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January 17, 2013
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Jefferson County, Colorado • Volume 89, Issue 23
Board talks program funding New commissioner welcomed at first briefing By Glenn Wallace
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Gov. John Hickenlooper gives the State of the State address Jan. 10 to senators and representatives in the House Chambers of the State Capitol. The session opened Jan. 9. Photos by Courtney Kuhlen
Governor outlines challenges State of State covers gun control, civil unions, marijuana, economy By Vic Vela
vvela@ourcoloradonews.com Gov. John Hickenlooper acknowledged that “there are no easy solutions” to issues involving guns, but said a debate on how best to deal with firearm-related violence is something “our democracy demands.” The Democratic governor, addressing the General Assembly during his annual State of the State speech Jan. 10, also proffered his opinion on one area of gun control that is certain to be one of the most passionately debated topics lawmakers will take up this legislative session. “Let me prime the pump,” Hickenlooper said. “Why not have universal background checks for all gun sales?” That suggestion certainly caught the attention of lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. “It is just completely unenforceable,” House Minority Leader Mark Waller, RColorado Springs, said of Hickenlooper’s call for all sales of guns — including those involving person-to-person transactions — be contingent on background checks. But Democrats applauded the governor’s stance. “He made some risky points,” said Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp, D-Arvada. “He wasn’t afraid to jump into that.” Gun control, one of many issues that legislators are expected to take up over the next five months of the session, was just one area that Hickenlooper addressed. Economic matters, civil unions and, of course, regulating the marijuana industry were also touched on during his 40-minute remarks.
Common ground sought
Taking on the issue of gun violence is a top agenda item for this Democratic-controlled General Assembly, especially on the heels of last year’s Aurora theater killings and the December massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut. But just talking about guns has always been a dicey political issue, as the governor acknowledged.
Sen. Evie Hudak, right, hugs Sen. Linda Newell Jan. 9 in the Senate chambers on the opening day of the legislative session. “Some point to guns, others to a violent culture,” he said. “Still others believe that the line between community security and individual freedom must be re-drawn.” In spite of those varying viewpoints, the governor urged action. “Surely, Second Amendment advocates and gun control supporters can find common ground in support of this proposition: Let’s examine our laws and make the changes needed to keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people.” Hickenlooper also sought “support for a comprehensive overhaul of our state’s mental health system,” something that he hopes can help mentally ill individuals get treatment before they commit gun crimes. Republicans said there is a bipartisan consensus on dealing with mental health issues, but Hickenlooper’s calls for universal background checks on gun sales is problematic. Rep. Bob Gardner, R-Colorado Springs, called such an effort “a regulatory regime” that won’t do anything to curb gun violence. “It makes people feel good, but it doesn’t do anything to solve the problem,” he said.
Gardner also said that it’s unrealistic that “drug dealers on street corners are going to abide by that regime.” But Democrats have the numbers this session, and are primed to move on guns. “It’s a tough issue for everybody,” said Democratic Rep. Max Tyler, D-Lakewood. “It’s a ‘let’s do everything’ approach. Let’s do background checks. Let’s support our citizens’ mental health needs.”
Civil unions could pass
Tyler also praised the comments on civil unions by Hickenlooper, who said: “Some of us tried very hard, but it didn’t get done last year. This year, let’s do it. Let’s pass civil unions.” “The Legislature sometimes doesn’t get things done the first year,” Tyler said, referencing civil unions. “It’s been up and over and over again.” With Democrats in charge, civil unions finally are expected to pass this session. However, Waller “wants to make sure that Democrats are being completely State continues on Page 15
What was scheduled as a simple staff briefing to say hello to newly sworn in Jeffco Commissioner Casey Tighe turned into reconsideration of recent nonprofit funding cuts. Democratic Tighe defeated appointed incumbent and Republican John Odom in November, to take the 2nd District seat on the commission. He was sworn in, along with other county officials, earlier that day (Jan. 8), and had then attended the first Board of County Commissioners meeting of the year, where he was greeted by his two fellow commissioners. ”You fought a good race. You won, and now you’re being punished,” joked 3rd District Commissioner Donald Rosier. “I have to tell you, I didn’t know what to expect, and I’ve loved it.” ”This is going to be fun,” assured 1st District Commissioner Faye Griffin. ”We can’t always please everyone, but we do the best we can.” On the subject of not being able to please everyone, later that day at the commissioner’s staff briefing, Tighe asked if it would be possible to revisit the county’s 2013 budget in hopes of reversing $688,000 in cuts to human services that has drawn criticism from service advocates and state legislators. The funding cuts were to three nonprofit agencies, which all contract with the county to provide the public — Jefferson Center for Mental Health, Family Tree and the Senior Resource Center. ”When we have tough economic times, it’s counter intuitive, but those services are more in demand,” Tighe said. The request did not receive clear support from the other two members of the board, but did lead to a conversation about how the county funds nonprofits in general, when Rosier mentioned that the three nonprofits were specifically included in the county’s human services budget. ”When you look at all the nonprofits out there, why were those three designated? I don’t pretend to know,” Rosier said. County Administrator Ralph Schell said his staff would look into a formalized system, or set of criteria for getting county dollars to nonprofits, instead of leaving them as line items within a county department budget. Rosier said he liked that idea because it would move nonprofit funding “out of the entitlement type of programs.” Schell cautioned that no matter the system, some of the services currently provided by the nonprofits have been mandated by the federal government, meaning the county would have to take over services if the nonprofits lost funding. He said the commissioners would receive a staff report on the subject in the coming weeks.
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Legislators’ kickoff complete with grub, gaffes Opening Day of the General Assembly — no, make that Opening Week — is one long social event punctuated by family gatherings, floral deliveries, speeches, inside jokes, bad puns and, this year at least, Democratic control, iPads and something known as “Peegate.” As usual, newly elected officials, male and female, donned their best suits for their photo ops and their mass swearingin. Reporters not accustomed to covering “The Leg” squeezed into press areas. And lobbyists raced to legislators’ offices to praise, or pan, the bills that flooded in. I, of course, headed straight for the one annual event that tends to bring even vehemently opposing sides together: Opening Night’s Blue Ribbon Reception, co-hosted by the Colorado Restaurant Association and the Colorado Hotel & Lodging Association. Senators and representatives from both sides of the aisle gathered at The Grand Hyatt’s Pinnacle Room with a bird’s-eye view of downtown from the 38th floor. State lawmakers tipped back adult beverages and scarfed down special snacks served by CRA-member restaurants. The per-person price of the party was low enough to comply with state ethics rules. (Full disclosure: I write a blog for the Restaurant Association.) The only audible discussions were which restaurant served the best food. While there was no consensus, the 14 participating eateries put out an impressive
example of their menus. Ted’s Montana Grill served bison shortribs, sausages and semi-sour pickles; The Charles Court at The Broadmoor upped the ante with a plate that included dynamite tuna tartare; CityGrille broke out some heat-filled green chili followed by miniature hamburger-shaped cookies; Cheyenne Mountain Resort plated a seared scallop; Mangia Bevi offered deep-fried ravioli with dipping sauces; Metro State culinary students cooked up crab cakes; Wild Eggs topped chips with egg salad and crostini with chicken salad; Outback Steakhouse served seared ahi tuna with wasabi soy dressing and blue cheese pecan chopped salad; Centerplate’s dessert display was worth raving about; The Fort served buffalo meatballs; Bonefish Grill had tuna sashimi; The Fresh Fish Company served
INSIDE THE SENTINEL THIS WEEK Education: Debate team moves to “sweet sixteen” in international competition. Page 5 Life: Noёl Coward’s “Blither Spirit” features wit and fastpaced dialogue at Arvada Center. Page 8
Opinion: Columnist Michael Alcorn covers great expectations and how to keep them in check. Page 6
Question of the Week: A sample of viewpoints on the current legislative session. Page 6
County: Elected officals sworn in. Page 20
tuna its way, seared along with ceviche; and Baca at the Inverness Hotel & Conference Center offered seared sea scallops with forbidden rice and butternut squash risotto. During a short break at the feast fest, CRA President and CEO Pete Meersman thanked the roughly 300 attendees along with the restaurants and beverage sponsors Republic National Distributing and Southern Wine & Spirits. “Restaurants and hotels are the cornerstone of Colorado’s economy,” Meersman said. “Restaurants and hotels together will generate over $12.5 billion in sales this year. This generates over $850 million in state and local state sales taxes. Restaurants and hotels employ roughly 286,000 employees in 11,500 restaurants.” Those numbers were not lost on Gov. John Hickenlooper, a former restaurateur and founder of The Wynkoop Brewing Co., who spoke to the crowd he called “his peeps.” “There is no challenge that restaurants can’t overcome,” Hickenlooper said. “My 10-year-old son, Teddy, and I got into an argument three weeks ago about how much homework he has. He said to me, ‘All you do is learn facts and make decisions and get a check. I learn something new every day and if I don’t get the facts right, my next day is miserable.’” The governor went on to tell the lawmakers, “Our goal is to make good decisions. If we get together we will have a great session. “Right here in this room, we have the two greatest industries in the world — restaurants and legislators.” House Speaker Mark Ferrandino gave the Blue Ribbon Reception a big thumbsup. “I told the House members this is by far the best event of the year,” he said. “This provides on opening day (of the Legislature) a day to celebrate each other. We have the next 119 days to meet and talk but we might not always agree. Tonight, let’s celebrate the opening of the Legislature.” But Colorado Hotel & Lodging Association honcho Christine O’Donnell had the last word: “Let’s eat, drink and be merry!”
New this year
Theater: Edge pushes the envlope with “Newark Violenta.” Page 7
Sports: D’Evelyn makes it rain over Golden. Page 18
Many things have changed under the Gold Dome, what with 27 representatives and four senators who’ve never served before. That’s what term limits get us. But legislators are getting the chance to be more tech-savvy, with iPads all around. The paper-saving move was approved last year to cut down on printing and filing costs and to increase legislative efficiency. The tablets set taxpayers back about $60,000, according to the Associated Press. Rep. Dan Pabon, D-Denver, asked if software can automatically vote no for cer-
tain sponsors. The answer: Yes, but it’s “inadvisable.” On the flip side, also new were key card readers on certain upstairs bathrooms at the Capitol that had long been accessible, through push-button codes, to lobbyists. Capitol regulars decried the change. “Let my people go,” one reporter Tweeted. The Department of Personnel and Administration acknowledged to some miscommunication with the legislature. By days’ end Friday, the crisis was over, with wider access restored.
Capitol bests
Best use of a filing cabinet, endangered with the new iPads: To “put my coffee on,” said Sen. Greg Brophy. Best debate over a speech: Sen. John Morse’s long paramedic story, about how he rushed to help following a car wreck where the victim ultimately died, had fans and foes. “Ran over to catch Sen. Morse’s speech. So far, I’m sorry I did,” the Grand Junction Sentinel’s Charles Ashby said on Twitter. Best rip on the Senate: “We love having you in our chamber, but please leave,” said Speaker Mark Ferrandino. Best photo op: Morse posed for a photo with the family of new Sen. Owen Hill. The two senators bitterly vied for a seat two years ago. Second best photo op: Five speakers in one photograph — the current speaker and former speakers Frank McNulty, Andrew Romanoff, Terrance Carroll and Ruben Valdez. Best gaffe: The governor said “Oh, Jesus” after messing up a quote in his State of the State speech. Second-best gaffe: Chief Justice Michael Bender asked representatives to “oppose — uphold — the Constitution. Third-best gaffe: Morse introduced Bender as “Chief Justice Bennett.” Bender panned, “Thank you, President (Bill) Cadman.” Best symbolism: The House opened with Denver’s Gay Men’s Chorus singing Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the USA.” Ferrandino is the first openly gay House speaker. Best quip by a reporter: “`The skiing and the pot was great but the best part of my Colorado trip was the LAMB CHOPS,’ said no one, ever,” wrote the AP’s Kristen Wyatt, dissing Hickenlooper’s choice of what to bet on the Broncos game. Penny Parker usually covers events, restaurants, business, parties and people throughout the metro area in her “Mile High Life” column elsewhere in today’s paper. She also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. She can be reached at penny@blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.
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Legislators have big issues on their plate Democrats control both houses, governor’s office Staff report Colorado’s General Assembly went into session Jan. 9 with Democrats in control of the House, Senate and the governor’s office. But by most accounts, jobs and the economy remain the No. 1 priority for Colorado’s lawmakers. New Speaker of the House Mark Ferrandino said as much a few days before the session kicked off, stating plans to roll out a series of eco- Report nomic bills. More will be reported on the topic as legislative proposals emerge. What follows is a look at other important and controversial issues legislators are expected to tackle this session, which is scheduled to end May 8. • Gun control: Last summer’s Aurora theater shooting and the more recent Connecticut school shooting have sparked new efforts across the nation to restrict access to certain types of guns and ammunition. But perhaps nowhere will the gun-control debate be more heated than in Colorado, a state that traditionally has shown staunch support for the Second Amendment. Gov. John Hickenlooper has stated that the time is right for the discussion on gun control. The Democratic Legislature appears poised to make that a priority. State Rep. Rhonda Fields, D-Aurora, plans to introduce two bills, one that would expand background checks for would-be gun buyers and another that would ban high-capacity magazine clips. Other lawmakers have chosen to focus this debate on treatment of the mentally ill rather than on guns themselves. • Fracking: The popular term for hydraulic fracturing involves pumping millions of gallons of water mixed with sand and chemicals deep underground to break up layers of rock and extract oil and natural gas. Noise, air pollution, water consump-
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tion and risk to groundwater have all become contentious issues. Changes are already under way, with the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission recently approving a rule to require groundwater testing before and after drilling, and giving preliminary approval to increased setbacks from buildings. The panel will make a final setback decision the week of Jan. 21. Limits on noise, emissions and dust and protections against spills also are being considered. • Marijuana: Colorado’s Amendment 64 task force is on the job. And it’s quite a task. The 24 members of the panel are charged with making sense of a multitude of issues related to recreational marijuana use, which voters made legal in the November election. The task force has only until the end of February to compile their recommendations and pass on to the Legislature. A few among the many questions they will consider: Should marijuana be regulated like alcohol as opposed to the medical marijuana model? Should pot tourism be prevented by allowing only Colorado residents to purchase it? What can be done to ensure those under 21 years of age are not able to purchase and use the plant? • Civil unions: This appeared well on its way to passing during last year’s session before last-minute maneuvering prevented a vote. Having a Democratic majority in both chambers makes it highly likely this will be taken up again and passed. As for the possibility of moving beyond civil unions to gay marriage, Ferrandino, who is openly gay, said in December, “I don’t think we’re there yet as a state.” • Education: Funding for both higher education and K-12 education is expected to draw much attention from lawmakers. House Minority Leader Mark Waller recently said higher-education funding needs to be a priority, while Ferrandino said adequately funding the K-12 system is his party’s No. 2 priority this session behind only jobs and the economy. • The death penalty: Weeks before the session began, state Rep. Claire Levy, DBoulder, said she was exploring the possibility of introducing legislation to ban the death penalty in Colorado. In December, new Senate President John Morse said, “If it is brought up this year, I will likely vote to repeal it.” The state has not executed a prisoner since 1997.
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The Foothills Elementary School banner to kickoff its campaign to start renovations on new ballfields in Lakewood Thursday Jan. 10. Photo by Andy Carpenean
Foothills looks to redesign unusable land By Clarke Reader
creader@ourcoloradonews.com The “Field of Dreams” won’t just be in Iowa anymore once Foothills Elementary fixes its currently unusable fields. The school, 13165 W. Ohio Ave., has partnered with the Jefferson County School District and the Lakewood City Council, parks and recreation and law enforcement, as well as the Lakewood Pastor’s Group and other Green Mountain organizations to recreate a field area that students and the community can use for sports and exercise. The project is called the Foothills Field of Dreams and the goal is to redesign the field area and create a baseball diamond and soccer field. “This partnership is really a unique situation over here,” said Foothills principal Susan Borzych. “The whole idea is to do this build with the community since our fields are 30 years old and not maintained.” Borzych said that it has taken about a year for the school and all the other supporting organizations to get together. Volunteers have already drawn up a master plan for the project, and it has already gone through the necessary steps with the city. Now the project officials are ready to start raising funds. “The project is going to cost around $450,000, and so we’re going to be applying for the GoCO (Great Outdoors Colorado) grant,” Borzych said. “Our goal is to raise
$25,000 by March, and if so we’ll be getting some matching funds. We’ll be getting matching funds from the school district for $50,000 and from Councilman David Wiechman for $50,000.” Community outreach will be crucial in raising the initial $25,000 needed, and that’s one of the facets of the project that the Lakewood Pastor’s Group will be assisting with. The group is made up of pastors from 16 different churches, and is lead by Reg Cox, from Lakewood Church of Christ. “We collaborate and work together on projects with the mayor’s office and the police department, and they really encouraged us to do some work with schools,” Cox said. “These kinds of projects really allow us to challenge churches to help out. I really think Lakewood has one of the best collaborative drives around.” Councilman Adam Paul will be working with a group that will work with the business community to help with the project. For Borzych, the project is so important because of the school’s focus on health and wellness for its students — a tall order when there is no field for them to use. “We’re really focusing on childhood obesity and wellness, and we just don’t have the facility for them to use,” she said. “We want to create an opportunity for the kids and the community.” For more information, and how to donate, go to www.foothillsfieldofdreams.com.
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Lakewood man pleads not guilty in death of girlfriend Lopez faces additional attempted first-degree murder charge By Glenn Wallace
gwallace@ourcoloradonews.com A Lakewood man, charged with killing one girlfriend, and attempting to kill another with his bare hands, pleaded not guilty to all charges in a Jefferson County courtroom last week. Corey Lopez, 22, appeared in court on Jan. 10 in county custody. He was arraigned on four felony counts, after Judge Christie Philips ruled that the District Attorney’s Office did have enough evidence to add the charge of attempted first-degree murder involv-
ing a second victim. In July of last year, Lopez called police from his apartment at 1017 Teller St. to report his girlfriend, 21-yearold Richelle Ann Best, was unresponsive. Police found Best Lopez dead at the scene. An autopsy listed her cause of death as “nonvisible trauma.” Lopez was arrested later that week and charged with first-degree murder. In court last week, two officers from the Lakewood Police Department told how during their investigation of Best’s death, that they came to interview an exgirlfriend. According to the officers, the former girlfriend relayed several “specific inci-
dents involving choking,” inflicted by Lopez in 2008 to 2009. Prosecutors brought up several details from those interviews, including the number of times she alleges that Lopez choked her in anger (15), and times he choked her unconscious (five). Prosecutors made special note of an incident where the ex-girlfriend said Lopez assaulted her so violently that she believed he would have killed her if bystanders had not intervened. Throughout the hearing defense attorneys repeatedly protested the use of hearsay — having one person testify to what someone else allegedly said — though the practice is allowed for the purpose of preliminary hearings. The defense did not call any witnesses during the preliminary hearing. The case is scheduled to go to trial in June.
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Lakewood debate team in ‘sweet 16’ Team of three amongst top teams in world By Clarke Reader
creader@ourcoloradonews.com The Lakewood High School debate team has moved into the “sweet sixteen” of an international debate competition. The Bickel & Brewer-NYU International Public Policy Forum (IPPF) is an annual international debate competition for $10,000, open to all schools worldwide — public and private — for free. According to information provided by the IPPF this year 213 teams, representing 34 states and 29 foreign countries, have entered and Lakewood High is now in the top 16 of competitors, beating Clayton High School from Missouri. The “sweet 16” group includes teams from 12 states and three foreign countries. “We’ve been competing for five years, and
we’ve been in the top eight for two years,” said the team’s coach, Gregory Davis, who has taught debate for more than 20 years. “Last year we came in second, in the entire world.” Lakewood lost to a team from the Czeck Republic. For this year’s “sweet 16” round Lakewood High School will be competing against Shanley High School of Fargo, N.D. For the competition three members of the team work together to respond to a public policy issue, first in writing, and if they make it to the “elite eight,” then in New York City, for oral arguments. The essays are judged by people with experience in the public policy area that is being written about, according to Davis, which is great experience for the students. This year the subject is about climate change, and senior Amanda Sopkin said that the subject is a fun challenge for the writers. Sopkin is one of two on the team who were in last year’s second-place winning team. “Last year it was kind of a shock with how
much writing we had to do, but I’m really glad we did it, because it makes working this year easier,” she said. The team received their writing assignment and will begin researching and writing their response. “All three students collaborate, because there’s a lot of research required, and then they work together on the writing,” Davis said. “I’ll take a look and suggest some changes, they’ll do a final rewrite and then submit it.” On Feb. 11 the eight winners — who will travel to New York City in April to compete — will be announced. For Sopkin, the real fun is in getting to meet so many different people from different teams and hear about their different experiences. As far as Lakewood’s chances of advancing, Sopkin said she has a good feeling about this year’s competition. “I feel really good about this year’s team, because we have experience in the competition,” she said.
Class offers a chance to create own drum sets Red Rock Community College’s new drum corp By Clarke Reader
creader@ourcoloradonews.com Red Rocks Community College marches to the beat of a different drummer, and one instructor is now teaching students how to make their own drums. Dan Briechle teaches a drum building course through the college’s fine woodworking program shows students the steps necessary to make their own set. “If people are interested in something like this, then I’d love to share with them,” Briechle said. “I
teach the students how to use materials that normally wouldn’t be used and how to make a truly custom drum set.” Briechle taught his first course in drum building in the fall, and is about to start again for the spring semester, this time offering a course specifically on building a snare drum, and another on building a full set. Briechle has had a passion for drums since he was 5 and received his first set. His father was a sculptor, and as he got older, he learned how to restore and then create his own sets. “For a while I had a business on eBay where I would find used drum sets at garages sales, restore them and then sell them online,” he said.
“Soon I started making my own sets because I really wanted to push the envelope of what is made.” Most custom drum sets really aren’t all that custom any more, he said. Buyers can make a few choices in terms of wood used, but not much else, and Briechle really wanted to explore what could be done. That sense of exploration is something he is hoping to pass on to his students, some of whom Briechle said aren’t even drummers, but interested in learning the craft. “The premise of the class is to not focus too much on the techniques, which aren’t too difficult and just require practice to get down, but to get them to create something new,” he said.
Bill McGreevy, a dean of instruction at the college, thought the idea for the course was really intriguing and has seen great results from the first group of students. “Our fine woodworking department had its open house, and what the students had made looked great,” he said. “The proof is really in how they sound, and I was really impressed — they sounded great.” For Briechle, the manifesto of the class is that students produce something truly unique. “What these students make is incredible,” he said. “It’s hard to find real custom drums, and I hope to give the students exposure to that.” For more information and registration, go online to www.rrcc.edu.
Neighborhood schools’ grad rates on rise By Clarke Reader
creader@ourcoloradonews.com Lakewood neighborhood schools’ graduation rates have increased, a group of educators told City Council during its Monday night meeting. Jefferson County Board of Education President Lesley Dahlkemper, Superintendent Cindy Stevenson, Bear Creek High School Principal Kevin Carroll, Green Mountain High School Principal Colleen Owens and Lakewood High School Principal Ron Castagna, were all on hand to speak about the improvement. “The graduation rate for the county has gone up from 86 to 88 percent this year, but we’d like to focus on your neigh-
borhood schools,” Dahlkemper said. “Bear Creek has increased from 89 to 92.5 percent, Green Mountain saw just a slight dip, and Lakewood High School has increased from 83 to 92 percent.” One of the statistics Dahlkemper was happiest to share was that Alameda High School has increased its graduation rate from 74 to 89 percent, which was the highest increase in all the neighborhood schools. “We’re very proud of our principals, teachers, the support staff, and of course the students, their community and families,” Dahlkemper said. Stevenson said that these results show that the hard work the schools have been doing is the right work, but that it is important to acknowledge that graduation starts in preschool and kin-
dergarten, where children make connections with adults who care about their student’s success. “There is a lot of work, but it’s important, Owens said. “As a principal, there’s not a day that goes by that we’re not thinking of the next innovative thing to try.” Castagna spoke about how amazing the students at his schools are. “We’ve got the bar set really high, and a lot of our students are really achieving,” he said. For Carroll, graduation is not the end of school’s work, but the beginning, because it is important that students are prepared for the world outside high school. “You can’t be a great city without great schools,” Murphy said.
JEFFCO NEWS IN A HURRY Commissioners and committees
As one of their first official duties of the first meeting of 2013, the Jefferson County commissioners on Jan. 8 elected a chair (re-electing 3rd District Commissioner Donald Rosier), and designated which commissioners would be representing the county at 18 various agency boards. A commission rookie, and outnumbered by two Republicans, the Democrat Casey Tighe still challenged Rosier for positions on the influential Denver Regional Council of Governments, and Jefferson Parkway Public Highway Authority Boards. ”I want to make sure we have good distributions and good perspectives,” Tighe said. Rosier said he would like to keep the positions, citing his two years of previous experience, and the leadership roles he has taken within both agencies. Tighe eventually agreed, though he was named the alternate county representative to both groups.
Guilty plea in toddler death
Keith Nick Ruiz, 26, was in Jeffer-
son County Court on Friday where he pleaded guilty to causing the death of 2-year-old Dolci Gryshayeva in Lakewood in 2011. Dolci was the daughter of his livein girlfriend. On Sept. 7, 2011 Ruiz came home from work to watch Dolci. He admits he became very frustrated and that he snapped and forcefully threw her to the ground. When he realized that she had stopped breathing he called 911. Dolci never regained consciousness and was taken off life support on Sept. 9, 2011. Ruiz pleaded guilty to child abuse, and recklessly causing a death. He faces 25 to 40 years in prison. Sentencing has been set for Feb. 26.
‘Heroes Behind the Badge’ to show
A documentary highlighting the heroism of police officers that place themselves in harm’s way will have a special screening in the Denver area next week. The film “Heroes Behind The Badge” will be shown 6:10 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, inside the Ameri-
can Mountaineering Museum Foss Theater, 710 10th St. in Golden. The film is being shown across the state, courtesy of the Police Unity Tour and the Colorado Auxiliary of Wives Behind the Badge.
Gardening class
Jefferson County Master Gardeners will present a day-long Spring Gardening Symposium on Jan. 26. Held at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. Sixth Ave. in Golden, the symposium format will have two gardening tracks to choose from: Fruit and vegetable gardening or flower gardening. The symposium includes a garden trade show tailored to the attendees. Local garden suppliers will answer questions and have gardening supplies available at their kiosks. Interested gardeners may register online at www.sprgardsymp2013. eventbrite.com. A registration fee of $75 covers attendance for a full-day track as well as a boxed lunch. For further questions, call the Master Gardener Hot Line at 303-271-6632.
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Turn traction to more action in state’s economy Gov. John Hickenlooper praised Colorado for its economic rebound in his State of the State address last week. We, too, like many of the signs we see, and like to think we are coming out of the woods. The early weeks of a new year make for a good time to share some good numbers, stand up and put ourselves in the optimistic category. The Colorado Municipal League, a nonprofit agency that represents interests of 267 cities and towns in the state, reported last week that our state’s cities and towns fare better than most others across the nation. The organization’s State of our Cities and Towns report noted 47 percent of Colorado municipalities closed out the year with increased revenues and further noted an inverse relationship to three years ago when 46 percent reported lower rev-
OUR VIEW enue. To our readers, take heart that Front Range cities fared particularly well with 83 percent reporting increased revenue. Going onto the new year, we’ll be looking for the results of increased revenues in our cities — cities that have made staff cuts and implemented furlough days in recent years. This month in Northglenn, the council found it could muster a 2 percent increase for most employees after three years of frozen salaries. These are the types of impacts we hope to see, as well as careful consideration of how to put increased revenues to work for residents in services,
What is your take on the legislative session?
I want to see Colorado set up laws for progressive gun control legislation as an example for the rest of the county. – Missy McMurray, Westminster
I would really like to see our government work to get to real solutions instead of stalling, and see some real progress. I’d like gun control to limit magazines, guns not to be sold at Walmart … and job creation needs to be at the forefront. – Emily Milton, Westminster
Two things. Make sure there’s sufficient funding for higher education, including graduate programs. And we need sensible gun control — not stuff than doesn’t do anything. We need to focus on solving violence in our communities. – Hans Anderson, Westminster
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issues for many people and legislators. We spoke to people enjoying hot beverages Sunday afternoon at Starbucks near 104th Avenue and Federal Boulevard in Westminster.
I believe there is way too much symbolism over substance. Our Legislature needs to encourage service in the community rather than be quick to legislate government solutions. What we really need are people to help people on their blocks. – Al Apuzzo, Westminster
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added 40,000 jobs in 2012, and the work of municipalities is part of that effort as the state continues to wrestle out of a recession period. Big picture, last year it was big news when Colorado was ranked third best state in the Beacon Hill Institute competitiveness survey — an index that compiles economic indicators in an expansive 44 categories compiled at the institute at Boston’s Suffolk University. We noticed how the report prompted local comments that the state will never again return to the boom and bust cycles it was known for, especially in the 1980s. We, too, are optimistic. So we’ll be watching and hoping to see even more traction moving forward. Colorado has a lot of good stats which should encourage cities, communities and Leo (R businesses to dig in with their best efforts down this year.
Banged up by expectations
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Gov. John Hickenlooper delivered his State of the State address last week at the state Capitol. Addressing recreational marijuana, civil unions, funding for education and gun control are among top of mind
fees, backlogged street projects and other numerous other impacts to pocketbooks and quality of life. Further the report states local economies investing in economic development activities is paying off as well — noting 88 percent of municipalities participate in one or more economic development activities. The list includes classic car shows, art festivals, beer festivals and bike races. The USA Pro Cycling Challenge that whizzed through various parts of the state in August, including Golden and Denver, quickly comes to mind. The partnerships to work quickly and effectively were pronounced as strong community spirit bubbled up in day-today business, volunteer efforts, in-kind contributions and the like. We witnessed these partnerships working effectively and ethically. The report added that the state
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“Fear leads to anger; anger leads to hate; hate … leads to suffering.” — Yoda My Buddhist friends would have a variant on that statement that goes like this: “Expectation leads to disappointment; disappointment leads to anger; anger leads to suffering.” Or something to that effect. So how many of you were suffering Saturday night after the Broncos lost to the Ravens? I know I was, just a little. And it’s all because we actually had expectations of this team; at the very least, we figured they would beat the Ravens and get to the AFC Championship game. Contrast that with last year’s playoff experience: Nobody had any expectation that the Broncos would beat the Steelers, but they did. Which, of course, brought the city a sense of elation. Much better than suffering, dontcha think? Of course, football is trivial — for most of us, a mindless diversion from the realities of our daily lives. But I use it to illustrate a point. Expectations are a wonderful and useful thing, especially as they communicate to people, particularly students, the degree of accomplishment that they should be able to achieve. But, whereas communicating expectations to a group is necessary to define goals, allowing expectations for other people to drive your own sense of accomplishment is a tricky task. And to build expectations out of wholecloth, based on vague notions of what somebody else says they can do, is a fool’s errand. And speaking of fools, that brings me around to Washington, D.C. (You knew I had to be going somewhere with this, didn’t you?) I hope the president is right, that taxing “the rich” is going to solve all our problems; and I hope the Senate knows what it is doing with money, considering that it hasn’t passed a budget in four years; and I hope the House is on the right track, once again playing “chicken” with a debt limit increase.
But I’m keeping my expectations in check. The total revenue of the president’s tax hike represents a little less than this year’s deficit ... through July; the Democratled Senate, while not managing to muster the wherewithal to even propose its own budget, has been able to find the will to vote down two of the president’s budget proposals and a couple dozen House versions. And the GOP-led House has managed to ... well, sort of devolve into a bit of a national embarrassment. Given that these are the luminaries that lead us, I would encourage everybody to keep their expectations for our future in check. At least as far as Washington is concerned. Putting your hopes in Washington is a little like having high expectations of the Broncos this past weekend; however, working away every day at things that are within your control is an act of sanity. Engage your school board, attend city council meetings, know who your county commissioner is. And by all means, get to know your neighbors. Build your own community as if it were an independent operating entity. And then if Washington manages to do something helpful, it’ll be like a Tim Tebow moment — something rare, unexpected and worth celebrating. 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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Choose a word, not a resolution
Leo (Rick Yaconis) and Anthony (Christian Mist) find themselves in a tight spot with the wrath of a mafia family bearing down on them in “Newark Violenta.” Photo by RDG Photography
The Edge shows ‘Newark’ World premiere of specially commissioned play
WHAT: “Newark Violenta”
By Clarke Reader
WHERE: The Edge Theater
creader@ourcoloradonews.com The Edge Theater has a reputation of putting on plays that push the envelope, but for the first time it is showing a play that was written specifically for the theater. “Newark Violenta,” which is showing at the theater, 9797 W. Colfax Ave., through Jan. 26, was written by local playwright Jonson Kuhn after he was commissioned by executive producer and artistic director Rick Yaconis. “I submitted a play to their local playwrights contest, but the play I had submitted ended being picked up by another company,” Kuhn said. “So I told Rick and Patty that I could write something for them.” “Newark Violenta” is an homage to the mafia B-movies of the 1970s, as well as the work of Quentin Tarantino. Kuhn has taken almost a slapstick approach to the genres, according to Yaconis. “It’s a really fun take on these stories,” he said. “It has everything from crooked FBI agents to mafia dons and bookies.” Kuhn said that he was inspired by the fact that both he and Yaconis are Italian, and that he has been a fan of the genre for a long time. The play tells the story of Leo, a bookie in Atlantic City, who used to work for the mafia in Newark, N.J., but is now banned. Leo is a Vietnam veteran who served with Frank, who now is the head of the Newark mafia family. Now that he is the head of the family, he’s coming for Leo. Kuhn said that he rewrote the play four or five times before arriving at the fin-
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ished draft because he said he didn’t want the production to get started until he had a draft that everyone was happy with. “We’ve been working on this for four months, and most of that time has been because of script changes,” Yaconis said. Creating that draft meant working with the cast, and especially working with director Rich Cowden, who Kuhn studied under when he was younger, and said was instrumental in getting the play on stage. Kuhn said the table reads were a lot of fun, and allowed a lot of ideas about the characters and show to be developed. “I’ve written six or seven plays, but this is the most professional experience, and it’s been a real treat,” he said. “The Edge seemed like the appropriate place for the show, and I don’t know that every theater would have taken a chance like this.” Yaconis said that putting on “Newark Violenta” demonstrates The Edge’s commitment to developing new work and talent in the area. “We’re doing eight shows this season, and two of them are brand new,” he said. “A lot of people do the same shows, but while we’ll do a few familiar things, we want to open and close the season with new work.” For more information and tickets call 303-232-0363 or visit www.theeproject. org.
I don’t make resolutions. Of course, my friends will joke with me that I actually am resolving when making this decision. Yet, resolutions have never come easily for me. I do want to exercise more, live healthily, and enjoy family and friends, but I want to do this all the time, not just because it’s Jan. 1. And although I heartily support the concept of fresh starts and new beginnings, I don’t rely on the calendar to signal their inceptions. So instead, I choose a word as my focus. I learned about this notion last year from a fellow author, Nancy Parker Brummett, who had read about it in an article by Debbie Macomber. Macomber stated that instead of making resolutions for the new year, she just chooses one word to focus on and to live by, and then to see how that word comes to play in her life. I liked this concept and decided to choose my word after my friend Nancy told me how she chose “joy” for 2012. (She hasn’t chosen her word for 2013 yet.) For 2012, I chose “alchemy” for myself (appropriate, don’t you think?). This word represented making something out of nothing, taking something not so great and making it better. Within weeks, I found a couple of references to alchemy and alchemists. And although “alchemy” is an unusual word, it popped up for me throughout 2012.
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Since the recent New Year’s Eve, I’ve been looking for my 2013 word. Then it declared itself. At a recent daylong, set-our-goalsfor-the-next-six-months writing workshop, we were asked to describe why we write, who we write for and what we want to accomplish with our writing. I write because I have to, and most writers will answer this question with variations on this theme. Yet, in this workshop we were asked to dig a little deeper, to express why we feel compelled to write. Responses from around the room ranged from altruistic—“to make a difference,” through light-hearted—“to entertain.” My own reasons included both altruism and light-heartedness … and everything in between. Ultimately, though, I narrowed it down to an easing, and an illumination. From there, distilling “easing” and “illumination” was straightforward: Making loads lighter, and shining a light on that which needs to be seen. That’s how “light” became my word for 2013. And that’s why I’m looking forward to the new year with renewed interest. What possibilities there are
LAKEWOOD NEWS IN A HURRY New City Council appointments
During the Jan. 14 City Council meeting, the new council officers were named. Diana Allen, Ward 5, will take over as mayor pro tem. Scott Koop, Ward 2, has served as mayor pro tem for the past year. Cindy Baroway, Ward 2, will take over as council president. Karen Kellen, Ward 1, has been serving as council president for the past year.
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Nonprofits hosting benefit
The Developmental Disabilities Resource Center, 140 S. Union Blvd., will host Wisdom Gone Wild, a kitchen band that provides musical entertainment, at 1:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 22. The band performs all over Lakewood and the western suburbs, and is in its eighth year. The band visits senior centers, assisted living centers and hospice care centers.
for light! I’m already on a journey of lightening my own load, having started a project called “365 Days of Divesting” on my birthday late last year. I’ve also lightened my mental cargo by scaling back the width of my social and professional activities and focusing on the depth of the commitments I do make. Additionally, as a board member for the organization Writing for Peace, I can use my words to expose the darkness of violence and ignorance. And I can talk to you, and to others, about highlighting the kindness and generosity and compassion of our everyday lives. So let me ask you: If you were to decide against resolutions, what would your word for the new year be? For 2013, personally, I’m looking forward to the light. Andrea Doray is a writer who believes that, in writing, entertaining and making a difference are not mutually exclusive. Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com with your word for 2013.
Donald E. Gardner Donald E. “Peter” Gardner passed away on the morning of Sunday, January 6, 2013, at home, succumbing to cancer after a brave year-and-a-half-long battle. Services will be on Tuesday, January 22, 2013, 10:30 am at Advantage Runyan Stevenson Chapel located at 6425 W. Alameda Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80226.
Robert C. Heston 1924 ~ 2012
Robert Carpenter Heston died Dec. 27, 2012. Heston was born July 5, 1924 in Seattle. His father, Robert, was a machinery salesmen and his mother, Mary Jane, was an artist. He had one younger brother, Tom. Heston joined the Army Air Corp in 1943. He trained as a single engine pilot, separating from the service as a Flight Officer in 1945. He joined the Air Force Reserve as a Second Lieutenant and remained in the reserve until 1952. Heston graduated from the University of Washington in 1950 with degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Engineering. During summer breaks, he worked on a cargo scow in Alaska. Heston married Jennie Siggins in Seattle in 1954. They moved to Lakewood in 1963. Heston ran his own business as a manufacturer’s agent for 40 years. He sold engine rebuilding equipment, traveling all over the Rocky Mountain west. He enjoyed exploring old mining towns, travel with his family, camping, and studying ancient history. He’s survived by four children: Debbie Schneider and Gerald Heston of Reno, NV, Alan Heston of Seattle, Holly Heston of Westminster, CO; and two grandchildren: Claire and Matt Schneider of Reno, NV.
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Joey isn’t your everyday horse
Charles Condomine (Steven Cole Hughes) is an author who summons medium Madame Arcati (Beth Flynn), at right, for research and ends up conjuring his deceased wife, Elvira (Heather Lacy), center. Photo by P. Switzer 2013
Comedy with a bite ‘Blithe Spirit’ mixes wit with change By Clarke Reader
creader@ourcoloradonews.com Noël Coward is one of the best known playwrights of the 20th century, and stands next to Oscar Wilde as one of the best writers of wit and fast-paced dialogue. Yet Coward’s work hasn’t been produced at the Arvada Center for decades, a trend that is now over with its production of “Blithe Spirit.” The center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., will run the play at its Black Box Theater from Jan. 22 through Feb. 17. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 1 p.m. Wednesdays and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. “Coward’s work is really enjoyable and so quick, but he has a little more edge and bite to his work,” said Rod A Lansberry, the play’s director. “The back and forth between the characters is different to direct because it’s so easy to get caught up in the rhythm.” The story of “Blithe” revolves around Charles Condomine (Steven Cole Hughes), an upper class British author in the 1930s, who invites Madame Arcati (Beth Flynn) to his home to conduct a séance as research for his latest novel.
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COST: $38 - $48 INFORMATION: 720-898-7200 or visit www.
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Charles Condomine (Steven Cole Hughes) is haunted by his deceased wife Elvira (Heather Lacy) in the Arvada Center’s “The Blithe Spirit.” Photo by P. Switzer 2013 Things take a turn for the supernatural when Madame Arcati accidentally conjures up the ghost of his first wife, Elvira (Heather Lacy) — a ghost his new wife Ruth (Kate Berry) cannot see. Madness and mayhem follow as Elvira tries to disrupt Charles’ marriage to Ruth, and then decides her husband should join her in the afterlife. “Blithe” is the first time Lansberry, Hughes and Flynn have tackled Coward’s work, and have found the experience extremely challenging and fun. “There is a line the character Ruth when she says, ‘Do you think it’s interesting how easily people let themselves be deceived?’ and I think that really sums up the play,” Hughes said. “I think the statement really applies to relationships, and that’s what the play is about.” Flynn said she really enjoys the charac-
ter of Madame Arcati, and how despite her eccentricities, she has a structure and regiment that works for her. Flynn and Hughes believe that the play is much more of a social satire than a farce, and says a lot about the times Coward was writing in. “There’s another quote from the play that says, ‘It’s discouraging to think how many people are shocked by honesty and how few by deceit’ and that says a lot about what he was trying to do,” Flynn said. “The play is very cerebral in what it’s doing.” Lansberry said the the play covers the changing opinion of the upper class and morals in society in its comedy, and that it really keeps the play relevant. “It’s an amazing cast, the rapport between the characters is great,” he said. “For people who have never seen Coward’s work, it’s clever, witty and fun.”
Joey is a featured life-sized puppet presented by the Handspring Puppet Company that brings breathing, galloping and charging horses to thrilling life on stage in this production of “War Horse,” the Broadway hit playing the Buell Theatre through 20. Here are Joey’s stats: • Joey weighs 120 pounds and is handmade by 14 people. Its frame is mostly cane, soaked, bent and stained. • An aluminum frame along the spine, lined partly with leather for comfort, allows the horse to be ridden. • Stretched, hosiery-like Georgette fabric makes up the “skin” beneath the frame. • A puppeteer at the head controls the ears and head; one in the heart controls breathing and front legs; a third in the hind controls the tail and back legs. • A harness connects the puppet’s and puppeteer’s spines so his or her movements become the breathing of the horse. Tickets are available only by calling either 303-893-4100 or at www.dcpa.org. Beware of scalpers selling tickets on the Internet because they are more often than not fraudulent.
Hyatt may transform Loews
The Loews Denver Hotel in Glendale is being sold to Hyatt, and will be transformed into a Hyatt Place as of Feb. 21, according to a super-secret source. According to my spy, she discussed the ownership change with a manager who confirmed the impending brand transition. No one from the city of Glendale nor from Hyatt could be reached as of deadline. If the flag does change, that will mean severely altering Loews, which considers itself a luxury brand, to a mid-line Hyatt product, which typically is an 11-story hotel with between 125 to 200 rooms located in an urban, suburban or airport location, according to the www.hyatt.com website description. Hyatt Place hotels are often compared to Marriott’s Courtyard brand. The sale of the Loews property was completed on Dec. 20, and the hotel is only accepting reservations through Feb. 28. Hyatt Place brands feature suite-type amenities with big-screen TVs, free wifi access and a complimentary hot breakfast daily. Hyatt Places also include meeting rooms for small corporate events. Room prices are roughly $129 a night. I will let you know more details as they become available.
La La land
Former Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony and wife, La La, have been living separately, according to an item last week in the New York Post. “It is true they haven’t seen much of each other in the past few months,” a friend of the couple told the gossip column Page Six. “She’s been away a lot filming her show, ‘La La’s Full Court Life,’ in London, New York and LA. They are not separated and are still together. She and Melo have a house in LA — so she’s always there when she’s doing auditions.” However, another source contradicts that point of view. “They have been living separately for several months now,” that source says. “She’s been living in LA while Carmelo has been in New York.” According to The Post, “Sources add that La La’s also been partying with girlfriends from Mexico to Miami, which has Parker continues on Page 15
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Full-time, benefited Utilities Operations Manager $101,470 - $126,837/year, closes:2/7/13 Part-time, benefited Library Clerk I/II $12.88 - $17.72/hour; closes: 1/14/13 closes: 1/14/13 Lead Lifeguard - City Park Rec. Center $11.14 - $14.26/hour, closes: 1/14/13 Submit City of Westminster online applications thru 8:30 a.m. on close date http://www.cityofwestminster.us/jobs EOE
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Do you have time and love to give to kids but you just aren’t sure how to share it? Call to learn how you can earn a living caring for children in a home provided by Savio. Call Tracy at 303-225-4152.
Caregivers. to provide in-home care to senior citizens who need assistance with activities of daily living. Up to 40 hrs. per week Call Today 303-736-6688 www.visitingangelss.com/employment
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Grain Finished Buffalo
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Appliances Maytag Dryer
used for 1 year $150 720-746-8214
Beauty Supplies Mary Kay available stock at cost. Selling out. Call 303-980-8305.
Firearms If you hold valid CC permit
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Firewood Bulk Firewood
Logs, various hardwoods, random links, you load, you haul. $60.00 for pick up load. Split firewood also available. 303-431-8132
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Red Miniature Pinchers Dewclaw and tails done 4 months old $200 (303)430-7217
Free to good home, small male dog 3 years old part Poodle and Pekinese please call Jonna @ 720-882 -1402 home with fenced yard within 5 miles of Lakewood. Prefer home with 2 adults and no kids. Must be willing to train pup. $100 303-9892293.
Western Summit Constructors, Inc. is seeking
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Work From Home AVON Good earnings to sell or buy, CR, Parker, HR & Centennial. Call for information Fay, (303)790-2524 flnorris@yahoo.com
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Twin bunk bed, solid wood + 1 mattress $150 Stanley 9 piece used girls bedroom set w/desk $400/obo Black metal twin daybed $50 720-746-8214
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vance to sign up, 720-898-7405. Visit www.arvada.org/nature.
ALASKA FILM Lakewood Cultural Center presents “Lure of Alaska,” narrated live by filmmaker Dale Johnson, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, at 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Tickets are available by calling 303-987-7845, going online to www.Lakewood.org/CulturalCenter or visiting the Lakewood Cultural Center Box Office. Senior, student, child and group discounts are available. There is plenty of free, well-lit parking on-site.
SATURDAY/JAN. 19, ONGOING PUPPY CLASSES Misha May Foundation offers free weekly
drop-in puppy classes from 10-11 a.m. Saturdays, starting Jan. 19, at Playful Pooch Dog Daycare and Boarding, 4000 Holly St., Denver. Puppy socialization, playtime, relationship building, developmentally appropriate activities and training foundations will be covered. Healthy puppies between the ages of 8 weeks and 6 months, with appropriate vaccines, may attend; proof of vaccine required. RSVP preferred. Email mishamayfoundation@gmail.comto receive registration form ahead of time. Puppy handouts included.
REIKI SESSIONS for animals, to benefit the Misha May Foundation Dog Training and Rescue, will be offered 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, at Kriser’s Pet Supply, Colorado Mills, 14710 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. Appointments required; contact mishamayfoundation@gmail.com or 303-239-0382. Reiki is an excellent treatment for animals as it can alleviate pain and anxiety while minimizing symptoms.
MONDAY/JAN. 21 AAUW MEETING The Foothills Branch of the American
Association of University Women invites all women with an accredited university or college degree to become members. The January branch meeting will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21, at Community of Christ Church, 3780 Ward Road, Wheat Ridge, with a program about Peace Corps work in Bulgaria. We also have 8 interest groups and several special events which provide a variety of social and educational opportunities. Call Lindy Reed at 303-421-9414 for information.
TRAVEL SERIES Load your “virtual backpack” and join Carolyn Adam, outdoor extraordinaire, for a trek to the bottom of the Grand Gulch in southeast Utah. Marvel at the red sandstone formations and discover many hidden Anasazi ruins, pictographs and petroglyphs. See a demonstration of painting with tint created from native plants, just as the ancients did. The program is from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. It is open to ages 10 and up. Call 720-898-7405 for cost and to verify that there is space. Visit www.arvada.org/nature.
K-12 AUDITIONS for Missoula Children’s Theatre’s production of “Jack and the Beanstalk are from 4:15-6:15 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21, at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. No advance registration, preparation or experience needed for this group audition. Participants should sign in by 4 p.m. and will be required to stay for the full two-hour audition. Rehearsals will begin immediately following the audition and will continue for the week Tuesday through Friday from 4:30-8:30 p.m. Two, one-hour fully staged performances will take place at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26. All auditions, rehearsals and performances will be at the Lakewood Cultural Center. Cost for participation in the residency is $50 per participant, assessed only to those children accepted into the program. Call 303-987-7845, visit www.Lakewood.org/tickets or go to the Lakewood Cultural Center Box Office.
FRIDAY AND Saturday/Jan. 18-19, 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. SATURDAY/JAN. 19 NORWEGIAN DINNER. The annual Norwegian “Lutefisk & Meatball Dinner” event will be Saturday, Jan. 19, at Trollheim Sons of Norway Lodge, 6610 W. 14th Ave., Lakewood. There will be two serving times: 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Plan to join us for this delicious and festive celebration. Tickets are $18 for adults and $8 for children 12 and under. Reservations must be made by Jan. 11. Call 303-989-4496.
TUESDAY/JAN. 22
SYMPHONY CONCERT Lakewood Symphony presents a children’s and family concert at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. Come hear the timeless story of Babar the Elephant set to music by the French composer, Francis Poulenc, and narrated by Lakewood’s George Valuck. Order tickets online at www.Lakewood.org/ Tickets or call 303 987-7845. MUSIC FESTIVAL The best band, orchestra and vocal music students from Adams County high schools will perform in the high school honor music festival at 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, in the theater at Westminster High School, 6933 Raleigh St., Westminster. Admission is free; donations accepted. The festival is sponsored by the North Metro Arts Alliance and the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District. Visit www.NMARTS. netor call 303-429-1999 for more information. SATURDAY/JAN. 19, FEB. 16, MARCH 16 NATURE ADVENTURES Celebrate the wonders of nature with your child through short hikes, hands-on activities, crafts and books from 11-11:454 a.m. the third Saturday of each month at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Dress for the weather as we may spend some time outside. Different topics each month. Open to ages 4-6 years and their parents. Admission is free, but you must call in ad-
BLITHE SPIRIT The Arvada Center presents “Blithe Spirit” from Jan. 22 to Feb. 17 in the Black Box Theater. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 1 p.m. Wednesdays; and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Talkbacks will be offered after the 7:30 p.m. show on Friday, Feb. 1, and after the 1 p.m. show Wednesday, Feb. 6. To purchase tickets, or for information, go to www.arvadacenter.org or call 720-8987200. The Arvada Center is at 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING The O’Kane Park Neighborhood Association will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, at 25 S. Newland St., Lakewood. Call 303-237-1330. TUESDAY/JAN. 22, THURSDAY/JAN. 24 GUARDIAN ANGELS The existence of guardian angels will be explored at Lifetree Café: at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, at 5675 Field St., Arvada; and 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. Your Week continues on Page 16
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transparent with that bill,” arguing that language in civil union legislation shouldn’t contradict the existing gay marriage ban in the state Constitution. Then there’s another big deal that elected officials will have to take up in the coming months. “Oh yeah, Amendment 64,” Hickenlooper quipped, referring to November’s voter-approved legalization of recreational marijuana use. A task force is working on finding ways to regulate the marijuana industry and will forward its findings to legislators by the end of February. Hickenlooper said it is important for the drug not to reach children, and he wants to expand DUI laws for those driving while impaired on marijuana. Waller, who is sponsoring a bill that deals with driving
under the influence of marijuana, said he was pleased to hear the governor address that issue. With so many hot-button issues coming up this session, it may be easy to lose focus of what Colorado residents perhaps want lawmakers to pay the most attention to over the next five months. “We do know it’s the
economy,” said KraftTharp. “It’s jobs.” Hickenlooper praised Colorado’s “economic rebound” following “a historic recession.” The governor said he wants to “keep improving and building on the foundation we have in place,” and that he plans to put forth a budget that “builds the state’s financial solvency.”
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displeased Melo and made him angry.” Add to this latest rumor of a possible split the famous dust-up between Carmelo and the Celtics’ Kevin Garnett over a speculated infidelity. “Melo was suspended for one game for the post-game clash with Garnett over the incident,” The Post says. See the full story at www.nypost.com/p/ pagesix/la_la_sticking_with_carmelo_m1tVisCdJoa0VsXTQXRI9M.
Amazing mural
“Before I Die …,” a worldwide interactive art installation by Candy Chang, has been installed on the grounds of the McNichols Civic Center Building at the corner of Colfax Avenue and Bannock Street. With blackboard space next to the words “Before I die I want to …” the mural invites visitors to pick up a piece of chalk, reflect on their lives, and share their personal aspirations in a public space. The mural was installed in Denver’s Sonny Lawson Park by the Community Coordinating District No. 1 last summer and moved to the McNichols Building grounds in early December. The original “Before I Die …” mural was built in New Orleans, where artist Chang transformed the side of an abandoned house in her neighborhood into a giant chalkboard and stenciled it with the sentence. By the next day, the wall was entirely filled and kept growing. The wall turned a neglected space into a constructive one where neighbors had an outlet to get to know each other and remember their loved
ones. It was brought to Denver through a partnership of Arts and Venues Denver, the Community Coordinating District, Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design and Denver Design Build. “Before I Die …” murals have been installed in more than 20 countries and reproduced in more than 10 languages. For photos and more information, go to http:// beforeidie.cc/site/denver.
Proud papa
Denver sports radio and TV personality Mark McIntosh has a reason to brag about his son. “My son Kyle is a comedy writer in Los Angeles. He’s working on a new show that will air its first season starting Jan. 16,” Mark announced on his Facebook page. The sketch comedy series, called “Kroll Show” on Comedy Central, satirizes “our television-obsessed culture and the rabid fan base it breeds,” according to the description on www.comedycentral.com. “More than just a collection of sketches, Kroll Show is about giving Nick (Kroll’s) fans a chance to see his of-themoment take on pop culture, sports news (and more).” Check out some video clips at: www. comedycentral.com/shows/kroll-show. 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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DOG TRAINING Learn about Misha May Foundation Dog Training and Rescue’s successful techniques used to rehabilitate our rescued dogs through presentations and demonstrations. 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.comor 303-239-0382. The presentations are from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, at Playful Pooch Dog Daycare and Boarding, 4000 Holly St., Denver; and at 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, at Pet Station, 2300 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver. WEDNESDAY/JAN. 23 JAZZ/SWING SHOW Jazz Over Easy starts from 6-9 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 23, and continues the fourth Wednesday of
the month at Café del Sol, 608 Garrison St., Lakewood. Join Marti Henry on trombone and his band for jazz and swing standards. Reserve a table now to assure seating. Call 303238-7999 for reservations.
DOG TRAINING Learn how to manage your dogs and change their behavior at the front door with Misha May Foundation Dog Training and Rescue from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, at Kriser’s Pet Supply, Colorado Mills, 14710 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. This class will address barking, jumping, rushing, escaping and over excitement. We will also touch on growling and fear. Registration required at mishamayfoundation@gmail.comor call 303-239-0382. Ask about our multiple class discounts. Limited space for demo dogs. DINOSAUR PROGRAM Build your own dinosaur by using a skeleton model and clay to study and sculpt these ancient creatures that roamed the earth. Program for ages 8-12 years is from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, at Majestic View
Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. What will yours look like? Instructor is David Sullivan. Sign up in advance; call 720898-7405. Visit www.arvada.org/nature.
COMING SOON COMING SOON/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. COMING SOON/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.comor 303-239-0382 to register and to find out about costs. Coming Soon continues on Page 17
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COMING SOON/JAN. 26 STRANGER SAFETY Detective Mark
Garrison St., Arvada. It is open to ages 8 and up. No fee, but must register by Jan. 25. Visit www.arvada.org/nature.
COMING SOON/JAN. 30 HOME EXPO Learn about in-home
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.
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.
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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 at 303-935-9715 for more information.
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.
COMING SOON/JAN. 28 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.
COMING SOON/JAN. 28 TO APRIL 27 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. COMING SOON/JAN. 29 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
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.
RECURRING EVENTS
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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. 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.
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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.
veau 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.
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QUILT DISPLAY Rocky Mountain Quilt
ANIMAL TRACKS Mile Hi Church
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Museum, 1213 Washington Ave. in Golden, presents “Crazy Quilts: Victorian Fancies and Beyond” and “Crazy Quilts in Everyday Life: Photographs from the Janet Finley Collection” through Jan. 19. Call 303-277-0377.
RECURRING/THROUGH 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 303-2320363 or go online at www.theedgetheater.com. RECURRING/THROUGH JANUARY DOG TRAINER program Misha May
Foundation Dog Training and Rescue is offering a “Become a Dog Trainer” program, starting in January in Arvada and Denver. The licensed nonprofit organization rescues, rehabilitates and re-homes dogs at risk, regardless of breed or mix, behavior or medical issue, or amount of time needed. The dog trainer program includes puppy, basic obedience and behavior solutions. Email mishamayfoundation@gmail. comor call 303-239-0382 for an application or more information.
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
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.orgor call 303-237- 8851. The church is at 9077 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood.
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. LOOKING AHEAD/FEB. 5 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.
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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.
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 303-755-4756. Proceeds from the event benefit The Adoption Exchange.
PERFORMANCE CONCERT A collaborative performance concert of the Music Teachers Association Suburban Northwest is at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, at Arvada United Methodist Church, 6750 Carr St., Arvada. All levels of music students performing in ensembles on piano, flute, strings and voice.
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BENEFIT CONCERT Susan Lee Cable, a concert pianist and professor emeritus at Metropolitan State College of Denver, will honor top classical musicians at “Concert, Coffee & Confections,” a benefit concert for Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, at Jefferson Unitarian Church, 14350 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. The evening also will feature fine coffee, European gourmet desserts and a silent auction featuring works from OLLI artists. The event is open to the public. RSVP at 303-717-4299 or by sending a check ($40/per person) by Feb. 1 to OLLI West, University College, 2211 S. Josephine St., Denver. Visit www.universitycollege.du.edu/olli or call 303-871-3090.
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. 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
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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/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.
LOOKING AHEAD/FEB. 17 WINNER CONCERT Xuesha Hu, winner of the Jefferson Symphony International Young Artists Competition, will perform in concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, at the Green Center at the Colorado School of Mines, Golden. Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.Jeffsymphony.orgor by calling 303-278-4237 or at the door before the concert. LOOKING AHEAD/FEB. 22-24 THEATER SHOW Phamaly Theatre Company presents the “charmin’ ‘n side-splittin’ comedy” “The Foreigner” Feb. 22-24 at the Arvada Center for Arts & Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, and Saturday, Feb. 23, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24. Tickets are available by calling 720-898-7200 or going online to www.phamaly.org. LOOKING AHEAD/FEB. 24 CHURCH CELEBRATION Green Mountain United Methodist Church will celebrate “50 Years of Caring & Sharing” during 10:30 a.m. Sunday services in February. Bishop Elaine Stanovsky will preach and former pastors will participate in the Feb. 24 worship service. A potluck lunch will follow at noon. The church is located at 12755 W. Cedar Drive in Lakewood. Call the church at 303-989-3727. LOOKING AHEAD/FEB. 24, APRIL 28 CONCERT SERIES St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 9200 W 10th Ave., Lakewood, presents its 2012-13 concert series. Season and individual tickets are available. Email olssoncolo@comcast.net or call 303-279-2932. All concerts take place in the St. Paul Sanctuary. Concerts are: FEB. 24: Confluence will present a Sacred Music Concert at 3 p.m. This is the first concert by Confluence completely devoted to sacred music. It will begin a very old Mass (from the late 1400s) by Josquin de Prez. Journey with us through the renaissance, baroque, classical eras and end with some beautiful, modern sacred compositions. Looking Ahead continues on Page 20
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BY THE NUMBERS
Number of consecutive wins the Arvada We s t b o y s basketball team had posted before falling at Dakota Ridge 65-59 last Friday.
8
The Wildcats record heading into action t h i s week after posting a 6-18 mark last season.
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D’Evelyn Morgan Ducklow, left, reaches in as Golden’s Jessica King comes up with a rebound Friday Jan. 11 at D’Evelyn High School. Photos by Andy Carpenean
Number of turnovers committed by the Golden girls basketball team last Friday in a 71-43 loss at D’Evelyn.
38
Points scored by the Alameda girls b a s ketball team in a 66-7 loss at Conifer last Friday night.
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D’Evelyn’s Malia Shappell pulls the ball in as Golden’s Maddie Murphy tries to strip the ball away Friday Jan. 11 at D’Evelyn High School.
“Just because we are getting beat doesn’t mean that we can’t keep working hard and getting better.”
D’Evelyn’s Jungle rains (threes) all over Golden
Golden girls basketball player junior Maddie Murphy after her team’s 71-34 loss at D’Evelyn last Friday night
Young Demons to use loss to Jags as measuring stick
THEY SAID IT
By Daniel Williams
“It’s tough, I am disappointed, and it’s my senior year. But I am going to have the surgery and come back and hopefully play somewhere next year.” Wheat Ridge senior Ryan Girtin, who’s high school basketball career ended after suffering a dislocated knee cap during practice two weeks ago
dwilliams@ourcoloradonews. com LAKEWOOD - In the jungle it just rains, and rains, and rains. No, not the jungle defined by Wikipedia as: land covered in dense vegetation. The one we are referring to is D’Evelyn High School’s gymnasium, “The Jungle,” home of the Jaguars. And that jungle rains three pointers like they are going out of style and that storm swallowed up Golden last Friday night. D’Evelyn beat Golden 7134 at D’Evelyn High School, in a 4A Jeffco league matchup. The Jaguars hit 12 three pointers, four of those by junior Malia Shappell, and they attacked the Demons early and never let up. Shappell finished with 16 points.
“It’s always a team effort every night; we just come out and play hard. But it’s not only in games; we practice really hard so it is easy in games,” Shappell said. D’Evelyn outscored the Demons 35-11 in the first half, and while their offense was clicking, their full court press suffocated Golden’s offense, never allowing them to get comfortable. The Jaguars forced nearly 40 Golden turnovers. “We were really good tonight. We jumped on them early, it’s what we like to do,” D’Evelyn coach Chris Olson said. “We like to put a lot of pressure on teams and get after it.” But even in the loss Golden
D’Evelyn’s Mallory Seemann, left, goes up for the opening tipoff against Golden’s Haley Blodgett (51) who controls the tip Friday Jan. 11 at D’Evelyn High School. was impressive. Down double digits the Demons came out in the second half with intensity and ready to play. And while they were a longshot to get back into Friday’s game they know that they still have a long season left, and as one of the youngest teams in 4A Jeffco they have a lot of room for improvement. Golden junior Maddie Murphy took her team’s deficit as an insult and in the second half she was a monster. Murphy finished with a stat line of eight points, three assists and three rebounds, but her defense and leadership in the second half shined brightly. “I think if we would have had the same intensity in the first
“It’s always a team effort every night; we just come out and play hard. Malia Shappell, junior
half as we did in the second half it would be a different story,” Murphy said. “We are a young team and I think the nerves got to us a little bit. But I am proud of the way we kept fighting.” Although the final score was lopsided Golden is already thing about their rematch with D’Evelyn on Feb. 12. Golden also has one of the best home court advantages in their league and they think their building with a combination of better perimeter defense and their next meeting could be a different story. “When they are hitting three’s like that they can beat anybody on any night. Then they are shooting 60 percent from the field like that it is tough,” Golden coach Mike Mendoza said. “But we get them again later in the season and we have a good home court advantage as well.” D’Evelyn (10-1, 2-0) will host Evergreen Friday at 7 p.m. Golden (4-7, 1-1) hosts Green Mountain Friday at 5:30 p.m.
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Locals power Team Colorado to finals Squad of eight-graders reaches Football University championship game By Craig Harper
sports@ourcoloradonews.com High school football coaches in the Denver metropolitan area must have licked their chops at the news of Team Colorado making it to the Football University (FBU) Youth National Championship title game for eighth-graders earlier this month. Surely, Pomona’s Jay Madden was one of them. The bulk of the 30-player team came from head coach Ken Marchiol’s Aurorabased Creek Red Nation squad, which plays in the Jefferson County Midget Football Association. But at least a half-dozen members are bound for Pomona, which should boost Madden’s confidence of maintaining one of the state’s high-profile Class 5A programs. And Bear Creek is expected to add Team Colorado quarterback Jovan Tafoya -- whom Marchiol called “the best eighthgrade quarterback I’ve ever seen’’ - to its program this fall. “The kids just did great,’’ said Tim Tesone, the head coach of the Arvada Wildcats who served as quarterbacks coach for Marchiol’s all-star team. “Four of my kids were on the team and two of them played very significantly.’’ Tafoya and Elijah Durrett, whom Tesone said “played a lot of safety,’’ were the major contributors. Robbie DeHerrera and Alex Larson “two big, good-looking linemen’’ -were reserves. The latter three are Pomonabound, Tesone said. Jeremy Gonzales, a running back/defensive back whom Tesone said is “lightning fast,’’ and fullback/linebacker Cameron Gonzales (no relation) played on Broom-
field’s youth team but are expected to attend Pomona along with receiver Miles Matulik and lineman Jacob Moretti, who lives in Brighton. Darrell Gonzales (no relation to the aforementioned Gonzaleses), Team Colorado’s National Championship Director, oversaw the selection of the team. Some 250 players grades 6-11 are invited to a skills camp in June. They and players from open tryouts following an eight-game regular season in the fall are eligible for Team Colorado. Team Colorado opened play in the NCAA Tournament-style 64-team tournament that is divided into four geographic regionals by beating Las Vegas 38-12 and Salt Lake 28-0 in the first two rounds in Las Vegas, then won the West by knocking off Ventura County (Calif.) 38-6 and Northern Los Angeles 36-6 in Reno, Nev., earning a trip to San Antonio for the Final Four in the Alamodome. There, Team Colorado beat St. Louis 28-0 on Jan. 4 before bowing to North Georgia 32-6 in the Jan. 6 final, a game they trailed 14-6 with six minutes left in the fourth quarter before North Georgia returned an interception for a touchdown and scored again after recovering an onside kick. Team Colorado, which won its first five games with the mercy rule (running clock with a 24-point lead), committed five turnovers and allowed a punt return for a touchdown in the championship game. Team Colorado had to play most of the title game without its top running back, KiJana Phillips of Denver, who broke a collarbone in the first series. Phillips was second nationally in the AAU 14-under 100 meters. Team Colorado won with a strong running game and dominant defense.
Boys hoops: Golden beats Alameda in Jeffco showdown By Daniel Williams
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GOLDEN - Golden used a huge third quarter to beat Alameda 76-55 in a 4A Jeffco matchup Wednesday at Golden High School. The Demons outscored the Pirates 23-11 in the third quarter and never let Alameda back in the game, after a tightly played first half.Golden (5-5, 1-1) had four double-digits scorers including senior Tyler Richard’s 11 points and eight rebounds. Alameda (5-4, 1-1) junior’s Marnath Rat and Morwail Arou each recorded 15 points, but Golden was too physical for the sometimes-too-finesse Pirates, who live-and-die by the three. The two teams will have a rematch at Alameda on Feb. 6. Alameda, who has won five of their previous seven games, will look for a victory when they host Arvada Friday at 7 p.m. Golden will play at Green Mound halftain Friday at 7 p.m. ory,” oungBEARS CAN’T STEAL 2ND WIN s got Lakewood scored 20 points in the final roudquarter and was able to avoid Bear Creek’s ” upset bid with a 52-49 win Friday at Lakescorewood High School. Desperate for their seceadyond victory of the season, Bear Creek (1with12, 0-6) played their hearts out behind 23 alsopoints from junior DJ Miles. But Lakewood court(6-6, 3-3) overcame the Bears’ slim first half andlead and executed better down the stretch ith abehind over a young Bear Creek varsity meterteam that played only seven players. Bear etingCreek will host Lakewood in a 5A Jeffco re-
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match on Feb. 12. The Bears will play at Columbine Friday at 7 p.m. The Tigers will play at Stanley Lake Friday at 7 p.m.
SLIPPING AFTER STRONG START
Green Mountain boys’ basketball couldn’t dig themselves out of a deep hole the team made in the second quarter and fell 59-47 Friday at Evergreen High School. The Rams were outscored by 12 points in the second quarter (16-4) and they were unable to erase the Evergreen lead in the second half. Green Mountain had three double digit scorers, but their defense allowed senior Andre Lane to beat them for 23 points and five steals. After winning four of their first five games of the season Green Mountain (6-5, 1-1) has since dropped three of their last four games. They hope to get back on track Friday at 7 p.m. at Golden High School.
BEAT UP - BUT BETTER FOR IT?
There is beaten and there is beat up, and Jefferson boys basketball was beat up at Denver Science & Tech Stapleton 97-49 on Friday. Six of the seven Knights’ players scored in double figures, and DSTS scored at least 20 points in all four quarters. Jefferson (4-3, 0-2) has to now try and put that ugly loss behind them and look to regain the form that gave them wins in four of their first five games of the season. Jefferson has used 14 different varsity players this season.
Team Colorado reached the Football University (FBU) Youth National Championship title game. Photo supplied “Phillips was the fastest running back and our starter, but we had six really good (rushing) threats on offense and very little passing,’’ said Marchiol, who played briefly in the NFL. “We were fast and physical on defense and our starting defense only gave up 12 points in six games.’’ Gonzales said he was “extremely surprised’’ that Team Colorado reached the championship game, and he and Marchiol believe it will be a difficult feat to duplicate. “This was a special unit that put all the rivalries aside,’’ Gonzales. “It was a group that hadn’t played together.’’ “I’d be surprised if any Colorado team ever gets this close again,’’ Marchiol said, though he wasn’t surprised by how far his team advanced. “I knew we’d have a chance against anybody. … We played six games in a row and I guess you’re due to have some mistakes. “The kids had so much fun together and they worked so hard and studied so much film. They didn’t want it to end, and to do that they had to keep on winning.’’ TEAM COLORADO ROSTER Isiahia Banks, Aurora
Tyler Campbell, Aurora Hayden Courier, Parker Christian Cumber, Denver Robbie DeHerrera, Arvada Brock Domann, Colorado Springs Ellijah Durrett, Arvada Bo Epperson, Colorado Springs Estefan Espinosa, Littleton Cameron Gonzales, Thornton Alec Hamilton, Lone Tree Mustafa Johnson, Denver William Alexander Larson, Arvada Isaac Lopez, Thornton Carter Lynch, Greenwood Village Santino Marchiol, Centennial Miles Matulik, Arvada Malik Maynard, Aurora Marcus McElroy, Jr., Aurora Jacob Moretti, Brighton Jaxon Pallone, Broomfield Ki-Jana Phillips, Denver Dante Sparaco, Glenwood Springs Jovan Tafoya, Denver Connor Till, Greenwood Village Jonathan Van Diest, Denver Jack Ackerman, Golden Robert (Trey) Botts, Aurora Elijah Brockman, Aurora
Girls hoops: Alameda hit by hard times By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com Tough times have hit the Alameda girls’ basketball program like a ton of bricks. They are winless on the season and that was extended with their 66-7 loss at Conifer High School on Friday. No, that is not a typo, seven total points the Pirates scored in their loss to Conifer. Alameda scored one point in the second quarter, and then two points in the first, third and fourth quarters, as the team continues to struggle for offense. Alameda (0-9, 0-2) may have help on the way in the form of a trio of freshman who have all been absorbing varsity experience. While the Pirates have been getting beat up this season, they will be better for it in 20132014. Alameda will play at Arvada High School Friday at 7 p.m.
BEARS TESTED BY TIGERS
Lakewood defeated Bear Creek 62-32 in a 5A Jeffco league meeting Friday at Lakewood High School. The Bears program has been revitalized this season, but they were taught a lesson against a Lakewood team that has become one of 5A Jeffco’s elite. Lakewood senior Ariel Rosa had 10 points and five steals, and senior Sabrina Trujillo chipped in with 11 points. But the Bears (6-5, 3-2) have also proved themselves as a force in the league. After winning only a single game last season (122), Bear Creek is sitting over .500 this season. Lakewood (9-3, 5-1) will play at Standley Lake Friday at 5:30 p.m. Bear Creek will host Columbine Friday at 6 p.m.
SURGING RAMS BACK TO .500
Green Mountain got their record back to .500 with a 47-36 victory over Evergreen Friday at Green Mountain High School. The Rams outscored Evergreen in the first, second and third quarter, before holding off a late push by the Cougars. Green Mountain senior Grace Mueller scored 18 points, and junior Kelli Van Tassel added 12 points in the victory. Green Mountain (5-5, 2-0) has now won three of their last four games, after dropping four of their previous five games. The surging Rams will play at Golden Friday at 5:30 p.m.
EAGLES GIVE UP LATE LEAD
Faith Christian suffered a 33-30 loss Thursday to Eaton that will leave a bad taste in their mouth. The Lady Eagles led 25-22 going into the fourth quarter, but they were outscored 11-5 in the final quarter. Faith Christian led for most of the action until late in the game when their offense stalled out and Eaton got hot. Junior Cassuandra Rindels led the Eagles with 10 points. Faith Christian (4-6) will play at Holy Family Friday at 5:30 p.m.
LOOKING FOR 1ST WIN OF 2013
Jefferson fell to Colorado Academy 5729 Saturday at Colorado Academy High School. The Saints went scoreless in the first quarter and were forced to play catch-up the rest of the contest. After back-to-back victories in early December Jefferson has since lost four straight games. The Saints (2-7, 0-2) will attempt to get back on the winning track when they host Middle Park Friday at 5:30 p.m.
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Deer in a slippery spot is saved By Glenn Wallace
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Faye Griffen, left, is sworn in by First Judicial District Chief Judge Stephen Munsinger during a Jefferson County swearing in ceremony Jan. 8 in Hearing Room One. Photo by Andy Carpenean
Elected county officials on the job By Glenn Wallace
gwallace@ourcoloradonews.com Jefferson County commissioners took their oaths of office Jan. 8 and officially assumed their duties as winners in the November election. First Judicial District Chief Judge Stephen Munsinger issued the oaths, with judges, politicians and attorneys swearing to uphold the state and federal constitutions as they carried out the duties for which they were chosen. “This is a great day, where we get to see representative government in action,” Jefferson County District 3 Commissioner Donald Rosier said as he helped introduce Judge Munsinger to the packed room. Among those in the audience were family members of the elected officials and visiting officials, including former Gov. Bill Ritter, former Sen. William Armstrong, former Sen. Bill Schroeder, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter, former Jefferson County DA Dave Thomas, and elected officials from Lakewood, Arvada and Golden. First District County Commissioner Faye Griffin, who ran unopposed for reelection, was sworn in to county office for the fifth time, having previously served as the county’s clerk and recorder and trea-
surer. Her family, including her husband, children, and a grandchild were in attendance, and posed with her for a picture after she took her oath. “You, the citizens of Jefferson County have entrusted me with this office, and I thank you so much,” Griffin said. Also sworn in was District 2 Commissioner Casey Tighe, who won a squeaker of a victory over appointed incumbent John Odom in November. “Thank you for your trust. It’s very humbling, and I hope I can do a good job,” Tighe said, with his family by his side. First Judicial District Judges Christopher Munch and Christie Bachmeyer Phillips also renewed their oaths of office, as did County Court judges Bradley Allen Burback, Verna L. Carpenter, Tammy Greene, and K.J. Moore. Newly elected District Attorney Peter Weir — who also ran unopposed — received a standing ovation before he even made it up to the judge to take his oath. When told to raise his right hand, Weir’s 9-year-old daughter Kaelee showed a new level of family support, by also raised hers, earning some laughs from the audience. Weir said he was trying to come up with something to say at the occasion, and Kaelee suggested telling everyone to save the planet by picking up trash.
The National Western Stock Show does not have a competition named deer ice roping … yet. On the morning of Jan.10, the same day as the stock show’s opening ceremony, a Lakewood Parks Ranger, along with assistance from Coors employees and the Colorado Parks and Wildlife inadvertently invented the sport as they rescued an unfortunate deer who found himself in a slippery situation. Officials received reports of the deer early that morning, stuck on the ice of a retention pond, near 32nd Avenue and McIntyre Street. Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials came out to check on the young stag. The deer could be seen occasionally trying to stand up, only to slip back down onto his haunches, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife spokeswoman Jennifer Churchill. “At one point a coyote actually came out on the ice and we were hoping it would startle the deer off, but he just tried to get up and slipped back down,” Churchill said. Wildlife officials - not equipped or trained to rescue wildlife from an ice situation - could only watch from shore and hope the deer had not already seriously
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APRIL 28: Confluence will present an a cappella program titled “Salut Printemps” (Welcome Spring). This program will feature Debussy’s piece of the same name for piano and women’s voices, and will be filled with the glorious sounds of spring’s return. MAY 19: The Parish Choir of St. Paul’s will wrap up the year with its excellent Variety Show at 1:30 p.m. after the endof-year Parish Picnic. New this year: the staff of St. Paul’s will present a number in the show. LOOKING AHEAD/FEB. 27 BAND CONCERT Bell Middle School will have a band concert
at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, and a string orchestra concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, at the Golden High School auditorium. Contact Katharine Parker at khparker@jeffco.k12.co.usor 303982-4187. Cash and checks accepted at door.
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injured his legs on the ice. Churchill told news agencies that the outcome did not look positive for the animal. “We just can’t endanger human life for wildlife,” Churchill said. But help arrived from the city of Lakewood, in the form of Park Ranger Todd Taylor “We’re properly trained and have the right equipment, if something should happen,” Taylor said. That equipment includes a bulky ice rescue suit, designed to let rescuers better survive a plunge into frigid water. It took two attempts, but Taylor managed to make his way out to the deer, and manage to rope its antlers. “I actually have cattle so I’ve roped before,” Taylor said. “Roping on the ice, in a rescue suit - it was fun!” The 250-pound deer was then dragged on his haunches across the ice by the rescuers on shore. He was cut loose, and bounded away the second his hooves made it to solid ground. Taylor said he was happy that the story had a happy ending, but said too often it is a person who gets stuck out on the ice. In Lakewood for instance, the only ice deemed safe for the public is at Bear Creek Park. “Be sure to check with your area to see where it’s safe to go out on the ice,” Taylor said.
60+ Spelling Bee, sponsored by the Arvada Press, Brookdale Senior Living’s Arvada Sterling House and Arvada Meridian, and Prime Time for Seniors Newspaper. Prizes and refreshments included. This is a free event, but both contestants and spectators must register by March 2. Contestants must be 60 and over. Sign up soon; space is limited. The spelling bee is from 1-3 p.m.
Thursday, March 14, at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.
LOOKING AHEAD/MARCH 15-16, MARCH 21-23 SPRING MUSICAL Golden High School’s Stage Right Productions presents its spring musical, Stephen Sondheim’s “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” running March 15-16 and March 21-23 in the Golden High School auditorium. Contact Golden High School via email at goldentheater@jeffco. k12.co.us for tickets. Contact Scott Hasbrouck at shasbrou@ jeffco.k12.co.us or the main office at 303-982-4200 for information. LOOKING AHEAD/MARCH 24 CARMINA BURANA Jefferson Symphony Orchestra and the Evergreen Chorale present “Carmina Burana” at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 24, at the Colorado School of Mines Green Center, 924 16th St., Golden. Tickets available at www.Jeffsymphony.org or by calling 303-278-4237. LOOKING AHEAD/APRIL 6 TO JUNE 30 DEGAS EXHIBIT Foothills Art Center presents “Edgar Degas: The Private Impressionist” from April 6 to June 30. The exhibit presents a selection of drawings, prints and photographs by the French artist, Edgar Degas (1834-1917). Exploring beyond Degas’ familiar ballerinas, the exhibit offers a look into his art and life. The Foothills Art Center is at 809 Fifteenth St., Golden.
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