. “I was really scared of what was happening to me,” Mario recalled. “I couldn’t eat, drink or sleep. It was really painful.” It wasn’t until he was sent to the University of Colorado Medical Center that it was learned he had Hypereosinphilic Syndrome, an autoimmune disorder. After being placed on a chemotherapy medication, Mario was medically discharged from the military in 2010 – seven years after his enlistment. What the Colorado high school graduate had hoped would be a military career was now gone. Burdened with feelings of despair, Mario found himself visiting local animal shelters in search of a companion. That was when Kona, an older Husky with health issues of his own, came into his life. “The shelter told me up front that Kona would need a $3,000 surgery on one of his
hind knees, but I had no job at the time and couldn’t afford the surgery,” Mario said. “I just couldn’t give him back to the shelter, so I called my advocate at the Wounded Warrior Project. When she hooked me up with Pets for Patriots, my life was changed forever.” Mario’s adoption of Kona was one of the first Colorado cases for Pets for Patriots, although it wasn’t as an adoption through a partnering shelter. The organization’s board of directors reviewed Mario’s situation and voted to sponsor Kona’s surgery through a partnering veterinarian, making it possible for Mario to keep his new forever friend in his life. “I talk to him and he listens. He’s always there for me,” Mario said. “He’s my ‘never leave your side’ friend.” Pets for Patriots – headquartered in Long Beach, N.Y. – was legally formed in 2009, and formally launched in 2010 as a nonprofit organization dedicated to pairing shelter cats or dogs with deserving military veterans across the country whose lives would be positively impacted by an animal companion. Explaining the thought process that led to the formation of Pets for Patriots, its founder
and executive director, Beth Zimmerman, said it occurred to her that there are two populations with complementary needs – older or at-risk pets who are in desperate need of a loving home and veterans who for one reason or another are in need of a loving fourlegged companion. “We create partnerships with animal welfare organizations and veterinarians around the country to find eligible dogs and cats for our military members – no matter what age, what service branch or what stage of their careers they’re in,” Zimmerman explained. “We knew when we launched Pets for Patriots that the cost of having a pet could be an obstacle, so we set up a surrender prevention platform,” she added. “We help them adopt and make sure adoption is sustainable and affordable.” To do so, Pets for Patriots provides a contribution at the time of adoption, as well as continuing financial support each additional year the military member still has the pet. Partner vet clinics provide
ongoing access to veterinary care, and partnering sponsors provide pet health insurance. “Our overall goal is to lower pet ownership cost for veterans so they don’t have to give up their new best friend,” Zimmerman said. “Pets for Patriots focuses on adult and at-risk pets, knowing that shelters see an overwhelming preference for small dogs, puppies and kittens,” Zimmerman explained. “Pets eligible for adoption in our program must be a dog or cat two years or older, any age dog 40 pounds or over, and a special needs dog or cat.” The organization has volunteer team members around the country who are dedicated to the partner outreach that identifies a need in a certain community. Pets for Patriots relies on its adoption partners – animal shelters and veterinarians – to determine compatibility and need. “We rely on their best judgment,” Zimmerman added, “and that is why we list them as our ‘trusted shelters’ and ‘trusted veterinarians’ on our website directory.” Since Pets for Patriots launched in 2010, there have been 242 adoptions across the country, and that number grows almost daily as more
Pets for Patriots photo With the help of Pets for Patriots, Mario, a medically retired U.S. Marine from Colorado, was able to get his newly-adopted dog, Kona, the surgery that he needed. Today, these two best friends enjoy snowshoeing together in the mountains. and more people become aware of it. The word is getting out there, thanks to the marketing help of partnering shelters and veterinarians, military and veteran organizations, Military.com as a content partner, Facebook and Twitter. The goal of Pets for Patriots is to educate the military community and the public about the life-changing benefits of adopting lastchance shelter dogs and cats.
“While every veteran’s situation is unique, we hear over and over again that a pet gives someone a purpose to live,” Zimmerman said. And that’s what fuels the mission of Pets for Patriots. It’s very simple, really. A veteran saves a life and a pet saves a soul. To learn more and find out how to become involved with Pets for Patriots, visit www. petsforpatriots.org.
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