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Rivals for governor trade jabs in debate Hickenlooper, Beauprez meet on Western Slope By Vic Vela vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Gov. John Hickenlooper and former Congressman Bob Beauprez swapped barbs during a lively debate in Grand Junction on Aug. 6, marking the first time the two gubernatorial rivals squared off this fall. On almost every debate topic — ranging from hydraulic fracturing to the death penalty and the state of the economy — the two traded jabs over who would be the better man to lead the state over the next four years. The debate’s energy was aided by a lively audience that often interrupted the candidates with cheers and boos. That was espe-
cially the case toward the end of the debate, when Hickenlooper and Beauprez were given the opportunity to ask each other a series of direct questions. Beauprez used his first question to attack the governor over his evolving position on the death penalty, focusing on the governor’s decision last year to grant a temporary reprieve to Nathan Dunlap, the death row inmate who killed four people at an Aurora Chuck E. Cheese’s restaurant in 1993. “Yes or no, will you assure the people here tonight … that you will not grant clemency to Nathan Dunlap?” Beauprez asked. Hickenlooper — who once supported the death penalty, but who recently said he no longer does — said he has “no plans to revisit my decision and my decision stands.” “Government shouldn’t be in the business of taking people’s lives,” Hickenlooper said. Meanwhile, Hickenlooper turned the ta-
bles on Beauprez on another issue that the former congressman has used to criticize the governor — fracking. Hickenlooper touted his work on reaching a compromise on local control issues surrounding oil and gas drilling. The compromise kept anti-fracking measures from appearing on the November ballot — a result Beauprez had also wanted. “You said you wanted the ballot measures off the ballot and I did that, so can I count on your vote?” Hickenlooper said. Beauprez offered an icy response. “I think you know the answer to that,” he said. Hickenlooper is pro-fracking, but has also guided tough regulations on the oil and gas industry that aim to limit potential environmental and health impacts of drilling. Beauprez said those regulations are only hurting an industry that pumps millions of dollars into the state.
“Other states are more open for business for energy development and that’s where the jobs are going,” Beauprez said. The two candidates also shared sharp exchanges on economic issues. Hickenlooper highlighted an economy that has improved under his watch, one that has resulted in 33 months of consecutive job growth and an unemployment rate that continues to drop. But Beauprez said that the economy would be in a lot better shape if the government simply stayed out of the way of business. Beauprez said state regulations are largely responsible for that. Beauprez also blasted federal regulations and the Affordable Care Act. That led to criticism from Hickenlooper for focusing on issues that are handled at the congressional level. “Maybe you should be running for Congress if you want to go back and tackle the federal issues,” Hickenlooper said.
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The population of the Denver metro area was expected to exceed 3 million last month, according to state estimates. The Colorado Department of Local Affairs uses the month of July to forecast population numbers annually. The department estimated that the Denver metro area’s population on July 1 would have been 2,994,534 and would have passed the 3 million mark in August. Elizabeth Garner, a state demographer, said the average monthly increase in population in the Denver metro area is 3,551, meaning its population reached 3 million in mid-August. Garner said the growing population can be attributed to a healthy economy in the Denver area. “There is a high correlation between job growth and population change,” she said. “We’re toward the top in the U.S. in terms of recovery and growing jobs.” Garner said population numbers in Larimer and Weld counties are growing at an even faster rate than the Denver metro area, thanks to high job growth in the oil and gas industry there. But other parts of the state, such as the Western Slope and parts of the southeast, are losing residents. Garner said that can attributed to jobs leaving those parts of the state and not coming back. “If you don’t have a job, it’s hard to stay,” she said.
Bus tour highlights rail construction Gold Line moving forward Staff report Off at the next stop. Traveling around on a bus for a few hours can be an enlightening way to see the community, and with the installation of the Gold Line, bus tours are a fast way to see the progress of the project’s construction.
While sitting on a RTD bus for two hours, Friday, Sept. 5, 35 citizens from across the Denver-metro area were able to see the highlights of the construction at each station along the 11.2 mile Gold Line, hear project updates, and ask questions about the project. Currently, RTD and Denver Transit Partners are working to lay the prep the ground for both single and double tracks, laying rail at the Ward Road and Arvada Ridge stations;
placing security fences and retaining walls along neighborhoods and stations near the line; placing finishing touches on the commuter rail facility station; and continuing work on a flyover bridge near the Sheridan Boulevard station. According to Denver Transit Partners Information Manager, Christina Zazueta, 2014 is the project’s biggest construction year, and communities can expect to see more.
“I think we’re coming along very quick here,” she said. “A lot of stuff is going to happen this year into next year.” To-date, the Eagle P3 Project, which includes the East Rail line, the Northwest Rail line, and the Gold Line, has contributed over 800 million into the local communities by procuring local supplies and labor and creating jobs within the area. For more information or to sign up for a tour visit, www.rtd-fastracks.com/gl_172.
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Opportunities out of the ‘oops’ “This could be the worst disaster NASA’s ever faced.” “With all due respect, sir, I believe this is going to be our finest hour.” I just happened to be flipping through the channels the other day, when this scene from “Apollo 13” jumped off the screen at me. Not only is that scene remarkable for the intensity of its acting, but because that line so effectively expresses something I believe. Maybe that struck me last week because of a new study I read about. Researchers at Northwestern University discovered that the study of music is very effective at closing the achievement gap. That’s right — music, according to this study, has the ability to make minority students perform better at reading and math. Oh, and, um, yeah — those of you who have been reading my columns for a while now? Yeah, this is going to be one of those weird trips through the catacombs of my mind. Okay, so, how do those two things
relate? One of my firmest beliefs about music, and one of the reasons I believe it to be such an important field of study, is that it is not an art of the perfect. That is, music is a live performance art, and, as such, is subject to the vagaries of human execution. So, whether it is your local school band or the New York Philharmonic, every performance will have imperfections. Granted, the mistakes committed by the members of the Philharmonic will be less obvious than the mistakes of your local school band, but, if you ask the members of the Phil after a concert, they would name a dozen different things
(none of which you likely noticed from the audience) that went wrong. On the other hand, what a gift! That means that no two performances are ever exactly alike, which creates an amazing opportunity to make real art. So if it is not an art of the perfect, then what is music? I tell my students that music is an art of recovery: you know things will go wrong, but how you respond — how quickly and how adroitly — dictate how much those mistakes will affect the audience’s experience. Really good musicians make few mistakes to start with, but the ones they do make, they compensate for so quickly that the audience rarely knows they happened at all. Learning, too, is an art of recovery. I know very few students who get everything right the first time. Many students, when faced with that, accept it as part of the process and work their way towards getting things right. Some students, when faced with that, give in to their frustrations and stop moving forward. Does that explain the achievement gap? I don’t
know—I don’t even know if that particular question has ever been studied. Maybe. Turns out, life is an art of recovery, too. As we strive towards higher and greater destinies (like the moon), the opportunity for mistakes expands exponentially. Our ability to adapt and cope when things go wrong goes a long way towards dictating whether we have a chance to realize our dreams, or if they remain just that— dreams. The crew of Apollo 13 and those with them on the ground found a new gear of creativity and execution to bring that ship home safely. And so, sometimes, do we need to, also. So dream big! Strive, struggle, learn to adapt, and move forward—always move forward. Your finest hour is somewhere out there, even with disaster lurking in the shadows. 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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Cash advantage goes to Hickenlooper By Vic Vela
vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Gov. John Hickenlooper has raised more than four times as much money as former Congressman Bob Beauprez in the two rivals’ gubernatorial campaign dash for cash. Hickenlooper has raised $4 million to Beauprez’s haul of about $828,000, according to the latest financial disclosures from the campaigns. Hickenlooper’s cash advantage was helped by the $545,791 that was donated to his campaign during the reporting period of July 27 through Aug. 27 — the incumbent governor’s largest single-month haul. Beauprez raised $223,510 during the recent reporting period. Hickenlooper campaign spokesman Eddie Stern attributes the fundraising success to an economy that is gaining steam, thanks to lower unemployment and 33 consecutive months of job growth. “We are humbled by the amount of support we’ve received from people across Colorado,” said Stern. Beauprez campaign spokesman Allen Fuller isn’t impressed with Hickenlooper’s
cash haul. “Every day it seems like there’s another example of why John Hickenlooper isn’t fit to lead Colorado,” Fuller said. “He’s going to need every dime he can get.” The Beauprez campaign has hammered Hickenlooper on areas of “failed leadership,” which they hope will resonate with voters. They include attacks on Hickenlooper’s evolving position on the death penalty. The Beauprez campaign has been highly critical of Hickenlooper’s decision to grant an indefinite reprieve for death row inmate Nathan Dunlap. Rather than punching back, the Hickenlooper campaign continues to run positive ads. The governor’s healthy cash haul has allowed his campaign to purchase $1.7 million in all-positive television advertising for September and October. The Beauprez campaign is being helped by $1.8 million in advertising spending from the Republican Governors Association. After spending is factored in, the Hickenlooper campaign has $760,427 cash on hand to Beauprez’s $334,365.
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Candidate Neville hard at work Republican candidate faces off Nicholson in Senate district By Amy Woodward
awoodward@colorado communitymedia.com Tim Neville is a big supporter of selfdirection. Growing up in Florida with three other siblings and raised by a single father after the unfortunate passing of his mother at an early age, Neville learned quickly about going without and working hard to get the things he wanted out of life. “I think the opportunity that I had as a young man was to identify the fact that if I needed to do it, I could do it and that basi-
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cally built upon itself and gave me a lot of self-confidence,” he said. Even his website reads, “Hard work, sacrifice, and dedication should be rewarded, not taxed and regulated to death by the government.” In 2011, he was appointed to fill a vacancy in Senate District 22 after Sen. Mike Kopp-R-LittleNeville ton decided to step down to look after his children after the death of his wife. But the opportunity was short lived after the Colorado Reapportionment Commission approved district maps that same year which drew Neville out of Senate Dis-
rado that have basically taken away some of those opportunities and some of those changes have to do with our political structure and some of the laws and regulations that have been passed.” Although he wasn’t able to keep his seat in HD22, Neville backed a few pieces of legislation including a juvenile direct file reform bill which provides due process to youths. House bill 1271 allows juveniles the right to a hearing and judicial review. The bill passed with bi-partisan support. “I think it is important that people are looked upon as what is their potential opportunity to society as opposed to basically warehousing people that shouldn’t be in that situation.” For more information about Neville visit www.nevilleforcolorado.com.
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trict 22 and placed him in Senate District 16 with Sen. Jeanne Nicholson, D-Black Hawk. After waiting for three years, Neville is the Republican candidate for SD16 against Nicholson, who is campaigning for a second term. Neville, a small business owner of an independent insurance company, is campaigning to reduce regulation on small business owners. He is also proposing to minimize taxes and limit government spending. “I came to Colorado in1977 because it was a great place, a lot of opportunities,” Neville said. “They didn’t really care about your background as much as they cared about what you could do and what you were willing to do to work,” he said. “What I’ve seen is changes in Colo-
Running for a third term in the house, state Rep. Libby Szabo says she is putting her community and constituents at the focus for the future. “I want to do things at the state capital that benefit my constituents and state as a whole,” she said. “I have a passion for Colorado, and I’m running to be able to keep Colorado the great place I’ve come to know and love.” Elected to office in 2010, Szabo said she has worked in the Legisla-
ture to regulate businesses; reduce voter identity theft, ensure all votes count and increase charter school construction funds to a more equalized level with neighborhood schools. She is the assistant minority leader and is part of the business, labor, economic and workforce developSzabo ment; capital development; and legislative council committees. “I’ve learned that the focus at the state capital needs to be about the people of the State of Colorado,” she said. “I’ve also learned to work hand in hand with people and listen to the other sides of an issue.” Along with these issues, the representative said she is hearing a
desire for a stable economy, a great education system and concerns about the cost and benefits of the health care system from constituents. “What I’m hearing from constituents is that they really want a stable economic environment where they don’t have to worry or fear being laid off,” she said. “As always, they want a great education system for their children using an out of the box system ... and people want to make sure their health care isn’t going to be jeopardized.” To spearhead with those issues, she said she would like to see the Colorado legislature have more common sense and to use allotted funds wisely. “I would hope to see some common sense come out of the legislature, instead of what the legislature’s been doing, with knee-jerk
reactions that turn into unintended consequences,” she said. Szabo is a Colorado native and Arvada resident. She and her husband own a small business and have raised four kids through the Jefferson County School District. “I believe people are the backbone of the community and society and government is there to take care of the bigger things we do, not take care or our day to day lives,” she said. “I’m a fellow Arvadian who deals with the same issues they (constituents) deal with on a daily basis — I’m out there working hard for their interests and their interests are the ones I’m listening to.” For more information or to contact Szabo directly, visit www.libbyszabo.org.
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canderson@colorado communitymedia.com One hole and one dollar at a time, the Arvada Vitality Alliance is driving funds into local nonprofit organizations. The Arvada Vitality Alliance (AVA), a local nonprofit created for the betterment of Arvada, donated $17,540 to organizations throughout the city. The donation is the first mass donation by the organi-
zation, and it was funded from a single event, the AVA Summer Golf Tournament. “Many of those organizations are the ones we knew immediately,” said Bob Dyer, president of the organization. “We’re looking to make it a bigger event next year, and I would expect we would include even more nonprofits.” The funds were donated to 13 nonprofit organizations serving a variety of causes. Donations were given in sums ranging from $1,000
- $2,590 for a host of projects: from funding a week-long science education excursion for students to a deposit on a ranch for family camp for HIV/AIDS positive kids. “We are excited for the work that Arvada Vitality Alliance is doing in the community and thrilled that they have included Outdoor Lab as a worthy cause that touches all of Arvada,” said Shannon Hancock, executive director, Outdoor Lab Foundation. “The funds go directly towards supporting the STEM pro-
gramming for Arvada’s kids at the Outdoor Lab sites; we look forward to what the future holds for AVA.” While this is the first mass donation for the organization, Dyer said he’s looking to grow the event next year, and is setting his sights high. “Our goal for next year, in particular for the golf marathon, is to expand it to at least $1 for every person in Arvada, so $110,000; I’d
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Get success down to a tee Whenever we give someone a task or project to complete and we don’t provide them with the right tools, support, environment or expectations, it can be said that we are setting that person or that team up for failure. This happens in the business world just as much as it happens in our personal lives, doesn’t it? We see it happen when we make rash decisions, hire staff without providing the proper onboarding or training, and when we set unrealistic goals. As a matter of fact, setting people up for failure has become so commonplace that we now look at it frivolously or use the failure as the brunt of our jokes and usually at the expense of at least one person or team. Maybe failure has become easier than success. I mean, it’s easy to look into the future and predict what we will never achieve or cannot do as opposed to being forward-thinking and looking at what we can accomplish. And not only what we can accomplish but what our new hires, teammates, friends, and co-workers can achieve. And I think that setting the stage for success can be just as easily done as it
is to set someone up for failure, and save us tons of time, money and resources. Have you ever heard it said, “Teed up for success?” The ball is sitting on the tee, no wind, wide open fairway, and it is just so simple to imagine a smooth effortless swing that sends the golf ball soaring beautifully straight down the middle of the fairway. But you see, the ball landing safely in the middle of the fairway is the result of hard work, practice, coaching and commitment. And whether we are talking about the professional golfer or the weekend amateur, when we think about being “teed up for success” we have to remember what that actually means and the hard work and dedication it took
to get there. Imagine just the opposite, we invite a friend or associate to a round of golf, they share with us they have never played before or it has actually been years since they have even swung a golf club. But since we really want to play and we need someone to round out our foursome we tell them not to worry, all will be well and we will just have fun. And then what do we do, we tell our friend, and maybe now former friend, that we are teeing off from the back tees, we have them using rented or borrowed clubs, and we forgot to tell them to bring enough golf balls. Fastforward to the sixth hole and our oncea-summer golfing friend is completely frustrated and maybe even embarrassed, he or she is dreading the back nine, our other golfing buddies are tired of playing a slow round, looking for golf balls after every shot, patience is wearing thin, and now they too are dreading the back nine. Everyone was set up for failure. The very same thing happens in sales, in management, in the chores we give our children, in the homework that is assigned, and in new tasks and projects
It’s my generation’s slang “The Mindset List of the Obscure” by Tom McBride and Ron Nief 2014, Sourcebooks $16.99 / $19.99 Canada 320 pages Your father sometimes says really odd things. It’s “in like Flynn” this, or “Julie’s swan song” that, or “Just the facts, Ma’am.” He’s been talking that way for as long as you can remember. It’s like living with Richie Cunningham’s dad. Uh-oh. Would your kids understand that last cultural reference? Did you ever consider that someday, your grandkids may think you’re outdated? Yep, read “The Mindset List of the Obscure” by Tom McBride and Ron Nief, and get a little perspective. At least twice a week, you catch your teenager rolling her eyes at
something you said because she thinks you’re out of touch. Positively archaic. Dinosaurian, even, which is what you once said about your own parents. The thing is, each generation has its cultural touchstones — those things or sayings or gadgets that act as social glue. Fortunately, by studying those wide-spread popular icons from years past, we can understand
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in companies and organizations all over the world each and every day. And it is so easy to point the finger of “I told you so” instead of taking the time necessary to equip everyone with the proper tools and support, guidance and coaching, and appropriate setting of expectations to set the stage for success instead of failure. Setting good goals, setting stretch goals, keeping them realistic, and taking the time to help others get teed up for success may seem like it could be timeconsuming, but I can promise you that it takes far less time and energy when we compare it to the costs of setting people up to fail. Are you teed up for success? Have you set the stage for others to succeed? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when the stage for success has been set, it will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.
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Why I can’t unsee what I’ve read about 9/11 I haven’t watched the videos of the recent slayings of American journalists. I’ve read the news accounts and the still photos are horrific enough for me, and I knew that I could never unsee it. But in the theater of my mind, I did see it; in fact, I see it over and over. I see it because I’ve read accounts in the news about what happened, just as I did about the Aurora shootings, and Jessica Ridgeway’s abduction, and the transports and death camps of the Holocaust. I wasn’t a physical witness to any of these, and yet I can see, I can see, I can see these wicked events taking place. Such is the power of words. In September especially, but often throughout the year, my mind returns again and again to the images of the Twin Towers. Like most of us, I watched first in disbelief, then in growing horror, anger, and helplessness. Because of the immediacy, even 13 years ago, of real-time news reporting, I watched September 11, 2001, unfold as I was clustered around a television with dozens of coworkers. The planes, the fires, the collapsing buildings … all seared into our shocked and grieving collective consciousness. I don’t remember if I watched this next part actually taking place, but I’ve seen the photographs of people leaping from
the flaming buildings, caught by the still frames of a camera. And as much as these images haunt me, it’s what I have read that frequents my memory and deepens my sorrow on Sept. 11. I’m referring to a critically acclaimed poem by Brian Doyle, titled “Leap.” Doyle’s opening line, “A couple leaped from the south tower, hand in hand,” sets the scene. If you search the Web for this topic, as I did for this column, you’ll find that some people think the images of a man and a woman holding hands as they fell are a hoax, claiming the pictures are photoshopped. But Doyle relies on eyewitness accounts from people who did the seeing – not just of this couple but also of others, very real people forced to make those harrowing desperate choices. Doyle gives us descriptions from horrified spectators, descriptions made even more chilling in their spare language:
“people ‘leaping as they flew out.’” And “‘falling over themselves’ … ‘too many people falling.’” Doyle also relates the events on the streets below, where pedestrians and a firefighter were killed “by people falling from the sky.” Doyle ends the poem by speculating about the moments leading up to the hand-in-hand plunge. To paraphrase: did they know each other…friends, colleagues? Or were they strangers “thrown together at the window at the lip of hell,” strangers who “held on tight, and leaped….” Through these unblinking words, I make more of a human connection with the victims than I ever could by watching videos or viewing photos. And it’s because I have read “Leap” that I can’t unsee their desperation, the agony in their final acts. But perhaps that’s what needs to happen, so that these victims, too, will never be forgotten, to keep this tragedy in the theaters of our minds. Such is the power of words. Andrea W. Doray is a writer who, not surprisingly, sees things in words. You can find “Leap” at PBS.org, and can hear Brian Doyle read his work on YouTube. Contact Andrea at a.doray@andreadoray.com if you would like the links.
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Suspended Bronco belief? We asked folks in Denver if they think the Denver Bronco’s chances at a successful season are diminished on the heels of the NFL suspensions of Wes Welker and Matt Prater.
“Of course we’re going to feel their loss, but not enough to keep us out of the big game at the end of the year.” Aaron David, Denver
“It will impact them. But, as a Vikings fan, I can tell you that Denver is going to be a lot better than us either way.” Kristen Rennerfeldt, Denver
“Personally, I don’t care because I’m a 49ers fan. However, as a fantasy football aficionado, I own Emmanuel Sanders and I kind of planned for this.” Michael Hess, Denver “It won’t derail their season. It’s just a disappointment to the fans.” Tad Rickards, Denver
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Can we talk about Joan Rivers? Last Saturday, I discovered my neighbor and I had something in common. We both loved Joan Rivers, the famous comedienne who died recently. “I miss her,” I said, my eyes watering. “She was hysterical, she made me laugh. There’s no one to replace her.” In Anna’s kitchen we were eating coffeecake and sharing a pot of black coffee. “Her gossip about celebrities tickled me,” my neighbor said. She dabbed her eyes with a tissue. “She made it sound like her many plastic surgeries were a lark,” I said. “Like she was having a laugh-in. Then ironically she died during a more routine surgery.” Anna said, “I thought about plastic surgery. I’m a wimp — the pain, the healing time — it’s not for me.” I mopped up my tears of grief with a napkin. “Rivers joked that when she died she’d had so much plastic surgery her body would be donated to Tupperware. I heard the Tupperware people are coming to her funeral to steal her body for a publicity
stunt,” she added. We both laughed. In spite of her insults and wisecracks, Rivers had a warmth, a caring expression in her eyes, and she listened to people. She chose topics we could all relate to — sex, clothing, and celebrities. “She graduated from Barnard in English Literature but never put on airs that I could see,” I said to Anna. “We need more funny women,” Anna said. “Wasn’t she the first woman late night talk show host?” “Yes, Johnny Carson had an eye for talent. He used her as a guest host. Then
when she got her own show, Carson never spoke to Rivers again,” I said. “As tough as she appeared, she could be hurt,” Anna said. “Don’t some people say women can’t be funny? She sure broke that barrier.” After spotting the book “Diary of a Mad Diva” by Joan Rivers on the table, I nabbed it. “I want to read this,” I said. “Can I borrow it?” “Sure as soon as I’m done with it,” she said. “I’ll get it back to you this afternoon,” I pressed the book close to my heart. Anna leaned across the table and tugged the book out of my hands. Without thinking, I crashed across the table and snatched the book back from Anna, spilling my coffee. “Sorry, Anna, about the spill, but I can’t help myself.” I flipped the book open and obnoxiously read out loud about how Rivers liked to watch the losers at the Golden Globes ceremonies. I said, “Rivers describes the
feelings of joy, she got watching narcissistic actors pretending to be happy for someone else. She says she tingled all over.” “I’m getting annoyed!” Anna said. She ripped the Diary of a Mad Diva away from me and ran into her bedroom and slammed and locked the door. “Sorry, Anna,” I called out. “You should be,” she shouted. I wiped up the coffee and left. Now that I’m home what can I say about my crazy behavior with Diary of a Mad Diva? Joan Rivers you little rascal I hadn’t realized how much I liked you until you suddenly died. Could you cancel that surgery, rewind everything, and come back to life? Darn it, I will dearly miss you. Mary Stobie writes on various subjects, but her favorite subject is comedy. The story of the tug-of-war is, itself, a bit of fun. If you liked Joan Rivers, or any other comics, please contact Mary Stobie at mry_jeanne@ yahoo.com
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The WestSide Chorale is seeking new talent to join their chorale this fall season. Auditions for the group will be held Sept. 15 and 22, during the group’s first rehearsals of the fall season. Interested parties should sit in on the rehearsal and speak with the group’s director, Margaret O’Keefe Ziegler, following the practice. The group practices regularly 7-9 p.m., at Peace Lutheran Church, 5675 Field St. For more information visit www.westsidechorale.org.
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Trees Across Arvada is an annual program encouraging citizens and businesses across the city to purchase trees, to help beautify the city and foster environmental awareness for the towering plants. The program offers a variety of drought-resistant tress that are balled and
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5:57 p.m., Aug. 18, 2014, 6100 block of W. 77th Place A truck was stolen and returned damaged from a residence on W. 77th Place. The vehicle was stolen during the day and driven for approximately an hour before being returned with large scratches and dents on the hood, the front bumper and the truck’s hitch. The owner reported the incident to ensure if it happened again, he would not be liable. No persons are suspected in the case is available at this time.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR High-school teachers lauded
Passionate, persistent, intelligent and committed. These adjectives describe the way I remember two of my high school teachers. One taught sophomore English classes. All year she homed in on the “inevitability of change” in our lives. She was passionate and persistent that we must be ready to accept and to cope with the many changes we would face. The other passionate and persistent teacher taught American History to seniors. Her mission was to make sure we left her class with a commitment to “watch our government.” She was a true patriot who forced us to consider and analyze all aspects of a democracy governed by the people. She emphasized that the right to vote was sacred. With that sacred vote came a tremendous responsibility to use it intelligently. We learned that “government” is “us,” not “they,” but “us.” So, what does that mean? It means that
every vote we cast must be a considered one. It means that I, as a voter, will have listened, analyzed, and become confident that I know why I am casting my vote for a particular candidate or ballot issue. It means that all three levels of government — local, state, and national — deserve my careful attention. If a candidate is seeking re-election, I will have researched how he/ she has voted on issues and if they match the way I would have voted. Has the firsttime candidate stated clearly and specifically his/her positions on issues? It means that I will have listened to both sides of an issue and that I will have participated in civil discussions without demonizing others. Rapid change has become a way of life. But the obligation to cast a reasoned vote has not changed. Patricia Mesec, President League of Women Voters of Jefferson County
Xcel Phone Scam 10:44 a.m., Aug. 19, 2014, phone harassment report A woman received a call from a man, Kevin Brown, stating he was an employee with Xcel Energy, and she was behind in her payments. The woman, an employee with a local salon, informed him she was up-to-date on her payments, but the man persisted, despite her information. After calling to confirm with Xcel, the woman found the man was attempting to scam her, and had attempted to do the same with several local day spas. Police report the number as being from Mexico, with no exact address. No other leads or information is present at this time.
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Gardner, his Republican opponent in a race that is of pivotal political importance nationally. Gardner spent the early part of the debate hammering away at Udall for a voting record that is closely linked to the agenda of the Obama administration, which has long been mired in low approval ratings. Those attacks included Udall’s support for the Affordable Care Act, Obama’s signature piece of legislation and a law that Gardner focused on much of the debate. “Barack Obama and Mark Udall have put tremendous stress on our country,” Gardner said. But Udall defended his support of Obamacare and said that putting millions more people on health insurance rolls and doing away with insurance companies’ restrictions on pre-existing conditions has been a good thing for the country. The senator also said Obamacare is bet-
ter than the Republican alternative. “We had a system of health care in this country that discriminated against women and your party has refused to take action,” Udall said. While Gardner tried to tie Obama to Udall throughout the debate, Udall responded toward the end of the debate with an assault on Gardner’s record on women’s issues — something the Udall campaign has been doing since the start of the campaign. Udall blasted Gardner over a congressional record that the senator said has fallen short on issues of importance to women. Udall highlighted Gardner’s previous votes to de-fund Planned Parenthood and Gardner’s prior support for the socalled “personhood” amendment, which would have resulted in an essential ban on abortion. “Why are you getting in-between women and their doctors?” Udall said. Gardner responded by pivoting to the economy and its impact on women. He also took issue with Udall’s advertising onslaught against Gardner’s record on women’s issues.
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Nicholson prepares for round two By Amy Woodward
awoodward@colorado communitymedia.com It’s been a successful term for Sen. Jeanne Nicholson, D-Blackhawk of Senate District 16. So successful in fact that she’s running in the 2014 election for another four years. “I’m not done,” said an exuberant Nicholson. “I still have things I want to work toward.” She’s been the prime sponsor of 68 bills during her incumbency, each passing with 95 percent bipartisan votes. There are perhaps three bills that have failed completely that she can recall. “(It’s) very unusual for my bills to fail,” she said.
While experience has introduced her to many problems facing the state and especially within her district which includes the city of Golden along with all of Gilpin County and portions of Boulder county, and Rocky Flats, she is refining her focus to health care, wild fire mitigation, job creation and the economy in her prospective second term. Sen. Jeanne “The people in my disNicholson, trict when I am walking SD-16 door-to-door tell me three things are important to them; that they are safe, financially secure and healthy,” Nicholson said. Wildfire mitigation and funding fire-
fighter safety has been a focused discussion with Nicholson as the passing of Senate Bill 46 this passed legislative session shows. The bill created a local firefighter safety grant program that provides staff with appropriate bunker gear, equipment and training. The program is set to receive $3.25 million for the next five years for which local departments and districts can apply for. “We’re on the right path I think but we are not there yet and all the things that we can accomplish,” she said. Nicholson is looking to use slash and forest floor debris by implementing the use of wood products to heat city buildings which mimics the same successful project she led in Gilpin County while serving as county commissioner. A city Road and Bridge building located in Gilpin is cur-
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The next level: Candidate takes work on campaign trail keep working to promote others into office that I believe in, maybe that will be a reward for everyone, myself included.” A first-time candidate for the district, Norris is out in the field working to promote three main issues; transportation, water conservation, and quality of Norris life. “The smartest thing we can do to keep our economy strong for our farmers, our tourism and our recreational people, is protecting that, out there, with
smart legislature to help our economy to continue to grow,” he said. To help better Arvada and grow the local economy, Norris is also supporting local businesses and education. A small business owner himself, the candidate said going local is vital to the economy. “Each new dollar that comes in and has a ripple effect,” he said. “That’s what I talk to people about when they talk about their concerns with the economy, jobs, retirement — it all goes back to supporting local.” Having worked on presidential elections for both Cary Edwards and Barack Obama, and interviewed
numerous candidates on his radio show, Norris said he has a new respect for politicians, having experienced the other side of campaigning. “Now I have even more respect for candidates because I see first hand what they have to do to meet the people of the community,” he said. “I was planning to support the D Note, I was planning to support local breweries and I was planning to support local businesses, it’s just a little bit larger platform. It’s not just cool we have these local businesses, it’s vital.” Norris grew up in North Carolina, moving to Denver in 2000 to work on a campaign. An advocate for
small business, the candidate owns his own small music production company, Pouring Man Productions, and hosts the Green Beer Festival in Boulder every year featuring local musicians and informing citizens about water and environmental issues. Should he become elected, Norris said he’s going to keep doing more of what he’s doing, promoting other candidates, businesses and
artists, that he believes in. “Win or lose, I’m going to keep promoting the D Note, Olde Town Arvada, breweries, and local businesses,” he said. “I’d like to be known as supporting the community, I was doing it before the campaign and I’m going to continue to do it after.” For more information on Norris, visit www. wademnorris.com.
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Westminster, CO. Support the development, maintenance & support activities in keeping application systems stable & functional in addition to increasing functionality for user community. Create flow charts for tech analysis so that the project team can understand data flow. Utilize SQL skills & Logic application. Send res. to Cabela’s Inc., One Cabela Drive, Sidney, NE 69160. DrillingInfo, Inc. is seeking a Computational Geoscientist to be employed at their offices in Littleton, Colorado and to apply leading-edge programming techniques to produce commercial-quality, geophysical software applications, and identify product and technology opportunities and make enhancements to currently available geophysical applications using knowledge of Geophysics, Geology or related Geosciences field. Master’s degree in Geophysics, Geology, Computer Science or related degree required. 2 years of experience in the job offered or 2 years of experience researching and developing geophysical and geology related software required. Qualified applicants should mail their resumes to DrillingInfo, Inc.2901 Via Fortuna Drive, Building 6, Suite 200, Austin, Texas 78746 Attn: Timothy Kirchner, Recruiter.,
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September 11, 2014
Warren enlisted to stump for Udall
Colorado Sen. Mark Udall and fellow Democrat candidates on the November ballot held a rally Friday afternoon, marking the kick-off of their ground campaign, bolstered by a visit from Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts. More than a hundred volunteers and spectators filled the Wheat Ridge campaign office of Congressman Ed Perlmutter, D-Golden, for the event. “It’s time to get the word out!” Udall said to the crowd, many of whom had come to the rally to receive initial training on volunteering for his campaign. Udall noted that mail-in ballots will be sent out in October. Udall helped introduce Warren, calling her “a fearless advocate for consumer protection,” and touted his work with the Massachusetts senator on the issues of credit protection and college loan affordability.
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The warm welcome for Warren, a high-profile advocate for financial reform and progressive causes, comes two months after a visit to Denver by President Barack Obama. In contrast, Udall stayed in Washington D.C. during the president’s fundraising event in his honor, a move seen as trying to limit his association to a president with struggling poll numbers. At Friday’s rally, the Democrats presented a unified front against Udall’s Republican opponent, Corey Gardner. Warren praised Udall as a “fighter” for the middle class, and especially women. “Corey Gardner believes women are doing just fine. They’re worth 77 cents on the dollar. They can make ‘most’ of their own health care choices,” Warren said. Colorado U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet and Perlmutter also spoke. The senate race between Udall and Gardner is seen as one of the most competitive in the nation, and could be pivotal in deciding political control of the Senate come November. In response to the news that Warren would be stumping for Udall, the Na-
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“Odysseo” features 46 performing artists, 64 horses of different breeds and a stage made up of more than 10,000 tons of dirt, stones and sand. Courtesy photo
‘Odysseo by Cavalia’ premieres Sept. 17 at Pepsi Center By Tammy Kranz
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hen artistic director and choreographer Darren Charles describes “Odysseo by Cavalia” as an “extravaganza” show, he may not be exaggerating. The show has 46 performing artists — riders, acrobats, aerialists, dancers and musicians — 64 horses of 11 different breeds, 350 costumes and 100 pairs of shows (artists may have up to seven different costume changes) and a highdefinition computer graphic images that are shown on a cyclorama the size of three IMAX screens. “It’s a journey, people all over the world have been sucked into this journey and when the show is over they feel like they just come out of a fairy tale,” said Amanda Orlowki, a performance
rider. “Odysseo” makes its premiere under the White Big Top at Pepsi Center in Denver Sept. 17 and runs through Sept. 28. The stage is made up of more than 10,000 tons of stones, dirt and sand, Charles said, “No one knows it’s there so it’s magical to see when we reveal it.” Charles and Orlowki agree that one of the biggest highlights of the show is the descending full-size carousel. “This is a very dynamic part of the show,” Charles said. The carousel has the most horses on stage at one time, which proves to be challenging, said Orlowki. “A lot of the horses are stallions and they can have very strong characters,” she said. “So timing is very important.” There are performances that include aerobatics done with the horses and white silk. “It’s pure horse power pulling the aerialists in the air,” Charles said. The breeds of horses include Appaloosa, Arabian, Canadian, Holsteiner, Lusitano, Oldenburg, Paint Horse, Quarter Horse, Spanish Purebred (P.R.E.),
Warmblood and Lipizzan. All performers, including the horses, get a break between each city they tour. “The horses will go to a farm or range and graze for a couple weeks,” Charles said. “It’s important everyone gets their break, the show is very demanding.” The artists are from around the world including the United States, Canada, Brazil, France, Belgium, Guinea, Russia, Spain, Ukraine, Japan and Poland. If the show seems similar to a Cirque du Soleil performance — there’s a reason. Normand Latourelle is the founder of Cavalia and was a co-founder of Cirque. Cavalia is an entertainment company and made its Denver debut a few years ago with a different show. “When Cavalia was in the city in 2010, we had one of our most successful runs ever,” Latourelle said. “Colorado audiences have a deep appreciation of the artistic spirit and a great connection with our unique art form. I’m sure ‘Odysseo’ will amaze and touch the hearts of many more Coloradans with this feelgood show.” Tickets for “Odysseo” are available at www.cavalia.net or 1-866-999-8111.
Old, new, borrowed ... and red It sounded like a match made in Republican heaven when Monica Owens, daughter of former Gov. Bill Owens and ex-wife Frances, and John Beauprez, professional poker player and marketing specialist and son of governor wannabe Bob Beauprez and wife Claudia, got engaged on the Fourth of July. And if the upcoming gubernatorial election goes their way, Monica could have the distinction of being the daughter and daughter-in-law of two Colorado governors. The cute couple celebrated their engagement among friends and family on Aug. 30. On her Facebook page, Monica said that as of Aug. 28, the wedding was exactly six months away. Monica, a Republican pundit and owner of Owens Public Affairs, and John, who’s all over social media for his poker prowess, found each other when John’s mom, Claudia, strategically seated the young’uns next to each other at a black-tie dinner. And just in case you want to give the betrothed a wedding gift, they are registered at www.registry.theknot.com/ monica-owens-john-beauprez-february-2015/9018648.
Elway sells Aspen crib
Pro Football Hall-of-Famer, Broncos VP and restaurateur John Elway recently sold his Aspen abode for $23 million, according to the website imfromdenver.com. The home, which looks like a rock-star mansion, features six bedrooms and 10 baths in 15,889 square feet. The posh pad includes a gym, game room, media room, master wing with two offices, a spa and an infinity pool with adjacent outdoor kitchen. Check out photos of the interior, exterior and the spectacular mountain view at www.imfromdenver.com/2014/08/07/ take-a-peek-inside-john-elways-aspenmansion/.
Kevin Taylor comes to Aurora
Denver’s Kevin Taylor Restaurant Group, helmed by renowned chef Kevin Taylor, will open a new restaurant and beer hall in the recently announced development Stanley Marketplace at 2501 Dallas St. in Aurora, just a few feet from the southern border of Stapleton. Unlike Taylor’s other Denver restaurants, which include Palettes at the Denver Art Museum, Kevin Taylor’s at the Opera House and Limelight Supper Club & Lounge, this restaurant and beer hall will exist in a casual industrial atmosphere, highlighting the architecture of the former Stanley Aviation Building, where airplane ejector seats were manufactured for roughly 50 years. The menu will offer items made with locally sourced produce, as well as craft beer and local wines and spirits. “I’m excited to move forward with our next venture in a different way,” said Taylor. “Approachable restaurants are the future, and I believe we can provide the level of cuisine for which we’re known, but in a way that is appealing to everyone, and fits within Stanley, and the surrounding community, perfectly.” Parker continues on Page 15
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Union Station eatery opens
Alex Seidel, winner of Food & Wine magazine’s 2010 Best New Chef and owner of Denver’s award-winning Fruition Restaurant, has carried his culinary talent to the historic Union Station redevelopment project on Wynkoop Street with the opening of Mercantile Dining & Provision on Sept. 8. Reservations for evening dining at Mercantile Dining & Provision can be made on www.opentable.com or by calling 720-4603733. For more information, visit www. mercantiledenver.com.
Northglenn Saturday 9/13 7am-12pm 11733 Quam Drive Tools, Band Saw, Planer, Router, Electrical, Plumbing, Nick Knacks, Household, and misc.
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Briarwood turns 35
Golden’s Briarwood Inn is celebrating its 35th anniversary by offering a threecourse dinners for $35 during September. The fine-dining destination restaurant at 1630 Eighth St. is owned and operated by Lisa Patterson, a second-generation member of the family who started the business. Patterson bought the restaurant
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JEFFCO BOARD OF EDUCATION ON THE RECORD The Jefferson County Board of Education discussed the following legislation during its Sept. 4 regular business meeting. Board members in attendance were President Ken Witt, First Vice President Julie Williams, Second Vice President Lesley Dahlkemper, Secretary John Newkirk and Treasurer Jill Fellman.
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The board of education approved (3-2, Witt, Williams, Newkirk) a proposed compensation model for licensed employees. The new model (http://goo.gl/dlS3uW) would raise the district’s entry-level salary to $38,000 and provide a 2.6 percent increase to all licensed employees within the district. Proposed by Board President, Ken Witt, during the Aug. 28 regular meeting, the model would ensure effective and highly effective teachers receive a stipend or an increase, and attract more effective teachers to the district. District staff will now move forward with the Model 2 compensation plan, continuing to finesse the finer points of this schedule for the district’s 5,200 licensed employees and look at defining the over market pay range for the district.
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Board attorney overview
The board heard a presentation from their attorney, Brad Miller, regarding certain aspects of his contract and work to date. Miller discussed his time and billing; his communications with the board, superintendent, administrators and the district’s counsel, Caplan & Earnest; and his actions with some of the board’s issues, such as the superintendent hiring, compensation model reviews and advice on negotiations with the teacher’s association. Following this presentation, the board voted to extend Miller’s contract as is for another 12 months.
Budget Development update
During the meeting, the board heard a presentation from the district’s Chief Financial Officer, Lorie Gillis, regarding the budget development process. In her presentation, she discussed the timeline for the budgeting process during the 2014-2015 school year. She outlined when the board would need to make key budget decisions and implored the board to keep in mind an earlier deadline approval date for next May.
Student Based Budgeting
As part of the budget update presentation, the finance team discussed the move to a Student Based Budgeting model. This model (http://goo.gl/uKMnWd) would allocate funds based on individual student needs, flowing resources to the school level. By switching to the student based budgeting model, school administrators will receive more training on new technologies and have more autonomy to reach their achievement goals. The next board of education meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m, Thursday, Sept. 18, at the Jefferson County Education Center, 1829 Denver West Dr., Golden. — Compiled by Crystal Anderson
EDUCATION NOTES Outdoor Lab After Dark
A party for science education — after dark. To help raise awareness and support, the Outdoor Lab Foundation is hosting an evening of live music, dancing, and local libations to raise funds for the science and nature education program. The event will take place 4-10 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 27, at Lucky Penny Ranch, 5801 Bluebell Lane, Evergreen. Tickets start at $150, and attendees must be 21 or older. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.outdoorlabfoundation.org/event/afterdark
SALOME’S STARS FOR THE WEEK OF SEPT. 8, 2014
ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) Changing your mind doesn’ t come easily for Lambs, who place a high value on commitment. But new facts could emerge that might persuade you to rethink your situation. TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) This is a good time to put that fine Bovine’s eye for beauty to work in redecorating your home or workplace. And don’t forget to indulge yourself in some personal time as well. GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) Your sense of loyalty to someone who asks for your help is commendable. But make sure there are no information gaps that should be filled in before you move too far too quickly.
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GALLERY OF GAMES
CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) Don’t let difficult people raise the Crab’s ire levels this week. Avoid them if you can. If not, resist telling them off, even if you think they deserve it. Things improve by week’s end. LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) Your suspicions about a colleague might be on the mark. But you also could be misreading the signals you believe you’re getting. Do some discreet checking before jumping to conclusions. VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) Take some time out from your many tasks and see if someone might be trying to reach out to you. You could be surprised to learn who it is and why you might want to reciprocate. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) You still might want to do more investigating before taking on a new commitment. Later would not be the time to try to fill in any crucial gaps in what you need to know about it. SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) A new opportunity should be carefully studied. It might offer some of the things you’ve been looking for. Or it could contain new possibilities you never considered. Check it out. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) You might have to work harder this week to get people to listen to what you have to say. But if you stay with it, you could start to get your message out to many by the week’s end. CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) Although family matters again take up a big chunk of the Goat’s time, the week also offers a chance to explore a new career move you’d been contemplating for a while. AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) Applying your practicality (what does it offer me?) and your creativity (how can I improve on it?) could provide sound reasons for seriously considering that new offer. PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) The single set will find that keeping their romantic aspirations on high gives Cupid a better target to aim at. Paired Pisces will find that this week helps reinforce their relationships. BORN THIS WEEK: You believe in encouraging others to demand the best from themselves. You would be a fine sports coach, as well as an enlightened teacher. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
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MUSIC/CONCERTS CHAUTAUQUA SUMMER CONCERTS MAVEN MISSION UPDATE JOIN LOCKHEED Martin Propulsion Engineer, JPL Solar System
Ambassador, and MSL descent stage engineer Adam Pender for a discussion of the Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution mission (MAVEN) launched on Nov. 18, 2013. Find out what’s new and what has been learned so far. Program is 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, at Lookout Mountain Nature Center, 910 Colorow Road, Golden. For ages 10 to adult. To register, call 720-497-7600 or go to http://bit.ly/MAVENupdate
COLORADO CHAUTAUQUA in Boulder wraps up its 2014 summer concert season on
Saturday, Sept. 13, with Steven Wright. Show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets and information are available at tickets.chautauqua.com, or at the Chautauqua box office.
TIBETAN SINGING BOWL CONCERT A 40-MINUTE healing/concert using Tibetan Singing Bowls is 6:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at Asana Studio, 5701 Yukon St., Arvada. Tibetan masters have used singing bowl therapy to heal for centuries. Bring a backjack or yoga mat to lie on during the session. Limited supply of yoga mats available at studio. Before the concert, a Vinyasa yoga class is offered from 5-6 p.m. Go to www.asanastudio.com/workshops.html for information on cost, or call 303-431-6311. NEW SINGERS WELCOME WESTSIDE CHORALE is accepting new singers during its Monday, Sept. 15 and Monday,
Sept. 22 rehearsals. Director Margaret O’Keefe Ziegler asks that singers sit in on one of the chorale’s regular rehearsals 7-9 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, 5675 Field St., Arvada, and then talk to her afterward. The first performance, “Christmas Under the Stars,” is scheduled for Dec. 12. See www.westsidechorale.org.
THEATER/FILM GOLDEN THEATER SHOW “SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER,” by Tennessee Williams, will play from Thursday, Sept.
JEFFCO INNOVATION FAIRE NASA ENGINEER Lisa Lundquist from Johnson Space Center in Houston will present “Eliminating the Barriers to Inclusion and Innovation at NASA and In Your Own Business” at the kickoff luncheon of the JeffCo Innovation Faire. The luncheon is 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12. Following the luncheon will be a presentation of the college and business startup winners of the Innovative S.T.A.R.S. Challenge. Reservations can be made by calling 303-202-2965. The JeffCo Innovation Faire is Sept. 12-13 and it celebrates technology, science, education, business, entrepreneurship and the area’s “invention leadership.” The outdoor event, scheduled from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., will be on the campus of Warren Tech adjacent to Red Rocks Community College, Lakewood. Admission to the fair is free. Go to www.JeffCoInnovators. org or call 303-993-7473 for information. GOLDEN READS SELECTS ‘LONG MAN’ “LONG MAN,” by Amy Greene, is this year’s Golden Reads selection. The Golden Library plans “An Evening with Amy Greene” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, at the American Mountaineering Center, 710 W. 10th St., Golden. Guests will hear a reading from Greene, and will be able ask questions and have their books signed. Online reservations for the reading and book signing can be made at jeffcolibrary.org/goldenreads. Guests can sample food from Still Smokin’ Fusion BBQ and the Bakin’ Bakery. The festivities will take place outside the American Mountaineering Center on 10th St., beginning at 5 p.m. In addition, the Golden Library will feature “Long Man” as the September selection for its monthly book discussion group, which is open to anyone and meets at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16; or follow the conversation online at #goldenreads.
REPURPOSED HABITAT EXHIBIT LOCAL ARTIST
Valerie Savarie and California based artist Sharon Eisley found each other through Eric Kent Wines, a winery in Santa Rosa, Calif., that supports artists by purchasing art, which is then reproduced onto their labels. Although their styles are different, Savarie and Eisley each use repurposed materials and images to create their work. Their work can be seen in Repurposed Habitat, which runs through Sunday, Sept. 21, at Valkarie Gallery, 445 S. Saulsbury St., Lakewood. Contact Valerie Savarie at 720-2207587 or hello@valkariefineart.com, or go to www.valkariefineart. com
11, to Saturday, Sept. 13, at Golden High School, 701 24th St., Golden. Directed by Kelly Hasbrouck. Performances: 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Saturday. Tickets available at www.goldenhighschool.com or at the door.
SHEPERD AND THE LION THE COLORADO ACTS are presenting a community production of Androcles and the Lion. The musical adaptation features a script adapted by Cindy Troup and music by Dmitry Kabalevsky. THE PLAY features Paul Noel Fiorino of Ballet Arts Theatre and Havilah pyrc, Jeremy Pyrc, Rachel Buterbaugh and Nelicia Miranda-Troup. It is choreographed by Paul Noel Fiorino and Havilah and Jeremy Pyrc. THERE ARE TWO PERFORMANCES PLANNED: A FREE performance, Thursday, Sept. 11 at 10 a.m. at the City Center Englewood Amphitheatre, 1000 Englewood Parkway. AND A donation-only performance on Friday, Sept. 12 and Saturday, Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. Both performances will be at the ACTS Theater, 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road North, in Wheat Ridge. Call 303-456-6772 for more information. WITTY THEATER SHOW MINERS ALLY PLAYHOUSE presents “Dylan Went Electric” from Friday, Sept. 12, to Sunday, Oct. 19, at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Witty and eccentric characters explore the truth of their life and times in this production. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 6 p.m. Sundays, and 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 19. For tickets and more information, go to www.minersalley.com or call 303-935-3044.
THE WESTMINSTER HIGH SCHOOL Class of 1974 will have its 40th reunion Saturday, Sept. 13 (Hyland Hills) and a picnic on Sunday, Sept. 14 (Westminster Elks). Go to westyhico40@reunionmanager.com to register; at-the-door tickets will be limited. Go to the Westminster Class of 1974 page on Facebook for details. Email Sharon Starr, sharon. starr@outlook.com. DAY OUT WITH THOMAS [PHOTO] THOMAS THE TANK Engine will visit the Colorado Railroad Museum in September. Day Out With Thomas events are Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 13-14, Sept. 20-21, and Sept. 2728 at 17155 W. 44th Ave., Golden. For the first time, Thomas will talk to his fans. Call the museum at 303-279-4591 or go to www.coloradorailroadmuseum.org to purchase tickets. REPUBLICAN MEN’S CLUB JEFFERSON COUNTY Republican Men’s Club meets from 7-9 a.m. Mondays at Howard Johnson Denver West, JohnPH Restaurant, 12100 W. 44th Ave. Students, young people, new people and women are invited and welcome to join. The Monday, Sept. 15, meeting will feature Barry Farah, businessman, entrepreneur and speaker, presenting “The Missing Fire-in-the-Belly.” Contact Fred Holden, president, at 303-421-7619. OPEN CONVERSATION ABOUT ATHEISM AN OPEN CONVERSATION about atheism will take place at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, at Lifetree Café, 5675 Field St., Arvada. “What Your Atheist Friend Wants You to Know: The Conversation No One Is Having” includes a film featuring atheists’ honest insights about their beliefs and their experiences with people of faith. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net. APEX GOLF TOURNAMENT THE 34TH annual Apex Parks and Recreation Department Foundation golf tournament on Friday, Sept. 19, opens with an 8 a.m. shotgun start at Indian Tree Golf Club, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Proceeds benefit community recreation through the foundation. Go to www.foundation.apexprd.org.
HEALTH/WELLNESS WRITING THROUGH YOUR GRIEF LEARN TO use various journaling techniques to help access memories, deep feelings and inner wisdom to process grief from a loss to death at Writing Through Your Grief, from 5:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays from Sept. 9-30 at Collier Hospice Center, 3210 Lutheran Parkway, Wheat Ridge. Workshop will use gentle exercises from the work of John Fox, poetry therapist, to explore poem making. Class time will include personal writing time, as well as an opportunity to share writing with the group in a supportive atmosphere. Jaynie Muggli, MA, LPC, is a bereavement counselor and group leader at Collier Hospice Center at Lutheran Medical Center. Contact Muggli at 303-403-7187 and maryjayne.muggli@sclhs.net. To register, call 303-689-4545. FREE MEN’S HEALTH SCREENINGS EXEMPLA LUTHERAN offers free men’s health screenings, including prostate cancer, testicular cancer (ages 15-35), cholesterol, sleep apnea, PSA, blood pressure, fitness and more, along with educational information on men’s health issues. The screenings are 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Cancer Center at Lutheran Medical Center, 8300 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge. For the prostate cancer screening, you should be ages 40-75 with no previous prostate cancer diagnosis, no prostate cancer screening in the last year and not under a urologist’s care. Appointments are required; call 303-689-4595 to register.
EDUCATION GET SPLASHED IN COLOR
MOVIES THAT MATTER host a showing of “Frozen,” at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at Living Light of Peace, 5927 Miller St., Arvada. The movie is about a princess who sets off to rescue her estranged and icy sister, and finds herself accompanied by a rugged reclusive ice delivery man, his reindeer and a snowman. Movie is free and snacks are included. Suitable for all ages.
ARVADA WEST BOOSTER CLUB plans the Cats Color
ART ART STUDIO TOUR
Crawl at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at Arvada West High School, 11595 Allendale Drive. This is a color run, and runners will get doused in colored chalk. Go to https://360.webconnex.com/ AWHS to sign up. Registration cost is $30 from Sept. 7-19, and $35 on race day.
THE 13TH ANNUAL ARVADA ART STUDIO TOUR is Saturday, Sept. 13, and Sunday, Sept. 14; hours are noon to 5 p.m. each day. Visit an artist’s studio, enjoy the full range of talent, and purchase art at prices that a professional gallery would not be able to offer. The tour is also a great time to shop for truly unique items for your home or one-of-a-kind gifts for the holidays. Many of the artists on the tour also offer gift items, note cards as well as art works in a wide range of prices. Silversmith Patti Harrison is debuting her quality jewelry at the opening of Studio 67 at 17304 W. 62nd Lane, Arvada. Visit her studio and 11 others throughout Arvada for an amazing tour of fine artists. This tour run the full range – everything from corners of back bedrooms to large dedicated buildings. Visit all or some for an enjoyable way to explore Arvada’s hidden treasures. Get a map of the tour at www. arvadaart.org.
TRAINING WITH Grace presents Monday Night Talks 7-8 p.m. at 9100 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood. Topics include “Mine” (resource guarding) on Monday, Sept. 15; “Play with your Dog!” (what is good play interaction) on Monday, Sept. 22; “Greetings” (introducing your dog to another) on Monday, Sept. 29; and a wellness talk on Monday, Oct. 6. Contact www.TrainingWithGrace.com, email jackie@trainingwithgrace.com or call 303-238-3647.
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LEARN ABOUT hiking in the Colorado mountains, including trails, maps, nutrition, gear, weather, emergencies, snow hiking and more, at a series of lectures by Colorado Mountain Club. Wilderness Trekking School is offered on Tuesdays, Saturdays or Sundays from Tuesday, Sept. 9 to Sunday, Oct. 26, and those who attend will learn how to travel safely and confidently in the backcountry. Meet at American Mountaineering Center, 710 10th St., Golden. For information and to sign up, go to www.hikingdenver.net/schools/wts. For more about the Colorado Mountain Club, go to http://cmc.org or call 303-279-3080.
EVENTS SENTIMENTAL SOUNDS Swing Band will perform 4-6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 13 at the D Note, 7519 Gradview Ave., in Old Town Arvada. The band is a group of 18 musicians who play favorites from the Big Band era. There is no charge, and everyone is welcome. For information call 303-463-6683.
WESTMINSTER CLASS OF 1974 40TH REUNION
WATCH DISNEY’S ‘FROZEN’
tional tour managers, present Spectacular Projected Photography: Compelling Commentary on the Interconnected Web of Life, a thoughtful description of the beauty and wonder of the natural world. Program is at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21, at Jefferson Unitarian Church, 14350 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. Free and open to the public, suitable for youth and adults. For more information email Mary at msrichards00@comcast.net.
SWING BAND CONCERT
Independence St., Lakewood. Buy tickets at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/843660. After the bout, join the team for an after-party at West Hill Grill, 11614 W. Belleview Ave., Littleton. Call 303-933-1680, go to www.southsidederbydames.org or go to https://www. facebook.com/events/806186886079681.
TASTE OF THE MOUNTAIN LEARN WHAT Green Mountain has to offer at Taste of the Mountain, at 11 a.m. Saturday,
Sept. 13, at Faith Mountain, 12344 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. Local businesses, games, food and fun will be featured. Go to www.faith-mountain.org/taste for details.
ROLLER DERBY BOUT LAKEWOOD’S SOUTH SIDE DERBY DAMES take on the Naughty Pines Derby Dames of Laramie, Wyo., at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at Rocky Mountain Roller Hockey, 3606 S.
MONDAY NIGHT TALKS
UKRAINE AT A TIPPING POINT SEVENTY YEARS of Soviet control of Ukraine ended in 1991 with the collapse of the Soviet Union. During that time Ukraine suffered extensive famines, deportation of its citizens, and repopulation of its country by ethnic Russians. Since independence, Ukraine has aligned more with the west, resulting in escalating tension between ethnic Russians and Ukrainians. Recently Russia has sent troops into Ukraine in an effort to protect their interests as Ukraine has destabilized. This has dramatically escalated the crisis. Join Active Minds 2-4 p.m. Tuesday Sept. 16, to explore the situation. Program at Emeritus at Green Mountain, 12791 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. RSVP at 303-237-5700.
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POWERING UP
City powers up with a new partnership in solar gardening By Crystal Anderson canderson@colorado communitymedia.com
Community solar just got a bit bigger. In partnership with SunShare, a Denver-based solar energy company, the City of Arvada will power facilities, such as water and irrigation systems, with energy harnessed from the Jefferson County Community Solar Garden. “We are a part of it (the solar garden) for two reasons,” said Jessica Prosser, sustainability coordinator with the City of Arvada.
“One, this meets the council goal of having 20 percent of facilities run by a renewable energy source by 2019; and two, it saves money.” The garden, which will be constructed later this fall, will encompass 13 acres at the intersection of Highway 93 and 56th Avenue in unincorporated Jefferson County. Arvada will have nine meters within the program, and will take up approximately 40 percent of the garden’s space, receiving power from around 2,000 solar panels. According to SunShare’s Director of Business Development and Communications Karen Gados, participating in this program will help the city not only with their strategic goals but also within the community. “This is helping them (the city) achieve
their renewable energy goals,” Gados said. “This is helping them be a leader to the community and to help them lead through their actions saying their committed to sustainability and helping local businesses through this program.” By participating in this program, the city hopes to save around $100,000 in the first year, and then around $1.5- $3 million over a 20-year period. Open to all residents and businesses, individuals can purchase solar energy up-front, or on a month-tomonth basis, providing them with solar power without having to install panels on home or business. “That’t the really exciting thing about community solar, it truly makes solar energy available to everybody, and that hasn’t happened before,” Gados said.
In late 2013, SunShare, which specializes in community solar gardens, reached out to the city for its interest in and support of renewable, sustainable energy. Over the next few months the two entities worked together to review the city’s energy meters, deciphering which ones would most benefit from solar power. The nine most costeffective were selected. “The community solar is a great opportunity for people to benefit from solar energy with out having to have it on their property,” Prosser said. “Overall, we’re powering with solar rather than coal so there are environmental benefits as well as economical.” For more information on the community solar program, visit www.mysunshare. com.
‘Pippin’ tour launches in Denver The popular Broadway musical “Pippin” plays at the DCPA’s Buell Theatre Sept. 6-20 and features many standard tunes like “Magic To Do,” “Corner of the Sky” (my personal fave), “Morning Glow,” and “No Time at All.” Prince Pippin travels off in search of the meaning of his existence. As would be expected, he has many adventures and many ups and downs. Of course, romance comes into play. Lucie Arnaz and Sasha Allen (a finalist on NBC’s “The Voice”) are two of the cast members. For tickets and info, call 303-893-4100 or visit denvercenter.org. Molly Brown opens season for Denver Center Theatre Company A new adaptation of “The Unsinkable Molly Brown” plays in the Stage Theatre at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts and runs Sept. 12 to Oct. 26. It was
“workshopped” during the 2009 Colorado New Play Summit and got rave reviews. Parker native Beth Malone plays the title role. Producing Artistic Director Kent Thompson says, “...I couldn’t imagine the show premiering elsewhere. Please know – this isn’t the classic musical you think you know! It’s even better...” Acclaimed Broadway director/choreographer Kath-
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leen Marshall leads the production. For tickets and info, call 303-893-4100 or visit denvercenter.org. Church ladies return to Boulder BDT Stage (formerly Boulder’s Dinner Theatre ... only the name has changed) is once again being visited by the church ladies. “Church Basement Ladies 2” runs from Sept. 12 – Nov. 8. The cast includes Barb Reeves, Eyestone Burron, Tracy Warren, Sarah Grover, and Wayne Kennedy. It you’ve been to BDT before, those names will immediately bring a smile to your face. In a small rural Minnesota town in 1969, the world is changing and the church ladies have to find ways to deal with it. Amid laughter and tears they support each other. This musical will ring bells with anyone who has ever known ... or been/is a “church basement lady.” BDT Stage offers one of the best entertainment values around with tickets for dinner and show beginning at just $37. For tickets and information, call 303-449-6000 or visit
bouldersdinnertheatre.com. Premiere at Miners Alley Playhouse Miners Alley Playhouse in Golden presents the world premiere of “Dylan Went Electric” written by award-winning and internationally produced playwright Josh Hartwell. Jim Hunt directs the tale that takes place in a Bohemian tavern in Greenwich Village in 1969 where an eclectic bunch of folks gather to ponder their lives. The play features live music with original songs and an onstage bar (which will be open to the audience at intermission). “Dylan Went Electric” will feature a variety of local musicians – sometimes a new one each night. For tickets and information, call 303-935-3044 or visit minersalley.com. Hartwell and Hunt is a combination that makes for a great trip to the theater. The play opens Sept. 12 and runs through Oct. 19 at 1224 Washington Ave. In Golden. Columnist Harriet Hunter Ford may be reached at hhunterford@gmail.com.
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And how could you not? In a time when memes fly around the world in seconds and watercoolers aren’t the only place for buzz, “The Mindset List of the Obscure” proves how much we love our pop-culture touchstones. What’s fun about this book, I think, is that authors Tom McBride and Ron Nief fill it with entries that are not only great memory-nudgers for readers, but that can also be used for sparking conversation between generations. There are enough factoids here to make fierce trivia lovers happy, there’s plenty of history for your historian, and it’s good gift for any Boomer or senior with a sense of humor. If you’ve ever wondered what people will remember about Miley Cyrus in fifty years – or if you wonder what they’ll remember at all – this is a fun book to read and share. For you, “The Mindset List of the Obscure” is oddly addictive.
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Rams beat Golden in 4A battle Bear Creek, Alameda win again; Jefferson still searching By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@colorado communitymedia.com LAKEWOOD - Green Mountain got its first victory of the season and left a rival still looking for one as the Rams defeated Golden 28-10 Friday at Jeffco Stadium. The Rams took a 14-3 lead into halftime and then added 14 more fourth quarter points behind senior running back Chance Boyce who rushed for a ridiculous 211 yards and two touchdowns. Boyce put Green Mountain on his back while his team struggled at the quarterback position. Golden showed flashes that they are an improved unit this season but could not put it all together for four full quarters. Golden junior quarterback Trent Morris threw for 157 passing yards and a 34-yard touchdown pass to senior George Alexeyev. In addition, Golden sophomore Weil Sau recorded a 72-yard kickoff return. The Demons (0-2) will play Kennedy Saturday at 4 p.m. at All-City Field. Green Mountain (1-1) will play Standley Lake Friday at 7:30 p.m. at North Area Athletic Complex Alameda: The Pirates stayed perfect on the young season with their second straight huge offensive performance beating Skyview 56-55 in overtime Friday at Skyview High School. Alameda fell behind 20-6 in the first quarter before erupting for 22 second quarter points. The Pirates beat Jefferson 68-12 in Week 1 of the season and Alameda has turned into the early season surprise story in Jeffco. However, Alameda (2-0) will now host one of the state’s best lower classification teams in Faith Christian Friday at 4 p.m. at Trailblazer Stadium. Bear Creek: The Bears hung on for a 19-7 victory over Chaparral Thursday at Chaparral High School. Sophomore Andre Renteria rushed for 90 yards and senior Olabisi Johnson rushed for two touchdowns.
Jefferson football’s rebuilding after the loss of several talented players from last season’s playoff team. But the Saints defense is starting to show they can slow down opposing offenses step-by-step. Photo by Dan Williams Despite both defenses dictating the game’s tempo and Bear Creek senior quarterback Nick Madrid struggling the Bears found a way to hold off Chaparral who attempted a second half comeback. The Bears improved to 2-0 and will now play Columbine Friday at 4 p.m. at Jeffco Stadium. Jefferson: The Saints are searching for their swagger as well as their first win of the season after falling 64-6 to Rifle Friday at Trailblazer Stadium. Jefferson was one of the best stories in Colorado prep football last season qualifying for the playoffs after a spectacular regular season.
But the Saints lost several of the best players and senior leaders to graduation and are now trying to rebuild. Jefferson (0-2) will play The Pinnacle Saturday at 1 p.m. at Five Star Stadium. Lakewood: The Tigers stayed perfect by beating one of the best 4A teams in the state defeating Montrose 47-35 Friday at Montrose High School. Behind new head coach Jeff Braun a rejuvenated Lakewood team exploded offensively and used its defense to hang and beat a Montrose team that is considered one of the best in the state. The Tigers will now play Chatfield Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Jeffco Stadium.
Ralston Valley: The Mustangs continued their impressive start to the season by beating ThunderRidge 38-0 Friday at North Area Athletic Complex. Ralston Valley now has two big wins on their resume as they get league play with the other coming in a 47-24 win over California’s La Serna in Week 1. But the Mustangs are just one of three 5A Jeffco teams from Arvada that have all had great starts to their season. But something will give after Ralston Valley plays rival Arvada West Friday at 4 p.m. at NAAC.
Unbeaten A-West routs Smoky Hill Will play rival Ralston Valley this weekend By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@colorado communitymedia.com GREENWOOD VILLAGE - The Arvada West Wildcats are having a wild resurgence. A-West shutout Smoky Hill 28-0 Saturday at Stutler Bowl, improving to 2-0. And while just two wins into the season, it is the way the Wildcats won their first two games of the season that have many thinking that Arvada West football is back. Despite turning the ball over four times the Wildcats defense bailed out their offense by forcing six turnovers of their own in a game that was sloppy at times. But at other times A-West looked like the Wildcats of Dave Logan championships years past. Arvada West scored a touchdown in all four quarters of the game as sophomore running back Joey Perez helped put the
Arvada West sophomore Joey Perez follows his blockers and breaks off another big gain during the Wildcats 28-0 shutout win over Smoky Hill Saturday at Stutler Bowl. A-West improved to 2-0 with the victory. Photo by Dan Williams team on his shoulders at times, wearing out Smoky Hill’s defense. Perez and fellow running back Jesse Klene both produced 5-yard
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touchdowns during Arvada West’s Week 1 victory over Douglas County, 32-19. A-West scored in every quarter
of that game but used its defense to stall out Douglas Country’s offense on a couple key possessions. Credit the Wildcats looking like they turned things around to their new head coach Brad Pyatt. Pyatt, a former NFL player and former teammate of Peyton Manning, took over an A-West team that won just two games three years ago, three games two years ago and a 4-6 team from last season. However, it’s not like the program hasn’t won in decades. The Wildcats went 11-2 just five seasons ago. But it won’t be easy for A-West to get back to their once elite status. While the Wildcats have been struggling over the past few years, Pomona and Ralston Valley have become two of the best 5A football programs in the state. Moreover, the three teams play each other annually, and if Arvada West wants to get back to the mountain top they will have to climb over Pomona and Ralston Valley to do so. The Wildcats will host Ralston Valley Friday at 4 p.m. at North Area Athletic Complex.
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Red-hot Golden beats another 5A soccer program Demons dominate as they prepare for 4A Jeffco league play By Daniel Williams
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The victory for Golden improves its record to 4-2, with all four of their wins coming against 5A opponents. Moreover, one of those losses came in a shootout to Rampart on Wednesday. That game would have normally ended in a tie but Golden and Rampart were playing in a tournament which required an outcome. The Demons one true loss of the season came to Arvada West in both team’s season opener. But considering A-West is a top ten team in state, there’s no shame in falling to the Wildcats. And after Golden’s impressive start to their season they should find their way into the state’s 4A top ten rankings as well. First year Golden head coach Aaron Manahan, who was a great player in Jeffco not long ago himself, has his team rolling as his team prepares for league play. And the Demons will have an immediate test as they will face Valor Christian Tuesday at 4 p.m. at North Area Athletic Complex. Though it doesn’t exactly make sense, Valor is now a part of 4A Jeffco in all sports except for football for at least this season and next. And while the football and golf programs and clearly the best in the state in any classification, Valor’s soccer teams are middle tier. The Eagles are 2-2 this season and will get tested against Golden and senior-leader Crowley, who has two goals and two assists this season.
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Broncos Ring of Famer Gonsoulin passes away Original member of the Broncos was inducted in 1984 Staff Report The Denver Broncos lost a true original last week. The team said in a press release very were saddened to learn of the passing of Ring of Fame safety Austin “Goose” Gonsoulin, who played for the club for seven seasons from 1960-66.
An original Bronco and a member of the club’s inaugural Ring of Fame Class of 1984, Gonsoulin finished his Broncos career as the all-time American Football League leader in interceptions with 43. Gonsoulin was named All-AFL three times (1960, ‘62-63) while also being selected to the AFL All-Star Game on five occasions (1961-64, ‘66). His 11 interceptions in 1960 as a rookie remain a Broncos single-season record, and he still shares the team and league record for interceptions in a game with four (Sept. 18, 1960, at Buffalo). During his Broncos career, Gonsoulin appeared in 94
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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.
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 Lake-
wood Chapter of Retired and Active Federal Employees meets each second Tuesday at the Episcopal Church, 10th and Garrison. Call Ann Ornelas at 303-517-8558 with questions.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN Team Survivor, a health, education and 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 rockymtnteamsurvivor.org.
ARVADA BIZ Connection www. meetup.com/Arvada-Business-Connection/ is an informal networking event that brings together local entrepreneurs. Meetings are 5:307:30 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. BUFFALO TOASTMASTERS meets 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays at the Jefferson County Government Building, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden. Toastmasters is an international organization that is a fun and supportive environment to learn and practice public speaking and leadership skills. All are welcome. More information is available at www.buffalotoastmasters.org. MUSIC TEACHERS Association Suburban Northwest meets 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. 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. 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.
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 303-2740933.
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 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Panera Bread, 10450 Town Center Drive, Westminster.
INVESTORS’ MEETINGS The Rocky
Mountain Inventors Association meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. the fourth Thursday of every month (excluding November and December) at Vesta Technology, 13050 W. 43rd Drive, Suite 300, Golden. Presentations in marketing, manufacturing, engineering, 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 rockymtnteamsurvivor.org. FRIDAYS
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.
COLORADO CITIZENS for Peace
meets 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.
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 303-2745733. 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 Public Notice meet here at 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids themonth. construction City of Saturday of for each Go toofwww. Arvada, Project No. 11-ST-24 entitled, rockymountainshipwrights.org W. 74th Avenue Pedestrian-Bike for Bridge over the Croke and Farmers’ High Line information. Canals, Trail, and Road Improvements,
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Annual membership Join me for coffeeFOR or teaBIDS 8-9 a.m. Arvada, Colorado 80002 ADVERTISEMENT THURSDAYS varied food and reasonable prices. Dodge Plan Room SealedFridays bids foratthe construction of City of $15. Contact Leo at 720-232-0953 or most Whole Foods Market – www.construction.com Arvada, Project No. 11-ST-24 entitled, Visit www.alpost178.org. BUSINESS SPIRITUALITY Business W. Belmar, 444 S. Wadsworth Blvd.Bridge leoincolorado@gmail.com. ISqFt Plan Room 74th Avenue Pedestrian-Bike – 1030 West Ellsworth Ave., Unit G, over the Croke and Farmers’ High Line Denver, Colorado 80223 Canals, Trail, and Road Improvements, Reed Construction Data will be received at the office of the City - www.reedpsp.com Engineer until 10:00 AM on September Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at 23, 2014 and then publicly opened and www.rockymountainbidsystem.com read aloud. The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of AdNo cost bid documents may be obtained vertisement for Bids, Information for Bidat www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on A football season preview story on Page 18 of the Aug. 25 edition of the paper misidentifiders, ed aSpecial player inConditions, a photo caption. The Faith Christian player pictured was (thenAddendum when or after September 2, 2014. Bid docuissued, and Bid clarifi Bond, Bid Proposal, Bid ments may also be obtained at the office sophomore) Trevor Olsen, not Luke Eggers. The newspaper regrets the error. To report corrections cations, call 303-566-4127. Schedule, and the Project Drawings may of the City Engineer upon payment of be examined at the following locations: $30.00 per set, which is non-refundable. City of Arvada Engineering Division ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE Public Notice - 8101 Ralston Road, MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK ARE: Arvada, Colorado 80002 Pedestrian-Bike Prefabricated Bridges ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Dodge Plan Room 8’x90’ 1 EA Sealed bids for the construction of City of – www.construction.com Pedestrian-Bike Prefabricated Bridges Arvada, Project No. 11-ST-24 entitled, ISqFt Plan Room 8’x 55’ 1 EA W. 74th Avenue Pedestrian-Bike Bridge – 1030 West Ellsworth Ave., Unit G, Concrete Trail 850 SY over the Croke and Farmers’ High Line Denver, Colorado 80223 30” V C&G 1,090 LF Canals, Trail, and Road Improvements, 2” Mill and Overlay 1,100 SY Reed Construction Data will be received at the office of the City Guardrail 215 LF - www.reedpsp.com Engineer until 10:00 AM on September Grouted Rip Rap Type M 270 SY Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at 23, 2014 and then publicly opened and Bidders, subcontractors and suppliers www.rockymountainbidsystem.com read aloud. must be familiar with the current City of No cost bid documents may be obtained The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of AdArvada Engineering Code of Standards at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on vertisement for Bids, Information for Bidand Specifications for the Design and or after September 2, 2014. Bid docuders, Special Conditions, Addendum when Construction of Public Improvements, ments may also be obtained at the office issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, Bid dated July 19, 2011, which will be comof the City Engineer upon payment of Schedule, and the Project Drawings may bined with the Bid Documents to form the $30.00 per set, which is non-refundable. be examined at the following locations: Contract Documents for the Project. A ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE City of Arvada Engineering Division copy of the Standards may be obtained MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK ARE: - 8101 Ralston Road, from the office of the City Engineer upon a Pedestrian-Bike Prefabricated Bridges Public Notice Arvada, Colorado 80002 non-refundable payment of $30.00. Hold8’x90’ 1 EA Dodge Plan Room ers will be notified when supplemental reADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Pedestrian-Bike Prefabricated Bridges – www.construction.com visions and additions are available as they Sealed bids for the construction of City of 8’x 55’ 1 EA ISqFt Plan Room are adopted. The Standards are also Arvada, Project No. 11-ST-24 entitled, Concrete Trail 850 SY – 1030 West Ellsworth Ave., Unit G, available at no cost on the City's web site W. 74th Avenue Pedestrian-Bike Bridge 30” V C&G 1,090 LF Denver, Colorado 80223 2” Mill and Overlay 1,100 SY at www.arvada.org. Holders are responsover the Croke and Farmers’ High Line Reed Construction Data Guardrail 215 LF ible for keeping current their City of ArCanals, Trail, and Road Improvements, - www.reedpsp.com Grouted Rip Rap Type M 270 SY vada Engineering Code of Standards and will be received at the office of the City Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at Bidders, subcontractors and suppliers Specifications. 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A First Publication: September 11, 2014 ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE be examined at the following locations: copy of the Standards may be obtained Last Publication: September 18, 2014 MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK ARE: City of Arvada Engineering Division from the office of the City Engineer upon a Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript Pedestrian-Bike Prefabricated Bridges - 8101 Ralston Road, non-refundable payment of $30.00. Holdand the Arvada Press 8’x90’ 1 EA Arvada, Colorado 80002 ers will be notified when supplemental rePedestrian-Bike Prefabricated Bridges Dodge Plan Room visions and additions are available as they 8’x 55’ 1 EA – www.construction.com are adopted. The Standards are also
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Public Notice ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada, Project No. 11-ST-24 entitled, W. 74th Avenue Pedestrian-Bike Bridge over the Croke and Farmers’ High Line Canals, Trail, and Road Improvements, will be received at the office of the City Engineer until 10:00 AM on September 23, 2014 and then publicly opened and read aloud. The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Special Conditions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, Bid Schedule, and the Project Drawings may be examined at the following locations: City of Arvada Engineering Division - 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 Dodge Plan Room – www.construction.com ISqFt Plan Room – 1030 West Ellsworth Ave., Unit G, Denver, Colorado 80223 Reed Construction Data - www.reedpsp.com Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com No cost bid documents may be obtained at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on or after September 2, 2014. Bid documents may also be obtained at the office of the City Engineer upon payment of $30.00 per set, which is non-refundable. ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK ARE: Pedestrian-Bike Prefabricated Bridges 8’x90’ 1 EA Pedestrian-Bike Prefabricated Bridges 8’x 55’ 1 EA Concrete Trail 850 SY 30” V C&G 1,090 LF 2” Mill and Overlay 1,100 SY Guardrail 215 LF Grouted Rip Rap Type M 270 SY Bidders, subcontractors and suppliers must be familiar with the current City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications for the Design and Construction of Public Improvements, dated July 19, 2011, which will be combined with the Bid Documents to form the Contract Documents for the Project. A copy of the Standards may be obtained from the office of the City Engineer upon a non-refundable payment of $30.00. HoldPublic Notice ers will be notified when supplemental revisions and additions are available as they NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT are adopted. The Standards are also Notice is hereby given that disbursements available at no cost on the City's web site in final settlement will be issued by the at www.arvada.org. Holders are responsFinance Director at 10:00 a.m., Septemible for keeping current their City of Arber 23, 2014 to Arrow J Landscape and vada Engineering Code of Standards and To advertise your publicDesign notices 303-566-4100 Inc.call for work related to Project Specifications. No. 94679 – Memorial Neighborhood Park The Project Engineer for this work is Revitalization Phase 1 Improvements and Patrick Dougherty P.E., at 720-898-7642 performed under that contract dated OctoCITY OF ARVADA ber 7, 2013 for the City of Arvada. /s/ Timothy R. Hoos, P.E., City Engineer Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that furLegal Notice No.: 80866 nished labor, material, drayage, sustenFirst Publication: September 11, 2014 ance, provisions or other supplies used or Last Publication: September 18, 2014 consumed by said contractor or his subPublisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript contractors in or about the performance of and the Arvada Press the work contracted to be done by said Arrow J Landscape and Design Inc. and its Public Notice claim has not been paid, may at any time on or prior to the hour of the date above NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT stated, file with the Finance Director of the Notice is hereby given that disbursements City of Arvada at City Hall, a verified statein final settlement will be issued by the ment of the amount due and unpaid on acFinance Director at 10:00 a.m., Septemcount of such claim. ber 23, 2014 to Arrow J Landscape and CITY OF ARVADA Design Inc. for work related to Project /s/ Kristen R. Rush, Deputy City Clerk No. 94679 – Memorial Neighborhood Park Revitalization Phase 1 Improvements and Legal Notice No.: 80867 performed under that contract dated OctoFirst Publication: September 11, 2014 ber 7, 2013 for the City of Arvada. Last Publication: September 18, 2014 Any person, co-partnership, association of Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript persons, company or corporation that furand the Arvada Press nished 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 Ar-
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