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Detailing governance City Council directs staff to further nonprofit development By Crystal Anderson canderson@colorado communitymedia.com While hesitant about the outcome, Arvada City Council directed staff and the Arvada Center’s potential nonprofit board to continue work on a draft partnership agreement, during a council workshop, June 9. “The premise is if the city gives up con-
trol of the facility, that the philanthropic community will be more willing to step in and give more donations and more investment into the center,” Mayor Marc Williams said. “I need to see that actually happen, I need to know that that premise is accurate.” Council heard a presentation of the initial agreement, which outlined the roles and responsibilities of both organizations during the workshop. It touched upon the proposed partnership between the city and nonprofit, the responsibilities of management, programming, and property, and the transfer of employees from the city to the nonprofit. For council, the devil is in the
details, many of which weren’t present in the agreement. “You’re asking that we provide feedback and give you some blessing to go forward or not,” said Councilman Don Allard during the workshop. “It’s very, very important to me regarding the stabilization of an annual contribution ... If you’re recommending this be done, until I see the details of what this business agreement will be, I can’t agree or disagree.” Overall, while supportive of the agreement, several council members said they felt it was too broad and asked for several provisions to be placed in the agreement, including details regarding the Arvada
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Historical Society, the nonprofit’s mission statement, clearly defined employment transition terms, separation between the city and the nonprofit. “I think the framework really does try to address most everything, some things might still come up as you’re working on this, but I think we should be proceeding as expeditiously as possible,” said Councilman Bob Dyer. A copy of the draft agreement can be found through the city’s website. City staff will bring a more specific draft agreement to council on July 7 to continue the process.
GOP analyst: ‘Highly unlikely’ governor loses Republican gubernatorial primary a tough one to predict By Vic Vela
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Grown over 10 years, the Danknich garden features perennial flowers and plants mixed with garden statues and local artworks. Photos by Crystal Anderson
Arvada’s annual garden show growing By Crystal Anderson
canderson@colorado communitymedia.com This summer, yards throughout Arvada’s neighborhoods will be blossoming for all to see. Arvada’s Garden Tour begins at 9 a.m., Saturday, June 28, with self-guided spectators touring six of Arvada’s residential gardens and one community garden. Visitors can expect to see large, encompassing gardens full of bright, vibrant flowers, flowering trees and bushes, wildflowers and even a little bit of local art. “I started collecting a piece here and there, and wanted to learn how to do it so I could do it myself,” Tammy Danknich said, regarding her handcrafted fused glass art placed throughout her garden. “It’s nice to blend the glass with the plants, it kind of gives an organic feel to it.” Started four years ago, Arvada’s garden tour is an expansive look at Arvada’s colorful living art. Through the four-hour tour, visitors will be able to walk through the gardens, and indulge in light conversations and refreshments with the gardeners.
“It’s just such fun, seeing the gardens, they’re all so different, and you never know what to expect,” said Organizer Mary Jo Giddings. “It really is a living thing labor of love.” Around 200 spectators are anticipated for this year’s event, which would be the largest number to date. Along with the tour, Giddings said she hopes individuals will walk away with the knowledge of the yards in Arvada and at least one gardening tip. “Just to come away willing to try one new plant or one new placement idea or something to come away with that makes you feel good, and makes you feel enthusiastic,” she said. For gardeners like Pat Young, to garden is more than a hobby, it’s a passion, one she’s been creating and caring for the past 18 years. To her, it’s therapy. “The scents, the colors, and just seeing it grow,” she said. “It’s therapy, and how can you not love it?” Held annually, the garden tour is a fundraiser for the Arvada Historical Society, providing money to help restore, preserve and open Arvada’s historic places for the public. Tickets will be available for purchase
Encompassing the borders of the Young’s lawn, porch and house, are a mixture of perennial flowers, volunteer and exotic plants.
A longtime Republican political analyst said he doesn’t know which of the four GOP contenders for governor will come out of next week’s primary — but it’s doubtful that any of them can beat Gov. John Hickenlooper in the fall. However, the four Republicans who are vying to unseat Hickenlooper take issue with that assessment. Bob Loevy, a retired Colorado College political science professor who has analyzed Colorado politics for decades, believes that Hickenlooper “remains the strong favorite” to win re-election in November, regardless of which candidate Republican voters select to face him in the June 24 primary. “Yes, this is an exciting primary, but what I take away from it is, at the moment, it’s highly unlikely any of these candidates can beat Hickenlooper,” said Loevy, a registered Republican. Voters ballots will have their ballots tallied next week for four Republican candidates next week: former Congressmen Bob Beauprez and Tom Tancredo; Secretary of State Scott Gessler; and former state Senate Minority Leader Mike Kopp. Loevy said that it’s “almost impossible to say who is going to win.” “There is little basis on which to think which of these candidates stands out from the other,” he said. “The vote is going to be split. None are total non-entities... you can give a reason why each one of them might win and why each one might lose.” Regardless, Loevy believes that “none of these candidates have the asset of looking like a winner in November.” “The main criticism of (Hickenlooper) is he’s too moderate,” he said. “In that case you’re criticizing him for what wins elections.” But in recent interviews with Colorado Community Media that occurred prior to
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the day of the event at the Arvada Flour Mill, 5590 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., for $15. “The morning sun on these (gardens) sheds a whole different light on things, it’s beautiful, just gorgeous,” Young said.
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Renderings of the proposed two-story addition to the Arvada campus, shown in white, will house health and science programs at Red Rocks Community College. Courtesy photos
Expanding education Red Rocks Community College grows By Crystal Anderson canderson@colorado communitymedia.com Over six years ago the executive team at Red Rocks Community College saw a need to expand in the Arvada community, and
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began dreaming. A few weeks ago, the dream became a reality when the Colorado Legislature approved $10 million in funding, solidifying the institution’s dream of expansion. “This, today, is no longer a vision for the Arvada campus it’s a reality for the Arvada campus,” said Ron Slinger, executive director of the Red Rocks Foundation. Currently, the college has a campus in Arvada, 5420 Miller St., but with an influx in enrollment, the campus is near capacity. “This is our current campus, and I have to tell you — we have out grown that campus,” Red Rocks President Michele Haney said. “We’re hoping that this next opportunity as we triple the size of the campus, that we will be able to do a lot more, and
for a longer period of time.” The new building will allow Red Rocks to triple both its enrollment and programming, with a primary focus on health care and science career fields. The campus will house its current programs as well as several new sections such as; Nurse’s Aide, RN Refresher, Health Professional, Medical Assisting and Office Management, Phlebotomy Technician and Physician’s Assistant and general education courses. “What makes sense for us is to make Arvada the health campus, and I like to say we’re the ‘Anshutz of the West’,” Haney said. “I really want to have this campus known for its high quality courses and continue to be on the cutting edge of the industry.” This expansion is currently 77 percent
funded, and over the next year, the Red Rocks team will focus on raising the additional 23 percent and finding the project’s lead architect who will design and construct the new 50,000 square foot, twostory building. “This is absolutely wonderful that this is all coming together,” Mayor Marc Williams said. What you’re doing is crucial and very important, and I’m sure Arvada will have a role to play,” The executive team is currently seeking a $1 million donation from the City of Arvada in the as an investment in the project. The new building is scheduled to break ground in summer 2015, and open for classes in the fall of 2016.
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Headed to the source: Arvadan chosen for Colorado Capital Conference By Crystal Anderson
canderson@colorado communitymedia.com The bug of politics bit Sara A. Boyd when she was just a child, and now her life is devoted to it. “I’ve always been incredibly interested in politics,” Boyd said. “Growing up my mother was the chairman of the Private Industry Council down in Colorado Springs, and watching the work she did with local government was astonishing. Since then I’ve just been kind of bitten by the bug.”
Boyd, 28, is one of 100 Colorado residents selected to participate in the Colorado Capital Conference, June 17-19, in Washington D.C. The conference is an annual opportunity for state residents to travel to the Sara A. Boyd capital, meet with the key legislators and congressmen and women about issues affecting them, the state and the nation. “This unique forum will help participants sharpen some of the knowledge and
skills needed to join the larger conversation on public policy, while interacting with other civic-minded Coloradans and national policy makers,” said Sen. Mark Udall in a press release. Actively involved in politics, Boyd sees this opportunity as a way to sharpen her skills by gaining a national perspective of government and make key connections with the other residents and legislators she will encounter. “I’m a people-oriented person, so I’m vastly interested in meeting all the people
who’ve been selected to go,” she said. “And also to speak with national leaders and hear what they have to say about the issues that are happening.” This year is the fourth annual Colorado Capital Conference, an event which is part of a long-standing tradition among Colorado leaders. Prior to this conference, former U.S. Sens. Tim Wirth and Wayne Allard worked in conjunction with collegiate Source continues on Page 5
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60th Anniversary
Don and Joan St. Clair will celebrate their 60th Wedding Anniversary on June 19th. They were married June 19, 1954 in Denver. They have resided in Arvada for 50 years. They have two children; Corinne and her husband Marc, Steve and his wife Cheri. They have four grandchildren; Ra’Chelle, Valerie, Jason and Michael. They also have 10 greatgrandchildren; Kyle, Jaelyn, Kaili, Landon, Dakota, twins Derrick and Chad, Braxton, Keegan and a little boy on the way. Don is retired from Sundstrand Aviation, and Joan is retired from Don’s Pharmacy. They continue to live in the home they originally purchased when they moved to Arvada. They enjoy family and friends and going to Black Hawk. Congratulations!
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VA failures rub salt in vets’ wounds Legislation hopes to improve current standards in system By Vic Vela
vvela@colorado communitymedia.com George Claggett was a Marine who lived by his own definition of karma. The Vietnam veteran believed that treating others well wasn’t about reciprocation; rather, it was a belief that his goodness would show up elsewhere, even if he wasn’t the one reaping the benefit. It’s a good thing that Claggett wasn’t expecting anything in return for his actions toward others, or for fighting in a war of which many wanted no part, because karma wasn’t there for him during the last months of his life — much of which was spent in frustration over his dealings with the Department of Veterans Affairs. “It was hell, absolute hell,” said Michael O’Brien, a close friend and Claggett’s power of attorney, when asked what it was like dealing with the VA system. According to O’Brien, Claggett would spend several weeks just trying to schedule an appointment to see a doctor at the VA hospital in Denver. When he would finally obtain appointments, he would sometimes have to wait for hours to see a doctor. Claggett, of Denver, also waited several weeks to receive lab results of a tumor that contributed to his death on May 2. He was 66. “It just seemed like all he was doing was waiting,” O’Brien said. Claggett’s story is one of many that have surfaced in recent weeks regarding systematic failures and corruption within the VA department. “I am absolutely stunned, particularly as a combat veteran, that this agency that’s entrusted to meet our obligations for those who served in uniform can be so incredibly incompetent ... and be so corrupt,” said 6th Congressional District Rep. Mike Coffman, a Republican who served in the Iraq War. Last week, Coffman joined every other member of the House in voting for a bill that aims to address some of the issues that have caused veterans like Claggett to receive substandard
care from their government. The legislation is a start, say members of Congress, to restructuring a government-run entity that has been failing its soldiers for a very long time. “I am so angry and disappointed,” said Rep. Ed Perlmutter, a Democrat who represents Colorado’s 7th Congressional District. “There are too many stories like that.”
Seeking better options for vets
Last week, the House gave unanimous approval to the Veterans Access to Care Act. The bill requires that the VA send veterans to private health providers when the department is unable to provide care within 14 days. The legislation would also ban bonuses for VA employees and puts in place greater oversight over the department’s operations. The bill comes on the heels of a federal audit that shows that more than 57,000 veterans have waited at least three months to see a doctor, while others who asked for appointments never received one. Other findings have shown that VA employees — whose bonuses are tied to wait time reductions — falsified reports to hide information about long wait times. Reports have also shown that veterans died awaiting treatment. The scandal led to the resignation of department director Eric Shinseki. Coffman and Perlmutter believe that the legislation will go a long way in helping veterans receive better care, without having to deal with unreasonable — and sometimes life threatening — waits. “At the end of the day, it will allow the VA to have a much better system to allow vets options they don’t have now,” Coffman said. Coffman, who is the chairman of the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, added an amendment to the bill that sets aside money to pay for court costs that could come as investigations into the scandal continue. Coffman said that employees who were falsifying reports out of motivation for bonus pay could end up facing criminal charges. “There are veterans who have died as a result of manipulating these appointment wait times for financial gain,” Coffman said. “To me, that’s not just a matter of firing people. (It
Michael O’Brien thinks about his late friend George Claggett as he sits in a booth inside a bar that Claggett often frequented, Denver’s Park Tavern and Restaurant, on June 13. On the table sits the cap that Claggett, a Vietnam veteran, often wore. Photo by Vic Vela includes) the possibility of criminal charges.” The bill is one of several efforts to change the VA system. Acting VA Director Sloan Gibson has also spelled out a list of reforms that he would like to see made. Perlmutter said the VA’s “arteries have hardened” over the years, due to a culture that has preferred to sweep problems under the rug while hoping that no one notices. “There’s more of a `protect your turf, protect your fanny’ mentality,” Perlmutter said. “There’s so many good people, but there’s others who are protecting their reputation. That’s really a problem within the system.” The Senate passed a similar bill the same week. It’s likely that the two chambers will come to a consensus on a singular piece of legislation in the coming weeks.
The wounded warrior O’Brien said that the last year of Claggett’s life was spent in grave sickness. He was too sick to work. He often had blood in his urine, lost an unhealthy amount of weight and was also suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder that often brought on flashbacks. O’Brien said that he tried to set up appointments for weeks and when he was finally successful in obtaining one, Claggett waited for more than an hour to see a doctor — who never
George Claggett, a Marine and Vietnam veteran, was one of many veterans whose health care needs had been impacted by systematic problems within the Department of Veterans Affairs. Photo courtesy of Michael O’Brie showed up. Claggett’s peace finally came during the early morning hours of May 2. “I gave him some morphine the night before and woke up at three in the morning and I saw immediately that he was gone,” he said. “And the son of a bitch had a smile on his face.” Claggett left O’Brien the little amount of money he had at the time of his death to give to the Wounded Warriors Project, an organization that Vets continues on Page 5
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ARVADA CITY COUNCIL ON THE RECORD The Arvada City Council discussed the following legislation during its June 9 meeting. Council members in attendance were Mayor Marc Williams, Mayor Pro Tem Mark McGoff, District 1 Councilman Jerry Marks, District 3 Councilman John Marriott, District 4 Councilman Bob Dyer, and Councilman-At-Large Don Allard. Councilman-At-Large Bob Fifer was absent.
Red Rocks Expansion
Council heard a presentation Red Rocks Community College discussing the future of its Arvada campus expansion. They detailed the project’s timeline, progress and future steps. The Red Rocks Foundation also asked council to consider a $1 million contribution to the project. Council will consider the contribution after conferring more with staff.
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Council heard a presentation from the City Manager, Mark Deven, regarding the proposed Arvada Center nonprofit
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organization. The presentation was an outline of the draft Operating Partnership Agreement, which detailed the roles and responsibilities of both the proposed nonprofit and the City of Arvada. After hearing the presentation, a hesitant council gave direction to further develop the Operating Partnership Agreement for more deliberation at a later date.
Capital Improvement Projects Update
Council heard a presentation on the update of 2014’s capital improvement projects (CIP). Currently, Arvada has spent $21, 716,987 of the $76.1 million budget. According to the presentation, the city is currently well funded for all scheduled projects. In the future, the city expects to draw revenue from sales and use tax bonds and the Wadsworth payback to fund upcoming capital improvement projects. The next city council meeting will be at 6 p.m., Monday, June 30, at Arvada City Hall, 8101 Ralston Road. — Compiled by Crystal Anderson
a Vietnam veteran who deserved better treatment for serving his country. “My question is, why does a Marine have to advocate for care so he can die with a little dignity?” O’Brien said. “Why does he have to push a system to get him aid that we should be bending over backwards to give?”
luncheon at the capital, and listen to panels with key decision makers. Boyd said she’s looking forward to asking questions regarding PERA and unfunded liabilities, marijuana, and the politician-constituent disconnect. She continued to say she would like to use this experience to make connections she will be able to use as she progresses in her career. “There’s so much to look forward to and so much I anticipate gleaning out of this experience,” she said. “I certainly hope to make plenty of connections, to keep talking … And to have that national scope, and come back to Colorado and apply that to what I’m doing now.”
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‘The Graduate’ tackles decade of change with humor By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com The 1960s were a time a tremendous upheaval in the culture of the country and that change was reflected not only in obvious ways, but in smaller and more subtle ways that show themselves in art. “The Graduate” taps into the undercurrents of unease and turns it into something hilarious, bracing and subversive. “The Graduate,” adapted by Terry Johnson, based on the novel by Charles Webb and the screenplay by Calder Willingham and Buck Henry and directed by Rick Yaconis, will be playing at The Edge Theatre, 1560 Teller St., through June 29. Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 6 p.m. Due to some sexual situations and partial nudity, the show is for mature audiences only and no one younger than 17 is admitted to the performance. “I think the story fits the time really well but the film version was a little more focused on that,” said Patty Ionoff, who plays Mrs. Robinson. “I think the play is much funnier than the film is.” The story of “The Graduate” centers on Benjamin Braddock (Chandler Darby), a recent college graduate who returns home to his parents bored and disillusioned.
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Rudderless he finds himself attracted to his father’s business partner, Mrs. Robinson, and starts an affair with the older woman. However, when he meets and falls for Mrs. Robinson’s daughter, Elaine (Adrian Egolf), Benjamin has to make some kind of decision about his future for the first time. For Darby, in his first performance at The Edge, he said it was important that he connected to Benjamin, and since he just graduated from the University of Northern Colorado, that was easy to do. “It’s kind of ironic that I was chosen for this part since I am a graduate, and I think the language of the play is very appropriate,” he said. “There is a lot of pressure, especially once you graduate college, and so that’s something I relate to.” Anne Bancroft’s portrayal of Mrs. Robinson is rightly iconic, and some fantastic actresses have played the character on Broadway, so Ionoff said for her it
was important to go her own way on the character. “I looked at the relationship she has with her husband, which is something you get hints about in the play,” she said. “In a way my performance is inspired by some of my mother’s friends who even if they went to college were supposed to get married and stay at home.” Ionoff said that for many women of the 1960s, so much was going on in their country and world and they were mainly relegated to the sidelines. “It must have been so frustrating because they saw all this change, and they weren’t able to participate,” she said. “They were stuck.” For Darby, the show has been a great way to make people laugh while at the same time getting them to think about topics like sex and disillusionment in a different way than normal. “It’s a great cast and people can just dive in and have a great time,” Ionoff said. “It takes everyone back to the sixties and all those changes.” For more information, call 303232-0363 or visit www.theedgetheater. com.
Daniel L. Ritchie, the “godfather” of Denver theater, has announced his retirement as chief executive officer of the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Ritchie will continue to serve as chairman of the board of trustees following his retirement as CEO. Ritchie revealed his decision at the June 10 regularly scheduled meeting of the trustees and then to a meeting of DCPA employees. He also is sending a letter to the customers and donors whose support of the DCPA has been the foundation of its success. “This is the right moment for me to step aside and for a new CEO to guide the DCPA into its bright future,” Ritchie said. “The DCPA is poised to move to a new level of creativity with an even warmer embrace of our audience. My full energy will now be focused on board matters, including the campaign to reauthorize the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District in 2016.” Ritchie joined the DCPA in 2007 as CEO and chairman of the board. Upon his appointment, the board and Ritchie concluded that the two positions should ultimately be separated. Today’s announcement completes that plan. Ritchie, who was known as “Dapper Dan” for his sharp attire, led the DCPA through a period of dynamic creative growth and to financial success. Under his leadership, the DCPA expanded its new-play development program, launched three national Broadway touring premieres, conducted two successful matching-gift fundraising campaigns, and served more than 400,000 students through its extensive theatre education programs. He also has been instrumental in diversifying the DCPA’s programming with the development of Off-Center @ The Jones, an experimental theater designed to make theater less formal, more fun, decidedly innovative and appealing to new audiences. Ritchie has made generous personal financial donations to the DCPA and has served without pay as CEO during his entire tenure. But I will remember him most for his “performances” to raise money for DCPA endeavors. One year for Saturday Night Alive, the DCPA’s granddaddy fundraiser, Ritchie embraced his inner rock star with over-the-top enthusiasm. He appeared in a full costume as former Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash. A search will begin immediately for Ritchie’s successor. He will remain as CEO until his successor has joined the organization and he will work with the new CEO during a period of transition.
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Sprouts Farmers Market, one of the fastest-growing natural food retailers in the country, opened its first store in Englewood (5001 S. Broadway) on June 11. This is the 17th Sprouts in the Denver area. Sprouts is a healthy grocery store offering fresh, natural and organic foods. The grocery chain offers fresh produce, bulk foods, vitamins and supplements, packaged groceries, meat and seafood, baked Parker continues on Page 7
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education news McMinimee starts Jeffco’s new superintendent, Daniel McMinimee, will officially be on the job July 1. McMinimee replaces Cindy Stevenson, who had been the district superintendent for the past 12 years. McMinimee comes to Jeffco from Douglas County, where he worked as a principal, director of schools and
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Shakespeare down south
The Westcliffe Center for the Performing Arts announced that “Shakespeare in the Sangres,” the 2014 summer outdoor live theater production executive produced by Rancher’s Roost Cafe, will take place June 19 through July 5 in the Feedstore Amphitheater Park behind the Historic Jones Theater in Westcliffe, in the Wet Mountain Valley west of Pueblo. Two comedy productions will be offered: “The Comedy of Errors,” a dramatic comedy by William Shakespeare, shows at 6:30 p.m. June 19 and 21; 6: 30 p.m. June 27 and July 4; and 2 p.m. June 29 and July 6. “The Imaginary Invalid,” a classic comedy by Moliere, shows at 6:30 p.m. June 20; 2 p.m. June 22; 6:30 p.m. June 26 and July 3; and at 6:30 p.m. June 28
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Collaborating to increase prospects The Jefferson County Business Education Alliance and Jefferson County teachers are working together to help students gain workforceready skill sets. Through several outlets; class-
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and July 5. Guests are encouraged to arrive early and bring blankets and/or chairs to sit on. The park opens one hour before showtime. Tickets cost $20 for adults and $15 for teens and can be purchased at www.jonestheater.com. In addition to the two “Shakespeare in the Sangres” productions, “A Taste of Shakespeare” will be held to kick off the season at 6:30 p.m. June 17 in Studio 2 of the Jones Theater.
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Quien es el mejor? (Who is the best?) That will be determined when gobs of local chefs compete in Top Taco Denver, presented by US Foods, a taco and margarita tasting event from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. June 26 in the Sculpture Park on Speer Boulevard between Arapahoe and Champa streets. VIP ticket holders will be admitted at 5:30 p.m. Top Taco trophies will be awarded by judges and for people’s choice for the Top Creative, Top Traditional Taco and Best Margarita. Tickets are $65 for general admission; $125 for VIP hosted by Patron
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Starting family talks with kids How do you conduct conversations with a preschooler? Once families have a little practice they are amazed at young children’s insight. They are so fascinating and honest. Unfortunately, Americans often spend only 15 minutes a day just talking with young children. Preschool teachers have some suggestions to get that sparkle children have when receiving complete attention from a loved one. Focus on the Child First of all, turn off all technology to focus on them. Sit down or find some other way to get to their eye level. Young children need to see facial expressions, especially smiles. Keep your voice gentle. Show children how it looks to really listen carefully. Nod. Say,” Oh and Mmm- hmm. Tell me more about that.” React in some way. Do not interrupt. Begin sentences with “What are some, who are some, when are some? They suggest you need a long answer. Then ask a follow-up question. Avoid questions that can be answered with one word, yes, or no. Instead ask, “What are some foods that you like on the grocery list? I’ll read the list for you.” Read the list. Then pause long enough to give them time to think. The pausing takes practice. If children bring home pictures, say, “Wow, look at these! Tell me about them.” If they show you Bubbles their pet fish ask, “What are some things you like about Bubbles?” Ask them to explain. After reading a book together, ask some questions to start a conversation. What are some things you liked about the story? What were some funny parts? Include questions about feelings. What
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Loevy’s analysis, the GOP hopefuls pointed out plenty of areas where they see weaknesses in the governor’s record. Beauprez blasted Hickenlooper’s “failure of leadership” on several policy fronts. Tancredo said the governor “kicked the ball down the field” when he granted a temporary reprieve for death row inmate Nathan Dunlap, who killed four people at an Aurora Chuck E. Cheese restaurant in 1996. Kopp said that Hickenlooper hasn’t provided leadership on the hot issue of local community control of hydraulic fracking. “He should stand up against the radical interests in his own party who want to shut down the oil and gas industry in the state,” Kopp said. And the candidates believe that Hickenlooper is anything but a moderate, having signed into law bills on gun control, election overhaul and civil unions, to name a few. “Look at Hickenlooper,” Gessler said. “He says he’s a moderate, that’s what he claims. And yet he signs the most liberal agenda in the history of Colorado.” But Loevy feels that the candidates from his own party have their own set of obstacles to overcome. Loevy said that Tancredo benefits from
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Celebrating Juneteenth “All Different Now: Juneteenth, the First Day of Freedom” by Angela Johnson, illustrated by E.B. Lewis 2014, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers $17.99 / $19.99 Canada 40 pages Tomorrow morning, when you wake up, everything will be changed. Oh, sure, you’ll still be in the same bed with the same sheets and jammies. Your room will be the same room you went to sleep in. Your mom will still be your mom and your dad will still be your dad – but it’ll be a whole new day with new possibilities. As you’ll see in the new book “All Different Now” by Angela Johnson, illustrated by E.B. Lewis, one day can really mean a lot. Every morning, the breeze from the gulf woke everyone up, telling them it was time to start the day in the fields beneath the hot Texas sun. Just like every other day, it was time to work and work some more – but there was one day when everything was different, though nobody knew it at first. And then someone told someone else on the edge of the gulf. And that someone took the word to town, and told friends. The friends were so happy that they spread the message around the country. The news was like a wave in the ocean and pretty soon, everyone in the fields knew – and they were happy. They knew that “a Union general had
read from a balcony” that everyone was free – not just now, but “forever.” From that minute forward, nothing would be like it was the day before. Everything would “be all different now.” People sang their happiness with faces raised. Others – those who didn’t think they’d ever see it – cried tears of joy. Some could hardly believe that day had come and they “whispered things” to one another. Since nobody was being forced to work in the fields that day, they all went to the beach for a picnic by the water. Even the sand was changed. Dancing felt new. Food tasted different for those who were free for the first time. Even stories sounded sweeter. And at the end of the day, it was especially nice to walk next to cotton fields that didn’t demand work. It was nice to go to bed, knowing that the next morning and every one after that, the sun would wake everyone up and nothing would ever be the same… In her notes, author Angela Johnson says that a photo of her great-grandparents led her to wonder how they celebrated when they learned of their freedom which, because they were slaves in Texas, came more than two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. That’s a great way to introduce the pages of historical overview about Emancipation and
Juneteenth that follow, but be sure to read the illustrator’s note, too. E.B. Lewis writes about making this book come alive, which he calls his “biggest challenge.” The challenge for you, I think, is talking your 3- to -7-year-old into letting go of this book now and then because they’ll want to hold fast to it. As for you, if you’re prone to
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Welcoming a familiar face to a new place It is a pleasure to welcome Drew Litton to our opinion pages beginning this week. Drew was a staple with the Rocky Mountain News for 26 years until it ceased publication in 2009. Many of us kept up with him through the web, seeing his postings on Facebook and his website. A few months back, I learned Drew was moving back to the Denver area, and I reached out to him. Drew jumped at the opportunity to be printed in our 20 weekly community newspapers with 180,000 plus circulation and on our 19 websites. Drew agrees with me that the community newspaper business is the place to be due to our unique content and close connection with the communities we serve. Place continues on Page 11
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Visit the past or the future? We asked guests at Splash water park in Golden, would you rather be able to visit 100 years into the past or 100 years into the future?
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“I’d travel in the future. I guess to see how the economy gets and just what the world is going to look like.” Josh Manzaneres, Denver
“I’d go 100 years in the future. Technology could advance so we could be more lazy.” Alysia Chavez, Denver
“The future. So I could see what my kids were going to experience and my grand kids.” Emily Borrenpophl, Littleton
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Stormy weather isn’t limited to outdoors Now that I am officially starting my 19th year in Colorado, I think I am finally appreciating the finicky and unpredictable weather that blesses us every season of every year. Maybe it’s my short or foggy memory, but I cannot seem to remember a season with more weather fluctuation since I have moved here. I have traveled professionally and frequently since relocating here from New Jersey, so maybe 2014 is just another typical and ever-changing year here in colorful Colorado, and I’m just not used to all the seasonal changes and storms. But, it’s really not the weather that I want to talk about today, as crazy and volatile as it may be. Instead, I want to focus on another topic that could be considered just as wild and sometimes as unpredictable … our children. As another Father’s Day has come and gone, I am reminded of the roller-coaster ride of parenting my own children over these past 25 years. My youngest will hit 20 in September, so I will officially be out of the teenage era. You know — the one where we move from being seen as smart, brave, funny, and even from time to time goofy mom or dad … to that place where children become embarrassed to be seen with us, deny our existence, and find our sense of humor less funny with each passing corny joke or request for them to pull their pants up above the waist. But I digress. If you are a parent, a friend of parent, an outsider looking in on a parenting situation, then you know exactly what that crazy and unpredictable forecast looks like during those teenage years — don’t you? “Mostly sunny today with a chance of drama,” or “Clear skies in the morning with a lack of respect and appreciation showing up around 3 p.m.” And then there is always this one: “The wind will pick
up in the early evening, bringing with it a storm front of entitlement and selfishness.” I find a certain beauty and wonder when experiencing the changes in attitudes and behaviors of my children. It is exasperating at times, almost to the point where I’d consider quitting the job of being a dad. But it is also an incredible blessing that keeps me on my toes, astounds me with both their exciting events and little achievements, and it fills me with pride to be a dad even in the midst of their drama, life challenges and experiences, and just every time I am blessed enough to lay my eyes upon them. So let’s remember that crazy, wild, volatile, and unpredictable storms of life will happen. Not may happen, but will happen. And when we embrace the chaos and challenges that our children bring us, love them unconditionally anyway, our umbrella of love will get us through any storm that comes our way. What’s your forecast looking like? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com. And as we see our storms as blessings, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Highlands Ranch, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation and the CEO/founder of www.candogo.com.
letter to the editor showboating in Jeffco In response to the Jeffco Education issues, I would like to add my own thoughts. Last year the county duly elected a board who were conservative in nature and less beholding to the teachers union. This infuriated the unions and it’s liberal allies. The past few months have shown showboating by these interests against the board. The supposed walking out of, union friendly, former superintendent Stevenson at a board meeting. The street protests against the board by the unions
(I’m tired of hearing how I have to support the teachers unions for my kids, if they support my kids so much, give me a voucher so I can send my child to a private school, I love the charter school our child is presently in). Lastly, the letter written by past liberal board members and union sympathizers (Yes, they are all liberal, don’t believe they are different ideologies, ask them what agenda they support). They seek to minimize the current Letter continues on Page 11
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Snapshots from a broad May 31: The attractive Hungarian guide named Kristina meets my cousin, Janet, and I at the International Airport in Munich, Germany to begin our tour of Eastern Europe. At a Munich hotel, we meet 34 fellow travelers from Australia, England, Canada and the U.S. The next day our group, all of whom have signed up for Bohemian Rhapsody through Cosmos Tours, head toward Prague, Czech Republic in a “coach.” Janet and I are excited to see Eastern European cities with fascinating medieval history of kings and queens, ancient cathedrals, and narrow cobblestone streets. “Make sure you have coins for the toilets,” Kristina warns us. She is not kidding, and the experience of water closets and toilettes on the road through Bohemia is unique. A totally enclosed water closet, may be a good place to relieve yourself, but is not a happy place if you have claustrophobia. Our first stop is Nuremburg, Germany, where we have time for lunch. I carry a small cross body purse that holds my United States passport, and local money, a
comb, and my iPhone. Janet, whose focus is architecture, heads into St. Sebaldus Cathedral off the central square. I follow her into the medieval church, which was completed in 1275. In awe of the Romanesque majesty of the interior, I am also struck by the singing of a choir of girls at choir practice. They sing like angels, led by an enthusiastic choir director. Transported by the organist and choir to a melding of history and magical present moment, I pluck out my iPhone and record a video with sound of the choir and the interior of the church. (The video becomes a treasure from the trip to play for friends back home. When I play it one friend says, “That gives
me goose bumps.”) Texting photos to my husband and children back in the U.S. becomes an instant connection to the people I love. They text back, and we are in touch. In Prague and Budapest, besides the majestic cathedrals, town squares and delicious goulash and homemade pasta, I am interested in how the people have survived the Soviet occupation after World War II, which I only witnessed through the news. The local guide in Prague says, “We have no religion.” My feeling is the people have a terrific history but unclear vision of the future. On a television in a Prague hotel room, a BBC report says “The KGB has infiltrated the Prague government and the people have not adapted to freedom.” In Budapest, Hungary, the government, concerned about the falling birth rate is encouraging women to have babies. Our guide, Kristina is single as are many women of childbearing age in Eastern Europe. After Budapest, on our way back toward Munich, we have a free day in Vienna, Austria. I choose to spend the hot morning
in the air conditioned Vienna Art Museum, home of the Habsburg’s amazing collection. A solid ivory horse with a rider who represents the Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire receiving a crown astounds me because of the luminescence of the material, and the of a time it represents. On my iPhone, I text a photo of a brilliantly colored painting of Jesus appearing to Mary Magdalene to my husband, Dick. He texts back, “Love it.” So what you have here are a few notes from an intrepid traveler. I have been home only three days now and am still waking up, my internal clock messed up — when my eyes flutter open I gaze at the ceiling of the bedroom and wonder what European hotel room I’m in, then after a few moments recognize something in the bedroom and realize I’m home.
motion, and then wonder why they get tendonitis or pulled muscles. You have to become functionally fit before you narrow your training down to a specific event. Our job in public education, it would seem to me, needs to start catering more to “functional brain fitness.” It would be great, in my opinion, if our first principle was “make every child’s brain as strong as it can be.” Focus our efforts, not on facts, data and testing, but on facility, processes and breadth. That’s why I chose to highlight, in last week’s column, the fact that students in Finland have more recess time than Americans: it’s good for the development of the brain. Our arguments, the great dramas of the
education world, of which Jefferson County now seems to be ground zero, frequently strike me as duels to the death about the location of the deck chairs on the Titanic. If we’re going to have such personal, vitriolic and nasty arguments, can we please do it about first principles? That might give us a chance to “reason up,” which, in turn, might give us a chance to both build a better school, and look like adults while we’re doing it.
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Breaking out the elements of learning “I do think there’s a good framework for thinking. It is physics. You know, the sort of first principles reasoning … boil things down to their fundamental truths and reason up from there”—Elon Musk. What is the first principle, the fundamental truth of public education? When it all started, way back with John Dewey, the fundamental truth was that public education was to create a workforce that could manage an emerging industrial economy. That’s why schools look a little bit too much like factories for most peoples’ tastes. That philosophy, that cooker-cutter approach, has driven public education ever since. In between then and now, we’ve had other emphases, but, with the brief and unfortunate exception of the “self-esteem” movement of the early 90s, we have always worked on the premise that schools can and should churn out students that have an identical core set of skills and competencies. But that century-long habit denies the very real, fundamental truth that every student who walks through our doors is different than the one next to them. This really hasn’t been that big of a deal, for the most part. The culture accepted children’s different skill levels, and assimilated them in where they could fit best, be that college, or a trade, or service. That which a student did not get in school was either not necessary or could be imparted later. But in the past 15 or twenty years, the culture seems to have shifted. It is almost
ridiculous to assume that a school can adequately prepare students for the world they are finding themselves in. The sum total of everything we know doubles now every five years; a sign at Denver International Airport announces that 9 of the top 10 jobs in 2020 don’t exist right now, and that seems about right; and once a school gets the okay to purchase new technology, by the time it’s actually in the school in use, it’s two generations behind what most students have in their pockets already, in the form of their smart phones. We can’t keep up, and it’s a fool’s errand to try. But that doesn’t mean there’s nothing we can do. Let me come at it this way: as a personal trainer, one thing I am conscious of is that people who seek help to prepare for a specific event tend to be people who get injured most often. That’s because they want to do specific work that is related to the event, without doing the more mundane tasks associated with becoming generally strong. So they take a weakened body and fabulous intentions, put it through a grueling workout that sometimes specifically targets a single muscle group or
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board by saying the board has created a sense of a lack of transparency, a lack of governance, a lack of trust, treating the teachers badly and I’m surprised that they didn’t blame them for the Hindenburg disaster. If I was the board, I wouldn’t want to work with these name callers either. They are the ones who are creating the problems, they can’t get their way and they seek to subvert the electoral pro-
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I gave Drew no real direction in terms of the topics he will draw. For the most part, expect it to be sports related as he has done in the past. His work will give us a better understanding of how many of us feel about a topic. One drawing and a few words can
cess. Instead of the teacher’s union allies ranting on the board, maybe they should try to work with the board. I can see this has been an orchestrated process by the teachers unions and their liberal allies to make the common citizen see the board as mean people who don’t care for your children. That is wrong, it is only propaganda. The board cares for our kids and the taxpayer. They want to make sure the kids get a great education and the taxpayers get a good return on their money. David Albertsen, Arvada
often trigger our brains to reflect and think about Drew’s position on a topic. Some will connect, others not. But the goal of any good cartoonist like Drew is for readers to think, smile, learn and yes, even ponder. Bringing Drew onto our opinion pages will do just that. Welcome to our newspapers and websites, Drew. Count me in as someone looking forward to seeing your work here in Colorado again on a more regular basis. — Jerry Healey, publisher
Michael Alcorn is a music teacher and fitness instructor who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. He graduated from Alameda High School and the University of Colorado-Boulder.
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Gladys A. Girard, 83, of Arvada, passed away June 11, 2014 with family at her side at Lutheran Collier Hospice, Wheat Ridge. Survived by 3 daughters Cheryl Phoebe Girard, Wendy Snyder, and Peggy Andrews; and 3 grandchildren, Kari SnyderAldridge, Lucas Snyder, and Desiree Andrews. Services will be held on July 12, 2014, 11:00 AM at Horan & McConaty, 7577 W. 80th Ave., Arvada, CO. www.HoranCares.com.
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Shepherding a legacy Lakewood author remembers Shep the Turnpike Dog By Clarke Reader
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Legacies are important. Some legacies are larger than others, and Lakewood author Charlotte Havey has recently published her debut children’s book, which chronicles the legacy of a beloved figure in Colorado’s history — Shep the Turnpike Dog. “This is a project I’ve been working for around three and a half years,” Havey explained. “I have a film production company with my family and Broomfield hired us to do a film for them and that’s when I came across Shep.” The book’s art is done in watercolor by artist Renee Gregory, who lives in Alaska and communicated with Havey via e-mail and Skype during the process. Shep first appeared as a stray puppy at a tollboth on the Denver-Boulder Turnpike in 1951, and he quickly befriended the tollbooth workers he came in contact with. “He was eventually adopted by the tollbooth workers and spend the next 14 years there,” Havey said. “He became a total icon for the Broomfield area and as chance has it, it will be the fiftieth anniversary of his death in August, so it seemed like a great way to celebrate.” Shep’s remains are relocated to the Broomfield Depot Museum and has remained a part of Broomfield’s consciousness for decades. Havey describes herself as a major animal lover, and since she is a former educator who taught at places like South Lakewood Elementary, she feels she has a special feeling for children and how they relate to animals. “I went through several drafts while I was working on this story and eventually came up with the idea of making it into a poem,” she said. “That opened up a whole
Charlotte Havey’s “Shep the Turnpike Dog” is illustrated by Renee Gregory in watercolors. new genre to me and I had great feedback from workshops.” Havey said that Shep’s story not only shines a light on a specific moment in Colorado’s history that doesn’t get examined often, but also teaches children about coping with loss. “You have to be real delicate when writing about issues like this, but I think it can be a great tool for starting a dialogue about loss,” she said. “I also think the book is perfect for elementary students are studying Colorado’s history. The process of writing the book and getting it published by Sue Baer with Bear Paw Print has been a great ride, and she already has ideas for her next book. “I hope readers coming away realizing how blessed we are to have animals, and how unconditionally they love us,” she said. “It’s amazing to think that Shep’s legacy is being kept alive half a century later.” The book can be found at the Tattered Cover Book stores, The Book Celler and History Colorado, as well as on www.charlottehavey.com.
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A phone/text relationship is not a real relationship Dear Neil: I have been talking with and texting a guy for a year, but he is always too busy to meet. He says he loves me, but we haven’t met face to face yet. Can you help me? Waiting and Waiting Dear Waiting: Learn this lesson now, so you won’t ever make this mistake again — a phone/text correspondence is not a real relationship. It can feel like a close connection, but it is not an intimate relationship. The man you describe doesn’t love you because he doesn’t know you. In order to love someone, you absolutely have to know them. What you know about him — and what he knows about you — is your respective social presentations to each other. You know how each of you have presented yourselves to be, but you don’t know who he truly is. In order to know how someone truly is, you need to be in his presence, by spending lots of time together and by seeing him in a variety of situations, circumstances and interactions with people, animals, children, family, strangers and friends. This used to be called “pen pals.” Corresponding and talking with someone can give you the illusion of closeness and connection, but is not the same as a good, old-fashioned relationship. Find someone you can actually be with and that you can have and hold. That is the time-tested measure for creating an intimate relation-
ship. Dear Neil:Why do some children get picked on, incessantly criticized, blamed and scapegoated by their parents? What drives this chronic hostility from a parent to a child? Wanting to Understand in Wellington, New Zealand Dear Wanting to Understand: It is not widespread, but also not entirely uncommon for an unhealthy parent — especially a narcissistic parent — to choose one child to be the “Golden Child” who can do no wrong, and a Scapegoat child who is put in the position of not being able to do anything right. Although it can be either parent, it is more commonly the mother, who frequently exerts more influence on the children. Essentially, the scapegoat will be blamed for anything that goes wrong in the family. If one child is doing poorly in school, it is because too much time was spent with the scapegoated child. If dad
loses his job, it is because of all the stress and aggravation that the scapegoated child has caused. If one child steals items from a store, it is because of the influence of the scapegoated child—who just might be punished for the act instead of the child that was caught stealing. All of this abuse is done so the narcissistic parent can keep her favorite child (or children) perfect in her eyes. The Golden Child doesn’t have to admit that s/he has made any mistakes or has been wrong in any way — and neither does mom. It’s not my fault that I have a child doing poorly in school, or who got caught stealing, or who is doing drugs, or cheating on tests — it’s because my “problem child” has caused so much disruption in the household. I’m a good mother. I have just been dealt a bad hand. Of course, you can guess what all of this does to the scapegoat. S/he is likely
to have low self-esteem and never feel as if s/he measures up or is good enough. The scapegoated child is likely to grow up feeling like a misfit and doubting of his/ her abilities. What can be done about all of this? You are not going to change a narcissist, so your only hope is to help the scapegoated child to look at what is good, attractive, healthy, likable, capable, skilled and talented about him or her — over and over and over again. A good therapist would no doubt be very helpful. Neil Rosenthal is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Westminster and Boulder, Colorado. His column is in it’s 23rd year of publication, and is syndicated around the world. You can reach him at (303)758-8777, or email him through his website: www.heartrelationships.com. He is not able to respond individually to queries.
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Help for mentally ill can be hard to find Patients, families find that resources are spread thin By Kristin Jones
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tions for people with mental illnesses means waiting months to see a psychiatrist, or driving hundreds of miles for a psychiatric bed. Police and emergency rooms bear the brunt of a splintered system that juggles crises, but falls short on treatment. The questions that swirled after the brutal massacre at an Aurora movie theater in 2012 are the same ones that followed Jared Loughner’s attack on Gabrielle Giffords and her staff in 2011. They came even louder after the Newtown Elementary School killings in Connecticut. They circulate privately after suicides. The signs of mental illness and the threats were apparent: Why didn’t anyone intervene? Medical professionals and advocates cite a combination of barriers: Adults have the right to refuse intervention. Parents are often reluctant to call 911, when it can mean that their children are cuffed by police. Schools, employers and hospitals are too quick to say it’s not their problem. Acquaintances and friends feel ill-equipped to act. “We regularly hear people say things like, ‘I knew something was wrong, but I didn’t know what to do,’” says Carl Clark, who heads the Mental Health Center of Denver, which counsels workplaces after suicides. In response to the mass shooting in Aurora, the state recently passed a law that expands the duty of therapists to warn of threats against an institution like a school or theater, not just against a person. A plan for new crisis centers in Colorado — while stalled — is intended to relieve the burden on first responders. Legal improvements, better education and increased capacity “don’t guarantee that bad things won’t happen,” says Clark. “But we’re going to decrease the likelihood it’s going to happen.” Routine care can also be hard to come by, particularly in rural areas where psychiatrist shortages are acute. “There are people saying there’s something going wrong and I have to get treatment,” says Clark. When treatment isn’t immediately available, “they
Danielle Nordeen, right, plays a board game with her 7-year-old son at their Grand Junction home on Monday afternoon, April 14. In January, Nordeen’s son was sent to a psychiatric ward hundreds of miles from their home, after he lashed out at school and later threatened to kill himself and staff at a crisis-stabilization center. A shortage of treatment options for people with mental illnesses means waiting months to see a psychiatrist, or driving across the state for a psychiatric bed. Photo by Rocky Mountain PBS I-News throw up their hands and give up.” For some people who live with mental illnesses and their families, efforts to make intervention easier can miss the point. They want help, they say. What they need is more support for treatment and recovery in the communities where they live. Jennifer Hill, who manages a mental-health advocacy organization called the Colorado Mental Wellness Network and has personal experience with recovering from illness, says that recovery is stymied by a system that can seem to offer being locked up or nothing. “You’re in or you’re out,” Hill says. Better treatment requires more than an infusion of resources and improved access, says Hill. People won’t sign up for treatment that isn’t therapeutic. “It’s treating people with dignity and respect,” says Hill, “and not treating them like they’re dangerous and horrible people.”
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The other second-graders have watched the police take Danielle Nordeen’s son away in handcuffs before. The latest crisis was set off when one of the other children reminded him of that very fact. The 7-yearold tore posters from the wall, kicked and hit the
teachers, flooded the toilets. The Grand Junction elementary school went on lockdown. Nordeen showed up to find her boy rolling around in dirty water in the bathroom. When a local crisis center placed him on an emergency psychiatric hold for his threats, only Parkview Hospital in Pueblo had a bed available. Nordeen works a low-wage job in Grand Junction, and had to return to work after leaving him there, or risk losing her apartment. “I literally just felt like I was dropping him off and walking away,” says Nordeen, holding back tears, “which as a mom, that’s the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do.” The number of people placed into involuntary mental-health treatment has jumped in recent years. Court filings show a 35 percent jump in 72-hour holds, short- and long-term certifications, and other courtordered treatment between fiscal years 2009 and 2013. Mental health providers reported 31,317 emergency mental-health holds in fiscal year 2013, according to state officials, a 21 percent increase from just a year earlier. But the growing demand for beds hasn’t been met by an increase in availability. Instead, the options for low-income Coloradans in particular have shrunk
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as beds at the two state psychiatric hospitals have closed. In 2014, the state mental health institutes at Fort Logan and Pueblo have 553 beds, down from 734 in 2000. All told, there are only 1,093 inpatient psychiatric beds in all hospitals around the state, according to the state Department of Human Services, around 20 percent fewer than five years ago. That’s about 21 beds for every 100,000 Coloradans, among the lowest rates in the U.S. The state is in the process of evaluating what services might be lacking across its various regions. In part, says Dr. Patrick Fox, an official with the state Office of Behavioral Health, the hope is that private-sector psychiatric hospitals will meet some of the need. He gave the example of Clear View Behavioral Health, which broke ground in April on a 92-bed hospital east of Loveland expected to open in 2015. For now, hospital administrators and family members describe large geographic swaths of scarcity. In Grand Junction, West Springs Hospital is the only psychiatric hospital between Salt Lake City and Denver. The hospital, which has 32 beds, opened in 2005, at the same time Help continues on Page 15
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as neighboring St. Mary’s Hospital closed its inpatient psychiatric beds. Like other private-sector hospitals across the state, St. Mary’s found that providing psychiatric services on top of other medical services was too costly. Even after closing its psychiatric department, the hospital absorbs about $300,000 in unreimbursed expenses each year related to providing mental-health services, says Dan Prinster, the hospital’s vice president for business development. Now, West Springs finds that it’s often filled to capacity, and has to turn people away. Kim Boe, the hospital’s vice president, says the wait list generally hovers between six and eight people each day.
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The vast majority of people with mental illnesses are not violent, but those who are receive more than their fair share of headlines and news broadcasts. The rate of violence among people with severe mental illnesses ranges from 8 percent for those receiving outpatient treatment to 37 percent among patients in the throes of their first episode of psychosis, according to a research review by Jeffrey Swanson, a Duke University psychiatry professor whose work on the issue is widely cited. Suicide has a much closer tie with mental illness. More than 90 percent of those who take their own lives have depression or another mental disorder, or a substance abuse issue, according to one epidemiological study cited by the National Institute of Mental Health. Much of the demand for psychiatric beds comes from people who pose a danger to themselves. The scarcity can make an already precarious situation even more traumatizing. Grand Junction resident Rebecca Edwards has had a long history of mental illness, including depression, and has been through the whole gamut of available care. After she was administered electro-convulsive therapy a few years ago at Porter Hospital, she didn’t recognize the symptoms of a stroke that permanently affected her speech. She thought she was experiencing the side effects of shock therapy. Edwards says she’s grateful for the mental health treatment that has allowed her to live in the community, supported by her peers. But when the stress of moving to an assisted-living situation last July sent her into a deep depression, she needed more intensive treatment. What she got instead was a disorienting ride across the mountains with strangers in the middle of the night. Placed in an involuntary mental-health hold because she was suicidal, Edwards was handcuffed. She landed at a hospital in Colorado Springs. “I felt very afraid, very alone,” says Edwards. “When you get taken away from that support, it’s hard to deal with. It made me feel a lot more hopeless, like I was alone in my struggle with depression.”
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If people at the receiving end of flawed mental-health services feel frustrated, it’s a feeling often shared by those at the giving end. Matt Skwiot is an emergency room doctor at Grand River Hospital in Rifle, an oil and gas town between Glenwood Springs and Grand Junction with a population of less than 10,000. He sees workers injured by explosions, car accident victims, elderly people with broken hips And like other ERs, this one has become a holding pen for people in a psychiatric crisis. About once a week at Grand River Hospital, there’s just no psychiatric facility available to take a patient. So a room in the ER is cleared of equipment with cords and other tools that could be used in a suicide attempt. Security is called, and a camera is monitored. For as long as three days, the patients are kept alone in the room. None of them see a psychiatrist, says Skwiot. And then, once they’re stable, they’re sent home. “You’re trying to provide a safe place, you’re trying to provide the best care that you can,” says Skwiot. But ER doctors don’t have the training or skills to give people the therapy and other support they need. “If it was me locked up in this room for 72 hours, with minimal interaction, minimal stimulation, I’m already depressed and suicidal, that seems like it … would make things worse,” Skwiot says.
thony Martinez says she has struggled for years to help her son get adequate treatment for schizophrenia. When he’s stable, Martinez, 34, is good-natured and loving. When he’s not, he can be violent. He’s been in and out of the state hospital in Pueblo, and sometimes jail, for years. In August, Martinez was released from the state psychiatric hospital to live with his mother, along with his sister, her husband and their two young children. The family was told that no other place — including group homes — would take him. The state hospital said they couldn’t discuss a patient’s case, said Dan Drayer, spokesman for the state Department of Human Services. He said that Martinez was not available for an interview. In November, the family called 911 after Martinez threatened a family friend. When he returned home, they consulted with a community mental health center, expressing fears about their safety. They were told to call the police again if they felt unsafe.
By January, Martinez was holding a large kitchen knife up to his mother’s face, threatening to kill her. With coaxing, Martinez laid down his knife, and was taken back to the state hospital. The experience left Martinez’s mother, Patty Blakney, shaken and angry that her son had been discharged from the hospital while he was still unstable. “I’m scared to have him living with me,” she says. “I’m not saying cage him. But what would help us would be a place where he’s going to live, where he’s not going to hurt someone, where they’re making sure he’s on his medication.” They haven’t found it yet. Colorado Community Media brings you this report in partnership with Rocky Mountain PBS I-News. Learn more rmpbs.org/news. Contract Kristin Jones at kristinjones@rmpbs.org.
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On a sunny Monday in April two months after her son came back from the hospital in Pueblo, Nordeen was playing with him at a park behind their home. The gap-toothed kid was affectionate and energetic, alternately asking for and receiving hugs from his mom, and shouting captain’s orders in a game of pirates. Things were calm and happy. But Nordeen felt like the family was in a holding pattern. Her son was out of school, with a psychiatrist’s note saying that school’s stresses would be too much for him. Nordeen was apprehensive about sending him back, and worried about the future. “What’s scary,” says Nordeen, “is that who’s to say he’s not going to be one of those kids that follows through on his threats?” Echoing complaints of people in similar situations, she says she can’t find the support she needs. “I almost feel like I’ve exhausted every option in Grand Junction,” says Nordeen. “Because there’s not a lot of options available.” Community-based mental health treatment and support is chronically underfunded, mental health advocates say. An analysis by Rocky Mountain PBS I-News found that overall funding for mental health in the state hasn’t kept up with inflation since the 1980s. A well-intentioned push to remove people from institutionalized care led to the closing of state psychiatric hospital beds, but equal attention was never given to creating a replacement. As a result, community mental health services continue to defer to first responders and emergency services when the threat of violence looms. In Colorado Springs, the mother of An-
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YOUR WEEK & MORE THURSDAY/JUNE 19 WILDFIRES For those who live in areas subject to fire, few things can be more frightening. Join Active Minds 2:30-3:30 p.m. Thursday, June 19, as we as we address the issue of wildfires from a variety of perspectives. We will take a look at how fires are fought once they are burning and the role of forest policy, weather, and newer challenges such as huge swaths of dead trees in many areas due to the pine beetle infestation. We’ll also look at the role of fire in nature and how areas have recovered from devastating burns. Program takes place at Atria Inn at Lakewood, 555 S. Pierce St., Lakewood. RSVP at 303-742-4800. THURSDAY/JUNE 19 BLOOD DRIVE City of Lakewood blood drive, 8-10:10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 19, in the ER training room, 480 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Contact Dee Ann Pfifer at 303-987-7660 or visit bonfils.org. FRIDAY/JUNE 20 to Sunday/June 29 THEATER SHOW Performance Now
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FRIDAY/JUNE 20; WEDNESDAY/ JUNE 25; SATURDAY/JUNE 28 SUMMER CONCERTS Colorado Chautauqua in Boulder presents its 2014 summer concert season. All shows begin at 8 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at tickets.chautauqua.com, or at the Chautauqua box office. Go to www.chautauqua.com for details. The lineup: Friday, June 20, Andrew Bird & The Hands of Glory, with Tift Merritt; Wednesday, June 25, Mavis Staples and Marc Cohn; Saturday, June 28, Angelique Kidjo; Saturday, July 5, Bela Fleck and Brooklyn Rider; Saturday, July 12, Peter Kater and R. Carlos Nakai; Saturday, July 19, Loudon Wainwright III and Iris Dement; Monday, July 28, Rufus Wainwright; Saturday, Aug. 9, Paula Poundstone; Sunday, Aug. 10, Tim O’Brien and Darrell Scott; Tuesday, Aug. 12, B.B. King; Wednesday, Aug. 13, John Hiatt & The Combo and The Taj Mahal Trio; Thursday, Aug. 28, Ziggy Marley; and Saturday, Sept. 13, Steven Wright. SATURDAY/JUNE 21 WILD WEST Colorado Railroad
Museum presents Wild West Day, “Robberies, Rascals & Rides,” 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 21. Families can ride behind the steam locomotive on vintage passenger coaches and experience what it was like to travel 100 year ago. Purchase tickets at www.ColoradoRailroadMuseum.org. Call 303-279-4591.
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SWING BAND Sentimental Sounds Swing Band performs 4-6 p.m. Saturday, June 21 at the D Note in Arvada. There is no cover charge, and everyone is welcome. Call 303-463-6683 for information. SATURDAY/JUNE 21 TEACHER WORKSHOP Teachers will
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SATURDAY/JUNE 21 SCOUT SALE Scout Troop 166 plans its Drop and Shop Yard Sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 20th and Miller Street, Lakewood. Drive up and drop off your clean, reusable items, then park and shop at the sale. Mattresses, televisions and building materials cannot be accepted. Items not sold will go to ARC. Proceeds from the sale will pay for equipment and camping costs for Troop 166. SATURDAY/JUNE 21 COMMUNITY DEBUT Enjoy a feather-
masked stilt jumper, a Hula-hooper, face painting and cupcakes at the debut of Leyden Ranch in Arvada. Celebration is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at 16249 W. 84th Drive.
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY/JUNE 22-22, AUG. 2-3 TEACHING WORKSHOP Coloradobased Teaching Heart Institute is offering workshops on how to teach Social and Emotional Learning skills in the classroom for teachers, school counselors, and principals K-8. During the two-day workshop, teachers will explore a variety of simple and easy-to-do classroom strategies for developing students’ social and emotional intelligence. Each participant will receive the book “In Focus: Developing Social and Emotional Intelligence, One Day at a Time,” which uses a brain-based approach to teach social emotional learning to students in grades K-8. Classes are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 21-22, and Aug. 2-3, at Wilderness Early Learning Center, 2845 Wilderness Place, Boulder. Contact Tom McSheehy at 720-369-3000 or email Tom@teachingheartinstitute. com. To register, go to http://teachingheartinstitute.com/teacher-workshops/ SUNDAY/JUNE 22 FLOOD HISTORY The Lyons Historical Society will have its final flood gather-
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SUNDAY TO THURSDAY/JUNE 22-26 BIBLE SCHOOL St. Paul’s Episcopal Church presents its vacation Bible school “Caretakers of God’s Creation” from Sunday, June 22, to Thursday, June 26. Times are 5-8 p.m. Sundays, and 5:30-8 p.m. all other days. Ages 3 and older are welcome. The church is at 10th and Garrison in Lakewood. Provided by Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. MONDAY/JUNE 23 GOLF TOURNAMENT A charity golf
tournament to benefit AFA Wounded Airman Program and the local Air Force family is planned for Monday, June 23, at Heritage Eagle Bend Golf Course, 23155 E. Heritage Parkway, Aurora. The tournament is a scramble format and begins at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start. Sponsorships are available and donations for a silent auction are welcome. Registration for players and sponsors can be found at www.defensetournament.golfreg.com.
TUESDAY/JUNE 24 ART LEAGUE The Wheat Ridge Art League will meet 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, at the Active Adult Center, 6363 W. 35th Ave., Wheat Ridge. After the business meeting, well-known artist Anita Winter will present a watercolor painting demonstration. Anyone who lives in the Denver metro area is welcome to attend. The league is celebrating its 40year anniversary with a reception/show 6-9 p.m. Saturday, June 28, at the Teller Street Gallery/Studios, 7190 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge. Contact lartus1@ msn.com or t.f.douglass@comcast.net, or 303-278-8247 or 303-421-1356. TUESDAY/JUNE 24 DIVIDED FAMILIES How families
experiencing conflict and division can heal will be discussed at Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, at 5675 Field St., Arvada. “A Family Divided: Finding Peace by Letting Go” features the filmed story of a family that struggled with an unwanted teenage pregnancy. Lifetree participants will consider lessons the family learned as they worked through their response to the pregnancy. Admission is free. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454
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JAZZ SHOW Join Marti Henry on trombone and his swinging friends from Jazz Over Easy from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, at Café Del Sol, 608 Garrison St., Lakewood. Call 303-238-7999 for reservations and more information.
BEACH PARTY Sand in the City, featuring sand sculptures built by residents and businesses, live music, craft breweries, local retail and food vendors, a Kid Zone and VIP beach party area, is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 28-29 at Ralston Park, Arvada. Contact Ashley Garst, Arvada Chamber of Commerce, ashley@arvadachamber. org. Go to http://visitarvada.org/events/ sand-in-the-city/festival/
THURSDAY/JUNE 26 FIGHT CANCER LUMC Optimist Club and White Fence Farm have teamed up to help fight childhood cancer. From 4:30-8 p.m. Thursday, June 26, White Fence Farm will donate 15 percent of meal tickets marked “CCC” (ask your wait staff to mark your bill). White Fence Farm is at 6263 W. Jewell Ave., Lakewood. FRIDAY/JUNE 27 BLOOD DRIVE Evergreen Library blood drive, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, June 27, inside the Bloodmobile at 5000 Highway 73, Evergreen. Contact Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit bonfils.org. TUESDAY/JUNE 28 ART LEAGUE The Wheat Ridge Art
League will have a show and reception 6-9 p.m. June 28 at the Teller Street Gallery and Studio, 7190 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge. The art league is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Call 303278-8247 or 303-421-1356 or email lartus1@msn.com or t.f.douglass@ comcast.net.
SATURDAY/JUNE 28 ADVANCING YOGA Experienced, intermediate and advanced students and teachers who can kick to handstand at the wall and perform upward bow (Urdhva Dhanurasana) are invited to advancing yoga from 1-3 p.m. Saturdays from June 28 to July 12 at PranaTonic, 807 14th St., Golden. Register at www. PranaTonic.com. SATURDAY/JUNE 28 GARDEN TOUR Wander through six beautiful Arvada residential gardens 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 28, at the Arvada Historical Society’s fourth annual garden tour. Tours of the Delva Community Garden at the Wellhouse also are included. Tickets available at the Arvada Flour Mill, 5590 Olde Wadsworth, starting at 8:30 a.m. the day of the tour. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. Strollers and pets are not allowed in the gardens. Call
COMING SOON MONDAY/JUNE 30 GOLF OUTING The Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce plans a golf outing 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, June 30, at Hiwan Golf Club, 30671 Clubhouse Lane, Evergreen. The scramble format tournament is ideal for beginner and experienced golfers. Register at http:// coloradowomenschamber.chambermaster.com/events. SATURDAY/JULY 5 PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB Forney Museum of Transportation presents Photography Club Saturdays. Build your portfolio with uninterrupted tripod photography time among antique cars. Sessions are offered the first Saturday of the month. Come for two hours before we open to the public. Registration required. Sessions limited to 25 participants. For a copy of the museum’s photo policy, including rules and regulations, email events@forneymuseum.org or call 303-297-1113. 2014 dates are May 3, June 7, July 5, Aug. 2, Sept. 6, Oct. 4, Nov. 1, Dec. 6. The museum is at 4303 Brighton Blvd., Denver. SATURDAY and Sunday/July 5-6 HEALTH FAIR VegFest Colorado, a health and environmental fair is open 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 5, and Sunday, July 6, at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W 6th Ave., Golden. Activities include speakers, cooking demonstrations, food samples, exhibits, food trucks, movies and more. Go to www.vegfestcolorado.org. RECURRING THROUGH SUNDAY/JUNE 29 THE GRADUATE The Edge Theater presents “The Graduate” Monday, June Week continues on Page 18
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Tuesday/July 15; sunday/aug. 10; saTurday/aug. 23 golf TournamenT The PARS fore Pennock Center charity golf tournament is Saturday, Aug. 23, at Buffalo Run Golf Course, 15700 E. 112th Ave., Commerce City. Early bird registrations due by Tuesday/July 15; regular registrations due by Aug. 10. Contact Pennock Center for Counseling, 211 S. 21st Ave., Brighton, at 303-6559065 or www.pennockcounseling.org. Business sponsorships available. Contact Dot Lindsey at 303-659-4540 for information. Wednesday/July 16 comedy nighT Bob Meddles presents Comedy Night at West Woods Bar and Grill in Arvada, featuring Ron Feingold, who uses a blend of music and energy. Event is at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 16. Seating begins at 7 p.m. Tickets available online at eventbrite.com, keyword: West Woods. Thursday/July 17 WWi origins As we commemorate the hundred year anniversary of the start of World War I, join Active Minds 2:30-3:30 p.m. Thursday, July 17, for a look at the origins and causes of “the Great War.” Program is free and is at Atria Inn at Lakewood, 555 S. Pierce St., Lakewood. Call 303-742-4800 to RSVP. Wednesday/July 18 play fesTival The Edge Theater presents On the Edge: A Festival of New Plays V2 at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 6 p.m. Sundays, from July 18 to Aug. 3, at 1560 Teller St., Lakewood. A new play is presented each week, and audience votes help determine a full production of one play. Call 303-232-0363 or go to www. theedgetheater.com. saTurday/July 19 dinosaur Train Ride and discover the Dinosaur Express Train 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 19, at the Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W. 44th Ave., Golden. Colorado railroads helped unearth many fossils as railroad tracks were laid. Construction crews often exposed these bones as they were digging and laying railroad ties, then the trains were used to transport the bones to museums around Colorado and the United States. Go to www.ColoradoRailroadMuseum.org or call 303-279-4591 for details. sunday/July 20, aug. 17, sepT. 21 horse shoWs Colorado Stock Horse Association Open All Breed Shows at Indiana Equestrian Center, 7500 Indiana St., Arvada, meets the third Sunday of each month from June to September (June 15, July 20, Aug. 17, Sept. 21). Large outdoor arena with second arena for warm up. Registration at 7:30 a.m. Classes at 8:30 a.m. Information and entry forms at 720-935-2026 (call or text), or 303-424-4977 (call or text). Go go www.ColoradoStockHorse.com or email ColoradoStockHorse@yahoo.com. sunday/aug. 3, ocT. 26 all-breed shoW ARS (A Rising Star) Open All Breed Shows at A Rising Star Equestrian Center, 9470 Indiana Street, Arvada. Shows are Aug. 3 and Oct. 26 in the indoor and outdoor arenas with room for warm up. Registration at 7:30 a.m. Classes at 9 a.m. Information and entry forms at 303-431-4675, www.ARisingStarEqCenter. com/horse-shows, and rjbeyer08@aol.com.
SALOME’S STARS FOR THE WEEK OF JunE 16, 2014
ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) Things that usually come easily and quickly for the Aries Lamb might need more of your time and attention during the next several days. Try to be patient as you work things out. TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) A changing situation can create some complications. But if you apply that sensible Bovine mind to what seems to be a hopeless tangle of confusion, you’ll soon sort things out. GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) Creating a new look for your surroundings is fun. Expect to hear mostly positive comments on your efforts, as well as some wellintended suggestions you might want to note.
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CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) Maybe you’d rather do anything else than what you’re “stuck with” right now. But if you stop complaining, you might see how this could lead to something with real potential. LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) Even a proud Leo ultimately recovers from hurt feelings. However, a damaged relationship might never heal unless you’re willing to spend more time and effort trying to work things out. VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22)There are lots of changes on the horizon, so be prepared to make some adjustments in your usually fine-tuned life. One change might even impact a personal decision you’ve been putting off. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) Being the dependable person you are could work in your favor for a project that requires both skill and accountability. But check this out carefully. There could be a hidden downside. SCORPIO (Oct 23 to nov 21) A temperamental outburst about a mishandled project causes some fallout. Be sure to couple an apology with an explanation. A new opportunity beckons by week’s end. SAGITTARIUS (nov 22 to Dec 21) Changing horses midstream is usually unwise but sometimes necessary. Examine your options carefully before making a decision. A trusted colleague offers good advice. CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) While much of your time is involved with business matters, fun-time opportunities open up by week’s end. Enjoy yourself, but be careful that you don’t overspend. AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) A “revelation” opens your eyes to what is really going on in the workplace. What you learn could make a difference in your career path. Continue to be alert for more news. PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) not wanting to make waves might be the safest way to deal with a difficult situation. But no substantive changes can be made unless you share your assessments with others. BORN THIS WEEK: YYou have a way of talking to people that makes them want to listen. You could find a successful career in politics. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Van Dyken-Rouen out of intensive care Olympic hero has long road to recovery but remains positive By Daniel Williams dwilliams@colorado communitymedia.com ENGLEWOOD – Her positivity after a tragic accident is something that is almost more unbelievable than her recovery. But that is probably what helped make Amy Van Dyken-Rouen the Olympic hero that she is today. Just one week after Van Dyken-Rouen severed her spine in an accident while riding an ATV, she is in good spirits and got good news as she has been moved out of
intensive care to a regular hospital room. “My first transfer to a wheelchair is complete. I was boot scooting all over the halls,” Van Dyken-Rouen said in a captioned of a photo of herself she posted on Instagram. The former world-class swimmer made her first move out of her hospital bed on Saturday and shared a picture of it on her Instagram account. Van Dyken-Rouen said she is keeping a positive attitude as she plans to do her rehabilitation at Craig Rehabilitation Hospital in Englewood, a hospital specializes in spinal cord injuries. The 41-year-old Van Dyken-Rouen was paralyzed after hitting a curb and being ejected off her ATV in a restaurant parking lot, falling over a drop-off between five and
seven feet. Tom Rouen, Amy’s husband and former Denver Broncos punter, immediately came to his wife’s aid, and said she was not breathing when he found her. Luckily, an off-duty paramedic found the two and his assistance helped save Van Dyken-Rouen’s life. The paramedic whose name is unknown had a chance to reunite with Van Dyken-Rouen on Friday as he paid the sixtime gold-medalist a visit in the hospital. Van Dyken-Rouen posted a picture of the pair on Instagram and this caption: “I did Crossfit with this man the day of my accident. Later that night HE saved my life as my first responder. #MyAngel.” Since the accident Van Dyken-Rouen has shared the struggles that she has gone
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through on Instagram and Twitter. And one thing that she has obviously not done is feel sorry for herself. Van Dyken-Rouen has remained incredibly positive, despite the fact that she may remain paralyzed. But then again, to be a six-time gold medalist you have to be a ridiculously motivated individual. Always a competitor, she posted this message to her dad who is also in a wheelchair on Sunday: “Happy Father’s Day to the best dad ever! Now we can have wheelchair races.” Van Dyken-Rouen, a Colorado State University alum, won six goal medals, with four of those coming in the 1996 Olympics, making her the first American woman to accomplish the feat.
Jeffco honors elite athletes, coaches in 2013-2014 Ralston Valley, D’Evelyn both win Freddie Steinmark Award By Daniel Williams
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Ralston Valley girls soccer team fans cheered their team on this year, as the Mustangs battled their way to a state runner-up finish. Photo by Daniel Williams
Dawg Bowl IV this Saturday Iconic commentator Peter McNab will announce games By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@colorado communitymedia.com LITTLETON – The “Dawgs” just landed a big fish to announce their games. The Dawg Nation Hockey Foundation announced on Thursday that the Dawg Bowl IV Survivors Game, which benefits adult hockey players facing catastrophic illness or injury, will have Peter McNab on hand to the announcing at the Dawg Bowl IV Survivors Game. The game will be Saturday at 3 p.m. at the Edge Ice Arena in Littleton. But this isn’t just any hockey game. The Survivors Game
features players and referees who have survived cancer or other illness or injury in their lifetime. The game has been described as “one of the most inspirational events” in the area and has rapidly gained popularity year after year. The tournament is one of the largest adult hockey tourneys in Colorado with 36 adult teams in 7 divisions (men and women). There will be food, live entertainment, a “Kids Zone” and special guest appearances on hand. And in addition former NHL player and current Colorado Avalanche broadcaster Peter McNab will be on hand to announce the games. McNab begins his 14th season as the Colorado Avalanche’s television color analyst and is a mainstay in the hockey com-
munity. McNab began his broadcasting career for the New Jersey Devils — who were once the Colorado Rockies before moving to New Jersey — during the 1987-88 season with SportsChannel, which won an Emmy that year for broadcasting excellence. After eight years on the New Jersey airwaves, McNab headed to Colorado for the inaugural season of the Colorado Avalanche. According to their press release, Dawg Nation Hockey Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the spirit of fellowship via recreational hockey competition, supporting players and player’s families in high standards of health, wellness, and fair play and supporting league and team players in local community outreach.
LAKEWOOD – Another prep season is in the books and as usual student athletes and coaches in Jefferson County left their mark on another outstanding sports season. Last week Jeffco Schools honored its 2013-14 outstanding student athletes and coaches for their commitment to education, excellence and sportsmanship with district athletic awards. The Paul Davis Sportsmanship Award was given to Columbine (5A) and Evergreen (4A) high schools. The award symbolizes former Green Mountain High School’s Coach Paul Davis’ philosophy that athletics is an integral part of an overall educational program, recognizing traits like honesty, fair play, cooperation, competitive spirit and respect. Ralston Valley (5A) and D’Evelyn (4A) high schools were awarded the Fred Steinmark Award. Symbolizing athletic excellence, the annual award is given to the Jeffco league schools with the best male and female overall record in varsity sports. Ralston Valley has claimed the 5A award for five straight years. It’s the third consecutive honor for D’Evelyn. “I’m most proud, after all these years, that in Jeffco we continue the traditions of honoring the fundamental values of good sportsmanship, great coaching and overall success of our student-athletes,” Executive Director of Athletics and Activities Jim Thyfault said. “We often find that the individuals and schools who receive these awards are leaders in many aspects of our school communities.” Three-sport athlete Ty McGee of D’Evelyn and track star Payton Miller of Golden High School received the 4A Jeffco Athletes of the Year. Three-time state wrestling champion P.T. Garcia of Bear Creek High School and threesport athlete Sierra Galbreath of Ralston Valley were the 5A Jeffco Athletes of the Year winners. Coach of the Year awards were given to Pomona High School cross-country coach Steve Urban, Lakewood High School girls basketball coach Chris Poisson and Evergreen football coach Rob Molholm and Elite continues on Page 20
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Five from Green Mountain make All-State Team Pair from Wheat Ridge and D’Evelyn also selected By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@colorado communitymedia.com LAKEWOOD – While 5A’s All-State Team certainly didn’t feature near enough Jeffco players, the 4A team is packed with Jeffco talent. After drama filled state tournaments in nearly every classification, the 2014 All-State Team was finally announced on Wednesday. The 4A All-State Team, both First Team and Second Team, have eight total representatives from Jeffco, including 2014 4A Player of the Year Green Mountain junior Josh Ramirez. Ramirez was not only one of the Rams’ best hitters but he was also perhaps the state’s best pitcher going 11-3 with a 3.62 ERA. Ramirez was the straw that stirred the drink and the main force behind Green Mountain’s run to their 4A state title. He and four of his teammates were selected for the team. Green Mountain sophomore Wyatt Featherston and junior’s Talon Schaller and Cole Shetterly joined Ramirez on the All-State First Team. And senior Justin Akiyama was chosen to be on the second team. Akiyama not only had a monster stat line that consisted of having a .396 batting average, 36 hits (team leader), 21 RBI and eight doubles, but also his legendary bases-loaded fullcount at bat in the bottom of the seventh inning against Durango in the state playoffs that eventually led to a walk-off game-
winning hit, which will be remembered forever. Also joining the five Green Mountain players from Jeffco is Wheat Ridge senior Nick Ricigliano. Ricigliano had one of the best statistical seasons in the state featuring a .456 batting average, 26 hits, 27 RBI, 27 runs scored and six home runs. He also went 2-0 with a 4.20 ERA for the Farmers. D’Evelyn had one representative on the 4A All-State Team as junior Grant Witherspoon was selected for the Second Team. Witherspoon is not only one of Jeffco’s best hoopsters but he also proved himself as one of the state’s best baseball players this season, hitting seven home runs, 28 hits, 26 RBI and scoring 30 runs. 5A’s All-State Team featured just two Jeffco players, despite 5A Jeffco being considered the best league in the state this season. Columbine senior Austin Anderson and Chatfield junior Kyle Winkler were selected to make the Second Team. 5A’s Player of the Year honor went to Rocky Mountain’s Carl Stajduhar. The All-State teams honor the best players in the sport as judged by the leagues and coaches. These teams were created following a lengthy process which included nominations from leagues and coaches, and then a vote of coaches. Players of the year were also selected by a vote of the coaches. In other local sports news: Faith Christian had three different players represented on the 2014 3A All-State Team. Junior Luke Bote and senior Tristan Ortega were both selected as First Teamers and senior Josh Mihalcin was chosen to join the Second Team.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing will be held before the Arvada Planning Commission on July 8, 2014, at 6:30 p.m., Arvada Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Rd., Arvada, when and where you may speak on the matter to annex and rezone (and amend the official zoning maps) from Jefferson County R-2 (Residential) and A-2 (Agriculture) to City of Arvada PUD-R (Planned Unit Development-Residential), 3.82 un/ac., and consider a preliminary development plan/plat for RICHARDS FARM, located at W. 72nd Ave. & Alkire St. Additional information can be obtained from the Community Development Dept. or written comments may be filed therewith no later than 8 days prior to the hearing. CITY OF ARVADA PLANNING COMMISSION /s/ David Goff, Secretary
The following ordinances were adopted by the City Council of the City of Arvada on second reading following the public hearing held on the 16th day of June, 2014: Ordinance 4449: An Ordinance Rezoning Certain Land Within the City of Arvada, Signature Senior Living, from City of Arvada PUD-R (Planned Unit Development-Residential), 22.58 un/ac., to City of Arvada PUD-R (Planned Unit Development-Residential), 134 Assisted Living Units, and Amending the Official Zoning Maps of the City of Arvada, Colorado, 11815 W. 64th Avenue Ordinance 4450: An Ordinance Approving a Conditional Use Permit to Allow an Assisted Living Facility with 134 Units, Signature Senior Living @ Arvada, 11815 W. 64th Avenue
The following ordinance was adopted as amended by the City Council of the City of Arvada on second reading following the public hearing held at 6:30 p.m. on the 16th day of June, 2014. For the full text version in electronic form go to www.arvada.org/legalnotices, click on Current Legal Notices, then click on the title of the ordinance you wish to view. The full text version is also available in printed form in the City Clerk’s office. Contact 720.898.7550 if you have questions.
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All-State soccer team is Ralston Valley heavy Mustangs players honored after epic run at state title By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@coloradocommunitymedia.com ARVADA – Ralston Valley girls’ soccer thrilled us with a remarkable run that ended in the state championship game. And now that their season is over, four different Mustangs were honored as a part of the 2014 All-State Soccer Team. Ralston Valley sophomores Alyssa Kaiser and Emma Musson were both selected as members of the 5A AllState First Team. While there were plenty of upperclassmen across the state that had great seasons, none had one like Kaiser. Her 2.438 points per game is an incredible stat but her team-leading 17 assists in 16 games proved that she got her teammates involved in liter-
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ally every single game she played this season. Musson recorded a very impressive 35 points this season and led the team with 14 goals. She also recorded seven assists. Kaiser and Musson were the best underclass-woman duo in the entire state and Ralston Valley should again be one of the state’s best teams for the next couple seasons. The Mustangs also had their junior goaltender Renee Romer on the AllState Second Team. Romer is regarded as one of the best goaltenders in the state winning 10 of the 11 games she appeared in — with six of those 10 being shutouts. Ralston Valley shocked the soccer world by making it all the way to the state championship game at Dicks Sporting Goods Park as a No. 10 seed. The Mustangs beat Boulder, Cherry Creek, Rock Canyon and then Pine Creek in dramatic fashion, before falling to No. 8 Columbine 3-1 in an allJeffco state title game on May 22. Ralston Valley finished 16-4 (6-2 in 5A Jeffco) and moreover, they will
Ridge High School girls soccer Kendra Gothard received Assistant Coaches of the Year. “Every year, it is a difficult process to single out the top Jeffco athletes and coaches,” said Thyfault. “We have so many who are capable of winning these awards. It speaks to the quality of student-athletes and coaches we have within our high schools.”
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return most of their team and should make another run at a state title over the next couple seasons. The All-State teams honor the best players in the sport as judged by the leagues and coaches. These teams were created following a lengthy process which included nominations from leagues and coaches, and then a vote of coaches. Players of the year were also selected by a vote of the coaches. In other local sports news: The 2014 All-State Boys and Girls Lacrosse Teams were announced Wednesday. There were no 5A boys who made the list but the 4A All-State Team featured four Wheat Ridge players. Senior goaltender Jensen Makarov and senior John Roach made the list as First Teamers, and senior Tyler Knott and freshman Zach Hall made the list as Second Teamers. Only one girl lacrosse player from Jeffco made the All-State team as Wheat Ridge senior Gianna Ossello was honored.
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Handyman A Home Repair & Remodeling Handyman Large and small repairs 35 yrs exp. Reasonable rates 303-425-0066
TRASH REMOVAL
Quick Reliable Junk Removal Furniture, Appliances, Trees, Concrete etc.
Yard Cleaning Commercial/Residential quality work at reasonable prices.
Heating/ Air Conditioning
Registered & Insured in Colorado.
303-423-8175
G& E Concrete • Residential & Commercial Flatwork • Driveways • Patios • Walks • Garages • Foundations • Colored & Stamped Concrete • Tearout/Replace
25+ yrs. Experience Best Rates • References Free Estimates • 303-451-0312 or 303-915-1559 www.gandeconcrete.com
ELECTRICAL SERVICE WORK
All types, licensed & insured. Honest expert service. Free estimates.
720-203-7385
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Electrical Work All types. Honest and reliable, licensed & ins. Free estimates. Craig (303)429-3326
Residential Concrete Work
Fence Services
303-429-0380
DISCOUNT FENCE CO
• Best prices • Free estimates References available
Quality Fencing at a DiscountPrice Wood, Chain Link, Vinyl, Orna-iron, New Install and Repairs. Owner Operated since 1989 Call Now & Compare! 303-450-6604
720.436.6340
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720-327-9214
HANDYMAN
Carpentry • Painting Tile • Drywall • Roof Repairs Plumbing • Electrical Kitchen • Basements Bath Remodels Property Building Maintenance Free Estimates • Reliable Licensed • Bonded Insured • Senior Discount
Ron Massa
Office 303-642-3548 Cell 720-363-5983
Complete Landscaping Rock Decoration Sprinkler System Fences - Concrete Work Driveway/Sidewalk/Porch
303-257-0540 / 720-298-9091
Lawn/Garden Services
Mark’s Quality Lawn Care Sod, rock, landscaping, bush trimming, Revive treatments and bug control. Summer fertilizing and weed control. Aerating and mowing in select areas. FREE ESTIMATES AND SENIOR DISCOUNTS
303-420-2880
Sosa Landscaping
Reasonable Price & Quality Service Full Landscaping, Fence, Tree, Sod, Rock, Aeration Weekly Mowing, Bush Trimming, Yard Cleanup, Power Rake Low Cost - Experience - References - Dependable COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL INSURED & BONDED FREE ESTIMATE
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
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720-690-7645 720-364-5969
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Serving the Front Range Since 1955
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JOHNSON’S
All types of repairs. Reasonable rates 30yrs Exp. 303-450-1172
Electricians
Senior Discounts Lic./Ins. No job too small
• Complete Landscape Design & Construction • Retaining Walls, Paver & Natural Stone Patios • Decks & Pergolas • Drainage Solutions • New Plantings • Landscape Lighting • Irrigation Systems and Repairs • Concrete Work • Clean-ups & Plant Pruning
(720)519-5559
• RepaiR • Replace • install • We will beat all bids • Summer Cooling Specials • Senior Discounts • All Makes and Models
Bob’s Home Repairs
No Service in Parker or Castle Rock
- Trouble Shoot - Service Changes - Bsmt., Kitchen, Bath
LANDSCAPE
Beker Landscaping
Call (303)908-5793
Navarro
Landscaping/Nurseries
Insurance HOME REPAIRS & REMODELING • Drywall • Painting • Tile • Trim • Doors • Painting • Decks • Bath Remodel • Kitchen Remodels • Basements & Much More! Call Today for a FREE ESTIMATE
Tony 720-210-4304 LAWN SERVICES
$$Reasonable Rates$$
*Leaf Cleanup*Lawn Maintenance* Tree & Bush Trimming/Removal* Removal/Replacement Decorative Rock, Sod or Mulch*Storm Damage Cleanup*Gutter cleaning * All of your ground maintenance needs Servicing the West & North areas Mark: 303.432.3503 Refs.avail Residential Commercial
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303-427-2955
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INSIDE: *Bath *Kitchen's *Plumbing *Electrical, *Drywall *Paint *Tile & Windows
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303-659-9065 420 Court Place Brighton
Now scheduling appointments for… Weekly Mowing Service Call or email us today!
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Instant Trash Hauling • Home • Business • Junk & Debris • Furniture • Appliances • Tree Limbs • Moving Trash • Carpet • Garage Clean Out
Dirt, Rock, Concrete, Sod & Asphalt
Free estimates 7 days a Week
Call Bernie 303.347.2303
• Affordable • Quality • Insured • Great Customer Service • Local Colorado Business • Exterior Painting • Interior Painting • Drywall Repair
“We Specialize In Jus*Painting”
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Beat the summer heat! Call NOW to schedule your landscaping project – big or small!
Alpine Landscape Management
Weekly Mowing, Power Raking Aerate, Fertilize, Spring Clean Up Trim Bushes & Small Trees, Senior Discounts
720-329-9732
www.OlsonLandscapingAndDesign.com
Call Richard 720-297-5470 info@OlsonLandscapingAndDesign.com
Raz’s Grooming AFFORDABLE HOME DOG GROOMING WHERE PETS ARE FAMILY
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Sprinklers
FRONT RANGE PLUMBING
303.451.1971
Commercial/Residential
For all your plumbing needs • Water Heaters • Plumbing Parts SENIOR DISCOUNTS FREE ESTIMATES in the metro area
www.frontrangeplumbing.com
PLUMBING & SPRINKLERS
15% Off Summer Savings Free Instant Quote Repair or Replace: Faucets, Sprinklers, Toilets, Sinks, Disposals, Water Heaters, Gas Lines, Broken Pipes, Spigots/Hosebibs, Water Pressure Regulator, Ice Maker, Drain Cleaning, Dishwasher Instl., westtechplumbing.com CALL WEST TECH (720)298-0880
RALPH’S & JOE’S AFFORDABLE
Just Sprinklers Inc Licensed and Insured
Affordable Rates
Residential /Commercial
• Winterization • System Startup • Install, Repair • Service & Renovations
System Startups $35.00
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Advertise: 303-566-4100
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES GUIDE
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A QUALITY HANDYMAN SERVICE
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Stephen D. Williams
Custom Bathrooms & Kitchens, Property Maintenance & General Repairs
justssprinklers@gmail.com
(303) 425-6861 25 Plus Years Exp • Family Owned & Operated
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Professional Installations & Repairs Lifetime Warranty + SOD INSTALLATION
Fast, friendly service All Work Guaranteed!
Remodeling
Quality Work Low Prices Senior Discounts Gary (303)987-2086
Call To Schedule 720.263.0223 E-mail to tony@heppservices.com
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GREENE'S REMODELING
720-422-2532
7475 W. 5th Ave., Unit 150H. Lakewood, CO 80226 Automotive • Residential • Commercial Screens • Tabletops • Patio Doors • RV Glass
• System Start-up, Repairs & Upgrades • Work With All Brands • Service With Integrity • 15+ Years Experience
Family Owned & Operated. Low Rates.
NancyJAY WHITE Tree Service
Serving with pride since 1975 Tree & shrub trimming & removals TheLicensed Glass and Rack Insured Firewood For Sale Call Jay (303)278-7119
Mile High Classifieds
Majestic Tree Service
Sandi
Remodeling for your entire house • Older Homes • Senior Discounts • 20 Years experience • Licensed and Insured
303-589-4095
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• Industrial • Residential • Commericial • Free Estimates • Licensed • Fully Insured • Senior Discount Mathew L. Connoly, Owner
Office: 303.469.9893 • Cell 1: 303.995.9067 Broomfield, CO 80021 email: matatski@aol.com
A-1 Stump Removal Stump grinding specialist
Most stumps $75.00 $45 Minimum. Free estimates. Licensed & Insured. 33 years experience. A father and son team!
Call Terry 303-424-7357
We do concrete, sod, decks, sprinklers, outdoor kitchens, fire pits. We can build all of your landscaping needs, please call for a free estimate! 10 years in business. 303-621-0192 • cell 720-338-5275
A Tree Stump Removal Company
We offer tree removal, brush, mulch and root chasing in addition to stump removal. We also have firewood available! Call today for your Free Estimate. Credit cards accepted • Insured
Michael’s Handyman Services
720-394-1709
Arborist Alliance Complete tree ServiCe
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All Types of Roofing New Roofs, Reroofs, Repairs & Roof Certifications Aluminum Seamless Gutters Family owned/operated since 1980 Call Today for a FREE Estimate • Senior Discounts
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Rocky Mountain Contractors
Sage Remodeling inc
Complete Home Remodeling Interior - Exterior - Kitchens - Baths - Basements Additions - Master Suites - Decks - Doors - Windows Siding - Roofing
Tree Service
Bathroom/kitchen remodeling, 720-231-5954 READ > CONNECT > LEARN > LIVE repair work, plumbing leaks, water damage. No job too small Tree & Shrub Trimming, Window replacement. A father and Removal This proof must be Tree returned to your ad rep at Mile High Newspapers within stated deadline time, or theson team! Serving Jeffco since 1970Publisher will assume the ad is correct as originally produced. Please contact us at 303-279-5541. Stump Grinding (303)237-3231 Free Estimates Licensed and Insured Home Remodeling Specialists, Inc. * Bath * Kitch Remodels * Bsmt Finishes * Vinyl Windows * Patio Covers * Decks 30+ yrs. exp. George (303)252-8874
MINOR HOME REPAIRS No job is too small • Free Estimates
THE GLASS RACK
303-523-5859 Lawn Sprinkler Service
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Roofing/Gutters
720-998-4205
Roofing:
Window Services
Shingles, Flat Roofs, Roof Leak Repairs. 35 years of experience. Free estimates. Butch Metzler (303)422-8826
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Bob Bonnet 720-530-7580
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