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Another snag for beltway land swap Land plan remains contested in the courts By Glenn Wallace
gwallace@ourcoloradonews.com The long and winding story of the Jefferson Parkway took two sharp corners recently, as one federal court ruled in favor of allowing a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service land swap to move forward, only to have an appeals court announce a temporary injunction last week. A federal judge on Dec. 21 dismissed the lawsuit that sought to stop the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from transferring a 300foot right of way, 617 acres along the eastern edge of the Rocky Flats Wildlife Reserve. Five days later, an appeals court ordered the temporary injunction. That strip of land is proposed to become a 10-mile toll road called the Jefferson Parkway. The new road would connect Highway
128 in Broomfield to Highway 93, about three miles north of the city of Golden, as part of the continuing effort to complete a ring road around the Denver Metro Area. A year ago, the cities of Superior and Golden, along with two environmental groups, all filed lawsuits to halt the land swap, arguing that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service had not done adequate environmental review to justify the sale, specifically mentioning the possibility of buried radioactive materials that could be disturbed as a result. Bill Ray, the interim executive director of the Jefferson Parkway Public Highway Authority (JPPHA), called it ironic that environmental groups were asking the court to halt a plan that he says would dramatically improve the Rocky Flats Wildlife Reserve. He added that the land swap, including a provision to add 600 acres of open space to the reserve, was vindicated by the ruling. “The decision is very comprehensive. It is very clear, very thorough that none of the arguments presented by the plaintiffs were
accepted by the federal government,” Ray said. According to Ray, the land swap deal, which includes about $17 million in funding from multiple agencies and municipalities, had been set to close escrow on Dec. 31. The city of Superior, along with the environmental groups WildEarth Guardians and Rocky Mountain Wild, immediately appealed the lawsuit to the 10th Circuit District Court of Appeals, and filed an emergency motion to stop the deal. According to the temporary injunction, the JPPHA and fellow defendants had until Dec. 27 to file a response to the injunction. After reading that response, the 10th Circuit court judges decided that the plaintiffs would have until noon on Dec. 28 to file a rebuttal, which they did. The court’s injunction was scheduled to lift one hour before the escrow deal is set to close, on Dec. 31. If the judges do decide to extend the injunction past the 31st, Ray said it could
imperil the entire land swap deal. He said more than one of the involved agencies had expressed doubts about sticking with the deal if there were any more legal delays. Ray added that even with the court’s blessing, the parkway would still be years and several environmental studies, away from breaking ground. “The granting of the injunction preserves the status quo for now, and Golden can review its options, which I think is a good thing,” said Golden Pro Tem Joe Behm. Behm said the Golden City Council would have to discuss whether to join in the appeal of the lawsuit, as well as how to proceed broader negotiations with the county and the Colorado Department of Transportation about future transit improvements. He said that the city continues to be concerned about 470 beltway plans. “It’s because out of the 150 miles of planned road, the five proposed miles in Golden are really the only section that bisects an established community, so it really is critical for us,” Behm said.
Tyler expects many bills on many topics
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Legislator says 2013 will be ‘quite a session’ By Glenn Wallace
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Brother and sister, William and Jessica Blackburn, slide down a slope Dec. 26 at Lions Park in Golden. Photo by Andy Carpenean POSTAL ADDRESS
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Life is sweet for Max Tyler, Colorado House District 23 representative, and not just because he beat Rick Enstrom (Enstrom’s Candies being his family’s business) in last November’s general election. Tyler, a Democrat, was appointed to Rep. Max Tyler House District 23 in 2009 — which includes portions of Lakewood, Applewood, Golden and Green Mountain — and won his election in 2010 to hold on to the seat. Now entering his fourth year at the Colorado state capitol building, Tyler said that he sees a lot of hard work ahead, even with Democrats in control of the House, Senate and the governor’s office. “We’re going to have a lot of bills on a lot of topics. We’re going to have a lot of tough votes on a lot of tough subjects, some of which will make civil unions look easy,” Tyler said during a recent phone interview. “What I hear from my district pretty consistently is education and jobs,” Tyler said. He intends for his first bill of the session to address the latter of those concerns, with a bill that supports small business development centers. For education, Tyler said he was happy to see Jeffco School’s ballot initiatives 3A and 3B pass. “I’ll continue fighting for the most education funding we can
with the budget we have,” Tyler said, adding that he was excited for a bill in the works “to make education funding more equitable across the state.” In his commission roles, Tyler will be chair of the Transportation and Energy Committee in 2013, a post he said would be especially busy in the coming months. He said he had already met with the ranking Republican on the committee to discuss items likely to come up, particularly concerning more public transportation options, and expanded roadway projects. Tyler said Gov. John Hickenlooper’s recent announcement of $300 million in additional transportation funding for the state was a major benefit. “It’ll create a lot of jobs, about 10,000 jobs over the next few years, and helps keep our roads in better condition,” Tyler said, especially since he does not see CDOT having the funding to build much of anything on its own. On the issues of energy conservation, Tyler said he was looking forward to pursuing new bills designed to lower Colorado’s carbon footprint, “after years of playing defense.” Tyler talked about two bills specifically, with one being a tax credit for home owners who make significant energy improvements to existing homes, or who buy high-efficiency new homes. The other bill, likely to start in the Senate he said, would be a proposal to let home owners use a portion of their property tax payments to pay off renewable energy infrastructure costs. And then there is the issue of civil unions, which Tyler said he still whole-heartedly supports. “It’s going to be quite a session,” he said.
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Educator to work on health, education Schafer prepares for session By Glenn Wallace
gwallace@ourcoloradonews.com District 24 Rep. Sue Schafer, representing Wheat Ridge, Edgewater, and south Golden, says topics that she has some experience and expertise in — education and health care — will be topics she is quite involved with in the 2013 legislative session. But a third that she admits to needing more time to research will also likely come into play: gun control. Schafer said that as she walked door to door this fall, as part of her re-election campaign against her Republican opponent E. V. Leyendecker, she repeatedly heard that her constituents were concerned about education and the economy. “I really see education as a jobs and economy issue, because the jobs that are in demand right now require secondary education, and a lot more skill in what we call the STEM fields, and some of our Colorado employers are not able to hire people because many of our people who are unemployed don’t have those STEM skills,” she said. To help improve education across the state, Schafer said she was ready to support efforts to revise what she described as “a very twisted” state constitution, which is weighted down with spending limit and revenue limit provisions. Specifically, Schafer said she was backing a bill that will start in the Democratheld state senate, to ask Colorado voters in November to approve new tax revenue to support schools. “I’m always worried about asking taxpayers for more money, but we’d ask that because right now we’re operating at a 2007 level,” Schafer said. Elected in 2008, Schafer now finds her-
self in some leadership roles on important committees, including the one in charge of setting up the health insurance exchange program for the state, created as part of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). “We are going to pass some laws to make sure it (the insurance exchange) gets off to a good start in October 2013,” Schafer said, adding that it is expected that as many as 800,000 Colorado residents currently without insurance will be able to use the exchange either in person or online, to find an affordable plan. Schafer says she is less certain about how to go about the issue of gun control. “There are all kinds of ideas out there, so many proposals,” Schafer said. She added she supports some sort of tougher gun or ammunition control, but has not decided how best to go about it. “I don’t have an issue with responsible gun owners, which is probably 98 percent of them. But Colorado could be a model for the nation on gun control, especially after all we’ve been through.” Schafer said there was one item that would, “yes, finally” be voted on by the House, the issue of civil unions. “I was very frustrated and very disappointed in the Speaker of the House last year,” the openly gay Schafer said. House Republicans blocked the civil unions bill from even being voted upon last session, in what Schafer described as a “slap in the face of the democratic process.” With Democrats in control of the House and Senate, and with a few Republicans in both chambers who have indicated support, Schafer said the civil unions bill she plans to co-sponsor should pass easily. She said public opinion polls, and upcoming Supreme Court decisions might make the right for gays to marry a reality in the coming years as well. “It’ll be history in the making, and I love these kinds of battles,” she said.
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Educator and legislator Sue Schafer. Photo by Andy Carpenean
INSIDE THE TRANSCRIPT THIS WEEK LIFE: Program shows beauty of places in Colorado and neighboring states. Page 8
All-Stars SPORTS: Presenting the Colorado Community Media All-Stars Page 18
COLUMN: Take spirit from the season into the new year. Page 7
SHOWTIME: National Western Stock Show coming to town. Page 4
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JEFFCO NEWS IN A HURRY Fire victim identified
The corner has identified the man found dead inside of a Pleasant View house following a Dec. 20 structure fire as William Edward Alexander, 67, and report that he died due to smoke inhalation from the fire. Neighbors reported seeing smoke and flames from the residence in the 1400 block of Isabell Street in unincorporated Jefferson County on the evening of Dec. 20. Firefighters responded, and found Alexander, who is listed as the property owner, inside. The cause and origin of the fire has not been reported, but firefighters said no foul play is suspected.
Rhino, a Golden Retriever from American Freedom Dogs, gets a hug from Lorenzo, a student at Connections Learning Center, Friday, Nov. 30. Photo by Andy Carpenean
Dogs learn, teach new skills with students
Canyon wired
The fiber optic cable that was laid along U.S. 6 through Clear Creek Canyon
is officially paying dividends, providing cell phone and radio coverage through what has been a dead zone. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) partnered with the company Crown Castle International Corporation, which installed an antenna system comprised of 31 micro cellular sites along U.S. 6 between Golden and Interstate 70, and along SH 119, from U.S. 6 to near Black Hawk. In addition to providing cell phone services for the traveling public, the new fiber optic line will allow CDOT to provide real-time information on highway signs, install real-time cameras to monitor travel conditions (to be viewable on www.cotrip.org) and to improve digital radio services for emergency response in the canyon.
Middle, high schoolers train service dogs to further develop their patience, understanding By Sara Van Cleve
svancleve@ourcoloradonews.com Both shelter dogs and students are giving a second chance through Pawsitive Connection. Pawsitive Connection is a program hosted by Freedom Service Dogs of America, a nonprofit organization that rescues shelter dogs and trains them to be service dogs for soldiers, veterans and children with disabilities, physical and mental. As part of the program and the dogs’ training, the dogs work with various groups for at-risk children and teens, including Connections Learning Center, an alternative, specialty school in Jefferson County Public School for students in seventh through ninth grade students who were expelled or at risk of failing. “I saw so much personal growth and change,” said CLC facility manager Donette Kagarise. “They treat each other with great respect. They’ve learned a lot.” For the last semester, Freedom Service Dogs interns Maureen Huang and Kris Landen, both students working on their master’s degrees in social work at the University of Denver, brought service dogs in training to their classroom and taught them how to train the dogs.
“Our goals are to help the students develop social skills,” said Huang. “It’s an important confidence builder because dogs can connect with kids in a way adults can’t.” The students were taught how to teach the dogs basic skills, like sit and stay, as well as other “tricks” that are necessary for some of their future owners, such as fetch and pull, to open a refrigerator, for example. Though they were being taught how to train dogs, they learned a much bigger virtue that any dog owner knows is a necessity — patience. On the last day of class, each student said what he or she learned over the eight weeks, and for many it was patience, which many realized should be transferred to their fellow humans too. Lise Morgan, the serve and learn coordinator for CLC, said the students learn a lot from their furry companions. “They engage, come out of their shell and actively learn trust, empathy and giving,” Morgan said. “The teachers and staff are amazed and see glimpses of the student’s true self.” And the dogs learn a lot, too. Once the dogs have completed their training through Freedom Service Dogs, they will be paired up with a child, solider or veteran who faces
challenges such as autism, a traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. “It’s a great opportunity to train the dogs for veterans with PTSD,” said Destiny, a student at CLC. “It’s cool to get to learn how to do that. I learned how to train dogs and how to read body language, which helps understand people better.” Destiny’s last name is not being published for privacy reasons. Other students said they learned not to judge people without getting to know them first, how to better read emotions and how to cooperate in a group setting. Pawsitive Connection is one of several community-oriented programs CLC offers its students. The students are required to take one of the courses and are placed in the course that best suits them. “It’s all about building empathy,” said special education teacher Lynn Larsen at CLC. “We try to put programs in place that help them understand how other people think.” Other programs include a chance to become an entrepreneur, work with senior citizens, visit patients at Children’s Hospital and other community opportunities.
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Republican keeping watch from the middle By Glenn Wallace
gwallace@ourcoloradonews.com House District 25 Rep. Cheri Gerou won re-election in November, only to find that several of her fellow Republicans did not. Now in a Democrat-controlled House, Gerou said the 2013 legislative session would be very interesting how the Democrats handle being in control of both sides of the Legislature and the governor’s office. “I’ll be watching to see how they manage themselves,” Gerou said. But unlike several of her fellow Republicans, Gerou has a history of bipartisan cooperation, and has offered to vote against her party’s wishes on big issues like education funding and civil unions.
“My predecessor, Rob Witwer, said, ‘The best advice I can give you is to vote your conscience, vote your district, and vote your party.’ And by the time I’ve voted Gerou my conscience, and my district, I don’t often worry about voting my party,” Gerou said. Her district — covering much of south Jefferson County and its mountain communities — is comprises roughly in thirds by Republicans, Democrats and Independents, and that has meant that she has found herself on middle ground on several occasions. As the chair of the Joint Budget Committee, Gerou once received 64 votes out of the 65-seat House.
“And the one vote against was from someone from my own party,” Gerou said. Now in the minority on the Joint Budget Committee, Gerou said 2013 would be a delicate time for the Colorado economy. She said one of her focuses would be on health care, particularly lowering Medicaid costs. She said she intends to author two bills, one to increase proactive and preventative health care to young and expecting mothers, and one to address end-of-life issues for the elderly. Gerou said reducing costs now would help improve what she sees as an unsustainable program, which might get a lot bigger if Gov. John Hickenlooper agrees to the federal government’s offer to increase Medicaid eligibility in the state.
“The federal government pays (most of the additional cost) through 2019, but what happens after this? There’s no free ride on this — the state is going to end up paying most of it,” Gerou said. On education, Gerou said she foresees major budget fights over K-12 funding, and says she personally would like to see more funding for higher education, which she sees as a form of economic development. Democrats are likely to revive the bill in favor of civil unions, which Gerou says will have her support. Democrats are also likely to propose some form of gun control legislation as well, which Gerou is more skeptical about. “I really applaud the governor’s efforts for his mental health funding. That’s the real problem right there,” she said.
National Western gets ready to roll Livestock judging, rodeos, entertainment on tap By Tom Munds
tmunds@ourcoloradonews.com Cowboy boots and hats will be in abundance Jan. 12-27 for the 107th edition of the National Western Stock Show. Each day’s schedule can include activities such as livestock judging and sales, rodeos, displays and entertainment, drawing hundreds of thousands of patrons through the turnstiles. While special events draw a lot of attention, the National Western is billed as the Super Bowl of livestock shows and sales. There are judging competitions for horses, cattle, sheep, swine, goats, llamas, bison, yaks, poultry and rabbits. Other livestockrelated events include a sheep-shearing contest and
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Owners wash their animals as they prepare to show them at last year’s National Western Stock Show. This year’s event will be held from Jan. 12-27. File photo the catch-a-calf competition, where young livestock enthusiasts try to catch a calf to keep and then are judged the next year on their ability to raise and care for the animal. There also are numerous livestock sales where millions of dollars change hands as thousands of animals are sold to new owners. The National Western Stock Show is Colorado’s largest trade show. The 2010 show drew about 637,000 people. The show events are
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spread among a number of facilities. Stock show activities are centered at the National Western Stock Show Arena and Hall of Education near 46th Avenue and Humbolt Street, the Events Center at 1515 E. 47th Ave. and the Denver Coliseum. A general admission ticket is required to get into the National Western Stock Show. The ticket entitles the holder to visit the trade show, displays, stock shows and auctions. Ticket prices vary from $12 to $17 for an adult, with high-priced tickets required on the weekend. Tickets for children 3 to 11 are $2 to $3, depending on the day. Children under 3 get in free. The general admission ticket also is good for visits to the Children’s Ranchland and petting farm, open daily on the third floor of the Expo Hall. In addition, there are a variety of activities at the new Ames Activity Pavilion including stick horse rodeos, kids’ pedal-tractor pulls, horseshoe pitching and dummy roping contests. The pavilion is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the daily activity lists are posted on the website.
This cowboy’s goal is to stay on for eight seconds and get a good score in bull riding at one of last year’s National Western rodeos. The rodeo and events return this year from Jan. 12-27. Courtesy photo There are a total of 42 entertainment events requiring admission tickets that range in price from $8 to $100 each. The entertainment schedule includes: two Mexican Rodeo Extravaganzas, three Professional Bull Riders events, two Wild West shows, the Grand Prix horse jumping show, two SuperDogs shows, two performances of An Evening of Dancing Horses and the Martin Luther King Jr. African-American Heritage Rodeo. There are also 23 rodeo performances during the first stop of the year for members of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys As-
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sociation. At the other end of the National Western complex, the Events Center will be equally busy as the site of shows and competitions as well as activities that include the Grand Prix jumping event, an evening of dancing horses and a daily schedule of riding and performance competitions. The Equestrian Center is also the site of the Wild West Show, an event fashioned after the turn-of-the-century performances produced by Buffalo Bill Cody. For information on the full schedule of events, ticket prices and directions to the facilities, visit www. nationalwestern.com.
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Odom misses meetings following election loss By Glenn Wallace
gwallace@ourcoloradonews.com District 2 Jefferson County Commissioner John Odom is a lame duck. He held a 133-vote lead after election night, but saw that lead shrink, and then reverse as more than 10,000 additional ballots (overseas and provisional) were counted in the days that followed. By the time the vote was certified, it was Odom’s opponent, Democratic candidate Casey Tighe, who had won by 738 votes. Odom Since then Odom has not attended meetings. The last public hearing Odom attended was Nov. 13, when he expressed optimism that he would win a potential recount of the votes. At the Board of County Commissioners meeting a week later, after the vote counters had announced that Tighe had a sizeable lead, Odom was absent. In all, Odom has been absent without excuse from four public meetings, and an unknown number of other commissionerrelated briefings and meetings. Jeffco commissioners are given a salary of $87,300 a year, and stay on the county payroll from the day they are sworn in until the day their replacement is in place. State statutes about attendance (not updated in decades) say Odom can be fined $10 for each missed meeting. Tighe and the other elected officials of Jeffco will be sworn in on Tuesday. Several calls to Odom for comment, both after the election, and for this story
were not returned. Odom was appointed to the Board of County Commissioners in March 2011 after former District 2 Commissioner Kevin McCasky left to become president and CEO of the Jefferson Economic Council. County Public Information Officer Kathryn Heider said the county had no official statement about Odom’s absence. ”They’re still in office, and the new commish has no authority until sworn in,” Heider said. In 2010, District 3 Commissioner Kathy Hartman was defeated at the ballot box by Donald Rosier. Hartman still served as the board’s chair through November and December until her replacement was sworn in. In fact, it is considered not common at all for a lame duck commissioner to forego the last meetings, according to Chip Taylor, the Executive Director of Colorado Counties Inc. (CCI). The nonprofit group offers assistance and education to elected officials statewide. Taylor said some elected officials may be hesitant to make decisions that will affect their replacement. “For instance, there’s an obligation to adopt a budget before the end of the year, so there’s some decisions that they know will be passed on to their replacement, but amendments to that budget are always possible,” Taylor said. In Odom’s case, he skipped the 2013 budget approval vote on Dec. 4, as well at the Dec. 18 meeting where members of the public addressed the remaining two members of the commission, upset with some of the funding cuts that Odom had helped to craft weeks earlier.
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‘A Dog Named Boo’ by Lisa J. Edwards Your dog knows some pretty good tricks. Like most pooches, he’ll do anything for treats, including “sit” and “stay.” He can shake, roll over, and fetch; he gives kisses, picks things up, plays hide-n-seek, and he might even know how to keep you healthy and mobile. Yes, your dog is talented in ways that surprise you every day. And in the new book “A Dog Named Boo” written by Lisa J. Edwards and published by Harlequin, you’ll read about a pup whose talent is to change lives in very different ways. Unable to hold his own against his brothers and sisters, the little puppy seemed weak. Lisa Edwards watched as its siblings stepped on and around the black-and-white “baby dog,” and she couldn’t stop herself from falling in love. Her two older dogs, Atticus and Dante, indicated toleration for the pup but Edwards’ husband, Lawrence, was against another pet. He’d just had major surgery, Edwards wasn’t in the best of health, and neither of them had time for a new puppy. Edwards brought the little guy home anyhow, thinking that Lawrence would come to love the boy she named Boo. She knew it would be an uphill battle – she and Lawrence were both also dealing with abusive childhoods – but this dog seemed to need what Edwards had to offer: a loving home,
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understanding, and guidance. Boo grew to be a people-dog, so when Edwards’ brother fell ill and needed a service animal, Edwards thought Boo would be perfect. She tried to train him but even after repeated classes and training sessions, Boo seemed to be locked. He didn’t listen, couldn’t retain more than the most basic commands, and class-time was pandemonium. Boo would never be a service dog, but Edwards sensed that he had empathy. He wasn’t ill-behaved, but he wasn’t an obedience star, either. He definitely wasn’t aggressive. It wasn’t until two veterinarian-friends noticed his “silly puppy-walking” and diagnosed a congenital brain condition that everything finally made sense. Because she was interested in training, Edwards tried another tactic by listening and observing. She watched for Boo’s strengths and worked around his weaknesses until she found a way for him to make a difference. She never thought about the difference he’d make in her life… With a good sense of humor, obvious love for dogs, and an amazingly open demeanor, author Lisa J. Edwards tells the story of a hurting family, a handicapped dog, and the healing they did, separately and together. The best thing about this book is that it contains a great story but, if you can read between the lines, there’s even more to gain. Because Edwards is a dog trainer, there’s plenty to learn in here; mainly, she subtly teaches her readers to pay close attention to their dogs’ behavior and body language to get the best results in training. Overall, I think you should find this book for its lessons and savor it for its story. If you’re a dog lover looking for something to curl up with, “A Dog Named Boo” should do the trick.
Young children are eager to taste whatever comes out of the holiday oven. You have their complete attention when you cook together. Cooking incorporates teamwork, perseverance, following directions, measuring, mathematical conversation and creativity.
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Find a time when the family has no other commitments and the children are rested. Give them plenty of praise regardless of the outcome. Here’s a new twist on sugar cookies:
Rudolph Cookies
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, ½ tsp. salt, 1 c. unsalted softened butter, 2/3 c cup sugar, 1 egg, 1tbsp. light corn syrup, 1tbsp. vanilla. (For chocolate dough: After the last third of flour has been added to the dough, mix in 1 ounce melted, slightly cooled unsweetened chocolate. Use hands to knead in the chocolate.) Children love to knead. In a medium bowl, mix flour and salt. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar, stir in the egg, then the corn syrup and vanilla extract. One third at a time, add the flour mixture until thoroughly mixed. Pat the dough into two disks, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours, or until
firm enough to roll. If it is too firm, soften at room temperature for 5 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Roll one disk of dough between two pieces of waxed paper or plastic wrap with no flour, 1/4 inch thick. Remove the top sheet and cut out in a triangle shape for the deer head. Using a metal spatula, transfer the shapes to baking sheets, about 1 inch apart. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or when cookies start to brown lightly around edges. Frosting to hold two brown M&M’s for eyes, one red for nose, and two twisted pretzel halves for antlers: 2 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar, 1/4 cup softened unsalted butter, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 to 2 tbsp. milk. Esther Macalady is a former teacher, who lives in Golden, and participates in the Grandparents Teach Too writing group.
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OPINIONS / YOURS AND OURS
January 3, 2013
Much to accomplish for legislators this session Coloradans are less than a week from the first regular session of the 69th General Assembly. When our state lawmakers convene Jan. 9 in Denver, they will go to work in a Capitol with some new faces in new places and a balance of power that has shifted to the left. After the November election, Democrats gained control of both chambers of the state Legislature, to go with a Democratic governor in John Hickenlooper. Both the House and Senate have new leadership. Mark Ferrandino, D-Denver, replaces Frank McNulty, R-Highlands Ranch, as House speaker. John Morse, D-El Paso County, takes over for term-limited Brandon Shaffer, D-Longmont, as Senate president. With the Democrats’ new power comes
OUR VIEW a great responsibility. Namely, to think of their constituents first, even those who may not have voted for them. It is important to note that of Colorado’s active voters, Republicans slightly outnumber Democrats — 924,076 to 891,004, as of Dec. 1. The ranks of active unaffiliated voters only slightly trails the Dems’ numbers. Given that, it would be wise for lawmakers to vigorously work toward bipartisan solutions that the people of this state will embrace.
But will that happen? At a recent gathering with reporters and editors from many of the state’s media outlets, Morse said the voters’ decision to empower his party means the “middle class is coming back.” House Minority Leader Mark Waller, R-El Paso County, quickly took exception to what he apparently felt was a jab at the GOP. “We do care about the middle class and bipartisan solutions,” Waller said. While that’s a fairly typical exchange across party lines, let’s hope it wasn’t a sign of bickering to come. Instead, let’s hope they are both right, that both parties will show commitment to the middle class and a focus on bipartisan problem-solving. With a passel of weighty issues await-
ing them, lawmakers will be best served by proceeding with a spirit of cooperation. In the coming months, state legislators could be faced with decisions on: • Setting standards for marijuana use and driving. • Deciding whether to repeal the death penalty. • Stricter gun-control measures. • Civil unions, an issue that appeared headed for passage in 2012 before lastminute maneuvering prevented a vote. • Increased school safety measures. These are among issues important to Coloradans, and we hope legislators will devote the effort and thought needed to come up with common-sense solutions. Voters have put their faith in our lawmakers, and they need to take that responsibility seriously.
Dark events highlight 2012 Be careful — attitudes are transparent Welcome to 2013! By now, no doubt, you have been treated to any number of retrospectives. “2012: The Year in Review” has got to be the No. 1 headline of the last 48 hours. But, if you’re like me, you don’t really need too much help to remember 2012. This past year was visceral, shocking and unmistakably dark. From the Waldo Canyon fire — which was human-caused, looked like Hell on Earth, and took two lives — to the Aurora theater shooting, to the Jessica Ridgeway murder, and finally, to Sandy Hook, an event that couldn’t help but cause flashbacks for Coloradans — the news of 2012 was dominated by dark events. Even the election, which was an opportunity for a serious conversation about American character and our better angels, mostly devolved into a schoolyard shouting match along the lines of “you’re mean/ you’re stupid!” For me, I am happy to see 2012 in the rearview mirror. Goodbye, and good riddance! And not so much on a personal level — I have no particular claims to a bad year for myself. My complaint is more about a culture and a society that seems to have come unhinged. I find it oddly fitting that the end of 2012 featured a white Christmas, as if nature was helping us out, trying to wash the year away. My other favorite phenomenon at the end of the year is the Christmas lights that people hang on their houses. I must admit, I love the light displays. In the heart of winter, when the days are short and the night is long, we silly humans hang bright lights to fill the darkness and celebrate an event of ultimate light. And, given the darkness we’ve all walked through of late, I think it would be nice if we
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would keep those lights lit, in an attempt to usher 2013 in with Light and banish 2012 from our memories. Sure, I admit that I may like the lights a lot more than most — I’m also the guy who keeps a Christmas playlist on my iPod until mid- to late-January. And I know that means more electricity and whatnot, and it’s possible that by the time you’re reading this, it’s too late. The lights are already down. But to whatever extent seeing bright lights makes children (and children-at-heart) happy, I think it’s important that 2013 start with a gesture of claiming back something beautiful from the dark. Sure, it might not be as significant as providing shelter for a homeless man or feeding a hungry family, but maybe the little light you shine might inspire someone else to be a bright light to someone else, who then becomes a beacon for more someone elses. It’s just a little thing, an idea: Leave your Christmas lights up through January, and turn them on for a couple hours each night. Collectively, let’s start 2013 as a Year of Light. Michael Alcorn is a music teacher and fitness instructor who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. He graduated from Alameda High School and the University of Colorado-Boulder.
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The other day I was speaking with my friend Otto up in Beaver Creek, and since it was the night before my first day of skiing for the year, Otto was sharing his experiences as he had already been on the hill a few times. Now Otto is one of those guys who is always smiling and in a good mood; he makes my day every time I just run into him. As he was telling me about how the mountain changed with the recently fallen snow and how much the ski conditions had improved, his eyes became brighter and his smile even bigger. In a ski town snow changes everything, including and maybe even especially attitudes. Jimmy Buffett sings about it right, “It’s these changes in latitudes, changes in attitudes, nothing remains quite the same. With all of our running and all of our cunning, if we couldn’t laugh we would all go insane.” So what changes your attitude for the better? Is it the snow? Is it your latitude or location? Is it another person? The funny thing about attitudes is that they are so transparent. People think they can do a good job of hiding their feelings or try and put on their very best poker face, but the reality is that our attitudes are seen in our faces, noticed in our body language, and heard in the tone of our voice. And I think what I enjoy most about this is when someone approaches me and says, “You look like you are having a good day.” Has that ever happened to you? I am sure it has and I am sure you beamed even brighter and continued with a positive attitude and great day. Now there are those things that change our attitude for the worse. And the problem with this is that it is not only our good attitudes that are transparent; when we are wearing an angry, upset, envious, or selfish attitude, others will see that immediately too. And when this happens, the whole dynamic of a room, conversation, or a relationship can change. So what does this all mean? Obviously
we are all influenced at some level by outside forces like snow and vacations or locations that bring out our positive side. And we are also hurt or disappointed by things outside of our control that bring out the negative attitude. So we have to find that inner strength, that inner solace and peace, and an internal positive attitude that we can rely on in any circumstance or during any change. I am fairly certain that if I met Otto anywhere, in the market, at a coffee shop, on the mountain, in the gym, or while he was working I would always see him smiling. He has a superb inner positive attitude. In a ski town snow changes everything, even for people who already have an optimistic outlook and positive attitude. We first need to recognize the important role that attitudes play in our own health and well-being as well as the impact that our attitude will have on others. Then we must identify what gives us our unflappable inner strength and resolve to maintain the right frame of mind and positive outlook. And lastly, we should allow ourselves to find and embrace those things in life that take our attitudes to an even higher level. I would love to hear how you manage your inner attitudes and all of the things that change your attitude for the better at gotonorton@gmail.com. And trust me, a positive outlook and attitude will certainly make this a better than good week. 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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Greeting cards have all been sent, the Christmas rush is through ... (remember that beautiful song by the d by Carpenters that still plays on the ran. In dio stations, many years after it was ould recorded?) And I still have one wish to make, a special one for you ... se Ah, the sudden quiet, following the huge rushing around as fast as ath we can go, faster and faster, more and more tasks to accomplish on our ever growing list of “to do” items. ed Then, all of a sudden, the traffic is extremely light, the phone calls . slow down to a stop, even emails slow down. It is a once per year kind to of quiet. As we quiet ourselves, it is a ill true time for reflection. to What goals did we set out to ns. accomplish in 2012? Were there ak- personal goals? Professional goals? ibil- Were they achieved? Did they go as you wanted them to? If a success, was there a reward for all of the hard work? If not such a success, what can you learn from the experience? Looking forward, what will you do with the “gift of another year?” How will you spend your time both professionally and personally?
What about the people around you? Will you choose to start your new year with the good intentions of the holiday season in mind? Can you incorporate these intentions (and, hopefully items on which you have taken action during the holiday season) into your daily life in 2013? It is really quite easy and can be life-changing. Here are a few ways to bring this concept into your daily life. Remember to consciously stop, observe, offer a hand up to someone in need, offer an ear to someone in need of someone to listen to them, sit with and visit an elderly person, acknowledge those around you with a personal greeting and, ideally, a smile, thank someone who is
serving our country in the military and protecting our freedoms, thank a peace/law enforcement officer, first responder and fire department worker for doing the great jobs that they do. Give yourself a big hug, for the ability to love and respect others starts within each of us. Pray for peace in our homes, communities, states, countries and the world. Pray for the healing of the families and friends of the Newtown, Conn., community. We are all in this together. What will be your goals for 2013? What will you do with this ever precious gift of life? M.L. Richardson had been involved in the Jefferson County community for many years, in both a professional and volunteer capacity. She works full time for APC and Keller Farm Property. Prior to her current position, she was with Lafarge and Western Mobile. She is of the opinion that if each person would commit to doing one volunteer item regularly, the world would be a better place.
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YOUR VIEW What is mental health anyway? It seems like the definition of mental health and mental illness in our society has become interchangeable. Perhaps for starters, our society should identify mental health qualities: They are the ability to enjoy life, resilience, balance of solitude and social, flexibility, self-actualization, healthy relationships with others, corrective emotional experiences, proper eating, sleeping, and exercise, having at least one intimate, honest relationship in my life
that we can talk over our concerns with, productive fulfillment, positive self-esteem, functional in society and ability to meet the demands of every day life.
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Arin MacDonald, 36, of Golden, passed away Dec. 14. He is survived by his parents, Dan (Lori) MacDonald of Lakewood and Pam MacDonald of Denver. He was preceded in death by his infant sister Sharon; grandparents Phil and Doris MacDonald, and Tom and Madhlun Bradley. Arin attended Green Mountain High School, Colorado Mountain College - Leadville and Red Rocks Community College. He will be fondly remembered by family, many friends in the hospitality industry and soccer in the Denver area and New York City, as well as by four devoted dogs. A memorial service will be planned for 2013. Please see NewcomerDenver.com for more information.
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Justin? Well, just maybe Dan Davis and his film crew work on capturing some of the natural beauty of the southwest. Much of “EnCompass with Dan Davis” will feature his trips around southwest Colorado. Photos submitted by Dan Davis
Finding the unexpected Program explores sights in regional states By Clarke Reader
creader@ourcoloradonews.com There is a lot to see and do in Colorado and its neighboring states, and even for longtime residents, there are new places and people to discover. Sharing information about what is out there is the aim of “EnCompass with Dan Davis,” a new weekly television show that will begin airing Jan. 5 on KTVD Channel 20. The program airs Saturdays at 9:30 p.m. The show is sponsored by AAA Colorado, and is based on its EnCompass Magazine, and each episode features locations and activities in Colorado, the rest of the country, and some international locations. “We’re very excited to bring this very popular magazine to televisions,” said Wave Dreher, a spokesperson for AAA Colorado. “It’s great to work with Dan Davis, featuring travel trips for all over, as well as consumer tips. He has a wonderful knack or finding places and people you don’t know about.” Davis has been a newscaster for 32 years, and worked on “Good Morning Arizona” for 15 years before starting a similar program in Arizona. The Arizona show is entering its third season, and Davis said that the Colorado chapter of AAA saw the work that was being done and wanted to
do something similar. “I love to tell travel stories, and the No. 1 thing for me is the people you meet along the way,” Davis said. “People you meet while traveling always want to help you find great places to go.” Davis and his team recently finished up a 2,100-mile trip in southwest Colorado along U.S. 50, that includes stops in Durango, Pagosa Springs and Salida, where he said he met and did segments with many interesting people, including a beekeeper who is attempting to make honey whiskey, and a taxidermist in Salida. “The way I approach this is we have the first and last story set up, and then we see what happens along the way,” he said. “You get going and then just keep your fingers crossed.”
Dreher said that Davis will be doing some shows on ski resorts and activities for both skiers and non-skiers to do at the resorts. Some other Colorado features will be the continental railroad and the Broadmoor hotel in Colorado Springs. “We’ll be doing a show about a balloon regatta at Lake Powell and a cruise in Alaska,” Davis said. “EnCompass” will be running for the entire year, and filming will be a continuous process throughout. Davis said he would like to further explore southern Colorado, and also do something on the Durango-Silverton Train. “The goal for each episode is to show things that people aren’t aware of,” he said. “Like most vacations, the most unexpected things are the most exciting.”
If Steve Cominsky’s hunch is right, there’s a “very good chance” that movie and music star Justin Timberlake could show up for the opening of Colorado’s first Southern Hospitality Restaurant & Bar at 1433 17th St. Timberlake, who along with two partners created the New York-based barbecue and Southern food eatery, no longer has a financial stake in the restaurant but “still aligns himself with the brand,” said Cominsky, chief operating officer of Southern Hospitality Franchisee Holding Corp., which owns the exclusive franchise rights to expand the brand. “He’s a big supporter.” One rising music star who will definitely be around for the late January opening is Colorado Springs native Ryan Tedder, lead singer of the band OneRepublic, who remains an investor. “Ryan lives in town and has a studio in Denver,” Cominsky said. “He’ll be around the restaurant for the first couple of weeks.” Cominsky and his team have the franchise rights to open 30 Southern Hospitality restaurants throughout the country. The Denver restaurant will open for dinner only to start, with plans to add lunch by early February. The menu includes Memphis-style barbecue, dry-rubbed spare ribs, sweet and saucy baby-back ribs, crispy fried pickles and creamy cheddar grits. The bar list includes a selection of micro-brews on tap, an extensive list of bottled beers and a variety of bourbon. For more information, go to www.shdcrestaurants.com.
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With the Broncos clinching the AFC West title and the team’s sound drubbing of the Cleveland Browns, there’s a chance Denver’s team will be New Orleans-bound in February. Since we can’t all make it to NOLA for the festivities, you can celebrate in town during the second annual Game of Giving fundraiser at Casselman’s Bar & Venue, 2620 Walnut St., on Feb. 3. Parker continues on Page 20
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What is one tip you have for someone looking to buy a house? With local inventory low, it’s become a bit of a seller’s market and being a prepared, pre-qualified buyer will help in gaining an edge over other buyers competing for the same house. What is the most unusual thing you’ve encountered while working in Real Estate? With an office near Colorado School of Mines, it’s often that I’ll show clients properties that are occupied by students. In one instance I was showing a property to clients at 3 o’clock in the afternoon and we found the house fully occupied with sleeping students on couches and everywhere else. They were obviously sleeping off the effects of all the bottles around the house and had little care that there was a showing going on around them. That experience seemed to be an anomaly as most Mines students are very studious and great tenants.
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rom the early 1990s to the beginning of this century, “bigger is better” certainly was the mantra of the homebuilding industry. All across North America buyers could browse among home developments boasting homes of 3,000 square feet or larger and multiple bedrooms and bathrooms. But according to new data, home buyers are seeking less space today but more in green amenities. Research by the Canadian
Home Builders’ Association has found that many people now desire smaller homes with multipurpose rooms and energy saving features. They’re not ready to trade in their two- and three-car garages just yet, though. Plus, a survey of International Furnishings and Design Association members forecasts that McMansions will become a thing of the past and more emphasis will be placed on smaller, more eco-friendly homes. Family rooms will grow larger, as
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Care provider / Private Duty Nurse needed in North Parker. approx. 8-9am or 8-9pm. Mostly weekdays 303-646-3020
Caregivers. to provide in-home care to senior citizens who need assistance with activities of daily living. Up to 40 hrs. per week Call Today 303-736-6688 www.visitingangelss.com/employment
Submit City of Westminster online applications thru 8:30 a.m. on close date http://www.cityofwestminster.us/jobs EOE
Day 1 and Day 2 are dedicated to classes including networking, interviewing, and resume writing. One-on-one counseling will also be available. Day 3 is Employer Day. Over 100 employers with jobs!!! NO COST!!!!!
Registration for participants, volunteers and employers go to www.mvee.org. Participating organizations: ESGR, Colorado Support of the Guard and Reserve, Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, U. S. Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Return to Work,Colorado National Guard, Leader Quest
Help Wanted Help Wanted Have home and kids; need parents!
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Must have knowledge of floral design, customer service and computer skills. Please be prepared to do at least one arrangement at the interview. Apply in person at 1106 Washington Ave. Downtown Golden Fleur-De-Lis Flowers. No Phone Calls Please
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Personal Caregivers and Homemakers
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SERVICES TO ADVERTISE YOUR SERVICES, CALL 303-566-4100 Adult Care
Drywall
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SERVICES TO ADVERTISE YOUR SERVICES, CALL 303-566-4100 Painting
Plumbing
Remodeling
DEEDON'S PAINTING
ALAN Urban Plumbing
Rocky Mountain Contractors
40 years experience Interior & Exterior painting. References 303-466-4752
Perez Painting
Interior • Exterior Deck Repair
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YOUR WEEK: THEATER & TRAIN SHOWS FRIDAY/JAN. 4 BREAKFAST FORUM Wilmore-Richter American Legion Post 161 hosts a roundtable issues breakfast forum at 7 a.m. Friday, Jan. 4, at 6230 W. 60th Ave., Arvada. If you’d like to be a speaker for future meetings, contact John Sharp, 303-424-0324 or email alp161@hotmail.com, attn: John Sharp. FRIDAY/JAN. 4 THROUGH JAN. 26 THEATER SHOW The Edge Theatre presents “Newark Violenta,” a tribute to the Poliziotteschi film genre, Italian stories of crime and mafia. The story follows Leo Betti and his quest to lead a non-crime life and to make up for lost relationships. The show runs from Jan. 4-26 at The Edge Theater, 9797 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. Call 303-232-0363 or go online at www. theedgetheater.com. SATURDAY/JAN. 5 TRAIN SHOW The 16th Annual Jeffco Train Show, sponsored
by the Intermountain Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society, will be Saturday, Jan. 5, at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. 6th Ave., Golden. Featured will be a model train & railroadiana swap meet & sale, operating model train displays, door prizes, snack bar. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: $5 per adult; $1 children ages 5-12; free for those younger than 5; $10 family maximum. Call NRHS at 303-298-0377.
MYSTERY DAY The Jefferson County Sheriff ’s Office will host
an interactive Scout Mystery Day on Saturday, Jan. 5. Scout Mystery Day is an educational event for scouting groups in Jefferson County and will feature education on fingerprinting, crime scene investigation, interview techniques and evidence collection. Each session throughout the day will feature the same curriculum and will be in the Jefferson County Sheriff ’s Office headquarters, 200 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden. Sessions last two and a half hours and begin at 8 a.m., with the last session at 4:30 p.m. Adults must accompany all Scout groups. RSVPs are required to sheriff@jeffco.us.
TUESDAY/JAN. 8 WOMEN’S LUNCHEON Denver West Women’s Connection’s Got Cabin Fever? luncheon is from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, at 13371 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. Cost is $16, inclusive. Call 303-985-2458. LIFETREE CAFÉ Practical insights about the meaning of body language will be shared at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, at Lifetree Café, 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, titled “Body Language: What You Say Before You Say a Word,” features an exclusive filmed interview with nonverbal communication expert Jan Hargrave, author of “Actions Speak Louder Than Words” and “Let Me See Your Body Talk.” Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Snacks and beverages are available. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net. WEDNESDAY/JAN. 9
Church, 2034 Ellis St., Golden. Roundtable discussion on Linage Societies starts at noon. Bring lunch to enjoy during the discussion. General program,“Famous and Not-So-Famous People and Places of Southwest Denver,” presented by Sharon Catlett, is at 1 p.m. Email foothillsgensoc@yahoo.com or call 303-935-9192.
COMING SOON COMING SOON/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.
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY Foothills Genealogical Society meets Wednesday, Jan. 9, at Applewood Valley Methodist
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January 17, 2013 7:30 am – 9:00 am Business Before Hours Jason’s Deli 204 Union Blvd. Lakewood, CO 80228
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South Metro IT, Inc.
Kaiser Permanente - Denver
Surgical Specialists of Colorado
Kaiser Permanente - Lakewood
The Action Center (Jeffco Action Center)
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Young Americans Center for Financial Education
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HOOP CONTEST The Golden Elks will have its Hoop Shoot contest at 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at the Shrine of St. Anne, 7320 Grant Place, Arvada, for all boys and girls ages 8-13. For information, contact golden2740@hotmail. com or call Wayne Rogers at 303-947-2532, or visit the Golden Elks Lodge 2740 on Facebook.
COMING SOON/JAN. 15 KINDERGARTEN INFORMATION Mitchell Elementary School will have kindergarten information night from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, in the gym at the school, 201 Rubey Drive, Golden. Registration for kindergarten will start the week of Jan. 22. Children must be 5 on or
before Oct. 1 to start kindergarten. Bring proof of residence, a print out of the registration information from Jeffco Connect, immunization records and birth certificate. We will have computers available during this week. Call 303-982-5875 with any questions.
COMING SOON/JAN. 17 ALASKA FILM Lakewood Cultural Center presents “Lure of Alaska,” narrated live by filmmaker Dale Johnson, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, at 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Tickets are available by calling 303-987-7845, going online to www.Lakewood.org/CulturalCenter or visiting the Lakewood Cultural Center Box Office. Senior, student, child and group discounts are available.
RECURRING EVENTS RECURRING/MONTHLY SKATING PARTY Lace’EmUpSkating plans free skating parties 4-5 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 13, Feb. 17, March 24, May 5 and June 9 at Foothills Ice Arena , 2250 S. Kipling St. in Lakewood. Registration required at www. LaceEmUpSkating.com. RECURRING/THROUGH JAN. 19 QUILT DISPLAY Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, 1213 Washington Ave. in Golden, presents “Crazy Quilts: Victorian Fancies and Beyond” and “Crazy Quilts in Everyday Life: Photographs from the Janet Finley Collection” through Jan. 19. Call 303-277-0377.
RECURRING/THROUGH JANUARY DOG TRAINER program Misha May Foundation Dog Training and Rescue is offering a “Become a Dog Trainer” program, starting in January in Arvada and Denver. The licensed nonprofit organization rescues, rehabilitates and re-homes dogs at risk, regardless of breed or mix, behavior or medical issue, or amount of time needed. Email mishamayfoundation@ gmail.com or call 303-239-0382. 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.
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Westernaires ride like the wind into new year Welcome 2013! It’s a new year, and we are all looking forward to great things to come. Of course a new year can’t start until we take a moment to reflect on what happened in the year that just passed, and 2012 was pretty eventful. But for some of us, as we get a little older, reflecting on the past becomes more than just one year. I recently acquired my grandmother’s wedding band, and the other day I looked at the inscription inside. My grandparents were married in 1913. That means that this year will mark their 100th wedding anniversary. One hundred years? A lot of things have changed since they started their young lives together. But sometimes the more things change, the more they stay the same, and for those of us who grew up here in Golden, or the entire Denver metro area for that matter, January has always meant the time for one big event, the National Western Stock Show. This is the 107th year, so it’s been around for as long as any of us can remember. The 2013 show starts on Thursday, Jan. 10, with a kick-off parade in Downtown Denver and continues until Sunday, Jan. 27. If you have never been to this, it’s a lot more than just a trade show for ranchers. It has every kind of livestock competition
it’s those top teams that perform annually at the National Western Stock Show. Let me tell you, by the time these youngsters get to that level, they are pretty impressive. They ride like the wind. They will be riding in the opening parade as well as performing for several of the daily rodeos and in the Wild West shows. Before you plan this year’s Stock Show trip, be sure to go to the Westernaire’s website and check their schedule so you can be there for one of their performances. It’s here at www.westernaires.org. For parents in Jefferson County looking for a worthwhile organization to get their kids involved in that’s a constructive place to grow, the Westernaires might be a good place to check out. You don’t need to own a horse, as they have a stable full of them that they rent out, and it’s not as expensive as you might think an equestrian organization would be. For information on joining check out the web site or call 303-279-3767.
you can imagine, pro rodeos almost every day, Mexican rodeos, Wild West shows, dog competitions, western craft shows and art exhibits, food, music, demos, the list goes on and on and is too extensive to cover here. For a full schedule and ticket information go to the website at www.nationalwestern.com/schedule. Something that the show always contains that is worthy of highlighting are performances by our own Westernaires. For those unfamiliar with it, it’s a nonprofit mounted precision drill organization with more than 1,000 kids ranging in ages from 9-19 founded in 1949 and based out of the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. They teach kids western riding skills as well as the care of their horses and the responsibility that comes from riding on a precision equestrian drill team. The kids work their way up through various levels finally arriving in one of the experienced teams, and
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LOOKING AHEAD/JAN. 21 AAUW MEETING The Foothills Branch of the American Association of University Women invites all women with an accredited university or college degree to become members. The January branch meeting will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, at Community of Christ Church, 3780 Ward Road, Wheat Ridge, with a program about Peace Corps work in Bulgaria. We also have 8 interest groups and several special events which provide a variety of social and educational opportunities. Call Lindy Reed at 303-421-9414 . LOOKING AHEAD/JAN. 26 STRANGER SAFETY Detective Mark Adams of the Crimes Against Children Unit at the Lakewood Police Department will lead a class for parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts, neighbors and friends on stranger safety for children. The class is from 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church, 920 Kipling St., Lakewood; www.holyshepherd.com. RSVP at 303-233-2740.
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its annual “Animal Tracks: Education, Spiritually Connecting and Caring for Animals” seminar series from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2. Kate Solisti, keynote speaker, will present “The World According to Animals.” She is an internationally known author, teacher, animal communicator and expert in dog and cat nutrition. Other topics include: Keeping You & Your Pet Safe in Nature, Animal Totems & Signs of Nature, Canine Massage Therapy for the Senior Dog, Training Your Dog & Why It’s Important, Healing Touch for Animals and Grieving the Loss of Your Pet. Lunch may be purchased on-site from 12:15-1:15 p.m. Register at www.milehichurch.org or call 303-237- 8851. The church is at 9077 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood.
LOOKING AHEAD/FEB. 7 ADOPTION BENEFIT The second
annual Small Plates, Big Heart event is planned for Thursday, Feb. 7, at Infinity Park Event Center. Denver chefs prepare small plates of food in competition for the title, “Wednesday’s Child Best Chef of Denver!” For a complete list of participating vendors visit www.adoptex.org/ smallplates. Visit the website for ticket information, or you can call 303-7554756. Proceeds from the event benefit The Adoption Exchange.
LOOKING AHEAD/FEB. 8 BENEFIT CONCERT Susan Lee Cable, a concert pianist and professor emeritus at Metropolitan State College of Denver, will honor top classical musicians at “Concert, Coffee & Confections,” a benefit concert for Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, at Jefferson Unitarian Church, 14350 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. The evening also will feature fine coffee, European gourmet desserts and a silent auction featuring works from OLLI artists. The event is open to the public. RSVP at 303-717-4299 or by sending a check ($40/ per person) by Feb. 1 to OLLI West, University College, 2211 S. Josephine St., Denver. Visit www.universitycollege.du.edu/olli or call 303-871-3090. LOOKING AHEAD/FEB. 9 WINTER FESTIVAL Amateur and
pro skiers, snowboarders, mountain bikers and ice fishermen and women will compete on and around Evergreen Lake at the second annual Winter Festival, sponsored by Evergreen Park & Recreation District and Never Summer. The event lasts from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9. The festival also includes family friendly activities, and a fireworks display caps off the event. The Evergreen Lake Ice
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LOOKING AHEAD/FEB. 10 PERFORMANCE CONCERT A collaborative performance concert of the Music Teachers Association Suburban Northwest is at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, at Arvada United Methodist Church, 6750 Carr St., Arvada. All levels of music students performing in ensembles on piano, flute, strings and voice.
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McCaffrey amazed all year Valor Christian junior was dominant presence By Daniel P. Johnson
djohnson@ourcoloradonews.com Statistics don’t always tell the complete story. Take Valor Christian’s Christian McCaffrey as a prime example of that. The junior running back gained 1,390 rushing yards in the 2012 season. Great numbers, for sure, but there were other running backs in the state that accumulated more. Now, when you begin to factor in the fact that McCaffrey, in addition to his rushing prowess, led his team in receptions (55), receiving yards (675), punt return yards (261) and scored a total of 43 touchdowns, the picture of McCaffrey’s dominance on the gridiron becomes clearer. The junior was recently named Colorado Community Media’s 2012 Offensive Player of the Year for his performance in the 2012 season. “On defense, we just had no answer for No. 5,” Arapahoe coach Mike Campbell said of McCaffrey after his 295 rushing yards, 108 receiving yards and six-touchdown performance against the Warriors in a 48-31 state quarterfinal victory. “That guy is awesome.” McCaffrey did some of his best work in the postseason, highlighted by a two-week stretch over the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds, where he would score a total of 11 touchdowns. In the first-ever Valor Christian-ThunderRidge contest, which was played in the 5A semifinals at a raucous Shea Stadium, McCaffrey scored five touchdowns as the Eagles rolled the Grizzlies, 49-3. “He’s really special. I wish I could say it’s all coaching,” Valor Christian coach Brent
Vieselmeyer said. “You just look at the things he does; he scored on a punt return, he runs back kickoffs, plays defense and throws passes. You name it, he can really do it. That’s what makes him really special. He’s an outstanding receiver when he needs to be. “From a defensive perspective, you’re asking ... what are they going to do with him now? I’m just really proud of him, and he’s the kind of kid to be honest with you, we have to slow him down because that’s how he practices and does everything in his life, and that’s why he’s such a great kid.” McCaffrey, while he didn’t have his best statistical game in the Class 5A state title contest against Cherokee Trail (he still gained over 100 yards rushing), was able to affect the game’s outcome simply by being on the field. With Cherokee Trail refusing to punt the ball in his direction, McCaffrey’s presence helped give the Eagles prime field position early in the fourth quarter of what was a scoreless game at the time. McCaffrey finished off what turned out to be the game-winning drive with a 1-yard touchdown run, as the Eagles won their first-ever 5A state championship, and fourth-straight overall, 9-3 over the Cougars. “We knew Cherokee Trail was an amazing football team and that they were going to make some plays,” said McCaffrey, who made up for his two lost fumbles with the touchdown run. He finished the game with 114 rushing yards and 52 receiving yards. “We played extremely sloppy, especially on my part, so I apologize to the team for that. But, a win’s a win and we’re going to take it and soak it in and really enjoy this one.” McCaffrey’s wide array of talent is best summed up by teammate and quarterback, Luke Del Rio, who recently announced he would be walking on at the University of Alabama. “Christian is amazing,” said Del Rio, who
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dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com ARVADA - You ever know one of those guys that are just really good at anything he tries? If you don’t, there is one in Arvada who goes by the name of Spencer Svejcar. The Ralston Valley senior is currently the leader of Mustangs varsity basketball team, but his extraordinary efforts on the football field earned him Colorado Community Media’s 2012 Defensive Player of the Year Award, announced this week. “It’s awesome and a great honor but we had a great defense and I was just a part of that. It’s easy to make plays when you play with a bunch of real talented guys,” Svejcar said. Svejcar, a 6-foot-3, 185-pound safety/ receiver/running back/return man, was a three-way leader for Ralston Valley who fell just one win shy of a meeting with Valor Christian in the 5A state championship. Although he shined as numerous positions on the football field, he was the best safety in 5A football intercepting five balls and accumulating 108 tackles. “He’s just a great football player, a great athlete,” Ralston Valley coach Matt Loyd
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Ralston Valley senior running back Spencer Svejcar runs up field in this year’s semifinal against Cherokee Trail. Photo by Andy Carpenean said. “He was not only one of our most talented guys but one our hardest workers.” And while some teenager’s biggest choices are Taco Bell or McDonalds, or which mall they will go to, Svejcar has to decide which sport he is going to play in college.
Svejcar initially thought he would play
basketball in college but his tremendous season as a safety put him on the radar of multiple college football programs, both D-I and D-II. He also has the option to play baseball in college as a shortstop. “It’s 50-50 if I’ll play football or basketball (in college). I talked to New Mexico (recently) and I am just trying to be patient and make the right decision,” Svejcar said. Whatever decision Svejcar makes, where it’s to play safety, guard, shortstop, or Taco Bell, he is sure to get it right.
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QB Luke Del Rio, Valor Christian, Sr. 2,275 yards passing, 28 touchdowns, 4 interceptions RB Christian McCaffrey, Valor Christian, Jr. 1,390 yards rushing, 675 yards receiving, 37 touchdowns, 8.91 yards per carry RB Keynan Huguley, Thornton, Sr. 2,161 yards rushing, 30 total touchdowns, 501 yards rushing in single game FB Jake Hand, ThunderRidge, Sr. 1,002 yards rushing, 472 yards receiving, 17 touchdowns WR Connor Skelton, D’Evelyn, Sr. 1,254 yards receiving, 14 touchdowns, 572 kick return yards WR Mitch Colin, Pomona, Sr. 946 yards receiving, 8 touchdowns WR Brandon Malone, Chaparral, Jr. 724 yards receiving, 10 touchdowns TE Mitch Parsons, Chaparral, Sr. 754 yards receiving, 7 touchdowns TE Ethan Brunhofer, Arapahoe, Jr. 750 yards receiving, 9 touchdowns OL Daniel Skipper, Ralston Valley, Sr. Dominating force, headed to University of Tennessee OL Blake Nowland, Douglas County, Sr. Committed to Colorado State OL Connor Warren, Regis Jesuit, Sr. Unanimous selection to Continental allconference team OL Chris Fox, Ponderosa, Sr. Arguably top college prospect in state, committed to Michigan OL Sam Jones, ThunderRidge, Jr. First-team All-Continental League KR Trey Smith, Douglas County, Jr. 19.6 yards per kick return, 40.5 yards per punt return, 2,200 yards of total offense ATHLETE Jordan Radebaugh, Northglenn, Sr. 2,720 yards passing, 366 yards rushing, 3,106 yards total offense, 35 touchdowns
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DE Austin Balbin, D’Evelyn, Sr. 82 tackles, 55 solo, 12 sacks DE John Adam, ThunderRidge, Jr. 36 tackles, 9 sacks DL Skylar McWee, Legacy, Sr. 48 tackles, 7 sacks DL Zack Anderson, Pomona, Sr. 48 tackles, 9 sacks e he LB Derek Landis, Lakewood, Sr. ore.” 193 tackles, 2 fumble recoveries, 2 interceptions LB Justin Falls, Valor Christian, Jr. 100 tackles, 43 solo, 3 fumble recoveries, 2 interceptions LB Carlos Aviles, Valor Christian, Sr. 3 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries, 5 pass defenses LB Justin Escue, Arapahoe, Sr. 64 tackles, 5 sacks DB Spencer Svejcar, Ralston Valley, Sr. 108 tackles, 79 solo, 5 interceptions DB Will Halligan, Pomona, Sr. 51 tackles, 5 interceptions DB Dustin Rivas, Horizon, Sr. 41 tackles, 6 interceptions, 7 pass defenses
DB Preston DeHerrera, Mountain Range, Sr. 90 tackles, Front Range defensive player of the year K Daniel Carlson, The Classical Academy, Sr. 54 touchbacks, 10 field goals, 35 PATs, named to All-American Bowl P Brendan McGowan, Castle View, Sr. 42 yard average, 6 inside 20 yard line Offensive Player of the Year: Christian McCaffrey, Valor Christian Defensive Player of the Year: Spencer Svejcar, Ralston Valley Coach of the Year: Brent Vieselmeyer, Valor Christian
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QB Jacob Knipp, Ralston Valley RB Jaden Franklin, Kent Denver RB Corry Williams, Ponderosa FB Daryl Hawkins, Valor Christian WR Taylor Vaughn, Arvada WR Hunter Burton, Cherry Creek WR Eddie Franco, Northglenn TE Joshua Clausen, Lutheran OL Tyler Andrejewski, Cherry Creek OL Daniel Kubistek, Holy Family OL Leuluai Io, Valor Christian OL Anthony Ochiato, Standley Lake OL Kevin Clark, Chaparral KR Tanner Townsend, Castle View
Defense
DL/DE Gunnar Campbell, Horizon DL/DE Dylan Cassagnol, Cherry Creek DL/DE Brian Boatman, Kent Denver DL/DE Zayne Anderson, Pomona LB Colton Fries, Legend LB Cameron Gray, Valor Christian LB Chantz Tanner, Kent Denver LB Jake Bublitz, Legacy DB Ryan Belearde, Westminster DB Drew Stephon, Ponderosa DB Thomas Trotman, Arapahoe DB Connor Durant, Standley Lake P Connor Orgill, Legend K Sawyer Edwards, Chaparral
Honorable mention:
Jordan Anderson, Ralston Valley; Tyler Andrejewski, Cherry Creek; Michael Babb, Arapahoe; Michael Barela, Golden; Travis Baum, Legacy; Chandler Bibo, Chaparral; Austin Beane, Rock Canyon; Luke Behrends, Legend; Jake Bennett, Bear Creek; Andrew Bergner, Legend; Michael Beiswenger, Discovery Canyon; Joe Bozeman, Regis Jesuit; Antonio Broadus, Regis Jesuit; Andrew Brown, Lewis-Palmer; Jakob Buys, Ralston Valley; Jose Cancanon, Arapahoe; Thomas Caracena, The Classical Academy; Kyle Carpenter, Ralston Valley; Elijah Cherrington, Legend; Riley Collins, Lakewood; Tom Commander, Mountain
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St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church
Proclaiming Christ to the Mountains and Plains www.SaintJoanCatholic.org 12735 W 58th Ave · 80002 · 303-420-1232 Daily Masses: 8:30 AM, Mon-Sat Confessions: After Mass, Mon, Wed-Fri; Sat: 9:00-10:00 AM; 4:00-4:45 PM Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00 PM Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9:00, 11:30 AM, 5:30 PM
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Golden Church of Christ 1100 Ulysses St. (303) 279-3872 Rick Walker - Evangelist Bible classes for all ages 9 Worship 10 Sunday Evening Prayer meeting 5:30 Worship 6:00
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COME TO THE FRIENDLIEST CHURCH Nursery care provided VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME
62nd & Ward Road
Family Worship Center Saturday ....................................................5:00 pm Sunday ..................................9:00 am & 10:45 am Wednesday ...............................................6:30 pm
4890 Carr Street
Sunday ....................................................10:30 am
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Golden First Presbyterian Church
On the round-about at South Golden Rd. and West 16th Ave. Sunday Praise & Worship................. ......9:00 am Fellowship Time .....................................10:00 am Church School ................................ .......10:30 am
Pastor: Rev. Dr. Miriam M. Dixon
Nursery provided
303-279-5591
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Arvada Christian Church
Jefferson Unitarian Church
8010 West 62nd Avenue
303-422-5412
Worship.............................9:30 am Thurs. Night Bible Study...6:30 pm Nursery Available
14350 W. 32nd Ave.
303-279-5282 www.jeffersonunitarian.org A Religious Home for the Liberal Spirit Service Times: 9:15am / 11:00am Religious education for all ages. Nursery care provided.
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LOOKING AHEAD/FEB. 24, APRIL 28 CONCERT SERIES St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 9200 W 10th Ave., Lakewood, presents its 2012-13 concert series. Season and individual tickets are available. Email olssoncolo@comcast.net or call 303-279-2932. All concerts take place in the St. Paul Sanctuary. Concerts are: FEB. 24: Confluence will present a Sacred Music Concert at 3 p.m. This is the first concert by Confluence completely devoted to sacred music. It will begin a very old Mass (from the late 1400s) by Josquin de Prez. Journey with us through the renaissance, baroque, classical eras and end with some beautiful, modern sacred compositions. APRIL 28: Confluence will present an a cappella program titled “Salut Printemps” (Welcome Spring). This program will feature Debussy’s piece of the same name for piano and women’s voices, and will be filled with the glorious sounds of spring’s return. MAY 19: The Parish Choir of St. Paul’s will wrap up the year with its excellent Variety Show at 1:30 p.m. after the end-of-year Parish Picnic. New this year: the staff of St. Paul’s will present a number in the show.
January 3, 2013
MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD
LOOKING AHEAD/MARCH 14 SPELLING BEE Compete with other spelling whizzes in the 60+ Spelling Bee, sponsored by the Arvada Press, 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.
Congressman Mike Coffman, a former Marine combat veteran, presents retired Master Gunnery Sgt. Stephen Gould, of Golden, with the Meritorious Service Award on Saturday, Dec. 22, in recognition of the sergeant’s 30 years of service in the U.S. Marine Corps. Photo Provided
ONGOING ACTIVITIES ONGOING /BUSINESS GROUPS MONDAYS FLIPPING HOUSES A real estateinvesting education group meets 7-9 p.m. every third Monday at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St. The group will cover all the information needed to successfully fix and flip or buy rentals with positive cash flow. REPUBLICANS’ MEETINGS The Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club meets 7-9 a.m. Mondays at the Howard Johnson Denver West, 12100 W. 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge. Call Fred Holden at 303-421-7619 for more information. All are welcome, not just Republican men from Jefferson County.
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The annual Super Bowl watching party benefits Metro Volunteers, Families First and Florence Crittenton Services of Colorado Parent & Child Foundation. Tickets are $25 for admission, a food buffet (from Elway’s, Jason’s Deli, Y.Lo Catering and Garbanzo’s), free beer and one prize drawing ticket to win items including restaurant gift cards, signed sporting goods, event tickets and more. Tickets: www.casselmans.com.
Panzano adds space Panzano restaurant inside The Hotel Monaco at 909 17th St. has added 415 square feet of private dining space adjacent to the bar. The room, dubbed Toscana, features an expansive view of Champa Street through a large glass window wall opposite a wine wall that holds 450 bottles from the restaurant’s award-winning wine list. “We’re excited to expand our offerings and create this unique space for our guests,” said Panzano General Manager Josh Mayo. “The street view from this new room makes it a great addition to our private dining spaces.” The new space will seat 20 guests for a seated dinner at counter-high tables and chairs. Up to 40 guests can use the space “reception style” for cocktails and appetizers. The new room is equipped with a 52inch high-definition flat-screen TV designed for professional presentations. Executive Chef Elise Wiggins will
be available for events in this new venue. When Toscana is not reserved for private events, Panzano’s happy hour will expand into the new room. More information at www. panzano-denver.com.
Oxford Hotel is `golden’
Denver’s historic Oxford Hotel, on 17th and Wazee, is featured on Conde Nast Traveler’s Gold List 2013 as one of the “World’s Best Places to Stay.” The January issue of the magazine — on newsstands now — features more than 500 properties worldwide. The Oxford was the only Denver hotel to be honored. In celebration of the Conde Nast pick, The Oxford has launched a gold package, starting at $500 per night. It includes: • Deluxe or parlor room accommodations for two. • A 50-minute couples massage at the Oxford Club. • In-room amenity of Godiva Chocolates and a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Champagne. • A copy of the Conde Nast Traveler magazine featuring the 2013 Gold List. • Valet parking. For more information and reservations, call 1-800-228-5838 or go to www.theoxfordhotel.com.
Bridgewater brings beery dinner
The Colorado Beer Dinner series at the Bridgewater Grill in the Golden Hotel continues on Jan. 9. The event is from 7-9:30 p.m.; $40 per person. Reservations: 303-279-2010 or at www.bridgewatergrill.com.
Here’s the mouth-watering menu: Event kickoff: Brew — Bookai Red Ale; Horseshoes & Hand Grenades American ESB; Tostones with Spicy Chili & Garlic Sauce & Mini Cuban Sandwiches; Roasted Pork Loin, Ham, Pickles, Beer Mustard Amuse: Brew — Hookiebobb IPA; Caribbean Shrimp Cocktail; Avocado, Pico De Galo, Fresh Cirtrus Second course: Brew — Old Soul Belgium Ale; Sweet Corn Soup with Roasted Chilies & Conch; Mixed Greens & Bean Sprout Salad with Spiced Rum Dressing Entrée: Brew — Cara De Luna Black Ale; Espresso Crusted Pork; Black Beans, Sweet Cream Rice, Fried Plantains & Salsa Tamarindo Dessert: Brew — Mountain Living Pale Ale; Pastel De Tres Leches
Seeking artists
The 40 West Healing Arts Exhibition & Showcase in northeast Lakewood is looking for artists. The deadline to submit artwork to be considered for the exhibit is Jan. 17. Submission is free for 40 West Arts members. The exhibit is a convergence of artwork, practitioners and products that invigorate and revitalize the mind, body and spirit, and it will kick off Feb. 9. To submit artwork, visit www.40WestArts.org. 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 BlacktieColorado.com. She can be reached at penny@blacktie-llc.com or at 303619-5209.
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