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Resurrected committee addresses ongoing future development concerns By Darin Moriki
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Richard Cherrington, right, with Order of the Arrow (a branch of the Boy Scouts), grills brats and hot dogs during the Westminster Historical Society Hometown Christmas Dec. 6. Photo by Andy Carpenean
‘A beacon of light’ Menorah lighting ceremony dedicated to Jessica Ridgeway By Ashley Reimers
areimers@ourcoloradonews. com At this year’s annual menorah lighting ceremony in Westminster, the tradition of lighting the lights for Chanukah, had more meaning than year’s past. The ceremony was dedicated to the memory of Jessica Ridgeway, the 10-year-old girl who was abducted and later killed in early October in Westminster. Sara Ridgeway, Jessica’s mother was in attendance and lit the center candle. “We don’t stamp out darkness with a broom but rather by lighting a candle,” said Rabbi Benjy Brackman with the Chabad of NW Metro Denver, who also organized the event. “And therefore the message of the menorah is for each of to remember Jessica by becoming a beacon of light to those around you and to society at
large.” Brackman said by dedicating the ceremony in Jessica’s memory, those feeling hurt and sadness because of her death will have the opportunity to remember beautiful memories of the little girl and feel strength during difficult times ahead. He said he hopes those who attended the ceremony will also do good deeds in her memory. “The soul lives on after a person has been deceased,” he said. “The way we nourish the soul is through good deeds.” Mayor Nancy McNally was in attendance and thanked the Ridgeway family for their ongoing strength during a tragic time. She said the ceremony is an opportunity for the community to come together and remember Jessica in a fun and positive way. “You are a strong family, what can I say,” she told the Ridgeway family. “You have nurtured this community and kept us strong at times where we haven’t known what to do. What an appropriate time tonight to remember Jessica with
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Westminster Mayor Nancy McNally, left, and Sara Ridgeway smile after embracing during a menorah lighting ceremony on Sunday at The Orchard Town Center in Westminster. The ceremony was dedicated to the memory of Jessica Ridgeway, Sara’s daughter. Photo by Ashley Reimers the lighting of the menorah.” This was the 10th year the Chabad of NW Metro Denver hosted a menorah lighting ceremony in Westminster. The event at Orchard Town Center featured music from
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Steve Brodsky and traditional Chanukah fare of latkes and donuts was served. For more information on the Chabad of NW Metro Denver, visit www.thechabadhouse.com.
A meeting of about 30 to 35 Adams County and neighboring city officials convened last week for the first time in five years to address looming concerns about proposed development around Denver International Airport. Members of the Airport Coordinating Committee, including Westminster and Thornton officials, met in a two one-hour executive sessions to discuss future plans outlined by Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock in June to build an Aerotropolis and Airport City surrounding the 34,000 acre airport. Adams County Commissioner Erik Hansen, the designated interim Airport Coordinating Committee spokesman, said these concerns stem from alleged violations of a 1988 intergovernmental agreement (IGA) between Adams and Denver Counties to construct the airport city portion of the plan. That agreement spells out the creation of the Airport Coordinating Committee and restricts the development of “accessory uses,” confined to “only those land uses which are necessary for or directly related to the operation of the new airport,” such as parking structures and retail or concession space. The agreement also limits residential, commercial and industrial development to areas south of 72nd Avenue, and south and east of an open space buffer along Peña Boulevard, requiring Denver to actively limit development north and west of the buffer. Existing plans for Airport City Denver plans calls for the construction of five business clusters within a 9,000-acre area, targeting the bioscience, renewable energy, aviation and aerospace, logistics, industrial agriculture and perishable-foods industries. The proposal includes areas where the agreement restricts development. Hansen acknowledged the committee and Denver County “are united in the belief that we need to work together toward the common goal of economic development for the region,” but said more must be done. “I think the message is pretty clear,” Hansen said. “There were promises made in the 1988 IGA and we expect them to be kept, and we’re unified in making sure that economic development benefits the entire region.” The committee — consisting of Adams County, Aurora, Brighton, Commerce City, Thornton and Westminster officials — reinforced this commitment by unanimously passing a memorandum of understanding during the public portion of the meeting. The document spells out “a structure to carry out the purposes articulated in the original agreement” through collaborative discussions and open communication. “This is really very important to me that we are here all together in the best interest of Adams County,” outgoing Adams County Commissioner Alice Nichol said. “I’m really going away feeling good, because the mission was accomplished here in that we would all be united for a common cause for the citizens of Adams County.”
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Some crimes do harm to us all Kimber Schneider, 42, mother of two, can close her eyes and still see his face, the brown hair, the jean jacket. Gene Martin. Last seen in August 1984 while delivering newspapers in Des Moines. Five days shy of his 14th birthday, he disappeared, never to be found. He rode the same school bus as Schneider, then in middle school. “It has shaped how far I let my kids go out of my bubble,” she said. “And I didn’t think it would.” But how could it not. One moment, a child is here, walking to school, playing in the park, carefree, believer of good. The next instant: Vanished. Innocence lost. Trust — in the world — broken. For the family and friends left behind, the horror never ends. And in today’s world, it implants terror in the hearts and minds of parents everywhere. As parents, where do we draw the line between fear and faith, protectiveness and independence? Where do we go when a child, like little Jessica Ridgeway, is abducted on her way to school, then killed in a most terrible way? We do what parents have always done. We grieve, because we can almost imagine what that loss would feel like. We worry, because what if it happened to our child? We reassess parenting methods and teach vigilance better than before. And, we try to remind ourselves that good is more abundant than evil. Fear cannot win. The black-and-white clarity of statistical data also helps balance the tilting anxiety between possibility and probability. Consider that the probability of a child being abducted by a stranger is about one in 650,000, slightly less than the odds of dying
by fireworks discharge, said Dr. Kim Gorgens, a clinical psychologist at the University of Denver who teaches the psychology of criminal behavior. The numbers come from federal justice and health studies. “Statistically speaking, kids are fairly safe, all things considered,” said Gorgens, who has an 11-year-old son. “The difference is the availability of media and information overload about safety risks.” Google news alerts on the Internet. Radio. TV. Text-message updates on phones. Facebook posts. The constant stream of news is inescapable when something bad happens today. The immediacy, in cases such as Jessica’s, overwhelmingly creates a sense that evil lurks in the corners and, even, wide-open spaces of communities we suddenly no longer consider safe. Bad things have always happened. My neighbor remembers the sexual assault of a classmate during his high school years in California more than 20 years ago. Schneider talks of another child kidnapping that happened in her husband’s home state of Minnesota in the 1980s. But instantaneous cross-country knowledge didn’t exist then to cast its fearful net over us. My mother, who is 79, remembers only one child abduction incident being talked about during her youth — of famous aviator Charles Lindbergh’s baby in 1932, which
actually occurred the year before she was born. “Bad things happened,” she said. “Before, we didn’t know of them.” She does, however, add a caveat: The world today is a less friendly place, a more suspicious one in which scarier incidents occur more frequently than the world in which she grew up, or the world in which she raised her three kids. Back then, the culture was different, less brutal violence in movies and video games. Boundaries were narrower and more respected; people paid attention to each other more, relied on each other more. My mother could call the telephone operator to find out where I had wandered as I played with friends. “She’s over at the Lopez’s house,” the operator would tell her. The grapevine constantly chattered and watched. Now we have Neighborhood Watches, which are highly successful crime prevention programs, according to Gorgens. They require an investment by neighbors to look out for one another, to care beyond their fences, to believe that what happens to someone else is their business, too. If we operated in such a fashion all the time, could we keep our children safer? A positive outcome, if it can be called that, of Jessica’s tragedy was a re-examination of family safety policies. “It’s like a call to arms for parents,” Gorgens said. “Every parent evaluates their own procedures.” The collateral damage, as Gorgens described it — a bruised perception of safety, the traumatic anguish — was more difficult to manage. For many, a new reality exists. Kimber Schneider still sees Gene Martin’s face. When her kids complain they
can’t walk somewhere alone, she is unyielding: “You have to be with someone. There are bad people in the world who do bad things and that’s why mommy is really careful about where you are. … People will take you. People take kids all the time and don’t think that just because you live where you live that it’s not going to happen, because it can happen anywhere.” They take her warning in stride, she said. Just a matter-of-fact part of life. Like our parents before us, we tell our children not to talk to strangers. We teach them how to cross a street. But we have added to the precautionary list: Always walk with a buddy, even to a restaurant bathroom. Call as soon as you get to your destination, even if it’s just around the corner. Park in well-lit areas, even if the area is crowded. Learn self-defense, even if you think you’ll never need it. We do our best to prepare them to know how to be safe. Because, as my mother said, one day, “like all good parents, you have to let go.” Gorgens offers this to think about: “When you have a quiet moment and your fear starts to unravel you, consider what’s the likelihood I’m going to face that problem? Have I done everything possible to protect myself?” That’s all, really, that we can do. That, and continue to believe in goodness — and make it our business to look out for one another. Especially the children.
Ann Macari Healey’s column about people, places and issues of everyday life appears every other week. She can be reached at ahealey@ourcoloradonews.com or 303-566-4110.
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CORRECTION The date of the Jessica Ridgeway abduction was incorrectly noted as Oct. 7 instead of Oct. 5 on Page 1. The Window regrets the error. To report corrections, please call 303-5664127.
Benefit for Jessica Ridgeway Park Fund The Westminster Police and Fire Games are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at B Fitness, 120th Avenue and Federal Boulevard. This event benefits and brings awareness to the Westminster Public Safety Recognition Foundation and this year the foundation will give a portion of the funds raised to the Jessica Ridgeway Park Fund. This is the second year of this highintensity event featuring six fitness challenges with police officers, firefighters and personal trainers facing off. In addition to the competition, there will be food, drinks, music, gift bags, prize drawings, fire trucks, ambulances and police cars included in the $5 ticket price (kids 13 and younger are free). Purchase tickets at B Fitness or call 303643-5699. Santa Claus will be flying in from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. so children can tell Santa what they want for Christmas, take a family photo and receive a special gift.
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When temperatures drop, avoid frozen water pipes The city of Westminster utilities division offers the following suggestions to avoid frozen water pipes: Drain outside faucets by disconnecting garden hoses, turn off and drain irrigation sprinkler systems, wrap exposed pipes with insulation or electrical heat tape, turn off water and drain piping in vacant, unheated buildings, locate and mark the main shut-off valve that turns off the water to your entire house, when the temperature becomes extremely cold, open up cabinets where sink water pipes are so heat can reach those areas, periodically turn on cold water faucets and ensure water is flowing. Make sure your water meter pit cover is secure. If not, call the city of Westminster’s Meter Shop at 303-658-2500.
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Just who is this jolly old man that everyone’s talking about this time each year? Miss Starr’s Rock Stars, also known as her second-graders at Campbell Elementary School in Arvada, sat down with me for an in-depth look into this man’s life, family and the huge job he has to do on Christmas Eve. Santa Claus is a friendly, helpful and loveable 59-year-old man who lives at the North Pole with his wife Santy, also 59, and 150 children, also known as Santa’s elves. It’s very cold where they live, but Mr. and Mrs. Claus live on a warm party boat with a roof to keep out the weather. The boat is tied to a knob on the land – not far from where Santa’s reindeer live. Santa wears a red suit and has a fat jacket with fluffy white collar and wrists. His jacket is armed with magic feathers and pixie dust to help him get around the world. The elves wear green like Batman and have red pants. They have pointy
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Melanie Kegan, with Chris Cakes of Colorado, pours batter into a hopper during a pancake breakfast and family read-in with bookmarks and story time Saturday at Federal Height Elementary School.
Dave Conroy, with Chris Cakes of Colorado, right, flips pancakes on a commercial grill as Federal Heights Elementary School students and their families watch during a pancake breakfast and family read-in with bookmarks and story time Saturday. Photos by Andy Carpenean
Students flip for flapjacks Pancake breakfast, reading day at Federal Heights Elementary By Ashley Reimers
areimers@ourcoloradonews.com Students, staff and parents enjoyed pancakes and reading on Saturday during Federal Heights Elementary School’s first ever pancake breakfast. The morning featured a family read-in, encouraging parents to take an active part in their child’s reading. “Here at Federal Heights Elementary we feel that the community is an important part of what we do,” said Principal Ron Salazar. “We are working really hard to get parents involved in our building and this pancake breakfast is an extension of that effort.” The event included book giveaways and stations for children to make their own book marks. Salazar said reading is extremely important to the teachers and staff at the school because almost 85 percent of students are English language learners with many of their parents speaking Spanish as their first language. He said he hopes parents leave the celebration motivat-
ed to help their child with his or her reading skills. “In order for us to be successful, we have to have that partnership with the parents and provide them tools and things they can do at home,” he said. “Whether it’s just practicing high frequency words or attending a celebration like this, parents can make a difference in their child’s reading.” The school also provides free breakfast, lunch and snacks to all students. Salazar said students with full bellies are more motivated and ready to learn. Fifth-grade teacher Jason Soukup said the celebration was a great success with more than 500 plates served in one hour, plus it gave the school the opportunity to stress the importance of reading. “This event was a great opportunity for us a school to reach out and further connect with our community,” he said. “With our school using this opportunity to also focus on reading it provided us with a chance to express the importance of reading not only while in school, but equally important, to read at home, in essence extending the students learning beyond the boundaries of school.”
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Federal budget cuts could hurt community improvement funds By Darin Moriki
dmoriki@ourcoloradonews.com As the Jan. 1 deadline nears for a broad swath of projected tax increases and federal budget reductions, lawmakers and local officials remain optimistic that a bipartisan deal will be reached. They, however, remain wary of how these spending cuts will affect a number of programs administered by individual cities and counties. If Congress fails to come up with an alternative budget reduction plan, proposed cuts call for an estimated $110 billion annual reduction to be evenly split between defense and non-defense discre-
tionary spending from 2013 to 2022. Seventh Congressional District Rep. Ed Perlmutter said it is too early to speculate on how the proposed budget cuts could affect city and county administer programs statewide, but noted that the impact could be large. “I’m a pretty positive and optimistic guy, so I think that there’s going to be a deal struck which will provide some additional revenue and reduce some expenses so we can start cutting down our deficit and ultimately our debt ...” he said. His communications and policy director Leslie Oliver said in an e-mail that automatic budget cuts could mean cuts in transportation grants like the Transportation Investment Generating Economic
SCHOOL NOTES Adams County School District rolls out new program Adams County School District 50 is partnering with state leaders, the Ford Foundation, and the National Center on Time & Learning (NCTL) to pilot a program designed to increase the number of hours and days students spend in the classroom. In District 50, the program will initially focus on the District’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) School scheduled to open in August of next year. The partnership will provide resources and expertise to explore inventive ways to expand learning opportunities for students. Strategies include, among other things, longer school days and school
years. In addition to District 50, other Colorado school districts participating in the TIME Collaborative starting in the 20132014 school year are Denver, Boulder Valley and Jefferson County. There are 5,226 students in Colorado participating in the TIME Collaborative. The collaborative requires schools to participate in a year-long planning process with their district, school, union leadership, teachers, community partners and parents to plan for the re-designed and expanded school schedule. Through that process, school planning teams are encouraged to develop an expanded-time schedule that provides a rigorous, wellrounded curriculum for all students.
Recovery (TIGER) grant funding for the north I-25 project. She said the cuts could also impact Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding and HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds, which are used to rehabilitate low and moderate income senior housing. “It’s hard to speculate what will happen,” said Adams County finance director Ben Dahlman. “If something were to happen, Adams County would have to adjust to that allocation.” The CDBG program is federally funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The program allows eligible govern-
ment agencies to provide housing related services and complete housing related projects that target low- to moderate-income citizens through partnerships with nonprofits and housing service providers. Thornton has been receiving these funds since 1986 and new CDBG projects are approved each fall by City Council. The city receives approximately $400,000 to $500,000 each year to fund projects. Since 2010, the following activities have been funded: Public Services (homeless service providers, senior services); Public Facility improvements (medical and dental facilities); Housing Rehabilitation (single-family and multifamily); and Streetscape Improvements.
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Don’t let the locals fall off the cliff There is little time left before the nation hits the so-called “fiscal cliff.” President Obama and the lame-duck Congress have an unprecedented number of issues to address — including some that directly affect every city, town, special district, county and school district in Colorado — and every Colorado taxpayer. When they met right after the election, Obama and bipartisan congressional leaders agreed to a framework for deficit reduction that includes both revenue increases and spending cuts. They will continue to flesh out this agreement over the next few weeks — but no state or local elected leaders will be at the table. Their decisions to cut federal funds for education, highways, clean water, safe drinking water, housing and community development leave us only to ponder by how much. And even more important to the longterm fiscal future of state and local governments, these federal decisions could also sharply increase the costs for vital public improvements such as schools,
roads, sewer systems, bridges and fire stations. Here’s how that could happen. Obama and the leaders of Congress seem to agree that additional federal revenues must be part of any agreement to avert the cliff and to put the U.S. on a more sustainable budget path. It appears certain that Congress will go after what are called federal tax expenditures — the largest and fastest growing part of the federal government’s budget. This could cover income tax deductions like mortgage interest, employersponsored health insurance, and chari-
table contributions. Also, according to various congressional study groups, it might also include municipal bonds. Under current law, Colorado does not tax the interest earned by any family or corporation in Colorado from U.S. Treasury bonds. Similarly, since 1913, when the income tax code was first adopted, the federal government has never taxed the interest earned on a bond issued by a state, a university or by any local government; hence the term “tax exempt bond.” If Congress suddenly changes this equation and eliminates the municipal bond interest exemption, the borrowing costs of local governments will go up, thereby placing more of a burden onto local taxpayers. On Nov. 6, the overwhelming number of debt questions put forward by local officials to build new schools, repair city streets and build new water treatment plants received approval by voters throughout Colorado’s communities. According to national statistics, state and local governments now shoulder over
75 percent of the costs of financing the nation’s public infrastructure. Last year, the country’s state and local governments issued nearly $300 billion in long-term bonds to finance essential capital investment — 47 percent alone went for public education and 21 percent for transportation. We respectfully urge Colorado’s congressional delegation, individuals we know to have the very best interests of our state and nation at heart, to remember that their decisions and those of their colleagues over the weeks ahead could have profound impacts on state and local leaders here at home in Colorado. Don’t let the locals fall off this cliff. From Bruce Caughey, executive director, Colorado Association of School Executives; Ken DeLay, executive director, Colorado Association of School Boards; Sam Mamet, executive director, Colorado Municipal League; Chip Taylor, executive director, Colorado Counties Inc.; and Ann Terry, executive director, Special District Association of Colorado
Economic times challenge mall redevelopment When I last wrote about the status of negotiations with the unnamed master developer in late October 2011 for the Westminster Center (formerly the Westminster Mall), city staff had thought the critical pre-development agreement would have been finalized and approved early in 2012. As we head toward the end of 2012, no agreement has been accomplished. Staff tells me that negotiations are ongoing, but the less than robust economic picture is making it more difficult than under normal economic times to pull the financial components together. Perhaps the city’s staunch vision for the multi-use development concept may be a little hard to swallow for the master developer. The City remains committed to a retail, office, high density residential and entertainment plan.
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Since the fall of last year, the city has had the 100-plus acre site cleared of all buildings except Sears, J.C. Penney’s and a couple of individual pad sites such as Olive Garden Restaurant. This fundamental step along with the acquisition of the separate land parcels represents an approximate $30 million investment of taxpayers’ dollars.
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Earlier this year, Sears had a change of heart in wanting to stay at the site. So, the city’s urban renewal authority bought it out at a cost of $4.2 million, thus adding to the land controlled by the city — 90 percent of all land holdings. It has been assumed all along that J.C. Penney’s would remain at the site and be one of the anchors for the new retail configuration. However, just recently, the Macerich Company, which owns the Flat Irons Crossing Mall in Broomfield, publicly stated their interest in luring Penney’s to its site. Whether it has its eye on the Westminster store or has the idea of adding a new J.C. Penney’s up the turnpike is open to speculation.
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The change of attitude by Sears and Macerich’s statement about J.C. Penney’s denote the ongoing churning and change
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that is ever prevalent in the retail/shopping center world. This adds to the complexity of securing anchors, and in turn, the tenant mix. Plus, no one can say which national retailers may be gone tomorrow due to a merger or bankruptcy. There are a set of dynamics providing challenges to achieve the legacy project the city council and staff are attempting. The city still believes it can accomplish an initial phase project with opening by summer/fall of 2015.
able to reclaim such students.
Some good news
Less Mideast oil?
Adams 50 School District is moving ahead with a STEM school plan. The focus on science, technology, engineering and math will take place at a stand alone school facility. The former Crown Pointe Academy building at 72nd Avenue and Irving Street will be modified and rehabbed to meet the needs of this new exciting program. Ultimately, 300 students will be enrolled in this program with an initial enrollment of 200 for the next school year. What is especially exciting is that the district is targeting 40 percent of the enrollment toward attracting students who live in District 50, but are currently attending a different school district. For the district to succeed academically and financially, it is critical that they are
Longer winter daylight
How about state Sen. Greg Brophy’s proposal to put Colorado on a year-round daylight savings time? I think the idea has merit. After all, who likes it to be dark at 4:30 p.m. in the winter? He plans to try again in the upcoming legislative session. Just think how much happier Coloradoans would be with that extra hour of daylight at the end of the day when it’s cold!
Finally, now that the presidential election is over, hopefully the president will be more relaxed to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline. Increasing political pressure is being applied to gain approval of the $7 billion pipeline to transport oil from Canada to the Texas Gulf Coast. News sources say that support is gaining for the project on Capitol Hill. The pipeline would complement the ongoing goal for the United States to be less reliant on Mideast oil. Let’s hope the right decision will finally be made without the campaign environment buzz still going.
Bill Christopher is former city manager of Westminster and used to represent District J on the RTD board of directors.
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Snowflakes harken holiday feel Although the song lyrics say, “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas,” it isn’t. We were so excited last Saturday night when huge snowflakes began falling. But five minutes later we looked out, the snow had quit and when we woke the next morning the dusting of snow was already melting. But the weather channel told us that our mountains received a healthy dose of the million dollar stuff. And we all know how we depend on our mountain snow to fill our reservoirs. So bring it on, we are waiting for a good oldfashioned blizzard.
That’s wrong
Last week I heard state Sen. Greg Brophy extol the benefits of year-around
daylight saving time. I’ll fight tooth and nail to keep that from happening. All you need to observe is a bunch of elementary school kids standing at bus stops or walking to school in total darkness and it should convince us to not put so many students in harm’s way.
Now we have Brophy extol the extra hour of daylight in the late afternoon. Well, Sen. Brophy, we don’t need that extra hour at the end of the day and you’re dead wrong about the whole issue, so give the idea up and go on to some other silly idea that you may dream up. But leave daylight saving time the same. If I had my way, I’d go back to basic standard time and quit playing around with “God’s time” as my Dad used to call it. And that’s all I’m going to say on this matter unless he attempts to introduce such a bill in the next legislation session which will be upon us in just another month.
Another Christmas
And before we know it Christmas will be here. I’m way behind with my candy and
cookie goodies and not one card has been mailed. But I’m certain that I will get into high gear soon. Besides how can we get the Christmas spirit without some measurable snow? That’s what I’m waiting for. Hopefully, you all are in high gear and your shopping is done, wrapped and under the tree. Merry Christmas! Stay well, stay involved and stay tuned. Vi June is past Democratic state representative for House District 35. She is a former mayor of Westminster and a former newspaper publisher. A Westminster resident for more than four decades, she and her husband, Bob, have five grown children and eight grandchildren.
Delusions help us forget about realities of the world Is there anything so sad as watching somebody suddenly be confronted with their own delusions? I was thinking about this the other day as I was following the debacle that has become the search for a new head football coach for the University of Colorado. How else do you explain that CU approaches the coach of a school from a lesser conference, offers him a substantial pay raise and on paper articulate its intention to significantly upgrade the facilities at the university, and yet, he says “no”? There was a time when CU was a great destination for a football coach. CU could approach somebody from another major college program, a program that had enjoyed success, and entice him to come to Boulder. It happened with Gary Barnett, and it happened again with Dan Hawkins. But not so much any more. And yet, if you watch how the administration at CU has approached this coach’s search, in every aspect from the high bar Athletic Director Mike Bohn set for the qualifications, to the media leaks, to the sort of myopic arrogance of only going after one candidate, you would think CU
was still a “plum” job. Kinda hard to imagine in the same week that one sports publication listed CU as No. 114 in it’s power rankings of the 132 top-tier football programs in the country. Sometimes, the delusions that we build up are like a defense mechanism — we put them in place to insulate ourselves from doubters and naysayers, from the people who would rather see us fail than wonder why they haven’t succeeded more. But more often than not, those delusions are just a willing departure from the realities of the world around us, and those can be dangerous. I remember shortly after the Columbine massacre, we teachers went through a number of training sessions on bullying
and school violence. One snippet really stuck with me: The student who has a ridiculously inflated estimation of their own abilities is far more likely to become violent if that delusion is suddenly punctured. In other words, when some kid’s oversize bubble bursts, sometimes it sprays violent shrapnel. Of course, the same thing could be said of many aspects of life, without the dramatic violence. When the ridiculously over-inflated pricing of homes suddenly was confronted with reality, it almost collapsed the entire financial system. And in more trivial terms, think of the delusional mystique that got built around the Denver Broncos last year, especially after the playoff win against Pittsburgh — how much harder did that make it to watch New England dismantle the Broncos? Confronting reality is sometimes a difficult and painful thing, especially for a generation that has been raised to think that participation awards are as good as achievement awards, and that everybody gets a trophy regardless of whether they contributed.
Luckily, as any guy knows, there is no more effective cure for self-deluding behaviors as a wife; but, short of that, it really points to the importance of having people in your life who are honest with you and who aren’t afraid to call you on your own garbage. And sometimes, that’s going to mean starting all over from square one, rebuilding the reality you want through actual achievements and industry. And that’s OK. If I recall correctly, once upon a time, CU needed a reality check and went and hired a little-known assistant coach named Bill McCartney. That seems to have worked out pretty well for CU in the 1980s and 1990s, and a similar “reset” may be just what the doctor ordered. If Mike Bohn and the rest of the administration in Boulder is willing to take their medicine. Michael Alcorn is a music teacher and fitness instructor who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. He graduated from Alameda High School and the University of Colorado-Boulder.
Don’t be shy about spreading good word to others Who do you know? I mean who do you know that you would feel really good about recommending or providing a referral for? What if I asked it a different way? What if the question was this, who knows you and who would feel really good about giving you a referral or recommending you as a friend, or for a job, or to join a committee? You see, networking happens all the time, whether we do it consciously, unconsciously, or subconsciously, we have an opportunity to participate at many levels. I can share with you that many years ago, when I had my first big opportunity to join a company, the difference maker between why I was hired and beat out the other few finalists was because of the letters of recommendation that were sent on my behalf. They were so strong that the hiring manager almost couldn’t believe it. But after following up and speaking directly to the
people who endorsed me, the hiring manager became convinced that I was the right candidate and offered me the position. Facebook and LinkedIn have helped me to reconnect with so many people. Some folks that I grew up with and went to school with, others that I served with in the military, and many people that I have worked with or had an opportunity to know professionally. Social media is awesome in that way, connecting us with people from our past as well as our present. But even without the help of such enabling technology, we still have our immediate circle of friends, family, co-workers and associates that help us and who we should be willing to
help as much as we possibly can. Just think of all of the wrapping paper, Girl Scout cookies, popcorn or gift cards you have purchased from a neighbors child. If you are like me, you just can’t say “no.” If we took this same concept just one or two steps farther, we should be asking ourselves things like, “If I am going to buy a car I will buy it from that guy I went to high school with who is now selling cars.” Or “If my spouse and I are going to dinner, why wouldn’t I go to that restaurant that my neighbors own and maybe where my other friend’s daughter is a server?” I am not sure about you, but I love referring people, connecting people or businesses, and making recommendations or referring anyone and everyone I know to people and companies that I can trust and who I know will deliver a better than good result. Many of my friends and
family members work for big corporations, and I am grateful for the work that they do and all the people that they serve. But I must share with you that my heart goes out to the entrepreneur or small business owner and their staff. One day, and maybe one day soon, you will find yourself in a position to recommend someone, refer people to a business, or network with folks where you can help connect the dots between two people or businesses. And you may just even find that when you are the consumer, when you do everything you possibly can to shop where your friends and neighbors are trying so hard to build their business, that you will not only be helping them, but you will truly be enriching your own life as well. I am not sure about you, but I am going to go the extra mile in seeking out my connections and see if I can make a purchase, give them a recommendation, provide a referral, or help them network. And I would love to hear
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Michael Norton, a resident of Highlands Ranch, is the former president of the Zig Ziglar organization and CEO and founder of www. candogo.com
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Bikes gear up physical education District purchases bikes to enhance safety, education By Ashley Reimers
areimers@ourcoloradonews.com Adams 12 Five Star Schools is expanding its physical education curriculum to include bicycles. The district recently purchased a bike fleet that will be used in elementary schools that have participated in the Safe Routes to School grant from the Colorado Department of Transportation. Since 2009, the district has earned the grant, which provides funding to foster a safe and healthy environment at school and to provided bicycle safety so students. The grant has also allowed the district to partner with Bicycle Colorado, a local nonprofit organization, to provide pedestrian and bicycle safety education at 18 elementary schools, said Matt Schaefer, planning manager for the district. “We saw a need to educate our students and we also had increased walking distances around the schools causing kids to have to go farther to school, which caused more congestion around the schools with vehicles,” he said. “So through the grant and Bicycle Colorado we are able help families with tools so they don’t have to drive their kids to school and also provide a healthy lifestyle for students, creating a duel benefit.” The district partnered with BikeSource to purchase 12 bikes at a discounted rate. Schaefer said there are three sizes of bikes to accommodate all levels of elementary ages. He said he hopes with the purchase of the bikes a seed will be planted in the district to continue the bicycle program long term. “In three years all the schools will have
Student in the Adams 12 Five Star School District participate in the Safe Routes to School grant program. The district recently purchased 12 bicycles to help continue the program. Photo provided participated in the Safe Routes to School grant program,” he said. “Each year we choose different schools with different socioeconomic statuses to allow for the program to reach all of our students, who all
Dave Young outlines proposal By Darin Moriki
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Teacher receives recognition By Ashley Reimers
areimers@ourcoloradonews.com Longtime Westminster High School theater teacher Joanna Ramsey won’t be found in the halls of the school this year. After 25 years at WHS, she’s now enjoying retirement. “In a blink of an eye 25 years had gone by,” she said. “It was kind of hard to believe that I was getting paid to do that kind of work.” Ramsey retired in the spring. She’s been spending her time chipping away at her to do list. She began her theater teaching career in 1975, but it wasn’t until she came to Westminster High School that she realized teaching was her true calling. She said the students at Westy are fabulous, remarkable human beings. “I fell in love with the community and the kids,” she said. “I always told the students that I will give them everything I have, as long as I give that back tenfold, and they did. They kept me excited and gave me
dents will learn the basics of riding a bike like checking the brakes and the air in the tires. She said students will also learn the proper way to wear a helmet and safety techniques like how to use a cross walk.
County considers DA salary
Former Westminster High School theater teacher Joanna Ramsey, right, receives her award from Colorado State Thespian Director Jeremy Goldson after being inducted into the Colorado State Thespian Hall of Fame Dec. 8 during the Colorado State Thespian Conference at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. Photo provided
Past Westy teacher inducted into state Hall of Fame
have different backgrounds.” The bikes were picked up in early November and will be available to teachers in late January. Kaitlin Wasik, school wellness coordinator for the district, said the stu-
something new and remarkable every day.” For her many years of dedication to going above and beyond to provide theater education, Ramsey was inducted into the Colorado State Thespian Hall of Fame on Dec. 8 during the Colorado State Thespian Conference at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. The Colorado State Thespians is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving theater programs for grades 6-12. Ramsey has been a part of the Colorado State Thespians for many years taking her students to the annual conferences. “I was totally surprised and very much honored to be to be inducted,” she said. “You have to have at least 20 years of experience, and I have a 37-year teaching career.” Although Ramsey is retired from teaching, her work in theater isn’t over. She said she plans on relaxing for a year and getting things done around the house, but after that she will venture back into the theater world. “I’ve talked about doing some summer youth theater programs or even directing adults in the Denver theater community,” she said. “I’m not sure exactly yet what I’ll be doing, but I’m sure one of those choices will become the most appealing.”
Dave Young, the new district attorneyelect for Adams and Broomfield counties, may be receiving a bigger paycheck over the next few years. The Adams County commissioners considered a set of proposals posited by Young during a Dec. 3 study session that laid out two specific compensation options: A starting rate of $192,027 with a 4 percent annual increase over the next four years or a flat $203,859 rate with no annual increase. Young said current DA Don Quick received $184,641 in compensation this year that accompanied a 5 percent annual increase. Current laws require district attorneys in all of the state’s 22 judicial districts to receive a minimum compensation of $130,000. About 80 percent of that amount or $104,000 is paid out by the state leaving any remaining compensation to be covered by individual counties. Of the 20 percent left in the DA’s salary, Adams County pays about 90 percent, while Broomfield County pays the remaining 10 percent. Young said his salary proposal is in line with the amount of crimes and case filings facing the DA’s office. Last year alone, he said, the county
ranked among the top three counties in the state for the number of individual court filings received, including 4,156 felony court, 37,540 county court and more than 3,000 driving under the influence filings. The proposed salary increase also comes on the heels of efforts to improve programs and initiatives spearheaded by the DA’s office. These proposed efforts include increasing elder abuse reporting, creating a mental health court and economic crime unit. Young said the increased volume and complexity of some cases — such as the multiyear Quality Paving and Quality Resurfacing scandal — is making it increasingly difficult for the 160 DA office staffers to thoroughly process and investigate all incoming cases. “I think they could be better investigated and that’s what we’re at failing now, because we don’t have the resources to investigate,” Young said. “It’s easy to say, ‘It’s a civil issue and not a criminal issue,’ but unless you get your feet in the water and investigate it, you’re really not going to know that. I think there’s an expectation of us to do more than just looking at it that way, but when you don’t have the investigators out there to go and do the leg work, it’s hard to do that.” The compensation option selected by the county commissioners will be built into the district attorney’s office budget for the upcoming fiscal year and considered for adoption some time within the next two weeks.
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Bells create unique music in Westminster warmer weather this year from year’s past and continued to enjoy the city’s bells. “The best part of playing the lighting ceremony is the bells, they are beautifully tuned,” he said. “It’s just wonderful. There are so many beautiful undertones you can hear. It’s just so fun for me.” Gift is a classic organist and carillonneur. He began his musical studies in 1973 and began playing the bells for the city and county of Denver in 1979 before playing in
By Ashley Reimers
areimers@ourcoloradonews.com Since 1986, Robert Gift has been playing the bells for the city of Westminster during the annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony. And this year was no different. He continued the tradition on Dec. 2, playing holiday classics like “White Christmas,” his most requested song. Gift enjoyed
top. It is also a source of traditional and unique music. It is 130-feet tall and features 24 bells composed of pure copper and block tin in the tower. The largest bell has a 25-inch diameter and weighs 341 pounds. “One of the reasons I love to play the bells in Westminster is because people get to hear something unique,” Gift said. “The fact that it’s coming out of a piece of metal is amazing and people don’t get to hear this kind of music very often.
the bell tower in Westminster. “Playing the bells can be difficult, especially when they aren’t tuned correctly,” he said. “But I have never had that problem before in Westminster.” According to the city’s website, the idea for a bell tower came about in 1986 when the city was celebrating its 75th anniversary of incorporation. Since then it has been the symbol of the city and a community landmark challenging residents to climb to the
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The children and pets area of holiday art mart at the Foothills Art Center in Golden. Photos by Andy Carpenean
Holiday market brings winter wonderland Show features variety of wares, moods to fit the season By Clarke Reader
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he Foothills Art Center is taking the “winter wonderland” from song and bringing it to life with its 38th annual holiday market. The market runs until Dec. 30 at the center, 809 15th St. in Golden, and features more than 100 local artists displaying their hand-crafted work. “We have every medium here, and some people wouldn’t even think of,” said Reilly Sanborn, executive director for the center. “Things like jewelry and crafts to woodcarved dog beds.” The market is a juried exhibition, with artists contributing from as far away as Grand Junction and La Veta, but most are
from Jefferson County, according to Sanborn. “Some artists live so close they can literally walk their work to the gallery,” said Pam Fortner, who manages the market with Mary Beth Beach. “I think the jury did a great job selecting a wide variety of work that will appeal to a lot of people. There are a lot of options and price points for everyone.” Sanborn said one of the best things about the market being local is that it allows people to not only support artists, but Golden as well. “It’s part of our mission to support Colorado artists, and the sales tax go back to Golden, and we’re very proud of that,” she said. While the items for sale are certainly the major draw of the market, Fortner and those she works with put a lot of time and imagination into creating a different decoration theme every year. This year’s theme is a winter wonderland, and Fortner and her team have spread out more than 500 cellophane flowers in wintry colors — white, cranberry red
A collection of holiday hats for sale at the art market at the Foothills Art Center in Golden.
IF YOU GO WHAT: Holiday Art Market WHERE: Foothills Art Center 809 15th St., Golden
WHEN: Through Dec. 30 Monday through Saturday — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday — Noon to 5 p.m.
COST: Free admission $1 donation encouraged
INFORMATION: 303-279-3922 or visit www. foothillsartcenter.org and lavender — throughout the gallery to bring that wonder to shoppers. “This way we make it fun for people to just come and see, and it’s also fun to shop in,” she said. Market shoppers will have no shortage of gifts and goods to delight them. Sanborn said the market sells food items like toffee and homemade jams that sell out every year. There are also the more traditional gifts like jewelry, which Fortner said is one of the market’s most popular areas. “We have some wonderful glass artists with works that are both functional and gorgeous,” she said. “We also have some great fiber gifts — some great hats, scarves and jackets. Anyone with a taste for finely crafted clothing will find something here.” Fortner also added that she asked all artists to contribute at least one handmade ornament, and the results are sixtrees worth of ornaments for shoppers. Shoppers who come late to the market don’t need to worry about everything being picked-over. As work sells, the artists are informed, so they can bring more inventory or new items to fill the space. “Our shoppers can find high-quality, hand-crafted, nice gifts any time, and they’re likely to see something new every time,” Fortner said. For more information on the market, call 303-279-3922 or visit www.foothills artcenter.org.
The Colorado Convention Center is stepping up its cuisine scene to incorporate Colorado-produced eats into its concession stands. Centerplate, the Convention Center’s official caterer, has brought in Colorado suppliers such as Polidori Sausage, Continental Sausage, produce from Blue Bear Farm (Centerplate’s 5,000-squarefoot urban garden), along with grass-fed beef burgers from TAG chef/owner Troy Guard, to up its good-grub game to appeal to conventioneers who bring in millions of dollars annually to support our economy. “We started this project in February by talking to talents in the country using local products and bringing authentic Colorado (cuisine) to the Convention Center,” said Laurence Rua, Centerplate’s regional vice president, during a press lunch last week. All 14 of the Convention Center concessions are now sending a clear Colorado cuisine message to visitors. “We’re designing food not just to eat, we’re designing food … to say welcome to Colorado, which is our theme of the redesign of the food program,” said John Sergi, Centerplate’s chief design officer. QR codes on concession stand signs connect with the www.visitdenver.com website to take viewers to see other eateries around town where out-of-towners can dine. Other chef consultants who were brought into the program’s redesign were Roberto Santibanez, a New York restaurateur and author of “Truly Mexican,” who created tortas and tacos using local ingredients, and Italian expert Bill Pustari from New Haven, Conn., who created pizzas using seasonal vegetables and locally sourced meats. The public is invited to try out the new food program whenever the Convention Center is open.
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If you haven’t watched your recorded version of Wednesday’s “Top Chef” series on Bravo, don’t read this. Denver’s Tyler Wiard, exec chef of Elway’s steakhouse, was told to “pack his knives and go” after he was paired up with CJ, one of the show’s past chef-testants, after the reluctant duo bummed out the judges with a badly executed pork burger. But don’t count Wiard down and out quite yet. Bravo continues the contest with “Last Chance Kitchen”, a web-only battle by the ousted chefs to win a place back on the big show. On this week’s webcast, Wiard and CJ were again paired (to their amusement and chagrin) and challenged to make a dessert in competition against reigning “Last Chance Kitchen” champ Kuniko Yagi. Chef/judge Tom Colicchio declared the pair the winners of the dessert challenge for their cherry fritters and hay (yes, you read that right) ice cream. So they will move on to face the next ousted “Top Chef” contender. To see the webisode, go to www.bravo tv.com/top-chef. Parker continues on Page 18
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YOUR WEEK: CONCERT & THEATER SHOW
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. ARTS FESTIVAL Broomfield Academy (grades 1-8) presents its winter arts festival and program from 7-8:45 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13. Bring the kids and enjoy our play, singing, dancing and fun. Open to the public; fun for kids ages 5-14. The event is free. Call 303-469-6449.
FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/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. 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 303-4693521. Proceeds to benefit the Risen Savior Handbell Fund. Visit www.rslc.org.
HOLIDAY CONCERT Rocky Mountain Brassworks performs its annual holiday concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Broomfield Auditorium. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets available at the door or in advance at the Broomfield Auditorium box office. Call 720-887-2371 for prices and hours. The auditorium is at 3 Community Park Road, Broomfield. Visit www. rockymountainbrassworks.org.
SUNDAY/DEC. 16 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.
TUESDAY/DEC. 18 LIFETREE CAFÉ Fate, luck and divine intervention will be explored at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18 at Lifetree Café, 5675 Field St., Arvada. The event “Fate, Free Will or God’s Plan?” features a showing of Crossword, an award-winning short film that follows a lonely Irish woman who finds solace in the daily crossword puzzle. The crossword clues seem to link mysteriously to her own life circumstances. Admission is free. Snacks and beverages are available. Contact Polly Wegner, 303-424-4454 or pwegner@ peacelutheran.net. WEDNESDAY/DEC. 19 WEDNESDAYS AT 2 Covenant Village in Westminster presents 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: 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. 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.
THURSDAY/DEC. 20 HOLIDAY PARTY Friends Night Out for adults with developmental 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.
COMING SOON COMING SOON/DEC. 22 LABYRINTH WALK To celebrate the winter solstice, Northglenn UCC is hosting a group labyrinth walk from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, at 10500 Grant Drive. Suggested donation is $5. Also, please bring donations of mittens and socks to place on or mitten tree to benefit Boulder Bridge House (boulderbridgehouse.org), which provides homeless with meals, mental health care and case management. COMING SOON/DEC. 24 DENTAL CARE Comfort Dental offers free dental care from 7:30-11:30 a.m. Dec. 24. For locations, see www.ComfortDental.com.
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
COMING SOON/DEC. 26
THEATER SHOW “Miracle on 34th
BLOOD DRIVE Walmart Community Blood Drive is from 10 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 303-363-2300 or visit www.bonfils.org.
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.
COMING SOON/DEC. 27-28
RECURRING/THROUGH DEC. 27
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.
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 EVENTS RECURRING/THROUGH FALL HOMEWORK HELP Free drop-in homework center is open 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. 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. RECURRING/THROUGH DEC. 15 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. RECURRING/THROUGH DEC. 16 PLAYHOUSE SHOW The Festival Playhouse presents “The Man Who Wanted to
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.
RECURRING/THROUGH JAN. 7 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 through 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. RECURRING/MONTHLY THROUGH MAY FAMILY CONCERTS The Music Train and Swallow Hill Music presents the family concert series, at 4 p.m. the second
Sunday of each month through May at Swallow Hill Music Association, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver; and at 4 p.m. the third Saturday of each month through May at the D-Note, 7519 Grandview Ave., Arvada. For information and tickets, visit http://ridethemusictrain.com.
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
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.
LOOKING AHEAD/DEC. 28 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. LOOKING AHEAD/JAN. 6 “GODSPELL” AUDITIONS Auditions for the Northglenn 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 303-450-8800 for an appointment. Callbacks are Wednesday, Jan. 9, and rehearsals begin in June. Performances will be July 19-27. LOOKING AHEAD/JAN. 12 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. 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 latecomers 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.
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
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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 303-4527534 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, peersupport 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. LA LECHE League of Broomfield meets 10 -11 a.m. the second Monday of the month at Brunner Farm House, 640 Main St.
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End of the world? Party like there’s no tomorrow with a package at Denver’s The Curtis — a Doubletree Hilton hotel on Dec. 21, the day the world will end, according to the Mayan calendar. The Party Like There’s No To-Maya package, priced at $12,021 (does money really matter if Earth takes a powder?), gets you and dozens of your closest friends rental of the entire 15th floor, including the British Invasion Suite and the Rolling Stone Suite plus 22 guest rooms; limousine transportation to the downtown hotel; a full floor party with two bars stocked with top-shelf alcohol, a spread of glutinous foods and decked out with party decor and rockin’
music; apocalypse-worthy guest room amenities including freeze-dried foods, gas masks, anti-radiation tablets and water purifications tablets; and a tattoo artist ready to give you the butterfly or tribal tattoo that you’ve always wanted. And if the sun does come out on Dec. 22, the hotel’s Corner Office restaurant will throw in brunch for 48 people and limo transportation home. To book the doomsday package, go to www.thecurtis.com or call 1-800-5256651.
Meet the parents Former Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow is making hay in the New York gossip columns with a much higher completion rate than he ever had during his short
stint here. The New York Jets backup QB apparently has introduced actress girlfriend Camilla Belle to his parents, and “mom and dad approve,” according to an item last week in the New York Post’s Page Six column, which credits In Touch magazine for the initial report. “His mom, Pam, likes that Camilla comes from a strict Catholic family, and loves that she does so much work with a children’s charity,” Page Six said, quoting an In Touch source. “Pam thinks Camilla could be the girl Tim has been waiting for!” Here’s the link to the story: www.nypost.com/p/ pagesix/tim_tebow_introduces_camilla_belle_wl8S5J9u5EYGn2G1mCkzmI.
Trice party is this week
The third annual Trice Jewelers Holiday Party is scheduled between 7 and 9 p.m. Dec. 13 in the store at 6885 S. University Blvd. (University and East Easter Avenue) in Centennial. You can shop, sip and snack knowing a percentage of the evening’s proceeds will go to the Cancer Center at the University of Colorado Hospital. RSVP to Wendy Duncan at duncanhome@q.com or by calling 303-981-8850.
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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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. 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.
TUESDAYS DENVER NORTH Metro Rotary Club meets 7:10 -8:30 a.m. Tuesdays at The Egg & I, 855 Thornton Parkway in Thornton.
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.
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.
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.
days at 10155 Westmoor Drive, Suite 225, in Westminster. For more information, call Mary Taylor at 303-327-1616.
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. 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 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at various restaurants in Olde Town Arvada. A $5 fee is collected from each attendee, which is then donated to a local charity at the end of each quarter. The 4th Quarter Charity is the Dan Peak Foundation who assists families in need. http://danpeakfoundation.webs.com/. For more info call Virlie Walker 720-323-0863. FLATIRONS VIEW Toastmasters meets at 6:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of every month at The Depot at Five Parks, 13810 W. 85th Ave. in Arvada. Polish your speaking and presentation skills in a fun, instructional, nurturing environment. For more information visit http://9407.toastmastersclubs.org/. MUSIC TEACHERS Association Suburban Northwest meets from 9:30 a.m. to noon the first Wednesday of the month at Community in Christ Church, 12229 W. 80th Ave., Arvada. Meetings are open to the public and include refreshments, business meeting and program featuring music teaching professionals from around the state lecturing on the latest teaching developments. Upcoming meetings are Nov. 7, Feb. 6, March 6, April 3, May 1.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN Submarine Veterans meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at American Legion Wilmore-Richter Post 161, 6230 W. 60th Ave. in Arvada. Active duty, reserve, retired, veterans, interested public and their ladies are cordially invited. For more information, go online to www. rockymountainsubvets.com.
TOASTMASTERS-WESTMINSTER COMMUNICATORS
Tuesdays at Red Lobster, 1350 W. 104th Ave. in Northglenn. For more information, email NorthglennThorntonRotary@hotmail. com.
meets 12:15-1:15 p.m. every Wednesday at DeVry University, 1870 W. 122nd Ave., Room 134. Toastmasters has helped thousands of people over the years and we can help you. Admission is free. Enter the southeast door to the first room, 134. Call Ray Hamilton at 303-284-4223.
NORTHWEST AREA Newcomers and Social Club meets at
WESTMINSTER ROTARY 7:10 Club meets 7:10-8:30 a.m.
NORTHGLENN-THORNTON ROTARY Club meets at noon
11:30 a.m. every fourth Tuesday of the month at Wishbone Restaurant ,9701 Federal Blvd. in Westminster. The club serves 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.
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. 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. 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. TALKING IDEAS Toastmasters Club meets noon-1 p.m. Tues-
Wednesdays at The Ranch Country Club, 11667 Tejon St., Westminster. For more information, call Angela Habben at 720-947-8080.
THURSDAYS ADAMS COUNTY Triad meets 1-2 p.m. the third Thursdays of the month at 3295 W. 72nd Ave. in Westminster. The Triad is formed of law enforcement officers, senior citizens, fire personnel and senior organizations. Triad volunteers develop and implement crime-prevention and education programs for older adults. Activities address crime from both a pre-victimization (preventive) standpoint and a post-victimization (victim/witness assistance) standpoint. All senior citizens or people who care about senior citizens of Adams County are welcome. Topic changes each month. For more information, contact Jenee Centeno at 303-854-7420. Fridays. FOOD PANTRY Agape Life Church distributes Jefferson County commodity foods from 10-11 a.m. Thursdays, at the church, 5970 W. 60th Ave. in Arvada. The church provides this service to all Jefferson County residents. If you have questions, call 303-431-6481. FRONT RANGE Toastmasters Club meets from 7-9 p.m. every Thursday at the Thornton Civic Center, 9500 Civic Center Drive,
Thornton. Develop your prepared and impromptu speaking skills. Guests are encouraged to drop in and participate at their comfort level. For information, contact www.d26toastmasters.org/ frontrange/about_us.htm.
GRIEFSHARE SUPPORT Group meets at 9:30 a.m. Thursdays at Mountain View Lutheran Church, 1481 Russell Way. For more information, go online to www.mountainviewlutheran.com. LET’S FIND Serenity Al-Anon meets at 7 p.m. Thursdays at Park Center Office Building Room 104, 3489 W. 72nd Ave. For more information, go online to www.al-anon-co.org.
METRO NORTH Chamber Leads Thursday group meets at 8 a.m. Thursdays at the Egg and I, 885 Thornton Parkway in Thornton. For more information, call Jim Johnson at 303-522-3608. ONE BUSINESS Connection meets from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays at Barker’s St., 2831 W. 120th Ave. in Westminster. For more information, call Michelle Mathiesen at 303-424-1207 or go online to www.wbncolorado.com. WOMEN’S BUSINESS Network meets 7:20-8:35 a.m. Thursdays at the Doubletree Hotel, 8773 Yates Drive in Westminster. For more information, call Michelle Mathiesen at 303-424-1207 or go online to www.wbncolorado.com. FRIDAYS CAFFEINATED CAREER Club meets 8:15-10 a.m. Fridays at La Dolce Vita, 5756 Olde Wadsworth Blvd. An inspirational weekly job-search networking group, facilitated by a job-search expert. Bring business cards and a 60-second introduction. Typical attendance is more than 20 people, and the restaurant prefers that you order breakfast. RSVP recommended. For more information call CAREER-Magic at 303-424-5451. For directions, call Don Carver at 303-420-1637. NORTH SUBURBAN Sales Professionals meets 7:30-9 a.m. Fridays at Indian Tree Golf Course, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. This club is for entrepreneurs, small-business owners, independent distributors and professional salespersons for business education, sales training, motivation, fun, food, and fellowship. Ticket price includes parking, breakfast buffet, program and chances to win door prizes and lottery tickets. Newcomers are welcome. Call Laura Nokes Lang at 303-428-9293.
SWING THRU’S Square Dance Club meets Fridays at the Victory Grange, 2025 Tower Road in Aurora. Singles, couples and youth are welcome. For more information, call 303-426-8986. SATURDAYS NORTH SUBURBAN Republican Forum meets 9:45-11:15 a.m. the second Saturday of the month at Anythink, Huron St. Community Room, 9417 Huron St. in Thornton. Admission is $3 and includes a continental breakfast. Meet like-minded people and discuss Colorado political issues. WHAT YOU Want to Be AFG Al-Anon meets at 9:30 a.m. Saturdays at Kaiser Permanente Hospital in the Richard P. Young Room, 11245 Huron St. For more information, go online to www. al-anon-co.org. SUNDAYS HOW AFG Works Book Study Al-Anon meets at 9 a.m. Sundays at Park Center Office Building, Room 104, 3489 W. 72nd Ave. For more information, go online to www.al-anon-co.org. MILE HIGH Harmonica Club meets 1:30 -3:30 p.m. the second and fourth Sundays of the month at Grant Avenue Community Center, 216 S. Grant St. in Denver. THORNTON VFW Post 7945 meets 8:30 -11 a.m. Sundays at 10217 Quivas St. in Thornton. Admission is $5 for breakfast. For more information, call 303-438-6700. YOGA FOR Survivors Whether you’re a longtime cancer survivor, in treatment or a caregiver to a cancer survivor, Yoga for Cancer Survivors & Caregivers is a great way to live more comfortably in your own body. Benefits include decreased stress and pain,
improved sleep and energy, improved lymphatic flow, reduced nausea and a greater sense of well-being. Class led by Shari Turney, a registered yoga instructor with specialized training through Yoga for Survivors. Class offered from 1:30-2:45 p.m. Sundays at Duncan Family YMCA, 6350 Eldridge St., Arvada. Contact Turney at 720-319-3703 or szturney@mac.com before taking your first class to ensure a safe practice.
ONGOING ACTIVITIES FRONT RANGE Boot Camp gets you out of the gym and gets results. Front Range Boot Camp provides dynamic, unique and results-driven full-body workouts exclusively for women. All ages, sizes and fitness levels will succeed. Indoor location is just behind Super Target at Kipling and 50th Avenue. Outdoor location is Skyline Park by Stenger soccer fields. Email Robyn@ FrontRangeBootCamp.com or go online to www.FrontRangeBootCamp.com. GIRL SCOUTS Snowboard. Scuba dive. Sleep over in a museum or at the zoo. Go backstage at a concert or a Broadway play. Even stage your own Project Runway. Girl Scouts turns normal days into days you’ll remember all your life. Girl Scouts offers girls of all ages and backgrounds a safe place to explore the world and discover their potential. There are now more flexible ways to be a Girl Scout than joining a troop. To explore your options, visit girlscoutsofcolorado.org, email inquiry@gscolorado.org or call 1-877-404-5708. REALITY CHECK Learn, laugh and move beyond denial in a small, cozy, group workshop environment. Join me for a facilitated Reality Check. Put on your big-girl pants, and call 303-953-2344 for details. ONGOING VOLUNTEER Opportunities GATEWAY BATTERED Women’s Services is looking for volunteers to work on various planning committees for its upcoming fundraising endeavors. Monthly attendance for fundraising meetings required. Contact Jeneen Klippel at 303-343-1856 or email jkworden@gatewayshelter.com. GIRL SCOUT volunteers Whether you commit a few hours a month running a troop, or a few hours a year helping with a science event, tackle important issues, travel to incredible places, share interests and create experiences with girls and other adults you will never forget. Gain marketable skills that will benefit you in ways beyond Girl Scouting. Join Girl Scouts today and become one of our volunteers. Both men and women 18 and older are invited to join. In addition to positions working with the girls, we’ve got volunteer needs in our offices around the state to help with paperwork and other administrative duties. For more information, visit girlscoutsofcolorado.org, email inquiry@gscolorado. org or call 1-877-404-5708. HEALTH PASSPORT Looking for a volunteer opportunity? Health Passport volunteers provide support for patients and their families both in the hospital and upon discharge; help with outreach, marketing, and social networking; connect patients, families, and volunteers with the services and programs right for them; host classes at various Health Passport locations; contribute to the health and wellness of those in the community; counsel clients who need prescription drug assistance, and help with day-to-day living expenses, Medicare and Medicaid issues. For information about these volunteer opportunities, contact Kerry Ewald, Health Passport volunteer coordinator, at 303-6294934. For more, visit www.myhealthpassport.org. COMPANIONS FOR Elders PeopleFirst Hospice seeks compassionate, committed and dependable individuals to provide companionship to hospice patients and their families. By volunteering as few as 1 or 2 hours per month, you can help combat the isolation and loneliness that affects the quality of life of countless people near the end of their lives, simply by listening and providing a comforting presence. Orientation and training provided. To learn more, please contact PeopleFirst Hospice at 303-546-7921.
MetroNorth Worship Directory
Arvada United Methodist Church
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Lowell
Bradburn.
PCUSA
9:15 am Sunday School - all ages 10:30 am Sunday Worship Youth Group - Sundays
Sheridan
Our purpose is to Welcome All, Praise God, and to Care for the World.
72nd Ave. Rev. Dr. Jack Cabaness - 303-429-8508 - 3990 W. 74th Ave. - www. westypres.org
Northglenn United Methodist Church
Risen Savior Lutheran Church 3031 W. 144th Ave. - Broomfield 303-469-3521 or www.rslc.org
LCMS
Sunday Worship 8:00 am, 9:30 am & 11:00 am Sunday School & Adult Classes 9:20 am - 10:40 am
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA) 11040 Colorado Blvd.
(across from Thornton Rec. Center)
303-457-2476 www.stjohns05@gmail.com Worship 8:00 am & 10:45 am Sunday School 9:30 am
We invite you to join us for worship on Sundays. An inspirational traditional service is offered at 9 AM on Sunday. We are located at 1605 W. 106th Ave., Northglenn. The Pumpkins are coming! We are hosting a community Pumpkin Patch sale Oct. 17-31st at 1605 W. 106th Ave. For more information about church and all other services offered, feel free to contact us at 303-452-5120. See you there!
Is Your Church in the Worship Directory? RATES: • 2” x 1” – $20/week • 2” x 2” – $27/week • 4” x 1” – $27/week • Ad renews every 4 weeks
Call 303.566.4093
6750 Carr Street 303-421-5135 arvadaumc.org Sunday Worship 8:00 and 10:00 Nursery provided during both services Church School at 9:30 am Rev. Rudty Butler Rev. Valerie Oden Where science, religion and life are compatible
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Online school continues with renewal application process By Ashley Reimers
areimers@ourcoloradonews.com Colorado Virtual Academy, whose charter expires mid-2013, reapplied with Adams 12 Five Star School District. Adams 12 administrators received the application on Nov. 26. According to the district website, COVA representatives will present a 45-minute presentation to the board of education on Jan. 16. The board will vote on whether to renew the application on Feb. 6. COVA is Colorado’s largest online school with around 4,400 students. It is a free, public school offering educational services to students in kindergarten
through high school. It has been part of Adams 12 for years, but in September, the board voted to approve a waiver to retain an exclusive charter to the district. The current five-year charter between Adams 12 and COVA expires on June 30, 2013. Superintendent Chris Gdowski was in favor the board’s decision because only a small portion of students who are enrolled in COVA actually live in the district boundaries. “Only about 250 students in the school’s 4,400 students live in the Adams 12 district and we have a lot of important work to do that is much better for kids within our boundary, that should be our focus,” he said.
Mary Gifford, the interim executive director of COVA, said the COVA board decided in July to submit a renewal application to the district. “We remain confident that COVA will be a public school option for our about 4,400 students across the state in future years,” she said. If the Adams 12 board votes to deny
COVA’s renewal application, the school can appeal to the State Board of Education, or seek another district to authorize its charter. For questions concerning the renewal process or for copies of the appendices associated with COVA’s renewal application, please contact Patti Gilmour, charter school liaison, at 720-972-4135
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BY THE NUMBERS Number of steals Horizon’s Steven Sumey is averaging per game this season. Through three games he has 16 to help the Hawks jump out to a perfect 3-0 start. He had 10 steals to help Horizon top Prairie View last week.
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Number of rebounds Community Christian’s Bryce H o d g e pulled down Saturday aganst Faith Baptist. Hodge also scored 29 points for his third double-double of the season. He is currently averaging 25.3 points and 13 rebounds for the 3-1 Crusaders.
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Legacy’s 106-pounder Ryan Deakin wrestles Standley Lake’s Dakota Ograta at the Gators Duals on Saturday. Deakin went 5-0 and was chosen the tournament’s outstanding wrestler in the 106-145 class. Photos by Jonathan Maness
Legacy wins Gator Duals Deakin and Cassidy chosen Outstanding Wrestlers By Jonathan Maness
jmaness@ourcoloradonews.com WESTMINSTER - The Legacy wrestling team got a good jump on the 2012-13 season Saturday. The Lightning took first at the Gators Dual, sweeping all five rounds to go a perfect 5-0 on the day and also had two wrestlers earn top honors. Freshman Ryan Deakin (106 pounds) was undefeated and was chosen the tournament’s outstanding wrestler in the 106-145 class. Senior Connor Cassidy also went undefeated at 160 pounds and was chosen the outstanding wrestler from 152-285. “I thought I wrestled well,” Deakin said. “I was light on my feet and thought we did a good job as team.” Horizon, which sent both its varsity and junior varsity teams, took second and sixth. Overland was third, followed by Standley Lake and Faith Christian. “It was a good early tournament,” Legacy’s coach Mike Thompson said. “There was a lot of great competition and we had a lot of wrestlers that wrestled well.” Deakin had little problems in his matches; he pinned Standley Lake’s Dakota Ogata and Overland’s Daniel Cue Capota, and beat Horizon’s Jackson Huffman (10-6). Cassidy was just as dominant at 160. He had two forfeit victories and pinned the three opponents he faced. “Ryan did a great job, as did Connor,” Thompson said. “I think we had a lot of wrestlers that did well.” Legacy’s Brian Mooney went undefeated, while Adam Otterman (132), Cole Randall (145) and Lucas Robinson (195) all went 4-1 for the Lightning. Horizon’s varsity team won four of its five duals. The Hawks lone loss came to Legacy, 47-27. Horizon also had three wrestlers that went undefeated, Brian Janovach, Matt Emerson (145), and Austin Gonzalez (152). Gonzalez had four pin falls, while Emerson had three. Standley Lake beat both Faith Christian and Horizon’s junior varsity team, but had Nathaniel Carlson go undefeated on the day at 132 pounds. Carlson also pinned three of his foes on the day. Horizon, Legacy and Standley Lake will all be wrestling at the Denver North tournament on Saturday.
Standley Lake’s 152-pounder Roberto Maestas wrestles Horizon’s Austin Gonzalez at the Gators Duals on Saturday.
Number of rebounds H o r i z o n’s A l y s s a and Kaylie Rader have combined to grab through the Hawks first three games. The sister duo have also combined to score 70 points and have 11 blocks to help the Hawks improve to 2-1. Kaylie Rader is leading the team with 14.3 points and 11.7 rebounds, while Alyssa Rader is averaging 10.3 and 10.7.
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Horizon’s 138-pounder Hunter Lucas is close to scoring a pinfall on Standley Lake’s Daniel Hoang at the Gators Duals on Saturday.
GAME OF THE WEEK HOCKEY Standley Lake’s 132-pounder Nathaniel Carlson wrestles Legacy’s Adam Otterson at the Gators Duals on Saturday.
Legacy’s 160-pounder Connor Cassidy wrestles Standley Lake’s Ryan Wosk at the Gators Duals on Saturday. Cassidy was undefeated and was chosen the outstanding wrestler from 152-285.
Ralston Valley (1-0) at Standley Lake (1-2), Friday 5:45 p.m., Ice Center at the Promenade In a rematch of last season’s quarterfinals, the Gators will be out for revenge after falling 7-1 to the Mustangs during last season’s playoffs. Ralston Valley also beat Standley Lake in the regular season last year 5-4. The Mustangs lost to Regis Jesuit 3-2 in the state championship game.
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All-Region soccer: Vigil garners coach of the year
Holy Family’s Arguello chosen Player of the Year
By Jonathan Maness
jmaness@ourcoloradonews.com
BROOMFIELD - Nobody expected Jeff Vigil’s Standley Lake soccer team to do much in the coach’s second season. In Vigil’s first year as coach of the Gators his squad was a respectful 6-9, but that didn’t deter Standley Lake that. The Gators only lost two of their first 12 games and advanced to the playoffs for the first time in 15 years. And due to that Vigil earned the MetroNorth Coach of the Year honors. Standley Lake did fall to the Adams City, 3-0, in the opening round of the playoffs. But that was after the Gators caused some havoc in the Jeffco League. They opened league 3-0-2 with a big 3-2 win over Chatfield. What made Standley Lake’s squad special was there wasn’t one standout player; instead 10 different players scored two goals or more. “We’ve had a great season,” Vigil said earlier this season. “Our kids have shown a lot of character.” Also making the All-Region soccer team from Standley Lake was midfielder Sean Palizzi and goalkeeper Cameron Chacon. Holy Family’s Preston Arguello was the MetroNorth’s Player of the Year. Arguello led the Tigers with 10 goals and eight assists. He scored in eight of Holy Family’s 18 games and had two games in which he scored two goals. He even had three assists in the 5-1 victory over Manual. Arguello had the Tigers lone goal in
their 2-1 loss to Kent Denver in the 3A quarterfinals. Arguello, a four-year letterman, finishes his career at Holy Family with 43 goals and 32 assists. Also making the first team from the Tigers was Patrick Borer and Jay Elliott.
MetroNorth Newspapers 2012 All-Region boys soccer team Player of the Year
Preston Arguello, Holy Family
Coach of the Year
Jeff Vigil, Standley Lake
First Team
FW - Trevor Amann, Fr., Northglenn 19 goals, 1 assist, 39 points FW- Preston Arguello, Senior, Holy Family 10 goals, 8 assists, 28 points FW - Eduardo Belmar, Sr., Pomona 10 goals, 3 assists, 23 points MF - Patrick Borer, Jr., Holy Family 9 goals, 7 assists, 25 points MF - Jay Elliott, Sr., Holy Family 4 goals, 7 assists, 15 points MF - D’Angelo Escobar, Soph., Skyview 1 goal, 5 assists, 7 points MF - Sean Palizzi, Sr., Standley Lake 3 goals, 2 assists, 8 points MF - Steven Salter, Sr., Mountain Range 8 goals, 4 assists, 20 points D - Dillon Douglas, Sr., Horizon 3 goals, 4 assists, 10 points D - Joseph Goracke, Sr., Legacy 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 points GK - Cameron Chacon, Sr., Standley Lake 33 saves, 4 shutouts, 7 goals allowed
Second Team
FW - Ivan Armendaris, Sr., Pinnacle
Holy Family senior Preston Arguello, No. 7, is the MetroNorth Newspapers Player of the Year for 2012. Arguello led the Tigers with 10 goals and eight assists. Photo by Pam Wagner FW - Kyler Fowkes, Jr., Standley Lake FW - Oscar Castorena, Sr., Skyview FW - Devin Wells, So., Jefferson Academy MF - Dillon Fee, Jr., Pomona MF - Nick Rhoden, Sr., Holy Family MF - Carlos Diego Luna, Jr., Mountain Range D -- Daniel Salas, Sr., Legacy D - Cody Calcagno, Soph., Standley Lake D - Dylan Pilkington, Sr., Holy Family
GK - Robert Hanley, Jr., Holy Family
Honorable Mention
Community Christian (Nick Gustafson), Horizon (Christian Rico, Jared Rio), Legacy (Dreese Marrakchi, Jonah Cavender, Caio Miranda), Mountain Range (Chris Keil), Northglenn ( Juan Pacheco, Austin Vang), Pomona (Loren Drewes, Dillon Fee, Tyler Hamilton), Skyview (Adrian Avila), Standley Lake (Zach Hott)
Sports Roundup: Hawks stay perfect Rivas helps Horizon boys top Northglenn By Jonathan Maness
jmaness@ourcoloradonews.com THORNTON - Dustin Rivas scored 19 points to help the Hawks top Northglenn 73-50 on Friday night. The Hawks (3-0) forced the Norse into 25 turnovers and jumped out to a 24-11 lead in the first quarter. Rivas and Josh Ralphs nailed three treys, while Jordan Radebaugh had a double-double with 10 points and 10 re-
bounds for Northglenn.
CLEAN SWEEP:
Holy Family boys and girls basketball teams both beat Academy Tuesday night. Four different players scored in double figures to help the boys win 72-46, and improve to 4-0. David Sommers scored 14, while Devlin Granberg and Ryan Willis had 13 and Austin Brown chipped in 11. The girls (4-2) outscored Academy 34-10 in the first half to seal the 55-25 victory.
ALSO UNDEFEATED:
The Mountain Range girls overcome a 7-point deficit to top Thornton 40-30 Friday to improve to 3-0. The Mustangs outscored the Trojans 26-9 in the second half, Tory Travers led the way with nine points. Jefferson Academy girls beat Eaton 36-22 Tuesday to improve to 3-0 on the young season. Alyson Thimsen had 10 points for the Jaguars.
championship bout 35-30.
HAWKS GET FIRST LOSS:
ThunderRidge gave the Horizon girls its first loss of the season on Tuesday night. The Hawks were outscored 22-11 in the second quarter and lost 68-53.
ON THE ICE:
Standley Lake hockey team picked up its first win of the season Monday, beating Coronado 10-2. Mitch McEwan and Christian Akita each had three goals.
BRUSH INVITE:
Thornton Trojans sophomore guard Daezionte Henderson scores on a fast break against Wheat Ridge during first half action at Thornton High School. The Trojans raced to a big lead and won 49-36. Photo by Andy Carpenean
Mountain Range grapplers went 4-1 at the Beetdiggers Invite on Saturday. The Mustangs lost to Mesa Ridge in the
HRANICKA, NELSON RECOGNIZED: Holy Family volleyball players Blayke Hranicka and Tylynn Nelson each were chosen All-Colorado team honorable mention. Hranicka led the Tigers with 312 kills, while Nelson had a team-best 57 aces.
ON FIRE: Community Christian’s Bryan Hodge is averaging 25.3 points and 13 rebounds in the Crusaders first four games. He scored 30 points and brought down 11 rebounds in a loss to Battle Mountain and on Saturday he went for 28 and 20 against Faith Baptist.
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Westminster firefighters take first in competition
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techniques — running up a five-story tower, hoisting up a weight to the top of the tower, chopping, dragging a hose and rescuing a life-size 175-pound human dummy, all while wearing full bunker gear and using an air pack. The Westminster firefighters began training weeks before the world championship competition in order to meet the extreme physically demanding course. “I’ve played college football and wrestled, but this course is by far the most physically challenging thing
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FEDERAL HEIGHTS NEWS IN A HURRY Child car seat checkup in Federal Heights The city of Federal Heights will host a Child Car Seat Checkup Event from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday in the parking lot of the Federal Plaza Shopping Center in front of the Safeway at Federal Boulevard and West 104th Avenue. Certified child passenger safety technicians will be available to inspect car seats and provide hands-on advice free of charge. If you are unable to attend this event, you may schedule an appointment with the Federal Heights Fire Department at a later date to have your child car seat inspected by calling 303-427-7209.
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A book for the holidays This Christmas, you’ll find lots of surprises beneath your tree. Some of them, of course, will arrive from Santa. Others will come in the mail from Grandma or a favorite aunt who lives far away. Then there are the beribboned packages that somehow manage to sneak under the tree, courtesy of someone special. Emerson Johansson never expected a gift, especially not something sent decades ago. But in the new book “The Lost Christmas Gift” by Andrew Beckham and published by Princeton Architectural Press, received a box full of memories … Two days before Christmas, a box arrived at Emerson Johansson’s house. It was wrapped in paper that was old and fragile, and he was surprised to see his father’s handwriting on the outside. His dad had been dead for years. During World War II, Emerson’s father worked as a cartographer in France and, judging by the postmarks, Emerson knew that that was where the box had come from, some seventy-odd years ago. He wondered where it had been all this time. With excitement, he wondered what was inside it. When he opened the box, he found a book. Memories came flooding back. It had been a special father-son outing, the kind that boys eagerly anticipate each year. They had set out to find the perfect
“The Lost Christmas Gift” by Andrew Beckham is a book within a book. Courtesy photo Christmas tree; Emerson had taken his new camera to mark to the occasion, and a flask of hot coffee to keep them warm. It was a good thing, too, because the clouds rolled in about noon that day and it snowed very hard. Soon, Emerson and his father were lost and they knew they’d have to spend a cold night in a hastily-dug snow shelter. But before they could huddle down for the night, Emerson saw something in the woods: it was a small man who carried twigs, and Emerson took a picture. Then they saw another man through the trees, who left some coal. The gifts were just enough to get them through the cold night. As he looked through the book his father had made for him all those years ago, Emerson was amazed. His pictures – the ones he thought were missing – were in the book, along with drawings his father had made. Drawings made with love.
Pictures with Christmas magic behind them… OK, I have to admit that author Andrew Beckham had me there for a minute. In his brief introduction to “The Lost Christmas Gift,” he says that he’s known Emerson Johansson for years, which starts this delightful story off on just the right note. From there, we’re treated to a book-within-a-book and side-by-side, across the years comments about a special day shared and the incredible things that happened. I’m not going to give you one more hint here, except to say that if you’re not a believer in holiday enchantment now, you will be when you’re done reading this tale. This Christmas, start a brand-new tradition by reading this exquisitely illustrated, wonderfully told story together with your family. For you and for them, “The Lost Christmas Gift” is the perfect holiday find.
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