Lakewood sentinel 0116

January 16, 2014 Jefferson County, Colorado | Volume 90, Issue 23

lakewoodsentinel.com

A publication of

Printed on recycled newsprint.Please recycle this copy.

Hickenlooper: State of state is strongGovernor touts economic numbers during annual address.By Vic [email protected]

Gov. John Hickenlooper sounded like a man running for re-election during his annual State of the State address inside the Capitol on Jan. 9, as he touted Colorado’s eco-nomic rebound and called on lawmakers to “ignore divi-sive politics.”

The governor sounded themes of unity throughout his speech, but particularly when he lauded Coloradans’ re-silience during times of tragedy last year — which led to one of the most enthusiastically-received lines of the day.

“Colorado does not shutdown. Colorado does not quit. Colorado does not break,” he said, to a standing ovation inside the House chamber, where all 100 state lawmakers were gathered.

Hickenlooper hyped Colorado as a magnet for busi-nesses and a state where job numbers continue to grow. And, for the most part, he stayed away from contentious issues that dominated the Legislature last year.

While Democrats walked away glowingly from the gov-ernor’s speech, many Republicans voiced a “wait and see” response.

“Well it felt good, but let’s see if those feelings continue for the rest of the year,” said Rep. Carole Murray, R-Castle Rock. “When he talked about not wanting parties to lock down, I hope he holds to that with his own party.”

Much of the governor’s speech focused on the state’s improving economic numbers. Hickenlooper said that the state has experienced a significant rebound in job numbers since 2010, when the state was ranked 40th in the nation in job growth.

Now, the state ranks fourth in that category, has added

Gov. John Hickenlooper motions to his cabinet, seated in the House cham-bers in the Colorado State Capitol, during the State of the State speech in Denver on Jan. 8. Photo by Hannah Garcia

Metro West Housing Solutions open apartment complexBy Clarke [email protected]

The first transit-oriented development along the W Rail is open and taking residents at the Lamar Station Crossing.The housing project by Metro West

Housing Solutions (MWHS), which is the first apartment community constructed along the new line, celebrated its grand opening on Jan. 10.

“I can’t tell you how excited we are to be here,” Tami Fischer, executive direc-tor and CEO of Metro West said. “This is the culmination of a seven-year process, and we’re pleased to be the groundbreak-ers in this area.”

MWHS staff, community leaders and city staff were all in attendance to cel-ebrate the opening of the 110-apartment complex. Lamar Station Crossing, which is south of the rail line between Lamar and Harlan streets, is 80 percent afford-able rentals and 20 percent market rent-als.

Rents start as low as $389 a month for

a one-bedroom, $463 for a two-bedroom and $530 for a three-bedroom. Prices will go up from there, based on income levels, to market price, which is around $800 for a one-bedroom.“Just imagine the possibilities here and for future projects like this,” said Mayor Bob Mur-phy. “There were so many great partnerships and collaborations that came together to make

At top, staff from Metro West Housing, the city of Lakewood and community leaders at the opening of the Lamar Station Crossing Development on Jan. 10. At right, The Lamar Station Crossing development. Photos by Clarke Reader

Lamar continues on Page 12

State continues on Page 12

2 Lakewood Sentinel January 16, 2014

SPECIAL OFFER• 45-day risk free trial• 2 week in-home demo – try before you buy!• 4 years of batteries and maintenance

on every purchase• 1 year interest-free financing• Most insurances accepted• Free hearing screening and consultation

KEEPING THE TV VOLUME AT Ac�fortable level for 15 years.

(BUT WE CAN’T HELP YOU AGREE ON A PROGRAM.)

Find yourself constantly increasing the TV volume? Asking people to repeat themselves? Ringing in your ears keeping you up at night?

If you have been experiencing any changes in your hearing, now is the perfect time to visit Doctors Hearing Care. Doctors Hearing Care is holding a Special Hearing Event open to the public.

We can help you find a solution to restore or enhance your hearing. Your friends, family & neighbors will thank us!

3352 Youngfield Street, Suite B | Wheat Ridge, CO 80033(303) 377-4777 | livingloudandclear.com

Special Hearing Event!Next Wednesday & Thursday

Call (303)377-4777 to schedule an appointment

Discount on all Hearing Aids in January!

Hope springs eternal on the hillOpening day in baseball is the best

time to be a Cubs fan.There’s so much promise. It’s a new sea-

son. And every team is tied for first place.It’s just too bad the Cubs have to, you

know, actually play baseball. As the season goes on, fans’ frustration mounts. And by the end of year, even the diehards are tired, grumpy and over it.

I recently asked a fellow Cubs fan if that reminds him of anything.

“In true Cubs fan fashion, I put a post up on Facebook the other day, talking about how optimistic I was coming into the legislative session, hopeful that we are going to have an opportunity to create some good public policy for the people of Colorado,” Rep. Mark Waller, R-Colorado Springs, said. “Like Cubs fans in years past, I’ve been very disappointed toward the end of the season. Lets hope I’m not disappointed by the end of this legislative season.”

Boy howdy, were Republicans “disap-pointed” over what Democrats accom-plished last year: Election reform and rural renewable energy mandate increases and attempts to overhaul the school finance system.

Oh, and gun control. Oh boy. Repub-licans may have gotten all Genghis Khan over some bills, but they promised the “Wrath of Kahn” after Democrats created legislation that led to universal back-

ground checks on gun sales and limited the amount of rounds that gun magazines can hold.

So, Democrats, on the heels of their huge wins last session, must be riding high as work begins at the Capitol this year, right, Rep. Max Tyler of Lakewood?

“To be honest I came into it a little grumpy.”

Oh. Nevermind.“The grumpiness came from the sum-

mer, whether it was created by nature or by the battles over the recalls,” Tyler said. “It was more like a pretty difficult cam-paign season over the summer.”

Tyler did say that the grumpiness subsided as he got back to work inside the Capitol and that he’s energized about the upcoming session. And every lawmaker will tell you that they’re optimistic and looking forward to getting back to work.

But, clearly the polarizing battles from last session, followed by the recall elec-tions in the fall, still weigh in the back of

lawmakers’ minds as they start work this year.

And what about all the long hours they put in last year? Floor debates and committee hearings lasted FOR-EVER. Seriously, the greatest runners in Kenya looked at last year’s legislative session and said, “I won’t no part of that marathon.”

Lawmakers had to have woken up on the first day of the session on Wednesday Jan. 8, thinking to themselves, “Am I really looking forward to another round of com-mittee hearings that don’t end until one in the morning?”

“I don’t mind the 1 a.m. mornings,” said Rep. Jonathan Singer, D-Longmont. “When you said, ‘Waking up on Wednes-day,’ it’s like, ‘I went to bed?’”

In other words, Singer was lucky to get any sleep last session. But he’ll probably get a little more rest this time. Yes, there will be fights over some old battles and there will be new and improved contro-versy this time around.

But I don’t see this year’s session being as maddening as last year’s was.

“In most sessions you’re going to get two or three meaty, weightier issues,” Waller said. “Last year, I think we saw 15. But I don’t think we’ll see that this year.”

Singer doesn’t either. And he’s not sur-prised by what he’s hearing from leaders of both parties, as the current session gets underway: Democrats wanting to move on

from what happened last year and Repub-licans looking to go to battle on some of those familiar issues.

“What do you expect? You expect the majority to talk about coming together and you expect the minority to underline those differences that keep us apart for the next election cycle,” Singer said.

So, there will be fights and there will old battles revisited. But it sounds like lawmakers actually may be able get home before Letterman comes on TV, at least some of the time.

“Everybody said, ‘Yeah it was so crazy,’” said Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp, D-Arvada, who was a freshman last year. “But how do I know? I thought this is how we always do this. But the idea of not being here from 7 in the morning to 10 at night every day. Wow, it sounds really intriguing to me.”

Well, that’s a good thing. Because last year was draining for everyone: Lawmak-ers, their families, reporters ...

“Who cares how draining it was for reporters?” quipped a smiling Waller. “You get no love at all.”

This from the Republican Cubs fan whose team was badly beaten last year.

Vic Vela covers the Legislature for Colorado Community Media. He can be reached at [email protected]. Follow Vic on Twitter: @VicVela1.

jeffco news in a Hurry

Update on Apex ParkJeffco Open Space announced that

flood recovery efforts will be their primary focus for 2014. Objectives for the park including a partial opening of Apex in the first quarter of 2014 with completed re-pairs by Sept. 30, 2014. Their first projects including repairs to Apex, Pick-N-Sledge,

Grubstake, Argos and Bonanza Trails to allow for a partial Park opening by March 31, 2014. Phase 2 of the flood recovery at Apex Park will involve repairs to Apex, Hardscrabble and Sluicebox Trails. Finally, in the Third Quarter, repairs to Apex Trail, Poco Calle, Sluicebox and Pick-N-Sledge will allow for the park to open in its en-

tirety. Preliminary estimates of the work-

force required to complete the repairs are

between 45,000-50,000 hours and material

costs in the range of $100,000 to $150,000.

To volunteer, go to: www.eventbrite.com.

As projects become available they will be

posted at www. jeffco.us/parks.

Jeffco Open Space Master Plan 2014The Open Space Master Plan for 2014

is available for public review at: jeffco.us/parks/about/open-space-master-plan. The plan went before the Open Space Advisory Committee for endorsement on Thurs-day, Jan. 9, and will head to the Jefferson County board of commissioners.

Lakewood Sentinel 3January 16, 2014

Routine chiropractic makes it easy to address nearly all your health needs and feel your best. It takes just a few minutes to get adjusted and our evening and weekend hours make it convenient to see your doctor and improve your health.

Renew your commitment to good health with chiropractic.

$19adjustment *

No AppointmentsConvenient Hours

Licensed ChiropractorsWalk-Ins Welcome

Find and Like us on Facebook.com/thejointchiro thejoint.com :: Franchises Available

The Joint Southwest Plaza8555 W. Belleview Ave #24Littleton, CO 80123(303) 730-6980Hours: M-F 10am-7pmSat 10am-5pm

The Joint Belmar 7100 W. Alaska Dr.Lakewood, CO 80226(303) 935-1900Hours: M-F 10am -7pmSat & Sun 10am-5pm

The Joint Highlands Ranch9555 S. University Blvd #103Highlands Ranch, CO 80126(303) 471-5528Hours: M-F 10am-7pmSat 10am-5pm

The Joint Cherrywood Square7537 S. University Blvd.Centennial, CO 80122(720) 283-4213Hours: M-F 10am-7pmSat 10am-5pm

The Joint Yosemite6570 S. Yosemite St Suite 102Greenwood Village, CO 80111(303) 771-5044Hours: M-F 10am-7pmSat & Sun 10am-5pm

* Offer valid for first visit only. Initial visit inludes consultation, exam and adjustment. Please present offer at time of redemption. These locations are operated by chiropractic Healthcare Solutions, P.C. and managed by The Joint. Good through 2/28/2014.

© 2013 The Joint Corp

The Joint Cornerstar15405 E. Briarwood Circle, Unit AAurora, CO, 80016(303) 680-1970M-F 10am-7pm Sat 10am-5pm

Opening January 27th

2013 COLORADO BETTERNEWSPAPER CONTEST

WINNERWINNER

Colorado Community Media will be therecipient of 127 awards at the 136th Annual Convention of the Colorado Press Association in February 2014.

A testament to quality in journalism andadvertising, we are proud to publish each ofour 23 community newspapers and strive to be your number one source for local news, sports,business and local deals.

26 A W A R D S

35 A W A R D S

22 A W A R D S

1 A W A R D

1 A W A R D

24 A W A R D S

18 A W A R D S coloradocommunitymedia.com

If you are actively looking for a home to buy, you’re probably re-ceiving email alerts that you’ve created yourself on some public-facing real estate site. No public-facing website, how-ever, can provide the kind of alerts which any agent can set up for you on the MLS. That’s because no consumer web site gives you the oppor-tunity to search on every MLS data field. Several MLS fields have particu-lar interest for consumers. Dog owners want to find homes with fenced yards. Horse owners want to find horse properties. People with allergies look for pet-free or smoke-free homes. Aging baby boomers favor homes with main-floor master suites. People with RV’s want to find homes with RV parking. These are just a few of the fields that cannot be searched on consumer sites but which an

MLS member can search in setting up email alerts for you. Another problem area is postal

addresses. If you search for “Golden” on any consumer website, you’ll find over 130 ac-tive listings, but only 9 of them are in the City of Golden. The others simply have Golden addresses. No consum-er website I’m aware of allows you to distinguish between listings with Golden addresses and

listings that are actually in the city of Golden. The same can be said of Littleton and other postal ad-dresses. Using Metrolist’s new and improved map search, however, it is not hard to set up searches which match the exact boundaries of Golden, Littleton or any other defined area. Another difference between email alerts from consumer web-sites and those sent by MLS mem-bers is how quickly you receive

them. Consumer websites will send you listings daily, but Metro-list can send new listings within 15 minutes of them going on the MLS. In our current market with very few listings, knowing about a listing instantly can get you into a home before other buyers. Recently I became aware of a peculiar search problem on Zil-low.com. I’m referring to searching for homes in Genesee, a foothills area with Golden addresses. Zil-low, in its wisdom, thought it ap-propriate to create a non-existent city of Genesee, Colorado. You have to search “Genesee CO” to find any listings in that area, and if you search “Golden CO” you won’t find any Genesee listing. You can imagine how upset one of our sellers was when they searched for their Genesee home on Zillow using “Golden” and couldn’t find it. We have asked Zillow to correct this mistake, but so far Zillow has not responded to us.

ADVERTISEMENT

What You Need to Know about Email Notifications of New Real Estate Listings This is a shortened version of a longer column which you can read at www.JimSmithColumns.com

Jim Smith Broker/Owner

Golden Real Estate, Inc. DIRECT: 303-525-1851 EMAIL: [email protected]

17695 South Golden Road, Golden 80401 COMMENT AT: www.JimSmithBlog.com Serving the West Metro Area

This Week’s Featured New Listing

Green Acres is a quiet neighbor-hood of about 100 homes nestled between Wadsworth Blvd. and the Lakewood Country Club. A couple streams run through this neighborhood, one of them be-hind this home. This particular home at 790 Crescent Lane, built in 1955, is being sold by its second owners, who have owned it for over 30 years. Visitors over the years have described it as a warm, cozy home, with a loving, homey feel. They express surprise that such a quiet enclave can be so close to downtown (10 minutes), Cherry Creek (15 minutes) and Belmar (5 minutes). The hot water heat and glass brick may contribute to the relaxing feeling of this home. With its four levels, including a finished basement, the home allows the sellers, married over 60 years, to pursue their professional creative and artistic pursuits. How will your family make use of its many spaces? Open this Saturday, 1-4 pm.

REAL ESTATE TODAY

By JIM SMITH, Realtor®

Lakewood Country Club Home Backs to Stream

Take a Narrated Video Tour Online at www.LakewoodHome.info

Cleaning up Bear Creek Reservoir Groundwork Denver working to clean water By Clarke Reader [email protected]

The watershed plan to help clean up a six-mile stretch of water of lower Bear Creek from Bear Creek Reservoir to the confl uence with the South Platte River is making headway.

The project let by Groundwork Denver, a nonprofi t, is making use of scientists and residents to investigate pollution in the river, with the aim of fi nding a solution to the problem.

“The stretch has been been named on Colorado’s list of polluted waters because of elevated levels of E. Coli,” said Rachel Hansgen, program manager with Ground-work. “We’re working to track the sources and mitigate them.”

Groundwork is using funds from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to develop the plan for clean-ing the water and keeping it clean.

“The main features of the watershed

plan will be education and outreach, as well as understanding the science behind why the water is so polluted,” Hansgen said.

Over the summer the group worked with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at twelve in-stream locations along the eight mile reach of Lower Bear Creek. According to information provided by Groundwork water was sampled twice a month for four months in summer and E. Coli analysis was conducted by the EPA Re-gion 8 Laboratory.

Sites in the middle of the reach to the confl uence with the South Platte showed E. Coli pollution at levels greater than Col-orado’s permissible limit, according to this information. The plan is for water quality monitoring to continue in 2014 and that information will be used in the watershed plan.

“It’s about recognizing the land and wa-ter belongs to all of us, and we need to work together to create sustainable change,” Hansgen said.

Lakewood resident Jim West is a mem-ber of the steering committee, and joined because of his familiarity with the stretch of river being studied.

“A number of people on the commit-tee have a scientifi c background or some kind of city leadership background, but my reason is because I’m a user of the area,” he said. “I use the bike path a lot, and see what’s happening, from insect hatches to wildlife usage.”

West is a member of the education and outreach committee, which works with groups near the river, like home owners as-sociations, to let them know what is going

on in the process.“Being on the committee and getting to

hear the discussions has been enjoyable, and I’ve liked meeting with interested par-ties,” he said.

Hansgen said there will be volunteer opportunities as the weather gets warmer for people who want to help.

“It’s really encouraging to see how ac-tive the community is,” she said. “That’s when you get the best work done.”

SO MUCH INSIDE THE SENTINEL THIS WEEK

ARTS: New “visions” at the LAC. Page 10

SPORTS: D’Evelyn downs

Demons. Page 13

LIFE: “Orphans” a tale of brothers. Page 8

COUNTY: Je� erson Parkway money changing hands. Page 16


LutheranSpine.org 303.403.6688

1687 Cole Blvd., Ste. 150 Lakewood, CO 80401

Don’t let back pain sideline you from doing the things you love. Fight back with the help of our experts. Back pain treated within the first two weeks of injury has less chance of coming back. Let us design the “backup plan” that’s right for you.

Schedule an appointment and take $10 off a medical massage.

Don’t let back painslow you down.

Holistic • Wellness Non-Surgical • Surgical

ELMC_0025_Final.indd 1 12/23/13 3:18 PM

Dancing into a new space

City’s dance classes move from Washington Heights to Cultural Center By Clarke Reader [email protected]

Lakewood dance lovers have a new stu-dio to work on their pirouettes, salsas and foxtrots at the Cultural Center.

Lakewood Heritage, Culture & the Arts (HCA) celebrated the opening of the studio, located at 470 S. Allison Parkway, on Jan. 8 with demos from the instructors and information about upcoming classes.

The new studio space is the new home for the existing programs offered at Washington Heights Arts Center and there will be new classes launched at the studio. Classes include ballet, tap, belly, swing, ballroom for adults and youth and creative movement and jazz for kids.

“It’s really exciting to be in this new space, and we’re really looking to grow the number of participants and make sure a lot of people are aware we’re here,” said Nathalie Renfroe, cultural programs coordinator. “We have dancers come perform at the center and with the studio here, we’re hoping that will inspire people, especially youth, to participate.”

Dianne Losasso has been teaching ballroom and belly dancing through the city for 10 years at Washington Heights, and gave attendees at the opening an introduction on belly dancing.

“Belly dancing is a great workout, as is the ballroom I teach, which covers several different styles - salsa, rumba, waltzes and foxtrot,” she said. “If you’ve never danced before, it’s a great thing to learn. Not only is it a great way to exercise, but it’s a social way.”

Paul Noel Fiornio is Lakewood’s bal-let master, with 15 years of teaching the dance behind him, and said he is excited about the opportunity to build up the pro-gram at the new location.

“I think dance really is the fi tness of the future,” he said. “People can easily dance to their favorite music, and get a sense of rhythm. Rhythm and proper body me-chanics are what it’s all about.”

In addition to ballet, Fiornio also teaches a program called creative move-ment and will start offering a class called choreographic calisthenics, which will be part of the Let’s Move! Program.

“The goal is to have a lot of fun, and re-ally build the dance program at the city,” he said.

For more information contact Renfroe at 303-987-7877 or [email protected].

Paul Noel Fiorino, who has been teaching ballet through the city for 15 years, explains the di� erence between male and female dance shoes.

The new dance studio at the Lakewood Cultural Center. All the dance classes previously held at Washington Heights will now be taught at this studio.

Attendees at the new dance studio opening try belly dancing as taught by Dianne Losasso. Photos by Clarke Reader

NEWS TIPSDo you see something newsworthy? The Transcript welcomes your news tips about possible story ideas. Let us know about it at [email protected]


10 Questions to Ask Before You Hirea Real Estate Agent

Lakewood—Not all real estate agents are the same. If you decide to seek the help of an agent when buying or selling your home, you need some good information before you make any moves.

Choosing a real estate agent is one of the critical issues that can cost or save you thousands of dol-lars. In this FREE special report, we give you the specific questions you should be asking to ensure that you get the best representation for your needs. Before you hire any

real estate agent, call and get a copy of a FREE report entitled “10 Questions to Ask Before You Hire an Agent.”

To hear a brief recorded mes-sage about how to order your FREE copy of this report, call toll free 1-800-508-7293, and enter 1006. You can call any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Get your free special report NOW to find the questions others would prefer you never ask!

This report is courtesy of Wilson Group Real Estate.Not intended to solicit buyers or sellers currently under contract. Copyright ©2014

Paid AdvertisementJob Number: 00059527 Customer: TANNER GUN SHOW Inc. Phone: (303)550-8822 TANNER

GUN SHOWTwice as large as any

other show in Colorado!The Denver Mart

January 25th and 26th

Saturday 9am - 5pm • Sunday 9am - 4pm

$1 OFF COUPON

303-756-3467ColoradoCommunityMedia.com

Scan here to likeColorado CommunityMedia on Facebook

Jeffco’s 4-H seeks urban kids for dog projectAnnual training program allows youth to bond with petsBy Amy [email protected]

Jefferson County’s 4-H program isn’t just for youth who are enveloped by foot-hills or surrounded by an agrarian lifestyle. The youth development program also of-fers a dog training program which may peak the interest of some of Colorado’s more city dwelling kids.

At least that is the hope of the staff for Jeffco’s 4-H CSU extension.

“I’ve really felt passionate about grow-ing the dog program because I think it’s a way we can reach the urban kids and get them involved in 4-H,” Lisa Sholten, CSU extension agent said. “A lot of kids in the area have dogs and it gives them some-thing to do with them.”

Last year, 19 kids participated in the program but Sholten would like to see that number grow. As of Dec. 31, Jeffco’s 4-H CSU extension is recruiting for the 2014

Dog Training Project.Training in obedience, rally, and show-

manship are the focuses for the project in-cluding dog care, and agility. Participants in the program are expected to keep a re-cord book of their project that will last until the fall. Competition in 4-H dog shows and dog rallies are part of the program with op-portunities to qualify for the county fair, and from there to the state fair, which are some of the bigger objectives of the pro-gram.

“If you can show the child how to work with the dog and get the dog doing what you would like them to do then it makes the kid a better person and it definitely helps the dog and the family,” said Mau-reen Stevens, dog trainer and project leader for the 4-H Dog Training Project in Golden. Stevens will recommend that 4-H participants dedicate at least an hour a day with their dog for training with the hour di-vided into 10 minute intervals. Stevens will also bring her extensive knowledge in dog training with 30 exercises that her young trainers can use.

On Thursday, Jan. 2, the Conifer group met at the Event Center at the Jeffco Fair-grounds with their project leader, Kathy Otterbein for a video promo for the proj-ect. Trainers who showed up were long-

time participants of the program, with most members going into their second or third year.

“I’ve always liked to train dogs,” said Abigail Anderson, 12 of the Conifer group. “Dogs are very good and they are easy to train.”

Anderson, along with her golden doo-dle, Jenny who is 3, has competed at the county fair and won first place for obedi-ence, first place for rally and second place for showmanship. The close pair went on to qualify for state where Jenny won 10th place for obedience and won second place for the grand champion for showmanship.

Anderson spends at least two hours a day with her beloved friend who has a cer-tification as a therapy dog through training that Anderson has done all on her own.

Animal care and a housing form must be filled out with a health certificate for up-to-date vaccinations. Forms can be found online at www.4honline.com. Youth who are currently enrolled in 4-H can join the Dog Project with no additional cost. For more information visit: www.extension.colostate.edu/jefferson/4h/4h.shtml or by contacting Lisa Sholten at 303-271-6620 or via email at [email protected]. The regis-tration fee is $40 and can be paid online at jeffco.us/csucamp/4hindex.jsp.

Lisa Parsons, 10 and her dog Brownie, wait patiently for their turn to practice on a course set up in the Event Center at the Jeffco Fairgrounds on Jan. 2. Parsons who is entering her third year in the 4-H Dog Training program, attended the training class at the Event Center for a video promo for the program. Photo by Amy Woodward

Jeffco school board legal costs may riseBoard hires attorney for representation, has open position to considerBy Crystal [email protected]

Jeffco Schools Board of Education’s recent hiring of a Colorado Springs at-torney Brad A. Miller, could cost the district an addi-tional $90,000 this year.

Hired by a 3-2 vote (Ken Witt, Julie Williams, John Newkirk in favor; Lesley Dahlkemper and Jill Fell-man opposed), Miller will represent the board, and be paid a monthly retainer of $7,500, which includes legal fees and cannot ex-ceed 30 hours per month. As per Miller’s contract, he will also receive payment for any associated costs in-curred by the employment, including mileage, parking, secretarial services, admin-istrative expense, copying, facsimiles, and travel ex-penses, paid at cost or at his $225 hourly rate.

The swift hiring came after the board heard about the resignation of

Allen Taggart, the execu-tive director of employee relations for the Jefferson County School District.

“The district’s attorney resigned, and we weren’t told until a week after his resignation,” said Jeffco Board President Ken Witt in a phone interview. “This created and urgency for us to hire someone. It’s not an unusual event for a board to hire representation.”

An email statement sent by Board Secretary John Newkirk link Taggart’s posi-tion, which involved some different tasks but includ-

ed representation of the board, to the role of Miller who will represent the board solely. Taggart was employed through the end of 2013 and his resignation went into effect Jan. 1.

The district office says a transition plan to seek a re-placement for Taggart has been in place.

According to Jeffco Su-perintendent Cindy Ste-venson, the position pro-vides in-house legal advice to the district and the board, among other legal, administrative, employ-ment management duties.

“This (Miller’s position) is a completely different position,” Stevenson said. “The executive director of employee relations has been a position with the district for a long time, and we had internal legal coun-sel the last four years, we never had the board hire a new attorney, it was a shared responsibility.”

Taggart’s position, which cost the district $122,000 to $150,000 annually, is cur-rently vacant, and a new candidate will be recom-mended to the board Jan. 16.

According to Jefferson County School District pol-icy for School Board Gov-ernance and Operations, the board can hire separate legal counsel should an oc-casion — such as an expul-sion or teacher dismissal — arise, but generally does not have their own repre-sentation.

“It’s very important we do the right things. We had to make sure we have good representation when we make those decisions, and we did what any board would do in making sure we have good representa-tion in the district,” Witt responded after the Jan. 9 board meeting when asked about the $90,000 expense, assuming a new director of

employee relations is hired at the current level.

“There are a lot of un-answered questions to discuss,” Boardmember Dahlkemper said. “As a board, we have not had a discussion about (Miller’s)

responsibilities on the board or the rationale be-hind this decision.”

“I want to propose we reopen the process and handle it the right way,” she said in an interview before the Jan. 9 board meeting.

Brad Miller, a lawyer from Colorado Springs, shown with his wife Ruth, was recently appointed to provide legal representation for the Jefferson County Board of Education. Courtesy photo


When it rains alligators, snakesIt rained so hard snakes and baby al-

ligators came down with the deluge. In a Florida swamp on Dec. 28 I hunkered down under my umbrella on the wood walkway at Gatorland just south of Or-lando.

A gust of wind blew suddenly and ripped the umbrella right out of my hands and dumped it into the swamp water. An enormous green alligator with bubble eyes that looked almost human and a nose as long as my legs swam forward. He closed his mouth on my red yellow, and blue umbrella that I had brought all the way from Colorado.

Rain pelted me, drenched my hair and droplets ran down my blouse. A worker

came to the rescue with a long pole with a loop at the end and fished down in the murky water.

The gator snapped at the loop.The worker knelt on the railing.“Don’t risk your life for my umbrella,”

I said.Another worker held his belt loops as

he even kneeled in the flimsy rope net at-tached to the railing

“It’s a goner,” I said after the umbrel-la disappeared and the worker had fished down with his pole eight times.

“Ye of little faith.” He plucked it out still completely open,the fabric intact, with all the metal pieces and spring still working.

“Unbelievable!” I said and thanked the workers.

I held the umbrella over my head. I was,now protected from the rain, tho a little swamp water trickled down my back. The thick smell of humidity which had turned my hair into a giant mass of curls

now fogged up my glasses.Later at the wild side barbecue restau-

rant ,my son, daughter, son in law grand-kids and me ordered deep fried Alligator bites — delicious bites dipped in special Sauce. We ordered another plate.

But I kept thinking about the big alliga-tor that went after my umbrella. Was he going to come after me for savoring bites of his comrades?

Besides this paper Mary Stobie is syndi-cated by Senior Wire. She enjoys hearing by email from readers at [email protected].

Circus mirrors and stud-dom

Have you ever noticed — and I hope I’m not giving anything away, here — that...

[wait for it]Men and women are really different.I know, I know. But, give me a chance to

explain.If you pay a woman a compliment on

her looks, the odds are roughly 112-percent that she will pooh-pooh you, and then she will point out to you what about her appearance she doesn’t like. You see, the mirror in her bathroom is sort of like a cir-cus mirror, which distorts her ability to see reality and draws her eye to things which she doesn’t like.

On the other hand, a man will look in that same mirror—the circus mirror—and see something completely different. No matter what the reality is, most men will see this marvelous thing called “potential.” To borrow a line from the late comedian Richard Jeni, men look in the circus mirror and see somebody who is about 30 push-ups away from “total stud-dom.”

There’s also the mirror know as “beer” which, likewise, convinces men of their proximity to stud-dom. But that’s a story for another day.

You see, reality is a funny thing, and we all approach it from a somewhat distorted perspective. And, usually, it’s impossible to know which distortions we’re buying in to when we’re going through it. Let me give you another example — hopefully one less inappropriate and simple-minded.

I have an old friend that I get together with periodically, and, invariably, he will spend the first hour of our conversation talking about how horrible his marriage is — how it’s cold and awkward and boring and on and on and on. Being a family man, I usually try to talk him down and convince him that it’s all worth it and marriages have seasons and blah blah blah. But one time, I was just kinda tired of listening to it, and I said “look, if it’s that bad, have you taken the smart steps to prepare for a divorce?”

He looked at me like I had five heads, each with three eyes and big handle bar mustaches. “Why would I do that?” he said.

“I’m really happy!”His circus mirror, it turns out, wasn’t a

distortion of his own — it was the distor-tion he projected to the world, or at least, to me. It gave me what turned out to be a wildly distorted view of his relationship, which put me in a very strange place vis-à-vis being a good friend to him. Likewise, it led me to believe that my old friend, who was always a pretty happy fellow, was miserable and that his primary operating mode was complaining.

Turns out, none of the above was true, either. But the circus mirror — the distor-tions we project on the world, either into our own minds or externally — has a self-fulfilling quality. My friend wants me to like his wife, but I will spend every moment of our next meeting looking for signs of the things my friend complains about. And, once a woman goes to the trouble of point-ing out her flaws, it’s not very long before that’s what the people around her start to look at, too.

We should have a care not to indulge our distortions. Throw heavy objects through the circus mirror at your soon-est convenience. You don’t want those to become reality.

Yes, even your happy delusions, guys. Sorry — you’re probably much further away from “stud-dom” than a mere 30 pushups. Better get started.

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.

opinions / yours and ours

Who do you admire in your life?We asked folks in downtown Golden who it was in their life that they truly admired.

“I’d have to say my dad, just for being there for me when I needed him. And for his leading by example.”

Julian Bull,Golden

“One of my friends. She’s just very dedicated, works really hard and when she knows what she wants to do, she just does it.”

Win Chaowalit,Thailand

“I would have to say my mom, because she’s just so wonderful. She’s been through a lot of stuff, and she’s been strong through it.”

Dorothy Freeman,Wheat Ridge

“I’d have to say you, for walking up and asking. Nobody’s ever asked before.”

Lawrence Gibbs,Golden

question of the week

110 N. Rubey Drive, Unit 150, Golden CO 80403 Phone: 303-566-4100 | Fax: 303-279-7157 On the Web: lakewoodsentinel.com

LAKEWOOD SENTINEL A publication of

gerard healey President mikkel kelly Publisher and Editor glenn Wallace Assistant Editor clarke reader Community Editor Vic Vela Legislative Reporter erin addenBrOOke Advertising Director audrey BrOOks Business Manager scOtt andreWs Production Manager sandra arellanO Circulation Director

We welcome event listings and other submissions.

news and Business Press releases Please visit lakewoodsentinel.com, click on the Submit Your News tab and choose a category from the drop down menu.

calendar [email protected]

military notes [email protected]

school accomplishments, honor roll and dean’s list [email protected]

sports [email protected]

Obituaries [email protected]

to subscribe call 303-566-4100

columnists and guest commentariesThe Sentinel features a limited number of

regular columnists, found on these pages and elsewhere in the paper, depending on the typical subject the columnist covers. Their opinions are not necessarily those of the Sentinel.

Want your own chance to bring an issue to our readers’ attention, to highlight something great in our community, or just to make people laugh? Why not write a letter of 300 words or fewer. Include your full name, address and the best number to reach you by telephone.

email letters to [email protected]

Our team of professional reporters, photographers and editors are out in the community to bring you

the news each week, but we can’t do it alone. Send your news tips, your own photographs, event information, letters, commentaries... If it happens,

it’s news to us. Please share by contacting us [email protected],

and we will take it from there.

After all, the Sentinel is your paper.

we’re in this together

Letters PoLicyThe editor welcomes signed letters on most any subject. Please limit letters to 300 words. We reserve the right to edit for legality, clarity, civility and the paper’s capacity. Only submissions with name, address and telephone number will run.

MaiL, e-MaiL or fax to:Colorado Community Media 110 N. Rubey Dr., Ste. 150 Golden, CO 80403 [email protected] 303-468-2592

Catching up on theater The holidays are over. My granddaugh-

ter’s wedding was gorgeous. My son and daughter-in-law are recovering from their car accident and my great-grandson will be a whole year old on Jan. 22. Whew! It has been a wild couple of months and I’m ready to resume what passes for normal life. It’s time to get back to the theater and I have many choices.

On my radar:‘Spamalot’ at Boulder’s Dinner The-

atreIf you’re a Monty Python fan, “Spa-

malot” is the show for you and it plays through March 1 at BDT. Based on the movie “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” you will be treated to the retelling of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. There are beautiful show girls, cows, killer rabbits, etc. What’s not to love? For info and tix, call 303-449-6000 or visit the web-site at bouldersdinnertheatre.com

Candlelight Dinner Playhouse in Johnstown

“9 to 5: the Musical” opens on Jan. 16 and runs through Mar. 23. The plot shows what can happen when three female co-workers have had enough of their boss and decide to take control of the com-pany. If you haven’t been to Candlelight, do head on up Interstate 25 and check out this beautiful theatre. Call 970-744-3747 or check out the website at coloradocandle-light.com.

‘The Legend of Georgia McBride’ world premiere

The Denver Center Theatre Com-pany showcases another World Premiere through Feb. 23 at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. An Elvis imperson-ator fi nds himself replaced by a B-level drag show and discovers he has a lot to learn about show biz...and himself. Call 303-893-4100 or check the website denver-center.org.

‘Black Odyssey’ at DCPA Space TheatrePoetic license allows Homer’s Odys-

seus to be cast as a black soldier returning home from the Gulf War. Reality meets myth in the intriguing play that runs from Jan. 17 through Feb. 16. Call 303-893-4100 or visit denvercenter.org.

‘The Mousetrap’ plays at the Arvada Center

Agatha Christie’s classic murder mystery opens in the Black Box Theatre at the Arvada Center on Jan. 28 and runs through Feb. 23. Because of high demand, there will be several additional perfor-mances and two talkbacks. Call the box of-fi ce at 720-898-7200 or visit the website at arvadacenter.org for specifi cs and tickets.

‘Parallel Lives’ plays Miners Alley in Golden

From Jan. 31 - Mar. 9, Lisa DeCaro and Gail Montgomery reprise their award-winning roles from the 2011 Evergreen Players’ production of “Parallel Lives” that won the AACT Regional Theater Festival. The show also was performed for the US armed forces in Heidelberg, Germany. The actors play 36 different characters. For information, call 303-935-3044 or online visit minersalley.com.

‘Orphans’ at The Edge in LakewoodThe dark comedy fi nds two orphaned

brothers who are surviving by stealing.Tix available at theedgetheater.com or

303-232-0363.


To place an Obituary for Your Loved One…

PrivateContact: Viola [email protected]

Funeral HomesVisit: www.memoriams.com

And the word for 2014 is … Instead of making New Year’s resolu-

tions, I now choose a word as my focus for the coming year. Resolutions don’t come easily for me, and although I do believe in new beginnings, I don’t rely on the calen-dar to get started.

So now I just choose one word to focus on and to live by, and to see how this word comes to play in my life throughout the year.

In 2012, I chose “alchemy,” and al-though it’s an unusual word, it popped up consistently in 2012. For 2013, my word was “light.” And it was true — “light” did show up regularly last year … blatantly sometimes, but often more subtly.

For example, the fi rst line of the book I’m writing contains the word “light.” I’ve also lightened some of my burdens, as well as my possessions, and I lightened my mental cargo by scaling back my profes-sional, volunteer, and social commitments to dive more deeply into those that really

matter to me. And I’ve continued my quest to shed light on that which I believe needs to be illuminated — social justice, human rights, and peace.

What word, then, can be as impactful in 2014?

For the past few weeks, I’ve been wait-ing for my word to speak to me. Several options declared themselves early on, such as “peace.” But peace is an ideal that I work for every day. It’s as natural — and as important — as breathing to me, so I won’t need to make an additional effort for

peace in any year.Speaking of breathing, I refl ected on

the word “breathe.” But breathing is also an everyday necessity, and seems more of a mantra than a yearlong pinpoint focus.

One word I seriously considered is “wonder” — the verb, as in wonder, wonder who wrote the Book of Love. The adjective, as in Wonder Years or Wonder Woman. And the noun, as in Seven Won-ders of the World.

But “wonder” wasn’t quite right for this year. (I could probably say that I wonder why, but you might not forgive me.)

Then, a couple of days ago, my word came to me. At fi rst I rejected it. It sound-ed more like an item on my to-do list than a guiding principle for 2014. But the word began to prove me wrong.

That’s why “persistence” is my word for 2014. And because I have persisted, good things have already come to me in this very young new year … personally, profes-

sionally, and in the world around me.Persistence, though, isn’t simply linked

to that which is considered good. Persis-tence also helps me to be resilient, to face challenges with grit, to be determined, dedicated, and even obstinate when the need arises.

I’ll also be more attentive, more thor-ough, more careful. I’ll be precise about what I need and what I can offer. And I will be conscientious about the way I move in the world.

If these sound like lofty goals, so much the better. To achieve them, it’s obvious to me that I’ll need persistence. And then perhaps breathing, fi nding wonder, and working for peace will be just that much easier.

Andrea Doray is a writer who believes in the power of persistence in the quest for peace. Contact her at [email protected] with your word for 2014.

Agriculture, weather: Statewide challenges What’s the weather going to be like to-

day? For most of us the answer may mean putting on a jacket, grabbing an umbrella, or bundling up the kids for the school bus stop. But for a farmer and rancher, the answer can have a signifi cant impact on their very economic well-being.

2013 showed just how weather can affect agriculture. The year began with a continuation of the severe drought of 2012. Below average snowpack in the mountains pointed to another dry year. A series of April snow storms dumped heavy snow in the high country, elevating snow pack averages in the central and northern mountains. This brought renewed hope for many producers as the late storms added water to reservoirs, rivers, and ir-rigation ditches.

While snow brought some relief, a late freeze in Western Colorado damaged fruit and vegetable crops. Many growers of Palisade peaches suffered signifi cant losses, reducing yields and the number of peaches available in retail stores and farm stands.

Conditions in Southeast Colorado continued to deteriorate, with hot, dry winds whipping up dust-bowl like condi-tions. And in South Fork, a raging wildfi re created problems for cattlemen who had moved their cattle into summer pastures threatened by the fast moving fi re.

In early August, a violent hail storm smashed hundreds of acres of vegetable crops in parts of Northern Colorado. Everything from lettuce, cabbage, squash, and green beans were destroyed, and corn stalks were stripped bare by the hail.

Finally, Mother Nature unleashed a historical torrent of rain in early Septem-

ber that resulted in thousands of acres of submerged crop land along the South Platte River and its tributaries. Farmers and ranchers are still struggling with crop losses, damage to irrigation ditches, silt, and debris.

Colorado agriculture faced many weather challenges in 2013. But our state’s farmers and ranchers are a resilient bunch. They understand that weather can be unpredictable, and that conditions can drastically change from week to week. Yet, they do the job they love and believe they are meant to do. Their determination in the face of adversity not only puts food on our tables, but results in economic oppor-tunities for our state, as well.

For example, in 2013 agricultural exports will reach close to $2 billion, doubling the $1 billion in exports recorded in 2009. More and more of Colorado’s

agricultural products are fi nding profi t-able markets in over 110 countries across the globe. And while net farm income will fall below what had been projected for the year, it will still be, at $1.58 billion, the third highest in our state’s history.

Already, we are seeing benefi cial snows falling in the mountains, fueling optimism that this will be a good snow pack year. Producers are looking towards 2014 with high hopes and expectations about the weather and growing conditions. Farm-ers and ranchers may not always like the weather forecast, but they adapt and keep on doing what they do best – producing the food, fuel and fi ber important to our state’s economy.

John Salazar is Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture.

Lawmakers get to workParty leaders talk about new efforts and old battlesBy Vic [email protected]

The 2014 legislative session got under way Jan. 8, with speeches from party lead-ers that addressed a variety of key issues that lawmakers will address the next few months.

Yes, there were calls by leaders in both chambers to work together on issues like jobs, the economy and education.

But there was plenty of politics on open-ing day, with Democrats and Republicans exchanging jabs on contentious issues — many of which were fought over last year — that are sure to lead to headlines during this year’s ses-sion.

A l t h o u g h leaders talked about issues that they will surely fight over during the next few months, it is clear that their early priorities will focus on working together on legislation that will deal with flood and wildfire disasters.

The first series of bills introduced in the House came as a result of work by a bipartisan Flood Disaster Study Commit-tee. Those bills include legislation that cre-ates income tax credits for properties de-stroyed by natural disasters, and another that creates grant funding to repair water infrastructure that is impacted by natural disasters.

“Despite all the recovery work that’s al-ready happened, there’s much still to do,” House Speaker Mark Ferrandino, D-Den-ver said. “And we must see it through to completion.”

House Minority Leader Brian DelGros-so echoed Ferrandino’s remarks on the importance of immediately dealing with

natural disaster legislation.“Helping our friends and neighbors im-

pacted by these tragedies will be a top pri-ority of Republicans this session, and I am glad to hear that it will be for my colleagues across the aisle as well,” DelGrosso said.

Education will also be a key area of fo-cus this year. Senate President Morgan Carroll, D-Aurora, introduced the College Affordability Act, which places a 6 percent cap on tuition rate increases, and provides more money for financial aid.

Carroll said the bill deals with skyrock-eting tuition costs that often create enor-mous amounts of debt for students.

“What we are talking about is squeezing out economic and life opportunities for an entire generation,” Carroll said. “This is an unsustainable trend that threatens to weaken our economy.”

Ferrandino also talked about educa-tion, telling House members that students need more resources inside classrooms. He also took issue with Republicans’ views on public education, who often contend that schools need to be reformed, before more money is thrown at the education system.

“But while some have argued for reform before resources, let me say this: Reforms will not work, and our schools will not get better if they are not adequately funded. Period,” Ferrandino said.

Republicans will move forward with legislation that seeks to undo Democrat-sponsored bills that became law following last year’s session.

They include legislation that doubled the renewable energy mandate for rural electric cooperatives. DelGrosso said the mandate “puts a financial strain” on rural families and businesses.

DelGrosso said that while the state’s economy is improving, parts of rural Colo-rado continue to struggle.

“The voice of rural Colorado is being heard loud and clear by House Repub-licans, and I hope my colleagues on the other side of the aisle will hear it as well,” DelGrosso said.

Last year’s session saw Democrats achieve several legislative victories, over

loud protests from their Republican col-leagues. Democrats scored wins on gun control, election reform and on social is-sues, including the creation of civil unions in Colorado.

But Senate Minority Leader Bill Cad-man, R-Colorado Springs, said Coloradans had a “visceral response to what took place in this Legislature last year.” That response included recall efforts that cost two Demo-cratic senators their jobs, and led one to resign from office.

“Democrats divided by Republicans does not produce outcomes that are repre-sentative of this state,” Cadman said.

Cadman said that last year’s political division resulted in a “hyper-partisan toxin that affected this entire institution.

“To those who served here and all those

who visited here, we started looking like Congress,” he said.

While Republicans feel that Democrats overreached in their legislative efforts last year, Carroll looks at things differently, calling last year’s work “busy and produc-tive” — especially compared to how things operate at our nation’s capital.

“While D.C. was criticized for doing too little, some questioned whether in Colo-rado, we did too much,” she said.

Carroll also addressed the public’s neg-ative views on the political system.

“While we at the state level cannot fix all of the frustrations and disappointments people experience with elected officials, we can show that we here in Colorado, right here in this Senate chamber, are dif-ferent,” she said.

CapitolReport


The petition effort to expand the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners from three members to five, kicked off Saturday, Jan. 11. Current Jeffco commissioner Casey Tighe was the first person to officially sign the ballot, as part of a press conference, held outside the Golden Library. The petition support group Jeffco5 is seeking to gather 25,000 signatures in support of placing the commissioner question on the 2014 ballot. The group is asking for volunteers to help gather signatures. For more information, contact Bernie at [email protected]. Donations are also being accepted to help pay for petitions. Checks can be made out to Jeffco5Grassroots and mailed to Karen Oxman at 640 11th St. Unit 401, Golden, CO 80401. More information about Jeffco5, and peti-tion signing opportunities can be found at www.jeffco5.com. Photo by Glenn Wallace

Petition drive for Jeffco5

West MetrolifeLakewood Sentinel 9

January 16, 2014

Parker continues on Page 10

‘Orphans’ mixes light and dark in the first Edge show of 2014By Clarke [email protected]

The Edge Theatre is kicking off its 2014 season with a story that plumbs the trag-ic-comic depths of siblings, family and desperation.

“Orphans,” written by Lyle Kessler, opens at the theater, 1560 Teller St., on Jan. 17 and runs through Feb. 9. Perfor-mances will be Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 6 p.m.

Taking place in Philadelphia in the late 1970s, “Orphans” examines brothers, Treat (Jack Wefso) and Phillip (Christian Mast), who have been on their own since they were young children.

“The older brother (Treat) is basically a street thug, who commits small crimes to keep them going,” said Rick Yaconis, executive artistic director at the theater. “The younger brother (Phillip) stays in the house most of the time because of the way Treat manipulates him.”

Phillip is a little impaired, and so Treat uses that fact to convince him that he is basically allergic to everything in the out-side world, Yaconis said.

In an effort to better their circum-stances, Treat kidnaps Harold (Yaconis), who it turns out is a notorious Chicago gangster, and also an orphan.

“Harold really sort of takes over their lives, and becomes a kind of fa-ther figure to them,” Y a c o n i s said.

A f t e r some large-cast pro-ductions in 2013, Yaco-

nis said “Orphans” is a return to the the-ater’s early days.

“This puts us back to focusing on small casts and stories,” he said. “It’s a little more acting intensive this way.”

The show is directed by Robert Kram-er, in his fourth outing at The Edge. Kram-er has also opened the new season for the past two years at the theater.

“I think this is an amazing story — it’s incredibly well written, and we tried re-ally hard to set it in the proper time and place,” he said.

According to Kramer, one of the things

he enjoyed most about “Orphans” was the ability to slow down and give the actors a chance to really get into their characters.

“Some of the most articulate moments are those without dialogue,” he said. “The show moves along at a great pace, and it gives us the time to build these fantastic moments into the script.”

One of the things that was of crucial importance to Kramer was creating an en-vironment that Phillip lives and breathes, since he has never left the house before.

“This place has been his (Phillip’s) en-tire existence,” he said. “We decided that from the moments the doors open at the theater, he won’t be off the stage. That half-hour before the show starts and au-diences are coming in, he’ll be in the en-vironment.”

Yaconis describes the show as a dark comedy, and Kramer said that this reflects not only life, but the best stories.

“Like life, it’s mostly comedic, with some horrible tragedy,” Kramer said. “My favorite pieces are those were you don’t know if it’s a comedy or tragedy, and I think it will be up to the audience to de-termine what it is. The lens that audience sees it through will give it a lot of laughs on one night, and terrible sadness on an-other.”

For tickets and more information call 303-232-0363 or visit www.theedgeth-eater.com.

IF YOU GOWHAT: “Orphans”WHERE: The Edge Theatre1560 Teller St., LakewoodWHEN: Jan. 17 to Feb. 9Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.Sunday, 6 p.m.COST: $20-$22INFORMATION: 303-232-0363 and www.theedgetheater.com

The story of “Orphans” examines two down and out brothers in Philadelphia, and the mobster they kidnap.Courtesy photos

Tim Tebow, tamales and Denver Five

Denver Five, the select chef lineup cre-ated by promoter Leigh Sullivan, has se-lected a new 2014 crop of talent.

“This year I want to celebrate all the women in our community who are truly redefining what it means to be a chef in Denver,” Sullivan said about her selections of the all-women team.

The new chefs are innovation chef at Epicurean Catering, Jenna Johansen, of Bravo TV fame; Elise Wiggins, executive chef at Panzano; Carrie Blake, executive chef at Table 6; Aniedra Nichols, executive chef at Elway’s Cherry Creek and Nadine Donovan, pastry chef at Old Major.

Tebow’s first pick a good oneFormer Denver Broncos quarterback

Tim Tebow was almost on the money with his BCS Championship pick before Mon-day night’s national title game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. In his debut as a college football analyst for ESPN, Tebow predicted No. 1 Florida State would beat No. 2 Auburn. Tebow said in the ESPN pre-game show: “Auburn might be a team of destiny, but tonight, Florida State is deeper from top to bottom … I think they win 35-31.”

Florida State rallied in the final seconds to win 34-31.

Tamale festival at La SandiaLa Sandia hosts its third annual Tamale

Festival through Jan. 31 at its Northfield Stapleton and Park Meadows locations to celebrate the culinary heritage and re-gional ingredients of Mexico. Chef Rich-ard Sandoval has created a tamale menu to showcase this traditional winter dish. La Sandia’s Tamale Festival menu will in-clude tamales, entrée samples and new cocktails. More information is available at www.richardsandoval.com.

Paint Nite comes to LittletonIs there an artist in you trying to get

out? Paint Nite is coming to local restau-rants in the metro area that brings people together for a guided painting session. Up-coming dates: 7 p.m., Jan. 21 at Rox Bar & Grill, 12684 W. Indore Place (Littleton) and 7 p.m., Jan. 23 at The Draft, 9150 W. Cross Drive (Littleton).

Seats are limited and event tickets, which include a 16-inch by 20-inch can-vas, paints, brushes, a smock and profes-sional instruction, are sold in advance at www.paintnite.com.

Westminster Whole Foods on the moveBradburn Village, a residential and re-

tail development in Westminster, just an-nounced that a 35,000-square-foot Whole Foods Market is under construction at the site on the southeast corner of Vrain Street and West 120th Avenue. The new store will be a relocation of the current Whole Foods at 92nd and Sheridan.

“We are excited about this new op-portunity and look forward to becoming even more connected to the city of West-minster,” said Will Paradise, president of Whole Foods Market’s Rocky Mountain Region. “Each of our stores is designed


MultiMediaMarketingSecretS

forSMall-MediuMBuSineSSeS

MultiMediaMarketingSecretS

forSMall-MediuMBuSineSSeS

4 conVenient locationS5FEBRUARY

W E D N E S D A Y 6FEBRUARYT H U R S D A Y

REGISTER BY FEBRUARY 3freeto all attendeeS WHo regiSter

F R E E A D M I S S I O N S P O N S O R E D B Y

$100 VALUE

Join Mike Blinder, author and one of the

nation’s leading digital marketing experts with over 60,000 small and

medium size businesses world-wide using one

of his online marketing solutions, as he shows you how to effectively advertise in both print

and digital formats.

attendeeS Will learn:› What it takes to ensure success in advertising, regardless

of the media used › What Native Advertising is and why it is becoming so

effective for small businesses › How to raise your results on Google & Yahoo to get found

by those who are searching for your product or service› How to combine print, web, social media and mobile for

increased results

BonuS!Mike will unveil Colorado Community Media’s new, innovative multimedia marketing solution for small- medium business owners. All attendees will have access to a free audit to assist them in planning an effective multimedia marketing campaign.* *Conditions apply.

feBruarY 511:30am Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce 1515 ArApAHoe St, toWer 3, Ste 400, Denver, Co 80202

3:30pm University of Phoenix 10004 pArk MeADoWS Dr, Lone tree, Co 80124

feBruarY 67:30am South Metro Denver Chamber 2154 e CoMMonS Ave #342, CentenniAL, Co 80122

11:30am Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities 6901 WADSWortH BLvD, ArvADA, Co 80003

All events are 90 minutes

regiSter online BY feBruarY 3

www.localmediaworkshops.com

to refl ect the unique character of the surrounding community.”

The Bradburn Village project, which will include roughly 90 townhomes, is being developed by Continuum Partners.

Troy Guard to open new steakhouseSure chef Troy Guard just opened Los

Chingones and Sugarmill, but that doesn’t mean he’s resting on his restaurant laurels.

Instead, he will open his largest concept yet in February. Guard & Grace (his daugh-ter’s moniker) will be a 9,000-square-foot modern American steak house at 1801 California St.

The new space will offer private din-ing areas along with Denver’s largest patio with a fi re pit, an expansive raw bar, wood-burning oven and exhibition kitchen.

Meanwhile, Guard’s TAG Burger Bar (1222 Madison St.) is serving its January Burger of the Month. The New Year’s Reso-lution Burger is a veggie patty on a whole wheat bun with a red beet gastrique, gold-en beet strings and brussel sprout leaves. Served with apple chips or French fries for $13. Proceeds from this month’s burger go to Angel Eyes, an agency that provides free grief support services to anyone experienc-ing the sudden, unexpected loss of an in-fant or toddler.

Arvada Farmers Market returnsThe Arvada Farmers Market is not let-

ting Old Man Winter stop it. The Indoor Winter Farmers Market returns 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 26 and Feb. 23 with the Indoor Winter Market, which will feature more than 20 vendors with jams, breads, meat, honey, produce, eggs, and homemade items. Attend the Indoor Winter Market at DiCicco’s Schoolhouse at 5660 Olde Wad-sworth Blvd.

The seenIn Pueblo at Marisol Therapeutics, a

marijuana dispensary, Tommy Chong, half of the Cheech and Chong pot-smoking comedy duo. Chong posted on Twitter: “Just fi nished my 7th J and boy is my mouth dry. This legalization is tough on (an) old stoner.” Chong told the media at the Pueb-lo dispensary: “This is one small stagger for a stoner and one giant leap for stoner-kind” … Famed violinist Itzhak Perlman eating with Denver fl orist extraordinaire BJ Dyer at Seoul BBQ in Aurora (near my former digs) on Peoria Street. Dyer said on Facebook that Perlman “knew just the right Korean dishes to order for the table. What a great sense of humor.” Perlman performed with the Colorado Symphony on Jan. 9 at Boettcher Hall.

Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people through-out the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.blacktie-colorado.com/pennyparker. She can be reached at [email protected] or at 303-619-5209.

Continued from Page 9

Parker

Starting 2014 with a new vision LAC opens up � rst show to artists’ taste By Clarke Reader [email protected]

THE LAKEWOOD Arts Council is kicking o� 2014 with “Con-temporary Visions,” a JURIED show that gave Colorado artists an open theme to explore.

“We opened it to digital art, cartooning and traditional art like painting,” Gail Fir-man, a member of the LAC said .

The show is on display at the LAC Gal-lery, 85 S. Union Blvd., through Jan. 31. The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

Katy Hass, gallery manager with the LAC, said the show is very colorful, and fea-tures some lovely 2-D and 3-D art.

“We had a good turn-out for the show, with some nice big pieces,” Haas said.

The LAC gave out four awards for the show: fi rst place went to “Moon Frost” by Jane Dorsey; second play was awarded to “Vision” by Lynnette Kutterer; third place went to “Winter Lace” by Ellen Masters; and the merit award went to “Trees” by Andy Dubois.

The show was juried by Susan Gordon, a member of the Colorado Watercolor So-ciety, as well as a member of several Colo-rado art guilds. She is also a member of the

National Watercolor Society and the LAC.“This is my fi rst jurying job, and it was

a lot of fun,” Gordon said. “I was contact-ed to see if I was interested and thought it would be a good time to try.”

Gordon said that it was important to take her time and look at all the pieces. She has entered several shows and is very familiar with the process of getting art into an exhibit.

The good pieces really rise to the top, and then it becomes a matter of personal taste,” she said.

What makes the show fun is that the subjects are all over the spectrum, accord-ing to Gordon.

“It is a really interesting show,” she said. “There are some really talented artists in the area.”

For more information, visit www.lake-woodartscouncil.org.

Lynnette Kupferer’s work “Vision” is one of the winners in the Lakewood Art Council’s “Contemporary Visions” show. Courtesy photo

IF YOU GO WHAT: “Contemporary Visions”WHERE: Lakewood Arts Council gallery85 S. Union Blvd., LakewoodWHEN: Through Jan. 31.10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through SaturdayCOST: FreeINFORMATION: www.lakewoodartscouncil.org


SERTOMA GUN SHOWJanuary 18th: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.January 19th: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Colorado Springs Event Center at Rustic Hills3960 Palmer Park Blvd.

Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909Call for reservations:

719-630-3976

In network for Medicare, Anthem BX/BS, Cigna, Aetna, UnitedHC, Rocky Mnt HP & most insurance.

At Applewood Plumbing Heating & Electric, we give $1,000 every month to a local charity or nonprofit nominated by YOU! We’ve contributed more than $95,000 over the past 9 years with our monthly

giveaway, and we’re still at it...making a difference where it matters most, close to home. Nominate your favorite local charity or nonprofit to win at

www.ApplewoodFixIt.com.

Learn more online at: www.childrenscolorado.org

YOU COULD TOO!YOU COULD TOO!

CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL SPORTS PROGRAM

WON $1,000

CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL SPORTS PROGRAM

WON $1,000“ Children’s Hospital Colorado Sports Program (HSP) has provided children with various physical disabilities with opportunities to experience success in outdoor recreational activities.”

7305 Grandview Ave., Olde Town Arvada720-898-3380

arvadavisitorscenter@visitarvada

What will you do in Arvada today?VisitArvada.org

THURSDAY/JAN. 16

PARIS BIOGRAPHY Join Active Minds for the story of the City of Lights 2:30-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, at Atria Inn at Lakewood, 555 S. Pierce St., Lakewood. We will trace the city’s history from its Celtic origins through modern times. In the process, we’ll visit with some of the city’s most colorful characters and notable places, includ-ing the Ei� el Tower, which was despised by Parisians in its day. Program is free. RSVP by calling 303-742-4800.

THURSDAY/JAN. 16

MEET THE ARTIST The Wheat Ridge Cultural Commission presents photographer Blu Hartkopp 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, at Mike’s Camera, 3830 Wadsworth Blvd., Wheat Ridge. Hartkopp will have his artwork on display and will give a short presen-tation describing his inspiration and process. Light refreshments will be served.

THURSDAY/JAN. 16; Friday to Sunday/Feb. 7-9

CALL FOR ENTRIES All artists and craft vendors are invited to display their work Feb. 7-9 in the Lakewood Arts Council’s Gallery, 85 S. Union Blvd., Lakewood. This event is open to all crafters and artists, all work must be handmade. No commission will be charged on sales. To register, and for details on fees, Call 303 980-0625 or visit lakewoodartscouncil.org for information.

THURSDAY/JAN. 16-19

COWBOY GATHERING Baxter Black headlines this year’s Colorado Cowboy Gather-ing, an event that celebrates 25 years of cowboy heritage from Thursday, Jan. 16, to Sunday, Jan. 19. Cowboy poetry grew out of the traditions of workers on cattle drives and ranches. After a day in the saddle, cowboys would gather around a camp� re and entertain one another with tall tales and folk songs. Concerts will take place at the Green Center Auditorium, Colorado School of Mines, 923 15th St., Golden, or the American Mountaineering Center, 710 10th St., Golden. Tickets and more information available by calling 888-718-4253 or go to www.ColoradoCowboyGathering.com.

FRIDAY/JAN. 17 TO FEB. 9

TWISTED PARODY The Edge Theatre presents “Orphans,” a twisted parody of family bonds and reversal of fortune Jan. 17 to Feb. 9 at 1560 Teller St., Suite 200, Lakewood. A preview performance is at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16. No performance on Sunday, Feb. 2. Tickets available at 303-232-0363 or www.theedgetheater.com. Parking is free.

SATURDAY/JAN. 18

TOWN HALL Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp and Sen. Rachel Zenzinger host a community town hall from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 18 at Indian Tree Golf Course, Arvada. The topic for this month is the � scal year 2014-15 budget.

SATURDAY/JAN. 18

NORWEGIAN DINNER Trollheim Sons of Norway Lodge in Lakewood plans its an-nual Norwegian “Lute� sk & Meatball Dinner” on Saturday, Jan. 18, at Sons of Norway Trollheim Lodge, 6610 W. 14th Ave., Lakewood. Dinner will be served at 1 p.m. and at 5:30 p.m. Reservations will be taken starting Dec. 12 through Jan. 10, or until sold out. Call 303-989-4496.

SATURDAY/JAN. 18

MEDIA WOMEN AAUW Foothills Branch is hosting Women in the Media, presented by Cynthia Hessin, from Rocky Mountain PBS, at 10 a.m. Jan. 18 at the Community of Christ Church, 3780 Ward Road, Wheat Ridge. Public is welcome. Call Melinda Reed at 303-421-9414 for membership information.

SUNDAY/JAN. 19

COSTA RICA Lakewood Cultural Center presents “Exploring Costa Rica: Colors, Creatures and Curiosities” at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19. Tickets on sale now at www.Lakewood.org/Tickets, 303-987-7845 or the box o� ce, 470 S. Allison Parkway.

MONDAY/JAN. 20

K-12 AUDITIONS The Lakewood Cultural Center will host auditions for Missoula Children’s Theatre’s participatory musical theater residency of “Alice in Wonderland.” Children in grades K-12 may audition 4-6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20; no registration, preparation or previous stage experience needed. Participants must sign in by 3:45 p.m. and will be required to stay for the full two-hour group audition. Rehearsals be-gin immediately following the audition and will continue the rest of the week 4-8:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and Saturday morning. Two performances will be at 1 and 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25. There is a cost to participate, but it will be assessed only to those who are accepted. Tickets for the shows are available by calling 303-987-7845, online at www.Lakewood.org/Tickets, or at the Lakewood Cultural Center box o� ce. Auditions, rehearsals and performances will take place at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway.

TUESDAY/JAN. 21

LIFETREE CAFÉ Coping with the demands of caregiving will be shared at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, at Lifetree Café, 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, titled “Care for Caregivers: Meeting the Unique Needs of Those Who Sacri� ce for Others,” features a screening of the short � lm Life in Reverse. The � lm chronicles the experiences of Florence Feldman who, for 10 years, served as a caregiver as her mother slowly sank into dementia. The Lifetree program o� ers an hour of support and understanding, as well as Feldman’s insights about meeting caregivers’ needs. 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 co� eehouse-type setting. Questions about Lifetree may be directed to Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or [email protected].

WEDNESDAY/JAN. 22

JAZZ NIGHT Jazz Over Easy returns 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22 at Café Del Sol, 608 Garrison St., Lakewood. Reservations accepted. Call 303-238-7999.

THURSDAY/JAN. 23

LEGISLATOR COFFEE Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp hosts Co� ee with Your Legislator from 7-8 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, at La Dolce Vita, 5756 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

THURSDAY/JAN. 23

LEGISLATOR COFFEE Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp hosts Co� ee with Your Legislator 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, at Panera, 10450 Town Center Drive, Westminster.

COMING SOONCOMING SOON/JAN. 25

MUSICAL PERFORMANCE Moors & McCumber will perform at 7 p.m. Satur-day, Jan. 25 at Congregation B’nai Chaim, 4716 S. Coors Lane, Morrison. Moors & McCumber will perform bluegrass, Celtic and the blues. Tickets available by calling 303-588-1389 or at the door.

COMING SOON/JAN. 26, FEB. 23

FARMERS’ MARKET The Arvada Farmers Market presents the indoor winter market 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 26 and Feb. 23. The Indoor Market will feature more than 20 vendors with jams, breads, meat, honey, produce, eggs, and homemade items. The market is at DiCicco’s Schoolhouse, 5660 Olde Wadsworth Blvd.

COMING SOON/JAN. 28

ART LEAGUE The Wheat Ridge Art League will meet 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, at the Active Adult Center, 6363 W. 35th Ave., Wheat Ridge. After the business meeting, Cal Johnson will present a demo using abstracts and inks. Anyone who paints or would like to paint is welcome to come and learn to try new mediums and have a chance to meet other artists. Residents of any Denver area are welcome to attend. Call 303-278-8247 or 303-421-1356, or email [email protected] or [email protected].

COMING SOON/JAN. 28

TRIAD MEETING Learn the di� erence between normal changes in memory as we age and a more series memory disorder at the TRIAD community meeting “Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s – The Basics” at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, at the Je� erson District Attorney’s conference room, 500 Je� erson County Parkway. For directions and information, call 303-271-6970.

COMING SOON/JAN. 30

LUNCHEON JOIN international speaker Gwen Crawford at noon Thursday, Jan. 30, for the Walking Tiara Tall luncheon. Crawford’s positive zest for life and sense of humor brings out the royalty in each of us. Register by Jan. 24 at the Community Recreation Center of Apex, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Call 303-425-9583.

COMING SOON/JAN. 30

SLAVERY PROGRAM Join Douglas Blackmon, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of “Slavery by Another Name: The Re-Enslavement of Black Americans from the Civil War to World War II,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, at the Tivoli Student Union, Turnhalle, Denver.

RECURRING EVENTSCONCORDIA LUTHERAN Choir invites you to come and sing at Concordia’s wor-ship services during the Lent and Easter seasons. The choir is looking to add new voices. Concordia’s choral director is Dr. Frank Eychaner of Colorado Christian Univer-sity. The choir practices at 7 p.m. every Wednesday at 13371 W. Alameda Parkway in Lakewood. If you have question, contact Eychaner at 303-963-3137.

ARVADA RUNNING Club is o� ering $1,200 in college track or cross-country scholarships to one or two graduating high school girls for the 2013-14 school year. Eligible students must live in Arvada and/or attend an Arvada-area high school and plan to participate in a formal track or cross-country program during their freshman year in college. This is the third year in a row the club has o� ered scholarship funds. Applications are available on Arvada high school Naviance websites. For more infor-mation, contact [email protected] or [email protected].

WOMEN’S NETWORKING group in Arvada has openings for women in business who can commit to a weekly Wednesday morning meeting. One member per busi-ness category. Contact [email protected] or call 303-438-6783.

HEALTH MAP Need a boost? Looking to have more ful� lling, healthful, meaningful days? Prefer to help yourself rather than seek coaching or attend psychotherapy? Lorie Gose will share free information about a daily personal “road map” to determine how you want to be, think and feel. Get ready to ascend beyond your inhibiting beliefs and self-concepts. Join Gose from 8-9 a.m. Fridays at Whole Foods Market Belmar, 444 S. Wadsworth Blvd. in Lakewood. Contact Gose to let her know that you’re going to be there. Go to www.DrLorieGose.com, or contact 303-500-2340 or [email protected].

RECURRING/THROUGH JAN. 31

HORSE ARTWORK Spirits in the Wind Gallery presents “The Spirit of the Horse” art show by Colorado and national artists. The show runs from Jan. 2-31 at the gallery, 1211 Washington Ave., Golden. Call 303-279-1192 or go to www.spiritsinthewind-gallery.com.

RECURRING/THROUGH FEB. 12, MONDAYS

SOMATICS CLASS The Wheat Ridge Recreation Center plans its Somatics Neuro-muscular Re-education class 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays, through Feb. 12. The Wednes-day, Jan. 8 class will be an hour and the remaining classes are a half hour, scheduled for 5:30-6 p.m. Focusing on the shoulders, hips, and spine, this popular class features exercises that balances the body, reduces tight muscles, and releases pain in only six minutes. To register, call 303-231-1300 or visit www.ci.wheatridge.co.us/registration.

RECURRING/THROUGH FEB. 14

COMMUNICATIONS CONTEST High school students are invited to enter a com-munications contest presented by Colorado Press Women. Students enrolled in grades

9-12 are eligible to enter their work published between March 1, 2013, and Feb. 14, 2014, in one of 20 categories. Professional working journalists, writers, editors, photographers, videographers and graphic artists will judge the entries. Download the entry form, and get further information, at www.nfpw.org/highschoolcontest.cfm. Entries must be received by Feb. 14, 2014.

RECURRING/THROUGH FEB. 24

LACROSSE WORKOUTS Join the Coyotes high school lacrosse team for preseason workouts 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays through Feb. 24 at Monarch High School, 329 Campus Drive, Louisville. Bring your lacrosse gear and be prepared to work indoors and outdoors. Coyotes lacrosse is a high school team based out of Monarch that combines student-athletes from more than nine high schools in the northern area. The team has won the CHSAA playo� s the last nine years and recently won the 2012 Northern League title. Contact [email protected].

RECURRING/JANUARY TO MARCH

CLASSES/WORKSHOPS LAKEWOOD Arts Council o� ers a number of classes and workshops at the Lakewood Arts Council Art Center, 85 S. Union Blvd., Lakewood. Call 303 980-0625 to register.

OIL PAINTING: Beginner and advanced, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays from Jan. 8 to Feb. 26. Intermediate, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursdays from Jan. 9 to Feb. 27. Instructor for both classes is Barbara Tobiska.Watercolor: Intermediate/advanced, 1-3:30 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 9, 16, 23; Feb. 6, 13, 20; March 6, 13, 20. Instructor for all classes is Kathy Cranmer.

WATERCOLOR: INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED, 9 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, Feb. 15, 22, March 8; March 15, 22, 29. Instructor is Loraine Miller.

WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP: Painting Negative Spaces with a Positive Attitude, led by instructor Gail Firmin, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31. For intermediate/advanced.Mosaics 101 workshop, led by instructor Lynnette Kupferer, is 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3; and from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4.

RECURRING/THROUGH APRIL 30

QUILT DONATIONS The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum is asking for donations of new quilts to bene� t � ood victims. Quilts must be made of 100 percent cotton fabric, and twin, full and queen sizes are needed. Deliver donations 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon-day to Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday to the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, 1213 Washington Ave., Golden; or 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday at the museum o� ce, 651 Corporate Circle, Suite 102, Golden. Donations will be taken through April 30, 2014. Call 303-277-0377.

LOOKING AHEADLOOKING AHEAD/JAN. 31

MEMOIR WORKSHOP Get started writing about your life at a memoir workshop 1-2:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, at the Community Recreation Center of Apex, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Learn where to start, how to organize, what to include and how to best express yourself. Register by Jan. 29. Call 303-425-9583.

LOOKING AHEAD/JAN. 31

CHILI SUPPER The Golden Lions Club plans its annual chili supper 5-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, at First United Methodist Church, 15th and Jackson streets, Golden. A minimum donation is requested to fund the Lions’ work in the sight and vision area. A bake sale also will be included, featuring baked goods prepared by the Lions’ wives. Remember to bring your old, unused eyeglasses to recycle through the Lions Sight Program. Tickets available from any Golden Lions member, or at the door.

YOUR WEEK & MORE IN THE COMMUNITY


CROSSROADSCHURCH OF DENVER

A PLACE TO DO LIFESERVICE TIMES

Sunday: 9 aM and 10:30 aMWedneSday: 6:30 PM

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY FOR ALL AGES9725 W. 50th • Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

(303) 421-3800 Main

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

George Morrison, Senior PastorPlease join us for our weekend and mid-week services

62nd & Ward RoadFamily Worship Center

Saturday ....................................................5:00 pmSunday ..................................9:00 am & 10:45 amWednesday ...............................................6:30 pm

4890 Carr StreetSunday ....................................................10:30 am

Arvada Christian Church8010 West 62nd Avenue

303-422-5412

Worship.............................9:30 amWed. Night Bible Study/meal...6:00 pm

Nursery Available

Golden First Presbyterian Church

On the round-about at South Golden Rd. and West 16th Ave.

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

Pastor: Rev. Dr. Miriam M. DixonNursery provided 303-279-5591

PrEsbyTErIAN

PLACES OF WORSHIPTo list your congregation services call Viola Ortega

303-566-4089

G/WR/L

Jefferson Unitarian Church

14350 W. 32nd Ave.303-279-5282

www.jeffersonunitarian.orgA Religious Home for the Liberal Spirit

Service Times: 9:15am / 11:00amReligious education for all ages.

Nursery care provided.

UNITArIAN UNIvErsALIsT

CATHOLIC

St. Joan of Arc Catholic ChurchProclaiming Christ to the Mountains and Plainswww.SaintJoanCatholic.org12735 W 58th Ave · 80002 · 303-420-1232Daily Masses: 8:30 AM, Mon-SatConfessions: After Mass, Mon, Wed-Fri;Sat: 9:00-10:00 AM; 4:00-4:45 PMSaturday Vigil Mass: 5:00 PMSunday Masses: 7:30, 9:00, 11:30 AM, 5:30 PM

170,000 jobs over the last few years, and has seen its unemployment rate drop from 9 percent in 2010, to its current rate of 6.5 percent.

“But let’s be clear,” the governor cau-tioned, “the unemployment rate is not low enough, and all of us share a commitment to keep a statewide focus on this issue.”

The state’s improving economy has also allowed lawmakers to work with more budget reserves than it had in recent years, which Hickenlooper said has been impor-tant when natural disasters have struck.

“The single most critical factor in Colo-rado being able to stay open for business throughout hell fi res and high waters has been reserves,” he said.

Hickenlooper also talked about new business that lawmakers will attend to this session. They included legislation that seeks to cap college tuition rate hikes and provide more fi nancial aid for students, a part of the speech that received a standing ovation from both sides of the aisle.

The governor also talked about other priorities, such as improving technology to reduce wait times at Department of Motor Vehicles offi ces; expanding Internet access across rural areas; and extending job-cre-ation tax credits for businesses.

The governor — who is up for re-elec-tion in November — stayed away from controversy. His only mention of gun laws that were placed into law last year were done so in a way that addressed the mental health aspect of gun tragedies, while tout-ing recent laws that created more mental health services.

On oil and gas industry regulations, Hickenlooper — a former geologist and a friend of the industry — said that it’s im-

portant to recognize that oil and gas com-panies contribute billions of dollars to the state economy. At the same, industry lead-ers should “recognize their moral and legal obligation to protect our air and water.”

Democrats praised Hickenlooper’s speech.

“I was very impressed with the collab-orative nature of the visionary and posi-tive message,” Rep. Sue Schafer, D-Wheat Ridge said. “The theme of his speech was really about recovery.”

Rep. Cheri Gerou, an Evergreen Re-publican, who is known to cross the aisle on certain issues, said that the governor’s speech was well-received.

“The governor was able brag about his accomplishments and he should,” she said. “And the economy is recovering. Granted, we’ll never have enough money for all of our issues, but we’re making headway.”

But other Republicans said it’s conve-nient for Hickenlooper to talk about unity without referencing the polarizing bills that he signed into law last year.

“What was negative here last year was how things were handled,” Senate Minori-ty Leader Bill Cadman, R-Colorado Springs said. “The record was negative and the people said no. You can’t run from that.”

Rep. Polly Lawrence, R-Littleton, point-ed out that the governor made no mention of measures that will be taken up again this year, such as repeal efforts on gun bills, re-newable energy mandates for rural com-munities, and same-day voter registration.

“We’re not looking to repeal everything that was passed last year, but there are cor-rections that need to be made,” Lawrence said.

But Rep. Joe Salazar, D-Thornton, said that is yesterday’s news.

“Last session was last session,” he said. ‘We’re looking forward. The governor high-lighted the key things we need to do to bring us together, and that’s what we need to do.”


State

this possible.”The main fi nanciers on the project

include the city of Lakewood, 1st Bank, Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA), Jefferson County, Enterprise, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban De-velopment and Environmental Protection Agency.

Tasha Weaver, with CHFA, told the crowd that the organization uses federal tax credits to help fi nance projects like La-mar Station Crossing.

“The need for affordable rental hous-ing is becoming overwhelming,” she said. “Metro West has a great vision, and we’re happy to see it becoming a reality.”

Brian Windley with Enterprise, said that where people live has a profound im-pact on who they become.

In addition to the live-work spaces on the site, there is a community service room and resource center to help people with resumes and fi nding jobs. There is also a computer lab and fi tness center.

Community partners like the 40 West Arts District and West Colfax Community Association have also worked to welcome the new residents to the area.

“Lamar Station is the future of afford-able housing,” Windley said. “To the new residents here — welcome home.”

Around 40 residents started moving into the complex on Jan. 8 and according to Fischer, Lamar Station Crossing is al-most fully booked.

For more information visit www.mwh-solutions.org.


Lamar

An example of the live-work space at the Lamar Station Crossing. Photo by Clarke Reader

ONGOING ACTIVITIES, ONGOING /BUSINESS GROUPSMONDAYS

OPEN MIC Living Water Unity Spiritual Community presents open mic night – celebrate your teen self 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mon-days at 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada. This program gives teens the opportunity to express their performing art including voice and instrument, acting, poetry, stand-up comedy, mime, etc. Open to all students in sixth to 12th grades. Email [email protected].

REPUBLICANS MEN meeting The Je� erson County Republican Men’s Club meets 7-9 a.m. Mondays at the Howard Johnson Denver West, 12100 W. 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge. Call Fred Holden at 303-421-7619 for more information. All are welcome, not just Republican men from Je� erson County.

TUESDAYS

FEDERAL EMPLOYEES The Lakewood Chapter of Retired and Active Federal Employees meets each second Tuesday at the Episcopal Church, 10th and Garrison. Call Ann Ornelas at 303-517-8558 with questions.

WEDNESDAYS

AMERICAN LEGION Auxiliary presents Burger Nite, 5-7:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Post 178, 1655 Simms St., Lakewood. Members, their guests and active military invited for varied food and reasonable prices. Visit www.alpost178.org.

ARVADA BIZ Connection http://www.meetup.com/Arvada-Business-Connection/ is an informal networking event that brings together local entrepreneurs. Meetings are 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at various restaurants in Olde Town Arvada. A $5 fee is collected from each attendee, which is then donated to a local charity at the end of each quarter. The 4th Quarter Charity is the Dan Peak Foundation who assists families in need. For information, call Micki Carwin at 303-997-9098.

ENTREPRENEURS CLUB The Lakewood Chapter Lutheran Entrepreneurs meets 8-9 a.m. on third Wednesdays at the Bethlehem Chapel Co� ee House, located in the medical o� ce building just south of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 2100 Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. The chapter coordinator is Denise Rolfsmeier. For more information, call 720-379-5889 or email [email protected].

MUSIC TEACHERS Association Suburban Northwest meets 9:30 a.m. to noon the � rst Wednesday of the month at Commu-

nity in Christ Church, 12229 W. 80th Ave., Arvada. Meetings are open to the public and include refreshments, business meeting and program featuring music teaching professionals from around the state lecturing on the latest teaching developments.

WOMEN NETWORKING Women’s Business Group Wednes-day morning networking group in Arvada has openings for women who can commit to a weekly morning meeting. Lim-ited to one business per category. Call for available openings, 303-438-6783, or go online to [email protected].

PROFESSIONAL WOMEN NW Metro Business and Profes-sional Women meets the � rst Wednesday of each month from September to May. Our mission is to achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education and information. Call Marcia at 303-827-3283 to RSVP.

THURSDAYS

BUSINESS SPIRITUALITY Business Honoring Spirituality meets 7-9 a.m. every Thursday at the Community Center of Mile Hi Church, 9079 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood. Meetings include networking, a brief meditation by a licensed practitioner, guest speaker and breakfast. For additional information, visit www.bhsmilehi.org or call Patty Whitelock at 303-274-0933.

COMMUNITY COFFEE Join Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp on the fourth Thursday of each month to talk about issues that are im-portant to you. Community Co� ee will be 7-8 a.m. at La Dolce Vita, Ice Cream Room, 5756 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada; and from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Panera Bread, 10450 Town Center Drive, Westminster.

INVESTORS’ MEETINGS The Rocky Mountain Inventors Association meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. the fourth Thursday of every month (excluding November and December) at Vesta Technol-ogy, 13050 W. 43rd Drive, Suite 300, Golden. Presentations in marketing, manufacturing, engineering, � nance, business and legal, followed by networking. Go online to www.rminventor.org for details.

FRIDAYS

CALMUP JOURNEY Prefer to help yourself rather than do the coaching or psychotherapy thing? Let me share with you free information about the CalmUp Journey, a one-page self-examination worksheet for men and women. Join me for co� ee or tea from 8-9 a.m. most Fridays at Whole Foods Market Belmar, 444 S. Wadsworth Blvd. in Lakewood. Let me know you’re planning to be there so we’re sure to connect. Contact www.DrLorieGose.com or 303-500-2340.

CLUBS IN YOUR COMMUNITY

WHAT'S HAPPENING NEAR YOU? Want to know what news is happening in your area and the areas around you? Visit

our website at ColoradoCommunityMedia.com.

LakewoodSportS Lakewood Sentinel 13

January 16, 2014

Jeffco Boys Basketball Highlights: RV escapes Bear CreekGreen Mountain nets back-to-back wins stopping skidBy Daniel [email protected]

ARVADA - Bear Creek kept pace with Ralston Valley but could not close the Mustangs out falling 63-55 Friday at Ralston Valley High School.

The Mustangs had four double-digit scorers including sophomore Dallas Walton’s 15 points and senior Zach Stevens 13 points.

The Bears were never out-scored by more than two points in any of the four quarters but they still could not find a way to close the gap on Ralston Valley.

The Mustangs (9-3, 4-1 in 5A Jeffco) will play at Standley Lake Thursday at 7 p.m.

Bear Creek (4-7, 0-4 in 5A Jef-fco) will host Pomona Friday at 7 p.m.

Fourth quarter surge fuels Tigers

Lakewood used a monster 24-point fourth quarter to beat Pomona 61-45 Friday at Pomona High School.

The Panthers actually led 38-

37 going into the fourth quarter but that is when the Tigers got red-hot and outscored Pomona 24-7 to close out the contest.

Lakewood (6-5, 3-2 in 5A Jef-fco) has now won back-to-back games after dropping three games in a row before the holiday

break. The team will host Stand-ley Lake Saturday at 1 p.m.

Pomona (2-9, 0-4 in 5A Jeffco) has dropped their last five games. The team will play at Bear Creek Friday at 7 p.m.

Farmers’ D too much for Bulldogs

Wheat Ridge’s defense fueled the offensive production in a 62-39 victory Friday at Arvada High School.

After an evenly played first quarter the Farmers went on an unbreakable defense run allow-ing the Bulldogs only two second

quarter points while scoring 16 points.

Junior Willie Harris was a stud for Wheat Ridge, recording a dou-ble-double that consisted of 12 points and 12 rebounds.

Anthony Mcginnis added 14 points for the Farmers.

Wheat Ridge (4-6, 1-1 in 4A Jeffco) has won three of their last four games. They will host Coni-fer Friday at 7 p.m.

Arvada (1-8, 0-2 in 4A Jeffco) has lost five straight games. But they will get a chance to get back into the win column Friday when they host host Alameda at 7 p.m.

Rams hang on for big league win

Green Mountain hung on for a 50-38 victory over Evergreen Friday at Green Mountain High School.

Sophomore Austin Fritts scored 12 points and senior Ty-ler Myers scored 10 points for the Rams.

But it took four full quarters to beat an Evergreen team that re-fused to go away.

Green Mountain (5-5, 2-0 in 4A Jeffco) has now won back-to-back games to get their record back to .500 after dropping four straight games before the holiday break.

The Rams will play at Golden Friday at 7 p.m.

Green Mountain’s Alex Erickson brings the ball up the floor and looks to set up his teammates in their victory over Evergreen on Friday. Photo by Dan Williams

D’Evelyn gets big revenge win over GoldenTeams will meet again later in seasonBy Daniel [email protected]

LAKEWOOD - D’Evelyn boys’ hoops got their revenge against Golden in a 68-50 victory Friday at D’Evelyn High School.

After scoring only four first quarter points D’Evelyn erupted offensively over the final three quarters outscoring the De-mons by 22 points.

The Jaguars were fueled by their two

horses in senior Ty McGee and junior Grant Witherspoon.

McGee had 17 points and added five re-bounds and four assists, and Witherspoon scored 20 points and had a couple assists.

In addition, senior Brian Smith hit two big three pointers and finished with 11 points.

“Our two studs had big nights for us but this was a really good total team win for us. All our guys were good tonight,” D’Evelyn coach Troy Pachner said.

The win for D’Evelyn was vengeance for a 77-67 loss at Golden on Dec. 7. In that game the Demons were the aggressors and build an early lead that D’Evelyn was never able to overcome.

But on Friday night Golden didn’t look like the same team. Despite strong defense in the first quarter the Demons could not maintain it and the Jaguars put on a track meet-type performance.

Down just 25-24 at halftime, D’Evelyn exploded in the third quarter outscor-ing Golden 24-11. The Demons, despite a couple big performers of their own, could never recover.

Golden was led by sophomore Nick Capaul’s 17 points and sophomore Ryan Blodgett scored 10 points and recorded 10 rebounds.

But D’Evelyn looked like the state title contenders in a match up between two of the top ten ranked teams in the state.

“We were really eager to get another crack at Golden because we didn’t play our best the first time around,” McGee said.

Actually, McGee had 40 points in their first meeting. But the entire rest of the Jaguars’ lineup was held to only 27 total points.

But even with the win D’Evelyn will still have to fend off Golden the rest of the sea-son if they want to repeat again as 4A Jeffco champions.

The two teams will meet again on Feb. 11 at Golden High School.

The Jaguars (7-3, 2-0 in 4A Jeffco) will host Evergreen Friday at 7 p.m.

The Demons (8-3, 1-1 in 4A Jeffco) will host Green Mountain Friday at 7 p.m.

Bear Creek’s P.T. Garcia is one of the Colorado’s best as he is seen winning by technical fall over Pomona’s Jason Ramero Wednesday at Pomona High School. The state champion Garcia and his teammates fell to one of the state’s best teams and reigning 5A state champions in Pomona. Photo by Dan Williams

Bearing down against Pomona sPorts quiz

1) In 1985, Tony Perez, at nearly 43, became the oldest major-league player to hit a grand slam. Whose record did he break? 2) During the 1980s, three major-leaguers each played for their father, who was the manager. Name the players. 3) In 2012, Northern Illinois’ Jordan Lynch became the second quar-terback to run for 1,500 yards and throw for 2,500 yards in a season. Who was the first? 4) Who held the NBA mark for most 3-point field goals made in a season before Golden State’s Stephen Curry (272 made) broke it in the 2012-13 campaign? 5) Name the first Southern California hockey player to be drafted by an NHL team. 6) Which two teams have won the most Supporters’ Shields (best regular-season record) in Major League Soccer history? 7) What medal, if any, did boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. win at the 1996 Olympics?

Answers 1) Honus Wagner was 41 when he did it in 1915. Julio Franco now holds the record, hitting one in 2004 at age 45. 2) Dale Berra, Billy Ripken and Cal Ripken Jr. 3) Michigan’s Denard Robinson, in 2010. 4) Ray Allen hit 269 3-pointers for Seattle in the 2005-06 season. 5) Mike Lampman, in 1970. 6) D.C. United and the Los Angeles Galaxy, with four each. 7) He won a bronze medal, boxing in the featherweight division.

2014 King Features Synd., Inc.


14-Color

adindex

AUTOCommunity

ARVADA VISITORS CENTER .......................................11

AUTOEducation

JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY .............................. 8

AUTOEntertainment

TANNER GUN SHOW INC ............................................. 5

AUTOEvents

THE ARVADA CENTER ................................................... 5

AUTOFinance

FRONT RANGE FINANCIAL GROUP .......................... 3

AUTOHouse & Home

APPLEWOOD PLUMBING ............................................11

AUTOMedical

DOCTOR’S HEARING CARE .......................................... 2EXEMPLA HEALTHCARE ............................................... 4LAYNE PHYSICAL THERAPY ......................................11PRO CASE MANAGEMENT ............................................ 2THE JOINT .......................................................................... 3

AUTOOrganizations

COLORADO PRESS ASSOCIATION ...........................11

AUTOReal Estate

GOLDEN REAL ESTATE .................................................. 3SAM WILSON ..................................................................... 5

� e Lakewood Sentinel is made possiblethanks to our local advertisers. When you spendyour dollars near your home – especially with theseadvertisers – it keeps your community strong,prosperous and informed.

Sign up online to receive weekly local deals in your inbox.

ShopLocalColorado.combrought to you by

BEAR CREEK HIGH SCHOOL

Boys basketball

Bear Creek 57, Arvada West 61Bear Creek lost to Arvada West 61-57. Senior DJ Miles scored 22 points for the Bears and senior Robert Mendez scored 12 points. Junior Trevaun Arnold had seven points and sophomore Jordy Aranda came away with two.

LAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Boys basketball

Lakewood 44, Ralston Valley 52

After an even � rst half and Lakewood only down by two points at halftime, Ralston Valley scored 23 points in the fourth quarter to win 52-44 over Lakewood. The Tigers were held to only four points in the third.

Girls basketball

Lakewood 64, Ralston Valley 53Jessica Brooks led the way with 21 points, while McKenna Bishop had 17 and Mackenzie For-rest added 18 despite Ralston Valley trying to take her out of the game. Lakewood overcame a 30-22 halftime de� cit. Lakewood outscored Ralston Val-ley 44-23 in the second half and 27-12 in the fourth quarter.

UPCOMING GAMES

Boys basketball

FRIDAYTBA - Bear Creek vs. PomonaSATURDAY1 p.m. - Lakewood vs. Standley Lake

Girls basketball

SATURDAY11:30 a.m. - Lakewood vs. Standley LakeWEDNESDAY7 p.m. - Lakewood vs. Dakota Ridge

Prep sports ScoreboardPrep sports ScoreboardPrep sports Scoreboard

Ralston Valley scores baker’s dozen on Valor Mustangs roll over Eagles as eight players score By Daniel Williams [email protected]

ARVADA - Turns out 13 was the lucky number for Ralston Valley hockey who put a baker’s dozen on Valor Christian in its 13-0 victory Tuesday at Apex Ice Arena.

The Mustangs improved to 8-0 on the season (3-0 in Foothills league play) with three wins last week.

But against Valor, Ralston Valley overwhelmed the Ea-gles offensively scoring fi ve fi rst period goals and adding six second period goals.

Victor Lombardi led the Mustangs with four goals and an assist, and seven other Ralston Valley players all scored, including two more multi-goal scorers.

Cody Noel and Ian Snedden both scored twice, and Greg Dyba scored once and had fi ve assists.

Goaltender James Madok recorded the shutout — his second of the season — stopping eight total shots on goal.

“I thought we were really good tonight, I am happy with the way our guys came ready to play,” Ralston Valley coach Matt Schoepfl in said.

In addition, the Mustangs also beat Mountain Vista 4-3

in overtime on Thursday. Connor Schaff scored twice in the win.

And on Friday Ralston Valley beat Columbine 3-2 get-ting a goal and an assist from Noel.

In both wins the Mustangs gave up early leads and were forced to come back down the stretch.

Ralston Valley now sits tied with three other undefeated teams in Foothills league play. Regis Jesuit, Monarch and Standley Lake are all also unbeaten in league — but the Mustangs are still the only undefeated team.

“I am happy with where we are at right now and how we

are progressing,” Schoepfl in said. “But we still have a lot of season left and a long way to go to.”

Ralston Valley has been a juggernaut not only offen-sively but defensively as well this season. They have scored 54 goals (second best in their league) this season and have given up only nine total goals (third best in their league).

Dyba leads the team with 20 total points (nine goals, 11 assists) and Lombardi has eight goals this season.

The Mustangs will host Summit Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Apex Ice Arena.

With a 13-goal lead Ralston Valley goaltender James Madok leans back and takes a breather during their 13-0 victory over Valor Christian Tuesday. Photo by Dan Williams

Wheat Ridge pins win over potential new rival Farmers use four pins to fuel victory at Valor By Daniel Williams [email protected]

HIGHLANDS RANCH - Wheat Ridge wrestling earned a convincing 63-18 victory over Valor Thursday at Valor Christian High School.

In what will be perhaps the start of a league rivalry now that Valor athletics (minus football) will join 4A Jeffco net season, the Farmers showed no mercy against the Eagles recording four pins and 11 total wins.

Wheat Ridge’s mid-sized wrestlers were dominant as the Farmers posted four consecutive pins starting with William Gieck (138 pounds) pinning Valor’s Grant Roebuck at 5:37.

At 145 pounds Chase Moler won by pin over Valor’s Aar-on Elliott at 4:34.

Devon Butler (152 pounds) then managed to pin Valor’s Joel Conley at 3:23.

And the Farmers last pin was recorded by Zack Culter who pinned Valor’s Alex Kullmer at 2:19.

“We have a bunch of young guys and we have some experience on this teams two,” Wheat Ridge coach David Osse said. “And we continue to get better and better.”

Joshua Shippley also won by decision over Valor’s Bren-nan Veen 6-1 at 126 pounds.

And six other Farmers were awarded wins due to for-feits.

Wheat Ridge and Golden have been the class of 4A Jef-fco this season and though not a Jeffco school by district, Valor hopes to be in the mix for a Jeffco league title as well next season.

“With Valor joining our league next season it was a neat opportunity for our guys to compete with them in their gym,” Osse said.

Valor athletics will join 4A Jeffco for at least two full sea-sons starting in 2014-2015.


Open Space accepts Golden Cliffs ReserveCounty to continue preservation efforts at historic siteBy Amy [email protected]

When the late Mayford Peery gave the Access Fund the cliff lines of North Table Mountain, he did so in the hope that hikers would forever be able to enjoy the beauty and camaraderie he had found on the pla-teau.

Peery, who passed away in 2009 at the age of 89, owned a portion of North Table Mountain, and made considerable contri-butions to Golden through land develop-ment and business. He was a Golden High School graduate, CSM alum and wrestling champion, and worked with his father at the Golden Mill and Elevator for some time.

The Access Fund, an organization dedi-cated to the preservation of climbing sites deemed valuable to hikers, have worked to supervise the generous 29-acre donation from Peery for almost 20 years. The area known as the Golden Cliffs Reserve is locat-ed on the south side of North Table Moun-tain Park and the end of Perry Parkway, just north of Highway 58.

After almost two decades of preserving the site, the Access Fund decided to pay it forward and hand the area over to Jeffco Open Space in a resolution that was passed by the board of county commissioners in December of last year. Board members from the Access Fund have not released an official announcement about the donation as the land transfer is not yet finalized, said Joe Sambataro, national access director and northwest regional director for the Access Fund.

“We’re excited and confident this is go-ing forward,” he said. Most important, Sam-bataro said it is preserving the legacy of Mayford Peery and his generous gift to the climbing community.

In order to preserve the hiking and rock

climbing uses, the Access Fund is requiring that such those uses continue in perpetu-ity as a condition of conveyance, unless natural disasters or wildlife protection is-sues temporarily restricts public access. The conveyance deed will also require that the property ownership revert to the Access Fund if for any reason the county is unable to keep the area open to climbing.

“I think it’s clear that Jefferson County has demonstrated a real commitment to recreation,” Brady Robinson, executive di-rector for the Access Fund said. “It’s obvious the county is the right home for this piece of property.”

Once the transfer is complete, the prop-

erty will be added to county Open Space, which will then take charge in land manage-ment. Although there is no set timeline on when the transfer will be complete, Access Fund directors predict an official transfer in the spring of 2014. When this happens, the Access Fund and Jeffco hope to have a celebration to commemorate the transfer with the dedication of a plaque in Mayford Peery’s memory.

“It’s a great victory for the city of Gold-en and for all hikers in the Front Range in general,” Robinson said. “Now that Golden has a climbing gym, what climber wouldn’t want to live there?”

Volunteers at the Colorado Mountain Club stand together during the Adopt-A-Crag event on Oct. 15, 2011 at the Golden Cliffs Reserve at North Table Mountain Park. The event helped steward the reserve and provided mini-workshops structured around a climbing and science curriculum. The club will remain a resource for Jeffco Open Space should they ever need extra help in preserving the special reserve. Courtesy photo

Joseph Mayford peery, developer

This is not the first time Peery has made his mark on the Golden area:

• He loaned $48,000 for the building of the Visitors Center and then later forgave the debt.

• Created subdivisions including the housing develop-ment that Peery Parkway runs through.

• Norman D. Park is named after his son, Corporal Nor-man Douglas Peery who was killed during his service in the Vietnam war.

• Built the Gold Apartment and Gold Offices.Ricky Gardner and John Tracy contributed to this

information


OF GAMESGALLERYc r o s s w o r d • s u d o k u

& w e e k l y h o r o s c o p e

GALLERY OF GAMESc r o s s w o r d • s u d o k u & w e e k l y h o r o s c o p e

SALOME’S STARSFOR THE WEEK OF JAN 15, 2014

ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) Romantic aspects are high at this time for single Lambs looking for love. Warm and fuzzy feelings also are at enhanced levels for Rams and Ewes in paired relationships.

TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) This week favors what Taureans dote on -- namely, love and money. Look for more meaningful relationships for both singles and pairs, as well as an improved financial outlook.

GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) All lingering shreds of that recent bout with boredom are dissipated as you eagerly accept a challenging offer. Your positive mood persuades others to join you in this venture.

CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) You might need vali-dation for a possible solution to a situation involving someone close to you. Consider asking a trusted friend or relative to help you with this problem.

LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) Investigate carefully before agreeing to assist a friend or colleague with a personal problem. There might be hidden factors that could emerge later that will create problems for you.

VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) Your decision to work with an associate rather than go it alone, as you first proposed, brings an unexpected bonus. Be careful not to be judgmental. Allow for free and open discussion.

LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) A loved one’s health problem could, once again, make demands on your time and attention. But this time, make some demands of your own, and insist that others pitch in and help.

SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) This is a good time for the traditionally staid Scorpion to plan adjustments in your day-to-day schedules. Be more flexible and allow for more impromptu, off-the-cuff actions.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) Avoid creating unnecessary fuss over a situation you don’t approve of. If it’s going to work, it will do so despite your objec-tions. If it fails, it will do so without a push from you.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) Working with a trusted colleague could open your mind to exploring some considerations you previously dismissed out of hand. The weekend brings news from a loved one.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) Resolving a recent problem leaves you in a good position to strengthen your influence on how things get done. But continue to encourage ideas and suggestions from others.

PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) A new friend suggests an interesting opportunity. But check it out before you snap at it. It might be a good deal for some people, but it might not work in helping you reach your goals.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way of helping people solve their problems, making you a most-respected counselor and trusted friend.

© 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

Parkway funds released to countyCommissioners doubt recommended refunds to be capped at $11M

By Amy [email protected]

The Jeffco commissioners reviewed the first round of reimbursements, $2.5 million for the controversial Jef-ferson Parkway, during staff briefings on Jan. 7.

The discussion is per the Jefferson Parkway Public Highway Authority or JPPHA establishing contract which outlines the Advance and Reimburse-ment agreement between JPPHA (including Arvada and Broomfield) and Jefferson County. Commission-ers combed through 12 items listed for reimbursements but raised their eyebrows at the recommended reim-bursement cap at $11 million.

“Right now we’re about $6.2 million contribution wise for reimbursement level between Arvada and Broomfield,” Commissioner Don Rosier said.

“If you include our contribution or reimbursement it only gives us a delta of about $2.2 million, so we’re pushing up against that maximum,” he said. “That may not be a realistic number.”

Kate Newman, deputy county ad-ministrator assured commissioners the agreement does not prohibit a modification to the recommended cap. “We have had other costs and I anticipate future costs,” Newman said. “The agreement does allow for amend-ments so at some point in time we will be adding more and more costs to the agreement for reimbursement.”

In December of last year, JPPHA authorized the reimbursement pro-cedure and organized priority classifi-cations into three parts; right-of-way

refunds first, cash second, and in-kind last. The county can receive reim-bursements by entering into a con-cession or through the use of bonds, although currently there are no plans for the use of any bonds or concession agreements have not been met with negotiations at this time.

The open space purchase of Section 16 at $5 million was deemed ineligible for reimbursement. The 640-acre par-cel sits along Highway 93 at the south-west corner of the Rocky Flats site. Open Space Funds are used for Open Space purposes, said Ralph Schell, County Administrator. The purchase of right-of-way and associated legal fees does not directly benefit Open Space and is therefore not a legitimate expenditure, he said.

“This property was in our open space master plan and it certainly had open space value to the county,” New-man said.

County administrators went back to commissioners this week to verify the $5 million cut.

“I think it’s positive their getting this stuff memorialized,” Tighe said about the agreement. Future reimburse-ments include more land acquisitions and the relocation of a visual orienta-tion radar device or VOR that is used to control plane movements coming from the east into DIA. The next round of reimbursements totals an estimated at $10.8 million.

“The financial model that we had been working from kind of contem-plated that between the three jurisdic-tions in total there would be not more than $11 million in reimbursements that were being requested,” Bill Ray, JPPHA interim executive director said. “Ultimately, I as a staff member have the power to recommend but it’s only up to the elected officials who have the power to decide.”

The Board of County Commissioners reviewed the first set of reimbursements for county land dona-tions to the Jefferson Parkway Public Highway Authority for the proposed Jefferson Parkway that will complete the last of the Denver metro beltway. Courtesy of the Boulder Daily Camera, Jeremy Papasso

Event to round up sports enthusiastsSportsmen’s Exposition comingBy Crystal [email protected]

Sports buffs from across the Rocky Mountain Re-gion will assemble, Jan 16-19, for the 37th annual Inter-national Sportsmen’s Exposition.

Held at the Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St., Denver, the event brings together more than 30,000 outdoor enthusiasts from across the Rocky Mountain Region testing out fishing lines and hunting equip-ment, exploring new hobbies and learning about dif-ferent outdoor sports.

“We’ve been in business for 24 years,” said Chuck Prather, a Rocky Mountain Angling Club staff mem-ber, “We lose four to five percent of our members every year, and the ISE is the best show for us to gain new members.”

More than 500 local, regional and national outdoor and sports experts and vendors demonstrating their products and services, while offering advice and tips about fishing, fly fishing, hunting, off-roading and ad-venture travel.

“Business, it’s what we’re there for,” David Moore, the sales and marketing representative with Five-R-Inc. Custom Trucks said. “It’s a great way to meet people, get our name out there and keep growing the business as we do now.”

Among the different vendors, attendees can see more than 200 demonstrations at three theaters; ex-plore the ‘Try Fishing Pavilion,’ take part in archery or fly-casting contests and visit the Youth Sports Fair.

“We’ve been participating ever since I can remem-ber,” Prather said. “It (the show) allows us to project an image to present members that we’re still in business.”

The event will be 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, and Friday, Jan. 17; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18; and 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19.

Tickets are available at the door or online at www.SportsExpos.com, and are $15 for adults, children 16 and under and active, United States military members are free.


Advertise: 303-566-4100CAREERSCAREERSAdvertise: 303-566-4100OurColoradoClassifieds.com

MARKETPL CEMARKETPL CE Advertise: 303-566-4100MARKETPL CEMARKETPL CEMARKETPL CEMARKETPL CEMARKETPL CEMARKETPL CE

Instruction

PIANO LESSONS!Parker Location$25/half-hour

$45/hourCall Stacey at 303 990-1595.

PUBLIC NOTICEThe Commission on Accreditation ofMedical Transport Systems willconduct an accreditation site visitof: AirLife Denver

on 1-23-14 & 1-24-14

Misc. Notices Misc. Notices

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

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

Farm Products & Produce

Locally raised, grass fed and grainfinished Beef & Pork.

Quarters, halves, wholes available.Can deliver 720-434-1322schmidtfamilyfarms.com

GARAGE & ESTATE SALES

Estate Sales

ArvadaEstate Sale

January 17,18,19Fri & Sat 9am-3pm

Sun 9am-1pm11555 W 70th Pl Unit A

Furniture, Sports memorabilia, pic-tures, books, various household de-

cor

MERCHANDISE

TRANSPORTATION

Bicycles

2013 top-shelf SpecializedS-Works Enduro FSR Carbon.

26" Carbon Wheel Set.1by11 XX1 Drive Train.

Fox Talus 160mm.Cane Creek Double

Barrel 165mm.In Great shape.

A true all mountain machine26lbs.

$6,000 OBO.970-946-1007

[email protected]

ELECTRIC BIKES: New & usedNo Gas, License, or Registration.

303-257-0164

Building Materials

Steel BuildingAllocated Bargains

40x60 on upWe do deals

www.gosteelbuildings.comSource# 18X970-778-3191

Firewood

Pine/Fur & AspenSplit & Delivered $225 Stackingavailable extra $25

Some delivery charges may applydepending on location. Haulingscrap metal also available (appli-ances, batteries etc.)

Call 303-647-2475 or 720-323-2173

Health and Beauty

LOSE WEIGHTFOR THE LAST TIME!Safe, Natural Doctor

RecommendedFollow Up Provided

Call Today!303-885-9733

TRIM INCHES FROMTHIGHS AND HIPS

In your own home with the originalSears Vibrating Belt Machine it

really works, Call today(303)798-6812 $75

Musical

Mapex Drum SetSabian SymbolsGreat Condition

$650 or best offer303-346-2922

The Arvada Chorale gives voice toclassical and popular music!

For more than 35 years,the Chorale has presented

performances of Jazz, Broadway,Latin, Celtic, and Holiday music!The Arvada Chorale is holding

auditions in January for our March2014 “Made in America” concert.All vocal parts needed. Be amongthe first to audition with our new

artistic director, Steven Burchard.The process is easy!

Just email [email protected] call 720-432-9341

to schedule an audition.For more information regarding theJanuary auditions, please see our

website.Thank you!

www.arvadachorale.org

Tickets/Travel

All Tickets Buy/SellNFL-NBA-NHL-NCAA-MLBWWW.DENVERTICKET.COM(303)-420-5000

PETS

Horse & Tack

Riding Horses Available -Boarding, leasing, lessons,Birthday Parties,Volunteering and Tours.Friends of Horses Rescue &Adoption 303-649-1155www.getahorse.org

Classic/Antique Cars

For Sale1969 Mustang

See website for detailsmustangforsale.weebly.com

Wanted

Cash for all Carsand Trucks

Under $1000Running or not.Any condition

(303)741-0762bestcashforcars.com

DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK,BOAT, RV; Running or not, towww.developmentaldisabled.orgTax deductible! 303-659-8086.

14 years of service

Top Cash Paid for Junk CarsUp to $500

720-333-6832

Help Wanted

TO APPLY:1. Go to www.excelpersonnel.com2. Complete the application including your job history3. Once completed, call Excel Personnel at 303-427-4600

Honored to be in business in Colorado for over 20 years. Excel Personnel is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. M/F/D/V.

Excel Personnel is now HIRING!!Excellent opportunity to put your filing and assembly skills to

work for the world’s leading provider of aeronautical data!

1ST SHIFT MON – FRI: 6AM – 2:30PM $9.50/hr

2ND SHIFT MON – FRI: 2:30PM – 11PM $10.50/hr

3rd SHIFT WED – SAT (SWING 10HRS) 7AM – 5:30PM$9.50/hr ** Clerical/Filing tests required **

Can you spot a business opportunity?Because we have one for you!

The Denver Post is looking for dependable adults to delivernewspapers in the metro area. Need reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and proof of insurance. Early morning hours, seven days per week.

Earn up to $1,000 per month!

Call 303-954-CASH or 800-892-6403 anytime!

Colorado Statewide Classified Advertising Network

To place a 25-word COSCAN Network ad in 74 Colorado newspapers for only $250, contact your local

newspaper or call SYNC2 Media at 303-571-5117.

HELP WANTED

SYNC2 MEDIABuy a statewide classified line ad in newspapers across Colorado for just $250 per week. Maximize results with our Frequency Deals! Contact this newspaper or call SYNC2 Media at 303-571-5117

HELP WANTED - SALESEARN $500 A-DAY: Insurance Agents Needed; No Cold Calls; Commissions Paid Daily; Lifetime Renewals; Complete Train-ing; Health/Dental Insurance; Life License Required.Call 1-888-713-6020

25 DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED! Learn to drive for Swift Transportation at US Truck. Earn $750 per week! CDL & Job Ready in 3 weeks! 1-800-809-2141

Help Wanted

Academy for DentalAssisting Careers

Enroll Now!Littleton Jan. 25th class

8 Saturdays Only! Just $2995!!

Call 303-774-8100. academyfordentalassistingcareers

.com

Equipment Operator I/II- TRASH & RECYCLING Regular Full-Time $17.49 - $25.83 Hourly Plus excellent benefits Position closes: 1/17/14 @5 PM Visit our website for more details www.cityofthornton.net EOE

Help Wanted

GAIN 130 LBS!Savio House needs foster

parents to provide temporary carefor troubled teens ages 12-18.Training, 24 hour support and$1900/month provided. Must

complete precertification trainingand pass a criminal and motor

vehicle background check.Call Michelle 303-225-4073

or visit saviohouse.org.

Help Wanted

ClericalPart time, temporary tax season

clerical position for local CPA firm.Email resume to

[email protected]

Wanted:29 Serious People to

Work from Anywhere using acomputer.

Up to $1500 – $5K PT/FTwww.tcglobal75.com

Colorado StateUniversity ExtensionJob Vacancy #02-14Extension Agent, HorticultureDouglas County, Castle Rock, CO

This position provides leadership &guidance in the development, deliv-ery & evaluation of Extension horti-culture programs for youth & adultsin Douglas County. The person willhave a proven track record of man-aging administrative functions in-cluding volunteer personnel for avery act ive Colorado MasterGardener program & fostering bothinternal & external collaboration &teamwork.

Application materials, including tran-script(s) showing degree(s) con-ferred, must be RECEIVED no latert h a n N o o n M o u n t a i n T i m e2/12/2014 for full consideration.Completed master’s degree re-quired. Complete job description,application process & list of require-ments located at: www.ext.co-lostate.edu/coop/jobsmenu.html.CSU conducts background checkson all final candidates. CSU is anEO/EA/AA Employer.







Monarch Investment &Management Company

Franktown, COWe are a growing multifamily real

estate investment andmanagement company located inFranktown, CO seeking multiple

positions in ouraccounting Department.

We are seeking motivated teamplayers with a strong work ethic

and a strong working knowledge ofaccounting processes.

Staff AccountantB.S. Degree required, 2 years’

experience preferred Accounting Clerk

Strong working knowledge of over-all accounting process

preferred Accounts Payable

1 to 2 years of A/P experience pre-ferred

Salaries commensuratewith experience.

Please fax resume with coverletter to:

303-688-8292email to:

[email protected]

NOW HIRING POLICE OFFICERSThe City of Black Hawk, two (2) vacancies for POLICE OFFICER I. Hiring Range: $53,959 - $62,052 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 the City’s website at www.cityofblackhawk.org/goto/employee_services for more information or to apply online for this limited opportunity. Requires High School Diploma or GED, valid Colorado driver’s license with a safe driving record, must be at least 21 years of age, and must be Colorado POST certified by date of hire. The City accepts online applications for Police Officer positions year round. Applications will remain active for one (1) year from the date of submission. EOE.

Please Recycle this Publication when Finished

For Local News,Anytime of the Day

VisitColoradoCommunityMedia.com

MARKETING CONSULTANTCandidate must be able to sell multiple products to individual clients in a fast paced environment. Candidate will be responsible for a geographical territory handling current accounts while growing new business. Newspaper sales background a plus but not required. This is a full time position eligible for benefits.Please email resume to: [email protected]. Colorado Community Media offers competitive pay and benefits package. No phone calls please.

Join the Team

ColoradoCommunityMedia.com

Colorado Community Media, publishers of 23 weekly newspapers and websites is seeking to fill the following position.

Drivers: Home Nightly! Great Paying CDL-A Flatbed Runs. 1yr Exp. Req.Estenson Logistics. Apply:www.goelc.com 1-888-399-5856


Randy Spierings CPA, MBANMLS 217152

[email protected]

9800 Mt. Pyramid Court, Ste. 400 • Englewood, CO 80112

Call 303-256-5748 NowOr apply online at www.bestcoloradomortgages.com

The Local Lender You Can “Trust”

NOW IS THE TIME TO

PURCHASE A HOME OR

REFINANCE!

OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE AS A CPA

MORTGAGE LENDER — NO BROKER FEES

FULL PRODUCT SET INCLUDING CONVENTIONAL, FHA, VA,

REHAB, USDA, JUMBO AND CHAFA

CUSTOMIZED LOANS BASED ON YOUR FAMILY’S

FINANCIAL POSITION

MULTIPLE GOLD STAR AWARDS BY BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU

OUR AVERAGE SALES VOLUME IS $4 BILLION DOLLARS!

SAVING YOU MONEY IS OUR “1” PRIORITY

BBB RatingA+

MULTIPLE GOLD STAR AWARDS

DP-6995059

WHY US...?

*

* Only one o�er per closing. O�er expires 2/28/14. A Best Buy gift card for $500 will be given after closing andcan be used toward purchase of a 50 inch TV or any other Best Buy products. Program, rates, terms and conditions

are subject to change without notice. Regulated by the Division of Real Estate. MLO 100022405

Carpenter/Handyman:Semi retired but still ready to workfor you! 34 years own business.Prefer any small jobs. Rossi's:303-233-9581

Joe SouthworthCommercial & Residential Sales

Joes Carpet Service, Inc.

New Carpet Sales • Wholesale PricingInstallation • Restretch • RepairsCall foR youR fRee eStImate

720.227.1409

• Detailed • Honest • Dependable • • Great References & Customer Service •

• Insured/Bonded •• Green Products Used •

Call Renee at 303-437-1791

Busy Bee Housecleaning LLC

REAL EST TEREAL EST TE Advertise: 303-566-4100REAL EST TEREAL EST TEREAL EST TEREAL EST TEREAL EST TEREAL EST TE

SELL

FULL SERVICEBROKERAGE

OWNER 25 YEARS!

Charles Realty720-560-1999

* Everything Included* Free Market Analysis * MLS Placement* PlacementonRealtor.com* Internet Exposure

* No Advertising Fees * Relocation Exposure* Realtors Show Home* Sign & Lockbox* No Upfront Fees

[email protected]

BUY & RECEIVE 1% OF PURCHASE PRICE

BEST OF THE BEST R E A L T O R S

+2.8% MLS CO-OP

or

Businesses for Sale/Franchise

Home for Sale Home for Sale

ATTENTION HOME OWNERS!Now is the BEST time to sellin years! Do you know how

much more your home is worth?We do - and we're working with

buyers in every price range&neighborhood!

ATTENTION BUYERS!We have SPECIAL

programsjust for you!

For more info call today!

Ruth - 303-667-0455Brandon - 720-323-5839

BARGAINSZero-down programs avail.

BANK FORECLOSURE

& HUD PROPERTIESHomes in all areas

www.mustseeinfo.comor call Kevin

303-503-3619HomeSmart Realty

A 5280 Top REALTOR

Cemetery Lots

City of GoldenCemetery Plot

Beautiful single plot or 2 cremainsDesirable location (sold out)

IOOF Section. $1700.(970)224-0400.

Condo/Townhomes

TOWNHOME, Littleton$ 255,000.

5930 S. WRIGHT COURT2 Beds, 3 Baths, 2 car Gar,

1,436 Fin. Sq. Ft. + 681unfin. bsmt., cul de sac,smoke free & pet free

LEINO PROPERTIES, LLC303-888-3773

Apartments

1 BedroomArvada - 2 blocks

from Olde Town

Onsite Laundry, Off-streetParking

Minutes from I-70RestaurantsShopping,

Transportation$650/month

Incl. Heat, Water, Electric, Trash

Quiet, Cleansix-unit bldg.

Non-smoking, Creditand Criminal

Background Check(720) 635-3265

Office Rent/Lease

Office Rent/Lease

Office Rent/Lease

500 sq ft office for rent, 1/2 blk so ofSwedish Hospital. New carpet,paint. Good parking. Receptionarea, 2 private offices, break area.

3569 S. Penn - 303-989-5656

Central Wheatridge Office3760 Vance 1200 sq/ft

2 offices & Conference roomCall Dan Beaton RMR

303-423-7750

VARIOUS OFFICES100-2,311 sq.ft. Rents from

$200-$1750/month.Full service.

405-409 S Wilcox Castle Rock

Wasson Properties 719-520-1730

Room for Rent

GOLDEN/APPLEWOODClean, furn ranch, $310

w/ldy + $50 utilitiesNS/NP. ST/LT lease

303.279.5212 /847.763.1701Roommates Wanted

HOUSEMATE WANTED-ParkerStroh Ranch. Lower level,

priv bath/closet.Share util.

$600 mo/s.d.BKGD/Credit. 720-280-1664

Vacation/Resort Rental

Super Bowl CondoJan.31st-Feb.7th

$8000 for entire week

Three bedroom sleeps6 privately , maximum 8

Spend your Super Bowl week ata luxurious condo in Vernon, NJ,

a top vacation spot, nearMetLife Stadium.

Enjoy one of seven golf courses,skiing, hiking, tubing or avisit to one of the award

winning wineries.

The Resort can be viewedon line at:

Crystalgolfresort.com

Must book by Jan. 23rd

For more information and toarrange payment

Call Kevin303-470-6867 or 720-260-1003

500 sq ft office for rent, 1/2 blk so ofSwedish Hospital. New carpet,paint. Good parking. Receptionarea, 2 private offices, break area.

3569 S. Penn - 303-989-5656

Please Recycle this Publication when Finished

For Local News,Anytime of the Day

VisitColoradoCommunityMedia.com

Advertise: 303-566-4100OurColoradoClassifieds.com

Malteurop North America, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Supervisor at its Great Falls, MT facility. Must have a high school diploma supplemented by an appropriate apprenticeship program which includes extensive electrical system maintenance experience. In addition, at least 2 to 5 years supervisory experience in manufacturing environment, have or be able to obtain a State of Montana Journeyman Electricians License; A Master Electrician License is preferred. Working knowledge in MS Office and SAP is preferred.

Some of the responsibilities include:• Performdifficulttechnicalworksupervisingandschedulingthemaintenanceandrepairofavarietyofelectricalequipment• Planandscheduleprojects,estimatetimeandmaterials,maintainrecordsandfiles,minimizewasteofmaterials,provideaccessfor

futuremaintenanceandpreparecompletionreports.• Planandestimateelectricaljobsandprojects.• Maintainrecordsonelectricaljobsandprojects.• Maintainknowledgeofelectricalmaterials&sparesininventory.• Determineproceduresformaintenance,installation,modificationandrepairofelectricalassignmentsandautomationsystems.• Managetheproductivityofworkforceandimproveproductivityasnecessary.• Beproficientintheinstallationofelectricalconduitandwiring,terminationofmotorsandmotorcontrols.Haveaworkingknowledge

ofPLCandprocesscontrols.Capableoftroubleshootingandrepairingelectricalandprocesscomponents.• Performananalysisofcriticalequipmentanddevelopsparesinventorybasedonanalysis.

Malteurop North America, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Supervisor at its Great Falls, MT facility. Must have a high school diploma

Electrical Supervisor

Malteurop North America is the leading Malt producer with locations in Milwaukee, WI (CorporateHeadquartersandMaltingFacility),GreatFalls,MT.,Winona,MN.,USAandWinnipeg,ManitobaCanada.Visitusatwww.malteurop.comforfurtherdetails.

Malteurop North Americaoffersagenerousbenefitpackage,includinghealth,dental,prescriptiondrug,lifeinsurance,educationreimbursement,fitnessreimbursement,and401(k)withcompanymatch.Thispositionwillrequireasuccessfulcompletionofapre-employmentdrugscreenandbackgroundcheck.Pleasesendyourresumeandcoverletteralongwithsalaryhistorytohr.mena@malteurop.com.Malteurop is an EOE.

Malteurop North America, Inc. is seeking a Malthouse Supervisor at its Great Falls, MT facility. Requires a 4 year college degree in Food Sciences, Engineering or Chemical Engineering, a Certificate of Malting or a technical equivalent, at least five years’ experience in malting or food processing and brewing experience would be a plus. Working knowledge in MS Office and SAP is preferred. Experiences with, Grain handling, grain milling, grain fermentation (ethanol), wastewater management experience, grain diversification products would also be beneficial.

Some of the responsibilities include:• Creatingworkscheduleswhichfulfilldailyproductionrequirementsandsafetystandards.

• Monitoringsanitationrequirements,anddeviseandfollow-upontheexecutionofcleaningscheduleofMalthousefacilitiesandgrainpath.

• Orderingproductionrelatedsuppliesandchemicals.

• Maintainingbarleylogtodocumentdailyproduction.Enterproductionrelateddataintothecomputersystem

• Assistinthecreationofthemanufacturingbudgetandanalysis/justificationofcapitalexpenditures.

• MaintainhighlevelofcompetencywithproductiontransactionsinSAP.

• Mustbeabletoworkonrotatingshiftsandworkoff-shift

• Mustbewillingtorelocateinthefutureasnecessarytotakeadvantageoftheopportunitieswithintheorganization.

Malteurop North America, Inc. is seeking a Malthouse Supervisor at its Great Falls, MT facility. Requires a 4 year college degree

Malthouse Supervisor

Malteurop North America is the leading Malt producer with locations in Milwaukee, WI (CorporateHeadquartersandMaltingFacility),GreatFalls,MT.,Winona,MN.,USAandWinnipeg,ManitobaCanada.Visitusatwww.malteurop.comforfurtherdetails.

Malteurop North Americaoffersagenerousbenefitpackage,includinghealth,dental,prescriptiondrug,lifeinsurance,educationreimbursement,fitnessreimbursement,and401(k)withcompanymatch.Thispositionwillrequireasuccessfulcompletionofapre-employmentdrugscreenandbackgroundcheck.Pleasesendyourresumeandcoverletteralongwithsalaryhistorytohr.mena@malteurop.com.Malteurop is an EOE.

Help Wanted Help Wanted Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Keep Kids Together

Abused and neglectedbrothers and sisters are often

separated in foster care.There just aren’t enough fosterhomes to keep them together.This leaves them sad, anxious

and confused and they feellike it’s “all their fault.”Give the Gift of Hope--

Become a Savio foster parent.

Call Tracy Stuart303/225-4152

LEGITIMATE WORKAT HOME

No Sales, no Investment, No Risk,Free training, Free website. Con-tact Susan at 303-646-4171 or fillout form at www.wisechoice4u.com

Caregivers to provide in-homecare to senior citizens who need

assistance with activities ofdaily living.

Call Today 303-736-6688www.visitingangels.com

/employment

Chatfield State Parkis now accepting applications

for all positions.Contact office (303)791-7275,

or online at www.parks.state.co.us

Drivers wanted to transportrailroad crews in the

Denver area.Paid training, benefits,

& company vehicle provided.Starting pay $.20 per mile or$7.78 per hour while waiting.

Apply online atwww.renzenberger.com.

Financial Analyst:Develop/provide financial

analysis & reports; Req’d MBA;Mail Resume to:

BRC Real Estate Corp.,9331 Commerce Center St., #A1

Highlands Ranch, CO 80129.Attn: Mr. Bright, Pres.

Part Time Commercial Lines CSRposition available for a fast pacedIndependent Insurance Agencylocated in Castle Rock.Email cover letter and resumeto [email protected]

Supervisor of HistologyFull-Time for AmeriPath located

in Arvada, CO:AmeriPath, is a national leaderprovider of cancer testing with

Anatomic Pathology andMolecular Diagnostics expertise.

The supervisor would beresponsible for the day-to-day

operations of the Histologylaboratory and supervision of the

technical and support staff.In conjunction with the

Department Manager, ensuresthat all departmental policies andprocedures meet the standards

of current state andfederal regulations.

Please apply on-line atwww.questdiagnostics.com to

job opening 3721930. EOE

Advertise: 303-566-4100CAREERSCAREERS

SeekingThe Castle Pines North Metropolitan District is accepting applications for the full-time position of Parks and Open Space Manager. Under the general supervision of the District Manager, plans, schedules, coordinates, and supervises the work of crews performing landscaping, turf maintenance, tree maintenance and repair projects of District owned parks and Open Spaces and trails. Oversees and evaluates the Community Center building maintenance, trails, and all storm water ponds the District is responsible to maintain. Serves as District representative in all new projects assigned to Parks and Open Space. Plans and coordinates the Districts water conservation program, and holds community events to present the program orally and to encourage the proper use of water. Produces educational and promotional publications as required. For the full job description and desired qualifications please see our website at www.cpnmd.org

ApplyApplicants are encouraged to submit examples of conservation programs, community outreach communications or other examples of community based programs that they have developed or have been in charge of. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Castle Pines North Metro District is a special district that was established in 1984. The Metro District provides water, wastewater and storm water services and oversees the District-owned parks, trails and open spaces within the community. The Metro District currently serves the Castle Pines North population of nearly 10,000, and has more than 3,200 residential and business customers. Website: www.cpnmd.org

Parks and Open Space Manager

Employment Opportunities

PLEASE SUBMIT LETTER OF INTEREST AND RESUME TO:Mail: Castle Pines North

Metropolitan DistrictAttn: Jim Nikkel, District Manager

7404 Yorkshire Dr. Castle Pines, CO 80108

E-mail: [email protected]

ApplicationDeadline: FEBRURY 10, 2014


Advertise: 303-566-4100

To get your business listed onShopLocalColorado.com contactus today at 303-566-4074.

ShopLocalColorado.com

Local ads,coupons,

special offers& more

Before you shop, visitShopLocalColorado.com

for the best local dealsand services.

23 community papers & 20 websitesreaching over 400,000 readers.

REAL EST TEREAL EST TE Advertise: 303-566-4100REAL EST TEREAL EST TEREAL EST TEREAL EST TEREAL EST TEREAL EST TE

Advertise: 303-566-4100OurColoradoClassifieds.com

Randy Spierings CPA, MBANMLS 217152

[email protected]

9800 Mt. Pyramid Court, Ste. 400 • Englewood, CO 80112

Call 303-256-5748 NowOr apply online at www.bestcoloradomortgages.com

The Local Lender You Can “Trust”

NOW IS THE TIME TO

PURCHASE A HOME OR

REFINANCE!

OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE AS A CPA

MORTGAGE LENDER — NO BROKER FEES

FULL PRODUCT SET INCLUDING CONVENTIONAL, FHA, VA,

REHAB, USDA, JUMBO AND CHAFA

CUSTOMIZED LOANS BASED ON YOUR FAMILY’S

FINANCIAL POSITION

MULTIPLE GOLD STAR AWARDS BY BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU

OUR AVERAGE SALES VOLUME IS $4 BILLION DOLLARS!

SAVING YOU MONEY IS OUR “1” PRIORITY

BBB RatingA+

MULTIPLE GOLD STAR AWARDS

DP-6995059

PURCHASE A

WHY US...?

*

* Only one o�er per closing. O�er expires 2/28/14. A Best Buy gift card for $500 will be given after closing andcan be used toward purchase of a 50 inch TV or any other Best Buy products. Program, rates, terms and conditions

are subject to change without notice. Regulated by the Division of Real Estate. MLO 100022405

Carpentry

Carpenter/Handyman:Semi retired but still ready to workfor you! 34 years own business.Prefer any small jobs. Rossi's:303-233-9581

Carpet/Flooring

Joe SouthworthCommercial & Residential Sales

Joes Carpet Service, Inc.

New Carpet Sales • Wholesale PricingInstallation • Restretch • RepairsCall foR youR fRee eStImate

720.227.1409

Cleaning

• Detailed • Honest • Dependable • • Great References & Customer Service •

• Insured/Bonded •• Green Products Used •

Call Renee at 303-437-1791

Busy Bee Housecleaning LLC

Cleaning

HOUSEKEEPINGAT IT'S BEST.

33 yrs. exp.Excellent references.

303-257-9067

Concrete/Paving

25+ yrs. Experience Best Rates • ReferencesFree Estimates • 303-451-0312 or 303-915-1559

www.gandeconcrete.com

• Residential & Commercial Flatwork• Driveways • Patios

• Walks • Garages• Foundations

• Colored & Stamped Concrete• Tearout/Replace

G & E Concrete

Construction

Drywall

A PATCH TO MATCHDrywall Repair SpecialistDrywall Repair Specialist

• HomeRenovationandRemodel

• 30-YearsExperience• Insured• Satisfaction

Guaranteed• Paintinginterior/exterior

Highly rated & screened contractor byHome Advisor & Angies List

Call Ed 720-328-5039

Sanders Drywall Inc.All phases to include

Acoustic scrape and re-textureRepairs to full basement finishes

Water damage repairsInterior paint, door & trim installs

30+ years experienceInsured

Free estimatesDarrell 303-915-0739

Electricians

ELECTRICALSERVICE WORK

All types, licensed & insured.Honest expert service.

Free estimates.720-203-7385

Affordable Electrician25 yrs experience

Remodel expert, kitchen,basements, & service panel

upgrades.No job too small. Senior disc.

720-690-7645

REAL EST TEREAL EST TE Advertise: 303-566-4100

Financial Analyst:Develop/provide financial

analysis & reports; Req’d MBA;Mail Resume to:

BRC Real Estate Corp.,9331 Commerce Center St., #A1

Highlands Ranch, CO 80129.Attn: Mr. Bright, Pres.


PROFESSIONAL SERVICES GUIDE

To advertise your business here call 303-566-4089 Ask for Viola •Fax: 303-566-4098

Advertise: 303-566-4100

Sho

pLoc

alC

olor

ado.

com

Loca

l ads

, cou

pons

, spe

cial

off

ers

& m

ore

Sho

pLoc

alCo

lora

do.c

om

Sho

pLoc

alC

olor

ado.

Sho

pLoc

alC

olor

ado.

OurColoradoNews.com

KOLOSS GC

303-246-8146Monday - Friday 7 – 3:30 | 5% Off Discount With Coupon

Free estimates• Residential• Commercial

• 35 Years Experience

• Shower Doors1/2" & 3/8" Heavy Glass

• Work Guaranteed

• Replacement Windows• Patio Doors

• Mirrors

Quality Cleaning ServicesResidential House CleaningMove In / Move Out Clean

Melaleuca EcoSense Products Bonded & Insured / Work Guaranteed720-441-5144

Bloomin’ Broom QCS, LLC

www.bloominbroom.com • [email protected]

Interior - Exterior - Kitchens - Baths - BasementsAdditions - Master Suites - Decks - Doors - Windows

Siding - Roofing

Licensed - Bonded - Insured

Office 303-642-3548Cell 720-363-5983

35 Years Experience

Ron MassaOwner

Complete Home Remodeling

A�ordable Home Repairs At Your Fingertips

Save $25 on anywork over $100

Custom Bathrooms & Kitchens, Electrical,Plumbing, &

General Repairs

FREE ESTIMATES, ALL WORK GUARANTEED

SeniorDiscount

Contact Mark at720-422-2532

A QUALITY HANDYMAN SERVICE

Licensed and InsuredCall Us Today! 720-545-9222

STAIRLIFTS INSTALLEDwith Warranty

Starting at $1575

Electricians

Radiant LightingService **

Electrical Work All types. Honestand reliable, licensed & ins.

Free estimates.Craig (303)429-3326

Fence Services

DISCOUNTFENCE CO

Quality Fencing at aDiscountPrice

Wood, Chain Link, Vinyl,Orna-iron, New Install

and Repairs.Owner Operated since 1989

Call Now & Compare!303-450-6604

Garage Doors

www.mikesgaragedoors.com(303) 646-4499

For all your garage door needs!

• Springs, Repairs • New Doors and Openers • Barn and Arena Doors • Locally-Owned & Operated• Tom Martino’s Referral List 10 Yrs • BBB Gold Star Member Since 2002

Handyman

A Home Repair &Remodeling Handyman

Large and small repairs35 yrs exp.

Reasonable rates303-425-0066

Bob’s Home RepairsAll types of repairs.

Reasonable rates 30yrs Exp.303-450-1172

Handyman

AFFORDABLEHANDYMANAFFORDABLEHANDYMANCarpentry • Painting Tile • Drywall • Roof RepairsPlumbing • ElectricalKitchen • BasementsBath RemodelsProperty Building Maintenance

Free Estimates • ReliableLicensed • Bonded Insured • Senior Discount

No Service in Parker or Castle Rock

Ron Massa Office 303-642-3548Cell 720-363-5983

HOME REPAIRS & REMODELING• Drywall • Painting • Tile • Trim

• Doors • Painting • Decks • BathRemodel • Kitchen Remodels• Basements & Much More!

Call Today for a FREE ESTIMATE303-427-2955

HOME REPAIRS

INSIDE: *Bath *Kitchen's*Plumbing *Electrical, *Drywall

*Paint *Tile & Windows

OUTSIDE: *Paint & Repairs*Gutters *Deck's *Fence's *Yard

Work *Tree & Shrubberytrimming & clean upAffordable Hauling

Call Rick 720-285-0186

HOME IMPROVEMENTS Honey-Do Lists

Weatherization Holiday Light Installation Basements * Kitchens * Bathrooms Quality * Family Owned Insured * Free Estimates

Give the Gist of Home Improvements

Www.SilvaBuildsIt.com Silva & Sons Carpentry & Remodeling

10% OFF Labor of $500

or more

Call (303)908-5793 Hauling Service

HAULING*Dependable*Affordable*

*Prompt Service*

Foreclosure and RentalClean Outs

Garage Clean OutsFurniture

Appliances

Free Estimates720-257-1996

Hauling Service

• Home • Business • Junk & Debris• Furniture • Appliances

• Tree Limbs • Moving Trash • Carpet• Garage Clean Out

Call Bernie 303.347.2303

Free estimates7 days a Week

Instant Trash HaulingInstant Trash Haulingtrash hauling

Dirt, Rock, Concrete, Sod & Asphalt

HAULING$$Reasonable Rates On:$$

*Trash Cleanup*old furnituremattresses*appliances*dirt

old fencing*branches*concrete*asphalt*old sod*brick*mortar*House/Garage/Yard clean outs

Storm Damage CleanupElectronics recycling avail.

Mark 303.432.3503

"AFFORDABLEHAULING"

You Call - I HaulBasement, Garages, Houses,

Construction, Debris,Small Moves

Office - 303-642-3548Cell 720-363-5983

Ron MassaBBB - Bonded - Insured

Trash & JunkRemoval

We take what your trash man won't.Branches, mattresses,

appliances, reasonable rates &prompt service 720-333-6832

Painting

• Honest pricing •• Free estimates •

We will match any written estimate!Same day service!

No job too small or too big!

303-960-7665Bob’s Painting,Repairs & HomeImprovements

30 yrs experienceFree estimates303-450-1172

DEEDON'S PAINTING40 years experience

Interior & Exterior painting.References

303-466-4752

Paint or Fix Up Now$500 OFF - Complete

Interior or ExteriorExpert Painting - Family Business- Low Holiday Prices - Handyman or Remodel

Free EstimatesImaginePainting.net

(303) 249-8221

Plumbing

For all your plumbing needs• Water Heaters • Plumbing Parts

SENIOR DISCOUNTSFREE ESTIMATESin the metro area

www.frontrangeplumbing.com

FRONT RANGE PLUMBING

303.451.1971Commercial/Residential

RALPH’S & JOE’S AFFORDABLE

Your experienced Plumbers.

Insured & Bonded

Family Owned & Operated. Low Rates.

Remodeling

GREENE'SREMODELING

Bathroom/kitchen remodeling,repair work, plumbing leaks,

water damage. No job too smallWindow replacement.

Serving Jeffco since 1970(303)237-3231

Rocky MountainContractors

Home RemodelingSpecialists, Inc.

* Bath * Kitch Remodels* Bsmt Finishes* Vinyl Windows* Patio Covers

* Decks30+ yrs. exp.

George(303)252-8874

Roofing/Gutters

All Types of RoofingNew Roofs, Reroofs, Repairs & Roof Certifications

Aluminum Seamless GuttersFamily owned/operated since 1980

Call Today for a FREE Estimate • Senior Discounts

(303) 234-1539www.AnyWeatherRoofing.com • [email protected]

Roofing:Shingles, Flat Roofs,Roof Leak Repairs.

35 years of experience.Free estimates.

Butch Metzler (303)422-8826

Seasonal

Now offering Snow removal, Yard clean ups

Fall aeration, Fertilization,Handyman jobs and

Pooper scooper

Tree Service

JAY WHITE Tree ServiceServing with pride since 1975

Tree & shrub trimming & removalsLicensed and InsuredFirewood For Sale

Call Jay (303)278-7119

MajesticTree Service720-231-5954

Tree & Shrub Trimming,Tree Removal

Stump GrindingFree Estimates

Licensed and Insured

A Tree Stump Removal CompanyWe offer tree removal, brush, mulch and root

chasing in addition to stump removal.We also have firewood available!

Call today for your Free Estimate.Credit cards accepted

720.234.3442www.stumpthumpersdenver.com

Window Services

Old Pro Window CleaningResidential Specialist

Over 30 years experienceQuality Work

Bob Bonnet 720-530-7580

Your Community Connectorto Boundless Rewards

We are community.

Documents

Lakewood sentinel 0116