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December 25, 2014VOLUME 91 | ISSUE 19

Energy groups focus on supporting oil, gasNew study reveals signi�cant revenue for state, citiesBy Amy [email protected]

In Colorado, the oil and natural gas industry supported 110,000 jobs, contrib-uted $29.6 billion to the economy and generated $1.6 billion in public revenues in 2012, according to a recent study by the University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business.

The study also showed school districts collecting $202 million in property tax rev-enue in 2012, produced from activities in oil and natural gas, with the industry pro-viding local funding for roads, parks, po-lice and fire departments.

Figures such as these are not widely discussed, and it’s why a new organiza-tion called the Jeffco Energy Action Project (JEAP) has taken shape.

“The organization is not about trying to convince anybody about a ballot issue,”

said Joni Inman, chairperson for JEAP and former deputy city manager of Lakewood. “We are just trying to raise awareness about the great contributions the industry (oil and gas) has made.”

JEAP is less than two months old but has acquired more than 20 members that sit on the organization’s steering commit-tee, including CEO’s of regional and local chambers of commerce, graduate stu-dents from the Colorado School of Mines including one professor, as well as finan-cial advisers, business owners and former state Sen. Bill Schroder, R-Morrison.

In Jeffco, figures from 2012 show 142 firms, sole proprietors to larger compa-nies, who were directly related to oil and gas. Severance taxes and federal mineral lease distributions to Jeffco and its munic-ipalities show an annual return of $225,182 for Jeffco government and $98,538 in Lake-wood, with Arvada receiving a little over $89,000 and Golden collecting $19,241.

Overall, Jeffco ranks No. 7 among Top 10 counties in Colorado for oil and gas re-lated wages.

“Some people think that if you are pro oil and gas that you are anti-alternative

energy and that’s simply not the case,” In-man said. “It doesn’t have to an `us versus

them’ situation in energy,” she said.Encouraging discussion and collabora-

tion between both industries could result in low cost energy and products, Inman said.

Either way, the oil and gas industry isn’t going away anytime soon, said Rob Bend-er, chief executive officer at Well Master Corporation in Golden. Operating for 30 years, Well Master continues to manufac-ture plunger lift systems that are used to remove liquid from oil and gas wells.

“The oil and gas industry actually is very, very good at regulating itself and keeping things clean,” Bender said. Me-dium sized companies tend to have scien-tists on staff, putting them way ahead of regulators.

“The regulations that come out usually have been put in place and are being abid-ed by the oil and gas industry long before they become law,” he said. “I don’t think people need to be fearful of fossil fuels.”

JEAP is hosting public forums and dis-cussions on oil and gas, beginning on Tuesday, Dec. 30 at 6 p.m. at the Commu-nity Room at the Lakewood Cultural Cen-ter at 470 S. Allison Pkwy., in Lakewood.

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— Source: Je�co Energy Action Project

Finding forgivenessBy Amy [email protected]

Louis Zamperini’s tale of surviving a vi-cious Japanese prisoner of war camp dur-ing World War II was unknown to many.

Even when Donna Miller, a Golden native and history enthusiast, was asked nearly eight years ago if she had ever heard of Louis Zamperini — she was un-aware of his story.

But her lack of familiarity would not last long. Miller, an American Airlines pilot and history lover, met Zamperini through a mutual friend during a lay-over in Los Angeles. After hearing about his story and meeting him in person, a friendship kindled, and she would spend a handful of years traveling with Zam-perini to numerous public appearances where he discussed his journey in finding faith and forgiveness after surviving years of abuse at the hands of Japanese guards.

“In his forgiveness he was able to let everything go,” Miller said. “He had this very burden free, happy life.”

Zamperini passed away in July 2014 at

Donna Miller and Louie Zamperini Courtesy photoJust in time for the holiday, Wheat Ridge residents, Elouise and Curtis Sturtevant, whisper their Christmas wish lists to Santa Claus during Olde Town Arvada’s newest holiday attraction, Santa in the Square, Saturday, Dec. 13. Photo by Crystal Anderson

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New Year’s Eve at the Denver KickersJim Ehrlich and the Polka Mates band

will help ring in the New Year at the Den-ver Kickers Sport Club at 16776 W. 50th Ave., in Golden on Wednesday, Dec. 31, at 7 p.m.

Party favors and champagne to toast at midnight included. Tickets for members are $10 with guests paying $15. For ticket purchases, call 303-279-9097 or go to

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Je� co District Attorney’s O� ce accepts donation

The Colorado Federal Savings Bank donated $15,000 to the Jeffco DA’s Com-munities Against Senior Exploitation or CASE program. The donation will be used for crime prevention information and services for seniors, as well as law enforce-

ment training on the new Elder Abuse Mandatory Reporting Law which took effect on July 1.

In 2014, CASE provided 11 crime pre-vention programs specifi cally for seniors living in lower income retirement com-munities or at communal meal sites. One of our most popular programs provides free 911 emergency cell phones to older adults who cannot afford the cost of cell

phone service. In the past two years, approximately 85 percent of the phones provided were to low-income seniors liv-ing in retirement communities.

CASE also provides a Fraud Hotline, 303-271-6980, and offers free Power Against Fraud presentations to help educate, inform and prevent seniors from becoming victims of identity theft and other scams.

Designated drivers keep holidays safe It seems that we can fi nd a top 10 list

or the top 10 reasons to do just about any-thing these days. I mean, everything from places to live, cars to purchase, gadgets to own, rationale to drink coffee or tea, fa-vorite vacation spots, and so many more. If you have ever caught David Letterman’s show, there was a Top 10 list every night, usually designed to make a satirical point.

Now, with the holidays upon us, I thought I would encourage us all to drink responsibly, and if we are going to take advantage of the festivities and celebrate with our favorite spirits, to not just con-sider having a designated driver, but to make the commitment and ensure that we have a designated driver or safe ride home whether it is a taxi, bus, or chauffeured ride of some kind.

Maybe it’s our turn to be the DD, the designated driver, or maybe it’s someone else’s turn, but either way, let’s not just celebrate the season, let’s celebrate the fact that we are driving safely and soberly and celebrate all of the DDs out there, especially during this time of year.

So here it goes, the Top 10 list — Rea-sons to Celebrate Having a Designated

Driver:10) Bragging rights (That’s right, I have

a designated driver, don’t you?)9) Convenience of a ride anywhere we

need to go (Isn’t it really all about conve-nience?)

8) Others will see us as really, really smart (Women and men both love the DDs)

7) Eliminate the worry about how we will get home (Or waking up in some very strange place)

6) Freedom to celebrate as we would like to this year (Jail time is not freedom)

5) Respect from our peers (R.E.S.P.E.C.T. equals coolness!)

4) Avoidance of expensive tickets, legal

fees, and fi nes (If you can’t pay the fi ne. don’t do the crime)

3) Avoidance of jail time (Freedom is not jail time)

2) We live to celebrate another day (Party on!)

… and the number-one reason is …1) Safety for ourselves and everyone

else on the road (Every day is a good day, just try missing one)

If we really take a look at the list above, wouldn’t you agree that we should do everything we can to celebrate and ap-preciate our DDs? I am not sure about you, but I have the utmost respect for the person who volunteers to be the safety net and make sure that their family and friends arrive home safely. I also have immense respect for the people who are smart enough to plan in advance to have a designated driver in their group when they plan on partying.

Parties happen, partying takes place, overindulging is a given in some cases as we celebrate during the holiday season or really at any time of year. And I am amazed and truly appreciative of the people who recognize that they have had

too much and leave their car in the park-ing lot or at a friend’s house, call a taxi or arrange another ride, and come back in the next day or two to pick up their car. What a great decision and defi nitely one worth celebrating as we celebrate.

According to CDOT there have already been 435 traffi c related fatalities here in Colorado in 2014, with 150 of those fatal accidents involving alcohol. As the years winds down, let’s not invite any more unwanted tragedy into our lives and into our communities. Instead, let’s celebrate, appreciate, and love on our designated drivers.

How about you? Are you up for some partying this holiday season? And if so, do you have your DD plan in place? I would love to hear all about your designated driver plans at [email protected], and when we all take the time to make our roads safer, it really will be a better than good holiday season.

Michael Norton is a Colorado resident and the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.

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It’s easy to predict closing costs for sellers — basically, commissions + title insurance + closing fee + HOA fees, if any — but the clos-ing costs for buyers, unless they are paying all cash, are far less predictable. The costs paid by buyers who finance their pur-chase with a mortgage can defi-nitely add up. There is little consistency among lenders as to the loan origination, document prepara-tion and numerous other charges which are paid by buyers. Most of those charges are spelled out in what’s called the Good Faith Estimate and cannot be substantially changed prior to closing. This allows buyer to do some comparison shop among lenders, although not many take advantage of that opportunity, trusting in a lender they’ve used before or in the lender recommended by their real estate agent. If you do utilize the lender recommended by your agent, however, note that it may be a “captive” or in-house lender. You’ll know this because the Real Estate Commission re-quires your agent to present a Affiliated Busi-ness Arrangements disclosure listing those lenders, title companies and even inspection

companies that are partially or fully owned by your agent’s brokerage. Virtually all the big brokerages have such affiliated companies

and they earn those brokerages healthy profits. Agents in these brokerages are encouraged to rec-ommend these captive vendors to their clients and can find themselves being rewarded with incoming refer-rals. Affiliated business relationships can pose a conflict of interest which has not gone unnoticed by the real estate commission, but so far all they have chosen to do is require disclosure of these relationships. I

know the director of the Division of Real Es-tate is concerned about the potential conflicts and is considering recommending other measures to protect the public. Meanwhile, if your agent does recommend their affiliated lender, simply ask the agent to provide the name of a second trusted but unaffiliated lender from whom you might get a competitive quote. That will take the form of a second Good Faith Estimate, but do also request a list of fees that may not be on the GFE, since those do exist. Regarding title insurance, the seller is prob-ably paying the “owner’s” policy which insures

that you, the buyer, are going to have clear title to the property, and those premiums themselves are pretty competitive, but the cost of the piggy-back policy insuring your lender and the closing fees associated with that policy can vary greatly, so be sure to ask about those fees and see if another title com-pany offers lower fees. The fee for closing services on the real estate transaction itself — as opposed to the closing of your loan — are usually split 50/50 between buyer and seller and can be as low as $100 and as high as $750. A good web-site for comparison shopping title companies is www.mytitleins.com. Even when the MLS listing names a title company, your contract to buy can specify another title company with lower buyer fees without shifting the cost of the owner’s title insurance policy from the seller to the buyer. Ask your buyer’s agent about this possibility. I

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Looking for those little miraclesHow deep a hole is humanity in?Last week, in Pakistan, terrorists took

over a school, set a female teacher on fire, and then proceeded to shoot and kill over 130 children. That story knocked off of the front pages the story of the disturbed man—who also thought he was a terror-ist—who took hostages at a coffee shop in Sydney, Australia, and killed two in a 16-hour standoff before being overrun by police.

The African country of Sierra Leone has cancelled Christmas this year because of the Ebola epidemic. I didn’t even think cancelling Christmas was within the pow-ers of humans, but, well, there you have it.

Last Sunday we passed a grim anni-versary: two years ago, a very disturbed young man broke in to an elementary school in Connecticut and murdered 20 children and 6 adults before committing suicide.

And this is a list that doesn’t include various wars, genocides, and scary threats we humans are inflicting on each other all over the world.

Last week I wrote about holes. But that was on a personal level—what can you do for an entire race intent on digging holes for itself? Why, you would have to be-lieve in miracles to think that we had any chance of surviving each other.

Luckily, it’s Christmas — it is the time of

miracles. So, be of good cheer.A single mom, working two jobs, who

still finds time to take her kid to soccer practice. That’s a miracle.

A young man from a broken family, who once watched his cousin die of a gunshot wound in the street, who chooses to pursue an advanced education. That’s a miracle.

A teacher, a single mother, who cares enough for her students to make sure that every child gets to participate in a Secret Santa exchange, all while preparing for her own surgery. That’s a miracle.

A football team — a group of young men — who put aside their competitive-ness to give a special needs student from another school a chance to score a touch-down. That’s a miracle.

A popular young man who stands up next to a young girl who is being picked on and says “No more.” That’s a miracle.

A family, who takes the pain of their tragedy and uses it to energize a nation-wide campaign to raise awareness of and resources to end bullying in schools. That’s a miracle.

God, who so loved the world that He sent His only Son to walk among us. To jump in this gigantic hole and help us find the way out, not by force of arms or great power, but by compassion and love. That’s a miracle.

The trick, I suppose, then, is to go forward from Christmas, and remember that, no matter how deep or dark we seem to be digging, there is always hope for a better tomorrow. And it doesn’t start with grand gestures by governments and great speeches by (of all things) politicians. Most of the time, it starts with little acts of random kindness and moments of courage by individuals who have a million reasons to walk past the hole and avert their eyes.

God Bless those who jump in holes with flashlights, candles, mirrors, cell phones. Or less. Just because.

And Merry Christmas to you and yours!

Michael Alcorn is a teacher and writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. His first novel, “The Accidental Christmas,” is available at MichaelJAlcorn.com.

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� umbs up at Christmas, all year round Throughout the year, I collect what I

call “thumbs-up” moments – the cool, generous, outstanding, amazing, or sim-ply kind things that people do for others. Many of these selfl ess gestures are anony-mous … that is, the kindness of strangers.

I’ve written in this space before about the kindnesses I received from strangers on my Nepal trip last year, as well as from the person who delivered a cabinet I pur-chased from Craigslist because it was too big to fi t in my own vehicle. The thumbs-up moment that launched my collection occurred when a guy in a souped-up sports car slowed way down in a turn lane so that a teen in a drivers-ed car could merge safely in front of him.

I’ve witnessed much spontaneous generosity in our communities and with the focus on giving at the holidays, I asked people I know to share their own thumbs-up moments. In the process, I learned a lot about the true nature of our friends

and neighbors, not just at Christmas but all year round.

Remember Black Friday? On that cold and frosty morning, one of my friends was fi rst in line at an electronics store. A cou-ple of people behind him, a young woman was shivering in just a thin hoodie. You can guess what happened next: my friend shed his jacket to share with her. When asked about this later, he shrugged and said simply, “That’s how I was raised.”

Many of us have heard of random acts

of kindness such as people paying for the order of the car behind them at Starbucks or a fast food drive-through lane. One of my neighbors takes this generosity a step further – she likes to pay off people’s layaway anonymously. At K-Mart, for example, she will ask for an order with a balance due, in a certain price range, with children’s toys and clothes so that she knows it’s for a family. When she pays off the balance, the store calls the family to let them know they can pick up their items.

Another friend told me a delightful story about a mother and daughter duo walking up and down the street outside shops, handing out little slips of folded paper. The one she received said: “You are perfect just the way you are.”

Whole families get into the spirit at this time of year, too, playing Santa by driving a big van around to deliver donated gifts to those in need. One family goes Christ-mas caroling at nursing homes. By their

admission, it doesn’t always sound pretty, but with a guitar in tow and handmade cards from the kids, the residents love it. And such generosity isn’t confi ned to the holidays. Some friends run an outreach all year long, cooking meals for the homeless community and baking bread with them to build relationships.

There is no shortage of organizations that need our donations, just as there are limitless ways to share kindness that don’t cost a cent. We can create our own thumbs-up moments – everyone we meet is fi ghting some sort of battle, and I truly believe that as we give away something of ourselves, we also lighten our own loads.

Wishing you peace this wondrous season.

Andrea Doray is a writer who believes that you are perfect just the way you are. Con-tact her at [email protected].

World premiere at � e Edge � eater The Edge Theater is continuing its

tradition of presenting new works with its world premiere of Ellen K. Graham’s “The Familiars.” I’m still processing my reac-tion to this quirky and sometimes slightly disjointed story. The Burdock family, which consists of the mother, Honora, siblings Kath, Chris, and Dom, along with granddaughter Diana and Dom’s girlfriend Fedosia, has once again gathered at the family home for Christmas Eve/Day. This annual meeting is rife with traditions, most of which are loathed by one or more family members. No one wants to upset Honora so they cowboy up and conform.

This year, however, something seems to be amiss. Honora is acting strangely having recently sustained a concussion. Instead of directing the preparations for cookie baking, holiday table setting in the strictly prescribed manner, and fi xing the main Christmas meal, Honora retires to her room for a nap. Her children are in a

tizzy. The only seemingly normal person in the room is Dom’s girlfriend who has a pragmatic deportment which I found very appealing.

There are some startling revelations along the way that add multiple layers to the proceedings. All in all, it was an intriguing evening. “The Familiars” plays through Dec. 28 at the Edge Theater, 1560 Teller St., Ste. 200 in Lakewood. For tickets and info, call 303-232-0363 or visit www.theedgetheatear.com.

‘Fiddler on the Roof’ returns to BDT StageYou simply cannot go wrong with

“Fiddler on the Roof,” especially with the uber talented Wayne Kennedy as Tevye. Follow that with populating the cast with exceptionally gifted actors/singers and you have the makings of a wonderful experience. Tevye, his wife Golde (Shellie Cox-Robie) and their fi ve daughters live in the fi ctional Anatevka, Russia, a tight-knit Jewish community. Anti-Semitism is grow-ing in Czarist Russia; however, Tevye has managed to maintain good relations with the local military and the village is usually left alone.

In spite of being very poor, the com-munity members come together as a unit and celebrate life. Tevye and Golde’s three older daughters roil the waters by their choices of suitors. This is much to the dismay of their parents who believe in marriages arranged by the local Yente (Barb Reeves). Added into the mix are the

serious rumblings from the military. The continuing hope and optimism expressed by the Jews is inspiring and heartwarming. Artistic Director Michael J. Duran directs the large cast with thoughtfulness and precision.

Songs in this wonderful musical include: “Tradition,” “Sunrise, Sunset,” and “Do You Love Me,” among many others. “Fiddler” plays through Feb. 28, 2015. This is the best entertainment value on the Front Range. The dinner alone is worth the price of admission. BDT Stage is located at 5501 Arapahoe Ave., in Boulder. For tickets and information, call 303-449-6000 or visit the website at www.bdtstage.com.

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LIFEW E S T M E T R O

Teen sisters get deal for recording

It was a teen dream come true for Ev-ergreen sisters Caitlin and Sidney Pow-ell, 16 and 13 respectively, when their band Facing West landed a record deal recently with Pando Records, a Warner Music Group Label.

The Powell girls were formerly known by Two Girls With Guitars, but changed the name to Facing West.

According to 9News, the band’s first single, “Anchors,” will be released na-tionally in early January. The rest of the album will be released in March.

Facing West posted this on its Face-book page:

“Big move 4 us! Facing West is now with Pando Records. We �#�rejoice� and give thanks ... way more to come in 2015! Grateful for your support.”

Their father Tim Powell helps manage Facing West. His wife, Catrina, home-schools the girls.

“Their hard work, talent and God’s blessings continue to surprise us,” Tim Powell told 9News. “The girls are over the moon excited.”

For the rest of the story, go to www.9news.com/story/entertain-ment/2014/12/15/facing-west-record-deal/20437851/.

Denver food scene laudedOne of the nicest nods to Denver’s

bustling restaurant scene came from a recent piece by National Public Radio. The reporter sought the answer to the popular question, “What makes Denver so tasty?” when it comes to the dining business, which has doubled in sales over the past 10 years.

He interviewed Food Network star chef Keegan Gerhard, who rolled the proverbial dice on Denver when he opted to open D Bar, the tiny 17th Street eatery with the longest lines. Gerhard and his pastry chef wife, Lisa Bailey, quickly outgrew the original D Bar space and last month opened a spot three times larger in Uptown. The couple shunned the bright lights and big cities in favor of building a business where they wanted to live.

NPR interviewed other top chefs including Jennifer Jasinski, who with business partner Beth Gruitch owns Rioja, Bistro Vendome, Euclid Hall, and most recently Stoic & Genuine in the re-developed Union Station. Jasinski upped Denver’s restaurant cred by winning a James Beard Award and competing on “Top Chef Masters.”

Here’s what NPR said, “When you think of the restaurant scene, Denver probably doesn’t come to mind. But that’s just the latest change for a city whose population has ballooned in the last couple of years, thanks in part to a nearby oil and gas boom. Top chefs are beginning to take notice.”

John Imbergamo, perhaps the most trusted man in Denver’s restaurant business, was interviewed for the story on background. Here’s what NPR didn’t discuss, Imbergamo said. “The fast casual segment was ignored but Denver is a hotbed of innovation in that segment of the industry. Chipotle, Qdoba, Tokyo Joes, Noodles, Garbanzos, Pizzeria Lo-cale, Smashburger, the list goes on. Many of these with elevated quick food are consumer steppingstones to fine dining.”

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Some of the most majestic animals on the planet are also the most mysterious.

Humans only know small amount about some of the largest creatures on Earth, but the Denver Museum of Nature & Science is giving landlocked Colorado residents a chance to dive deep with whales.

Whales: Giants of the Deep is on exhibit at the museum, 2001 Colorado Blvd., through Feb. 16. The exhibit is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Giants of the Deep is developed and presented by the Museum of New

Zealand Te Papa Ton-garewa and was made possible through the support of the New Zealand Govern-ment and the Smithson-ian Institu-tion. It is sponsored

in Denver by Les Schwab Tires.“This is a traveling show that we’re

able to host and enhance with our own ambience, acoustics and activities,” said Zoology curator John Demboski.”People from the Te Papa Tongarewa museum said Denver is one of their favorite places to have these exhibits.”

The exhibit features life-size models and more than 20 real specimens on display — including the skeleton of a sperm whale that measures 58 feet long. The show features a blend of skulls and skeletons, hands-on objects, digital interactives, immersive projections, and rare artifacts.

Visitors can crawl through a life-size replica of the heart of the enormous blue whale, touch real and replica whale teeth, build their own dolphin and see how it swims, accompany a sperm whale on a deep-sea hunt for a giant squid, see the model of a southern right whale featured in the film “Whale Rider,” and enter an immersive sound chamber to hear the “songs” whales use to navigate,

find food, and communicate.Demboski and Maura O’Neal,

Communications and media relations manager with the DMNS, both said the exhibit celebrates the traditions and sto-ries of the Mäori people of New Zealand, whose history is filled with stories of whales. Visitors will see historic cultural objects — from impressive weapons made from large whale bones to delicate ornaments fashioned from whale teeth.

Of course the main attraction is the giant mammals, and the exhibit is broken up into several sections that showcase different features of whales’ history and lives.

It begins with Whale Evolution, which details how the mammals moved from land to sea about 50 million years ago.

“The closest living relative we see to-day is the hippo,” Demboski said. “We’re lucky with whales that there’s a nice fossil record that shows how their bodies telescoped to make swimming easier.”

Visitors can follow the transforma-tion by examining fossils and animations of ancient species and learn about the evolution of different whale species. The exhibit highlights the diversity of modern whales, which include dolphins and porpoises.

The Life Underwater section features

many interactive activities, and two large sperm whale skeletons — a male and female — so visitors can get a sense of their biology and how they survive.

Perhaps the most affecting section is Troubled Waters, which examines the dangers whales encounter related human activities. Visitors can see how ships, fishing nets, and pollution affect whales.

“Whaling started in the 1700s and be-came big in the 1800s,” Demboski said. “It wasn’t until the past 30 years that we started seeing laws protecting whales.”

Throughout the entire exhibit are fea-tures on “Whale People” — first-person interviews about the changing attitudes that have led people from hunting whales to protecting them.

Whales: Giants of the Deep has been extremely popular so far, according to O’Neal, with everyone from school groups to family visiting the exhibit.

“This exhibit speaks to a lot of differ-ent age groups, and doing water-based exhibits is always popular in a land-locked state like this,” Demboski said. “Here at the museum we’re able to take great exhibits like this and make them even better.”

For information visit www.dmns.org/whales.

Giants of the Deep exhibit gives visitors a rare hands-on lesson in the giant mammals on how they survive. Courtesy photo

IF YOU GOWHAT: Whales: Giants of the DeepWHERE: Denver Museum of Nature and Science2001 Colorado Blvd., DenverWHEN: Through Feb. 169 a.m. to 5 p.m. dailyCOST: $9.95 to $14.95INFORMATION: www.dmns.org/whales

DMNS exhibit shows majesty, adaptability of whales

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DECORATE YOUR outdoor trees with some great food for the birds. The little ones will make ornaments to decorate trees or shrubs and provide food for the birds during the winter. We will talk about what kind of birds they might see in the winter and much more. Workshop is at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30 at Country Fair Garden Center, 17201 W. 64th Ave., Arvada. All ages welcome. Call 303-209-4394 to RSVP and for cost information.

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COLORADO ACTS is accepting registrations for its winter/spring 2015 classes, including “The 50s Show,” “Rock Around the Block,” “Snow White,” “Creative Drama,” “Scenes from Shakespeare,” “Scenes and Songs from Classic Musicals,” and outreach classes. Colorado ACTS is at 11455 W. 1-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. Go to www.ColoradoACTS.org or call 303-456-6772. Classes start Tuesday, Jan. 6.

TROLLHEIM HOLIDAY DINNER

RESERVATIONS ARE being taken through Saturday, Jan. 10 for the annual Lute�sk and Meatball Holiday Dinner on

Saturday, Jan. 17, at Trollheim Sons of Norway Lodge, 6610 W. 14th Ave., Lakewood. Reservations are available for a 1 p.m. or a 5 p.m. seating. Call 303-989-4496 for cost and reserva-tions. Seating is limited.

VOLUNTEER TAX PREPARERS

DENVER ASSET Building Coalition needs volunteers for its 2015 income-tax preparation season. The coalition provides free tax preparation for eligible households and individuals. Training dates are o�ered in January. Go to www.denverabc.org to �nd out more about trainings. Several roles are available, including greeters, screeners, tax assistors, site coordinators and more.

YOUR WEEK & MORE

AREA CLUBSONGOING ACTIVITIES, ONGOING /BUSINESS GROUPSMONDAYS

GOLDEN CHAPTER, Order of DeMolay meets at 7 p.m. every �rst and third Wednesday in the town of Golden. Walt Disney, Mel Blanc & Walter Cronkite are counted amongst its Alumni. DeMolay is an organization for young men between the ages of 12 and 21 that o�ers character building, leadership training, and life skill development. We o�er many activities, academic opportunities and scholarships. Contact the chapter for more information. Email [email protected] or www.coloradodemolay.org and visit Golden’s page under the Chapter tab by clicking on the Golden photo.

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

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

TUESDAYS

ARVADA SUNRISE Rotary Club meets 7-8 a.m. Tuesdays at The Arvada Centre For The Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. for a breakfast meeting. Come join us as our guest and learn about our community service projects and what Rotary does in the world to help people.

GOLDEN ROTARY meets 7:15-8:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Rolling Hills Country Club, 15707 W. 26 Ave., Golden. This active organization reaches neighbors in need. They build, support, and organize. They save lives locally and globally. For additional infor-mation visit www.rotayclubofgolden.org or contact Pat Madison at 303-279-1021.

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.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN Team Survivor, a health, education and �tness program for women of all abilities who have experienced cancer or are currently in treatment, o�ers weekly free, fun, supportive activities. Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Boulder Creek Walk (meet at Boulder Public Library main entrance). Tuesday, 11-11:30 a.m., Yoga, Boulder Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe Avenue. Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., Fitness Training, Boulder Center for Sports Medicine, 311 Mapleton Avenue (entrance on Maxwell Avenue.). Learn more at rockymtn-teamsurvivor.org.

WEDNESDAYS

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

ARVADA BIZ Connection www.meetup.com/Arvada-Business-Connection/ is an informal networking event that brings together local entrepreneurs. Meetings are 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at various restaurants in Olde Town Arvada. A

$5 FEE is collected from each attendee, which is then donated to a local charity at the end of each quarter. The 4th Quarter Charity is the Dan Peak Foundation who assists families in need. For information, call Micki Carwin at 303-997-9098.

ARVADA JEFFERSON Kiwanis meets at 7:30 a.m. every Wednesday for a breakfast meeting at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. We invite you to join us for great fellowship, interesting programs, and the satisfaction of serving your community. This Kiwanis organization supports the Arvada Community Food Bank, the school backpack program, Santa House, Ralston House, and many other local organizations. For more information or to attend a meeting, call Brad at 303-431-4697.

ARVADA ROTARY meets from 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays at Indian Tree Golf Club, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd. The club engages in a variety of community service projects, with emphasis on assistance to and support of Arvada’s youth. Visitors are always welcome. For additional information visit www.arvadarotary.org or call Dave Paul at 303-431-9657.

BUFFALO TOASTMASTERS meets 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. the �rst and third Wednesdays at the Je�erson County Government Building, 100 Je�erson County Parkway, Golden. Toastmasters is an international organization that is a fun and sup-portive environment to learn and practice public speaking and leadership skills. All are welcome. More information is available at www.bu�alotoastmas-ters.org.

FOOTHILLS MUSIC Teachers Association meets 9:30 a.m. to noon the third Wednesday of each month. FMTA is a local group of independent music teachers, a�liated with Colorado State Music Teachers Association and Music Teachers National Association. Call Kathy at 303-988-9565.

MUSIC TEACHERS Association Suburban Northwest meets 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.

PROFESSIONAL WOMEN NW Metro Business and Professional 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.

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

THURSDAYS

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

CERTUS PROFESSIONAL Network meets for its Lakewood networking event from 9:30-11 a.m. the third Thursday of the month at Panera Bread, 650 S.

WADSWORTH BLVD., Lakewood. Build your network, grow your business, network less. Our events are structured to connect professionals with the resources, power partners and leaders to expand their business and the business of others. Open to all industries, includes 30 minutes of open networking and organized introductions to the group. Cost: $12 non-CERTUS members at the door. First participants pay half price. RSVP not required. More info about CERTUS™ Professional Network at http://www.CertusNetwork.com.

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

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

ROCKY MOUNTAIN Team Survivor, a health, education and �tness program for women of all abilities who have experienced cancer or are currently in treatment, o�ers weekly free, fun, supportive activities. Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Boulder Creek Walk (meet at Boulder Public Library main entrance). Tuesday, 11-11:30 a.m., Yoga, Boulder Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe Avenue. Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., Fitness Training, Boulder Center for Sports Medicine, 311 Mapleton Avenue (entrance on Maxwell Avenue.). Learn more at rockymtn-teamsurvivor.org.

FRIDAYS

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

GOLDEN GATE Community Grange, 25201 Golden Gate Canyon Road, has meetings at 7 p.m. the second Friday of the month. Activities include yoga, dances, eggma-nia, special wildlife programs, holiday craft fair. Grange hall available for rental for weddings, parties, reunions, etc. Call Rich Phillips at 303-277-1933 or go to www.goldengategrange.com. New members welcome.

HEARTPULSE GAIN new understandings about health, wholeness and healing options. Each session contains an educational component, energy exercises and meditations. HeartPULSE meets 7-9 p.m. every �rst Friday at The Cloisters, 2103 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood; cost is $10. Email [email protected].

SOUTH JEFFCO Rotary Club meets at 7:15 a.m. Fridays at Fox Hollow Golf Course, 13410 W. Morrison Road, Lakewood. Contact Bruce at 303-919-3741.

SATURDAYS

COLORADO CITIZENS for Peace meets 10:30-11:30 a.m. every Saturday at the inter-sections of West 52nd and Wadsworth Boulevard to try to bring an end to

THE WARS. Signs will be furnished for those who do not have them. Contact Cindy Lowry at 303-431-1228 or [email protected].

MEDITATION CLASSES Various styles of meditation will be explored 9:30-10:30 a.m. each Saturday at PranaTonic, 807 14th St., Golden. We’ll begin with a short introduction to meditation and what to expect followed by a meditation period of 30-40 minutes and time at the end for group discussion. Call 303-274-5733. Visit www.PranaTonic.com.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN Shipwrights is a wood ship modeling club that meets at 9:30 a.m. the third Saturday of each month at Rockler’s Woodworking and Hardware Store, 2553 S. Colorado Blvd. in Denver. The club also has a workshop at 9:30 a.m. the �rst Saturday of the month at the Arvada City Hall, 8101 Ralston Road, where we work on our models and get help from experienced modellers. Go to www.rockymountainship-wrights.org for information.

SUNDAYS

FREE WALTZ/POLKA lessons Polka Lover Klubs, Denver Kickers, 16776 W. 50th Ave. in Golden, meets 3-7 p.m. Sundays. Live music. Beautiful dance �oor. Admission $4 members, $6 nonmembers. Annual membership $15. Contact Leo at 720-232-0953 or [email protected].

ONGOING /EDUCATION

DISCUSSION GROUPS Covenant Village hosts Wednesdays at 2 p.m. This series of monthly events features expert speakers on a wide variety of educational and enter-taining 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; fellow-ship 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 o�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 ENTERTAINMENTCONCORDIA LUTHERAN Church Choir meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. The choir assists in Concordia’s traditional worship service three out of four Sundays per month. The church is at 13371 W. Alameda Parkway in Lakewood (the church nestled close to Green Mountain). If you have a desire to sing and are interested in joining, please contact Joan at [email protected] or 303-989-5260.

DANCE CLUB — Blue Nova Dance Club meets 2:30-4:30 p.m. on the �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 [email protected].

MUSIC PERFORMANCES Patrice LeBlanc performs on keyboard and vocals 6-9 p.m. every Friday and Saturday at Purple Ginger Asian Fusion Restaurant, 2610 Young�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 Lakewood Cultural Center. Call 303-980-0400 for require-ments, appointment and further information.

WEEKLY MUSIC Jazz @ the Creek is every �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 information, call 720-935-4000 or email [email protected].

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FindingSaturday, Jan. 17, at Trollheim Sons of Norway Lodge, 6610 W. 14th Ave., Lakewood. Reservations are available for a 1 p.m. or a 5 p.m. seating. Call 303-989-4496 for cost and reserva-tions. Seating is limited.

VOLUNTEER TAX PREPARERS

DENVER ASSET Building Coalition needs volunteers for its 2015 income-tax preparation season. The coalition provides free tax preparation for eligible households and individuals. Training dates are offered in January. Go to www.denverabc.org to find out more about trainings. Several roles are available, including greeters, screeners, tax assistors, site coordinators and more.

website at www.cpcwheatridge.org.

ONGOING /FINE ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENTCONCORDIA LUTHERAN Church Choir meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. The choir assists in Concordia’s traditional worship service three out of four Sundays per month. The church is at 13371 W. Alameda Parkway in Lakewood (the church nestled close to Green Mountain). If you have a desire to sing and are interested in joining, please contact Joan at [email protected] or 303-989-5260.

DANCE CLUB — Blue Nova Dance Club meets 2:30-4:30 p.m. on the first 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 [email protected].

MUSIC PERFORMANCES Patrice LeBlanc performs on keyboard and vocals 6-9 p.m. every Friday and Saturday at Purple Ginger Asian Fusion Restaurant, 2610 Youngfield 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 Lakewood Cultural Center. Call 303-980-0400 for require-ments, appointment and further information.

WEEKLY MUSIC Jazz @ the Creek is every first 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 information, call 720-935-4000 or email [email protected].

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 fitness levels will succeed. Revamp your fitness 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 fields. Email [email protected] or go online to www.FrontRange-BootCamp.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 [email protected].

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 specifically 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 meets 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays at Arvada Church of God, 7135 W. 68th Ave. Free coaching, metabolism test and nutri-tion information. Cash prizes awarded to the top three biggest achievers. For information on cost or to preregister, call Chris at 720-320-2394.

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The Rink at Belmar is one of the area’s biggest holiday traditions. The rink is open throughout the season for skaters of all ages. Photo by Clarke Reader

'TIS THE SEASON FOR SKATING

Messages to homeICCS clients send videos to childrenBy Clarke [email protected]

Spending time with family is one of the reasons that so many look forward to the holidays — but not everyone has that op-portunity.

Some of the female ex-offenders in the Lakewood Intervention Community Cor-rection Services (ICCS) have the oppor-tunity to read to their children via DVDs thanks to the Community Educational Outreach (CEO) Read To Me Program.

“We started the program with women reading books to their children on a tape recorder and we’d send the tape along with the book,” said CEO director of operations Vanessa Montano. “We thought we’d go with DVDs because they’re more personal — many of our clients don’t get to see their children very often.”

According to CEO executive director Dory Dannettell, CEO has worked with ICCS since 2003 and plays a key role in helping the residents with educational and employment needs. They work to bring the

ex-offenders the kinds of classes needed to receive a GED and to find steady employ-ment.

“We work to help create resumes, do mock-interviews and give them the skills they need to be successful when they’re done here,” Dannettell said. “The people who have made it through the program have found that it makes a huge differ-ence.”

Greg Kildow, executive director of ICCS, said there is a lot of oversight for the wom-en staying at the Lakewood location, and that its one of the few “halfway house” lo-cations that was specifically designed for community corrections.

“Many of the clients are sentenced here directly from the courts or are working to-ward a parole situation,” he said. “Many of the people we work with have mental health issues and substance abuse issues they need to work through.”

In the Read To Me program, mothers were able to record themselves reading books to their children, which will be sent to them for the holidays.

“I really like this because I’m able to send this video to my son, since he likes reading,” said ICCS client Tiffany Howe. “I want him to know I’m still there and think about him. I really enjoy his interested in school and reading.”

For Christina Luna, the Read To Me pro-gram is an opportunity to reach out to her three children and show them she is still invested in how they are doing.

“My kids really love reading, and the

love mom being involved,” she said. “Read-ing for the camera I was a little nervous at first but I ended up really liking it.”

For more information, visit www.ceoco-lorago.org.

Desiree, a client at ICCS in Lakewood, reads a book to her children on camera. CEO will send the videos to the clients’ families as part of their Read To Me program. Photo by Clarke Reader

Rocky Mountain waterNew partnership donates funds to protect forests

By Clarke Readercreader@colorado communitymedia.com

One of the key ingredients in MillerCoors beers is the famous clear mountain water.

On Dec. 16 the company joined with PepsiCo and the Wells Fargo Foundation to ensure that water will be protected for mil-lions of Colorado residents.

The three organizations an-nounced they will donate $1 mil-lion to The Nature Conservancy to protect the Front Range for-ests, which in turn protect a clean water source for the state.

“The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect that land and waters that all life depends on,” said Heidi Sherk, The Nature Conservancy interim state direc-tor of Colorado. “The Conservan-

cy works with partners to find so-lutions that benefit both people and nature.”

On hand for the announce-ment were representatives from the three organizations, who highlighted the importance of protecting the state’s water sup-ply.

“This is not just a place where we do business — the Front Range forests are part of our heri-tage,” said Tom Long, MillerCoors CEO. “The forests catch the win-ter snowpack and supply water for more than two-thirds of Colo-rado’s population. We need to en-sure we have safe, clean drinking water.”

Megan Smith, PepsiCo North America Beverages director of sustainability, said simple acts often lead to big changes and this corporate partnership will have a huge positive effect for Colorado.

Previous year’s droughts and forest fires have left more than 6 million acres of the state’s forest

at risk for large wildfires, and 1.5. million of those acres are in the Front Range area, according to information provided by Miller-Coors.

The donation will help The Nature Conservancy design, im-plement and measure progress on several forest restoration proj-ects over the next three years in the Front Range, including thin-ning trees, removing dry vegeta-tion and conducting prescribed burns.

John Stulp, special policy ad-viser to Gov. John Hickenlooper on water, said these kinds of proj-ects are needed to protect forests and watersheds that so many de-pend on.

“We need to expand and am-plify the impact of what we do and increase the scale and scope of our work,” Sherk said. “These funds will help us to restore for-est resilience. We need our forests and right now, our forests need us.”

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TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) A new approach could go a long way toward resolving a painful estrange-ment, especially at this holiday time. And since your aspects favor friendship this week, why not go ahead and try it?

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) You always bring your own wonderful sparkle and light to the holidays, and don’t be surprised if this year someone special reaches out to respond to your warmth in kind.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) Togetherness is the dominant theme for the Goat’s holiday celebrations this year. That means reaching out to bring everyone you care for into your very own special circle of light.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) A reminder of a very special moment from the past makes the holidays more memorable for the romantic Aquarian. New friendships hold the promise of a romantic future as well.

PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) Getting into the swim of things for all you party-loving Pisceans is easy enough this holiday season. And, of course, you can expect to impress people wherever you go.

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And the “No fly zone” caption underneath the image was fitting, too, since his side of the field has certainly be-come restricted air space, with quarterbacks shying away from him.

Still, Harris’ cover skills fly under the radar, hardly mentioned in the same breath as other elite defensive backs around the league. But he certainly got paid like one in mid-December when the Broncos rewarded him with a five-year contract extension worth $42.5 million.

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This could be the season where Harris gains more no-toriety, though, possibly make his first Pro Bowl team. He’s having that kind of year for the AFC West champion Broncos, with three interceptions and a team-leading 15 passes defended in limited chances through the first 14 games.

“I always thought once you get your contract, I think that’s when the accolades and all that stuff comes,” said Harris, the protege of recently retired and future Hall of Famer Champ Bailey. “But I think people are still going to see me as an underrated player just because of my size and the way I came into the league.

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Broncos boss John Elway certainly saw something in him. And after only a handful of practices, too.

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He was back in less than seven months. Hasn’t missed a step, either.

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“The Broncos have now made quite an investment in their secondary, locking up Harris and Talib to the tune of nearly $100 million.

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Next up for Elway is working out deals for receiver De-maryius Thomas and tight end Julius Thomas. Looming on the horizon is hybrid linebacker Von Miller as well.

“We’re hoping that we can get everybody,’’ Elway said. “It’s never going to be easy, but Chris was the target to start with and we were thankful to get that done, so we hope that we can continue to do that and keep this team together.

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Chili Cook-Off & Beer TastingStreet Fairs

Golden visitors CenterAnd more!

Log onto the volunteer page at www.GoldenCOchamber.org

or call Carol Ann at 303.279.3113 today!

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