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Northglenn sends stiff message to Xcel Energy New city law may thwart impending removal of light pole decorations By Darin Moriki
dmoriki@ourcoloradonews.com Xcel Energy may have to think about plans to remove city-owned banners or decorations from light poles in Northglenn. The City Council approved an ordinance during its Dec. 17 public meeting that allows the city to use any facilities in the city’s right-of-way, including Xcel-owned, citymaintained light poles. The vote was 8-1, with Ward 1 Councilman Wayne Dodge opposed. The ordinance also makes it illegal for a public-utility company or its employees to remove municipal decorations or signs without city approval.
Northglenn City Attorney Corey Hoffmann said the ordinance expands on an existing one that allows the city to use trenches in public right-of-ways. The move stems from a May 8 letter to City Manager Bill Simmons in which Xcel Energy community relations director Robert Osborn said the city must remove all banners, flags, decorations and other attachments by Dec. 31. In a letter sent by Osborn on Dec. 1 to council members, Osborn wrote, “the decision was to assure the use of our poles by municipalities does not create a safety hazard through the installation of materials that might compromise the poles’ integrity.”
Osborn said Northglenn, along with other cities serviced by Xcel, must adhere to the Dec. 31 deadline, and said any attachments not removed by Jan. 31, 2013, will be removed by the company at the city’s expense. To address concerns from several cities, Osborn said the company established a focus group in October with the Colorado Municipal League’s Metro City and County Managers Association. He said the group is currently working on a statewide process for limited-use options allowing for the use of certain non-police-related attachments on some company street light poles. Osborn also requested the city send a list of the facilities being used, so it can be reviewed by pole manufacturers to determine “if they are capable of accommodating certain types and sizes of attachments.” “As a company, which greatly values the relationships we have with the towns and cities we serve, we understand and appreci-
ate your concerns on this matter,” Osborn wrote. “We believe working together can lead to options that will both allow you the freedom to establish your community’s special local sense of place and provide us with the assurance we are maintaining our focus on safety.” Hoffman said the long-term solutions discussed by the group seem to complement the one addressed by the city ordinance. “If these facilities are on a light pole or not safe, there is a mechanism in the ordinance for addressing that,” Hoffmann said. “I think the idea is that everyone is looking to use the facilities in a way that is complementary to Xcel’s purpose and, most of all, safe.” Osborn said Xcel will continue working with cities to plan a use process, which may in place by the late first quarter of next year.
City cautious as 64 rolls out Thornton officials have initial talks about marijuana law impacts By Darin Moriki
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Thornton Police Department Officer Matt Barnes, left, and his daughter Kendall, right, unload a large donation from Rocky Top Middle School to benefit the police department’s annual KYGO Christmas Crusade for Children outreach effort. Since the program’s inception 23 years ago, Barnes estimates the police department has helped over 3,686 Thornton families representing 9,986 children.
KRINGLE CRUSADERS PHOTOS BY DARIN MORIKI Thornton Police Department Officer Matt Barnes, left, and Detective Gregg Beary unload a large donation from Rocky Top Middle School to benefit the police department’s annual KYGO Christmas Crusade for Children outreach effort. In all, Barnes said this year’s effort will benefit about 300 to 400 needy children, who were personally nominated to receive the donated gifts by Thornton Police Department officers. POSTAL ADDRESS
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Thornton may not be open to new marijuana businesses, for now. The City Council began initial discussions Dec. 11 on temporarily prohibiting the establishment of marijuana businesses within the city limits by amending land-use ordinances. The issue was raised during a planning session one day after Gov. John Hickenlooper signed Amendment 64 into law, officially legalizing the growth, transport and sale of marijuana for recreational use; permitting anyone 21 years old or older to possess and consume up to 1 ounce of marijuana; and allowing for the operation of marijuana retail stores, manufacturing facilities and testing facilities statewide. The passage of the constitutional amendment may force the city to amend some of its criminal codes to permit the recreational use of marijuana, but city officials are still uneasy about the many unanswered questions posited by the new marijuana laws. At issue for many city officials, who must decide on whether to permit marijuana businesses within the city limits, is where the federal government stands on Amendment 64. Current federal laws do not recognize the medical use of marijuana, which is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act, according to the Office of National Drug Control Policy’s website. As of press time, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder had not provided a response to a request from Gov. John Hickenlooper and Colorado State Attorney General John Suthers on the matter. “If they wait that long, we may have already made decisions about what we want to do,” Councilwoman Lynne Fox said. “I’m concerned about that because it can come
back to us later on and everything can be overturned, and by then businesses would have invested money into their business and we would have invested all of this time and effort into regulations. I want to see what we can do to postpone that kind of pain.” City Manager Jack Ethredge said enforcing the new marijuana laws places police department officials and officers in a unique quandary because the state and federal laws they are sworn to uphold now conflict with each other. Thornton Police Chief Randy Nelson agreed and said the new laws may make it increasingly difficult to establish probable cause for police searches. “Honestly, every law-enforcement official is in a real bind,” Nelson said. “You can’t leave a law enforcement body in a quandary. There are so many unanswered questions from the law-enforcement perspective of probable cause, and it will have a significant impact on our community.” Mayor Heidi Williams said she favors of a temporary prohibition measure to see how everything plays out. “We certainly don’t want our employees or elected officials to get in big trouble over this,” Williams said. “The responsible thing for us to do is to wait and put a prohibition in, which means that when the state gets their act together, we can figure out at that time what to do.” City Attorney Margaret Emerich said city staff will present two ordinances for the City Council to consider in January. One ordinance will amend create a land-use provision to temporarily prohibit marijuana retailers, manufacturers and testing facilities within the city limits; while the other would amend the city’s criminal code to decriminalize an ounce or less of marijuana for anyone 21 years old or older and allow the growth of no more than six plants.
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What happens when we lose our innocence? When we think of loss, socks often come to mind. What happens to socks between the washer and the dryer … or in the dryer itself? It’s not unusual to end washdays with at least one errant sock, sometimes never to be seen again. Keys are other common items that go missing. In fact, this happens so frequently to me that I purchased one of those soundactivated key chains to help me find my keys on a daily basis. Unfortunately, the trigger sound is a whistle — something I’ve never learned to do. Now I have to locate my safety whistle before I can find my keys. Other things get lost, too. One of my treasured black pearl earrings, a gift from the South Pacific island of Moorea. My favorite book of poetry, inscribed by my Auntie Mable more than 30 years ago. And the perfect-sized, carry-on computer rolly bag. Seriously, where could that be? In the end, though, all of this is just
stuff. I can replace almost anything if I want to spend the time and the money. Or I can just enjoy the memories, which are often nearly as sweet. Yet we have all experienced losses that seem too hard to bear — the loss of loved ones, the loss of our livelihoods, the loss of our dreams. And where do these losses go? Where do they reside until we are ready to face the fact that they are really gone? What about our recent collective loss, at Sandy Hook in Connecticut? What about our loss of innocence? Most of us associate innocence with
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If we are very lucky, we find enough left of our own innocence to help others regain theirs, especially our children. And although our innocence — like our socks and our pearl earrings and our books of poetry — may be replaced, it is not without great expense. But we must keep looking. We must find, again, a way of living in the world that allows us some hope, some joy, some peace. Just as we try to remember to put our earrings in a box and our books on the shelf, we must remember to take care of our innocence, so that we may find it when we need it most. Where does our innocence go? It is still within us. “Our hearts are broken. Our spirits are strong.” Andrea Doray is a writer who believes that peace — in the world and in the heart — requires both wisdom and innocence. Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com.
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children, with a lack of worldliness — a state we start to lose as soon as we begin to acquire wisdom. But I believe innocence is a gem we can carry with us throughout our lives, a way of viewing each other without prejudice, of looking for the potential for good in people and situations. A way of looking at the world without fear. Yet, what happens when this innocence is torn from us … at any age? Where does our innocence go when families and friends are gunned down in a theater, when a young girl’s murder rips a city apart, when kindergarten teachers lose their own lives trying to shield the children who are also ultimately killed? Where is our innocence now? If we are very lucky, it’s still in us somewhere. It is inextricably linked with our ability to on, with our willingness — however reluctant — to participate again in society, with our desire to reconnect with the fabrics of our lives.
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Northglenn has hired current public works director David Willett as acting city manager following the resignation of William “Bill” Simmons, who served as city manager for four years. The City Council appointed Willett during its Dec. 17 public meeting and praised the city official whom many know as “Bill.” “I hope the city is a better place than it was and will continue to be,” Simmons, whose tenure will end Dec. 31, said at the meeting. “I know that the staff is in
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place and ready to do that with a commitment to carry out the city council’s goals and the citzens’ goals for Northglenn.” Mayor Pro-Tem Susan Clyne thanked Simmons for his service to the city and said the city is in a better financial and structural state because of his work. “I really appreciate the dedication and professionalism that he has shown as city manager, even tonight, to ensure that things go smoothly,” Clyne said. “I think you’ve set a standard that is good for the new city council members … to see how a city manager should act. I really appreciate it,
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and we have accomplished a lot in the four years that you’ve been here.” Ward 4 Councilwoman Kim Snetzinger agreed. “You’ve been my city manager for as long as I’ve been on here, and I’ve learned a lot from you,” Snetzinger said. “I appreciate all of your leadership and everything that you’ve taught me. We will miss you here.” Willett, who was hired as the city’s public works director in May 2009, will be paid an additional 10 percent of his regular salary for the time he serves as the acting city manager, beginning Jan. 1. As a part of an Aug. 23 City Council-approved retirement agreement, Simmons will receive severance payments through May 3, totaling $57,000. He will also receive a lump-sum payment for any unused and accrued vacation time up to Dec. 31. Simmons will also be available through May 3 to assist with any issues related to the transition to a new city manager. Simmons filled the vacancy left when former City Manager A.J. Krieger resigned. Krieger, who was hired in October 2006, left the city in May 2008.
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GUN & KNIFE SHOW Jail cap delay reignites frustration, doubt By Darin Moriki
dmoriki@ourcoloradonews.com A decision by the Adams County commissioners to delay proposed solutions to the ongoing staffing issues and municipal inmate caps at the county jail has reignited frustration and doubt among some Thornton officials. The resolution, which was unanimously approved during a Dec. 12 public meeting, reiterated statements made in an Oct. 24 resolution to double the current soft jail cap to 60 and designated Jan. 7 as the date when the commissioners plan to decide on the matter. However, not everyone is convinced that will happen. “It’s like going to a restaurant, waiting, seeing all of these open tables and finding out that the only reason why you can’t be seated is because there aren’t enough waiters on a Friday night when they knew they were going to be busy,” Thornton Ward 1 Councilwoman Jenice “JJ” Dove said. “It’s the most ridiculous thing.” Deputy City Manager Charlie Long said a clear agreement may not be reached by the appointed date, since all
participating cities would have to adopt a new risk assessment process for the Sheriff’s Office. He said this extensive evaluation process would determine which individuals should be arrested by police officers for certain crimes and which convicted individuals should be sent to jail or given an alternative sentence. “It is clear to me that we’re not going to have an agreement between the Sheriff’s Office and the municipalities between now and the Jan. 7 meeting,” Long said. “The city’s position is that we are interested and willing to consider the proposal, but it hasn’t been presented to us yet. When factoring in the timing and the upcoming holidays, it’s just not going to happen.” Long said Adams County Sheriff Doug Darr is authorized to hire an additional 13 deputies, which represents four members lost due to extended military deployment obligations and nine overhires needed for six months. Long said this move was approved by the county commissioners to resolve Darr’s average loss of 1.5 deputies each month to retirement or resignation, but noted that these hires may not happen for another six months.
Adams County to add 58 jobs, increase salaries By Darin Moriki
dmoriki@ourcoloradonews.com The addition of about 58 jobs and small pay increases for county employees are just a few of the upturns highlighted in Adams County’s projected budget for the 2012-2013 fiscal year. The $472,075,891 budget, which was unanimously approved by the county commissioners during their Dec. 12 public meeting, includes some of the first salary increases for company employees in about three years. Brad Boswell, a senior county budget analyst, said no furloughs or layoffs are projected to take place in 2013. The budget includes 58.5 new positions, including 42 information technology positions that were formerly outsourced to Xerox-owned ACS. He said the addition of these in-house information technology services staff will save the county about $800,000 in 2013. Additional positions built into next year’s county budget also include four positions charged with ensuring compliance with Internal Revenue Service and regulatory requirements and 5.5
positions related to operational needs. Adams County Sheriff’s Office certified staff will receive a 3 percent market or general base-pay adjustment next year based on survey data that indicated their salaries have not kept up with the job market. Boswell said other county employees will receive one of their first basepay increases in three years, which was only marked by a slight 1 percent base pay-increase last year. Next year, county employees will receive a 2 percent general increase to their base pay, including a 0 to 4 percent merit-based increase built into the county’s 2013 pay plan. District 3 Commissioner Erik Hansen said he was concerned about adopting the proposed pay plan because it puts every pay class except for the Sheriff’s Office up to the current market. Hansen said he would have preferred to adjust pay increases based on individual pay classes instead of instituting uniform pay increases. “I think it’s true that we did not give as much last year as other communities did, and so there’s something to be
said for how do we catch up to that,” Hansen said. “I buy that argument after looking at the data, but when you look at the market data for job classes, what you find out is that you still have substantial inequities in particular in the Sheriff’s Office because this doesn’t bring them up to the market.” District 2 Commissioner Alice Nichol said she was in favor of the base 2 percent salary increases because it is the fairest way to distribute pay increases across the board. Nichol said creating a pay increase to bring Sheriff’s Office employees in line with the job market would have prevented all other employees from receiving a pay increase. “We said at the time that there may be a better way of doing everything, and that door is open,” Nichol said. “The process has been put in place to do better by all means, but what we wanted to leave with as the outgoing board of commissioners is a thank you to the employees. You have weathered some bad headlines — some of that I have been a part of — and you stuck it out with us. We stuck it out together.”
A somber Christmas It’s difficult to keep saying “Merry Christmas” and “Happy New Year” when such tragedy abounds in Connecticut and around us. Should we even think of a Merry Christmas when 20 innocent children died in a school where security couldn’t stop a madman? What is wrong with a world where even our little ones can’t be protected? Yes, the gun-happy crowd likes to say, “Guns don’t kill, people do,” but we need to have fewer guns in the hands of irresponsible people.
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Let’s pause in our turbulent world and remember the many good people try to do
T is for three wisemen M for the manger where He lay A for all He stands for S means shepherd came And that’s why there’s a Christmas Day. Peace be with you and yours this holiday season. the right things and demonstrate care and love.
Peace to you
So, in a spirit of sadness my wish is that we all come through this still retaining a pledge to do, and be, good. And here’s my traditional Christmas message ~ C Is for the Christ child H for herald angels R is our Redeemer I means Israel S is the star that shone
Stay well, stay involved and stay tuned. Vi June is past Democratic state representative for House District 35. She is a former mayor of Westminster and a former newspaper publisher.
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Enduring deep sadness as a society The Korean people have a word: Han. Han, as I understand it, is a term for a deep, unspeakable, almost ancestral, sadness, based on the long, tragic history of that country. I’m starting to understand the concept. I thought Evil had a limited reach, that after it reached out and gunned down innocent moviegoers at a theater in Aurora, it would go back into its little hole. But, no. It spread it’s wings one more time and grabbed a random young girl off the streets of Westminster, abused her, dismembered her and left her body by a roadside. But we got it, right? We found the guy — the teenager — got a confession out of him, and put him away. That’s the end, right? But, no. Then Evil flits to a troubled young man in Connecticut and visits unimaginable horrors upon the most innocent among us. Kindergarteners.
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Five-year olds, barely old enough to understand death, much less watch it happen in front of them. This reminds me of the movie “Fallen,” or the episode of the original Star Trek called “Wolf in the Fold.” Both of those posit that evil spirits — in “Fallen,” the demon Azazel, and in Star Trek, the spirit of Jack the Ripper — don’t die with their hosts but simply jump to another person to continue their work. I guess we didn’t respond strongly enough to Aurora, or to Jessica Ridgeway.
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surely, so are the young women. I heard a radio conversation the other day, on an entertainment music program, between a man and his female radio partner who were talking about seeing girls at the mall wearing T-shirt labels such as “porn star” and “playmate.” When did it become normal for young women to happily cheapen themselves? My great fear is that what we’re seeing is simply the harvest of fruit from the rotting tree of American/western culture. As if Evil now has finally gained a permanent foothold within our society. And thinking about that while trying to raise three children makes me deeply, unspeakably sad. 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.
Hope, encouragement, success and Zig “The doors of hope swing widest on the hinges of encouragement” — Zig Ziglar Born in 1926, Zig Ziglar died in November. Somewhere along his way, Zig went from selling pots and pans door-to-door to being considered the world’s ambassador of hope, encouragement, motivation and success. As you read my thoughts this week, please do so under the umbrella of success. Because at the end of the day, Zig Ziglar was about success and helping individuals, small-business owners and large corporations succeed. So whether we grew personally, professionally or spiritually because of Zig, that would have been his definition of success. Yes, this is a tribute column to a man who has changed millions of lives for the better. And yes, that is millions with a capital “M.” For each one of us whose life has been positively impacted, we certainly care about the other 999,999-plus people who have experienced a positive change in some way because of Zig, but we are intimately familiar with how he was able to influence and change our own personal situation. I attended his funeral and memorial service. It was a sad, happy, motivating and inspiring event. Kind of what you would expect from Zig Ziglar, even as he left this world and entered eternity.
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The horrible, sensational overreaction Evil wanted from us was actually measured; our horror was tempered by mercy, and our fear was mitigated by our compassion. So, rather than hang out and enjoy the anguish, it had to move on to a new host. Of course, those shows are both fictions — I’m a geek, but I’m still (mostly) in touch with reality. Nonetheless, I’m starting to think that there’s more to this story than meets the eye; that the old truism that “bad things happen” doesn’t fit any more. Bad things do happen, but I’ve never heard of them happening in clusters like this. Of course, it’s not a coincidence that the perpetrators are all young men. I’ve written before about troubling trends among young men, and I wonder if we’re also not seeing some of that fallout in violent, horrible ways. But if young boys, not quite men, are having a bad adjustment to this age, then,
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During the services, people in attendance and even those who spoke during the service used one-word descriptors of Zig to try and capture his essence and who he was as a man, a husband, a father, a friend, a coach, a motivator and a believer in God. In his speeches, Zig focused on five key areas of life: healthy self-image, positive attitude, winning relationships, setting and achieving goals, and hope. Now, it didn’t matter what your role was in life or what job you had or who you were related to, his message was meant for every single person on this planet. For those of you who read my column each week, I feel like even though you may have never met Zig, you do know him and have known him ever since I started writing this column. I say that with confidence because everything I write, even though it comes from my personal experience and observations each week, is founded, grounded and
based on the impact Zig Ziglar has had on me for the past 26 years. “The doors of hope swing widest on the hinges of encouragement.” I remember the first time I heard Zig say this. He was the master encourager, the ambassador of hope, and the most genuine and consistent man I have ever had the blessing and privilege to know and work for. “You can have everything in this world that you want, just as long as you help enough other people get what they want.” This is Zig’s most famous quote, and I am here as living proof that he lived this principle every day of his life. He helped me become the man, the husband, the dad, the friend, the employee and the believer in God that I am today, and I will be eternally grateful. For many years I have heard hundreds, if not thousands, of Zig Ziglar stories from people all over the world. Anyone who ever had an encounter at a seminar, read his books or listened to his audio programs all shared what that meant. I would love to hear your Zig Ziglar story at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we all look forward with hope, it will be a better-than-good week. Michael Norton, a resident of Highlands Ranch, is the former president of the Zig Ziglar organization and CEO and founder of www.candogo.com
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A book for the holidays This Christmas, you’ll find lots of surprises beneath your tree. Some of them, of course, will arrive from Santa. Others will come in the mail from Grandma or a favorite aunt who lives far away. Then there are the beribboned packages that somehow manage to sneak under the tree, courtesy of someone special. Emerson Johansson never expected a gift, especially not something sent decades ago. But in the new book “The Lost Christmas Gift” by Andrew Beckham and published by Princeton Architectural Press, received a box full of memories … Two days before Christmas, a box arrived at Emerson Johansson’s house. It was wrapped in paper that was old and fragile, and he was surprised to see his father’s handwriting on the outside. His dad had been dead for years. During World War II, Emerson’s father worked as a cartographer in France
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and, judging by the postmarks, Emerson knew that that was where the box had come from, some seventy-odd years ago. He wondered where it had been all this time. With excitement, he wondered what was inside it. When he opened the box, he found a book. Memories came flooding back. It had been a special father-son outing, the kind that boys eagerly anticipate each year. They had set out to find the perfect Christmas tree; Emerson had taken his new camera to mark to the occasion, and a flask of hot coffee to keep
them warm. It was a good thing, too, because the clouds rolled in about noon that day and it snowed very hard. Soon, Emerson and his father were lost and they knew they’d have to spend a cold night in a hastily-dug snow shelter. But before they could huddle down for the night, Emerson saw something in the woods: it was a small man who carried twigs, and Emerson took a picture. Then they saw another man through the trees, who left some coal. The gifts were just enough to get them through the cold night. As he looked through the book his father had made for him all those years ago, Emerson was amazed. His pictures — the ones he thought were missing — were in the book, along with drawings his father had made. Drawings made with love. Pictures with Christmas magic behind them… OK, I have to admit that author Andrew Beckham had me there for a minute. In his brief introduction to “The Lost Christmas Gift,” he says that he’s known Emerson Johansson for years, which starts this delightful story off on just the right note. From there, we’re treated to a book-within-a-book and side-by-side, across the years comments about a special day shared and the incredible things that happened. I’m not going to give you one more hint here, except to say that if you’re not a believer in holiday enchantment now, you will be when you’re done reading this tale. This Christmas, start a brand-new tradition by reading this exquisitely illustrated, wonderfully told story together with your family. For you and for them, “The Lost Christmas Gift” is the perfect holiday find.
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NORTHGLENN NEWS IN A HURRY Registration begins for the city’s summer day camp program
Registration for the city’s state-licensed summer day camp program has now opened for both residents and non-residents. The program, which is open for children ages six to 11, includes activities such as swimming, rollerskating, crafts and field trips. Each participant will receive a camp T-shirt. The cost for each week is $130 for residents and $143 for nonresidents. Payment plans are available but must be set up in person at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. The camps run from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays, with 10 one-week sessions June 3 through Aug. 9. The program’s parent handbook and emergency packet are available online at www.northglenn.org/ youthprograms. These forms must be filled out and brought to the mandatory parent meeting on May 30.
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Edward A. “Tony” Gonzales, 52, passed away December 5, 2012. He married Melody Eastwood.Survivors are: wife, Melody; mother, Mary Henrietta Gonzales; five children, Michael, Edward, Jr. Christopher and Heather Gonzales, Malinda (David) Roth; 5 siblings; 8 grandchildren. Services were held December 11, 2012. Tabor-Rice Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Holiday hours announced for city services
The city of Northglenn is reminding residents of the following schedule changes for city-owned or operated facilities and trash collection: City Hall will be closed at noon on Monday, Dec. 24, and Monday, Dec. 31, to observe the Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve holidays. City Hall, the Northglenn Senior Center and Northglenn Recreation Center will be closed on Tuesday, Dec. 25, and Tuesday, Jan. 1, to observe the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. The Northglenn Recreation Center will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. The Northglenn Senior Center will be closed Northglenn News continues on Page 8
Barbara Martinez-Herrera Barbara MartinezHerrera, 66, of Thornton, passed away December 8, 2012. Survivors are: Teresa Tafoya, Tommy Herrera, Denise (Jody) Baerga and Sharisa Guzman; three siblings; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Rosary Service will be December 13, 2012 at 7:00p.m. at Tabor-Rice Funeral Home in Brighton. Tabor-Rice Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
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Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Trash will not be picked up by the city on either Christmas Day or New Year’s Day. Trash scheduled for collection on Christmas will be picked up the following day, Wednesday, Dec. 26. Trash collection scheduled for New Year’s Day will be picked up Wednesday, Jan. 2. Those who will have their trash picked up on either Dec. 26 or Jan. 2 should have their polycarts out on the curb no later than 7 a.m. City crews will be covering twice as many routes that day, so residents can expect to see their trash picked up at a different time than usual. Trash pickup on Monday, Thursday and Friday of those weeks will not be affected by the holidays.
For more information on trash collection, call 303-450-4004 between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on weekdays.
Lifeguard class offered by city
The city of Northglenn and the Red Cross will host a lifeguard training class from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, through Saturday, Dec. 29, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Participants must be at least 15 years old and meet certain swimming requirements. Attendance at each class is mandatory for lifeguard certification. Cost is $125 for residents, $140 for nonresidents. For more information, call 303-4508800 or visit the city of Northglenn’s website at www.northglenn.org/ recxpress.
MILITARY NOTES Daniel S. Whitten Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Daniel S. Whitten, son of Debra K. Whitten, of Thornton, and Steven L. Whitten, of Northglenn, attended the inactivation of aircraft carrier USS Enterprise. Whitten is a 2004 graduate of Thornton High School and joined the Navy in October 2006.
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Don’t worry, bar is still a dive When the longtime owner of the Lancer Lounge opted to shutter the neighborhood place at 233 E. Seventh Ave. after succumbing to personal financial pressures, it was no surprise that Denver restaurant mogul Frank Bonanno would take over the seedy space. Nestled between Bonanno’s fine dining spot Mizuna and noodle house Bones, and just around the corner from Luca d’Italia, it only made sense to brand the block as Bonanno’s. So, six weeks ago, Lancer started morphing into Vesper Lounge with a limited menu, crafted cocktails, beers in cans and on tap, nightly happy hours from 4 to 6 p.m. and 11 to 1 p.m. plus all day Monday, along with savory snacks. I checked out the place last week along with Bonanno PR gal Lauren Hendrick and Westword editor Patty Calhoun to see Bonanno’s interpretation of the famous dive bar. Have no fear, Vesper isn’t a yuppie bar but rather a cleaned-up version of its old self with upholstered booths from the recently shuttered Ambria restaurant that were sold in auction. New, kitschy touches include religious candles from Mexico scattered around the walls. Vesper’s menu items include “Cheeseburger! Cheeseburger! Cheeseburger!” (fries, no chips, with or without cheese), a potpourri of sandwiches such as a classic club, marinated fish or shaved Colorado lamb pita, Greek lamb patty, gyro, meats on stick and dips served with warm pita. More information: facebook.com/ VesperLounge. Next up for Bonanno Concepts: a first venture into the suburbs with Bonanno Brothers Pizzeria, which will open at The Vistas at Park Meadow in Lone Tree early next year.
Jackson’s joins Celebrity Lanes
Celebrity Lanes, the 40-lane bowling alley, kid zone, arcade, tap house, sports grill and outdoor bocce ball facility that opened at Centennial Center (on the northwest corner of East Arapahoe and South Parker roads) last year, has changed the restaurant operator to Jackson’s All American Sports Grill. Kelmore Development is the owner and developer of the project. I’m told that the bowling alley is busy, and that now, thanks to Jackson’s, so is the restaurant space. The project is a $13 million, 50,000-square-foot family entertainment center.
3D Printing Store premieres
I’m easily amazed by new technology — something I struggle at best to keep up with. So “amazing” is the most appropriate word to describe 3D Printing, Colorado’s first 3D printing store that just opened at 4603 Monaco St. There is currently one location, but look for pop-up versions of the 3d Printing Store springing up after the first of the year. Recently, I had a sneak peek at the high-tech store that prints everything from machinery parts to bracelets. Cofounder Debra Wilcox, along with young entrepreneur David Perleberg, are some of the partners behind the new venture. In addition to printing trinkets, the 3D process holds promise for medicine, Parker continues on Page 16
Scrooge (T.J. Mullin – on the right – with Scott Koop, Alex Crawford) has to face his past and present actions in “Our Christmas Carol” playing at the Heritage Square Music Hall.
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harles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” is a holiday standard, but keeping the classic story fresh and engaging can be a challenge. That challenge is one the Heritage Square Music Hall is meeting. The Music Hall, 18301 W. Colfax Ave. in Golden, has adapted Dickens’ story in two ways for its holiday productions — one for children, with “A Children’s Christmas Carol,” and one for the entire family, titled “Our Christmas Carol.” “A Children’s Christmas Carol” runs through Saturday, Dec. 29, and “Our Christmas Carol” goes until Monday, Dec. 31. “During the entire year, we always try to do something unique, and this is definitely a part of that,” said Thomas Mullin, owner of the hall and producer of the shows. “We stay true to the story, but try to have a little fun with it.” Mullin said the holiday season is the busiest time of year for the hall, and to accommo-
The cast of “Our Christmas Carol”( Johnette Toye, Rory Pierce, T. J. Mullin, Alex Crawford, Robert Wagner, Annie Dwyer) take Dickens’ classic story and give it a funny, eccentric twist. Courtesy photos date audiences, they increase the schedule from performing five days a week to seven days. The hall’s production of “A Children’s Christmas Carol” is a retelling of the story, with the goal of helping children “try and keep the Christmas spirit throughout the year,” as Dickens wrote. “Our Christmas Carol” is
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adapted from the story, but takes a decidedly humorous turn. Mullin said it is more a spoof than a retelling. “We do a lot of comedy plays, and we get audience participation in both the adult and children productions,” he said. “It’s a great time getting audience members on stage and letting them have fun with it.” “Our Christmas Carol” has been part of the hall’s repertoire off and on since 1992, and Annie Dwyer has been part of the production many times. She said she has worked at the hall for 22 years, and calls it “one great big, dysfunctional family.” “Working here is great because we get to be such a large part of the production,” she said. “We are not only actors but get to have a hand in all aspects of the production.” Dwyer plays several characters in the play, including
the Ghost of Christmas Past; Martha Cratchit; and the wife of Scrooge’s nephew, Fred. She said she tries to be as comical as she can, and that’s what makes the production so fun. “Our Christmas Carol” is a one-act play, and the second half of the evening is a Christmas review with classic Christmas carols (both secular and spiritual), and parodies and comedy skits for all ages. The variety and comedy of the performances make them standouts among other holiday theater fare, according to Dwyer. “Everybody knows the story, but this takes it and adds a great comical twist,” she said. “People say they know ‘A Christmas Carol,’ but they’ve never seen this one.” For more information and to purchase tickets, call 303279-7800 or go online to www. hsmusichall.com.
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Unique solid 55 year old mountain log cabin for sale in Twin Lakes, Colorado 2.5 hours from Denver. Nestled in aspen and pine trees at the base of Mt. Elbert, with stunning views of the lakes and the peaks. Mountain stream running constantly for beautiful background sound. Authenic log cabin... absolutely perfect for long weekends and family vacations/outings/camping/hiking. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, granite countertops, stone fireplace - $223,000, furnishings negotiable. Please call Kym at 303-792-9711. Home for Sale
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Employent Opportunities
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For details contact Tracy at
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Please send applications by mail to: Humans Resources Manager PO Box 2000 Georgetown, CO 80444
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
or email: hr@co.clear-creek.co.us or fax: 303-679-2417
Deputy City Treasurer
The City of Castle Pines is seeking a full-time Deputy City Treasurer. A complete job description is available on the City website at www.castlepinesgov.com Apply electronically by January 5, 2013 by sending a cover letter and resume to: ted.soltis@castlepinesgov.com with the subject heading “Deputy City Treasurer Application.” Salary: $38,000 - $42,000.
Taking applications until 1/02/2013.
Equipment Operator I
JOB SUMMARY: This position requires the proficient operation of general hauling, construction and maintenance equipment. Must possess a valid Colorado commercial drivers license; class B, with air brake, and tanker endorsements. Full Time; wage is $14.47 to $15.92 per hour plus benefits. See full job description, physical requirements and application online.
Civil Engineering Technician(R&B)
JOB SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Public Works Civil Engineer/Public Works Division Director, this position is responsible for applying theory and principles of civil engineering in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of structures and facilities under the direction of the engineering staff. Maintain the County’s roadway infrastructure inventory by utilizing GPS/GIS. Full Time; $21.97 to $24.17 per hour plus Benefits See full job description, physical requirements and application online.
Resumes submitted without a Clear Creek County Application and late applications will not be considered. Clear Creek County is an ADAAA/EEO employer.
Help Wanted CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Life Care Center of Evergreen Full-time positions available for Colorado-certified nursing assistants. Available shifts are 6 a.m.- 2 p.m. or 2 p.m.-10 p.m., Monday-Thursday. Must be knowledgeable of nursing practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing functions in the long-term care facility. Candidate must be dependable and have a positive attitude. We offer great pay and benefits, including medical coverage, 401(k) and paid vacation, sick days and holidays. Chad James 303-674-4500 | 303-674-8436 Fax 2987 Bergen Peak Dr. | Evergreen, CO 80439 Chad_James@LCCA.com Visit us online at LCCA.COM. EOE/M/F/V/D – 37011
EXPERIENCED FOSTER PARENTS NEEDED! Savio House is currently seeking experienced foster/group home parents to live on site at our premier group center located in Lakewood. Applicants must provide a loving, nurturing, home environment to children in the custody of the Department of Human Services. Qualifications include: HS diploma or above, at least 21 years of age, ability to pass motor vehicle/criminal and background check. Lucrative reimbursement for highly qualified candidates. For details contact Rebecca at 303-225-4108 or Tracy at 303-225-4152 Kennel Tech: Indoor/outdoor kennel chores. After school, weekends, holidays. Indiana & 72nd Ave. area. Call 8am-12 noon weekdays 303424-7703
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Keep Kids Together Abused and neglected brothers and sisters are often separated in foster care. There just aren’t enough foster homes to keep them together. This leaves them sad, anxious and confused and they feel like it’s “all their fault.” Give the Gift of Hope-Become a Savio foster parent.
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Western Summit Constructors, Inc. is seeking
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Lone Tree Chamber of Commerce. Responsible for all aspects of the Chamber operation. Call Chad 303 662-9727, or Bob 303 768-9000 to schedule time to drop resume.
Chocolatiers wanted! Do you love chocolate? Would you like to earn a little extra? Wouldn't you LOVE to put the two together and get paid to eat chocolate? For more information call Kathie at 303-898-1380 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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Firewood
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RV’s and Campers 2000 Bounder
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Cleaning
A continental flair
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D & D FENCING
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Commercial & Residential All types of cedar, chain link, iron, and vinyl fences. Install and repair. Serving all areas. Low Prices. FREE Estimates. 720-434-7822 or 303-296-0303
DISCOUNT FENCE CO
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Drywall A PATCH TO MATCH
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Concrete Mike
Concrete Work, Patios, Driveways, Sidewalks, Tear Out, Replace, Colored. Reasonable Rates Office 303-840-7347 Mobile 303-902-1503
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FBM Concrete
Driveways, patios, stamp & colored concrete. All kinds of flat work. 25yrs exp. Free estimates (720)217-8022
Navarro Concrete, Inc. Commercial/Residential quality work at reasonable prices. Registered & Insured in Colorado. 303-423-8175
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Handyman
LABOR WITH AD
A Quality Handyman 720-422-2532
A HOME REPAIR & REMODELING HANDYMAN
Sanders Drywall Inc. All phases to include
BATUK FENCING Cedar, Chain-link Install & Repair. Quality Work 10 yrs. exp. Free Estimates. Sr. Discount. 303-750-3840
Cowboy Fencing is a full service fence & gate company installing fences in Colorado for 23 years. Residential/Commercial/Farm & Ranch Fencing
Low rates, Free estimates Scott, Owner 720-364-5270
"$$$ Reasonable Rates On:
*Trash Cleanup: old furniture, mattresses, appliances, etc. *Replacement of Decorative Rock *Hauling: trash, old sod, debris. *Gutter cleaning. *Storm Damage Cleanup, References Servicing the Denver West and North areas Mark 303.432.3503
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BB PAINTING Interior and Exterior
Interior Winter Specials
DUST BUNNIES HOUSEKEEPING, LLC.
Office/Residential/Vacancies Churches/Foreclosures Insured/Bonded 303-429-9220 "We do it all from ceiling to floor."
Landscaping/Nurseries
• Complete Landscape Design & Construction • Retaining Walls, Paver & Natural Stone Patios • Clean-Ups & Plant Pruning • Tree & Stump Removal • New Plantings • Irrigation Systems and Repairs • Landscape Lighting COLORADO REGISTERED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Licensed
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Lawn/Garden Services
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Heavy Hauling
*Snow plowing commercial and business properties • Snow hauling • Asphalt & Concrete •Dirt removal & replacement • Grading • Excavating • Tractor •Trucking.
Heavy Hauling
*Snow plowing commercial and business properties • Snow hauling • Asphalt & Concrete •Dirt removal & replacement • Grading • Excavating • Tractor •Trucking.
303-908-9384
*Snow plowing servicing the Westminster, Northglenn and Thornton areas
Bob’s Home Repairs All types of repairs. Reasonable rates 30yrs Exp. 303-450-1172
Estates, Moving, Clean Out Furniture, Appliances, Electronics Landscape, Deck, Fence 720-891-4296 www.RubbishWorks.com/Denver
Trash & Junk Removal
Carpentry • Painting Tile • Drywall • Roof Repairs Plumbing • Electrical Kitchen • Basements Bath Remodels Property Building Maintenance Free Estimates • Reliable Licensed • Bonded Insured
Ron Massa
Office 303-642-3548 Cell 720-363-5983
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We take what your trash man won't. Branches, mattresses, appliances, reasonable rates & prompt service 720-333-6832
Heating/ Air Conditioning FURNACE & AC
starts complete $3500 or high efficiency furnace & AC available with rebates. Licensed & Insured. (303)423-5122
$$$ Reasonable Rates On: *Lawn Maint: Leaf Cleanup, Tree & Bush Trimming/Removal. Firewood for sale Del. avail. *Hauling: trash, old fencing, debris. *Gutter cleaning. *Storm Damage Cleanup. Refs. Servicing the Denver West and North areas Mark: 303.432.3503
Columbine Lawn & Sprinkler Sprinkler Blowouts $40
Aeration $40 Fertilization $30 Gutter Cleanouts $35 and up Licensed Plumber and Custom Contracting Hardwood Floors, Fencing, Remodels, Snow Removal
303-905-0422
Bob’s Painting, Repairs & Home Improvements 30 yrs experience Free estimates 303-450-1172
Innovative Painting 35% OFF
Int. & Ext, includes fences & decks
FREE ESTIMATES NO DEPOSIT
720-569-4565 DEEDON'S PAINTING 40 years experience Interior & Exterior painting. References 303-466-4752
Perez Painting
Interior • Exterior Deck Repair
$
170
Year End Rates Fully Insured Free Estimates References
Hugo 720- 298-3496 Plumbing AA Rocky Mountain Rooter & Plumbing
Tony 720-210-4304
Professional Service - WITHOUT Professional Prices Licensed * Insured * Bonded Free Est. Over 25yrs exp. Local family owned company 303-960-5215
Masonry
ALAN Urban Plumbing
30 yrs experienced brick layer
Patios, brick laying, block work, pavers, & tile work. Brick fireplaces & chimneys. Call Matt (303)419-3424
Misc. Services
STAIRLIFTS INSTALLED
with a Warranty Starting at $1575
WALK-IN-TUBS Starting at $2995
New, Remodel, Repair, Heating, A/C & Boilers, Camera & Locating Drain Cleaning. (303)423-5122
Dirty Jobs Done Dirt Cheap Drain Cleaning & Plumbing Repairs, Drains as low as $75.00 Free phone Quotes 720-308-6696. 24/7 www.askdirtyjobs.com
FRONT RANGE PLUMBING
303.451.1971
Commercial/Residential
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Great Pricing On
• Water Heaters • Plumbing Parts
Lennox furnaces, overstocked air conditioners. We service all brands (303)530-1254 grafnerheatingandcoolingllc.com
Grafner Heating & Cooling LLC
Call Bert for FREE ESTIMATE
“Residential Experts”
Insured
Instant Trash Hauling • Home • Business • Junk & Debris • Furniture • Appliances • Tree Limbs • Moving Trash • Carpet • Garage Clean Out
Small jobs or large Customer satisfaction #1 priority
LANDSCAPE
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TRASH HAULING
Professional Junk Removal
Electrical Work All types. Honest and reliable, licensed & ins. Free estimates. Craig (303)429-3326
Fence Services
Hauling Service
303-425-0066 303-431-0410
30+ years experience Insured Free estimates Darrell 303-915-0739
Radiant Lighting Service **
Painting
•Baths •Kitchens •Tiling •Large & Small Jobs
Acoustic scrape and re-texture Repairs to full basement finishes Water damage repairs Interior paint, door & trim installs
Electricians
Call Rick 720-285-0186
*Snow plowing servicing the Westminster, Northglenn and Thornton areas
We Specialize in All Residential Drywall Needs
Drywall Repair • Remodels Additions • Basements • Texture Popcorn Ceilings replaced with texture of choice One Year Warranty On All Work FREE ESTIMATES
OUTSIDE: *Paint & Repairs *Gutters *Deck's *Fence's *Yard Work *Tree & Shrubbery trimming & clean up Affordable Hauling
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since 1989
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Driveways, Sidewalks, Patios Tear-outs, colored & stamped concrete. Quality work Reasonable rates, Lic. & Ins. "Small Jobs OK!" 303-514-7364
• Springs, Repairs • New Doors and Openers • Barn and Arena Doors • Locally-Owned & Operated • Tom Martino’s Referral List 10 Yrs • BBB Gold Star Member Since 2002
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SERVICES TO ADVERTISE YOUR SERVICES, CALL 303-566-4100 Plumbing
Remodeling
Roofing/Gutters
GREENE'S REMODELING
ABC ROOFING, INC.
Bathroom/kitchen remodeling, repair work, plumbing leaks, water damage. No job too small Window replacement. Serving Jeffco since 1970 References Insured (303)237-3231
Rocky Mountain Contractors Home Remodeling Specialists, Inc.
.com Tree Service
720-231-5954
303-452-1876 Andy & Bob's Roofing/Gutters
All types roofs-installs, repairs and certifications. Aluminum seamless gutters. Since 1952 (303)984-0481
Now offering
Yard clean ups, snow removal, fall aeration, fertilization, handyman jobs and pooper scooper Interior/Exterior Holiday light decorations.
Tree Service
ABE’S TREE & SHRUB CARE
30+ yrs. exp. George (303)252-8874
Tree Service
Majestic Tree Service
Roofing-Repairs Flat/Shingle, FREE Estimates
* Bath * Kitch Remodels * Bsmt Finishes * Vinyl Windows * Patio Covers * Decks
RALPH’S & JOE’S AFFORDABLE
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We offer tree removal, brush, mulch and root chasing in addition to stump removal. We also have firewood available! Call today for your Free Estimate. (720)234-3442 JAY WHITE Tree Service Serving with pride since 1975 Tree & shrub trimming & removals, firewood. Call Jay (303)278-7119
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Abraham Spilsbury Owner/Operator
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Shingles, Flat Roofs, Roof Leak Repairs. 35 years of experience. Free estimates. Butch Metzler (303)422-8826
• Pruning • Removals • Shrub Maintenance • FreeEstimates Certified Arborist,Insured, Littleton Resident 720.283.8226 • C:720.979.3888 aspilsbury@msn.com
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Affordable concrete, brickpaver, stamped and heated driveways, walks, patios.
Professional Certified Nursing Assistant and caregiver with added holistic health and nutrition education. Compassionate care with ADLs, cooking, light cleaning, shopping, sewing, etc. Reasonable rates. Serving Arvada and surrounding communities.
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about 3D printing and take home something they make. The 3D Printing Store is also negotiating a deal with a new system that takes a portrait and allows you to have a very detailed portrait printed in plastic. For more information, visit www. the3dprintingstore.com or email info@ the3dprintingstore.com.
health, inventors, artists and industrial prototyping. Wilcox and Perleberg are already working with inventors anxious to prototype their products. And just for fun, folks can actually design and print their own customized iPhone or Android phone covers and other consumer items. The store will host parties for groups of kids or adults, where they can learn
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A good life lived
The public is invited to a celebration of life in memory of leader and philan-
thropist Linda Goto at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, in the Seawell Ballroom at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Goto, 70, died recently at Sky Ridge Medical Center of pneumonia. She had quietly battled leukemia for several years. Most recently, Goto worked as an event planner for The Denver Hospice, where she coordinated the Mask Project, the organization’s largest fundraiser. She was most well-known as a tireless volunteer and fundraiser for various nonprofits, including the SaddleUp!
Foundation in Parker, Cancer League of Colorado, Arapahoe House, the Cherry Creek Arts Festival and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. 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.comor at 303-619-5209.
Holiday Worship
Celebrate the Season! You are invited to join these churches for their Holiday Worship Services.
Jefferson Unitarian Church a religious home for the liberal spirit
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Christmas Eve Candlelight Services
Sunday, Dec. 16 • 9:15 & 11 a.m.
Featuring adult and children’s choirs, soloists and the Pan Jumbies Steel Drum Band.
Wednesday, Dec. 19 • 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21 • 7 p.m.
5 pm • 7 pm • 11 pm (11 pm includes communion)
4 p.m. Family Service with Christmas pageant 5:30 p.m. The Gift of Love family candlelight service We 8are a United Methodist Churchcandlelight with p.m. All My Relations traditional service 10hearts, p.m. Amazing Peace meditative service open open minds and open candlelight doors
where the love of Christ grows. All Are Welcome!
14350 W. 32nd Ave., Golden • jeffersonunitarian.org • 303-279-5282
NORTHGLENN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
1605 W. 106th Ave. | Northglenn, CO 80234 303.452.5120 | www.numc.org
Christmas Eve Candelight Service with Communion 5:30 p.m
King of Kings Lutheran Church 8300 Pomona Drive, Arvada www.kingofkings.org
Christmas Eve Service Under the Stars 14901 Colorado Blvd. Thornton, CO 80206 www.mvag-online.org
303-425-7096
Jefferson Unitarian Church
Gethsemane Lutheran Church & School
a religious home for the liberal spirit
Friday, Dec. 21 • 7 p.m.
10675 Washington St., Northglenn 303.451.6895 | 303.451.6908
4 p.m. Family Service with Christmas pageant and audience participation: just right for families with young children 5:30 p.m. The Gift of Love family candlelight service with children’s choirs, presented by Rev. Dana Lightsey
Sunday Worship
8 p.m. All My Relations traditional candlelight service with JUC Choir and Ringers, presented by Rev. Wendy Williams
Traditional 8 a.m. | Contemporary 10:30 p.m.
10 p.m. Amazing Peace meditative candlelight service presented by Rev. Wendy Williams and Rev. Dana Lightsey
Christmas Eve Candlelight Services Dec. 24 - 5 p.m., 7 p.m., 11 p.m.
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Special Christmas Service Tuesday, Dec. 25 - 9:30 a.m.
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Sunday, December 23, 1 p.m. Christmas Service en Español Christmas Eve, Monday, December 24 6 p.m. Family Service 8 p.m. Candlelight Service Christmas Day, Tuesday, December 25 10 a.m. Come-As-You-Are Service
Intercession Episcopal Church 3101 East 100th Avenue
(Corner of 100th Avenue & Steele in Thornton)
303.451.8085
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Worship and Christmas Program December 16 - 10:00 am Sunday Worship December 23 - 10:00 am Christmas Eve Worship December 24 - 7:00 pm & 10:00 pm Hymn Fest December 30 - 10:00 am
121st & Lowell Blvd., Broomfield
Ann Hultquist, Pastor Kathleen Armstrong, Associate Pastor
www.cross-of-christ.org
303.469.4004
You’re invited to our
Christmas Eve Service December 24 | 6 p.m. Regular Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.
Carols • Candlelight • Communion Everyone is always welcome!
St. John’s Lutheran Church
11040 Colorado Blvd. Thornton, CO 80233 303.457.2476
Children’s Service 4:00 p.m. Carols, Candles & Communion 5:30 p.m. • 7:30 p.m. • 11 p.m.
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YOUR WEEK & MORE THURSDAY/DEC. 20
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY/DEC. 27-28
HOLIDAY PARTY Friends Night Out for adults with developmental disabilities is from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, at the Miramonte Lodge, 1200 Miramonte St., Broomfield. Cost is $20. The party includes snacks only; please eat dinner before attending. Call Molly Coufal, evening/social program director, at 303-404-0123 or email info@friendsofbroomfield.org.
BLOOD DRIVE Snow Fun Community Blood Drive is from10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, and Friday, Dec. 28, inside Bonfils’ bus at 14697 Delaware St., Westminster. For more information or to schedule an appointment contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www.bonfils.org.
FRIDAY/DEC. 21 HOLIDAY PARTY Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum, 7711 E. Academy Blvd. in Denver, presents its first Salute to the Season event at 8:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Set in historic Lowry Air Force Base Hangar No. 1, this 1940s holiday variety show will weave the production together and will combine Christmas carols and American anthems. Apple cider and hot cocoa will be available as well as a cash bar. Tickets can be purchased online at WingsMuseum.org or by calling 303-360-5360 ext. 110. SATURDAY/DEC. 22 BOOK SIGNING Dr. Robert W. Christensen, of Arvada, will
RECURRING EVENTS RECURRING/THROUGH DEC. 21 HELP SANTA North Metro Fire Rescue District will accept donations of new or gently-used children’s coats and long pants as well as other cold weather wear or gift cards to purchase coats and pants for A Precious Child Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides basic essentials to disadvantaged and displaced children living in the North Metro area. Donations will be collected until Dec. 21 and can be dropped off at the North Metro Fire Rescue District Headquarters or fire stations. Contact 303-452-9910 or smulligan@northmetrofire.org for details.
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sign copies of his book “FDA, You Were Wrong!” from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, at La Dolce Vita, 5756 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. The book is about the problems Christensen and his colleagues encountered with the FDA while trying to help patients suffering from temporomandibular joint (TMJ) issues.
THEATER SHOW “Miracle on 34th Street,” with book, music and lyrics by Meredith Willson, will show through Dec. 23 in the Main Stage Theater at the Arvada Center. The Arvada Center is at 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. and provides free parking for all its patrons. Visit www.arvadacenter.org or call 720-898-7200.
BABYSITTING CLASS First-time babysitters ages 11-13 will
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learn everything they need to know about being responsible for young children at the next babysitting class, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Skills covered include CPR, first aid, growth and development, safety, feeding, discipline, diapering and bathing. Call 303-450-8800 or go to www. northglenn.org /recxpress to register.
HOLIDAY SHOW The Broomfield Art Guild’s holiday show, “Inside/Outside,” runs through Dec. 27 at the Broomfield Auditorium Lobby, 3 Community Park Road, Broomfield. All artwork will be for sale and can be viewed from 2-6 p.m. Thursdays, 2-5 p.m. Fridays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays. Holiday gift items such as cards and jewelry will also be for sale. For information, see broomfieldartguild.org.
LABYRINTH WALK To celebrate the winter solstice, Northglenn UCC is hosting a group labyrinth walk from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, at 10500 Grant Drive. Suggested donation is $5. Also, please bring donations of mittens and socks to place on or mitten tree to benefit Boulder Bridge House (boulderbridgehouse.org), which provides homeless with meals, mental health care and case management.
MONDAY/DEC. 24 DENTAL CARE Comfort Dental offers free dental care from 7:30-11:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 24. For locations, see www. ComfortDental.com.
WEDNESDAY/DEC. 26 BLOOD DRIVE Walmart Community Blood Drive is from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, inside Bonfils’ bus at 7101 E. 128th Ave., Thornton. For information or to schedule an appointment contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-3632300 or visit www.bonfils.org.
RECURRING/NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER NEWCOMERS CLUB The Northwest Area Newcomers and Social Club, serving the women of North Jeffco and Northwest Denver Metro, welcome women who want to meet new friends and have new activities. We will meet on the second Tuesday in November and December. For information and reservations, call Peggy Francis 303-215-9627 or Karen Dowling 303-422-7369. RECURRING/THROUGH JAN. 7 ART DISPLAY “Fresh Expressions,” works by Betty Grace Gibson, Mary Bass, Dianna Wilson, Becky Enabnit Silver and Ben Silver, will be on display through Jan. 7 at The Ranch Country Club, 11887 Tejon St., Westminster.
71 E. Yale Ave., Denver; and at 4 p.m. the third Saturday of each month through May at the D-Note, 7519 Grandview Ave., Arvada. For information and tickets, visit http://ridethemusictrain.com.
LOOKING AHEAD LOOKING AHEAD/DEC. 28 BLOOD DRIVE St. Anthony North/Centura Health Community Blood Drive is from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 28, at 2551 W. 84th Ave., Aspen Room, Westminster. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www.bonfils.org. LOOKING AHEAD/JAN. 6 “GODSPELL” AUDITIONS Auditions for the Northglenn Players’ summer production of “Godspell” will take place Sunday, Jan. 6, by appointment only. Prepare 16 bars from a contemporary musical and a comedic monologue (up to two minutes in length). Bring a headshot, resume, and sheet music. Accompanist provided. Small stipend if cast. Show is directed by Warren Sherrill and is for ages 18 and older. Call 303-4508800 for an appointment. Callbacks are Wednesday, Jan. 9, and rehearsals begin in June. Performances will be July 19-27.
LOOKING AHEAD/JAN. 12 WINNERS RECITAL Music Teachers Association Suburban Northwest will have its ensemble competition winners recital at 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at the School of Music at CU Boulder, 914 Broadway, Boulder. For intermediate to advanced music students performing in ensembles on piano, flute, strings and voice.
LOOKING AHEAD/JAN. 16 WEDNESDAYS AT 2 Covenant Village in Westminster presents a series of monthly events featuring expert speakers on a variety of educational and entertaining topics. Admission is free, but seating is limited. Call 303-403-2205 for reservations and directions. Lectures begin at 2; come early for refreshments and fellowship. For information, call 303-424-4828. Upcoming topics:
JAN. 16: “South Africa: Journey from Apartheid,” presented by Active Minds. Join Active Minds as we explore the history of South Africa, its struggle with Apartheid, and its journey to rejoin the international community since Apartheid’s end in 1994.
LOOKING AHEAD/JAN. 21 CHILDREN’S THEATER Auditions for Missoula Children’s Theatre’s musical production of “Blackbeard the Pirate” will be Jan. 21. Check-in is from 3-3:55 p.m., and auditions run from 4-6 p.m. No late-comers will be accepted. No prepared materials are necessary. About 60 roles are available. To audition, you must be able to attend all rehearsals. Open to ages 6-18. Fee applies if cast. Rehearsals are Jan. 21-25, and performance is Jan. 26. LOOKING AHEAD/JAN. 28-29 TALENT SHOW Auditions for the 7th annual Night of the Stars talent show for ages 5-18 will be from 4-8 p.m. Jan. 28-29 at the D.L. Parsons Theatre, inside the Northglenn Recreation Center. Visit www.northglenn.org/talentshow for information. Call 303-450-8800 for an audition appointment. Dress rehearsal will be Thursday, Feb. 7, and the show will be Friday, Feb. 8. LOOKING AHEAD/FEB. 10 PERFORMANCE CONCERT A collaborative performance concert of the Music Teachers Association Suburban Northwest is at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, at Arvada United Methodist Church, 6750 Carr St., Arvada. All levels of music students performing in ensembles on piano, flute, strings and voice. LOOKING AHEAD/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/MARCH 14 SPELLING BEE Compete with other spelling whizzes in the 60+ Spelling Bee, sponsored by the Arvada Press/Mile High News, Brookdale Senior Living’s Arvada Sterling House and Arvada Meridian, and Prime Time for Seniors Newspaper. Prizes and refreshments included. This is a free event, but both contestants and spectators must register by March 2. Contestants must be 60 and over. Sign up soon; space is limited. The spelling bee is from 1-3 p.m. Thursday, March 14, at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Ongoing continues on Page 24
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,
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Risen Savior Lutheran Church 3031 W. 144th Ave. - Broomfield 303-469-3521 or www.rslc.org
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We invite you to join us for worship on Sundays. An inspirational traditional service is offered at 9 AM on Sunday. We are located at 1605 W. 106th Ave., Northglenn. The Pumpkins are coming! We are hosting a community Pumpkin Patch sale Oct. 17-31st at 1605 W. 106th Ave. For more information about church and all other services offered, feel free to contact us at 303-452-5120. See you there!
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About Your Metro North Chamber of Commerce Established in 1959, your Metro North Chamber of Commerce is the premier business representative for the Metro North region representing over 1,000 businesses in Arvada, Aurora, Brighton, Broomfield, Commerce City, Dacono, Erie, Federal Heights, Firestone, Frederick, Northglenn, Thornton and Westminster.
Your Chamber works to provide support to businesses in the region through strong advocacy at the local and state level while providing opportunities to help businesses grow and develop. Your Chamber understands the fundamental effects that businesses and industry have on our communities and is thus commit-
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Metro North Chamber of Commerce
2013 Legislative Priorities The Metro North Chamber of Commerce supports ideas and strategies that will stabilize Colorado’s business environment, expand economic opportunities, and promote healthy, private-sector job growth. Colorado’s legislative economists project growth in state revenues that we have not seen in recent years. This optimism presents unique opportunities for the 2013 Legislative Session to advance the Colorado economy and keep our state on track to recovery. As such, the Metro North Chamber of Commerce urges all parties in the Colorado Legislature to collaborate on policies in four important categories: Transportation and Infrastructure, the Colorado Energy Economy, Economic Development, and a Stable Regulatory Environment. Investment in these priorities will continue to grow our local and state economies. TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE The Metro North Chamber supports investment in Colorado’s infrastructure because it stimulates primary job growth, lays the foundation for economic development opportunities, and ensures a promising future for our communities. The Metro North Chamber supports ideas and policies that fund the maintenance and improvement of Colorado’s infrastructure. Metro North Chamber Recommendations: 1. Preserve the integrity of the Highway Users Tax Fund (HUTF) to ensure all funds generated are solely used to fund transportation. 2. Support and prioritize transportation projects that relieve highway congestion in an ongoing manner. 3. Support and encourage innovative solutions that address funding models for transportation and infrastructure projects. 4. Identify and support opportunities to create funding solutions for water storage facilities and infrastructure critical to our future needs. COLORADO ENERGY ECONOMY The Colorado Energy Economy presents unique opportunities to enhance our economic competitiveness and create a sustainable energy portfolio. The Metro North Chamber supports an equitable environment that both encourages growth of existing energy operations and recruits new energy opportunities. The Colorado Legislature must work to enhance the energy economy to ensure a fair regulatory environment that protects our quality of life. At the same time, the legislature must avoid over-burdening our busines community. Metro North Chamber Recommendations: 1. Support revenue-based tax credit initiatives that encourage new energy development and legitimize alternative energy as a viable energy resource. 2. Support statewide efforts in clean coal, natural gas, wind, solar productivity and all other categories that have made Colorado such a diverse state for energy growth. 3. If deemed necessary, support sensible spacing and setback regulations that enable and encourage safe development of Colorado hydraulic fracturing operations. 4. Support increased energy efficiency funding for current State Demand Side Management programs and encourage regulatory support for cost recovery.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT The Metro North Chamber supports comprehensive economic development policies that spark competitive advantages and create opportunities for sustained growth. Investments in our education system help develop tomorrow’s workforce. Focused growth strategies enable expansion and retention of key industries in Colorado. Metro North Chamber Recommendations: 1. Support the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade’s (OEDIT) efforts to establish permanent funding for the Strategic Fund, which would help expand existing businesses while also attracting new ones. 2. Support the role of the Enterprise Tax Zone Program to encourage new business development and to retain existing businesses
in Colorado. 3. Support the use of Urban Renewal Authorities to develop sustainable local economies and generate new revenue opportunities for Colorado. 4. Support the use of dynamic modeling to study the impacts of legislation on the business community. 5. Support and encourage ideas and initiatives to further fund K-12 education and higher education without over-taxing businesses. 6. Temporarily suspend new K-12 mandates and requirements in the implementation and evaluation of new content standards and teacher evaluation systems. 7. Support statewide partnerships that encourage business and education cooperation.
STABLE REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT The Colorado regulatory environment must be predictable and stable, giving our business and education communities the confidence and degree of comfort necessary to invest in operational improvements. A constantly evolving set of rules and regulations distracts our communities by shifting the focus from adding value to their business model to staying compliant with the latest regulations. An unstable regulatory environment stalls organizational advancement, leaving our business and education communities struggling to compete. Metro North Chamber Recommendations: 1. Enact legislation for a systematic review of regulations to identify redundancy, inefficiency, contradiction and/or obsolescence. 2. Support a process that effectively engages all affected parties for collaboration of any proposed regulations. 3. Create a regulatory environment that emphasizes educational outreach for first-time, non-compliance violations that do not jeopardize life or safety. 4. Limit the number of new regulations that can be introduced during session with a minimum three-year, mandatory review for efficacy. 5. Establish regulatory uniformity with national standards for those industries currently operating in Colorado.
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BY THE NUMBERS Belleview Christian’s Sy d n e y Ahaneku is second in Class 1A with 12.8 rebounds a game. She has twice pulled down seasonbest 18 boards, once in a win against Kim and then against Denver Eagles Christian HomeSchool. She is also averaging 13.2 points, 2 steals and 3.3 blocks to help the Bruins start the season 5-1.
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Range’s Shelly Drozda cut 2.78 seconds off her prelim time to take first in the 200-yard individual medley at the Colorado Coaches Invitational on Saturday. Drozda won the 200 IM with state-qualifying time of 2:05.86 and was fourth in the 100 free to help the Mustangs finish 11th with 65 points
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Number of pins that the Prieto brothers had on Saturday during the Holy Family tournament. Julian Petro had four pins to take first at the 126-pound weight class, while Joseph Prieto was crowned the champion at 132 pounds with four pins. Holy Family finished second.
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GAME OF THE WEEK GIRLS BASKETBALL
Class 4A No. 1 Broomfield (6-0) at Class 3A No. 5 Holy Family (5-2), Friday, 5:30 p.m., Holy Family High School It will be a matchup of two of the top girl basketball teams in the state.
Drozda wins 200 IM at Coaches Invite Mountain Range finishes 11th at swim meet By Jonathan Maness
jmaness@ourcoloradonews.com THORNTON - Mountain Range’s sophomore Shelley Drozda was at the head of the pool for most of Saturday at the Colorado Coaches Invitational. Drozda took first in the 200 individual medley and was fourth in the 100 freestyle at the Veteran’s Memorial Aquatic Center. She also helped the Mustangs’ 200 free relay team place ninth. “I think she had a great meet,” Mountain Range coach Jeff Johnson said. “As a team we had a great showing.” The Mustangs as a team was 11th out of 29 teams with 65 points at the invite. Fairview took first for the second consecutive year, followed by Fossil Ridge and Regis Jesuit. Legacy was 16th, while Northglenn and Standley Lake competed but didn’t qualify in the finals. Drozda went into the finals as the No. 2 seed in the IM, but she cut nearly three seconds off of her time to pass Fossil Ridge’s Bailey Nero with a Class 5A state-qualifying time of two minutes, 5.86 seconds. She went into the finals as the top seed in the 100 free, but dropped to fourth in the finals with a time of 52.22. “The competition was tough, we saw some of the best in the state,” Johnson said. Mountain Range’s 200 free relay team (Mackenzie Saenz, Molly Nadon, Amanda Kassel and Drozda) finished ninth. The Mustangs’ 200 medley relay team was 12th.
Legacy’s Fiona Dretzka places 13th in the 100 backstroke on Saturday at the Colorado Coaches Invitational. Photo by Jonathan Maness Lauren Azlein placed 16th in diving for the Mustangs. Legacy’s Marcy Lombardi was 10th in
the 200 free and also finished seventh in the 500. Fiona Dretzka was 13th in the 100 backstroke for the Lightning.
Sports Roundup: Holy Family finishes second at home tourney Gators’ hockey team gets revenge on rival Mustangs By Jonathan Maness
jmaness@ourcoloradonews.com BROOMFIELD - The Holy Family wrestling team took second at the Holy Family Invitational on Saturday. The Tigers had five wrestlers take first in their respective weights, Vince Casados (120 pounds), Julian Prieto (126), Joseph Prieto (132), Joel Meyers (182) and Dan Jansen (220). Julian and Joseph Prietro each had four pins throughout the tournament, while Jansen had three. Mullen won the tournament with 196 points, while Holy Family was second with 152 and Colorado Springs Christian was third. SWEET REVENGE: Standley Lake’s hockey team earned a measure of revenge against rival Ralston Valley on Friday. The Gators outscored the Mustangs 3-2 in the third period to get the win to improve to 3-2 on the season. Zach Carlson had two goals, while both Connor Watkins and Klint Thede each had two assists. SPLIT DECISION: The Northglenn boys basketball team beat Skyview 37-22 Friday, but fell to George Washington 56-34 on Monday in the first round of the Prairie View tournament to drop to 3-5. The Norse have played the previous the previous two games without leading scorer Angel Casares, but Jordan Radebaugh and Derrick DeLaTorre have picked up the slack. DeLaTorre had 13 points Friday, while Radebaugh had 12. Isaac Martinez had 12 to lead the Wolverines, who are now 2-4. TOUGH GOING: After a strong start to the season the Horizon girls basketball
Northglenn’s Derrick DeLaTorre drives to the basket against Skyview on Friday. DeLaTorre had 13 points to help the Norse win 37-22. Photo by Jonathan Maness team has dropped its past two games. Falling to ThunderRidge (68-53) and Regis Jesuit (54-51). The Hawks will compete in the Nike Tournament of Champions down in Phoenix before Christmas Break. STAYING PERFECT: Mountain Range’s 152-pound wrestler Randy Boerner is 13-0 on the season.
He beat Ponderosa’s Torry Williams and Discovery Canyon’s Jeff Burbach last week. David Sommers scored a team-high 19 points to help Holy Family beat Wheat Ridge 63-55 on Thursday. The Tigers are now 5-0. Mountain Range girls topped Westminster Tuesday night 44-36 to improve to 7-0 on the season.
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All-Region football: Huguley is Offensive MVP Horizon’s Ybarra earns Coach of the Year; DeHerrera Defensive MVP By Jonathan Maness
jmaness@ourcoloradonews.com It was a successful year for the football teams in the MetroNorth area this season, with six teams advancing to the postseason. MetroNorth’s Coach of the Year Frank Ybarra led Horizon into the quarterfinals, while Preston DeHerrera, MetroNorth’s Defensive MVP, helped Mountain Range make the playoffs. But it was an even more impressive year for many of the individual players - especially Thornton’s senior Kenyan Huguley, who was MetroNorth’s Offensive MVP. Huguley had a recordbreaking season on the ground for the Trojans, topping 2,000 yards after finishing the season with 2,161 yards and rushing for 29 touchdowns. His season was highlighted by a 501-yard effort against Northglenn, which also included 45 carries and six touchdowns. The 501 yards was the second-highest total for a player in Class 5A. It also put him fourth in Colorado history books for yards in a game. Behind Huguley, Thornton jumped out to a perfect 5-0 before dropping the final five games. Huguley also garnered the East Metro All-Conference Player of the Year and made Colorado Community Media’s All-Star football first team. Horizon was once again one of the steadiest teams in 5A behind the coaching of Ybarra. He guided the Hawks to a 7-4 overall record before falling 17-14 to Arapahoe in the quarterfinals. Horizon did just miss
repeating as Front Range League champions, but lost a heartbreaker to Fort Collins 17-14. “We had a great team this year,” Ybarra said after the loss to Arapahoe. “Great senior class, it sucks that it ends this way for them.” Also making MetroNorth’s first team from Horizon was Dustin Rivas, Spencer Elliott, Greg Gonzales, Easton Robbins, Brandon Halperin and Steven Sumey. DeHerrera was the heart and soul of Mustangs’ defensive squad. He had a team-best 90 tackles, 44 that were solo. He also blocked a field goal. DeHerrera helped Mountain Range shutout Northglenn in the home opener, he also had a teamhigh 12 tackles in the Mustangs’ 3-0 loss to Fort Collins. DeHerrera was also chosen as Front Range League’s Defensive Player of the Year, and made FRL’s All-Defensive Team.
2012 METRONORTH Newspapers All-Region Football Team First Team Offense
QB - Jordan Radebaugh, Sr., Northglenn RB - Keynan Huguley, Sr., Thornton RB - Chris Marquez, Sr., Pomona OL - Spencer Elliott, Sr., Horizon OL - Damian Lockhart, Sr., Pomona OL - Aaron Montoya, Sr., Legacy OL - Anthony Ochiato, Sr., Standley Lake OL - Joey Ramos, Sr., Mountain Range WR - Dustin Rivas, Sr., Horizon WR - Mitch Colin, Sr., Pomona TE - Greg Gonzales, Jr.,
Thornton senior Kenyan Huguley is the MetroNorth Newspaper’s Offensive MVP. File photo Horizon
First Team Defense
DL - Skylar McWee, Sr., Legacy DL - Zack Anderson, Sr., Pomona DL - Zayne Anderson, Sr., Pomona DL - Easton Robbins, Sr., Horizon LB - Deshon Mayes, Sr., Pomona LB - Jake Bublitz, Sr., Legacy LB - Brandon Halperin, Jr, Horizon DB - Will Halligan, Sr., Pomona DB - Preston DeHerrera, Sr., Mountain Range DB - Jack Sale, Jr., Pomona DB - Steven Sumey, Sr., Horizon K - Tanner Flack, Sr. Standley Lake P - Travis Baum, Sr., Legacy Coach of the Year - Frank Ybarra, Horizon Offensive MVP - Keynan Huguley, Thornton Defensive MVP - Pres-
ton DeHerrera, Mountain Range
Second Team Offense
QB - David Sommers, Jr., Holy Family RB - Phydell Paris, Sr., Legacy RB - Jordan Deherrera, Sr., Holy Family OL - Daniel Kubistek, Sr., Holy Family OL - Conner Pierson, So., Pomona OL - Devyn Johnston, Sr., Standley Lake OL - Jason Bauer, Sr., Horizon OL - Kendall Ryan, Sr., Pomona WR - Isaiah Hardy, Sr., Thornton WR - Eddy Franco, Sr., Northglenn TE - Mitch McCall, Sr., Legacy
Second Team Defense
mona LB - Brendan Bruso, Sr., Thornton LB - Tom Commander, Sr., Mountain Range LB - Lucas Videtich, Sr., Standley Lake LB - Chad David, Sr., Horizon DB - Connor Durant, So., Standley Lake DB - Scotty Phillips, Sr., Pomona DB - Dieon Atencio, Jr., Mountain Range DB - Elijah Rocha, Sr., Mountain Range K - Marco Lonardo, Sr., Holy Family P - Jackson Reuter, Jr., Thornton
Honorable mention
Academy (Grant Abrahamson, Anthony Ramirez, Joey Ray), Belleview Christian (Jared Brown), Horizon
(Dom Castiglione, Auston Stackhouse), Mountain Range (Gabe Gellespie, Tyler Goodson, Grant McConnell, Jose Morales), Northglenn (Alex Garcia, Ken Heard, Zach Swanson), Pinnacle (Chris Genovez, David Kerley, Chase Phillips), Pomona (Konner Burns, Alec Feland, Hunter Hogoboom, Dominic Martinez), Rocky Mountain Lutheran (Aaron Spaude), Skyview (Dominque Brown), Standley Lake (Tyler Davis, Jordan Downing, Matt Fujinami, Gabe Garcia, Michael Shahamatt, Tanner Shoemate), Thornton (Alec Aguilar, Mateo Burciaga, Levi Lebaron, Demitri Montour, Joe Ramos), Westminster (Ryan Belearde, Leo Degenstein, Humberto Loera, Roman Orozco, Joe Paulisol, Patrick Wilson).
DL - Trey Jarvis, Sr., Standley Lake DL - Gunnar Campbell, Jr., Horizon DL - Austin Parks, Sr., Po-
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These letters to Santa were submitted by our readers’ children in a partnership with the Colorado Railroad Museum. Some parents helped write the letters while the grammar and spelling on others remain intact!
Santa Letters to
Gracie Penguin, dreem like Penguin, Dolphin, Ant AoricfSael. Your Friend,
Kyle
Skatebord, yourkie (puppy), Money, pet LiZard, cloths, Family to gather, School. Your Friend,
Annessa
Dear Santa, I just moved here rom Virginia and I am so glad you come to Colorado for Christmas, I would like a baby stroller. I like seeing you at the Mall Merry Christmas! Love, Your Friend,
Dear Santa, For Christmas I want a starbucks gift card ($15), and I tunes gift card (25$), an Amazon gift card (50$), and , most of all, the Kindle, which I will use my Amazon gift card to by the books for it. And So that is all I want for Christmas. Have a wonderful Christmas Santa! Oh, I also want a Spy vs. Spy Jacket and Mad’s the best of the worst! Thanks for so many amazing Christmas. U Rock Say hey to Jack Frons and the Elves. Winter Rockes! Your Friend,
Casey
Juliana
Dear Santa, All I want for Christmas is a lego T-rex. Merry Christmas. Your Friend,
Shane
Ethan
Dear Santa, I love you – why do I have to sleep all day so you’ll come? Why do you ride in sleighs? Why don’t you drive? I would like every toy in here. Your Friend,
Tommy
Wil Skylanders 3DS Magic like you. Thank You Santa. Your Friend,
Mason
I want a BBgun. Your Friend,
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These letters to Santa were submitted by our readers’ children in a partnership with the Colorado Railroad Museum. Some parents helped write the letters while the grammar and spelling on others remain intact!
Santa Letters to
Tessa Football Helmet toy Airplane, Train round-about, new art stuff, cranky the crane bike. Your Friend,
Pierce
Celeste
DNEA MLL, FoxSTuFFEBAM, CoLOrSplAmal, SPONEFLEOeAR, Paint, FISH, SNAk. Your Friend,
Emma
Monster High, A Dog. Cat. Bike. Make UP. Nail Polish. Jewelry. Your Friend,
BOOKstaver, Batman Bat Cave, Bike, TV/DVD on for Mommy & Daddy, Jingle Husky Pup, Angry Bird Shooting Set game. Your Friend,
Izzy
Tobie
Dear Santa, I want a kindle fire and a American girl doll. I hope you can give a toy to my dog. Your Friend,
Harmony
Gibson
LALOLOOPSY fun House, Easy bake oven, Rainbow Magic, cake pop maker. Your Friend,
Jasmine
Barbie Doll House, Play Car, Doll. Your Friend, Aquina (5 Yrs.)
Superheros, Adventure toys. Your Friend,
Joaquin (4 Yrs.)
Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a new razor scooter. Your Friend,
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Choo choo train, waterproof camera , markers, nitendo wii, Nintendo wii, games. Your Friend,
I want a WeB Shooter. RX Your Friend,
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Zachary
Angry Birds, Light Sabre, Slingshot. Your Friend, Dylan (2 Yrs.)
Gianni
A GMAe HiGht GaggH, Tivo, camera. Your Friend,
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Riley
Dear Santa, I want mostly books and a sewing set for Christmas, but I would also like a blanket babie. Your Friend,
Miranda
I wants smiles, hugs + kisses from my 3 big brothers. Your Friend,
Adelaide
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RECURRING EVENTS Ongoing continued from Page 17
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ONGOING/LIBRARY PRESCHOOLERS GATHERING Primetime for Preschoolers meets 10-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Anythink Huron St., 9417 Huron St. in Thornton. Admission is free. For more information, call 303-452-7534 or go online to librarianship. MUSIC TIME Music and Movement meets 1:30-2:15 p.m. Wednesdays at Anythink Huron St., 9417 Huron St. in Thornton. Children ages 3 to 6 years can sing, dance, play games and learn how to play instruments. Registration is required. To register, visit the online calendar at librarianship. For more information, call 303-452-7534.
ONGOING/CLUBS AND Services MONDAYS ADULT SURVIVORS of Childhood Sexual Abuse North-
GRIEF RECOVERY A 12-week Grief Share program meets at 6:30 p.m. each Monday at Arvada Covenant Church, 5555 Ward Road. HYLAND HILLS Women’s Golf League meets Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, May through September, at 9650 Sheridan Blvd. For more information, call Bernice Aspinwall at 303-426-7579. LA LECHE League of Broomfield meets 10 -11 a.m. the second Monday of the month at Brunner Farm House, 640 Main St.
LIFERING SECULAR Recovery meets at 6 p.m. Mondays at Washington Park United Church of Christ, 400 S. Williams St. This is a nonprofit, abstinence-based peer-support group for recovering alcoholics and addicts. For more information, call 303-830-0358 or go online to www.unhooked.com.
glenn Women’s Group meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays. WINGS provides therapist-facilitated, peer-support groups in which survivors are believed, accepted and no longer alone. For more information, call 303-283-8660.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS meets at 7 p.m. Mondays at North Metro Church, 12505 Colorado Blvd. in Thornton.
DENVER THYROID Cancer Support Group meets
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TUESDAYS DENVER NORTH Metro Rotary Club meets 7:10 -8:30 a.m. Tuesdays at The Egg & I, 855 Thornton Parkway in Thornton. LET GO and Let God AFG Al-Anon meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 12021 Northaven Circle in Thornton. For more information, visit www. al-anon-co.org. METRO NORTH Chamber Leads Tuesday group meets at 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Lone Star Steakhouse, 237 E. 120th Ave. in Thornton. For more information, call Alan at 720-233-5873. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Group meets at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at 3585 W. 76th Ave. in Westminster. For more information, go online to www.nacolorado.org.
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