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January 24, 2013
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Golden won’t appeal parkway right-of-way By Glenn Wallace
gwallace@ourcoloradonews.com The city of Golden will not continue its legal fight against a land swap between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Jefferson Parkway Public Highway Authority (JPPHA). Golden Mayor Marjorie Sloan said the decision was made during a closed-door meeting on Jan. 10. “It was based on the pros and cons, presented by our legal counsel,” Sloan said. After a year in the courts, a federal judge in late December ruled against Golden, the city of Superior, and environmental groups WildEarth Guardians and Rocky Mountain Wild. The groups had argued in a joint lawsuit that the Fish and Wildlife Service had not acted appropriately in granting a 300foot major highway right-of-way along the
eastern edge of the Rocky Flats Wildlife Refuge to the JPPHA for more than $10 million. Specifically, the groups argued there had not been proper environmental review of how the highway might affect any remaining contaminants in the Rocky Flats area, as well as the presence of endangered species in the area. “It took the judge 96 pages to resolve all the claims (in favor of the JPPHA). We still believe we had a solid justification,” Sloan said. However, proving that a government agency had acted illegally concerning its own area of expertise is an uphill battle, Sloan said. Golden Finance Director Jeff Hansen said he has kept a running total of the city’s legal fees involved in the fighting of the parkway plan, going back to 1997. “Since that time we have spent slightly
over $2.3 million,” Hansen said. Sloan said she could not speculate whether Golden might legally challenge any future efforts of the JPPHA to complete the parkway — a 10-mile tollway that is considered one of the missing links in the 470 beltway. Sloan did say that the city’s best option moving forward seems to be “working with CDOT on technical solutions to make the roads work for those who live here, and for traffic still move smoothly for those just passing through.” To that end, Sloan said the city has just updated its Highway 6 to 93 corridor plan, existing stretches of road that might be expanded to become part of the beltway. The JPPHA held a short meeting Jan. 17, its first meeting of the year, and the first since acquisition of what it calls the “Rocky Flats transportation corridor.”
“Congratulations for everybody who was involved with this complex transaction,” said Jefferson County Commissioner and JPPHA board member Donald Rosier at the meeting. “It was an additional year, but we got it done,” said Arvada Mayor and JPPHA Chair Marc Williams about the year-long legal battle. The JPPHA still has years of planning and study ahead of it before construction would begin on the parkway, according to the group’s Interim Executive Director Bill Ray. Though the land swap has already occurred, the other members of the original lawsuit have already filed appeals to the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. First briefs are expected to be filed in the appeals case as early as February.
Economic forecast bright Steady growing trend in job market, consumer spending to continue, economist says By Sara Van Cleve
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Alyssa Graves and her father, Barry Graves, inside Art on the Brix, 1299 Washington Ave. Suite 180 in downtown Golden Jan. 17. The father-daughter team won the Golden Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year. Photo by Andy Carpenean
Business paints a pretty picture Golden Chamber awards business of the year By Glenn Wallace
gwallace@ourcoloradonews. com Art and wine studio Art on the Brix was named the Golden business of the year at the Greater Golden Chamber of Commerce annual awards ceremony Jan. 17. Art on the Brix (1299 Washington Avenue, Suite 180) own-
er Alyssa Graves said the award was a great surprise. “The chamber’s president Roy Masters left me a phone message saying there was something he wanted to talk to me about. I thought I had done something wrong!” Graves said. When she did get the news, Graves said she started crying. “It’s absolutely phenomenal to have the whole community say, ‘We recognize you and we’re excited about what you’re doing,’” Alyssa Graves said. Graves opened Art on the Brix in the fall of 2011 with her
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father, Barry Graves, a construction contractor. “His love of wine and my love of art came together at the right time in our lives,” Alyssa Graves said. Barry Graves put it this way: “I saw it as a way of getting her more of that artistic element that she’s interested in, and gives me something to do in my retirement.” The studio, complete with a full wine and beer bar, gives individuals, couples, or even large groups a chance to come in and do some painting, often with the assistance of local professional artists like Jesse Crock and Jeannette Stutzman. As she accepted the award, Alyssa Graves recounted the story of how a woman had just come in the day before to schedule a large group painting project. “She said she was about to begin chemotherapy, and wanted to get all of her friends together to have some fun be-
fore she got sick,” Alyssa Graves said. Colorado’s 7th Congressional District Rep. Ed Perlmutter attended the ceremony, which was held at the Golden Hotel, and said that all the award winners would be read into the congressional record. He described Golden as representing “good service, good products, good people.” Also at the event Masters introduced the 2013 Chamber Board, including incoming president Lisa Knipp at the event. Other awards given out at the ceremony: Ambassador of the Year — Chris Quoyeser, Alpha Graphics Golden Young Professional of the Year — Jaime Strong, Three Tomatoes Steakhouse Civic Award — The Lariat Loop Chairman’s Award — ERA, A Waters Company Charlie O’Brien Award — Connie Tysdal
Colorado has been on a slow and steady economic recovery over the past couple years, and that trend should improve this year. Patty Silverstein, president of Development Research Partners, presented an economic forecast for the Denver metro area for 2013 during the Arvada Chamber of Commerce’s Third Friday Legislative Breakfast Jan. 18. She defines the Denver metro region as a seven-county region area from Boulder County to Douglas County. “We have been going forward, and we expect in 2013 that we will continue to grow and expand, but at a slow rate,” Silverstein said. Metro area unemployment tends to stay below the nation’s. In 2012, the average metro unemployment rate was 7.7 percent whereas the nation’s was 8.1 percent. “We expect the unemployment rate will continue to drift downward a little bit in 2013,” Silverstein said. Silverstein predicts the unemployment rate for the Denver metro area will be 7.5 percent this year with the nation’s at 7.9. In 2009-10, 64,000 jobs were lost in the Denver metro area. But by 2013, 74,000 new jobs are expected to be created in the metro area. Of the metro area’s 12 industrial clusters, which include aviation, aerospace, health care and information technology, five have experienced growth over the past years, Silverstein said. Colorado’s aerospace industry is now the second largest in the country behind California. Consumers are spending more money too, Silverstein said. Forecast continues on Page 4
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When you wish upon a car … The elfin 1970 Saab sits in front of the house — unmoving, somewhat frail-looking — like an aging body worn down by time and circumstance. Patches of rust spot the beige paint; dents bend the chrome bumper; a milky film clouds the windows, shielding the torn upholstery inside. Much to his wife’s dismay, Larry Beetham towed it home almost six months ago, from a barn where it had rested for more than 20 years. “We just don’t have the space,” she told him. “We have a two-car garage and now four cars and a motorcycle.” And then, something remarkable happened. Call it luck, fate, maybe divine intervention. Larry’s not sure. All he knows is the little car given to him for free turned out to be a priceless gift — a road trip back to his childhood and his dad, who died six years ago. Along the way, he rediscovered the depth of a father’s commitment to his family. “It was a connection, not a destiny,” Larry says of the car. “But by some design it came to me.” The story begins in the mid-1960s when James Beetham and his two sons — Larry was about 6 then — saw their first Saabs at the Denver car show. It was, almost, love at first sight. By the end of 1966, James owned a Saab franchise in Greeley. “I spent my childhood riding around in these little Saabs,” Larry, now 53, remembers. Developed by airplane engineers, the Swedish cars became known for aerodynamic shapes and innovative differences — ignitions on the floor, electric window locks in the middle console — and their devoted fans. To this day, Saab owners are unwavering in loyalty and passion. At 19, Larry bought his first, a 1973 bright yellow Saab, from his father. He bought his second, a red 1977 Saab, in 1982.
In 1988, he married Ann, the daughter of a Midwest auto mechanic who understood and appreciated cars and could recite models of just about any car that passed. “That’s one of the things that drew me to Ann,” Larry says. “I thought, ‘OK, she might put up with some of my stuff.’” Ann was driving an Acura. With no space or money for car registrations and licenses, they sold the Saabs and bought a Jeep. Two sons came. A series of cars, including a van, came and went from the driveway. A Saab, a 1998 green 9000, didn’t re-enter Larry’s life again until 2004. By 2008, the non-Saabs had been replaced by two more Saabs, one black, the other a flirty red convertible. The year Larry bought the green Saab he also joined the Rocky Mountain Saab Club. Last summer, one member, moving from Evergreen for health reasons, wanted homes for three old Saabs stored in his barn. Two other members made their choices first; Larry took the one left, a Savannah beige 96 that had been towed into the barn in 1988 as a parts car. Larry inspected it closely. A little rust. Solid floorboards under the soiled carpet. Door panels in good condition. Weatherstrip around the doors in good condition. Headliner in excellent condition. Although the engine didn’t run, Larry declared it “a solid car,” trailered it behind his green Saab and pulled into his brother’s car wash in Golden to spray out the pine
needles in the fender and the gray dust and spiderwebs blanketing the engine. Then he parked it outside his Littleton home. Ann suggested Larry name the car Jude, the patron saint of hopeless causes, which also happened to be his dad’s favorite saint. “That’s it, Dad!” son Kyle, 16, agreed enthusiastically. “We’re gonna name it Jude!” And here, the story takes its twist. The previous owner never retitled the car when he bought it in 1988 and the address of the original owner was a J.F. and A. Garcia of Greeley. “What are the odds your dad sold him the car?” a Saab club member asked Larry. One August weekend, when Larry was helping his mother around her Greeley home, down in the basement he rummaged through his dad’s old, steel work desk — still packed with files. As he flipped through a stack of envelope-sized slips, he noticed a sales transaction that read “June 13, 1970, Saab, Garcia.” He opened a drawer and a white card “jumped out” and fell on the floor. “It wanted me to find it,” Larry recalls. It was a Saab owner identification card, which contained the serial number of a demo car received by Larry’s dad on Jan. 22, 1970. The serial number matched the Saab number on the title of the car parked outside Larry’s home. Larry started laughing: “I’ve got a car that my dad actually sold and, not just that he sold, but that he had.” That day, poignant memories rose from the papers, mingling amid the excitement of discovery, to remind Larry about the challenges his dad faced trying to support a family of eight children while running a business. “He would come home when I was a kid and he didn’t know how he was going to make it work.” Larry’s voice thickens and falters as he remembers. “He would pray to
St. Jude. St. Jude would look over him and get him through.” And “sometimes,” Larry says, a smile brightening his face, “he would come in with a roll of bills and say, `Let’s take a test drive and go to Johnson’s Corner for dinner.’” His father, who died at 90, was 60 years old when he gave up the Saab franchise. “It was hard when he sold the dealership,” Larry says. The discussion about the coincidence of the Saab, St. Jude and Larry’s dad continues. “One of my sisters said `Dad’s guiding that from heaven,’” Larry says. “I don’t think certain things happen by chance,” Ann says. “I think there’s more a spiritual connection with certain things.” Larry’s still not sure. But one thing is certain. “If it was designed that way,” Ann says, “it’s Larry’s obligation to bring it back to its original condition.” He’s working on it. Parts are on the way. He will soon move the car from the cold curb into the warmth of the garage where he can tinker when time allows. With help from a friend, he started the engine last summer. His son turned the key. Neighbors watched. Larry documented the event on video. “It has life,” he said happily as the car blew a cloud of accumulated exhaust. “It’s not a hopeless cause.” And that, for the time being, is the end of the story. Luck. Fate. Divine intervention? You decide. 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 303566-4110.
JEFFCO NEWS IN A HURRY One Book 4 Colorado Lt. Gov. Joe Garcia announced the launch of this year’s One Book 4 Colorado (OB4C) learning initiative last week. “One Book 4 Colorado puts books in the hands of children and helps inspire a culture of reading in their homes,” Garcia said. “We’re excited to kick-off the program by inviting Coloradans of all ages to help us select this year’s book.”
People are encouraged to visit the OB4C website and vote for their favorite book. This year’s top three book choices are: “Duck on a Bike” by David Shannon; “Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale” by Mo Willems; and “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom” by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault. Guest celebrities reading the books include Gov. John Hickenlooper, Missy Franklin, Colorado Olympic gold medalist and Maria
Rozman, news director/news anchor, Telemundo Denver, NBC Universal. Coloradans can view these videos specially produced by Rocky Mountain PBS and vote for this year’s book by visiting www.onebook4colorado.org. Public input for the book selection process will be accepted through Jan. 31. The winning title will be unveiled at the OB4C opening event on May 6. More than 70,000 copies of the
same book will be distributed to children across Colorado at local library events, at Reach Out and Read clinics and doctors’ offices, and through participating preschools, all part of several other events scheduled for May 6 to 20, Colorado Literacy Week.
Extended vacation A 38-year-old New Jersey man was arrested last week after he flew to Colorado to allegedly
meet with an underaged teen for sex. Edward Gutierrez had flown from Philadelphia to Denver on Jan. 18 to a Wheat Ridge restaurant where authorities say he expected to meet with a teen that he had been communicating with online. Instead, Gutierrez was met by an undercover investigator and was arrested. The District Attorney’s Office reports that they began investigating Gutierrez in Jeffco News continues on Page 3
INSIDE THE TRANSCRIPT THIS WEEK
Sports: Inspiring senior hit threepointer against best team in the state. Page 26
Statehouse: Task force readies to tackle challenges left by passage of marijuana ballot question Amendment 64. Page 5 Opinion: Columnist Michael Alcorn says rational talk missing from gun control talks. Page 8
Life: Exhibit highlights diversity of Colorado artists at Arvada Center. Page 10
Schools: Teaching grant to help foster better STEM education. Page 5
Business: Small company has broad reach. Page 7
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Council debates how best to use $4 million By Glenn Wallace
gwallace@ourcoloradonews.com Golden City Council received a late Christmas present in the form of a $4 million windfall. About $400,000 of that was money that City Manager Mike Bestor had previously told the council might materialize by the end of 2012, thanks to revenue being better than estimated, and the city’s municipal golf course having a banner year. The extra $3.6 came from a recent sales tax audit. “The bottom line is we now have $4 million that we didn’t when we did the budget,” City Manager Mike Bestor told the City Council during its Jan. 17 study session. According to Bestor, $1.2 million is restricted for use in capital improvements, but the rest could be used in a number of ways. He specifically mentioned two projects on the city’s capital improvements project list, that the council has shown interest in funding: A pedestrian/bike path
underpass beneath Highway 93 at Tucker Gulch, and sidewalk /pedestrian improvements along Colfax Avenue. “I know in my time this has never happened, having a chunk of change that we can spend on anything,” said Mayor Marjorie Sloan, asking for the council to discuss the best process to decide how to handle the situation. Ward Three Councilman Bob Vermeulen suggested staff develop three proposals, each one focusing on different city plans: The city’s capital improvements plan, the Clear Creek Corridor Master Plan, and the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. “What could we accomplish towards the goals of those plans with this money?” Vermeulen asked, pointing out that the ideas in those studies already had significant public input and support. Mayor Pro Tem Joe Behm asked if the bulk of the money could be used to pay down some of the city’s existing debt, while Ward Four Councilman Bill Fisher suggested using the money as seed money
to create a “civic and cultural complex” to meet many of the needs of the community’s arts and history organizations. “Why not do something with the money that we wouldn’t have been able to before?” Fisher said. “When I was thinking project rather than process, I wanted an ice rink,” Marcie Miller half-jokingly said, before saying that she would also be open to ask the public what their opinion on a civic center, or some other project might be. Sloan also added the idea of creating some sort of open space boundaries for Golden on the north side of the city. With those ideas, Bestor said city staff would talk to other city boards, develop a list of potential money options, and return to council in the weeks to come. He said the council could still decide about what kinds of public meetings the council would want to hold before making the final decision. “But I think we’re starting the year on a very positive note,” Bestor added.
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MILITARY NOTES Stephany L. McElhenny Air National Guard Airman Stephany L. McElhenny, of Golden, graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. McElhenny completed an intensive, eightweek program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. McElhenny is the daughter of Lori McElhenny, of Golden. She is a 2012 graduate of Golden High School.
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November, after a 13-yearold girl contacted the DA’s Child Sex Offender Internet Investigations (CHEEZO) Unit with concerns about a man making inappropriate comments on her Facebook page. DA investigator Mike Harris began communicating with Gutierrez, posing as the teen. According to court records, Gutierrez engaged in numerous sexually graphic communications with the person he believed to be an underage teen, and eventually proposed meeting in person for sexual reasons. Gutierrez was arrested on suspicion of Internet Luring of a Child, Enticement of a Child and Internet Sexual Exploitation of a Child. Each count is a class four felony. He was placed into custody at the Jefferson County Detention Center.
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the public to join Great Decisions, a discussion group presented through the Foreign Policy Association, at the Columbine and Evergreen Libraries. Each program is presented in a balanced and non-partisan way, and includes background information, current data and policy options for each issue. Topics include: The Future of the Euro, Post-Revolution Egypt, NATO, Myanmar, Intervention Doctrine, and China’s growing influence in Africa. Sessions will be 6 p.m. Mondays at the Columbine Library from Jan. 28 through May 20. The Evergreen Library will also host the program 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6, and continuing every first and third Wednesday of the month, through May 29. Meetings are open to anyone who would like to attend. For more information visit jeffcolibrary.org or call 303-235-5275.
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January 24, 2013
Town hall addresses mental health By Vic Vela
vvela@ourcoloradonews.com Scott Winter of Arvada was a loving family man – a husband, father and brother – who “treasured life,” until the anguishes of depression and anxiety caused him so much pain that he just couldn’t take it any more, according to his wife, Jane. Scott Winter, 46, took his own life in June 2011. Mary Eppolito of Westminster has also experienced loss. Two young people near her grandson’s age have committed suicide recently: A 16-year-old high school honor student, and an 18-year-old man, who killed himself while he was on leave from the Army. Eppolito and Jane Winter shared their emotional stories to an overflow crowd at Arvada’s Standley Lake Library Saturday, at a town hall meeting addressing mental health issues affecting our communities. One question lingers in Eppolito’s mind. “Why?” she said afterward, fighting back tears. “They have their whole lives to live. Life is so beautiful. Something has got to be done. These kids are afraid to talk to anybody.” Figuring out how to best deal with mental health issues on a legislative and societal level is a topic that has received renewed attention in the wake of recent mass shootings where the mental health of the assailants has been called into question. “Our mental health system has become more important than it ever has been,” Democratic State Rep. Kraft-Tharp of Arvada told the audience. Kraft-Tharp and state Sen. Evie
Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp, far right, and her legislative aide Amanda Snipes listen as Arvada resident Jane Winter, left, speaks at a Jan. 19 town hall meeting addressing mental health issues at Arvada’s Standley Lake Library. Photo by Vic Vela Hudak, D-Westminster, organized Saturday’s event. During the forum, Winter spoke through tears as she urged action on finding better ways to address mental health issues, so that lives like her husband’s may be saved. “His life ended tragically,” she told the audience. “But my wish is that something beautiful and wonderful can come of that life.” The town hall also featured a panel of mental health experts, who shared their thoughts on how best to care for those with mental health conditions. While headline-grabbing deadly shootings were on the minds of some in the audience, Michael LottManier of Mental Health America of Colorado, said that it’s important to not “equate violent crime with mental health issues.” He cited data from the National Institute for Mental Health, that shows that only about 5 percent of
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violent crimes are committed by those who have a mental health diagnosis. “They worry that they will be labeled as dangerous or violent,” LottManier said of people struggling with mental health conditions. “And that’s the last thing we want to do.” The attendees also learned details of Gov. John Hickenlooper’s request to pump $18.5 million into the state’s mental health system. Lisa Clements, Director of the Office for Behavioral Health for the Colorado Department of Human Services, said that Hickenlooper wants to use the funds – upon approval from the Legislature – to streamline civil commitment procedures and to allow for “real time data transfer” between state and federal agencies whenever people who have had civil commitments seek to purchase firearms, Clements said. The governor also seeks to develop a statewide crisis response sys-
tem made up of behavioral health experts, that would allow people to call a toll free number, 24 hours a day, whenever those individuals are “experiencing extreme distress,” Clements said. Lawmakers like Hudak and Kraft-Tharp will take up Hickenlooper’s funding request this legislative session. And Kraft-Tharp has pending legislation aimed at bettering the mental health system, including a bill that was introduced in the state House Friday that would help mental health professionals “be as effective as possible” when working with clients, she said after the event. Anything that can better the system would come as welcome news to people like Winter. “That is the true assessment of whether our suicide prevention efforts are working,” she said afterward. “And that is keeping people from dying.”
Forecast: Slower but still growing Forecast continued from Page 1
Last year was the year of big-ticket purchases, such as appliances and cars, she said. “In 2013, we expect to see a bit of a pullback in that spending level,” she said. “Again, still growing, but growing at a slightly slower pace because a lot of those
big ticket item purchases happened in 2012.” A consistent marketplace also helped increase the number of homes that were sold last year and reduce the number of homes foreclosed. Both trends are expected to continue. Global economic challenges, unemployment rates
and businesses still seeking clarity on healthcare, taxes and government spending can make the forecast look dim, Silverstein said. But there are economic opportunities for residents and businesses in 2013 with low interest rates, strong consumer spending and an improving real estate, she said.
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h Teaching grant to help foster better STEM education By Ashley Reimers
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Teachers in the state will get an added boost to the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) instruction with a grant from the National Education Association. Colorado Lt. Gov. Joe Garcia announced that Colorado will be the first state to receive a challenge Grant from NEA, and matching-fund partners, from the Morgridge Family Foundation and Xcel Energy. The grant total is $400,000, with NEA providing $200,000, the Morgridge Family Foundation all providing $150,000 and Xcel is providing $50,000. “Colorado’s economy is adding ealthjobs in STEM-related fields eveopleery day and we need to meet this hoursgrowing demand by educating dualsa highly-skilled and competitive ress,”work force,” he said during a press conference at Northglenn High andSchool Jan. 15. ken- The grant funds are going to gisla-a new statewide vision and plan to improve the Colorado STEM ndingteacher training program. The g theplan is being implemented in Colng aorado by the New Jersey Center for stateTeaching and Learning for teacher men-training, certification, technology effec-and support to expand the STEM withprogram in Colorado. Kerrie Dallman, Colorado Edue sys-cation Association president, said newsNEA’s goal is to raise $1.5 million in efforts to spread the New Jersey nt of n efaftereople
Center for Teaching and Learning teacher model to many states. She said the center cultivates teachers who are highly qualified and skilled educators to fill science and math teacher shortages. “We know a great teacher can make a tremendous impact on a student’s desire and ability to master STEM content, but Colorado lacks the number of teachers we need to help enough students learn these exciting subjects,” she said. “This investment will grow
our talent pool of outstanding STEM teachers and further our state’s collective goal of preparing every student to thrive in a dynamic economy.” Carrie Morgridge, Morgridge Family Foundation vice president, said the foundation is thrilled to be part of the program that is bringing physics and math training to Colorado. “We believe in doing all we can to transform the lives of students and teachers through proven in-
structional strategies,” she said. Bob Goodman, New Jersey Center for Teaching and Learning executive director, said the program is providing all students with a great mathematic education which is essential if they want to have access to the top jobs. He said the program is embraced by democrats, republicans, businesses and unions and will provide students equal employment opportunity and a good future.
Far right, Bob Goodman, New Jersey Center for teaching and learning executive director, speaks during a press conference on Jan. 15 at Northglenn High School about the challenge grant Colorado is receiving from the National Education Association. Also in the photo, from left, David Eves, president and CEO of public Service Co. of Colorado, an Xcel Energy company, Carrie Morgridge, Morgridge Family Foundation vice president, Kerrie Dallman, Colorado Education Association president and Colorado Lt. Gov. Joe Garcia. Photo by Ashley Reimers
Marijuana task force targets challenges Members sail uncharted waters after vote on amendment By Tom Munds
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tmunds@ourcoloradonews.com When Colorado voters passed Amendment 64, legalizing the personal possession, use and home growing of marijuana, the state faced the challenge of developing the rules and regulations so the amendment can be implemented. The first step to deal with challenges came when Gov. John Hickenlooper created the 24-member Amendment 64 Task Force on Dec. 10 because, while voters legalized marijuana in Colorado, all aspects remain illegal under federal law. “The task force met for the first time Dec. 17, and since then we have set up five working groups, each tasked with investigation of a specific area dealing with implemen-
“I want to express my appreciation to the NEA, Morgridge Family Foundation and Xcel Energy for having confidence in a program that has proven so successful in New Jersey,” he said. “And for providing the financial support needed to bring it to the students of Colorado.” For more information on the New Jersey Center for Teaching and Learning, visit https://njctl. org.
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tation of Amendment 64,” said state Rep. Dan Pabon, D-Denver, who is a task force member. “All the meetings of the task force and the working groups are posted on the state Department of Revenue’s website. All those meetings are open to the public and there is a public comment period at every meeting.” Pabon said working groups tackle one of five subject areas — local authority and control, consumer safety and social issues, regulatory framework, criminal law issues and tax, and funding and civil law issues. “One or two task force members heads each of the working groups,” the state
representative said. “Then, each working group calls on experts in the specific fields to help us develop our recommendations because we want to get it right, because this will be a basis for the framework for the future of these issues.” Pabon is a member of the regulatory framework working group. He said the committee is like the hub of a wheel with the other working groups as the spokes, since the recommendations will be the basis of determining what is legal and what isn’t. “This has been a fascinating challenge,” he said. “Our first challenge was to educate ourselves so we can understand the nuances of a new industry. There is very little precedent to draw on but we did look at the regulations dealing with liquor, gambling and medical marijuana. These regulations have been tested by time and they became sort of a template as we looked at what worked and what didn’t to help us as
we sought to create rules for issues that didn’t exist prior to the November election.” The Regulatory Framework Working Group meets almost weekly, and Pabon said it is usually standing room only at every meeting. “I expected there to be two groups on opposite sides of the issue, but it was refreshing to see there is a lot of common ground,” he said. The task force also faced the challenge of being required to develop the recommendations and present them to the state Legislature no later than Feb. 28. The Legislature then must take action and pass the rules and regulations that are required to be in place not later than July 1 so all the aspects of Amendment 64 can be implemented in January 2014. The statewide task force includes state Sen. Cheri Jahn, DWheat Ridge.
SCHOOL NOTES Dana Martin, of Golden, was named to the fall 2012 honor roll at the University of Montana. Mary A. Burkett, of Golden, was named to the
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New rules for county parking Changes made regarding trailers and RVs By Glenn Wallace
gwallace@ourcoloradonews.com Parking rules in Jefferson County just became simpler and more restrictive. Simpler in the requirements to move a vehicle every 14 days — even if it is just a few feet down the block — that have been eliminated. More restrictive in that RVs and trailers now can only be parked for an annual total of 28 days a year on county roads before they can be towed. Previously, Jeffco’s parking ordinance did not give the Sheriff’s Office the authority to deal with trailers that were parked on county roads. The Jeffco Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the overhaul of the county’s Operation and Parking of Vehicles Ordinance at the Jan. 15 meeting. Sheriff’s Department Patrol Divi-
sion Chief Dan Gard was among the county staff members who commented on the potential changes. Instead of patrol officers trying to determine if a vehicle had shifted a few feet every two weeks, the new regulation does away with the “moved” language entirely. The new ordinance also does away with the requirement for right-of-way areas to clearly be marked with No Parking signs. The newly worded ordinance would allow officers to simply tag vehicles with 72-hour notice, prior to towing. “We tag the vehicle, it sits there (three days), and we impound it,” Gard said. “Then we declare it abandoned, and start that process.” The Sheriff’s Office would still have the authority to immediately tow any unlicensed or inoperable vehicle they come across. Three members of the public
spoke at the public hearing, all from the same Westridge HOA, located in Littleton. Two of them called for stricter rules against recreational vehicles, apparently due to ongoing issues with the RV of the third resident. “All I’m asking for is time to use it,” that HOA resident Bob Burnett said. Burnett had spoken at earlier hearings on the RV parking changes, and had requested the time extension from 14 to 28 days. His neighbors disagreed, warning that a month-long parking allowance might turn residential areas inside Jefferson County into RV parking lots. The commissioners said they felt the ordinance was an acceptable compromise, increasing the length of time RV owners could leave their vehicle parked in front of their house, but also setting a finite yearly limit on the amount of time such vehicles could be parked. The new parking rules will take effect on Feb. 24.
GOLDEN NEWS IN A HURRY Xmas Tree recycling ends Sunday
The city of Golden will accept Christmas trees for recycling until Sunday, Jan. 27. Trees may be dropped off at any time before then at the Golden Recycle site, just west of Highway 93 and north of Golden Gate Canyon Road. Leave trees at the south end of the site. Trees must be stripped of all ornaments, hardware, strings of lights and tinsel. Mulch from the chipping process will be available for free at the public pickup site on 11th Street, just west of the Clear Creek History Park.
For more information call the city of Golden Forestry office at 303-3848141.
City repeats for audit award
Golden’s finance department has been awarded an award for “Achievement of Excellence in Financial Reporting” for the 22nd year in a row. The award is granted by the Government Finance Officers Association. “It means that internally we are doing things properly and we’re getting clean audit reports,” said Golden Finance Director
Jeff Hansen. News of the award came during the same week that the city’s sales tax audit department delivered $3.6 million in unexpected revenue.
A Golden Face to Face
Almost 75 years ago Golden History Museums (then the Jefferson County Museum) commissioned a set of portraits commemorating notable individuals and their contributions to the Golden community. The paintings included the likes of William Loveland, George West and William Sarell, among others.
In celebration of Golden History Museums’ 75th birthday, the Golden History Museums is repeating the process, this time inviting renowned Golden photographer Rick Souders to create a new set of portraits. The newly honored community members include Marvin Kay, Bethany Thomas, Gary Wink, Dr. Cathy Skokan, Heinie Foss, William K. Coors, Thomas J. Mullin, JoAnn Thistlewood, Joseph Coors Jr., Steve Stevens, Dr. Charles Fay, Richard Gardner, Rick Souders, Sal Glesser and Golden continues on Page 28
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DAY OF GIVING
Megan Henderson and her children, Zach and Elise, box up books for the Denver Health Book Drive during a Day of Giving Back in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Mitchell Elementary School Monday. Photo by Andy Carpenean
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Small company has broad reach By Glenn Wallace
gwallace@ourcoloradonews.com Look to the sky in downtown Golden, and right beside the famous “Welcome” arch in two floors of unassuming offices is a company that literally does rocket science. The one full-sized business sign for Broad Reach Engineering Company sits on the floor outside the boss’ office. Keeping a low profile suits Broad Reach’s founder and owner Chris McCormick just fine. Besides, Broad Reach was bought by New York-based Moog Inc. for $48 million earlier this month. That sale price could turn out to be quite a deal, since trade publications estimate the addition of Broad Reach personnel and technology could add $32 million to Moog’s bottom line in 2013 alone. “We’ve got a whole mess of stuff,” McCormick said. He added that his company has provided instruments, software, or both to a wide range of satellite and spacecraft for everyone from the Air Force to the country of Taiwan. As one recent example, Broad Reach technology was used on NASA’s recently completed Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer mission. Among its innovations are satellite GPS units that are 30 times more accurate than the competitors, and computer processors capable of shrugging off the effects of the radiation bombardment of space. McCormick said that crafting specialized one-of-a-kind tools for space missions was something that has always appealed to him, and many of his employees. “It’s a different mindset from mass produced anything. These are one-
Chris McCormick, CEO of the Golden-based Broad Reach space flight hardware and vehicle design company, points out some of the satellite communication “boxes” being tested at the Golden lab site. Photo by Glenn Wallace ofs. It’s the art of science, the art of engineering,” he said. McCormick said he started up Broad Reach in 1997 “because no one else would have me.” McCormick named his company after a sailing term that describes the ideal wind direction to make forward progress. Knowledge — finding new tools and methods of gathering it — would be the focus of his spacecentric science and development business. He was living in Indian Hills at the time, and discovered Golden as a potential midway point between Boulder (Ball Aerospace, National Center for Atmospheric Research) and potential clients to the south (Lockheed Martin, U.S. Air Force). “I like Golden, it’s got a little
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January 24, 2013
Helping the nation starts at home Former U.S. Sen. Alan Simpson pulls no punches. He is crusty, direct, sometimes profane and he isn’t all that concerned with what people think of him. But he certainly cares about the future of this country. The outspoken Republican from Wyoming was in the Denver area on Monday to share his views on the topic he has grown synonymous with in recent years, the national debt. He has some complex, controversial and detailed ideas on reducing that $16 trillion mountain. But when Simpson took some time to speak with us before addressing an audience at the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce, what stood out most was his call to action for everyday people. “If you love your country, get involved,” he told us. We strongly endorse that message. And Simpson sets a great example as someone who has spent many of his 81 years being
OUR VIEW involved. He served briefly in the Army in the 1950s, was elected to the Wyoming House of Representatives in the 1960s, and served in the U.S. Senate from 1979-1997. In 2010, as the co-chair of a commission tasked with tackling the nation’s fiscal challenges, Simpson and Erskine Bowles, chief of staff for President Clinton, authored a plan that gained some popular support but not approval of Congress or the president. Simpson did not give up and is still taking on the debt, now as a co-founder, along with Bowles, of the nonpartisan Campaign to Fix the Debt.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
What do you make of the economy? Many news reports have made predictions for the economy in 2013, so we took the time to ask a few people their views.
I am pretty positive about this coming year. We’re 95 percent retired so we have a sort of set economy ourselves. I’d like to see Congress behave a little better. We need to pull together. - Mike Keating, Golden
Well, this area is doing well. I see the way Golden is now. It has done a great job drawing the economy. You know all these high tech businesses have come in, and what is unique about this area is that they have all the education that draws industry. People want to move here. -Nick Windslow, Billings, Mont.
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We quizzed a mix of visitors and locals on a sunny afternoon Saturday in downtown Golden. Here is a portion of what they had to say.
Well, I am a farmer and I rely on moisture. Right now our product prices are good. Lack of water and drought in other countries has caused our prices to be higher, which is good for American farmers, although there is drought here, too. Food prices can stay where they are at, but if they drop it is really going to affect all the American farmers. - Rick Deremo, Dove Creek, near Cortez
I think we can make it bad if everybody quits buying stuff locally. So I think a lot of it is just what the American people decide to do with it. Be positive. Pay raises are pretty much nil where we are at, but it has been like that for several years. But I think it is just a matter of being positive, just make it the best that we can. -Linda Deremo, Deer Creek, near Cortez
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South Metro Chamber President John Brackney, it should be noted, is a member of the steering committee for the campaign’s Colorado chapter. Brackney and the chamber, like Simpson, should be applauded for working to bring attention to the debt. So what can you do to get involved? Go to town halls. Ask questions. Write letters to the editor. Challenge your government officials when appropriate. Praise them when appropriate. These are basic, but effective, ways to make a difference as a citizen — whether your mission is debt reduction or saving a playground from being turned into a parking lot. And for young people thinking of going into politics, Simpson suggests they focus on the work itself and enjoy it, rather than worrying about climbing the political ranks. Don’t be afraid to start small, be it the local school board or the city council.
Be prepared to challenge and to be challenged. Above all, be prepared to compromise because politics is like a good marriage in this regard: If one side insists on getting his or her way 100 percent of the time, not much constructive is going to happen. But through give and take, things can progress, as Simpson knows, having been married nearly 60 years. “If you think compromise is a dirty word, don’t get into politics,” Simpson says. He knows compromise, having taken his share of heat from both the left and his own party. His politics could be viewed as too liberal for the GOP and too conservative for Democrats, and that’s just fine with him. Whether you like his politics or not, like what he says or not, Simpson has a passion for service. And for sharing that, we owe him a great debt.
Rational talk needed about gun control If I were the devil, I would work really hard to make sure that the well-intentioned people of this country were so distracted by minutiae and political gamesmanship that they could never get around to dealing with the really big issues. Oh, wait ... that’s kinda like how we are now. Take the president’s bold initiative to curb gun violence and protect our children: 23 new executive actions, none of which are actually laws, but have stirred the political waters into an even more frenzied state than they usually are. And not one of which would have prevented Sandy Hook. I mean, seriously. Do we really think that “clarifying essential health benefits and parity requirements within the Affordable Care Act exchanges” will have a strong countering effect to gun violence? But at least on the list was a reminder to nominate a director for the ATF, as if one of the president’s “to do” sticky notes sneaked into the press conference. Thankfully, nowhere in the 23 actions did the president remember to take on his allies in Hollywood and the broader culture. So now we, as a country, are about to embark on a grand national farce of arguing about whether a semi-automatic weapon with a pistol handle should be illegal when the same semi-automatic weapon without the pistol handle is perfectly legal. And then we’ll move on to the grand circus of talking about how a magazine with 10 bullets in it is frightfully more safe for the public than a magazine with 12 bullets. So if I had a magazine that holds 12, but only filled it up to 10, would it still be illegal? And if I shot those remaining bullets into the forest where nobody heard them, would they still count? To quote one of my favorite retired gen-
erals, “We’re stuck on stupid!” This is not the debate we should be having. We should be having a debate that is based around what we know, what actually works, and how we can actually protect children, and not just make ourselves feel better about doing something. The shooter at Sandy Hook broke about 10 laws before he ever shot a student — would another law have slowed him down? And, closer to home, the assault weapons ban was perfectly ensconced in law on April 20, 1999, and we all know how that worked out. So let’s all back off a little bit, from those who want to remove all guns from circulation to those who want every child to learn how to shoot at school. I understand that emotions motivate difficult discussions, but they rarely translate into smart policy. Can we please step back and have a rational discussion about preventing events like Sandy Hook? I’d like to start next week by laying out a few things that I think we know, and what I think they imply about a course going forward. 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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YOUR VIEW Skeptical of Parkway safety Reporter Glenn Wallace’s article titled “Parkway deal done” reported the clinching of the deal to complete the C-470 beltway via the eastern edge of Rocky Flats. The article mentions that the opponents of the deal have environmental concerns but not that they are related to the “P” word, plutonium. Anyone to the east and downwind of Rocky Flats should be skeptical and very concerned. Rock Flats was one of the most contaminated sites in America. Its pollution was cleaned up to a lesser standard, that of wildlife refuge than a standard permitting human habitat and economic activity. Several serious accidents at Rocky Flats when it was a nuclear weapons plant allowed plutonium to
escape downwind and to the east of the plant. Thirty square miles of off-site land were contaminated with plutonium as well. The parkway route passes through the heart of this contaminated area. The disconcerting fact is that the private funding of this road precludes the legal requirement for an environmental impact study. Plutonium deposited in the soil by accident will be disturbed by the construction process where wind and weather can blow it to the east. Any amount of plutonium ingested by anyone is life threatening. The very unhappy truth is that we made a mess at Rocky Flats, and we did not spend the resources necessary to bring it nor the surrounding area back to health. Richard J. Bluhm Westminster
REGIONAL NEWS IN A HURRY ‘Blithe Spirit’ production at Arvada Center has cast change due to illness
A casting change has been made in the Arvada Center’s production of ”Blithe Spirit” due to illness. Actress Beth Flynn left the role of Madame Arcati in ”Blithe Spirit” due to a illness she has been fighting since shortly after rehearsals began. Leslie O’Carroll will play Madame Arcati and Boni McIntyre will play Edith for the duration of the play, which is through Feb. 17. Performances of ”Blithe Spirit” are at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 1 p.m. Wednesdays and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
Arvada Center announces new executive director
After a seven-month national search, the Arvada
Leah C. Kerner Leah C. Kerner, formerly Leah Stokes, formerly Leah Watson, died at her daughter’s residence Sunday January 6, 2013. Leah was born in Golden April 21, 1929 to the late Oeda Eslick Watson (later Stuart) and William Watson of Golden, and grew up on Archer street. Leah went through the Golden School system, graduating from Golden Hight School in 1947. Leah married the late Harry Stokes Jr in 1957 and had four children Betsy Erickson currently of Peoria, AZ; Tom Stokes of Phoenix, AZ; Sandy Plentzas of Peoria AZ; and Jared Stokes of Tucson, AZ. Leah married Frank Kerner of Ft. Morgan, CO in 1983. He preceded her in death October 1, 1989. She is survived by her four children, five grandchildren, and one great-grandchild, and her brother Charles W. “Bill” Watson of Colo Spgs. Following cremation, Leah will return to Colorado later this spring/summer.
Center announced its new executive director. Philip C. Sneed, who has spend the past six and a half years as the producing artistic director of the Colorado Shakespeare Festival, will begin his duties as executive director Monday, Feb. 4. Sneed’s first performance as an artist was performing in the Arvada Center’s second play ever produced in 1976. His also has experience as the artists director of the Foothill Theatre Company and the Sierra Shakespeare Festival in Nevada City, Calif. He also served two terms as president of the Shakespeare Theatre Association of America.
Richard Carlisle Ray
Aug 30, 1954 ~ Jan 16, 2013
Long time resident of Golden, Colorado, Richard Carlisle Ray died quietly in his sleep on January 16, 2013. A 1972 graduate of Wheatridge High School, he was born August 30, 1954. His parents were Charles W. and Mary Lynn Fox Ray formerly of the Applewood neighborhood. Rick lived at the Golden Ridge Condominiums for nearly 3 decades. For many years he was employed by Goodwill Industries. The last dozen years, he was janitor at the store on South Golden Road. A kind Christian man, local people new him from work and his long walks around town. Mr. Ray is survived by his brother Charles Rush Ray, two nephews Cade and Brett Ray and a sister in law Ginger Dodson from Evergreen, CO. He leaves behind an aunt Anne Edwards of Dallas, TX and many Texas cousins. Services will be held Saturday January 26 at 11am in the Aspen Mortuary Chapel at 1350 Simms St. Lakewood, CO. In remembrance please consider giving to Goodwill Industries.
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40 West celebrating history Colfax Avenue goes under the lens in new exhibit By Clarke Reader
creader@ourcoloradonews.com Colfax Avenue is a key artery that leads to and from the heart of the metro area, and the 40 West Arts District is celebrating its history with its latest exhibit. A call for entries has gone out to photographers to contribute to the district’s “Traveling Route 40: Celebrating the Character of Colfax Avenue,” which will run from March 1 through April 28. “It’s really very exciting, and runs in conjunction with Month of Photography in Denver,” said executive director
of the Lakewood-West Colfax Business Improvement District Bill Marino. The show will feature all photographers who capture the ever-changing nature of Colfax Avenue in its more than 150 years of existence. While it will open at the 40 West gallery, 1560 Teller St., it will be traveling down Colfax, going on display as far west as Golden and as far east as Aurora, with five stops between, for a seven-stop tour. “This is great because it’s showing how 40 West can have an impact on working with partners,” Marino said. “We’re open to collaborating with other districts, so this is a great way to start.” Julie Byerlein, a member of the board for the district and a volunteer with its champion group, has been
working with partners to get the traveling exhibit set-up. “Colfax is mainstream America, and we all have a vested interest in its success,” she said. While part of the exhibit will tour Colfax, another part of it will go on display at the McNichols Building, 144 W. Colfax in Denver as part of a photographic exhibit it is hosting. For Marino and those at 40 West, the exhibit is a chance to celebrate the history of the street, and it’s effect on the area. “Colfax has such a rich history, and has been a part of the area’s history forever,” he said. All work must be submitted by Saturday, Feb. 2. For more information, visit www.40westarts.org.
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Don’t dawdle, Denver diners Honeycomb, lacewood, beeswax and copper sculpture titled “Soar” by Lauri Lynnxe Murphy. Sculpture made out of wood and bark titled “Ursa Arctos” by Walter Barton. Photos courtesy of Arvada Center
Watercolor titled “Misty Rock Cut” by Gene Youngmann.
Oil on panel titled “Pears with Sake Jar” by Sarah Van der Helm.
New exhibit shows varying styles of art in Colorado ‘Art of the State’ opens at Arvada Center today By Clarke Reader
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olorado is home to a vast and diverse number of artists in all kinds of mediums, and the Arvada Center’s Art of the State exhibition is offering a snapshot of that talent. The show is running in all three of the Center’s galleries, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., through March 31. The galleries are open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and from noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays. The exhibit features 191 works from 160 Colorado artists in all kinds of mediums, from paintings and photographs to sculptures, jewelry and metal work and more. “I think this is probably the largest representation of the Colorado art scene that’s going on right now,” said Arvada Center exhibition manager and curator Collin Parson. “It’s certainly not the whole
IF YOU GO WHAT: Art of the State exhibit WHERE: Arvada Center 6901 Wadsworth Blvd.
WHEN: Through March 31 Monday through Friday — 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday — noon to 5 p.m.
COST: Free INFORMATION: 720-898-7200 or www.arvadacenter.
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picture, but its a great collection of what’s out there.” In October, Parson and Dean Sobel, director of the Clyfford Still Museum, sat down as jurors to select from 1,653 entries by 588 artists which works would go on display. “It’s always dizzying as a juror to see all this art come in, in no particular order,” Sobel said. “I’ve done a fair number of these and as you’re going through hundreds of these slides, the strongest ones really stand out.” Parson said that the show features a lot of teachers and professors who are experienced artists, as well as a fair number of emerging artists. He also said that organizing the exhibit, with such a wide range of submitted pieces, was quite the challenge. “Our Theater Gallery is very intimate, so we’ll have more traditional work there, and the Upper Gallery will also feature some traditional work, but visitors will see more stylizations and abstract works,” he said. “The Main Gallery will mainly be abstracts and textual works.” Some of the more well-known artist included in the exhibit will be Monica Aiello, a mixed media painter, Lauri Lynnxe Murphy, a mixed media sculptor, and Andrew Roberts-Gray, who does non-traditional landscapes. Sobel said the exhibit shows how Colorado artists have a lot of interest in craftmanship and making things, which is not something that one sees at a lot of shows. In addition to having a cell phone tour that visitors can use to learn more about the works on display, there will be panel discussions featuring some of the artists on Thursday, Feb. 21, and Saturday, March 9. “What the Arvada Center has
been doing, and the fact that it is such a stellar venue, has really brought out a large range of participants to be in the show,” Sobel said. For more information, call 720-8987200 or visit www.arvadacenter.org/galleries.
Below, Stoneware titled “Quiet Mind” by Scarlett Kanistanaux.
Hoping for a 7 p.m. reservation at Barolo Grill, Elway’s Cherry Creek or Ocean Prime during Denver Restaurant Week(s)? Prime time seats at those foodie favorites are filled. The menus for the 9th Annual Denver Restaurant Week(s) (Feb. 23 to March 8) last week went live at www.denverrestaurantweek.com, and many of the most popular spots were “fully committed” (restaurant speak for “you’re out of luck, pal”) before the end of the work day with the exception of early (5 p.m.) or late (after 9) reservation slots. But with more than 300 restaurants already participating in the event that charges $52.80 per couple ($26.40 for one) for a three-course meal, there are plenty of eateries to go around. But, if you snooze, you lose. One way to check reservation availabilities is to go to www.opentable. com. “The great fun of restaurant week is gathering together friends, exploring the hundreds of menus on the website, and then experimenting and trying new restaurants or revisiting old favorites,” said Richard Scharf, president & CEO of Visit Denver, the owner and organizer of the event. More than 300 restaurants have already signed up to participate in 2013 with more coming on board every day. “We will continue to post menus on the site as we get them from the restaurants, so it pays to check the site frequently,” Scharf said. While the event continues to grow — with 339 restaurants participating last year, Denver broke all records for restaurant weeks across the country — some beloved fine dining spots opted out this year. Perhaps most notably, was the decision by Bonanno Concepts, the restaurant company owned by chef Frank Bonanno, to “86” its two white tablecloth spots, Mizuna and Luca d’Italia, from the Denver Restaurant Week(s) menu. Other lower priced Bonanno Concepts restaurants — Osteria Marco, Russell’s Smokehouse, Lou’s Food Bar and Bones (which are all wonderful) — are still part of the program. “Frank gives his chefs freedom when it comes to menu creation and events, and the chef teams at Mizuna and Luca d’Italia have decided to decline participation in this year’s Denver Restaurant Week because they simply prefer to run business as usual,” said Lauren Hendrick, PR and marketing coordinator for Bonanno Concepts. “It’s really as simple as that.” A new feature on the www.denverrestaurantweek.com website allows diners to share their “Must-Dine” lists with their friends on Facebook, giving them yet another way to make their plans. Based on surveys, a record 404,400 meals were served during DRW 2012, up 12 percent over the 360,480 total meals served in 2011. Website traffic at the DRW site saw 7 million page views in 2012. Scharf encouraged diners to make reservations early, but sent a word of warning to “no shows.” “Please honor your reservations,” he said. “One of the most frustrating things about the event is when people make a reservation, and don’t show up, denying other diners that time slot. Don’t be a no-show! Please notify the restaurant if your plans change so they can fill that table.” And, on another note, please remember to tip your server on the real bill’s total, not just on the discounted $52.80 price tag. Parker continues on Page 11
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GUARDIAN ANGELS The existence of guardian angels will be explored at Lifetree Café: at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, at Concordia Lutheran Church, 13371 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. Participants will view an exclusive film interview with a woman who claims her life was saved by an angel encounter, and they’ll have the opportunity to share stories of their own experiences with angels. Admission to the 60-minute event, “My Angel Saved Me,” is free. Snacks and beverages are available. For the Arvada program, contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net. For the Lakewood program, contact Craig Cable at 970-292-4697 or ccable@group.com. DOG TRAINING Learn about Misha May Foundation Dog Training and Rescue’s techniques used to rehabilitate rescued dogs through presentations and demonstrations from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, at Pet Station, 2300 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver. Ask questions about dog behavior or our programs: Puppy Socialization and Obedience classes, Advanced Behavior approaches, and Dog Trainer/Behavior Specialist Apprentice program. No dogs please. RSVP preferred at mishamayfoundation@ gmail.com or 303-239-0382. FRIDAY/JAN. 25 BENEFIT BREW Join an evening of fun
at Wystone’s Teas from 5-9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, at the Benefit Brew; 25 percent of sales will be donated to the Colorado Neurological Institute in honor of the organizations 25th year. Enjoy a wide spectrum of teas, as well as tea infused food and cocktails at Wystone’s Teas in Belmar, 7323 W. Alaska Drive, Lakewood. Links Jewelry will also be available for purchase.
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY/JAN. 25-26 DINNER THEATER Colorado ACTS present a community production of “Much Ado About Murder,” an interactive murder-mystery dinner theater, at 7 p.m. Jan. 18-19 and Jan. 25-26 at 9460 W. 58th Ave., Arvada. Call 303-456-6772, visit www.coloradoacts.org, or email coloradoacts@yahoo.com for tickets and more information. FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/JAN. 25-27 ANIMAL REIKI Misha May Foundation Dog Training and Rescue will offer animal Reiki certification from 11:15 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25; from 11:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26; and from 11 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, at Doggie Delights on Broadway, 1432 S. Broadway, Denver. This class will teach students how to experience the world from the animal’s perspective. Attendees will learn Reiki practices, as well as communication, handling strategies,
physiology, psychology and more. The course demonstrates a variety of specific techniques, with hands-on application. Each day includes hands-on practice. Special attention is paid to trauma reduction and calming protocols. The result is often the alleviation of symptoms such as pain, fear and anxiety, as well as positive changes in behavior. This class will be offered only once in 2013. Registration required; email mishamayfoundation@ gmail.com or 303-239-0382 to register and to find out about costs.
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SCAVENGER HUNT Make sure your senses are in tune as you explore the grounds of Majestic View Nature Center for answers to our ecology scavenger hunt. Work in teams to find hidden treasures. Dress for the weather and bring your thinking caps. Call ahead to register at 720-898-7405. The hunt is from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Admission is free. Visit www. arvada.org/nature. MONDAY/JAN. 28
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. Presented by the Health Ministries Team at Holy Shepherd.
OPEN HOUSE Sea Scout Ship 876 in Lakewood and the Coast Guard Auxiliary will host an open house for co-ed youth ages 14-20 who want to learn safe boating knowledge and skills and yearn for high outdoor adventures. The open house is from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at Dick’s Sporting Goods in the Belmar Shopping Center. Parents are welcome. Light dinner provided. Call Frank Merrill
EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION
The Emancipation Proclamation, which took effect 150 years ago, changed the course of the United States while it was embroiled in the Civil War. In it, President Abraham Lincoln exercised his constitutional authority as commander in chief of the armed forces, to proclaim all slaves in Confederate territory to be forever free. Join Active Minds as we explore what this historic proclamation did and did not do. We will examine its impact, both immediate and longer term, from the perspective of slaves, slave owners, Northerners, Southerners, and the country as a whole. The program is free and is from 7-8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28, at Westland Meridian, 10695 W. 17th Ave., Lakewood. RSVP at 303-232-7100. Your Week continues on Page 12
It’s always an event worth stampeding to when the 2013 Grand Champion Steer visits The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 25. The Grand Champion Steer will trot down a red carpet in the iconic property and make an appearance in the lobby, spending the afternoon grazing amongst guests enjoying the hotel’s afternoon tea service. The tradition, which began in 1945, is open to the public and will include opportunities to have pictures taken with the Grand Champion Steer as well as with the 2013 Rodeo Queens. For more information, go to www.brownpalace. com.
a show,” she said. Curtis said she was thankful that her club was included in such a list of luminaries. “I think I speak for all of us who know we have created something really special in Comedy Works,” she said. “The comics, the staff, the management, the crowds and the spaces themselves … well, they speak for themselves. And we know how comics feel about Comedy Works. They tell us week after week. “And now more of the nation knows.” Check out coming shows at both locations at www.comedyworks. com. See the rest of Schumer’s picks at http:// www.usatoday.com/story/ travel/destinations/10great places/2013/01/10/10-greatplaces-where-comedy-isking/1824839/.
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Stand-up comic Amy Schumer included the Denver Comedy Works club in a lauded list of her top 10 top-flight comedy clubs in the country, which she shared with USA Today in its Friday edition. Longtime Comedy Works owner Wende Curtis, who has locations on 15th near Larimer and in the Landmark development in Greenwood Village, has created a national reputation for her clubs among stand-out stand-up comedians. Schumer, whose Comedy Central series “Inside Amy Schumer” premieres April 30, told USA Today that “the layout, the staff and the type of crowd all help make for a memorable show.” The story says that “Schumer recorded an album at this downtown Larimer Square club, and particularly likes the crowds.” “They’re smart and they’re excited … and the staff knows how to produce
Finding the best green chili in Denver is a tough job, but somebody’s got to do it — and one of those people may as well be me. Join me along with other judges Jon Emanuel (executive chef, Project Angel Heart), Lori Midson (Westword), Lisa Hidalgo (Denver’s 7), Mark McIntosh (Mile High Sports Radio 1510-AM, 93.7FM), Joan Brewster (American Culinary Foundation) and local celebrity Artie Guerrero at Steve’s Snappin’ Dogs, Colfax and Monroe, for the “Best Tasting Green Chili Contest” from 1-3 p.m. Jan. 26. Pat “Gabby Gourmet” Miller will be covering the “heated debate” live on her Gabby Gourmet radio show on KHOW 630-AM. Steve’s Snappin’ Dogs will donate 10 percent of all hot dog sales on the day of the event to Project Angel Heart. Perhaps a little green chili on your dog? Samples will be passed around to audience members. There will be plenty of
green to share from more than 20 entries. (Yikes, what have I gotten myself into?) For more information, contact Gina Dickerson at 720-435-9241 or via e-mail at info@chowdownforcharity.com, or visit the event’s website at www. chowdownforcharity.com.
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and Train’s performance at 9:30. This year’s event chair is Oakwood Homes owner Pat Hamill; 2013 honorees are James and Pamela Crowe. For more details and tickets, go to www.denverhealthfoundation.org or contact Candice Jones at 303-602-2978 or Candice. jones@dhha.org.
The NightShine Gala, a celebration of the Denver Health Foundation, has snagged the hip hit-making band Train for the April 27 event at the National Western Events Center, 1515 E. 47th Ave. The event begins with a cocktail reception at 6, dinner at 7:30, live auction and program at 8:30
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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QUILT EXHIBIT Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum presents “Surface Explorations by Cynthia St. Charles” and “New Acquisitions from the Anne Olsen Collection” from Sunday, Jan. 28 to April 27 at 1213 Washington Ave., Golden. Call 303-277-0377. TUESDAY/JAN. 29 DOG TRAINING Learn to manage and change barking and digging behaviors while helping your dogs satisfy their drives through exercise, games and guidance. The barking and digging dog training class, offered by Lakewood’s Misha May Foundation Dog Training and Rescue, is from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, at Li’l Angel Pet Boutique, 1014 S. Gaylord St., Denver. Registration required at mishamayfoundation@ gmail.com or 303-239-0382. HOA PROGRAM The Rocky Mountain Chapter of Community Associations Institute will present a free program to the general public and professionals who work in the industry. The program is from 7:30-9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, at the Courtyard by Marriott DenverCherry Creek, 1475 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver. Two of our experts will share their wisdom and expertise on taking yourself and or your HOA to the next level by implementing positive steps to avoid emotional burnout and conflict. The last speaker will inform how to make a difference in your emotional and mental health by improving your own personal fitness and wellness plan. A light breakfast will be served; RSVP to www.hoa-colorado.org or by calling 303-951-4973. UNEARTHING GEMS Have you ever wanted to go on a rock hunt? Learn techniques and clues to have your own successful dig around Colorado and Wyoming. Find out how to join the North Jeffco Gem & Mineral Club on one of their field trips one of their many events throughout the year. They can answer your questions about their fascinating display of rocks and minerals. Program is from 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. It is open to ages 8 and up. No fee, but must register by Jan. 25. Visit www.arvada.org/nature. WEDNESDAY/JAN. 30
HOME EXPO Learn about in-home services to help keep you or a loved one at home and about housing options if you are considering a new place to call home. The There’s No Place Like Home expo is from 9-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, at the Community Recreation Center of Apex, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. The event is free to the public; register by calling 303-425-9583. Service providers, call 303-467-7197 for vendor information/fees. LEASH WALKING Misha May Foundation Dog Training and Rescue offers leash walking classes from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, at Kriser’s Pet Supply, Colorado Mills, 14710 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood; or from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb, 2, at Doggie Delights, 1432 S. Broadway, Denver. Registration required at mishamayfoundation@gmail.com or 303-239-0382. THURSDAY/JAN. 31 LUNCHEON BE a queen for a day. Join
Michelle Rahn at noon Thursday, Jan. 31, for the Walking Tiara Tall Luncheon. Rahn will show how her positive zest for life and sense of humor bring out the royalty in each of us. Register before Jan. 28 at Community Recreation Center of Apex, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Cost is $9, which includes lunch.
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REGIONAL NEWS IN A HURRY Girl Scout cookie time to commence
Girl Scouts cookies will be on sale Sunday, Jan. 27, to Sunday, March 3, in Colorado. Booth sales in front of retail locations will start Feb. 8. Each purchase of cookies supports girls in developing five lifelong skills: goal-setting, decisionmaking, money management, people skills and business ethics. To learn more, visit girlscoutsofcolorado.org, call 1-877-404-5708 or e-mail inquiry@gscolorado. org. The Girl Scouts blog is at gscoblog.wordpress. com.
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PILATES WORKSHOP Golden Pilates is hosting a Pilates workshop for low back pain from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, led by Pilates instructor Lise Stolze. Learn to understand treatment-based classification and clinical prediction rules for low back pain; understand the latest research on Pilates and low back pain; understand common spine pathologies and dysfunctions; use basic movement assessment techniques to address spine pathology; and identify specific exercises using Pilates principles to help those with low back pain to return to function. Golden Pilates is at 922 Washington Ave., Suite 200, Golden. Call 303-279-8008 for information on cost and to reserve your spot. COMING SOON/FEB. 5
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MEET LEGISLATORS The public is invited to meet and speak with legislators who represent Jefferson County, learn about current issues and network with business professionals. The gathering will be from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, at the joint offices of the West Chamber and the Jefferson Country Economic Development Corporation, 1667 Cole Blvd., Building 19, Suite 400, Lakewood. There is no charge to attend. Light refreshments will be provided. RSVP at members.westchamber.org/events/ details/meet-your-legislators-2760.
DANCE PERFORMANCE Ballet Nouveau Colorado and Paper Bird present “Carry On,” a full-length contemporary dance, live music and multimedia performance, at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1-2, and 2 p.m. Feb. 3, at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Tickets available online at www.lakewood.org/culturalcenteror by phone at 303-987-7845.
PAPER MAKING Exercise your inner artist by making decorative recycled paper eco-cards from 5-6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Anything you make, you bring home, and these items make great gifts. Call ahead to reserve your spot, 720-898-7405. Program for ages 6 and up. Visit www.arvada.org/ nature for information on costs.
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ANIMAL TRACKS Mile Hi Church hosts 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
NATURE TALES Enjoy children’s books about nature and the environment from timeless classics to new discoveries from 1:30-2 p.m. Tuesdays from Feb. 5-26 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. For ages 3-6; register in advance at 720-898-7405. Program is free. Visit www.arvada.org/ nature.
DOG TRAINING Misha May Founda-
tion Dog Training and Rescue’s “COME!” class is from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, at Pet Station, 2300 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver. Registration required at mishamayfoundation@gmail.com or 303-239-0382.
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COMING SOON/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.
CHILDREN’S MUSICAL The Arvada Center presents the children’s musical “No Dogs Allowed,” opening at noon Thursday, Feb, 7, and running through April 12. For show dates and times, or to purchase tickets, visit www. arvadacenter.org or call 720-898-7200. “No Dogs Allowed” is recommended for ages 4 and older.
RECURRING EVENTS RECURRING/MONTHLY SKATING PARTY Lace’EmUpSkating plans free skating parties 4-5 p.m. Sundays, 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. 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. RECURRING/THROUGH FEB. 8 ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION The Lakewood Arts Council plans a special 25th anniversary exhibit to be displayed at its Community Art Center & Gallery through Feb. 8. The exhibit contains 75 works created by members of the Lakewood Arts Council. Included is a retrospective collection of pastel paintings by Gene Smith, organized as a memorial tribute to this highly respected, award-winning artist. In addition, a large amount of his pastel supplies will be offered for sale during the show. The Gallery is at 85 S. Union Blvd. A special opening reception is from 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10. Call 303-980-0625 or visit www.lakewoodartscouncil.org. RECURRING/THROUGH FEB. 17 COMIC TALE Miners Alley Playhouse presents “Mrs. Mannerly,” a comic tale that reveals truths about the face we present and our real selves, from Friday through Feb. 17. Call 303-935-3044 or visit www.minersalley.com. The Miners Alley Playhouse is at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden.
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New year
New you Expert tips for a healthier and happier you this year (BPT) - Whether you’re resolving to eat healthy, begin an exercise routine, save money or update your wardrobe, many of these resolutions are easier said than done, as people aren’t sure where to start or how to get motivated to make these important life changes. Nearly one-third of people who made resolutions in 2012 failed to sick with them, according to a recent survey by MSN and Impulse. Nationally recognized nutrition expert and published author Keri Glassman offers these tips for jumpstarting and maintaining a healthy lifestyle this new year. New year, clean pantry - More than 30 percent of people want to eat healthier in the new year, either by eliminating junk food or pursuing a specific diet. Set aside a little time to raid the pantry and clean out items that are old, unhealthy or any that you might be prone to overconsume. Throw food out or, better yet, donate to a local food pantry and make room for new, healthier foods. This exercise also helps you get organized for meal planning, as you can inventory what you have and what you need. Need more help? There are tons of great technology resources available to help you eat healthy and keep an active and organized lifestyle that fits you, including MSN for Windows 8, which offers a wealth of health tips with just one touch. Exercise the buddy system, literally - It’s more fun to
work out with someone else, so recruit a friend or coworker as a new weight-loss buddy. Finding someone you can brag to about success, confess to about any setbacks and who can motivate you will provide solid support, and maybe even a little bit of healthy competition. Even better if your buddy is someone you perceive to be in better shape than you, since studies show you’ll work out harder. Become a planning professional - Nearly 39 percent of people cited a lack of time as the reason they have not achieved new year’s goals in the past. Planning ahead can make a huge difference and keep you from making last-minute mistakes, like making that box of macaroni and cheese or skipping the gym. When you go out to eat, look at the menu ahead of time and decide what healthy option you’ll order. You can also strategize to order a child’s portion, split an entree with a friend or ask for fatty or unhealthy sauces and dressings on the
tips to keep your new year's resolution to lose weight (BPT) – It’s probably the most commonly made new year’s resolution: lose weight and get into shape. In early January, the gyms are full, the sports stores run out of equipment, and the streets are teeming with new joggers. Many of us promise ourselves to lose weight to start the new year, and usually, within a month or two, we have given up. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Dr. Michael Zemel, creator of the NuShape Brand all-natural weight-loss supplement, says that simple lifestyle changes are the key to losing weight and keeping it off. His advice? Set your sights on making several small dietary and lifestyle changes, and you’ll lose weight without making major sacrifices. He offers these six easy diet and exercise tips:
side, so you can control portions. It also helps to write down a list of produce you want to eat for the whole week. People who commit to a concrete plan to eat more fruits and vegetables are twice as likely to stick to it. And it doesn’t hurt that adding veggies to your meal can help you automatically reduce the overall caloric consumption. Utilizing health and fitness resources that can be with you on the go, like MSN on Windows 8, which you can access from your PC, tablet or phone, can keep you on track and ready for any challenges . Based on the theory that it takes 21 days to break a habit, if you can stick with these healthy changes for just a few weeks, you will be on your way to a healthier new you. For more tips from Glassman and resources for better living, check out 21 Days to Healthy Habits at HealthyLiving. MSN.com or via a simple swipe on MSN for Windows 8, and find your way to a healthy and happy 2013.
3 Bring your workout indoors - During the winter, sometimes it’s hard getting outdoors. Squats, leg lifts, and walking lunges are great exercises to do indoors. For weight training, use 10-pound dumbbells for bicep curls or tricep extensions, using a chair for support.
4 Just add water - Drinking fruit juice is an easy way to
chug down calories. But if you love the fruity taste, cut down your serving by mixing half the amount of juice with an equal amount of water - and say goodbye to 85 calories.
5 Downsize, don’t super-size, fast food meals - Opt for
a small order of fries instead of a large one with your fast-food meal (savings: over 300 calories) Another portion-control trick: Instead of placing serving bowls of food in the middle of the family dinner table, measure individual portions in the kitchen.
1 Choose a parking spot away from the mall entrance - Get a little exercise before you start shopping by choosing a parking space away from the mall entrance. Even walking just 15 minutes at a time can improve your health, both physically and mentally.
2 Say no to the elevator, when possible - Whether you
are at work or the mall, choose the stairs instead of elevators or escalators. Remember, it doesn’t have to be all or nothing. If you have to go up to the eighth floor, consider taking one flight of stairs up and then pressing the elevator button.
6 Reward yourself for small changes - Most diets fail
because people set high expectations and when they don’t achieve their goals, they feel defeated. However, losing any amount of weight is good, even if you don’t meet your goal at first. “Small successes are what you’re looking for,” says Zemel. Reward yourself with something that makes sense to you, such as a new dress or pair of jeans you’ve wanted to get into. Losing weight doesn’t have to be an uphill battle. Small, simple changes can produce the biggest results.
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New Year's Adventures Await at the Butterfly Pavilion Hi! Make plans in 2013 to visit me, Ben, a zookeeper at the Butterfly Pavilion where you’ll be transported to the world of small wonders! Adventure to the realm of Rosie, our Chilean Rose Hair Tarantula, and experience the world of land invertebrates – beetles, millipedes, walking sticks, scorpions, spiders, and more! Learn how nature’s smallest animals have a BIG impact in our environment. Journey to Water’s Edge where you’ll see our favorite sea invertebrates – corals, sea cucumbers, jellies and lobsters just to name a few! Touch a sea star or one of our horseshoe crabs and understand more about the fascinating world of these aquatic creatures. Discover the lush and beautiful world of over 1,600 butterflies in our tropical rainforest. Watch the butterflies flutter, flit, fly, and emerge close-up. Be sure join a Butterfly Pavilion zookeeper for one of our daily butterfly releases to
learn all about the butterflies’ distinctive life cycle. Travel to Tropical Odyssey, our premier exhibit dedicated to conservation and an adventure for the whole family that features larger-than-life caterpillars and butterflies, educational games and imaginative play opportunities! Explore the territory of Colorado’s native insects in their natural habitat along our Nature Trail and in our Outdoor Gardens! Go on a bug hunt, laugh at the antics of prairie dogs and rabbits, and if you’re lucky, catch sight of a heron, hawk or eagle perched in a nearby tree! There is so much to do at our zoo of small wonders that you’ll leave with a BIG experience. Visit me, my fellow zookeepers, and all the captivating animals at the Butterfly Pavilion today! Visit www.butterflies.org for more information on hours, admission, camps, classes and exciting upcoming events!
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New Year's Nutrition for Dental Health Healthy eating habits are always a great New Year’s resolution. For 2013, let’s make sure we pass those habits down to our kids as well. Most parents try to make good nutrition choices for our children to help insure proper growth and development. But many parents don’t know that those choices are also important for good dental health and not all “healthy” foods are good for kid’s teeth. Cavities are caused by plaque on our teeth that secrete acid, making holes and allowing bacteria to enter the teeth. They make this acid by eating whatever we eat and drink. Making educated choices about what we give our kids to eat and drink can help prevent cavities. First are the obvious cavity causers like candy, soda and juice. Sometimes sugars can be hidden, but still have the same cavity effect. For example, dried fruits tend to have highly concentrated natural sugars and are also sticky enough to get stuck in the deep pits and grooves of the back teeth- a double whammy for cavities. Another thing to think about is the availability of sugars. Less processed foods tend to have more whole grains that start to break down into sugar in the stomach, rather than the mouth. Processed foods tend to be easier to break down and the sugars become available more quickly, allowing the plaque on our teeth to start the cavity process. It is not only what we eat that causes cavities, but also how often. Each time we eat or drink, the pH of our mouth drops, entering the “Acid Zone” where cavities happen. It takes about an hour for that to get back up to a neutral pH. So, imagine your child eats breakfast, then has
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Taking Charge of Your Health Most people are faced with complicated or scary health situations at some point in their lives. It’s very important, if this happens, to know that you are in charge of your own health care and wellness. Be your own advocate; become informed regarding your options. When medications or complicated treatments are recommended, ask questions. Don’t hesitate to bring a list of questions with you to the doctor – noting the most important ones and asking those first. Doctors generally have a limited amount of time available for each patient – so efficiency is key. If you don’t understand the answers, tell the doctor so. If you’re not sure you’re going to understand or remember all the information given to you during your appointment, bring a friend or a notepad to take notes. If the situation you are facing is not life threatening, consider researching alternative treatments. If your doctor recommends medication, remember that there are many effective alternatives. Many people find significant
All in all, remember to stay positive, ask for help and clarification, and allow yourself time to relax and rejuvenate even when faced with serious health situations. The time you take to enjoy the present moment and the people around you will sustain and bolster you in a way that may have beneficial effects on your outcomes.
relief using acupuncture, massage, Reiki, yoga, meditation, or Passive Fascia Restoration to manage their symptoms when indicated or to help reduce the side effects of medications. Recognize that stress also adversely affects your body and can easily exacerbate your symptoms. Finding ways to reduce stress in your daily life is critical. Schedule time for yourself. Plan time to do something you love, such as reading a good book, walking the dog, meditating, playing or listening to music. Declutter your life and perhaps pare down your list of responsibilities, delegating tasks to others where you can.
A wonderful resource for many of your alternative, complementary health needs is The Golden Well Being Collective – directly under the ‘Welcome to Golden’ arch on the east side of the street. We are a group of 15 practitioners who provide acupuncture, massage, aromatherapy, reiki, spiritual direction, yoga therapy, art therapy, professional & personal organizing, psychotherapy and much more!
The mental impact of serious or chronic illness is real and is nothing to be ashamed of. Do not hesitate to seek out a professional whom you can talk with. Counseling can help you manage the emotions related to your illness and can assist you in making positive changes to your life to manage your illness.
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REAL ESTATE AGENT SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK Duane Whisler, GRI, CRS, ABR, SRES Multiple Listing system, and senior Real Estate instructor. ment (I am currently co-chair for the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth organization, member of Arvada Broker/Owner
What is your specialty and what does that mean for the people you work with? I work with all age groups, young to mature, from first-time homebuyers to seniors looking to scale back. I am committed to making a difference in people’s lives, and hope to maintain a personal relationship with those I serve even after the transaction is completed.
Team Whisler - Realtors 11941 W 48th Ave. Suite #100 Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 720-974-5910 teamwhisler@gmail.com DenverOnTheMove.com Where were you born? I was born in Morris, IL, but moved around a lot, finally settling in the small California town of Atascadero, where I stayed through my middle school and high school years. I made Denver my home in 1963, met and married Lynne and graduated from the University of Colorado. I consider myself, if not a native, definitely a long-time resident.
What is the most challenging part of what you do? Each client we work with has their own unique needs and desires - it is my job to fully evaluate and understand those needs and desires. Then I can incorporate them into my proven system of getting results, so they are able to continue to live their dreams, fulfilled and satisfied with what they have accomplished.
What do you like most about it? Denver is a great place to raise a family, with plenty of outdoor activities. The changing seasons, the mountains, the people are all special.
What do you most enjoy doing when you are not working? Spending time with my wife and family is most important to me. Community involve-
Jefferson Kiwanis and the Arvada Covenant Church Men’s Ministry) allows me to be a part of the community where I live. Football is a passion - coaching and working with young men gives me a sense of giving back and contributing to the community, as well as a deep personal feeling of achievement and gratification. What is one tip you have for someone looking to sell a house? Hire a REALTOR who has integrity, a great understanding of marketing strategies and Real Estate trends, and has your best interests in mind. Not all agents are REALTORS - some are just licensed agents. Realtors work within the framework of a national Code of Ethics, on-going education and professional standards and conduct, enhancing the Real Estate experience. What is one tip you have for someone looking to buy a house? Again, hire a REALTOR who you can trust, who listens to you and who has a strong foundation in financing to ensure the loan you get is best for you. The loan you get is as important as the home you buy. I help each buyer answer three simple questions - Can I buy the home? Can I keep it? And what is it going to do for me? Helping buyers analyze their entire financial situation and educating them about the home buying process is important so that they can make a wise decision.
How long have you been in Real Estate? After teaching and coaching in high school for several years, 2013 will mark four decades of a successful Real Estate career. Many of those years also involved leadership in the Real Estate community as president and chairman of the Jefferson County Association of Realtors, Jefferson County Realtor of the Year, several terms as association director and director of the Denver metro area’s
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ther return the full amount of the security deposit to the tenant or provide the tenant with a written accounting of the damages incurred and how that portion of the security deposit is to be withheld and applied by the landlord to repair damages. This is true, whether there is a written lease or not. The landlord may, in a written lease, extend the one month time period to no more than sixty days from the lease termination or surrender of the premises. If the landlord fails to either return the full amount of the security deposit or does not provide the written accounting required by the statute, together with the check for the remainder of the security deposit, the landlord forfeits all of his rights to recover any part of the security deposit. The landlord then also becomes potentially liable for treble the amount of the security deposit, plus attorney fees and court costs, in the event that suit is brought against him. However, in order for the tenant to recover treble damages, attorney fees and court costs, he must send a written notice to the landlord providing him with a seven day notice that a suit will be brought in the event that the full amount of the security deposit is not returned.
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It is then too late for the landlord to get a second bite of the apple and refund only that portion of the security deposit after damages are deducted. The landlord must return the full amount of the security deposit since he has forfeited all of it in failing to comply with the original one month or 60 day deadline called for by the statute, under C.R.S. 38-12-103. T o o often landlords think that they can provide a list of damages within the seven day notice period and return only that portion of the security deposit that they feel the tenant is entitled to because of the damages incurred. However, the landlord has missed the boat
landlord to include in his lease a 60 day time period within which to return the security deposit in order to give him sufficient time to assess the amount of damages, if any, that were incurred. It is also important to note that the landlord may retain the security deposit in full for non-payment of rent, abandonment of the premises, non-payment of utility charges, repair work or cleaning contracted for by the tenant. He may not retain any portion of the security deposit for normal wear and tear. Knowing how the statute works is essential to understanding your rights, whether you are a landlord or tenant.
and is now responsible for the full amount of the deposit despite any damages that may have been done to the premises. If the case is brought to court, the landlord will be stuck with treble damages, attorney fees and court costs, but may be allowed an offset for the damages incurred. If he fails to request that offset, he might have to bring a separate court action only on damages incurred to the premises, but in both cases, he will still be stuck with treble damages, attorney fees and court costs, all of which will make his oversight, even if an offset is allowed, a losing proposition. It is probably a good idea for a
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PART TIME SPANISH TEACHERS
AND ASSISTANTS NEEDED FOR SOUTH EAST DENVER AREA, HIGHLANDS RANCH, PARKER, CENTENNIAL, AURORA AND ELIZABETH FOR SPANISH PROGRAM AT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. PLEASE EMAIL YOUR RESUME TO: spanishenrich@aol.com OR FAX 303-840-8465
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is accepting applications for Victim Advocate Volunteers and for more information and to apply, go to www.parkeronline.org.
Valet Attendant openings in Black Hawk CO.
Valet Attendant openings in Black Hawk CO. The properties are open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, year round with positions available on ALL shifts. Weekend availability is preferred and flexible schedules are available. Candidates must be 18 years of age with a valid Driver’s License and be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen. Individuals should apply at www.townepark.com.
Personal Caregivers and Homemakers
needed Highlands Ranch and Castle Rock. Reliable, dependable, exp. preferred. bi-lingual Korean helpful for 1 client. Call Personal Touch Senior Services (303)9725141
Ranch Hand needed for 4
hrs in the mornings for general horse care and maintenance. Castle Rock / Larkspur area. Additional hours and possible live-in arrangements available for the right person. Please call 303-961-4818.
Western Summit Constructors, Inc. is seeking
Receptionist
Littleton Public Schools is looking for a receptionist responsible for greeting and directing individuals visiting the Education Services Center; answering the District telecommunication system and directing calls to appropriate individuals throughout the District. This is a full time, year round position in support of the Superintendent’s and the Communications offices. Fluency in Spanish is required. Apply online: www.littletonpublicschools.net.
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Formwork Carpenters (including Foremen, Leadmen & Helpers), Concrete Finishers, Concrete Placing Foremen, Pipefitters, Yard Pipe (Operators, Layers & Laborers) and Tower Crane Operators for Metro Denver area projects (58th & York and Chambers & Hess). Applications will be taken at 9780 Pyramid Ct, Suite 100, Englewood, CO 80112, from 8 -5 M-F. Send resumes to Careers@westernsummit.com or call (303)325-0325. WSCI is an EEO Employer.
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Beginning - Intermediate $25/1/2 hr. Prefer elementary - middle school age. FREE Consultation (303)814-9240
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terested in having a Calvary Chapel in Arvada? Join us as we join together to pray and discuss the next step in starting a CC in Arvada. Feb. 10th 5:30-6:30pm at the Community Recreation Center 6842 Wadsworth Blvd. For more info: Sal (720)545-7732
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TO SELL YOUR GENTLY USED ITEMS, CALL 303-566-4100 GARAGE & ESTATE SALES Estate Sales 6466 Ammons Street January 26th & 27th 8am-3pm Antiques, Linens, Housewares, Furniture, Tools and much more 4 blocks West of 64th and Wadsworth
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Medical GoGo Scooter $500 Wheel Chair $150 Bipap Machine $100/obo (303)279-4490
Dogs Red Miniature Pinchers Dewclaw and tails done 4 months old $100 - $150 (303)430-7217 XXL Pit Bull puppies for sale. Champion bloodline www.cherrypitkennels.com 1-719-232-4439
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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.
LOOKING AHEAD 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 Insti-
tute, 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. 8-9, 15-16, 22-23 OLIVER PRAIRIE Playhouse presents “Oliver,”
its biggest show of the year with a live orchestra, a cast of all ages, great music and a spectacular set. A heart-warming family tale that children and adults all love. Oliver will be sure to steal your heart as well. Visit http://www.prairieplayhouse. com/productions/themusicmanliver. Get tickets online at prairieplayhouse.comor at the door. The show plays at The Armory in Brighton.
LOOKING AHEAD/FEB. 8-17
TAKING STOCK The 11 Minute Theatre Company presents “Taking Stock” from Feb. 8-17. Warning: This play has some mature language and is suggested for audiences over 13 years old. The Festival Playhouse is at 5665 Olde Wadsworth Blvd. Call 303-422-4090 or visit www.festivalplayhouse.com. 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 Rink will be open. Tickets are available at the Evergreen
Lake House, 29612 Upper Bear Creek Road, Evergreen. Learn more at www.evergreenrecreation.com.
CHOCOLATE AFFAIR Contact your sweetest
friends and make plans to attend the 12th annual Chocolate Affair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, in historic Olde Town Arvada. The event features the Taste of Chocolate, the Chocolate Treasure Hunt, the Chocolate Cookie Contest (call 720-898-7400 to enter), and entertainment for the youngest Choco-beasts. Call 303-4206100 or visit www.historicarvada.org or www. arvadafestivals.com.
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
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performing in ensembles on piano, flute, strings and voice.
LOOKING AHEAD/FEB. 11-12 UPCOMING AUDITIONS The Arvada Center will have auditions for “Dividing the Estate,” written by Horton Foote, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 11-12 at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Auditions are by appointment only. Call 720-898-7200 to schedule a time. Actors must be 18 years or older. LOOKING AHEAD/FEB. 12 WOMEN’S LUNCHEON Denver West Women’s Connection will have a luncheon from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, at Concordia Lutheran Church, 13371 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. Call 303-985-2459 for reservations. Looking Ahead continues on Page 25
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A CATERED EVENT
Dinner for the Golden City Council’s Jan. 17 meeting was provided by the Golden High School’s catering class. All the food was prepared, and served by around 30 Golden students, participating in the year-long class that
teaches work ethic and real-world business skills. Now in its second year, the catering program has provided food for school events, and even a wedding. Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher Amy
Eckenwiler, far right, said the catering service is quite affordable since the staff works for school credit. “And we are open for hire,” Eckenwiler said. Photo by Glenn Wallace
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NIGHT WALK Explore nature at night
and discover some magical things from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. How do our eyes work in the dark? What animals are most active at night? What constellations are in the February sky? Dress for the weather and sign up in advance. Program is free and is open to ages 6 and up. Visit www.arvada.org/ nature.
BREAKFAST MEETING The Wheat Ridge Business Association will welcome Denver Mayor Michael Hancock to its Feb. 12 breakfast meeting, from 7-8:45 a.m. at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge. Prepaid reservations are required. Register at http:// wheatridgebiz.com/meetingregister.php by Feb 8. Questions: 303-594-1520. LOOKING AHEAD/FEB. 14
NO KILL Dr. Piccoli of Lakewood’s Spay Today and Sherri Legget of Feline Fix/Devine Feline are the featured speakers at No Kill Colorado’s next meeting from 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14. Spay/neuter of companion animals and trap-neuter-release of feral cats are two of the 11 tenets of the No Kill Equation, which is saving shelter animals across the country. RSVP at nokillcolorado@live.com. No Kill Colorado meets from 6:30-9 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at Lakewood HealthSource, 963 S. Kipling Parkway, Lakewood. LOOKING AHEAD/FEB. 14 to May 26 SPRING EXHIBIT Boulder Museum of
Contemporary Art opens its spring exhibit “The Museum of Broken Relationships,” with a free public reception from 6:30-10 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14; members can preview the exhibit starting at 5:30 p.m. The exhibit runs through May 26. Items for the exhibit are still being accepted. Instead of disposing of the relics from an ended
relationship, bring them to the museum. Donations must be received by Feb. 3 and will be displayed anonymously. After the exhibit, donations will be kept in the collection of the Museum of Broken Relationships in Zagreb, Croatia. Visit bmoca. org, email brokenships@bmoca.org or call 303-443-2122 to learn how to make donations. Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art is at 1750 13th St., Boulder.
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BY THE NUMBERS
Number of playe r s w h o are averaging at least six points per game for the Golden boys basketball team this season.
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Number of wins in the p a s t eight games for the Ralston Valley boys basketball team heading into action this week. The Mustangs’ only blemish in that stretch was a 75-70 loss to Lakewood on Jan. 3.
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Number of opponents w h o h a v e went the distance against Arvada’s Garet Krohn this season. Krohn is 11-0, pinning all three of his opponents at last Saturday’s Alameda Invitational in the first period.
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THEY SAID IT
“He hasn’t gone a full match yet this season and I’m beginning to wonder if he will.” Arvada wrestling coach John Howes on senior Garet Krohn, who improved to 11-0 this weekend while winning the Alameda Invitational
“I am aiming more towards state, getting the big win. This is just icing on the cake.” Pomona’s Austin Marvel after winning a title at the Arvada West Invitational
Golden’s Lubkeman just an average high school student Inspiring senior hit three pointer against best team in the state By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com GOLDEN - Golden senior Scott Lubkeman is like any typical high school teenager. Lubkeman has a full six class schedule, which means he has homework (sigh). But on the weekends he likes to hang out at the mall and maybe catch a movie — Lubkeman is a giant movie buff. Lubkeman also, like many other teenagers, had a job at a diner across the street from the high school but, because he is on the basketball team, his commitment currently belongs to his squad. Only, Lubkeman isn’t like every other student at Golden High School because he has Down Syndrome. But that hasn’t deterred him from pursing a basketball career, following in the footsteps of his brother, Brad, who was All-Conference in 2007. Since Scott was eight years he has always been a part of Demons’ basketball program, whether as a manager or simply rooting the team on as their biggest fan. So when Scott became a freshman longtime Golden head basketball coach John Anderson thought adding him to the freshman team was a logical move. “Scotty was around for so many years so when his freshman year came I approached his dad about letting him play,” Anderson said. With his family excited and honored, yet concerned, they green lighted what they thought might be a challenge for coach Anderson and his teammates. “For me it has been not one second more work. Mainly because he has such good teammates, a lot of these kids have all grown up with Scotty. Scotty is just one of us, we mess around with him like he is any other guy on the team, because he is,” Anderson said. So like any other player Lubkeman joined the freshman team and put the work in with endless hours of practice, particularly on his jump shot. Eventually, Lubkeman joined the junior varsity team, and this season he fulfilled his dream of playing varsity basketball. “He’s really just another guy on the team. We hang out at lunch, we hang out on offblock, I have had plenty of classes with him,” said teammate and longtime friend Nolan Holmes. “We don’t have to tip-toe around him at all ever, he is always just happy and it puts things in perspective for you.” Four seasons later and well-known as one of the most popular people in the popular town of Golden, Lubkeman has helped change everyone’s perceptive on what someone with Down Syndrome is capable of. “It’s meant everything to him. It’s just elevated his whole status not only around high school but around town. You can’t go anywhere in Golden without someone coming up to him, everybody knows him and I think it’s because of him being on the team,” said his father, Steve Lubkeman. “It has really just elevated his acceptance in the community and in school.” Scott is averaging two points per game this season, scoring 14 points in seven games. He also has recorded a steal. However, all the hours and jump shots that Lubkeman invested in practice paid off tenfold on Dec. 3. Against D’Evelyn, perhaps the best team in the state that also features the best home court advantage, Lubkeman hit a three pointer at the end of the game for the first varsity points of his career. The near capacity crowd, as well as players from both teams, absolutely erupted. To call the moment emotional and monumental would be an understatement. “A kid like Scotty, and a moment like that, go way beyond the game of basketball and it also grows together our communities as well
Golden High School basketball player Scott Lubkeman takes his turn in the layup line during pre-game activities Friday Jan. 18. Photo by Andy Carpenean as our rivalry,” D’Evelyn head coach Troy Pachner said. “To see both teams coming together and cheering like that for Scott is pretty special. Scotty is such a good kid, win or lose the game.” However, the least surprised person regarding all of his success is Lubkeman himself. His father said Scott expects to make shots when he gets his opportunities to get in the game and he has always envisioned not only being on the team, but being successful, just like his big brother. “I’m a shooter, I like to shoot,” Lubkeman said at Golden’s practice last week. But when we pressed him on talking more about himself and his big shot, all he wanted to do is talk about his teammates. “I like being around the guys a lot. I like to hang out with the guys,” Lubkeman said. And while Lubkeman, a true shooting guard, measures at roughly 5-foot, it is immeasurable what giving him the opportunity to play did for him and his family.
“It’s such a big thrill for us,” Steve Lubkeman said. “He love’s basketball so much and has always idolized his big brother. It is really just special for us and for him, and coach Anderson should be recognized for giving him this opportunity.” But Scott’s basketball career isn’t over just yet. Actually, he is on a team that has big aspirations because of their big talent. The Demons currently own a 7-5 record (3-1 in league play) and have emerged as a threat not only in 4A Jeffco, but in the upcoming state tournament as well. Therefore Lubkeman certainly will have a shot to make some more big shots for the Demons down the stretch. “I think Scott is definitely making this team what it is going to be this year because it’s almost like we are playing to get Scotty into the game. Our goal is to get him in the game so he can get those points,” Holmes said. “It’s just really special because he has been around the program for so long. We love Scotty.”
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Hoops roundup: Rams stay perfect with win over Demons Surprising Green Mountain starting to get rest of league’s attention By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@ourcoloradonews. com GOLDEN - The Green Mountain girls basketball team used a huge fourth quarter to beat Golden 40-33 and stay unbeaten in league play Friday at Golden High School. Golden took a 23-18 lead into the fourth quarter but was outscored 22-10 by Green Mountain in the final period. The Rams were paced by senior Grace Mueller, who scored 25 points in the victory. Golden junior Maddie Murphy led her team not only with gritty defensive play (three steals) but she also added nine points.
GOLDEN BOYS OVER GREEN MOUNTAIN
Green Mountain was unable to hold onto an early lead and fell 6151 Friday at Golden High School. In a matchup between two 4A Jeffco teams trying to climb to the top of their league standings, the Rams took a lead into halftime. But the Demons held Green Mountain to six total third quarter points and seized control of game in the second half. Golden (7-5, 3-1) and Green Mountain (7-6, 2-2) sit third and fifth, respectively, in very crowded and talented 4A Jeffco. Both teams have designs on not only climbing to the top of their league standings but also on making a run in the state tournament.
ALAMEDA GIRLS STILL LOOKING FOR FIRST VICTORY
Arvada used a big second quar-
ter to get them back on the winning track and keep Alameda winless with their 41-31 victory Friday at Arvada High School. The Bulldogs outscored the Pirates 18-7 in the second quarter and then used that cushion to hold off still winless Alameda. Arvada junior Kelly Lehnerz led the Bulldogs with 14 points, and sophomore Nicole Garcia scored 12 points. Still, Alameda gave the Bulldogs all they could handle for four full quarters. The Pirates 31 total points is more points than they have scored in their previous three games combined.
Golden Demons junior Mariah Fluitt, left, drives around Green Mountain’s Grace Mueller during first half action Friday Jan. 18. Photo by Andy Carpenean
D’EVELYN GETS ANOTHER WIN Continuing to prove themselves as one of the best teams in 4A basketball D’Evelyn defeated Evergreen 52-39 Friday at D’Evelyn High School. Evergreen started within striking distance until late in the fourth quarter but the Jaguars used stout defense to secure the win. It was the sixth straight victory for a D’Evelyn team that is looking to run away with a 4A Jeffco league title.
ALAMEDA BOYS HOLD OFF BULLDOGS
EAGLES NEED MORE OFFENSE Faith Christian girls’ basketball fell to Holy Family 53-32 Friday at Holy Family High School. The Eagles fell behind in the first quarter and were never able to get back into the game. Holy Family held Faith Christian to four second quarter points and the Eagles could never get their offense going. Junior Cassaundra Rindels led the Eagles with 11 points. But her team has now dropped three of their last four games.
FARMERS CAN’T COMEBACK
Despite a second half comeback Wheat Ridge fell to Conifer 50-39 Friday at Wheat Ridge High School. The Farmers cut a 15 points deficit down to double digits late in the contest, but they were unable to complete the comeback. Sophomore Tasha Taylor led the Farmers with 14 point and five rebounds.
Alameda needed four big scoring efforts in order to hold off Arvada in their 79-62 victory Friday at Alameda High School. After a tightly played first half the Pirates used a 26 point third quarter to pull away from the Bulldogs in the second half. Alameda has four players score at least 13 points which included senior Nyang Reat’s monster 24-point, 17-rebound night. Arvada fought in the fourth quarter to get back into the game, but Alameda had scoring coming
from too many directions to slow down. The Bulldogs has three doubledigit scorers including 16 points from junior Elijah Turner.
D’EVELYN GETS LEAGUE WIN A meeting of 4A Jeffco two top teams ended with a D’Evelyn 6458 victory over Evergreen Friday at Evergreen High School. The Jaguars took a one point lead into halftime but came out in the second half on fire. D’Evelyn outscored Evergreen 21-9 in the third quarter, opening up a big lead that they never game up. Senior Luke Stratman led the Jaguars with 26 points and senior Chase Cleary added 13 points in the win.
EAGLES STILL SEARCHING After a slow start on Friday night Faith Christian could never rebound falling 50-35 at Holy Family High School. The Eagles were outscored 11-4
in the first quarter and were forced to play catch-up he rest of the contest. Reigning state champions are still struggling to find the level of play that made them the best team in 3A last season. Still, with league play just starting for the Eagles, they have a chance to get their season back on track.
FARMERS GET ANOTHER WIN Wheat Ridge beat Conifer 51-35 Friday at Pepsi Center. Despite their slow start to the season the big stage wasn’t too big for the Farmers Friday night. After starting the season 0-7 Wheat Ridge has since won three of their last six games, with their latest con coming in dominate fashion over Conifer. The Farmers held Conifer to six total first half points, taking a 31-6 lead into halftime. Senior Danny Allen scored a season-high 24 points.
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Don’t miss program that explores skiing in Chile As we enter into the heart of winter, some of us find that cooking a pot of chili is a great way to warm us up on those cold days. For many of us, chili has been the staple for our noon lunch break when we are out hitting the slopes. But there is someone out there who associates skiing with a similar word, Chile, as in the country in South America. Skier and adventurer Donny Roth has spent the last nine years down there examining the possibilities of back country skiing and will be presenting a program called Exploring the Cordillera of Chile at the American Mountaineering Center here in Golden. Now, if you are a skier or shredder,
you know how much you look forward to making the first descent of the day in fresh powder, but imagine what it would be like to make the first descent ever down a mountain, and then do that again and
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again on different mountains every day for a week! Well, that’s what Roth and two of his friends did last winter. Now keep in mind that being south of the equator, Chile’s seasons are the reverse of ours, so while you were lounging around the pool, these guys were cutting fresh tracks on mountains that probably have never had a human foot set on them during the South American winter. The Cordillera is pretty remote and few people venture there once the snow starts falling. It’s the kind of place that has wild condors flying overhead and spectacular sunsets. So, if this sounds like an endless winter kind of dream and you would be interested in what the future of backcountry skiing in South America holds, then don’t miss Exploring the Cordillera of Chile. The program starts at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30. Tickets are $10 and the proceeds go toward supporting the Colorado Mountain Club’s Youth Education Program. The American Mountaineering center is at 710 10th St., which is on the corner of 10th and Washington Avenue in Golden. For more information contact Kristen D’Epagnier by email at kristendepagnier@ cmc.org or call 303-996-2769. Tickets can also be ordered at www.cmc.org. You might want to call first before bring-
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Mind your manners Miner’s Alley Playhouse has started it’s 2013 season, and has a terrific comedy running until Feb. 17. It’s called “Mrs. Mannerly” and is based on playwright Jeffery Hatcher’s experiences as a 10-year-old boy studying manners taught by a tyrannical teacher. Hatcher narrates the story and it promises an evening of laughs and rich entertainment. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays 6 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $19 and $29.50 with senior, student and group rates available. Miner’s Alley Playhouse is at 1224 Washington Ave. in Golden. That’s upstairs in the old Foss Building. For more information and to order tickets, go to www.minersalley.com or give them a call at 303-935-3044. Now, if you call them remember, don’t talk with your mouth full, it’s bad manners. John Akal is a well-known jazz artist/ drummer and leader of the 20-piece Ultraphonic Jazz Orchestra. He also is president of John Akal Imaging, professional commercial photography and multi-media production.
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