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Firefighters, police in for a cause By Ashley Reimers
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B Fitness personal trainer Chrystal Rodenacher shoots at a target while competing in Battle on the Mountain against the Westminster Fire and Police departments Saturday Dec. 15.
Matt Meyer, a firefighter with the Westminster Fire Department, flips a commercial size tire while competing in a fitness competition called Battle on the Mountain at B Fitness Saturday Dec. 15. Teams from the fire department in conjunction with the Westminster police and personal trainers from B Fitness competed.
Westminster firefighters and police officers went head to head against fitness trainers during B Fitness’ Battle on the Mountain Dec. 15. This year the competition of strength and endurance featured events geared around firefighting and police work. “This is the second year we have done this event, and it’s always so much fun,” said B Fitness owner Mike Byrne. “It’s also our way of giving back to the community, which is part of our business model.” This year Battle on the Mountain was sponsored by B Fitness in Westminster and the Westminster Public Safety Recognition Foundation. All the money raised will go to the Jessica Ridgeway Park Fund to help pay for playground equipment at the newly renamed Jessica Ridgeway Memorial Park Although the competition was close, this year, the police department came out on top, followed by the fire department and
then the trainers. B Fitness general manager Matt Gazdik said adding elements of firefighting and police work was new this year, which created a whole new ball game. “We incorporated their equipment, like dragging dummies and shooting paintballs,” he said. “Last year it really revolved around the club aspect, so it was great to bring in events that our competitors do all the time.” Adam Geiger, director of fitness operations at B Fitness, said although the event is highly competitive, it’s the camaraderie between the trainers, firefighters and police officers that makes Battle on the Mountain unique. He said the teams do razz each other before and during the competition, but it’s all in good fun. “A lot of the set guys work out at B Fitness, so we know them, and the weeks before the competition we definitely give each other hard time,” he said. “But when it comes to the competition, we are all highfiving each other, pushing each other as much as we can and cheering each other to the end. The atmosphere is a lot of fun.”
Adam Giger of B Fitness runs with a dummy over his shoulders in a fireman’s carry while competing in Battle on the Mountain against the Westminster Fire and Police departments Saturday, Dec. 15. Photos by Andy Carpenean
Sigg charged with two new counts Teen faces additional charges, preliminary hearing set for Feb. 22 By Ashley Reimers
areimers@ourcoloradonews. com Austin Sigg, the 17-year-old charged with the murder of 10-year-old Jessica Ridgeway, faces two additional charges. During a court appearance
Dec. 12, the court added a charge of sexual assault/sexual penetration and a charge of crime of violence, bringing Sigg’s number of charges to 19. Sigg was previously charged with 17 counts, including four counts of first-degree murder for the death of Ridgeway, two kidnapping charges, one count of sexual assault on a child and a robbery charge also connected to the Ridgeway murder. He faces one count of criminal attempt of sexual assault and one
count of criminal attempt of kidnapping in connection with the attempted abduction of a woman who was running at Ketner Lake in Westminster May 28. Ridgeway disAustin Sigg appeared Oct. 5 while walking to Chelsea Park in Westminster to meet friends before walking to school.
Her body was found days later in the Pattridge Park open space area in Arvada. Police received a call from Sigg’s mother that resulted in his arrest. He is being tried as an adult, and if convicted, could face life in prison with the possibility of parole after 40 years. Sigg’s next status hearing is 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, followed by a preliminary hearing at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 22. First Judicial District Chief Judge Stephen Munsinger ruled that the public, including the me-
dia, will not be allowed inside the courtroom during Sigg’s preliminary hearing. This hearing will determine whether there is sufficient evidence against Sigg to charge him with Ridgeway’s murder.
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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
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 go on, with our willingness — however reluctant — to participate again in society, with our desire to reconnect with the fabrics of our lives.
Missing man’s body found in pond By Ashley Reimers
areimers@ourcoloradonews.com The Westminster Dive Team has recovered the body of a missing man last seen at a Christmas party on Dec. 9 at the Westin Westminster hotel. John Edwards’ body was found around 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 17 in a pond directly in front of the hotel. Initially, only sonar
was used to check certain areas of the pond after Edwards, 36 from Arvada, went missing more than a week ago. But due to the family’s level of concern and improved weather and pond conditions, the Westminster Dive Team re-entered the pond to do a more thorough search, said Westminster Police Investigator Cheri Spottke. At this time police do not suspect foul play, but
If we are very, 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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the cause of death will not be determined until further lab results are received, she added. After Edwards was reported missing, police were concerned that he was intoxicated and may have wandered away from the hotel before drowning in the pond. He was last seen by friends and co-workers around 3 a.m. on Dec. 9 before he was reported missing the next day.
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Traffic impact fees, parking tweaked By Glenn Wallace
gwallace@ourcoloradonews.com ‘Tis the season for Jefferson County staff to alter some ordinances. Among the alterations this holiday season are a simplification to the county parking ordinance and a change to the way traffic-impact fees are collected and distributed. Those changes were made official by the Board of County Commissioners during its Dec. 11 meeting. The Jeffco Sheriff’s Office requested several policy revisions to the Parking and Vehicles Ordinance, including expanding the ordinance’s definition of “vehicles” to include trailers. Previously, trailers parked in the county right of way could not be ticketed or towed.
Another change was the removal of the “moved every 14 days,” requirement. Since owners could “move” their vehicles only a few feet, authorities found the existing language to be unhelpful for getting vehicles out of the way. Instead, the Sheriff’s Office will post a 48-hour notice on vehicles before towing them out of the county right of way. Traffic-impact fees — collected by the county whenever a property is developed or redeveloped in a way that increases traffic levels on surrounding roadways — also underwent some significant changes. Effective Jan. 1, the fees will be adjusted annually, based on Colorado’s Construction Cost Index (CCI). The fee had previously been adjusted upwards annually, based on inflation instead of following the actual cost of doing construction work. The immediate effect of the change will be a low-
ering of the fee by 21 percent from 2012 levels. “That’s only right,” District 1 Commissioner Faye Griffin said when the commissioners approved the change. The other significant change to the county’s traffic-impact fee policy will be how those dollars are allocated. Currently, the county collects and spends those fees based on five geographic areas within the county. “In most cases the fee doesn’t generate enough to pay for projects,” Transportation and Engineering Director Kevin French told the commissioners a week earlier during a staff briefing. By redrawing the county into three zones, the impact fees gathered from those zones will reach reasonable levels to make street improvements much sooner, according to French.
Change of master plan Murder-suicide Jeffco’s master plan update is complete By Glenn Wallace gwallace@ourcoloradonews.com In the movies, the master plan is always an overly-complex and nefarious plot set in motion by the villain. Although the Jefferson County Comprehensive Master Plan couldn’t be called nefarious, the claim of overly complex might stick. So the Jeffco Planning Commission voted 7-0 during its Dec. 12 meeting to try to add some clarity to the document. The county’s last master plan update was in 2010, and it combined portions of 16 different area plans to form the general planning and landuse document for all unincorporated
property. But the Planning Commission — the seven-member advisory board with final approval over the plan — experienced a two-thirds turn over in 2011. “The new Planning Commission started looking at the entire document and decided they really wanted to see something a little more clear and concise,” Jeffco Senior Planner Heather Gutherless said. A request for comment by a member of the commission was declined. The master-plan-update discussions began in November 2011 and had two main goals, Gutherless said. The first was to remove all general, countywide policies from the separate area plans and consolidate them. Other policy redundancies within the plan itself would also be removed. One example used by staff is a set of three separate policies, in three
different sections, that added up to 54 words. All three were tidily summed up in just one, 13-word policy: Transportation infrastructure and parking areas should balance safety, neighborhood character, and environmental impacts. The other goal of the update was to reorganize the entire document into two distinct sections, one titled Development Review, and the other one called Long Range Planning Issues. What the update did not do was change any land-use suggestions, any zoning, or make any substantive changes to county policies, according to Gutherless, who said she thought the update was a much-needed change. “I’m excited to see how it is when we apply it because I think it will be a lot better,” she said.
Running the life marathon New course teaches life skills by marathon training By Clarke Reader
creader@ourcoloradonews.com A lot of lessons can be learned while preparing for a marathon, and Red Rocks Community College is directing those lessons to students’ careers and lives. In the spring, for the first time, the college will offer the course Change Through Challenge, in which students will learn from training for the Estes Park Marathon. Andrew Johnston, an accounting instructor at the school and frequent marathon runner, created and will teach the course. “The thing that got this course going was me analyzing why so many students don’t graduate college,” he said. “Many are smart kids; they just lack some key skills, so I thought
about a different way to give them that information.” During the 21-week class, students will attend a 90-minute lecture on Monday nights, with each lecture having a “discipline of the week,” including goal setting or overcoming setbacks. On Saturdays, the students will run. The first week will be a two-mile run, the next a four-mile run. The distance will increase each week until the 26.2-mile marathon takes place on June 16. Whether the students actually run the whole marathon is not the point of the class. If they walk some or all of the race, they will still pass the class. “The goal is crossing the finish line,” Johnston said. “By virtue of doing that, students will have mastered all these life skills, which are key for school and work.” According to Kim Rein, director of marketing and communications at Red Rocks Community College, this
kind of unique class fits well with the college’s approach to learning, which she describes as experiential. “We very much support the idea of our students experiencing things hands-on and learning by doing,” she said. “We think the class could not only be a gateway for people who are considering getting in shape, but for those who want to go back to school.” Johnston said he hopes this course will go beyond the book-seminar-class style of teaching by having students do more than just talk about subjects. “I’’m hoping to see students experience what I do when I train for a marathon — it makes you a completely different person,” he said. “I want them to think, ‘If I can finish a marathon, I can graduate college, start my own business or do whatever I want.” For more information and registration, go online to www.rrcc.edu.
CELEBRATIONS Priscilla D. Gomez Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Priscilla D. Gomez, daughter of Martha Ruiz, of Westminster, received a Certificate of Commendation recently while serving with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362, Marine Corps Base, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. Gomez participated in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Weap-
ons and Tactics Instructor course, and Exercise Enhanced Mojave Vipir. She oversaw 724 individual material readiness list assets with a value of $2. 4 million and was essential to the Metrology and Calibration Program by maintaining the 220 calibrated assets and maintained 95 percent readiness. Additionally, Gomez transferred
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and processed for disposition to the Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office more than 800 individual material readiness list assets in supports of the final phase of the CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter. Gomez is a 2009 graduate of Richmond High School, of Richmond, Calif., and joined the Marine Corps in January 2010.
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attempt in Westminster By Ashley Reimers
areimers@ourcoloradonews.com Westminster Police are investigating a murder/suicide attempt that happened Friday night. At about 7 p.m. police received a report of shots fired the Savannah Suites Hotel, 120th Avenue and Mariposa Street in Westminster. Upon arrival, police found two people suffering from gunshot wounds. Antida Archuleta, 20, a clerk at the hotel, was pronounced
dead at the scene. The suspect, Seth Wilkinson, 21, was transported to a local hospital. Investigator Cheri Spottke said Wilkinson did survive his injuries, but his condition is unknown. “The victim and the suspect knew each other and had a prior relationship,” Spottke said. “They are both from Brighton.” Detectives are still working on the case, and families of the victim and the suspect do not want to speak to media at this time.
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JEFFCO NEWS IN A HURRY Prison for pimp
One of the last members of a sizeable prostitution ring has been sent to prison. Chad Gow, 21, was sentenced to four years in the Department of Corrections for his role in an underage prostitution and drug operation, dubbed “I-70 Sexy” by investigators. Prosecutors had requested a 10-year prison term for Gow, based on evidence that he “choked, abused, threatened and sold,” underage girls. Gow’s defense attorney had asked for supervised probation, since other members of the 14 other prostitution ring suspects named in the initial Colorado State Attorney General’s indictment had received similar sentences. His attorney also said Gow had already served more than a year in county jail, and would be forced to register as a sex offender. Gow’s mother, grandmother, and a deacon from his church all spoke on his behalf. Gow himself took to the podium to address the judge. “I’m willing to go to prison if that’s what it takes to take accountability,” the occasionally tearful Gow told the judge.
Artillery clean-up
A project to clean up munitions around Camp George West Artillery Range, in the open space on the north slopes of Green Mountain began this week. Pieces of pre-World War II spent artillery shells have been found in the park and could still be dangerous. The Department of Defense cleanup is expected to last through Friday, Dec. 21. There may be need to detonate old munitions in place. For safety reasons, some trails may be closed for short periods of time. Old military munitions could resemble a baseball, pointed pipe, soda can, muffler or other metal object. The public is warned to stay away and not to disturb any such items. Report them by calling 911. Follow on Twitter @LakewoodColo for updates on the cleanup progress.
New charity from new energy lab
The employees of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and the Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC, have pledged more than $500,000 to support local charities during the lab’s annual holiday-giving campaign. NREL employees have committed more than $466,000 to the Partnership for Colorado, Mile High United Way and other charities. The Alliance for Sustainable Energy, which manages NREL for the U.S. Department of Energy, will contribute another 10 percent for every dollar an employee contributions for a total gift of more than $513,000 according to the lab. Last year NREL and the alliance contributed $473,000, according to William Farris, NREL’s associate laboratory director for Innovation Partnering and Outreach and giving campaign co-chair. NREL staff also coordinates volunteer events, such as a summer food drive, which this year collected more than 1,000 pounds of food for hungry local families.
Levi Brackman, executive director for Youth Directions in Golden, visits with students during a classroom exercise Dec. 5 at Dakota Ridge High School. Photo by Andy Carpenean
Program uncovers career-track views Effort can cut education costs by identifying students’ majors before starting college By Vic Vela Nathan Yujiri is an aspiring teacher, but not long ago the 23-year-old University of Colorado student described himself as desperate for career-path guidance. Before this summer, Yujiri, a junior, had changed majors from international studies to engineering. Then, he had another change of heart and felt stuck. “To me, it was hard to commit because once I make a decision, it narrows my possible future opportunities,” he said. “They tell you that you have a lot of time to decide. But, most students should have their majors lined up by the time they’re juniors.” So, Yujiri sought help from Youth Di-
rections, a Jefferson County-based nonprofit that coaches young people through a process of self-discovery to help them find their lives’ calling. Yujiri – who is now on path to become a math teacher — was at first reluctant to join Youth Directions, thinking it might be akin to prior experiences with careercounseling services, which he said he found weren’t really personal. Youth Directions Executive Director Levi Brackman, who co-founded the program in 2009, said he hears stories like Yujiri’s all the time. “What schools should really be doing is helping kids find their purpose or calling,” Brackman said. “Instead, they’re helping them find a major or a career. Every time you change your major, that’s a huge amount of money down the drain.” Youth Directions, through several hours of coaching and in-depth exploration, helps students recognize their passions and purpose in life. Students also receive mentoring and can shadow pro-
fessionals in their chosen field. Recently, students at Dakota Ridge High School took part in a Youth Directions-led passion-and-purpose-finding program. “They really got into it,” said Pam Cummings, a teacher at Dakota Ridge. “At first, it was really deep, the writing and self-analysis. But, once they got over that hill, they were just really excited.” The program costs money, but Brackman said Youth Directions works with a sliding fee scale. “We’ll never turn someone down for lack of financial abilities, if they’re motivated,” he said. “If you’re in my business, you’re looking to help kids find their passion and purpose. That’s striking gold for us.” For more information about Youth Directions, and for details about enrollment in an upcoming five-day winterbreak coaching program that begins next month, go online to youthdirections.org.
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Early peek: Santa’s Christmas gift list In keeping with my Christmas tradition, we are getting an early peek at Santa’s gift list for our governmental agencies and their officials. Hope you enjoy this rare opportunity. For the incoming Adams County commissioners, your gift is a big package of transparency, honesty, “best for the county” approach, solid business practices and trust. Santa doesn’t want any more scandals or “black eyes” in Adams County for its citizens. At the nation’s Capitol, Santa is bringing the much divided Congress and president a big bundle of “compromise” to not only resolve the fiscal cliff debacle, but enough middle of the road thinking and attitude to achieve constructive actions supporting businesses to increase employment and build a stronger economy. Stopping at the Westminster Bell Tower, the Jolly Old Elf is giving the city and its
residents a “done deal” with the master developer they have been negotiating with regarding the redevelopment of the former Westminster Mall site. This breakthrough will allow the first phase to be open in the summer of 2015 as city staff predicted. For Adams 50 School District, Ole Saint Nick is bringing you a lot more students who had attended other school districts and higher test scores as you progress in academics, fiscal prudence and trust. Keep
up the good work. Kris Cringle has RTD on his list again this year, and it’s all about the money. He is bringing the $300 million for the North Metro commuter rail corridor improvements which General Manager Phil Washington is attempting to round up. All the riders and city officials along this line will be full of glee. At the Gold Dome in Denver, Santa is especially determined to assist Gov. John Hickenlooper in his new found position on tighter regulation of guns. After the Aurora theatre and Connecticut school shootings, Santa knows that is the right thing to do. And speaking of our state Legislature, the Jolly Old Elf will be visiting you to craft some serious legislation to establish a standard on driving while under the influence of marijuana. Since Colorado voters want recreational pot, it is all the more important to help protect the rest of us on
the highways and streets. You probably didn’t know that the Man from the North Pole really enjoys sporting events. He has watched with much dismay over the past few years how poorly the Colorado University Buffs football team has performed. While they just announced a new football coach, Santa thinks the real problem is Athletic Director Mike Bohn. Santa has a replacement for Bohn coming soon. Putting aside the “tongue-in-cheek” gifts, Santa is doing all he can to bring a more peaceful world where we respect each other’s beliefs and religion. Along with peace, we should be ever mindful to help others who are less fortunate. And as the song goes, ”Let there be peace on Earth, and let it begin with me.” Merry Christmas to all, and here is hoping we all have a better 2013.
Hope, encouragement, success and Zig Ziglar “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. 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 betterthan-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
Cowboys, seniors develop students’ characters Pilot high school program teaches modernized ‘Cowboy Ethics’ while students receive mentoring from adults By Sara Van Cleve
svancleve@ourcoloradonews.com A pilot program at Jefferson High School in Edgewater can be summed up in one word: powerful. The program, “Street Cred,” is a class focused on developing character, life skills, critical thinking and self-esteem. “We named it `Street Cred’ because of the idea of reputations,” said Liz Hofmann, a retired behavior consultant who is working with teacher Dave Medicus to develop the curriculum. “Some are gang members, and they have that conversation where they say, ‘I need to shift from gang affiliation to loyalty to myself.’” Many of the students have more to worry about than just going to school and maybe working a parttime job. Many have faced extreme poverty, abuse, pressure from gangs and even,
in some cases, homelessness. To start the shift toward a more positive, productive life and to teach these values, Hofmann is modernizing the 10 life principles found in the book “Cowboy Ethics — What Wall Street Can Learn from the Code of the West” by Jim Owens. Junior Holly Taylor said the most important lessons she has learned through “Cowboy Ethics” are be tough but fair, and to know where to draw the line. “The class is great,” Taylor said. “It helped with my grades and my attitude. Mainly it taught me respect toward others. It also taught me to have pride in what you do and about being proud of what you’re doing and who you are.” In addition to learning about an updated version of the cowboy code, students are paired with a life coach, a senior citizen recruited by Jewish Family Service of Colorado’s Senior Connections program.
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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.
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.
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,
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.
Impact of Amendment 64 A somber Christmas Question: Amendment 64, the initiative to regulate marijuana like alcohol, was passed by Colorado voters on Nov. 6. What will be allowed under the new amendment?
Answer: Amendment 64 was created to increase individual freedoms, enhance revenue for public purposes and to use Colorado law enforcement and judicial resources more efficiently. In order to achieve these goals, Amendment 64 legalizes the recreational use of marijuana for individuals who are 21 and older; taxes and regulates the sale of recreational marijuana and provides for the regulated production and distribution of industrial hemp. Under Amendment 64, individuals who are 21 and older will be able to cultivate up to six marijuana plants, three of which are flowering and three of which are vegetating. These individuals will be able to keep all of the marijuana harvested from these plants, so long as the harvested marijuana is stored on the same premises where the marijuana plants were grown. Individuals also will be able to possess, use, display, purchase or transport up to an ounce of marijuana as well as marijuana accessories. Individuals who are 21 and older also will be able to transfer up to an ounce of marijuana to another individual over the age of 21 without receiving money. However, public consumption of marijuana, as well as driving under the influence of marijuana, will remain a crime in Colorado.
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It’s difficult to keep saying “Merry Christmas” and “Happy New Year” when such tragedy abounds in Connecticut and around us. You want to be in denial but you can’t do that either, it’s a state of limbo – should we even think of a Merry Christmas when 20 innocent children lay dead in a school where security couldn’t hold back 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 young adults and all others. When we think of our little 10-year old Jessica Ridgeway, she didn’t stand a chance when Austin Sigg allegedly murdered her.
Let it be
As we pause in our turbulent world and remember the many good people who try to do the right things and demonstrate care and love, let’s pause and extend greetings of peace in a world gone violent.
Peace to you
So, in a spirit of sadness my wish is that we all come through this still retaining a pledge to do good and be good. And here’s my traditional Christmas message ~
C Is for the Christ child H for herald angels in the night R is our Redeemer I means Israel S is the star that shone above T is for three wisemen, they who traveled far M is 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. Stay well, stay involved and stay tuned. Vi June is past Democratic state representative for House District 35. She is a former mayor of Westminster and a former newspaper publisher. A Westminster resident for more than four decades, she and her husband, Bob, have five grown children and eight grandchildren.
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Westminster’s parks maintenance staff erected a new sign Dec. 10 designating Jessica Ridgeway Memorial Park. Westminster city council voted on Nov. 26 to rename Chelsea Park, 10765 Moore St., to Jessica Ridgeway Memorial Park. Citizens and the Ridgeway family expressed a desire to have Chelsea Park renamed in Jessica’s honor. Majestic Metals replaced the sign at no cost to the city. The park is in the process of being redesigned and will be rededicated in 2013. Photo by Ashley Reimers
I-70 transit ideas rolled out Various technology concepts seek to stem freeway congestion By Glenn Wallace
gwallace@ourcoloradonews.com State of the art transportation west of Denver used to mean saddling up a horse. But at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds Dec. 13, the public was given a look at what the future of travel up the I-70 corridor might look like. The public tech expo was hosted by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) as part of the $1.8 million Advanced Guideway System (AGS) feasibility study. The study has three phases, according to CDOT Special Projects Manager David Krutsinger. The first step is to gather proposals from around the world about what type of rail/guideway system might work in the Rockies. Second, CDOT will analyze what type of alignment those technical options require. Questions to be answered, Krutsinger said, include whether they could follow the freeway, and how much land would be needed for the tracks, and stations. Phase three will look at how to pay for the estimated $15 billion cost. “Today’s forum is the culmination of our exploration of the first one,” Krutsinger said. A total of 18 firms proposed their versions of a rail technology that could stretch from Denver Interna-
Concept image of a American Maglev tram. Photo Provided tional Airport to the Vail Airport, and carry people faster and more efficiently than another lane of asphalt. The 40-member study commission compared the proposals using several key criteria, including safety, proven technology, capability even in wind and weather, and the ability to be operational as early as 2017. Those criteria narrowed the field to proposals from 10 firms, and eight of those attended the expo. Krutsinger said the public expo helped CDOT keep the public in-
formed about the progress of the study and gather input from regional stakeholders. He said it was also just to share “the wow factor of seeing what these technologies are capable of.” CDOT anticipates any new tram system becoming at least partially operational by 2025. Among the expo attendees were some study commission members, along with city representatives for
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mountain communities, including Idaho Springs and Empire. • American Maglev Transit of Powder Springs, Ga.: Magnetic levitation and linear induction of large passenger cars of approximately 200 passengers along with their luggage. • Flight Rail of Ukiah, Calif.: A passenger tram along an elevated guideway, powered by vacuum air
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pressure built up in the pneumatic tube that the tram will ride above. • General Atomics of San Diego and Colorado Maglev Group: Large guiderail tram proposal, designed in collaboration with the Federal Transit Administration. This system could carry standard truck containers. • MegaRail of Fort Worth, Texas: A system that looks a bit like a raised motorway. Electrically pow-
ered, rubber-tire vehicles move freight and large passenger cars, while other users could drive their own vehicles onto flatbed cars for transit. • PPRTC of Colorado Springs: A Personal Rapid Transit approach, with pod-cars that seat up to six, on a fixed guideway. Each pod car is elevated on a cushion of compressed air and propelled forward magnetically. Pods act as taxis,
going directly to the desired stop. Each pod is fed power, generated through hydrogen fuel cells, at station stops. • SkyTran of Longmont: Also a point-to-point service, using small three-seat pods to move passengers directly to their destinations. The pods hang below the guideway, and the system uses a magnetic, linear motor system for motion.
• Swift Tram of Boulder: Another hanging train design, it uses adjustable passenger compartments to move up to 38 passengers. • Talgo of Seattle, Wash.: Possibly the most traditional proposal, Talgo trams would use energy from the power grid, traction motors and conventional adhesion. Regenerative braking, like that used on hybrid vehicles, would be used to minimize energy needs.
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Barbara 303-988-6265 or Tom 720-940-7754 Apartments Wheat Ridge Available Jan 15 Large 1 Bedroom Apartment Close to Green Belt & I-70 No Pets/Smoking $625 incl util. (303) 425-9897
Lakewood 2 Bedroom, main floor plus finished basement 1 & 3/4 Baths Fullly Fenced Yard 2 Car Garage with extra Camper Pad Parking Beautiful Condition Near Mississippi and Kipling Avail Jan 1, 2013 No Pets, No Smoking $1175/mo (303) 898-6807
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Wheat Ridge: Large Cottage Tudor Style 1Bd duplex. Totally remodeled. Oak wood floors, full bsmt w/laundry hookups, trees, private parking. $850/mo. No Pets
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Call 303-688-2497 Condos/Townhomes 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath
Large Living Room with all appliances Ceiling Fans Storage Area off balcony $750/month
Seller's Landing 1225 S. Gilbert Castle Rock, 80104 (303) 915-3178
approach). The Better Business Bureau is a good check on your due diligence. Once you have made your selection, set up a meeting with your lender to discuss your financial situation and ask them to check your credit and get you preapproved (not prequalified, done by many, which only determines affordability and not creditworthi-
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Manufactured/Mobile Homes Elizabeth 2 Bedroom, 1/2 acre Pond, Greenhouse, Workshop 30' Patio Month to Month $900 (303) 646-0872
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chasing is locating an experienced, trustworthy, financially savvy lender (rather than a broker who will be at the mercy, along with you, of underwriters outside their control) that you can meet face-to-face, that has access to the full spectrum of loan programs that they can customize to your needs (not an off-the-shelf, one-size-fits-all
ness). Once you are preapproved and ready to make offers on properties that can and will be accepted by savvy property sellers (who are worried about creditworthiness), you can ask your lender to recommend an astute and experienced Realtor to help you find the home of your dreams. With your preapproval in hand, your Realtor will be excited to assist you. For more information on how you can purchase or refinance a home, please contact Randy Spierings, CPA (over 30 years), NMLS #217152, branch manager for Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc. at 303-256-5748 or rspierings@ primeres.com. www.BestColoradoMortgages.com. They are A-plus rated by the Better Business Bureau and winner of multiple Gold Star awards. They are located at 9800 Mt. Pyramid Court, No. 400 in Englewood. They offer a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee and will give you $500 at closing if they don’t meet or exceed your expectations. They offer a full loan spectrum, including VA, FHA, USDA, Jumbo, and conventional, among others, and are among the top 10 FHA lenders in the U.S. today. ■
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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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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.
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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.
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Resumes submitted without a Clear Creek County Application and late applications will not be considered. Clear Creek County is an ADAAA/EEO employer.
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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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Western Summit Constructors, Inc. is seeking
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Formwork Carpenters (including Foremen, Leadmen & Helpers), Concrete Finishers, Concrete Placing Foremen, Pipefitters, Yard Pipe (Operators, Layers & Laborers), and Tower Crane Operators for Metro Denver area projects (58th & York and Chambers & Hess). Applications will be taken at 9780 Pyramid Ct, Suite 100, Englewood, CO 80112, from 8 -5 M-F. Send resumes to Careers@westernsummit.com or call (303)325-0325. WSCI is an EEO Employer.
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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.
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D & D FENCING
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Heavy Hauling
*Snow plowing commercial and business properties • Snow hauling • Asphalt & Concrete •Dirt removal & replacement • Grading • Excavating • Tractor •Trucking.
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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
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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
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*Snow plowing servicing the Westminster, Northglenn and Thornton areas
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ABC ROOFING, INC.
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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 21
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.
A new tune for a
classic ‘Carol’
Heritage Square brings comedy and twists to Dickens’ classic By Clarke Reader
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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
IF YOU GO WHAT: “Children’s Christmas Carol” and “Our Christmas Carol” WHERE: The Heritage Square Music Hall 18301 W Colfax Ave., Golden
WHEN: “CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS CAROL” RUNS THROUGH DEC. 29 • Dec. 21 — 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
• Monday through Thursday — 7 p.m. • Friday — 8 p.m. • Saturday — 6 and 9 p.m. • Sunday — 2 and 7 p.m.
COST: “Children’s Christmas Carol” — Children and adults : $7, seniors: $6.
• Dec. 22 and 29 — 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.
“Our Christmas Carol” — $23.50-$32
“OUR CHRISTMAS CAROL” RUNS THROUGH DEC. 31
INFORMATION: 303-279-7800 or visit www.hsmusichall.com
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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THURSDAY/DEC. 20 HOLIDAY PARTY Friends Night Out for adults with developmental disabilities is from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, at the Miramonte Lodge, 1200 Miramonte St., Broomfield. Cost is $20. The party includes snacks only; please eat dinner before attending. Call Molly Coufal, evening/social program director, at 303-404-0123 or email info@friendsofbroomfield.org. 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 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. BABYSITTING CLASS First-time babysitters ages 11-13 will 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.
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.
Club, 11887 Tejon St., Westminster.
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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.
BLOOD DRIVE Snow Fun Community Blood Drive is from 10 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.
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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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.
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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.
LOOKING AHEAD/JAN. 6 “GODSPELL” AUDITIONS Auditions for the Northglenn
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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
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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. 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/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. Ongoing continues on Page 19
Parker: Public to celebrate life of Goto at Seawell Ballroom Parker continued from Page 17
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 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.
A good life lived
The public is invited to a celebration of life in memory of community leader and philanthropist 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 biannual Mask Project, the organization’s largest fundraiser. She was most well-known as a tireless volunteer and fundraiser for vari-
ous nonprofits, including the SaddleUp! Foundation in Parker, Cancer League of Colorado, Arapahoe House, the Cherry Creek Arts Festival and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Goto was as beautiful on the outside as she was on the inside, and her grace and generosity will be sorely missed.
Holiday spectacular in Lone Tree Lone Tree’s original holiday spectacular, “Home for the Holidays,” features ice skaters, break dancers, a Frank Sinatra imitator, jump-rope tricks, a drum line, children’s choir and more during an original production conceived and written by Chris Starkey and Paul Dwyer, with shows Dec. 18-23 on the Main Stage of the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St. Headliners include Denver’s Mary Louise Lee, professional Sinatra impersonator Derek Evilcizor, MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew contestants BreakEFX, and The Jerseys singing classic Frankie Valli hits with a holiday spin. Tickets start at $29 and can be purchased at www.lonetreeartscenter.org or by calling 720-509-1000, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. 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.
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MUSIC TIME Music and Movement meets 1:30-2:15 p.m. s l be Wednesdays at Anythink Huron St., 9417 Huron St. in Thornton. om 4-6 Children ages 3 to 6 years can sing, dance, play games and learn als are how to play instruments. Registration is required. To register, ust be visit the online calendar at librarianship. For more information, es if call 303-452-7534. 6. ONGOING/CLUBS AND SERVICES MONDAYS
e Stars ADULT SURVIVORS of Childhood Sexual Abuse Northglenn at the Women’s Group meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays. WINGS nter. provides therapist-facilitated, peer-support groups in which ll al will survivors are believed, accepted and no longer alone. For more information, call 303-283-8660.
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DENVER THYROID Cancer Support Group meets 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays at Montclair Recreation Center Lowry, 729 Ulster Way.
For more information, call 303-388-9948.
North Metro Church, 12505 Colorado Blvd. in Thornton.
GRIEF RECOVERY A 12-week Grief Share program meets at 6:30 p.m. each Monday at Arvada Covenant Church, 5555 Ward Road.
WEST METRO Real Estate Investing Education Group meets from 7-9 p.m. on the third Monday of each month at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033. We meet in Classroom 1. We cover all the information you will need to successfully fix and flip or buy rentals with positive cash flow. We analyze deals as examples, talk about where to get funding, the best ways to find a bargain and sometimes do property tours. Investors of all levels of experience are welcome but no agents please.
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.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS meets at 7 p.m. Mondays at
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.
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METRO NORTH Chamber Leads Tuesday group meets at 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Lone Star Steakhouse, 237 E. 120th Ave. in Thornton. For more information, call Alan at 720-233-5873. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Group meets at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at 3585 W. 76th Ave. in Westminster. For more information, go online to www.nacolorado.org. NEW SWING Swing dancing comes to Thornton 8:30-11 p.m. Tuesdays at Taps and Toes Dance Studio, 12720 N. Colorado Blvd. Beginners are welcome; World Champion Lindy Hop dancers Mark Godwin and Shauna Marble, along with other dancers will provide instruction. Cost is $5. For more information, go online to www.markandshaunaswing.com/weekly_dances/. NORTHGLENN AFG Al-Anon meets at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 11385 Grant Drive. For more information, go online to www.al-anon-co.org. Ongoing continues on Page 24
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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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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 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
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
Second Team Defense
DL - Trey Jarvis, Sr., Standley Lake DL - Gunnar Campbell, Jr., Horizon DL - Austin Parks, Sr., Pomona 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), CITY OF WESTMINSTER Thornton (Alec Aguilar, ORDINANCE NO. 3658 MateoOF Burciaga, Levi LebSERIES 2012 COUNCILLOR'S BILL NO. 48 aron, Demitri Montour, Joe INTRODUCED BY COUNCILLORS Ramos), Westminster (Ryan Kaiser - Major Belearde, Leo Degenstein, AHumberto BILL FOR Loera, AN ORDINANCE Roman AMENDING THE 2012 BUDGETS OF Orozco, Joe Paulisol, Patrick THE GENERAL, WATER, STORM DRAINAGE, Wilson). GENERAL CAPITAL OUTLAY REPLACEMENT, AND GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION FROM THE 2012 ESTIMATED REVENUES IN THE FUNDS
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Mountain Range’s Preston DeHerrera is the MetroNorth Newspaper’s Defensive MVP. File photo 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., 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., Leg-
acy Coach of the Year - Frank Ybarra, Horizon Offensive MVP - Keynan Huguley, Thornton Defensive MVP - Preston 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.,
Summary of proceedings of the Westminster City Council meeting of Monday, December 10, 2012. Mayor McNally, Mayor Pro Tem Winter, and Councillors Briggs, Kaiser, Lindsey, and Major were present at roll call. Councillor Atchison was absent and excused. The minutes of the regular meeting of November 26, 2012, were approved as presented. Council approved the following: Colorado Municipal League 2013 annual dues; 2013 and 2014 Special Water Counsel Legal Services Agreement; 2013 and 2014 Water Resources Engineering Services Agreement; Wandering View Tanks Repairs Construction Change Order; Westminster Station Pedestrian Tunnel Betterment Design and Construction; 2013 Proposed CDBG and HOME Projects, and 2013 Action Plan; Tanglewood Creek Channel and Pond Improvements - IGA Second Amendment with UDFCD; Little Dry Creek Regional Detention Pond and Improvements - IGA Second Amendment with UDFCD; final passage on second reading of Councillor’s Bill No. 48 re 2012 3rd Quarter Budget Supplement Appropriation; and final passage on second reading of Councillor’s Bill No. 49 amending the W.M.C. concerning storm water quality. Council passed Resolution No. 39 approving an IGA with Federal Heights for 92nd Avenue/Federal Boulevard intersection improvements. The meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m. By Order of the Westminster City Council Linda Yeager, City Clerk Published in the Westsider December 21, 2012 00028809
THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER ORDAINS: Section 1. The 2012 appropriation for the General, Water, Storm Drainage, General Capital Outlay Replacement, and General Capital Improvement Funds initially appropriated by Ordinance No. 3550 is hereby increased in aggregate by $6,924,916. This appropriation is due to the receipt of funds from reimbursements, contributions, grants, and transfers. Section 2. The $6,924,916 increase shall be allocated to City Revenue and Expense accounts as described in the City Council Agenda Item # 10 C dated November 26, 2012 (a copy of which may be obtained from the City Clerk) amending City fund budgets as follows: General Fund $96,517 Water Fund 9,959 Storm Drainage 1,475 General Capital Outlay Replacement Fund 9,165 General Capital Improvement Fund 6,807,800 $6,924,916 Total Section 3 – Severability. The provisions of this Ordinance shall be considered as severable. If any section, paragraph, clause, word, or any other part of this Ordinance shall for any reason be held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such part shall be deemed as severed from this ordinance. The invalidity or unenforceability of such section, paragraph, clause, or provision shall not affect the construction or enforceability of any of the remaining provisions, unless it is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction that a contrary result is necessary in order for this Ordinance to have any meaning whatsoever. Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect upon its passage after the second reading. Section 5. This ordinance shall be published in full within ten days after its enactment. INTRODUCED, PASSED ON FIRST READING, AND TITLE AND PURPOSE ORDERED PUBLISHED this 26th day of November, 2012. PASSED, ENACTED ON SECOND READING, AND FULL TEXT ORDERED PUBLISHED this 10th day of December, 2012. Published in the Westsider December 21, 2012 00028811
CITY OF WESTMINSTER ORDINANCE NO. 3658 SERIES OF 2012 COUNCILLOR'S BILL NO. 48 INTRODUCED BY COUNCILLORS Kaiser - Major A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2012 BUDGETS OF THE GENERAL, WATER, STORM DRAINAGE, GENERAL CAPITAL OUTLAY REPLACEMENT, AND GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION FROM THE 2012 ESTIMATED REVENUES IN THE FUNDS
THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER ORDAINS: Section 1. The 2012 appropriation for the General, Water, Storm Drainage, General Capital Outlay Replacement, and General Capital Improvement Funds initially appropriated by Ordinance No. 3550 is hereby increased in aggregate by $6,924,916. This appropriation is due to the receipt of funds from reimbursements, contributions, grants, and transfers. Section 2. The $6,924,916 increase shall be allocated to City Revenue and Expense accounts as described in the City Council Agendatalk Item tandem # 10 C dated Irv Brown and Joe Williams are the longest-running sports in the history of November 26, 2012 (a copy of which may be obtained from the City Clerk) amendDenver radio. For more than 28 years, Irv Brown and Joe Williams have teamed to bring ing City fund budgets as follows: General Fund $96,517 sports talk to fans in Denver. That tradition continues on Mile High Sports Radio. Water Fund 9,959 Storm Drainage 1,475 General Capital Outlay Replacement Fund 9,165 General Capital
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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I want a BBgun. Your Friend,
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NORTHGLENN-THORNTON ROTARY Club meets at noon Tuesdays at Red Lobster, 1350 W. 104th Ave. in Northglenn. For more information, email NorthglennThorntonRotary@hotmail. com.
NORTHWEST AREA Newcomers and Social Club meets at 11:30 a.m. every fourth Tuesday of the month at Wishbone Restaurant ,9701 Federal Blvd. in Westminster. The club serves the women of North Jeffco and Northwest Denver Metro. All women are welcome to meet new friends and have new activities. There are new speakers and topics every month. For more information, call Delores Jacobson at 303-425-4205 or email ddeejacob@aol.com. NORTH METRO Newcomer and Social Club meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month for lunch and a program. We welcome all women who would like to meet new friends and find new activities. Call Peggy Frances at 303-215-9627 or Karen Dowling at 303-422-7369. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS meets from 7:30-8:30 p.m.
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Business-Connection/) is an informal networking event that brings together local entrepreneurs. Meetings are Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at various restaurants in Olde Town Arvada. A $5 fee is collected from each attendee, which is then donated to a local charity at the end of each quarter. The 4th Quarter Charity is the Dan Peak Foundation who assists families in need. http://danpeakfoundation.webs.com/. For more info call Virlie Walker 720-323-0863.
TALKING IDEAS Toastmasters Club meets noon-1 p.m. Tuesdays at 10155 Westmoor Drive, Suite 225, in Westminster. For more information, call Mary Taylor at 303-327-1616. at St. Martha’s Episcopal Church, 76th and Bradburn. Weigh-in is from 6-6:45 p.m., followed by the meeting. For information, call 303-429-5923.
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WESTMINSTER OPTIMIST Club meets at 7 a.m. Tuesdays at the Egg & I, 799 Highway 287, Broomfield. For more information, call John Swanborg at 303-466-5631 or email him at
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