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Observing the nation’s birthday Arvada gets festive for Fourth of July By Crystal Anderson
canderson@colorado communitymedia.com Arvada will celebrate America’s independence in a festive, red, white and blue patriotic event on July 4. The city will host its 37th annual Fourth of July celebration from 4-8 p.m. at the Stenger-Lutz What: Fourth of July Sports Complex, Celebration 10664 W. 58th When: Friday, July 4 Ave. Where: Stenger-Lutz The free, famSports ily-friendly event Complex, 10664 W. 58th will incorporate Ave. a variety of artiTime: 4-8 p.m., with firesan, retail, merworks at 9 p.m. or dusk. chandise and Cost: Free resource vendors and activities for the community. Several new bands will be performing music throughout the celebration, which will feature activities such as human hamster balls, bouncy castles and a DJ for the community to enjoy. Food and drinks will be provided by the City of Arvada’s hospitality team. “It’s a family-friendly atmosphere with wide-open fields, and it makes it really nice,” said Arvada Festivals Commission member Alvin Maes. New to the festival this year will be a special section, entitled “It’s All About Me,” devoted to serving Arvada’s special needs population. The area will incorporate booths, activities, games and areas for individuals who have disabilities, such as autism, epilepsy, Type 1 diabetes and others, to enjoy. A designated quiet zone will also be available in this section for individuals to relax. “We want all families with all disabilities to come out and enjoy the afternoon,” said Brenda Berg, the special events coordinator with the City of Arvada. The celebration’s event leads up to the evening’s big gig — the fireworks. Held at approximately 9 p.m., the community will see the sky light up in bursts of colors for 35 minutes. The fireworks will be visible throughout the city, as well as simulcast with Kool 105.1 radio station. “People should expect to see something that will take their breath away,” Maes said. The event is free and open to the public. Parking is free and available at the event. No alcohol, dogs or fireworks will be allowed on the day of the event.
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Gearing up for the summertime Blues with a big sandy pig, in this scene from the Blues and BBQ gang. Photo by Crystal Anderson
Woods moves ahead Conservative candidate takes primary election By Crystal Anderson canderson@colorado communitymedia.com Conservative candidate Laura Woods rose above her opponent, Lang Sias, to win the June 24 Republican primary election, moving forward in the race for the state Senate District 19 seat. Early on it was clear that Woods was the winner. Out of 12,113 votes cast, Woods took 6,700 (55 percent), beating her opponent by about 11 percentage points. “I am honored by the results of the election. I am grateful to have the votes of the people from Senate District 19,” Woods said in a statement June 25. “I am energized to fight all the way to November and
see the same victory in the general.” Sias, a FedEx pilot and lieutenant colonel in the Air National Guard, was running for the Senate seat a second time, focusing on small government, Second Amendment rights, and local control in education. Sias could not be reached for comment at the time of publication. Woods, a former court reporter and retail liaison for the Recall Hudak campaign, is looking to focus Woods on smaller government, broad educational choice, Second Amendment rights and family values. While she declined to be interviewed for this piece, Woods said in a statement June 25 that she is looking forward to continuing her campaign, and changing the district’s party affiliation at the state Capitol.
“We have the opportunity in front of us to retake the Republican majority with just one more vote,” she said. “I am committed to doing everything I can to see the state Senate turn red and am eager to continue working alongside you all in the days and weeks to come.” Moving forward, Woods will campaign against incumbent Democrat Rachel Zenzinger, who took the seat in January after being appointed to the vacancy left by former Sen. Evie Hudak. “I want to congratulate Laura Woods on earning the opportunity to campaign for the Colorado Senate District 19 seat,” Zenzinger said in a statement. “I look forward to a vigorous and respectful campaign, in which we demonstrate to the voters of Arvada and Westminster where we stand on the issues that matter most.” This is the first eliminating point in the race for Senate District 19. The next stop will be the general election, Nov. 4.
“It is a massive undertaking,” said Carrie Nolan, president of the Colorado-Wyoming Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. “It is the best-supported bike ride in Colorado, according to our cyclists.” For the 2014 fiscal year, Nolan reported the society will invest $50 million in MS research. Chapters throughout the country, including the Colorado-Wyoming Chapter, contribute to this investment. In 2013, the Colorado-Wyoming Chapter was responsible for $1.5 million. Funding research has been critical in furthering treatments for MS and maybe, one day, a cure “Today, we have 10 FDA-approved drugs to slow the progression of MS,” No-
lan said. Three more drugs have hit the market in the last three years. For nationwide cycling events like the Newmont Bike Ride, local chapters rely heavily on volunteers and without them, these events wouldn’t be possible, Nolan said. Richard and Suzanne Pershall of Golden are active volunteers in the chapter, with Richard leading the Gold Wings motorcycle crew that follows the route during the Newmont Bike ride, in order to provide roadside assistance to cyclists who may need it. The Pershalls have been active in the bike ride since Suzanne was diagnosed with MS in 1996 at the age of 38. “Suzanne and Richard are some of
Riding for hope, and a cure Newmont Bike Ride MS raises millions By Amy Woodward
awoodward@colorado communitymedia.com Around 3,000 cyclists took to the road for a two-day bike ride in support of finding a cure for multiple sclerosis last weekend. Organized by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, the Newmont Bike MS, which started and ended in Westminster, is the organization’s third-largest annual fundraising ride in the nation, with riders raising close to $4 million.
our top volunteers,” Nolan said. “They’re amazing.” In the last few months, Richard has raised $50,220 for the society, and fundraising will continue beyond the bike ride until September. He has been the most positive influence for Suzanne since her diagnosis, and due to treatments, the prospect of a wheelchair is unlikely. “I had no chance for feeling sorry for myself,” Suzanne said regarding the tremendous support received from her family. Although she reports the first four years after her diagnosis were the most difficult, Riding continues on Page 16
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Dedicated gardeners grow together As Carol Ford makes her coffee in the quiet of early morning, she never fails to take in the view out her kitchen window — of a metal, neighborhood mailbox framed, these days, by draping trumpet vines and blooming roses along a weathered wood fence. “I love to look at the flowers when I look at the mailbox,” she says. “It inspires me. … And Larry’s always out there, looking and pulling out the weeds.” Larry Davis, 77, is always out there, snipping spent branches and blooms with his pocketknife and clearing away offending trespassers. So, too — but later in the day (Larry is the early riser) — is his wife, Deanna, 73, sitting on her stool, digging in the dirt, minding the beds with motherly care. Come spring, just like the crocuses bursting through the ground after a season of hibernation, Larry and Deanna emerge to tend to their garden, a visual delight that has, over the years, persuaded some driving by to stop and roll down their windows to express appreciation. “Oh,” Larry tells them, “if you like the front, you must see the back.” And you must. But before you step under the trellis that Larry built and past the small stone frog that says, “Welcome to our garden,” you should remember once there was nothing on this corner plot of land in the middle of tract-home suburbia. “It just evolved. We just kept adding …,” Deanna says. “I don’t think either of us could do it alone.” She smiles. “We’re getting to the point we’re not going to be able to do it together.” Larry and Deanna moved into their Highlands Ranch home in 1994. Their first planting: three locust trees. “We wanted shade,” Deanna says. Larry built the six-foot fence around the yard, a few times parking his car in the street at night and turning on the headlights so he could finish. They both worked at the time, she as a Realtor, he as a tool design engineer for
Lockheed Martin, so they hired someone to plan the yard. And in 1995, the basic layout was planted. They married, each for the second time, in 1996, in their back yard, with 100 guests. The pond for the goldfish and water lilies happened in 1999, the year they retired. Larry later built the spacious, graceful deck next to the pond and the oval bed in the front. And, slowly but surely, the garden kept growing, reflecting not only the shared passion of creating something beautiful, but also their individual personalities. She likes neat and orderly. He likes unusual and a little messy. Deanna, originally from the San Francisco area, brought the Japanese maples, dwarf evergreens and Asian-inspired contributions. “All the Japanese stuff,” she says, “is kind of my heart.” Larry, from Iowa, brought the strange, unique plants like the rare-for-America hocksweed, and the full-bodied peonies, which in the Midwest are frequently planted in cemeteries. “They bloom around Memorial Day,” he says. “A lot of people plant peonies so there are flowers on the graves.” Today, the gardens contain hundreds of varieties of plants. Deanna and Larry each spend about 20 hours a week caring for them. Now, step under the trellis. This is some of what you’ll see: Raspberries, blackberries and grapes tumble along the back. Succulents root in lava rocks by the pond, inhabited by about 50 goldfish and several kinds of delicate
water lilies. A weeping cherry droops over a small path. Red and green Japanese maples. Graceful purple clematis. Pink penstemons. Purple salvia. Delicate coral bells. A congregation of herbs — basil, fennel, parsley, rosemary, oregano, mint — grows in containers near the kitchen window. A water fountain that was a wedding gift. A bird bath that belonged to Deanna’s mother. A twisted Harry Lauder’s walking stick bush. Roses. “This one is like peppermint candy,” Larry says, cupping a red-and-whitestriped bloom in his hand. The iron bench under the crabapple, where the yard bends, is one of Deanna’s and Larry’s favorite spots. The corner always seems to collect a breeze, and it’s good for enjoying the sights. “It’s kind of a peaceful oasis,” Larry says of the back yard. “The birds like it.” He points up to a branch in a locust tree. “That little blue house has a family of wrens in it.” The front, too, has its charm. Blue delphiniums — a neighborhood favorite — stand guard near the trellis. A rock garden holds origanum — nicknamed the wormy plant by Larry — and yellow Missouri evening primrose, whose blooms last just one day, trail along its border. Snapdragons in every color reseed every year. There’s the fuzzy lamb’s ear the preschool children used to file down the street to feel. Larry’s new, small cactus garden next to the stairs. Deanna’s nine pots of coleus — with striking green and red leaves — on the stoop. And the ornamental pear tree by the driveway that blooms white, leafs out green, and, finally, turns a yellow-orange in the fall until the first storm strips the limbs bare. “One year, for fun, we planted … the plant you like to eat?” Larry turns to Deanna. “Artichoke.” Larry nods and smiles. “People would
say, `What in the world is that?’” “People still ask us about that one,” Deanna says. “We just did it for fun,” Larry says. “Just once.” The garden, essentially, contains many of life’s basic ingredients. Change. Transformation. Anticipation. Joy. Death. Rebirth. This particular one is a work of love that seems to assure a certain order in the universe. “When you’re finished growing your kids,” Deanna says, “there is a nurturing quality to growing plants.” “I enjoy just seeing it every day,” Larry says. “It seems like something new is in bloom every day … when the first little crocus comes up, just to see this come to life in the spring, and then all summer blooming.” And even though the garden belongs to Larry and Deanna, it has been a gift shared — sometimes unknowingly, other times directly — with the neighborhood. Suzi Miller, a gardener herself who lives down the street, has taken home cuttings of water lilies and fennel for her yard. She can spend hours talking plants with Larry and Deanna. “For someone like me, there’s so much to look at,” she says. “It gives me inspiration. …” Joan McGill has lived across the street for 18 years. “It’s just a joy to look at their beautiful garden,” she says. “If we could all slow down enough to enjoy the beauty.” We should. Because if we did, Larry and Deanna would be sure to invite us in. Ann Macari Healey’s column about people, places and issues of everyday life appears every other week. Her column earned first place in the 2013 Colorado Press Association Better Newspaper contest. She can be reached at ahealey@coloradocommunitymedia.com or 303-566-4110.
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Bursting with song
Arvada woman’s hobby inspires senior choir By Crystal Anderson
canderson@colorado communitymedia.com A melodic hobby has brought one woman more joy than expected in the later years of her life, inspiring others to join her in song to form a senior choir. Marvel and the Marvelettes is a senior choir at Sterling House Arvada’s assisted living home. Formed last summer, after Marvel Hildebrand’s Visiting Angels caretaker, Jan Force, listened to her sing and hum songs throughout her day. “She would just sing from sunrise to sunset,” Force said. “When I heard her singing ‘When the Saints Come Marching In,’ I thought, this is maybe something we can do.” And a choir was born. Made up of 24 Sterling House residents, the choir welcomes any individual who has a passion for music and wants to sing. No matter their skill level, all are encouraged to participate.
“The fact that my mother recalls all these songs, from the 1940s, when she was in her young adult years, is amazing,” said Joan Alexander, Hildebrand’s daughter. “I’ve seen it (the choir) as a real unifying community activity for the people here. It brings everybody together and unifies them. No matter what their talent, they’re encouraged to participate.” At 98, Hildebrand, the inspiration behind the group, has led a life dedicated to others, encouraging them to follow their passions and excel in what they do. To her, singing can help the choir members to feel happy and important during this later stage of life. “It brings people together,” Hildebrand said. “I like that it’s all open; it feels good to be a part of it and feel important.” Over the last year, Marvel and the Marvelettes have held several performances celebrating a variety of topics, holidays and occasions with Elvis favorites, Big Band era songs, love songs, and classic pieces audiences can relate to. Leading up to each performance, the group practices together once a week, for six weeks, singing around an hour of music and enjoying each other’s company. “Marvel encourages others to try and
The Marvelettes gather in the lobby of Sterling House singing their song selections for their Fourth of July celebration. Photo by Crystal Anderson get out of their comfort zone,” Force said. “There’s such a diversity of people coming together and having a good time; music brings people together.” Their next performance will be a joyful
celebration of the nation in a patrioticthemed performance, at 11:30 a.m., on the Fourth of July, a performance they’re looking forward to. “We have fun, don’t we,” Marvel said.
Elder-abuse reporting law goes into effect Financial institutions must notify about suspicions By Amy Woodward
awoodward@colorado communtiymedia.com Colorado’s first mandatory reporting bill for elder abuse took effect on July 1. The new bill requires any person who witnesses or suspects elder abuse in adults 70 or older to make a report to a local law enforcement agency. Until now, Colorado was one of three states that did not make it a requirement for persons to report elder abuse. Since 1991, similar bills regarding mandatory reporting for elder abuse in Colorado failed seven times before the measure passed in 2013. The Senate bill, sponsored by former Sen. Evie Hudak, D-Westminster, extends the definition of “any person” required to
report abuse to include clergy and financial institutions. “It’s only been voluntarily up to now, and especially in the financial industry it’s going to have an impact because they’ve never been mandatory reporters before,” Hudak said. The Colorado Bankers Association, a trade group for 152 banks in the state, was part of the task force organized by Hudak to look at costs to implement the bill, which were estimated to be around $5 million. “We have really always operated with our customers’ best interest in mind. This requirement is not off-putting or isn’t something we didn’t want to do,” said Jeff Asher, compliance officer for FirstBank. “It’s a very positive bill for the industry. Across the nation it is a fairly standard expectation.” Other mandated reporters, such as clergy, already have experience in this area, due to the mandatory reporting bill for child abuse. “Elder abuse is a huge, huge problem in
our country,” said Scott Storey, senior chief at the First Judicial District Elder Abuse Unit in Jefferson County. “It is under-reported, under-investigated, under-prosecuted.” During a seminar at the Jeffco DA’s office on June 25, Storey reported that elder abuse has grown 150 percent in the last 10 years, with an estimated $2.9 billion in annual financial loss by victims of elder financial abuse. “I suspect it’s more than that because this crime is under-reported,” Storey said. The Jeffco DA’s office is the only DA’s office which has an elder abuse unit. Since January of this year, law enforcement agencies have been receiving training throughout the state on how to recognize the signs of elder abuse. Through training, officers are being told to stop asking victims if they want to prosecute or if they want the suspect arrested. Under the new bill, police shall notify a human-services agency and a district attorney’s office within 24 hours of receiving
an abuse report. Officers do not need the victim to sign a complaint or sign a commitment to prosecute. Victims do not have to agree with any charges that may be filed against the person or persons who may have abused them financially or through neglect. While reports to law enforcement cannot be made anonymously, the bill does have an immunity privilege attached for those who report possible abuse, in order to alleviate any fears of civil suits or liabilities for damage in civil action or criminal prosecutions. Mandatory reporters, including the public, are urged to contact law enforcement if they suspect or witness elder abuse. “You don’t have to be right,” Storey said. “It’s better to be safe than sorry.” Although it is not the intention to focus efforts on those who fail to make a report, willfully failing to make a report could result in a class 3 misdemeanor, up to $750 in fines and up to six months in jail.
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Buyer’s Remorse Is Resulting in More Contract Terminations Than Usual By JIM SMITH, Realtor ® Multiple offers are still very common because of the seller’s market we are in. The result was predictable. Buyers find themselves frantic to submit the winning bid, only to realize a few days later that maybe they settled for a less-than-perfect home or paid more than they should have for what they got. Or perhaps a new listing came on the market that is more appealing, so the buyers use one of their many opportunities to terminate the contract so they can buy that better home. As a broker, I have been on both sides of this dynamic. Just last month I had a condo listing that went under contract for $10,000 above the listing price with four competing offers. Naturally, my sellers accepted the highest offer, but the buyer terminated on the inspection deadline with an explanation that the condo was simply not big enough for their family. Before accepting the next-best offer, I made a point of asking the
buyer’s agent about his clients so I could assess their likelihood of going all the way to closing. What do they do for a living? How big is their family? In short, is this 2bedroom condo perfect for their situation? I shared their responses with my seller before they accepted their offer. The lesson for me was that in future multiple offer situations, I will ask those questions of the first buyer, instead of the second. We are still in an extreme sellers market, where there is only one month’s supply of active listings. What that means is that the number of current active listings is equal to the number of listings which are selling in just one month. By contrast, many of the previous years were characterized by a buyer’s market. Until January 2013, the inventory was five months or more, reaching a peak of 19 months in January 2011. During 2013, the inventory… Continued online at www.JimSmithBlog.com
This Week’s Featured New Listings From Golden Real Estate The home on the $131,900 $250,000 left is located a few miles east of Bailey in Burland Ranchettes The address is 179 Juniper Lane. Within easy commuting distance of Denver (30 minutes to CVideo Tour at www.BaileyHome.info More at www.LakewoodCondo.info 470), you will be St., Unit 226. It has 2 bedrooms and one bathroom. amazed by the quiet atmosphere and beautiful mounBuilt in 1982, the 18-unit building is part of the Tellutain views from the oversized composite deck and large windows. The kitchen has granite countertops. It ride Condos, which feature such amenities as a community pool and clubhouse. You’ll like this communialso has hardwood flooring. The rest of the house features wall-to-wall carpeting. With 3 bedrooms and 2 ty’s proximity to Red Rocks Community College and its light rail station, and to the restaurants on Union baths, there is a bath on each level. There is a gas Blvd. It is also close to the new St. Anthony’s Hospital fireplace in the upper family room and also in the lowcampus. Visit the listings’ websites, then call listing er living room. Built in 1984, the total living space is agent Mark Spencer at 303-842-4480 for a showing! 1,840 square feet, and the lot size is 0.9 acres. If mountain living is not for you, Jim Smith and you’d rather look at them Broker/Owner from your suburban Golden Real Estate, Inc. balcony, perhaps you’d like the 971-sq.-ft. DIRECT: 303-525-1851 Lakewood condo picEMAIL: Jim@GoldenRealEstate.com tured at right. The ad17695 South Golden Road, Golden 80401 dress is 441 Wright Serving the West Metro Area COMMENT AT: www.JimSmithBlog.com
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JEFFCO nEws in a hurry Jeffco Commissioners add slash collection sites The Jefferson County Commissioners entered into a contract with the Rolling R Ranch Company, LLC, to add additional slash collection and processing sites for mountain residents. The added sites will be open in different locations between August and October of this year. The cost to the county will be approximately $4,400 per site. Information on the location and dates the sites will be open are yet to be determined but will be posted on the Jeffco website once they are identified.
Vendor space available for community safety fair The Jefferson County District Attorney’s office has vendor space available for their Annual Community Safety Fair on Satur-
day, Aug. 23. The event is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. Sixth Ave. in Golden. Businesses that provide safety or well-being products that are interested in participating can contact Cary Johnson at 303-271-6970, csjohnso@ jeffco.us for more info. Or the vendor application is available on the District Attorney’s website www.districtattorney1.com.
Notice to homeowners in foreclosure
Jeffco Public Trustee Margaret T. Chapman stated that homeowners in foreclosure may have money waiting for them at the trustee’s office. If the home sold for more than the amount owed to the lender, the homeowner is due the excess proceeds. Homeowners in the process of foreclosure process or whose home is already foreclosed is encouraged to contact the Public Trustee’s Office at 303-271-8580.
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Arvada Police are offering residents a fireworks complaint line during the Fourth of July holiday. The complaint hotline, 720-898-6919, will be open and monitored through July 8. Fireworks are illegal within the city’s limits, and in recent years police have enacted a no-tolerance policy for those caught igniting them in disregard of the ban. According to a press release, individuals who are caught lighting fireworks will be issued a citation.
Harvest Festival Essay Contest
The 2014 Harvest Festival committee is launching the first essay contest for this year’s festival. The contest seeks typed essays, no longer than 1,200 words, that describe how
the words of “The Star-Spangled Banner” are applicable to America, American life, or Americans today. Entries must be typed, double-spaced, and in 12-point Times New Roman font. They can be dropped off or mailed to the Arvada Jaycees Hall, 5640 Yukon St., by Aug. 15. Winners will be notified prior to the recognition ceremony on Sept. 5.
The Arvada West Class of 1974 is hosting its 40th reunion, July 18-19. The reunion will include a tour of the high school, a casual dinner at the Briarwood Restaurant, line dancing classes at the Buffalo Rose, and music from a DJ later on. Registration is required. Contact awestreunioncommittee@outlook.com.
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awoodward@colorado communitymedia.com and canderson@colorado communitymedia.com New approaches to standardized testing in Colorado have ample support, but the implementation and volume of the new system raise concerns among some parents and teachers throughout Jefferson County. This academic year, Colorado educators have been instructed to use two new state assessments to measure students abilities in language arts, mathematics, social studies and science. The Partnerships for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers, or PARCC assessment, in conjunction with the Colorado Measures of Academic Success assessment are now administered annually, replacing the former Transitional Colorado Assessment Program tests. “When we started getting the actual requirements for the PARCC … and realized what it had done with the school year is when we became very alarmed and felt like it was most likely an unintended consequence of a wellintentioned program,” said Phil Romig, parent and co-chair of the Manning Partnership Committee at Manning Middle School in Golden. “For all practical purposes that means that as a result of these tests, education stops end of March for the year.” In Jefferson County, students will test around 10 to 20 hours for the PARCC assessment alone, varying in number based on school, age and levels.
Testing will begin March 9 and conclude May 22. For middle schools like Manning, it will take their students an estimated 28 hours to complete the PARCC assessment over 47 days. In 2010, the Colorado legislature voted to change the state’s academic standards, requiring schools to implement new standards, or Common Core, and participate in a new form of standardized testing. “Our learning standards were almost 20 years old,” said Amy Skinner, communications director for the CDE. “It was more than time to improve those standards.” Those updated standards have been viewed as potentially new burdens by some educators though. In a given school year, Jeffco students will additionally be expected to take a separate state assessment, named Acuity, which measures student progress and preparation for CMAS. “If we have the students complete all three Acuity (tests), then seventh-grade students will lose a total of 660 minutes, or 11 hours of instruction and eighthgrade students will lose 770 minutes, or 12.8 hours of instructional time,” Manning Principal Barbara
Goings-Bares said. That could leave Jeffco eighth-graders spending more than 40 hours of the school year testing, instead of learning. Unlike past assessments, PARCC will be given completely online, which means schools will have to work with their given resources as they shuffle around instruction time and schedules to accommodate each student. Manning has a total of 60 computers and more than 400 students, for them, the assessments will be given in two blocks with 120 students split into groups of 60 to take one test per day as mandated by the state. The Manning Partnership Committee plans on sending a letter to Gov. Hickenlooper requesting that he ask the Colorado Department of Education to review PARCC. Romig stated he would like the citizens of Jefferson County to do the same. “I would like the CDE to sit down with PARCC and discuss the concerns and the problems and have an honest and open discussion as to whether PARCC can be fixed to work, or if there are perfectly legitimately reasons as to why it has to be this way,” Romig
said. During the 2013 legislative session, the CDE was required to join one of two assessment consortiums, ultimately choosing PARCC. According to the CDE Communications Director, Amy Skinner, teachers, assessment contractors and Colorado educators began to work together to create the PARCC test, but the time students test in a year varies by district. Currently, the CDE contracted WestEd, a California-based educational nonprofit, to perform a study regarding the amount of time students in the state spend testing, and the efficacy of the tests. According to Skinner, this study will help the CDE gain input and data to help decide if future legislative actions need to be made moving forward. In April of this year, Paul Lundeen, chair of the state board of education said he would ask his colleagues to vote on a resolution requesting legislators repeal the statute instituting PARCC. It was later killed in committee as it would interrupt the testing programs already implemented across the state. “Well I find it interesting with the state board
of education, they’re the ones who have really led in this, and to a large degree have lead in this area of accountability and testing and they have previously voted to be part of the consortium and to implement PARCC,” said Colorado Sen. Andy Kerr, D-Lakewood. “I just find it interesting when the political winds shift a little bit that all of a sudden they changed 180 degrees.” Kerr supported PARCC but said legislators were not presented with a testing schedule at the time of their vote. “I do think the authority we’ve given the state board of education that they overstepped it and created too much testing out there,” he said. “What we need to do is we need to listen to our teachers, we need to listen to our parents, we need to listen to the educational professionals and how the accountability system that we put out there is impacting our kids in the classroom right now.” After hearing from her constituents, Jeffco Board of Education member, Lesley Dahlkemper, said the new assessments need to align with standards, but the district needs to be conscious about those
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concerns. “As a board we have to listen to what our community is saying and then we need to take a hard look at if we’re balanced in our approach to assessments, because there is an important role for assessments,” Dahlkemper said. “I will tell you as a mom of a fifth-grader I want to know how my daughter is doing in writing and reading and math and I don’t want any surprises when she gets to high school and graduates.” The impact on students is exactly what Arvada-area parent Shawna Fritzler and her daughter, Morgan, a gifted and talented student, are concerned with. “The state test doesn’t tell me about my individual child, it’s a snapshot of some data points,” Fritzler said. “You don’t need that much data on our kids or test scores, and that really shouldn’t be where the focus is. Giving the teachers the tools in the classrooms to really move those students; they need instructional time with their students. It’s a huge disservice when you take that much time away from kids.”
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Keep ‘happy’ on list of things to be The other day I happened to be at the Park Meadows mall. As I was just the hired help for the day, my role was really just to drive the car, carry the bags, and pay at checkout time. While in Macy’s I had a pretty cool experience and thought I would share it with you here. So as I sat in a chair and waited in the ladies shoe department — yes, I said it, the ladies shoe department — the background music caught my attention. Not so much because of the volume, but it was a very catchy tune that brought me back to the 1970s. The Partridge Family’s “Come on Get Happy.” And yes, some would say I just may be stuck in the 1970s regarding my musical preferences. It was awesome enough that I recognized it, but as I looked around I noticed that I was not the only one in the store tapping my toes and singing along quietly to the music. You may be doing the same
right now, as you also know the song. There were actually others singing a little out loud, some women dancing a little in their own space, a few other guys nodding their heads and tapping their toes to the beat, and I swear I thought that a “flash mob” was about to happen right there in Macy’s at any moment. The song actually had a group of strangers in the store smiling, singing, and even dancing without one bit of encour-
agement other than the lyrics to the song. How amazing and awesome is that? If you have listened to local radio recently, you have also probably heard the song “Happy” by Pharrel. And you have probably heard it or have seen him perform it at an awards show or on television somewhere. I mean, it is like everywhere, and seems to be on the radio a lot. And why not? I have to admit that as much as I hear the song “Happy,” it actually makes me just a little bit happier than I was in the previous moment, maybe even tapping my toes and fingers a little bit to the tune as well whether I am working, walking, or driving. So the question I have asked myself since my “Come on Get Happy” experience in Macy’s is this, “What else triggers Norton continues on Page 7
Easier to complain than think of solutions “… all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed.” Some time ago, I wrote that all the complaining in the world wasn’t going to accomplish anything, so I was going to start focusing on always proposing a solution when I have a gripe. That is, in part, what my last three columns have been about: proposing changes that I think would make schooling better in America. But I’ve discovered, this year, as I’ve made solutions my focus, that it’s a whole lot easier to think of complaints, even to try to be funny about complaining, than it is to come up with solutions. So it is comforting to me that even the great minds, the intellectual giants that founded our great republic 238 year ago
recognized that tendency of human behavior. If the Declaration of Independence were to be written today, in the vernacular, that line might read “People tend to live with it, because change is hard.” But Friday we will be celebrating one of the grand solutions of all of history. It wasn’t enough for Jefferson and Adams and Franklin to live with the gripes; instead, they continued on with this line:
“But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evince a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guard for their future security.” Bold words. In today-speak, it would read “But enough is enough—we’ll take it from here.” That’s a bit harder than complaining, and it led to war—the ultimate “hard.” And, after that, a feeble form of government, which, on the brink of collapsing, was pulled clear by James Madison and George Washington 13 years later. And, after that, a terrible civil war to test “whether any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure.” It has not been easy, this solution that Alcorn continues on Page 7
question of the week
What’s your favorite part of the Fourth of July? We asked folks strolling along 16th Street Mall last week what their favorite tradition might be for the most American of holidays.
“Kids laughing.” Andrew Stewart, Texas
“Explosions.” Will Schultz, Ohio
“Francis Scott Key’s anthem being sung on the national mall.” Rachel Carillo, Summit County/ Lakewood “Fireworks.” Amy Stewart, Texas
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Catching on to summer fun One of my best memories of my father, who died in 1997, was salmon fishing with him in Canada. He invited me and my daughter, Lily, age 12 at the time, to join him for a fishing adventure. After flying from Denver to Vancouver, a 12-seater float plane picked us up at a dock on an inland waterway. I felt as buoyant on the plane, anticipating a chance for Lily to catch a king salmon. “You’re going to catch the big one,” my father told Lily. I hoped his wishes would come true. After several hours our float plane splashed down outside a floating “cabinlodge.” Mosquitoes filled the air as we unloaded our bags. I felt awed at seeing lodge which was towed to the current location of the salmon. What a way to fish. Normally, in Colorado, it’s guess and by gosh where the fish are hanging out. One hopes they are poised to bite a tempting hunk of bait on a hook, but rarely is
it the case. The fish play hide and seek, and in the bright sunny part of the day they disappear. It’s usually a lot of work in Colorado to catch a fish, unless you go to a stocked pond, such as the one in Nederland centrally located near the playground. (Just below the Best Western hotel). On Labor Day, my 4-year-old grandson, Noah, caught a fish in that pond and hopped around ecstatically, holding up the fish proudly. As the weather warms in Colorado,
Noah and I and my husband, his grandpa, will be taking him to lakes and streams. Not only does Noah like fishing, he likes throwing rocks in the water, as do most kids. He also likes placing sticks in the mud. With a few lawn chairs, a cooler full of food and drinks, it is easy to entertain Noah and have a relaxing time for everyone involved. Maybe you wonder if Lily caught a king salmon in Canada. After getting up at 5 a.m. every morning and getting on the river before sunrise, catching coho salmon but no big ones, my father and I fidgeted on the last day before we were to leave. Suddenly Moby Dick attacked the bait, hit her line hard. We nicknamed Lily’s king salmon after the white whale in Melville’s novel because of his size and surprise. We were all animated and excited. Yes, she had some help pulling the king
salmon in, but he was her fish. She hooked him. And we were all floundering around with joy watching how excited she got. I almost fell off my perch. So if you go fishing in Canada, more power to you, but if you’re like me and Noah in 2014, you might be spending the day at Crown Hill Park Lake, Berkeley Lake, or even down on Clear Creek in Golden hanging out by the stream watching the kayakers, throwing in a fishing line, or getting in an inflated inner tube and floating down the river. The water will invigorate you, relax you, and bring you in touch with the flow of life — a great thing to do with your child or grandchild, (or even your adult child.) Mary McFerren Stobie a freelance writer. If you know any great additional places to take kids to fish, or just want to comment, contact her at mry_jeanne@yahoo.com.
Declaring a moratorium on Facebook fatigue I’m declaring a moratorium on Facebook. My time spent on Facebook is as exhausting as it is exhilarating, perhaps even more so, with liking, sharing, commenting, and posting that can take hours a day. I’m not kidding. And I never imagined this would be me. I came to this realization after two things happened recently. One was that I actually took a photo of an artfully arranged plate of sushi and sashimi … with the intent of posting it. At the time, I even qualified it by saying: “I don’t usually post photos of food.” Hmmm … The other was that I found myself vaguebooking … you know, when someone posts an enigmatic statement such as: “Feeling sad today.” When I come across these statements from my friends, I am tempted to ask, “Why? Why are you sad today?” But I usually don’t. I figure that if I were supposed to know, I already would. So when I posted last week, “Yes …
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happiness?” Some of us, me included, can get so caught up in our busy-ness and our business that we completely forget about being happy, or at least let it slip through our fingers from time to time. Maybe it’s a song, maybe it’s a workout, maybe it’s a good book, a smile, a hug, an accomplishment, skiing, golfing, hiking, a friend, a child, a feeling of love, being loved, and being in love, and hundreds of other possibilities that bring us back to that feeling of happiness and joy. What are your triggers?
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Thomas Jefferson offered us so long ago. Indeed, just last week we had the opportunity to engage in that solution via the primary elections. Those who chose to participate made an investment in that solution. And, if you don’t think that part of the solution is “hard,” you obviously have an unlisted number that the candidates could not reach you through. But, kidding aside, I would encourage you to honor the Founders’ solution this Fall by participating again in the great
I’m stalling,” I was doing the same thing: vaguebooking an incident about which only a few people knew, and even fewer cared. Please don’t misunderstand me – posting fabulous food (or cat or sunrise or charming children) photos and making enigmatic statements are what makes social media, well, social. It’s the competitive aspect of Facebook that’s wearing me out. For example, I recently attended a writers conference that included casual lawn parties, intense class sessions, and appearances by renowned authors. The
“Come on Get Happy,” “Happy,” “Shiny Happy People,” “Hakuna Matata,” “Don’t Worry Be Happy” and “Joy to the World” are just a few of the songs that work for me when it comes to adding a little more pep to my step when I hear them. How about you? Is it a song or something else that triggers happy thoughts and gets you back on the happy track of life? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we remember to balance our busy-ness with happiness it will be a better than good week for sure. So come on … get happy. Michael Norton is a resident of Highlands Ranch, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation and the CEO/founder of www.candogo.com.
experiment. But, try to fight your reflexes—try to avoid suffering the insufferable and simply pulling your usual levers. Ask yourself, is Mark Udall, with his pro forma “war on women” ad, part of the problem, or part of the solution? How about Corey Gardner, whose Liquid Natural Gas Export bill passed the House last week — problem, or solution? Ed Perlmutter? Don Ytterberg? Beauprez, Hickenlooper? If you’re tired of politics not working, then stop voting to put the same politicians in charge. 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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professional photographer captured the activities, as well as many of the participants … with their mobile phones. I could be sitting in the audience at a reading or chatting with a fellow writer, and before I even reached home that evening, photos were already uploaded to several Facebook pages. Then the race was on … who would be the first to “like” a post or photo, and, more importantly, how many likes and shares would it amass? To assure that I was part of this massive Facebook-fest, I used the running feed down the side of my own page to see who was liking what. When I spotted someone from the conference (and there were many) liking or commenting on another attendee’s posts, I hurried to click on it myself, which then led me to like other posts that particular person was liking, and following those posts on to … well, you get what’s going on here. Perhaps most revealing of all was that I became slightly obsessed with counting the number of likes on my own posts
or those in which others had tagged me. And then I felt obligated to reciprocate by liking, sharing, and commenting on the posts of others. It seemed endless. That’s when my Facebook fatigue set in. So I’ve decided to pull the Facebook plug. Of course, it’s not reasonable to cut out Facebook entirely … I’ll just check in once, twice, or perhaps a few times a day. I’ll only post pithy quotes, poetry, and the occasional comment or photo or link or status or activity or video or quiz. I’ll follow my news feed – briefly – just to see what’s going on with my friends, and their friends, and maybe their friends. It won’t take that long. Andrea Doray is a writer who hasn’t yet learned how to upload photos from her phone, who usually forgets her mobile app password, and who likes to share … sort of. Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com.
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Isaac L. Roybal
June 3, 1932- June 19, 2014
“In loving memory of Isaac L. Roybal of Arvada who passed away on June 19th 2014. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. All funeral arrangements were held out of state. Mero
Robert “Luke” Mero
July 20,1936 – June 21, 2014
An Army veteran and carpenter by trade, Bob was a master craftsman who could do wonders with a few tools and a block of wood. Affectionately known as “Red Dog Bob” on Colorado sports radio, he was passionate about horse racing and all Colorado sports teams, especially the Broncos. He loved spending time with his family, most of all his four grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Marlene, son Bobby (Theresa) Mero, daughters Carla (Doug) Stearn, and Darci (Adam) Stolte, along with his grandchildren Jeri & Shannon Mero, Lucas Stearn, and Jackson Stolte. Funeral Mass Monday June 30th, 9:45am, at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 2190 S Sheridan Blvd, Denver. Interment to follow at Fort Logan National Cemetery.
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Yak and Yeti brewer making more than just beer By Crystal Anderson
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Editor’s Note: This story is the second in a three-part series exploring the breweries of Arvada. Look for the next installments in our July 31 edition. Fed up with the inexpensive, tasteless brews from Anheuser-Busch and Budweiser, Adam Draeger sought a different flavor, and a craft brew piqued his interest. “They made it on-site, and it was the only place you can get the beer in the world — that hit a heartstring for me,” Draeger said. “From that point on, I was on a mission to hit as many brewpubs as I could in the world, because that was just really unique beer.” Following what he refers to as his “aha” moment in 1998, Draeger, then an engineer in Iowa, began to research home brewing, swiftly becoming involved in the home-brew community. Over the next 10 years, he joined several local home-brewing clubs and organizations, becoming a connoisseur of the trade, dedicating his weekends to learning the dos and don’ts of brewing, and perfecting his craft. “Between educating myself on different beer styles, and the handson and the creativity, those kind of melded together and I wanted to home-brew,” Draeger said. “I was happy being an engineer, but I’m even happier being a brewer.” A segment of the craft beer movement, home brewing is
a way for individuals to create their own beer and experience brewing on a micro level. As a home brewer, Draeger spent his time brewing, meeting with other brewers and his mentors, tasting their beers, researching what made good beer and developing a deep passion for the homebrew community and the craft-beer industry. “I definitely became a better brewer. I hung on every word, they told me to try something, and I was definitely going to try it,” he said. “The home-brewing clubs in general got me to want to be a brewer and that ultimately came to wanting to turn pro.” Now a professional brewer at the Yak and Yeti Brewpub, Draeger still pays homage to his brewing roots. By staying active in the local home-brew community, Draeger helps out local home brewers by creating the home-brew series, working with the KROC (Keg Ran Out Club) home-brewing organization to promote home brewers and working with home brewers to continue the trend of crafting quality beer. “Home brewers get excited,” said Draeger. “The more breweries you get, the more home brewers you get; the more home brewers you get, the more breweries you get. It’s an upwards spiral — and you can see it here in Colorado.” After leaving the engineering trade, Draeger moved his family to Colorado, where he sought work as a brewer with big breweries with a big beer culture, such as Avery Brewing Company, Oskar Blues and Great Divide Brewing Company. But after weighing Culture continues on Page 11
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FAC dives into ‘La Belle Époque’ in summer exhibit By Clarke Reader
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theatre. The lenders include the Gemeentemuseum, The Hague; the Musee d’Ixelles, Belgium; the Stichting Het Kattenkabinet, Amsterdam; and Private Collections in The Netherlands and France. To spread information about the artists and the era they lived in, FAC will be hosting several speWHAT: Toulouse-Lautrec and La Vie cial events Moderne: Paris 1880-1910 throughout WHERE: Foothill Arts Center, the exhibit’s 809 15th St., Golden stay, includWHEN: Through Aug. 17 ing lectures Tuesday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. from Lorenz, Sunday: noon to 5 p.m. tours and COST: Non-members: $15 adults, $10 film showseniors, $5 youth, children under 10 free Members: $5 adults, $5 seniors, $3 youth, ings of children under 10 free “Moulin INFORMATION: 303-279-3922 or www. Rouge” and foothillsartscenter.org “Midnight in Paris.” One of the more unique events will be Absinthe in the Era of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec at the Golden Moon Speakeasy, 1111 Miner’s Alley. The event is 6-8 p.m. on July 31. Stephen Gould, Proprietor and Distiller at Golden Moon Distillery and Golden Moon Speakeasy, will speak about the history and folklore of absinthe during the 19th century in France and Lorenz will discuss the culture and significance of Paris at the fin de siècle (turn of the century). Lorenz described the time in French history as extremely lively and that shows up in artwork produced during these years. “This is a great opportunity for people to come in and see some fabulous original prints,” she said. “We work really hard here at Foothills to show different kinds of art and contextualize them — these are beautiful things that you won’t see elsewhere.” For a list of events and more information call 303-279-3922 or visit www.foothillsartscenter.org.
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Coloradans are familiar with the impressive sports career of Jeremy Bloom, the three-time world champion skier, two-time Olympian, 11-time World Cup gold medalist and member of the United States Skiing Hall of Fame. And when he wasn’t tearing up the slopes, Bloom was burning up the gridiron as a CU Buff and briefly as an NFL player. But despite all of Jeremy’s sports accolades, his sister, Molly, was leading a quieter yet more colorful life as the owner/ organizer of a high-stakes poker game for the rich and famous, including actors Tobey Maguire, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ben Affleck, Yankees star Alex Rodriguez and billionaire Guy Laliberté, CEO of Cirque du Soleil. “Molly ran her exclusive, top-secret, bicoastal poker ring for several years, keeping the details secret from even her closest friends and family — but now she’s finally showing her hand in her memoir, `Molly’s Game,’” which was released June 24, according to a story in The New York Post. Molly Bloom grew up in Loveland, with her dad, a Colorado State University professor, mom and two brothers. “Months later, Bloom was heading to one of her games when a player texted her that the feds had crashed it looking for her,” the Post story says. “Bloom fled to Colorado, where she refused to talk to investigators, which resulted in her assets being frozen. “The former high-roller lived a quiet life in Colorado until two years later, in 2013, when she moved back to LA and shortly after got a knock on her door from the FBI. “She was charged, along with 30 others, with participating in two RussianAmerican organized-crime enterprises engaged in gambling and money laundering. (She says she had no idea about her players’ illicit dealings.)” Molly, who was dubbed “the Poker Princess” by news outlets during the trial, avoided prison and was sentenced to one year of probation earlier this year. “If I had to do it all over, would I choose the same path?” she writes. “My answer is yes, a thousand times yes. I had a grand adventure.” To read more of the story in The New York Post, go to nypost.com/2014/06/22/ inside-the-poker-princess-a-list-house-ofcards.
LYFE Kitchen opens to fanfare
Last week, the newly opened LYFE Kitchen at Park Meadows mall held a VIP event to celebrate the health-food eatery’s visiting executive chefs Art Smith, Tal Ronnen and Jeremy Bringardner and to welcome the community to the restaurant. Smith is Oprah’s former chef, famed cookbook author and competitor on Bravo TV’s “Top Chef Duels,” which premieres in August. Ronnen is a celebrated vegan chef and prepared meals for Oprah’s 21-day vegan cleanse. He also owns Crossroads restaurant in Los Angeles. Bringardner is also gaining food cred, having just won an episode of the Food Network’s “Chopped.” He is an accomplished chef who worked in Charlie
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his options, Draeger saw an opportunity to build, create and expand upon a small local brewery — the Yak and Yeti Brewpub. Located in a historic house, the brewpub opened as an Indian/Nepalese restaurant, with only three beers on tap. Formerly the Cheshire Cat Brewpub, the restaurant was equipped with a microbrewery, but was in need of a beer culture and brand. “I had an opportunity to work at a chain brewpub here in Colorado, and I turned that job down to work here,” Draeger said. “I came in here, there was no legitimacy, and I was like: This is a brewery? So I had to make a de-
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Trotter’s kitchen before joining the LYFE team. LYFE Kitchen will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week, and also serves snacks and beverages, including wines and local beer. Hours are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday.
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The Corner House, the Jefferson Park eatery founded by Seattle Fish Co. “schoolmaster” James Iacino and celebrated chef Matt Selby (Vesta Dipping Grill, Steuben’s, Ace), closed June 21, according to a story in Westword. Within less than a year of opening, Selby split from the neighborhood eatery for unclear reasons. Selby is now the top toque at Central Bistro in LoHi. Restaurant consultant and marketing maven Leigh Sullivan, who handles the restaurant’s public
cision, do I want to be a shift brewer, with culture and low pay? Or do I want to be a head brewer at a place where there’s no culture and I have to take it upon myself to create it?” Three years later, Draeger has furthered the Yak and Yeti Brewpub brand, creating a thriving beer culture with 10-12 beers on tap, community events, and serving up more than seven barrels, or 14 kegs, of craft beer a week to customers like Craig Rudolph, Neil Gedala and Edward Kajko. “This is an inclusive place,” Kajko said. “There’s a lot of different type of people here to have good conversation with, play games with, they do yoga here, and the bike ride — it’s our neighborhood bar, it’s charming and I know people.” Featuring authentic Indian and Nepalese cuisine, the Yak and Yeti has a family atmosphere where cus-
tomers can come, enjoy a meal and a high-quality craft beer. “If you want something refreshing, a light beer all the way up to heavy barleys, there’s a real broad spectrum,” Gedala said. “Where else can you enjoy authentic Nepalese and Indian food and wash it down with a good craft beer?” One of three breweries in Arvada, the Yak and Yeti has grown from a restaurant and sleepy brewpub to a thriving brewery serving award-winning craft brews and fostering an inclusive, flavorful beer community. “Arvada now has blossomed into three breweries,” Draeger said. “Three years ago it was just the Yak and Yeti, and nobody even knew that we brew beer, and now we’ve got three breweries and we’re fortunate enough that those other two breweries are doing a really good job of promoting me.”
relations, became a part-owner, but according to Westword, the investment was too little too late. The space has been taken over by an unnamed “up-and-coming” chef, who will reopen with a new concept.
photo contest may be submitted on the Ted’s Montana Grill Facebook page, or via Instagram photos and tweets with the hashtag #BiteYourBison. Photo entries also will be accepted at bigskyspirit@tedsmontanagrill.com. Three fans with the most votes will enter the finals, where a restaurant voting panel will choose the grand prize winner of a Big Green Egg barbecue. There are three Ted’s Montana Grills in the metro area: Larimer Square, Westminster and Lakewood.
Ted’s salutes the bison Ted’s Montana Grill restaurants are joining their fans to pay tribute to the ingredients, meals and hospitality that define the Great American West. The restaurants are celebrating a Great American Summer with an online photo contest, signature burgers and a campaign to elect bison as the national mammal at votebison. org. “Bison are a true American icon that once thundered across our Great Plains,” said George W. McKerrow, who, along with media mogul Ted Turner, co-founded Ted’s Montana Grill and pioneered the effort to preserve our country’s bison herds. “This summer, we are celebrating authentic American dining by shining a spotlight on all the ways local mavericks enjoy our beef and bison burgers.” Now through July 14, entries and nominations for the “Bite Your Bison”
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State Senate control rests with Jeffco voters By Vic Vela
vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com If the state Senate switches to Republican control next year, Jefferson County will have played an instrumental role. But whether Republican voters on June 24 helped or hindered their party’s chances of winning two key state Senate races in the fall depends on with whom one speaks. Republican voters selected the two more conservative candidates in primaries for races in state Senate district’s 19 and 22 – Laura Woods and Tony Sanchez. Woods will run against Sen. Rachel Zenzinger in a district race that includes Arvada and parts of Westminster. Sanchez takes on Sen. Andy Kerr in a district that covers Lakewood. Woods and Sanchez’s views on issues are to the right of the political scale of the men who they handily defeated in the primary, Mario Nicolais and Lang Sias. The Jeffco races will be key in determining which party has control of the Senate, where Democrats have a single vote edge. But Republican primary voters did not choose wisely in a swing county like Jefferson, says one political analyst. “It makes it extremely more difficult, bordering on impossible for Republicans to take the state Senate,” said Eric Sondermann, an independent political analyst. But a key player in conservative politics said that analysts overvalue moderate Republicans. AP
“I reject the ludicrous notion that moderation is the key to victory,” said Dudley Brown, president of Rocky Mountain Gun Owners. “If that were the case, we would have President Bob Dole, President John McCain – I shudder at the thought – and President Mitt Romney.” Woods, who owns a court reporting business, helped gathered petitions to force a recall election against Evie Hudak last year. The former District 19 senator resigned her seat rather than face a recall election, which was spurred by her support of gun control legislation. Zenzinger – who ran Hudak’s successful re-election campaign in 2012 – was selected by district Democrats to replace Hudak in a district that has an equal party affiliation split. Woods is pro-life, is against gay marriage and supports school vouchers. She was endorsed by Rocky Mountain Gun Owners in the primary, which sent out mailing pieces that accused her opponent of taking campaign contributions from a “liberal homosexual activist.” When asked if she will be able to run on a conservative platform and expect to win in this divided district, Woods answered in the affirmative “Voters all across our district — Republican and Democrat alike — know that something is wrong,” Woods said in an emailed response. “Energy prices are going up, healthcare costs are going up, the federal government is interfering more
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and more in local educational matters, and our ability to make decisions about what is best for ourselves and our families is being taken away. “ Zenzinger congratulated Woods on her victory on June 24 and said that voters will have a clear choice come November. “I encourage the voters to spend time examining our merits and decide who has the proven abilities to fill this leadership role,” she said. “I plan to emphasize my record of collaboration and my record of civic accomplishments, which I think will clearly elevate me in the minds of voters.” But Sondermann doesn’t think Zenzinger has anything to worry about, come the fall. “I think Rachel Zenzinger went from being a 50-50 shot to being a prohibitive favorite and close to being able to plan a victory party,” Sondermann said. “It’s a swing district. It can go red or blue, but it will not go crazy. This woman they nominated will not appeal to voters.” Like Woods, Sanchez is pro-life and supports less government and fewer taxes. Republicans hope that Sanchez – whose family is from Mexico and El Salvador – can appeal to Latino voters in the general election. “What really made us stand out (in the primary) was we made it really clear where we stood out on a lot of issues,” Sanchez said. “Government needs to get out of our lives. I kept stressing that.” Sanchez said that he thinks Kerr has vulnerabilities. He is critical of Kerr for being the lead plaintiff in a lawsuit that challenges the constitutionality of the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights. He’s also reminding voters of Kerr’s support for last year’s failed Amendment 66, which would have raised taxes to fund education spending.
“It’s those kinds of pocket book issues that people are wanting to hear about right now,” Sanchez said. Sanchez was also backed by RMGO, which attacked Nicolais’ support of civil unions in direct mailing pieces. The combination of a no-holds-barred gun group and the possibility of social issues entering the campaign leads Kerr to think that things could get ugly in the fall. Kerr said that when he ran against Ken Summers in the Senate race four years ago, “everyone I talked to said it was a great campaign that focused on issues, and that it was forthright and respectful. “I was hopeful we would have another campaign like that, but I’m thinking that won’t be the case this time around,” Kerr said. “I’m disappointed that a small number of extremists have put forward a candidate (like Sanchez).” Sondermann doesn’t like Sanchez’s chances. “That was going to be a tough district for Republicans to begin with, now it’s going to be virtually impossible,” he said. But Senate Minority Leader Bill Cadman, R-Colorado Springs, thinks candidates like Sanchez and Woods “are more reflective of the values and principles that Coloradans hold and that’s going to be proven in this election.” “You can label anything you want,” Cadman said when asked if he had any concern that Sanchez and Woods might be too conservative for district voters. “But the reality is the Democratic Party is letting some extreme, out of state liberals lead them away from the people who elected them to govern. “And the people are paying attention and they are rejecting it.”
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Tag-team cancer fighters ACS works with local King Soopers to raise funds, awareness By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com The American Cancer Society recently celebrated those fighting the good fight against the deadly disease with its annual Relay for Life event, an event that wouldn’t be possible without the assistance of local King Soopers. According to Michelle Bisbee, Relay for Life specialist with the ACS, the event would not be nearly as successful as it has been without King Soopers and its employees. “We’ve been really fortunate to have King Soopers behind us,” she said. “The relay really benefits because they challenge their stores to get employees to participate.” The King Soopers sixth district includes the western Denver area, and it is the stores in this particular district that have really come through for the West Metro Relay for Life, according to ACS Senior Director of Community Engagement, Scott Dishong. “King Soopers has worked to make sure they have teams and employees in the race
and this year had a company goal of raising $30,000 for us, which they also did,” he said. The West Metro Relay, which was held on June 20 at Red Rocks Community College, had around 40 teams with 236 participants and King Soopers fielded 24 teams and 126 participants, according to Bisbee. Dishong said that money raised at the Relay for Life goes to research and free programs for cancer patients all over the metro area. The ACS is currently funding 869 grants nationwide totaling more than $446 million and a total of 15 research grants are in Colorado, totaling more than $7.1 million. “It’s interesting to see all the things being done to fight cancer right here in Denver,” he said. “We have programs like the Road to Recovery which gives newly diagnosed people rides to their treatment appointments.” Another program that the money goes to is Patient Navigators, which provide guidance for cancer patients, their families and caregivers to help them through the cancer treatment experience, with a focus on identifying and eliminating barriers to cancer care for the medically underserved. “We’re so grateful to have them standing with us in this fight,” Bisbee said. For more information or to find an upcoming event, visit RelayForLife.org.
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Shrader leads Republican vote for Sheriff Candidate unopposed in November contest By Amy Woodward
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The newly finished park, covering 20 acres, has a large, grassy field, hundreds of trees, a memorial park, water-spray zone, two age-appropriate playgrounds and sand volleyball courts.
Mayor Marc Williams, Apex representative Jim Whitfield, and members of the Arvada City Council cut the ribbon symbolizing the dedication of the Ralston Central Park on June 21. Caden Truong, 5, Devyn Joy Adame, 5, and two friends play in the park’s new water spray area.
Zachary Smith, 10, laughs as he’s covered in water from one of many new water-spray features at the park.
Photos by Crystal anderson
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Notice to Mortgagees Hobbits Ledge Condominium Association, Inc.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing will be held before the Arvada Planning Commission on July 22, 2014, at 6:30 p.m., Arvada Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Rd., Arvada, when and where you may speak on the matter to consider a conditional use permit to allow a commuter parking lot as a principle use for the A-LINE COMMUTER LOT, located at 7355 Ralston Rd. 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
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that disbursements in final settlement will be issued by the City of Arvada Finance Director at 10:00 a.m., July 22, 2014 to Goodland Construction, Inc. for work related to Project No. 13-ST-26 – West 52nd Avenue Traffic Calming Project and performed under that contract dated August 8, 2013 for the City of Arvada. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that furnished labor, material, drayage, sustenance, provisions or other supplies used or consumed by said contractor or his subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done by said Goodland Construction, Inc. and its claim has not been paid, may at any time on or prior to the hour of the date above stated, file with the Finance Director of the City of Arvada at City Hall, a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. CITY OF ARVADA /s/Christine A. Koch, City Clerk
The current Condominium Declaration The Hobbits Ledge Condominiums recorded on January 19, 1977, at Reception No. 77847012 and the Amended Condominium Declaration Hobbits Ledge Condominiums recorded on January 26, 1977, at Reception No. 77848680 in the real property records of Jefferson County are being amended and restated. Pursuant Colorado Revised Statutes §38-33.3217(1)(b) a copy of the proposed Amended and Restated Condominium Declaration The Hobbits Ledge Condominiums may be obtained from Board of Directors, Hobbits Ledge Condominium Association, Inc., do Advantage Management & Real Estate, P 0 Box 27872, Lakewood, CO 80227-0872. Legal Notice No.: 22523 First Publication: June 26, 2014 Last Publication: July 3, 2014 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript Arvada Transcript
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Legal Notice No.: 80740 First Publication: July 3, 2014 Last Publication: July 10, 2014 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press
Red Rocks Community College está dedicado a la diversidad en su gente y los programas. Red Rocks Community College es un instituto educativo de igualdad en las oportunidades, el cual prohibe toda forma de discriminación y acoso, incluyendo las formas que violan las leyes federales y estatales, o las Polizas 3-120 y/o 4-120 del “State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education” (La Junta Directiva Estatal para los Institutos de las Comunidades y la Educación Laboral). Red Rocks Community College no discrimina a alguien basado en la raza, las creencias religiosas, el color de piel, el sexo, la orientación del sexo, la identidad o expresión del género, la religión, la edad, el origen o la ascendencia nacional, el estatus de embarazo, el estatus veterano, la información genética, las incapacidades físicas y/o mentales, o cualquier otra categoría protegida por una ley que se aplica a sus costumbres de empleo o programas educativos. El instituto hará lo necesario para asegurarse que la falta de habilidades en el idioma inglés no sea una barrera a la aceptación y/o la participación en los programas de educación para los oficios. El instituto ha designado al Dr. William Dial con la responsabilidad de coordinar sus actividades del cumplimiento de derechos civiles y los procedimientos conciliatorios. Para más información, pongase en contacto con Dr. William Dial, 13300 West Sixth Avenue, Lakewood, CO. 80228-1255. Teléfono: 303-914-6298. Ecorreo: bill.dial@rrcc.edu. Red Rocks Community College is committed to diversity in its people and programs. The College is an equal opportunity educational institution which prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment including those that violate federal and state law, or the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education Board Policies 3-120 and/or 4-120. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, pregnancy status, veteran’s status, genetic information, physical and/or mental disability or any other category protected by applicable law in its employment practices or education programs. The College will take appropriate steps to ensure that the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and/or participation in vocational education programs. The College has designated Dr. Bill Dial with the responsibility to coordinate its civil rights compliance activities and grievance procedures. For information, contact: Dr. Bill Dial, 13300 West Sixth Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80228-1255. Telephone: 303.914.6298; email: bill.dial@rrcc.edu.
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qUilting Exhibit roCKy MoUntain Quilt Museum presents “Quilting; Past, Present and Future,” by the Front Range Contemporary Quilt Guild, now through Tuesday, July 29, at 1213 Washington Ave., Golden. An opening reception is 5-8:30 p.m. Friday, May 2. Call 303-277-0377. ElEMEntary arts and CraFt Fair thE third annual Stober Elementary School, Golden, arts and craft fair is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25. Booth space is available, and applications are being accepted now through Wednesday, Sept. 3. Contact Anne Drobny at annedrobny@gmail.com for an application. EVEnts taKE photos oF antiqUE Cars
hEalth, EnVironMEnt 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. MUltiCUltUral MEntal wEllnEss naMi Colorado
presents its multicultural mental wellness event 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, July 11, at Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts Center, 721 Santa Fe Drive, Denver. Three local artists will present their work and talk about their experience managing mental illness. The displayed artwork will be for sale. Tickets include food and nonalcoholic beverages. NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness. To reserve tickets, contact 303-321-3104 or elsa@namicolorado.org. Go to www.namicolorado. org.
CElEbratE aMEriCa with thE Colorado syMphony thE Colorado Symphony performs at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 3, at the Arvada Center Outdoor Amphitheater. The concert is a tribute to the USA and a special recognition of our veterans. For tickets, call 720-8987200 or go to https://arvadacenter.org. ChaUtaUqUa 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: 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.
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 July 5, Aug. 2, Sept. 6, Oct. 4, Nov. 1, Dec. 6. The museum is at 4303 Brighton Blvd., Denver. lEd light sEssions highEr Mind Healing is offering free LED light sessions from 4-7 p.m. Monday, July 7, and Monday, Aug. 4, at Soul Treasures, 5752 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. To register or for information, call Joey Miller at 303-9488175 or go to www.highermindhealing.net.
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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.
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graCE ChUrCh and Child Evangelism Fellowship takes its vacation Bible school on the road from Monday, July 7, to Friday, July 11. 5-Day Club is a fun-filled two-hour club held each day for five consecutive days. Choose from three sites: from 12:302:30 p.m. Memorial Park, 7701 W. 59th Ave., Arvada; from 3-5 p.m. at Secrest Youth Park, 6820 W. 66th Ave., Arvada; and 6-8 p.m. at Faversham Park, 6109 W. 73rd Ave., Arvada. The club includes dynamic Bible lessons, creative learning activities, inspiring missionary story, meaningful songs, life-changing Scripture memorization. 5-Day Club is open to ages 5-12. There is no charge. Go to www.grace-alone. org/story.aspx?storyid=248.
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dEnVEr wEst Women’s Connection presents its Star Spangled luncheon noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, at Concordia Lutheran Church, 13371 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. RSVP at 303-985-2458. Come with a purse with purse-onality.
blUEs & bbq bloCK party thE dUKE Street Kings’ 17th annual Blues & BBQ for Better Housing block party kicks off with 18 crazy hot bands Sunday, July 13, in Olde Town Arvada. The annual block party has raised and donated more than $100,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver. The event runs from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 13, in Olde Town Arvada, 7307 Grandview Ave.
CopE with anxiEty, paniC attaCKs hEalthy ways to cope with anxiety and panic attacks will be discussed at Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, at 5675 Field St., Arvada. “When Anxiety Strikes: Compassion, Peace, and Understanding” features filmed interviews with psychologist Kelly Breen Boyce and with Cheryl Eresman, who describes her experiences with panic attacks. Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Snacks and beverages are available. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran. net. bridgEs intEgratiVE Health and Wellness at Lutheran Medical Center offers T’ai Chi classes for arthritis and fall prevention starting Tuesday, July 8. Part two of the class runs from 10:45-11:45 a.m. Tuesdays for seven weeks. The advanced class runs from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesdays for seven weeks. The medical center is at 8300 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge. Free parking is available. Go to www.WellnessatBridges.com or call 303-425-2262. Space is limited.
thE 2014 Wheat Ridge Garden Tour, featuring eight beautifully styled gardens, is 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 12. Tickets include the popular lunch stop at one of the gardens and can be purchased on the day of the event. The starting location is Pietra’s Pizzeria, 9045 W. 44th Ave. in Wheat Ridge. New this year is a bicycle tour that will start gathering at 7:30 a.m., departing from Pietra’s Pizzeria at 8 a.m. Regular ticket sales start 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit http:// wheatridgegardentour.com/. Proceeds will be donated to the Curtis J. Gilmore Lifelong Learning Scholarship Fund sponsored by the Wheat Ridge Community Foundation, and to Family Tree, committed to helping people break the cycles of child abuse, domestic violence and homelessness.
Colorado as we work Saturday, July 12, to restore areas in Jefferson County’s White Ranch Park, which was severely affected by the 2013 flood event. Volunteers will take part in critical flood restoration efforts by helping to reconstruct sections of trail that were washed out by high water. Learn more and register to volunteer at www. voc.org/project/ flood-restorationwhite-ranch-park or call 303-715-1010. Free to participate; no experience necessary; light breakfast and lunch provided; minimum age 12.
bridgEs intEgratiVE Health and Wellness at Lutheran Medical Center offers prenatal yoga classes from 8:45-10 a.m. Fridays; mom/baby yoga 10:15-11:15 a.m. Fridays; and restorative yoga from 5:30-6:45 p.m. Fridays in July. The medical center is at 8300 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge. Free parking is available. Go to www.WellnessatBridges.com or call 303-425-2262. Space is limited.
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wellness event 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, July 11, at Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts Center, 721 Santa Fe Drive, Denver. Three local artists will present their work and talk about their experience managing mental illness. The displayed artwork will be for sale. Tickets include food and nonalcoholic beverages. NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness. To reserve tickets, contact 303-321-3104 or elsa@namicolorado.org. Go to www.namicolorado.org.
Kids CraFt worKshop CoUntry Fair Garden Center West Woods presents a
kids craft workshop at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 12, at 17201 W. 64th Ave., Arvada. Call 303-209-4394 for information on cost and to sign up.
art on the Green Festival The inaugural Art on the Green fine art festival is planned for Saturday and Sunday, July 12-13, in downtown Lyons. A portion of proceeds from the festival will benefit the Lyons Community Foundation. Artist applications are available at
Join aCtiVE Minds from 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday, July 8, for a discussion of Sudan. After decades of civil war, Sudan split into two countries, only to have conflict arise within in the new country of South Sudan. We will examine the origins and current status of the conflicts, including the role of colonialism, tribal ethnicity and religion. We will also look at the history of genocide in Darfur and how the international response to war in Sudan impacts the prospects for long-term peace in the region. Program is at First Presbyterian Church of Lakewood, 8210 W. 10th Ave., Lakewood. No RSVP required; event is free. JUnior MastEr gardEnEr CErtiFiCatE prograM JUnior MastEr Gardener certificate program offers hands-on learning about plants, water, soil, conservation and more. Session B is for grades 6-8, and returning students, and is Tuesday, July 8, to Thursday, July 31. Classes are 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8412 N. Alkire St., Arvada. Contact Emily Grilli at Emily.Grilli@ co.nacdnet.net or 720-544-2873 to register. Go to www. jeffersonconservationdistrict.org/urban-agriculture/jmgprogram/. CoFFEE with ConstitUEnts
oldE town Arvada presents its Second Saturday
Street Festivals4:30-10 p.m. Saturday, July 12, Aug. 9, at Grandview Avenue east of Olde Wadsworth. The festival is free. Go to www.oldetownarvada.org.
sEn. raChEl Zenzinger hosts Coffee with Constituents 7:30-8:30 a.m. Thursday, July 10, at Indian Tree Golf Course Club House, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Zenzinger will be joined by Senate President Morgan Carroll, and Sens. Pat Steadman and Mary Hodge of the Joint Budget Committee. Go to www.RachelForColorado.com or call her at 303-866-4840.
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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 303-655-9065 or www.pennockcounseling.org. Business sponsorships available. Contact Dot Lindsey at 303-659-4540 for information.
inVEstMEnt adVisEr Jo-Ann Holst hosts a beginner class on women and money, 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, at Holiday Inn, 7390 W. Hampden Ave., Lakewood. Women have different priorities and learning styles than men. This class covers the financial planning process, including setting goals, creating a budget, selecting investments, and more. Go to www.fuelfinancial.com. Space is limited. RSVP to 720-287-5880. Event is free, and refreshments and planning materials will be provided.
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AREA CLUBS ONGOING ACTIVITIES, ONGOING/ BUSINESS GROUPS
WOMEN NETWORKING Women’s Business Group Wednesday morning networking group in Arvada has openings for women who can commit to a weekly morning meeting. Limited to one business per category. Call for available openings, 303-438-6783, or go online to info@OurConnection.org.
MONDAYS OPEN MIC Living Water Unity Spiritual Community presents open mic night – celebrate your teen self 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays at 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada. This program gives teens the opportunity to express their performing art including voice and instrument, acting, poetry, stand-up comedy, mime, etc. Open to all students in sixth to 12th grades. Email bellbottoms809@ gmail.com. REPUBLICANS MEN meeting The Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club meets 7-9 a.m. Mondays at the Howard Johnson Denver West, 12100 W. 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge. Call Fred Holden at 303-421-7619 for more information. All are welcome, not just Republican men from Jefferson County. TUESDAYS FEDERAL EMPLOYEES The Lakewood Chapter of Retired and
Active Federal Employees meets each second Tuesday at the Episcopal Church, 10th and Garrison. Call Ann Ornelas at 303-5178558 with questions.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN Team Survivor, a health, education and fitness program for women of all abilities who have experienced cancer or are currently in treatment, offers weekly free, fun, supportive activities. Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Boulder Creek Walk (meet at Boulder Public Library main entrance). Tuesday, 11-11:30 a.m., Yoga, Boulder Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe Avenue. Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., Fitness Training, Boulder Center for Sports Medicine, 311 Mapleton Avenue (entrance on Maxwell Avenue.). Learn more at rockymtn-teamsurvivor.org. WEDNESDAYS AMERICAN LEGION Auxiliary presents Burger Nite, 5-7:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Post 178, 1655 Simms St., Lakewood. Members, their guests and active military invited for varied food and reasonable prices. Visit www.alpost178.org. ARVADA BIZ Connection www.meetup.com/Arvada-Business-
Connection/ is an informal networking event that brings together local entrepreneurs. Meetings are from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at various restaurants in Olde Town Arvada. A $5 fee is collected from each attendee, which is then donated to a local charity at the end of each quarter. The 4th Quarter Charity is the Dan Peak Foundation who assists families in need. For information, call Micki Carwin at 303-997-9098.
ENTREPRENEURS CLUB The Lakewood Chapter Lutheran
Entrepreneurs meets 8-9 a.m. on third Wednesdays at the Bethlehem Chapel Coffee House, located in the medical office building just south of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 2100 Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. The chapter coordinator is Denise Rolfsmeier. For more information, call 720-379-5889 or email cpa@rolfsmeier.com.
MUSIC TEACHERS Association Suburban Northwest meets
from 9:30 a.m. to noon the first Wednesday of the month at Community in Christ Church, 12229 W. 80th Ave., Arvada. Meetings are open to the public and include refreshments, business meeting and program featuring music teaching professionals from around the state lecturing on the latest teaching developments.
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the county assembly,” Shrader said. His nearly 30 years at the Sheriff’s Office holding leadership positions and creating strategic management and response tactics for deputies, supervisors and command level ranks is what’s given voters the confidence that Shrader is experienced to lead and proved to be the “vast difference”
PROFESSIONAL WOMEN NW Metro Business and Professional Women meets the first Wednesday of each month from September to May. Our mission is to achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education and information. Call Marcia at 303-827-3283 to RSVP. THURSDAYS BUSINESS SPIRITUALITY Business Honoring Spirituality
meets 7-9 a.m. every Thursday at the Community Center of Mile Hi Church, 9079 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood. Meetings include networking, a brief meditation by a licensed practitioner, guest speaker and breakfast. For additional information, visit www. bhsmilehi.org or call Patty Whitelock at 303-274-0933.
COMMUNITY COFFEE Join Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp on the fourth Thursday of each month to talk about issues that are important to you. Community Coffee will be from 7-8 a.m. at La Dolce Vita, Ice Cream Room, 5756 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada; and from 6:307:30 p.m. at Panera Bread, 10450 Town Center Drive, Westminster. INVESTORS’ MEETINGS The Rocky Mountain Inventors Association meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. the fourth Thursday of every month (excluding November and December) at Vesta Technology, 13050 W. 43rd Drive, Suite 300, Golden. Presentations in marketing, manufacturing, engineering, finance, business and legal, followed by networking. Go online to www.rminventor.org for details. ROCKY MOUNTAIN Team Survivor, a health, education and fitness program for women of all abilities who have experienced cancer or are currently in treatment, offers weekly free, fun, supportive activities. Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Boulder Creek Walk (meet at Boulder Public Library main entrance). Tuesday, 11-11:30 a.m., Yoga, Boulder Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe Avenue. Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., Fitness Training, Boulder Center for Sports Medicine, 311 Mapleton Avenue (entrance on Maxwell Avenue.). Learn more at rockymtn-teamsurvivor.org. FRIDAYS CALMUP JOURNEY Prefer to help yourself rather than do the coaching or psychotherapy thing? Let me share with you free information about the CalmUp Journey, a one-page self-examination worksheet for men and women. Join me for coffee or tea from 8-9 a.m. most Fridays at Whole Foods Market Belmar, 444 S. Wadsworth Blvd. in Lakewood. Let me know you’re planning to be there so we’re sure to connect. Contact www.DrLorieGose.com or 303-500-2340. GOLDEN GATE Community Grange, 25201 Golden Gate Canyon Road, has meetings at 7 p.m. the second Friday of the month. Activities include yoga, dances, eggmania, special wildlife programs, holiday craft fair. Grange hall available for rental for weddings, parties, reunions, etc. Call Rich Phillips at 303-277-1933 or go to www.goldengategrange.com. New members welcome. SATURDAYS COLORADO CITIZENS for Peace meets from 10:30-11:30 a.m. every Saturday at the intersections of West 52nd and Wadsworth Boulevard to try to bring an end to the wars. Signs will be furnished for those who do not have them. Contact Cindy Lowry at 303-431-1228 or waylonthecat.lowry@yahoo.com.
between him and his opponents, he said. I campaigned hard,” he said. “I didn’t have any intentions of leaving anything on the table.” With the emotional support of his family and friends, Shrader said he plans to regroup and turn his focus to the general election where he will campaign against two other opponents; Libertarian candidate Brett Almy and Republican write-in candidate, John Berry. More information about Jeff Shrader can be found at www.shrader4sheriff.com.
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MEDITATION CLASSES Various styles of meditation will be explored from 9:30-10:30 a.m. each Saturday at PranaTonic, 807 14th St., Golden. We’ll begin with a short introduction to meditation and what to expect followed by a meditation period of 30-40 minutes and time at the end for group discussion. Call 303-274-5733. Visit www.PranaTonic.com. ROCKY MOUNTAIN Shipwrights is a wood ship modeling club that meets at 9:30 a.m. the third Saturday of each month at Rockler’s Woodworking and Hardware Store, 2553 S. Colorado Blvd. in Denver. The club also has a workshop at the Arvada City Hall, 8101 Ralston Road. We meet here at 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first Saturday of each month. Go to www.rockymountainshipwrights. org for information. SUNDAYS FREE WALTZ/POLKA lessons Polka Lover Klubs, Denver Kickers, 16776 W. 50th Ave. in Golden, meets from 3-7 p.m. Sundays. Live music. Beautiful dance floor. Admission $4 members, $6 nonmembers. Annual membership $15. Contact Leo at 720-232-0953 or leoincolorado@gmail.com. ONGOING /EDUCATION DISCUSSION GROUPS Covenant Village hosts Wednesdays at 2 p.m. This series of monthly events features expert speakers on a wide variety of educational and entertaining topics. Please plan to attend one, several or all of our programs, held at 9153 Yarrow St. in Westminster. Admission is free, but seating is limited. Call 303403-2205 for driving directions and to reserve your place. Come early for refreshments; fellowship lectures begin at 2 p.m. To learn more about the residency options and lifestyle at Covenant Village of Colorado, call us at 303-424-4828. ESL CLASSES — Covenant Presbyterian Church, 6100 W. 44th St. in Wheat Ridge, is sponsoring a free series of English as a Second Language classes for adults 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday nights. These classes will emphasize a conversational method of instruction. Beginner through advanced classes are offered. You may register on any Thursday night. For directions or more information, call the church at 410-442-5800 or go to our website at www.cpcwheatridge.org.
ONGOING /FINE ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT CONCORDIA LUTHERAN Church Choir meets at 7 p.m.
Wednesdays. The choir assists in Concordia’s traditional worship service three out of four Sundays per month. The church is at 13371 W. Alameda Parkway in Lakewood (the church nestled close to Green Mountain). If you have a desire to sing and are interested in joining, please contact Joan at joan@concordialcms. org or 303-989-5260.
DANCE CLUB — Blue Nova Dance Club meets 2:30-4:30 p.m. on the first and third Sundays every month at the Wheat Ridge Grange, 3850 High Court in Wheat Ridge. For more information or dance lessons, contact Dave at 303-578-6588 or email BlueNova. RoundDanceClub@gmail.com. MUSIC PERFORMANCES Patrice LeBlanc performs on keyboard and vocals 6-9 p.m. every Friday and Saturday at Purple Ginger Asian Fusion Restaurant, 2610 Youngfield St. Call 303-2371133 for more information. SINGERS NEEDED The Troubadours Choir is looking for a director and new members. This is a volunteer choir, comprised mostly of seniors. The Troubadours meet at 9 a.m. every Friday
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she has not had any flare-ups or exacerbation in 12 years. Her right hand remains numb and she experiences muscle spasms, but her worst symptom with MS is fatigue. “There are days when you could stay in the bed all day long,” she said. Every day, she feels that fatigue, even before she goes in to volunteer at the chapter on Tuesday afternoons. Through it all, Suzanne’s treatments of
at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 45th and Wadsworth. For more information, call Gary at 303-477-1380.
SYMPHONY AUDITIONS The Lakewood Symphony is holding auditions for concertmaster (includes an honorarium), principal viola (includes an honorarium) and all section strings. Also, we are auditioning for subs in other sections. Rehearsals are 7:30-10 p.m. Tuesdays, September through May, at Green Mountain United Methodist Church; concerts are at the Lakewood Cultural Center. Call 303-980-0400 for requirements, appointment and further information. WEEKLY MUSIC Jazz @ the Creek is every first Wednesday of the month at Living Water Unity, 59th and Vance in Olde Town Arvada. Shows start at 7:30 p.m. Come listen to an hour of great jazz. For more information, call 720-935-4000 or email livingwaterunity@comcast.net.
ONGOING /HEALTHCARE BOOT CAMP Get out of the gym and get results. Front Range Boot Camp provides dynamic, unique and results-driven full-body workouts exclusively for women. All ages, sizes and fitness levels will succeed. Revamp your fitness routine by getting out of your routine. Indoor location is just behind Super Target at Kipling Street and 50th Avenue. Outdoor location is Skyline Park by Stenger soccer fields. Email Robyn@FrontRangeBootCamp.com or go online to www.FrontRangeBootCamp.com. HEALTH GROUP A women’s health group with the motto “Your health, your life: Take charge” meets noon-1 p.m. Fridays at 9797 W. Colfax Ave, No. 3AA, in Lakewood. Learn about natural alternatives to health concerns. No charge to be part of this group. For more information, call Linda at 303-883-5473 or email lindagoesgreen@prodigy.net. HOME CARE Always Best Care Denver West provides in-home care, skilled nursing and free senior community placement. Always Best Care provides every individual and family with well-trained personal care attendants and expert nursing support. We help families make informed decisions about senior care, and guide them through comprehensive solutions designed specifically for their unique situations. To learn more, go online to www. AlwaysBestCare.com/DenverWest or call 303-952-3060. TAI CHI is now taught at Lakeview Wellness and Event Center 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 2-3:30 p.m. Fridays. Call 303-9896300 or 303-730-0986 for cost information and reservations. WEIGHT LOSS — The EZ Weight-Loss Challenge 12-week program meets10-11 a.m. Tuesdays at Arvada Church of God, 7135 W. 68th Ave. Free coaching, metabolism test and nutrition information. Cash prizes awarded to the top three biggest achievers. For information on cost or to preregister, call Chris at 720-320-2394. YOGA FOR Survivors Whether you’re a longtime cancer survivor, in treatment or a caregiver to a cancer survivor, Yoga for Cancer Survivors & Caregivers is a great way to live more comfortably in your own body. Benefits include decreased stress and pain, improved sleep and energy, improved lymphatic flow, reduced nausea and a greater sense of well-being. Class led by Shari Turney, a registered yoga instructor with specialized training through Yoga for Survivors. Class offered 1:30-2:45 p.m. Sundays at Duncan Family YMCA, 6350 Eldridge St., Arvada. Contact Shari Turney at 720-319-3703 or szturney@mac.com before taking your first class to ensure a safe practice.
Copaxone, an injection she administers once a day, have worked remarkably well for her. Looking at Suzanne, it is impossible to tell she has MS. It has been Suzanne’s personal experience that drives her and Richard to volunteer, ride and raise money for a cure. “We’re so blessed, we just want everyone else to be, too,” Suzanne said. “Even if a cure is not found in my lifetime, maybe it will be in our children’s lifetime, or our grandchildren,” she said. “If it’s not in the cards for me, maybe it is for somebody else.” To donate to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, visit www.nmss.org and click Donate.
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July 3, 2014
Analysts give Beauprez a shot, but a long one Hickenlooper perceived as early favorite, but could be vulnerable By Vic Vela
vvela@colorado communitymedia.com Political observers think that Republican primary voters were wise to avoid picking a polarizing conservative to match up against Gov. John Hickenlooper in the fall, but can the party’s candidate take back the governor’s mansion for the GOP? That question will be answered in November, after voters cast ballots in a race that pits the Democratic Hickenlooper against former Congressman Bob Beauprez. Republicans haven’t won a governor’s race in Colorado since Bill Owens was re-elected in 2002 — and Owens was the first Republican to hold the governor’s seat since John David Vanderhoof left office in 1975. So, can Beauprez — who lost a 2006 governor’s race to Bill Ritter by 15 points — reclaim the seat for the GOP? “The answer at this juncture has to be yes,” said Norman Provizer, a longtime political science professor at Metropolitan State University of Denver. “Hickenlooper has a lot of positive things going for him. At the same time, is he in an invulnerable position? No. It’s going to be a race.” While Beauprez may have a chance to win, the political consensus is that he is the underdog in the race. “It’s still a long shot but it’s not an impossible shot to beat John Hickenlooper,” said Eric Sondermann, an independent political analyst. “But (Beauprez’ emergence from the primary) forces Hickenlooper to wage an intense campaign. Whereas, if it was Tom Tancredo as the nominee, he could have just phoned it in.”
Tancredo — who is also a former congressman and failed gubernatorial candidate — finished in second place in the primary. He was seen by many political analysts as too polarizing of a candidate to win a general election, especially given his views on immigration, which could have scared off Latino voters. “From the Republican Party — dare I stay establishment — there was a real concern over Tancredo,” Provizer said. “To put it as simply as I can, he was viewed as a threat by many major Republican players in this state, viewed as a loose cannon that would have negative effects on other Republican candidates in state races.” But how better off Republicans are with Beauprez as their candidate remains to be seen. Beauprez won’t be facing the political headwinds this time around that he was dealing with in 2006, which was a brutal year for Republicans across the country. And Republicans are hopeful that this year’s congressional midterm elections will create a national wave that will help their party’s state candidates. But Sondermann said that Beauprez needs more than just a Republican wave in order to win. He’ll need mistakes on the part of Hickenlooper — such as comments the governor recently gave to a group of county sheriffs, where he initially indicated a backpedalling of his support of a ban on high-capacity gun magazines. Hickenlooper later clarified his comments and reiterated his support. Not only that, Beauprez will need to “persuade people that he can actually win this thing, in order for people to invest money and energy in this race,” Sondermann said. If Beauprez runs a good campaign, he could give Hickenlooper his first real campaign fight. Hickenlooper won his Denver mayoral races fairly easily and won the governor’s mansion in 2010 in a rout.
“Hickenlooper is a tough guy to beat,” Sondermann said. “But the flip side is, John Hickenlooper has never been severely tested in a political sense. We’ll see if this turns out to be a severe test or not. If it is, (Hickenlooper) doesn’t have that experience in a bare knuckle fight.” Beauprez gave a preview of the kind of campaign he intends to wage against Hickenlooper during his primary victory speech on June 24. He attacked Hickenlooper over his support for gun control legislation and increased renewable energy mandates on electric cooperatives, which he believes has had a negative impact on rural parts of the state. Beauprez also blasted Hickenlooper for granting a temporary reprieve for death row inmate Nathan Dunlap, who killed four people at an Aurora Chuck E. Cheese restaurant in 1996. But Hickenlooper will tout the state’s economic uptick and is sure to point to an unemployment rate that has continued to drop while he’s been in office. Provizer thinks that Hickenlooper’s personality and governing style is an asset. “If you think about it, Hickenlooper was mayor and governor at a very difficult economic time,” he said. “He can be pretty `Coloradan.’ He’s not overly formal and he has a sense of humor. If you look for a leader who says there’s only one right way, this is what we’re gonna do and everything else is wrong — well, that’s not him.” While analysts think that Beauprez has a shot, they believe that the former congressman needs to run a more inspirational campaign than the one he ran in 2006, in order to win. “When your opponent gets close to 60 percent in an American election, that’s not a victory, that’s a slaughter,” Provizer said. “Candidates and campaigns matter, as does the general political environment.”
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Something for everyone at refuge The Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Service Representative Susan Drobniak, announced the Refuge’s summer program schedule and it provides an endless list of interesting and unique topics and adventures for young children, families and adults. A staple event at the Refuge is the two hour Wildlife Viewing Tour in a comfortable touring van. The handicap friendly tours are scheduled periodically throughout the summer, through the end of August. What to identify local bird species? The Summer Hike ‘n’ Bird walks will help even the novice recognize backyard bird species July 22. For those who enjoy hiking and are curious of what prairie plants may be edible,
June 7 Meg Van Ness will offer up a whole new world of dining outdoors. Birding is a growing passion for those who marvel at the sight, sound and colors of local and migrating birds. The July 20 field tours will focus on identification of birds so you can enjoy observing feathered friends in your own backyards.
Carnation Festival returns in August Special to Transcript The Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival will celebrate the city’s agricultural heritage Aug. 15-16. During the 1960s, a bouquet of fresh carnations was delivered to the White House every Monday morning and displayed in the front foyer with a card stating: “With compliments to our nation’s capital, Wheat Ridge Colorado, Carnation City.” The Carnation Festival was established 45 years ago to celebrate and honor the carnation industry’s accomplishments within the community. The festival has been held every year since Wheat Ridge was founded in 1969. Special features: The Zoppe’ Italian Family Circus will return as the main attraction along with two nights of fireworks,
Bike enthusiasts will be joining together June 28 and July 12 for a full tour of the Refuge’s grasslands, wetlands and woodlands. The quiet hours will bring you within sight of a variety of wildlife and birds that occupy the Refuge. Over time since the relocation of bison almost ten years ago, these masterly originals of the prairie have become the Refuge visitor’s favorite wildlife to see. On July 19 the Refuge staff will provide a history and behavior attributes of the bison which will include a field tour for observation of behavior and for photos. In addition to these and other events, fishing opportunities draw serious and novice anglers on Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. RMANWR hours for reminder of the year will be sunrise to sunset.
Every day is nature walk day at Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge at 9200 80th Avenue in Arvada. Self-guided nature brochures are provided to enhance the walking experience plus there are interpretive locations and a main kiosk at the trail head. For additional information and a full listing of Refuge programs at both Refuges call 303-289-0930. The new Visitors Center at 6500 Gateway Road in Commerce City offers additional walking and interactive activities about the Refuge’s history and the wildlife and birds that make the two Refuges their home. Outdoors writer Ron Hellbusch can be reached at Ron-Hellbusch@comcast.net.
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a parade, live bands, carnival games, midway vendors, a fine arts show, food and beer garden, spaghetti dinner, chili cookoff and a pie baking contest. In addition, look for new and improved highlights: • 38th Ave Street Fair immediately following the parade on Saturday • Parade time 9:30-11:30 a.m., 38th Avenue between Ames and Upham street • Beer garden and food court • Automezzi XXIV Italian Exotic Car Show • New and improved Kids Zone Activities • New bands and entertainment The event will be 4-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 15-16, at 44th Avenue and Field Street (between Wadsworth Boulevard and Kipling Street) in Wheat Ridge. To learn more visit: www.thecarnationfestival.com.
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Questions for superintendent Jeffco’s McMinimee sits down for Q&A By Crystal Anderson
canderson@colorado communitymedia.com On July 1, Daniel McMinimee walked in the doors of the Jefferson County Public Schools district office, taking over the superintendent’s post that had been held by Cindy Stevenson. CCM had the opportunity to sit down with the newly hired superintendent to gain his opinion and insights on the key educational issues and how he plans to manage the state’s second-largest school district. The interview has been lightly edited for clarity and space purposes. For an abbreviated version of this article, check out the online version at www.coloradocommunitymedia.com. How would you describe your leadership style? M: I think I can be any kind of leader that I need to be, depending upon the situation. I tend to gravitate toward a type of leadership style that involves people and helping make decisions, and I can’t think of many things beyond student safety and security that wouldn’t let you have that opportunity to work with people and arrive at a decision. If it’s something I need to make a decision on, I like to take input. If it’s something we’re responsible for and making a decision for, it’s something we need to work together to come to the best possible decision on. What lessons did you learn as Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Schools in Douglas County that are applicable to Jeffco? M: The lessons around student growth and achievement. The focus of schools and working with building principals to have great environments that allow students to be the best that they can be whatever that chosen situation is. Going to college, going on with your career, becoming a part of the
military, attending a trade school; those are all viable options for students. We need to make sure that we’re providing opportunities for them that line up with the next step that they’re going to take. Running certain aspects of the district are things that I bring from my other experiences. Being a teacher, I understand what it’s like to be in a classroom with students, with lots of students from elementary school kids, to middle school kids, to high school students — I’ve taught every single level and I know that each one has its unique challenges. Being in building administration, being an assistant principal and athletic director, I learned the specific roles that they play in creating a good atmosphere. Being an assistant principal, I had a lot of the pieces that go into having a school: budget, discipline, curriculum, master scheduling. All those little things that assistant principals do that create a great school, I was involved in all of those things during the time I was an AP. Having the opportunity to be a building principal in two different buildings in two different states gives you a lot of opportunity to hone your skills around decisionmaking and leading a group of students and staff toward a common goal. I learned the value of personalizing your response to each building. Because each building is different and if you try to do a cookie-cutter approach to anything, it’s going to be a challenge because each building wants to have their mission and vision and wants to get kids to a place, and they want to do that on their own terms. Those give me opportunities to step into this role, even though it’s on a much grander scale. My preferred working style is working individually with people around their challenges and making it a great place for kids. What’s your perspective regarding the contention surrounding your hire? M: From a personal
standpoint it’s been a bit of a challenge. I’m used to having people like me and it’s difficult when they don’t, and they don’t even give you a chance to have that opportunity to get to know them. But that said, I also recognize that a lot of the things that were said were not directed at me, they were directed at the situation. My experience in hiring superintendents is that you usually have five or six candidates that you start out with in a closed-door situation because those candidates want to have their anonymity protected, they have other jobs where they build relationships with other communities and they don’t want to risk that, if they’re not going to have an opportunity to be the sole person who’s going to be the superintendent. I also went through the process just like everybody else. In general, Jeffco’s a great place; why wouldn’t there be applications from across the United States? And so they did their interviews, I did my best and I’m not going to apologize for being the sole candidate. The process is owned by the board of education and my job was to step in and compete and I did that and I’m sitting here today. In this particular case, a lot of things around student achievement, growth, postsecondary and workforce readiness, and responsible citizens, those are the five big goals that I understand the board is looking to improve. My job becomes: How can I do that? How do you feel working with a polarized board? M: My job is to try and work with the whole board around getting decisions that are going to move the district forward. Be it all five people are on the same page or all five people are not, I think that strengthens the decision needed. My job will be to try and work with them moving forward, and if you’re 5-0 every single vote, that doesn’t leave a lot of opportunity to talk about the diverse viewpoints that are represented in any district.
It’s a sign of our times that there are school boards across the nation with a similar dynamic. We’ve got to work together and find a way to work together, so that’s going to be the work that I’ve got to do. I would like to reach a point where we can have conversations where we can disagree without being disagreeable, where we can reach some decisions that are best for kids that we can all agree on, but I recognize that’s going to be an uphill climb. What are your main priorities for the 2014-2015 school year? M: First of all, we talked previously about the board’s goals, and those are really what the charge of the superintendent is, to create a system that is going to reach those goals and work with people to create a system that’s going to reach those goals. Our job is to make sure we set up systems to help them (teachers, staff, schools) do their job. My goal for this next year is make sure I understand the system. I’m big on context and I think there was some criticism that I’m going to come in and have this plan, and do one, two, three, four, five things — that’s not the best way to work from my experience. The best way to work is you come in, see what’s happening in the system, and you adjust the work moving forward for the benefit of students based on input. The first thing is about building context and developing relationships, then the next thing is to look at the systems we currently have and look at how do those systems align with the goals we want to have in the end. Currently, Jeffco’s relationship with the teachers’ union is rocky at best. What is your opinion of that and how do you propose to bridge the gap between administrators, the district and teachers? M: The relationship with the teachers association, the first thing you have to
do is meet the people and build a relationship and then try to decide some mutual goals we want to move towards and move together towards those goals. Having everybody understand why you made that decision, how that decision was arrived at and what other viewpoints were considered, you have to try to do that as much as you can so teachers understand that. Obviously my relationship with the professional organizations in this district is going to be huge. Setting up a system for them for feedback on what’s working well in the system and how we can continue to improve is going to be a critical piece of working with teachers. I can’t change anything that’s happened with the teachers association before this, but I can try to form and be a part of creating the future. What are you looking forward to as the new superintendent?
Dan McMinimee M: I love to meet people and work with people. The goal of anybody in a leadership position is to create the conditions for other people’s success, and I really enjoy that. I love working with people, helping them, and working with identifying where they can get better and helping them to provide the resources and opportunities to get better. I’m going to really enjoy going out and being in classrooms in a different district to find out how this district does what they do. I just love working with people and that’s the thing I like to do the most.
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World Cup Knockout round breakdown Who has the goods to win the world’s best tournament? By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@colorado communitymedia.com If you are caught up in the World Cup you’re not alone. While soccer in the United States usually ranks somewhere between Nascar and Frisbee golf, America has joined the rest of the world and has become soccer crazy. But Team USA is hardly a favorite in this tournament. Actually, of the 16 teams who advanced to the Knockout Round America has the longest shot odds-wise to go on and win the World Cup (the US is 100-1 to win the World Cup). So while the US is the ultimate Cinderella story with little shot to actually win the World Cup, we wanted to give you a breakdown of who from the remaining 16 teams can actually go on and make history. The Heavyweights: Brazil (3-1) is the obvious favorite to win this tournament and they have been so from day one. Not only are they the host country and the winningest World Cup team of all-time, but they also have Neymar playing at a very high level and he has been the tournament’s best player to date. Germany (4-1) is a powerhouse — big, physical and strong
People are coming together all over the country to watch their favorite countries (or second favorite after USA) compete in the World Cup for what is perhaps the world’s grandest sports achievement. Photo by Dan Williams — and has as good of a shot to win this tournament as anyone left in the field. Although they didn’t overwhelm Team USA and Ghana in group play they still very easily won the group and look like they are gaining steam. But the Germans have not won the World Cup since 1990. Argentina (4-1) may not have the same expectations as Brazil and Germany in this World Cup but they do have the world’s best player on their roster. And when Lionel Messi gets going he is lit-
erally unstoppable. Messi has his legacy on the line in this World Cup and I wouldn’t bet against him. The Middleweights: Netherlands (7-1) has a reputation as being a second-tier elite team but their play over the last couple World Cups would say that they are in fact an elite group. They were perhaps the best overall team in group play and they were runner up to Spain in the 2010 World Cup. This team in underrated.
France (8-1) is maybe the best remaining team that no one is talking about. They have the reputation as a world power but they don’t have as many special players as they have had in years past. However, these no-name Frenchman could quickly become famous with another deep World Cup run (France won it all in 1998 and then lost in a shootout in 2006). Belgium (20-1) has never finished better than fourth in the World Cup but this could be
their best national team ever. And while Americans were happy to draw Belgium instead of Brazil, Germany or Argentina, beating Belgium might be just as tough. With 20-1 odds Belgium might be a team worth throwing a few bucks behind. The Dark Horses: Columbia (25-1) has had some good teams in the past but has never advanced past the quarterfinals. And while it may be a stretch to consider Columbia a team who can win the tournament, it’s certainly not a stretch to think this team is good enough to upset a couple higher ranked teams. Moreover, Columbia has the best goal dances of any team in the world (look them up). Costa Rica (50-1) has some magic in their cleats this World Cup. While they had only one Knockout Round win in their country’s history, they have put together the tournament’s best resume to date. They beat Uruguay and Italy, before drawing with England. They then beat Greece to advance to the elite eight. Watch out for these guys. Switzerland (80-1) is not getting much love internationally but crazier things have happened in World Cup play. They have actually made it to the quarterfinals three times in their history, the only problem is that the last time they did it was 1954. Switzerland is a true long shot but has shown that they can compete with some of the top teams in the world.
A guide to the best hikes of the summer From quick and easy to more channenging trails and waterfalls By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@colorado communitymedia.com Take a hike. No, really. Colorado is known for a lot of different things and one of those is it has some of the best hiking trails in the country. Right in our own backyards — literally for some — are some of the best hiking opportunities that are just a handful of minutes from the heart of Denver. It wasn’t easy, and we are definitely tired, but we trekked through a handful of trails and compiled a list of just some hiking adventures that you and your family can enjoy on a perfect summer day. Hiking is the triple-threat; it works out your body, you can do it with friend and family, and it is totally free (minus a couple bucks in gas). If you do it safe, and you do need to always be safe and prepared before your hike, it can be fun and very rewarding once you reach your destination. But before we give you our list of local trails here is your day hiking checklist: -Map and/or compass -Sunscreen -Proper attire; vest, jacket, gloves, pants and a hat -Water AND at least one day worth of food -Matches/lighter, as well as a flashlight -Pocket knife -First aid kit -Cell phone for emergency -And let a friend or family member know your hiking destination/plans And now that you are prepared for your hike we have prepared a list of trails that are NOT two hour drives, but instead a list of local hiking trails that are mere 20 minutes away in some cases. Here is our list: Mount Falcon — Called a “14er training ground” by many, Mount Falcon is an
Red Rocks is not only one of America’s iconic venues but it is also a perfect just-outside-the-city hiking destination for families and even more advanced hikers. Photo by Dan Williams awesome day hiking destination and it is just minutes from downtown Morrison. The area features several trails that can be tied together creating a 3.7 mile journey that features a lookout point that gives you arguably the best view of Denver and Red Rocks that can be found anywhere. Very family friendly and if you pack a lunch there are perfect rest stops to stop and relax. Red Rocks - Speaking of Red Rocks, everyone has been to a concert at the historic venue but few people think of the park when considering their hiking options. Red Rocks is the perfect day hiking destination for locals to bring their out-of-town guests to impress them as you follow Trading Post Trail around the park and around 10 enormous Red Rock formations. You can complete the trail in just over one hour — and maybe stick around to see Big Head Todd &
the Monsters. Mount Galbraith - A lesser-known hiking option, Mount Galbraith, is located just a quick drive up Golden Gate Canyon. Cedar Gulch Trail and Nightbird Gulch Trail are the two trailheads that make up The Mount Galbraith Loop. About four miles in length, your trip will feature ridiculous views of Denver and Golden. The elevation change makes this one a little more challenging but it’s still family friendly. Maxwell Falls - This Evergreen destination is popular for all the right reasons. Evergreen has a charm all its own, but Maxwell Falls offered a variety of different terrain, as well as a one mile, three mile and four mile hiking option. But all roads lead to a beautiful cascading waterfall which is well worth even the four mile journey. Bring family and friends, and maybe your fishing pole too.
Chatauqua Park - This Boulder locale is an underrated day hiking experience. Take Chatauqua Trail which will lead you to three different Flatiron trails which will all provide you with views of Flatirons that Ansel Adams would be jealous of. The park is super-family friendly but that also means it could be crowded during the weekend. Boulder has many hiking options but give Chatauqua a chance. Castlewood Canyon State Park - For those headed east instead of west but still want a day hiking experience Castlewood Canyon is an ideal fit. You can make your like as long or as short as you choose depending on what side of the park you park on, but the reward is a magnificent waterfall that is just outside the metro area. The next closest Denver waterfall is at Casa Bonita, so plan accordingly and bring your camera too.
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Getting worse before they can get better The Denver Nuggets just don’t get it. During the NBA Draft June 26 and leading up to the draft the Nuggets were one of the most active teams making several trades. So should we raise our expectations for the 2014-2015 Nuggets? Personally, I wouldn’t raise Denver’s expectations for the next 20142024 seasons. While I can appreciate Denver general manager Tim Connelly’s wheeling-and-dealing mentality the Nuggets are going nowhere without a true superstar of their own. But getting a NBA superstar on your roster is definitely easier said than done. There are about eight-to-12 superstars in the NBA and 30 teams, and even if the Nuggets were willing to pony up a blank check, that still wouldn’t lure a superstar free agent to Denver. Over the last 30 years of the NBA only eight different teams have won NBA Championships. That list is filled with Lakers titles, Celtics titles, Bulls titles and Heat titles, meaning cities like Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago and Miami are clearly where top NBA talent chooses to reside. Moreover, the Nuggets are definitely not the Denver Broncos. Tim Connelly is hardly John Elway, an established icon of his own running a proven championship product that is respected around the entire league. Because of the Broncos’ rich tradition, Denver is a coveted destination for NFL free agents and the team can literally land any player they want because of their credentials. The Nuggets on the other hand have no history besides owning a few of the worst records in NBA history and have a long list of draft flops. The Nuggets cannot go out and land topflight free agents because NBA players don’t see Denver as a winning destination and why would you go to Denver if Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago or Miami covet you? The biggest fish the Nuggets have ever landed in free agency was Kenyon Martin, who received a max contract from Denver during the 2003-2004 season. The only problem was the fact that the Nuggets had to pull the entire deal off in a sign and trade in which they had to give up three future first round picks. Because of that Denver was never really
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