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North Jefferson County, Colorado • Volume 11, Issue 48

December 7, 2012

A Colorado Community Media Publication

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The marquee for Chelsea Park in Westminster is covered and surrounded Oct. 21 by items left by community members in memory of Jessica Ridgeway, who was abducted while walking to the park and then murdered. The park is being renamed Jessica Ridgeway Memorial Park. Photo by Andy Carpenean

Park renamed in memory of Jessica Ridgeway By Ashley Reimers

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People gathered at Rocky Mountain Metro Airport in Broomfield Sunday to greet Santa, who arrived by helicopter. Santa visited with children, heard their Christmas wishes and sang carols. Photos by Andy Carpenean

Susen C. Mesco, CEO of American Events, greets children and their families waiting for Santa Claus to arrive by helicopter Sunday.

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

During a time of sorrow and tragedy, Chelsea Park in Westminster was a place for comfort and peace, and now it will bear the name of the girl who was headed there before she was abducted and murdered. It was at the park, where 10-year-old Jessica Ridgeway was to meet friends before school on the morning of Oct. 7, that community members gathered for prayer vigils and paid their respects to Jessica by bringing flowers and gifts to memorial sites. Now, with the approval of Westminster City Council, the park will serve as a permanent memorial through being renamed as the Jessica Ridgeway Memorial Park. The council voted unanimously to rename the park during its Nov. 26 meeting. The quest to rename the park was led by Westminster resident Linda Mitchell and members of the Noon Rotary Club. Mitchell and Jon Johnston from the Rotary Club both sent letters of support to Don Tripp, director of the Parks, Recreation and Libraries Department, expressing their desire to make the name change. The Parks, Recreation and Libraries Advisory Board voted 6-0 in support of renaming of the park before the proposal was sent to council. The city will pay $2,500 to repaint the park signs, with the funds coming from the park’s

general capital improvement fund. According to a staff report, preliminary plans to improve the park are already in place and will cost between $250,000 and $350,000, with only $85,000 currently available from past capital improvement projects. Private fundraising is needed to complete the project, and the Ridgeway family has asked that community volunteers be included in making the improvements. “I just want to tell you all thank you for allowing the motion of the park to even come to this level,” Rebecca Ridgeway, a family member of Jessica’s, told the City Council. “And I want to thank all of our community for supporting us and Jessica in the manner in which they have. I know we’re all really thankful for living in Westminster, a great community.” City employees will begin painting the signs in Jessica Ridgeway Memorial Park in the next week or two, and work is set to begin on the improvements of the park in 2013. During the council meeting, Mayor Nancy McNally thanked Rebecca Ridgeway for allowing City Council to get to know Jessica. “There is no way to say thank you enough,” she said. “You have been a role model to all of us in the community. Everything I have seen and watched, and going to Jessica’s memorial service really was a blessing to the rest of us. Thank you so very much.”

Hometown Christmas events in Westminster By Ashley Reimers

areimers@ourcoloradonews. com It’s a holiday tradition that started in 1911 with a community gathering featuring lights, caroling and, of course, Santa Claus. Hometown Christmas, sponsored by the Westminster Historical Society, is a free annual event in historic Westminster to pro-

mote residents sharing the holiday spirit with each other. “The tradition kind of went silent after 1923, but a group of us in the community regenerated it in 1987, and we have been doing it ever since,” said Linda Cherrington with the historical society. “It’s a popular event. At one time we had over 300 people.” The event begins at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, at Fire Station 1,

3948 W. 73rd Ave. in Westminster. The pinnacle of the evening will be the Christmas tree lighting, which will be done this year by long-time Westminster resident Elizabeth Price. Just before the lighting, students from Ranum Middle School will sing carols. Cherrington said children can have their picture taken with Santa for $5 and local Boy Scout troops will be selling hot dogs and

pop corn. The Rodeo Market Community Arts Center will be open from 5 to 9 p.m., with staff serving hot chocolate and offering a free art activity for children of all ages. “We encourage people who are new to Westminster to come and enjoy this tradition,” she said. “As far as I can tell this is probably the very first tradition the city ever had, and it’s nice to continue this

fun, hometown event.” For more information on Hometown Christmas, contact Cherrington at 303-426-1858.

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The Victorian Carolers perform during the 25th annual city of Westminster Holiday Lighting Ceremony Sunday at City Hall. Photos by Andy Carpenean

Lights illuminate City Hall

By Ashley Reimers

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Led by the Standley Lake High School marching band, Santa arrived in Westminster Sunday night to crowds of children. His arrival came during the annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony at City Hall, where thousands of lights illuminated

the sky. Along with a visit from Santa, the evening featured musical performances by Victorian carolers, students from Mesa Elementary School and students from Crown Pointe Academy. Children from the Westminster Dance Company also performed a holiday dance. “Tonight is special,” said Mayor Nancy McNally. “We

have to give a huge thank you to our park elves for working tirelessly and making sure every light is perfect” Families had the opportunity to warm up by the bonfire, and enjoy hay rides and free refreshments. Westminster resident Carol Montgomery said she tries to come to the event every year because it’s a free, festive night out with her family.

“Tonight is just a fun time for my entire family,” she said. “My kids get to see Santa, and we all get to enjoy the wonderful lights.” The holiday lights will be on display in the evenings at City Hall, 4800 W. 92nd Ave., throughout the month of December.

The switch is flipped to light a Christmas tree during the 25th annual city of Westminster Holiday Lighting Ceremony Sunday at City Hall.

Proposed projects discussed at meeting By Ashley Reimers

areimers@ourcoloradonews. com Residents learned about a few possible future projects in south Westminster that would benefit the area using federal funds during a recent city meeting. On Nov. 27, a handful of residents heard from Westminster community development program planner Signy Mikita about the 2013 action plan, which describes projects to be funded in 2013 by Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and Home Investment Partnership Act (HOME) funds. These funds are allocated each year by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and are available for projects that benefit the city’s low- and moderate-income residents, and to alle-

viate blight. This year the city should receive roughly $500,000 in CDBG funding and $184,000 in HOME funding. Mikita presented five possible options for how the city would use the CDBG funds as well as how the HOME funds could be allocated. “A few months ago, the city prepared a questionnaire to gain citizen input on projects that would be funded with CDBG funds,” she said. “From that questionnaire we were able to gain a better understanding as to what was a priority for the citizens.” Mikita said based on the questionnaires and staff analysis, five projects are being recommended for 2013 CDBG funding. • Bradburn Boulevard realignment, phase II, $200,000 to $260,000: a project to continue the phased realignment of Bradburn

Boulevard from 72nd Avenue to the BNSF railroad tracks to intersect 72nd Avenue at the existing traffic signal at Raleigh Street. •Westminster Grange/Rodeo Market community arts center feasibility study,$10,000: preparation of a feasibility study and business plan for the development of a cultural community center that would combine the Westminster Grange and Rodeo Market Arts Center into one facility. • Rodeo Market Park improvements,$150,000: continued improvements to the area north of the Rodeo Market for a gathering space, lawn areas, expanded art opportunities and gardens for residents. • CDBG administration, $100,000 or 20 percent of CDBG program: HUD allows grantees to utilize up to 20 percent of the CDBG funding for administration and planning

A bronze plaque was recently installed at the Church’s Stage Stop historic site, on the west side of Wadsworth Boulevard, north of 103rd Avenue on city of Westminster open space. The site was a stagecoach stop operated by the George and Sara Church family, beginning in 1864. The stop was halfway between Denver and Boulder along the Cherokee Trail, later

called the Overland Stage route. President Ulysses S. Grant and his daughter stayed overnight at the stage stop in 1868. The plaque is mounted on a large boulder near a brick well, which is the only remnant of the stage stop. In 2002, City Council budgeted funds to fabricate 24 plaques to commemorate Westminster history. To date, 19 of 24 plaques have been installed.

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income-eligible households. Staff is recommending 10 percent, or $18,400, be allocated to county administration and $165,000 to the Affordable Housing Development Fund. Before the public meeting, staff presented the proposed projects to City Council during a study session on Nov. 19. Each council member was supportive of the proposed projects. “It all makes sense, and I look forward to actually getting something done and getting it under way,” said Councilman Scott Major. Residents will have another opportunity to voice their opinions on the action plan at a public hearing during Monday’s City Council meeting at City Hal, 4800 W. 92nd Ave. The complete action plan will be available online by Dec. 13.

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WESTMINSTER NEWS IN A HURRY Historical marker placed at Church’s Stage Stop

expenses. This funding pays the salary of the full-time CDBG technician and the part-time community development program planner. • 76th Avenue pedestrian improvements,$35,000: staff is looking into the possibility of undergrounding the overhead utilities along 76th Avenue in conjunction with the improvements to Torii Square Park planned for 2013. HOME funds are allocated through Adams County to be used on affordable housing projects and programs. Mikita said these proceeds have previously been used to assist affordable housing development; to provide down-payment assistance to low- and moderateincome homebuyers; and for the housing rehabilitation program, administered by Adams County, providing low-interest loans to

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

gwallace@ourcoloradonews. com Not many 40-year-olds can boast ownership of 53,000 acres of land, but Jefferson County Open Space can. A group of county residents banded together and formed PLAN Jeffco four decades ago. In 1972 voters approved a county ballot measure asking for a one-half percent sales tax for “planning for, developing necessary access to, acquiring, maintaining, administering and preserving open space real property or interests in real property, and developing paths and trails thereon for the use and benefit of the public.” Since then, that sales tax revenue has helped establish 28 parks with 210 miles of trails across the county. “We’re very known because we’re really the first foothills and mountain experience you can have going west,” Hoby said. An accurate count of annual visitors to Jeffco Open Space land is tough to obtain because there are no gates, no admission charges

The North Table Loop as seen through a fence line at North Table Mountain Park, part of Jefferson County open space. Photo by Andy Carpenean and multiple entry points to most open-space properties. A rough estimate provided a low-end figure of 2.1 million visits each year. “But we have consultants saying to us that we could have up to 6 million visitor days a year,” Hoby said. As popular as Jeffco Open Space may be today, both publicly and politically, it was not

always that way. “It was a small and very, very enthusiastic core of people who started this,” Margot Zallen, one of the founding members of PLAN Jeffco, said. The 1972 ballot measure passed with a simple majority, but that was far from the end of PLAN Jeffco’s fight, Zallen said. She described a series of county-backed efforts in the 1970s and ’80s as

“tussles” over whether the county was actually going to hold up its end of the bargain, and properly run and fund the voter-approved open-space plan. “There’s been a lot more cooperation from everyone now. We haven’t had a political fight in years,” she said. “We’ve had a very respectful relationship with developers and private land owners,” Hoby said,

thanks to policies such as only seeking to buy land that is for sale, and seeking to pay a fair-market price. The next 40 years for Open Space will look a lot like the first 40, according to both Hoby and Zallen. Some $160 million in acquisition bonds taken out in 1998 still need to be repaid, while trails, parking lots and bathrooms at existing sites need to be built and maintained. Hoby said the department is especially focused on “Heritage Conservation Areas,” including the banks and canyons of Coal Creek, Clear Creek, Bear Creek and Deer Creek. PLAN Jeffco recently took part in a joint Jeffco and Clear Creek County grant application, which resulted in the counties receiving $4.6 million to help build a multiuse trail through Clear Creek Canyon. Zellen and Hoby said the possibilities for acquisition and park development in Jefferson County could easily fill up the next 40 years. “If the county is willing to continue on that path, pun intended, than there’s a lot of opportunity,” Hoby said. For more information about PLAN Jeffco, go online to Plan jeffco.org. For more information about Jeffco Open Space parks or to volunteer, go to Jeffco.us/ openspace.

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Westminster resident Keely Shaw was voted the female fan favorite for her second Life Time Fitness’ 90 Day Weight Loss Competition after losing 54 pounds and 26 percent of her body weight. She lost 58 pounds during her first challenge. Photo provided

Local mom is voted fan favorite in weight loss competition

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Keely Shaw is oozing with self-confidence. So much so, that if she really tried, she believes, she could just take off and fly away. The Westminster resident was recently voted the female fan favorite in Life Time Fitness’ 90-Day Weight Loss Competition after losing 54 pounds and 26 percent of her body weight. This was her second 90-day challenge. During her first challenge she lost 58 pounds. “I am so confident, I feel like can fly if I try hard enough,” she said. “I can’t believe this is me.” Shaw wasn’t always

this full of life. Less than a year ago, the 32-year-old weighed 260 pounds and felt uncomfortable in her own skin. After the birth of her daughter, Shaw decided to turn her life around and joined Life Time Fitness in Westminster. “When I had my daughter, I had to confront my life and the issues I had with my weight and being heavy all my life,” she said. “I struggled with self-esteem, and I didn’t want my daughter to have the same experience that I did.” After winning the title, Shaw said she felt like her win was validation for the heavy girl she once was. “I’m really different from that heavy girl I used to be, but it feels like I did for her,” she said. “I’ll al-

ways keep my gym ID card that I got when I first joined, when I was heavy, as a reminder of what I did, why I’m here and who I was. That motivates me.” As a fan favorite, Shaw received a one-year Life Time Fitness membership and a $2,000 travel voucher toward a vacation of her choice. She is currently training for her first half-marathon. She said the best part about losing the weight is gaining years back to her life. “I feel like I’m the person I was when I was young,” she said. “I feel like I’ve taken 15 years off my life and I’m only 32. I’m comfortable in my body, and I can move.”

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The thick, spiced drink we know as eggnog has become synonymous with the holidays. It is so linked with the Christmas season that a person may be hard-pressed to find it sold in the supermarket any other time of the year. But eggnog wasn’t always the holiday beverage it has become. Eggnog is believed to have originated in 17th century Europe, primarily as a drink for the elite, since the ingredients in the beverage were hard to come by and thusly relegated to the very rich. There are different theories on the origins of the word eggnog itself. Some believe it has gotten its name from the Old English word “nog,” which meant “strong beer.” The “egg” refers to one of the ingredients in the beverage, fresh eggs. Others surmise that it comes from the word “noggin,” which was a vessel for serving drinks in taverns. The drink was called “egg in a noggin,” which was shortened to “eggnog.” Still, there are others who say its name is derived from the term “grog,” which was another term for booze. “Egg n’ grog” was eventually abbreviated to “eggnog.” Although there is little certainty to the origins of the name, the recipe for eggnog has essentially remained unchanged throughout the

centuries. It consists of beaten eggs, cream or milk and sugar mixed with some sort of alcoholic spirit. The Old English were believed to mix it with wine, though once the drink was brought to the New World, colonists substituted rum for the wine. Rum was readily available through tradesman running between the Americas and the Caribbean and therefore less expensive than another spirit. As America grew and eggnog was enjoyed in different parts of the country, the rum was replaced with regional spirits, including bourbon or grain alcohol. Other ingredients were also added to give it a customized flavor. However, the use of nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves has become traditional flavors for the holiday brew. Although eggnog is widely enjoyed throughout the holiday season, in the past it was served at special events and social occasions. As a warmed beverage it can easily chase away winter’s chill. This is how it may have come to be enjoyed primarily during the holidays. Love it or hate it, eggnog is a drink that can evoke strong feelings of the holidays within minutes. There are variations of eggnog sold commercially, but many

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‘Proof of Heaven’ sticks with reader for a while Nobody packs a suitcase like you do. A weekend away? No problem. Cram everything you need in a tote and go. A two-week cruise? Again, no problem. You can roll, fold and stuff half a closet in a carry-on and still have room for a book. It’s a gift. You’re like a squirrel when it comes to packing, but there’s one trip you’ll have to make someday, and you won’t have to pack a thing. Yes, you’re going to die. But what happens and what awaits us on our final journey? In “Proof of Heaven,” written by Eben Alexander, M.D., and published by Simon & Schuster, you’ll read about one man’s week-long experience and Author Eben the inspiring souvenirs he Alexander brought back. It all started with a middle-of-the-night backache. Alexander, a neurosurgeon, awoke from the pain and headed for a warm bath, thinking it might help. It didn’t, and neither did a back rub from his wife, Holley. The pain, in fact, intensified.

By mid-morning, he was nearly unconscious. Rushed to the hospital, he landed in the ICU, surrounded by baffled doctors who believed that he’d somehow acquired spontaneous E. coli meningitis. His spinal fluid and the outer portion of his brain were filled with pus. There was no brain activity and no precedent. The affliction was a 1-in-10-million rarity. But something amazing was happening to him. Alexander says his first notion was that he was surrounded by primordial jelly, aware but not aware, and he could hear sounds. Working his way upward and to-

ward “dazzling darkness,” he was greeted by a beautiful woman who took him on a journey on a butterfly wing. She told him three things: He was loved, he was valued and there was nothing he could do wrong. One week after Alexander’s coma began, doctors informed Holley that he had virtually no chance of recovery, yet as they were walking to his room to stop treatment, he

opened his eyes. Within months, fully recuperated, he started to cautiously talk about his journey because what he saw, he says, opened his mind and his heart. No doubt, this is a thinking-person’s book. Filled with serious science, medical information and awe-inspiring theology, Alexander gives his readers a lot to chew on. But this memoir isn’t just that; Alexander also gives us an abundance of absorbing backstory, so we know why his spiritual journey was mind-bogglingly significant and why he believes that it unfolded as it did. What’s interesting is that Alexander was a skeptic once. The only bumps in the road are he wrestles with descriptions of his experience. He admits that mere words don’t do his visions justice, but he tries anyhow and it becomes repetitious. Even so, most of this book will stick with you for a long time after you close its back cover, making you seriously contemplate what you’ve read. Whether you’re a believer or an undecided scoffer, I think “Proof of Heaven” will pack a wallop.

‘Greetings’ and ‘Mame’ worth checking out Miners Alley Playhouse is going a different direction this holiday season. Instead of doing what might be called a traditional show, this year the audience is treated to a play that contains enough twists to make a Slinky feel at home. “Greetings!” is billed as a comedy but, as my sister and I found out on opening night, you’d best have a tissue or two available. Just as in real life, it’s hard to put a single label on the emotions the play evokes. The basic premise is simple: Boy brings girl home to meet his family for the holidays. Now, let’s add some specifics. The girl, Randy Stein (played by Miriam Tobin), is a Jewish atheist. The boy, Andy Gorsky (Kurt Brighton), is from a conservative Catholic family complete with a mom; Emily (Jennifer Condreay), dad, Phil (Rick Bernstein); and an adult autistic brother, Mickey (Matt Maxwell). Initially the parents try to be welcoming and gracious to their guest. It doesn’’t take long for Dad to drop the pleasant facade and get to the nitty-gritty. Mom is beside

“Greetings!” plays through Dec. 23 at MAP in Golden. For more information, call 303-935-3044 or go online to www.minersalley.com.

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herself, and Mickey, who is nearly nonverbal but very active, goes about life as usual. As the story progresses, relationships become strained, seemingly to the breaking point until transformative events effect the entire family. Long-held beliefs are called into question. The resolution is surprising, and we are left to reflect on the enigmas in our own lives. I loved this play even though the dialogue was a bit rough in patches (it was opening night, after all). The entire cast was spot on, but I must mention Matt Maxwell’s performance in particular. He is brilliant as the autistic Mickey.

If you haven’t made the trek up the road to Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, 4747 Marketplace Drive in Johnstown, it’s high time you do. In spite of getting stuck in traffic, it was worth the drive. Located near the venerable Johnson’s Corner, this gorgeous facility is the perfect venue to have a tasty meal followed by delightful entertainment. Based on the novel and play, “Auntie Mame,” “Mame” the musical is full of singable songs, so be prepared to hum your way out of the theater. Social butterfly and single lady-about-town Mame Dennis unexpectedly finds herself guardian to her young nephew Patrick. Having a 10-year-old, along with his nanny Agnes, in the house is a foreign experience for the free-spirited Mame. She welcomes the youngster with open arms and sets about teaching him about

the world. Her instructions include martini making, which he proudly displays for the man who holds the purse strings to the estate of Patrick’s father. Auntie Mame and Mr. Woolsey have very different ideas about the proper education of the young Patrick. When I saw that Bren. Eyeston-Burron was playing the title role, I knew we were in for a treat. She didn’t disappoint. The large cast managed to nicely navigate the large stage and numerous set changes, for which they seamlessly took on the responsibilities of stage hands. There are many things to be admired in the production, however, the multiple scene changes were a bit distracting and the pace of the show seemed a bit slow. But, all things considered, it was a lovely evening, and I look forward to returning. “Mame” plays through Jan. 13 and is followed by “Guys and Dolls” from Jan. 14 through March 30. Now that ’s a quick turn around. For more information, call the box office at 970-747-3747 or go online to atwww.coloradocandlelight.com.

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

On Saturday, at about 9:15 p.m., Jefferson County deputies responded to the King Soopers store at 9800 W. Belleview Ave. concerning reports of a suspicious man in the store. The man, later identified as Evan Bynum, 40, of south Jeffco, was

reported to be wandering around the store talking to himself, and had a hand gun visible in his back pants pocket. Several Jeffco deputies reported waiting outside the store entrance to contact the man because of concerns for the safety of store customers and employees. One deputy reportedly entered the store to monitor

the man’s behavior. When Bynum walked out of the store, deputies asked to speak to him. According to deputies, he responded by pulling a gun from his pocket. A series of shots were fired between the gunman and deputies. Bynum was shot at least once by deputies and transported to St. Anthony’s Hos-

pital. A second handgun was discovered inside his jacket. He was pronounced dead that night. No other injuries were reported. The store remained closed overnight during the investigation but has since reopened. Three deputies were placed on paid

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Look local when holiday shopping Oh, the polarity. Thanksgiving — a day of thanks — ended with the skiff-skaff of registers at midnight to ring in give-me-more Black Friday. News reports showed people bursting through retail doors and crawling over each other to grab featured deals — sometimes incurring injuries. In recent years, more and more stores open at midnight instead of early morning Friday, but the emerging trend is Gray Thursday, referring to stores opening on Thanksgiving to offer sales. Beyond the initial retail rush, we hope readers took note of a slightly more civil event, called Small Business Saturday, on Nov. 24, and we encourage our readers to

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

communities. Of course we know online shopping edges up a few percentage points each year. But even there we encourage our readers who enjoy online shopping to choose the websites of our local businesses. The Colorado Retail Council has forecast a 2.9 percent increase in holiday shopping, while the national sales projection is anticipated to be up 2.8 percent over last year. There was a similar uptick last year, so we hope the season plays out well, and the economy edges upward. And buying local not only fuels businesses, it improves the job market. There, too, the state is gaining traction. According to the Colorado Department of

Labor and Employment, nonfarm payroll jobs increased 8,600 from September to October to 2,310,100 jobs. Private-sector payroll jobs increased 8,500, and government increased 100. The current 7.9 unemployment rate has declined two-tenths of one percentage point from 8.1 percent in October 2011. Colorado is faring well in statistics like these, compared to many other states. So it is a good time to show your pride. As you make holiday purchases — as well as everyday or durable-good purchases — we encourage you to take time and look to your neighbors to meet your consumer needs. Supporting local businesses makes our communities stronger.

‘A day that will live in infamy’ Tomorrow is Dec. 7. How many Americans will remember or even know that it is a historic date — “a day that will live in infamy” as stated by then-President Franklin D. Roosevelt? The attack on Pearl Harbor by Japanese aircraft in 1941 caught us flat-footed with our Pacific naval fleet anchored there like sitting ducks. Too many American sailors and soldiers lost their lives that fateful Sunday morning in Hawaii. Unfortunately, too many young Americans do not know or appreciate the significance of this date. According to the World War II Veterans Committee, a recent poll showed that only 13 percent of high school seniors know of the Pearl Harbor attack and the ensuing World War II. And 72 percent did not know who Hitler was and the atrocities which he ordered and condoned along with our involvement in the European theater of World War II.

Awareness and appreciation

Our schools, both public and private, should be more diligent and focused in teaching today’s youth about such important events in our American history. We should make today’s students aware of the reasons why both Japan and Germany attempted to impose tyranny and conquer the world. Also, today’s young people should learn

to appreciate and respect the sacrifice which American military personnel made to assure the defeat of both the Japanese and Nazi Germany’s efforts and to preserve our freedom. Tomorrow would be a good time for parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles to do some teaching of their own and share the importance of “a day that will live in infamy.”

The Doolittle raid

And here is a fact that is more obscure than the attack on Pearl Harbor — soon we will be acknowledging and celebrating the 70th anniversary of the famous attack on Japan by Lt. Col. Jimmy Doolittle and his 16 twin propeller B-25 bombers. Just four months after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, our pilots launched a bombing run from the USS Hornet which had never been done before by B-25 bombers. They took off to attack Tokyo knowing

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that the flight would be one-way. Given the great distance they flew to reach Japan, the pilots knew there was not sufficient fuel to even attempt a return flight to the aircraft carrier. Also, the military planners knew that the number of bombs carried and the size of the bombs would not cause major damage. However, the attack on the heart of Japan showed the Japanese military leaders that America was not about to give up. And it provided a huge boost in morale to American troops and the American people. We salute the brave, courageous pilots and crews who flew that risky bombing run and thank them. They were indeed a part of the Greatest Generation.

Compromise is critical

The federal fiscal cliff is finally heating up and gaining more attention and understanding now that the election is over. This crisis, like so many situations, could have been avoided. If we had leadership and a willingness on the part of both political parties to meet in the middle, this down to the wire negotiating effort would not be needed. The election is over and now all the talk and promises to the American people by President Barack Obama and congressional candidates that non-partisanship would be practiced needs to be demonstrated.

Otherwise, we were terribly misled. And let’s remember the basic reason people were elected to serve in Congress. It is to represent the people; not their own political party or protect their own political career. This is a critical situation for the United S States given the impact the fiscal cliff could have on our fragile economy. B The American people do not want the c increased taxes and the pre-determined setw of tax cuts to be triggered.

Local impact as well

And let’s be cognizant of the fact that the federal budget cuts would not simply impact federal programs, contractors and employees. The reduced spending would directly impact state and local governments, including school districts and municipalities. While it is paramount that a well thought out set of budget reductions implemented over a multi-year period of time is essential along with closing tax loop holes and raising some taxes, the package of budget cuts and across the board tax increases are too much for our economy to absorb. Tell your congressional members and the president that responsible compromise must take place. Bill Christopher is former city manager of Westminster and used to represent District J on the RTD board of directors.

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Meet the new Jeffco, Gilpin County DA: Pete Weir Newly elected offical talks about his background, goals By Glenn Wallace

gwallace@ourcoloradonews.com Incoming Jefferson and Gilpin County District Attorney Pete Weir recently sat down for an interview with Colorado Community Media to talk about his background, plans for the department, and how changes to laws and attitudes toward drug use may change his job. CCM: You have a long and impressive law resume. What started you on that career? Weir: I was a double major of theology and English in college and actually applied for seminary. But then Weir I determined that that was not my career path. I took a year off, then just became more and more interested in law, and being attracted to trial work. It’s just a great area, very people-focused. CCM: You’ve been a county prosecutor, defense lawyer, a judge and even a state-

level administrator. How does that range of experience affect what kind of DA you might be? Weir: I’ve been very fortunate with the variety and breadth of experiences I’ve had. I think that my time as a defense attorney made me a better prosecutor. And I’m a believer in our system. I think what is lost sometimes is that it’s perceived that a prosecutor is the other side of the coin from the defense. A defense attorney’s allegiance and ethical responsible is to zealously represent his or her client. A prosecutor has a broader responsibility … it sounds so trite, but it is to do justice. In our job, it’s just as important to dismiss a case that does not merit prosecution as to try the case that does merit prosecution. CCM: How does the passage of Amendment 64, legalizing recreational marijuana, affect your department’s job? Weir: We will follow the law. This has never been an area of significant attention. I agree with our policy shift in the last few years to distinguish between addicts and those who prey on the addictions of others. We have a drug court here that Scott [Storey, outgoing DA] started that’s been very successful, that I’d like to see expanded.

CCM: What are your top priorities? Weir: This is a great office that does great work, and frankly that’s a tribute to Scott’s strong leadership. There are a couple of things that I feel very strongly about, particularly protecting the most vulnerable members of society. Scott started an elderly abuse unit that I think is a great idea, that I hope to take to the next level. And secondly, crimes against children. We’ve got a marvelous crimes-against-children unit here. CCM: How does the transition affect the DA’s work on high-profile cases like the upcoming murder re-trial of Daniel DeWild and the prosecution of 17-year-old Austin Sigg, accused of killing 10-year-old Jessica Ridgeway? Weir: Scott’s done everything possible for a smooth and seamless transition. I’m confident that we’re not going to have any sort of issues that would affect any case in this office. CCM: Every county employee is looking at zero increases in pay next year. But you are requesting an $11,000 raise in pay. What is your reasoning? Weir: My view is that our prosecutors as a whole are underpaid. They’re doing marvelous work, and they’re doing it because

they believe in it. The pay is set for a four-year period. The policy behind that is that you don’t want to be influenced in any decisions I make as the district attorney. Part of the way I looked at it is if it reflects the years, my experience, diversity of service, but even more than that the kind of responsibility that’s invested in a district attorney, to set standards and lead a group of dedicated men and women — that salary is not out of line. And just looking at comparable jurisdictions’ DA pay, it’s on the high end, but not out of whack. CCM: You could have gone just about anywhere, and done just about anything in law. Why Jeffco? Weir: I’ve been working here since ‘86. It’s just a great community. I’ve been very fortunate in the opportunities I’ve had, but at the end of the day, this is my highest professional honor to serve as the DA for the people of Gilpin and Jefferson counties. You talk salaries — there are opportunities to far exceed that salary in the private sector. But that would not bring the kind of professional satisfaction, not even close, that you get through working in this kind of an office. It’s the best job you could hope for as a lawyer.

Goddard recommends top toys School tests best toys for preschoolers By Clarke Reader

creader@ourcoloradonews.com All kinds of toys area competing for children’s attention during the holidays, and to help parents make their choices, The Goddard School in Lakewood has released its top 10 list of preschool-approved toys for 2012. The Lakewood school, 12850 W. Alameda Parkway, was one of 20 Goddard

Schools nationwide to test and vote on the best toys for the season. The Goddard School is a nationwide group of preschools for children 6 weeks to 6 years old. It focuses on exploratory learning that builds children’s emotional, social, cognitive and physical skills. “Every year different schools are chosen to have the students see which toys are the best,” said Shannon O’Hara, owner of the Lake-

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administrative leave, standard procedure following an officer-involved shooting, according to Sheriff’s Department Public Information Officer Jacki Kelley. “The Jefferson County Critical Incident Response Team is investigating, and they’ll have a report in a few weeks,” Kelley said. Kelley said investigators have completed a search of Bynum’s residence. She said a motive or explanation for Bynum’s behavior may never be known. “Getting to the why is sometimes the toughest question for us to answer,” she said.

County swearing-in ceremony set

Jefferson County will have a new county commissioner in January. In a very close election that wasn’t finalized for two weeks, Casey Tighe was the winner by a 738-vote margin. Tighe, an attorney and former audit director for the Colorado Department of Transportation, defeated incumbent Commissioner John Odom and will represent District 2. The swearing-in ceremony will be

wood school. “Parents and teachers were also allowed to vote, and then Goddard collected all in the information to chose the top 10.” The 10 toys selected range from the Gymini Move ‘N Play activity gym for ages 3 months and older to the Poppin Hoppies game for ages 5 years and older. All the toys have educational or developmental benefits, according to O’Hara. Different classes with children of different ages were given age-appropriate toys to play with and see which ones they enjoyed the most. For the classes with younger children, teachers made observations on which were the most popular, and for older children, teachers used voting for the best toys as a way to teach about charts. “It was wonderful, and we turned the whole thing into a learning experience,” said teacher JoAnn Crabill. “My students are 4 to 5 years old, and we played with toys

that helped to build fine motor coordination and cognitive games.” The school started testing the toys Oct. 22, and for that week it was like early Christmas at the school, O’Hara said. Once the results from all participating schools had been collected, the top choices were posted on the Goddard website. “It was great to see the kids interacting with the toys before we buy them,” she said. “It’s nice to be able to know which toys the kids were developing an interest in.” O’Hara said the handson approach the children had in playing and learning with the toys fits perfectly with the philosophy of the Goddard School “Not everyone learns the same way, so for us education is to provide opportunities to learn different things in different ways,” she said. For information on the top 10 toys selected, go online to www.goddardschool. com/toys.

JEFFCO NEWS IN A HURRY Tuesday, Jan. 8. County Commissioner Faye Griffin was re-elected to a second term representing District 1. Pete Weir was elected as district attorney for Judicial District 1, representing Jefferson and Gilpin counties. Both Griffin and Weir were unopposed in the election. Commission Donald Rosier, Sheriff Ted Mink, County Assessor Jim Everson, Clerk and Recorder Pam Anderson, County Treasurer Tim Kaufman and Coroner John Graham were not up for re-election.

Libraries expand eBook program

Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) will provide access to more than 20,000 eBook titles, twice as many as were available at the start of 2012, just in time for the holidays. It is now easier to use JCPL’s eBooks services, too, thanks to the recently launched 3M Cloud Library eBook Lending Service. The library also offers several classes to teach patrons how to download eBooks to their electronic devices; go online to jeffcolibrary.org and click on the “Locations, Events and Scheduling” link for class times and locations. Also, JCPL makes it easier to get

started with electronic reading. Its locations are offering eBook gift cards to help patrons give the gift of an eReader, tablet or smartphone. For additional information on downloading free eBooks, audiobooks and music, visit the library’s download center at jeffcolibrary.org/ downloadcenter.

Fire at Slash Site Last week, some of the last signs of the mulching operation at the Rooney Road Recycling Center in Golden went up in smoke. Golden Fire responded to reports of smoke from the green waste and mulch site next to the recycle facility. The mulch operation closed for business on Oct. 31, but one of the remaining waste piles had begun to smolder. Firefighters monitored the pile, and kept the fire from spreading, though it smoked for several hours. The green waste operation was used and supported by Golden, Arvada, Lakewood, Wheat Ridge, Lakeside, Edgewater, Morrison, Mountain View and unincorporated Jefferson County. The operating company A-1 Organics has been working to clear the site of slash since its closure.

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‘Nutcracker’ updates holiday favorite Annual production brings new features to ballet By Clarke Reader

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he holiday season wouldn’t be complete without a production of “The Nutcracker,” and the Lakewood Cultural Center offers the classic ballet with a few twists. The Dawson Wallace Dance Project will bring the ballet to the center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, for its 13th year on Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 15-16 and 22-23. The two Saturday performances will be at 3 and 8 p.m., and the two Sunday performances at 1 and 5 p.m. “’The Nutcracker’ for many families is a tradition, and we like to be part of continuing that tradition,” said Susan Martin, administrator at the Cultural Center. “We always get a lot of groups, and it’s great to see all the kids get dressed up for a night out.” James Wallace, co-artistic director of the ballet troupe, has directed the company for seven years, and said the production has become a staple for Lakewood but that it’s important to keep the ballet fresh. “We do re-choreographs every now and then, and a lot of the comedy we have in the first act has some current pop-culture references,” Wallace said. “Even with the changes, the story remains the same.”

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“The Nutcracker” is a two-act ballet that follows a young girl named Clara on Christmas Eve as her godfather gives her a nutcracker doll that comes to life and whisks her away to a dream land of sweets and adventure. Wallace said the company prides itself on being able to entertain audiences for the entire show, not just the showcase dances — including the “Dance of t h e Sugar Plum Fairy” — that most are familiar with. “The first act, we make use of caricatures and an almost cartoonish, overthe-top humor that makes it really fun,” he said. “The best way I’ve heard it described is ‘zany.’” For Clara’s and the Nutcracker’s journeys during the second act, the company uses computergraphic projections instead of a single backdrop, which Wallace says really draws the audience into whatever land the pair are visiting. He said the backdrop changes about 15 times during the second act. Martin said that one of the best things about the performance at the Cultural Center is that because the theater is a smaller space — with only 316 seats — it keeps the focus on what is going on onstage. “The show is one of our most family-oriented, and really brings people together in a very multigenerational way,” she said. Wallace said the production is perfect for those who aren’t normally interested in ballet. “For people who hear ‘ballet’ and start yawning, we’re the show to come to,” he said. “We present it in a way that is much more accessible for the general public.” For tickets and information, call 303-987-7845 or go online to www. lakewood.org/CulturalCenter. For the first time the Cultural Center is allowing audiences to purchase specific seats.

Bye-bye Burnsley The Burnsley Hotel, a 17-story, allsuites hostelry originally constructed as an apartment building in 1963, will close Wednesday, Dec. 12, according to a 9News report and my spies. The story, however, does not quote hotel management or RedPeak Properties, the Denver-based real estate firm allegedly buying the property at 1000 Grant St. When I contacted hotel general manager David Milito, he would neither confirm nor deny the 9News story except to say, “It’s not something I’m able to talk about at this time.” A call to Mike Zoellner, president and CEO of Zoellner, was not returned last week. But I was told that several local musicians who performed at the hotel on a regular basis were basically given their pink slips a few weeks ago, saying that management was no longer booking gigs. The Burnsley has been a popular temporary quarters for business travelers and was known by Capitol Hill residents for its great happy hour and dining room. Shortly after it was built as an apartment building, the property was converted into an all-suites hotel with a jazz club. Denver philanthropists Joy and Franklin Burns purchased the hotel in 1969 from an investment group that included singer Ella Fitzgerald and actor Kirk Douglas. 9News also reported that RedPeak plans to convert the hotel into apartments or condos. Note to self: Since I live one block from The Burnsley, I’m making it my mission to revisit the bar at least once before the alleged closing to partake of the extremely happy happy hour.

Manning’s his man

Elmore Leonard, the 87-year-old author and winner of this year’s National Book Foundation lifetime achievement award, is the interviewee for Proust Questionnaire in the December edition of Vanity Fair. Among the questions in the interview, Leonard is asked, “Which living person do you most admire?” His answer? “Peyton Manning.”

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Denver Center Attractions and Nancy Rebek Productions present Works in Progress: An Intimate Evening With David Sedaris, best-selling author and NPR contributor, for eight performances Jan. 21-27 in the Garner Galleria Theatre. Sedaris will present select readings that may be included in his new book, “Let’s Explore Diabetes With Owls,” due to be published in April. Audience reaction will, in part, determine the final edits to the publication. Patrons may purchase a limit of four tickets per performance. Tickets are on sale at www.denvercenter.org or by calling 303-893-4100.

Triple threat

Left, As Clara and the Nutcracker travel to a variety of exotic locations, dancers evoke each place with computer projections and different costumes. Right, Choreographer James Wallace created a new Spanish dance for the first act. This is part of the company’s efforts to keep the production fresh. Above, Jennifer Kuhn performs as the Sugar Plum Fairy. Photos by Stanley C. Obert (2009)

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Celebrate the Holidays Easy ways to be ‘green’ for the holidays While the holiday season is a time of joy, giving and religious reflection, it also can be a time of excess. Holiday parties, meals brimming with more food than the average person can consume, wrapping paper tossed aside after minimal usage, and shoppers venturing for miles in cars in search of presents can all prove wasteful. For the environmentally conscious, the holiday season is a great opportunity to put your ideals to use. Although it may seem like a challenging task, going green for the holidays is easier than you might think. • Get a live Christmas tree. Christmas trees are planted expressly for the purpose of being cut down and turned into holiday decor. Responsible tree farms will plant many more trees than is needed for the purpose of Christmas trees. Be a good steward for the environment and recycle your tree once the holidays are over. Some recycling centers will pick them up for free or a small fee. • Consider giving food as a gift. Food is consumable, doesn’t take up space, and locally grown food does not require shipping or wasteful packaging. It’s an ideal gift for those who already have everything. • Cut back on holiday decor. Most people love showcasing their Christmas spirit with decorations. However, many decorative products are produced overseas and shipped over to North America on large vessels that require a lot of fuel.

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Brand New Homes on One Acre in Castlewood Ranch! Semi-Custom Homes One Acre Homesites Up to 4-Car Garages Main Floor Master Plans 3 to 7 Bedrooms 2-1/2 to 4-3/4 Baths 2,887 to 3,576 s.f. Homes From the $400’s Call or Email: 303.500.3255 or Margaret.Sandel@newtownbuilders.com New Town Builders at Castlewood Ranch - 7030 Weaver Circle, Castle Rock

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LENDING & LOANS

Randy Spierings, CPA, MBA

Branch Manager, Mortgage Lender

LMB# 100022405 NMLS# 217152

Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc. Office: 303-256-5748 www.BestColoradoMortgages.com rspierings@primeres.com Regulated by Division of Real Estate Has been a CPA for over 30 years

: With housing at sky high affordability levels, are lenders still lending? Can I get a loan with the stricter lending standards out there today? Are there low downpayment programs available?

: You are correct that lending standards have changed dramatically in the last few years as banks and lenders have gone from very loose standards, particularly

on subprime loans in the 2000s, to stricter standards today. Verification of income to repay and assets for down payment (and sometimes reserves) are now required, as the stated income/stated asset or no-income/no-asset loans are now extinct. Waiting periods after bankruptcies, loan modifications, short sales and foreclosures have been extended – but loans ARE available even for

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people that have had those credit blemishes. As for low down-payment programs, many counties, as well as CHAFA, offer downpayment assistance programs, although most of those come with income or asset qualifiers. The VA loan program, for veterans, offers a no money

down-payment program, and fees can be waived for those with disabilities. FHA offers a program with only 3.5 percent of purchase price as a down payment. It also offers a reverse mortgage purchase program that has a higher down payment but no ongoing monthly payments. Finally, conventional loans

are available with as little as 5 percent down. If you’re looking to purchase or refinance, seek an experienced, trustworthy, financially savvy lender you can meet face to face who has access to the full spectrum of loan programs. Then work with them to select the proper loan program and have

them customize the loan to best suit your needs. For more information on how you can purchase or refinance a home, please contact Randy Spierings, CPA (over 30 years), and branch manager for Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc. at 303-256-5748 or rspierings@ primeres.com.

Apartment Living

ASPEN PARK APARTMENTS Come home to your newly renovated one, two, or three-bedroom apartment. Nestled in a unique park-like setting, Aspen Park provides a welcoming community environment with a variety of spacious floor plans to choose from. Featuring an expansive new clubhouse, fitness center, playground, and one of Denver’s only apartment communities with its own year-round indoor swimming pool! We also have two seasonal outdoor pools, a business center café and a kids clubroom. There is always something to do right outside your front door. With easy access to I-25 and a short drive to E-470, your commute will be a breeze. Renovated with you in mind, Aspen Park is your place to call home.

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Lot 22 is a 2.49 Acre site, best lot in the subdivision, outstanding mountain views. $249,000. MLS# 1131656

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The average selling time for homes in the Denver Metro area is 40 days. Many homes are selling even faster than that. The last two homes I have listed have gone under contract in about 7 days. If you are even considering selling now is a great time for us to talk. Call me direct at 303-807-0808.

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Lot 7 is a 2.43 Acre site, private setting, corner lot, front range views. $175,000. MLS# 1131643

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Keep Kids Together Abused and neglected brothers and sisters are often separated in foster care. There just arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enough foster homes to keep them together. This leaves them sad, anxious and confused and they feel like itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;all their fault.â&#x20AC;? Give the Gift of Hope-Become a Savio foster parent. Call Tracy Stuart 303/225-4152

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

EXPERIENCED FOSTER PARENTS NEEDED! Savio House is currently seeking experienced foster/group home parents to live on site at our premier group center located in Lakewood. Applicants must provide a loving, nurturing, home environment to children in the custody of the Department of Human Services. Qualifications include: HS diploma or above, at least 21 years of age, ability to pass motor vehicle/criminal and background check. Lucrative reimbursement for highly qualified candidates. For details contact Rebecca at 303-225-4108 or Tracy at 303-225-4152

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JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the County Administrator this position will lead the development, inspire interagency cooperation, build relationships with land managers, seek new funding sources, secure rightsof-ways and oversee construction and maintenance of the Clear Creek County Greenway according to the Clear Creek Greenway Master Plan. Compensation This is a full-time salaried position. Compensation is $72,000/year and includes a benefit package that includes retirement, disability, and PTO. Also, this position is eligible for medical, dental, and vision. To Apply go to: www.co.clear-creek.co.us under "I Want Toâ&#x20AC;Ś", "Find Job Opportunities" Please send cover letter, resume, application, and one to three page writing sample to: Cate Camp, Humans Resources Manager, PO Box 2000, Georgetown, CO 80444; email hr@co.clear-creek.co.us Taking applications until 12/17/2012 Resumes submitted without a Clear Creek County Application and late applications will not be considered. Clear Creek County is an ADAAA/EEO employer.

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

Western Summit Constructors, Inc.

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

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

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Savio House needs foster parents to provide temporary care for troubled teens ages 12-18. Training, 24 hour support and $1900/month provided. Must complete precertification training and pass a criminal and motor vehicle background check. Call Michelle 303-225-4073 or visit saviohouse.org.

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

quartered, halves and whole 719-775-8742

MERCHANDISE

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

1900 Coffee Mill $25 303 688-5876

Arts & Crafts Holiday Craft Fair

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

Building Materials

Firearms Rossi Ranch Hand

Large loop lever action pistol type caliber capacity 6+1 action 44 Magnum 12" round barrel. 303-421-8512

Firewood Bulk Firewood

Logs, various hardwoods, random links, you load, you haul. $60.00 for pick up load. Split firewood also available. 303-431-8132

Cut/Split/Deliver

$200/$225 a cord for Pine, Fir & Aspen some areas may require a delivery charge. Fresh cut Christmas Trees Weekends at Sedalia Conaco Scrap Metal hauling & House Cleaning/Sitting also available Call 303-647-2475 or 720-323-2173

Free Stuff Super Single Waterbed

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

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Baby Furniture

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

For Sale 2012 42" 21hp Sears

ridding mower. Comes with warranty, expires 4/27/15. Used only 6 times $1,000. Call 303-232-2597

Miscellaneous Moving - Newer Singer sewing

machine $30 CD Player/AM/FM Radio/Tape Player 2 speakers $40 (303)806-0232 New, 36", HEAVY DUTY, sliding patio door, cost $125, asking $85. Fits heights 79 1/4-81 1/4." Rt or L mount. Massage/chiropractor table, $45. New hand crank/solar radio, $20 ($40 at store). 303 688-9171

Wheelchair 520-7880

with pad $150 303-

Imperial 200R organ. Your Community Connector to Boundless Rewards

Musical

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

Dogs

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Piano

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

Lawn and Garden

Musical

Steel Buildings

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

Furniture

Tickets/Travel All Tickets Buy/Sell

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PETS

AKC Yellow lab puppies, Ready

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

English Setter puppy. Champion blood lines, orange & white female $500.00. Call Mike 303-807-2540 Mini Poodle Pup - Breeding stud

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

RVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Campers 2000 Bounder

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

We Buy Cars

Trucks, SUVs & Vans Running or not. Any condition Under $1000 (303)741-0762 bestcashforcars.com

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

Concrete/Paving

Drywall

Carpenter/Handyman:

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Sanders Drywall Inc.

Semi retired but still ready to work for you! 34 years own business. Prefer any small jobs. Rossi's: 303-233-9581

Cleaning

A continental flair

Detailed cleaning at reasonable rates. Honest & Dependable Residential • Commercial Move Outs • New Construction References Available 720.283.2155

A Custom Clean

All cleaning services customized. Residential/Commercial References Available Contact Jody @ 303-882-8572

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Construction

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BATUK FENCING Cedar, Chain-link Install & Repair. Quality Work 10 yrs. exp. Free Estimates. Sr. Discount. 303-750-3840

D & D FENCING

Commercial & Residential All types of cedar, chain link, iron, and vinyl fences. Install and repair. Serving all areas. Low Prices. FREE Estimates. 720-434-7822 or 303-296-0303

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We Specialize in All Residential Drywall Needs

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Handyman A Quality Handyman 720-422-2532

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

Dirt, Rock, Concrete, Sod & Asphalt

FREE ESTIMATES 7 DAYS A WEEK Heavy Hauling

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

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*Snow plowing servicing the Westminster, Northglenn and Thornton areas

Heavy Hauling

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House Keeping

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

RVK Window & House Cleaning Residential/Commercial detailed cleaning. 8 years experience Radek 720-202-8325

Landscaping/Nurseries

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

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‘Too Much Time’ offers hundreds of DIY projects Blogger provides ideas for everything from headboards to Christmas ornaments By Sara Van Cleve

svancleve@ourcoloradonews.com From turning old shopping bags into Christmas tree garland to transforming an old wooden fence into a headboard, local blogger Kim Hanou has a project for every do-ityourselfer. Hanou, an elementary school teacher who took a break from teaching to raise her son and daughter, started doing do-it-yourself, or DIY, projects and crafts a few years ago. “Two years ago I started my own blog,” she said. “My husband came home from work and saw a lot of my projects and said `You have too much time on your hands,’ which is where the name came from.” Her blog, Too Much Time on My Hands, features a plethora of DIY projects and craft ideas nearly anyone can do to spruce up the home and entertain their children. As a mother of two — her children are 3 and 5 — Hanou said she doesn’t have too much time on her hands. Instead, all of the projects she undertakes and posts are simple, basic-skill projects. For example, one of her favorite projects was turning an old fence into a headboard. Hanou found a listing on craigslist for an old fence someone was giving away. She went to the property and loaded the fence into her Subaru. She has since made nine projects

from it. “There’s so much that inspires you,” she said. “I just say, `What do I have? How can I make this work?’” Much of the inspiration for her own projects comes from magazines, stores, Pinterest and other websites, but she personalizes them and does them as cheaply as possible. Many of Hanou’s projects involve upcycling and repurposing old materials. “It’s just to be respectful. You definitely want to respect the environment,” she said. “It’s important not to be wasteful. It’s an important lesson for my kids to learn, and we can have fun being creative.” Hanou’s upcycling Christmas ideas include garland made from paper shopping bags and jute, Christmas ornaments filled with recyclable paper and stockings made from burlap. Her creativity helped Hanou land a spot in Better Homes and Gardens’ holiday issue. While Hanou has blogged about hundreds of projects, they don’t always turn out well, she said, and she makes sure to let her readers know that. “About two out of 10 don’t turn out,” she said. “I hate giving up though, so I alter my plans. It’s a learning process. I post, `This is what I tried.’” Hanou’s headboard project, her upcycled Christmas decorations and other ideas can be found on her blog at www.too-much-time. com. Some of Hanou’s projects, can be purchased through her store on Etsy, K & H Homegoods, at www.etsy.com/shop/khanou11.

Kim Hanou holds a Christmas ornament she made from recyclables in front of her fireplace Nov. 26 in Arvada. Photo by Andy Carpenean

Candlelight Walk opens holiday season

By Glenn Wallace

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The weather outside wasn’t frightful, but the Christmastime lights along the Clear Creek were still delightful. The Golden Candlelight Walk took place Nov. 30, and quite a crowd gathered in the pleasantly warm, dry night air to participate in the annual kick-off of the month-long Olde Golden Christmas celebration. “I’m thinking 7,500 people. It was the largest crowd ever,” Greater Golden Chamber of Commerce CEO Gary Wink said. Washington Avenue was packed, even before the traditional group of candle-bearing carolers made its way down the hill from the 15th Street intersection. Event organizer Carol Ann Bowles, armed with a bullhorn to keep the gigantic crowd organized, led the candlelight procession alongside Santa Claus. As the mass of candle bearers made its way down the hill, the group sang Christmas and holiday songs, often several at the same time. The mood was definitely festive and fun. Golden resident Susan Applegate joined the candlelight procession with her three children, ages 5, 8 and 10. “They’ve been coming since they were born,” Applegate said. “It really gets us in the mood for the season.” Her youngest, Brad, definitely looked festive. He was dressed up like a Christmas tree, complete with working lights. He seemed a little confused, but happy to help, as several other asked to get their pictures taken with him. “It’s just kind of a magical night,” Applegate said. Several Samaritans and downtown businesses set up candle and hot-beverage stands for the procession. Table Mountain Inn employee Matt Lech helped served hot cocoa and cider. “It’s fun and nice to see everybody come out and celebrate the event,” Lech said. Dave Wann, of Golden, said he did the walk up and down the hill last year, but was content to watch from a streetside bench this year.

Santa and Mrs. Claus, along with members of the Golden Chamber of Commerce and 24th Street Carolers, lead the way north on Washington Avenue during the Candlelight Walk in Golden Friday. Photos by Andy Carpenean

IF YOU GO: OLDE GOLDEN CHRISTMAS SPECIAL HOLIDAY events and activities are available in Golden virtually every

day of the month, through Saturday, Dec. 22. A full list of activities is available online at www.goldencochamber.org.

OLDE GOLDEN Christmas on Parade EVERY SATURDAY until Christmas, Golden holds a parade for Santa Claus. Floats clowns, Christmas music and Santa will travel down Washington Avenue. The half-hour parades change each week. For more information, call 303-2793113. BREAKFAST WITH Santa CHILDREN WILL have an opportunity to have breakfast with Santa at the Buffalo Rose Event Center from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8. Entertainment and bags of goodies will be provided. Cost is $8, and reservations are required. Call 303-279-0200.

A young boy gets a view above the crowd from atop a pair of shoulders at the start of the Candlelight Walk in Golden Friday.

“I think it’s nice that Golden is getting to be known for all these festivals, and this is certainly one of the best,” Wann said between sips of hot cocoa. The procession ended at the city’s Visitor’s Center, where the crowd counted down to zero and the flick of the switch that turned on the multitude of Christmas lights that light up Clear Creek, the Washington Avenue Bridge, Visitors Center and Parfet Park. Wink said he was very pleased with the popularity of the Olde Golden Christmas program. “It’s what it’s all about, bringing people to Golden.”

Lexie Lund with the 24th Street Carolers awaits the start of the Candlelight Walk in Golden Friday.

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Parker: Gateway to The New West photo collection debuts Parker continued from Page 8

The magazine touts The Westin Riverfront’s “excellent location by the lifts” and extensive amenities, including the “amazing hot tubs and pool” and Spa Anjali. For more information or reservations, go to www.westinriverfrontbeavercreek. com or call 1-866-949-1616.

Larkburger’s new location

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

Burger Battle) is committed to being ecofriendly. For the new downtown location, that means chairs are made from recycled plastic bottles; canola oil is recycled for automotive fuel; cups, utensils and containers are 100 percent biodegradable; and reclaimed timber is used in the interior design. Larkburger will open its next restaurant in Broomfield in mid-December. For more information, go to www.larkburger. com.

army of Orcs or the legion of Rohanians), for two nights at 8 p.m., Dec. 27 and 28. A self-proclaimed “professional geek,” Ross has toured the globe for the past 11 years performing his frenetic solo shows at venues including off-Broadway in New York City to the Sydney Opera House. Tickets start at $36 and can be purchased online at www.lonetreeartscenter. org or by calling 720-509-1000 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. The Lone Tree Arts Center is at 10075 Commons St.

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The Gateway to The New West, a fine-art photo collection featuring contemporary images of Lakewood, will be unveiled during a free open house from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7.

The collection will be featured as part of the Belmar Block 7 Art Walk, 455 S. Saulsbury St., at Anam Cara Living Arts Studio and Gallery, and is presented by Alameda Gateway, a member organization that promotes the Lakewood region. The art walk also will include exhibits at Colorado Photographic Arts Center and True Colors Studio and Gallery. The public is welcome and details are available at www.GatewayGuide.info. Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. She can be reached at penny@blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.

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YOUR WEEK: CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES FRIDAY/DEC. 7 BREAKFAST FORUM The Wilmore-Richter American Legion

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

NOEL NORTHGLENN Join Santa, Mrs. Claus and their elves

for Noel Northglenn from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Santa will turn on the city’s holiday lights, and an indoor fair will take place in the gym, with refreshments and activities for children and free pictures with Santa. Back Beat, an Adams County youth band, will perform at 6:30 p.m., followed by the Denver Municipal Band and the Northland Chorale. The Northglenn Senior Organization will have its annual baked sale starting at 1 p.m. Canned goods, new toys and gently used clothing will be collected for those who need them. Call Jeanette Sanchez at 303-450-8935 or email jsanchez@ northglenn.org.

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY/DEC. 7-8 DINNER SHOW Colorado ACTS presents “Christmas at Snowflake Lodge” at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30 and Dec. 7, and Saturday, Dec. 1 and Dec. 8, at Colorado ACTS Theater, 9460 W. 58th Ave., Arvada. This is a dinner show, and reservations are required. Call 303-456-6772 or visit www.coloradoacts.org. CHRISTMAS CONCERT Kick off the holiday season with Tidings of Joy, a Christmas concert and gift auction, starting at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, and Saturday, Dec. 8, at the Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road, Broomfield. The Colorado Repertory Singers will share a variety of Christmas songs and carols, and guest artists will perform seasonal Celtic folk. Enjoy free refreshments and find holiday gifts at the silent auction. For information or to buy tickets, visit www.coloradorepertorysingers.org. FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/DEC. 7-9, DEC. 14-16 THE NUTCRACKER Ballet Nouveau Colorado presents the traditional family holiday favorite “The Nutcraker” Dec. 7-9 and Dec. 14-16 at the Performing Arts Complex at Pinnacle Charter School, 1001 W. 84th Ave. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Free parking available on-site. Order tickets online at www.bncdance.com or call 303-466-5685. SATURDAY/DEC. 8 SANTA VISIT For the 7th year, Re/Max Northwest welcomes Santa from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at 12000 Pecos St., Westminster. Enjoy free photos with Santa, face painting, treats and crafts. The event also includes a toy drive to benefit A Precious Child and CASA. Monetary donations will benefit Urban Peak Teen Shelter. Call 303-457-4800. REPUBLICAN FORUM North Suburban Republican Forum

will have its next meeting from 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at Legacy Ridge Clubhouse, 10515 Stuart St., Westminster. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. Former District 7 Rep. Bob Beauprez hosts local Senate and House members talking about the 2013 legislative session. Admission is two non-perishable items that will be donated to a local food bank. Also plan to pay your 2013 dues.

ART WALK Most of the businesses in the Historic Westminster Art District will offer refreshments and family activities during the Second Saturday Art Walk from 1-6 p.m. Dec. 8. There will be live music provided by Now and Then (a group of local musicians) at the Aar River Gallery, 3707 W. 73rd Ave. at 2 p.m.. The Aar River Gallery also has a Holiday Boutique. Art Gallery 3698 is featuring a miniature show with more than 100 original miniature paintings created by local artists. Iddle Bits of This and That is offering Kids Only shopping on Saturday mornings in December where children will receive assistance in picking out and wrapping a unique gift for their parents. The Rodeo Market Art Center is putting on a Holiday Market throughout the month with a n assortment of hand made gift items. The Historic Westminster Art District extends between Lowell and Bradburn, on 72nd and 73rd avenues. Maps can be picked up at any of the galleries. For more information call 303-426-4114.

kids and the traditional Chanukah fare of latkes and donuts will served. Contact Rabbi Benjy Brackman at 720-984-5805 or email milehighchabad@aol.com.

3-5:30 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays at the Westminster Public Library, 7392 Irving St., Westminster. Call 303-658-2306 or visit www.westminsterlibrary.org.

CONCERT YE Wanton Singers are bringing their unique vocals to celebrate the season at Arvada Mennonite Spirit of Joy Church of the Brethren for the Sunday, Dec. 9, 10 a.m. service. Everyone is welcome. Come at 9:30 for refreshments. The church is at 5927 Miller St., Arvada.

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TUESDAY/DEC. 11 BLOOD DRIVE Ten West at Westmoor Technology Park Community Blood Drive is from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, at Westmoor Technology Park, 10155 Westmoor Drive, Building 3 Suite 140, Westminster. For more information or to schedule an appointment contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or www.bonfils.org. LIFETREE CAFÉ Life-and-death decisions, hardships and disabilities will be discussed at noon and 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, at Lifetree Café, 5675 Field St. in Arvada. This program features an exclusive film about a couple who learned that their unborn child would have profound disabilities. Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Snacks and beverages are available. WEDNESDAY/DEC. 12 MONTHLY POTLUCK The Young at Heart group from Risen Savior Lutheran Church welcomes all seniors ages 55 and older to the monthly potluck at noon Wednesday, Dec. 12. The theme for the day is “Food for FISH.” If you are able, bring your gifts for those in need and help provide food and personal care items for FISH of Broomfield County. Guest speaker will be Karen Steele from FISH. No RSVP necessary. Risen Savior Lutheran Church is at 3031 W. 144th Ave., Broomfield. THURSDAY/DEC. 13 AUDITION NOTICE Auditions for Creative Revolution Theatre Company’s upcoming murder mystery dinner theater production of “The Matchmaker’s Date with Murder” are from 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, at North Valley Tech Center, Suite C1, Thornton. Email creativerevolutiontheatre@gmail.com to set up an appointment. Roles are for adults and teens ages 16 and older. Rehearsals will be the week of Jan. 7, and the show is Feb. 8-9 at the Thornton Arts & Culture Center, 9209 Dorothy Blvd., Thornton. TUESDAY TO Monday/Dec. 11-17 CRAFT WORKSHOPS Make great gifts for the holidays at

upcoming do it yourself holiday card and craft workshops. Cost is $5 per hour for space, resources, instruction and inspiration to create using repurposed materials. Cards and paper crafts are Dec. 4-7 and fabric crafts are Dec. 11-17. Drop-in from 3-5 p.m. at 5927 Miller St., Arvada. Sliding scale and work trades available. All ages; under 12 must bring adult.

COMING SOON COMING SOON/DEC. 15 CHRISTMAS CONCERT Ring Christmas Bells concert by the Risen Savior Lutheran Church’s Handbell Choirs is at 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 at the church, 3031 W. 144th Ave., Broomfield. Tickets required; children ages 10 and younger are free. To purchase tickets, stop by the church office during business hours or call 303-469-3521. Proceeds to benefit the Risen Savior Handbell Fund. Visit www.rslc.org. COMING SOON/DEC. 16

RECURRING/WEDNESDAYS, THROUGH DEC. 12 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 TOY COLLECTION New Dawn Chiropractic & Accupuncture 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.

LOOKING AHEAD/JAN. 21 CHILDREN’S THEATER Auditions for Missoula Children’s Theatre’s musical production of “Blackbeard the Pirate” will be Jan. 21. Check-in is from 3-3:55 p.m., and auditions run from 4-6 p.m. No late-comers will be accepted. No prepared materials are necessary. About 60 roles are available. To audition, you must be able to attend all rehearsals. Open to ages 6-18. Fee applies if cast. Rehearsals are Jan. 21-25, and performance is Jan. 26.

Man Who Wanted to Be Santa,” through 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 303-422-4090 or visit www.festivalplayhouse.com for information.

RECURRING/THROUGH DEC. 21 HELP SANTA North Metro Fire Rescue District will accept donations of new or gently-used children’s coats and long pants as well as other cold weather wear or gift cards to purchase coats and pants for A Precious Child Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides basic essentials to disadvantaged and displaced children living in the North Metro area. Donations will be collected until Dec. 21 and can be dropped off at the North Metro Fire Rescue District Headquarters or fire stations. Contact 303-452-9910 or smulligan@northmetrofire.org for details. RECURRING/THROUGH DEC. 23 THEATER SHOW “Miracle on 34th Street,” with book, music

and lyrics by Meredith Willson, will show through 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 720-898-7200.

RECURRING/THROUGH DEC. 27 HOLIDAY SHOW The Broomfield Art Guild’s holiday show,

“Inside/Outside,” runs through Dec. 27 at the Broomfield Auditorium Lobby, 3 Community Park Road, Broomfield. All artwork will be for sale and can be viewed from 2-6 p.m. Thursdays, 2-5 p.m. Fridays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays. Holiday gift items such as cards and jewelry will also be for sale. For information, see broomfieldartguild.org.

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. We will meet on the second Tuesday in November and December. For information and reservations, call Peggy Francis 303-215-9627 or Karen Dowling 303-422-7369. ART DISPLAY “Fresh Expressions,” works by Betty Grace Gibson, Mary Bass, Dianna Wilson, Becky Enabnit Silver and Ben Silver, will be on display through Nov. 30 at College Hill Library, 3705 W. 112th Ave., Westminster. The works also will be on display from Nov. 17 to Jan. 7 at The Ranch Country Club, 11887 Tejon St., Westminster. A reception is from 6-7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 for that display.

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WEDNESDAYS AT 2 Covenant Village in Westminster presents

FAMILY CONCERTS The Music Train and Swallow Hill Music

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CHAMBER CHOIR St. Martin’s Chamber Choir performs “Lo, How a Rose!” at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, at Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road, Broomfield. Visit www. stmartinschamberchoir.org or call 303-298-1970 for information and tickets.

JAN. 16: “South Africa: Journey from Apartheid,” presented by Active Minds. Join Active Minds as we explore the history of South Africa, its struggle with Apartheid, and its journey to rejoin the international community since Apartheid’s end in 1994.

DENTAL CARE Comfort Dental offers free dental care from 7:30-11:30 a.m. Dec. 24. For locations, see www.ComfortDental.com.

VISIT BETHLEHEM Take your family back in time with “A

COMING SOON/DEC. 20

BLOOD DRIVE Walmart Community Blood Drive is from 10

MENORAH LIGHTING Chabad of Northwest Metro Denver, a

Jewish organization based in Westminster, is hosting a menorah lighting ceremony in memory of Jessica Ridgeway at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, at the Orchard Town Center in Westminster. The free outdoor event will begin with a Chanukah concert by Steve Brodsky and Friends, a five-piece band that will play cool contemporary Chanukah music and conclude with the menorah

mental disabilities is from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, at the Miramonte Lodge, 1200 Miramonte St., Broomfield. Cost is $20. The party includes snacks only; please eat dinner before attending. Call Molly Coufal, evening/social program director, at 303-404-0123 or email info@friendsofbroomfield.org.

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PLAYHOUSE SHOW The Festival Playhouse presents “The

HOLIDAY CONCERT The Broomfield Symphony Orchestra presents “Celebrate The Season With Song” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, at Broomfield United Methodist Church, 545 W. 10th Ave., Broomfield. Traditional holiday will be featured with favorites by Leroy Anderson and Ralph Vaughan Williams, along with selections from Handel’s Messiah, with a 60-voice choir led by Dr. Rebecca Arendt, all conducted by music director David Brussel. Tickets available online or at the door. For information, visit www.broomfieldsymphony.org or call 303-912-1649.

HOLIDAY PARTY Friends Night Out for adults with develop-

Players’ summer production of “Godspell” will take place Sunday, Jan. 6, by appointment only. Prepare 16 bars from a contemporary musical and a comedic monologue (up to two minutes in length). Bring a headshot, resume, and sheet music. Accompanist provided. Small stipend if cast. Show is directed by Warren Sherrill and is for ages 18 and older. Call 303-4508800 for an appointment. Callbacks are Wednesday, Jan. 9, and rehearsals begin in June. Performances will be July 19-27.

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DEC. 19: “Paris: Biography of a City,” presented by Active Minds. We will trace the city’s history from its Celtic origins through modern times.

Night In Bethlehem!” from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, at Westminster Christian Church, 3575 W. 96th Ave. You’ll taste, see, and smell what daily life was like when Jesus was born. You will find shops and activities for kids of all ages. Call 303-466-0622.

“GODSPELL” AUDITIONS Auditions for the Northglenn

MINI SHOW Art Gallery 3698, 3998 W. 72nd Ave. in Westminster, will host its fourth annual mini show through Dec. 15. Call 303-487-1981.

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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.

& 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.

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WINNERS RECITAL Music Teachers Association Suburban Northwest will have its ensemble competition winners recital at 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at the School of Music at CU Boulder, 914 Broadway, Boulder. For intermediate to advanced music students performing in ensembles on piano, flute, strings and voice.

a series of monthly events featuring expert speakers on a variety of educational and entertaining topics. Admission is free, but seating is limited. Call 303-403-2205 for reservations and directions. Lectures begin at 2; come early for refreshments and fellowship. For information, call 303-424-4828. Upcoming topics:

RUN/WALK ALL-OUT Multisport presents the Fa La La 5K

BLOOD DRIVE St. Anthony North/Centura Health Community Blood Drive is from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 28 at 2551 W. 84th Ave., Aspen Room, Westminster. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www.bonfils.org.

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LOOKING AHEAD/DEC. 26 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, inside Bonfils’ bus at 7101 E. 128th Ave., Thornton. For information or to schedule an appointment contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-3632300 or visit www.bonfils.org.

LOOKING AHEAD/JAN. 28-29 TALENT SHOW Auditions for the 7th annual Night of the Stars talent show for ages 5-18 will be from 4-8 p.m. Jan. 28-29 at the D.L. Parsons Theatre, inside the Northglenn Recreation Center. Visit www.northglenn.org/talentshow for information. Call 303-450-8800 for an audition appointment. Dress rehearsal will be Thursday, Feb. 7, and the show will be Friday, Feb. 8. LOOKING AHEAD/FEB. 10 PERFORMANCE CONCERT A collaborative performance concert of the Music Teachers Association Suburban Northwest is at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, at Arvada United Methodist Church, 6750 Carr St., Arvada. All levels of music students performing in ensembles on piano, flute, strings and voice. LOOKING AHEAD/MARCH 14 SPELLING BEE Compete with other spelling whizzes in the 60+ Spelling Bee, sponsored by the Arvada Press/Mile High News, Brookdale Senior Living’s Arvada Sterling House and Arvada Meridian, and Prime Time for Seniors Newspaper. Prizes and refreshments included. This is a free event, but both contestants and spectators must register by March 2. Contestants must be 60 and over. Sign up soon; space is limited. The spelling bee is from 1-3 p.m. Thursday, March 14, at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. ONGOING/LIBRARY PRESCHOOLERS GATHERING Primetime for Preschoolers meets 10-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Anythink Huron St., 9417 Huron St. in Thornton. Admission is free. For more information, call 303-452-7534 or go online to librarianship. MUSIC TIME Music and Movement meets 1:30-2:15 p.m. Wednesdays at Anythink Huron St., 9417 Huron St. in Thornton. Children ages 3 to 6 years can sing, dance, play games and learn how to play instruments. Registration is required. To register, visit the online calendar at librarianship. For more information, call 303-452-7534.

ONGOING/CLUBS AND SERVICES MONDAYS ADULT SURVIVORS of Childhood Sexual Abuse Northglenn Women’s Group meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays. WINGS provides therapist-facilitated, peer-support groups in which survivors are believed, accepted and no longer alone. For more information, call 303-283-8660. DENVER THYROID Cancer Support Group meets 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays at Montclair Recreation Center Lowry, 729 Ulster Way. For more information, call 303-388-9948. GRIEF RECOVERY A 12-week Grief Share program meets at 6:30 p.m. each Monday at Arvada Covenant Church, 5555 Ward Road. HYLAND HILLS Women’s Golf League meets Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, May through September, at 9650 Sheridan Blvd. For more information, call Bernice Aspinwall at 303-426-7579.

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LA LECHE League of Broomfield meets 10 -11 a.m. the second Monday of the month at Brunner Farm House, 640 Main St.

RECURRING/THROUGH FALL

BLOOD DRIVE Snow Fun Community Blood Drive is from10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, and Friday, Dec. 28, inside Bonfils’ bus at 14697 Delaware St., Westminster. For more information or to schedule an appointment contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www.bonfils.org.

LIFERING SECULAR Recovery meets at 6 p.m. Mondays at Washington Park United Church of Christ, 400 S. Williams St. This is a nonprofit, abstinence-based peer-support group for recovering alcoholics and addicts. For more information, call 303-830-0358 or go online to www.unhooked.com.

HOMEWORK HELP Free drop-in homework center is open

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BY THE NUMBERS Ranking of the Pomona wrestling team by On the Mat in Class 5A to start the season. The Panthers are ahead of No. 2 Pine Creek and No. 3 Coronado.

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

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

THEY SAID IT “It’s a lot different in the conditioning. But being physical it is pretty much the same. I think it helps me by doing both sports.” Legacy standout Skylar McWee on playing football and wrestling

McWee out to redeem himself Legacy’s senior opens season ranked No. 3 at 220 pounds By Jonathan Maness

jmaness@ourcoloradonews.com BROOMFIELD - No wrestler has more to prove this season than Legacy’s Skylar McWee. McWee was one of the top wrestlers at 220 pounds last season, even winning the regional tournament. However, his trip to the state tournament was derailed when he got sick right before the tournament. He still wrestled, but was pinned by (G.J.) Central’s Thomas Holman and Legend’s Dalton Porter. “Last year I was hyped up going to state,” McWee said. “And I go down there and pretty much choke.” But with that behind him, the senior believes he can use last season as a stepping stone to a bright final season. “I’m motivated big time,” McWee said. “This year I am hoping to win it.” Even though last year’s state champion, Greeley West’s Austin Waterman, is moving up to 285, the competition at 220 pounds remains tough. Columbine’s Brian Mayberry returns after finishing fifth and Overland’s Amer Tipura just missed getting a medal last season. While McWee is a talented wrestler, he’s arguably a better football player. He led Legacy’s football team with seven sacks and was second on the team with 48 tackles. “It’s a lot different in the conditioning,” McWee said. “But being physical it is pretty much the same. I think it helps me by doing both sports.” One thing that should help McWee and his teammates is Legacy High School held a camp this summer that was taught by Northwestern’s wrestling coach Drew Pariano and some of his assistant coaches. The camp will be an annual event at Legacy. That experience and the energy with the

Legacy’s Skylar McWee enters the season ranked No. 3 at 220 pounds by On the Mat. Photo by Jonathan Maness Lightning wrestler have McWee thinking this team could be something special. “I’m expecting a top-5 finish at state,”

the senior said. “We have a lot of young guys and new guys, but they have adjusted to the program pretty well.”

Local wrestling rankings On the Mat pre-season rankings with local wrestlers included.

Class 5A 106lbs

1. Trenton Watson, Coronado 2. Tomas Gutierrez, Pomona 3. Anthony Garza, Greeley West 4. Ryan Deakin, Legacy 8. Robert Burger, Northglenn

113lbs

1. Travis Torres, Pomona 2. Anthony Cortez, Horizon 3. Jess Hankin, Coronado

120lbs

1. Adrian Cordova, Coronado 2. Josh Rosales, Pomona 3. Mitch Finesilver, Cherry Creek 9. Maurisio Garcia, Northglenn 13. Michael Herman, Horizon

126lbs

1. Emilio Martinez, Greeley West 2. P.T. Garcia, Bear Creek 3. Payton Tawater, Arvada West 20. Nick Archuleta, Northglenn 21. John Fugita, Westminster

132lbs

1. Raymond Robledo, Pomona 2. Bennie Pachello, Arvada West

3. Taylor Killion, Fossil Ridge; 15. Nate Carlson, Standley Lake

145lb

1. Jacob Trujillo, Grand Junction 2. Derrick Ortiz, Pine Creek 3. Torry Williams, Ponderosa 14. Matt Bryan, Westminster

1.Brian Mayberry, Columbine 2. Amer Tipura, Overland 3. Skyler McWee, Legacy

285lbs

1. Jorge Rodriguez, Mountain Range 2. Austin Waterman, Greeley West 3. Tony Martinez, Rocky Mountain

Class 3A

152lbs

1. Alex Smith, Pine Creek 2. Ethan Wright, Pomona 3. Randy Boerner, Mountain Range 14. Matt Hebel, Legacy

160lbs

1. Archie Colgan, Pomona 2. Austin Lindsay, Fossil Ridge 3. Riley McConnell, Fort Collins 5. Conner Casady, Legacy

170lbs

1. Dylan Gabel, Ponderosa 2. Gabe Grimaldo, Westminster 3. Jacob Seely, Fruita Monument 7. David Chitwood, Horizon 9. Joel Geers, Mountain Range

182lbs

1. Axel Wessel, Boulder 2. Corry Williams, Ponderosa 3. Dalton Weiss, Loveland 8. Roman Orozco, Westminster

220lbs

120lbs

1. Levi Maes, Sheridan 2. Trenton Piatt, Olathe 3. Neff Malouff, Alamosa 5. Vincent Casados, Holy Family

126lbs

1. Aaron Cisneros, Jefferson 2. Kole Kelley, Alamosa 3. Julian Prieto, Holy Family

132lbs

1. Josh Miller, Bennett 2. Joseph Prieto, Holy Family 3. Isaac Rider, Rifle

220lbs

1. Dalton Shoop, Eaton 2. Brian Shaw, Trinidad 3. Justice Reddick, Platte Canyon; 4. Daniel Jansen, Holy Family

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Rodriguez out to defend state title Mountain Range’s heavyweight carrying a big load for Mustangs By Jonathan Maness

jmaness@ourcoloradonews.com WESTMINSTER - Winning the state title last season was a lifelong dream for Jorge Rodriguez. Now Mountain Range’s heavyweight wrestler is out to defend his reign. “I think I can do it,” Rodriguez said. “I am going to go out and wrestle hard each and every match. No matter how big, or how small it is I’m going to go out and do my best.” Rodriguez dominated at 285 pounds last season, going 38-3 and cruising through the brackets at state. He beat Arapahoe’s Isaac Prudhomme by major decision in the opening round and then pinned Rocky Mountain’s Tony Martinez and Pine Creek’s Ian Kluckman to advance to the state title match. In the title match, Rodriguez won 7-2 over Smokey Hill’s Kirk Owens to win his first state title. “It was great,” the junior wrestler said. “It was a childhood dream that came true. It was magnificent and made my mamma proud.”

‘No matter how big, or

how small it is I’m going to go out and do my best.’ Jorge Rodriguez Rodriguez first started wrestling when he was 3 years old, but thanks to years of hard work he has worked his way up to being one of the top wrestlers in the state. “It’s always been a passion,” said Rodriguez, who is currently the top-ranked heavyweight in the state. Probably his biggest competition this season is Greeley West’s Austin Waterman, who moved up after winning state at 220 pounds last season. “That’s who I want to wrestle and see how I stack up with him,” Rodriguez said. Rodriguez’s success is important this season if the Mustangs want to build off of their third-place finish last season. Mountain Range is currently ranked 10th, and have four wrestlers that are ranked to start the season. “If everybody wrestles well we should be a top-10 team at state, and maybe even win a championship,” Rodriguez said.

Mountain Range’s Jorge Rodriguez is the defending Class 5A heavyweight champion. Photo by Jonathan Maness

Grimaldo setting his sights on state title Senior looks to build off of last season’s experience By Jonathan Maness

jmaness@ourcoloradonews.com

Westminster’s Gabe Grimaldo is looking to improve on his fourth-place finish from last year. Photo by Jonathan Maness

WESTMINSTER - Gabe Grimaldo has tasted the state tournament and he wants more. The Westminster wrestler took fourth at 160 pounds in his first state tournament as a junior and that experience has helped raise his expectations this season. “I plan on taking state,” said Grimaldo, who will move up to 170 this season. “That’s everybody’s goal, I guess. For right now I’m taking it one practice at a time and one match at a time.” Last season, Grimaldo rolled through the first two rounds of the tournament before losing to Regis’s John Crowley in the quarterfinals. Crowley went on to win state, while Grimaldo lost 6-4 in the third-place match to Grand Junction’s Gage Casey. “It was an incredible experience,” said Grimaldo, who has only been wrestling for four years. What made last season impressive for Grimaldo, who finished with a 15-11 record, was he didn’t even think he was going to

‘For right now I’m taking it one practice at a time and one match at a time.’ Gabe Grimaldo make it past the regional tournament. But now with the state experience under his belt his expectation has been raised. “That is what I did with a fourth of the experience of all of the other wrestlers at state,” the senior said. “This year, I plan on going far.” Grimaldo opens the year ranked second in his weight class behind Ponderosa’s Dylan Gabel. He is also one of four wrestlers that are ranked at Westminster, which makes Wolves’ new head coach Doug Pfeifer eager to see how his squad does this season. “I think we could easily take six kids to state and we can do something there,” said Pfeifer, who was an assistant on the team the past few years. “Gabe’s been there before and he has done a great job with the younger kids. We feel we have a lot of good wrestlers that could compete.”

Sports Roundup: Rivas chosen Front Range League MVP By Jonathan Maness

jmaness@ourcoloradonews.com THORNTON - Horizon’s senior Dustin Rivas was chosen as the Front Range League’s Most Valuable Player. Rivas helped Horizon’s football team advance to the second round of the state playoffs, before falling to Arapahoe 17-14. The Hawks finished the season 7-4. He was one of seven Horizon players that made the FRL first team. Spencer Elliott, Greg Gonzales, Dom Castiglione, Easton Robbins, Brandon Halperin and Steven Sumey also made the team. Rivas was chosen to the first team on both defense and offense. Mountain Range’s Preston DeHerrera

was chosen Co-Defensive Player of the Year. Also making the team from Mountain Range were Joey Ramos, Gabe Garcia-Gellespie and Tom Commander. SIX AREA SOFTBALL PLAYERS MAKE FRL FIRST-TEAM: Horizon, Legacy and Mountain Range each had two players chosen to the first-team all-conference softball team. Horizon’s Makenzy Mitts and Jasmine Wessel; Legacy’s Bekka Prokaski and Paige Reichmuth and Mountain Range’s Harley Huser and Valerie Ortega made the first team. GEE AND NUN MAKE ALL-CONFERENCE TEAM: Legacy’s runners Melanie Nun and Emma Gee were chosen to the Front Range League first-team cross country team.

Horizon’s Megan Mooney and Gabrielle Penaflor made the second team. In volleyball, Hawks’ Kristin Hoeben was chosen to the first team and Mountain Range’s Steven Salter made the first team in soccer. HAWKS OFF TO QUICK START: The Horizon girls basketball team is proving quickly that it is among the best in the state. The Hawks cruised past Standley Lake in the home opener, 80-41 and then they beat Prairie View, 68-42 on Saturday. Kaleigh Paplow led the way in the season opener with 20 points, while Kaylie Rader had 15 points and nine rebounds. Lauren Bennett had 16 to lead Horizon against Prairie View. STAYING PERFECT: The Holy Family boys have won its first three games of the

season. The Tigers beat both Grand Valley (7912) and Alamosa (54-28) at the Tiger Classic and then topped Manitou Springs 57-49 on Tuesday. David Sommers and Ryan Willis have led the way. Willis had 18 points to lead the Tigers over Grand Valley, while Sommers is averaging 13.7 points to lead Holy Family. Sommers also had eight rebounds against Manitou Springs. GATORS GET FIRST WIN: Standley Lake topped Mead 51-40 on Tuesday at the Boulder Valley Invitational. Sara Shileny led the way with 18 points and 11 rebounds to help the Gators get their first win. Standley Lake lost its season opener to Horizon.

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All-Region softball: Pitching leads the way for Holy Family Gardon, Prokaski lead squads deep into playoffs By Jonathan Maness

jmaness@ourcoloradonews.com BROOMFIELD - While neither team came home with a state title, it was a successful season for both Holy Family and Legacy softball teams. The two teams each made a run in the state playoffs, before losing in the semifinals. The Tigers fell 3-1 to Valley in Class 3A, while the Lightning lost to rival Loveland, 9-2, in 5A. The loss ended Legacy’s streak at five consecutive state titles. It’s tough to ignore the success of many of the individuals on both squads. Legacy had another impressive squad, which featured seven seniors - including star second baseman Bekka Prokaski. Prokaski, who is the 2012 MetroNorth Newspapers Softball Player of the Year, set a school record in doubles and even led the state with 19 in her senior year. She finished the season with an impressive .570 at the plate and led Legacy with 49 hits, 36 RBIs and 35 runs. She had two four-hit games throughout the season, and even hit a home run against Ponderosa early in the season. Against Loveland at state, Prokaski went 3 for 4 with two doubles. “It wasn’t how we wanted to end, but I’m proud of my teammates,” Prokaski said. Senior Nicole Gardon’s arm carried the Tigers to an impressive 18-4 record, with Gardon winning 13 of those games - which was a big reason why she was chosen the Pitcher of the Year. She also struck out 118 batters and posted a 1.89 ERA. Gardon’s domination on the mound was apparent throughout the season - she earned five shutout wins. She threw 10 strong innings and struck out 13 batters to help Holy Family sneak past Conifer 3-2 earlier this season. And in the state playoffs, she struck out seven batters to help the Tigers top Basalt 10-3. “I think we had a very successful season,” Gardon said. “We improve a lot from last year and I’m going to miss my teammates.” Holy Family’s coach Glen Ramos was chosen as Coach of the Year after leading the Tigers to the semifinals. His squad only dropped one league game and made it to the state playoffs for the 13th consecutive season. They also won the league title for the fourth consecutive season and rolled through the regional tournament. Holy Family only had one loss to a 3A opponent, which was Valley in the semifinals. The Tigers had to forfeit a game, but their other losses were to 5A Monarch (5-4) and 4A Broomfield (7-4). “We had a phenomenal group of seniors,” Ramos said. “I’m just really proud of the girls.” Joining Gardon and Prokaski on the all-region first team are Angelique Archuleta, Paige Reichmuth, Celyn Whitt and Haley Smith from Legacy, Jasmine Wessel and Makenzy Mitt from Horizon, Melissa Heronema and RiAnna May from Standley Lake and Angel Micciulli and Marisa Kennedy from Westminster.

Holy Family senior Nicole Gardon is the pitcher of the year for 2012. File photos

2012 MetroNorth Newspapers All-Region Softball Team

C- Jasmine Wessel, Soph., Horizon .500, 39 hits, 17 RBI, 8 doubles 1B- Angelique Archuleta, Sr., Legacy .443, 31 hits, 18 RBI, 19 runs 2B- Bekka Prokaski, Sr., Legacy .570, 49 hits, 36 RBI, 19 doubles 3B-Melissa Heronema, Jr., Standley Lake .481, 3 home runs, 5 triples, 22 RBI

SS- Paige Reichmuth, Sr., Legacy .366, 30 hits, 21 RBI, 7 doubles OF-Angel Micciulli, So., Westminster .46, 29 hits, 17 RBI, 7 3B OF-Makenzy Mitt, Sr., Horizon .429, 33 hits, 26 runs, 16 RBI OF-RiAnna May, Jr, Standley Lake .373, 28 hits, 21 RBI, 3 home runs UT-Celyn Whitt, So., Legacy .447, 21 hits, 17 runs, 16 RBI P- Haley Smith, Soph., Legacy 14-1, 2.02 ERA, 66 K, 26 BB P-Nicole Gardon, Sr, Holy Family 13-2, 1.89 ERA, 118 K, 18 BB P-Marisa Kennedy, So., Westminster 8-7, 2.72 ERA, 93 K, 78 BB Player of the Year - Bekka Prokaski, Holy Family Pitcher of the Year - Nicole Gardon, Holy Family Coach of the Year - Glen Ramos, Holy Family

Second Team

C-Tess Cartlin, Jr, Holy Family 1B- Desirae Visser, Jr, Mountain Range 2B-Grace Peterson, Jr, Holy Family 3B- Caitlyn Krenz, Sr., Holy Family SS-Andrea Pierce, Sr. Northglenn OF- Kelsey Bernard, Sr., Mountain Range OF-Haley Draudt, So., Holy Family OF-Jocelyn Howard, Sr., Legacy UT-Hanna Caress, Sr., Legacy P-Taylor Smith, So., Horizon P-Kayla Staab, Jr., Mountain Range P-Rhiannon Parry, Jr., Standley Lake

Honorable Mention

Legacy’s second baseman Bekka Prokaski is the MetroNorth Newspapers softball position player of the year for 2012.

Holy Family (Moriah Turney, Maeve Donovan), Horizon (Lindsey Pritchard , Sierra Watts, Taylor Smith), Legacy (Kara Walling , Kylie Bernard, Mariah Latham), Mountain Range (Harley Hueser, Valier Ortega, Riley Craig), Skyview (Mercedes Aguilar, Allison Pacheco), Standley Lake (Brooke Stevens)

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METRO NORTH Chamber Leads Monday group meets at 8

a.m. Mondays at Perkins Restaurant, 12015 Melody Drive in Westminster. For more information, call Jason Doss at 303657-7265.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS meets at 7 p.m. Mondays at

North Metro Church, 12505 Colorado Blvd. in Thornton.

WEST METRO Real Estate Investing Education Group meets from 7-9 p.m. on the third Monday of each month at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033. We meet in Classroom 1. We cover all the information you will need to successfully fix and flip or buy rentals with positive cash flow. We analyze deals as examples, talk about where to get funding, the best ways to find a bargain and sometimes do property tours. Investors of all levels of experience are welcome but no agents please.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS meets from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Westminster United Methodist Church, 3585 W. 76th Ave. Contact Laura at 303-428-9293.

LET GO and Let God AFG Al-Anon meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 12021 Northaven Circle in Thornton. For more information, visit www.al-anon-co.org.

TALKING IDEAS Toastmasters Club meets noon-1 p.m. Tuesdays at 10155 Westmoor Drive, Suite 225, in Westminster. For more information, call Mary Taylor at 303-327-1616.

METRO NORTH Chamber Leads Tuesday group meets at 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Lone Star Steakhouse, 237 E. 120th Ave. in Thornton. For more information, call Alan at 720-233-5873.

TOPS CO 538, a weight-loss support group, meets Tuesdays at St. Martha’s Episcopal Church, 76th and Bradburn. Weigh-in is from 6-6:45 p.m., followed by the meeting. For information, call 303-429-5923.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Group meets at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at 3585 W. 76th Ave. in Westminster. For more information, go online to www.nacolorado.org. NEW SWING Swing dancing comes to Thornton 8:30-11 p.m. Tuesdays at Taps and Toes Dance Studio, 12720 N. Colorado Blvd. Beginners are welcome; World Champion Lindy Hop dancers Mark Godwin and Shauna Marble, along with other dancers will provide instruction. Cost is $5. For more information, go online to www.markandshaunaswing.com/weekly_dances/. NORTHGLENN AFG Al-Anon meets at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 11385 Grant Drive. For more information, go online to www.al-anon-co.org. NORTHGLENN-THORNTON ROTARY Club meets at noon Tuesdays at Red Lobster, 1350 W. 104th Ave. in Northglenn. For more information, email NorthglennThorntonRotary@hotmail. com. NORTHWEST AREA Newcomers and Social Club meets at 11:30 a.m. every fourth Tuesday of the month at Wishbone Restaurant ,9701 Federal Blvd. in Westminster. The club serves

WESTMINSTER OPTIMIST Club meets at 7 a.m. Tuesdays at the Egg & I, 799 Highway 287, Broomfield. For more information, call John Swanborg at 303-466-5631 or email him at jswanborg@comcast.net. WEDNESDAYS ARVADA BIZ Connection (http://www.meetup.com/ArvadaBusiness-Connection/) is an informal networking event that brings together local entrepreneurs. Meetings are Wednesdays CITY OF WESTMINSTER from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at various restaurants in Olde Town NOTICE OF Arvada. A $5 fee is collectedCONTRACTOR'S from each attendee, which is then SETTLEMENT donated to a local charity at the end of each quarter. The 4th Pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., notice hereby givenwho thatassists on the families 24th day Quarter Charity is the Dan Peakis Foundation of December, 2012, at Westminster, in need. http://danpeakfoundation.webs.com/. info by Colorado, final settlementFor willmore be made the City with Duke’s Root Control, Inc., call Virlie Walker 720-323-0863. hereinafter called the "Contractor," for and on account of the contract for the con-

struction ofmeets a Project FLATIRONS VIEW Toastmasters at 6:30described p.m. the fiasrstthe

2012 Wastewater Collection System and third Wednesday ofMaintenance, every month atChemical The DepotRoot at Five Parks, Foaming.

13810 W. 85th Ave. in Arvada. Polish your speaking and presen1. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company, or corporation tation skills in a fun, instructional, nurturing environment. For

CITY OF WESTMINSTER NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR'S SETTLEMENT Pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of December, 2012, at Westminster, Colorado, final settlement will be made by the City with AquaRehab Drinking Water Inc., hereinafter called the "Contractor," for and on account of the contract for the construction of a Project described as Lowell Blvd. Water Main Rehabilitation from 84th Avenue to Chestnut Lane.

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NORTH METRO Newcomer and Social Club meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month for lunch and a program. We welcome all women who would like to meet new friends and find new activities. Call Peggy Frances at 303-215-9627 or Karen Dowling at 303-422-7369.

DENVER NORTH Metro Rotary Club meets 7:10 -8:30 a.m. Tuesdays at The Egg & I, 855 Thornton Parkway in Thornton.

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the women of North Jeffco and Northwest Denver Metro. All women are welcome to meet new friends and have new activities. There are new speakers and topics every month. For more information, call Delores Jacobson at 303-425-4205 or email ddeejacob@aol.com.

TAE KWON do Learn self-defense, get a workout and increase self-confidence. Two classes available on Tuesdays and Thursdays through the city of Westminster recreation division: peewees (ages 5-8), from 6:30-7:30 p.m., and ages 9 and up, 6:30-8 p.m. Classes at the MAC, 3295 W. 72nd Ave. Call 303-426-4310. Visit www.hupstaekwondo.com and www. ttatkd.com.

premise utilizing collection service where a commercial, industrial or institutional enterprise is carried on, including, without limitation, restaurants, hospitals, schools, day care centers, office buildings, nursing homes, clubs, churches and public facilities and multi-family customers. “Curbside” shall mean at or near the perimeter of residential premises, whether or not there is a curb, but does not mean or permit placement on the sidewalk or in the County commodity foods from 10-11 a.m. Thursdays, at the more information visit http://9407.toastmastersclubs.org/. street. “Curbside Collection” church, shall mean 5970 W.the60th Ave. in Arvada. The church provides this collection of solid waste or recyclables MUSIC TEACHERS Association Suburban Northwest meets placed at a curbside location. service to all Jefferson County residents. If you have questions, from 9:30 a.m. to noon the first Wednesday of“Multi-family the month at Customers” shall mean call 303-431-6481. attached housing or multi-family Community in Christ Church, 12229 W. 80th Ave., Arvada. for which there isresidential properties a communal system for the collectionRANGE of solidToastmasters Club meets from 7-9 p.m. every Meetings are open to the public and include refreshments, FRONT waste. business meeting and program featuring music teaching Materials” shall “Recyclable meanatmateriThursday the Thornton Civic Center, 9500 Civic Center Drive, als that have been separated from solid professionals from around the state lecturing waste on the and latestcan be recovered Thornton.asDevelop useful your prepared and impromptu speaking materials prepared for teaching developments. Upcoming meetings the are Nov. 7,and Feb.are 6, properly skills.provided Guests are purpose of recycling, thatencouraged to drop in and participate at their such materials have been designated by information, contact www.d26toastmasters. March 6, April 3, May 1. comfort level. For the City Manager as recyclable pursuant org/frontrange/about_us.htm. to Section 5-7-9 (A), W.M.C. ROCKY MOUNTAIN Submarine Veterans meets at 7 p.m.shall the mean the process of “Recycling” useful materials from solid second Wednesday of the month at American recovering Legion WilmoreGRIEFSHARE SUPPORT Group meets at 9:30 a.m. Thursdays waste, including items for re-use. Richter Post 161, 6230 W. 60th Ave. in Arvada.“Residential Active duty, Customers” shall mean all Lutheran Church, 1481 Russell Way. For more at Mountain View residential properties, regardless of reserve, retired, veterans, interested public andwhether their ladies information, goinonline to www.mountainviewlutheran.com. or not individual units are cluded in www. homeowners’ associationsfor are cordially invited. For more information, gowhich onlinethere to is a curbside collection sysLET’S FIND Serenity Al-Anon meets at 7 p.m. Thursdays at rockymountainsubvets.com. tem for the collection of solid waste. “Service” shall mean collecting, transportPark Center Office Building Room 104, 3489 W. 72nd Ave. For ing or disposing of solid waste or reTOASTMASTERS-WESTMINSTER COMMUNICATORS more information, go online to www.al-anon-co.org. cyclable materials. “SolidUniversity, Waste” shall mean all putrescible meets 12:15-1:15 p.m. every Wednesday at DeVry and nonputrescible waste, excluding dis- Chamber Leads Thursday group meets at METRO NORTH 1870 W. 122nd Ave., Room 134. Toastmasterscarded has helped thouor abandoned vehicles or parts thereof, sewage, sludge, septic tank andat the Egg and I, 885 Thornton Parkway in 8 a.m. Thursdays sands of people over the years and we can help you. Admission cesspool pumpings or other sludge, disThornton. For more information, call Jim Johnson at 303-522carded or industrial appliances, is free. Enter the southeast door to the first room, 134.home Call Ray hazardous wastes, materials used as 3608. Hamilton at 303-284-4223. fertilizers or for other productive purposes and recyclable materials that have been ONE BUSINESS Connection meets from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. source separated WESTMINSTER ROTARY 7:10 Club meets 7:10-8:30 a.m. for collection. “Solid Waste Collector” shall mean the CITY OF WESTMINSTER Thursdays Barker’s St., 2831 W. 120th Ave. in Westminster. who provides solid wasteat collecWednesdays at The Ranch Country Club, 11667person Tejon St., tion service on a regular, recurring schedORDINANCE NO. 3657 For more information, call Michelle Mathiesen at 303-424-1207 Westminster. For more information, call Angela ule.Habben at SERIES OF 2012 “Source Separation” shall mean to separCOUNCILLOR'S BILL NO. 47 or go online to www.wbncolorado.com. 720-947-8080. ate recyclable materials from solid waste INTRODUCED BY COUNCILLORS at the waste source. Winter - Lindsey WOMEN’S BUSINESS Network meets 7:20-8:35 a.m. ThursTHURSDAYS Section 2. Section 5-7-8, is hereby AMENDED as follows: A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE days at the Doubletree Hotel, 8773 Yates Drive in Westminster. 5-7-8: RECYCLING REQUIREMENT: CHAPTER 5-7 1-2 OF p.m. THEthe third AMENDING ADAMS COUNTY Triad meets Thursdays (247 1959 2017 2984) WESTMINSTER MUNICIPAL CODE For more information, call Michelle Mathiesen at 303-424-1207 (A) AllThe collectors solid waste WASTE ofCONCERNING the month at 3295SOLID W. 72nd Ave. in Westminster. Triad is providing go online to www.wbncolorado.com. COLLECTION collection services or to residential formed of law enforcement officers, senior citizens, fire personcustomers shall offer and provide curbTHE CITY OF WESTMINSTER side recycling collection services FRIDAYS to all nel and senior organizations. Triad volunteers such develop and ORDAINS: customers who desire such services Section 1. crime-prevention Section 5-7-1, W.M.C., is for such materials designated from implement and education programs for older as areCAFFEINATED hereby AMENDED as follows: time to time by the City Manager asCAREER Club meets 8:15-10 a.m. Fridays adults. address(247 crime1959 from2017 both a pre-victimization DEFINITIONS: 5-7-1: Activities provided in Section 5-7-9, W.M.C. at La Dolce Vita, 5756 Olde Wadsworth Blvd. An inspirational 2984) The following words, terms and (B) Collection of recyclable materials (preventive) standpoint andChapter, a post-victimization (victim/witphrases, when used in this shall shallmay be offered byweekly a collector to all networking group, facilitated by a job-search job-search haveassistance) the following meaning,Allunless and commercial customers. ness standpoint. senior the citizensmultifamily or people who Bringcollecbusiness cards and a 60-second introduction. context clearly indicates otherwise: (C) Collectors providingexpert. only large care about senior citizens Adams welcome. Topic to customersattendance “Collector” shall mean the of person or County entity aretion bin services for shortproviding collection service for solid waste term projects, such as Typical roll-off dumpsters is more than 20 people, and the restaurant changes eachmaterials. month. For more information, contact Jenee and demolition activities, or recyclable for construction prefers that you order breakfast. RSVP recommended. For more “Commercial Customers” shall mean any may but are not required to offer recycling Centeno at 303-854-7420. Fridays. premise utilizing collection service where services to these customers forcall this information CAREER-Magic at 303-424-5451. For direca commercial, industrial or institutional activity. tions,ofcallrecyclable Don Carver at 303-420-1637. FOOD PANTRY Agape Life Churchwithout distributes(D)(C) Jefferson enterprise is carried on, including, All licensed collectors limitation, restaurants, hospitals, schools, materials and solid waste operating within the City shall have the following duties day care centers, office buildings, nursing and rights: homes, clubs, churches and public facilit(1) Except for materials that customers ies and multi-family customers. have not properly prepared for recycling, “Curbside” shall mean at or near the pericollectors may not dispose of recyclable meter of residential premises, whether or materials set out by recycling customers not there is a curb, but does not mean or by any means that may result in the permit placement on the sidewalk or in the materials not being recycled or being imstreet. properly disposed of in an improper “Curbside Collection” shall mean the manner. collection of solid waste or recyclables (2) The collector shall establish such placed at a curbside location. policies and procedures as are necessary “Multi-family Customers” shall mean to provide for the orderly collection of attached housing or multi-family residential properties for which there is a comrecyclable materials, including requiremunal system for the collection of solid ments regarding the preparation of waste. materials for collection, the collection of “Recyclable Materials” shall mean materirecyclable materials and requirements for als that have been separated from solid source separation. waste and can be recovered as useful (3) In the event that a collector elects to materials and are properly prepared for perform collection of solid waste or rethe purpose of recycling, provided that cyclable materials through subcontractors such materials have been designated by or agents, such agency relationship shall the City Manager as recyclable pursuant not relieve the collector of responsibility to Section 5-7-9 (A), W.M.C. for compliance with the provisions of this “Recycling” shall mean the process of Code and the rules promulgated hererecovering useful materials from solid under. waste, including items for re-use. (4) All recyclable materials placed for “Residential Customers” shall mean all collection shall be owned by and be the residential properties, regardless of responsibility of the customer until the whether or not individual units are inmaterials are collected by the collector. cluded in homeowners’ associationsfor The material then shall become the propwhich there is a curbside collection syserty and the responsibility of the collector. (DE) FREQUENCY OF COLLECTION: tem for the collection of solid waste. (1) Curbside recycling collection services “Service” shall mean collecting, transportCity of Westminster shall be provided to residential customers ing or disposing of solid waste or reSummary of Proceedings on at least a once-monthly basis and on cyclable materials. the same day as the day of collection of “Solid Waste” shall mean all putrescible Summary of proceedings of the Westsolid waste from the customer. and nonputrescible waste, excluding disminster City Council meeting of Monday, (2) Collectors providing collection carded or abandoned vehicles or parts November 26, 2012. Mayor McNally, services to multi-family or commercial thereof, sewage, sludge, septic tank and Mayor Pro Tem Winter, and Councillors customers shall provide services for the cesspool pumpings or other sludge, disAtchison, Kaiser, and Major were present collection of recyclable materials from carded home or industrial appliances, at roll call. Councillors Briggs and Lindsey such customers who desire such service hazardous wastes, materials used as were absent and excused. on such frequency as is necessary to prefertilizers or for other productive purposes vent overflow of the recycling containers. and recyclable materials that have been The minutes of the regular meeting of source separated for collection. November 12, 2012, were approved as Section 3. Section 5-7-12, W.M.C., is “Solid Waste Collector” shall mean the presented. hereby AMENDED as follows: person who provides solid waste collec5-7-12: RECORDS AND REPORTS: (247 tion service on a regular, recurring schedCouncil approved the following: October 1959 2017 2984) ule. Financial Report; changed the date of the (A) Each collector licensed pursuant to “Source Separation” shall mean to separsecond December meeting of City Counthis Chapter shall submit to the City Clerk ate recyclable materials from solid waste cil from December 24 to December 17; as a part of the license application a at the waste source. Heritage Clubhouse HVAC Retrofit; written plan describing how the recycling Police Department purchase of Sharp Section 2. Section 5-7-8, is hereby collection services will be provided, includcopiers; Police Department cumulative AMENDED as follows: ing the prices, the manner of separation purchases over $50,000 in 2012; Police 5-7-8: RECYCLING REQUIREMENT: and collection, and the frequency of Department payment to exceed $50,000 (247 1959 2017 2984) collection. Any changes to the plan shall to the North Metro Task Force in (A) All collectors providing solid waste be submitted to the City Clerk prior to 2012; renaming of Chelsea Park to the collection services to residential implementation of the change. This inJessica Ridgeway Memorial Park; and customers shall offer and provide curbformation may be disseminated by the final passage on second reading of Counside recycling collection services to all City for public information purposes. A cillor’s Bill No. 47 amending solid waste such customers who desire such services collector may request in writing that seccollection provisions in W.M.C., Title V, for such materials as are designated from tions of their plan be held in confidence as Chapter 7. time to time by the City Manager as a trade secret or confidential commercial information. Such requests shall be provided in Section 5-7-9, W.M.C. honored by the City to the extent author(B) Collection of recyclable materials Council passed Resolution No. 38 adoptized by the Colorado Open Records Act, shallmay be offered by a collector to all ing the City’s 2013 Legislative Policy as determined by the City in its sole dismultifamily and commercial customers. Statement. cretion. (C) Collectors providing only large collec(B) All collectors shall report to the City by tion bin services to customers for shortCouncil adopted the following Councillors’ March 31st of each year an annual recycterm projects, such as roll-off dumpsters Bills on first reading: ling report for the previous year on forms for construction and demolition activities, A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE to be provided by the City. A collector may may but are not required to offer recycling AMENDING THE 2012 BUDGETS OF request in writing that sections of the reservices to these customers for this THE GENERAL, WATER, STORM port be held in confidence as a trade activity. DRAINAGE, GENERAL CAPITAL OUTsecret or confidential commercial informa(D)(C) All licensed collectors of recyclable LAY REPLACEMENT, AND GENERAL tion. Such requests shall be honored by materials and solid waste operating within CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDS AND the City shall have the following duties AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL the City to the extent authorized by the and rights: APPROPRIATION FROM THE 2012 Colorado Open Records Act, as determ(1) Except for materials that customers ESTIMATED REVENUES IN THE ined by the City in its sole discretion. have not properly prepared for recycling, FUNDS. Purpose: authorizing 3rd quarter (C) The Environmental Advisory Board collectors may not dispose of recyclable supplemental appropriation to 2012 shall review a business’ annual recycling materials set out by recycling customers budget. report for compliance with the recycling reby any means that may result in the quirements of this Chapter. The review materials not being recycled or being imA BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE and any recommendations of the Board properly disposed of in an improper AMENDING SECTIONS 8-11-3, 8-11-4, shall be submitted to the City Manager, manner. 8-11-5, 8-11-6, 8-11-7, 8-11-8, 8-11-10, who may consider the recommendations (2) The collector shall establish such 8-11-11 AND 11-6-5 AND REPEALING when deciding to approve or deny license policies and procedures as are necessary SECTION 11-7-7 OF THE WESTapplications, renewal, suspension or to provide for the orderly collection of MINSTER MUNICIPAL CODE CONrevocation pursuant to this Chapter. recyclable materials, including requireCERNING STORMWATER QUALITY. Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect ments regarding the preparation of Purpose: to modify storm water quality upon its passage after second reading. materials for collection, the collection of provisions within the W.M.C. Section 5. The title and purpose of this recyclable materials and requirements for ordinance shall be published prior to its source separation. The meeting adjourned at 7:09 p.m. consideration on second reading. The full (3) In the event that a collector elects to text of this ordinance shall be published within ten (10) days after its enactment perform collection of solid waste or reBy Order of the Westminster City Council after second reading. cyclable materials through subcontractors Linda Yeager, City Clerk or agents, such agency relationship shall INTRODUCED, PASSED ON FIRST not relieve the collector of responsibility Published in the Westsider READING, AND TITLE AND PURPOSE for compliance with the provisions of this December 7, 2012 ORDERED PUBLISHED this 12th day of Code and the rules promulgated here00027862 November, 2012. PASSED, ENACTED under. ON SECOND READING, AND FULL (4) All recyclable materials placed for TEXT ORDERED PUBLISHED this 26th collection shall be owned by and be the day of November, 2012. responsibility of the customer until the materials are collected by the collector. Published in the Westsider The material then shall become the propDecember 7, 2012 erty and the responsibility of the collector. (DE) FREQUENCY OF COLLECTION: 00027867 (1) Curbside recycling collection services

Government Legals CITY OF WESTMINSTER NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR'S SETTLEMENT Pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., notice is hereby given that on or after December 24, 2012, at Westminster, Colorado, final settlement will be made by the City with American West Construction, LLC, hereinafter called the "Contractor," for and on account of the contract for maintenance of improvements installed with a Project described as: McKay Drainageway Improvements, Phase 3. 1. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or his subcontractor, or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, whose claim therefor has not been paid by the Contractor or the subcontractor for the work contracted to be done, may file with the City a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. 2. All such claims shall be filed with the City Attorney's Office, City of Westminster, 4800 W. 92nd Avenue, Westminster, Colorado, 80031 by December 20, 2012. 3. Failure on the part of a creditor to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve the City from any and all liability for such claim. Dated at Westminster, Colorado this 6th day of December, 2012. CITY OF WESTMINSTER /s/ Martin R. McCullough City Attorney Published in the Westsider First publication: December 7, 2012 Last publication: December 14, 2012 00027860 CITY OF WESTMINSTER NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR'S SETTLEMENT Pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of December, 2012, at Westminster, Colorado, final settlement will be made by the City with AquaRehab Drinking Water Inc., hereinafter called the "Contractor," for and on account of the contract for the construction of a Project described as Lowell Blvd. Water Main Rehabilitation from 84th Avenue to Chestnut Lane. 1. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or his subcontractor, or

1. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or his subcontractor, or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, whose claim therefor has not been paid by the Contractor or the subcontractor for the work contracted to be done, may file with the City a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. 2. All such claims shall be filed with the City Attorney's Office, City of Westminster, 4800 W. 92nd Avenue, Westminster, Colorado, 80031 by December 13, 2012. 3. Failure on the part of a creditor to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve the City from any and all liability for such claim. Dated at Westminster, Colorado this 29th day of November, 2012. CITY OF WESTMINSTER /s/ Martin R. McCullough City Attorney Published in the Westsider First publication: November 30, 2012 Last publication: December 7, 2012 00026939 CITY OF WESTMINSTER NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR'S SETTLEMENT Pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., notice is hereby given that on the 24th day of December, 2012, at Westminster, Colorado, final settlement will be made by the City with Duke’s Root Control, Inc., hereinafter called the "Contractor," for and on account of the contract for the construction of a Project described as the 2012 Wastewater Collection System Maintenance, Chemical Root Foaming. 1. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or his subcontractor, or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, whose claim therefor has not been paid by the Contractor or the subcontractor for the work contracted to be done, may file with the City a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. 2. All such claims shall be filed with the City Attorney's Office, City of Westminster, 4800 W. 92nd Avenue, Westminster, Colorado, 80031, by December 20, 2012. 3. Failure on the part of a creditor to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve the City from any and all liability for such claim. Dated at Westminster, Colorado this 6th day of December, 2012. CITY OF WESTMINSTER /s/ Martin R. McCullough City Attorney Published in the Westsider

that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or his subcontractor, or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, whose claim therefor has not been paid by the Contractor or the subcontractor for the work contracted to be done, may file with the City a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. 2. All such claims shall be filed with the City Attorney's Office, City of Westminster, 4800 W. 92nd Avenue, Westminster, Colorado, 80031, by December 20, 2012.

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3. Failure on the part of a creditor to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve the City from any and all liability for such claim. Dated at Westminster, Colorado this 6th day of December, 2012. CITY OF WESTMINSTER /s/ Martin R. McCullough City Attorney Published in the Westsider First publication: December 7, 2012 Last publication: December 17, 2012 00027857 CITY OF WESTMINSTER ORDINANCE NO. 3657 SERIES OF 2012 COUNCILLOR'S BILL NO. 47 INTRODUCED BY COUNCILLORS Winter - Lindsey A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5-7 OF THE WESTMINSTER MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING SOLID WASTE COLLECTION

THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER ORDAINS: Section 1. Section 5-7-1, W.M.C., is hereby AMENDED as follows: 5-7-1: DEFINITIONS: (247 1959 2017 2984) The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this Chapter, shall have the following meaning, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: “Collector” shall mean the person or entity providing collection service for solid waste or recyclable materials. “Commercial Customers” shall mean any premise utilizing collection service where a commercial, industrial or institutional enterprise is carried on, including, without limitation, restaurants, hospitals, schools, day care centers, office buildings, nursing homes, clubs, churches and public facilities and multi-family customers. “Curbside” shall mean at or near the perimeter of residential premises, whether or not there is a curb, but does not mean or permit placement on the sidewalk or in the street. “Curbside Collection” shall mean the collection of solid waste or recyclables placed at a curbside location. “Multi-family Customers” shall mean attached housing or multi-family residential properties for which there is a communal system for the collection of solid waste. “Recyclable Materials” shall mean materials that have been separated from solid waste and can be recovered as useful materials and are properly prepared for the purpose of recycling, provided that such materials have been designated by the City Manager as recyclable pursuant to Section 5-7-9 (A), W.M.C. “Recycling” shall mean the process of recovering useful materials from solid waste, including items for re-use. “Residential Customers” shall mean all residential properties, regardless of whether or not individual units are included in homeowners’ associationsfor which there is a curbside collection system for the collection of solid waste. “Service” shall mean collecting, transport-

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Keira Knightley fascinated by complexities of ‘Anna Karenina’ By Tim Lammers Acclaimed actress Keira Knightley has definitely flexed her creative muscles this year, having starred over the summer in the brilliant, offbeat dramedy “Seeking a Friend for the End of the World” — and just in time for holiday and

awards season, she’s back with the title role in a new adaptation of Leo Tolstoy’s classic romantic drama “Anna Karenina.” Of course, the concept of mixing things up isn’t exactly new to Knightley. After her breakthrough role in the rip-roaring “Pirates of the Caribbean: The

Curse of the Black Pearl” in 2003, she’s done everything from romantic comedy with films like “Love, Actually” to sci-fi with the vastly underappreciated mind-bender “The Jacket.” Still and all, Knightley is often associated with period dramas, thanks to her creative association with director Joe Wright on 2005’s “Pride and Prejudice” (which earned her a Best Actress Oscar nomination) and the 2007 Best Picture Oscar nominee “Atonement.” And While Knightley said she doesn’t mind her association with period films, she’s always on the lookout for something new. “If I keep doing the same thing, I get bored, so my tastes tend to go to something wildly quite opposite,” Knightley told me in a recent interview. “Generally speaking, my heart is in the darker drama. That’s what I really love watching and that’s the sort of material that makes me incredibly excited. But once I’ve done that for a while, I end up yearning for something much lighter and modern. For me, the most exciting thing about my job is getting the opportunity to change and do different things.” Now playing in select theaters and opening nationwide Wednesday, “Anna Karenina” tells the tragic story of an aristocrat (Knightley) who daringly plunges herself into an affair with Count Alexi Vronsky (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) in late 19th century Russia. Despite the willingness of her powerful statesman husband, Count Alexei Karenin (Jude Law), to forgive her, Anna can’t shake her love for Vronsky, even if it means separation from her young son and exclusion from society. With about 25 film and television productions of “Anna Karenina” produced in the last century, Knight-

Jude Law and Keira Knightley in “Anna Karenina.” Photo by Focus Features ley, 27, said she was quite well aware that she had her work cut out for her in bringing the iconic character to life. And while she admitted that diving into the role was intimidating at first, it wasn’t as nervewracking as taking on the spirited lead in the adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel “Pride & Prejudice.” “In a strange way, Anna wasn’t as terrifying as playing Elizabeth Bennet — not because of the people who have played her before, but because the character is somebody people love and they see themselves as her,” Knightley said. “Anna is not that. Anna is a very curious creature that has fascinated people, but she’s not somebody people want to be or fall in love with. So in that way, it was less daunting.” Knightley said perhaps

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the biggest appeal of playing Anna was the chance to get inside the head of somebody who was willing to go to such extremes in her life — and on the flip side, remain impartial about Anna’s decisions. “If you’re talking about why I’m an actress, that’s it — that’s what makes it so fascinating, trying to figure out how somebody else ticks and not to judge them,” Knightley said. “That’s the most difficult thing to do — to not bring judgment in, but to just try to understand them.” “It’s fascinating, trying to do characters where there is a fine line,” Knightley said. “Can you forgive her for leaving her son? I don’t even have kids, and I don’t know if I could forgive her — but, if I were her, would I behave any differently? I’d like to think that I would, but do I know that I would? No. I think that’s what so fascinating and so terrifying about Anna.” No matter what side

of the equation you think or know you land on, the fact that “Anna Karenina” gives opportunity for audiences to contemplate such a quandary is what satisfies Knightley the most. It’s what she desires as a fan of movies, but doesn’t always get. “I ... despise it when I go to the cinema and feel patronized,” Knightley said, bluntly. “I think it’s wonderful when you go and you can say, ‘This person is tricky.’ It’s wonderful because you get to dive in and explore that person. That’s what’s exciting about drama.”

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