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December 27, 2012A Colorado Community Media Publication

Jefferson County, Colorado • Volume 89, Issue 20

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Schools earn high marksSchools exceed expectations in growth, achievementBy Clarke Readercreader@ourcoloradonews.com

Four Lakewood elementary schools have been recognized by the Colorado Depart-ment of Education for their achievements during the year.

Stein Elementary received the Center of Excellence Award, Devinny Elementary re-ceived the John Irwin Schools of Excellence, Green Gables Elementary received the Gov-ernor’s Distinguished Improvement Award and Dennison Elementary received both the John Irwin and Governor’s awards.

This recognition goes to the top 8 per-cent of schools in Colorado. The John Irwin award Devinny won goes to schools that exceed expectations for academic achieve-ments and growth gaps. Stein’s Center of Excellence award recognizes the work done with at-risk student populations.

“We’re very proud, and this is the fourth year we’ve received this award,” said Stein Principal Socorro Alarcon. “This award goes to schools that have at least 75 percent of students who are at-risk. We have 93 per-cent.”

The schools who win the Center of Ex-cellence Award have the highest rate of student academic longitudinal growth, as measured by the state’s growth model. Alarcon said that the school exceeded all its growth targets, which she attributes to teachers and staff doing whatever it takes to reach the students.

“We have a very committed and skilled staff and a systemic, systematic practices in reading, writing and math,” she said. “We also have a half-an-hour longer school day, that helps enormously.”

The teachers at Stein meet several times a week, to have discussions about the stu-dent data and curriculum, a trait which is shared by the teachers at Green Gables El-ementary.

“We have a very professional learning community here, where the teachers sit down and look at the best way to teach,” said Green Gables Principal Kathy Chan-dler. “It really breaks down the stereotypi-cal notion of teachers being isolated in their teaching.”

Green Gables is one of the schools that received the Governor’s Distinguished Im-provement Award, which goes to schools that exceed expectations in longitudinal and academic growth. Chandler said that Green Gables has the highest math grow score in Jefferson County, which she attri-butes in part to the systemic approach the school takes to teaching.

“We work really hard to make sure we keep the education students are receiving consistent throughout their time here,” she said. “We don’t want kids to get lost in the shuffle between grades.”

Both principals said the recogni-tion their schools received is due to the efforts of the teacher, and signals they are working in the right direction. “This confirms that what we’re doing here is working,” Alarcon said. “We’re so proud of our teachers and students.”

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Lakewood’s top stories for 2012By Clarke Readercreader@ourcoloradonews.com

Here is a look at the top stories that happened in Lakewood over the past year, in no particular order:

Lakewood loses �rst o�cer in the linePolice officer James Davies, 35, was

killed on Nov. 9 when a fel-low officer mistakenly took him for an armed threat.

Davies is the first officer in the department’s 43-year history to be killed in the line of duty.

He was memorialized at the Denver First Church of the Nazarene on Nov. 15 by more than 2,000 family members, friends and representatives of state police depart-ments.

Zoning update approvedDuring the Dec. 10 regular meeting, City

Council approved the updating zoning or-dinance by a 8-3 vote.

The ordinance is the result of three-and-a-half years of work by a citizens advisory group and planning staff.

Among the changes included in the update is al-

lowing residents to own chickens and goats in small and duplex lots, allowing attached and detached accessory dwelling units, and updating the zoning code for future devel-opment.

2090 Wright St.The fate of the property at 2090 Wright

St. is still in limbo after a year of frustration for many.

The rezoning for the Rocky Mountain Deaf School (RMDS) was approved by the city’s planning department in May and then by city council on June 25.

The 2090 Coalition — an organization dedicated to keeping the land in the city’s hands — received enough signatures on a petition to bring the issue back before council, but a letter from Jefferson County

Superintendent Cindy Stevenson rescind-ed the request instead of holding a special vote.

Jeffco Schools filed a quiet title on the land, and the issue is now in court to deter-mine who the land belongs to.

Elections in LakewoodLakewood has some new and familiar

faces as part of its legislative delegation.Andy Kerr (D-Lakewood) defeated Ken

Summers (R-Lakewood) in the race for the Senate District 22 seat.

Incumbent Max Tyler (D-Lakewood) beat Republican Rick Enstrom for the House District 23 seat.

Newcomer Brittany Pettersen (D) fin-ished ahead of Amy Attwood (R) in the race for the House District 28 seat.

In a very close race, Natalie Menten top-pled incumbent Matt Cohen for the RTD District M board seat.

Smoking ordinance passes On Monday, April 9, council voted 9-2 to

pass an ordinance to strengthen smoking

Mourners make a procession from Denver First Church of the Nazarene to Jefferson County Fairgrounds in honor of Lakewood police officer James Davies on Nov. 15. Photo by Emily Mehring

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Santa Shop brings warmth to winter For three years, Heather Jacobs bundled

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

tently dispensed help, wrapped in gener-ous bows of respect and hope, to a popula-tion that is often accorded neither.

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

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

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

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

Nixon, a petite, sprightly woman of 76, has worked with the Santa shop for a decade. The time and dedication of the 400 volunteers — from the women who ten-derly sew new doll clothes to the men who diligently repair bikes all year to the older man who carefully builds the wooden

cradles — overwhelms her.“It is a job well done by a wonderful

group of people who have the same feeling of wanting to serve the community,” she said. “They saw that these people are in need — and more and more are in need — so here we are fi lling that void.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As she walks toward another table, tremulous words fl oat back: “I love them with all my heart.”

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

Their only income at the moment is the Social Security disability that Murr, 25, receives.

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

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

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

“I’m really optimistic,” Olson said. “I fi gure good people … good things come their way. I fi gure we’ll be all right.”

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

That would be the best gift of all.

Ann Macari Healey’s column about people, places and issues of everyday life appears every other week. She can be reached at ahealey@ourcoloradonews.com or 303-566-4110.

LAKEWOOD NEWS IN A HURRY Christmas tree recycling

The city of Lakewood will take live Christmas trees for recycling from Friday, Dec. 28, to Sunday, Jan. 6.

Drop-offs can be made at the City Greenhouse, 9556 W. Yale Ave., from 7 a.m. until sunset.

The drop-off is open to individ-uals only, no commercial business-es. Live trees only may be dropped off, no other landscape waste or tree limbs.

All garland, lights, ornaments, tinsel, nails, bag and tree-stand must be removed. Mulch from the trees will be available for residents’ personal use if they would like.

For more information, call the

Urban Parks Administration at 720-963-5240.

Auditions at The EdgeThe Edge Theater will hold audi-

tions for “The Shadow Box” and “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12.

Auditions are by appointment only.

“The Shadow Box” will run from April 19 to May 19 and “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” will run from June 7 through June 30.

Contact The Edge at theedge-theatercompany@comcast.net for more information and to schedule an audition.

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dinance include: Increas-ing the smoke-free perim-eter for all public entrances from 15 to 25 feet; requir-ing signage for all entry-ways regarding the 25-foot smoke-free perimeter; pro-hibiting the opening of any new hookah bars and new cigar-tobacco bars; pro-hibiting any tobacco busi-nesses from opening any bar, tavern or restaurant; prohibiting persons under 18 from entering a tobacco business; making facilities within city parks and rec-reation areas smoke free; adding bus and light rail stations to outdoor loca-tions that are smoke free; and other revisions that in-clude an exception to allow smoking on outdoor patios at restaurants.

Candy and soda taxLakewood City Coun-

cil unanimously approved a 3 percent tax on candy and soda during its Aug. 27 meeting.

Council voted to create an ordinance that estab-lishes the tax specifi cally for candy and soft drink pur-chases, while at the same time dropping the tax on food purchased for “imme-diate consumption,” which includes such items as small bags of chips.

Larry Dorr, Lakewood’s fi nance director and trea-surer, said in a presenta-tion to council that some of the benefi ts of the vote are that the change is tax-burden neutral, it matches the state taxation rate as the state also has a tax on candy and soda, and would be easier for businesses and clearer for consumers because there is no ques-tion concerning when the

items will be consumed.

Colorado Christian University expands

City Council unani-mously approved a rezon-ing for CCU to expand its campus.

The campus will grow to 34 acres, and will allow for development for housing and improvements to the campus’ buildings.

The fi rst phase of the construction will be a new academic building, that could begin construction by February.

West Rail Line nears completion

The West Rail Line is nearing its completion date, and made many strides for-ward during 2012.

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

Art is being commis-sioned for the stations, and education about how to travel along the lines is be-ing offered to children and neighbors.

The line will be complet-ed in April.

St. Anthony � rst anniversarySt. Anthony celebrated

its fi rst anniversary at its Lakewood location on June 16.

Mayor Bob Murphy said Lakewood welcoming its fi rst hospital is hugely im-portant, and that it’s im-pacts on the community, particularly on the business area around Union Bou-levard, can be seen every-where one turns.

“The yearly economic impact is around $284 mil-lion,” he said. “They’re re-ally the cornerstone of ev-

erything we’re looking to do in the area.”

Lakewood High School principal honored

Lakewood High School principal Ron Castagna was named the 2012 Colorado High School Principal of the Year by the Colorado As-sociation of School Execu-tives.

Castagna has been prin-cipal at Lakewood for 15 years and still sees each new year and new group of students as an exciting op-portunity for growth.

In a continually chang-ing world, Castagna has kept the focus on giving all students who come through the school a quality educa-tion, but from the begin-ning, he said, he has want-ed to make Lakewood High School an inclusive school.

Top Ten: West Rail Line moving toward completion

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

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A county of contention Politics, perils � lled busy year By Glenn Wallace gwallace@ourcoloradone-ws.com

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

Abduction and murder of Jessica Ridgeway  

On Oct. 5, 10-year-old Jessica Ridgeway disap-peared while walking to school in Westminster. Days later her body was found in the Pattridge Park Open Space area in Arvada. Po-lice later received a call from the mother of 17-year-old Austin Sigg leading police to his arrest. Sigg is now facing 19 charges including four counts of fi rst-degree murder. He is being tried as an adult, and if convicted,

could face up to life in prison with the possibil-ity of parole after 40 years. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for Feb. 22.

Lower North Fork � reA prescribed burn, de-

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

Presidential candidate visits

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

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

DeWild verdicts in cold caseDaniel DeWild, 40, was

found guilty of conspiracy to commit fi rst-degree murder and accessory after the fact to fi rst-degree murder in the 2003 killing of his estranged wife Heather DeWild. The jury failed to reach a unani-mous verdict on one count

of fi rst-degree murder, and a mistrial was held. Weeks later, and facing a second trial, Daniel DeWild plead-ed guilty to second-degree murder and will be sen-tenced in February to 72 to 75 years. His brother, David, reached a plea agreement in August after pleading guilty to second-degree conspira-cy to commit murder.

Showdown in ApplewoodWhat happens when two

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

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

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

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

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

Whooping Cough epidemicWith dozens of new cases

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

Local housing market on the mend

By the second quarter of 2012, Jeffco Public Trustee Margaret Chapman was happy to report that fore-closure rates in the county had dropped back down to 2006 levels — pre-housing market crash. She said resale of foreclosed properties had also picked up by midyear. The county planning de-partment reported business

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

Odom outIn what was considered

to be a safe seat, appointed incumbent John Odom held a slight lead in the vote count on Election Day. But as mail-in, provisional, over-sea and military ballots were counted, the tide turned, putting democratic chal-lenger Casey Tighe in front by 738 votes. A former au-dit director for CDOT, Tighe will become only the second Democrat elected to the commission in 20 years.

Canceled � reworksWith fi res raging, and

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

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Law enforcement face tough choices on 64 New statute provides limited guidance, leaves many unanswered questions

By Darin Moriki dmoriki@ourcoloradonews.com

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

The constitutional amendment, which was signed by Gov. John Hick-enlooper on Dec. 10, added a section to Article 18 that legalized the growth, transport and sale of marijuana for recreational use. The voter-approved amendment also permits anyone 21 or older to possess and consume up to 1 ounce of marijuana and allows for the operation of marijuana retail stores, manufacturing facilities and testing fa-cilities statewide.

Hickenlooper also signed an ex-ecutive order that same day to cre-ate the 24-member Task Force on the Implementation of Amendment 64 and charged it with “coordinating and creating a regulatory structure that promotes the health and safety of the people of Colorado.”

Jefferson County District Attorney

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

Storey and Quick said neither of their offi ces had heavily pursued low-level marijuana possession charges in the past. In some cases, they said both offi ces usually issued citations for these low-level offenses in which offenders would pay about $100 in fi nes unless it was coupled with other serious offens-es. Storey said his offi ce will continue to aggressively pursue marijuana dis-tribution and public consumption of-fenses even after his eight-year tenure ends on Jan. 8.

However, he said, it may be prob-lematic to determine what specifi c of-fenses may violate Amendment 64. He also said the new marijuana laws may also create further intoxication hazards on the state’s roads.

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

Storey said the idea of incorporating

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

Quick said his offi ce will most like-ly dismiss the small number of cases where marijuana possession of small amounts was the sole offense, but will continue to prosecute cases where pos-session is combined with other charg-es, such as domestic violence, driving under the infl uence and driving under restraint.

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

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

But, what troubles both district at-torneys the most is the resounding message sent to children and busi-nesses.

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

COUNTY NEWS IN A HURRY

Skeleton found at Red RocksHuman skeletal remains

were found by hikers in Red Rocks Park on Dec. 14. Deputies confi rmed the remains were three-tenths of a mile west of Red Rocks Amphitheatre. The scene was investigated, and the skeleton was collected and removed. The gender, age and identity could not be determined.

“It’s been there a long time. It’s been bleached out,” said Sheriff’s Depart-ment public information offi cer Mark Techmeyer.

The skeleton was found in thick brush and rugged terrain. It was bleached, clothed in blue sweatpants or shorts and appeared to have been there for quite some time. There were no obvious signs of injury or trauma. Techmeyer said the remains were in a dif-ferent area than where a rock climber had reported a dead body in November.

If you have any infor-mation regarding this case, please call the Jeffco Sheriff’s Offi ce tipline at 303-271-5612

FasTracks UpdateRTD has issued a status

update for the West Rail line of the FasTracks sys-tem, which is scheduled for a grand opening on April 26.

On Jan. 23, RTD will host a ceremonial light-ing of the 6th Avenue Bridge. The bridge will be lit by LED lights that are attached to the 44 cables that span the bridge. This ceremony marks the end of construction activities and signifi es the start of testing. Individual elements of the rail line, like crossing gates, signals and emergency telephones are being tested now. Integrated testing will begin in early January, including test runs with light rail vehicles.

County hears budget comments Cuts to mental healthand human servicesdraw concern By Glenn Wallace gwallace@ourcoloradonews.com

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

Former state Sen. Moe Keller called cutting such services “more than egre-gious, they’re baffl ing.” She said that any cuts to mental health and human services often just shifts new costs to prisons, jails and emergency rooms.

She suggested the county could use its ability to increase property tax to raise the necessary funds.

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

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

“You are concerned with what we can afford.” Cleveland said. “The question I have is what can’t we af-ford? And we can’t afford any more Columbines, and we can’t afford any more Jessica Ridgeways, or any more Aurora theaters, or what’s happening in Connecticut.”

After public comment board Chair Don Rosier broke with offi cial meet-ing protocol to reply to the public speakers.

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

Rosier pointed the fi nger at the state and federal level, which has been cutting its contributions to county Human Services by millions. He also said that increasing the prop-erty tax would burden all seniors on a fi xed income.

District 2 Commissioner John Odom was absent.

District 1 Commissioner Faye Grif-fi n said the county hoped for future increases in home values to help in-crease the county budget situation.

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

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OPINIONS / YOURS AND OURS

Keep your compass during the holidaysWatch for new twist

Everyone is a little revved up during the holidays.

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

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

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

to help others. Be ever so careful and make the work of law enforcement easier.

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

The group conducts 12 enforcement periods throughout the year. It reports the average cost of a DUI in Colorado is $10,270 and shared the sobering facts that there were 18 alcohol-related crashes in Colorado during the 2011 holiday season. Visit HeatIsOnColorado.com for an array

of statistics of DUIs county by county.And a new twist to the festivities this

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

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

For starters, colleges have made it clear that the substance is not allowed on campuses.

Further, the amendment does not allow smoking in public places or places that can endanger others.

Remember while driving, the state stan-dard for marijuana use and other drugs, including prescriptions, is “impaired to the slightest degree” for a DUID (driving under

the influence of drugs) violation.We can only hope those over 21 who

choose to smoke are mindful of the im-pact on others and that they stay safe and help others stay safe.

So much needs to be ironed out — in law and in common sense courtesy — in our great state, which has made itself a test case for recreational marijuana.

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

Prepare in advance.

OUR VIEW

Some things to get off my chestSo, let me give you a little

window into the newspaper business.

This week is a holiday week, obviously that means that with a community newspaper such as this, the deadline for having columns turned in was a full week ago.

So everything you’re about to read has to be seen through the prism of this still being pre-Dec. 21.

And, seeing as how the world is going to end in a few hours, there’s a few things I’d like to get off my chest. Y’know, before the lights go out.

First of all, not every kid is destined for college; not every kid is gifted; not every kid is tal-ented; not every kid is capable of anything they put their minds to.

However, every kid is special, and every kid is capable of some-thing extraordinary, and every kid deserves an opportunity to discover what their unique con-tribution to the world is going to be.

That’s what we should be do-ing in the public schools, in my humble opinion.

So, it’s been 13 days — has the ADHD media moved on from the Newtown shootings to some taw-dry scandal or fake-important

political story yet? Top of your head: Name two

of the heroes of that day, like the first grade teacher or the princi-pal.

Yeah, me neither. Does anybody else think our

collective inability to focus on what really matters contributes to horrific events like this?

And, you know, if a second marriage is really the triumph of hope over experience, then wasn’t re-electing the same cast of clowns last month something akin to a drunken tryst with your ex at a Las Vegas chapel as the re-sult of a bad bet?

Are the “good ones” really all gone?

As much as I liked Tim Tebow last year, this year is a special one for the Broncos.

If you ever wondered if there was a correlation between lead-ership and excellence, you need to watch Peyton Manning work.

By the way, there is an epi-sode of “The West Wing” from season four (2002) called “Holy Night” that features the Yale Whiffenpoofs singing one of the best versions of “Oh, Holy Night” I’ve ever heard.

You should try to find it, in case there is a Christmas season next year. In case there is a next year ... Young ladies/women: If you want to be treated like a prin-cess, then you should stop acting like either the wicked stepmoth-er or the courtesan. Just sayin’ ...

And another thing: It’s be-come abundantly clear that the end of the world will not/was not caused by global warming, so until somebody can tell me what the exact right temperature for the earth actually is, can we just give it a rest?

And in case the world doesn’t end, Well, I hope I do not offend. Some of those jokes Are fun just to poke, So try not to get all in a bend.

P.S. And now you know why I write prose.

Michael Alcorn is a music teacher and fitness instructor who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. He graduated from Al-ameda High School and the Uni-versity of Colorado-Boulder.

LETTERS TO THE EDITORAssault weapon rush

I made the mistake of turn-ing on the news last night only to hear that Coloradans are rushing in record numbers to buy assault weapons.

These weapons have one purpose and one purpose only, to commit mass murders.

These nut jobs dishonor the memory of the 27 shot last week. So after 18 hours you passed the test to have an assault rifle.

Would all the people in your household and extended fam-ily be able to pass the test? Don’t touch my right to carry around a weapon of mass destruction. With people with mentality like this, is it any wonder our youth are disturbed?

Call your congressman. Call your president. Will our streets, homes, schools ever be safe again?

Carolee Koehn

Lakewood

Thank you for supportOn behalf of the Westminster

Police Department, we would like to thank the entire community for their support during the Jessica Ridgeway investigation.

Words cannot even begin to express the gratitude we feel, we are simply overwhelmed by the

generosity shown during this incident.

Citizens and businesses not only from our community, but many surrounding communities, volunteered for searches, provid-ed food, held prayer vigils, staged balloon releases, and motorcycle rallies and most importantly believed in us.

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

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

As a result, our neighborhoods can begin to feel more safe and secure.

Westminster City Council formally approved changing the name of Chelsea Park to the Jes-sica Ridgeway Memorial Park on Nov. 26. A new sign was installed on Dec. 10 and improvements will be made to the park in 2013.

Our hearts go out to Newton, Conn., as yet another commu-nity is suffering unimaginable tragedy; we know that commu-nity support was so critical in our community moving forward. We wanted to take this opportu-nity to simply say thank you!

Investigator Cheri Spottke

Public Information Unit Westminster Police Department

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Evening will feature classic dances Boulder Chamber Orchestra to celebrate New Year in Lakewood By Clarke Reader creader@ourcoloradonews.com

Lakewood is ringing in the new year with the Boulder Chamber Orchestra for an eve-ning of European classics.

“World Music Night - A Countdown to 2013” will start at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, and run until around 8:30 p.m.

“This is our fi rst ever New Year’s Eve pro-gram at the Lakewood Cultural Center,”

said cultural center administrator Susan Martin. “This is a new opportunity we’re excited about for our patrons and the com-munity.”

The group — which was formed in 2004 as a community orchestra, but has become more and more professional with each year — has wanted to do a New Year’s show for a while, but there aren’t a lot of great venues in Boulder for it, according to music direc-tor Bahman Saless. They perform in cities around the Denver Metro area, and thought the Lakewood Cultural Center would be a good fi t. According to Saless, the evening will feature a sampling of some of the best dances written in classical music, including the waltzes and polkas from Johann Strauss.

“This will be a really cool experiment for us,” Saless said. “It’s New Year’s Eve with a twist, and we’ll people taking people on a

European journey, stopping in Vienna for a lot of music.”

Saless said that the benefi t of seeing a chamber orchestra perform is that it’s much smaller group of musicians, which allows for a more intimate and personable concert.

“With a chamber orchestra the instru-

ments’ personality really comes through,” he said. “The interaction between the in-struments is also a lot more pronounced.”

If the event is successful, the orchestra hopes to turn the concert into an annual tradition.

Aside from the music, Saless said that one of the nice things about the concert is that it is early enough in the evening that people can attend and then still have time to go celebrate afterwards.

“For people who want to go out and cel-ebrate this is a much more convenient and easy way for people who don’t want to have to deal with going to Denver,” Martin said. “We’re going to make it a really fun and fes-tive evening.”

For tickets and more information, call 303-987-7845 or visit www.lakewood.com/CulturalCenter.

IF YOU GO

WHAT: “World Music Night - A Countdown to 2013”

WHERE: Lakewood Cultural Center

470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood

WHEN: Dec. 31, 6:30 p.m.

COST: $20-$50

INFORMATION: 303-987-7845 or www.lakewood.com/CulturalCenter

Full Moon Night Hikes show diff erent side of park By Clarke Reader creader@ourcoloradone-ws.com

The nights may be cold, but nature lovers have warmed to Bear Creek Lake Park’s monthly Full Moon Night Hikes.

The park, 15600 W. Mor-rison Road, will host a Snow Full Moon Night Hike 5-6:30 p.m. Friday. The cost for at-tending is the park’s $5 en-trance fee (per vehicle).

Registration is request-ed, but not required — hik-ers can still participate if they did not register in ad-vance.

“They’re all family friendly hikes with usually around 30 to 40 people,” said Jennifer Standlee, a park naturalist at Bear Creek Lake. “We always use different trails to so people can see different sides of the park.”

The hikes are all around an hour to two-hours and can be done by nature fans of all ages.

According to Jody Morse, a park naturalist at the park, there are no fl ashlights al-lowed during the hikes, be-cause the goal really is to walk by the light of the full moon.

Each full moon has a name, dating back to the Native Americans — like Full Wolf Moon, Harvest Moon and Full Worm Moon — and during the hikes nat-uralists get to share a little

about the history and folk-lore behind each moon.

Morse said that one of the best things about the night hikes is the expo-sure to wildlife that people wouldn’t normally see, in-cluding great horned owls, great blue herons and coy-otes.

“The night is really a great time to be outside on these,” she said. “There is so much misleading infor-mation about being out-side at night, and this is a really great way to educate people about nocturnal nature.”

While the weather is certainly cooler during the winter Full Moon Nigh Hikes, Morse said that there is a defi nite beauty that comes with going on the winter hikes.

“I like the winter hikes

because you can come earlier and its dark, so you don’t have to be out quite as late,” she said. “In Decem-ber you get these wonderful winter skies — they’re just a little more magical.”

For more information, call 303-697-6159 or visit www.lakewood.org/bclp.

IF YOU GO

WHAT: Snow Moon Full Moon Night Hike

WHERE: Bear Creek Lake Park

15600 W. Morrison Road, Lakewood

WHEN: Dec. 28

5 to 6:30 p.m.

COST: $5 park entrance fee (per vehicle)

INFORMATION: 303-697-6159 or www.lakewood.org/bclp

‘In December you get these

wonderful winter skies — they’re

just a little more magical.’

Jody Morse, park naturalist

New footprints in the snow As I was walking my dogs the other day

in the early morning hours, a couple of things caught my attention.

You see, it had snowed the night before, but now the morning sky was bright and the sunrise was truly magnifi cent.

So although the sunrise was the fi rst event that captured my attention and got my day off to a great start, it was really the next thing that happened that morning that I would like to share with you.

It was early in the morning, fresh snow the night before, and so as I walked with the puppies, we found ourselves making new footprints and paw prints with each step and stride.

OK, so maybe that part is normal and happens to all of us who are fortunate enough to see and experience the wonder of freshly fallen snow against a brilliant blue sky and sparkling sunrise.

But that morning it was also fairly windy, and as we made the loop to return to the house, our footprints and paw prints were gone, as if we had never been on the path at all.

You may have experienced the same thing walking along a beach at some time in your life, making footprints in the sand, and turning around to see that the tide lapping against the shore had erased the physical memory of your toes.

What struck me at that moment was this … as we approach the New Year, we will all be able to create new footprints each and every day. We have gone on many journeys this year and we have been down a lot of roads.

We have left our impressions in the ground everywhere we have gone and in the memories and hearts of all we have had the opportunity to meet.

Some of those imprints and memories will last forever, while others will fade over

time, unless … unless we understand that we have the enormous privilege of making new footprints, paw prints, imprints and memories every minute of every day.

Sure, maybe the wind or tide will come and cover our marks again with fresh snow or sand, but that only gives us a chance to have a greater impact on our own lives as well as the lives of others.

So let’s remember with pride and joy all of the positive footprints we have made on this world, and at the same time we can even let the wind and tide wash away those imprints we would like to forget.

Because from this day forward, from this minute forward, all of the snow is pure, the sand is smooth, and both are just waiting for us to leave our fresh new mark upon our families, the community, and the world.

I would love to hear all about the foot-prints you have left on your journey that have been covered over and the new ones you plan on making at gotonorton@gmail.com. New footprints can lead to a better than good week for us all, will you join me?

Michael Norton, a resident of Highlands Ranch, is the former president of the Zig Ziglar organization and CEO and founder of www.candogo.com

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West MetroLIFE8 Lakewood SentinelDecember 27, 2012

Lots of spots to take eve of your senses

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Bring in the New Year with local

‘Golden in Oil’ captures spirit of cityArtist captures life on canvasBy Clarke Readercreader@ourcoloradonews.com

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

the present.Wheat Ridge resident Ed Slack has been

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU GO

WHAT: Golden in Oil

WHERE: Spirits in the Wind Gallery

1211 Washington Ave., Golden

WHEN: Through early January

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

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

COST: Free entry

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

‘I like to paint and celebrate events that bring people together.’

Ed Slack, Wheat Ridge artist

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Unique solid 55 year old mountain log cabin for sale in Twin Lakes, Colorado 2.5 hours from Denver. Nestled in aspen and pine trees at the base of Mt. Elbert, with stunning views of the lakes and the peaks.

Mountain stream running constantly for beautiful background sound. Authenic log cabin... absolutely perfect for long weekends and family vacations/outings/camping/hiking. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, granite

countertops, stone fireplace - $223,000, furnishings negotiable. Please call Kym at 303-792-9711.

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Call Bill 303-799-0759Manufactured/Mobile

Homes

Brand New 20122 bed, 2 bath pictured above.

Stunning Custom Built!Wide Halls and Doorways,two porches, 40-gallon gas

hot water heater,gas stove, refrigerator.

Amazing Deal -$32,500

Move-in Ready. Pet Friendly

Lakewood Park with Onsite Manager

Call Barbara 303-988-6265

or Tom 720-940-7754

Apartments

Apartments

Want To Live in a Garden?Bradburn Gardens

7545 Bradburn Blvd.WestminsterOnsite Laundry

& Children's Playground1 Bedroom Apartments

$639/mo with w/d hookup$629/mo without w/d hookupHeat, water, sewer & trash

paid.No Pets

Call 303-430-9566or 303-396-9973

Wheat RidgeAvailable Jan 15Large 1 Bedroom

ApartmentClose to Green Belt &

I-70No Pets/Smoking

$625 incl util.(303) 425-9897

Homes

Lakewood2 Bedroom, main floorplus finished basement

1 & 3/4 BathsFullly Fenced Yard2 Car Garage with

extraCamper Pad ParkingBeautiful Condition

Near Mississippi and KiplingAvail Jan 1, 2013

No Pets, No Smoking$1175/mo

(303) 898-6807

Commercial Property/Rent

Office WarehouseFor Lease in Elizabeth

2,907 Sq.Ft.Large O/H Door3 Phase Electric

Cheap!Call 303-688-2497

Condos/Townhomes

2 Bedroom, 1 BathLarge Living Roomwith all appliances

Ceiling FansStorage Area off balcony

$750/monthSeller's Landing1225 S. Gilbert

Castle Rock, 80104(303) 915-3178

Manufactured/Mobile Homes

Duplex

Elizabeth2 Bedroom, 1/2 acrePond, Greenhouse,

Workshop30' Patio

Month to Month$900

(303) 646-0872

Offi ce Rent/Lease

Central ArvadaProfessional Office

Building Suitesfrom $125 to $875/moShared Conference

Room,Kitchen, Restrooms

Internet Option(303) 475-9567

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

$200-$1750/month.Full service.

405-409 S Wilcox Castle Rock

Wasson Properties 719-520-1730

Wheat RidgeApplewood Area

$1,045 month plus depositSuper large 3 bedroom, 2 bath duplex with large

Bonus room, large deck withmtn view.

Water, trash andLawn Service paid.

One Block toProspect Elementary School

No Pets36th & Parfet St.

Call 303-202-9153

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Receptionist full-time35-40 per week, some Sat hours8-5 Fun / Busy Pediatric office nearPark Meadows area. Dutiesscheduling, phones, check-in andscanning Fax 303-689-9628 oremailm.ripperton@pediatrics5280.com

Senior Mineralogistfor Newmont International ServicesLimited (Englewood, CO) Eval &characterize minerals & solids ino r e s a m p l e s , m e t a l l u r g i c a lproducts, & other materials. Reqs:Masters* in Mineralogy, Geology,Chemistry, or Chemical Engg. 2 yrsexp which must incl: operation ofXRD & XRF labs, utilizing LIMS,project mgmt, & report preparation& writing. *Employer will accept aBachelors deg & 5 yrs. exp. in lieuof Masters deg & 2 yrs exp. Applyonline at: http://www.newmont.com& ref job # 122157.

Work From Home

AVONGood earnings to sell or buy, CR,

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Farm Products & Produce

Grain Finished Buffaloquartered, halves and whole

719-775-8742

MERCHANDISE

Firewood

Bulk FirewoodLogs, various hardwoods,

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

Split firewood also available.303-431-8132

Cut/Split/Deliver$200/$225 a cord for Pine, Fir &Aspen some areas may requirea delivery charge.Fresh cut Christmas TreesWeekends at Sedalia ConacoScrap Metal hauling & HouseCleaning/Sitting also available Call

303-647-2475 or 720-323-2173

Free Stuff

FREE7' artificial Christmas tree.All parts, stand and instructionsin original box. 720-514-9114

Furniture

Select Comfort Sleep Numberfull size mattress Purchased newfor motor home, used no more than5 or 6 times. Brand new $2000 ask-ing $1500 or best offer 303-997-7979

Miscellaneous

Wheelchair with pad $150 303-520-7880

Tickets/Travel

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PETS

Motorcycles/ATV’s

2004 1200 Custom Sportster,5000 miles, exc. condition, extras,$7500.00 firm, 720-284-8791

RV’s and Campers

2000 Boundermade by FleetwoodClass A 34' 10" Excellent condition.Low Mileage(303)235-0602

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FLEET TECHNICIAN IHighlands Ranch Metro District isseeking a motivated individual to fillour Fleet Technician I position. Du-ties include routine maintenance onDistrict vehicles. For details and

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Cleaning

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Construction

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Deck/Patio

Denver’s Premier Custom Deck Builder720-635-0418 • Littletonwww.decksunlimited.com

Drywall

A PATCH TO MATCHDry wall repair specialist. 30yrs.

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Electricians

Radiant LightingService **

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Free estimates.Craig (303)429-3326

Fence Services

Cowboy Fencing is a full service fence & gate company installing fences in

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Garage Doors

Alan’s Garage DoorService

Repair & Replace GarageDoors, Openers & Springs.

Licensed and Insured30 yrs. Experience

303-438-1083303-903-7602

Garage Doors

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FOR ALL YOUR GARAGE DOOR NEEDS!

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Handyman

A Quality Handyman 720-422-2532

•Baths •Kitchens •Tiling•Large & Small Jobs

A HOME REPAIR&

REMODELINGHANDYMAN

303-425-0066303-431-0410

Bob’s Home RepairsAll types of repairs.

Reasonable rates 30yrs Exp.303-450-1172

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

Free Estimates • ReliableLicensed • Bonded Insured

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HOME REPAIRS

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

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Work *Tree & Shrubberytrimming & clean upAffordable Hauling

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

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*Snow plowing servicing theWestminster, Northglenn and

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Professional JunkRemoval

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Trash & JunkRemoval

We take what your trash manwon't. Branches, mattresses,

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

Heating/ Air Conditioning

FURNACE & ACstarts complete $3500 or high

efficiency furnace & AC availablewith rebates. Licensed & Insured.

(303)423-5122

Great Pricing OnLennox furnaces, overstocked

air conditioners.We service all brands

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House Cleaning

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Landscaping/Nurseries

LANDSCAPE

• Complete Landscape Design & Construction • Retaining Walls, Paver & Natural Stone Patios• Clean-Ups & Plant Pruning• Tree & Stump Removal• New Plantings• Irrigation Systems and Repairs• Landscape Lighting

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COLORADO REGISTERED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

SHORTY'SLANDSCAPING"???Need Lawn

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Lawn/Garden Services

$$$ Reasonable RatesOn:

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debris. *Gutter cleaning. *StormDamage Cleanup. Refs.

Servicing the Denver West andNorth areas

Mark: 303.432.3503

Misc. Services

Licensed and InsuredCall Us Today! 720-545-9222

STAIRLIFTS INSTALLEDwith a Warranty Starting at $1575

WALK-IN-TUBSStarting at $2995

Painting

BB PAINTINGInterior and Exterior

Interior Winter Specials

Small jobs or largeCustomer satisfaction

#1 priority

Call Bert for FREE ESTIMATE303-905-0422

Bob’s Painting,Repairs & HomeImprovements

30 yrs experienceFree estimates303-450-1172

35% OFFInt. & Ext, includes fences & decks

720-569-4565

“Residential Experts”“Residential Experts”

InnovativePainting

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DEEDON'S PAINTING40 years experience

Interior & Exterior painting.References

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PerezPaintingInterior • Exterior

Deck Repair

Hugo720- 298-3496

$170Year End

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Plumbing

AA Rocky MountainRooter & Plumbing

Professional Service- WITHOUT -

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Free Est. Over 25yrs exp.Local family owned company

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ALAN UrbanPlumbing

New, Remodel, Repair, Heating,A/C & Boilers, Camera &Locating Drain Cleaning.

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For all your plumbing needs• Water Heaters • Plumbing Parts

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Remodeling

GREENE'SREMODELING

Bathroom/kitchen remodeling,repair work, plumbing leaks,

water damage. No job too smallWindow replacement.

Serving Jeffco since 1970References Insured

(303)237-3231

Rocky MountainContractors

Home RemodelingSpecialists, Inc.

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

* Decks

30+ yrs. exp.George

(303)252-8874

Roofi ng/Gutters

A Hermanʼs ROOFINGHail Damage? Wind Damage? NewRoof, Re-Roof, Repairs, Res-idential - Commercial Family ownedfor Over 46 Years. Call today forfree estimate. (303)293-3131

ABC ROOFING, INC.Roofing-Repairs

Flat/Shingle,FREE Estimates

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Andy & Bob'sRoofing/Gutters

All types roofs-installs, repairsand certifications. Aluminum

seamless gutters.Since 1952

(303)984-0481

Roofing:Shingles, Flat Roofs,Roof Leak Repairs.

35 years of experience.Free estimates.

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Tree & shrub trimming& removals, firewood.

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Tree Service

A Tree StumpRemoval CompanyWe offer tree removal, brush,

mulch and root chasing in addi-tion to stump removal.

We also have firewood available! Call today for your

Free Estimate.(720)234-3442

MajesticTree Service720-231-5954

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Holidays, events present elevated stress, grief Former child psychologist gives advice on how to cope with grief By Sara Van Cleve svancleve@ourcoloradonews.com

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

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

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

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

can exacerbate the problem and maintain connections and contact with friends and family.

It is even normal for people who are not directly affected by an event to still feel grief through an empathetic response, she said.

For example, it is normal for residents of Colorado to feel grief about the tragic shooting that happened at Sandy Hook El-ementary School in Newtown, Conn.

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

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

Helping children learn to grieveWhile adults are grieving over the recent

tragedy or another loss in their family, it’s

important they remain calm around their children because they pick up on the emo-tions of the household, she said.

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

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

Spending more time with children, es-pecially around bedtime, and just talking and listening to how they feel can help chil-dren cope as well.

And, during times of grief, parents must ensure to take care of themselves and ad-dress their emotions as well as their child’s.

“If you’re an adult responsible for a child, it’s super important you take care of your health and wellbeing,” she said. “It’s just like in the airplane when they say put your mask on and then help your child. You have to make sure you’re taking care of yourself and not getting too stressed so you

can be the best possible support for your child.”

Continued griefSometimes, though, the symptoms of

grief don’t wane as time goes on as they typically do. Instead, if they actually in-crease, it may be reason to be concerned.

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

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

While these are often typical signs of the grieving process, the intensity and longev-ity of the symptoms is what is important is realizing there may be a larger issue at hand. Everyone’s grieving process is differ-ent though, Charis-Graves said.

Some people might grieve immediately and move on in a few months, while oth-ers might seem fi ne at fi rst and then a few months later their grief kicks in.

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

SATURDAY/DEC. 29

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

MONDAY/DEC. 31

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

GRIPWEED CONCERT Musketeer Gripweed will perform on New Year’s Eve at the D Note in Arvada. Musketeer Gripweed serves up a show that is equal part Roots Rock, Delta Blues and performance art. Gripweed is based out of Fort Collins. Visit http://musketeergripweed.com/index.html. For information about the show, visit http://www.dnote.us/index.php.

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

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

COMING SOONCOMING SOON/JAN. 4-26

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

COMING SOON/JAN. 5

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

MYSTERY DAY The Je� erson County Sheri� ’s O� ce will host an interactive Scout Mystery Day on Saturday, Jan. 5. Scout Mystery Day is an educational event for scouting groups in Je� erson County and will feature education on � ngerprinting, crime scene investigation, interview techniques and evidence collection. Each session throughout the day will feature the same curriculum and will be in the Je� erson County Sheri� ’s O� ce headquarters, 200 Je� erson County Parkway, Golden. Sessions last two and a half hours and begin at 8 a.m., with the last session at 4:30 p.m. Adults must accompany all Scout groups. RSVPs are required to sheri� @je� co.us.

COMING SOON/JAN. 8

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

RECURRING EVENTSRECURRING/MONTHLY

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

RECURRING/THROUGH DEC. 28

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

RECURRING/THROUGH JAN. 19

QUILT DISPLAY Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, 1213 Washington Ave. in Golden, presents “Crazy Quilts: Victorian Fancies and Beyond” and “Crazy Quilts in Everyday Life: Photographs from the Janet Finley Collection” through Jan. 19. Call 303-277-0377.

RECURRING/MONTHLY THROUGH May

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

LOOKING AHEADLOOKING AHEAD/JAN. 12

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

HOOP CONTEST The Golden Elks will have its Hoop Shoot contest at 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at the Shrine of St. Anne, 7320 Grant Place, Arvada, for all boys and girls ages 8-13. For information, contact golden2740@hotmail.com or call Wayne Rogers at 303-947-2532, or visit the Golden Elks Lodge 2740 on Facebook.

LOOKING AHEAD/JAN. 15

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

LOOKING AHEAD/JAN. 19

NORWEGIAN DINNER. The annual Norwegian “Lute� sk & Meatball Dinner” event will be Saturday, Jan. 19, at Trollheim Sons of Norway Lodge, 6610 W. 14th Ave., Lakewood. There will be two serving times: 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Plan to join us for this delicious and festive celebration. Tickets are $18 for adults and $8 for children 12 and under. Reservations must be

made by Jan. 11. Call 303-989-4496.

LOOKING AHEAD/JAN. 21

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

LOOKING AHEAD/JAN. 26

STRANGER SAFETY Detective Mark Adams of the Crimes Against Children Unit at the Lakewood Police Department will lead a class for parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts, neighbors and friends on stranger safety for children. The class is from 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church, 920 Kipling St., Lakewood; www.holyshepherd.com. RSVP at 303-233-2740. Presented by the Health Ministries Team at Holy Shepherd.

LOOKING AHEAD/FEB. 10

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

LOOKING AHEAD/FEB. 22-24

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

LOOKING AHEAD/FEB. 24, APRIL 28

CONCERT SERIES St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 9200 W 10th Ave., Lakewood, presents its 2012-13 concert series. Season and individual tickets are available. Email olssoncolo@com-cast.net or call 303-279-2932. All concerts take place in the St. Paul Sanctuary. Concerts are:

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

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

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

LOOKING AHEAD/MARCH 14

SPELLING BEE Compete with other spelling whizzes in the 60+ Spelling Bee, sponsored by the Arvada Press, Brookdale Senior Living’s Arvada Sterling House and Arvada Meridian, and Prime Time for Seniors Newspaper. Prizes and refresh-ments included. This is a free event, but both contestants and spectators must register by March 2. Contestants must be 60 and over. Sign up soon; space is limited. The spelling

bee is from 1-3 p.m. Thursday, March 14, at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

ONGOING ACTIVITIESONGOING /BUSINESS GROUPS

MONDAYS

FLIPPING HOUSES A real estate-investing education group meets 7-9 p.m. every third Monday at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St. The group will cover all the information needed to successfully � x and � ip or buy rentals with positive cash � ow.

REPUBLICANS’ MEETINGS The Je� erson County Repub-lican 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.

NETWORKING MEETINGS Elevate West Metro Business Networking “Business Professionals: Raising Opportunities” are weekly meetings 8-9:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Vectra Bank, 7391 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge. For more information, call Jennifer at 720-947-8003 or Matt at 720-947-8005.

WEDNESDAYS

ARVADA BIZ Connection (http://www.meetup.com/Arvada-Business-Connection/) is an informal networking event that brings together local entrepreneurs. Meetings are from 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 more info call Virlie Walker 720-323-0863.

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 cpa@rolfsmeier.com.

MUSIC TEACHERS Association Suburban Northwest meets from 9:30 a.m. to noon the � rst Wednesday of the month at Community 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. Upcoming meetings are Feb. 6, March 6, April 3 and May 1.

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 info@OurConnection.org.

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.

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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. Meet-ings 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.

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, fi nance, business and legal, followed by networking. Go online to www.rminventor.org for details.

SATURDAYS

CONSCIOUS CREATION Explore holistic health resources

at the Conscious Creation Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the third Saturday of each month at the Clements Community Center, 1580 Yarrow St. in Lakewood. Learn from holistic-health practitioners and get information about products, services and alternative/complementary therapies through learning-lab presentations. Admission fee applies; for more information, contact Cheryl Roach at 303-885-8584 or go online to www.consciouscreationfair.com.

ONGOING /EDUCATIONDISCUSSION GROUPS Covenant Village hosts Wednesdays at 2. This series of monthly events features expert speakers on a wide variety of educational and entertaining topics. Please plan to attend one, several or all of our programs, held at 9153 Yarrow St. in Westminster. Admission is free, but seating is limited. Call 303-403-2205 for driving directions and to reserve your place. Come early for refreshments; fellowship lectures begin at 2 p.m. To learn more about the residency

options and lifestyle at Covenant Village of Colorado, call us at 303-424-4828.

ESL CLASSES Covenant Presbyterian Church, 6100 W. 44th St. in Wheat Ridge, is sponsoring a free series of English as a Second Language classes for adults 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday nights. These classes will emphasize a conversational method of instruction. Beginner through advanced classes are off ered. You may register on any Thursday night. For directions or more information, call the church at 410-442-5800 or go to our website at www.cpcwheatridge.org.

ONGOING /FINE ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENTDANCE CLUB Blue Nova Dance Club meets 2:30-4:30 p.m. on the fi rst and third Sundays every month at the Wheat Ridge Grange, 3850 High Court in Wheat Ridge. For more information or dance lessons, contact Dave at 303-578-6588 or email BlueNova.RoundDanceClub@gmail.com.

MUSIC PERFORMANCES Patrice LeBlanc performs on keyboard and vocals 6-9 p.m. every Friday and Saturday at Purple Ginger Asian Fusion Restaurant, 2610 Youngfi eld St. Call 303-237-1133 for more information.

SINGERS NEEDED The Troubadours Choir is looking for a director and new members. This is a volunteer choir, comprised mostly of seniors. The Troubadours meet at 9 a.m. every Friday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 45th and Wadsworth. For more information, call Gary at 303-477-1380.

SYMPHONY AUDITIONS The Lakewood Symphony is holding auditions for concertmaster (includes an honorarium), principal viola (includes an honorarium) and all section strings. Also, we are auditioning for subs in other sections. Rehearsals are 7:30-10 p.m. Tuesdays, September through May, at Green Mountain United Methodist Church; concerts are at the Lake-wood Cultural Center. Call 303-980-0400 for requirements, appointment and further information.

at the Conscious Creation Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the third options and lifestyle at Covenant Village of Colorado, call us at MUSIC PERFORMANCES Patrice LeBlanc performs on

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ONGOING ACTIVITIESWEEKLY MUSIC Jazz @ the Creek is every fi rst Wednesday of the month at Living Water Unity, 59th and Vance in Olde Town Arvada. Shows start at 7:30 p.m. Come listen to an hour of great jazz. For more informa-tion, call 720-935-4000 or email livingwaterunity@comcast.net.

ONGOING /HEALTHCAREBOOT CAMP Get out of the gym and get results. Front Range Boot Camp provides dynamic, unique and results-driven full-body workouts exclusively for women. All ages, sizes and fi tness levels will succeed. Revamp your fi tness routine by getting out of your routine. Indoor location is just behind Super Target at Kipling Street and 50th Avenue. Outdoor location is Skyline Park by Stenger soccer fi elds. Email Robyn@FrontRangeBootCamp.com or go online to www.FrontRangeBootCamp.com.

HEALTH GROUP A women’s health group with the motto “Your health, your life: Take charge” meets

noon-1 p.m. Fridays at 9797 W. Colfax Ave, No. 3AA, in Lakewood. Learn about natural alternatives to health concerns. No charge to be part of this group. For more information, call Linda at 303-883-5473 or email lindagoesgreen@prodigy.net.

HOME CARE Always Best Care Denver West provides in-home care, skilled nursing and free senior community placement. Always Best Care provides every individual and family with well-trained personal care attendants and expert nursing support. We help families make informed decisions about senior care, and guide them through comprehensive solutions designed specifi cally for their unique situations. To learn more, go online to www.AlwaysBestCare.com/DenverWest or call 303-952-3060.

TAI CHI is now taught at Lakeview Wellness and Event Center 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 2-3:30 p.m. Fridays. Call 303-989-6300 or 303-730-0986 for cost information and reservations.

WEIGHT LOSS The EZ Weight-Loss Challenge 12-week

program meets10-11 a.m. Tuesdays at Arvada Church of God, 7135 W. 68th Ave. Free coaching, metabolism test and nutrition information. Cash prizes awarded to the top three biggest achievers. For information on cost or to preregister, call Chris at 720-320-2394.

YOGA FOR Survivors Whether you’re a longtime cancer survivor, in treatment or a caregiver to a cancer survivor, Yoga for Cancer Survivors & Caregivers is a great way to live more comfortably in your own body. Benefi ts include decreased stress and pain, improved sleep and energy, improved lymphatic fl ow, reduced nausea and a greater sense of well-being. Class led by Shari Turney, a registered yoga instructor with specialized training through Yoga for Survivors. Class off ered 1:30-2:45 p.m. Sundays at Duncan Family YMCA, 6350 Eldridge St., Arvada. Contact Shari Turney at 720-319-3703 or szturney@mac.com before taking your fi rst class to ensure a safe practice.

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

There’s also a special prix fi xe menu in the main dining room with early seating reservations between 5 and 6:30 p.m. for a fi ve-course meal at $75 per person (not including tax and gratuity). Or try late seating reservations starting at 8 p.m., featuring seven courses with music and dancing to the soulful sounds of the Hazel Miller Band for $135 per person (not including tax & gratu-ity). The band will perform from 8:30 p.m. till 12:30 a.m. Reservations: 303-623-5700 highlighting or at www.coohills.com.

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

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

End of the lineThe historic Burnsley

Hotel, an iconic Capitol Hill building, closed recently af-ter Denver developer Red-Peak Properties acquired it. The 17-story all-suite hotel was originally built as an apartment community in 1963. Shortly thereafter, the building was converted into a hotel and jazz club, whose owners included singer Ella Fitzgerald and actor Kirk Douglas.

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

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

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

“We are very excited to add this wonderful Den-ver story and trophy asset

to our portfolio. This will further expand our central Denver apartment pres-ence,” said Mike Zoellner, CEO of RedPeak Properties.

RedPeak plans to begin renovation in early 2013. Preliminary plans include common area upgrades, life-safety improvements, mechanical system up-grades and complete unit overhauls.

Watch listRestaurant trend watch-

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

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

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

“Although Chipotle founder Steve Ells has long held the company lime-light, it was the chain’s illegal workforce issue this past year that put co-CEO Monty Moran there as well,” the report said. “Chipotle was the target

of a major federal crack-down on illegal employees, causing the company to lose more than half of its 900 workers in Minnesota and hundreds more in the Washington, D.C., and Virginia markets. Martin has become an outspoken advocate for immigration reform and has met this year with senators across party lines.

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

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

Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restau-rants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colora-do.com. She can be reached at penny@blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.

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ONGOING /RECREATION, CLUBS & SERVICESAA MEETINGS There are more than 1,000 AA meetings in the Denver metro area every week. If you think you may have a problem with alcohol, come see us. Call 303-322-4440 for a meeting in your area, or visit the website at www.

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BUFFALO TOASTMASTERS meets the fi rst and third Wednesdays at 44 Union, Lakewood, at Golder and As-sociates, check in on the third fl oor. The meetings run from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Toastmasters is an international organization that is a fun and supportive environment to learn and practice public speaking skills.More information is available at www.buff alotoastmasters.org or www.toastmasters.org. All are

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CANSURVIVE IS a support group for those who have experienced or are receiving cancer treatment. The meet-ing format is simple with an opening invocation followed by brief member introductions along with a check-in to see how attendees are doing. The discussion topic centers around healing and healing modalities, and may include a guest speaker or a guided-healing visualization. The free support group meets from 10 a.m. to noon on the

fourth Saturday of every month at Mile High Church, 9079 West Alameda Ave., Lakewood. For more information or sup-port do not hesitate to contact Lawrence Connors RScP at 303-910-3473 or Lawrence-RScP@msn.com.

FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: The Lakewood Chapter of Retired and Active Federal Employees meets at 1 p.m. every second Tuesday at the Episcopal Church, 10th and Garrison. Call Ann Ornelas, 303-517-8558.

FIGHTING FRAUD The District At-torney’s Offi ce off ers free Power Against Fraud seminars for groups of all sizes and people of all ages. Don’t become a victim of identity theft or other consumer fraud. Contact Cary Johnson, 303-271-6980, for more information.

FLATIRONS VIEW Toastmasters meets at 6:30 p.m. the fi rst and third Wednes-day of every month at The Depot at Five Parks, 13810 W. 85th Ave. in Arvada. Polish your speaking and presentation skills in a fun, instructional, nurturing environment. For more information visit http://9407.toastmastersclubs.org/.

FOOD PANTRY God’s Table Food Pantry is open 9-11 a.m. every third Saturday of each month, and 10 a.m.-noon every fourth Thursday each month for Jeff erson County residents who meet certain federal guidelines. God’s Table and Food Pantry is located at 6400 W. 26th Ave. in Edgewater, behind the Vietnamese Central Baptist Church. For more information, call Beverly at 303-525-7685.

FOOD PANTRY Agape Life Church (ALC) distributes Jeff erson County commodity foods from 10-11 a.m. Thursdays, at ALC, 5970 W. 60th Ave. in Arvada. ALC provides this service to all Jeff erson County residents. If you have questions, call 303-431-6481.

GEM/MINERAL CLUB The North Jef-fco Gem and Mineral Club meets at 7:30 p.m. the second Friday of each month at the Apex Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. The meetings are open to the public.

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HOLISTIC GATHERINGS The Resonance Center, 6650 W. 44th Ave. in Wheat Ridge, off ers Holistic Happy Hours 4-7 p.m. on the second Thursday every month with light snacks and tea for everyone. We invite the community to join this social and wellness event that off ers acupuncture, massage, re-fl exology, psychotherapy and coaching, and energy work.

JEFFCO SPELLBINDERS meets the third Monday of each month at Wheat Ridge United Methodist Church, 38th and Wadsworth in Wheat Ridge. The Spellbinders is dedicated to restoring the art of oral storytelling to connect elders to youth, weaving together the wisdom of diverse cultures throughout time. Grade-school children in Jeff erson County benefi t from the volunteer who visits their classroom monthly. Requests from schools are greater than we can currently fi ll. Training and placement available, contact jcspellbinders@comcast.net to become involved. The kids need you.

PET VACCINATIONS Low-cost pet vaccinations at SpayToday 3-4 p.m. every Sunday. Call 303-984-7729 for more information.

QUILT TOPS The Jeff co Hand Quilters are 18 women who gather every Monday to turn quilt tops into fi nished heirloom quilts. The group will do esti-mates from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays, except holidays, at Lakewood United Methodist Church, 14th and Brentwood. Money earned from the quilting is do-nated to the Action Center, helping feed and clothe those who need assistance. You may call Mary Wollenhaupt at 303-986-1381 for more information. We also welcome quilters to join our group.

REALITY CHECK Learn, laugh and move beyond denial in a small, cozy, group workshop environment. Join me for a facilitated Reality Check. Put on your big-girl pants, and call 303-953-2344 for details.

RUNNING SCHEDULE Foothills Run-ning and Cycling Club’s activity schedule includes long runs at 8 a.m. every Saturday and cycling rides every Sunday at 10 a.m. Both activities meet at Clear Creek History Park, 11th and Arapahoe. For more information and updates on times, visit www.frcclub.com.

RUNNING AT Dawn Buddies We are a group of friendly runners of varying abilities and ages who enjoy running close to sunrise. We meet at 5:30 a.m. Wednesdays near Jackson Park in Lakewood, and run around the neigh-borhood, ending back at the starting location by 6:30 a.m. No fees, just neigh-borly good will and fun. For information, contact mdl.rivera@gmail.com.

SCLERODERMA FOUNDATION off ers support group meetings for patients and caregivers from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month at the Arthritis Foundation, 2280 S. Albion St., Denver. The leader is Bonnie Schweder, 303-438-7124. Visit www.scleroderma.org/chapter/colorado/support.shtm for more details or other meeting locations.

SINGLES CLUB SNCW Singles Social Club, an activities club for singles over 40, meets at 6 p.m. most Sundays at the American Legion at 1901 Harlan St. in Edgewater. Don’t stay home alone; come join the friendly group for a meal, conversation, and a speaker or entertainment. For more information, call Char at 303-942-2529 or check out www.sncw.org.

SQUARE DANCE Rocky Tops Square Dance Club welcomes singles and couples who have completed main-stream square and/or round dance classes from 7:30-10 p.m. Thursdays at Clements Community Center, 1580 Yarrow St., Lakewood. Cost is $7. Call 720-381-7768, email joychi5@hotmail.com, or visit www.squaredancing.com/rockytops.

WIDOW/ERS’ GATHERINGS Widowed Men and Women of America hosts a social gathering at 5 p.m. Thursdays at the Holiday Inn Sporting News Grill, Highway 285 and Wadsworth

in Lakewood. The group’s goal is to help those with losses comfortably re-enter the social world; activities include trips, bowling, card games, theater outing and more. For more information, call Nan Drissell at 720-981-1841.

WESTERN CLUB The Buff alo Bill Saddle Club meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at Jeff erson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. 6th Ave. The club is dedicated to preserving and promoting our Western heritage through family-oriented activities with our horse companions. Day rides, weekend camp-ing, parades and annual gymkhana. Guests welcome. For more information, go online to www.BBSCGolden.org.

WEST METRO Real Estate Investing Education Group meets 7-9 p.m. the third Monday of each month in Class-room 1 of the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033. We cover all the information you will need to successfully fi x and fl ip or buy rentals with positive cash fl ow. We analyze deals as examples, talk about where to get funding, the best ways to fi nd a bargain and sometimes do property tours. Investors of all levels of experience are welcome but no agents please.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL A senior women’s basketball club meets 9-11 a.m. Fridays at Golden Community Center, 1470 10th St. Women 50-plus years old are invited to join. There are no extra fees for pass holders or Silver Sneakers participants. All levels are welcome. For more information, contact Debbie at dezarn@cal.berkeley.edu or at 303-384-8100.

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ANIMAL RESCUE The Animal Rescue of the Rockies is a nonprofi t organization that includes a network of homes pro-viding foster care for death-row shelter dogs and cats throughout Colorado. We are looking for good foster families to help in this eff ort to save animals who are on the lists to be euthanized. If you can open your heart and your home to one of our many animals in need, fi ll out a foster application online at www.animalrescueoftherockies.org.

ART CENTER Foothills Art Center is seeking new volunteers to become a part of Golden’s premier art facility. If interested, email volunteerinfo@foothillsartcenter.org.

GATEWAY BATTERED Women’s Services is looking for volunteers to work on various planning committees for its upcoming fundraising endeavors. Monthly attendance for fundraising meetings required. Contact Jeneen Klippel at 303-343-1856 or email jkworden@gatewayshelter.com.

GIRL SCOUT volunteers Whether you commit a few hours a month running a troop, or a few hours a year helping with a science event, tackle important issues, travel to incredible places, share inter-ests and create experiences with girls and other adults you will never forget. Gain marketable skills that will benefi t you in ways beyond Girl Scouting. Join Girl Scouts today and become one of our volunteers. Both men and women 18 and older are invited to join. In addition to positions working with the girls, we’ve got volunteer needs in our offi ces around the state to help with paperwork and other administrative duties. For more information, visit girlscoutsofcolo-rado.org, email inquiry@gscolorado.org or call 1-877-404-5708.

HABITAT PROJECTS Come volunteer at the Wheat Ridge, Denver or Littleton Habitat ReStores and help us raise funds to eradicate poverty housing in your neighborhood and around the world. Volunteers help on the cash register, the dock and the warehouse fl oor. The three Habitat ReStores are major recyclers of goods and metal, and are exciting places to volunteer. For more information, call 303-996-5468 or email Alice Goble at Alice@habitatmetrodenver.org.

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in Lakewood. The group’s goal is to help those with losses comfortably re-enter the social world; activities include trips, bowling, card games, theater outing and more. For more information, call Nan Drissell at 720-981-1841.

WESTERN CLUB The Buff alo Bill Saddle Club meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at Jeff erson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. 6th Ave. The club is dedicated to preserving and promoting our Western heritage through family-oriented activities with our horse companions. Day rides, weekend camp-ing, parades and annual gymkhana. Guests welcome. For more information, go online to www.BBSCGolden.org.

WEST METRO Real Estate Investing Education Group meets 7-9 p.m. the third Monday of each month in Class-room 1 of the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033. We cover all the information you will need to successfully fi x and fl ip or buy rentals with positive cash fl ow. We analyze deals as examples, talk about where to get funding, the best ways to fi nd a bargain and sometimes do property tours. Investors of all levels of experience are welcome but no agents please.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL A senior women’s basketball club meets 9-11 a.m. Fridays at Golden Community Center, 1470 10th St. Women 50-plus years old are invited to join. There are no extra fees for pass holders or Silver Sneakers participants. All levels are welcome. For more information, contact Debbie at dezarn@cal.berkeley.edu or at 303-384-8100.

WOMEN’S RETIREMENT Coaching for solo women entering retirement. Make these the best days of your life. Call 303-953-2344 for more information.

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ANIMAL RESCUE The Animal Rescue of the Rockies is a nonprofi t organization that includes a network of homes pro-viding foster care for death-row shelter dogs and cats throughout Colorado. We are looking for good foster families to help in this eff ort to save animals who are on the lists to be euthanized. If you can open your heart and your home to one of our many animals in need, fi ll out a foster application online at www.animalrescueoftherockies.org.

ART CENTER Foothills Art Center is seeking new volunteers to become a part of Golden’s premier art facility. If interested, email volunteerinfo@foothillsartcenter.org.

GATEWAY BATTERED Women’s Services is looking for volunteers to work on various planning committees for its upcoming fundraising endeavors. Monthly attendance for fundraising meetings required. Contact Jeneen Klippel at 303-343-1856 or email jkworden@gatewayshelter.com.

GIRL SCOUT volunteers Whether you commit a few hours a month running a troop, or a few hours a year helping with a science event, tackle important issues, travel to incredible places, share inter-ests and create experiences with girls and other adults you will never forget. Gain marketable skills that will benefi t you in ways beyond Girl Scouting. Join Girl Scouts today and become one of our volunteers. Both men and women 18 and older are invited to join. In addition to positions working with the girls, we’ve got volunteer needs in our offi ces around the state to help with paperwork and other administrative duties. For more information, visit girlscoutsofcolo-rado.org, email inquiry@gscolorado.org or call 1-877-404-5708.

HABITAT PROJECTS Come volunteer at the Wheat Ridge, Denver or Littleton Habitat ReStores and help us raise funds to eradicate poverty housing in your neighborhood and around the world. Volunteers help on the cash register, the dock and the warehouse fl oor. The three Habitat ReStores are major recyclers of goods and metal, and are exciting places to volunteer. For more information, call 303-996-5468 or email Alice Goble at Alice@habitatmetrodenver.org.

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Media All-Star TeamsAll-Stars State champion Dunkle named top local golfer Douglas County junior heads 2012 All-Star team By Jim Benton jbenton@ourcoloradonews.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Colorado Community Media All-Star Boys Golf 2012

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

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

Prokaski shines on softball diamond Legacy senior is the 2012 player of the year; Wheat Ridge’s Salbato is top hurler Staff report sports@ourcoloradonews.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

By Daniel P. Johnson djohnson@ourcoloradonews.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Earlier this month, Colter competed at

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the 2012 Foot Locker Cross Country Cham-pionships and fi nished fourth.

She dominated at the Liberty Bell, the Centennial League championships and at the Region 2 championships, winning by more than one minute over her closest fi n-isher in most cases.

By virtue of that domination, Colter was selected as the 2012 Colorado Community Media Cross Country Athlete of the Year.

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

One of the many highlights of Colter’s 2012 season was her performance at the Liberty Bell.

In the 35th running of the race, Colter set a new course record by crossing the fi n-ish line in 17 minutes, 01 seconds.

“I wouldn’t have been able to run as well if it wasn’t for the lead pack of girls,” Colter said. “I like when there’s more competition because it makes you push yourself harder during the race.”

Hemming’s winning time of 16 min-utes, 30.4 seconds was 10 seconds faster than runner-up, Bailey North of Coronado. Hemming is the fi rst Ponderosa runner to win a state championship in the last 30 years.

“It feels really good,” said Hemming, whose fi nished helped the Mustangs to a 10th-place fi nish in the team standings. “Winning was defi nitely the goal coming into the race. It was a really tough course, but I felt like I was ready for it.”

proud of my teammates,” Prokaski said.Wheat Ridge junior Jessica Salbato is the

CCM pitcher of the year after going 18-3 and leading the Farmers on another deep run in the postseason. Salbato fi nished with a 1.37 earned run average, only surrender-ing 24 earned runs in 122.2 innings of work.

Colorado Community Media All-Star softball 2012

First Team C Michaela Hegarty, Faith Christian1B Morgan Wilkie, Wheat Ridge2B Grace Petersen, Holy Family

3B Brooke Wakefi eld, Rock CanyonSS Paige Reichmuth, LegacyOF Bekka Prokaski, LegacyOF Kayla Mathewson, Wheat RidgeOF Alli McCluskey, Rock CanyonUT Shannon Lieber, Rock CanyonDH Taryn Arcarese, Discovery CanyonDH Mallory Trichell, Woodland ParkP Jessica Salbato, Wheat RidgeP Nicole Gardon, Holy FamilyP Keely Gray, Faith ChristianP Savannah Heebner, Castle ViewPlayer of the Year: Bekka Prokaski,

LegacyPitcher of the year: Jessica Salbato,

Wheat Ridge

Cross Country: Colter enjoys competitionCross Country continued from Page 19

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