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County budget tightensCuts to mental health and human services draw concern

By Glenn [email protected]

A contingent of community mem-bers and city and state officials ex-pressed hopes at a Dec. 18 meeting that the Jefferson County Board of Commis-sioners would reconsider their plans to cut $688,000 from three county human services programs: Family Tree, the Jef-ferson Center for Mental Health and Seniors’ Resource Center.

Former state Sen. Moe Keller called cutting such services “more than egre-gious, they’re baffling.” She said that any cuts to mental health and human services often just shifts new costs to prisons, jails and emergency rooms. She suggested the county could use its ability to increase property tax to raise the necessary funds.

“On the hundreds of people who have contacted me, I would ask that you reconsider these cuts,” Colorado State House District 25 Representative Sue Schafer told the commission.

Jefferson Center for Mental Health board member Buzz Cleveland told the commission that the center had received no warning, and had no dia-logue to prepare them for the budget cut. He asked for the funding to be re-stored, or even increased to meet pub-lic demand.

“You are concerned with what we can afford.” Cleveland said. “The ques-tion I have is what can’t we afford? And we can’t afford any more Columbines, and we can’t afford any more Jessica Ridgeways, or any more Aurora the-aters, or what’s happening in Connecti-cut.”

After public comment board Chair Don Rosier broke with official meeting protocol to reply to the public speakers.

“No one here is saying the services provided here aren’t needed,” Rosier said, adding that the cuts were needed to maintain the county’s fiscal health.

Rosier pointed the finger at the state and federal level, which has been cut-ting its contributions to county Human Services by millions. He also said that increasing the property tax would bur-den all seniors on a fixed income.

District 2 Commissioner John Odom was absent.

District 1 Commissioner Faye Grif-fin said the county hoped for future in-creases in home values to help increase the county budget situation.

“When those funds do become available, they will go to the highest and best use,” Rosier said.

Big top at top of 2012Business brisk in ’12Staff Report

Some cities roll out the same city celebration over and over but Wheat Ridge keeps topping itself with its Carnation Festival in recent years. The appearance of the Zoppe Italian Family Cir-cus last summer marked a new high for the event and is surely among the top stories of the year.

Other toppers center around the city’s emphasis on develop-ment — which was reflected in numerous ways — on 38th Av-enue and in other areas. In no particular order, here are many of the accomplishments that marked the year:

Cirque du Wheat Ridgeor call it Carnation Festival

News that the Zoppe Italian Family Circus would be the cen-terpiece of the 43rd annual Car-nation Festival intrigued many.

The circus was established in Italy in 1842 by Napline Zoppé and was revived in America by his great-great-grandson, Giovanni, about 13 years ago. The family builds its perfor-mances around a central story rather than on individual acts.

With the circus booked, the Carnation Festival featured its usual parade and blur of activi-ties, but benefited from the on-going attraction of the 600-seat

circus tent featuring perfor-mances Aug. 18-26.

Margie Seyfer, planning committee chairwoman, said the festival had its highest at-tendance ever, topping usual attendance of about 20,000 with a head count that ranged between 25,000 and 30,000. About 4,075 people attended the circus, which will be back next year.

“This was the premiere. It knocked everybody’s socks off,” Seyfer said. “This was by far the best festival this city has ever seen.”

In the first-ever pie baking contest, PieDol, three judges considered entries from 14 con-testants. Winners were selected in four categories: best-looking pie, grand-champion pie, most-

local pie and best-tasting pie. White chicken chili made an appearance for the first time, one of 17 entries from 15 cooks. Red and green chilis were well represented, with eight entries in each category.

Ridge at 38The Ridge at 38 shopping

and dining district on 38th Ave-nue made a big splash this year with construction of road im-provements completed in July.

A so-called “road diet” in-volved removing one lane to create room for a variety of amenities, such as bike lanes, pop-up cafes, new landscaping and on-street parking.

Planned festivities on the street combined with branding and marketing strategy led by Wheat Ridge 2020 and the 38th Avenue Leadership Committee.

The effort has done the city proud, and the city will be mon-itoring the success of the proj-ect during its first two years.

With all the hoopla on 38th, business owner Heidi Haas Sheard on 44th Avenue was not to be outdone and put together postcards highlighting all the businesses on 44th. While she

supports the improvements on 38th, she said she wanted to re-mind residents of all the great longtime business on 44th.

Competitive business in Wheat Ridge, it’s all good.

New businessesGiven a list of new business-

es coming to Wheat Ridge, the economy looked better in 2012. We may miss a few, but here are a few of the businesses the city welcomed — Right Coast Pizza, Teller Street Gallery, Fran’s Café, Kriya Yoga Center, Brew Pub on Wadsworth, BCS Credit Union and Chase Bank.

The light rail train does its first run on the West Rail line in April. Photo by Justin Sagarsee

Ariele Ebacher, wire dancer with Zoppé An Italian Family Circus, performs in 2011. The circus performed during the 2012 Carnation Festival in Wheat Ridge. Photo courtesy of Partridge Road

Gavin Ouellett does a trick on his skate-board called an “Indy” while clearing a jump at Discovery Park in Wheat Ridge in October. Photo by Andy Carpenean

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Tis the season for smart giving.

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Santa Shop brings warmth to winterFor three years, Heather Jacobs bundled

up on a chilly December morning outside a nondescript Littleton warehouse for the chance to bring Christmas to her daughter.

She didn’t have money to buy presents. But inside the Arapahoe Santa Shop, that didn’t matter. There, she could wander de-lightedly among tables laden — like a won-drous feast — with puzzles, games and dolls. She could choose gifts her daughter would love most, then head home with a sack filled with toys, wrapping paper and bows.

“I didn’t just get a toy,” she said. “I got a whole Christmas.”

This year, with her daughter too old for the program, Jacobs, 37, returned the helping hand. She cleaned, organized and worked at the warehouse, from morning till night, for more than a week before the Dec. 14 and 15 toy distribution days.

“I have to give back for the past,” Jacobs said. “I can’t pay it back in cash. … The only thing I really have is time.”

And that, perhaps, is the biggest gift of all.

Inside the chalky warehouse walls swirls a vivid and tangible sense of giving. Like so many elves, volunteers — many longtime returnees in their 70s wearing Santa hats and sweaters in red and green — bestow quick smiles amid the bustle. They kindle a spirit of compassion and selflessness we all hope to impart, but which often is swal-lowed by the season’s busyness and com-mercial excess.

“They are all a great group,” Jacobs said. “They’re really kind, they don’t judge, and they genuinely want be here for the kids.”

They have created, as Jacobs noted, a community that for 54 years has consis-

tently dispensed help, wrapped in generous bows of respect and hope, to a population that is often accorded neither.

This year, the Arapahoe Santa Shop served 2,700 children from mostly Little-ton, but also Englewood and Sheridan, all referred by schools and social service agen-cies. Throughout the Denver metro area, many other organizations do the same for families in need. But this particular pro-gram, using a system that allocates 100 points per child, uniquely allows families to choose the toys they want until the points are used up.

“It gives them a little dignity,” longtime volunteer Phil Gomez said.

It gives those who make it happen — a toy store of dreams come true — purpose.

“We hope this will be a special part of your Christmas experience,” co-director Shirley Nixon said to volunteers a few min-utes before opening the doors. Her voice catches. “It certainly is of mine.”

Nixon, a petite, sprightly woman of 76, has worked with the Santa shop for a de-cade. The time and dedication of the 400 volunteers — from the women who tenderly sew new doll clothes to the men who dili-gently repair bikes all year to the older man

who carefully builds the wooden cradles — overwhelms her.

“It is a job well done by a wonderful group of people who have the same feel-ing of wanting to serve the community,” she said. “They saw that these people are in need — and more and more are in need — so here we are filling that void.”

The doors open and the 80 or so men and women already lined up file into rows of hard-backed seats to wait their turn to check in. They are couples and single moth-ers, grandparents and teen moms. They are Latino and Asian and black and white. They are tired, expectant, humble. They are the faces of everyone.

The gratitude is palpable — in the quick smiles, the fervent thank-yous, the blessings given as they grab a box and begin to piece together a special memory.

David McGowan, 24, is here with his sister, Crystal Kelley, 22, who just left the hospital after a two-week stay. He wants to make sure Kelley, who says she suffers from multiple sclerosis and is a bit unsteady on her feet, doesn’t stumble as she shops for her 3-year-old son.

Gifts “would be a struggle, especially with hospital bills,” McGowan said. “And he’s a good kid. He deserves presents.”

Kelley places a Bob the Builder DVD in the box her brother carries. “This is the heart of Colorado,” he said, putting his arm around his sister. “It’s a beautiful thing.”

At the corner table covered with toys for boys 11 and 12 years old, Theresa O’Connor, 49, checks out a camera. Her 62-year-old husband, unable to work because of illness, sits nearby, an oxygen tank beside him. They have custody of six grandchildren ages 3 to

12, whose mother, O’Connor said, left them almost two years ago.

“This is more important than I can tell you.” Her long hair is pulled loosely back into a ponytail. Her eyes betray a weary sad-ness. “This will help my grandchildren to have Christmas, at least from their grand-parents, because I don’t have the money to buy them presents.”

As she walks toward another table, trem-ulous words float back: “I love them with all my heart.”

Nick Olson’s eyes light up as he spots a wooden push-toy. “This is nice.” He smiles and shows it to his girlfriend, Tori Murr. Their son, Jordan, 4 months old, snuggles under a green blanket in a car seat. Olson, 29, also has a 7-year-old son.

Their only income at the moment is the Social Security disability that Murr, 25, re-ceives.

“This is very special for us to be able to come here and do this,” Olson said. “We at least have the chance to put some presents under the tree …”

A xylophone. An Operation board game. A play mat. The wooden push-toy.

It will be a good Christmas. And, hope-fully, a good new year.

“I’m really optimistic,” Olson said. “I fig-ure good people … good things come their way. I figure we’ll be all right.”

We’ll all be all right if we continue to take care of each other.

That would be the best gift of all.Ann Macari Healey’s column about peo-

ple, places and issues of everyday life ap-pears every other week. She can be reached at [email protected] or 303-566-4110.

INSIDE THE TRANSCRIPT THIS WEEK

Life: Artist’s paintings capture classic Golden scenes.Page 8

Legislation: Efforts proceed to size up Amendment 64.Page 5

Column: Mayor sums up high-lights of the yearPage 7

Holiday Blues: Former child psychologist gives advice on how to cope with griefPage 18

All-Stars

Sports: Check out who made the list of Colorado Commu-nity Media’s All-Star teams. Page 19

COUNTY NEWS IN A HURRY

Skeleton found at Red RocksHuman skeletal remains were found by hikers

in Red Rocks Park on Dec. 14. Deputies confirmed the remains were three-tenths of a mile west of Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

The scene was investigated, and the skeleton was collected and removed. The gender, age and identity could not be determined.

“It’s been there a long time. It’s been bleached out,” said Sheriff’s Department public information officer Mark Techmeyer.

The skeleton was found in thick brush and rugged terrain. It was bleached, clothed in blue sweatpants or shorts and appeared to have been there for quite some time. There were no obvious signs of injury or trauma.

Techmeyer said the remains were in a differ-ent area than where a rock climber had reported a dead body in November.

If you have any information regarding this case, please call the Jeffco Sheriff’s Office tipline at 303-271-5612

FasTracks UpdateRTD has issued a status update for the West Rail

line of the FasTracks system, which is scheduled for a grand opening on April 26.

On Jan. 23, RTD will host a ceremonial lighting of the 6th Avenue Bridge. The bridge will be lit by LED lights that are attached to the 44 cables that span the bridge. This ceremony marks the end of construction activities and signifies the start of testing.

Individual elements of the rail line, like crossing gates, signals and emergency telephones are being tested now. Integrated testing will begin in early January, including test runs with light rail vehicles.

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City recognitionThe city of Wheat Ridge received the

2012 International City/County manage-ment Association (ICMA) Award for Pro-gram Excellence in the category of Stra-tegic Leadership and Governance for the A.C.T.I.O.N. Mission Rollout program. The program culminated a three-year program to roll out citywide core values.

Bike shop honoredWheat Ridge Cyclery won the city’s Busi-

ness of the Year award because of the store’s legacy, customer service and for bringing customers from across the world to shop in Wheat Ridge.

After four decades of business, Wheat Ridge Cyclery is not only recognized in the city, but is considered one of the best bike shops in the nation, said Evan Lee, market-ing manager.

The city of Wheat Ridge also honored: Reinvestment Award – Applewood Qual-ity Builders and Right Coast Pizza; Cultur-al Commission Award – VinylWorks; City Council Partnership Award – Roger Loech-er; Mayor’s Business & Community Part-nership Award – Pietra’s Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant; and Special Recognition Award – Jerry Nealon, Owner of Cress Kitchen and Bath

Discover Park replete with skate parkPhase 3 of Discovery Park at 38th and

Kipling was completed. The improvements included a skate park, a permanent rest-room structure, a climbing wall expansion, an additional shade shelter, gateways, trees and landscaping. The skate park was de-

signed by Team Pain, a national company specializing in skate parks.

Voters pass 3A, 3B in support of Je�co SchoolsVoters were happy to say yes to a few

things including funding for Jeffco Schools. Voters passed ballot issues 3A and 3B to support funding for Jefferson County Pub-lic Schools. The $39 million mill levy over-

ride, known as 3A, will be used to pay for day-to-day operations, educational pro-grams, maintenance, salaries and supplies. The $99 million bond package, 3B, will sup-port capital projects, including repairs and renovations. 3A passed 151,829 to 110,189 and 3B passed 141,562 to 119,298.

The election also featured a spirited de-bate between eventual winner incumbent U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter and challenger Joe

Coors in District 7.

Brown�elds Assessment GrantA $400,000 Brownfields Assessment

grant was approved by the U.S. Environ-mental Protection Agency to assist devel-opment in Wheat Ridge. The grant amounts to another green light for development in Wheat Ridge.

The funding will be used to address properties where the presence of contami-nation impedes a property’s prospects of being resold or developed.

Many developmentsThe year brought completion of the

Town Center North Senior Apartments at Wadsworth Boulevard and 44th Avenue, which provides nearby shopping, service and recreational amenities, and a loca-tion next to two RTD bus stops. This year also saw the groundbreaking for the Metro Community Provider Network full service health facility at Wadsworth and 29th Av-enue.

Regional transitThe West Rail Line is nearing its comple-

tion date, and made many strides forward during 2012.

The Wadsworth and Sheridan parking structures are both under construction, and the first train to travel the West Rail Line made its trip down the 12.1-mile line in April.

Art is being commissioned for the sta-tions, and education about how to travel along the lines is being offered to children and neighbors.

The line will be completed in April and impact the region as a whole.

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Doug Bittle, service manager at Wheat Ridge Cyclery, makes an adjustment to an electronic gear system on a racing bike. Wheat Ridge Cyclery won the city’s Business of the Year award. Photo by Andy Carpenean

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A county of contention Politics, perils fi lled busy year By Glenn Wallace [email protected]

It was a year for politics in Jefferson County, both at the local and national lev-els. It was also a year for old problems like wildfi res, and school funding to rear their heads, with varying results. Below is a list of the top 10 stories that shaped Jeffco in 2012, in no particular order:

Abduction and murder of Jessica Ridgeway

On Oct. 5, 10-year-old Jessica Ridgeway disap-peared while walking to school in Westminster. Days later her body was found in the Pattridge Park Open Space area in Arvada. Police later received a call from the mother of 17-year-old Austin Sigg leading police to his arrest. Sigg is now facing 19 charges including four counts of fi rst-degree murder. He is being tried as an adult, and if convict-ed, could face up to life in prison with the possibil-ity of parole after 40 years. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for Feb. 22.

Lower North Fork � reA prescribed burn, de-

signed to actually lower the risk of a wildfi re, had the ironic effect of caus-ing the worst blaze in Jef-fco this year. The March fi re near Conifer resulted in the death of three citizens, damaged 25 homes, and triggered the evacuation of thousands of households, as it burned 4,140 acres.

Presidential candidate visits

Colorado’s new status as a swing state for national politics meant that the two presidential frontrunners would naturally spend more time and money into sway-ing local voters. Out of the state, Jeffco emerged as a key swing county, with Gov. Mitt Romney holding mul-tiple local rallies, including one to a sell-out crowd at Red Rocks.

President Barack Obama made one specifi c stop in the county, speaking to a crowded park of supporters in Golden.

DeWild verdicts in cold caseDaniel DeWild, 40, was

found guilty of conspiracy to commit fi rst-degree mur-der and accessory after the fact to fi rst-degree mur-der in the 2003 killing of his estranged wife Heather DeWild. The jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict on one count of fi rst-degree murder, and a mistrial was held. Weeks later, and fac-ing a second trial, Daniel DeWild pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and will be sentenced in Feb-ruary to 72 to 75 years. His brother, David, reached a plea agreement in August after pleading guilty to sec-ond-degree conspiracy to

commit murder.

Showdown in ApplewoodWhat happens when two

well-known men from the same neighborhood in Jef-fco decide to duke it out for a congressional seat? In the case of Ed Perlmutter and Joe Coors, the answer was a spirited race, featuring a lot of barbed attack ads, and more than $5 million in campaign funding.

In the end, it was the in-cumbent Perlmutter who voters chose, giving the law-yer 53 percent of the vote, compared to 40.8 percent for Coors.

Voters pass 3A, 3B in support of Je� co schools

Jefferson County vot-ers passed ballot issues 3A and 3B to support funding for Jefferson County Public Schools. The $39 million

mill levy override, known as 3A, will be used to pay for day-to-day operations, edu-cational programs, main-tenance, salaries and sup-plies. The $99 million bond package, 3B, will support capital projects, including repairs and renovations. 3A passed 151,829 to 110,189 and 3B passed 141,562 to 119,298.

Whooping Cough epidemicWith dozens of new cas-

es a week, Jeffco was one of the hardest hit counties in the state for Pertussis cases, better known as whoop-ing cough. The disease, es-pecially dangerous for the very young and the very old, offi cially reached epidemic levels this year, according to state health offi cials.

Local housing market on the mend

By the second quarter of 2012, Jeffco Public Trustee Margaret Chapman was happy to report that fore-closure rates in the county had dropped back down to 2006 levels — pre-housing market crash. She said re-sale of foreclosed proper-ties had also picked up by midyear. The county plan-ning department reported

business picking up as well, as the market slowly began to right itself. The county’s 2013 budget anticipates modest 2-percent growth in property tax revenue next year, with a bigger jump in 2014 hoped for.

Odom outIn what was considered

to be a safe seat, appoint-ed incumbent John Odom held a slight lead in the vote count on Election Day. But as mail-in, provisional, oversea and military bal-lots were counted, the tide turned, putting democratic challenger Casey Tighe in front by 738 votes. A former audit director for CDOT, Tighe will become only the second Democrat elected to the commission in 20 years.

Canceled � reworksWith fi res raging, and

people evacuating in coun-ties to the north and south of Jeffco, virtually all large Fourth of July fi reworks shows were canceled this year. Dry, windy conditions also led to multiple fi re bans and restrictions. The caution seemed to pay off though, as Jeffco escaped a repeat of the Lower North Fork Fire.

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COUNTY NEWS IN A HURRY

Law enforcement face tough choices on 64 New statute provides limited guidance, leaves many unanswered questions By Darin Moriki [email protected]

The offi cial passage of Amendment 64 could present some diffi cult choices for law enforcement offi cials charged with pros-ecuting and handling marijuana cases that once mirrored federal abolition laws.

The constitutional amendment, which was signed by Gov. John Hickenlooper on Dec. 10, added a section to Article 18 that legalized the growth, transport and sale of marijuana for recreational use. The voter-approved amendment also permits anyone 21 or older to possess and consume up to 1 ounce of marijuana and allows for the op-eration of marijuana retail stores, manufac-turing facilities and testing facilities state-

wide.Hickenlooper also signed an executive

order that same day to create the 24-mem-ber Task Force on the Implementation of Amendment 64 and charged it with “coor-dinating and creating a regulatory structure that promotes the health and safety of the people of Colorado.”

Jefferson County District Attorney Scott Storey, and Adams and Broomfi eld County District Attorney Don Quick both expressed hope that the committee will create some clear guidelines by the designated Feb. 28 deadline, but said there will be many un-clear or unknown variables in play until that time.

Storey and Quick said neither of their offi ces had heavily pursued low-level mari-juana possession charges in the past. In some cases, they said both offi ces usually issued citations for these low-level offenses in which offenders would pay about $100 in fi nes unless it was coupled with other

serious offenses. Storey said his offi ce will continue to aggressively pursue marijuana distribution and public consumption of-fenses even after his eight-year tenure ends on Jan. 8.

However, he said, it may be problematic to determine what specifi c offenses may vi-olate Amendment 64. He also said the new marijuana laws may also create further in-toxication hazards on the state’s roads.

“It’s not very well thought out in my mind,” Storey said. “There are so many in-tended consequences here.”

Storey said the idea of incorporating the regulation into the state’s constitution was short-sighted, because it will require a two-thirds majority in the Senate and House of Representatives to propose an amendment.

Quick said his offi ce will most likely dis-miss the small number of cases where mari-juana possession of small amounts was the sole offense, but will continue to prosecute cases where possession is combined with

other charges, such as domestic violence, driving under the infl uence and driving un-der restraint.

“There are a number of questions about how it all fi ts together,” Quick said. “It’s a very complicated statute, so unfortunate-ly, it’s going to take some time to fl esh out what 64 does or doesn’t do.”

Storey and Quick said they are con-cerned that residual Amendment 64 effects may mirror those experienced by the legal-ization of medical marijuana, such as an increase drug cartel activity.

But, what troubles both district attor-neys the most is the resounding message sent to children and businesses.

“We spend billions of dollars in health advertisements about the dangers of ciga-rette smoking, but we’re saying this is an OK thing to do,” Storey said. “There are a lot of detrimental, collateral impacts here – much more so than what law enforcement will be dealing with.”

Confession cancels DeWild retrial Dan DeWild pleads guilty to murder of wife By Glenn Wallace [email protected]

Daniel Norman DeWild stood in court on Dec. 20, and confessed to killing his es-tranged wife nine years ago.

Prosecutors had charged DeWild, 40, with fi rst-degree murder, saying he lured his wife into his Edgewater home, hit her in the head with a hammer and hanged her from a rafter while he wrapped her body in plastic.

“Mr. DeWild, is that true, did you do that?” Judge Christopher J. Munch asked the defendant.

“Yes, sir,” DeWild responded.A trial in November ended with a mixed

verdict for DeWild. The jury found him guilty of conspiracy to commit fi rst-degree murder and accessory after the fact to fi rst-degree murder, but could not reach a unanimous verdict on the charge of fi rst-degree murder.

A re-trial had been scheduled to begin in January on the murder charge, until Thurs-day’s plea deal, which saw DeWild confess in open court to second-degree murder for the killing of Heather DeWild, in exchange for a total prison sentence of between 72 to 75 years. DeWild is currently in county jail, and will be formally sentenced on Feb. 28. According to District Attorney’s Offi ce In-

vestigator David Dechant, DeWild will not be eligible for parole for at least 27 years.

“Our offi ce, we oppose parole, believing that the convicted should serve their sen-tence,” Dechant said.

First Judicial District District Attorney Scott Storey began a task force to break the cold case in 2005 after Heather DeWild’s parents met with him.

“It was the effort of so many (investiga-tors and prosecutors) and the patience of the Springer family,” Storey said. “Today we got some justice for Heather DeWild.”

Daniel DeWild’s twin brother, David DeWild, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit second-degree murder, and testi-fi ed against his brother. He is scheduled to be sentenced in January.

David’s wife, Mary Roseanne DeWild, was also charged with murder in investi-gators initial indictment, but later had all charges against her dropped as investiga-tors came to believe she had little to no knowledge of the crime.

Heather DeWild’s father, David Spring-er, said hearing a confession from Daniel DeWild was the best thing to happen in the course of the investigation and prosecu-tion, “because we got the words out of his own mouth.”

The plea agreement also spares the family from going through another trial.

“It was emotional and heart-wrench-ing, and the thought of going through that again was tough,” said Rebecca Barger, Heather DeWild’s sister.

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OPINIONS / YOURS AND OURS

Keep your compass during the holidaysWatch for new twist

Everyone is a little revved up during the holidays.

Drivers are noticeably edgy and im-patient as they motor around looking for those last minute gifts. But whether shop-ping or celebrating with friends, the need to be grounded is ever so important.

Many of us find ourselves staying up later and possibly having one or two more alcoholic drinks than usual at gatherings. It can all seem so innocent and fun, but an extra drink here and there can result in tragedy.

It’s one of those times of the year.Be aware of your behavior, and be ready

to help others. Be ever so careful and make

the work of law enforcement easier.The Colorado Department of Transpor-

tation, Colorado State Patrol and local law enforcement agencies will be conducting The Heat Is On DUI (driving under the influence) crackdowns during the holidays in order to prevent accidents.

The group conducts 12 enforcement periods throughout the year. It reports the average cost of a DUI in Colorado is $10,270 and shared the sobering facts that there were 18 alcohol-related crashes in

Colorado during the 2011 holiday season. Visit HeatIsOnColorado.com for an array of statistics of DUIs county by county.

And a new twist to the festivities this year involves the passage of Amendment 64, which means it is no longer illegal for people 21 and over to use marijuana in Colorado.

We advise users should make them-selves fully aware of the limitations of this change in law.

For starters, colleges have made it clear that the substance is not allowed on cam-puses. Further, the amendment does not allow smoking in public places or places that can endanger others.

Remember while driving, the state stan-dard for marijuana use and other drugs, including prescriptions, is “impaired to the

slightest degree” for a DUID (driving under the influence of drugs) violation.

We can only hope those over 21 who choose to smoke are mindful of the impact on others and that they stay safe and help others stay safe. So much needs to be ironed out — in law and in common sense courtesy — in our great state, which has made itself a test case for recreational marijuana.

So while we say happy holidays many ways on our pages, we also pause and urge our readers to play it safe. Part of the beauty of the holidays is truly in suspend-ing our cares for a while and being grateful for each other, but before many activities commence there should be discussions about designated drivers and expectations.

Prepare in advance.

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Honoring veterans and their familiesAt a recent book fair at Casper

College, I expected to hear readings of poetry about the West.

I did hear some great poems, but also I heard author and Iraq war veteran Luis Carlos Montalvan speak about traumatic brain injury and PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder.)

His Golden Retriever, Tuesday, sat beside him, and his book, “Until Tuesday,” about his continuing heal-ing from a brain injury, is a New York Time’s bestseller.

I am riveted by his story because he is a good speaker with authority from experience.

Also, I paid full attention because I have been affected by foreign wars as my family is made up of several war veterans.

After listening to him talk about Iraq and the million or so soldiers coming back from Afghanistan and Iraq with PTSD, what comes to my mind is the effect that wars have on families.

My sister-in-law, who lives in Fort Bragg, Calif., and her only son, Eden, who while serving as a U.S. recon-naissance Marine in Afghanistan on Aug. 17, 2009, was hit by an improvise explosive device.

He suffered burns more than 90 percent of his body and lost his legs

and an arm. He is not able to talk or feed himself.

When I first heard the news of Eden’s injuries, I cried. I’ve known him all his life and took him across the country when he was 2. He grew up with my children, their closest first cousin.

My sister-in-law was able to see her son at a burn hospital in San An-tonio where he had skin grafts. It was questionable whether her son would make it.

Since he couldn’t speak, she could only tell him she loved him and hope he understood.

Eden’s wife and daughter have stayed with him through this ordeal and moved from hospital to hospital around the country.

I haven’t been able to see Eden. At this point Eden’s wife has chosen to distance herself from many of Eden’s relatives.

These rifts occur in normal fami-

lies, but I believe the PTSD caused by war spreads into families who are traumatized by a tremendous loss, such as the loss of a functioning spouse and father.

The war veterans and their families need support.

Luis Carlos Montalvan says to reach out to veterans, to bake them a pie, invite them into your house.

Yes, he’s right, since I can’t see my nephew, and may never see him again, I can be sensitive to the veter-ans who do cross my path.

I can also be sensitive to veterans’ families.

They command my respect and for now my husband and I visit my brother in Pueblo, who still has PTSD from Vietnam, and I try to call my sister-in-law, regularly.

My husband and I hope to meet more of those affected by war in the future, and hope to do our part to make the world a friendlier more healing place for them.

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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Thank you for supportOn behalf of the Westminster Police Department, we

would like to thank the entire community for their sup-port during the Jessica Ridgeway investigation.

Words cannot even begin to express the gratitude we feel, we are simply overwhelmed by the generosity shown during this incident.

Citizens and businesses not only from our commu-nity, but many surrounding communities, volunteered for searches, provided food, held prayer vigils, staged balloon releases, and motorcycle rallies and most impor-tantly believed in us.

Day after day we were reminded of the great city we work in and the amazing citizens we serve.

With the suspects arrest on Oct. 23, we took a signifi-cant step toward Justice for Jessica.

As a result, our neighborhoods can begin to feel more safe and secure. Westminster City Council formally approved changing the name of Chelsea Park to the Jessica Ridgeway Memo-rial Park on Nov. 26.

A new sign was installed on Dec. 10 and improve-ments will be made to the park in 2013.

Our hearts go out to Newton, Conn., as yet another community is suffering unimaginable tragedy; we know that community support was so critical in our commu-nity moving forward.

We wanted to take this opportunity to simply say thank you!

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Scott Allan Moore (56) resident of Priest River, ID died December 14, 2012 from injuries received af-ter being struck by an au-tomobile while assisting a disabled motorist near Spo-kane, WA.

He was born March 28, 1956 to Ross and Dorothy (Clower) Moore at Albu-querque, NM. He grew up at Arvada, CO, and gradu-ated from Arvada High School with the class of 1974. Following gradua-tion, he moved to Montana. He married Karen Schlap-py in 1976. He then began is career in the Railroad Industry by going to work for Burlington Northern. He worked there for several years before transferring to St. Maries River Rail road. He was divorced in 1987. Scott then went to work for Montana Rail Link in Mis-soula, MT. He moved to Usk, WA and went to work for Pend Oreille Valley Railroad. He married Dar-cie Jo Humphrey February 12, 2005 at Coeur d’ Alene, ID. �ey made their home in Priest River, ID. In 2009, Scott went to work for Da-kota Southern Railroad as General Manager at Mitch-ell, S.D. He returned to this area 2 months ago with plans to become General Manager of BG & CN and St. Maries River Railroad Co.

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for helping people in need. He would cut and split �re-wood for needy families as well as giving of himself to others. He had a passion for �shing, he enjoyed hunting and camping and hiking. He was truly looking for-ward to being a grandfather and spending time with his grandchildren.

Scott is survived by his wife Darcie at the family home in Priest River. His son and daughter-in-law Je�ery and Jess Moore of Post Falls, ID, his daughter and son-in-law Candace and Mike Neal of Richland, WA. And step-daughter Carley Humphrey of Coeur d’ Alene, ID. Scott is also survived by his mother Dorothy Moore of Arvada, CO, and sisters and hus-bands Leslie (Eddie) Sal-dana of West Pueblo, CO and Alice (Mark) Wolters of Golden, CO and Kerry (Lou) Lazo of Denver, CO. Also surviving are 3 grand-children and numerous nieces and nephews. Scott was preceded in death by his son Jason Moore in 1996 and his father.

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Citizens and businesses not only from our commu-nity, but many surrounding communities, volunteered for searches, provided food, held prayer vigils, staged balloon releases, and motorcycle rallies and most impor-tantly believed in us.

Day after day we were reminded of the great city we work in and the amazing citizens we serve.

With the suspects arrest on Oct. 23, we took a signifi -cant step toward Justice for Jessica.

As a result, our neighborhoods can begin to feel more safe and secure.Westminster City Council formally approved changing the name of Chelsea Park to the Jessica Ridgeway Memo-rial Park on Nov. 26.

A new sign was installed on Dec. 10 and improve-ments will be made to the park in 2013.

Our hearts go out to Newton, Conn., as yet another community is suffering unimaginable tragedy; we know that community support was so critical in our commu-nity moving forward.

We wanted to take this opportunity to simply say thank you!

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Westminster Police Department

A fi ne year for city of Wheat Ridge It is with great pride that I look back

on 2012 and all of the great achievements over the past year.

Our city continues to make the neces-sary changes to stay competitive in the metro area, while also embracing those characteristics that make our community unique.

I am optimistic about the future and look forward to 2013.

As a community we continue to focus on providing great services, programs and customer service.

In 2012, Discovery Park was com-pleted with the addition of a world-class skate park. The annual Carnation Festival was enhanced with the addition of the Zoppe Family Circus.

Our annual holiday lighting ceremony was relocated to the Ridge at 38 and welcomed more than 1,200 of our friends and neighbors to enjoy the holiday cheer.

To ensure that we can continue to pro-vide the types of programs and services that our citizens expect, we are actively pursuing economic development oppor-tunities for the city.

Those include the addition of new pri-mary jobs as well as the continued efforts to attract and retain our retail, office and industrial uses throughout the commu-nity. Some of the exciting developments that have occurred in 2012 include the completion of the Town Center North Senior Apartments at Wadsworth Bou-levard and 44th Avenue as well as the

groundbreaking for the Metro Commu-nity Provider Network full service health facility at Wadsworth and 29th Avenue.

We also continue to focus attention on Wheat Ridge’s “Main Street,” Ridge at 38. This area was identified by the 38th Av-enue Task Force and City Council as our “downtown” commercial corridor and we have worked to improve the public area through a number of initiatives.

These changes are designed to improve pedestrian access and allow cy-clists to easily navigate the corridor while also maintaining traffic flow for vehicles. In the past year we have had more than 14 new businesses open up on Ridge at 38, including Fran’s Café, Teller Street Gallery, Elixer Pilates, Santosha Yoga and Right Coast Pizza.

We also have a new brew pub, Colo-rado Plus, in the old Valente’s building, that is scheduled to open on the Ridge at 38 in 2013.

We are excited about the future of the Ridge at 38 and council will work to

continue the positive changes.Keep in mind that these changes have

occurred during one of the most dramat-ic economic downturns since the great depression.

Your elected officials are dedicated to the continuation of these services and adding new services to meet the needs of our entire community.

We are also dedicated to managing our finances the same as our residents/businesses do — with a balanced budget. Council will continue to assess the city’s financial situation and look for ways to save money while at the same time look-

ing at possible revenue enhancements to secure the long-term fiscal health of our community.

As we say farewell to 2012, I am grate-ful to have had the opportunity to serve this wonderful community as your mayor for the past seven years.

I am thankful for my colleagues on council, our community partners and our staff that continue to leverage resources to accomplish great things.

I am also excited about 2013 and look forward to the great things to come.

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West MetroLIFE8 Wheat Ridge TranscriptDecember 27, 2012

Lots of spots to take eve of your senses

You can’t swing a streamer around town without hitting an event or venue where you can ring in the New Year.

Here are some highlights of the evening festivities guaranteed to score a midnight smooch:

• Light the night during Denver’s ex-plosive fireworks displays at 9 p.m. and again at midnight above the 16th Street Mall, the Mile High City’s mile-long pedestrian promenade.

Between the fireworks shows there will be DJs, live music, magicians, bal-loon artists and outdoor ice-skating, while horse-drawn carriages clatter up and down the street.

For information on New Year’s Eve packages and deals at some of Denver’s finest hotels, ranging from the luxuri-ous to the budget-friendly, go to www.milehighholidays.com.

• The Children’s Museum of Denver will ring in New Year’s Eve like New York’s Times Square with ball drops every hour from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Chil-dren of all ages can count down the ball drops and make fireworks with their feet when they jump on massive sheets of bubble wrap. Free with admission.

• The Denver Zoo is hosting “Bunk With the Beasts,” where parents can leave their kids to explore Zoo Lights and celebrate sleepover-style in a safe environment. The evening includes pizza, snack and breakfast for $65 per member or $75 for non-members.

• The Colorado Symphony Orchestra will keep New Year’s Eve classy with a Vienna-themed selection of waltzes, polkas and classics beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Boettcher Concert Hall. Tickets are from $25 to $88.

• The Crowne Plaza Denver Inter-national Airport Convention Center, Colorado’s largest hotel event space, is throwing a NYE Block Party with the takeover of seven hotels within walking distance. Tickets are $49 to $79.

• Dance in the New Year at a massive celebration at the Colorado Convention Center, the biggest and most extrava-gant venue in Denver. Tickets are $50 to $150.

• The annual White Rose Gala at the Hilton DoubleTree DTC is a night of living theater where you are part of a musical and theatrical performance. Tickets are $59 to $499.

• 1515 Restaurant on 1515 Market St. is ringing in the New Year with a tantalizing tasting menu created by Chef Garren Teich, inspired by famed Chef Auguste Escoffier, who created the first-class menus for the Titanic.

The early seating reservations taken from 5 to 6 p.m. Dec. 31 feature a deca-dent three-course menu for $40 per person (not including tax and gratuity), and late seating reservations beginning at 6 p.m. features four courses for $60 per person (excluding tax and gratu-ity). Guests at both seatings will receive a complimentary glass of champagne and musical entertainment. Reserva-tions are required by calling 303-571-0011 highlighting or by going to http://www.1515restaurant.com/index.php/new-year-s-eve.

• Bring in the New Year with local

‘Golden in Oil’ captures spirit of cityArtist captures life on canvasBy Clarke [email protected]

Golden is the perfect place for a mix of nature and city, where ideas and traditions of the past mingle with

the present.Wheat Ridge resident Ed Slack has been

drawing on Golden for inspiration for his paintings for more than five years, and his Golden-themed work is on display in the Spirits in the Wind Gallery.

Slack’s “Golden in Oil” exhibit will be on display through early January at the gallery, 1211 Washington Ave. Spirits in the Wind is opened from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Mondays through Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays.

“Ed does Golden work for me year round, capturing different scenes in Gold-en,” said Pam Eggemeyer, who runs Spir-its with her husband, Dennis. “We do this every season to feature his work and some special work he does of Christmas in Gold-en.”

Slack has been painting for around 41 years, and first started partnering with Spirits in 2007 when he was participating in a “en plein air” painting event in the city and Pam saw his work and invited him to display some pieces at the gallery.

“I’ve done a lot of plein air painting, be-cause it’s a great flow to be able to get into. And the subject matter is everywhere you look — it’s always changing with the light, and it’s a challenge to capture it,” he said. “Pam and Dennis have been instrumental in the projects I’ve been doing.”

Pam said that Slack has painted all kinds of Golden scenes, from places in town like Washington Avenue, Clear Creek History

Park and the Colorado School of Mines, to events like people rafting and kayaking during the summer, and the USA Pro Chal-lenge.

For the season, Slack has also painted some images from the annual Candlelight Walk for the show.

“I like to paint and celebrate events that bring people together, and that they can identify with,” he said. “I love the reaction I get from people when it’s a place or event they recognize.”

While Slack will continue to focus on life in contemporary Golden, in the coming year he said he would like to try his hand at painting some turn-of-the-century scenes, from what Golden used to look like. He also said he would like to try painting some images from Golden sports events.

“Eighty percent of the time I’m painting Golden, and it’s just a great little town,” he said. “I love showing what life is like here.”

For more information on Spirits in the Wind, call 303-279-1192 or visit www.spir-itsinthewindgallery.com.

“Golden’s Candlelight Walk” was specifically created for the “Golden in Oil” show at Spirits in the Wind Gallery. Submitted images

“Evening Reflection” is part of Ed Slack’s “Golden in Oil” show at Spirits in the Wind Gallery. Right, “Golden Dreams” is part of Ed Slack’s exhibit at the Spirits in the Wind Gallery.

IF YOU GO

WHAT: Golden in Oil

WHERE: Spirits in the Wind Gallery

1211 Washington Ave., Golden

WHEN: Through early January

Monday through Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m

COST: Free entry

INFORMATION: 303-279-1192 or www.spiritsin-thewindgallery.com

‘I like to paint and celebrate events that bring people

together.’

Ed Slack, Wheat Ridge artist

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I have lived in the area all my life except when I was in the Navy for four and a half years – as a diver attached to the nuclear-powered submarine the USS Abraham Lincoln.

We live in the great outdoors to enjoy whenever we want. Just drive a few miles to go hiking, climbing, � sh-ing or skiing. Even when at work we can just look at the mountains and the majesty that God created for us to en-

What is the most challenging part of what you do?� e most challenging and frustrat-ing aspect of real estate today is

realizing how many people are losing their homes. Many to-day are contemplating the possibility of not being able to make their next payment! � ese homeowners do have some options but are afraid to ask! My frustration is not being able to sit down and educate them on what their

What is the most unusual thing you have en-countered while working in real estate?

have been living in and making payments on was not located on the lot that they thought they owned!


Q:Why and when should you know about the priority of liens on

Colorado real estate?

A: A lien is an encumbrance on a property. Colorado law provides that liens are

prioritized in a certain order to de-termine payment rights and the fore-closure process. � ere are numerous rami� cations on how various liens play out. Many of them are tricky, but you should know the basics, al-though you might eventually need the assistance of competent counsel.

One basic tenet is that real estate taxes have priority over all other liens. If unpaid, they are the � rst lien and

can’t be extinguished by other liens. Second in line is the so-called super priority lien (“super lien”) created by the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act (“CCIOA”) that was enacted by the Colorado legislature to allow homeowners’ associations to re-cover at least some back assessments when a homeowner defaults. � e super lien, however, is limited to an amount equal to the monthly assess-ments that would have become due during the six months immediately

preceding either a foreclosure by the association or the holder of the � rst deed of trust (which may not be a � rst lien.)

A deed of trust or mortgage is actually third in line, behind the real estate tax lien and the super lien. Fourth in line is the association lien or assessment of charges above and beyond those assessed for the six months preceding the initiation of the foreclosure. In other words, if the homeowner owes 10 months in back

assessments, six months falls into the super lien in second position and the remaining four months fall into fourth position.

Next are second mortgages which fall to � � h position if the community is subject to CCIOA and a super lien. Finally, the sixth position, seventh and so on are any third mortgages, mechanics’ liens, judgments and oth-er encumbrances against the property.

A mechanics’ lien, or a lien for unpaid work on the house, actually

trumps all liens except the real estate tax lien, the super lien, and the � rst mortgage lien, and can even take pri-ority over the � rst mortgage lien if the work was started before the � rst mort-gage was � led. � is exception pro-vides protection for the worker who improved the property who can then foreclose without having to deal with the � rst mortgage or deed of trust.

Recently, the super lien has cre-ated some nightmarish situations. An unscrupulous group of investors has been purchasing lien assign-ments from homeowners’ associa-tions when they learn that a property is in � nancial trouble. � is group then lays back, waits for the bank to foreclose on its � rst deed of trust and then swoops in a� er the foreclo-sure is complete to either collect the amount of the super lien, or worse yet, initiates a judicial foreclosure to try to steal the property from the un-suspecting bank or the new property owner. � is has caused expensive litigation.

� ere are countless other issues involving lien priorities. When in doubt as to how these lien priorities work, consult a competent real estate attorney to assist you before you even think about � ghting that battle on your own.

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YOUR WEEK: BLOOD DRIVE, CONCERTS SATURDAY/DEC. 29

BLOOD DRIVE Snow Fun Community Blood Drive is from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, inside Bonfils’ bus at REI, 5375 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www.bonfils.org.

MONDAY/DEC. 31

ORCHESTRA CONCERT Boulder Chamber Orchestra presents “World Music Night,” a New Year’s Eve concert on Monday, Dec. 31, at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. The concert begins at 6:30 p.m. For information about location, information and tickets, call 303-987-7845 or visit www.lakewood.org/tickets.

GRIPWEED CONCERT Musketeer Gripweed will perform on New Year’s Eve at the D Note in Arvada. Musketeer Gripweed serves up a show that is equal part Roots Rock, Delta Blues and performance art. Gripweed is based out of

Fort Collins. Visit http://musketeergripweed.com/index.html. For information about the show, visit http://www.dnote.us/index.php.

PHOTO CONTEST The deadline for the 15th annual It’s AgriCultural photography contest is Dec. 31. Photographs must be taken in 2012 and must relate to Colorado agricul-ture in some way. Prizes will be awarded in five categories: agritourism, crops, livestock, people and open professional. Amateur and professional photographers encouraged to enter; however, professionals may enter in only the open professional category. Visit www.coloradoagriculture.com or call 303-239-4119 for rules and entry form.

ORCHESTRA CONCERT World Music Night, presented by the Boulder Chamber Orchestra, is presented at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31, at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Call 303-987-7845 or visit www.lakewood.org/tickets.

COMING SOON

COMING SOON/JAN. 4-26

THEATER SHOW The Edge Theatre presents “Newark Violenta,” a tribute to the Poliziotteschi film genre, Italian stories of crime and mafia. The story follows Leo Betti and his quest to lead a non-crime life and to make up for lost relationships. The show runs from Jan. 4-26 at The Edge Theater, 9797 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. Call 303-232-0363 or go online at www.theedgetheater.com.

COMING SOON/JAN. 5

TRAIN SHOW The 16th Annual Jeffco Train Show, spon-sored by the Intermountain Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society, will be Saturday, Jan. 5, at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. 6th Ave., Golden. Featured will be a model train & railroadiana swap meet & sale, op-erating model train displays, door prizes, snack bar. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: $5 per adult; $1 children ages 5-12; free for those younger than 5; $10 family maximum. Call NRHS at 303-298-0377.

MYSTERY DAY The Jefferson County Sheriff ’s Office will host an interactive Scout Mystery Day on Saturday, Jan. 5. Scout Mystery Day is an educational event for scouting groups in Jefferson County and will feature education on fingerprinting, crime scene investigation, interview tech-niques and evidence collection. Each session throughout the day will feature the same curriculum and will be in the Jefferson County Sheriff ’s Office headquarters, 200 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden. Sessions last two and a half hours and begin at 8 a.m., with the last session at 4:30 p.m. Adults must accompany all Scout groups. RSVPs are required to [email protected].

COMING SOON/JAN. 8

WOMEN’S LUNCHEON Denver West Women’s Connec-tion’s Got Cabin Fever? luncheon is from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, at 13371 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. Cost is $16, inclusive. Call 303-985-2458.

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RECURRING EVENTSRECURRING/MONTHLY

SK ATING PART Y Lace’EmUpSkating plans free skating parties 4-5 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 13, Feb. 17, March 24, May 5 and June 9 at Foothills Ice Arena , 2250 S. Kipling St. in Lakewood. Registration required at www.LaceEmUpSkating.com.

RECURRING/THROUGH DEC. 28

CHILDREN’S MUSICAL The Arvada Center presents “How I Became a Pirate” through Dec. 28 at 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Check the website, www.arvadacenter.org, or call 720-898-7200 for show times, dates and ticket prices. Show is recom-mended for ages 4 and up.

RECURRING/THROUGH JAN. 19

QUILT DISPLAY Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, 1213 Washington Ave. in Golden, presents “Crazy Quilts: Victorian Fancies and Beyond” and “Crazy

Quilts in Everyday Life: Photographs from the Janet Finley Collection” through Jan. 19. Call 303-277-0377.

RECURRING/MONTHLY THROUGH MAY

FAMILY CONCERTS The Music Train and Swallow Hill Music presents the family concert series, at 4 p.m. the second Sunday of each month through May at Swallow Hill Music Association, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver; and at 4 p.m. the third Saturday of each month through May at the D-Note, 7519 Grandview Ave., Arvada. For information and tickets, visit http://ridethemusictrain.com.

LOOKING AHEADLOOKING AHEAD/JAN. 12

WINNERS RECITAL Music Teachers Associa-tion Suburban Northwest will have its ensemble competition winners recital at 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at the School of Music at CU Boulder, 914 Broadway, Boulder. For intermediate to advanced music students performing in ensembles on piano,

flute, strings and voice.

HOOP CONTEST The Golden Elks will have its Hoop Shoot contest at 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at the Shrine of St. Anne, 7320 Grant Place, Arvada, for all boys and girls ages 8-13. For information, contact [email protected] or call Wayne Rogers at 303-947-2532, or visit the Golden Elks Lodge 2740 on Facebook.

LOOKING AHEAD/JAN. 15

KINDERGARTEN INFORMATION Mitchell Elementary School will have kindergarten informa-tion night from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, in the gym at the school, 201 Rubey Drive, Golden. Regis-tration for kindergarten will start the week of Jan. 22. Children must be 5 on or before Oct. 1 to start kindergarten. Bring proof of residence, a print out of the registration information from Jeffco Connect, immunization records and birth certificate. We will have computers available during this week. Call 303-982-5875 with any questions.


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MYSTERY DAY The Jefferson County Sheriff ’s Office will host an interactive Scout Mystery Day on Saturday, Jan. 5. Scout Mystery Day is an educational event for scouting groups in Jefferson County and will feature education on fingerprinting, crime scene investigation, interview tech-niques and evidence collection. Each session throughout the day will feature the same curriculum and will be in the Jefferson County Sheriff ’s Office headquarters, 200 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden. Sessions last two and a half hours and begin at 8 a.m., with the last session at 4:30 p.m. Adults must accompany all Scout groups. RSVPs are required to [email protected].

COMING SOON/JAN. 8

WOMEN’S LUNCHEON Denver West Women’s Connec-tion’s Got Cabin Fever? luncheon is from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, at 13371 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. Cost is $16, inclusive. Call 303-985-2458.

vocal Hazel Miller and her band at Coohills, 1400 We-watta. Coohills is featuring three options for the event: Enjoy a casual evening in the bar with a limited a la carte menu for $40 per person or $75 per couple cover charge.

There’s also a special prix fi xe menu in the main dining room with early seating reservations be-tween 5 and 6:30 pm for a fi ve-course meal at $75 per person (not including tax and gratuity).

Or try late seating res-ervations starting at 8 pm, featuring seven courses with music and dancing to the soulful sounds of the Hazel Miller Band for $135 per person (not including tax & gratuity). The band will perform from 8:30 p.m. till 12:30 a.m. Reservations: 303-623-5700 highlighting or at www.coohills.com.

• Revelers will have a front row seat to fi reworks on Denver’s largest rooftop patio at 1949 Market St. At the 60-second countdown to midnight, Tavern’s Olive Drop will begin its descent. The two-foot illuminated olive will drop 20 feet into a 15-foot-tall and 7-foot-wide illuminated mar-tini glass on the Tavern’s rooftop. Tickets are $45 for arrival between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. and $50 for those arriving after 9 p.m. Tickets may be purchased in advance for $40 at www.tavernhg.com. Compli-

mentary champagne toast and party favors will help partygoers celebrate the evening.

End of the lineThe historic Burnsley

Hotel, an iconic Capi-tol Hill building, closed recently after Denver de-veloper RedPeak Properties acquired it.

The 17-story all-suite hotel was originally built as an apartment community in 1963. Shortly thereafter, the building was converted into a hotel and jazz club, whose owners included singer Ella Fitzgerald and actor Kirk Douglas.

In 1969, philanthropists Joy and Franklin Burns purchased the property and completely renovated the hotel.

“Mrs. Burns has decided to reduce the scope of her real estate portfolio and to enjoy more personal time,” said a press release about the closure.

RedPeak intends to reposition the property to a luxury apartment commu-nity and invest more than $5 million to achieve that goal.

“We are very excited to add this wonderful Denver story and trophy asset to our portfolio. This will further expand our central Denver apartment pres-ence,” said Mike Zoellner, CEO of RedPeak Properties.

RedPeak plans to begin renovation in early 2013. Preliminary plans include common area upgrades, life-safety improvements,

mechanical system up-grades and complete unit overhauls.

Watch listRestaurant trend watch-

er FastCasual.com recently posted its “2012: The fi ve fast-casual executives to watch.”

“They are all industry veterans, but some are new to the fast-casual segment, the concepts they repre-sent, or both,” the report said.

Snagging the No. 1 position of the top fi ve executives to watch in 2012 is Monty Moran, Denver-based Chipotle co-CEO.

“Although Chipotle founder Steve Ells has long held the company lime-light, it was the chain’s illegal workforce issue this past year that put co-CEO Monty Moran there as well,” the report said. “Chipotle was the target of a major federal crack-down on illegal employees, causing the company to lose more than half of its 900 workers in Minnesota and hundreds more in the

Washington, D.C., and Virginia markets. Martin has become an outspoken advocate for immigration reform and has met this year with senators across party lines.

“He has expressed to lawmakers that he needs access to a strong legal workforce as the company is expected to hire more than 100,000 employees over the next three years. … So far, the investiga-tion into Chipotle’s hiring practices has cost the com-pany more than $1 million in legal fees. In 2012, we expect Moran will continue to help shape a solution to the immigration debate.”

To see the whole list, go to www.fastcasual.com.

Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restau-rants, businesses, parties 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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NORWEGIAN DINNER. The annual Norwegian “Lutefi sk & Meatball Dinner” event will be Saturday, Jan. 19, at Trollheim Sons of Norway Lodge, 6610 W. 14th Ave., Lakewood. There will be two serving times: 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Plan to join us for this delicious and festive celebration. Tickets are $18 for adults and $8 for children 12 and under. Reservations must be made by Jan. 11. Call 303-989-4496.


AAUW MEETING The Foothills Branch of the American Association of University Women invites all women with an accredited university or college degree to become members. The January branch meeting will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, at Community of Christ Church, 3780 Ward Road, Wheat Ridge, with a program about Peace Corps work in Bulgaria. We also have 8 interest groups and several special events which provide a variety of social and educational opportunities. Call Lindy Reed at 303-421-9414 for information.


STRANGER SAFETY Detective Mark Adams of the Crimes Against Children Unit at the Lakewood Police Depart-ment will lead a class for parents,

grandparents, uncles, aunts, neighbors and friends on stranger safety for children. The class is from 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church, 920 Kipling St., Lakewood; www.holyshepherd.com. RSVP at 303-233-2740. Presented by the Health Ministries Team at Holy Shepherd.

LOOKING AHEAD/FEB. 10

PERFORMANCE CONCERT A col-laborative performance concert of the Music Teachers Association Suburban Northwest is at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, at Arvada United Methodist Church, 6750 Carr St., Arvada. All levels of music students performing in ensembles on piano, fl ute, strings and voice.

LOOKING AHEAD/FEB. 22-24

THEATER SHOW Phamaly Theatre Company presents the “charmin’ `n side-splittin’ comedy” “The Foreigner” Feb. 22-24 at the Arvada Center for Arts & Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, and Saturday, Feb. 23, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24. Tickets are avail-able by calling 720-898-7200 or going online to www.phamaly.org.

LOOKING AHEAD/FEB. 24, APRIL 28

CONCERT SERIES St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 9200 W. 10th Ave., Lakewood, presents its 2012-13 concert series. Season and individual tickets are available. Email [email protected] or call 303-279-2932. All concerts take place in the St. Paul Sanctuary.

Concerts are:

FEB. 24: Confl uence will present a Sa-cred Music Concert at 3 p.m. This is the fi rst concert by Confl uence completely devoted to sacred music. It will begin a very old Mass (from the late 1400s) by Josquin de Prez. Journey with us through the renaissance, baroque, clas-sical eras and end with some beautiful, modern sacred compositions.

APRIL 28: Confl uence will present an a cappella program titled “Salut Printemps” (Welcome Spring). This program will feature Debussy’s piece of the same name for piano and women’s voices, and will be fi lled with the glori-ous sounds of spring’s return.

MAY 19: The Parish Choir of St. Paul’s will wrap up the year with its excellent Variety Show at 1:30 p.m. after the end-of-year Parish Picnic. New this year: the staff of St. Paul’s will present a number in the show.

LOOKING AHEAD/MARCH 14

SPELLING BEE Compete with other spelling whizzes in the 60+ Spelling Bee, sponsored by the Arvada Press, Brookdale Senior Living’s Arvada Sterling House and Arvada Meridian, and Prime Time for Seniors Newspaper. Prizes and refreshments included. This is a free event, but both contestants and spectators must register by March 2. Contestants must be 60 and over. Sign up soon; space is limited. The spelling bee is from 1-3 p.m. Thursday, March 14, at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

Holidays, events present elevated stress, grief Former child psychologist gives advice on how to cope with grief By Sara Van Cleve [email protected]

There are two main reasons many peo-ple have diffi culties with grief and depres-sion around the holidays.

Saoirse Charis-Graves, a retired child psychologist who worked for Jefferson County Public Schools for 27 years, said the two reasons are unrealistic expecta-tions — that things will be wonderful this time of year — and if the holiday season is the fi rst after a life-changing event, such as a divorce, a death or even moving from one place to another.

Everyone faces grief in a different way, but there are some coping mechanisms Charis-Graves recommends that can help both the grieving and healing processes.

Coping mechanisms include keeping a routine as much as possible, keeping things calm and simple for oneself, get enough sleep but not too much, exercise, eat nutri-tious meals, do not rely on caffeine or alco-

hol as a coping mechanism because they can exacerbate the problem and maintain connections and contact with friends and family.

It is even normal for people who are not directly affected by an event to still feel grief through an empathetic response, she said. For example, it is normal for residents of Colorado to feel grief about the tragic shooting that happened at Sandy Hook El-ementary School in Newtown, Conn.

“If you are a parent of a 6-year-old and you live here, you can only imagine, and by imagining you can be traumatized,” said Charis-Graves, one of the fi rst responders to provide counseling to students follow-ing the Columbine High School shooting in 1999.

“People don’t understand this if you’re not directly involved. Maybe there’s been another loss in your life, in your history and this kind of triggers your neurological path-ways that are associated with loss and grief. When you imagine losing your own child, you may end of crying inconsolably. You might think you’re crazy, but you’re not. It’s triggered something deep in you.”

Helping children learn to grieveWhile adults are grieving over the recent

tragedy or another loss in their family, it’s important they remain calm around their children because they pick up on the emo-tions of the household, she said.

“Listening with a child is probably the number one thing you can do,” she said. “You don’t want to project on to them … Maximize the time you spend with them, minimize the time you turn them over to media. You don’t know what they’re seeing and making of it.”

It is important to talk to children and ex-plain events to them. Explain it to them in a way that is age-appropriate. It is also effec-tive to ask them what they already know, so as not to overwhelm them with information that isn’t necessary, Charis-Graves said.

Spending more time with children, espe-cially around bedtime, and just talking and listening to how they feel can help children cope as well. And, during times of grief, par-ents must ensure to take care of themselves and address their emotions as well as their child’s.

“If you’re an adult responsible for a child, it’s super important you take care of your health and wellbeing,” she said. “It’s just like in the airplane when they say put your mask on and then help your child. You have to make sure you’re taking care of yourself

and not getting too stressed so you can be the best possible support for your child.”

Continued griefSometimes, though, the symptoms of

grief don’t wane as time goes on as they typ-ically do. Instead, if they actually increase, it may be reason to be concerned.

“Anxiety, they’re not having a normal re-action that’s out of line for them, it’s out of line for what’s usual,” Charis-Graves said.

“Sometime you know without knowing that you know. People who are depressed isolate. They have trouble sleeping, eating, maintaining a regular routine.”

While these are often typical signs of the grieving process, the intensity and longev-ity of the symptoms is what is important is realizing there may be a larger issue at hand. Everyone’s grieving process is differ-ent though, Charis-Graves said. Some peo-ple might grieve immediately and move on in a few months, while others might seem fi ne at fi rst and then a few months later their grief kicks in.

If someone’s grief seems to last a long time or doesn’t seem to get better with time, it may be time to seek professional help, which is important to receive when needed, despite stigmas, Charis-Graves said.

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Media All-Star TeamsAll-Stars State champion Dunkle named top local golfer Douglas County junior heads 2012 All-Star team By Jim Benton [email protected]

Golf is mostly an individual sport but at the high school level it diversifi es.

Individual golfers, like Kyler Dunkle, start paying as much attention to the team as their own scores in high school tourna-ments.

Dunkle, a junior at Douglas County who is the Colorado Community Media Golfer of the Year, won the Class 5A Northern Regional tournament with a competitive course record 6-under-par 66 at Mariana Butte Golf Course in Loveland.

He then captured medalist honors at the state tournament thanks to a phenom-enal shot on the fi nal hole.

“Individually it was a great season but it was also a great season for our team,” Dunkle said. “It’s a great honor to be Golfer of the Year. It’s what I call an accomplish-ment for me.

“Even though I won state, one of the best moments for me was winning region-als as a team because we weren’t really fa-vored to do well but we came together for one day and played really well.”

Douglas County fi nished tied for fourth in the state tournament as Dunkle carded a 1-under-par 70 on the second day to win by one-shot over Legacy’s Eric Chen and Spencer Painton of Regis Jesuit.

“We fi nished a lot higher than was ex-pected,” said Dunkle of the Huskies.

It appeared that Dunkle might not fi n-ish atop the individual leader board when his tee-shot on the par-5 18th hole at the Club at Rolling Hills landed behind trees.

“I was kind of stuck behind the trees,” recalled Dunkle. “I saw a gap and knew it would be a little bit of a risky shot but I knew if I pulled it off and maybe made a birdie or an eagle, it would help me.

“I was 220 or 230 yards out, I hit a 6-iron. It went right through the gap where I wanted it to go. I walked up to the green and I was really surprised it was me on the green.”

He left his eagle put three-feet shy of the cup but sank his birdie putt to win the tournament. Dunkle will start playing this month in national junior tournaments and claims playing high school golf will help.

“To play at the competition level of our high schools and play against great play-ers, it makes winning state surreal,” said Dunkle.

Colorado Community Media All-Star Boys Golf 2012

Top FiveEric Chen, LegacyJack Cummings, Faith ChristianKyler Dunkle, Douglas CountyBen Moore, Kent DenverSpencer Painton, Regis JesuitGolfer of the Year: Kyler Dunkle, Doug-

las County Kyler Dunkle of Douglas County tees off during the second day of the 5A State Golf Tournament at Rolling Hills Country Club Oct. 2. Dunkle won the 5A state title. Photo by Andy Carpenean

Prokaski shines on softball diamond Legacy senior is the 2012 player of the year; Wheat Ridge’s Salbato is top hurler Staff report [email protected]

There have been few programs as domi-nant as the Legacy softball team in the an-nals of Colorado high school sports. And you can’t have a dominant program without dominant players.

Loveland may have ended Legacy’s bid for a sixth consecutive Class 5A state cham-pionship this season, but the Lightning still produced some of the best players of the state, including senior second baseman Bekka Prokaski.

Prokaski, the 2012 Colorado Commu-nity Media’s Softball Player of the Year, set a school record in doubles, leading the state with 19 in her senior year.

She fi nished the season with an impres-sive .570 at the plate and led Legacy with 49 hits, 36 RBIs and 35 runs. She had two four-hit games throughout the season, and even hit a home run against Ponderosa early in

the season. Against Loveland at state, Pro-kaski went 3 for 4 with two doubles.

“It wasn’t how we wanted to end, but I’m

Legacy second baseman Bekka Prokaski is the 2012 CCM All-Star softball player of the year. File photo

Colter, Hemming run to the top Cherry Creek sophomore, Ponderosa senior head All-Star cross country team

By Daniel P. Johnson [email protected]

OK, everyone by now knows that Cherry Creek’s Jordyn Colter didn’t win the Class 5A girls cross country state championship.

But that does little to diminish how dominate the sophomore was this sea-son. Colter is the Colorado Community Media’s girls cross country runner of the year for 2012.

Ponderosa senior Eli Hemming is the boys runner of the year after capturing the 4A state championship.

Colter, who had dominated every race she participated in up to the state meet in 2012, was leading the race on Oct. 27 at the Norris Penrose Event Center in Colo-rado Springs when she collapsed on the course.

Holly Lane, the cross country coach at Cherry Creek, said that Colter was treat-

ed for possible dehydration and was re-leased later that afternoon.

“It was scary,” Lane said. “I saw her around the mile mark; she was out in front and looked good. Then, after the two-mile mark, I saw the lead bike come up around the corner and didn’t see Jor-dyn. More runners went by and I knew something had happened; I just didn’t know what it was.”

Lane said that Colter’s teammates, who still managed to string together an eighth-place fi nish in the team standings, were understandably concerned about what was going on with Colter.

“It’s defi nitely a tough situation,” Lane said. “You become really close over the course of a season and you never want to see your teammate hurt. I talked with the girls and told them to cheer on the boys and try to stay positive.”

Still, despite the hiccup at state, Colter showed everyone that when healthy, she is the favorite when she places her toes behind the starting line.

Earlier this month, Colter competed at

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the 2012 Foot Locker Cross Country Championships and fi nished fourth. She dominated at the Liberty Bell, the Centennial League championships and at the Region 2 championships, winning by more than one minute over her closest fi n-isher in most cases.

By virtue of that domina-tion, Colter was selected as the 2012 Colorado Commu-nity Media Cross Country Athlete of the Year.

“(Jordyn) is amazing,” said Arapahoe’s Emily Wolff, who fi nished 10th at the state meet and second in the Centennial League race. “It’s an honor to have her in our

league.”

Colorado Community Media All-Star cross country 2012

Boys top � veAlec Brudzinksi, Cherry

CreekEli Hemming, PonderosaConnor Lockwood, Ar-

vada WestChristian Martin, Heri-

tageDanny Vavrick, ArapahoeRunner of the year: Eli

Hemming, PonderosaGirls top fi veJordyn Colter, Cherry

CreekAli Deitsch, Palmer RidgeEmma Gee, LegacyOlivia Hayden, LakewoodMelanie Nun, Legacy


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proud of my teammates,” Prokaski said. Wheat Ridge junior Jessica Salbato is the CCM pitcher of the year after going 18-3 and lead-ing the Farmers on another deep run in the postseason.

Salbato fi nished with a 1.37 earned run average, only surrendering 24 earned runs in 122.2 innings of work.

Colorado Community Media All-Star softball 2012First Team C Michaela Hegarty, Faith Christian1B Morgan Wilkie, Wheat Ridge2B Grace Petersen, Holy Family3B Brooke Wakefi eld, Rock CanyonSS Paige Reichmuth, LegacyOF Bekka Prokaski, LegacyOF Kayla Mathewson, Wheat RidgeOF Alli McCluskey, Rock CanyonUT Shannon Lieber, Rock CanyonDH Taryn Arcarese, Discov-ery CanyonDH Mallory Trichell, Wood-land ParkP Jessica Salbato, Wheat RidgeP Nicole Gardon, Holy Fam-ilyP Keely Gray, Faith ChristianP Savannah Heebner, Castle

ViewPlayer of the Year: Bekka Prokaski, LegacyPitcher of the year: Jessica Salbato, Wheat RidgeCoach of the Year: Dawn Gaffi n, Legacy

Honorable mention:Dakota Abeyta, Bear

Creek; Jesse Applehans, Mountain Vista; Angelique Archuleta, Legacy; Kylie Bar-nard, Legacy; Kelsey Barn-hardt, Mountain Range; Cassidy Blakely, Cherry Creek; Riley Craig, Mountain Range; Brittany Hall, Engle-wood; Corey Hendrickson, Arvada West; Lauren Her-rera, Faith Christian; Shelby Hetzel, Discovery Canyon; Harley Hueser, Mountain Range; Madi Hunter, Leg-end; Madison Kearns, Palm-er Ridge; Zandy Kinder, Val-or Christian; Shelby Mann, Valor Christian; Valerie Orte-ga, Mountain Range; Mor-gan Petrone, Valor Christian; Ally Power, Ponderosa; Bella Prado, Bear Creek; Lind-sey Rindal, Cherry Creek; Jordy Roberts, Valor Chris-tian; Nichole Schmitz, Bear Creek; Jennifer Slaugh-ter, Palmer Ridge; Haley Smith, Legacy; Kayla Staab, Mountain Range; Amanda Stanton, Heritage; Taylor Tinberg, Cherry Creek; Mo-ria Turney, Holy Family; Courtney Vigil; Bear Creek; Desirae Visser, Mountain Range; Celyn Whitt, Legacy.

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