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POSTAL ADDRESS T ranscript Wheat Ridge ourwheatridgenews.com November 22, 2012 50 cents A Colorado Community Media Publication Jefferson County, Colorado • Volume 29, Issue 22 Printed on recycled newsprint. Please recycle this copy. Adam Barratt teaches his daughter Angelika to bowl during Live Local Wheat Ridge “Grab the Kids and Let’s Roll”! Saturday at Wheat Ridge Lanes. ROLLIN’ AND PAINTIN’ Nora Brooks with her daughter Becca, left, and Amy DeKnikker with her son Henry lend their hands to painting during Live Local Wheat Ridge “Grab the Kids and Let’s Roll”! Saturday at Wheat Ridge Lanes. The three-hour event included family bowling, children’s music, crafts and prizes. Photos by Andy Carpenean Officers, citizens honored by sheriff By Glenn Wallace [email protected] It was a fitting day for the Jefferson Coun- ty Sheriff’s Department to recognize the outstanding achievements of the officers, and a few citizens, who went above and be- yond the call of duty in 2012. Earlier in the day, Jeffco Sheriff Ted Mink and many of his staff had attended the fu- neral of Lakewood Police Officer James Da- vies, who died in the line of duty. “Certainly after an event like that, it’s good to come together, to heal. And we wanted to rise above that tragedy and recog- nize our citizens and employees who have really done incredible work,” said Mink after the presentation ceremony. The awards event filled the county hear- ing room with award recipients, colleagues, and family. Among this year’s honorees were two citizens, and two department deputies who risked their own lives to pull an accident vic- tim out of a flaming vehicle; several deputies who acted quickly to save the lives of sui- cidal citizens; and one deputy who handled two award-worthy situations in one day. Deputy DA Christian Gardner-Wood was given the Citizen Citation of Merit, and of- ficers Dale Scott and Erik Nethken were giv- en commendations for stopping a county inmate from attacking his public defender with a pen — “in what would otherwise have likely been a serious injury incident,” according to the award citation. Four officers, David Bruening, Randy Barnes, Jason Hertel and Jerry Chrachol were given the department’s Medal for Valor for their evacuation efforts during the Lower North Fork Fire. The four actually became trapped by the flames and smoke at one point, and waited in a partially burned field until the fire line had passed them by. Then, they continued work on assisting evacuees. Deputy Elias Alberti was on patrol duty along Interstate 70 one day when reports of a Pontiac, traveling over 100 mph with no breaks and a stuck accelerator, came over the radio. The deputy actually moved his car in front of the runaway vehicle, and used his breaks to eventually stop the car. Later that same day Alberti successfully talked a suicidal individual away from the ledge of a bridge. Other officers and citizens were recog- nized for excellent work, both heroic, and just helpful, like the bank employee who worked after hours with police to find a missing woman, or the Gavin Prejean, a state-recognized police and fire dispatch trainer. Ending the event were awards for 20, 25, 30 and 35 years of service with the depart- ment, followed by a few promotions. Commissioners race results flip Tighe in front as provisional ballots are counted By Glenn Wallace gwallace@ourcoloradonews. com The race for Jefferson County’s District 2 County Commissioner seat is very close. Election night ended with appointed incumbent Republican John Odom holding on to a 133-vote lead over Demo- crat Casey Tighe. Military, over- seas and unsigned ballots were all processed last week. Those ballots equaled around 3,500 votes, and when counted up they did not just narrow the results, they switched them. As of the end of ballot count- ing last week, it was Tighe with a 215-vote lead — less than one- hundredth of a percent advantage. There is one more batch of bal- lots left to count — which was done on Tuesday of this week — an esti- mated 7,500 provisional ballots. “If for any case the validity of a voter at the ballot box can’t be verified, they can be given a provi- sional ballot,” said Jeffco Deputy of Election Josh Liss. “I’ve heard as high as 90-per- cent of the provisional ballots could be accepted, provided that they are an eligible voter who didn’t already vote somewhere else,” said Jefferson County Democratic Party Chair Chris Kennedy. Liss said with such a narrow margin between the candidates, and so many votes still to be count- ed, the race remained too close to call. Kennedy admitted to surprise that the Democratic candidate Tighe had actually pulled ahead in the count. “We’re just such a big county. It just shows that anything can hap- pen when you still have more than 10,000 votes left to count,” Ken- nedy said. The Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder’s office will certify the fi- nal vote count this week. County sources and Kennedy said they expect the vote to still be close enough to trigger an automatic recount — vote totals being within one-half of one percent of each other. Liss said either candidate could also request a recount, but at their own expense. A county recount could be com- pleted by the end of November, though the state deadline to com- plete it is Dec. 13. Tighe Odom GET SOCIAL WITH US The Wheat Ridge Transcript wants to share the news. Check out and like our page on facebook. Search for Wheat Ridge Transcript. While you are there search for Colorado Community Media's page too.

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Adam Barratt teaches his daughter Angelika to bowl during Live Local Wheat Ridge “Grab the Kids and Let’s Roll”! Saturday at Wheat Ridge Lanes.

ROLLIN’ AND PAINTIN’

Nora Brooks with her daughter Becca, left, and Amy DeKnikker with her son Henry lend their hands to painting during Live Local Wheat Ridge “Grab the Kids and Let’s Roll”! Saturday at Wheat Ridge Lanes. The three-hour event included family bowling, children’s music, crafts and prizes. Photos by Andy Carpenean

Offi cers, citizens honored by sheriff By Glenn Wallace [email protected]

It was a fi tting day for the Jefferson Coun-ty Sheriff’s Department to recognize the outstanding achievements of the offi cers, and a few citizens, who went above and be-yond the call of duty in 2012.

Earlier in the day, Jeffco Sheriff Ted Mink and many of his staff had attended the fu-neral of Lakewood Police Offi cer James Da-vies, who died in the line of duty.

“Certainly after an event like that, it’s good to come together, to heal. And we wanted to rise above that tragedy and recog-nize our citizens and employees who have really done incredible work,” said Mink after

the presentation ceremony.The awards event fi lled the county hear-

ing room with award recipients, colleagues, and family.

Among this year’s honorees were two citizens, and two department deputies who risked their own lives to pull an accident vic-tim out of a fl aming vehicle; several deputies who acted quickly to save the lives of sui-cidal citizens; and one deputy who handled two award-worthy situations in one day.

Deputy DA Christian Gardner-Wood was given the Citizen Citation of Merit, and of-fi cers Dale Scott and Erik Nethken were giv-en commendations for stopping a county inmate from attacking his public defender with a pen — “in what would otherwise

have likely been a serious injury incident,” according to the award citation.

Four offi cers, David Bruening, Randy Barnes, Jason Hertel and Jerry Chrachol were given the department’s Medal for Valor for their evacuation efforts during the Lower North Fork Fire.

The four actually became trapped by the fl ames and smoke at one point, and waited in a partially burned fi eld until the fi re line had passed them by.

Then, they continued work on assisting evacuees.

Deputy Elias Alberti was on patrol duty along Interstate 70 one day when reports of a Pontiac, traveling over 100 mph with no breaks and a stuck accelerator, came over

the radio. The deputy actually moved his car in

front of the runaway vehicle, and used his breaks to eventually stop the car.

Later that same day Alberti successfully talked a suicidal individual away from the ledge of a bridge.

Other offi cers and citizens were recog-nized for excellent work, both heroic, and just helpful, like the bank employee who worked after hours with police to fi nd a missing woman, or the Gavin Prejean, a state-recognized police and fi re dispatch trainer.

Ending the event were awards for 20, 25, 30 and 35 years of service with the depart-ment, followed by a few promotions.

Commissioners race results fl ipTighe in front as provisional ballots are counted

By Glenn Wallace [email protected]

The race for Jefferson County’s District 2 County Commissioner seat is very close. Election night ended with appointed incumbent Republican John Odom holding on to a 133-vote lead over Demo-

crat Casey Tighe. Military, over-seas and unsigned ballots were all processed last week. Those ballots equaled around 3,500 votes, and when counted up they did not just narrow the results, they switched them. As of the end of ballot count-ing last week, it was Tighe with a 215-vote lead — less than one-hundredth of a percent advantage.

There is one more batch of bal-lots left to count — which was done on Tuesday of this week — an esti-mated 7,500 provisional ballots.

“If for any case the validity of a voter at the ballot box can’t be verifi ed, they can be given a provi-sional ballot,” said Jeffco Deputy of Election Josh Liss.

“I’ve heard as high as 90-per-cent of the provisional ballots could be accepted, provided that they are an eligible voter who didn’t already vote somewhere else,” said Jefferson County Democratic Party Chair Chris Kennedy.

Liss said with such a narrow margin between the candidates, and so many votes still to be count-

ed, the race remained too close to call.

Kennedy admitted to surprise that the Democratic candidate Tighe had actually pulled ahead in the count.

“We’re just such a big county. It just shows that anything can hap-

pen when you still have more than 10,000 votes left to count,” Ken-nedy said.

The Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder’s offi ce will certify the fi -nal vote count this week. County sources and Kennedy said they expect the vote to still be close enough to trigger an automatic recount — vote totals being within one-half of one percent of each other.

Liss said either candidate could also request a recount, but at their own expense.

A county recount could be com-pleted by the end of November, though the state deadline to com-plete it is Dec. 13.

Tighe Odom

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Hawthorn development proceeding Neighbors question drainage and traffi c circulation By Glenn Wallace [email protected]

A new housing development planned for just north of Golden had its fi nal plat approved by Jefferson County’s Board of County Commissioners last week.

The 199-single-family unit plat for the Hawthorn Subdivision (formerly Golden Peaks), 58th Avenue and State Highway 93, was approved 3-0. The commissioners’ ap-proval vote was made over the protest of

some of the residents of the neighboring North Table Mountain Village home owners association, who had asked for a delay to the decision while they negotiated with the Hawthorn developers about potential con-struction, storm water and traffi c impacts.

Robert Hatch, a lawyer representing North Table Mountain Village HOA, said items of signifi cant concerns remained to be sorted out. There has not been an ease-ment agreement — a county condition of approval — with North Table Mountain Village to extend the current cul-de-sac on West 60th Lane. Without that secondary access point for the Hawthorn houses, the developers would have to come back to the

county with an alternative circulation plan. The HOA also has concerns about drainage impacts along Van Biber Creek, he said.

Hatch said some of his client HOA resi-dents were not opposed to the land being developed, but they did worry about how the construction would be handled. Some residents were already unhappy with blow-ing wind and dust impacts that they were already experiencing, just from preliminary mounds of grading dirt that have been put on the land recently.

“I’ve got photos of mounds of dust that accumulate inside a home in just one day,” Hatch said, requesting a delay to the plat vote for a few weeks to allow the two parties

to continue discussions.A county staff representative said county

health was already investigating the impact of blowing dust, and that the developers may have more construction mitigation re-quirements as a result.

Commission Chair Don Rosier said it looked to him that the development plan “will actually improve the entire Van Biber drainage,” and should proceed. His two fel-low commissioners agreed.

Hawthorn developers will have to meet the county’s list of conditions, including the West 60th Lane easement, before they can proceed towards actual construction.

JEFFCO NEWS IN A HURRY

County closed for ThanksgivingMost Jefferson County offi ces will be

closed Nov. 22 and 23 in observation of the Thanksgiving holiday. The county courts side of the administrative build-ing will be open for business on Friday, Nov. 23.

Recycling and Haz-Mat center still open

The Rooney Road Recycling Center and Household Hazardous Waste Facil-ity remains open.

The next door county slash opera-tion closed down at the end of October.

Recycling materials as well as com-mon household chemicals and haz-ardous waste materials are still being accepted.

The center is at 151 S. Rooney Road in Golden.

The household hazardous waste fa-cility is open on Wednesdays and Satur-days only, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call the center to make a drop-off appointment for haz-mat drops at 303-316-6262.

The cost per visit, no matter the volume, is $20.

Empty paint cans, cleaners, pesti-cides, poisons, electronics and batteries are accepted.

More information about the center is available at www.rooneyroadrecycling.org or 303-316-6262, or by calling Jef-

ferson County Public Health Environ-mental Health Services at 303-271-5000.

Permits for Genesee Christmas trees

A limited number of permits are now available for the annual Christmas tree sale at Genesee Park. During the fi rst weekend of December, permit holders can select and cut their own native tree at the mountain park, just minutes west of the Denver metro area off I-70.

Families who purchase a $25 permit will help the Colorado State Forest Service and Denver Mountain Parks improve forest health in the park and reduce the impacts of future wildfi res by thinning overcrowded, dense veg-etation. The permits are valid for live Douglas-fi r, ponderosa pine, lodgepole pine and Rocky Mountain juniper trees up to 15 feet tall or 6 inches in trunk diameter.

Tree cutting will be in select areas of Genesee Park, a Denver Mountain Park, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, and Sunday, Dec. 2.

Trees must be cut with hand tools, such as a handsaw or an axe. Chainsaws are prohibited.

Permits can be obtained through the mail by calling the CSFS Golden District offi ce at 303-279-9757.

They will be available until sold out.

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LIFE: Fine Art Market show and sale rolling out the goods.

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SPORTS: Mustangs faces Cherokee Trail in semifi nals.

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SPECIAL: A look at the upcoming holidays.

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What stress?: Columnist Andrea Doray shares six ways to guarantee holiday stress. Page 6

Honor: Fallen offi cer remem-bered for humor, dedication.

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SPORTS: Farmers fall in tightly played rematch against one of 4A’s best squads.

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Hawthorn development proceeding to continue discussions.

A county staff representative said county health was already investigating the impact of blowing dust, and that the developers may have more construction mitigation re-quirements as a result.

Commission Chair Don Rosier said it looked to him that the development plan “will actually improve the entire Van Biber drainage,” and should proceed. His two fel-low commissioners agreed.

Hawthorn developers will have to meet the county’s list of conditions, including the West 60th Lane easement, before they can proceed towards actual construction.

Slow down, take pause

Slow me down, Lawd, I’s a-goin’ too fast,

I can’t see my brother when he’s walkin’ past.

I miss a lot o’good things day by day,

I don’t know a blessin’ when it comes my way.

— Old Spiritual(From an article called

Slow Down! By Willard Pleuthner, San Francisco Chronicle 6/10/1951)

I found the article “Slow Down” in my mother’s things when I was clean-ing out her house after she died. The piece has a photo of a couple taking a walk together in a fi eld of wild grasses. The man and the woman are both looking in the same direction. It’s interesting that my mother would have saved this for so many years, because later in her life she became one of the busiest people ever. Maybe the mean-ing of the article comes through especially for ac-tive people.

My husband and I talk about slowing our pace. Life is short and gets shorter as we grow older.

We have to consciously slow down because the culture we live in is one of speed. So much is available to us: High speed freeways, high speed Internet, same day shipping, instant mov-ies on Netfl ix, cellphones with email, and express lanes and bullet trains. On television and computers we watch events as they happen all over the world and witness speed records broken in the Olympics by new super-athletes.

But how does all this speed affect our children? Pleuthner’s article says: “Slow up our weekends of gaiety so we live more with our children … do more with them … grow closer to them. For they need parental companionship now during these uncer-tain times more than

ever before.”The words written

more than 60 years ago ring true. Two days ago my son-in-law asked me to make a weekly date with my 3-year-old grandson, Noah. Yesterday, Noah and I walked in the rain, held an earthworm and went to a playground with wet sand and made sand castles. We played with fountains in the shallow pool at the Recreation Cen-ter. And he recently taught me how to line up small cars. “Grandma Mary, Grandma Mary,” he said when we were back home. “Read me ‘Mike Mulligan and the Steamshovel.’”

He loves stories and we take each page slowly and talk about the pictures.

Now I have time to spend with my grandson because I retired as a hos-pital chaplain. Chaplaincy is a ministry of presence. Hmmm. Maybe I’ll still have a chance to practice it with him.

Because the gift of pres-ence, like prayer, is intan-gible, not seen, it is some-times overlooked as having value in our hurried-up competitive society.

And with my grandson becoming a regular part of my life, I’m learning how to slow down and “know a blessin’ when it comes my way.”

Mary McFerren Stobie grew up in Golden and lives in Wheat Ridge. She is a storyteller, and has had columns published in the Rocky Mountain News, Denver Post and Chicago Tribune. Please contact her with comments at mry_jeanne@yahoo.

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FRIDAY/NOV. 23 TO DEC. 16

PLAYHOUSE SHOW The Festival Playhouse presents “The Man Who Wanted to Be Santa,” from Nov. 23 to Dec. 16 at 5665 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and at 2 p.m. Sundays. Call 303-422-4090 or visit www.festi-valplayhouse.com for information.

FRIDAY TO SUNDAY/NOV. 23-25, NOV. 30 TO DEC. 2

THEATER FESTIVAL See a new play every week for four weeks at The Edge Theatre: “Room #12” plays Nov. 16-18; “Gifted” plays Nov. 23-25; and “Straight Sitting” plays Nov. 30 to Dec. 2. The theater is at 9797 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. Visit www.theedgetheater.com or call 303-232-0363 for tickets and information on the shows.

SATURDAY/NOV. 24

MOVIE SHOWING The epic movie “Gandhi” will be shown Saturday, Nov. 24, at Arvada Mennonite Church Spirit of Joy Church of the Brethren, 5927 Miller St., Arvada. The movie will start at 4:30 p.m., and a break for Indian food will be at 6 p.m. The second half of the movie starts at 7 p.m. Movie is food, but a donation is being requested to cover the cost of the food. RSVP at 303-421-8466. Come for all or part of the evening.

SHOPPING EVENT Historic Olde Town Arvada presents Small Business on Saturday Nov. 24. Several Olde Town shops will have special off ers, and gift/trunk shows will be scattered throughout Olde Town shops. Visit www.historicarvada.org for a list of participating stores.

SATURDAY/NOV. 24, DEC. 1, DEC. 8; SUNDAY/DEC. 2

MEET SANTA Meet Santa and his rein-deer at Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 W. 52nd Ave., Arvada. Santa will be at the garden center from 1-4 p.m. Saturdays, Nov. 24, Dec. 1 and Dec. 8, and Sunday, Dec. 2. Bring your pets on Dec. 2 for a visit and photo with Santa. On Saturday, Dec. 1, the reindeer will be visiting from the North Pole, from 1-4 p.m. On Sun-day, Dec. 2, enjoy music of the Arvada Chorale from 1-3 p.m. Don’t forget your cameras, and please bring along a can or package of non-perishable food for Santa to share with the Arvada Food Bank. Call 303-424-7979 or visit www.echters.com.

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY/NOV. 24-25

HOLIDAY BAZAAR St. Paul’s Episcopal Church will have a holiday bazaar from

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, and from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25, at 9200 W. 10th Ave., Lakewood. Come enjoy crafts, bake sale and food. Call 303-233-4991.

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY/NOV. 24-25, DEC. 1-2

WREATH MAKING Create your own handcrafted wreath using fresh aro-matic boughs at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 24 and Dec. 1, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25 and Dec. 2, at Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 W. 52nd Ave., Arvada. This is a popular hands-on class; please bring pruners. Reservations required; call 303-424-7979. Visit www.echters.com.

SUNDAY/NOV. 25

LIGHTING CEREMONY The Tesoro Cultural Center continues its southwestern tradition of lighting the farolitos (meaning `little lanterns’) to usher in the holiday season and to honor a member of the community who has enlightened the hearts, minds and souls of others. The ceremony begins with seasonal carols led by members of the Southwest Musicians, complimentary hot spiced apple cider, coff ee and biscochito cookies. The event is at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25, at The Fort. Call 303-839-1671 or visit www.tesoroculturalcenter.org.

TUESDAY/NOV. 27

BLOOD DRIVE High Point Financial Group, LLC Community Blood Drive is from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, inside Bonfi ls’ bus at 215 Union Blvd., Lakewood. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact Mike Stahl at 303-941-8588 or [email protected].

LIFETREE CAFÉ The mystery of prayer will be explored at the next Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, at 5675 Field St., Arvada. Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Snacks and beverages are available. Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual coff eehouse-type setting. Ques-tions about Lifetree may be directed to Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or [email protected].

TRIAD MEETING Pam Kerr, forensic accountant, will talk about fi ghting fi -nancial exploitation, including the fraud triangle, red fl ags, opportunity and motivation at the TRIAD meeting at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, at the Jeff erson County DA Offi ce, 500 Jeff erson County Parkway, Golden. Call 303-271-6980.

TUESDAY/NOV. 27 to Dec. 23

THEATER SHOW “Miracle on 34th

Street,” with book, music and lyrics by Meredith Willson, will show Nov. 27-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.

THURSDAY/NOV. 29

EVENING OF Hope Echter’s Garden Center is partnering with Hope House of Colorado and other local businesses for An Evening of Hope, from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, at the garden center, 5150 W. 52nd Ave., Arvada. Door prizes, discounts and music add to the fun. Tickets are limited; call 303-424-7979. A portion of the ticket price goes to Hope House of Colorado. Visit www.echters.com or www.hopehouseofcolorado.org.

BLOOD DRIVE St. Anthony Hospital Community Blood Drive is from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, inside Auditorium A at 11600 W. 2nd Place, Lakewood. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Bonfi ls’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www.bonfi ls.org.

IMPROV SHOW Golden High School will present a fundraiser with its Improv Show at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, in the high school auditorium, 701 24th St. The show is a fundraiser for Broadway CARES benefi tting AIDS research and recovery programs. Checks and cash accepted at the door. For information, contact Scott Hasbrouck at shasbrou@jeff co.k12.co.us or 303-982-2813.

JAZZ CONCERT Jazz Over Easy performs from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, at Café del Sol, 608 Garrison St. in Lakewood, for an evening of swinging jazz. The band performs monthly. Re-serve a table now to assure seating. The performance will be streamed live at liveconnections.com. Call 303-238-7999 for reservations.

CHOICE ENROLLMENT Arvada West High School Choice Enrollment Night is from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, at the Arvada West Auditorium. Meet the teachers, counselors and administra-tors, hear an overview of the programs, classes, activities and athletics; tour the building; and have questions answered. Choice enrollment night is for students who live outside the Arvada West atten-dance boundaries. Choice enrollment applications are available at http://www.jeff copublicschools.org/enroll-ment or call 303-982-1303.

BASIX CHRISTMASTIME The Lakewood Cultural Center presents Danish vocal pop a cappella sensation Basix in a special holiday program at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, in the 316-seat theater at 470 S. Allison Parkway. Tickets are available by going online to www.Lakewood.org/CulturalCenter, calling 303-987-7845, or visiting the Lakewood Cultural Center Box Offi ce. Senior, student and group discounts are available. There is plenty of free, well-lit parking on-site.

YOUR WEEK

Your Week continues on Page 18

Arrest made in homicide of Wheat Ridge man Staff Report

An arrest has been made

following the deadly stab-bing of Howard Benjamin Adler, 26, at his home in Wheat Ridge over the week-end.

Nate Vernon Fischer, 25, was arrested for fi rst-degree murder Monday and is cur-rently being held at Jeffer-son County Jail.

At 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, Wheat Ridge Po-lice were called to the 4600 block of Miller Street after

the victim’s roommates went outside to see what

their dogs were bark-ing at and found their 26-year-old roommate had been attacked in the yard.

The man died be-fore police

and paramedics arrived from injuries sustained in the attack.

Fischer

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Police work is a serious business, but the friends of offi cer James Davies re-membered his dry British

wit and sense of humor at his funeral on Nov. 15.

Friends from the Lakewood Police De-p a r t m e n t r e m e m -bered a

man who was as focused on stopping crime in the city as he was in convinc-ing a friend that eating 50 chicken McNuggets at one time was a good idea, or having a contest to see could round up the most fugitives — or “dirties” as Davies called them — in one day.

Davies, of course, won the contest.

“He was a practical jokester to the 10th-degree. He did impersonations and had nicknames for ev-erybody.” said agent Justin Mains in his eulogy, who served on the Lakewood Special Enforcement Team (SET) with Davies. “He was a smart man, an intelligent man, and for him it was not about the quantity of work, but the quality.”

Representatives of po-lice departments from all over the state turned up in their blue, green and gray uniforms on Nov. 15 to pay their respects to a fallen brother, who lost his life in the line of duty.

The Denver First Church of the Nazarene was full of more than 2,000 people gathered to mourn and honor the memory of Davies, who was shot and killed on Nov. 9 after a fellow offi cer mistakenly thought he was an armed threat.

Davies was born in Dar-lington, England, on May 10, 1977, and moved to America after meeting his wife, Tami, while she was studying abroad.

According to his friend Reese Ervin’s eulogy, Da-vies would joke with fel-low offi cers that Tami had to come to England to fi nd a husband because none

of the “American blokes” were right for her.

Several of the offi cers who worked with him re-membered the man who sarcastically called the fourth of July “all trai-tor’s day,” and was fi ercely proud of his Welsh heri-tage. Many of Davies’ fam-ily from England, as well as British police offi cers, were in attendance at the service.

Lakewood Mayor Bob Murphy also spoke, tell-ing the crowd how grateful the city was for the work Davies, and all offi cers do, and how much his spe-cial contributions will be missed.

Davies started at the Lakewood Police Depart-ment in April 2006, and eventually joined SET, so

he could focus on fi nding and prosecuting sex of-fenders. Before he died, he had received approval to start a new sex offender unit, which the depart-ment will start in 2013.

Police chief Kevin Pal-etta told the crowd that as much as everyone heard about who Davies was, it was only a snapshot of the man.

“You’re not seeing the whole panorama of who he was,” he said. “He lost his life doing what he loved with people he admired.”

After his speech, Paletta presented Tami and their children, Chloe, 6, and Ethan, 2, with two medals: the Police Service Award, for his work on creating the sex offender unit, and the Police Cross, for families

of offi cers who died in the line.

He also added that in May Davies will receive the department’s hall of fame award.

After the service, a pro-cession drove through the city, with children from several schools standing along the road to pay trib-ute to the man.

“Citizens of Lakewood, you lost a great man that night,” Mains said. “He showed up every day and worked as hard as he could — that’s what the great ones do.”

Mourners made a procession from Denver First Church of the Nazarene to Jeff erson County Fairgrounds in honor of Lakewood police offi cer James Davies on Thursday, Nov. 15. Davies was accidentally killed by a fellow patrolman’s gunfi re Nov. 9. Photo by Emily Mehring

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Six ways to guarantee holiday stressWith the elections behind us (at least

the voting and political ads are behind us), we can now turn our full attention to the holidays.

The holidays? Yes, they are upon us, even though we’ve

been seeing decorations and gift ideas since before Halloween (anyone else think that might be a tad early?).

This holiday season promises to be espe-cially intense because Nov. 1 was a Thurs-day, meaning that Thanksgiving — tradi-tionally the fourth Thursday of the month — is earlier than usual, effective adding an-other week before Christmas.

Depending on your point of view, this is either good news or not-so-good news.

Relatives, visitors, cooking and shopping can make petty annoyances seem monu-mental at this time of year.

We might think we’re doing a great job, but if we’re showing our stress, other people are noticing.

To be clear, stress is internal and/or ex-ternal pressure that imposes physical and emotional tension, and does not appear only when things are going wrong.

Many of us just don’t recognize our stress, especially when our lives are going great.

How could we be stressed?It’s not as hard as we might think.That’s why, after years of experi-

ence, I am offering these personally tested ways to guarantee a stressful holiday sea-son:

1) Schedule yourself every minute. There’s enough to do to keep us going

from now till New Year’s, so we can’t slow down.

If we take a break to enjoy some hot co-coa and holiday music, we might relax so much that we end up taking a breather ev-ery day.

And, if we include our family and friends, we’ll spend way too much time enjoying the holidays instead of getting stuff done.

2) Ignore the impact of religious observances on the people around us.

Hey, it’s the holidays! Everyone should want to do what we want to do, right?

So, we can schedule any workplace, vol-unteer, or personal events when they suit us and only us…who cares if it’s Christmas Eve

or an important evening during the Festival of Lights?

3) Be perfect. We are perfect the rest of the year, so why

should the holidays be any different? Perfect presents, perfect gift wrapping,

perfect meals — including perfect pie crust — and the perfect personal message in doz-ens of perfect holiday cards aren’t out of reach if we put our heads down and ignore any physical fatigue or emotional intensity.

Oh, and we should expect perfection from everyone else … we’ll feel so fulfilled.

4) Shun regular commitments. The holidays are way more important

than the ordinary things we do every day to keeps our lives — and the lives of our fami-lies and coworkers — running smoothly.

If we just can’t make regular car pools, attend meetings, put out garbage or unload dishwashers throughout the next month and a half, people will understand, right?

5) Ban holiday activities. Seeing their own children in the school

play may be a once-in-a-lifetime experi-ence for our coworkers, but we must re-main inflexible — there’s a job to be done.

If we volunteer to pitch in and help a col-league, friend or relative, who knows what

will happen? They might even (gasp!) ask again next year.

6) Believe we’re in this alone. We’re the only ones who have too much

to do, and too little time to do it. No one else has the financial pressures,

child-care issues, inflated expectations, or have-to-be-in-two-places-right-now con-flicts that we have.

No one can empathize so it’s not worth getting together to make connections and show our support. Would anyone else do that for us?

If we stick to these guidelines, we can be sure to experience a full measure of stress, and show it to others, from today till way after the New Year, especially if we overex-tend our budgets, foist our commitments on other people — or refuse to cover for someone else — and demand flawlessness from ourselves and others.

And, be sure not to smile, sing or laugh, people will think we actually believe the holidays are the hap-hap-happiest time of the year.

Ho, ho, ho!

Andrea Doray is a full-time writer who used her annual tug-of-war with the holi-days to bring you this column. Oh, and feel free to contact her at [email protected] for her perfect pie crust recipe.

OPINIONS / YOURS AND OURS

Happy Thanksgiving, from the year 2022So. It’s Thanksgiving. And this year I’m

thankful for blah, blah, blah. Don’t get me wrong. I have a lot to be

thankful for this year. But everybody does that column.

This year, I’m going to hop into my little time machine, and do something that’s never been attempted before: Write my Thanksgiving column from 10 years in the future. That’s right — me and Marty McFly, coming at you from the year 2022.

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This year I am thankful that the border problems between Mexico and Texas have been resolved relatively peacefully.

I have friends that tried to immigrate this year, and boy! is it dangerous once you get south of the Rio Grande! They keep telling me how much money there is to be made down there, though.

I am very thankful that Gov. Elway de-cided against allowing a statue of himself to be placed outside the new Bronco Stadium.

Sure, the first two Super Bowls were his, but these last four were as much Manning and Sanchez as anybody.

Likewise, I’m thankful that the Rockies/

Shuckers had just as bad a first year in Lin-coln as they did for the last 12 in Denver.

You can take the team out of the alti-tude, but you can’t take the suck out of the team.

I am so thankful for corn chips and the leading role their production is playing in Colorado’s economy last few years, as well as the brilliance of Boulder Foods in buying up the Twinkies brand and producing here.

Talk about your economic firewall! I am thankful that the foresight voters showed in 2012 by passing a mill levy over-ride for Jeffco schools is paying off with the Futures Award from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

Those ability-grouping and technology reforms we put in back in 2016 have made more than one group sit up and take notice.

I’m even thinking about coming out of retirement, just to see if the Max Head-room-like virtual teaching assistant knows anything about music.

I am also thankful that the discovery of resonant crystalline radiation has made the massive fossil-fuel and nuclear power generators of the past obsolete.

Can’t wait for the day when somebody miniaturizes the technology to run my car.

I am thankful that the Sino-Aussie Conglomerate effectively blocked African Union efforts to close the Indian Ocean to commercial traffic.

Where would we get our cars if they couldn’t take the short trip from India to the West?

I am very thankful for the 15 states that blocked the repeal of the 22nd Amendment back in 2016. What a fiasco those other 42 states would have heaped on us!

I am thankful that the U.N. Peacekeep-ing mission in Nova Scotia is coming to a close.

My son is just a couple years away from conscription — whew!

I’m thankful that the cyber-fence that got put around Washington, D.C., seems to be doing a decent job keeping some of the

really stupid ideas quarantined. Frankly, I’m pretty thankful for the nice weather this week.

I’m not sure I can handle these cold win-ters any more. I may have to move to Costa Rica for something a little more temperate.

I’m also thankful that this year saw an actual bit of economic growth in Northern Europe.

While Andalusia is still mired in a deep depression and the Central States seem intent on returning to the dark ages, at least the leadership in Rejkjavic acts as if it has some clue what is going on.

And finally, I must express my thankful-ness for my wife and children for sticking with me through yet one more year. What can I say, guys?

I’ve got a good feeling about 2023! Maybe there’s even room in the house for a grandkid this year (but no pressure!)

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

Michael Alcorn is a music teacher and fit-ness instructor who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. He graduated from Alameda High School and the University of Colorado-Boulder.

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child-care issues, infl ated expectations, or have-to-be-in-two-places-right-now con-fl icts that we have.

No one can empathize so it’s not worth getting together to make connections and show our support. Would anyone else do that for us?

If we stick to these guidelines, we can be sure to experience a full measure of stress, and show it to others, from today till way after the New Year, especially if we overex-tend our budgets, foist our commitments on other people — or refuse to cover for someone else — and demand fl awlessness from ourselves and others.

And, be sure not to smile, sing or laugh, people will think we actually believe the holidays are the hap-hap-happiest time of the year.

Ho, ho, ho!

Andrea Doray is a full-time writer who used her annual tug-of-war with the holi-days to bring you this column. Oh, and feel free to contact her at [email protected] for her perfect pie crust recipe.

Happy Thanksgiving, from the year 2022 really stupid ideas quarantined. Frankly, I’m pretty thankful for the nice weather this week.

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Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

Michael Alcorn is a music teacher and fi t-ness instructor who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. He graduated from Alameda High School and the University of Colorado-Boulder.

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Being a part of one of these events can be as simple as paying the en-trance fee and setting up a table. Individuals who have never sold wares at events such as these could fi nd that they do quite well with such a captive audience. You do not have to be a professional sales person or event organizer to get involved.

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Community resource pages or Web sites are often good sources of in-formation about events the city or town will host. Church bulletins and notices sent home from school may also list such announcements. Make a list of the events that are being held and see where they are located, what the cost is for being a part of the event and how much of a crowd the event fi g-ures to draw. These decid-ing factors will help you to gear your efforts toward the fairs that stand to be the most benefi cial to you.

It is adviseable to begin your search early so that you will have ample time to prepare for the fair, in-cluding conforming to the fair’s requirements.

Know the rules and regulations

Each fair asks differ-ent things of its vendors. Some events will have booths or tables provided for you, but many will re-quire you to bring all the essentials and simply al-lot you a space. Fairs that are held outdoors could necessitate the use of a pop-up tent, particularly if inclement weather is on the horizon.

Electricity may be pro-vided with some events, or you may be allowed to bring a generator. The event organizer also may have specifi c rules about table sizes, confi guration, use of tablecloths to hide storage boxes or materi-als, decorating options and more.

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(As told by the � rst-graders of Mrs. Haviland’s class at Westminster’s Arap-ahoe Ridge Elementary School)

The story of the fi rst Thanksgiving began play-ing out 3,000 years ago when a group of 20 or 30 people – known as Pilgrims – wanted to leave their home country of Canada to fi nd a better place. The leader of Canada, King George, made them un-happy.

The Pilgrims set sail from Canada on a large ship called the Mayfl ower and spend one year traveling on the ocean. It was winter when they saw their new country on the horizon. It was a strange place to them, and it was very cold, so the Pilgrims decided to stay on the Mayfl ower until spring.

When they moved the ship to the shore, the fi rst person they encountered was King George Wash-ington, America’s very fi rst king. Then the Pilgrims met the Native American Indi-ans who had been living there for a long time. The Indians and Pilgrims must have looked very strange to each other.

The Pilgrim men wore black pants. Some wore small gold hats, but most opted for the traditional tall black hats adorned with a buckle. The women wore black dresses with white tank tops. The children wore miniature versions of the grownups’ attire. The Indians were dressed completely differently with their leather clothing that made them look strong. The men wore tiaras deco-rated with feathers. Even though they were very dif-

ferent from each other, the Indians and Pilgrims soon became friends.

Since the Pilgrims were new to the land and didn’t really know how to take care of themselves, the In-dians showed them how to hunt, fi sh and plant crops. They were such good teachers that the Pilgrims had grown a plentiful crop and had excelled at hunt-ing and fi shing. To cel-ebrate their good fortune, they wanted to have a din-ner of thanksgiving. Twenty or 30 people – and Jesus – got together to prepare for the festivities.

The men gathered fi re-wood, got the tables ready and built a fi re while the women prepared the meal. All the children helped as well. The turkey was placed on the fi re to cook for 75 to 100 min-utes. With the turkey, ev-eryone ate potatoes, corn, other vegetables and ravi-oli. There was even a nice pumpkin pie for dessert.

When the meal was fi n-ished and the cleanup was done, the adults took a rest to settle their tummies while the children played games like bows and ar-rows, SpongeBob and Sharks and Minnows.

That fi rst Thanksgiving 3,000 years ago was a great day for everyone to thank God for their food, their horses and each other. And it is still a great day to give thanks.

Thankful for food, horses and each other

photo by Sandi AustinFirst-graders in Mrs. Haviland’s class told the story of the � rst Thanksgiving. They are students at Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School in Westminster.

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Although Black Friday and its online counterpart, Cyber Monday, may seem like the best times to gain the low-est prices on merchandise, it actually could pay to wait a little longer. Merchants may offer deep discounts on premium items that haven’t moved during the last days of the holiday shopping season, typically between December

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Where were you born?Denver, Colorado- I am a 4th generation Colorado Na-

tive. My Great Grandfather was born outside of the Castle Rock area when it was � e Colorado Territory.

How long have you lived in the area?I have lived in the Denver area all my life; except

for two years, I lived in Cleveland, Ohio, while playing professional football for the Cleveland Browns.

What do you like most about it?I love the change in seasons and having the mountains

in our own backyard. � e Denver area has so much to of-fer and escaping to the mountains is just minutes away.

How long have you worked in Real Estate?I have worked in real estate for almost 41

years. I attended the University of Colorado where I played college football. I was dra� ed by the Cleveland Browns. A� er my career end-ing injuries, I studied for my Real Estate Li-cense and began selling real estate in 1972.

What is your specialty and what does that mean for the people you work with?

I relate to people of all ages, whether it is their � rst home, a new home or the more seasoned buyers. I enjoy working with all of them and building relationships.

What is the most challenging part of what you do?Today’s real estate world is complicated and challenging

from beginning to end. Overcoming problems to create a satis� ed buyer or seller is a goal I have strived to accom-plish my entire career.

What do you most enjoy doing when you’re not work-ing?

I enjoy being with my lovely wife, Linda and doing things with her. We celebrated our 40th

Wedding Anniversary this past May in Italy and enjoy traveling when

we can. Being together and see-ing our kids and grandkids is the best!

What is one tip you have for someone looking to sell a house?

Find an agent you feel comfortable with and who you feel is knowledgeable and trustworthy.

What is one tip you have for someone looking to buy a house?

Find an agent who will help you get educated in the market. One who is willing to invest the time with you visiting areas and homes, so you can make an informed decision.

What is the most unusual thing you’ve encountered while working in Real Estate?

Having police o� cers, with their guns in hand, greet us as were � nishing viewing the home. Neighbors were concerned there was a burglary in process! I didn’t sell that home, but it demonstrated how the neighbors looked out for one another!

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Denver, Colorado- I am a 4th generation Colorado Na-tive. My Great Grandfather was born outside of the Castle Rock area when it was � e Colorado Territory.

I have lived in the Denver area all my life; except for two years, I lived in Cleveland, Ohio, while playing professional football for the Cleveland Browns.

I love the change in seasons and having the mountains in our own backyard. � e Denver area has so much to of-fer and escaping to the mountains is just minutes away.

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Q: My understanding is rental vacancies are decreasing and rental rates are in-

creasing. I’ve also heard that housing prices have hit bottom, are starting to increase and interest rates are at 60-year lows. Is it better to rent or own?

A: You are correct that vacancies are very low and that will continue to impact

rental rates. � ese factors are driven by the number of people who have lost homes or can’t purchase homes given the tighter lend-ing environment.

You are also correct that housing prices in many areas of Colorado are starting to show month-to-month and year-over-year increas-es as inventory of homes available for sale has dropped from about 25,000 to around 10,000. And interest rates, driven by Federal Reserve e� orts, a sluggish economy and uncertainty in Europe, are at or near 60-year lows.

Given this environment, the mathemat-ics are in favor of purchasing. If someone rented a home today at $1,200 per month and

rent increases by 3 percent per year, a person would spend over $680,000 for housing over 30 years and own nothing.

A person who purchases a home for $200,000 today with a 30-year � xed mort-gage would have payments of about $1,200 per month, which maybe tax deductible, and except for increases in taxes and insurance, would remain constant for 30 years.

Payments over the 30 years would prob-ably be less than $500,000, resulting in sav-ings of over $180,000 compared to renting.

And that house, if it appreciated at 3 percent per year, would be worth $485,000. Total dif-ference—over $665,000 in favor of owning.

If you’re looking to purchase or re� nance, seek an experienced, trustworthy, � nancially savvy lender you can meet face-to-face who has access to the full spectrum of loan pro-grams. Work with them to select the proper loan program and have them customize the loan to best suit your needs.

For more information on how you can purchase or re� nance a home, please contact

Randy Spierings, branch manager for Primary Residential Mortgage Inc., at 303-256-5748 or [email protected].

Primary Residential Mortgage is A-plus rated by the Better Business Bureau and win-ner of multiple Gold Star awards. � ey are located at 9800 Pyramid Court, No. 400 in Englewood. � ey o� er a 100-percent satis-faction guarantee and will give you $500 at closing if they don’t meet or exceed your ex-pectations.

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Fleet Technician AideThe City of Black Hawk is currently accepting applications for the full-time position of Fleet Technician Aide. Under the direction of the Fleet Superintendent, the position is responsible for cleaning and detailing City vehicles, equipment, and transportation buses in the City’s maintenance shop. Work week is Monday–Friday, 8-5. Must be 18 years of age or older. Minimum qualifications include: HS diploma or GED; Class R, Colorado Driver’s License, with a safe driving record and the ability to obtain a Class B, CDL license with P endorsement within one year. Salary is $13.12 – $17.75 per hour DOQ/E and includes an outstanding benefits package. The City of Black Hawk conducts pre-employment testing, physical exams, drug testing, and background investigations as a condition of employment. To apply, send a cover letter, resume, completed city application and a copy of your driver’s license to: City of Black Hawk, Employee Services, PO Box 68, Black Hawk, CO 80422 or fax to 303-582-0848. For more info, or to obtain a city application, visit www.cityofblackhawk.org. The recruitment is open until the position is filled. EOE.

Hawk, CO 80422 or fax to 303-582-0848. For more info, or to obtain a city application, visit www.cityofblackhawk.org. The recruitment is open until the position is filled. EOE.

IT Support Technician, City of Black Hawk. $49,010 – $66,308 DOQ/E.Unbelievable benefit package and exceptional opportunity to serve in Colorado’s premiere gaming community located 18 miles west of Golden. The City supports its employees and appreciates great service! If you are interested in serving a unique historical city and enjoy working with diverse populations, visit www.cityofblackhawk.org for application documents and more information about the City of Black Hawk. Requirements: AA degree from a regionally accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information System, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field; minimum of three (3) years progressive experience in a data processing and client server environment, with installation/maintenance on computers and training of staff. Working experience with OS installs on workstations and servers, setup users on network and Exchange, TCP/IP networks DNS, Active Directory, adding extension to Avaya IP Office, ability to restore servers; valid Colorado driver’s license with a safe driving record. Work scheduled is Mon-Fri 8 am – 5 pm with rotating on-call duty to include evenings, weekends and holidays. To be considered for this limited opportunity, please submit a cover letter, resume, completed City application with copies of certifications and driver’s license to: Employee Services, City of Black Hawk, P.O. Box 68, Black Hawk, CO 80422, or fax to 303-582-0848. Please note that we are no longer accepting e-mailed applications. EOE.

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ComputerInovant, LLC, a Visa Inc. companycurrently has openings in ourHighlands Ranch, CO locationfor the following positions:- Sr. Staff QA Engineers (124302)to support Agile/Scrum softwaredevelopment through planning,designing, developing and

executing various software qualityprocesses within Scrum

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infrastructure for data centers andoffice facilities; and

- Staff Software Engineers (124286)to construct solutions that are iden-tified in design artifacts that willachieve results identified in busi-ness requirements document. Re-view and provide feedback ondesign and requirements artifacts,to ensure an accurate understand-ing of expectations.

Apply online at www.visa.com andreference Job#. EOE

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DIRECTVis currently recruiting for the

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If you are not able to access ourwebsite, DIRECTV.com, mail

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Help Wanted

EXPERIENCEDFOSTER PARENTS

NEEDED!

Savio House is currently seekingexperienced foster/group home

parents to live on site at ourpremier group center located in

Lakewood. Applicants mustprovide a loving, nurturing, home

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least 21 years of age, ability topass motor vehicle/criminal and

background check. Lucrativereimbursement for highly qualified

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For details contactRebecca at 303-225-4108 or

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$41,036 - $52,529/year,closes:12/3/12

Equipment Operator$41,036 - $52,529/year,

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Reclaimed Water SystemCoordinator

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Hourly, non-benefitedLifeguard (Hourly)

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Submit City of Westminster onlineapplications thru

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Life Care Center of Evergreen

RN | LPNFull-time evening shift opportunityavailable for Colorado-licensedRNs and LPNs. Looking for anexcited individual to make an im-mediate positive impact on ourteam. Must be able to compet-ently deliver basic skilled nursingcare. Will work Tuesday throughFriday, 10 p.m.-6:30 a.m. We of-fer great pay and benefits, includ-ing medical coverage, 401(k) andpaid vacation, sick days and holi-days.

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harmoniously in a team-oriented environment. We offergreat pay and benefits,

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Carl Loe, Director of Environment-al Services

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Abused and neglectedbrothers and sisters are often

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TrenchingLooking for operator/laborer.Must be willing to travel, pass

background check, drug test andhave a driver license.

Fax experience and references to303-469-9182

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Want To Purchaseminerals and other oil/gasinterests. Send details to:P.O. Box 13557Denver, CO 80201

Dogs

English Setter puppy.Champion blood lines, orange &

white female $500.00.Call Mike 303-807-2540

Autos for Sale

1972 International Pickup withtopper, ¾ ton, 61K miles $4,0001972 gold International pickup withtopper, ¾ ton, 2WD, senior owned,great condition, 60,555 miles,$4,000. 719-687-7669

2005 Infiniti FX 35.Gold w/tan interior. Sun roof, Bosesound system. Great conditionmust see...100,000 miles.

$17,500.00 OBO 303-907-3505

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Sporting goods

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Tickets/Travel

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Firewood

Bulk FirewoodLogs, various hardwoods,

random links, you load, you haul.$60.00 for pick up load.

Split firewood also available.303-431-8132

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Furniture

FULL SIZE SOFAExcellent condition, earth tone$150.00 OBO 303-470-1829

Lawn and Garden

For Sale 2012 42"21hp Sears

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Miscellaneous

American Standard Jet BathtubHinged Shower Door 66x26 3/4Traditional Ceiling Fan with light2 Traditional & 2 Modern ChandlerReasonably priced, will accept fairoffer303-794-3600Moving - Newer Singer sewingmachine $30

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Musical

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Arts & Crafts

Christmas Gift& Craft Fair

November 17th9am-4pm

Over 20 crafters & food concessions

St. StephensLutheran Church

10828 Huron Dr., Northglenn

Building Materials

Steel BuildingsPrices Reduced

Wholesale/Factory offersOn discounted deals

Big & Small Source# 18X(800) 964 8335

Firearms

Douglas County CommemorativeWinchester Rifle. #4 of 10, 24Kgold plated, engraved, $2,000.Serious inquires call 719-783-2234.

Rossi Ranch HandLarge loop lever action pistol type

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Exhibit Hall atJefferson County Fairgrounds

(15200 West 6th Avenue)West 6th Ave. & Indiana St.

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A sampling for the seasonAnnual shows offer deals for uniquely cra�ed itemsBy Clarke [email protected]

The holidays are a great time for art and crafts fans to purchase once-a-year finds, and the Arvada Center is giving shoppers a lot to choose from.

The 26th annual Fine Art Market show and sale and 5th annual Arvada Center Educational Studios (ACES) show and sale both kick-off on Dec. 6 and will be open to shoppers through Dec. 16.

Both shows are at the center, 6901 Wad-sworth Blvd., with the Fine Art Market in the main gallery and the ACES show in the upper gallery.

The money raised from the Fine Art Market goes to the center’s galleries, and the money from the ACES show goes to-ward supporting the ACES program, so no matter which show people shop at, the money is helping out the center, according to Kristin Bueb, art market coordinator.

Each show has a unique focus, with the Fine Art Market featuring affordable works in every medium, from jewelry to sculp-ture and paintings, and all the works are done by Colorado artists.

“The aim of this show is really to make art affordable for people, and so we have 93 artists in all mediums for sale,” said Bueb. “There are items from as low as $3.50 to in the several thousands.”

The market is the only fundraiser the gallery has all year, and is primarily invita-tional, with a few new artists added every year.

Chuck McCoy has been participating in the market off and on for the past 20 years,

and also works as the Center’s graphic de-signer. His specialty are monotype works, which he gained an interest in after getting his degree in graphic design.

“My work is abstract and improvisa-tional, which lends itself toward mono-type works,” he said. “It’s also a style that allows me to be really prolific when I’m in the studio.”

The ACES sales was created as an off-shoot of its annual spring sale, and offers ceramic works from instructors and high-er-level students from the center’s classes. About 50 participants have contributed work to this year’s sale, according to Bueb. She also added that the artists began pre-paring works months in advance for the show.

“The items in this show are really af-fordable, and people will find items and some really great prices,” she said.

The public is invited to attend the kick-

off event for both shows, which is from 5-9 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 6, and will give shoppers a chance to meet many of the artists and participate in a silent auction for many items.

For those interested in shopping dur-ing the week and weekend, the Fine Art Market and ACES shows are open from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, and the Fine Art Market is open from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and the ACES show is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon-day through Saturday.

For more information, call 720-898-7255 or visit www.arvadacenter.org.

Chuck McCoy has been contributing to the Fine Arts market off and on for the past 20 years. The Arvada Center’s graphic designer, McCoy, creates monotypes, which he likes due to their improvisational and abstract style. Courtesy photo

IF YOU GOWHAT: Fine Art Market and Arvada Center Educational Studios shows and sales

WHERE: Arvada Center

6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada

WHEN: Dec. 6 through Dec. 16

• Opening reception - 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6

• Fine Art Market - 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday

Noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday

• ACES show - 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday

Noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday

COST: Free admission

INFORMATION: 720-898-7255 or www.arvadacenter.org

Monotype by Chuck McCoy. Courtesy photo

Diamond devotion set in stone

Bling king Steve Rosdal retired from Hyde Park Jewelers a few years back, but he was itching to get in the biz in some capacity.

Now he has opened SHR Jewelry Associ-ates at 231 Milwaukee St. in Cherry Creek North. Rosdal’s new business specializes in diamond acquisitions from private indi-viduals and dealers.

He will also purchase and sell estates and previously owned fine watches, pre-cious metals and jewelry.

Rosdal started his career in the jewelry business in 1973 and built extensive expe-rience in fine timepieces, diamonds and fine jewelry.

“I am excited to get back to the aspects I love most about the jewelry industry,” Rosdal said.

The office of SHR Jewelry Associates is not the typical retail jewelry store. It has a small showroom, but most of its sales will come from the personalized service that Rosdal and director Jourdan Block offer.

Through his connections in the jew-elry community, Rosdal is able to source specific pieces, whether watches or fine jewelry, for his customers.

SHR Jewelry Associates is open by ap-pointment only by calling 720-379-6505 or by contacting Rosdal at [email protected].

More Tebow timeFormer Broncos quarterback Tim

Tebow, who now plays for the Jets, has signed a deal to be the “spokesmodel” for TiVo, the TV recording device.

According to a story in The Holly-wood Reporter, “the 25-year-old athlete will spread the gospel of TiVo via a social media and national advertising campaign, including a series of TV commercials,” the company said. “TiVo will also offer a `Tim Tebow Zone’ listing Tebow’s favorite shows, movies and recommendations for kids’ programming.”

“I had no idea how great TiVo was until I started using it,” Tebow said in a statement last week. “I was blown away by the TiVo experience — it was so much more than I thought. With always being on the road, I love having the ability to find exactly what I am looking for and watch it anywhere, any time.”

Tebow can add TiVo to his endorsement roster, which includes Jockey Interna-tional, Nike and FRS Healthy Performance energy drinks.

You can read the rest of the story at www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/tim-tebow-lands-tivo-endorsement-390393.

Bo�o Bender’sBender’s Bar and Grill at 10710 West-

minster Blvd. in Westminster has been taken over by former Denver Post sports columnist Jim Armstrong, along with restaurant-partner veterans Rich Salturel-li, who owns City Pub at Yosemite and Hampden, Chris Fuselier, owner of The Blake Street Tavern, and CU Boulder sports information director Dave Plati.

Armstrong, who never met a sports sub-ject he didn’t like to debate, will be on site

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FESTIVAL FUNDRAISER Colorado Festival of Cultures and White Fence Farm are working to raise money for the festival’s children’s choir and other cultural groups in the community. Print and bring in the fl ier found at http://cccchoir.wordpress.com/schedules/fundraisers/white-fence-aug/ and White Fence Farm will give 15 percent of the profi ts to the Colorado Festival. Addi-tionally, the Clear Creek Children’s Choir, the Seven Falls Indian Dancers and Tromboniacs will perform from 5:15-6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, for restaurant patrons.

LECTURE SERIES Power Lunch Lecture Series presents “Reinventing Fire: Bold Business Solutions for the New Energy

Era,” by Ryan Matley, consultant, electricity practice, Rocky Mountain Institute, from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, at The NREL Visitors Center, 15013 Denver West Parkway, Golden. Call 303-384-6565 to make a reservation for this free public program. Participants are welcome to bring a lunch to enjoy during the presentation.

THURSDAY AND FRIDAY/NOV. 29-30

MUSICAL AUDITIONS The Arvada Center will have auditions for the musical “Man of La Mancha” from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 29-30 at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Call the Arvada Center, 720-898-7200 to schedule a time.

COMING SOON COMING SOON/NOV. 30 to Dec. 1

CRAFT FAIR The Jeff co Holiday Craft Fair is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, in the exhibit hall at the Jeff erson County Fairgrounds, Golden. A donation at the door will go toward the learning programs and scholarships for youth in the community. Parking is free. A local 4-H group will man-age the food booth. The event is sponsored by the Jeff erson County Fair, a nonprofi t community service organization, and coor-dinated by Iris McIntosh, 303-934-3171.

COMING SOON/DEC. 1

CHRISTMAS CONCERT Start your holi-days with the ringing of bells with Christ-mas Bells in the City, at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at Wheat Ridge United Methodist Church, 7530 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge.

The 12th annual concert features fi ve English handbell choirs from the Denver area. The Trinity United Methodist Church Children’s Chorale also will perform. The concert is free; donations will be accepted. Visit www.timberlineringers.org or email [email protected].

PRAYER SERVICE Community In Christ Church, 12229 W. 80th Ave. in Arvada, will host “An Evening of Prayer” for the children of the north Jeff co communities at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1. With the recent tragedies in the Arvada/Westminster area, the church will open its doors for any and all families who wish to take that time to pray, and have their children prayed for.

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BARBERSHOP CHRISTMAS. Denver MountainAires Barbershop Chorus, Colorado School of Mines Men’s Chorus and individuals from the Boulder Timber-liners, Sound of the Rockies and 52eighty Youth Chorus will perform Dec. 1 during the Olde Golden Christmas Parade.Bar-bershop quartets will sing at 11th and Washington, beginning at 10:30 a.m. The parade begins at 11 a.m., ending at 13th and Washington at 11:30, where the fi rst Barbershop Christmas festival chorus will perform.Call 303-973-9217 or 303-805-9828.

COMING SOON/DEC. 1-2

PORCH POTS Visit a demonstration on how to put together porch pots to dress up your entry. Program is off ered at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, at Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 W. 52nd Ave., Arvada. Program is free; and no registration is required. Call 303-424-7979 or visit www.echters.com.

COMING SOON/DEC. 2

HOLIDAY CONCERT Jeff erson Symphony Orchestra will have its holiday concert and silent auction at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, at Colorado School of Mines Green Center in Golden. Season and individual tickets can be purchased in advance at www.jeff symphony.org or calling 303-278-4237.

HOLIDAY CONCERT The Jeff erson Symphony Orchestra will perform its popular holiday concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, at the Colorado School of Mines Green Center in Golden. The holiday con-cert is the most popular JSO performance of the year and has become a family tradition for many area residents. The concert off ers a touch of classical with a good portion of festive fun. Guest artists Judy Shay Burns, soprano, and Brian Stinar, tenor, will join the JSO once again for this program. Season and individual

concert tickets may be purchased in advance at www.jeff symphony.org, by calling 303-278-4237, visiting the Jeff erson Symphony offi ce at 1204 Washington St., Golden, or at the door before the concert.

UPCOMING FUNDRAISER PLAN Jeff co, the citizen organization that has been working to conserve natural open spaces in Jeff erson County since 1972, is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a “Run with the Pack” fundraiser Sunday, Dec. 2, at 240 Union Restaurant, 240 Union Blvd., Lakewood. PLAN Jeff co initi-ated the fi rst county open space program in the country. The evening starts with a complementary wine reception at 5 p.m., followed by dinner and the keynote speaker Ed Bangs. Tickets are $55 per person for open seating, $75 per person for reserved tables. Call 303-835-0979 or visit PLANJeff co.org to reserve your spot or for information.

COMING SOON/DEC. 4, DEC. 6

HOLIDAY WORKSHOP The Lakewood Arts Council presents two workshops for the holidays. Lakewood artist Ann Quinn will teach an ornament making workshop from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Dec. 4. Those attending will make three ornaments. No previous art experience is required and a continental breakfast will be served. The workshop costs $8 and registration is required. From 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, Dec. 6, artist Kathy Cranmer will present a watercolor card-making workshop. Each student will take home two or three hand-made cards. The workshop costs $25 and registration is also required. Call 303-980-0625 or visit www.lakewoodartscouncil.org.

COMING SOON/DEC. 6

HOLIDAY BAZAAR Developmental Disabilities Resource Center, 11177 W. 8th Ave., Lakewood, plans its 11th annual holiday bazaar from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6. Admission is free.

Donations of canned food appreciated to help meet emergency holiday needs. The bazaar features handmade crafts, jewelry, unique gifts, a silent auction and bake sale. Shoppers can visit with Santa, enjoy holiday music and browse “Books Are Fun” seasonal merchandise. The event is sponsored by DDRC Volunteer Services with proceeds benefi ting fami-lies receiving services. Call 303-462-6585 for information.

LEGISLATOR BREAKFAST The nonpartisan Jeff erson County League of Women Voters welcomes new and returning state legislators for breakfast from 7-8 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, at Cle-ments Community Center, 1580 Yarrow St., Lakewood. The legislators will discuss their individual goals for the session and answer questions. Everyone is welcome, but reservations are required for break-fast. Bread Winners will cater the event. Cost is $15. Send checks payable to LWV Jeff co along with your name to Jeff co League of Women Voters, 1425 Brent-wood, Suite 7, Lakewood, CO 80214, by Nov. 16. Visit www.lwvjeff co.org

RECURRING EVENTS

RECURRING/THROUGH FALL

INTEREST NIGHTS Jeff co public schools will host information meetings for prospective students and their families. Meetings are scheduled to help families learn about school programs, meet staff and tour facilities. Check the district website for schedule: http://www.jeff copublicschools.org/enroll-ment/interest_nights.html.

RECURRINGDONATE BOOKS The Jeff erson County Library Foundation and Friends would like your donated books, CDs and DVDs. Larger donations accepted at the founda-tion offi ce and the Lakewood Library. Call 303-403-5075 to schedule at time for a drop off at the offi ce at 10790 W. 50th

Ave., Suite 200, Wheat Ridge. To donate items at the Lakewood Library, go to the door on the east side next to the parking garage doors. All locations accept book donations, but have limitations on the number they can receive at one time.

RECURRING/MONTHLY

SKATING PARTY Lace’EmUpSkating plans free skating parties 4-5 p.m. Sun-days, Dec. 2, Jan. 13, Feb. 17, March 24, May 5 and June 9 at Foothills Ice Arena , 2250 S. Kipling St. in Lakewood. Registra-tion required at www.LaceEmUpSkating.com.

RECURRING/THROUGH NOV. 30

DRIVER SAFETY AARP is off ering a free drivers safety classroom course through Nov. 30 to veterans. The class is open to all veterans regardless of age who serve or have served in the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, National Guard/Reserves or Coast Guard. Their spouses, widows/widowers and children may also take the free class. The AARP driver safety course is the nation’s fi rst and largest course for drivers ages 50 and older. Classes are available all over Colorado. To register, call 303-764-5995 or go online at www.aarp.org/drive.

RECURRING/THROUGH DEC. 2

FESTIVAL OF Plays The Edge Theater Company presents “On the Edge: A Fes-tival of New Plays,” opening Nov. 9 and running Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 6 p.m., through Dec. 2 at The Edge Theatre, 9797 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. Tickets may be purchased on-line at www.theedgetheatre.com or by calling the box offi ce at 303-232-0363.

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Rick Walker - EvangelistBible classes for all ages 9 amWorship 10 amSunday Evening Prayer meeting 5:30 pmWorship 6:00 pm

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Worship.............................9:30 amThurs. Night Bible Study...6:30 pm

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Sunday Praise & Worship................. ......9:00 amFellowship Time ................................. ....10:00 amChurch School ................................ .......10:30 am

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Justin Leenheer, 91, of Golden, survived by children, Jerry (Cora Jean) and Mary (John Deibler) Leenheer; grandchildren, Rachel (Clint) Newell, Andrew (Becky), Lisa (Ken Craymer), Lauren (Justin Kinker), Bethany (Ron-nie Vance), Sara and Rebekah Deibler; great-grandsons, Lucas and Silas Newell and Kendrick Leenheer. Viewing Fri, Nov. 23, 12:30 pm; Funeral follows at 1:30 pm, Newcomer West Interment, Golden Cemetery. Contributions suggested to Wycli�e Assoc., P.O.B. 620143, Orlando, FL 32862.

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four to fi ve days a week to chat and argue with customers. But his new passion is this sports bar with 26 big-screen TVs, including two on the patio.

“I’m a card-carrying wing junkie, so I made it a point to have awesome wings,” Armstrong said. And he wasn’t wrong. On a recent taste test, Mr. On the Town and I were pleasantly pleased with the menu selections. We sampled wings of all sorts, brat burgers, sweet Italian sausage, honey bourbon brats, cheddar brats, beer brats, spicy chicken Italian sausage, extremely spicy Polish sausage and regular brats boiled in beer and spices, plus bottomless baked beans and home-made chips.

If you’re watching your waistline, you can wash it all down with a Diet Pepsi. But the sports-bar enthu-siasts will likely enjoy the selection of 16 beers on tap along with $1.99 for Coors, Coors Light and Miller Lite all day every day, plus a “boatload of microbrews on tap”.

Overlooking the green rink at the Ice Centre you can catch some fun local hockey games or enjoy the great patio overlooking the Promenade Fountain.

More information at www.benderswestminster.com.

Aspen advancesAspen reached the top

of the chart at $1,235 per square feet, according to

a new study analyzing the home building costs (looking both at construc-tion and overall project costs) for the top luxury winter vacation destina-tions in the U.S.. The study was released recently by Chris Pollack, president of Pollack+Partners, a high-net-worth design/build cooperative

The study said that Aspen came in fi rst while Whistler, British Columbia, scored on the low end at $715 per square foot.

The study identifi ed seven winter vacation destinations and compared the cost to build a custom estate on a per-square-foot basis. Telluride ranked third at $1,138 per square foot and Vail came in at No. 5 at $910 per square foot.

“Our study offers insight into … spending trends in some of the most desirable ski resorts in North Ameri-ca,” Pollack said. “In addi-tion to construction costs, our analysis accounts for overall project costs, which many clients discount or do not acknowledge when

establishing or discussing the budget. … The top seg-ment of the market tends to be less susceptible to fl uctuations in the real es-tate market and the overall economy … .”

For more comparisons, go to www.pollackpart-nersllc.com/press-releases-home-building-cost-anal-ysis.php.

Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, par-ties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colora-do.com. She can be reached at [email protected] or at 303-619-5209.

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OUT OF OUT OF OUT OF OUT OF OUT OF OUT OF BOUNDSBOUNDSBOUNDSBOUNDSBOUNDSBOUNDSBY THE NUMBERSNumber of opponents

the Valor C h r i s t i a n d e f e n s e has held to

seven points or fewer during the Eagles dozen games this season.

Wins for the Thun-d e r R i d g e f o o t b a l l team in 57 games

since joining the Class 5A ranks. The Grizzlies face Valor Christian in the fi rst 5A semifi nal Friday night at Shea Sta-dium.

Number of points R a l s t o n Valley and P o m o n a combined

to score the fi rst time they faced each other on Oct. 12.

Number of points those two t e a m s combined to score in

regulation of last week’s much more defensive-minded quarterfi nal, which Ralston Valley won 22-20 in overtime.

GAME OF THE WEEK

FOOTBALL

Ralston Valley (11-1) vs. Cherokee Trail (11-1),

Saturday, 1 p.m.Legacy Stadium

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Wheat Ridge’s playoff ride ended by No. 3 South Farmers fall in tightly played rematch against one of 4A’s best squads By Daniel Williams [email protected]

DENVER - Tough luck fi nally caught up with the tough Wheat Ridge Farmers.

After losing their starting quarterback early in the season, followed by their No. 1 ranking, they could have easily folded.

Instead, No. 6 Wheat Ridge battled through a diffi cult schedule and then through two playoff opponents before fi -nally falling 27-14 to No. 3 Denver South Friday at All City Field.

Wheat Ridge’s season ended on the same fi eld that reenergized their season after a shutout loss a month ago. But the reener-gized Farmers’ program played many un-derclassmen this season and coach Reid Kahl expects his team to be one of 4A’s best next season.

“We are disappointed our season ended, you always feel bad for the seniors who worked so hard,” Kahl said. “But we played a lot of young guys this year and hopefully next season we are better for it.”

The game certainly didn’t fi nish like it started. The Farmers jumped out to a 14-0 lead before South reeled off 27 unanswered points behind a rushing effort for the ages by senior Pete Williams, stunning a Wheat Ridge team that just couldn’t fi nd the end zone in the second half.

“We came out strong, really strong, and then for some reason we just lost the fi re,” Wheat Ridge senior Deion Trejo said. “I am not sure what happened, we played hard, but we just couldn’t do what we needed to do in the second half.”

South, on the other hand, showed why they have the goods that might deliver them a state championship. The Rebels rode their horse Williams for 220 rushing yards on 32 carries and two touchdowns, and their de-fense suffocated the Farmers in the second half.

Still, the game was very much in the balance for four full quarters. But a Wheat Ridge interception, as well as a fumble re-

covery that South’s Shaquill Moore took 38 yards for a touchdown, was too much for the Farmers to overcome.

“We had chances to make plays we just didn’t make them,” Kahl said. “The momen-tum turn was a huge deal for us. We make enough plays defensively to keep us in the game but when we are forced to throw the ball it’s just not our game.

The game was a rematch of 17-0 South victory on Oct. 13. Wheat Ridge as just tak-en over the No. 1 ranking in 4A, but they had just lost their starting quarterback Ryan Girtin for the entire season.

“That wasn’t who we really were that day. I am not sure what happened but that wasn’t the way we play football,” Wheat Ridge senior Davion Amos-White said.

Despite their two losses to South, Wheat Ridge had a season to be proud of. They went from 8-4 in 2011 to double-digit wins and the state quarterfi nals this season, overcoming Girtin’s injury in the process.

“I am so proud of all of our guys and so thankful to all of our coaches,” Wheat Ridge senior Nick Sawyer said. “I couldn’t have asked to play with a better group of guys or be on a better team than this one.”

Wheat Ridge senior Davion Amos-White fi nds a seam in the off ensive line during the second quarter at All City Stadium in Denver Friday night. Photos by Justin Sagarsee

Wheat Ridge senior Dominic Rael tries to bring down Denver South senior Pete Williams during the second quarter of the Farmers’ 14-27 loss to the Rebels at All City Stadium on Friday night. Justin Sagarsee

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BE THE OFFICE HERO! Wheat Ridge’s playoff ride ended by No. 3 South

“That wasn’t who we really were that day. I am not sure what happened but that wasn’t the way we play football,” Wheat Ridge senior Davion Amos-White said.

Despite their two losses to South, Wheat Ridge had a season to be proud of. They went from 8-4 in 2011 to double-digit wins and the state quarterfi nals this season, overcoming Girtin’s injury in the process.

“I am so proud of all of our guys and so thankful to all of our coaches,” Wheat Ridge senior Nick Sawyer said. “I couldn’t have asked to play with a better group of guys or be on a better team than this one.”

Wheat Ridge senior Dominic Rael tries to bring down Denver South senior Pete Williams during the second quarter of the Farmers’ 14-27 loss to the Rebels at All City Stadium on Friday night. Justin Sagarsee

Athletic careers continue for Jeff co’s elite Many locals will leave Colorado, take their talents to national stage By Daniel Williams [email protected]

ARVADA - Arvada’s Ga-ret Krohn has absolutely shattered the mold.

Not only as a two-time state wrestling champion with his chance to win his third title but as a total brainiac who plans to study nanobiotechnology in col-lege.

Krohn’s brain, com-bined with his incredible brawn, landed him a full scholarship from Stanford.

And with very proud parents and coaches at his side Krohn signed a letter of intent to continue his wrestling career at Stanford on Friday at Arvada High School.

“I got recognized at na-tional tournaments by a lot of different schools actu-ally,” Krohn said. “But I felt like Stanford was the best fi t for me and what I am looking to do in the future. I felt the opportunities and connections at Stanford were the best.”

Krohn turned down of-fers from the likes of Princ-eton, Cornell and North-western before choosing Stanford.

And although his high school wrestling career is not yet over he has his fu-ture planned out in detail.

“Stanford was the best option for me, it was pretty gold plated. The academ-

ics were the difference. The fi eld that I am interested in going into nanobiotech-nology, everything on that frontier is happening out west. And want to go into that fi eld and walk out with a job,” Krohn said.

Krohn’s goal is to now fi nish his senior season winning a third straight state title.

He won a state cham-pionship at 152 pounds his sophomore year and then followed that up with winning a state title at 182 pounds his junior year.

Four miles away Wheat Ridge’s Kayla Mathewson decided to take her talents to Indiana.

Mathewson signed her letter of intent to play soft-ball at Indiana University.

The small yet mighty Mathewson hit .633 this year and was a part of two state title winning teams. She now looks to take that Farmer tradition to the Hoosier state.

“I would just like to thank everyone for all the support, I could have done it without my family, coaches and teammates,” Mathewson said.

The humble yet hard working Mathewson was the straw that stirred the drink for a Wheat Ridge program that has perhaps been the states best over her four years.

The centerfi elder plays with a energy and emotion

that routinely helped moti-vate her teammates - and she has great taste in mu-sic.

Her walk up music is R. Kelly’s “Bump and Grind,” she said it relaxes her at the plate.

“She is an excellent little player, one of the best I have ever had here,” Wheat Ridge coach Marty Strick-lett said. “She deserves it, she has worked her tail off since day one and she is go-ing to be a great player for them.”

Other local commitments include:

Dan Skipper, Ralston Valley football, TennesseeJake Bennett, Bear Creek, Colorado StateTaylor Knestis, Lakewood, WyomingKayla DeSchepper, Lake-wood softball, HamptonDanica Evans, Lakewood soccer (Colorado Rush), PortlandMorgan Stanton, Bear Creek soccer (Colorado Rush), Santa ClaraCarly Manahan, Wheat Ridge soccer (Colorado Edge), Mount Marty Col-lege (S.D.)Pete Aplet, Wheat Ridge la-crosse, Denver UniversityJosh Kaufl ing, Wheat Ridge lacrosse, Notre Dame de NamurLaura Tyree, D’Evelyn bas-ketball, Colorado School of MinesLuke Stratman, D’Evelyn baseball, Washington State

Wheat Ridge’s Kayla Mathewson signed with Indiana University. Photo by File photo

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Cougars’ remarkable run isn’t finished just yetDespite RMAC tourney loss, Colorado Christian still qualifies for NCAAsBy Brian [email protected]

GOLDEN — Just two years ago, Colorado Christian University’s volleyball team won only two games.

What followed last season was the start of a remarkable turnaround. A program that had won only 22 games overall in five seasons combined finished with 20 victo-ries and just missed out on a spot in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tour-nament.

Fast forward to 2012, and the Cougars have taken yet another step on the road to making their program a top contender. Colorado Christian reached the conference tournament for the first time, knocking off Metro State in five sets Nov. 13 before fall-ing in the RMAC tourney semifinals to top-seeded and host Colorado School of Mines 25-21, 25-23, 23-25, 25-21 last Friday at Lockridge Arena.

There was some question as to whether that would be enough to keep the team’s season going, but those doubts were laid to rest Sunday evening. Colorado Christian (23-9) received the No. 6 seed in the South Central Region tournament and will make a showing in the NCAA Division II tourna-ment Nov. 29 against Mines at Regis Uni-versity.

“I knew when I came here that it wasn’t a winning program. But I also knew that maybe some day it could be,” CCU senior Andi Weber said. “I’m so grateful that I got to be a part of it now with these girls.”

The Cougars were ranked ninth in the region going into the RMAC tourney, but the upset of the Roadrunners - which ended more than a decade of futility against Metro State - catapulted CCU into the mix.

“I would definitely say we’re hoping we proved enough, that’s for sure,” Colorado Christian coach Verlyn Rosenthal said Fri-day. “Having never been through this in the

RMAC before, we don’t know what’s going to happen.”

The match with the third-seeded Ore-diggers in the first round of the D-II tour-nament will be the third in the past five

contests for CCU, which has played Mines well this season. Despite getting swept in Golden on Nov. 3, the Cougars were within two points of CSM in each set.

Then on Friday, CCU finally took a set

from the Orediggers on their home floor.“I love being able to play these tough

teams,” said Cougars outside hitter Taylor Sturms, the RMAC Freshman of the Year. “The opportunity I think we showed is that we can hang with them and we’re able to beat some of them.”

Sturms recorded 21 kills and eight digs in the victory over Metro State and followed that up with 20 kills and 17 digs against Mines.

“We saw a huge difference. She has all sorts of shots, she’s a really strong hitter,” Orediggers middle blocker Holly Hutchi-son said of Sturms. “That was definitely our main focus tonight was to try to shut her down. She still got her good kills and she’s definitely improved as a player.”

Weber added 11 kills and nine digs and her younger sister, Ali, had eight kills. Sum-mer Greager finished with 10 kills against Mines, Cassidy Burke notched 14 digs and Jordan Carswell had 43 assists.

A slow start that saw CCU fall behind 17-6 in the first set eventually turned into a tight contest before Mines put it away. The Cougars actually led briefly late in the second set before finally gaining the upper hand in the third set, taking the win on an Ali Weber kill.

“I thought we acted our age in the first two phases of Game 1,” Rosenthal said. “I thought by the third phase of Game 1 that we kind of started to break a good sweat. I was not happy with the way we were play-ing and I thought the girls really started to step up.”

Mines senior Jackie Stabell, the RMAC Player of the Year, put the match away in the fourth set though and finished with 20 kills.

Andi Weber and Burke are Colorado Christian’s only seniors. Rosenthal start-ed three freshmen and two sophomores against Mines, and the Cougars are show-ing they’ll be a force to be reckoned with in the NCAAs and into future seasons.

“We go out the same every game and we are pumped to play. We are playing for the Lord, we’re playing in freedom and together and with joy,” Weber said. “We love playing great teams.”

Colorado Christian senior Andi Weber bumps the ball against Colorado School of Mines during the RMAC Tournament. Photo by Brian Miller

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Cougars’ remarkable run isn’t fi nished just yet from the Orediggers on their home fl oor.

“I love being able to play these tough teams,” said Cougars outside hitter Taylor Sturms, the RMAC Freshman of the Year. “The opportunity I think we showed is that we can hang with them and we’re able to beat some of them.”

Sturms recorded 21 kills and eight digs in the victory over Metro State and followed that up with 20 kills and 17 digs against Mines.

“We saw a huge difference. She has all sorts of shots, she’s a really strong hitter,” Orediggers middle blocker Holly Hutchi-son said of Sturms. “That was defi nitely our main focus tonight was to try to shut her down. She still got her good kills and she’s defi nitely improved as a player.”

Weber added 11 kills and nine digs and her younger sister, Ali, had eight kills. Sum-mer Greager fi nished with 10 kills against Mines, Cassidy Burke notched 14 digs and Jordan Carswell had 43 assists.

A slow start that saw CCU fall behind 17-6 in the fi rst set eventually turned into a tight contest before Mines put it away. The Cougars actually led briefl y late in the second set before fi nally gaining the upper hand in the third set, taking the win on an Ali Weber kill.

“I thought we acted our age in the fi rst two phases of Game 1,” Rosenthal said. “I thought by the third phase of Game 1 that we kind of started to break a good sweat. I was not happy with the way we were play-ing and I thought the girls really started to step up.”

Mines senior Jackie Stabell, the RMAC Player of the Year, put the match away in the fourth set though and fi nished with 20 kills.

Andi Weber and Burke are Colorado Christian’s only seniors. Rosenthal start-ed three freshmen and two sophomores against Mines, and the Cougars are show-ing they’ll be a force to be reckoned with in the NCAAs and into future seasons.

“We go out the same every game and we are pumped to play. We are playing for the Lord, we’re playing in freedom and together and with joy,” Weber said. “We love playing great teams.”

Ralson Valley edges Pomona in overtime Mustangs faces Cherokee Trail in semifi nals By Jonathan Maness [email protected]

ARVADA - Barely three months ago the Ralston Valley Mustangs strapped on their helmets and went to work, eager to build off of last season’s playoff run - which ended in the quar-terfi nals.

And on Friday, the hard work paid off as a hoard of Mustang defenders halted Pomona’s Konner Burns on a two-point conversion at-tempt in overtime to seal a 22-20 quarterfi nals victory at NAAC and advance to a semifi nals matchup with Cherokee Trail on Saturday.

“We knew we had to stop them,” senior Jakob Buys said. “Our defense, especial-ly right there, stepped up. We knew coming into this game it was not going to be easy.”

Ralston Valley put the pressure on in the overtime period with Andrew Wing-ate’s touchdown run and Carlos Gonzalez’s 2-point conversion.

Pomona responded with a 9-yard score by Chris Marquez, but Burns was swarmed by the Mustangs on the two-point try leading to Ralston Valley’s celebra-tion.

“This is awesome, just to be right here right now,” Buys said. “I love every single one of these guys. To celebrate with a family you love, family you spend six months with throughout the year, it’s just emotional.”

It was a battle of two heavyweight football teams, and two squads that know each other well. Earlier this season, Ralston Valley topped Pomona 30-22 and since then neither team had lost a game going into Friday’s battle in front of a packed stadium.

But that streak had to end for one of the two jugger-nauts. Pomona came into the game scoring more than 40 points over the previous three weeks, while Ralston Valley had shutout its fi rst two opponents (Castle View

and Fort Collins) of the state playoffs.

“Pomona is a good squad,” Ralston Valley coach Matt Loyd said. “We knew they were going to play us tough.”

Unlike the fi rst meeting, it was apparent that it was going to be a defensive bat-tle with each team’s defense controlling the fi eld. Po-mona scored on its opening possession, but could only score seven more points de-spite getting into the Mus-tangs’ territory fi ve times.

Buys tackled Marquez for a six-yard loss to halt a fi rst-half drive and the Panthers twice turned the ball over in the second half.

“We played hard, we played relatively smart,” Pomona coach Jay Madden said “We just had a couple of mistakes that haunted us.”

It was apparent that the Panthers were out for re-venge from the opening whistle, forcing the Mus-tangs to go three-and-out and then turning to their run game to wear down Ralston Valley’s defense.

Marquez touched the ball seven times on the opening drive, including fi nding paydirt from two yards out.

Jacob Knipp evened the game up for Ralston Valley when he scored on a QB sneak to cap a 10-play, 70-yard drive by the Mustangs in the second quarter.

Alec Feland broke loose for a 38-yard gain to open the second half, which took the Panthers to Ralston Val-ley’s 25. However, Marquez fumbled on the next posses-sion.

The Mustangs took ad-vantage of the opportunity and Wingard’s 34-yard run took the ball to Pomona’s 10 and three plays later Knipp scored his second TD of the game to give Ralston Valley its fi rst lead.

The Panthers responded on the next possession. Marquez picked up three fi rst downs on the drive, including a key third down to set up an 11-yard touch-down pass from Feland to Hunter Hogoboom.

Ralston Valley had a chance to win the game late in the fourth, but Col-lin Root’s 47-yard fi eld goal sailed wide left.

There was a scare in the fourth quarter, when Jus-tin Buys, Jakob’s brother, was injured while during a play. The game was delayed nearly 20 minutes while Jus-tin Buys was attended to by paramedics and EMTs and was taken off the fi eld on a stretcher. Lloyd said the se-nior defensive back suffered a stinger and was taken to the hospital just to be safe.

Pomona’s senior wide receiver Dominic Martinez makes an aerobatic catch on the last play from scrimmage to end the fi rst half against Ralston Valley.

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RECURRING/THROUGH DEC. 6

TOY DRIVE LifeSource is launching a toy drive to benefi t The Action Center Santa Shop. Drop off new toys in original packag-ing from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday through Dec. 6 to LifeSource Health Partners, 65 S. Wadsworth Blvd. The Action Center helped more than 28,000 residents of Jeff erson County in 2011 and their Santa Shop brightened the holidays for over 4,000 children. Visit www.theactioncenterco.org or www.LifeSourceHP.com or call 303-934-3600. Toys should be for boys and girls ages infant to 12 years.

RECURRING/WEDNESDAYS, TO DEC. 12

HULA DANCE Hula dancers tell stories with their hips and hands as they sway to smooth Hawaiian music. Join this adult class that meets from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 12 at the Community Recre-ation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd. Call 303-425-9583. Register in advance.

RECURRING/THROUGH DEC. 14

TOY COLLECTION New Dawn Chiropractic & Accupuncture is an offi cial collection site for this year’s U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program. New Dawn will accept

new and unwrapped toys through Dec. 14. Donors will receive a 25 percent discount. New Dawn is at 7597 W. 66th Ave., Suite 201, Arvada. Call 303-420-7707 or visit www.newdawndc.com.

RECURRING/THROUGH DEC. 22

ARTS/CRAFTS LAKEWOOD Arts Council’s holiday arts and crafts show continues through Saturday, Dec. 22. The council’s show benefi ts local artists because the entire purchase price goes to the artist; the council does not retain any commission. Shopping hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon-day through Saturday. Call 303-980-0625 or visit www.lakewoodartscouncil.org for locations and information.

RECURRING/THROUGH DEC. 23

HOLIDAY SHOW The 2012 annual juried holiday show and sale, in conjunction with the artisan showcase, features more than 75 Colorado artists through Sunday, Dec. 23, at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. The show’s meet the artists reception will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, in the lobby. The show is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and during all performances. Call 303-987-7877 or visit www.Lakewood.org/CulturalCenter.

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