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MY NAME IS

New Jeffco superintendent makes rounds through county

COURTNEY GILMOUR

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Glass to attend series of scheduled public meetings

Adventures with my kiddo I grew up in Arvada. Born and raised here. I have a little one who’s 7 years old. She’s my pride and joy. We like to go on adventures together. We love water. So, we’re going swimming and going rafting — doing the Colorado thing. We also like hiking — anything like that. Learning about beer In my free time, I enjoy going to breweries in the surrounding communities. I love beer. Learning about it and how it’s made is something that I enjoy doing. Some of my favorite types of beer are porters because I am a coffee drinker. I like that malty heaviness and frothy flavor. I also have recently gotten into IPAs. I like the floral notes to them. You can also add anything into a beer. That’s one of the things I love — you can add fruit into an IPA and it’s delicious. Music lover I love to sing. I love music. Anything related to music. I’ve played piano since I was 5 years old. I was raised on 80s hairband music and my grandmother was into The Temptations. So, I have a very wide set music variety. Working at Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar I am a bartender at the new Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar in Arvada. We just finished our training process and opened to custom-

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Dr. Jason Glass officially took the reins as superintendent of Jeffco Public Schools on July 1. He will be making rounds on Monday, July 10 to meet, talk with, and get to know some of the families in Jeffco. As he visits with the community, Glass has been asking three key questions: What should we keep doing? What should we stop doing? What should we start doing? Glass says he is interested in hearing from all facets of our district to help identify priorities to develop a plan to move the district forward and best serve students. Before joining Jeffco Public Schools, Glass served as the superintendent of Eagle County Schools. He also worked as Iowa’s director of education after being appoint-

ed by Governor Terry Branstad, serving as the state’s chief state school officer and led a successful education reform effort that culminated in new state legislation signed into law in 2013. Glass just moved to Lakewood, along with his wife, Sarah, and their two children, Norah and Chase, who will attend Jeffco Public Schools. Glass will be at the following locations on Monday, July 10: 7:30-8:30 a.m., Village Inn, 9000 Yukon St., Westminster 9-10 a.m., Steamers Coffeehouse, 8565 Five Parks Drive, Arvada 10:30-11:30 a.m., Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, 5760 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada Noon-1 p.m., Anderson Pool, 4355 Field St., Wheat Ridge 1:30-2:30 p.m., Golden Community Center, 1470 10th St., Golden 3-4 p.m., Jeffco Boys & Girls Club, 1275 S. Teller St., Lakewood 4:30-5:30 p.m., Jumpstreet, 10081 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton 6:30-7:30 p.m., Wild Game, 1204 Bergen Parkway., Evergreen

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ARVADA NEWS IN A HURRY Lowry to honor former personnel The Lowry Foundation will host an event honoring all past Lowry Air Force Base service personnel Saturday, July 29. All military and civilian personnel and their families who served on the former Air Force base are invited to attend. The event will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Old Officers Club (now the Stanley British Primary School). For more information, visit LowryFoundation.org. Westwoods students visit D.C. More than 30 fifth-grade students from Westwoods Elementary School in Arvada traveled to Washington

D.C. in June headed by their teacher Brooks Kemper. Their week-long adventure included visits to the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum, Jamestowne, Williamsburg, Monticello, FDR Memorial, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, Mount Vernon, WWII Memorial, the Smithsonian Museums and Arlington National Cemetery. Additionally, students laid a wreath at the Tomb of Unknown Soldier - an honor that must be requested months in advance. Dylan Walker Patterson proudly represented the school during this presentation and submitted an essay for his selection.

Mid-summer pool party Apex will host a mid-summer pool party 3-7 p.m. July 12 at the Secrest Outdoor Pool and the Lake Arbor Outdoor Pool. Nominate amazing women The Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame has begun its “Call for Nominations” for its next group of extraordinary women to be inducted into the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame. Representing the Class of 2018, up to 10 women will be inducted in March 2018 during a special celebration in their honor.

Every two years, the CWHF inducts contemporary and historical women with significant ties to Colorado who have made enduring and exemplary contributions to their fields, elevated the status of women and helped open new frontiers for women and society, and inspired others, especially women and girls by their example. Nominations are generated by members of the community who put forward a wide variety of extraordinary women. The deadline for nominations is Aug. 1. Visit www.cogreatwomen.org/inductees/nominate/.

84% of Jefferson County Is Unincorporated But Has “City” Addresses As a Realtor and resident of Jefferson It may surprise you to know that Golden’s County, I wince when I see a listing that’s two ZIP codes – 80401 and 80403 -- cover many miles outside the City of Golden adver- more square miles than the entire City and tised as being “in Golden.” It may County of Denver. The City of have a Golden address, but it’s in REAL ESTATE Golden itself, covers only about TODAY unincorporated Jefferson County. 10 square miles – about 5% of Another example of this conthe area and just one-third of the fusion is Evergreen. Evergreen is homes with Golden addresses. not a city or town, it’s just a postGolden addresses span 187 al address with its own ZIP code, square miles compared to Den80439, serving 177 square miles ver’s 155 square miles.. If you of unincorporated Jeffco — and a exclude the airport, Denver, with portion of Clear Creek County. its 41 ZIP codes, covers only 101 Residents could use “Upper Bear square miles – about half the Creek CO 80439” (or similar) in size of “Golden” with its two ZIP their address, since the ZIP code codes, and much smaller than By JIM SMITH, is what drives postal deliveries, “Evergreen” with one ZIP code. ® Realtor but that’s not common. And it Because ZIP codes with large doesn’t make that area a city, either. rural components are so big, statistics about It’s understandable that the Post Office individual neighborhoods are not generally wants to use a city name for every address, available, and statistics for the ZIP codes as no matter how remote. After all, what’s the a whole are meaningless. Some marketing alternative? All mail has to go through post companies, including Zillow, promulgate offices with city addresses, but that doesn’t statistical reports by ZIP code as if they were mean the address is within city limits. neighborhoods, which works fine when the Littleton is another example. Although ZIP code is one square mile, but not when Littleton is Arapahoe County’s county seat, it’s 20, 50, 100, or 150 square miles! much of south Jeffco has Littleton addresses. Join Us in Celebrating Golden Littleton 80127 and 80128 cover 70 sq. miles and 30,000 homes, all of them in Jeffco and Real Estate’s 10th Anniversary! virtually none of them in the City of Littleton! Golden Real Estate was incorporated in As we all know, Littleton’s reputation was July 2007, which means that this is our damaged by the 1999 mass shooting at Col10th Anniversary. Mark your calendar for umbine High School, when in fact that school Friday, July 14th, 5-8 pm, when we’ll be is a mile from the city limits of Littleton and is throwing a party in our South Golden parkpart of Jeffco Public Schools. Such is the ing lot with live music and free food. Bropower of postal addresses! ker associate Jim Swanson and his Above right is a graphic from the CounLakeside Doublewide band will entertain ty’s website showing the incorporated and us. Tequila’s will cater the event. Join us! unincorporated areas of Jefferson County.

Tune in to Golden Real Estate’s Show on KHOW Starting Saturday

As an extension of this column, Golden Real Estate is launching its own weekly radio program, “Real Estate Today,” every Saturday at 3 p.m. on KHOW (AM 630), starting July 8th. I’ll be the host of this program, which will typically consist of three 8-minute segments, at least one of which will be an extension of the previous Thursday’s column topics. Typically, I’ll be joined by one or more of our broker associates plus relevant guests such as inspectors, lenders, appraisers, etc. It will be a live program, and we’ll take phone calls from listeners. I hope you’ll want to tune in!

Fortunately, REcolorado.com, which is our local MLS, allows real estate professionals like me to draw boundaries around actual neighborhood when generating statistics or searching listings. I do that a lot. There are pros and cons of being in unincorporated vs. incorporated areas of the county. The county has no sales tax, but many of the cities do. At the Golden King Soopers, you pay 3% city sales tax on groceries which you don’t pay outside Golden. Property tax is another matter. In unincorporated areas you have separate mill levies for law enforcement, fire protection, and other jurisdictions. Golden, as one example, provides all those services for a single mill levy lower than those combined levies.

NREL Celebrates 40 Years of Making a Difference The National Renewal Energy Laboratory (NREL), originally known as the Solar Research Institute (SERI), was created during the Carter administration 40 years ago. Its location close to the City of Golden has allowed Jefferson County to become a national center of innovation and business creation in the area of renewable energy.

The Colorado Renewable Energy Society (CRES) is marking this milestone on July 12th at the Jefferson Unitarian Church with a presentation by Denis Hayes, SERI’s second director and a co-founder of Earth Day. His talk is titled, “How NREL Won the

Long Game for Clean Power.” Reserve your free seat at NREL40.eventbrite.com. Your reservation is not required but helps to plan for food, and any donations are appreciated. Hayes and other remarkable scientists and engineers will share what motivated their research in solar power and other fossil fuel alternatives when oil was king, and how they weathered hostility from earlier administrations. The future of NREL in the Trump administration will no doubt be discussed. Stay for a networking reception with food and drinks after the presentation. The event is co-sponsored by the Colorado Renewable Energy Society, the JUC Green Task Force and New Energy Colorado/Golden Earth Days. Jefferson Unitarian Church is at 14350 W. 32nd Ave., west of the 32nd & Youngfield exit of I-70. The event begins at 7 pm.

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YMCA rallies behind teen employees Teens make up most of the YMCA summer work force BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Siblings Amber and Marion Pelican have been going to the YMCA in Arvada for many years. So, when it was time to get their first summer job, it only felt natural that they would seek employment at a familiar place. The brother and sister team are lifeguards at the YMCA’s indoor pool this summer. “It’s a cool job,” said Marion Pelican, 15. “It’s really fun getting to know

people. It’s like we’ve formed a new family.” Teens and young adults make up a majority of the work force at the Arvada YMCA said Jen Spettel, executive director. “They bring fresh ideas and new ways of thinking to their positions,” Spettel said. “The Y provides training opportunities to match their skills with the right job. Many seasoned Y employees got their start working part-time jobs at the Y as teenagers.” Some skills the Pelican siblings have learned are CPR, first aid and lifesaving skills. It has also taught them leadership and critical thinking. “At the Y, teens and young adults have opportunities to get involved and

development leadership skills that will help them in school, life and their future,” Spettel said. “As tomorrow’s leaders, the Y recognizes that teens can discover their potential, inspire others and make an impact on our community.” Amber Pelican, 16, said that since starting work at the YMCA, she has gained a greater respect for those who risk their lives every day. Her bother, hopes the YMCA becomes more than just a summer job. “Teens are great employees and we need them,” Spettel said. “I’ve seen young children that participated in camps and programs now become employees. Seeing it come full circle is inspiring.”

Siblings Amber Pelican, 16 and Marion Pelican, 15, are both lifeguards at the YMCA in Arvada this summer. SHANNA FORTIER

RTD gives no expected date for G Line opening BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

While testing on the Regional Transportation District Gold Line has resumed, officials don’t have a clear date on when the line will open. The 11-mile Gold Line commuter rail connecting Denver Union Station to Wheat Ridge, via Arvada and Adams County, was expected to be

completed in the fall of 2016, but RTD officials now say it might not open this year. “Our goal is to open sooner, rather than later,” said David Genova, general manager of RTD at a press conference held June 29. “We would love to open it this year, but we need to work through a few more things.” Genova said the testing, which resumed June 14, is going well, but they

will need further permission from the Federal Railroad Administration and the Colorado Public Utilities Commission to test the wireless crossing technology at a later date. Genova said there is still much to work though before RTD can get final testing approvals for the G Line. “When we complete the comprehensive schedule, we will be able to communicate our anticipated timing for the

opening of the G Line,” Genova said. Arvada Mayor Marc Williams said the continued delay of the G Line is “highly frustrating.” “I hope that the FRA and Denver Transit Partners can all put their heads together and come up with an solution because the folks in Arvada have been waiting a long time for this to come to fruition,” Willaims said. “And it’s past time.”

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Ophelia’s to close after 40 years in Olde Town The last day for the family-owned Mexican restaurant is July 8 BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Ken Schneider has a reserved table at Ophelia’s Restaurant in Olde Town Arvada at 8:30 Monday through Friday. He and a group of friends meet daily for breakfast, read the paper and talk about life. “I love the Mexican food, the breakfast, the green chili,” he said while drinking a cup of coffee. “We come here for the food, but it’s for the socializing too.” But after 30 years of being a regular customer at the family-owned restaurant, Schneider and his breakfast club will need to find a new spot to meet. Ophelia’s will close its doors for good at end of business on Saturday, July 8. “We’re depressed,” Schneider said. “I don’t even want to think about where we’re going next. We’re really sad.” Ophelia’s has been serving Olde Town Arvada as a family-owned and operated restaurant for 40 years. It began in February of 1977 with Gasper and Louise Vigil and the late Jesus and Ophelia Aguon. “Ophelia’s is proud to be part of Olde Town’s rich history,” said Gasper Vigil, as he stood behind the bar at the eatery. “We are very thankful for all of our great customers who have made it possible.” But Vigil said the time has come to close the family business. “We can’t get employees,” Vigil said. “If we do get employees, they get an attitude and walk out. That’s one reason we’re moving on.” Long time customer Lorraine Anderson said she understands the difficulty of getting quality employees with a 2.4 percent unemployment rate in Arvada. Anderson, who eats at Ophelia’s for breakfast with her husband, Homer, three or four times a week said she has mixed feelings about the restaurant closing. “We’re going to really miss it,” she

Gasper Vigil, owner and cook at Ophelia’s Restaurant, talks with a customer the week before the long-time eatery closes its doors. PHOTOS BY SHANNA FORTIER

IF YOU GO Ophelia’s last day of business is July 8. The restaurant is located at 5711 Olde Wadsworth Boulevard. The family-run eatery is open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Saturday. said. “But if it provides opportunities for the owners, I think that’s good. It’s been a great experience to come here and get to know the folks that come in and just enjoy community life here.” The community is what brings Don and Anita Jennison in to Ophelia’s for breakfast every Tuesday and Thursday. The retired couple said they enjoy the place because the people who work and eat there are so friendly. “This is a dying institution,” Don Jennison said. “Homemade food and community — you don’t really see that anymore.” Gina Vigil, who grew up in the restaurant said she is sad they are closing, that she is trying to embrace the change. “It’s bitter sweet,” she said. “We’ve been here so long, it’s like my second home.” Gina Vigil, Gasper’s daughter,

Ophelia’s opened in 1977 and has been serving Mexican food in Olde Town for 40 years. wears many hats at the restaurant, including being the head server. She said she has made many friends there, but is looking forward to going out to breakfast herself one day soon. “I’m waiting for this door to close, so I can open another one,” she said.

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County to continue housing grant programs Jeffco mayors come out in support

Lakewood Mayor Adam Paul stands at the lectern to address, from left, Jefferson County Attorney Ellen Wakeman and commissioners Casey Tighe, Libby Szabo and Donald Rosier during the public comment portion of a June 27 meeting concerning affordable housing.

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A nearly seven hour meeting on June 27 concluded in a yes vote from all three Jefferson County commissioners to continue to accept federal money for affordable housing. The monies in consideration were the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). Housing problems are not new issues in Jefferson County, said Commissioner Donald Rosier. “We’ve known this for years,” he said. Making the commissioners’ annual decision on funding for affordable housing more complex this year is the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) Rule, which includes a requirement for certain HUD grantees to conduct an Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) planning process. However, the county has until 2020, when the contract will be executed, to opt out, should it find a better solution to funding affordable housing.

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An amendment was added to the commissioners’ decision stating that Jefferson County will continue its regular affordable housing assessments while developing a plan to start weaning itself off of federal funding. The commissioners made their decision after hearing from more than 50 people during the public hearing portion of the meeting, who included representatives from local nonprofits and faith-based groups, teachers, housing developers, Jeffco residents and recipients of housing assistance. “These funds are an investment in our communities,” said Kathleen O’Leary, the executive director of the Blue Spruce Habitat for Humanity in Evergreen. She added

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Phamaly lets the hope shine through in ‘Annie’ IF YOU GO

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Denver’s theater scene is vibrant and diverse, but not many companies are harnessing creativity like Phamaly Theatre Company, which works entirely with people with disabilities to bring unique theatrical experiences to audiences. “For individuals with disabilities, it often seemed like the theatrical community was not open to them,” said Regan Linton, artistic director with the company. “When you see a Phamaly show, you’re in for something different.” This summer, Phamaly is bringing the classic musical “Annie,” to the Stage Theatre, at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, from July 15 through Aug. 6. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. Celebrating the 40th anniversary of its Broadway debut, “Annie,” is codirected by Linton and Steve Wilson. When approaching a production as beloved as “Annie,” Linton said he wanted to highlight the lead’s hope and resiliency — two things many people are struggling with in the current political climate. “A lot of people are familiar with ‘Annie,’ and love the songs, but we wanted to change the focus a little,” he added. “The true heart of this story is love and connection.” Not only does every person in the 36-role cast have some kind of disability, but Phamaly reached out to local animal shelters and humane societies

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Lakewood resident Charlie Snow will play several roles in the Phamaly Theater’s production of “Annie” at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, July 15 through Aug. 6. Snow did some acting in high school, but this is his first production with Phamaly. COURTESY PHOTOS

Wheat Ridge resident JoDee Hambright will play Mrs. Geer and several chorus roles in the production of “Annie” at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Hambright acted in high school, and has done several chorus roles in other Phamaly productions.

to find dogs with disabilities to perform in the show. Linton said they were able to find two — Daisy, who is an amputee, and Sonny, who is blind. “The way we see it, disabilities are just another human characteristic, and they can be an asset in the creative process,” he said. “All our actors are extremely talented, and totally themselves.” Wheat Ridge resident JoDee Hambright, who plays Mrs. Greer and several chorus roles, was a part of two productions at Wheat Ridge High School, and has been in several other

Phamaly productions. “I like having multiple roles to develop characters for it makes being in the chorus much more dynamic,” Hambright, who is visually impaired, said. “It really keeps you on your toes when you have to transition from a prim and proper house keeper to someone struggling in the Great Depression.” Lakewood resident Charlie Snow spent some time on stage in high school, but it’s been many years since his last role. However, he heard about Phamaly and became interested in participating again.

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“I’m playing several small roles throughout the show,” Snow, who has a neuropathic disorder, said. “I’ve always loved singing and it’s lots of fun for this community to come together for the show.” Both Hambright and Snow highlighted the joy of performing with their friends, and building a theater community where all are welcome. “I can’t get over how amazing it is for people with disabilities to have a space to showcase their talents and create their own community and that I am a part of it,” Hambright said. “To have the opportunity to create with others isn’t something we do much in our everyday lives and for me it is a great gift.” For Snow, the meaning of “Annie,” is one he hopes audiences take with them. “The story says that we’re OK, that we’re all going to be OK,” he said. “Like the song says, tomorrow is always a day away.”

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Kelsey Danker, 24, sat in the living room of her Arvada apartment hugging her one-year-old son, Bodhi. It had been a long year. After 30 hours of labor, Banker gave birth to her son on June 5, 2016. After meeting and breastfeeding her son for the first time, she suffered a seizure in her hospital room and soon learned she had a golf-ball sized tumor in the frontal lobe of her brain that would need to be removed as quickly as possible. But despite the circumstances and the need for immediate surgery, Danker was committed to breastfeeding and providing her son with human milk throughout the process. The new mom put off surgery for three weeks in order to breastfeed her son and pump in anticipation of her upcoming surgery. “They told me that the surgery and trauma from that would affect my supply,” Danker said. “But I was determined to keep it up.” As a first-time mom, Danker said it was important to her to breastfeed

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Arvada resident Kelsey Danker hugs her one-year-old son, Bodhi. Shortly after giving birth to Bodhi, Danker found out she needed brain surgery. SHANNA FORTIER her baby not only for the nutritional benefits, but also for the bonding. “It’s a special bond between mom and baby,” Danker said. “It helps with postpartum depression, which I still had that because of everything else, but I felt really close to my baby.” Nutritionally, mothers milk can coat the gut in a way that formula can’t, especially in the first few weeks of life,

said Abby Malman Case, international board certified lactation consultant. “There are live properties in breast milk that aren’t in formula,” Malman Case said, adding that certain vitamins and hormones that are beneficial to the baby can’t be replicated in formula. “Because the mom is responding to the environment, she is able to create

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and allergies later in life. In addition, babies who receive breast milk exclusively for the first six months have fewer ear and respiratory infections, Malman Case said. These are the the things Danker, who works as a bartender at the Arvada Tavern in Olde Town Arvada wanted for her son. But the medications involved and the recovery time need after brain surgery would cause Danker not to be able to breast feed. The doctors were also concerned that the new mom may lose her milk supply once she was out of surgery. “If the milk isn’t being removed, then the body gets the message that it doesn’t need to make as much,” Malman Case said. To prevent this, Danker’s mom and step-mom helped her pump every three hours following the surgery. “By pumping, she was keeping up supply for after recovery,” Malman Case said. But what helped supplement Danker’s own milk supply in the thee days following surgery when her milk was not safe for the baby and the three weeks of recovery when she wasn’t producing enough milk, was a donation of human milk from Mothers Milk Bank in Arvada. Mothers Milk Bank — a program of Rocky Mountain Children’s

Kelsey Danker utilized a donation of breast milk from Mothers Milk Bank to continue feeding her son after undergoing brain surgery. SHANNA FORTIER Health Foundation — is one of 30 nonprofit donor human milk banks in North America. The nonprofit screens, collects, processes, tests and provides donor human milk to babies across the country. Based in Arvada, the milk bank is the largest in North America distributing 740,000 ounces of milk in 2016. It is the only milk bank in Colorado and distributes breast milk to 140 hospitals around the country. When Danker’s request for milk came, Laraine Lockhart Borman,

director of outreach for Mother’s Milk Bank, delivered the donation herself to Presbyterian/St. Lukes Medical Center — where mom and baby were. The milk bank provides milk to babies whose mothers cannot, but what made Danker’s situation different, Lockhard Borman said, was the seriousness and timing of her health condition. “I talked to Kelsey briefly on the phone and there was something about her — we had this personal

thing going on,” Lockhard Borman said. “She was so kind and it was real mom-to-mom talk. I knew that the milk bank needed to help her in any way we could.” Danker said the donation was a “blessing.” Between the donation and the milk she produced herself, she as able to feed her son breast milk exclusively. “It was my dream to breastfeed as long as I could exclusively,” she said. “So when I found out I wasn’t able to do that, it was heartbreaking. I can’t even put into words how grateful I was at the time and still am that Mothers Milk Bank donated to me and Bodhi.” Now, one year after brain surgery, Danker is still breastfeeding. “It’s kind of like liquid gold,” she said, while laughing and sitting on the couch with her son. Danker said she hopes her story will encourage moms to donate their excess milk. “I feel like it’s really important for mothers to donate if they can,” Danker said. “I know a lot of moms who have extra milk who could easily donate if they knew they were able to.” Mother’s Milk Bank opened in 1984 and has been using donated milk to help children throughout the country for the past 33 years. “Any mother who may have extra milk, they can impact the life of a child by their personal donation,” Lockhard Borman said. “They can really make a big difference and save a baby’s life.”

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VOICES Finding happiness with loved ones can take a bit of magic

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s has been made very clear over the past five years, I am a bit of a nerd. I love science fiction and fantasy stories, my favorite movies are mostly all about the supernatural — or at least the superheroic, and even the best baseball movie ever, in my opinion, was actually about bringing the dead back to life to make things right again. Some of that is a child-like hope that there is still the possibility, in this cynical world, that magic exists. That there is an energy that it would be possible to tap in to that could help fix what is broken and right what is wrong. And, it turns out, there really is magic in the world.

It shows up in the face of a too-cool-forschool 16-year old who runs across a crowded store to grab a giant stuffed version of one of her favorite cartoon characters. It shows up in the face of a 10-year old who waits in line for 40 minutes to meet his favorite comic book hero, and then spends a few minutes chatting amiably with him while getting an autograph. It shows up a grown child, scared, thrilled and laughing like a little girl at the illusion of a dementor from the Harry Potter stories leaping out at her from the hidden recesses of an incredible recreation of the Hogwarts Castle at Universal Studios. Yes, my family just went on vacation to Southern California, and, I have to say, as a

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Arvada getting trashed Arvada is notable for focusing on efficiency and caring for its citizenry, but trash pickup here is ridiculous. Because of our citizens’ choice, the true cost is exceedingly high. There are 15 trash pickup trucks rumbling down my street weekly. So, there are 15 different drivers, offices and support systems for a parade to remove trash for 175 residences. Can you say “duplication of effort?” Our parade produces beyond 15 times the impact on our roads than a single truck. Can you say “our tax-supported infrastructure now ages more, and faster, than it should?” Our parade produces at least 15 times the air pollution than one truck. Can you say “we’re already struggling to reduce pollution?” With major roads and airports nearby, our Parade adds significant disruption and noise. Can you say “more peace and quiet, please?” According to other cities like ours, a singleprovider would lower rates. Can you say “costs less?” While our city managers have sought solutions, our once-enjoyed free curbside pickup of large and hazardous materials is beyond our parade. Can you say “I must pay extra for it and do it myself ?” Exchanging our parade for a single-provider could cause some small businesses to close or merge, and some jobs could be lost; fortunately, metropolitan Denver has the nation’s lowest unemployment rate, so ex-employees should find new employment quickly. Can you say “no-brainer?” A city-managed, single provider for trash pickup would reduce wear and tear on our streets, ears, wallets and lungs, and would restore large and hazardous materials pickup. I recently asked a neighbor about the parade; the response was “I’m capable of

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picking a trash company … I don’t need the city to decide that.” Have similar reasoning? I suggest you get over it and get practical. Ira Smith, Arvada About that Firefighter’s car show Concerning last week’s letter to the editor “Artistry in octane,” there is a Firefighters Car Fest in Arvada. This year’s event will be held on Aug. 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It’s not at Arvada Center, it’s at Stenger Sports Complex. It’s not as big as the old one, but the “art” is as beautiful and spectator admission is free. There’s more information on the Friends of Arvada Fire website at fafpd.org/ events. Jennifer Enochs, Friends of Arvada Fire Let’s be clear with Glass It would appear short memory syndrome has conveniently set in for those folks disapproving of the salary for our new superintendent, Dr. Glass. They have conveniently forgotten, the previous school board majority originally authorized a five-year contract of $280,000 ($1.4 million) for McMinimee. They finally bent to pressure from the public and BoE members Dahlkemper and Fellman, and dropped it, but then added a bonus that ultimately brought his earning ability back up to $280,000. They reduced the term of the contract under pressure, too. I have no desire to publicly embarrass McMinimee over this issue. He’s moved on to a new stage of his career and I wish him well. But the folks who raise this issue give me no choice but to point out (just as SEE LETTERS, P20

“grown up”—and yes, I use that term advisedly—the trip was mostly about the kids. But, when I was able to step back and relax a little from the stress that huge crowds put on a dad, it was hard to miss the incredible magic all around me. The Main Street Parade transported me through time. Not just the lights, and the characters, either; the whole idea of a “main street” had the power to evoke an earlier time, a simpler time, a time when an entire town would turn out to watch the fire department and the high school band parade down the street on a July Fourth just because they could and should honor SEE ALCORN, P13

Boo-who-whom — let us weep for grammar gone by

o who it may concern: I have some great news. The word “whom” no longer exists. You can forget about it. Most of QUIET already DESPERATION you have. It’s rarely used when it should be, even by writers and others who (correct) should know better. “Who Craig Marshall loves you?” Smith is correct, but “Who do you love?” is incorrect. Not anymore. “Whom” was given a oneway ticket to Palookaville, just like Marlon Brando, who (correct) starred in “On the Waterfront” as Terry Malloy, whom (correct) we admire when he stands up to union boss Johnny Friendly. The two words are just an “m” apart, but it took my high school English teacher an entire class period to explain the difference. That night, the fam-

ily watched “Who Do You Trust?” and I was confused all over again. I still am. Correctly using “whom” makes it sounds like you’ve been to college, and that’s about it. It always sounds like French cuffs on a bowling shirt. I respect the rules of grammar. Right down to “i” before “e” except after “c.” See? But wait. What about “science”? And then there is “weird.” Language can be a weird science, can’t it? What about “an” before “h” words? Always? Nope. If you think it can drive someone crazy who (correct) reads tweets and texts that others write, truncated and abbreviated and slanged around, you’d be correct. I make mistakes all of the thyme. I often wright as fast as I think, and “you’re” becomes “your,” even though I know better. Whom, doom, tomb. That’s the crux of this column. Why isn’t crux spelled “crucks”? Because “crucks” looks plural, and you can’t have more than one “crux.” SEE SMITH, P13

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At least, that’s my guess. I’d also like to get rid of the word “closure,” for one simple reason. There is no such thing, unless you are talking about a zipper. At the end of a long trial, when someone is convicted of a heinous crime, the prosecuting attorney invariably says that the victim’s family now has “closure.” Sure. It’s all gone. The Sandy Hook families will never have closure. And as long as Alex Jones is around, they won’t even get close to it. Eventually we accept something that seems incomprehensible. Otherwise, we would never make it through the day. Lately, it seems, there has been one truly horrific event after another after another. For most of us, we tend to replace one with the next one.

But for those who (correct) survived Orlando, for example, the Pulse shootings will never be replaced. No closure for you. But “closure” is one of those words, like “diversity” and “infrastructure,” that gets plugged in because it’s handy in the moment. I will give each and every one of you a biscuit if you refrain from saying “teachable moment” for the next 12 months. I listened to a millionaire the other night and passed out. He plays professional basketball. He spoke in a hodgepodge of too cool for school slang and borderline English. Then he went home in a Lamborghini. Therefore, why bother? There are fewer and fewer of us these days, for whom (correct) it matters. Knock, knock. Who. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

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their country in that way. The main street mock-up of Radiator Springs (from the “Cars” movies) brought to life that time in the 1950s when chrome-plated cars would cruise down the street at night, as an affirmation of community and belonging. And it shows up in the aweinspiring beauty of a Pacific Ocean sunset. But mostly it shows up when all of these little “spells” conspire together to get whole families, families who spend 8 hours a day staring at their cells phones, to walk together, laugh together, and build the architecture of shared memories that keep families together through all the ugly, difficult parts of life.

There is magic in the world, and it’s not all confined to Disney properties on the opposite coasts of the country. It’s in the precious moments that are the elusive payoffs of work and planning that come from just thinking of what would make the members of a family happy, however briefly. You want magic? Read books, watch movies, engage the imagination … and then go there with your children. Try to live in that world for just a little, and see what happens. You might remember that sense of wonder that seems to be missing from the world. And, by the way, the movie I was referring to earlier was “Field of Dreams,” which, like all great baseball movies, isn’t really about baseball. Michael Alcorn is a teacher and writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. His novels are available at MichaelJAlcorn. com

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Thoughts about the day I moved to assisted living

merica is the land of rugged individualism. We like our freedom, independence and choice to create a life that is unique and sets us apart from all others. We don’t want to depend on anyone. As much as this philosophy plays well in the movies and maybe a few small towns in Montana, it is not sustainable in reality. There is no such thing as living independently, even though tens of thousands of our country’s seniors claim that they are doing exactly that. They aren’t. None of us are. Here’s why. We are all living under the invisible influence of energy depletion, even those who throw down 5 hour energy drinks all day. An inviolable law of nature is that we simply do not possess unlimited productive time and endless energy. Recently I faced the fact that I needed

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else. Think of the depletion of your energy on a downward curve over time. You and I are guaranteed to run on fumes sooner rather than later without accepting that we need support, help, and structure to maintain a healthy level of living. In my role as executive director of a continuing care retirement community, I meet people who are adamant about not needing assistance or moving anywhere that would provide them the help they need to live independently. They want that elusive ‘independence,’ but don’t want the help they need to achieve it. Let’s do these folks a huge favor and help remove the shame and misunderstanding of the often-confusing term, “assisted living.” NEWS FLASH: We all live with and need assistance. Even Bono told us that sometimes you can’t make it on your

own. Part of my job is to educate older adults and their adult children that help, assistance, and support are not negative terms. Rather, managing our needs and accepting assistance in this circle of life is a wise path to follow. Who wouldn’t want to maximize their productive time and experience an elevated quality of life! I don’t know about you or your grandmother, but I want more energy, more time and more living. Kent Mulkey is executive director at Covenant Village of Colorado, a faith-based, nonprofit, continuing care retirement community located in Westminster. He is one of a team of professionals who writes about senior living, retirement, and health and wellness. For more information, visit www.covenantcolorado.org or call 877341-0295.

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community and it’s a chance to let people know we’re here,” said Arvada resident and shop owner Bob Matter. The shop — which focuses on creating community through bikes — opened in April and works with low income kids to create bike repair skills as well as developmentally disabled youth and adults to learn job skills. Close to 20,000 Colorado residents participated in the state’s annual Bike to Work Day. Arvada resident Pat Maher,

Arvada’s newest bike shop, A New Spin Bike Recyclery on Wadsworth Bypass, served as a breakfast stop for Arvada residents biking to work the morning of June 28. “As a shop, we’re new in the

who normally works in Boulder, took advantage of riding his bike to do errands. In Olde Town, Cycle Dynamics — a specialty service bike shop — served breakfast burritos to more than 40 residents on bikes. “As a bike shop, it’s something that you really need to support,” said Nate Glore, Cycle Dynamics. “You want more people out there riding bikes and people to be reminded that a bike isn’t just a weekend toy, you can use it to get around.”

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or families who hope to take a family vacation this summer but have put off the planning and the budgeting, there are still plenty of options. Organizing a last-minute family trip can be fun without breaking the bank, if you know what steps to follow. Here are tips from local travel and tourism experts about planning a getaway in a hurry. Do your homework Before pulling out the credit card, make sure you’ve done thorough research on vacation deals, packages and the location of wherever you hope to go. This is not only the trick to finding great deals, but also avoiding scams, said Joy Ross, who runs a travel agency, Travel Journeys, in Castle Rock. “There are so many scams out there,” said Ross, who has been a travel agent for 33 years. Too often, families pay to rent someone’s home as their lodging, only to arrive and learn the home does not exist, she said. Jean Gordon, director of the Arvada Visitors Center, said families should check ahead of leaving for a vacation and ask hotels and restaurants what specials they’re offering. Often, businesses run promotions “on the fly,” she said. Scan an attraction’s website, and never hesitate to pick up the phone and call, Gordon said. “I just don’t think you can say it enough: Do your homework before you leave,” Gordon said. Travel at the right time Visiting vacation destinations during the off-season can save a few dollars, as well as booking flights during periods of low travel. Many mountain towns and popular winter destinations offer summertime specials, Ross said, noting Breckenridge in particular. Resorts in Mexico or the Caribbean also offer lower prices in August and September, she said. If flying, Ross recommends families avoid flying over the weekend. Book flights on Tuesdays, Wednesday or Thursdays, which are the lowest days for travel and typically the cheapest. Finally, Ross advises families to check with the tourism board for where they are traveling to see what big events — such as concerts, festivals or sporting events — are scheduled throughout the year. Then, avoid traveling at that time

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Hannah Button with Visit Golden recommends that families looking to plan lastminute vacations take advantage of local attractions. Golden, she said, has the mountain town feel while still being close to the Denver metro. COURTESY PHOTO unless visiting for that specific reason. Big events can drive up travel and lodging prices, Ross said. Consider a travel agent Like most travel agents, Ross said, she works in a particular niche or specialization. She focuses on family and couple vacations, and specifically beach vacations outside of the United States. As part of her job, she receives roughly 100 emails a day about discounts and special packages for her clients. Travel agents don’t just have access to vacation packages, she said

— they know what the last-minute offers are. When families want to plan a trip in a hurry and score the latest deals, she recommends they find a travel agent specializing in the type of trip they hope to take. Mostly, Ross said, working with a travel agent saves families time and stress. “When I do a package I put everything together. It’s going to include everything for them. They don’t have to search,” she said. Day trips and weekend getaways Although trips abroad are her

specialty, Ross says families needn’t go far to plan a good vacation. The perfect family trip could be right in your backyard, or just a few hours drive away. “If it’s really last minute, you just need to get away, summer is getting long and the kids are getting bored,” Ross said, “pack up the car.” Gordon said people in the Denver metro have a great nearby resource through the visitor centers in Arvada and nearby towns. The Arvada center alone places between 600 and 800 events on its calendar a year and has about 200 brochures on things to do in and around Arvada. “Every weekend there is something going on. We are very festivaldriven and event-driven,” she said. “We are positioned so well to have communities around us with great things to do as well.” Hannah Button, the community marketing manager for Visit Golden, said a great resource for families looking to plan day trips or weekend trips are the websites for visitor centers in nearby communities. There, families can find information about local attractions, such as the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Coors Brewery and hotels to stay nearby. “We always say it’s like a mountain town that’s right here in the metro area. You feel like you’re a world away but you’re only a short drive from home,” Button said of Golden. “It feels like you get an actual vacation but it’s still really close to where you might live.”

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A fractious year makes for thrilling albums

t’s hard to believe 2017 is halfway over already. In many ways, the first six months of the year have flown by, but in others, it feels like ages LINER have passed since NOTES Jan. 1. So far 2017 has been an unsettling and unsettled year, and that has led to strange new reality, where terrorists target pop music audiences, and leaders snipe at each other over social media Clarke Reader instead of working together. Although most of the albums released in the first half of the year were written before the 2016 election and its successive uproar, the best music of the year manages to reflect the anxiety and search for hope so many are experiencing. And there’s been a lot of great music released in the past six months. So much that you’d be forgiven for missing some of the year’s best just trying to keep up with it all. But I’m here to help with my list of 5 best albums you might’ve missed this year. To see my full top music-of-theyear so far list, check out my blog at calmacil20.blogspot.com. Charli XCX — “Number 1 Angel” For a while there in 2014, it looked like Britain’s Charli XCX would be

the next great pop star — someone in the vein of Katy Perry with a sharper pen and darker sense of humor. But as was obvious to anyone who listened carefully to her music, Charli leaned toward the alternative and eccentric, and so she took a few years to explore and work with fringe electronic artists on the PC Music record label. In March Charli released “Number 1 Angel,” not an album or mixtape, but a “project” (between her and Drake, 2017 may well be the end of the album proper), and while it’s certainly not unrecognizable from her previous albums, it’s more joyful, glitchier, slinkier, and undeniably sexier. This is all to the benefit of the music, and as can be heard on tracks like “ILY2” and “Lipgloss,” Charli may well have traded in becoming the next great pop star for being great by being herself. Craig Finn — “We All Want The Same Things” For my money, Craig Finn is the best lyricist of the 21st century. As the frontman for bar rock gods The Hold Steady, Finn has told incredibly nuanced and freewheeling stories about boys and girls in America and growing up in the Midwest for more than 15 years. On his third solo album, Finn continues to detail the mundane, but his storytelling has reached new levels of mastery, to the point where you almost wish he’d just sit down and

write a damn novel already. “God in Chicago” is less a song than a short story set to music, and can absolutely devastate you with its focus on two down-and-out travelers on a road trip. But my favorite is “Rescue Blues,” where Finn finds transcendence on an apartment balcony. This album helps the listener to find the beauty in the everyday. John Mayer — “The Search for Everything” It’s easy to take artists who make consistently good music for granted, especially when they step out of the public eye for a while. And while Mayer’s break from the spotlight in 2010 was necessary, he’s fully back in pop mode, and I couldn’t be happier. There’s nothing particularly showy about the songs on “Search for Everything.” Mayer returns to the jazz, blues, rock amalgamation he perfectly created on his third album “Continuum,” and if this one doesn’t quite match that one, it just about equals it. “Still Feel Like Your Man” is my favorite album opener of the year, and the sweet yearning of “You’re Gonna Live Forever in Me,” might end up being my favorite closer of 2017. And everything in between hums along just beautifully.

years thanks to artists like Kanye West and Drake working with some of the country’s best artists and producers. This is all to the good, as British rappers have some thrilling takes on the genre, and Nines is one of the most promising voices from the scene. His debut is dark and streetwise, with searing insights and some of the best beats you’ll hear on any rap album this year. SZA — “Ctrl” Being on the same label as Kendrick Lamar and ScHoolboy Q automatically means you have to be one of the best talents in hip-hop or R&B, and there are a mountain of expectations that go along with that. Thankfully, on her debut album, SZA proves she is not only the equal of her peers, but one of the flagbearers for a new R&B sound that is at times funky, woozy, sexy and introspective. The sounds on the album are all encompassing, and SZA’s lyrical explorations reflect an empathetic and exploratory mind. If we’re lucky, this is just the beginning of a long and varied career.

Nines — “One Foot Out” British hip-hop and grime has been having a bit of a moment in America over the past couple of

Clarke Reader’s column on how music connects to our lives appears every other week. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, he was a Number 1 Angel once. Check out his music blog at calmacil20.blogspot. com. And share your favorite releases of the year so far at creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

sworth Bypass in Arvada. It coincides with a fundraising breakfast at the restaurant for Boy Scout Troop 2247, which is the troop Krier’s son belongs to. The family will donate tickets for donors to enjoy the breakfast. “My dad used to give blood around the holidays because he knew those are typically slow times for blood donation,” Krier said. “We want to pay forward the generosity of the community that helped my dad when he

needed blood. We all can be a `holiday bandit’ and help others.” Blood donations typically drop as much as 20 percent during the summer months and particularly around the July 4th holiday, but the need is constant and can even rise with the potential for more accidents when people are more active outdoors. Donors are encouraged to make appointments online at donors.bonfils. org or by calling (303) 363-2300 and using site code B152.

NEWS IN A HURRY John Bristow made the most out of the holidays. As a longtime postal worker, he had both major and minor holidays off from work and earned the nickname “The Holiday Bandit” from his future mother-in-law when she noticed he used all those opportunities to call on his sweetheart. In the years that followed, Bristow continued to live up to that nickname, turning the days surrounding holidays into special time with family and volunteering in the community,

including volunteering as a Bonfils blood donor. Nearly four years ago, Bristow died following a battle with cancer during which he became a blood recipient himself. His family, including his daughter, Bonfils Business Analyst Brenna Krier, are memorializing Bristow by organizing a blood drive and timing it near the July Fourth holiday. The John Bristow Holiday Bandit Drive is Sunday, July 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Applebee’s, 5265 Wad-

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Drums Along The Rockies coming to Denver BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Lily Walker used one word to describe Drums Along the Rockies: “spectacular.” Last year, 40,000 people swarmed Sports Authority Field at Mile High for the annual marching music competition. “It’s honestly the craziest thing you could experience,” said Walker, a 19-year-old from Highlands Ranch who is on the Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps, one of 10 groups that will perform in this year’s spectacle. The world’s top drum corps will entertain the crowd and battle for top honors from 6:30-10:30 p.m. on July 15 at the downtown Denver stadium, 1701 Bryant St. Tickets range from $20-50 and can be purchased at ascendperformingarts. org/events/datr/. On tour since June 18, Denver’s Blue Knights, comprised of young marching musicians from across the globe, have played at some of the country’s top facilities including Stanford Stadium and Rose Bowl Stadium, both in California. But, Blue Knights executive director Mark Arnold said, the upcoming competition at Sports Authority Field tops them all. “The crowd who attends Drums Along the Rockies is always one of the most enthusiastic, engaged and electric crowds we perform for all year,” said

The Blue Knights, a drum and bugle corps with members from across Denver metro area, sport new uniforms this season. The group of musicians will play for the public at Drums Along the Rockies starting at 6:30 p.m. on July 15 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High, 1701 Bryant St. COURTESY PHOTO Arnold. Arnold foresees the ultimate showdown among three corps: The contemporary, avant-garde-style Blue Knights,

the jazzy Blue Devils, of Concord, California, and the big band-style Blue Coats, of Canton, Ohio. “What’s really exciting is the corps

coming all have unique musical and programming styles,” Arnold said. “These drum corps are among the very best in the world.”

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JEFFCO NEWS IN A HURRY Bonfils’ fun fundraisers Battle of the Badges: Throughout July, Bonfils Blood Center is putting on a friendly competition between Team Fire and Team Law to encourage people to get involved with donating blood. To participate, donors at any Bonfils community donor center or mobile blood drive will be asked to cast their vote in honor of local fire departments or law enforcement agencies. Votes will be tallied at the end of the month for the team to win bragging rights. Pints for Pasta: Also throughout July, Noodles & Company is offering all Bonfils blood donors a voucher for $5 off an order of $10 or more. Walk-ins are also welcome but appointments are encouraged. To make an appointment, visit www.donors. bonfils.org or call 303-363-2300. For more about Battle of the Badges or Pints for Pasta, visit www.bonfils. org/badges. Safety in Faith Summit The Jefferson County Sheriff ’s 2017 Safety In Faith Summit takes place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 17 at the Jef-

ferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. 6th Avenue Frontage Road, in Golden. All community members are welcome, though the summit focuses on safety for houses of worship. To register or learn more, visit http://jeffco.us/sheriff/community/ safety-in-faith/. Summer camp with the Railroad Museum The Colorado Railroad Museum’s T is for Train Camp takes place during the last week in July. Session 1 is offered for children in grades one through three and takes place from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. July 24- 28. Registration deadline is July 14. Session 2 is offered for children in fourth and fifth grades and takes place 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. July 31-Aug. 4. Registration deadline is July 21. Campers will participate in handson activities, storytelling, demonstrations, on-site tours and more. They will learn about model railroading, Colorado’s history pertaining to trains and the people who rode and worked on them, and the importance of historic preservation. Cost is $250 per student for members and $275 per student for nonmembers.

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we did in 2014) that McMinimee was woefully under qualified to lead a district this size. As a matter of fact, he hadn’t led any district of any size. We’re comparing someone who had little to no academic credentials to someone who has a long list of degrees and certification, in addition to real experience leading a district and a state. If you use the previous board majority’s hiring of a superintendent as a basis for measuring what to pay Dr. Glass (after all, if no experience warrants $1.4 million over 5 years vs. a lengthy list of credentials and experience), he should be receiving twice as much. You could even say Jeffco got a bargain in the hire of Dr. Glass. Jonna Levine, Arvada Seniors should be supported I am requesting that your newspaper publish an editorial urging your state’s U.S. Senators to preserve in the repeal / replace of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) provisions in the ACA that have strengthened Medicare including, Medicare beneficiaries’ preventive screenings; closing the Medicare Part D “donut hole,” and rewarding health plans, doctors and other medical care providers who improve the quality of health care. The ACA provides catastrophic coverage for Americans under age 65, but it was not provided for seniors age 65 and older. The catastrophic coverage provided by the ACA should also include Americans age 65 and older. Also, Americans age 65 and older should be protected from being denied health care coverage due to a preexisting health condition. Kenneth DeBey, Lakewood The ACA helped me Please urge your readers to fight against the proposed American Health Care Act. After being laid off, the ACA allowed me to shift my focus from work to family support. This included helping my mother through the last year of her life, and now helping care for my infant grandson. Because of the risk to my insurance I will probably have to stop and rush to surgery, then find a job with health insurance.

I’d prefer trying to self-heal my recent injury with physical therapy. At least I have options; people on the edge of health will not survive. We need Medicare for all like most F advanced countries. Instead we face chaos because the Colorado cannot afford to absorb the reductions in Medicaid and TABOR will not allow recovery of any costs. Those who hated ACA/O-care will end up hating the result of this even more. It is a gift to the rich. One day you may not have good insurance through employment and it will hurt you too. Think longer term, pay attention and please ask your representatives to vote no on AHCA. Barbara Baring, Golden This day in history If on June 27, 1986, “The International Court of Justice in the Hague ruled that the United States had broken international law and violated the sovereignty of Nicaragua by aiding the Contras.”, should not its present actions in Syria (i.e. bombing government forces and positions, actually establishing a base within that country, and supplying multiple types of weaponry to various insurgent groups in its efforts to overthrow an legitimate government) garner similar or greater condemnation? Where is the present day outrage? What legal actions are in process? Or is the US so far above international law, that no nation dare question its actions for fear of similar treatment? Russ Hass, Golden Ruining regulations Republicans in Congress define what it means to be a walking contradiction. They decry government as too slow to match the speed of corporate innovation. Yet, instead of giving government the tools it needs to work for the American people, they want to put it up on cinder blocks. Congress is considering a bill called the Regulatory Accountability Act. It’s long and complicated, and masquerades as common sense, but here’s the rub. The RAA would grind agencies that protect our health and protect consumers to a halt. By adding a host of bureaucratic hurdles and lobbyistSEE LETTERS, P21

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friendly loopholes the RAA would make it nearly impossible to create new rules to protect consumers, cut pollution, or adapt to new innovations. Driverless cars are the next big thing. But if the RAA passes, it’s very possible that neither the Department of Transportation nor the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration would be able to write rules to ensure they safely operate. Corporate lobbyists and lawyers alone will decide the rules of the road. As the 21st century zooms ahead, we need to make government more nimble, not more inept. I urge Senators Bennet and Gardner to oppose this bill. Government should work better because the people need it, not worse because the corporations want it. Morgan Osterling, Lakewood Excited for Glass I’m excited to welcome Dr. Jason Glass to Jeffco Schools and even more excited about the fresh ideas and possibilities he will bring our students. Dr. Glass brings experience from a wide variety of settings to Jeffco, and he will be an invaluable asset in improving student achievement,

addressing Jeffco’s ongoing budget crunch, and in addressing the very real problem of how to add seats in areas that are growing while protecting areas with aging neighborhoods and declining enrollment. Some people want to pretend those children can be magically shipped elsewhere and that money will just appear when needed. However, parents like me who volunteer in the schools and attend board meetings understand the real issues and look forward to a leader with fresh solutions. I’d also like to thank the five Jeffco School Board members for selecting Dr. Glass and negotiating a very reasonable salary. Remember, the position advertised a base salary around $300,000, based on experience and qualifications. The school board members then selected a candidate with far more experience and qualifications than former superintendent Dan McMinimee (who came to Jeffco with zero experience and only a master’s degree), and negotiated a much better salary bargain than in 2014. It’s a great deal all around. I look forward to the ideas Dr. Glass will bring to improve education for my children and all Jeffco Schools students. I also hope the Jeffco community will take the opportunity to meet with Dr. Glass during his upcoming series of community meetings around Jeffco on July 10. Lisa Cook, Westminster

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How to have fun with paper fireworks all summer long

oung children are often afraid of loud startling fireworks, but there are alternative ways children can have fun with fireworks on paper. This quiet activity often helps families during hectic family gatherings when children need a calming activity. You’ll need paper, water color or poster paints, brushes, water, flat plates for water, and straws. Make Fireworks Dip a paintbrush in water and one primary color of red, yellow, or blue. If you are using poster paint, water

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it down. If you are don’t have paint, check out your refrigerator and cupboards for colorful juice, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice, and other colorful liquids. Mix with water to make them the consistency of water colors. You can take pictures of this perishable fragrant food art when complete. Place a very large watery drop of one primary color on the paper. The drop must be raised and not allowed to soak into the paper. Then quickly place a drop of another primary color a quarter inch away.

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America’s Birthday Have a conversation while creating. Why do you think we use fireworks and have parades during the summer? Why is this time like a big birthday party for the United States? Discuss why Americans celebrate. Depending upon your children’s ages, you can discuss 1776, the Revolutionary War, and the desire to be free from England. If there is time, children can write

a few sentences paraphrasing what you told them about the holiday or about what the family is doing to celebrate. If they cannot print, they can dictate a story while you print it correctly. Then they can read the story to the family. Young writers need practice reading or at least describing their pictures to an audience and being acknowledged. This summer you can visit the library together and check out books about colors, parades, celebrations, famous people, and history. Ask your librarian for suggestions. While there, check out the summer reading program. In school children often combine art and stories about experiences. Continuing this during the summer keeps their skills fresh and adds knowledge. Esther Macalady is a former teacher, who lives in Golden, and participates in the Grandparents Teach Too writing group. For more learning tips see grandparentsteachtoo.blogspot.com the wnmufm.org/ podcasts and the website grandparentsteachtoo.org.

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Blow the one color toward the other with a straw. One giant burst of air creates a splat. Blowing from the side with the head near the table creates a different effect. Keep blowing the paint as it divides into branches of color that mix together until they won’t spread. Cover the whole page with explosions of colors. Discuss how the colors mix. Red and blue make purple. Red and yellow make orange. Think of the sounds fireworks make like pow, bang, crack, sizzle, ka-boom, and ka-pow. You can print the sound words (onomatopoeia) on the paper.

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Magic: It’s All About Cooperation: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 11 at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Master magician Amazing Dave and his partner, comedy magician and entertaining educator Connie Elstun, present a show featuring live rabbits, birds and members of the audience. Families work together to make real magic happen while learning about the history of American magicians. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or go to www.jeffcolibrary.org to register. ‘Broadway Bound’: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday from July 14 to Aug. 20 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Additional shows at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 23, July 30, Aug. 6 and Aug. 13. Eugene and his brother Stanley are trying to break into show business as comedy writers. Contact 303-935-3044 or online at minersalley.com.

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Telescope Night: after dark, Friday, July 7 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. If the clouds are few and far between, look for naturalists from Majestic View Nature Center and Lookout Mountain Nature Center down in Olde Town near the water fountain. We will have a telescope pointed to the coolest celestial body in the sky that night. Come take a peek. Call 720-898-7405.

Garden Insects: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 8 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Learn the difference between beneficial and harmful insects from a CSU-trained master gardener. Review the best and least environmentally harmful methods

this week’s TOP FIVE Biergarten Festival: 4-10 p.m. Friday, July 7; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 8, and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 9 at TEV Edelweiss Pavilion, 17832 Highway 8, Morrison. Family-oriented festival offers authentic German food, a Biergarten with four varieties of Paulaner beer, live music and dancing. Festival open with performances from the Denver Philharmonic, the Chalet Dancers, and Those Austrian Guys. The Hilltop Harvest Band will entertain with Colorado Bluegrass during Sunday’s Frühschoppen, a German version of brunch featuring freshly smoked salmon, assorted cheese and breads, variety of grilled German sausages, Spätzle, dumplings, curry sausage, roast chicken, and more. Volunteers enter free, receive a free T-Shirt, food and drink. Go to BiergartenFest.com. Sounds Exciting! Summer Concerts: Wednesday, July 12 (Pandas and People); July 19 (Dotsero); July 26 (The Burroughs) at the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Amphitheater, 801 S. Yarrow St., Lakewood. Tickets available at the Lakewood Cultural Center box office, 470 S. Allison Parkway; to deal with pests and how to attract more pollinators and other beneficial to your garden. Sign up in advance. Call 720-898-7405. Movie Time Plus: `Frozen’ and Snow Making: 1:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, July 8, at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Watch “Frozen” and then learn how to create snow and then make a blizzard in a bottle, all with common household ingredients. Wear clothes you can get messy in. No registration required for the movie; registration is required for snow making. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or go to www. jeffcolibrary.org. Day Out with Thomas: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 8-9 at the Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W. 44th Ave., Golden. Departures begin at 8:30 a.m. and run every 45 minutes until 4:45. Tickets on sale at www.ticketweb.com/dowt or by calling 866-4687630. Call the museum at 303-279-4591 or go to www.coloradorailroadmuseum.org. Baugh House Tours, Open House: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the second Saturday of each month at a log cabin encapsulated in a Victorian 1900s house at 44th and Robb Street in Wheat Ridge. Join us for rocking on the chairs reminiscing about Wheat Ridge back in the day. Presented by the Wheat Ridge Historical Society.

the Lakewood Heritage Center visitor center, 801 S. Yarrow St.; by calling 303-987-7845; or online at Lakewood.org/SummerConcerts. Gates open at 6 p.m. Walking With Nature: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 12 at Churches Ranch. Gather by 6:15 p.m. at Bird’s Nest Disc Golf Park, 17925 W. 64th Parkway. Join Arvada native Dean Bernard on a walk along one of Arvada’s 150 miles of trails. Adults and children will enjoy walking at a casual pace lasting 1- 1 ½ hours. Register so we have a way of contacting you in case the walk needs to be rescheduled because of weather. Call 720-898-7405.

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build their own creation. What story will you tell? Lego bricks and Lego Duplo provided. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org to register. Learn Lego from Experts: 1-2 p.m. Sunday, July 16 at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Get tips and tricks for all things Lego from members of the Colorado/Wyoming Lego Users Group (www.cowlug.net). For teens and adults. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org

‘Monty Python’s Spamalot’: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday from July 14 to Aug. 6 at Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen. Presented by the Evergreen Players, the Tony Award-winning musical comedy adapted from the 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Call 303-674-4934 or go to www.evergreenplayers.org.

Colorado Stock Horse Association Open All Breed Shows: Sunday, July 16, Aug. 20, Sept. 3 at the Indiana Equestrian Center, 7500 Indiana St., Arvada. Large outdoor arena with second arena for warmup. Registration at 7:30 a.m. Classes at 8:30 a.m. Information and entry forms at 720-935-2026 (call or text), or 720-560-3646 (call or text), www.ColoradoStockHorse. com, and ColoradoStockHorse@ yahoo.com.

‘Bad Jews’: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 6 p.m. Sundays from July 14 to Aug. 6 at the Edge Theater Company, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood. Additional shows at 8 p.m. Thursday, July 27 and Thursday, Aug. 3. Call 303-232-0363 or go to www.theedgetheater.com.

Food Pantry: open from 9-11 a.m. Wednesdays at New Apostolic Church, 5290 Vance St., Arvada, rear entrance (across the street from Beau Jo’s restaurant). Contact Gertrude at 303-902-6794.

Dates are July 8, Sept. 9, Nov. 11 and Dec. 9. Ending Domestic Violence: noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 11 at Lifetree Café, 5675 Field St., Arvada. “When Love Hurts: Ending the Cycle of Domestic Violence” features a filmed interview with a woman who escaped a relationship in which she faced emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. Participants also will see a screening of the short film “Last Stop.” Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@ peacelutheran.net. Book Group Plus Author Visit: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 11 at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Join Lydia Reeder as she discusses “Dust Bowl Girls.” Lydia wrote this book about her great uncle, coach Sam Babb. At the height of the Great Depression, Sam Babb recruited talented, hardworking young women and offered them a free college education if they would play for his basketball team, the Cardinals. He shaped the Cardinals into a formidable team, and something extraordinary began to happen. Registration required. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org. Wheat Ridge Historical Society: 7:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Red Brick House, 4610 Robb St. Social time begins at 7 p.m. Upcoming meetings are July 11, Aug. 8, Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14. The society’s holiday party is Dec. 12 at the Braugh House.

Build a Video Game: 2-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 12 at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Learn the skills needed to become a video game programmer and how they bring together creative sector jobs: musicians, designers, storytellers and more. Participate in a live demo of the interactive OhHeckYeah games. Create a storyboard for your own video game. Registration required. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org. LibLab: Build With Food: 3-4 p.m. July 13 at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Build with spaghetti, gumdrops, marshmallows and more in the library laboratory. For ages 4-8. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www. jeffcolibrary.org to register. American Legion Post 161 Meeting: 7 p.m. Thursday, July 13, at 6230 W. 60th Ave., Arvada. Contact 303-424-0324 for cost and other information. Enchanted Garden Picnic and Tour: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, July 15 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Bring the whole family. Kids will enjoy seed planting, flower-themed crafts, and hands-on learning in the garden. Adults will tour the gardens. Enjoy a festive snack and drink. Sign up in advance. Call 720-898-7405. Lego Play and Build: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, July 15 at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Lego builders of all ages are welcome to stick to the theme or

Fun with Animals: 10-10:45 a.m. Wednesdays in March at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. For ages 3-6 years. Learn about coyotes, beavers, bugs and fish. Use books, stories, crafts and games. Sign up at arvada.org/ public-classes.

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Garlic Greatness: 11 a.m. Saturday, July 8 at Natural Grocers/Vitamin Cottage, 7745 N. Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Go to https://www. naturalgrocers.com/store-location/ arvada-north-wadsworth/. Conquer the Blood Sugar Battle: 12:30-1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 8 at Natural Grocers/Vitamin Cottage, 7745 N. Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Go to https://www.naturalgrocers. com/store-location/arvada-northwadsworth/. Naturally Arvada: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Sunday, July 9 at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Free demonstrations and displays from master chefs and gardeners using fresh produce found at the Sunday Arvada Farmer’s Market. Topic: Onions and Garlic. Call 303235-JCPL (5275) or go to www. jeffcolibrary.org to register. Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Thursday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a spaceavailable basis.

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SPORTS

Ralston Valley alum played in College World Series Josh Peterson concluded his senior year at the University of North Georgia

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A former Ralston Valley High School standout wrapped up his career on the diamond with an appearance on the grandest stage of collegiate baseball. Josh Peterson concluded his senior year at the University of North Georgia by capturing a berth to the NCAA Division II College World Series. “It’s a surreal feeling,” Peterson said. “After our first meeting last August, coach (Tom Cantrell) said this is a good team and a championship level team. It was one of the greatest feelings to realize that after all the hard work, practices, blood, sweat and tears that we finally achieved our goal. Peterson added that his team was a special group of guys. “I love them all,” he said. “We had a lot of very talented ball players. It boiled down to how close we were and how much we trusted each other. To go out to Texas with them was just amazing.” Peterson and the Nighthawks had a special year overall that included a Peach Belt Conference (PBC) regular season championship and the inaugural No. 1 national ranking in program history. North Georgia reached the semifinal round of the PBC Tournament before receiving an at-large bid to the NCAA Division II Southeast Regional hosted by Mount Olive University. The team went undefeated through the regional competition and defeated Catawba College by a 5-4 margin in the title matchup to advance to their first-ever NCAA Division II championship round. North Georgia’s historic campaign ended with losses to West Chester University and Delta State University at the NCAA Division II College World Series, held at AirHogs Stadium in Grand Prairie, Texas. Peterson compiled a .333 batting average during his final season at the Dahlonega, Georgia-based school. He added four doubles, one triple, one home run and nine RBIs for the Nighthawks. The 6-foot-4-inch, 220-pound lefthander served primarily as a designated hitter for North Georgia. Peterson also saw action at first base on occasion, especially during his junior year. He was a career .261 hitter for the Nighthawks with a .393 onbase percentage as well. Peterson earned several honors at North Georgia, including the Division

Colorado students really get into the games

Josh Peterson recently concluded his collegiate career by helping the University of North Georgia advance to the NCAA Division II College World Series. COURTESY PHOTO 2 Athletics Directors Association (D2ADA) Academic Achievement Award and recognition as a PBC Presidential Scholar. “I enjoyed it and soaked it all in,” Peterson said. “I felt like a big leaguer. That’s the way they treated you out there. These are the times that I’ll look back on when I’m older. This was an amazing experience and I was truly blessed to be a part of it.” Peterson was an exceptional athlete at Ralston Valley High in Arvada and earned second-team all-conference accolades from the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSSA). He graduated in 2013. Northeast Mississippi Community College headman Richy Harrelson, who was then an assistant coach under current athletic director Kent Farris, saw Peterson compete at the Keith Hagan Memorial All-American Classic in Memphis, Tennessee, and recruited him to Booneville, where he played as an infielder before transferring to North Georgia. “He’s just a great all-around kid,” said Harrelson. “He worked hard at practice and extremely hard in the weight room. He’s going to be extremely successful in whatever

he wants to do because of the way he handles his business.” Peterson compiled a .234 batting average over two years with the Tigers. He also tallied eight doubles, two home runs, 24 RBIs and 21 runs scored during his tenure there. The Arvada native garnered the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Award for Exemplary Academic Achievement after his sophomore season at Northeast for accumulating a 3.68 grade point average. Peterson was also a Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges (MACJC) Academic All-State selection. He helped the Tigers reach the playoffs and host the MACJC State Tournament as a freshman. “I’m very blessed to have had the journey that I had,” Peterson said. “The opportunity that Northeast gave me to come and play was awesome. I’m definitely indebted to them and I love that program.” Playing at North Georgia, Peterson said, rounded out his career. “I’ve met a lot of great people and made a lot of great friends that I’m going to be close with hopefully for a long time to come,” he said. “It’s just been a dream come true.”

participation survey released in June shows a rise in the number of studentathletes in Colorado high schools. OVERTIME During the 2016-17 school year, 60.3 percent of students enrolled at high schools that were members of the Colorado High School Activities Association took part in sports. That’s 139,969 teenagers who could Jim Benton call themselves student-athletes, according to figures released by CHSAA. Those figures are the highest for Colorado since the yearly survey was started following the 1988-89 season. There were 138,600 student athletes in 2015-16, or 58.4 percent of students enrolled. Additional classifications were added in girls golf, girls swimming and girls tennis last season, which helped the growth with an additional 1,682 students participating. There’s been talk of the growing popularity of boys lacrosse, but there were actually 87 fewer boys who played lacrosse last spring than in 2016. However, the Adams 12 Five Star district did not field lacrosse teams, forcing athletes there to play elsewhere or not play at all. And there were 158 fewer athletes who donned football uniforms in 2016 compared to the 2015 season. Still, football remained the largest participatory sport, with 16,686 students suiting up. Combined, boys and girls basketball had 16,261 participants. There were several sports showing minimal increases and decreases, which is normal from year-to-year. Boys hockey showed one of the largest increases, with 165 more participants, partially due to the addition of two new teams. “Colorado has always had strong participation numbers, reflecting the importance of the values you learn by participating in a community-based program,” CSHAA Commissioner Paul Angelico said in a news release. “These students are learning to be part of something bigger than themselves, about how the name on the front of the jersey is more important than the name on the back.” A chip on his shoulder Former Legend High School basketball player Derrick White had to prove he could be a standout college basketball player and it appears he will have to do it again in the National Basketball Association. The guard was the 29th pick in the June 22 first round of the NBA draft by the San Antonio Spurs.

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So much creative spirit

Chloe Veasman, of Thornton, gets to meet Wonder Woman at Denver Comic Con on July 1.

ver the June 30 weekend, thousands of nerds, geeks, fanboys, fangirls and creators filled the halls of the Colorado Convention Center for Denver Comic Con. Visitors were able to peruse aisles of comics, drawings, memorabilia, and interactive games, as well as meeting artists, writers, actors and game developers. And of course, scope out the varied and incredible cosplay outfits, featuring characters from Doctor Who, Star Wars, Wonder Woman, and dozens of other favorite fandoms. “I always love the costumes — they just bedazzle me,” said Wendy Terrien, a fantasy writer from Highlands Ranch. “I create with words, but I’m always fascinated by the people who have so much creative spirit.” PHOTOS BY CLARKE READER

Kira Kelbe and David Yang from Fort Collins dress as Yzma and Kronk from Disney’s “The Emperor’s New Groove,” at Denver Comic Con on July 30. Fantasy authors Corinne O’Flynn, from Parker, left, and Wendy Terrien, from Highlands Ranch, at their stands in Author Alley at Denver Comic Con. Authors are always a big draw to the con, because it gives readers the opportunity to get an autograph, and chat with their favorite writers.

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MILESTONES Arvada Alex Darger, of Arvada, graduated in May 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Benedictine College. Lindsey Freier, of Arvada, was inducted into Psi Chi, the national honor society in psychology. Betzabeth Garza, of Arvada, graduated in May 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in biology from Kansas Wesleyan University. Jordan Leigh McCoy, of Arvada, graduated in May 2017 with a bachelor’s degree from Concordia University. Isabella L. Melena, of Arvada, was named to the spring 2017 dean’s list at Drury University. Haley Schuster, of Arvada, graduated in May 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in natural science with a minor in education studies from the University of Puget Sound. Schuster is a 2013 graduate of Ralston Valley High School and the daughter of James and Julia Schuster, of Arvada. While at Puget Sound, Schuster participated in the varsity lacrosse team and Pi Beta Phi sorority. She also interned for Harbor Wild Watch in Gig Harbor, Wash. Heather Sloan, of Arvada, graduated in May 2017 with a bachelor’s degree from Earlham College. Sloan double majored in business and nonprofit management, and art. Sloan is the daughter

of Debbie Sloan Zettler, of Arvada, and Michael Sloan, of Lakewood. She received college and departmental honors. Jonathan Pontus Herstine Ugander, of Arvada, received the $500 Margaret Green Siegley Scholarship from Western Washington University for the 2017-2018 academic year. Jonathan is the son of Pontus and Rebecca Ugander, of Arvada. The Margaret Green Siegley Scholarship is awarded to a student in the theater arts program. He graduated from Wheat Ridge High School in 2017. He is studying psychology and theater. Luke Vitagliano, of Arvada, was inducted into the international honor society for counseling (Chi Delta Rho, the university’s chapter of Chi Sigma Iota) at the University of Scranton. Vitagliano is a graduate student. Lauren Yaffe, of Arvada, was named to the spring 2017 dean’s list at Belmont University. Golden Alex Hetrick, of Golden, graduated with a master’s degree in biomedicine from Eastern Mennonite University. Allison Leitz, of Golden, graduated in May 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Benedictine College. Courtney Mares, of Golden, was named to the spring 2017 dean’s list at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Mares is a senior majoring in biological sciences.

An Li, of Denver, was awarded a scholarship from RBC Wealth Management Colorado Scholarship Fund of The Denver Foundation. Li is a graduate of D’Evelyn High School. Arian Mack, of Lakewood, was named to the spring 2017 president’s honor roll at Western Wyoming Community College. Reinaldo Martinez, of Lakewood, graduated in May 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in information systems management from Southwestern College. Sean McGowan, of Lakewood, graduated with honors and as class valedictorian in May 2017 with a doctor of osteopathic degree from Rocky Vista University. McGowan will complete his residency program in orthopedic surgery at OhioHealth Doctor’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He is the son of Larry and Wendy McGowan and a graduate Lakewood of Lakewood High School. He earned Caitlin G. Barnes, of Lakewood, a bachelor’s degree in human biology was named to the spring 2017 scholastic from Chadron State College. At Rocky honor roll at Oregon State University. Barnes is a sophomore in the university Vista, McGowan participated in the rural and wilderness medicine honexploratory studies program. ors track and was the recipient of the Riley Konsella, of Lakewood, was dean’s award. a presenter at Union College’s annual Rebbecca Nguyen, of Lakewood, Steinmetz Symposium Day, which graduated in May 2017 with a master’s features oral presentations, posters, degree in social work from Stephen F. performances and exhibits. Konsella is Austin State University. a member of the class of 2017. Public Notice Zachary Telles, of Lakewood, was Daniel Langewisch, of Lakewood, NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT named to the spring 2017 dean’s list at was named to theNotice spring 2017given honors is hereby that disbursements in final settlement will be issued by the Arvada list at Concordia University . Finance Director at 10:00 a.m., July 25,Mount 2017 to Marty College. Kevin Milan, of Golden, was recently initiated into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Milan was initiated at Oklahoma State University. Alyssa M. Minyard, of Golden, was named to the spring 2017 scholastic honor roll at Oregon State University. Minyard is a sophomore studying biochemistry and biophysics. Callie Morlock, of Golden, graduated in May 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences from Marist College. Emily Mott, of Golden, was named to the spring 2017 dean’s list at Belmont University. Mackenzie Novak, of Golden, was named to the spring 2017 dean’s list at the University of the Cumberlands.

Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice DENTAL PATIENT RECORDS DESTRUCTION NOTICE:

This is a notice that the following dentists' (Mark A Riegel DMD PC, William Green DDS and Stuart Singer DDS) charts will be destroyed for patients who have not visited one of these dental offices for the years/months prior to and including June 2010. If you desire your records, please contact Dr. Mark Riegel's office prior to Monday August 7, 2017. The contact number is 303.424.2222 or you can email to markriegeldmd@gmail.com. Legal Notice No.: 48376 First Publication: July 6, 2017 Last Publication: July 27, 2017 Publisher:Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Sentinel

City and County Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following variances from the Land Development Code (LDC) have been requested: VAR2017-0004, Caleb Barron, 6777 Lee St., to construct a 480 sq. ft. detached garage in the northwest corner of the lot setback 5 ft. from the rear (west) and side (north) property line when Section 6.2.1 of the Land Development Code (LDC) requires a minimum side and rear setback of 10 feet. Hearing thereon will be held before the Board of Adjustment on July 25, 2017 at 6:30 p.m., Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, when and where you may speak at the hearing. Additional information can be obtained from the Community Development Department or written comments may be filed therewith no later than 8 days prior to the hearing. CITY OF ARVADA BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT /s/ Kathy Drulard, Secretary

City and County

Legal Notice No.: 48393 First Publication: July 6, 2017 Last Publication: July 6, 2017 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press PUBLIC NOTICE The following resolution can be viewed in its entirety in electronic form by going to www.arvada.org/legalnotices and clicking on Current Legal Notices. The full text version is also available in printed form in the City Clerk’s office. Contact 720.898.7550 if you have questions. R17-066: A Resolution Accepting Annexation Petitions Concerning Trinity Storage, 15350 State Highway 72, Finding Said Petitions Substantially Compliant with C.R.S. 31-12-107(1), and Setting a Public Hearing for August 7, 2017, 6:30 P.M. at Arvada City Hall for City Council to Determine Whether the Areas Described Therein Meet the Requirements of C.R.S. 3112-104 and 105, and Are Considered Eligible for Annexation

Public Notices

Legal Notice No.: 48393 First Publication: July 6, 2017 Last Publication: July 6, 2017 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press

Legal Notice No.: 48313 First Publication: June 22, 2017 Last Publication: July 13, 2017 Publisher: The Golden Transcript the Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press

Notices

The following resolution can be viewed in its entirety in electronic form by going to www.arvada.org/legalnotices and clicking on Current Legal Notices. The full text version is also available in printed form in the City Clerk’s office. Contact 720.898.7550 if you have questions. R17-066: A Resolution Accepting Annexation Petitions Concerning Trinity Storage, 15350 State Highway 72, Finding Said Petitions Substantially Compliant with C.R.S. 31-12-107(1), and Setting a Public Hearing for August 7, 2017, 6:30 P.M. at Arvada City Hall for City Council to Determine Whether the Areas Described Therein Meet the Requirements of C.R.S. 3112-104 and 105, and Are Considered Eligible for Annexation

City and County

Legal Notice No.: 48313 First Publication: June 22, 2017 Last Publication: July 13, 2017 Publisher: The Golden Transcript the Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that disbursements in final settlement will be issued by the Arvada Finance Director at 10:00 a.m., July 25, 2017 to GoodLand Construction, Inc. for work related to Project No. 15-BR-02 – Lake Arbor Trail Bridge and performed under that contract dated April 13, 2016 for the City of Arvada. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that furnished labor, material, drayage, sustenance, provisions or other supplies used or consumed by said contractor or his sub-contractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done by said GoodLand Construction, Inc. and its claim has not been paid, may at any time on or prior to the hour of the date above stated, file with the Finance Director of the City of Arvada at City Hall, a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. Dated this June 26, 2017 CITY OF ARVADA /s/Kristen Rush, City Clerk Legal Notice No.: 48390 First Publication: July 6, 2017 Last Publication: July 13, 2017 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press

GoodLand Construction, Inc. for work related to Project No. 15-BR-02 – Lake Arbor Trail Bridge and performed under that contract dated April 13, 2016 for the City of Arvada. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that furnished labor, material, drayage, sustenance, provisions or other supplies used or consumed by said contractor or his sub-contractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done by said GoodLand Construction, Inc. and its claim has not been paid, may at any time on or advertise your public notices call 303-566-4100 prior to the hour of the date To above stated, file with the Finance Director of the City of Arvada at City Hall, a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. Dated this June 26, 2017 CITY OF ARVADA /s/Kristen Rush, City Clerk

City and County

Legal Notice No.: 48390 First Publication: July 6, 2017 Last Publication: July 13, 2017 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press

Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following variances from the Land Development Code (LDC) have been requested: VAR2015-0023: Laurel Kaufmann, 9870 W. 53rd Ave., to construct a six foot solid fence setback six feet from the west side (second frontage) property line when Section 6.5.8 of the Land Development Code (LDC) requires a 25 foot setback. Hearing thereon will be held before the Board of Adjustment on July 25, 2017 at 6:30 p.m., Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, when and where you may speak at the hearing. Additional information can be obtained from the Community Development Department or written comments may be filed therewith no later than 8 days prior to the hearing. CITY OF ARVADA BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT /s/ Kathy Drulard, Secretary Legal Notice No.: 48392 First Publication: July 6, 2017 Last Publication: July 6, 2017 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press

City and County Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT at the meeting of the City Council to be held on MONDAY, July 17, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada CO, City Council will hold a public hearing on the following proposed ordinances and PDP; and thereafter will consider them for final passage and adoption. For the full text version in electronic form go to www.arvada.org/legalnotices, click on Current Legal Notices, then click on the title of the ordinance you wish to view. The full text version is also available in printed form in the City Clerk’s office. Contact 720.898.7550 if you have questions. CB 17-017: An Ordinance Rezoning Certain Land Within the City of Arvada, Olde Town Commons Townhomes, from City of Arvada RM (Residential Multi-Family) to PUD-R (Planning Unit Development-Residential), 23.1 du/ac, and Amending the Official Zoning Maps of the City of Arvada, Colorado, 5417 & 5421 Allison Street Olde Town Commons Townhomes Preliminary Development Plan, 5417 & 5421 Allison Street Legal Notice No.: 48391 First Publication: July 6, 2017 Last Publication: July 6, 2017 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press

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