Sentinel Lakewood
Jefferson County, Colorado • Volume 89, Issue 16
November 22, 2012
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Davies honored for service Fallen officer remembered for humor, dedication By Clarke Reader
creader@ourcoloradonews.com Police work is a serious business, but the friends of officer James Davies remembered his dry British wit and sense of humor at his funeral on Nov. 15. Friends from the Lakewood Police Department remembered a man who was as focused on stopping crime in the city as he was in convincing a friend that eating 50 chicken McNug- Davies gets at one time was a good idea, or having a contest to see could round up the most fugitives — or “dirties” as Davies called them — in one day. Davies, of course, won the contest. “He was a practical jokester to the 10thdegree. He did impersonations and had nicknames for everybody,” said agent Justin Mains in his eulogy, who served on the Lakewood Special Enforcement Team (SET) with Davies. “He was a smart man, an intelligent man, and for him it was not about the quantity of work, but the quality.” Representatives of police departments from all over the state turned up in their blue, green and gray uniforms on Nov. 15 to pay their respects to a fallen brother, who lost his life in the line of duty. The Denver First Church of the Nazarene was full of more than 2,000 people gathered to mourn and honor the memory of Davies, who was shot and killed on Nov. 9 after a fellow officer mistakenly thought he was an armed threat. Davies was born in Darlington, England, on May 10, 1977, and moved to America after meeting his wife, Tami, while she was studying abroad. According to his friend Reese Ervin’s eulogy, Davies would joke with fellow officers that Tami had to come to England to find a husband because none of the “American blokes” were right for her. Several of the officers who worked with him remembered the man who sarcastically called the fourth of July “all traitor’s day,” and was fiercely proud of his Welsh heritage. Many of Davies’ family from England, as well as British police officers, were in attendance at the service. Lakewood Mayor Bob Murphy also spoke, telling the crowd how grateful the city was for the work Davies, and all officers do, and how much his special contributions will be missed.
Mourners make a procession from Denver First Church of the Nazarene to Jefferson County Fairgrounds in honor of Lakewood police officer James Davies on Thursday, Nov. 15. Davies was accidentally killed by a fellow patrolman’s gunfire Nov. 9. Photo by Emily Mehring Davies started at the Lakewood Police Department in April 2006, and eventually joined SET, so he could focus on finding and prosecuting sex offenders. Before he died, he had received approval to start a new sex offender unit, which the department will start in 2013. Police chief Kevin Paletta told the crowd that as much as everyone heard about who Davies was, it was only a snapshot of the
man. “You’re not seeing the whole panorama of who he was,” he said. “He lost his life doing what he loved with people he admired.” After his speech, Paletta presented Tami and their children, Chloe, 6, and Ethan, 2, with two medals: the Police Service Award, for his work on creating the sex offender unit, and the Police Cross, for families of officers who died in the line.
He also added that in May Davies will receive the department’s hall of fame award. After the service, a procession drove through the city, with children from several schools standing along the road to pay tribute to the man. “Citizens of Lakewood, you lost a great man that night,” Mains said. “He showed up every day and worked as hard as he could — that’s what the great ones do.”
The Edge Theater aims for bolder, bigger shows
2013 season brings new challenges, works
By Clarke Reader
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The Edge Theater aims to expand its audience while pushing the envelope for theater in the area for the 2013 season “We’re looking at getting bigger and bolder shows to attract a bigger audience,” said Rick Yaconis, executive and artistic director of The Edge. “We’ve got a combination of premieres and favorites that people will recognize.” According to Patty Yaconis, Rick’s wife and executive director of The Edge, 9797 W. Colfax Ave., there was a lot of discussion back-and-forth over which eight shows should be produced, and it included talk-
ing to directors to see what they would like to do. One of the things the theater prides itself on is introducing new works to audiences, and so in that spirit the first two productions of the season will be premieres. “Newark Violenta,” which is the world premiere of the play, written by Jonson Kuhn. The Edge commissioned the work, which is a homage to stories of the Italian mafia and crimes, and tells the story of a lead trying to leave a life of crime behind him. Patty said her and her husband are big fans of David Mamet and so the second production of the year will be his work, “Race,” which is a regional premiere “We didn’t want to do one of his older productions that more people know, so we thought we’d try one of his newer ones,” Rick said. “We’re also trying to get out of
our comfort zones by doing more big-cast plays.” Part of the way the theater is hoping to draw in a larger audience is by including some works that many people will be familiar with, and so “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” by Dale Wasserman and “Cat On A Hot Tin Roof” by Tennessee Williams became part of the line-up for the year. The schedule fills out with “The Shadow Box” by Michael Cristofer, “The House of Blue Leaves” by John Guare, “The Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo” by Rajiv Joseph, and a Christmas surprise to end the year. “We’re really trying to mix things up, with the variety of works we’re producing,” Patty said. “Especially with the premieres, we want to give people a chance to support something new.” Not only does the new year bring a new
season, but the theater will soon be moving from its current location to a new one, closer to the 40 West Arts District. The details are still being finalized, but “Newark Violenta” will definitely be the last play at the original location. “We want to create something fresh for our audience,” Rick said. “We want a high entertainment value, but also depth — something we can bring a new edge to.” For more information and tickets, For more information and tickets, call 303232-0363 or visit www.theeproject.com.
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November 22, 2012
Officers, citizens honored by Jeffco sheriff By Glenn Wallace
‘Certainly after an event like that, it’s good to come together, to heal.’
gwallace@ourcoloradonews.com It was a fitting day for the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department to recognize the outstanding achievements of the officers, and a few citizens, who went above and beyond the call of duty in 2012. Earlier in the day, Jeffco Sheriff Ted Mink and many of his staff had attended the funeral of Lakewood Police Officer James Davies, who died in the line of duty. “Certainly after an event like that, it’s good to come together, to heal. And we wanted to rise above that tragedy and recognize our citizens and employees who have really done incredible work,” said Sheriff Mink after the presentation ceremony. The awards event filled the county hearing room with award recipients, colleagues, and family.
Jeffco Sheriff Ted Mink Among this year’s honorees were two citizens, and two department deputies who risked their own lives to pull an accident victim out of a flaming vehicle; several deputies who acted quickly to save the lives of suicidal citizens; and one deputy who handled two award-worthy situations in one day. Deputy DA Christian Gardner-Wood was given the Citizen Citation of Merit, and officers Dale Scott and Erik Nethken were given commendations for stopping a county inmate from attacking his public defender with
a pen — “in what would otherwise have likely been a serious injury incident,” according to the award citation. Four officers, David Bruening, Randy Barnes, Jason Hertel and Jerry Chrachol were given the department’s Medal for Valor for their evacuation efforts during the Lower North Fork Fire. The four actually became trapped by the flames and smoke at one point, and waited in a partially burned field until the fire line had passed them by.
JEFFCO NEWS IN A HURRY County closed for Thanksgiving
Most Jefferson County offices will be closed Nov. 22 and 23 in observation of the Thanksgiving holiday. The county courts side of the administrative building will be open for business on Friday, Nov. 23.
Recycling and Haz-Mat center still open
The Rooney Road Recycling Center and Household Hazardous Waste Facility remains open. The next door county slash operation closed down at the end of October. Recycling materials as well as common household chemicals and hazardous waste materials are still being accepted. The center is at 151 S. Rooney Road in Golden. The household hazardous waste facility is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays only, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call the center to make a drop-off appointment for haz-mat drops at 303-316-6262. The cost per visit, no matter the volume, is $20. Empty paint cans, cleaners, pesticides, poisons, electronics and batteries are accepted. More information about the center is available at www.rooneyroadrecycling. org or 303-316-6262, or by calling Jeffer-
son County Public Health Environmental Health Services at 303-271-5000.
Permits for Genesee Christmas trees
A limited number of permits are now available for the annual Christmas tree sale at Genesee Park. During the first weekend of December, permit holders can select and cut their own native tree at the mountain park, just minutes west of the Denver metro area off I-70. Families who purchase a $25 permit will help the Colorado State Forest Service and Denver Mountain Parks improve forest health in the park and reduce the impacts of future wildfires by thinning overcrowded, dense vegetation. The permits are valid for live Douglas-fir, ponderosa pine, lodgepole pine and Rocky Mountain juniper trees up to 15 feet tall or 6 inches in trunk diameter. Tree cutting will be in select areas of Genesee Park, a Denver Mountain Park, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, and Sunday, Dec. 2. Trees must be cut with hand tools, such as a handsaw or an axe. Chainsaws are prohibited. Permits can be obtained through the mail by calling the CSFS Golden District office at 303-279-9757.
Then, they continued work on assisting evacuees. Deputy Elias Alberti was on patrol duty along I-70 one day when reports of a Pontiac, traveling over 100 miles per hour with no breaks and a stuck accelerator, came over the radio. The deputy actually moved his car in front of the runaway vehicle, and used his breaks to eventually stop the car. Later that same day Alberti successfully talked a suicidal individual away from the ledge of a bridge. Other officers and citizens were recognized for excellent work, both heroic, and just helpful, like the bank employee who worked after hours with police to find a missing woman, or the Gavin Prejean, a state-recognized police and fire dispatch trainer. Ending the event were awards for 20, 25, 30 and 35 years of service with the department, followed by a few promotions.
INSIDE THE SENTINEL THIS WEEK Opinion: Michael Norton reminds readers to look toward the sky for a bright future. Page 4
HISTORY: A look at Jefferson County in the 1990s. Page 5
LIFE: Fine Art Market show and sale rolling out the goods. Page 17
SPECIAL: Many ways to enjoy upcoming holidays. Pages 8-9
HAVE A STORY IDEA? Email your ideas to Jefferson County Reporter Glenn Wallace at GWallace@ourcoloradonews.com or call him at 720-409-4787.
SPORTS: Ralston Valley crushes Pomona. Page 24
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November 22, 2012
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Kevin Martschinske, an elder at Faith Mountain Church, left, tapes a label on a shoebox for Operation Christmas Child with Len Snyder helping, Tuesday, Nov. 13. Photo by Andy Carpenean
Operation Christmas Child a go Lakewood offers drop-site for gifts By Clarke Reader
creader@ourcoloradonews. com For the first time Lakewood is getting in on Operation Christmas Child, an international effort to send gift-filled shoeboxes to needy children around the world. Operation Christmas Child, which is sponsored by the Samaritan’s Purse International Relief organization, now has a drop-off station at Faith Mountain Church, 12344 W. Alameda Parkway, for people to leave their shoeboxes to be shipped. “I’ve been involved with the program for about 12 years, but it was always picking up items and taking them to sites,” said Winnie Barnes, wife of the church’s pastor, Pat Barnes. “This year I wanted to take everyone up to
the next step from just collecting, and that’s how we became a drop-off site.” Barnes said that prior to Faith Mountain becoming a site, the closest sites were in Ken Caryl and at Crossroads Church of Denver in Wheat Ridge, so there weren’t any close places for people in the Lakewood area. The church has changed its foyer into a receiving and packing area for the donated shoeboxes, which are filled with all kinds of items, from schools supplies and toys to toothbrushes and soap. Kevin Martschinske is one of two volunteers who packs the shoeboxes into large cartons for shipping. There has to be at least 15 shoeboxes for a carton to be shipped. According to Martschinske, the organization’s record is 23 shoeboxes in a carton, but so far at the church they’ve only been able to get 22.
“We’ve been working hard on this, but Winnie’s the one who really got the whole operation rolling,” he said. “We’re really excited here to work on this and get involved.” According to Sara Littlejohn, media relations associate with Samaritan’s Purse, the organization launched Operation Christmas Child in 1993, and since has sent shoeboxes to 130 countries around the world. “This year we’re expecting to deliver our hundred-millionth shoebox to a child in the Dominican Republic,” she said. “We have 3,000 drop-off sites all over the country for people to donate items to.” Barnes said that most of the items dropped off at Faith Mountain will be going to children in Central and South American and the Philippines. For more information, including drop-off locations and times, call 303-745-9179 or visit www. samaritanspurs.org/occ.
Lakewood’s Police Department are giving more than gifts to families this holiday season. They are also showing families — and especially children — that the police are a force for good in the city. Christmas Cheer for Children is designed to give gifts to underprivileged children during the holidays and it also puts a heavy focus on creating a positive interaction between agents and the children in need. “We really want these kids to see that a police officer is a good person,” said Angela Harness, volunteer coordinator with the department. “We really want to build a good relationship between the child and officer.” To help foster this relationship, the police officers will nominate families that should receive gifts from the program. Harness said the selected families are ones that officers have come across in the line. Residents, businesses and other organizations can sponsor a specific child to make the gifts given more personal. This is the first year the department is having sponsors for the children, but Harness said it’s a great way for people to do the shopping but not have to worry about delivery. “Everyone wants to give, and so this is a great way for people to do the shopping and we’ll handle the logistical stuff,” she said. “We’ve done our due diligence, so we know which families are in need, and which can be helped most by the community.”
LAKEWOOD NEWS IN A HURRY Ruiz charged
Joe Anthony Ruiz, owner of the residence at 1940 Eaton St., where Lakewood Police Agent James Davies was mistakenly shot and killed, was charged in court on Nov. 16.
Ruiz has been charged with: Possession of a Weapon by a Previous Offender, F6; Tampering with Physical Evidence, F6; Disorderly Conduct - firearm, M2; Prohibited Use of Weapon - drunk with a gun, M2; Ob-
structing a Peach Officer, M2; and False Reporting, M3. He posted a $25,000 bond on Nov. 11 and has until Dec. 17 to request a preliminary hearing.
‘We’ve really seen the program morph and grow, depending on the year and family situations.’ John Hunt, school resource officer
The police department has done holiday toy drives since 1985, according to John Hunt, school resource officer at Bear Creek High School, but until 2000, the drives were for more statewide programs, and the police wanted to do start a program that would directly benefit local families. “Each year we’ve served anywhere from 200 to 500 kids, and the program has become more encompassing, to where we’re not just giving toys, but items like clothing, nonperishable food and personal care items,” Hunt said. “We’ve really seen the program morph and grow, depending on the year and family situations.” Those interested in sponsoring a child should call 303-987-7105. For those who would like to donate, without sponsoring a particular child, unwrapped items like footballs, basketballs, action figures, board games, arts and craft sets and personal care items for boys and girls such as blow dryers, curling irons, shampoos, perfume and aftershave can be donated to any of the city’s four recreation centers through Monday, Dec. 17.
MILITARY NEWS Rodolfo Del Rio Air National Guard Airman Rodolfo Del Rio graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air
Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Del Rio is the nephew of Nasario Guzman, of Arvada. He is a 2010 graduate of Bear Creek High School, Lakewood.
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November 22, 2012
Hawthorn plan proceeding Neighbors question drainage and circulation By Glenn Wallace
gwallace@ourcoloradonews.com A new housing development planned for just north of Golden had its final plat approved by Jefferson County commissioners last week. The 199-single-family unit plat for the Hawthorn Subdivision (formerly Golden Peaks), 58th Avenue and State Highway 93, was ap-
proved 3-0. The commissioners’ approval vote was made over the protest of some of the residents of the neighboring North Table Mountain Village home owners association, who had asked for a delay to the decision while they negotiated with the Hawthorn developers about potential construction, storm water and traffic impacts. Robert Hatch, a lawyer representing North Table Mountain Village HOA, said items of significant concerns remained to be sorted out. There has not been an easement agreement — a county condition of approval — with North Table Mountain Village to extend the current cul-de-sac on West 60th Lane. With-
out that secondary access point for the Hawthorn houses, the developers would have to come back to the county with an alternative circulation plan. The HOA also has concerns about drainage impacts along Van Biber Creek, he said. Hatch said some of his client HOA residents were not opposed to the land being developed, but they did worry about how the construction would be handled. Some residents were already unhappy with blowing wind and dust impacts that they were already experiencing, just from preliminary mounds of grading dirt that have been put on the land recently. “I’ve got photos of mounds of dust that accumulate inside a home
in just one day,” Hatch said, requesting a delay to the plat vote for a few weeks to allow the two parties to continue discussions. A county staff representative said county health was already investigating the impact of blowing dust, and that the developers may have more construction mitigation requirements as a result. Commission Chair Don Rosier said it looked to him that the development plan “will actually improve the entire Van Biber drainage,” and should proceed. His two fellow commissioners agreed. Hawthorn developers will have to meet the county’s list of conditions, including the West 60th Lane easement, before they can proceed towards actual construction.
Looking up and looking out at the horizon A couple weeks ago I happened to be flying back to Colorado from a business meeting in Dallas. I have made this trip dozens of times over the past few years, but there was something very different about my flight home this time. As I departed from Dallas it was about 70 degrees, sunny and just a gorgeous
Texas day outside, and the takeoff was the very best kind, uneventful. Climbing to 35,000 feet the city faded behind us and Colorado was somewhere ahead in the
distance. Looking out the window from my seat in 11A it was a spectacular day for flying as the blue sky was only disrupted by the occasional passing airplanes on the horizon. However, this was the day of the first snowstorm to hit Denver this year, and the closer we got to DIA, the more the sky began to fill with clouds. It was still bright blue skies and sunny at 35,000 feet,
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but I could no longer see the landscape below as the blanket of puffy white clouds obscured my vision. The Colorado Rocky Mountains rose above the cloud line and it was amazing to see the mountaintops claim their majesty over the low-lying clouds. White-capped and radiant they stood as the sun bounced off of each peak contrasted against an incredible blue sky and the crispness of the stark white clouds. Soon enough we began our descent through the clouds. All of us aboard the flight went from looking up and out at an unlimited beautiful horizon that filled our heads and hearts with hope and inspiration to a gray, cold, dark, and snowfilled sky. Our attention was drawn to the ground, the slick roads, and the challenges we may face to get home or to our final destination. Hope and inspiration were replaced by dread and caution. The skier in me loves the fact that it snowed and snowed early, and any kind of precipitation is always good for Colorado. However, I was reminded when we look up and out at our horizons we see blue skies and mountain peaks. When we hold our heads and eyes up, we see potential for a bright and prosperous future. And that
when we look down, chins tucked to our chests, hands in our pockets, shoulders slumped, seeing only a foot or so in front of us at any one time, there is no way that we can possibly see or envision our purpose and passion filled limitless potential. You may not have the chance to be at 35,000 feet very often, but living here in Colorado those peaks are visible almost each and every day from the ground as we have more than 300 days of sunshine every year. Looking up inspires us and looking out fills us with hope. For some it maybe just a little spark of hope, but it is hope nonetheless. And for others, it is huge hope, big dreams, and an enormous vision for a better tomorrow. Either way, or any place in between, is simply awesome. Are you looking up and out at a blue-sky horizon? I would love to hear all about what inspires you and keeps your head held high as you see, hope, and plan for the best that is awaiting you at gotonorton@gmail. com. This will be a better than good week, I can see it from 35,000 feet. Michael Norton, a resident of Highlands Ranch, is the former president of the Zig Ziglar organization and CEO and founder of www. candogo.com
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November 22, 2012
County overcame hardships, kept growing through ’90s New government center reflected growing need for services By Richard Gardner Editor’s Note: This is the fourth of five stories highlighting the past five decades of Jefferson County to coincide with the 150th anniversary of the county. The final installment will review the first decade of the 21st century. Jefferson County began the 1990s poised to be at the forefront of Colorado communities. As the decade began, 438,430 people lived in Jeffco, and the county was fast gaining on Denver as the most populous place in Colorado. The increased need for services prompted creation of the new Jefferson County Government Center, which the county government built, beginning with its existing jail and Sheriff’s complex, acquisition of the Foothills Office part, and building of the new architectural landmarks of the human services center (1990), courthouse (1993), and district attorney’s office (1996). The courthouse was the fourth in Jeffco history, and the campus the 11th home of the county government overall. Since its founding, Jefferson County made great gains in the 1990s as a major place for business. Coors at last was sold nationwide, while the mucholder Hakushika sake brewing company set up at Coors Tech Center. The sake is brewed by a company predating Coors by 211 years. By mid-1994 Boston Chicken, with 16,500 workers and 330 stores, was expanding so fast it was opening an average of one new store a day. To accommodate its new growth, it moved its headquarters to the Golden area at Denver West, opening a new 42,000-square-foot support center with $10 million and soon rebranding itself Boston Market. Coleman moved its world headquarters there in 1995, building the largest log building in Jeffco history, a 36,000-square-foot, two-story, rounded-log edifice decorated with native
Cabin crafter Bill Bailey talks with Golden Landmarks Association president Conrad Gardner as the historic Pearce Cabin was being reconstructed at Clear Creek History Park in 1994. Gardner family collection stone, six verandas and two large fireplaces, designed by Oz Architecture. Coleman moved here because of the area’s high usage of its outdoor products and designed its building to reflect the outdoors. The company departed in 1997, but has returned this year. Overlooking them, the Solar Energy Research Institute was upgraded and renamed as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in September 1991, with new structures built to further its mission to advance alternative energy.
New streetscape, landmarks
Within Golden, a major election commenced creation of a new streetscape project to revitalize downtown along with a new community recreation center in 1992. Construction of the Golden Visitors Center by the Chamber of Commerce followed in 1998. Evergreen saw major new landmarks added in 1993 with the Evergreen Lake Boathouse built of Montana logs, and the Evergreen Library designed by noted architect Cabell Childress. Lakewood saw a unique landmark added in 1998 when All-Star Park, a 90 percent replica of Coors Field and designed by its same architect, prominent sports design firm Hellmuth,
Obata and Kassabaum, was built. Made by the Gold Crown Foundation with the help of the Colorado Rockies in honor of their hosting Major League Baseball’s All-Star Day that year, the replica featured the same brickwork and design features, and opening-day dignitaries included Gov. Roy Romer and Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig. Cell phones were becoming commonplace across Jefferson County, and many creative ways to disguise communications towers were used, ranging from artificial trees to fat flagpoles. On C-470 near Kipling, a whole new Cellular Village rose in 19941997, comprising four small, square cottages, each with a hipped roof topped by a glassed-in cupola “widow’s watch,” a unique landmark now recognized by Roadside America.
Faith in the county
Jefferson County was built with the help of immigrants, and by the 1990s the Vietnamese community was in the spotlight. Coming here since the 1970s, many Vietnamese people had been persecuted for many years for their Catholic faith, and in the 1990s, led by the Rev. Ban Nguyen, built the fastestgrowing new church in
Jeffco history, the Queen of Vietnamese Martyrs History continues on Page 20
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November 22, 2012
OPINIONS / YOURS AND OURS
Happy Thanksgiving, from the year 2022 So. It’s Thanksgiving. And this year I’m thankful for blah, blah, blah. Don’t get me wrong. I have a lot to be thankful for this year. But everybody does that column. This year, I’m going to hop into my little time machine, and do something that’s never been attempted before: Write my Thanksgiving column from 10 years in the future. That’s right — me and Marty McFly, coming at you from the year 2022. Give me just a minute here ... checking the flux ... confirming telemetry ... OK, so here we go. This year I am thankful that the border problems between Mexico and Texas have been resolved relatively peacefully. I have friends that tried to immigrate this year, and boy! is it dangerous once you get south of the Rio Grande! They keep telling me how much money there is to be made down there, though. I am very thankful that Gov. Elway decided against allowing a statue of himself to be placed outside the new Bronco Stadium. Sure, the first two Super Bowls were his, but these last four were as much Manning and Sanchez as anybody. Likewise, I’m thankful that the Rockies/
Shuckers had just as bad a first year in Lincoln as they did for the last 12 in Denver. You can take the team out of the altitude, but you can’t take the suck out of the team. I am so thankful for corn chips and the leading role their production is playing in Colorado’s economy last few years, as well as the brilliance of Boulder Foods in buying up the Twinkies brand and producing here. Talk about your economic firewall! I am thankful that the foresight voters showed in 2012 by passing a mill levy override for Jeffco schools is paying off with the Futures Award from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Those ability-grouping and technology reforms we put in back in 2016 have
made more than one group sit up and take notice. I’m even thinking about coming out of retirement, just to see if the Max Headroom-like virtual teaching assistant knows anything about music. I am also thankful that the discovery of resonant crystalline radiation has made the massive fossil-fuel and nuclear power generators of the past obsolete. Can’t wait for the day when somebody miniaturizes the technology to run my car. I am thankful that the Sino-Aussie Conglomerate effectively blocked African Union efforts to close the Indian Ocean to commercial traffic. Where would we get our cars if they couldn’t take the short trip from India to the West? I am very thankful for the 15 states that blocked the repeal of the 22nd Amendment back in 2016. What a fiasco those other 42 states would have heaped on us! I am thankful that the U.N. Peacekeeping mission in Nova Scotia is coming to a close. My son is just a couple years away from conscription — whew! I’m thankful that the cyber-fence that got put around Washington, D.C., seems to
be doing a decent job keeping some of the really stupid ideas quarantined. Frankly, I’m pretty thankful for the nice weather this week. I’m not sure I can handle these cold winters any more. I may have to move to Costa Rica for something a little more temperate. I’m also thankful that this year saw an actual bit of economic growth in Northern Europe. While Andalusia is still mired in a deep depression and the Central States seem intent on returning to the dark ages, at least the leadership in Rejkjavic acts as if it has some clue what is going on. And finally, I must express my thankfulness for my wife and children for sticking with me through yet one more year. What can I say, guys? I’ve got a good feeling about 2023! Maybe there’s even room in the house for a grandkid this year (but no pressure!) Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! 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.
Six ways to guarantee a stressful holiday season With the elections behind us (at least the voting and political ads are behind us), we can now turn our full attention to the holidays. The holidays? Yes, they are upon us, even though we’ve been seeing decorations and gift ideas since before Halloween (anyone else think that might be a tad early?). This holiday season promises to be especially intense because Nov. 1 was a Thursday, meaning that Thanksgiving — traditionally the fourth Thursday of the month — is earlier than usual, effective adding another week before Christmas. Depending on your point of view, this is either good news or not-so-good news. Relatives, visitors, cooking and shopping can make petty annoyances seem monumental at this time of year. We might think we’re doing a great job, but if we’re showing our stress, other people are noticing. To be clear, stress is internal and/or external pressure that imposes physical and emotional tension, and does not appear only when things are going wrong. Many of us just don’t recognize our stress, especially when our lives are going great. How could we be stressed? It’s not as hard as we might think. That’s why, after years of experience, I
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1) Schedule yourself every minute.
and only us…who cares if it’s Christmas Eve or an important evening during the Festival of Lights?
will happen? They might even (gasp!) ask again next year.
3) Be perfect.
We’re the only ones who have too much to do, and too little time to do it. No one else has the financial pressures, child-care issues, inflated expectations, or have-to-be-in-two-places-right-now conflicts that we have. No one can empathize so it’s not worth getting together to make connections and show our support. Would anyone else do that for us? If we stick to these guidelines, we can be sure to experience a full measure of stress, and show it to others, from today till way after the New Year, especially if we overextend our budgets, foist our commitments on other people — or refuse to cover for someone else — and demand flawlessness from ourselves and others. And, be sure not to smile, sing or laugh, people will think we actually believe the holidays are the hap-hap-happiest time of the year. Ho, ho, ho!
We are perfect the rest of the year, so why should the holidays be any different? Perfect presents, perfect gift wrapping, perfect meals — including perfect pie crust — and the perfect personal message in dozens of perfect holiday cards aren’t out of reach if we put our heads down and ignore any physical fatigue or emotional intensity. Oh, and we should expect perfection from everyone else … we’ll feel so fulfilled.
There’s enough to do to keep us going from now till New Year’s, so we can’t slow down. If we take a break to enjoy some hot cocoa and holiday music, we might relax so much that we end up taking a breather every day. And, if we include our family and friends, we’ll spend way too much time enjoying the holidays instead of getting stuff done.
4) Shun regular commitments.
2) Ignore the impact of religious observances on the people around us.
Seeing their own children in the school play may be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for our coworkers, but we must remain inflexible — there’s a job to be done. If we volunteer to pitch in and help a colleague, friend or relative, who knows what
Hey, it’s the holidays! Everyone should want to do what we want to do, right? So, we can schedule any workplace, volunteer, or personal events when they suit us
The holidays are way more important than the ordinary things we do every day to keeps our lives — and the lives of our families and coworkers — running smoothly. If we just can’t make regular car pools, attend meetings, put out garbage or unload dishwashers throughout the next month and a half, people will understand, right?
5) Ban holiday activities.
6) Believe we’re in this alone.
Andrea Doray is a full-time writer who used her annual tug-of-war with the holidays to bring you this column. Oh, and feel free to contact her at a.doray@andreadoray. com for her perfect pie crust recipe.
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Know the rules and regulations Each fair asks different things of its vendors. Some events will have booths or tables provided for you, but many will require you to bring all the essentials and simply allot you a space. Fairs that are held outdoors could necessitate the use of a pop-up tent, particularly if inclement weather is on the horizon. Electricity may be provided with some events, or you may be allowed to bring a generator. The event organizer also may have specific rules about table sizes, configuration, use of tablecloths to hide storage boxes or materials, decorating options and more. Carefully read over the guidelines for the event before you send in your registration fee. This way you know what you’re getting involved with and won’t risk losing your deposit for cancellation.
Set the scene Although shoppers will be there to select among products, and those products should be able to sell themselves, the atmosphere surrounding your booth should be designed to attract customers. Sometimes a little window dressing makes a person
more inclined to make a purchase. Keep this in mind as you design your booth. If you are selling crocheted blankets for babies, set up a rocking chair or bassinet with a doll and display the blanket as it would be used. Those selling body lotions or other toiletries may want to create a spa atmosphere at their boot, complete with some aromatherapy candles and a cushioned seat in which shoppers can sit down and try some free samples. In addition, decorate with a holiday theme that fits the season.
Be mindful of budget Your goal is to make money when attending this event. So spend minimally and invest in display items that can be used again or customized for other uses. You do not want to break the bank decorating your booth or table, only to find that your sales are minimal. When setting up the display, be conservative with how much stock you set out. You want your display to look like you have enough offerings, but you don’t want to be left with too many extras at the end of the day. Offer options to shop online or for custom-ordered items so that you do not have to have 200 Christmas tree ornaments made for that day. This allows you to spread out your costs.
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Are you a crafty person? Holiday craft fairs are great venues to show off and sell your wares. tomers fill out an entry form that will be drawn for a prize. Not only are you encouraging people to come to the table, but you also are collecting valuable marketing information that can be used at a later date to follow-up with customers and help you make future sales.
Participate with a pal Many fairs stretch on for hours, so it is adviseable to do it with a friend or family member so you will have someone to talk to and also to man the booth while you step away for a bathroom or snack break. The hours will pass by much more quickly when you have some conversation going.
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Celebrate the Holidays Thankful for food, horses and each other By Sandi Austin saustin@ourcoloradonews.com (As told by the first-graders of Mrs. Haviland’s class at Westminster’s Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School) The story of the first Thanksgiving began playing out 3,000 years ago when a group of 20 or 30 people – known as Pilgrims – wanted to leave their home country of Canada to find a better place. The leader of Canada, King George, made them unhappy. The Pilgrims set sail from Canada on a large ship called the Mayflower and spend one year traveling on the ocean. It was winter when they saw their new country on the horizon. It was a strange place to them, and it was very cold, so the Pilgrims decided to stay on the Mayflower until spring. When they moved the ship to the shore, the first person they encountered was King George Washington, America’s very first king. Then the Pilgrims met the Native American Indians who had been living there for a long time. The Indians and Pilgrims must have looked very strange to each other. The Pilgrim men wore black pants. Some wore small gold hats, but most opted for the traditional tall black hats adorned with a buckle. The women wore black dresses with white tank tops. The children wore miniature versions of the grownups’ attire. The Indians were dressed completely differently with their leather clothing that made them look strong. The men wore tiaras decorated with feathers. Even though they were very different from each other, the Indians and Pilgrims soon became friends. Since the Pilgrims were new to the land and didn’t really know how to take care of themselves, the Indians showed them how to hunt, fish and plant crops. They were such good teachers that the Pilgrims had grown a plentiful crop and had excelled at hunting and fishing. To celebrate their good fortune, they wanted to have a dinner of thanksgiving. Twenty or 30 people – and Jesus – got together to prepare for the festivities. The men gathered firewood, got the tables ready and built a fire while the women prepared the meal. All the children helped as well. The turkey was placed on the fire to cook for 75 to 100 minutes. With the turkey, everyone ate potatoes, corn, other vegetables and
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This year, encourage your child’s creativity with easy kids’ crafts they’ll give as gifts. Do-it-yourself handmade gifts are a growing trend, thanks to the popularity of sites like Etsy and Pinterest. “Unlike a store-bought present, a handmade present is a personalized treasure made by you!” said Meg Survil, general manager of the brand MakIt, which preserves children’s artwork on objects like plates and bowls. Here are a few suggestions for thoughtful gifts kids can give this holiday: Scrapbook Scrapbooks are a great way for children to show their appreciation for friends and siblings. They
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Inovant, LLC, a Visa Inc. company currently has openings in our Highlands Ranch, CO location for the following positions: - Sr. Staff QA Engineers (124302) to support Agile/Scrum software development through planning, designing, developing and executing various software quality processes within Scrum methodology; - Sr. Staff Systems Engineers (124303) to plan, design, evaluate, install, deploy, and maintain IT infrastructure for data centers and office facilities; and - Staff Software Engineers (124286) to construct solutions that are identified in design artifacts that will achieve results identified in business requirements document. Review and provide feedback on design and requirements artifacts, to ensure an accurate understanding of expectations. Apply online at www.visa.com and reference Job#. EOE
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EXPERIENCED FOSTER PARENTS NEEDED! Savio House is currently seeking experienced foster/group home parents to live on site at our premier group center located in Lakewood. Applicants must provide a loving, nurturing, home environment to children in the custody of the Department of Human Services. Qualifications include: HS diploma or above, at least 21 years of age, ability to pass motor vehicle/criminal and background check. Lucrative reimbursement for highly qualified candidates. For details contact Rebecca at 303-225-4108 or Tracy at 303-225-4152
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Life Care Center of Evergreen
RN | LPN Full-time evening shift opportunity available for Colorado-licensed RNs and LPNs. Looking for an excited individual to make an immediate positive impact on our team. Must be able to competently deliver basic skilled nursing care. Will work Tuesday through Friday, 10 p.m.-6:30 a.m. We offer great pay and benefits, including medical coverage, 401(k) and paid vacation, sick days and holidays. Chad James 303-674-4500 | 303-674-8436 Fax 2987 Bergen Peak Dr. | Evergreen, CO 80439 Chad_James@LCCA.com Visit us online at LCCA.COM. EOE/M/F/V/D – 36513
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The City of Black Hawk is currently accepting applications for the full-time position of Fleet Technician Aide. Under the direction of the Fleet Superintendent, the position is responsible for cleaning and detailing City vehicles, equipment, and transportation buses in the City’s maintenance shop. Work week is Monday– Friday, 8-5. Must be 18 years of age or older. Minimum qualifications include: HS diploma or GED; Class R, Colorado Driver’s License, with a safe driving record and the ability to obtain a Class B, CDL license with P endorsement within one year. Salary is $13.12 – $17.75 per hour DOQ/E and includes an outstanding benefits package. The City of Black Hawk conducts pre-employment testing, physical exams, drug testing, and background investigations as a condition of employment. To apply, send a cover letter, resume, completed city application and a copy of your driver’s license to: City of Black Hawk, Employee Services, PO Box 68, Black Hawk, CO 80422 or fax to 303-582-0848. For more info, or to obtain a city application, visit www. cityofblackhawk.org. The recruitment is open until the position is filled. EOE.
Looking for operator/laborer. Must be willing to travel, pass background check, drug test and have a driver license. Fax experience and references to 303-469-9182
HOUSEKEEPER / LAUNDRY AIDE
Life Care Center of Evergreen
Full-time opportunities available. Must have housekeeping and laundry care experience, preferably in a health care setting. Will perform day-to-day housekeeping duties as assigned. Responsible for keeping assigned work area clean, attractive and safe. Must be positive and able to work harmoniously in a teamoriented environment. We offer great pay and benefits, including medical coverage, 401(k) and paid vacation, sick days and holidays. Carl Loe, Director of Environmental Services 303-674-4500 | 303-674-8436 Fax 2987 Bergen Peak Dr. | Evergreen, CO 80439 Chad_James@LCCA.com Visit us online at LCCA.COM. EOE/M/F/V/D – 36515
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SERVICES TO ADVERTISE YOUR SERVICES, CALL 303-566-4100 Carpentry Carpenter/Handyman:
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14 years of experience excellent references Residential/Apartments & move outs Honest and Reliable For more information call Suleyma at 303-870-2472
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SERVICES TO ADVERTISE YOUR SERVICES, CALL 303-566-4100 Electricians
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S & H Heating and Cooling is a family-owned company doing business in the Denver area for 65 years with the same phone number the entire time! We specialize in quality installation, clean and efficient work and fair pricing. We don’t have a salesman so we don’t need to charge any commission. There are available rebates of up to $1120 on a full system. Now is the time to call Von or Chase Honnecke for a friendly, accurate and current bid.
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Dirt, Rock, Concrete, Sod & Asphalt
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303-908-9384
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FREE Estimates
Family owned business with over 35 yrs. exp.
Call or email Ron 303-758-5473 vandergang@comcast.net
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170
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Painting
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303-791-5551
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Hauling Service
*Trash Cleanup: old furniture, mattresses, appliances, etc. *Replacement of Decorative Rock *Hauling: trash, old sod, debris. *Gutter cleaning. *Storm Damage Cleanup, References Servicing the Denver West and North areas Mark 303.432.3503
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Masonry
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House Keeping
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Landscaping/Nurseries MOUNTAIN HIGH LANDSCAPE, IRRIGATION, AND LAWNCARE
AT
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Mark's Home Painting 720-556-3765
Alpine Landscape Management
Aerate, Fertilize, Trim Bushes & Sm. Trees, Fall Clean Up, Sr. Disc.
720-329-9732
Columbine Lawn & Sprinkler Sprinkler Blowouts $40
Interior Painting 28 years of experience Custom Homes - Celebrity Homes - past 20 years Benjamin Moore Paint - 5 Year Guarantee Touch up after the Holiday parties References
PAINTER
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Aeration $40 Fertilization $30 Gutter Cleanouts $35 and up Licensed Plumber and Custom Contracting Hardwood Floors, Fencing, Remodels, Snow Removal
Tony 720-210-4304
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720-569-4565
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SERVICES TO ADVERTISE YOUR SERVICES, CALL 303-566-4100 Remodeling
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Sprinklers Licensed and Insured
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Residential /Commercial
• System Startup • Winterizations • Install, Repair • Service & Renovations
Now offering
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Snow Removal
Family Owned & Operated
Tree Service
ABC ROOFING, INC. Roofing-Repairs Flat/Shingle, FREE Estimates
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Diamond devotion set in stone
The Arvada Center’s graphic designer, Chuck McCoy, creates monotypes, which he likes due to their improvisational and abstract style. Shown above is Monotype 1. Courtesy photos
A sampling for the season Annual shows offer deals for uniquely crafted items By Clarke Reader
creader@ourcoloradonews. com The holidays are a great time for art and crafts fans to purchase once-a-year finds, and the Arvada Center is giving shoppers a lot to view. The 26th annual Fine Art Market show and sale and 5th annual Arvada Center Educational Studios (ACES) show and sale both kick-off on Dec. 6 and will be open to shoppers through Dec. 16. Both shows are at the center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., with the Fine Art Market in the main gallery and the ACES show in the upper gallery. The money raised from the Fine Art Market goes to the center’s galleries, and the money from the ACES show goes toward supporting the ACES program, so no matter which show people shop at, the money is helping out the center, according to Kristin Bueb, art market
coordinator. Each show has a unique focus, with the Fine Art Market featuring affordable works in every medium, from jewelry to sculpture and paintings, and all the works are done by Colorado artists. “The aim of this show is really to make art affordable for people, and so we have 93 artists in all mediums for sale,” said Bueb. “There are items from as low as $3.50 to in the several thousands.” The market is the only fundraiser the gallery has all year, and is primarily invitational, with a few new artists added every year. Chuck McCoy has been participating in the market off and on for the past 20 years, and also works as the center’s graphic designer. His specialty are monotype works, which he gained an interest in after getting his degree in graphic design. “My work is abstract and improvisational, which lends itself
IF YOU GO WHAT: Fine Art Market and Arvada Center Educational Studios shows and sales
Monday through Saturday
WHERE: Arvada Center 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada
• ACES show - 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday
WHEN: Dec. 6 through Dec. 16
Noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday
• Opening reception - 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6
COST: Free admission
• Fine Art Market - 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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Noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday
INFORMATION: 720-898-7255 or www.
Bling king Steve Rosdal retired from Hyde Park Jewelers a few years back, but he was itching to get in the biz in some capacity. Now he has opened SHR Jewelry Associates at 231 Milwaukee St. in Cherry Creek North. Rosdal’s new business specializes in diamond acquisitions from private individuals and dealers. He will also purchase and sell estates and previously owned fine watches, precious metals and jewelry. Rosdal started his career in the jewelry business in 1973 and built extensive experience in fine timepieces, diamonds and fine jewelry. “I am excited to get back to the aspects I love most about the jewelry industry,” Rosdal said. The office of SHR Jewelry Associates is not the typical retail jewelry store. It has a small showroom, but most of its sales will come from the personalized service that Rosdal and director Jourdan Block offer. Through his connections in the jewelry community, Rosdal is able to source specific pieces, whether watches or fine jewelry, for his customers. SHR Jewelry Associates is open by appointment only by calling 720-379-6505 or by contacting Rosdal at steve@steverosdal. com.
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Shown above is Monotype 2 by Chuck McCoy.
toward monotype works,” he said. “It’s also a style that allows me to be really prolific when I’m in the studio.” The ACES sales was created as an offshoot of its annual spring sale, and offers ceramic works from instructors and higher-level students from the center’s classes. About 50 participants have contributed work to this year’s sale, according to Bueb. She also added that the artists began preparing works months in advance for the show. “The items in this show are really affordable, and people will find items and some really great prices,” she said.
The public is invited to attend the kick-off event for both shows, which is from 5-9 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 6, and will give shoppers a chance to meet many of the artists and participate in a silent auction for many items. For those interested in shopping during the week and weekend, the Fine Art Market and ACES shows are open from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, and the Fine Art Market is open from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and the ACES show is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Former Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow, who now plays for the Jets, has signed a deal to be the “spokesmodel” for TiVo, the TV recording device. According to a story in The Hollywood Reporter, “the 25-year-old athlete will spread the gospel of TiVo via a social media and national advertising campaign, including a series of TV commercials,” the company said. “TiVo will also offer a `Tim Tebow Zone’ listing Tebow’s favorite shows, movies and recommendations for kids’ programming.” “I had no idea how great TiVo was until I started using it,” Tebow said in a statement last week. “I was blown away by the TiVo experience — it was so much more than I thought. With always being on the road, I love having the ability to find exactly what I am looking for and watch it anywhere, any time.” Tebow can add TiVo to his endorsement roster, which includes Jockey International, Nike and FRS Healthy Performance energy drinks. You can read the rest of the story at www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/timtebow-lands-tivo-endorsement-390393.
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Bender’s Bar and Grill at 10710 Westminster Blvd. in Westminster has been taken over by former Denver Post sports columnist Jim Armstrong, along with restaurant-partner veterans Rich Salturelli, who owns City Pub at Yosemite and Hampden, Chris Fuselier, owner of The Blake Street Tavern, and CU Boulder sports information director Dave Plati. Armstrong, who never met a sports subject he didn’t like to debate, will be on site four to five days a week to chat and argue with customers. But his new passion is this sports bar with 26 big-screen Parker continues on Page 18
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YOUR WEEK: THEATER & CONCERTS
FRIDAY/NOV. 23 TO DEC. 16
PLAYHOUSE SHOW The Festival Playhouse presents “The
Man Who Wanted to Be Santa,” from Nov. 23 to Dec. 16 at 5665 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and at 2 p.m. Sundays. Call 303-4224090 or visit www.festivalplayhouse.com for information.
FRIDAY TO SUNDAY/NOV. 23-25, NOV. 30 TO DEC. 2 THEATER FESTIVAL See a new play every week for four
weeks at The Edge Theatre: “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.
SATURDAY/NOV. 24 MOVIE SHOWING The epic movie “Gandhi” will be shown Saturday, Nov. 24, at Arvada Mennonite Church Spirit of Joy Church of the Brethren, 5927 Miller St., Arvada. The movie will start at 4:30 p.m., and a break for Indian food will be at 6 p.m. The second half of the movie starts at 7 p.m. Movie is food, but a donation is being requested to cover the cost of the food. RSVP at 303-421-8466. Come for all or part of the evening.
MEET SANTA Meet Santa and his reindeer at Echter’s Garden
Center, 5150 W. 52nd Ave., Arvada. Santa will be at the garden center from 1-4 p.m. Saturdays, Nov. 24, Dec. 1 and Dec. 8, and Sunday, Dec. 2. Bring your pets on Dec. 2 for a visit and photo with Santa. On Saturday, Dec. 1, the reindeer will be visiting from the North Pole, from 1-4 p.m. On Sunday, Dec. 2, enjoy music of the Arvada Chorale from 1-3 p.m. Don’t forget your cameras, and please bring along a can or package of non-perishable food for Santa to share with the Arvada Food Bank. Call 303-424-7979 or visit www.echters.com.
SATURDAY AND Sunday/Nov. 24-25, Dec. 1-2
SUNDAY/NOV. 25
BLOOD DRIVE St. Anthony Hospital Community Blood Drive is from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, inside Auditorium A at 11600 W. 2nd Place, Lakewood. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www.bonfils.org.
LIGHTING CEREMONY The Tesoro Cultural Center continues its southwestern tradition of lighting the farolitos (meaning `little lanterns’) to usher in the holiday season and to honor a member of the community who has enlightened the hearts, minds and souls of others. The ceremony begins with seasonal carols led by members of the Southwest Musicians, complimentary hot spiced apple cider, coffee and biscochito cookies. The event is at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25, at The Fort. Call 303-839-1671 or visit www.tesoroculturalcenter.org. BLOOD DRIVE High Point Financial Group, LLC Community Blood Drive is from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, inside Bonfils’ bus at 215 Union Blvd., Lakewood. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact Mike Stahl at 303-941-8588 or mike@highpointgrp.com.
SATURDAY/NOV. 24, DEC. 1, DEC. 8; SUNDAY/DEC. 2
HOLIDAY BAZAAR St. Paul’s Episcopal Church will have a holiday bazaar from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, and from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25, at 9200 W. 10th Ave., Lakewood. Come enjoy crafts, bake sale and food. Call 303-233-4991.
Hope House of Colorado and other local businesses for An Evening of Hope, from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, at the garden center, 5150 W. 52nd Ave., Arvada. Door prizes, discounts and music add to the fun. Tickets are limited; call 303-424-7979. A portion of the ticket price goes to Hope House of Colorado. Visit www.echters.com or www.hopehouseofcolorado.org.
TUESDAY/NOV. 27
SHOPPING EVENT Historic Olde Town Arvada presents Small Business on Saturday Nov. 24. Several Olde Town shops will have special offers, and gift/trunk shows will be scattered throughout Olde Town shops. Visit www.historicarvada.org for a list of participating stores.
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY/NOV. 24-25
WREATH MAKING Create your own handcrafted wreath using fresh aromatic boughs at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 24 and Dec. 1, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25 and Dec. 2, at Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 W. 52nd Ave., Arvada. This is a popular hands-on class; please bring pruners. Reservations required; call 303-424-7979. Visit www.echters.com.
LIFETREE CAFÉ The mystery of prayer will be explored at the next Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, at 5675 Field St., Arvada. Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Snacks and beverages are available. Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual coffeehouse-type setting. Questions about Lifetree may be directed to Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net. TRIAD MEETING Pam Kerr, forensic accountant, will talk about fighting financial exploitation, including the fraud triangle, red flags, opportunity and motivation at the TRIAD meeting at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, at the Jefferson County DA Office, 500 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden. Call 303-271-6980. TUESDAY/NOV. 27 TO DEC. 23 THEATER SHOW “Miracle on 34th Street,” with book, music and lyrics by Meredith Willson, will show Nov. 27-Dec. 23 in the Main Stage Theater at the Arvada Center. The Arvada Center is at 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. and provides free parking for all its patrons. Visit www.arvadacenter.org or call 720898-7200. THURSDAY/NOV. 29 EVENING OF Hope Echter’s Garden Center is partnering with
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JAZZ CONCERT Jazz Over Easy performs from 6-9 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 29, at Café del Sol, 608 Garrison St. in Lakewood, for an evening of swinging jazz. The band performs monthly. Reserve a table now to assure seating. The performance will be streamed live at liveconnections.com. Call 303-238-7999 for reservations.
CHOICE ENROLLMENT Arvada West High School Choice Enrollment Night is from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, at the Arvada West Auditorium. Meet the teachers, counselors and administrators, hear an overview of the programs, classes, activities and athletics; tour the building; and have questions answered. Choice enrollment night is for students who live outside the Arvada West attendance boundaries. Choice enrollment applications are available at http://www. jeffcopublicschools.org/enrollment or call 303-982-1303. BASIX CHRISTMASTIME The Lakewood Cultural Center presents Danish vocal pop a cappella sensation Basix in a special holiday program at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, in the 316-seat theater at 470 S. Allison Parkway. Tickets are available by going online to www.Lakewood.org/CulturalCenter, calling 303-987-7845, or visiting the Lakewood Cultural Center Box Office. Senior, student and group discounts are available. There is plenty of free, well-lit parking on-site. FESTIVAL FUNDRAISER Colorado Festival of Cultures and White Fence Farm are working to raise money for the festival’s children’s choir and other cultural groups in the community. Print and bring in the flier found at http://cccchoir.wordpress. com/schedules/fundraisers/white-fence-aug/ and White Fence Farm will give 15 percent of the profits to the Colorado
303-279-5282 www.jeffersonunitarian.org A Religious Home for the Liberal Spirit Service Times: 9:15am / 11:00am Religious education for all ages. Nursery care provided.
LECTURE SERIES Power Lunch Lecture Series presents “Reinventing Fire: Bold Business Solutions for the New Energy Era,” by Ryan Matley, consultant, electricity practice, Rocky Mountain Institute, from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, at The NREL Visitors Center, 15013 Denver West Parkway, Golden. Call 303-384-6565 to make a reservation for this free public program. Participants are welcome to bring a lunch to enjoy during the presentation. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY/NOV. 29-30 MUSICAL AUDITIONS The Arvada Center will have auditions for the musical “Man of La Mancha” from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 29-30 at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Call the Arvada Center, 720-898-7200 to schedule a time.
COMING SOON COMING SOON/NOV. 30 TO DEC. 1 CRAFT FAIR The Jeffco Holiday Craft Fair is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, in the exhibit hall at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Golden. A donation at the door will go toward the learning programs and scholarships for youth in the community. Parking is free. A local 4-H group will manage the food booth. The event is sponsored by the Jefferson County Fair, a nonprofit community service organization, and coordinated by Iris McIntosh, 303-934-3171. COMING SOON/DEC. 1 CHRISTMAS CONCERT Start your holidays with the ringing of bells with Christmas Bells in the City, at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at Wheat Ridge United Methodist Church, 7530 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge. The 12th annual concert features five English handbell choirs from the Denver area. The Trinity United Methodist Church Children’s Chorale also will perform. The concert is free; donations will be accepted. Visit www. timberlineringers.org or email info@timberlineringers.org. PRAYER SERVICE Community In Christ Church, 12229 W. 80th Ave. in Arvada, will host “An Evening of Prayer” for the children of the north Jeffco communities at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1. With the recent tragedies in the Arvada/Westminster area, the church will open its doors for any and all families who wish to take that time to pray, and have their children prayed for.
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IMPROV SHOW Golden High School will present a fundraiser with its Improv Show at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, in the high school auditorium, 701 24th St. The show is a fundraiser for Broadway CARES benefitting AIDS research and recovery programs. Checks and cash accepted at the door. For information, contact Scott Hasbrouck at shasbrou@jeffco.k12.co.us or 303-982-2813.
Festival. Additionally, the Clear Creek Children’s Choir, the Seven Falls Indian Dancers and Tromboniacs will perform from 5:15-6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, for restaurant patrons.
TVs, including two on the patio. “I’m a card-carrying wing junkie, so I made it a point to have awesome wings,” Armstrong said. And he wasn’t wrong. On a recent taste test, Mr. On the Town and I were pleasantly pleased with the menu selections. We sampled wings of all sorts, brat burgers, sweet Italian sausage, honey bourbon brats, cheddar brats, beer brats, spicy chicken Italian sausage, extremely spicy Polish sausage and regular brats boiled in beer and spices, plus bottomless baked beans and homemade chips. If you’re watching your waistline, you can wash it all down with a Diet Pepsi. But the sports-bar enthusiasts will likely enjoy the selection of 16 beers on tap along with $1.99 for Coors, Coors Light and Miller Lite all day every day, plus a “boatload of microbrews on tap”. Overlooking the green
rink at the Ice Centre you can catch some fun local hockey games or enjoy the great patio overlooking the Promenade Fountain. More information at www.benderswestminster. com.
Aspen advances
Aspen reached the top of the chart at $1,235 per square feet, according to a new study analyzing the home building costs (looking both at construction and overall project costs) for the top luxury winter vacation destinations in the U.S. The study was released recently by Chris Pollack, president of Pollack+Partners, a highnet-worth design/build cooperative The study said that Aspen came in first while Whistler, British Columbia, scored on the low end at $715 per square foot. The study identified seven winter vacation destinations and compared the cost to build a custom estate on a per-square-foot basis.
Telluride ranked third at $1,138 per square foot and Vail came in at No. 5 at $910 per square foot. “Our study offers insight into … spending trends in some of the most desirable ski resorts in North America,” Pollack said. “In addition to construction costs, our analysis accounts for overall project costs, which many clients discount or do not acknowledge when establishing or discussing the budget. … The top segment of the market tends to be less susceptible to fluctuations in the real estate market and the overall economy … .” For more comparisons, go to www.pollackpartnersllc.com/press-releaseshome-building-cost-analysis.php. 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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November 22, 2012
EVENTS COMING SOON
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BARBERSHOP CHRISTMAS. Denver Moun-
tainAires Barbershop Chorus, Colorado School of Mines Men’s Chorus and individuals from the Boulder Timberliners, Sound of the Rockies and 52eighty Youth Chorus will perform Dec. 1 during the Olde Golden Christmas Parade.Barbershop quartets will sing at 11th and Washington, beginning at 10:30 a.m. The parade begins at 11 a.m., ending at 13th and Washington at 11:30, where the first Barbershop Christmas festival chorus will perform. Call 303-973-9217 or 303-805-9828.
COMING SOON/DEC. 1-2 PORCH POTS Visit a demonstration on how to put together porch pots to dress up your entry. Program is offered at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, at Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 W. 52nd Ave., Arvada. Program is free; and no registration is required. Call 303-424-7979 or visit
www.echters.com.
COMING SOON/DEC. 2 HOLIDAY CONCERT Jefferson Symphony Orchestra will have its holiday concert and silent auction at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, at Colorado School of Mines Green Center in Golden. Season and individual tickets can be purchased in advance at www. jeffsymphony.org or calling 303-278-4237. HOLIDAY CONCERT The Jefferson Symphony Orchestra will perform its popular holiday concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, at the Colorado School of Mines Green Center in Golden. The holiday concert is the most popular JSO performance of the year and has become a family tradition for many area residents. The concert offers a touch of classical with a good portion of festive fun. Guest artists Judy Shay Burns, soprano, and Brian Stinar, tenor, will join the JSO once again for this program. Season and individual concert tickets may be purchased in advance at
www.jeffsymphony.org, by calling 303-278-4237, visiting the Jefferson Symphony office at 1204 Washington St., Golden, or at the door before the concert.
UPCOMING FUNDRAISER PLAN Jeffco, the citizen organization that has been working to conserve natural open spaces in Jefferson County since 1972, is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a “Run with the Pack” fundraiser Sunday, Dec. 2, at 240 Union Restaurant, 240 Union Blvd., Lakewood. PLAN Jeffco initiated the first county open space program in the country. The evening starts with a complementary wine reception at 5 p.m., followed by dinner and the keynote speaker Ed Bangs. Tickets are $55 per person for open seating, $75 per person for reserved tables. Call 303-835-0979 or visit PLANJeffco.org to reserve your spot or for information. Coming Soon continues on Page 24
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Catholic Church in Wheat Ridge. A 15-year dream come true for the some 600 parishioners at the time, they began by renovating the shuttered Lakeside Twin cinema at 4688 Harlan St., then expanded to the former International House of Pancakes restaurant next door, then a former Norwest Bank, and then built new buildings, creating a fouracre church campus serving thousands from across the metro area and beyond. Its presence was of such significance within the Catholic community that Pope John Paul II, when visiting Denver for World Youth Day, sent cardinals from the Vatican here for three days of festivities celebrating Vietnamese culture, and two masses in the parking lot on August 1213, 1993, which drew some 10,000 people, the largest church services in Jeffco history.
Overcoming hardship
Jeffco suffered and persevered through some of the most horrific events in its history during the 1990s. On April 28, 1995, Albert Petrosky entered an Albertson’s grocery store in Littleton and opened fire. Fatally shot were his estranged wife, Terry Petrosky, and the store manager, Dan
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Suazo. Another woman was wounded. Jefferson County Sheriff’s Sgt. Timothy Mossbrucker was pulling up in his car to respond when he was also fired upon and fatally shot before he could get out of his vehicle. The shooter later committed suicide in prison. On May 18, 1996, a campfire in Gashouse Gulch near Buffalo Creek quickly flared out of control, swept by high windows across trees parched by lack of rain. By three days later, more than 700 firefighters from six states were battling the Buffalo Creek Fire, including fire departments from North Fork, Elk Creek, Evergreen, Lookout Mountain, Idledale, Mount Vernon, Genesee and Pleasant View. Many places were threatened, and the Jeffco Sheriff’s department evacuated homeowners and pulled hikers and bikers off trails to safety. Area people pulled together, helping each other evacuate and get pets and livestock to safety. By the time it was over, 12 structures including nine houses, among them the homes of two firefighters, were lost, and the fire scorched 12,000 acres. On July 12, 1996, 100 years to the month after the Great Flood claimed the most lives in Jeffco history, the Buffalo Creek Flood hit the now-treeless slopes. Charcoal black from firedamaged debris and peaking at a 20-foot wall of water coming at night, it claimed the lives of John Tinker, of Pine, and Alex Salizar, of Lakewood. Roads, bridges and cars were washed away, buildings heavily damaged, and Buffalo Creek’s utility infrastructure almost entirely wiped out. It could’ve been worse had not the efforts of firefighters rescued many more people, including Golden firefighters rescuing 16 people stranded at the South Platte River, a group that included an infant and a man in his 80s. Even trout stranded in puddles were rescued. The morning of April 20, 1999, heavily armed students Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold laid siege to Columbine High School, murdering 12 students and one teacher, and wounding 21 more students before shooting themselves. Deeply shocking Colorado and the nation, the incident has led in the years since to many changes, ranging from how law enforcement responds to mass shootings to how schools are designed for security and more. It also led to perhaps the greatest outpouring of love and support
from Jeffco citizens and the nation that the county had ever known. On April 25, 1999, the Columbine Memorial Service was held, including as speakers then-Vice President Al Gore, Denver Archbishop Charles Chaput, singers including prominent Christian artist Amy Grant, and others who thought it right to simply show up and pay their respects. Among them was retired Chief of Staff Colin Powell. It is to date the largest public gathering of any kind in Jefferson County history, estimated by Secret Service to be 70,000 people. They had come to remember and honor the lives of students Cassie Bernall, Steven Curnow, Corey DePooter, Kelly Fleming, Matthew Kechter, Daniel Mauser, Daniel Rohrbough, Rachel Scott, Isaiah Shoels, John Tomlin, Lauren Townsend, Kyle Velasquez, and teacher Dave Sanders. Efforts began to create and build a permanent memorial to make sure they would always be remembered.
Saving the land
Jefferson County forged ahead to continue leaving a legacy to the future with key open-space acquisitions of natural landmarks admired since its earliest pioneers. Since 1906, area citizens fought to preserve the Table Mountains from many kinds of development, including a saloon, theme park, trailer park, condominiums and quarries, The efforts reached a crescendo in 1997 when a proposal to relocate Nike world headquarters to South Table Mountain came forward. Citizens formed Save the Mesas to fight it, and Nike walked away, while renewed efforts to preserve both Table Mountains went forward. Jefferson County passed a major bond issue to purchase more open space, and in 1999 the major portion of the canyon, including the unique Crystal Cave, was purchased.
Transformations
Nature was further spotlighted with the opening of the Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster in 1990 and the construction of the Lookout Mountain Nature Center in 1997. More open space would be created by the closure and reclamation of the Rocky Flats nuclear weapons plant. Other historic landmarks were saved, including the Burgess House hotel in Golden in 1995, and the Pearce Ranch cabins
were moved from Golden Gate Canyon to create Clear Creek History Park, beginning in 1994. That year an archaeological dig discovered the remains of Jeffco’s oldest known building at the Magic Mountain site, dating to around 620, a seasonal shelter used twice as long as Jeffco’s oldest remaining gold-rush-era structure. In Lakewood Belmar Village was transformed into the Lakewood Heritage Center depicting broader Lakewood history, to which in 1998 was moved a nearby Denver landmark, Gil’s & Ethel’s Barber Shop, the 50-year-old twin barber shop building of Gil and Ethel Gomez, where for many years Gil cut men’s hair on one side, and Ethel did women’s hair on the other. A replica of Lane’s Tavern from Colfax was also built, while on Colfax itself, not only was the iconic neon sign of Davies’ Chuck Wagon Diner spared, but the diner was put on the National Historic Register with new sign codes actively promoting the return of neon to the thoroughfare. The end of the decade looked to the future when John Huggins purchased the flying-saucer clamshell Sculptured House at Genesee, never completed or used. He completed architect Charles Deaton’s vision by transforming it into a true space-age home, complete with original tube elevator, spiral staircase with crescent-shaped steps, and watermelon-seed shaped chairs. Jeffco finished the decade at the center of world events. International happenings had certainly affected the county, from World Youth Day to Camp George West soldiers guarding Iraqi prisoners captured or surrendered during the Persian Gulf War. In 1997 Denver hosted the Summit of the Eight of economic world leaders, and they came to dine at Jeffco’s unique old-west restaurant, The Fort. There on June 21, Sam Arnold hosted Prime Minister Jean Chretien of Canada, Commission President Wim Kok of the European Union, President Jacques Chirac of France, Chancellor Helmut Kohl of Germany, Prime Minister Romano Prodi of Italy, Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto of Japan, President Boris Yeltsin of Russia, Prime Minister Tony Blair of the United Kingdom, and President Bill Clinton of the United States. Bill and Hillary Clinton dined on rattlesnake.
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BY THE NUMBERS Number of opponents the Valor Christian defense has held to seven points or fewer during the Eagles dozen games this season.
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Wins for the ThunderRidge football team in 57 games since joining the Class 5A ranks. The Grizzlies face Valor Christian in the first 5A semifinal Friday night at Shea Stadium.
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Ralston Valley celebrates after a turnover against Pomona Friday night at the NAAC.
Number of points those two teams combined to score in regulation of last week’s much more defensive-minded quarterfinal, which Ralston Valley won 2220 in overtime.
Left, Pomona’s Chris Marquez is upended by Ralston Valley’s Justin Buys, resulting in an injury for Buys during a quarterfinal matchup between two Arvada schools. Ralston Valley won in overtime 22-20. Right, Pomona’s senior wide receiver Dominic Martinez makes an aerobatic catch on the last play from scrimmage to end the first half against Ralston Valley. Photos by Andy Carpenean
Ralson Valley edges Pomona in overtime
By Jonathan Maness
jmaness@ourcoloradonews.com ARVADA - Barely three months ago the Ralston Valley Mustangs strapped on their helmets and went to work, eager to build off of last season’s playoff run - which ended in the quarterfinals. And on Friday, the hard work paid off as a hoard of Mustang defenders halted Pomona’s Konner Burns on a two-point conversion attempt in overtime to seal a 22-20 quarterfinals victory at NAAC and advance to a semifinals matchup with Cherokee Trail on Saturday. “We knew we had to stop them,” senior Jakob Buys said. “Our defense, especially right there, stepped up. We knew coming into this game it was not going to be easy.” Ralston Valley put the pressure on in the overtime period with Andrew Wingate’s touchdown run and Carlos Gonzalez’s 2-point conversion. Pomona responded with a 9-yard score by Chris Marquez, but Burns was swarmed by the Mustangs on the two-point try leading to Ralston Valley’s celebration. “This is awesome, just to be right here right now,” Buys said. “I love every single one of these guys. To celebrate with a family you love, family you spend six months with throughout the year, it’s just emotional.” It was a battle of two heavyweight foot-
ball teams, and two squads that know each other well. Earlier this season, Ralston Valley topped Pomona 30-22 and since then neither team had lost a game going into Friday’s battle in front of a packed stadium. But that streak had to end for one of the two juggernauts. Pomona came into the game scoring more than 40 points over the previous three weeks, while Ralston Valley had shutout its first two opponents (Castle View and Fort Collins) of the state playoffs. “Pomona is a good squad,” Ralston Valley coach Matt Loyd said. “We knew they were going to play us tough.” Unlike the first meeting, it was apparent that it was going to be a defensive battle with each team’s defense controlling the field. Pomona scored on its opening possession, but could only score seven more points despite getting into the Mustangs’ territory five times. Buys tackled Marquez for a six-yard loss to halt a first-half drive and the Panthers twice turned the ball over in the second half. “We played hard, we played relatively smart,” Pomona coach Jay Madden said “We just had a couple of mistakes that haunted us.” It was apparent that the Panthers were out for revenge from the opening whistle, forcing the Mustangs to go three-and-out and then turning to their run game to wear down Ralston Valley’s defense.
Marquez touched the ball seven times on the opening drive, including finding paydirt from two yards out. Jacob Knipp evened the game up for Ralston Valley when he scored on a QB sneak to cap a 10-play, 70-yard drive by the Mustangs in the second quarter. Alec Feland broke loose for a 38-yard gain to open the second half, which took the Panthers to Ralston Valley’s 25. However, Marquez fumbled on the next possession. The Mustangs took advantage of the opportunity and Wingard’s 34-yard run took the ball to Pomona’s 10 and three plays later Knipp scored his second TD of the game to give Ralston Valley its first lead. The Panthers responded on the next possession. Marquez picked up three first downs on the drive, including a key third down to set up an 11-yard touchdown pass from Feland to Hunter Hogoboom. Ralston Valley had a chance to win the game late in the fourth, but Collin Root’s 47yard field goal sailed wide left. There was a scare in the fourth quarter, when Justin Buys, Jakob’s brother, was injured while during a play. The game was delayed nearly 20 minutes while Justin Buys was attended to by paramedics and EMTs and was taken off the field on a stretcher. Lloyd said the senior defensive back suffered a stinger and was taken to the hospital just to be safe.
GAME OF THE WEEK FOOTBALL
Ralston Valley (11-1) vs. Cherokee Trail (11-1), Saturday, 1 p.m. Legacy Stadium The Mustangs travel east to take on Cherokee Trail in a 5A semifinal for the right to battle for the championship on Dec. 1. THEY SAID IT “We have to work harder than we have all season if we want our season to continue.” Ralston Valley coach Matt Loyd
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November 22, 2012
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November 22, 2012
Athletic careers continue for Jeffco’s elite
Many locals will leave Colorado, take their talents to national stage
By Daniel Williams
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ARVADA - Arvada’s Garet Krohn has absolutely shattered the mold. Not only as a two-time state wrestling champion with his chance to win his third title but as a total brainiac who plans to study nanobiotechnology in college. Krohn’s brain, combined with his incredible brawn, landed him a full scholarship from Stanford. And with very proud parents and coaches at his side Krohn signed a letter of intent to continue his wrestling career at Stanford on Friday at Arvada High School. “I got recognized at national tournaments by a lot of different schools actually,” Krohn said. “But I felt like Stanford was the best fit for me and what I am looking to do in the future. I felt the opportunities and connections at Stanford were the best.” Krohn turned down offers from the likes of Princeton, Cornell and Northwestern before choosing Stanford. And although his high school wrestling career is not yet over he has his future planned out in detail. “Stanford was the best option for me, it was pretty gold plated. The academics were the difference. The field that I am interested in going into nanobiotechnology, everything ton that frontier is happening out west. And want to go into that field eand walk out with a job,” Krohn said. Krohn’s goal is to now finish his senior season winning a third straight state title. e He won a state championship at e152 pounds his sophomore year and ethen followed that up with winning a state title at 182 pounds his junior year. Four miles away Wheat Ridge’s Kayla Mathewson decided to take her talents to Indiana. Mathewson signed her letter of intent to play softball at Indiana Uni-
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Wheat Ridge’s Kayla Mathewson signed with Indiana University. File photo versity. The small yet mighty Mathewson hit .633 this year and was a part of two state title winning teams. She now looks to take that Farmer tradition to the Hoosier state. “I would just like to thank everyone for all the support, I could have done it without my family, coaches and teammates,” Mathewson said. The humble yet hard working Mathewson was the straw that stirred the drink for a Wheat Ridge program that has perhaps been the states best over her four years. The centerfielder plays with a energy and emotion that routinely helped motivate her teammates and she has great taste in music. Her walk up music is R. Kelly’s “Bump and Grind,” she said it relaxes her at the plate. “She is an excellent little player, one of the best I have ever had here,” Wheat Ridge coach Marty Stricklett said. “She deserves it, she has worked her tail off since day one and
she is going to be a great player for them.” Other local commitments include: Dan Skipper, Ralston Valley football, Tennessee Jake Bennett, Bear Creek, Colorado State Taylor Knestis, Lakewood, Wyoming Kayla DeSchepper, Lakewood softball, Hampton Danica Evans, Lakewood soccer (Colorado Rush), Portland Morgan Stanton, Bear Creek soccer (Colorado Rush), Santa Clara Carly Manahan, Wheat Ridge soccer (Colorado Edge), Mount Marty College (S.D.) Pete Aplet, Wheat Ridge lacrosse, Denver University Josh Kaufling, Wheat Ridge lacrosse, Notre Dame de Namur Laura Tyree, D’Evelyn basketball, Colorado School of Mines Luke Stratman, D’Evelyn baseball, Washington State
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HOLIDAY WORKSHOP The Lakewood Arts Council presents two workshops for the holidays. Lakewood artist Ann Quinn will teach an ornament making workshop from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Dec. 4. Those attending will make three ornaments. No previous art experience is required and a continental breakfast will be served. The workshop costs $8 and registration is required. From 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, Dec. 6, artist Kathy Cranmer will present a watercolor card-making workshop. Each student will take home two or three hand-made cards. The workshop costs $25 and registration is also required. Call 303-980-0625 or visit www.lakewoodartscouncil.org.
DRIVER SAFETY AARP is offering a free drivers safety classroom course through Nov. 30 to veterans. The class is open to all veterans regardless of age who serve or have served in the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, National Guard/Reserves or Coast Guard. Their spouses, widows/ widowers and children may also take the free class. The AARP driver safety course is the nation’s first and largest course for drivers ages 50 and older. Classes are available all over Colorado. To register, call 303-764-5995 or go online at www.aarp.org/drive.
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LEGISLATOR BREAKFAST The nonpartisan Jefferson County League of Women Voters welcomes new and returning state legislators for breakfast from 7-8 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, at Clements Community Center, 1580 Yarrow St., Lakewood. The legislators will discuss their individual goals for the session and answer questions. Everyone is welcome, but reservations are required for breakfast. Bread Winners will cater the event. Cost is $15. Send checks payable to LWV Jeffco along with your name to Jeffco League of Women Voters, 1425 Brentwood, Suite 7, Lakewood, CO 80214, by Nov. 16. Visit www.lwvjeffco.org
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RECURRING/THROUGH DEC. 6 TOY DRIVE LifeSource is launching a toy drive to benefit The Action Center Santa Shop. Drop off new toys in original packaging from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday through Dec. 6 to LifeSource Health Partners, 65 S. Wadsworth Blvd. The Action Center helped more than 28,000 residents of Jefferson County in 2011 and their Santa Shop brightened the holidays for over 4,000 children. Visit www. theactioncenterco.org or www.LifeSourceHP.com or call 303-934-3600. Toys should be for boys and girls ages infant to 12 years.
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. RECURRING/THROUGH DEC. 28 CHILDREN’S MUSICAL The Arvada Center presents “How I Became a Pirate” through Dec. 28 at 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Check the website, www.arvadacenter.org, or call 720-898-7200 for show times, dates and ticket prices. Show is recommended for ages 4 and up. RECURRING/NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER NEWCOMERS CLUB The Northwest Area Newcomers and Social Club, serving the women of North Jeffco and Northwest Denver Metro, welcome women who want to meet new friends and have new activities. The group meets the second Tuesday in November and December. For information and reservations, call Peggy Francis 303-2159627 or Karen Dowling 303-422-7369. RECURRING/THROUGH JAN. 19
HULA DANCE Hula dancers tell stories with their hips and hands as they sway to smooth Hawaiian music. Join this adult class that meets from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 12 at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd. Call 303-425-9583. Register in advance. RECURRING/THROUGH DEC. 14
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INTEREST NIGHTS Jeffco public schools will host
TOY COLLECTION New Dawn Chiropractic & Accupunc-
information meetings for prospective students and their families. Meetings are scheduled to help families learn about school programs, meet staff and tour facilities. Check the district website for schedule: http://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/enrollment/interest_nights.html.
ture is an official collection site for this year’s U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program. New Dawn will accept new and unwrapped toys through Dec. 14. Donors will receive a 25 percent discount. New Dawn is at 7597 W. 66th Ave., Suite 201, Arvada. Call 303-420-7707 or visit www. newdawndc.com.
FAMILY CONCERTS The Music Train and Swallow Hill Music presents the family concert series, at 4 p.m. the second Sunday of each month through May at Swallow Hill Music Association, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver; and at 4 p.m. the third Saturday of each month through May at the D-Note, 7519 Grandview Ave., Arvada. For information and tickets, visit http://ridethemusictrain.com.
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DONATE BOOKS The Jefferson County Library Foundation and Friends would like your donated books, CDs and DVDs. Larger donations accepted at the foundation office and the Lakewood Library. Call 303-403-5075 to schedule at time for a drop off at the office at 10790 W. 50th Ave., Suite 200, Wheat Ridge. To donate items at the Lakewood Library, go to the door on the east side next to the parking garage doors. All locations accept book donations, but have limitations on the number they can receive at one time.
ARTS/CRAFTS LAKEWOOD Arts Council’s holiday arts and crafts show continues through Saturday, Dec. 22. The council’s show benefits local artists because the entire purchase price goes to the artist; the council does not retain any commission. Shopping hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Call 303-980-0625 or visit www.lakewoodartscouncil.org for locations and information.
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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.
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QUILT DISPLAY Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, 1213 Washington Ave. in Golden, presents “Crazy Quilts: Victorian Fancies and Beyond” and “Crazy Quilts in Everyday Life: Photographs from the Janet Finley Collection” through Jan. 19. An opening reception is planned from 5-8:30 p.m. Nov. 2, featuring crazy quilt collector Patty Brown. Call 303-277-0377.
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parties 4-5 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 2, Jan. 13, Feb. 17, March 24, May 5 and June 9 at Foothills Ice Arena , 2250 S. Kipling St. in Lakewood. Registration required at www.LaceEmUp-
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RECURRING/THROUGH DEC. 23 HOLIDAY SHOW The 2012 annual juried holiday show and sale, in conjunction with the artisan showcase, features more than 75 Colorado artists through Sunday, Dec. 23, at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. The show’s meet the artists reception will be
RUN/WALK ALL-OUT Multisport presents the Fa La La 5K & 5M, a USATF sanctioned run/walk presented in support of Habitat for Humanity of Colorado, is Dec. 8 at Stenger Soccer Complex, 11200 W. 58th Ave., Arvada. Awards given to the top three in each division, and a finisher medal for everyone. Visit www.alloutmultisport.com. REFLECTION SERVICE Holy Shepherd’s third annual Remembrance & Reflection service will be from 3:30-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, in the multi-purpose room at Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church, 920 Kipling St., Lakewood; 303-233-2740. All are welcome. This event is free. Light snacks provided. Call the office to RSVP so we can plan seating and food accordingly.
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