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Girl, 9, advances to Pokémon world games She prefers the video game, but likes the new app, too By Casey Van Divier Special to Colorado Community Media When Adyson Meyer first picked up a Pokémon video game two years ago, she never predicted she would compete in the 2016 Pokémon U.S. National Championships. The 9-year-old from Arvada wanted to play the game because her brothers made it look so fun. But she had no idea how talented a Pokémon trainer she would become. At the beginning of this month in Columbus, Ohio, Meyer took third place in the

Junior Division of the competition. She heads to San Francisco in August to compete at the world championship. “I wanted to enter the competition to see how much I’ve grown,” she said. Meyer pitted the team of Pokémon she had created in the video game against the teams of other players in her division. “I did a bunch of practicing for it,” she said, “and my brothers and sister helped me prepare.” Meyer, who plans to keep playing Pokémon video games until she can compete in the Masters Division for ages 16 and older, also trained with Pokemon continues on Page 13

Adyson Meyer, 9, recently took third place in the junior division of the 2016 Pokémon U.S. National Championships in Ohio. The Arvada resident has been playing Pokémon for two years. “I did a bunch of practicing for it, and my brothers and sister helped me prepare,” she said. Courtesy photo

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Freedom, safety steer debate over helmet use Fatality stats not enough to sway many riders By Tom Skelley tskelley@colorado communitymedia.com

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Brahm Bechtold rides a Harley-Davidson cruiser, a bike he says is made for taking it easy and enjoying the scenery. He and his wife and passenger, Dagmar, say new motorcyclists should wear helmets, but they feel safe without them because they take it slow. “The wind’s in your hair, you’re having fun and just kind of putting along. It’s nothing fast, no tight turns, it’s a lot slower, just enjoying the scenery,” said Bechtold, a Lone Tree resident who has been riding

for 20 years. “I’m not looking to cut those corners or do that high acceleration.” In Colorado, where adults are not legally required to wear a helmet, emotions over whether to do so are riding high on both sides as the number of motorcyclist deaths increases. Those who wear them cite safety, while riders who don’t say it’s a matter of personal freedom. “You should definitely wear a helmet, but I don’t,” Bechtold said. “It’s my personal choice.” But the Bechtolds also know firsthand the risks of riding. Brahm Bechtold said Helmets continues on Page 16

Doug Vickery models a popular helmet at his motorsports store. Vickery says he has a stock of personal helmets that are “trashed” from his days as a professional racer. Photo by Tom Skelley

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DARYL NICKEL Furniture maker, singer/songwriter Wood: an interesting medium I make custom furniture, built to order. I’ve made everything from a single chair to a full dining room set, and a small donation box to a large armoire. I love working with wood because it’s an interesting medium. It’s alive — it’s got character. What I do is draw that character and design out of the wood to create something that’s beautiful, as well as functional. In 1971, I earned a degree in industrial arts, and I have been building furniture — either part-time or full-time — since. But my grandfather and father were carpenters and farmers, so I learned my skill very young. It’s in my blood. I’ve been in Golden, this time, for four years. I lived here in the 1970s, but left and went to the Midwest for roughly 10 years. Then I came back in the 1990s, then left again and came back in 2012. I live in Arvada, but I spend almost all of my time in Golden. My shop and showroom is at 809 Cheyenne St. A lot of my customers are local to Golden, but also the metro area and the region. Custom-built furniture is a narrow market — you’ve got to be able to draw from a fairly wide area. Singing and songwriting When I’m not making furniture, I’m writing music and singing. I’ve been playing the guitar for 40 years. I play mostly original folk music, and some blues and bluegrass. I’ve got some 60 songs I’ve written. I have performed at the Windy Saddle and other local coffee shops. As part of Buffalo Bill Days, I’m playing at the railroad museum for the Golden Chamber Commerce’s Membership Luncheon on July 28.

Daryl Nickel, a local furniture maker, stands with a table — his current project. Nickel has a shop and showroom at 809 Cheyenne St. in Golden, which are open to the public. Photo by Christy Steadman Something that will last for generations I am one of the few traditional chair-makers still around. Chair-making is difficult to do well. Most woodworkers don’t have the patience to make highquality chairs. It takes time — most of what I sell is time. A high-quality and well-made piece that will last for generations is important to me. I have a website, and people either call or send an email. Then we have a discussion on what they want, and I’ll come up with an initial design and ballpark pricing. And if it appeals to them, we’ll go further with the details and work out an agreement. People walk in with a variety of ideas of what they want. Some are very specific and others are very general and uncertain of the details. I enjoy the interaction with my customers. Getting to know them helps me create a piece that they’ll love. I custom build because I enjoy the creative side of what I do. I like the design aspect and the challenge of making something I’ve never made before. Each piece I make is unique, and customers get a signed original. Another reason I do what I do is for sustainability. So I also do a lot of repair and restoration. It’s a sustainable way to keep older furniture in use. And, it helps keep family heirlooms and furniture in the family. High-quality furniture is a responsible use of a resource. It’s intended to stay around and not be thrown away. If you have suggestions for My Name Is..., contact Christy Steadman at csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

Road survey The City of Arvada is conducting a survey now through Aug. 15 to decide on how to better fund and improve city streets. To ensure the needs are met, the city is asking residents to share their opinions through an online survey. The survey will ask residents about a cost effective proposal to increase the city’s sales and use tax by onehalf cent, and would be used specifically for street improvements. On Aug. 8, the city council will study and review the proposal and on Aug. 29 it will decide whether to submit it on the November ballot. To take the survey or learn more about the proposal visit http://arvada.org/explore/ transportation/better-roadsarvada-survey. Senior living center opens Aging is a luxury, and the staff at Ralston Creek Senior Living are hoping Arvada residents feel the same. From 3 - 7 p.m. on July 29, the center, 11825 W. 64th Ave., will be hosting a celebration of their grand opening in the community. Tours of the facility, hors d’oeuvres, refreshments and entertainment will be available throughout the event. Ralston Creek Senior Living is an assisted living and memory care center located in central Arvada near Arvada West High School. The center offers seniors a variety of modern amenities, activities, memory and respite care. To learn more about the assisted living community or to reserve your spot at the grand opening contact 303-284-7813 or visit, www.ralstoncreekseniors.com.

G Line testing Commuter rail trains began slowly making their way along the Gold ‘G’ Line last week, marking the beginnings of the line testing and a new wave of commuting through town. Testing on the line will continue until east of Lemar Street and trains will slowly work their way down the line. Overhead wires are installed and charged with 25,000 volts of electricity to power the trains. Throughout the testing process Regional Transit Partners (RTD) will test the trains’ communication, signal, traffic and rail signal systems as well as individual train’s acceleration and deceleration, speed, and communications with the Operations Control Center. Each railroad crossing will be closed while commuter and freight trains signal and pass, and vehicle detection systems and gate arms will also be tested. For more information on the G Line, visit http://www.rtdfastracks.com/gl_186. First Friday on the farm Star Acre Farms, 8412 Alkire St., will host their monthly First Fridays on the Farm event August 5. The mini event, held 5-8 p.m., will feature live music by Michael Furry and Company, a homemade dinner by Denver’s Growhaus, an indoor nonprofit farm and marketplace in Denver, a variety of arts and crafts vendors to peruse, fresh food from the farm’s farmstand and a visit by the Arvada Fire Protection District’s Station 7 team. For more information, contact Nicole Brix, nicole@ staracresfarms.com or call 303882-632.

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Education rivals crafting state education plan Two opponents from Jeffco school board recall fight are among the 17 members By Nic Garcia Chalkbeat Colorado A who’s who of Colorado’s education community — including two Jeffco parents and a Lakewood legislator — will help shape the state’s new federally required education plan. The 17-member committee will be responsible for finding consensus while sifting through wideranging opinions about how Colorado should run its schools under the new Every Student Succeeds Act, which is supposed to give states more freedom to chart their own courses. Among the topics the committee and its various subcommittees must address: standards, testing and teacher quality. While it’s still unclear how much leeway the state will get — Colorado officials have called proposed regulations a federal overreach — the process allows the state to stay the course on a number of reforms, start over or strike some balance. Any plan must win approval from the Colorado Department of Education, the State Board of Education, the governor’s office and a panel of educators and parents who will weigh its viability. The U.S. Department of Education will give feedback during the process, then must give final approval. The committee includes State Board of Education chairman Steve Durham, a Colorado Springs Republican, and vice chairwoman Angelika Schroeder, a Boulder Democrat. Joining them are Republican State Rep. Jim Wilson of Salida and Democratic State Rep. Brittany Pettersen of Lakewood, both members of the House Education Committee. Here are the 13 other members: Evy Valencia, governor’s office Ken Delay, Colorado Association of School Boards Lisa Escarcega, Colorado Association of School Executives Linda Barker, Colorado Education Association Don Anderson, Colorado BOCES Association Diane Duffy, Colorado Department of Higher Education Jesus Escarcega, Colorado ESEA Committee of Practitioners Jim Earley, Jefferson County parent Ross Izard, Independence Institute Luke Ragland, Colorado Succeeds Jeani Frickey, Stand for Children Kirk Banghart, Moffat School District, Colo-

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I welcome other points of view and the healthy debate they bring. Hopefully we can tackle the tough issues ahead with grace, honesty, and civility, even if we strongly disagree with each other on some points—and we almost certainly will.” Ross Izard, Jefferson County parent

rado Rural Alliance Dan Schaller, Colorado League of Charter Schools State education department officials took the lead in choosing committee members. State Board of Education members were asked to nominate potential members, Schroeder said. One of the goals, Durham said, was to capture diverse viewpoints. Well, look no further than Early and Izard. Both were heavily involved in the 2015 Jefferson County school board recall, from opposite sides. The recall campaign became a proxy for a larger debate about education policies such as merit pay for teachers and school choice. Early supported the recall. Izard did not. So how might the former foes find common ground? “We’re gonna have to wait and see,” Early said. “I think that’s the best way to go about this. I can’t go into this with the presumption that Ross is going to be steadfast in one way, or that I’m going to be steadfast one way. … I think the big thing is, ‘Let’s go into this with an open mind.’” “Any productive policy discussion is going to involve disagreement,” Izard said in an email. “I welcome other points of view and the healthy debate they bring. Hopefully we can tackle the tough issues ahead with grace, honesty, and civility, even if we strongly disagree with each other on some points—and we almost certainly will.” The committee’s first meeting is scheduled for Aug. 8.

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Who Pays for What When You Buy or Sell Real Estate? It’s All Negotiable

Compared to most other states, Colorado is earn more, and the seller pays less. Only 15% blessed with low costs for both buyers and of listing agents (my calculation) include this sellers. The biggest costs for buyers apply only provision in their listing agreements. If a listing when there’s a mortgage. For sellers, the only agent doesn’t proactively offer that discount, you significant costs are the purchase of REAL ESTATE will want to request it. title insurance for the buyer and the  Title insurance is the other big TODAY commissions owed to both agents. cost to sellers at closing. Here in But buyers don’t always pay the Colorado (unlike elsewhere, I’m “buyer” costs and sellers don’t always told) this is typically the seller’s pay the “seller” costs. What follows is expense on the theory that it’s the more detail about typical closing costs seller’s obligation to provide clear and how the payment of them can be title to the property being sold. The shifted between buyer and seller: cost of title insurance is pegged to  Commissions to the listing and the sale price and is regulated by selling agents are always paid by the the state. Each title company must seller, although it doesn’t have to be file their rates with the Division of that way. Listing agreements specify By JIM SMITH, Insurance, so they tend to be comthe total commission paid by the seller, petitive. What’s not competitive and Realtor® and how much of that commission the therefore varies a lot is the “relisting agent will share with a buyer’s agent — if issue” rate. Most title policy underwriters offer there is one. The MLS requires that the listing big discounts if a title policy had been written on agent offer compensation to other MLS mem- the property (even by another company) up to 5 bers, but that offer could be as low as $1.00. years or more prior to the current closing date. Typically it is 2.8%, but not always. Title policies are issued when you refinance a Denver’s 2.8% co-op originated when listing mortgage, not just when you buy a house, so commissions were fixed by the Board of Real- the majority of transactions nowadays qualify for tors at 7% and it was deemed appropriate to a re-issue discount — if you choose the right give 40% of that amount to the buyer’s agent. title company for the closing. Ask! When the Department of Justice declared such  Buyers who don’t pay cash have the highest price-fixing illegal, the listing commissions start- closing costs on real estate transactions. These ed dropping to where they now average be- fees are imposed by the lenders and can vary tween 5 and 5.5%. The 2.8% co-op commis- greatly. Typically, the lower the interest rate you sion, however, has lived on, out of fear that are quoted, the higher these fees will be, so agents wouldn’t show homes which paid them don’t just go by the interest rate. That’s the pursmaller commissions. As a result, it’s not un- pose of the “Loan Estimate” document now common for buyers’ agents to get bigger com- required in all such transactions. Space does mission checks than listing agents at closings. not permit me to be more detailed here, but you Many buyers are under the impression that absolutely should comparison shop lenders. the seller pays the buyer’s agent’s commission, Mortgage-related costs are sometimes paid and that an unrepresented buyer saves a seller by the seller through “concessions.” The pur2.8%, but it doesn’t work that way. If the buyer chase contract can include a provision that the doesn’t have an agent, it just means that the seller will pay up to “x” dollars toward buyer’s listing agent keeps that 2.8% — unless his list- loan costs, but this is a direct hit to the seller’s ing agreement with the seller provides for a bottom line. Buyers use this strategy so that “variable” commission. For example, my listing closing costs can be included in the mortgage. agreements always have a provision that if I For example, instead of buying a house for don’t have to share my commission with a buy- $250,000, the contract might have a purchase er’s agent, the commission charged to the seller price of $255,000, with the seller paying $5,000 is reduced by 1%. This way it’s a win-win. I of the buyer’s loan closing costs.

 One of those mortgage-related expenses is the title policy that protects the lender. This is a “piggy-back” policy on the policy purchased by the seller to protect the buyer. As with re-issue rates, the rates for these lender policies vary among title companies. Buyers theoretically get to choose their own title company for the lender policy, but the title company writing the seller’s policy will give the buyer the best price.  The fees charged by HOA management companies can be scandalously high and are totally unregulated. We’re talking hundreds of dollars for nothing more than providing a status letter (showing whether the seller is current on his HOA dues), providing board meeting minutes and financial statements, and changing the name of the property owner on their books. Worst of all, these fees benefit only the management company, not the HOA itself. Usually the seller pays these fees, but a buyer might offer to pay them as an incentive to accept their con-

tract. over the contract from another buyer.  The “closing services fee” charged by the title company for conducting the actual closing can vary significantly. I’ve seen this fee range from $100 to $700. It is typically split 50/50 by the buyer and seller, but again a buyer could offer to pay the full fee as an inducement to accept their contract instead of another buyer’s. That covers the common costs of closing a real estate transaction. There are other deductions from sellers’ proceeds, but these are not costs of selling. The biggest of these is paying off any mortgage or other liens. In addition, the seller will be debited for property taxes pro-rated to the date of closing, and a few hundred dollars will be escrowed toward of the final water bill. After closing, the seller can expect three checks—a tax & insurance escrow refund from the mortgage company, a return premium on the homeowner’s insurance, and the balance of the water escrow from the title company.

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About wildcats and life on the trail By Christy Steadman csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com Do you know your Colorado wildcats? It’s all about the tail, said Alicia Vermilye, a nature educator with Open Space. Bobcat tails are shorter and look “dipped in paint,” whereas mountain lion tails are long and unmarked. Mountain lions are “successful hunters,” Vermilye said, “not only because of their tails and claws, but because they’re camouflage. They blend in to their surroundings.” On July 14, Jefferson County Open Space volunteers set up an Education Station to teach Apex Park users about the wildcats of Jefferson County. “We found out about a mountain lion sighting here,” Vermilye said. “When we educate about mountain lions, it makes you a safer hiker.” The frequency of the Education Stations vary — it just depends on the needs of the park, Vermilye said. Helping set up the table for the wildcats was Erykalynn DraperMiller. “I like helping,” the 10-year-old said. “So that’s how this all started in the first place.” Draper-Miller was accompanied by her grandmother Millie Travis. The two of them attend a lot of Open Space programs together, Travis said, but it was their first time to visit Apex Park. Open Space parks are definitely the place to be, Draper-Miller said. She likes to visit her grandmother, who lives in Indian Hills, and the

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Erykalynn Draper-Miller, 10, of Denver, works with Jefferson County Open Space volunteer Heidi Burgess on a “Do You Know Your Colorado Wildcats?” activity on July 14 at an education station at Apex Park, which is located near Heritage Square in Golden. The reason for this particular education station, said Alicia Vermilye, a nature educator with Open Space, is because there was a mountain lion sighting recently, and the purpose of the stations is to help inform people of Jeffco’s wildlife to help them be safer hikers while enjoying the parks. Photo by Christy Steadman Open Space programs are fun because as a resident of Denver, Draper-Miller likes to get away from the crowded city and the traffic. And Travis likes bringing her granddaughter to the programs because she likes to see her have a good time. “And I always learn something as well,” Travis said. Jeffco Open Space parks have a wide variety of wildlife, said volunteer Billie Erxleben. “My purpose for being here is to help people not be prey,” she said. “When people have knowledge on how to protect themselves, they’ll know what the animal does and how to counteract.” The Apex Trail leads right

to Open Space volunteer Heidi Burgess’ house. So because it’s her neighborhood trail, she keeps track of the happenings. But, she said, “I am really crazy about Jefferson County in general.” And her goal is to hike all of the Open Space trails. Sheila Martus of Lakewood stopped by the Education Station while visiting Apex Park to do some mountain biking. The Apex trail is one of her favorites. But all of the Open Space parks are fun, she said. “It’s so close to town, yet so far from life,” Martus said. “You can forget about things while you’re out enjoying the trails.”

Testing of all 158 of Jefferson County School District’s school facilities continued last week, revealing seven new schools with some form of elevated lead in the water. The newly detected locations brings the total number of schools with lead issues up to 30, out of the 40 schools with test results reported so far. Arvada K-8, the first school including the middle school grades to have test results come back, found eight water sources with lead above the 15 parts per billion level established by the EPA as the level over which water providers must work to improve water quality. Four classroom sinks, a drinking fountain in the cafeteria, and three non-classroom sinks tested high. One of the district’s highest lead readings was from a workroom sink, reading 1,760.8 ppb. Other high readings were found at elementary schools, including Hackberry with three sites, Molholm with three, and Vivian with seven. At Vivian Elementary, the high test results came from three classroom sinks, two classroom sink drinking fountain bubblers, and a double sink in an art room. One Lakewood school, Glennon Elementary, was found to have acceptable water quality, the district’s 10th school to be cleared. The school district chose to begin comprehensive lead testing in April, after a Head Start preschool facility in Arvada, owned by the district, tested high for the metal. The district began testing the oldest facilities first, those built long before the EPA raised lead standards in 1986 on how much of the heavy metal could safely be in the water supply. Work began last week at Arvada’s Peck Elementary to try and reduce lead levels by replacing faucet fixtures, and feed lines with newer, virtually lead-free plumbing parts. Assuming those changes fix the water quality problem, the district hopes to change out those parts at all affected schools before classes begin in the fall. The district says faucets that have not been replaced and retested have been marked unusable, and will not be used until repaired. Jeffco schools estimates Initial testing of all the school facilities will cost $75,000. The district’s complete test results can be found at www.jeffcopublicschools.org.

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Nothing tastes better on a hot and sunny day than a fresh pint of beer — well, at least not to the 3,500 craft beer fans who attendwed Arvada on Tap July 23. “We wanted to be here to listen to the music, taste the beer and enjoy the beautiful Colorado day,” said Leslie McClure, a member of the band “Gone Before They Got Here,” which played at the event’s VIP party on July 22. The festival, also a Kansas City Sanctioned Barbecue competition, offered a variety of beer,

barbecue and products. With more than 30 breweries at the second annual event, beer fans received swigs of the styles brewing around the community. From fruit-inspired lagers and the latest trend in sours to glutenfree beer and ciders, the festival offered something for everyone. All proceeds benefited Arvada’s service clubs: Arvada Sunrise and Arvada Evening Rotary clubs, Arvada-Jefferson Kiwanis club, and the Arvada Vitality Alliance, an organization for the betterment of Arvada.

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‘What’s on tap?’ was a common question heard throughout the festival as craft beer fans from across the metro area sampled beers and ciders from across the community, region and the nation. Photos by Crystal Anderson Breweries from across the metro area, Colorado and the nation popped by the festival, including Boulder’s FATE Brewing Company. Here, they pour samples of their pale ale and sea salt sour beers.

With a commemorative glass in hand, Arvada craft beer fans came out by the thousands to celebrate one of Colorado’s most hoppy industries — craft beer. Along with the beer came beerinspired art — like this handmade sign using license plates — products and brewing tools.

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Politics has turned world upside down You have got to be kidding, right? In the weeks that should be highlighting their qualifications to be president, we have a convention in Cleveland that highlights how unprofessional Trump’s bid is and a convention in Philadelphia that highlights how corrupt Hillary’s bid is. And the world laughs at circus clowns. Of course, with Hillary, the surprise is how blatant it was, and that her camp wasn’t able to kill the story before it broke. Had the perfect storm of demographics and discontent that fueled Barack Obama’s insurgency campaign in 2008 welled up again this year, maybe Bernie might have had a chance. But the “inevitability” of Hillary pushed out of the process anybody else who may have credibly challenged her, so this sort of thing never saw the light of day when something could have been done about it. The Republican side is a little harder to sort. First of all, it started with more candidates than pitchers who have lost a game for the Rockies this year, and most of them were creatures of Washington (which, strangely, is an even worse affiliation than “Rockies bullpen”). But that only partially explains Trump — the rest is, well… Consider this: On Sept. 12, 2001, the U.S. flag was everywhere — houses, trucks, bridges, inappropriate pieces of clothing — everywhere! Now, not even 15 years later, people are being ordered

to remove them from in front of their houses, students wearing flag clothing have been suspended, and many flags are at the bottoms of bonfires these two weeks. In 1996, a Democrat President Clinton signed into law the Michael Alcorn Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), and it was HITTING a major controversy just four years later HOME when Vermont created a statutory provision for civil unions. These days? Not only is gay marriage the law of the land but, a scant 20 years after DOMA, unwilling people are being ordered to participate. In 2005, one of the more contentious and intractable political debates was about illegal immigration. Today … OK, never mind, bad example. In 2001, we felt like we had a grasp of who the enemy was, and we called it as we saw it … sort of (until we got distracted—but I digress). Now, barely 15 years later, we’re all so afraid to offend that many refuse to even call the enemy by the terms it uses to describe itself. I list those and I highlight the timeframe

that we’re talking about to point out the pace of change in our culture over the past two decades, which is independent of political leaning. Agree on the issues or not, the world has undeniably changed in 20 years. I know, to some brought up in the world of the smartphone, 20 years seems like an eternity. But to many who have seen a few 20s in their lives, the speed at which the world is changing is dizzying. And I use the word “dizzying” advisedly. For some, their sense of what this country is has been completely unhinged and, like the carnival ride that suddenly rotates in a third plane, up becomes down and the world starts spinning. For Democrats, who generally like those changes, Hillary, in spite of her weakness, is a known quantity who has been in the carnival for so long they trust her. And Trump is the carnival barker who some in the GOP are hoping can rein in all the chaos. Whether Trump can, or even wants to, is an open question, but nobody in the bullpen was ever going to be the solution. So, we, the people, like the parent who gets stuck on too many spinny rides with his child, are left sick to our stomach, wondering what happened, and how did THAT get in my system. 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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Spellcheck and facts as prerequisites to hate Online comments sections, such as those of The New York Times, have an irresistible pull on me … to read, that is. I’ve never joined in on an online discussion, although I certainly have very strong opinions about what’s being said. I do come across some thoughtful and well-considered comments, but many – if not most – of these online posts are spiked with hate, arrogance and ignorance, often expressed in bad grammar and poor spelling. Not that such errors don’t appear in even the articles themselves, of course, as casualties of the instantaneous breakingstory format of internet news. For the online commenters, though, I think some of them are just in a major hurry to launch their points of view into the world of cyberspace. Internet trolls aside (those who post inflammatory statements just to get others riled up), online commenters hurl vehement posts back and forth at each other, often spewing vitriol

that is “beyond the pale,” as one person commented in a discussion around a Times article about the Republican National Convention in Cleveland last week. He went on to say, “Hate speech need not be true for its consequences to Andrea Doray be real.” That stateALCHEMY ment struck me. I mentioned that I haven’t jumped into the fray … yet. But when I see blatant falsehoods – whether the author knew they were lies or not – my fingers twitch on the keyboard. To clarify, I’m talking about facts here, not people’s opinions, which clearly we are all entitled to, but the gibberish that these people put forth

as truth. Part of my character – for good or ill – is an overwhelming need for things to be right. Maybe it’s my Libra-driven balanced-scales-of-justice requirement. In any case, I have a barely containable urge to set everyone straight about what they’re saying. My first thought is: Don’t these people know? Don’t they know that what they are hearing or reading is false? Don’t they know that what they are parroting back is false? My answer to my own question is simply “maybe not.” Politics are fascinating to me, and, as an admitted information junkie, I’m devouring as much as I can during this election season. So I really don’t (really) expect others to bombard themselves at this level. And yet, and yet … the comment I referenced earlier – “Hate speech need not be true for its consequences to be real” – made so much sense to me that

I’m actually considering wading into the murky waters of internet discussions. What would I say? Certainly, I would contribute facts, and references for these facts, to the conversation. I have a myriad of these bookmarked on my computer. But I would also say something like, “If you have to hate – and make sure that everyone else knows you hate – then hate something that’s actually real. Not falsehoods created expressly to be shared. Not misleading statements engineered to deceive. And especially not outright lies that could so easily be exposed. Seek the facts, consider the facts, and, if you must, then hate those facts. Take a stand, sure. Make your voice heard — without shouting. Share your passionate views with civility. And please use spellcheck. Andrea Doray is a writer who sometimes gets her own words mixed up, too. Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com.

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Robert “Bob” Burdette Hamilton

Robert “Bob” Burdette Hamilton, 94, of Arvada, Colorado, died Sunday July 17, 2016 in his home. Services were private. Bob was born in Chadron, Nebraska on January 5, 1922 to Charles Edwin Hamilton and Ruth Elizabeth Campbell Hamilton. He was the fourth child of five children born to his parents. Father Charles Hamilton was an American Baptist Pastor and moved the family to different ministries. Bob attended many schools in Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and South Dakota; graduating high school in Belle Fourche, South Dakota in 1939. After high school Bob worked for a while before enlisting in the US Navy in 1942 during World War II, where he worked as an Aviation Metalsmith building planes in San Diego, California. After leaving the Navy in 1946, Bob attended Ottawa University where he met his wife Donna Jean Hixson. They married in

1951 in Holly, Colorado and moved to Denver. After earning his degree in English and History, and beginning his Masters Degree in Social Work at the University of Denver, Bob began his career in social work. Bob worked for twenty five years as the first supervisor for the State of Colorado Disability Determination Unit for Social Security at its inception. Bob served his church, Hillcrest Baptist, faithfully for many years and contributed to the construction of the church camp Black Forest. After his retirement, Bob enjoyed reading, mechanics and his family. “Grandad” was beloved by his wife, children and grandchildren. He was truly a giving man and always there to help his family and neighbor. Bob sacrificed many times for the betterment of his family as he was a kind and generous person. Bob was preceded in death by his wife Donna

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in 2009, oldest daughter, Candice Lynn Hoy in 2012, sister Phyllis C. Hamilton in 1999, brother Edwin Hamilton in 2005, brother Paul Hamilton in 2012, and nephew Geoffrey Hamilton in 2011. Bob is survived by: daughter, Tanya Hamilton-Dwyer, his faithful nurse, of Arvada, Colorado; granddaughter Alpha (Kristi) Toothman, Atlanta, GA; grandson Luke Dwyer, Topeka, KS; great-granddaughter Arya Soul Dwyer, Topeka, KS; granddaughter Heather (Dave) Reid, Lamar, CO, great-grandchildren Cailey and Nathaniel Reid, Lamar, CO; granddaughter Holly Speaks, Montrose, CO; great-grandson, Connor Speaks, Montrose, CO and Brother Dr. Charles Hamilton, Omaha, NE. Bob is also survived by a beloved sister-in-law Chris Hixson (James-deceased) of Westminster, CO and Bob Hixson (Ann-deceased) of Fort Collins, CO and multiple nieces and nephews across the United States.

MANNING

Carol Ann Murch

March 11, 1934 – July 15, 2016

Carol Ann Murch, age 82, passed away July 15, 2016. She was born March 11, 1934 in Independence, Missouri. Carol led an exciting life and was able to travel all over the world. Her other passions included gardening and animals. Carol is survived by her husband of 60 years Dr. Robert Murch; children: Frank and Nanae Murch and

Karl and Joyce Laituri; grandchildren: Ken and Amy Murch and sister Lorna Morton. She was preceded in death by her son Paul Murch. Memorial service will be Saturday, July 30, 2016 at 12:00 pm in the Olinger Crown Hill Chapel of Peace. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Cat Care Society, www. catcaresociety.org.

Donald A. Manning Donald A. Manning, age 71, passed away July 13, 2016. Memorial service will be Friday, August 12, 2016 at 10am in the Olinger Crown Hill Pavilion of Reflection. Please see www. crownhillfuneral.com for a full obituary.

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Volney Robert LeBaron 89, of Salida, CO died on July 16, 2016 at his home in Salida. He was born May 29, 1927 in Colorado Springs, CO to Leon Burdette LeBaron and Mary Adeline Lollar. He had six siblings. He volunteered to serve during World War II at the age of 17 in the U.S. Navy. He became and electrician and served in the Pacific Theatre. He received his GED from Colorado Springs High School upon his discharge. Volney met Mary Theresa Rooney in Colorado Springs and they were married on August 10, 1951. Together they raised their four children. He knew a lot about Colorado. When he took his family on a weekend drive or on vacation, they would spend their time in Colorado enjoying the majesty. He retired from Mountain Bell January 1, 1984. During his 36 years with the Phone Company, six years (1955-58 and 1959-63) were spent in Colorado Springs, two years (1958-1959) were spent in Salida where the LeBarons resided on F Street and the last twenty years (1963-1984) were spent in Arvada, Colorado where they resided on 57th Avenue and Estes Street. In 1981, prior to retirement , the LeBaron’s bought property on K Street in Salida and moved in December 17, 1983 where they have lived for the last 33 years. Volney was known in Salida for volunteering. He was on the Supervisory Committee of Mountain River Credit Union from 19851991. He was on the Board of Directors from 2003-2004 and during this time he started the conversation

about their facility as it was inadequate for future growth. Volney thought they should buy a building; and after looking at various options, Mountain River Credit Union decided to purchase the building that they were currently in and remodel it. He chaired the Building Committee from 2005-2006; and his vision, knowledge and support through the process gave them the lovely facility that they have today. “Vol” became involved at the Salida Housing Authority in 1987. He became a board member in 1987 and then in 1991 he became Chairman of the Board. He was very involved in the remodeling project in 1992 which involved converting three units to handicapped equipped, all windows were replaced throughout the complex, and kitchens were remodeled as well in the community building. Landscaping was very important to him, and he oversaw the installation of a new sprinkler system and mulch around the buildings. He watched over all the remodeling activity and improvements on a nearly daily basis and was very proud of the final outcome. Vol’s theory was what we to today will benefit those in the future who live here. He thoroughly enjoyed being a big part of the Housing Authority. He resigned from the board in 2011. He made it a better place for the residents. Vol was active in the Collegiate Peaks Chapter of

Trout Unlimited for many years. He most enjoyed working with the youth and teaching them about fishing which included helping at the annual July 4th Fishing Derby at Frantz Lake. He helped on fence projects to protect streams from cattle and on habitat restoration. He wanted to preserve the streams for future generations and to educate and pass on his love of fishing to youngsters. Volney took great pride in working in his yard and having a garden of which he would share the bountiful harvest with neighbors, friends and residents at Mount Shavano Manor. During retirement the LeBarons loved traveling in their two fifth wheels, two motor homes and travel trailer crossing the country to visit their children and grandchildren. Survivors include his wife of 64 years; children Glessna LeBaron (Ken Goecke) of Naples, FL, Thomas LeBaron of Salida; Volney Bart (Lori) LeBaron of Salida and Scott LeBaron of Arvada; eight grandchildren Thomas Noah (Danielle) LeBaron of Northborough, Mass, Abigail LeBaron of Seattle, Sarah LeBaron Dean in San Diego, Larissa (Brandon) LeBaron Foster of Lakewood, CO, Lacey LeBaron of Steamboat Springs, David LeBaron Lowe (Miranda) of Dayton, OH, and Jessica and Joshua LeBaron of Arvada and four great grandchildren. Per Mr. LeBaron’s wishes cremation was done and no service will be held at this time. On line condolences may be sent to the family at lewisandglenn.com. Arrangements are with Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.

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CULTURE FA I T H FA M I L Y FOOD HEALTH

Hydration with a twist Cut calories and sugar with infused water By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com

he concept of infused water is easy — its simply fruits, vegetables or herbs soaked in pure water. The trend caught on in recent years. Supermarkets carry brands of it, such as Hint Water — 16 oz. of water with a splash of fruit. Whole Foods Market makes its own, which comes in plastic bottles filled with leafy greens and colorful fruits. There are even water bottles and pitchers specifically designed for the fad with a center compartment for fruits and veggies. For those that prefer flavored drinks to plain water, infused water is a healthy alternative packed with nutrients and some flavor.

Because water, medical experts say, is essential for good health. It makes up 60 percent of a person’s body weight, according to Mayo Clinic, an online nonprofit medical organization. “Every system in your body depends on water,” it says, “For example, water flushes toxins out of vital organs, carries nutrients to your cells, and provides a moist environment for ear, nose and throat tissues.” Lack of water can result in dehydration, which can cause decreased energy, headaches and fatigue, Mayo Clinic says. The general rule of thumb is to drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water per day. For those who don’t like drinking plain H2O, try adding a glass of infused water.

QUICK TIPS Infused water, also known as flavored water, is any combination of fruits, vegetables or herbs soaked in water. It’s a healthy, and more cost-friendly, alternative to bottled drinks sold at grocery stores. Below are some quick tips on how to make infused water from allrecipes, a foodfocused social network and magazine. On ingredients: Allrecipes says choose organic when possible. And be sure to wash produce and rinse herbs to remove chemicals and pesticides.

On water: Use cold or room temperature filtered water. Hot water will wilt produce and may compromise nutrients. On preparation: Softer fruits, such as oranges strawberries, can be sliced thick, thin, halved, or quartered. Harder fruits like apples should be sliced very thinly because they take longer to release flavors, allrecipes experts say. Crush herbs, such as rosemary or lemongrass, with a muddler or wooden spoon. Tear or crush leafy herbs, such as mint or basil.

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RECIPES, IDEAS FOR MAKING DRINKS Vegetable-infused water Caylee Chacon, nutritional health coach for Natural Grocers at Town Center in Highlands Ranch, recommends using vegetables in infused water. “I try to veer away from sugar,” she said. “You get so much of it day in and day out.” Even though fruits are packed with nutrients, they get that sweet, tangy taste from natural sugar. For example, three ounces of pomegranate has 11.6 grams of sugar, according to The Daily Meal, a food and

drink network. Figs, grapes, mangos and cherries also have higher amounts of sugar. For those who prefer low-sugar and low-calorie infused water, vegetables are an alternative. Most vegetables are packed with nutrients, including potassium, dietary fiber, folic acid, vitamin A, and vitamin C. And they are naturally low in fat and have zero cholesterol, the United States Department of Agriculture reports. Recipes continues on Page 13

On time and temperature: Infuse water at room temperature for no more than 2 hours and then put in the fridge to keep fresh.

Lemon, raspberry, rosemary

Cucumbers, citrus fruits, melons, and mint flavor water almost immediately. Apples, cinnamon, fresh ginger root, and rosemary need an overnight soak in the fridge.

Watermelon, honeydew, mint

After 24 hours, strain out the solid fruits, vegetables or herbs and refrigerate the infused water for up to 3 days.

Orange, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves

Allrecipes recommends the following flavor combos: Cucumber, lime, strawberry, mint

Orange, blueberry, basil Lime, ginger root, basil Cucumber, mint, jalapeno Lemon, thyme Pear, fennel Source: www.dish.allrecipes.com/freshideas-for-making-infused-water/

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Pokemon Continued from Page 1

other Arvada residents at Pokémon League meet-ups. These weekly get-togethers in the town’s Game Heroes store give Pokémon fans a chance to test their skills against one another, trade Pokémon and win prizes. Although she prefers the original Pokémon video games, Meyer also has played the new Pokémon Go app quite a bit. “I like how it’s really competitive,” Meyer said. And “it’s fun just to have an adventure.”

‘I caught a Pikachu in her kitchen’

POKÉMON AROUND THE WORLD

Smartphone users around metro area catch Pokémon fever

Pokémon Go has been released in more than 30 countries. The game has led to acts of goodwill and unfortunate accidents. And intriguing stories related to the game continue to make the news every day.

By Casey Van Divier Special to Colorado Community Media

Here are a few: • In Colorado, the Department of Transportation screened this notice on digital message boards above highways around the state: “Beware the Pokémon – Don’t game and drive.” • In Indiana, an animal shelter invited Pokémon Go players to walk adoptable dogs as they play the game. • In Israel, President Reuven Rivlin posted a picture of himself catching a Pokémon in his ofﬁce. • In Wyoming, a 19-year-old girl stumbled across a dead body while looking for Pokémon. • In Ohio, three teenagers trespassed onto the site of a nuclear power plant in search of rare Pokémon. • In New York City, Pokémon fans are charging up to $30 an hour to catch and train Pokémon for other players.

Malcolm, 3, and Elizabeth Cole, 6, appear to be looking at a Pokémon on Parker’s Mainstreet. Their father, Chris, took this while playing Pokémon Go. The app uses augmented virtual reality to merge real surroundings with the game’s characters on the phone screen. Courtesy photo.

Recipes Continued from Page 12

A few veggies to try: Beets Bell peppers Jalapenos Cucumbers Celery Carrots Lemon water Adding lemon to hot or cold water is a natural way to cleanse the body. Lemon has an antioxidant called d-limonene, which has been shown to activate detoxifying enzymes in the liver, according to Health Magazine. “These processes take compounds present in the liver that are toxic to cells and convert them to non-harmful or less harmful versions,” the health women’s magazine says. “These `toxins’ can range from caffeine

• In Maryland, a man crashed his vehicle into a police car while he was playing the game. • In Gloucestershire, England, a Pokémon Go player called police to report a stolen Pokémon. Sources: Greeley Tribune, Time Magazine, CNN, Fox News, The Guardian, CBS News, Washington Post

Clark Wilson, 12, was at summer camp in Massachusetts earlier this month when the new app, Pokémon Go, was released for iPhone and Android. “All the camp counselors were talking about it as soon as it came out,” Wilson said. Though the campers weren’t allowed to play the game during camp, counselors started catching Pokémon immediately. “The app was pretty big news,” said Wilson, back home in Highlands Ranch and looking for Pokémon with his mom at Civic Green park last week. “I downloaded it after I got home.” The Pokémon franchise, once limited to trading cards and video games, is growing larger and larger since the release of Pokémon Go on July 6. Though the app is free to download, in-app purchases generated more than $14 million in just five days, according to SuperDataResearch. The eagerly awaited app — which uses augmented reality technology — hit the top of U.S. sale charts 13 hours after its release, according to Boy Genius Report. Players use their cell phone cameras to view their surroundings. The game then adds Pokémon characters to the screen, making it seem as if they have appeared in real life. “Research suggests the game is so popular because of the appeal of combining the virtual world with the real world,” said Annie Butler, associate professor and department chair of human services at the Metropolitan State University of Denver. Butler specializes in addictive behavior as it relates to video games and technology. “It sounds like a fun game, but there are two sides to every coin,” Butler said. “Some people can use it and it’s no big deal. But it becomes an addiction when people try to stop playing and can’t, or let it interfere with their relationships.”

to ibuprofen.” Lemon can also improve digestion and increase the absorption of minerals in the body. The fruit contains pectin, a soluble fiber that helps the drinker feel full, which can also help weight loss. The bitter taste of the nutrient-packed fruit can be toned down with honey or Stevia — a sugar substitute from plant leaves that is sold in most grocery stores.

grams of sugar, 3.75 mg of potassium, and 13.75 mg of sodium, WebMD says. Coconut water has an acquired, semi-sweet taste. Highlands Ranch resident Caroline Gutierrez only likes the brand “Real Coconut Water,” which comes in a green glass bottle. It’s sold at chain superstores, such as Wal-Mart. “It makes me feel better when I’m dehydrated,” Gutierrez said.

Coconut water Coconut water is low in calories, fat- and cholesterolfree and has more potassium than four bananas, according to WebMD, an online healthcare network. It’s also very hydrating and has less calories, sodium and sugar than many sports drinks. Per ounce, most unflavored coconut water contains 5.45 calories, 1.3 grams sugar, 61 milligrams (mg) of potassium, and 5.45 mg of sodium, WebMD says. Gatorade, has 6.25 calories, 1.75

Watermelon water Watermelon, a sweet summer favorite, has many vitamins and minerals, including potassium, B vitamins and vitamin A. Watermelon also contains antioxidants, including lycopene, which may help reduce the risk of some cancers, according to Livestrong, an online website dedicated to a healthy lifestyle. And the fruit has l-citrulline, an amino effective in reducing muscle soreness in athletes. Watermelon water is easy to prepare and requires little time.

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Butler believes the game appeals to different demographics in different ways. While kids enjoy the cartoon images and the gaming pieces of it, she said adults are more likely to enjoy the way they can use the app without experiencing the usual solitary aspects of gaming. Christopher Cole, a Pokémon Go player and father of two, is one of many adults who have become avid Pokémon trainers this month. Cole typically plays the game with his two children and his wife, Karen. “We go on walks around the neighborhood and make it an adventure,” Cole said. In the first 12 days since downloading the game, the Parker resident walked more than 55 miles. “It motivates people to go to places they’ve never gone before and see parts of the city they’ve never seen before,” he said. Pokémon Go works with Google Maps to direct players to Pokéstops, sites where they can catch different Pokémon based on their geographical location and the time of day. These places are usually located in neighborhoods, parks, stores or malls. Brittany Rickson, 22, Matt Shircliff, 17, and Jill Zablonski, 26, often go to Parker’s O’Brien Park to catch Pokémon. “We usually come here together,” said Zablonski, who was the first of the friends to download the game. “Brittany downloaded the game a few hours after I did, when I told her I caught a Pikachu in her kitchen,” she said. “I play Pokémon Go too much — I’m always on it,” said Rickson. “I play a good four or five hours a day, at work and everything.” The three friends are just a fraction of the many people catching Pokémon in O’Brien. “Even at 10 at night, the O’Brien parking lot is full,” said Cole. “It’s interesting to see all the people getting together and having fun, regardless of age and location.” Casey Van Divier, who lives in Parker, is a sophomore in the journalism program at University of Colorado-Boulder.

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Actor shares thoughts on her one-woman show By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com The Edge Theatre’s second summer show introduces audiences to Sue Mengers, a Hollywood agent who worked with talent like Barbara Streisand, Steve McQueen, Cher and Burt Reynolds. And does she have stories to tell. Henry Award winner Emma Messenger plays Mengers in the onewoman show, “I’ll Eat You Last: A Chat with Sue Mengers,” directed by Josh Hartwell. This raucous character study allows Messenger to push her limits as a performer and bring the audience along. We spoke to Messenger about the role and challenges she faces:

Emma Messenger brings Hollywood agent Sue Mengers to life in the one-woman production of “I’ll Eat You Last: A Chat with Sue Mengers.” The show runs at The Edge Theatre through July 31. Photo by Rachel D. Graham

Tell me about the show for people who aren’t familiar with it? “I’ll Eat You Last” is a one-woman show about the Hollywood superagent Sue Mengers. She was incredibly powerful in a male-dominated industry, where women were rarely able to wield any power, ascending to her strength in the ‘70s. Yet we meet her just as she has begun to lose that power. She has fallen off the cliff and has not quite realized that she’s no longer on terra firma. So it’s not just a movieland gossip fest, it’s also a story of aging past

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IF YOU GO WHAT: “I’ll Eat You Last: A Chat with Sue Mengers” WHERE: The Edge Theatre 1560 Teller St., Lakewood WHEN: Through July 31

Hartwell. Josh really took me in a different direction than I would have gone on my own. She’s such a flamboyant person. My instinct led me to this loud, over-the-top creation. Josh insisted on a more subtle and nuanced take and, hopefully, instilled a more interesting characterization. What are the challenges of doing a one-woman show?

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your prime, of no longer keeping up in a world that has moved past you. How did you approach the character of Sue Mengers? I read every story and article I could find about her. I watched other actress’ videos. And I listened over and over to the only available recording of her — the Mike Wallace “60 Minutes” interview from 1975. She was so surprising, her voice so soft and feminine, even though she was saying outrageous things. Then I put all that down and just focused on the John Logan text with the help of my brilliant director, Josh

It can be very lonely. And you have to stay so focused, because if you blank on stage, there’s no one to come to your rescue. It’s also a challenge to play with the audience, because it’s not like you have a scene partner you have grown to know and trust over a rehearsal period. You have no idea what kind of energy and reaction the audience will give you. What’s your favorite part about working on this production? I love the stories. Sue was such a raconteur and John Logan’s script is so witty and well crafted. It’s a joy to act. What would Sue tell people who are considering seeing the show? She would say, “Buy a ... ticket and get your a-- in the seat!” She was rather salty to say the least.

‘I’ll Eat You Last’ is a one-woman show about the Hollywood super-agent Sue Mengers. She was incredibly powerful in a male-dominated industry, where women were rarely able to wield any power, ascending to her strength in the ‘70s. Yet we meet her just as she has begun to lose that power. She has fallen off the cliff and has not quite realized that she’s no longer on terra firma.”

Emma Messenger, Star of “I’ll Eat You Last: A Chat with Sue Mengers”

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Double-exposure pictures give new twist to reality Alliance Francaise hosts magical-style photo show

IF YOU GO The Alliance Francaise Denver is located at 571 Galapago St. in the Santa Fe Arts District. 303-831-0304. Business hours are: Mondays to Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 6:45 p.m; Fridays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m; Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon. afdenver.org.

By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com Highlands Ranch photographer Farhad Vakilitabar opened an exhibit of his unique style of photography on July 1 at Alliance Francaise in the Denver Arts District, where it will remain until Aug. 27. He creates his images as double exposures on film in a 35mm camera. With a particular interest in architecture, he produces almost magical compositions that play with the viewer’s mind as shapes seem to shift. “Playing with reality,” he called it. He has photographed architecture and other subjects in different parts of the world — China, France, Iran, Barcelona in Spain … Born in Iran, he came to Houston at 19 to study engineering and meteorology, then returned to Iran — where he realized he wanted to be in America. He visited a friend in Colorado and connected with the mountains as many visitors do — and decided to make it his home, returning to college at Metropoli-

tan State University of Denver to study photography. He met his French wife in Denver and they have a son and a Chinese daughter. He thinks his multicultural household gives a special perspective to his art. He has lived in Highlands Ranch for about a dozen years. His photographic subjects range from travel and architecture to portraits, abstracts and more, and they have been exhibited across Denver at galleries and in juried shows, including the Auraria Library Gallery, Littleton Museum, Spark, Curtis Arts and Humanities Center, Bell Gallery, CHAC Gallery, Reed Photo-Art Gallery and MSU Center for Innovation. A visit to the Alliance Francaise will transport the visitor to the photographer’s imagined world.

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Beneﬁt play “The Last Romance” by Joe Di Pietro is Senior Housing Options’ 2016 summer benefit play at the Barth Hotel, one of SHO’s locations, at 1514 17th St., Denver. Christy Montour-Larson directs Billie McBride and Jim Hunt in this mellow piece. Performances: July 28 to Aug. 20, 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Tickets, $35 preferred seating, $25 all other seating. Seniorhousingoptions.

We’re off to see … “The Wizard of Oz,” in the Royal Shakespeare Company version, with book by John Kane and music and lyrics by Harold Arlen and E.R. Harburg, plays through Sept. 11 at Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, 4747 Marketplace Drive, Johnstown, just south of Johnson’s Corner. Performances: Thursday, Friday, Saturday evenings; Saturday, Sunday matinees. Tickets, $49.50-$59.50 depending on day

“Denver-Chicago, Chicago-Paris” is an exhibit of images by Highlands Ranch photographer Farhad Vakilitabar at Alliance Francaise Denver, through Aug. 27. Courtesy photo lyrics by Boyd Graham, music by Jed Feuer, plays through Aug. 14 at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora, co-produced by Spotlight Theatre Company, which introduced it earlier at John Hand Theater. Kate Mangett is director. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Monday, Aug. 1, industry night; 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets, $24-$30, vintagetheatre.com, 303-856-7830.

of week. Adult show-only tickets, $29.50. ColoradoCandlelight. com, 970-744-3747. Feed me! “Little Shop of Horrors” plays through Aug. 21 at Miners Alley Playyhouse, 1224 Washington Ave,. Golden. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 6 p.m. Sundays, closes at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21. Tickets, $27/$24/$16, 303-935-3044, minersalley.com.

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Helmets

BY THE NUMBERS $1.1 billion

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— Amount that could have been saved if all motorcyclists in the U.S. had worn helmets in 2013

a friend died about two years ago on her motorcycle when a car hit her from behind and she was thrown from the bike. He doesn’t think she was wearing a helmet. Head injury is the leading cause of death for motorcyclists, and nearly two-thirds of the motorcyclists killed statewide in 2014 were not wearing a helmet, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. ‘Riskier to be on two wheels’ Helmets are nearly 40 percent effective in preventing motorcycle-crash deaths, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. But they are not mandatory gear for adults in most of the country. State law specifies that only riders 17 and younger are required to wear helmets, making Colorado one of 28 states with an agespecific helmet requirement. All riders must wear helmets in 19 states and the District of Columbia. Only three states — Illinois, Iowa and New Hampshire — have no helmet requirements at all. Motorcycle accident fatalities in the state have increased sharply in the last three years. According to CDOT, an all-time high of 105 people died in motorcycle crashes in 2015, up 11.7 percent from 2014 and 20 percent higher than 2013. The 2015 data is preliminary and it’s not entirely clear why fatalities are up, but it’s likely that impaired driving, speeding and not wearing a helmet are factors, a CDOT spokesman said. To this point in 2016, there have been 58 motorcycle-crash deaths — including at least three in the south metro area — in Colorado, up 14 percent from this time in 2015, CDOT announced July 22. Of those killed, 34 were not wearing helmets. Russ Rader, spokesman for the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, says helmets can make a difference in preventing many motorcycle-crash deaths. “It’s riskier to be on two wheels than on four,” Rader said. “Wearing a helmet is the single most important thing a rider can do to reduce their risk of serious head injury or

1,630

— Total number of lives saved in the U.S. by motorcycle helmets in 2013

69 percent — Reduced risk of head injury when wearing a helmet

37 percent — Reduced risk of death when wearing a helmet

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Steve Hall sits astride his Harley-Davidson Electric Glide cruiser outside the Platte River Bar and Grill in Littleton on July 19. Hall says if he dies riding his bike he will die doing what he loves most in life. Photos by Tom Skelley death in a crash. Helmets are very effective in preventing death.” Chris Kozuch, of Castle Rock, agrees with Rader. Kozuch is a motorcycle patrolman and leads the accident reconstruction team for the Parker Police Department. He rides a motorcycle on the job and rode one for pleasure until the birth of his son last year. He says he has always worn a helmet, on duty or off. “You’re more vulnerable on a motorcycle than you are in a car, that’s something that has to be taken into consideration,” Kozuch said. “Being a motorcycle rider personally, I wear the helmet for safety because I have a family and I have to be as safe as I can.” Kozuch added that faster, lighter performance bikes, also referred to as “sport bikes,” accelerate quickly and have more sensitive steering, leading to situations that riders sometimes can’t control. “Motorcycles can do three things very well: they can accelerate very well, they can turn very well and they can brake very well, just not all three of them at once,” he said.

“A wild animal or even gravel in the roadway can cause that motorcycle to start acting in a way that you’re not expecting. And if you’re not ready for it, it can have very bad consequences.”

HOW COMMON ARE HELMETS? Nationally, a little more than 60 percent of motorcyclists wear helmets that comply with federal standards, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. States that have universal helmet laws — all motorcyclists must wear them — see more than 80 percent of riders wear compliant helmets, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In states like Colorado without such a law, on average, only slightly more than half of motorcyclists wear helmets.

The most ‘fragile part of the body’ Tommy Van Swearingen rides a performance bike and says he likes the speed and responsive controls. He also likes his helmet. “I’ve got a great physical therapist. He can fix everything I’ve got, except for one Data specific to Colorado is not available, thing. If I hurt my head, he can’t fix that. It’s a spokesman for the Colorado Departthe most fragile part of the body,” said Van ment of Transportation said. Swearingen, a Littleton resident. “Having crashed a few times and seeing what it’s “Whatever the number is, too few people done to my helmet, it just solidifies the are wearing helmets,” said Sam Cole, a belief that it’s the most important part of my communications manager for CDOT. gear.” Van Swearingen has been riding for 30 years and says all of his friends who ride also more dangerous variable than whether or wear helmets. Van Swearingen works with parts manager Doug Vickery at a motorcycle not he’s wearing a helmet. “You have to watch everyone around shop in Aurora. Vickery asked that the name you,” he said. “We do the speed limit and of the shop not be used because helmet use it’s relatively safe, but there’s always the is such a personal issue he didn’t want to problem of the people who offend any customers. are going to cut you off. You Vickery is a Larkspur resireally have to watch how you dent and retired professional ride because not everyone is American Motorcycle Assoconcerned about motorcycles ciation racer. He still rides a • American Motorcyclist here in Colorado.” sport bike, but he’s traded the Kozuch, the police officer, racetrack for the road. He once Association: www.americanmotorcyagrees about the importance crashed on a bike at 160 mph, clist.com of awareness: “I think at the in addition to being hit by cars end of the day it’s the responon two separate occasions. • Centers for Disease He says he “always” wears a sibility of everybody that’s on Control and Prevention: helmet, just as his parents and the road, whether you’re on www.cdc.gov/motorvehis son do. the motorcycle or a bicycle or hiclesafety/mc/ “I feel naked without one,” in a car, to watch the roadway • Colorado Department Vickery said. “Even if I had a for everybody that’s around of Transportation: www. cruiser bike, I’d wear a helmet you.” codot.gov/safety/live… Safety equipment is everyCDOT recently announced to-ride thing.” a safety campaign that will last • Insurance Institute for But Vickery said, as importhrough Labor Day. It is placHighway Safety: www. tant to him as helmets are, “if ing messages on social media, iihs.org/iihs/topics/t/ someone doesn’t want to wear at gas stations and on radio motorcycles/topicoverone, I support their freedom to stations asking motorists to view choose.” “look twice for motorcycles.” For Englewood biker Steve Hall has a Harley-Davidson • National Highway Hall, not wearing a helmet cruiser and has been riding Traffic Safety Adminisis all about “getting the full for more than 20 years. He tration: www.nhtsa.gov/ effect” of seeing and hearing wore helmets when he rode Safety/Motorcycles everything around him as he dirt bikes as a boy but says he’s rides. never worn a helmet on the “They’re just uncomfortroad. He was in an accident several years able,” he said. “I just like the freedom. The ago and suffered a slew of broken bones, but wind in your hair ... A helmet is heavy, it’s the incident didn’t change his mind on the cumbersome and you’re missing the full subject of helmets. He hasn’t been in any effect. You can’t hear what’s going on around accidents since, and he credits his careful you. Even with your mirrors and everything, technique and awareness of other drivers it’s not the same as just being able to turn for that. your head and see what’s there.” He respects the decision of others to wear a helmet, but it’s not for him. “You ride your way,” he said. “I’ll ride my Everyone’s responsibility Brahm Bechtold says other drivers are a way.”

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Emil and Brennan Musgrove, along with Trudy and Eric Jenkins take the Colorado ACTS stage as Fagin, Oliver, Nancy, and Bill Sykes in the Family and Friends performance of the endearing musical ‘Oliver!’

THEATER/SHOWS

Free Outdoor Movie The family ﬁlm “How to Train Your Dragon” will be shown at dusk Friday, July 29, Peace Lutheran Church, 5675 Field Street in Arvada. Provided will be popcorn and lemonade for all. Bring blanket or lawn chairs and bug spray. Arrive any time after 8 p.m. Open to the public. Contact the church ofﬁce at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net. Summer Series The Edge Theater Company presents its Summer Series at 1560 Teller St., Suite 200, Lakewood. Tickets for individual shows available, or a Summer Series pass can be purchased. Contact 303-232-0363 or go to www.theedgetheater.com. The second show in the series is “I’ll Eat You Last: A Chat with Sue Mengers,” running through Sunday, July 31. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 6 p.m. Sundays. The closing performance of “I’ll Eat You Last” is at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 31.

‘Oliver!’ Colorado ACTS presents a friends and family production of “Oliver!” Dickens’s tale of childhood innocence is an unforgettable story of threat and mystery. Show times are 7 p.m. Friday, July 29, Saturday, July 30, Friday, Aug. 5 and Saturday, Aug. 6, with a 2 p.m. show Saturday, Aug. 6, and a special family night at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4. Theater is at 11455 W I-70 Frontage Road, Arvada. Call 303-456-6772. Visit www.coloradoacts.org for information.

‘The Addams Family’ Evergreen Players presents “The Addams Family” through Sunday, July 31 at Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen. Princess of darkness Wednesday Addams has fallen in love with a normal young man from a respectable family. What could go wrong. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays. Call 303-674-4934 or go to www. evergreenplayers.org.

HeavenFest Music Festival The largest Christian music festival returns to Bandimere Speedway, 3051 S. Rooney Road, Morrison. HeavenFest 2016 features 50-plus bands on ﬁve stages. Gates open at 2:30 p.m. Friday, July 29, and at noon Saturday, July 30. Tickets available at www.heavenfest.com.

‘Little Shop of Horrors’ Miners Alley Playhouse presents “Little Shop of Horrors” through Sunday, Aug 21, at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Comedy, horror, rock musical about a hapless ﬂorist shop worker who raises a plant that feeds on human blood. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 6 p.m. Sunday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21. For tickets and information, call 303-935-3044 or go to minersalley.com

‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ Red Rocks Community College’s theater arts and dance department presents “Jack and the Beanstalk” at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, July 30 at the community college theater in Lakewood. In this updated musical version of the classic fairytale, Jack and his best friend, Carmelita the cow, sing and dance their way through the story we all know and love, with a few entertaining twists. Tickets available at www.tinyurl.com/RRCCTickets. Credit and debit cards are also accepted at the door.

CONCERTS/MUSIC

Memorial Golf Tournament The Sons of Italy plans the Joe Ciancio Memorial Golf Tournament on Sunday, July 31, at Indian Tree Golf Course, 75th and Wadsworth. It will be a shotgun start, scramble play. Your entry fee will include green fee, cart, breakfast, snack and spaghetti dinner, which will be served at the Sons of Italy Denver Lodge 5925 W. 32nd Ave. Prizes will be awarded at the dinner. Proceeds will go to the Joe Ciancio Scholarship Fund and a donation will be made to the Zarlengo Foundation. No walk-ons will be allowed. Register and pay ahead of time at www.osiadenver.org or call Pam at 303210-6277. Dine & Learn: Age Wisely Living longer is a blessing, yet long-term care costs are one reason retirees deplete their savings and lose assets. Don’t Go Broke in a Nursing Home workshops cover strategies, solutions and laws to protect your assets. No products are endorsed or sold. Reservations are required; call 303468-2820. Meals are catered by Panera Bread. Upcoming workshops are from 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 4, and 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, at the Lakewood Library, 10200 W. 20th Ave., Lakewood.

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‘Shoemaker and the Elves’ Miners Alley Children’s Theatre presents “The Shoemaker and the Elves” at 1 p.m. Saturdays through Aug. 20 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Appropriate for ages 12 and under. Contact 303935-3044 or online at minersalley.com.

Performances in the Park Hot Tomatoes performs from 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3, during the Wheat Ridge Cultural Commission’s Performances in the Park at Anderson Park, 4355 Field St., Wheat Ridge. A children’s show by Yo’ Mamas & Papas runs from 10-10:45 a.m. Go to Facebook.com/WRAndersonPark

ART/FILM

Community College Exhibits Red Rocks Community College will host two exhibits this summer. “Last in the Woods” by RRCC faculty member Alexis Clements and “When Trellises Break” by Terri Bell are open through Thursday, Aug. 25, in the Susan K. Arndt Gallery on the college’s Lakewood campus. The gallery is open Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. “Last in the Woods” focuses on illustrating personal narratives through semi-constructed photographic imagery staged in a wooded landscape. Much of this work involves the installation of objects and at times incorporates use of self-portraiture. “When Trellises Break” involves a photographic and mixed media series and narrative. The artist explores the vulnerability many of us experience during springtime. Art Classes, Workshops The Lakewood Arts Council and Gallery is beginning new session of art classes and workshops. For registration and information, go to www.lakewoodartscouncil.org or call 303-980-0625. The gallery is at 6731 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood.

EVENTS

Fight Against Hunger Volunteers will package meals from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 30 during a Fight Against Hunger event at Dream Dinners, 4980 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge. More than 16,000 of the 50,000 meals assembled will stay in the local community, and the rest will be taken to Haiti. A canned food drive to support the Arvada Community Food Bank also is included, along with a cash fundraiser for the food bank’s back to school program. Contact James Eddy at 720-327-2788 or james.eddy@dreamdinners.com. Go to www. livingthedreamfoundation.com. Republican Club Meeting Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club meets from 7-9 a.m. Mondays at Davies’ Chuck Wagon Diner, 10151 W. 26th Ave., Lakewood. Students, youth and women invited and welcome. Upcoming featured speakers: Aug. 1, Freddie Gaudet, Coloradans for Colorado, No on Amendment 69. Contact Fred Holden, president, at 303-421-7619. Go to http://jeffcorepublicanmensclub.org/

Gang Violence Solutions Solutions to gang violence and hope for gang members will be explored at Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, at 5675 Field St., Arvada. Program, “Hope for Gangs: Surprising Stories from the Bloods and Crips,” features exclusive filmed interviews with several former gang members who share their past experiences and how they escaped the dangerous lifestyle. During the program, Lifetree participants will have the opportunity to discuss ways they can impact the lives of gang members in their own community. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@ peacelutheran.net. Dirt on Community Garden Project Applewood Valley United Methodist Church is constructing a community garden adjacent to the church at 2035 Ellis St., across from the fire station. Gardeners would have their own plot for growing vegetables and flowers and access to tools or a place to store their own tools. If you’d like to dig in and plant a summer garden, contact John Dunnewald at ApplewoodValleyUMC@gmail.com.

HEALTH

Relay For Life The American Cancer Society Relay For Life gives communities the chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost and ﬁght back against the disease. Each year, more than 4 million people participate in this global phenomenon and raise money and awareness to save lives from cancer. Following is a partial schedule of Relay For Life events: Sunday, July 31, Relay for Life, Westminster and Arvada; Saturday, Aug. 6, Relay for Life Thornton, Carpenter Fields; Friday, Aug. 12, Relay for Life, mountain area (Evergreen/Conifer); Saturday, Sept. 10, Relay for Life, Northglenn/Webster Lake, Webster Lake. Survive Today’s Food Jungle Food today is entirely different than it was in your grandparents’ day. From the way it’s grown to the way it’s processed and packaged (including the nutritional value), everything has changed. Knowing how to choose the highest-quality foods is key to caring for your health. Program runs from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, at Natural Grocers, 12612 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. Call 303-986-5700. Mental Health First Aid Colorado VNA and two JeffCo American Legion Posts present mental health ﬁrst aid training sessions that focus on learning to assist military members, veterans and their families. Training is an in-person, evidence-based training that teaches proven ways to help people experiencing signs and symptoms of an ongoing mental health problem or crisis. Learn to break down sigma, recognize signs and reach out to someone who might be suffering. Course cost is covered by a grant from Community First Foundation. The two-part, eight-hour courses are offered from 12:30-4:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8, and Wednesday, Aug. 10, at the American Legion Post 17 in Edgewater. Reservations required; call 303-698-6367 or send an e-mail to MentalHealthFirstAid@VNAColorado. org. Nutritional Coaching Megan Grover, master of medical science and nutritional health coach at the Natural Grocers at Vitamin Cottage, 7745 N. Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, offers free one-on-one nutrition coaching sessions for the public. Call the store at 303-423-0990 for an appointment.

EDUCATION

Continuing Education Program Metropolitan State College of Denver offers a continuing education program for adults. Most classes are 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, for two to four weeks, and cost varies. Most take place at the Student Success Building on the Auraria Campus, with other classes taking place at the South Campus (I-25 and Orchard) and the Center For Visual Arts on Santa Fe Drive. For list of classes, go to www.msudenver. edu/learnon or call 303-556-3657. Application not required. More info at www.Facebook.com/msudenverlearnoninitiative. 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 space-available basis.

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SPORTS

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LOCAL

Some athletes know how to plan ahead

Arvada businessman Cliff Neff checks the adjustments of his race car as he waits to be called to the starting line for time trials during the July 22 session of the Mile High National Drag Races at Bandimere Speedway in Morrison. Neff’s race car is powered by a modified engine that produces about 650 horsepower, powering the car from a standing start to speeds of 165 to 170 mph as the vehicle crosses the finish line a quarter-mile away. Tom Munds

A few seconds of speed Arvada businessman competes at Mile High National Drag Races By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com Cliff Neff and his crew grimaced when they were told July 22 that Neff wouldn’t run time trials until late in the evening because of rain delays and a shift in scheduling. Neff, owner of I-70 and Harlan Towing Co. in Arvada, said the car was tuned, ready to go at the scheduled time early in the afternoon and so was he., said the car was tuned and ready to go at the scheduled time

early in the afternoon — and so was he. “We want to get out there on the track to see how the car is running in these weather conditions and see if we need to make adjustments so we will run faster,” said Neff, who would finish runner-up in the Sportsman Competition Eliminator Class. “We feel the car should run well and I am eager to get the chance to drive her down the strip.” While Neff was able to get past time trials, qualifying eighth, he couldn’t best Lou Ficco of Wheat Ridge in the finals, losing by nearly a full second at the Mopar Mile High Nationals July 24 at Bandimere Speedway.

But before that, waiting for the call to the starting line July 22, he took time to talk about his drag racing career and how he got into the sport. “My father started drag racing in the 1960s and I guess I picked up the bug,” he said with a smile. “It has become even more of a family affair now that my 12-year-old daughter is competing in junior dragsters.” Neff races in the National Hot Rod Association’s competition eliminator class just as his dad did years ago. “The competition eliminator class is huge and included a wide variety of vehicles,” Neff said. “NHRA has what is called an indexing system to make Race continues on Page 23

The Force is with the father Veteran funny car racer wins at Mile High Nationals By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com After their semifinal victories in the funny car semifinals, John Force gave his daughter Courtney a ride on the back of a motor scooter in front of the west grandstands at Bandimere Speedway in Morrison. John Force, 67, beat Del Worsham to advance to the finals for the 244th time in his career. Courtney, the 28-year-old No. 1 qualifier, notched a semifinal win over Robert Hight. So father raced against daughter in the funny car finals July 24 at the 37th annual Mopar Mile High Nationals, which was televised live nationally for the first time live on Fox. John Force caught Courtney at the finish line for his first victory of the season and a record-tying seventh in 10 finals rounds at the Morrison track. Other winners were Allen Johnson, who has been nicknamed the “King of the Mountain,” in Pro Stock, Tony

John Force, 67, defeated his daughter Courtney to win for the first time this season in the funny car finals of the 37th annual Mopar Mile High Nationals July 24 at Bandimere Speedway in Morrison. Photo by Jim Benton Schumacher in Top Fuel and Andrews Hines in Pro Stock Motorcycle. John Force had what he termed an anxiety attack before the finals and threw up but notched his first win to

Leanne Lowry celebrated her 14th birthday in June and on July 15 announced she had verbally committed to play volleyball at the University of Iowa. She won’t graduate from high school until 2020. Lowry, a 5-foot-11 libero, will be a freshman at Castle View this fall and has an older sister, junior Lauren, who is a setter for the Sabercats. Leanne Lowry has “played up” against older athletes in competitive club volleyball for the past few years. “Leanne plays at a level well above her age,” said Castle View coach Scott Dowis. “She makes the difficult plays look routine. She is slated to play libero at the next level. However, she has the ability to do it all, set, attack, defend — you name it.” Jim Benton College coaches OVERTIME these days don’t wait long to secure verbal commitments from athletes, making decisions based mostly on potential. Lowry isn’t the only young player who has announced a verbal commitment — which is not binding — before becoming a senior. Alea Tooley, a sophomore-to-be at Columbine, made a commitment to play women’s lacrosse at the University of Denver. There have been many athletes who will be juniors this year who have vowed to attend certain colleges. Some of those athletes who will graduate in 2018 include Arapahoe’s Harvey Jackson and Golden’s Liam Johnson, who have pledged to play lacrosse at DU; Chaparral’s Ally Schlegel, who will head to Penn State to play soccer; Cherry Creek soccer player Mia Raben, who announced a commitment to attend Wake Forest; Mountain Vista’s Jake Govett, who will attend Delaware to play lacrosse; and Valor baseball player Luke Ziegler, who has committed to Pepperdine.

became the oldest driver to win a funny car race in NHRA history “I needed this win,” said the 16-time Force continues on Page 22

Olympic Development tryouts The Colorado Soccer Association will host Olympic Development tryouts at the Air Force Academy July 30-Aug. 1 for players who live along the Front Range. Lindsey Horan, the U.S. Olympic team member from Golden, participated in this program. Top elite boys and girls players born between 1999 and 2004 were asked to try out, train and possibly become part of the 2016-17 pool team that would represent Colorado and Region IV in 2017 national tournaments. Invitations were sent to more than 8,000 players and this season, Mountain Region tryouts for the Olympic Development Program will be held Aug. 13 and 14 in Basalt. Coloradans in top 10 Three Colorado residents finished in the top 10 of the CoBank Colorado Open golf tournament July 21-24 at the Green Valley Ranch Golf Club in Denver. Jim Knous, of Englewood, set a course record with a 7-under-par 29 on the back nine and matched a course low with a 10-under par 62 during the final round and finished tied for fourth with a 19-under-par total of 269. Arvada’s Zahkai Brown, the 2007 Colorado high school state champion from Pomona, tied Knous for fourth place. Both received checks for $8,167 Nick Hodge, from Littleton, tied for ninth with at 271, good for $5,000. Former University of Colorado golfer Benton continues on Page 22

Services

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Drivers share their best Bandimere memories

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Tommy Johnson Jr., who drives the Make-A-Wish top fuel funny car, takes part in an autograph session during the July 22 session of the Mile High National Drag Races at Bandimere Speedway. Photo by Tom Munds

By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com Top fuel dragster and top fuel funny car drivers hit the throttle, unleashing 10,000 horsepower last weekend during competition at the Mile High National Drag Races at Bandimere Speedway in Morrison. Each top fuel dragster and a top fuel funny car is powered by a powerful engine that sends the vehicle from a standing start to 100 mph in six-tenths of a second, and dragsters and funny cars are traveling about 300 mph as they roar through the timing lights at the end of the quarter-mile drag strip. All professional teams come to Bandimere once a year, but drivers like Tommy Johnson Jr. and Jack Beckman see the Mile High Nationals almost like homecomings. Johnson, who drives the Make-AWish top fuel funny car, said coming to the Mile High Nationals reminds him of how long he has been coming to the track. “I think I came to Bandimere the first time in about 1981, bracket racing on a motorcycle,” he said with a smile. “I did well then and kept doing well here, so I look forward to coming to Bandimere.” He added that he knows a lot of people and knows the area because he lived in Littleton for several years. “Coming to this altitude is a big challenge for all the teams but I love the area, I love the people and I really enjoy competing in the Mile High Nationals,” he said. “Mopar is bringing back the Mopar top fuel dragster at this race. I drove the Mopar top fuel dragster in 1990.” The blue and white funny car he now drives is part of the Don Schumacher

Racing Team but is sponsored by Terry Chandler and dedicated to her support of Make-A-Wish Foundation. “I love driving the Make-A-Wish car because we get to meet and talk to Make-A-Wish kids,” Johnson said. “We are scheduled to host five Make-A-Wish children from the Denver metro area here at the track July 23,” he said. “We will meet with them, sign autographs and have a little meal for them. It is a great experience for me and I hope it is a great experience for them.” Beckman, driver of the Infinite Hero Top Fuel Funny Car, said he remembers

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coming to Bandimere as a spectator in 1984. “I was in the Air Force and they sent me to school at Lowry Air Force Base,” he said in the July 21 interview. “I always loved drag racing and came to the track to see them run. Of course, I came to the ‘84 Mile High Nationals. Even when I returned to my home base, I drove 500 miles the next three years to see the Mile High Nationals.” He came to Bandimere as a competitor for the first time in 2006 in the sportsman class and has returned to the track every year since.

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world champion. “I had to get my kid out of my mind... I told Courtney I loved her, but I am giving this everything I’ve got.” No. 1 Pro Stock qualifier Alex Laughlin was eliminated in the second round when he red lighted going against Vincent Nobile. Johnson made the Pro Stock Mile High Nationals finals for the 10th consecutive season, and he has now won a record seven times at Bandimere after beating Nobile, who had earned a second consecutive red light advancement against Jason Line in the semifinals. Johnson seems to have a magic touch on Thunder Mountain. “The magic is just here for some reason,” Johnson said. “I wouldn’t have given us a 1 percent chance to win all weekend. We might have got a break or two along the way but I guess that was that mountain magic. It was great to do it on national TV on the Fox network.” Schumacher hadn’t won since July 2015 in Chicago but captured a Wally Trophy for the 82nd time in his 21-season career when he defeated defending world champion Andrew Brown, who smoked his tires in the Top Fuel finals. “I’ve enjoyed great moments in racing during my career but coming back from a huge deficit when people have counted you out like we have done this weekend is most satisfying to me,” said Schumacher. Hines, 33, set a track record time of 7.134 seconds at 188.3 mph in his finals

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and Denver native Jonathan Kaye, who now lives in Phoenix, tied for second with a 20-under-par total of 268 and earned $15,250. Neil Johnson, of River Falls, Wisconsin, won the tournament and $100,000 with a score of 265.

Leah Pritchett, who will drive the Mopar/Pennzoil top fuel dragster, also raced at Bandimere years ago. “I grew up in California, dad was a land speed racer and wanted his two girls to do something fun, so we drove junior dragsters,” she said. “I came to Bandimere 10 years ago as an 18-year-old to race in the Junior Drag Racing Nationals. I did win a Team Junior Dragster Nationals Championship and received my first drag racing championship trophy, called a Wally. I want to receive my next Wally here on Sunday when I win the Mile High Nationals top fuel championship.”

THE WINNERS Winners at the Mopar Mile High Nationals July 22-24 at Bandimere Speedway in Morrison: Top Fuel - Tony Schumacher, Lakeway, Texas Funny Car - John Force, Yorba Linda, Californa Pro Stock - Allen Johnson, Greenville, Tennessee Pro Stock Motorcycle - Andrew Hines, Brownsburg, Indiana Competition Eliminator - Lou Ficco Jr., Wheat Ridge Super Stock - Jackie Alley, Eagle, Idaho Stock Eliminator - Ryan Montford, Wichita, Kansas Super Comp - Kris Whitﬁeld, Littleton Super Gas - Kevin Moore, Littleton Super Street - John Bianco, Golden Top Sportsman - John Baker, Grand Junction Top Dragster - Steve Johnson, Arvada

win over teammate Eddie Krawlec. He became the Pro Stock Motorcycle winningest rider with 45 career wins. “It doesn’t get much better racing up here on the mountain with the different air that requires a different setup,” said Hines who notched his third Bandimere win to go along with two runner-up finishes since he made his professional debut in 2002 at the Mile High Nationals.

New sport at Arapahoe Girls field hockey will have 15 schools playing this fall as Arapahoe and Liberty will compete. These teams, like most of the others, will be co-op teams that draw players from other district schools. Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. He can be reached at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com or at 303-566-4083.

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Lou Ficco Jr. of Wheat Ridge defeated Clff Neff of Westminster to win the Competition Eliminator Wally in the sportsman competition at the Mopar Mile High Nationals at Bandimere Speedway on July 24. Ficco overcame a slow reaction time with a 7.664 elapsed time at 178.21 miles per hour to easily win the title in the ﬁnals race against Neff. Photo by Jim Benton

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