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The newly-appointed superintendent, Daniel McMinimee, left, was greeted by a community members following the Jeffco Board of Education meeting, Tuesday, May 27. Photo by Crystal Anderson

The Golden Fire Department held their Swiftwater Rescue Training on Tuesday, May 27 in Clear Creek. Firefighters in the water played “victims” as their partner practiced throwing toss bags to the them in order to be pulled to shore. Firefighters assess each situation individually but use a basic technique involving reach, throw, row or go in which they will either reach the victim from the shore, throw toss bags to them, row in boats to the victim or go to the victim by swimming to them. Courtesy photo

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problems on your own,” Langendorfer said. She estimates that up to 40 businesses rotating within a month could be accommodated. She is currently serving 10 businesses with at least two tenants that have taken up two out of the three private offices on a somewhat daily basis. Typically, those renting a space are seeking temporary alternatives from working at home and may stay half a day as opposed to all day, five days a week. Take for instance Alyson Stanfield, an art business coach. She rents a Coffee continues on Page 5

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Heather Langendorfer works on her lap top in the main entrance to her rented suite located at the American Mountaineering Center. Photo by Amy Woodward as an abbreviation of percolate — it represents what happens when you put smart people together in a shared work environment and give them an opportunity to collaborate — great ideas percolate and turn into great successes,” said marketing consultant, Heather Langendorfer. That is the selling point of coworking spaces: not only is there a cost benefit to renting a business-like studio but young professionals from business start-ups to veterans in the field are offered the chance to meet and possibly collaborate with one another. “Just because you work for yourself doesn’t mean you have to solve

Jeffco board makes decision with split vote Jeffco Board of Education hired Daniel McMinimee as superintendent for the Jefferson County School District with a split vote. Despite disagreement among board members and chanting from the audience, the board May 27 approved hiring of McMinimee by a 3-2 vote, with board members Jill Fellman and Lesley Dahlkemper opposed. “I think we made an outstanding choice for the superintendent of Jeffco, and I am delighted we are able to move forward with the hiring process,” said Board President Ken Witt. The board had a lengthy discussion about McMinimee’s hiring and key points — such as salary and performance measures — in his contract. In the process, several motions, subordinate motions and amendments were voted down by a three-two vote of the majority. McMinimee is assistant superintendent of secondary education in Douglas County School District. He has been with the district for 12 years and started as the founding principal of Rock Canyon High School in 2003. “I think tonight’s meeting sent the wrong message to our community,” Dahlkemper said. “I have never seen this district more divided than it is right now. My hope is that we would be able to come together, and we would work together.” Prior to the discussion, the board received a copy of a petition, gathered by community member Michael Clark, and heard 22 of the 87 people signed up to address the board. During the allotted 45 minutes, many people urged the board to not hire McMinimee, and said the board should follow set practices, be transparent, listen to the community and reopen the search process, which cost $40,000. “I have become very concerned with what has been going on,” Clark said. “The board has done a lot of things that has violated their own board policies, including the fact they didn’t properly follow their superintendent search. I actually did vote for both Mr. Witt and Mr. (John) Newkirk and that makes my disappointment that much greater.” Out of 63 applicants, McMinimee was named the sole

By Amy Woodward

Coffee shops have always been the familiar haunts of intellects and selfemployed professionals situated with open laptops at a table designed for two. But lately, such communal places have become rather crowded. That’s when entrepreneur Heather Langendorfer decided to market the latest trend for the self-employed in Golden since the happening of coffee houses — co-working spaces. It’s called Perc and Langendorfer is offering to rent out office space carved out of the 2,600 square foot space she rents at the American Mountaineering Center. Located on the first floor, her office space is complete with two large rooms used for shared space and one private office. Spaces can be purchased for as low as $21 a day or $200 month. The office comes equipped with shared office supplies, a full-service kitchen, eating area, faxing machine, internet access as well as meeting rooms. Langendorfer’s tagline for Perc is “Brewing Success” a tribute, in a way, to all the coffee shops who have opened their doors to the hardworking digital business owners who are running global businesses from a laptop. “But it also represents a “perk” of working for yourself, and for living in Golden, a “perky” place to work and

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Regular school for an extraordinary Joe Allow me to tell you about Joe. Joe was a student I had, oh, 15 years ago, and Joe was brilliant! He was smart, a gifted musician, and one of those guys who was genuinely well-liked in every social circle of the school. Joe thrived because Joe was ambitious and hard-working. Period. That industry and ambition were fed by a very supportive family and, frankly, Joe would have thrived anywhere. In fact, there was a music program just down the road from us that was quite a bit more successful than the one I was in charge of, and I wonder if Joe ever thought to transfer there. In reality, it wouldn’t have made much difference for Joe — he would have still thrived. But, thanks in no small part to Joe’s presence, our program had a couple really spectacular seasons while he was there: what talent there was gravitated towards Joe, and they created some pretty cool opportunities for themselves. After graduation, Joe went on to one of the top music schools in the country, and is now making a living as a musician. I say this to illustrate why I am not a

big believer in school vouchers, or, for the most part, in the way we attempt to do charter schools around here. Had Joe been in just an abysmal situation, his highly interested and supportive family would have sought out a brighter opportunity for him, and the end result for Joe would have been about the same as it was. But the students left behind would have been deprived of a great experience. I know, as I write this, that I’m breaking in philosophy with some of my friends. But my experience teaches me that the end result of a voucher program, taken ad absurdum, would be an awful stratification of our education system.

Students from good homes would all end up flocking together in “good” schools, and students from less ideal situations — whatever that means — would get “left behind” in “the system.” And I know, as a parent, that it’s not my job to worry about other people’s children; and I certainly know that it’s not Joe’s responsibility to rescue his peers. But, from a public policy standpoint, we should be looking at the whole spectrum. Are there places where vouchers should be tried? Yeah. Places where the system is already so irrecoverably corrupt and harmful to students that rescuing any of them is a greater good. I’m thinking about places like Washington, D.C., New York, or Chicago — places where the bar of success is set somewhere around getting through the day without a stabbing at school. But, not here. Likewise, I am unimpressed with the charter school system. Granted, a couple of them—Peak to Peak comes to mind — have had impressive success; but just as many, if not more, are failures, and most of them show little, if any, improvement

over neighborhood schools while offering far fewer curricular choices. Were charter schools treated like petri dishes, and all their successful reforms co-opted by neighborhood schools, that would be one thing; but, as it is, I just don’t see broad, systemic value in expanding charter schools. What kind of school would have provided greater benefit to students like Joe? Well, I’m out of column-inches for this week, so that dissertation is going to have to wait for another week. Let me just leave you with this: it is my belief that there is nothing in our current debates that offers great hope for widespread change. The systemic inertia is too massive. Change will come to the system when we start to change how we think — and argue — about it. 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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NEWS IN A HURRY Foothills Art Center welcomes new board members Foothills Art Center elected four new members to its board of directors; Matthew Ciardiello, CFA, Manager, Financial Planning and Investor Relations, Magellan Petroleum; Tina Gianquitto, Ph.D., Interim Division Director and Associate Professor, Division of Liberal Arts and International Studies, Colorado School of Mines; Tom Hughes, MBA, retired, Corporate Actuary/ Treasurer and Executive Vice President for GenAmerica Corporation; and Kathy

Jacoby, MBA, Marketing Director, Delta Dental of Colorado. Board president, Bob Dolian said, “Foothills Art Center is honored to welcome Matthew Ciaridello, Tina Gianquitto, Tom Hughes, and Kathy Jacoby as new board members. Each person provides diverse professional expertise and personal perspectives as well as a passion for the visual arts in a community setting. With their addition to the Board of Directors, we will continue to develop and implement our vision to be influential as a

contributor to the regional and national arts scene as well as the local and regional economy.”

Graduate commissioned as second lieutenant Jana Smith of Golden was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force and awarded a bachelor’s degree in Health and Exercise Science during commissioning and commencement ceremonies at Colorado State University on Monday, May 16, 2014.

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Inventory of Active Homes in Jeffco Is Up, But Not Meeting the Demand

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A month ago I shared MLS statistics for the full metro area, but here are Jeffco’s statistics. The chart at right shows the change in average listing price and average days on market (DOM) for Jefferson County over the last five years. While the average listing price is at its highest ($300,000), the average DOM is at its lowest (7 days). Days on market does vary within the county. Based on postal address, here are the figures for the following “city” addresses: Westminster & Edgewater — 5 days Lakewood, Littleton & Wheat Ridge — 6 days Golden — 7 days Arvada — 8 days Morrison — 12 days Conifer — 24 days Evergreen — 35 days Pine — 36 days If you limit “Golden” to non-foothills listings, the average DOM drops to 5 days. Elsewhere in the Denver metro area, DOM ranges between 6 and 7 days, except for Boulder, which is 43 days. If you visit www.JimSmithColumns.com, you’ll see some other charts I created showing countywide statistics. One shows the number of new listings added each month for the past five years.

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For May 2014, that number is 1,437. Despite that number (which is more than twice the number of new listings added in January, we ended the month of May with 1,385 active listings — less than the number added that month and not much higher than the 1,212 active listings at the end Jim Smith of January or the 1,265 active listings at Broker/Owner the end of April. Golden Real Estate, Inc. At the end of May, Jeffco had only DIRECT: 303-525-1851 one month’s supply of active listings EMAIL: Jim@GoldenRealEstate.com based on the current rate of homes 17695 South Golden Road, Golden 80401 going under contract. Serving the West Metro Area COMMENT AT: www.JimSmithBlog.com

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Monuments to life Grounds keeper sets out to restore broken-down headstones By Amy Woodward

awoodward@colorado communitymedia.com The proverb says that while good men must die, death cannot kill their names. In the nine square miles that is Golden, the local cemetery has been staffed with magnanimous workers who are doing remarkable deeds, unsolicited by the city which governs

them. For the last seven years, grounds keeper at the Golden Cemetery Walt Rodriquez, has been quietly restoring over 130-year-old headstones which have struggled to withstand the elements for more than a century since the cemetery’s founding in 1873. To date, he has recovered and fixed over two dozen sandstone markers. Some of these tombstones, he discovered, were piled behind the maintenance shop, others were noticeably overturned while more were being recovered from deep within the ground as decades of overgrown sod and turf eventually ab-

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sorbed them. “It just didn’t seem right to have them lying around in different places,” Rodriquez said. “I just kind of thought it was the right thing to get them up and restore them as much as possible.” Restoring historical headstones preserves the city’s history while celebrating the lives that have shaped a community, goals held tightly by Golden Cemetery and the city. When Rodriquez took the restorations upon himself in addition to his other duties as grounds keeper, he was fully supported by fellow staff. “I think the culture of the city is to really empower staff and city manager on down to be creative and innovative,” said Paul Burkholder, parks, cemetery and forestry manager at City of Golden. “That’s the mission and the vision of the city all the way through.” Walking through the cemetery, the trees show their majestic shades of green as Rodriquez points to the wooden markers located on the southern end of the lot. “Those are really neat and there is really no way of restoring those other than maybe capping them … with some kind of plastic.” It takes Rodriquez 12 hours to fix one gravestone which includes cleaning it. He uses a polyester adhesive which he mixes with sandstone left over from the crumbling foundations on which the marker usually sits on in order to give the adhesive a more natural look. Each headstone is given a new foundation and if need be, a set of dowels paired with a spacer is placed in the foundation to keep the stone firmly in place and leveled. A silicone based sealant is applied to any cracks to help keep moisture away from

Walt Rodriquez, grounds keeper at the Golden Cemetery, has taken on the honorable task of restoring the cemetery’s 140 year-old headstones. Pictured next to Jesse N. Quaintance’s headstone, Rodriquez said restoring this particular headstone makes him the most proud. Quaintance died at the age of 15 from typhoid fever in 1881. Photos by Amy Woodward the stone. “I think people have lost the idea of what a cemetery is,” Burkholder said. “It’s not just about burying people, it’s remembering the past and taking care of the history and that’s what these guys are bringing back to life.” Back in the cemetery, the group led by Rodriquez comes across the grave of Emaline Smith who died in 1880 at the age of 40 from unknown causes. Her headstone is intact thanks to Rodriquez but the inscription has completely worn away. It is examples like this that lead Troy Rodriquez, Walt’s son and head of senior maintenance, to place plaques with the name and dates of the deceased, so visitors at the cemetery can identify the individual buried there. Burkholder points out that someone has visited Smith’s graveside, light pink artificial flowers sit on the unreadable tombstone. “These things have an effect on people,” Burkholder said. The group remains silent for a few seconds when Rodriquez says, “As they say, my work was not in

The headstone of R.B. Hayward is one of two dozen sandstone markers that have been fixed by Rodriquez. Hayward was murdered at the age of 53 by Joe Seminole and Sam Woodruff who were later hanged from a railroad bridge after a mob of unidentified men broke into the city jail to get them on the night of Dec. 28, 1879. vain.” To learn more about the history of the Golden Cemetery, visit www.goldencemetery.com.

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Republicans introduce Barnes By Amy Woodward

awoodward@colorado communitymedia.com The room erupted in whoops and cheers as Jane Barnes took the stage. She even received a standing ovation by fellow party constituents. Barnes, former member of the Jefferson County Board of Education, is the GOP pick for the state house representative for House District 23. She replaces former candidate Nate Marshall who dropped from the race following allegations of racism. She made one of her first public debuts during a “Meet the Candidates” forum at the Lakewood American Legion on Thursday, May 29. “I have a lot to offer actually,” Barnes said. “I’ve worked in health care and served on the Jeffco school board … 75 percent of the state general operating fund is health care and education so I think I have a great

background for those two big issues.” Spending eight years on the Jeffco board of education, Barnes discovered a passion for policy and gained an understanding of the legislative process, she explained. “I think local control is really important,” she said. “Community engagement and understanding what the community wants and reflecting their voice is really important.” She will run against incumbent Democratic Rep. Barnes Max Tyler who has been the state representative for House District 23 for the last three years. “I’ve seen him interact with a lot of constituents and I think he listens and engages people pretty well at least on an individual level,” Barnes said. “I think he could just not vote straight party line all the time … that gets back to saying you have to listen to all

JEFFCO NEWS IN A HURRY Wildflower Festival

Jefferson County Open Space presents the Wildflower Festival on Sunday June 8, at the Lookout Mountain Nature Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. At the festival, citizens can ask staff and volunteers about the use of native wildflowers in home gardens while learning how “the use of native plants in home gardens can help promote stewardship and conservation, as well as the important relationships of pollinators and native plants.” Activities include: the role of pollinators, identifying invasive weeds, a wildflower hike, native plants for sale, drawing lessons and crafts and games for children.

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Dinosaur Ridge will be holding Dinosaur Discovery Day on Saturday, June 14 at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Dinosaur Ridge at 16831 W. Alameda Parkway, in Morrison. The event is free. Activities such as gold panning, fossil sifting and metal detecting will be part of the fun at the Visitor Center. As always, biking and hiking on the trail is free with tour guides explaining geology and fossils along Dinosaur Ridge. For more information, contact Tom Moklestad at tom_moklestad@dinoridge.org or call

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finalist for the position on May 10, instead of narrowing the process to three candidates at that point. In his new position, McMinimee will manage more than 85,000 students who attend the district’s 155 schools. “Moving forward we want to do everything that we can that’s in the best interest of kids and continue to work towards those goals that set student achievement,” Dahlkemper said. According to the draft contract, McMinimee will earn a base salary of $280,000, with the addition of bonuses and some covered expenses over the next five years.

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private office for an employee who will be utilizing the rented space in the mornings, four days a week. With Stanfield’s headquarters located in her home on her laptop, Perc allows for a professional environment for Stanfield’s business. “I have other assistants that are virtual,” Stanfield said. “I didn’t want her (the employee) to be alone in some random office without no one around.” “There are some really cool businesses here in Golden,” Langendorfer said. Among them includes powerhouse Bridging Culture Worldwide, global consulting firm dedicated to market entry into

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The salary is about 27 percent more than his predecessor, Cindy Stevenson, who made $204,000 annually. The board will discuss and vote on the final details of his contract during its next scheduled board meeting June 5. His start date is July 1 on the proposed contract but has been confirmed. Despite the evening’s interactions, some community members, such as Lisa Lee, a teacher at Wheat Ridge Middle School, felt excited about the unity she’s seen among the Jeffco teachers, parents and the community, since the new board was seated last November. “Other than everything else that you’ve probably heard, I’m mostly excited,” Lee said following the meeting. “I’m excited because it’s unified our community with a common cause that I’ve never seen before.”

Korea’s business economy. CEO and President Don Southerton relocated to Golden permanently from California with his wife. “There was a U.S. Korea free trade agreement two years ago and it has really magnified a lot of the projects that go on, so my work load has increased with that,” Southerton said. Like Stanfield, business is either handson or managed virtually. “I needed dedicated space to work from,” he said. “We like a collaborative work space, it’s a beautiful facility and there’s nice energy here already.” Perc is located in suite 170 at the American Mountaineering Center at 710 10th Street, Golden, CO 80401. For more information, go to www.percgolden.com or contact Heather Langendorfer at My_workspace@percgolden.com or via phone at 720-600-2028.

constituents that you represent and try to forge some sort of compromise across constituent groups and that’s hard.” Colorado’s Republican candidates for the 2014 election presented their platforms and spoke on what they say is voter unrest with the Democratic party at the forum. Candidates such as Don Yetterberg, R-Arvada for the 7th Congressional District made an appearance, as well as Jeffco Board of County Commissioner Don Rosier who is seeking re-election, County Commissioner Faye Griffin who will be running for Clerk and Recorder and former U.S. Representative Tom Tancredo, now a 2014 candidate for governor. “I don’t believe that Colorado is as blue a state as depicted,” Tancredo said.

He noted the 2013 election recall of two Colorado democratic senators John Morse and Angela Giron for their support on gun control legislation. “This is a great step forward for us,” he said. “Some great things are happening.” He will run against fellow republican candidate Bob Beauprez in the primaries. Both men spoke on the friendship they have developed over the years. “I believe that we will be friends in the many years to come,” Tancredo said. “The admiration is mutual,” Beauprez responded. For more information about Jane Barnes, visit www.janebarnesforcolorado. com.

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Wildfire reports sound a call to action With the recent rain and hail that pounded much of the Front Range, bringing flooding to some areas, wildfires may not seem like an imminent threat. But trends tell us otherwise. It’s not a matter of if, but when. Earlier this spring, the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control released some chilling information in a special report to the governor and General Assembly. The report focused on strategies to enhance the state’s aerial firefighting capabilities. In making its case for that, the report stated that since the 1990s, “the number, intensity, and complexity of wildfires in Colorado have been growing exponentially, and experts predict that it will continue to worsen.” The length of the wildfire season is

our view growing, too, the report said. “In general, Colorado sees short periods of increased fire occurrence throughout the year with just a few of the fires reaching a significant size or complexity. However, the drought conditions and fire activity experienced throughout 2012 — one of the worst wildfire seasons in state history — may be representative of a new normal. Experts warn that drought and the other causal factors could result in repeats of 2012 with widespread fire activity and extended, year-long wildfire seasons.” In recent months, several reports have

blamed wildfire trends like this across the West on global warming, perhaps further evidence of a “new normal.” Given the bigger picture, it’s difficult for us to find solace in the mid-May prediction by state experts of a “normal” 2014 wildfire season. Even a pre-2012 “normal” means an average year in Colorado would see thousands of fires, with 30 of them being large, destructive blazes. But if 2012 — when 260,000 acres in the state were scorched, more than 600 structures destroyed and six people killed — is a sign of things to come, that’s truly alarming. To their credit, state legislators and Gov. John Hickenlooper took action this past session. On May 12, Hickenlooper signed into law a bill creating the state’s first aerial firefighting fleet. The legislation,

which comes with a $21 million price tag, creates a fleet of four planes — two leased and two owned by the state — and four leased helicopters and designates money for a center to study high-tech firefighting tactics. The primary goal, as outlined in the division of fire prevention’s report, is to keep fires small. If the fleet can help cut down on an average year’s $42 million in fire-suppression-expenses, while saving lives, acres and property, it will be money well spent. One thing is for certain when it comes to wildfires in Colorado: Inaction is not an option. With the ominous reports that have surfaced, lawmakers here and in other Western states would be wise to read and react for years to come.

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What are you most looking forward to this summer? With warmer weather and longer days officially here, we asked a group of people at the Golden Skate Park what they were most looking forward to this season.

“Watering green plants,” Avery Heideman, Denver

“Going to Glenwood Springs, going to the hot springs and the amusement park there.” Azalea Williams, Wheat Ridge

“SWIMMING!” Shanti Heideman-Cane, Denver

“Oh camping, and relaxing.” Chad Heideman, Denver

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Take some steps for uncommon results This is not a “hot off the press” news flash, but rather a simple yet powerful reminder: “Common sense is not always common practice.” You have certainly heard this before, and I have absolutely heard it myself and even repeated it in classroom training, keynote speeches, and from time to time have shared it in this column over the past few years. What I wanted to do in this column is take this principle to the next level. Recently I shared how important fundamentals are to success in both our personal and professional lives. However, now let’s talk about not just common sense, but those lesser-known best practices that actually deliver uncommon results. For a few of us, we are exactly where we want to be in life. We are settled, content, happy and may have no desire or need to look for anything that elevates or disrupts our splendid contentedness. Now for the rest of us who truly desire “uncommon results,” we need to continue to follow the blocking and tackling fundamentals that have gotten us this far, but now we need to look beyond the basics and proven fundamentals and search out the advanced ideas and best practices to help propel us as we continue on the upward journey of our success. So where do we go or how do we search for those best practices that can add value to our lives? Here are three ideas that have helped me over the years and that you may also find useful and help lead you to uncommon results. 1. Identify the person, group, or team that you believe excels in the area you are trying to advance in or improve. Upon connecting with them, invite them to coffee or arrange a call or meeting and just ask them what they have found to be the differentiations or best practices that have helped them to achieve uncommon results. You will be amazed to find out just how open and willing they will be to share

their success story with you. 2. Get out of your comfort zone and try something new. Even as you are enjoying the benefits of your success or achievements, push yourself to try something new that will stretch you and push you to the next level. 3. Look for biographies, articles, stories, and case studies of people, companies, or groups that achieved greatness or exceeded expectations by doing something out of the norm or beyond common practices to realize uncommon results. Again, if you are content and happy with where you are with the achievements of your goals and dreams, that is awesome. But if you have ever dreamed of going higher, further, or faster and truly desire more in the way of achieving uncommon results, apply all or at least one or two of the above best practices and see if you too can be one of those people whose achievements shout out “uncommon results.” Whether you are in the land of contentment or on the road to uncommon and better results, I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com. And as we appreciate where we are or pursue uncommon results, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Highlands Ranch, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation and the CEO/founder of www.candogo.com.

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Fund would boost infrastructure Last month, I had the honor of attending the grand opening of Denver’s Union Station. The new transit hub pays homage not only to the miners and pioneers who — more than 150 years ago — envisioned our city’s bright future, but also to our parents and grandparents who had the foresight and generosity to build the highways, waterways and energy infrastructure that helped make the American economy the largest in the world. Unfortunately, we have not had the dignity to maintain the assets that they built for us, much less build the infrastructure our children will need to compete in a 21st-century economy. At a time when other nations are constructing cutting-edge road, rail, Internet and education capacity, our public infrastructure investment has dwindled to half of what it was 50 years ago. The Highway Trust Fund, the funding vehicle that pays for most of the bridge, highway and road construction in this country, is expected to run out of money this summer. Last year, the U.S. received

a D-plus letter grade on the Infrastructure Report Card from the American Society of Civil Engineers. To make matters worse, the bill that authorizes transportation projects called MAP-21, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century, is set to expire Sept. 30. It’s clear that we are falling woefully behind. We can and must do better. Rather than arguing over which party got us into this dire situation or pointing fingers at who’s to blame, some of us in Congress have been working on solutions. Here’s one that will help. Earlier this year, Republican Sen. Roy Blunt and I introduced the Partnership

to Build America Act. It establishes a $50 billion infrastructure fund to support hundreds of billions in loan guarantees and financing authority for state and local governments. The fund could be used to finance the construction of roads, highways, ports, canals, schools and other infrastructure projects — urgently needed projects like the Arkansas Valley Conduit in southeast Colorado or the widening of Interstate 25 north of Denver, to pick just two examples. The act would also encourage public-private partnerships, which will help stretch the fund’s financing to cover more high-priority projects. Even by the most conservative estimates, these projects would create thousands of jobs across the nation. The fund itself would not be created by taxpayers, but by U.S. companies. The act encourages businesses to contribute to the fund by creating an incentive to bring a limited amount of their earnings back to the country from overseas. This bill is not a cure-all. It is not a per-

manent fix to the insolvency of the Highway Trust Fund, nor will it take the place of MAP-21, both important legislative vehicles that Congress needs to address in the next four months. Whether it’s an interchange reconstruction in El Paso County to improve traffic flow, or a road-widening project in Alamosa County to improve visitor access to the Great Sand Dunes, this bill will provide a valuable tool in the toolbox so that local mayors, county commissioners and city councilors don’t have to wait on a dysfunctional Washington to get moving on much-needed infrastructure projects. As Denver’s Union Station shows, we’re a nation and a state that builds big things, and builds them to last. Each generation has labored to leave more behind for their kids. Ours should be no exception. This commonsense, bipartisan legislation will help us take a step in that direction. Democrat Michael Bennet has represented Colorado in the U.S. Senate since 2009.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Support Shrader As a peace officer for more than 41 years, and your sheriff for the last 11 years, I’ve often thought that elections for the position of sheriff should be more like a standard hiring process—the best qualified applicant should get the job. Never has that been more critical than the pending election for the next Jefferson County sheriff. In my opinion, Jeff Shrader is the only qualified candidate in the race for Sheriff. Jeff’s commitment to the community is something he takes very seriously. His career in public safety spans 30 years with the Sheriff’s Office. During this time, Jeff has risen through the ranks to his current position as Division Chief. He has overseen operational components in every division of the agency; to include Patrol, Investigations, Detentions and Support Services. He has been entrusted with administering and preparing the agency’s annual 90 million dollar budget. Without question, Jeff Shrader has the integrity, experience and leadership skills to effectively manage the largest full-service sheriff’s office in Colorado. None of us want an inexperienced airline pilot on our next flight, a surgeon who has never performed a surgery, or choose to employ an inexperienced chief of police. The other opponents fail to measure, compared to Jeff’s breadth of experience in public safety. He’s ready to serve as Jefferson County Sheriff from his first day on the job. I have the greatest confidence in Jeff Shrader’s ability to lead this agency into the future. Ted Mink, Jefferson County Sheriff

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This letter is written in support for Jefferson County Sheriff’s Division Chief Jeff Shrader for the position of Sheriff for Jefferson County, Colorado in the 2014 election. I have known Jeff professionally for over 12 years, having been involved with both line officers and supervisors in the Jeffco Sheriff’s Department since the early 1970s as a fellow officer and in my role as a consultant providing promotional testing for the Department. I believe I am uniquely qualified to recommend a candidate for this critical law enforcement position. I began my career as a patrol officer for the City of Arvada in 1969, rose through the ranks and served as the Chief of Police for Arvada from 1982 through 1986. I concluded this part of my career as the Chief of Police in Aurora Colorado. Following the 23 years in municipal law enforcement I spent over 20 years as a faculty member at three universities teaching and directing police executive leadership programs. During this time I was also involved in consulting work with government agencies throughout the United States. My career has provided the opportunity to observe, mentor and evaluate leaders in policing and I believe Jeff Shrader has the experience, intellect, passion and strategic vision to lead the

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office; which I might add has grown to one of the largest and most professional law enforcement organizations in Colorado. Jeff has played a significant role in providing timely and effective leadership within the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, especially during the past 11 years under the guidance of Sheriff Ted Mink Jeff has an impressive background within the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, serving in positions in patrol, investigations, detentions and support services during his career. He has experience in the financial/budgeting process of the department and has played a significant role in the development and implementation of many of the department’s innovations such as the Strategic Management and Accurate Response Tactics (SMART JeffCo) program which was designed to improve the agency’s responses and to enhance accountability for services provided. Division Chief Shrader has also played an on-going role as a team-lead assessor for the Commission of Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, which is further evidence of Jeff’s vision and commitment to providing excellence in the services provided by Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. Jeff is also a graduate of the FBI’s National Academy and has a bachelor’s degree in the Management of Human Resources from Colorado Christian University and has completed coursework toward an MBA at Regis University. Based upon my personal experience and knowledge I can, without reservation, recommend Jeff Shrader as the best candidate for sheriff for Jefferson County Colorado in the 2014 general election. Dr. Gerald L. Williams Chief of Police Arvada, Colorado (Retired) Chief of Police Aurora, Colorado (Retired)

Moving forward with pride I was one of the 60-plus who did not get a chance to speak during public comment last night, despite being signed up. So, I’m submitting my prepared 2-minute comment, which I would have preferred to share directly and in person with the Jeffco School Board, here: New superintendent Dan McMinimee has said publicly that he understands our district needs to heal. Meanwhile board members Ken Witt and Julie Williams continue to pick at the scab by making divisive social media posts and doing nothing to promote transparency. I believe Mr. Witt intentionally wants to drive a wedge between Mr. McMinimee and the community, so that Mr. McMinimee will not feel empowered to advocate for what is right — things like holding this board accountable to board policies and state laws. I believe it was Mr. Witt’s intention all along to put forth just one finalist to avoid any public vetting of candidates. This does not help Mr. McMinimee be successful. I believe Mr. Witt was researching superintendent candidates well before it was appropriate — we’ve heard rumors

about Mr. McMinimee being groomed for this job, even chosen before the search began. Mr. Witt’s actions give credence to these rumors. Again, this does not help Mr. McMinimee be successful. Add to that Ms. Williams’ Facebook post noting that the, quote, “Reform minded board members and Dan McMinimee need your support today.” I’m guessing Mr. McMinimee would prefer to avoid that kind of co-branding. Earlier in the post, Ms. Williams warns her followers that their voice might, quote, “be drowned out by the progressives.” How is this even remotely in keeping with Policy GP-08, Board Member Covenants, which says that “Board members commit to communications that build MUTUAL expectations and TRUST.” From the moment you were sworn in,

there has been distrust and chaos in our district. We are becoming a joke in the metro area, around the state and even around the country. You hold in your hands the futures of 85,000 students — students who will carry the Jeffco brand on their diplomas as they venture out in the world. You also hold in your hands the professional reputation of Mr. McMinimee. Thus far, Mr. Witt and Ms. Williams, I am not seeing anything that makes me think you take pride in Jeffco’s character, intend to be thoughtful about Jeffco’s reputation, or even care about the controversial position in which you’ve placed your sole superintendent candidate. Kelly Johnson Golden

OBITUARIES Balch

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Alfred H. Balch Sr.

Charles “Chuck” E. Redig

May 22, 1928 - May 23, 2014

Alfred H. Balch Sr., 86, of Golden, Colorado, died peacefully on Friday, May 23, 2014, at Collier Hospice Center after an extended battle with pancreatic cancer, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Manie B. Balch; his three children Susan Balch Clapham (David) of Wellesley, Massachusetts, Alfred H. Balch Jr (Sharon), of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Christopher C. Balch (Jeanie) of Louisville, Colorado, as well as grandchildren Katharine, Rebekah, Julia and Charlotte Clapham, and Michael, Christopher,

Elizabeth, Louisa and John Balch. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Benjamin Clapham. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., on June 22, 2014 at Calvary Episcopal Church, where he was a member for nearly 30 years. To share memories please visit foothillsfuneral.com. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in memory of Dr. Alfred H. Balch to the Geophysics Department at the Colorado School of Mines, 1500 Illinois Street, Golden, CO 80401 or Calvary Episcopal Church, 1320 Arapahoe Street, Golden, CO 80401.

Charles (Chuck) E. Redig, of Arvada/ Wheatridge passed away peacefully May 26, 2014 A pioneer in the equipment rental field, he owned A-1 Rental in Wheatridge for 55 years. Survived by Christopher and Russell (Paula) Redig, and 4 grandchildren

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Local flavor Taste of the West returns to Heritage Center By Clarke Reader

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New vehicle registrations up Staff report Colorado new car and truck sales increased 9.1 percent in April 2014 v. 2013 and, for the first four months of this year, increased 5.8 percent compared to a year earlier. Those results were included in the April 2014 Colorado Auto Outlook Report released last week by the Colorado Automobile Dealers Association (CADA). New vehicle registrations for Jeep, Lexus, Acura, Ram, Mazda and Subaru each increased more than 20 percent year-todate, January through April. Jeep led the way with a 29.3 percent increase; followed by Lexus at 26.8 percent; Acura t 21.9 percent; Ram at 21.5 percent; Mazda at 21.3 percent and Subaru at 20.1 percent. Tim Jackson, president of CADA, said the numbers showed a positive trend continuing.

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Carnation Festival returns in August Special to Transcript The Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival will celebrate the city’s agricultural heritage Aug. 15-16. During the 1960s, a bouquet of fresh carnations was delivered to the White House every Monday morning and displayed in the front foyer with a card stating: “With compliments to our nation’s capital, Wheat Ridge Colorado, Carnation City.” The Carnation Festival was established 45 years ago to celebrate and honor the carnation industry’s accomplishments within the community. The festival has been held every year since Wheat Ridge was founded in 1969. Special features: The Zoppe’ Italian Family Circus will return as the main attraction along with two nights of fireworks, a pa-

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The B-17 Flying Fortress will be at Rocky Mountain Metro Airport Saturday and Sunday offering flights and ground tours. The ground tours will begin after the flights, generally after 3 p.m. The plane was used in the 1990 film “Memphis Belle.” Photo by Tammy Kranz

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WWII bomber visits Denver Rides, ground tours of B-17 Flying Fortress available By Tammy Kranz

tkranz@colorado communitymedia.com Most World War II veterans are in their 90s and the number of them living is dwindling. According to the U.S. Veterans Administration, 555 veterans die each day. “With each death goes another story of courage and valor,” said Scott Maher, director of operations for the Liberty Foundation. “This airplane we hope properly represents those stories.” The Liberty Foundations’ B-17 Flying Fortress will be in Denver this weekend at Rocky Mountain Metro Airport as part of its 2014 Salute to Veterans tour.

“We visit 50 cities a year,” Maher said. “We travel the country to honor our veterans, preserve our aviation history and teach current and future generations the high price of our freedom. This is hands-on history. This isn’t something you find between dusty pages of a book.” There were a total of 12,732 of these bombers produced between 1935 and 1945, 4,735 of those planes were lost in combat. The B-17 in Denver this weekend was made at the end of World War II and never saw combat, Maher said. Today only nine of B-17s are still flying, and only four offers flights to the public, he said. Flights are available on the B-17 this weekend for $450 per person. All proceeds go toward the plane’s operational costs. “It costs $5,000 an hour to fly the plane,” Maher said. “We can burn through $15,000 worth of fuel in just one weekend.”

He added that the annual insurance cost is $100,000. The flights last about 30 minutes and passengers only have to be in their seats for the takeoff and landing. “While they’re flying, they can visit the cockpit, the class nose and all crew positions to really get a feel for what this historic aircraft was like during the war,” Maher said. Those crew positions include the Bomb bay, radio room and the waist gunner stations. Maher said people who cannot afford the flights are still welcomed to come out to the airport, watch the plane fly and take a free ground tour after the flights are finished. The B-17 Flying Fortress will be at the Rocky Mountain Metro Airport, 11705 Airport Way in Broomfield, Saturday, June 7, and Sunday, June 8. For more information or to reserve a flight, call 918-340-0243 or visit www. libertyfoundation.org.

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The lines of Litton Sports cartoonist Drew Litton recently showed a crowd at the Denver Press Club how to draw John Elway. Litton talked about his career as a sports cartoonist and shared examples of his work at this casual presentation that was open to the public. Litton was the popular sports cartoonist for the Rocky Mountain News for 27 years until its closing in 2009. His cartoons will appear in all of Colorado Community Media’s 22 newspapers beginning June 19. Photo by Julie Rasmussen

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weight-loss season gets glitzy kickoff 3-day event features speakers, art and history exhibit, movie By Tammy Kranz

tkranz@colorado communitymedia.com Rocky Flats stopped producing nuclear weapons in 1989 after the FBI and Environmental Protection Agency raided the facility. It has been 25 years, yet there is still ongoing community dialogue about the land and facility rocky flats — the then and now health impact WHAT: Speakers, movie, on its exhibits, performance emarts ployWHERE: Arvada Center ees, the 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. conWHEN: June 6-8 taminaCOST: Free tion of INFO: https://arvadaradiocenter.org/on-stage/ active rocky-flats-then-andwaste now-2014 leaks, the housing developments on the southern and eastern borders, to just name a few topics. To mark the 25th anniversary of the raid, the Arvada Center for Arts and Humanities is hosting a comprehensive three-day multi-faceted event June 6-8. Rocky Flats Then and Now:

A 1978 demonstration protesting the work done at Rocky Flats.

25 years After the Raid will feature panel discussions focusing on the raid; an art and history exhibit (including photographs and artifacts from the plant); a viewing of “Dark Circle,” an Emmy Award winning documentary — all activities will be free. “We have a chance to look at this story from a variety of perspectives and shed some light on it,” said Philip C. Sneed, executive director of the Arvada Center. “We’ll hear from different people with different points of view of Rocky Flats then and now.” Among the people scheduled to speak are Len Ackland, who authored “Making a Real Killing: Rocky Flats and the Nuclear West”; former Colorado Gov. Roy Romer and former U.S. Rep. David Skaggs, both who were in office during the raid; former FBI agent Jon Lipsky; author Kristen Iverson, who wrote “Full Body Burden: Growing up in the Nuclear Shadow of Rocky Flats”; poet Anne Waldman; and former plant workers, neighbors, activists and scientists and other experts on the topic. “Rocky Flats is an important part of Arvada’s history,

and yet it’s a story with regional, national, and even international impact,” Sneed said. He stressed that the event is neutral and not meant to reassure either side of the debate about Rocky Flats. The goals of the event are to educate the public and promote respectful dialogue. “We’re hoping we’re giving enough information on both points of views that attendees can make up their own mind,” Sneed said. The event will also feature several artists from different mediums, Sneed said, “So,

we’ll get a sense of how the artistic community responded to Rocky Flats.” Sneed said it the Center is hosting the event for free to gauge the community interest in these types of activities. “This is the new thing for us, to try and live up to the second part of our name (humanities),” he said. He added that arts and humanities are important ways to tell a story. “When you put both the arts and humanities disciplines together you get a far greater, and deeper, and broader understanding of the things that affect us, Sneed said. For more information on the event and a complete schedule, visit http://arvadacenter.org/on-stage/rockyflats-then-and-now-2014.

The fourth season of ABC’s reality series “Extreme Weight Loss” debuted May 27 with a red-carpet reception at The United Artists Denver Pavilions Theatre downtown. Charita, the Colorado Springs contestant, was guided on her yearlong weightloss journey by Anschutz Health and Wellness Center’s Dr. Holly Wyatt along with other participants who spent the first three months of their quest at the center in Aurora. Wyatt, alongside fitness specialist Chris Powell, was the guiding force behind steering participants toward their yearlong goal of safely losing up to half their body weight. ABC will air 13 twohour episodes of the hit show locally, 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays on Channel 7. Charita, who is featured with Oklahoma resident Ty in the first episode, and Wyatt attended the red-carpet premiere along with more than 200 community and Anschutz medical campus leaders and CEO/executive producer JD Roth. During the run of the show, Wyatt is writing a blog at www.thedenverchannel. com/entertainment/extreme-weight-lossmedical-director-holly-wyatt-blogsabout-charita-ty-weight-loss-journey.

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An aerial view of Rocky Flats before buildings were torn down as part of the cleanup. Photos courtesy the Arvada Center

Thrillist (www.thrillist.com), a national website that has an opinion on all things food and drink-related in the U.S., has bestowed “bests” to three Denver eateries. Included in The 21 Best Southern Restaurants Outside of the South is Tom’s Home Cookin’, 800 E. 26th Ave., a Denver favorite for Southern fare. Thrillist recommends the fried catfish paired with green beans and fried okra. “The name here says it all — this is home cooking, and even if you’ve never met Tom, you’ll be begging to be adopted so you can inhale this instead of whatever you’re hacking at your house.” Sweet Action Ice Cream, 52 Broadway, was included in Thrillist’s 21 Best Ice Cream Shops in America. Here’s the scoop: “What you’re ordering: Pocky and Red Bean if you’re feeling interesting, Milk Chocolate if you’re feeling boring. Our man in Denver tried every single one of the flavors at Sweet Action, and, although he didn’t care much for vegan Maple Walnut or Vanilla Rose, he can vouch for nearly every other flavor as being worth at least several samples. But as sexy as Salted Malt Butterscotch and Cinnamon Roll sound, the champion of the taste was a simple milk chocolate described as `a scoop of goodness ...’” If you prefer drinking your calories instead of eating them, check out Williams & Graham, 3160 Tejon St., the Denver speakeasy that made Thrillist’s The 33 Best Cocktail Bars in America. “A cocktail-themed bookstore is the front for this barely-lit speakeasy coowned by a guy named the 2014 Bartender of the Year by the Nightclub and

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At right, Annelise Loevlie of Golden and her mother Mary Jane Loevlie, of Idaho Springs, second from left, were presented with the President’s “E” Award for Exports at a ceremony May 28 in Washington, D.C. The motherdaughter duo flew to the nation’s capital to accept the award. The awards recognize those who make a significant contribution to the expansion of U.S. exports. At left, is Paul Berman, drector of the Colorado and Wyoming, U.S. Department of Commerce, and third from left is Penny Pritzker, U.S. Secretary of Commerce. Mary Jane Loevlie is president of ShotCrete Technologies in Idaho Springs and Annelise Loevlie is CEO of Icelantic Skis. Courtesy photo

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The inaugural JAM OUT Blast is a professionally designed teen event providing a fun, safe dance party for high school students. A DJ will kick off the party with the latest dance hits. The event will be 6 to 10 p.m. on June 7 at Parker Fieldhouse, 18700 E. Plaza Drive. Tickets are $20 per person. For more information, visit www. jamoutblast.com, email jamout@ usrab.com or call 303-536-1352.

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You don’t have to leave town to have a good time If you are driving down Washington Avenue this Friday evening you might notice that the street is closed, a bunch of people are milling around and a lot of colorful tent-looking things are sitting in your usual favorite parking space. A lot of people will be thinking “What’s going on here?” But you will know that it’s this summer’s first Golden Street Fair! That’s right, during the summer months the downtown First Friday event gets pretty festive and becomes a terrific little street fair. Washington Avenue will be closed from 12th to 13th streets and they have vendor booths selling food, Coors beer and there will be a stage with musical entertainment. This month the featured band is Dakota Blonde, who present an excellent blend of musical styles as an acoustic trio of two guitars, bass and vocals. The Golden Street Fair runs 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, June 6. It’s always a lot of fun. The shops, restaurants and bars downtown will all be open for you to enjoy as well. So bring the family, including the dogs and spend a great night here in Golden.

Fresh off the farm

You really don’t have to leave town this weekend to find something fun to entertain yourself. One of the special summer happenings is the Golden Farmers Market and it will be in full bloom starting this Saturday, June 7. It’s kind of a morning event and runs from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot on 10th Street, next to the Golden Public Library. You can find loads of fresh produce, jams and jellies and all kinds of edible goodies there. They also have people cooking up some kind of breakfast treat or other so you can eat as you shop. Now, don’t think this is just about fruits and vegetables. They also have frozen fish and meats, locally made wines, pasta, fresh breads and pastries, flowers and plants, garden décor as well as a lot of hard to find

items that complement it all. This year will include some new vendors as well as most of your old favorites. They tell me that every available slot is full, so there will be a lot to check out. The traditional carriage rides also will be happening, but new this year there will be a small charge of $4 per carriage load for the rides. The Golden Farmers Market will run every Saturday morning the entire summer and into the early fall. The only exception is on July 26 during Buffalo Bill Days. One thing to note is that they do have credit card availability — you simply buy “Market Bucks” in $5 increments from the market managers to spend like cash there. They also accept federal EBT cards for eligible items as well. It gets better and better as the summer progresses and more crops start to come in, so plan to make this a regular Saturday morning stop. There’s just something special about buying your food directly from the people who grow it and being able to chat with them about what’s coming in next. For more information about these events check out the Golden Chamber of Commerce website event calendar at goldencochamber.com or give them a call at 303-279-3113. John Akal is a well-known jazz artist/ drummer and leader of the 20-piece Ultraphonic Jazz Orchestra. He also is president of John Akal Imaging, professional commercial photography and multimedia production.

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Jalopyz Car Culture Gift Items created a makeshift pond using a kiddie pool and water fountain pump which attracted many people who wanted to relax by the peaceful pond. Pictured from left to right; Jerry Marques, Arvada; Bev Moe, Aurora; Ron and Rosemary McCann, Westminster.

Best on the block

Jeremy Compton of Lakewood relaxes with his Great Dane, Koa at a sitting area created on the southern end of Miners Alley behind Foss Liquor & Wine Spirits. The Home Depot in Golden loaned many plants and flowers that were used to decorate the alley.

Miners Alley was transformed into a bustling community alleyway during the Better Block Golden Street Party on Saturday, May 30. Local volunteers led by Mayor Marjorie Sloan set up a live streetscape complete with landscaping, public seating, community art, entertainment and activities for kids and adults. The idea is inspired by The Better Block, an approach to urban planning, created by Jason Roberts, that uses rapid revitalization projects that act as a demonstration tool to inspire permanent changes to run-down or blighted areas in a community. The Golden Street Party drew tourists from Washington Avenue to the alley for good food, beer and art activities.

Photos by Amy WoodWArd Art was a big part of the temporary Miners Alley renovation with lots of floral illustrations drawn on the ground as well as creative hopscotch sketches for kids.

The alley comes alive with people, art and live entertainment during the Better Block renovation.

Every summer has a melody... MUSIC ON THE PLAZA June 6 - August 30, 2014 Fridays, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Saturdays, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. belmarcolorado.com

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CELEBRATIONS Arvada Sarah Piersky, of Arvada, was named to the fall 2013 honor roll at the University of Kansas, in the School of Nursing. She is the daughter of Karen and Ron Piersky, of Arvada. Stephanie Mariko Fukui, of Arvada, was named to the fall 2013 president’s list at Miami University. Jennifer Sachiko Fukui, of Arvada, graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in business during fall commencement at Miami University. Fukui also was named to the fall 2013 dean’s list at Miami University. Sedona Buttner, of Arvada, is one of more than 120 Cornell College students taking part in the college’s annual Alternative Spring Break. This is the 10th year the college has sponsored a service trip that takes place during its 10-day Spring Break. Buttner is taking part in the trip to Colorado.

Kelsey O’Connor, of Arvada, was named to the fall 2013 dean’s list at Buena Vista University. Air Force Airman Kenneth J. Oliver graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. Oliver is the brother of Daniel Oliver, of Arvada, and is a 2013 graduate of Arvada West High School. Golden Blaire Alyse Mikesell, of Golden, was named to the fall 2013 president’s list at Miami University. Alicia Farrington, of Golden, was named to the fall 2013 dean’s list at Maryville University in St. Louis. Farrington is studying for a master of occupational therapy. Lakewood Isaac Harden, of Lakewood, is one of more than 120 Cornell College students taking part in the college’s annual Alternative Spring Break. This is the 10th year the

elor of Arts in Psychology. Sterling College is a Christ-centered, four-year college. Lakewood/Wheat Ridge Army Reserve Pvt. Chance R. Anderson has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. Anderson is the son of Marilyn and Kris Anderson, of Lakewood. He is a 2011 graduate of Wheat Ridge High School. Wheat Ridge Carolyn Campbell, of Wheat Ridge, was one of 19 students to represent Fort Hays State University at the Midwest Model United Nations Conference in St. Louis. Brendon Foster, of Wheat Ridge, was named to the fall 2013 honor roll at the University of Kansas in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He is the son of Tonya Foster, of Wheat Ridge.

college has sponsored a service trip that takes place during its 10-day Spring Break. Harden is taking part in the trip to New Jersey. Kenna Davis, of Lakewood, was named to the fall 2013 honor roll at the University of Kansas, in the School of Architecture. She is the daughter of Sandra and Gregg Davis, of Lakewood. Air Force Airman Jordan N. Decker graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. Decker is the daughter of Terri and Tim Shunk, of Littleton, and a 2011 graduate of Green Mountain High School, Lakewood.

Local graduates from Sterling College On May 17, Daren Paul Valencia Casey of Lakewood, was one of 146 students to graduate from Sterling College located in Sterling, Kansas. Casey received a Bach-

AREA CLUBS ONGOING ACTIVITIES, ONGOING /BUSINESS GROUPS MONDAYS OPEN MIC Living Water Unity Spiritual Community presents

open mic night – celebrate your teen self 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays at 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada. This program gives teens the opportunity to express their performing art including voice and instrument, acting, poetry, stand-up comedy, mime, etc. Open to all students in sixth to 12th grades. Email bellbottoms809@gmail.com.

REPUBLICANS MEN meeting The Jefferson County

Republican Men’s Club meets 7-9 a.m. Mondays at the Howard Johnson Denver West, 12100 W. 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge. Call Fred Holden at 303-421-7619 for more information. All are welcome, not just Republican men from Jefferson County.

TUESDAYS FEDERAL EMPLOYEES The Lakewood Chapter of Retired

and Active Federal Employees meets each second Tuesday at the Episcopal Church, 10th and Garrison. Call Ann Ornelas at 303-517-8558 with questions.

Business-Connection/ is an informal networking event that brings together local entrepreneurs. Meetings are from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at various restaurants in Olde Town Arvada. A $5 fee is collected from each attendee, which is then donated to a local charity at the end of each quarter. The 4th Quarter Charity is the Dan Peak Foundation who assists families in need. For information, call Micki Carwin at 303-997-9098.

ENTREPRENEURS CLUB The Lakewood Chapter Lutheran Entrepreneurs meets 8-9 a.m. on third Wednesdays at the Bethlehem Chapel Coffee House, located in the medical office building just south of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 2100 Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. The chapter coordinator is Denise Rolfsmeier. For more information, call 720-379-5889 or email cpa@rolfsmeier.com. MUSIC TEACHERS Association Suburban Northwest meets 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.

ings include networking, a brief meditation by a licensed practitioner, guest speaker and breakfast. For additional information, visit www.bhsmilehi.org or call Patty Whitelock at 303-274-0933.

COMMUNITY COFFEE Join Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp on the fourth Thursday of each month to talk about issues that are important to you. Community Coffee will be 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 rockymtn-teamsurvivor.org. FRIDAYS CALMUP JOURNEY Prefer to help yourself rather than do the coaching or psychotherapy thing? Let me share with you free information about the CalmUp Journey, a one-page self-examination worksheet for men and women. Join me for coffee or tea from 8-9 a.m. most Fridays at Whole Foods Market Belmar, 444 S. Wadsworth Blvd. in Lakewood. Let me know you’re planning to be there so we’re sure to connect. Contact www.DrLorieGose.com or 303-500-2340. GOLDEN GATE Community Grange, 25201 Golden Gate Canyon Road, has meetings at 7 p.m. the second Friday of the month. Activities include yoga, dances, eggmania, special wildlife programs, holiday craft fair. Grange hall available for rental for weddings, parties, reunions, etc. Call Rich Phillips at 303-277-1933 or go to www.goldengategrange.com. New members welcome. SATURDAYS COLORADO CITIZENS for Peace meets from 10:30-11:30 a.m. every Saturday at the intersections of West 52nd and Wadsworth Boulevard to try to bring an end to the wars. Signs will be furnished for those who do not have them. Contact Cindy Lowry at 303-431-1228 or waylonthecat.lowry@yahoo. com. MEDITATION CLASSES Various styles of meditation will be explored from 9:30-10:30 a.m. each Saturday at PranaTonic, 807 14th St., Golden. We’ll begin with a short introduction to meditation and what to expect followed by a meditation period of 30-40 minutes and time at the end for group discussion. Call 303-274-5733. Visit www.PranaTonic.com. ROCKY MOUNTAIN Shipwrights is a wood ship modeling club that meets at 9:30 a.m. the third Saturday of each month at Rockler’s Woodworking and Hardware Store, 2553 S. Colorado Blvd. in Denver. The club also has a workshop at the Arvada City Hall, 8101 Ralston Road. We meet here at 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first Saturday of each month. Go to www. rockymountainshipwrights.org for information. SUNDAYS FREE WALTZ/POLKA lessons Polka Lover Klubs, Denver

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.

Kickers, 16776 W. 50th Ave. in Golden, meets from 3-7 p.m. Sundays. Live music. Beautiful dance floor. Admission $4 members, $6 nonmembers. Annual membership $15. Contact Leo at 720-232-0953 or leoincolorado@gmail.com.

THURSDAYS

ONGOING /EDUCATION

BUSINESS SPIRITUALITY Business Honoring Spirituality

DISCUSSION GROUPS Covenant Village hosts Wednesdays at 2 p.m. This series of monthly events features expert speakers on a wide variety of educational and entertaining topics.

meets 7-9 a.m. every Thursday at the Community Center of Mile Hi Church, 9079 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood. Meet-

DANCE CLUB — Blue Nova Dance Club meets 2:30-4:30 p.m. on the first and third Sundays every month at the Wheat Ridge Grange, 3850 High Court in Wheat Ridge. For more information or dance lessons, contact Dave at 303-578-6588 or email BlueNova.RoundDanceClub@gmail.com.

Please plan to attend one, several or all of our programs, held at 9153 Yarrow St. in Westminster. Admission is free, but seating is limited. Call 303-403-2205 for driving directions and to reserve your place. Come early for refreshments; fellowship lectures begin at 2 p.m. To learn more about the residency options and lifestyle at Covenant Village of Colorado, call us at 303-424-4828.

MUSIC PERFORMANCES Patrice LeBlanc performs on keyboard and vocals 6-9 p.m. every Friday and Saturday at Purple Ginger Asian Fusion Restaurant, 2610 Youngfield St. Call 303-237-1133 for more information.

ESL CLASSES — Covenant Presbyterian Church, 6100 W. 44th St. in Wheat Ridge, is sponsoring a free series of English as a Second Language classes for adults 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday nights. These classes will emphasize a conversational method of instruction. Beginner through advanced classes are offered. You may register on any Thursday night. For directions or more information, call the church at 410-442-5800 or go to our website at www.cpcwheatridge.org.

SINGERS NEEDED The Troubadours Choir is looking for a director and new members. This is a volunteer choir, comprised mostly of seniors. The Troubadours meet at 9 a.m. every Friday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 45th and Wadsworth. For more information, call Gary at 303-477-1380. SYMPHONY AUDITIONS The Lakewood Symphony is holding auditions for concertmaster (includes an honorarium), principal viola (includes an honorarium) and all section strings. Also, we are auditioning for subs in other sections. Rehearsals are 7:30-10 p.m. Tuesdays, September through May, at Green Mountain United Methodist Church; concerts are at the Lakewood Cultural Center. Call 303-980-0400 for requirements, appointment and further information.

ONGOING /FINE ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT CONCORDIA LUTHERAN Church Choir meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. The choir assists in Concordia’s traditional worship service three out of four Sundays per month. The church is at 13371 W. Alameda Parkway in Lakewood (the church nestled close to Green Mountain). If you have a desire to sing and are interested in joining, please contact Joan at joan@ concordialcms.org or 303-989-5260.

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Hosted by: Stacee Jacobs Financial Associate Foothills Group 445 Union Blvd, Suite 204 Lakewood, CO 80228 303-962-6265

• How identity theft can occur. • Tips to help protect themselves. • Steps to take if identity theft happens to them.

Event details: Wednesday, June 11 6:30 p.m. Golden Community Center Beaver Brook Room 1470 Tenth St Golden, CO 80401

Please RSVP by Monday June 9 to reserve your spot. Contact Rhonda at 303-962-6265 ext. 100 or email rhonda.harshbarger@thrivent.com or register at rec.cityofgolden.net, class ID 1400-4.

No products will be sold at this event. Thrivent Financial and its respective associates and employees have general knowledge of the Social Security tenets; however, they do not have the professional expertise for a Thrivent Financial, the marketing name for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Appleton, WI. They are also registered representatives of Thrivent Investment Management, 625 Fourth Ave S., Minneapolis, MN 55415. For additional important information, visit Thrivent.com/disclosures. Appleton, Wisconsin • Minneapolis, Minnesota • Thrivent.com • 800-847-4836 •

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Weekly music Jazz @ the Creek is every first Wednesday of the month at Living

Water Unity, 59th and Vance in Olde Town Arvada. Shows start at 7:30 p.m. Come listen to an hour of great jazz. For more information, call 720-935-4000 or email livingwaterunity@comcast.net.

OngOing /HealtHcare BOOt camp Get out of the gym and get results. Front Range Boot Camp provides

dynamic, unique and results-driven full-body workouts exclusively for women. All ages, sizes and fitness levels will succeed. Revamp your fitness routine by getting out of your routine. Indoor location is just behind Super Target at Kipling Street and 50th Avenue. Outdoor location is Skyline Park by Stenger soccer fields. Email Robyn@ FrontRangeBootCamp.com or go online to www.FrontRangeBootCamp.com.

HealtH grOup A women’s health group with the motto “Your health, your life: Take charge” meets noon-1 p.m. Fridays at 9797 W. Colfax Ave, No. 3AA, in Lakewood. Learn about natural alternatives to health concerns. No charge to be part of this group. For more information, call Linda at 303-883-5473 or email lindagoesgreen@ prodigy.net.

Auctions

Garage Sales

Auction on 6/6/2014 at 11am Units:64,82,13: Home appliances & furniture, misc items U-Store-It CO 3311 W. 97th Ave Westminster, CO 80031

Centennial Community Garage Sale @ Georgetown Village located off Holly between Arapahoe & Orchard. Friday, June 6th & Saturday, June 7th, 8AM-3PM

Arvada

Classic Car Auction

Castle Rock Toys, Games, Clothing, Misc. Items 5006 North Sungold Lane The Meadows Sub Division Friday & Saturday June 6 & 7 8am-1pm

Golden

Island Grove Regional Park Greeley Colorado June 21st 10am Memorabilia 9am

970-266-9561

Specialty Auto Auctions www.saaasinc.com

Instruction

HOme care Always Best Care Denver West provides in-home care, skilled nursing

and free senior community placement. Always Best Care provides every individual and family with well-trained personal care attendants and expert nursing support. We help families make informed decisions about senior care, and guide them through comprehensive solutions designed specifically for their unique situations. To learn more, go online to www.AlwaysBestCare.com/DenverWest or call 303-9523060.

tai cHi is now taught at Lakeview Wellness and Event Center 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 2-3:30 p.m. Fridays. Call 303-989-6300 or 303-730-0986 for cost information and reservations.

Former 6th Grade Math, Science, Language Arts Teacher and current GED Tutor with limited weekly availability to Privately Tutor your 4th - 6th Grader or a GED Student Effective and results proven techniques can help make your student an independent problem solver. Please call Carolyn Pastore 720-272-5424

WeigHt lOss — The EZ Weight-Loss Challenge 12-week program meets10-11

a.m. Tuesdays at Arvada Church of God, 7135 W. 68th Ave. Free coaching, metabolism test and nutrition information. Cash prizes awarded to the top three biggest achievers. For information on cost or to preregister, call Chris at 720-320-2394.

yOga fOr survivOrs Whether you’re a longtime cancer survivor, in treatment

or a caregiver to a cancer survivor, Yoga for Cancer Survivors & Caregivers is a great way to live more comfortably in your own body. Benefits include decreased stress and pain, improved sleep and energy, improved lymphatic flow, reduced nausea and a greater sense of well-being. Class led by Shari Turney, a registered yoga instructor with specialized training through Yoga for Survivors. Class offered 1:30-2:45 p.m. Sundays at Duncan Family YMCA, 6350 Eldridge St., Arvada. Contact Shari Turney at 720-319-3703 or szturney@mac.com before taking your first class to ensure a safe practice.

OngOing /recreatiOn, cluBs and services aa meetings There are more than 1,000 AA meetings in the Denver metro area

every week. If you think you may have a problem with alcohol, come see us. Call 303322-4440 for a meeting in your area, or visit the website at www.daccaa.org.

BuffalO tOastmasters meets from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays at the Federal Highway Administration building, 12300 W. Dakota Ave., Lakewood. Toastmasters is an international organization that is a fun and supportive environment to learn and practice public speaking skills. All are welcome. More information is available at www.buffalotoastmasters.org. cansurvive is a support group for those who have experienced or are receiving

cancer treatment. The meeting format is simple with an opening invocation followed by brief member introductions along with a check-in to see how attendees are doing. The discussion topic centers around healing and healing modalities, and may include a guest speaker or a guided-healing visualization. The free support group meets from 10 a.m. to noon on the fourth Saturday of every month at Mile High Church, 9079 West Alameda Ave., Lakewood. For more information or support do not hesitate to contact Lawrence Connors RScP at 303-910-3473 or Lawrence-RScP@msn.com.

cOlumBine #96 Rainbow Girls meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Thursday of each

month at the Golden Lodge, 400 Tenth St. in Golden. Youth activities for girls ages 10-19. Contact Eve at etrengove@comcast.net or 303-424-0134.

dOg trainer program Misha May Foundation Dog Training and Rescue is offering

a “Become a Dog Trainer” program in Arvada and Denver. The licensed nonprofit organization rescues, rehabilitates and re-homes dogs at risk, regardless of breed or mix, behavior or medical issue, or amount of time needed. The dog trainer program includes puppy, basic obedience and behavior solutions. Email mishamayfoundation@gmail.com or call 303-239-0382 for an application or more information.

federal emplOyees The Lakewood Chapter of Retired and Active Federal Employees meets at 1 p.m. every second Tuesday at the Episcopal Church, 10th and Garrison. Call Ann Ornelas, 303-517-8558. figHting fraud The District Attorney’s Office offers free Power Against Fraud seminars for groups of all sizes and people of all ages. Don’t become a victim of identity theft or other consumer fraud. Contact Cary Johnson, 303-271-6980, for more information. flatirOns vieW Toastmasters meets at 6:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesday

of every month at The Depot at Five Parks, 13810 W. 85th Ave. in Arvada. Polish your speaking and presentation skills in a fun, instructional, nurturing environment. For more information visit http://9407.toastmastersclubs.org/.

fOOd pantry God’s Table Food Pantry is open 9-11 a.m. every third Saturday of each month, and 10 a.m.-noon every fourth Thursday each month for Jefferson County residents who meet certain federal guidelines. God’s Table and Food Pantry is located at 6400 W. 26th Ave. in Edgewater, behind the Vietnamese Central Baptist Church. For more information, call Beverly at 303-525-7685. fOOd pantry Agape Life Church (ALC) distributes Jefferson County commodity

foods from 10-11 a.m. Thursdays, at ALC, 5970 W. 60th Ave. in Arvada. ALC provides this service to all Jefferson County residents. If you have questions, call 303-4316481.

gem/mineral cluB The North Jeffco Gem and Mineral Club meets at 7:30 p.m.

the second Friday of each month at the Apex Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. The meetings are open to the public.

girl scOuts Snowboard. Scuba dive. Sleep over in a museum or at the zoo. Go

backstage at a concert or a Broadway play. Even stage your own Project Runway. Girl Scouts turns normal days into days you’ll remember all your life. Girl Scouts offers girls of all ages and backgrounds a safe place to explore the world and discover their potential. There are now more flexible ways to be a Girl Scout than joining a troop. To explore your options, visit girlscoutsofcolorado.org, email inquiry@gscolorado.org or

French Tutoring and Teaching Plus Travel Tips Lakewood and Greater Area 15 + years experience, fluent speaker, Small Group Discounts. See website frenchlanguageiseasy.com (802)238-5790

Misc. Notices Want To Purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557 Denver, CO 80201

Farm Products & Produce Grain Finished Buffalo

quartered, halves and whole

719-775-8742

Feed, Seed, Grain, Hay Horse hay for sale

$11.00 65 lb bales Brome Orchard 303-618-9744 Franktown

Garage Sales Arvada

Multi Family Sale 57" Pioneer TV, Yamaha Stereo, Lots of Furniture, including Sofa, Chairs and Antiques. Snap On Tool Box, Tools, Household Items, Child Car Seats, Strollers, Christmas Decos and clothing. Something for Everyone! 6785 Xenon Drive Friday 6/6 & Saturday 6/7 8am-3pm

Arvada COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE Skyline Estates (From I70 go North on Kipling to 58th go West on 58th Ave. to Oak Street, go South on Oak) Saturday June 7th 8-5pm Questions, call Katie 121 Realty (720)412-2238 Stop by the community information table for a map Arvada

Maplewood Estates Annual Neighborhood Garage Sale Friday & Saturday June 6th & 7th 8:00 am

50 -75 Families Lots of Great Stuff! Lucky Dog Hot Dog Stand located at 70th & Quail St. Follow the Signs From W. 64th or W. 72nd Ave. Between Kipling & Simms in West Arvada Sponsored by

DON & ROBYN SIKKEMA RALSTON VALLEY REAL ESTATE 303-200-4657

Lone Tree

Garage Sale, 15+ families The Enclave in Lone Tree Yosemite St, N. of Lincoln Or one mile S. of C-470 Fri. June 6 & Sat. June 7 8am-4pm, Sat.- 2p Signs at entry

Castle Rock Moving Sale Furniture, Electronics, Clothes, Books Etc. Friday 6/6 - Saturday 6/7 8am-4pm both days 3286 Cherry Plum Way

COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE

Fri. & Sat., June 6 & 7 • 8a – 3p Pine Creek West Subdivision, Franktown, CO 80116 (between Elizabeth and Franktown) 5 miles east of light at Hwys 86 & 83, go to Hwy. 86 and North Rocky Cliff Trail, turn north. • Tools and equipment including never-used diesel generator • Furniture, antiques, and miscellaneous household items • Clothing and toys • Art/glass/ceramics/frames • Chop saws/welding/power and hand tools • '66 Chevy Impala SS Convertible • Pop-Up Camper GARAGE/ESTATE SALE Must vacate entire house Furniture and possessions Lamps, tools, sports, games, toys, pictures, frames, microwave, much more. 6010 TAFT CT. ARVADA Fri. & Sat, June 6 & 7 9-5 Huge Annual Antique, Collectible & Horse Drawn Farm Equipment Sale Horse Drawn Farm Equipment, Wagons, Buggy, Misc. Farm Collectibles, Tons of Glasware June 5, 6,7,8 Thurs-Sun 8:00AM-4pm 10824 E Black Forest Dr Parker 80138 Huge Community Garage Sale Seller's Galore! Bargain Hunters Paradise Quail Valley 144th & York St. Fri. June 6th & Sat. June 7th 8am -5pm Lakewood Multi Family Yard Sale Friday-Saturday June 6 & 7 8am-4pm 9110 West 2nd Avenue Trampoline, Household Items, Tools, Furniture Great Deals Come See! Arvada Multi-Family Garage Sale Saturday & Sunday June 7th & 8th 10-5 7342 Queen Street Uncluttering houses 3 family sale Arvada Multi Family Garage Sale Fri. & Sat. June 6th & 7th 8am-4pm. 6224 Brooks Dr. Antiques, Christmas, Household, linens, Indoor and Outdoor furniture, Mens Suits, Bicycles, 33 1/3 records, shoes and so on!

Multi-Family Mid-Lakewood

Neighborhood Garage Sale. Fri-Sat June 6-7 from 8am-4pm. Boundaries are N. of Alameda, E. of Garrison, W. of Wadsworth and S. of 6th Ave. Westminster NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALE 650 HOME COMMUNITY WESTCLIFF SUBDIVISION, 98TH & OLDE WADSWORTH, WESTMINSTER, FRI & SAT JUNE 6 & 7, 8AM TO 4PM.

Verona Community Garage Sale Fri. June 6 Sat June 7 8am to 4pm North of C-470 between Lucent Blvd and Santa Fe on County Line Road. Follow the signs. Some items for sale are gas grills, walnut desk, area rugs, bike rack, floor lamps, garden tools, clothing & small kitchen appliances. Westminsteer Annual Community Sidewalk Sale Autumn Chase Community located at the corner of W. 107th Pl. and Federal in Westminster. Friday, June 6th & Sat June 7th from 8 am to 2 pm

Arvada

Village of Five Parks Community Garage Sale

(86th & Alkire) Saturday June 7th 8am-2pm

Golden

Big Estate Sale in Applewood area Drexel mid modern dining room set, Drexel mid modern walnut bedroom set, and other antiques, many picture frames and other misc. items. Thursday, Friday, Saturday June 5th, 6th & 7th 9am-4pm 1700 Willow Way

Health and Beauty

Gigantic Moving/Estate Sale June 6 & 7 8am-4pm 8034 W. 78th Way, Arvada All must go! (near 80th & Wadsworth)

Estate/Yard Sale 6113 Dunraven Street North of North Table Mountain Saturday & Sunday June 7th & 8th & 14th & 15th 8-4pm Recliner, Rocker, JVC 5 Disc Player & Receiver, Speakers, Cedar Chest, 2 end tables, 32" Sony Trinatron TV, TV Cabinet, washer/dryer Like new

Littleton Huge estate sale going on this Friday and Saturday, June 6th-7th. 5750 South Julian Street, Littleton 80123 Vintage items, antiques, and a TON of unique and collectible items (70's era), clothing, furniture, and a piano. This is an ESTATE sale with YARD sale prices! Items will go fast! Saturday 8am-3pm Sunday 9am - 4pm Thornton 1621 Phoenix Court Thornton 80229 Friday, Saturday & Sunday June 6, 7 & 8 8am-4pm 1960's stereo unit, Thomas Hill Dining Room Table w/hutch exc. cond., Hover Round D, Wrought Iron king size bedroom set w/nightstands, Electric Lift Chair, Dressers, kitchen table 6 chairs w/matching buffet, dresser matching chest w/ night stands, desk, refrigerator, washer/dryer, microwave, lots of household items & much much more.

Bicycles

ELECTRIC BIKES Adult 2-Wheel Bicycles & & 3 wheel Trikes No Drivers License, Registration or Gas needed 303-257-0164

Health Professional expanding in Denver area seeking 5 wellness focused individuals - enthusiastic collaborative for business partners. Exceptionally fun work, Limitless Income 303-666-6186

Household Goods Leather sofa 8' & recliner taupe, exc. cond $150 Portable bar size Dishwasher new $100 pictures avail. 720-851-7191

Medical Medical Equipment 4 SALE Alum wheelchair ramp 3 63"x50" platforms, 16' of ramp, 34" high railings $3K cl 303-425-0435

Miscellaneous 17th Annual Winter Park Colorado Craft Fair

Aug. 9th & 10th. Applications available call 970-531-3170 or email jjbeam@hotmail.com Coleman tent, great condition, 8 X 10', $55. Comfy, quality chair & ottoman, $50.Unsal vintage fire extinguisher, $30. 20 bottle wine rack, $24. 303 688-9171

Wanted to Buy

COINS FOR CASH:

buying individual coins and entire collections.

Call Todd: 303-596-6591

PETS

Electric bicycles

electric3 Wheel Trikes electric Scooters - ebike conversion No license required No gas required No credit required Easy-Fun-Fitness Call the ebike experts

303-257-0164

Exercise Equipment DP Help Mate 5.0 Treadmill $30 303-425-4681

Firewood Pine/Fur & Aspen

Split & Delivered $225 Stacking available extra $25 Some delivery charges may apply depending on location. Hauling scrap metal also available (appliances, batteries etc.) Call 303-647-2475 or 720-323-2173

Furniture

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CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) Holding back on a decision might be difficult, considering how long you’ve waited for this opportunity. But until you’re able to resolve all doubts, it could be the wiser course to take. LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) You still need to move carefully where financial matters are concerned. Better for the Lion to move slowly than pounce on a “promising” prospect that doesn’t keep its promises. VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) A rejection of an idea you believe in can be upsetting. But don’t let it discourage you. Get yourself back on track and use what you’ve learned from the experience to try again. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) The early part of the week could find you looking to balance your priorities between your family obligations and your career responsibilities. Pressures begin to ease by week’s end. SCORPIO (Oct 23 to nov 21)An associate’s problem could cause unavoidable delays in moving ahead with your joint venture. If so, use the time to look into another project you had previously set aside. SAGITTARIUS (nov 22 to Dec 21) Although a financial problem could be very close to being resolved in your favor, it’s still a good idea to avoid unnecessary spending for at least a little while longer. CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) Support for some unwelcome workplace decisions begins to show up, and continues to build, so that by week’s end, the gregarious Goat is as popular as ever. AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) Congratulations. Deciding to attend a social function you might have earlier tried to avoid could turn out to be one of the best decisions you’ve made in a long time. PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) Getting into a new situation could prove to be a more difficult experience than you expected. Don’t hesitate to ask for advice in coping with some of the more irksome challenges. BORN THIS WEEK: Your strong sense of duty makes you a valued and trusted member of your community. Have you considered a career in law enforcement? © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Jeffco springs sports MVps CCM selected the best of the best Jeffco has to offer this season By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@colorado communitymedia.com Everyone measures value differently. When looking for an MVP (Most Valuable Player) does one define it by who scored the most points or goals for their team, or who made the most impact on a winning team? But what if the most talented player played on a losing team? Or what if a player’s defense was crucially important to their team winning games, something unmeasured by stats? It is not easy to select the best from a group of the best, but the spring prep season is over and now is time to reflect on some of the most spectacular seasons that played out all over Jeffco this year. Now that the season is in the record books we can now award who we think were the most valuable players on Jeffco this season. Baseball MVP — Green Mountain senior catcher Justin Akiyama Akiyama not only had a fantastic stat line that consisted of having a .396 batting average, 36 hits (team leader), 21 RBI and eight doubles, but his legendary bases-loaded full-count at bat that in the bottom of the seventh inning against Durango in the state playoffs that eventually led to a walk-off game-winning hit will be remembered forever. Baseball MVP Runner-up — Wheat Ridge senior Nick Ricigliano Ricigliano had a monster stat line that featured a .456 batting average, 26 hits, 27 RBI, 27 runs scored and six home runs. Ricigliano also went 2-0 with a 4.20 ERA for the Farmers. Girls’ Soccer MVP — Ralston Valley sophomore Alyssa Kaiser While there were plenty of upperclassmen across Jeffco who had great seasons, none had one like Kaiser. Her 2.438 points per game is an incredible stat but her teamleading 17 assists in 16 games proved that she got her teammates involved in literally every single game she played this season. Kaiser’s middle name is unselfish. Runner-up soccer MVP — Green Mountain junior Jenn Brundson who helped fuel her team’s surprising run to the 4A state semifinals. Brundson had the Lady Rams peaking at just the right time behind a stat

Golden senior Payton Miller is faster than greased lightning as evident by her incredible performance at the Track & Field State Championships. Because of that need for speed we honored Miller as our CCM Jeffco Girls Track & Field MVP. Photo by Dan Williams line that included 11 goals and 14 assists. Boys’ Lacrosse MVP — Wheat Ridge senior John Roach Few have ever been as dominant at what they do then Roach has been as a Farmer. After winning a state title in the previous season Roach returned to produce the most prolific offensive season in Colorado high school lacrosse history. Roach’s 56 goals and 41 assists this season translated to the senior producing over five points per game for his Farmers. Roach is a Jeffco all-timer. Runner-up Lacrosse MVP — Lakewood senior Adam Zimmerman Zimmerman was quietly one of the state’s best players all season and certainly 5A Jeffco’s most talented player. He tortured defenders with 43 goals and 33 assists this year. Girls’ Lacrosse MVP — Golden junior Olivia Hayden. Hayden didn’t play for the best team in the state but she might have been the state’s best player. The Lady Demons’ leader

scored an unbelievable 63 goals and 36 assists in 15 games (translating to 6.6 points per game worth of production). Co-runners-up Girls’ Lacrosse — Ralston Valley sophomore’s Marin Felsoci and Olivia Sandoval They scored a collective 89 goals this season, one of the best scoring duos in the state. Boys’ Swimming MVP — Lakewood junior Aaron Sett Sett set a new Jeffco record in the 500 freestyle (4:39.77) and was Jeffco champ in that event plus the 200 freestyle. Co-runner-up Boys’ Swimming —D’Evelyn senior Jake Sbarbaro and junior Daniel Graber Both helped the Jaguars swim to a Jeffco League Championship plus a third place overall finish at the state tournament. Boys’ Track & Field MVP — Bear Creek senior Olabisi Johnson Johnson was not only Jeffco’s best in both the 110 and 100 meter hurdles but he was crowned state champion in the 110 me-

ter hurdles with his time of 14.34. Girls’ Track & Field MVP — Golden senior Payton Miller. Miller has long been known as Golden’s fastest lady and she also finished second in the state tournament in all three of the 100-meter, 200-meter and 400-meter dashes. Girls’ Tennis MVP — Wheat Ridge No. 1 singles Erika Land Land worked her way up to No. 1 singles and she finished her senior season with an impressive 9-2 record, despite being in a team that finished under .500. Runner-up Girls’ Tennis — D’Evelyn No. 4 doubles team of senior Julia Oblack and freshman Maggie Hime The two were an unlikely but awesome pairing who dominated Jeffco this season. They also beat Valor Christian’s Emilie Benedict Jackie Pettet 7-6, 6-4 to claim third place at the state tournament.

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Did Josh McDaniels help build the Manning-led Broncos? This isn’t going to be easy to do. I am going to try and make a hero out of the ultimate Denver Broncos’ villain. In 2009, the Broncos fired iconic head coach Mike Shanahan and hired 33-year-old Josh McDaniels. McDaniels went on to win the first six games of his coaching career, but then went 5-17 after his fast start and was fired before the completion of the 2010 season. However, during his short tenure McDaniels was more than just a coach. McDaniels, like Shanahan, was given general manager power as well as head coaching duties and was able to orchestrate the 2009 and 2010 NFL Drafts for the Broncos. What McDaniels did — and didn’t do — with those two drafts would eventually lead to John Elway’s eventual hire, as well as Peyton Manning’s historic swan song that he is currently leading. Let me explain. Denver had five picks in the first two rounds of the 2009 draft. The Broncos had two first round picks selected Knowshon Moreno No. 12 overall and then Robert Ayers No. 18 overall. McDaniels then drafted Alphonso

Smith, Darcel McBath and Robert Quinn all in the second round. Five seasons later none of those five Broncos remain with the club and those misses in the draft played a giant role in the Broncos having little success and going 4-12 in 2010. But the 2010 draft would go on to be one of the most historic in the team’s rich history for a lot of different reasons. Denver again had two first round picks in 2010 and would draft Demaryius Thomas No. 22 overall with their first pick. The Broncos and McDaniels then shocked the sports world by trading back into the first round and drafting Tim Tebow with the No. 25 overall pick. Also in the 2010 draft Denver selected

Zane Beadles in the second round followed by both J.D. Walton and Eric Decker in the third round. Again, the Broncos were a complete disaster in 2010, leading to McDaniels firing before the season’s end. Elway and then John Fox were then hired by the team. 2011 brought in new hope but with Kyle Orton still the team’s starting quarterback the team started 1-4, and possibly due more to fan reaction than actually earning the job, Tebow was inserted into the lineup and NFL history was made. Tebow led the Broncos to six straight wins, an AFC title and an incredible playoff win over the Steelers, all with a team that had no business even making the playoffs. Credit Tebow, credit Elway or Fox, credit Mile High Magic, but I am going to credit McDaniels — not only for what played out in 2011 but moreover for what has played out since. Hidden under the Broncos’ miracle 2011 season was an ugly 2010 4-12 disaster. But somehow, someway, Tebow covered up that stink and the Broncos won the AFC West in 2011.

The following offseason Peyton Manning became a free agent. Manning flirted with the San Francisco 49ers, the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans, but because of the Broncos surprising success in 2010, Denver became a proposition that looked more and more enticing to the future Hall-of-Famer. The combination of that 2011 success paired up with a great young offensive group that consisted of Thomas, Decker, Beadles and Walton — all 2010 McDaniels’ draftees — made the Broncos the most attractive team to Manning. Since Manning chose the Broncos the club has had two of the most prolific seasons in the franchise’s history. Whether or not Denver will go on to win a Super Bowl under Manning is still very much an unknown. But one thing that has become clearer is that McDaniels drafting of Tebow and Thomas helped lure Manning to Denver and helped lay down the groundwork for much of their current success. Is McDaniels a hero? That might be pushing it. But is he the ultimate Broncos’ villain? Not to me.

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Colorado Rockies Futures Game roster selected By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@colorado communitymedia.com DENVER - The Colorado prep baseball season isn’t over just yet. The state’s best players will have at least one more at-bat and one more chance to make a play as the rosters have been set for the Colorado Rockies annual Futures Game Sunday at Coors Field. The format for the game, as well as its selection process, have changed over the years, but basically the state’s best senior players will play against the state’s best underclassmen. That means teammates will be playing against each other, as well as rivals who will now become teammates. A few more players than in past years were selected to the team partially because several of the selected players won’t be able to participate in the game. The Futures Game will start roughly 30 minutes after the end of the RockiesDodgers game which starts at 2:10 p.m. In addition, the Rockies will honor all of the Futures Game team members and

their families by bringing them onto the field before the start of the RockiesDodgers game. A complete list of the Futures Game rosters: Senior team Austin Anderson, Columbine, SS Brock Burke, Evergreen, P Nick Chamberlain, Chatfield, IF Jeff Clarke, Fairview, 1B/3B Noah Draper, Mountain Range, P Chase Dunker, Sedgwick County, P Keenan Eaton, Chaparral, OF Grant Farrell, Cherry Creek, OF Cameron Frazier, Fairview, OF Max George, Regis Jesuit, 2B Hayden Gerlach, Valor Christian, 3B/1B Lucas Gilbreath, Legacy, P Devlin Granberg, Holy Family, OF/1B Jordan Holloway, Ralston Valley, P A.J. Jones, ThunderRidge, P Ryan Kokora, Fairview, P Nick Leonard, Mountain Vista, P Tyler Loptien, ThunderRidge, P Justin Mulvaney, Arvada West, OF/P Jake Nelson, Eaton, P David Peterson, Regis Jesuit, P Ted Ramirez, Arapahoe, P Matt Rindall, Cherry Creek, C Ryan Robb, Cherry Creek, 2B Carl Stajdjuhar, Rocky Mountain, 1B/3B Tyler Stevens, Rocky Mountain, P/SS Justin Thaxton, Regis Jesuit, 3B Tanner Thomas, Grandview, P Dario Villagomez, Overland, P Cory Voss, Pueblo South, C Brody Westmoreland, ThunderRidge, SS Blake Weiman, Columbine, P

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Most Valuable Spring Team — 4A state baseball champion Green Moun-

Underclassmen team Cole Anderson, Rocky Mountain, OF Josh Brown, ThunderRidge, 2B Matt Burkhart, Eaton, P/SS Bailey Collins, Dakota Ridge, OF Ryan Connolly, Douglas County, P Quin Cotton, Regis Jesuit, OF Brent Crampton, Lamar, P Wyatt Cross, Legacy, C Bryce Dietz, Rock Canyon, P Jake Eissler, ThunderRidge, P Wyatt Featherston, Green Mountain, OF Aaron Germani, ThunderRidge, OF Tommy Gillman, Columbine, 2B/C Chris Givin, Rock Canyon, SS Keifer Glau, Grandview, OF Blake Goldsberry, Cherry Creek, 1B/3B Garrett Hammer, Rocky Mountain, C Willie Harris, Wheat Ridge, OF Trent Hughes, Rye, P/1B Ryan Koehler, Eaton, OF/P Ryan Madden, Fairview, P/IF J.R. McDermott, Smoky Hill, P Eric Mingus, Grandview, SS Mark Mumper, Mountain Vista, 2B Luis Ortiz, Rye, 3B Kennedy Phillips, Holy Family, C Connor Reynolds, Brighton, SS Aneus Roberson, Cherry Creek, OF Tim Ryan, Fairview, OF Matt Schmidt, Regis Jesuit, IF Brent Schwarz, Regis Jesuit, P Nick Shumpert, Highlands Ranch, SS/OF Logan Soole, Monarch, OF Jordan Stephens, Legend, SS/2B Jacob Thoning, Fairview, 2B Paul Tillotson, Lewis-Palmer, P Cody Wood, Cherry Creek, P Tyson Zanski, Grand Junction, C

tain baseball. The Rams (20-7, 9-5 in 4A Jeffco) made a historic run through districts and the 4A state baseball tournament capping it off with a 10-2 victory over Niwot in the state title game. Green Mountain survived rival Wheat

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athletes. There are many more who will walk-on and have the opportunity to make collegiate rosters.

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dwilliams@colorado communitymedia.com While Colorado may not produce Division I football talent like Texas or California it certainly does produce plenty of future collegiate athletes. And at record numbers this year. According to CHSAA, a total of 905 Colorado prep athletes have signed to play their sport in college. Of those, 343 have signed with Division I programs, with baseball producing 45 D-I players. While CHSAA only started tracking recruiting statistics since 2002, the next closest total for producing D-I baseball players was 2008 when the state produced 28 top level players. Boys’ basketball produced 12 Division I players and girls’ basketball produced 18, both the most since stats were tracked in 2002. Colorado prep football will be sending 31 players to D-I FBS schools, the most since 2008 when 33 players went D-I. Another 16 will head to D-I FCS schools. Additionally, these stats provided by CHSAA only include athletes who are arriving on campus as signed scholarship Ridge, Durango, Longmont and Niwot to earn a state championship, needing a dramatic comeback to beat Durango in walkoff fashion. Runner-up Team — 5A state runnerup Ralston Valley girls’ soccer It was truly a Cinderella story that near-

D’Evelyn junior golfer Emilee Strausburg was selected as a part of the 2014 AllColorado girls golf team. Strausburg finished third overall at the state tournament finishing (+18) after shooting rounds of 82 and 80. A complete list if the All-Colorado girls golf team: CLASS 4A Jennifer Kupcho, Jefferson Academy, Jr. Andrea Ballou, Valor Christian, Sr. Emilee Strausburg, D’Evelyn, Jr. Courtney Ewing, Pueblo West, Jr. Kylee Sullivan, Cheyenne Mountain, Jr. 4A player of the year: Jennifer Kupcho 4A coach of the year: Bill Paulson, Cheyenne Mountain CLASS 5A Michelle Romano, Rock Canyon, Sr. Hannah Wood, Arapahoe, Sr. Anna Kennedy, Legend, Jr. Sydney Merchant, Dakota Ridge, So. Jaylee Tait, Columbine, Sr. Erin Sargent, Skyline, So. Calli Ringsby, Cherry Creek, Sr. Morgan Sahm, Grandview, So. 5A player of the year: Michelle Romano 5A coach of the year: George Miller, Regis Jesuit ly ended with a state championship. The No. 10 seeded Mustangs (12-4, 6-2 in 5A Jeffco) went on a incredible run, beating Boulder, Cherry Creek, Rock Canyon and Pine Creek before falling to Columbine 3-1 in the state title game.

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Evie to iss tha s of Hudak, ic ma t Hicke the take up ues tha right, tters, ses nlo t reg ove hugs ula civil oper sion, wa r the Sen. Lind touch ting the union addre s a New ed on ma s an ssed. just ell Jan d, of Ec durin rijuan . 9 in cours o- Com g his a indust the Sen mon e, 40-m ry ate cha Takingground inute were mbers rem also on the on thesought arks. of ho top openin issue age g day m trolle nda of gu es of the tain n vio heels d Gene item for legisla able being bu lence tive sess and of las ral Assemthis De de ilt is a ve ion. Pho t n Cle mo lopm in bly, Elemethe Decemyear’s to by ve especi cratic ent Courtne urcolo ntary -co be Auror y Kuh Sch r massa a the ally on n- tal radon ater len ool the kin ews.c in Co cre at kil politi g abou — an nnect Sandy lings om d Ho icut. edged cal iss t guns mu are ha ue, But ok . startin ch mo as thes always just “Some g to re in gover been the point pop part a dic nor up to gu ackno ey in ercialof the Ca ns, wl wlothers ndian develop ndelas State res to a ment. a con iviolen north Street tinues t on Pa opose of Coand Ca ge 18 nal d Jef Creek ally Th sou ferson few e comi siden theast Parkyears ng de tia of l po is an ped the vel Ca by Ter rtion merci ndelas, other opme s Gr nt director of Hyland Hills Parks and Recreation, stands next to a gondola at Water World. Mastriona has retired after 43 years. Photo by Andy Carpenean Greg Mastriona, former executive oup. ra Causaof acres. al and includ draw, Ve over ers the open ing ldh som The new Th space reside uizen next uizen ething will e de Candel will ntial, said. vel fea a Ca , a manafor Parkwa inc op home ture me y in wes as neighb mlude com pit gwe ha al. 1,500t Arvada orhood and s, 1,000 1,500 nt, on able severa or mosingle ce co . Photo is taking nity, ve five comm held comm fam mplet of sha are by And un erciall millio re hig ily, ifferen offerthat us to tho ity,” y Carpen pe with hou ed, 1, a $2.7 million general obliga- missed by the Hyland Hills n squ he “It de vis t pri se staVeldhuiz ses in vad ’s kind space. ean are r-densit tached ey tion bond issue passed to build family. Board president Don ce Su ion.” a,” feet the low all ndard en sai Veldh of a cit and of ret y units the staina tural have the park. $300,0 Ciancio said he has the highs an d. comm bility ail an flairs mendcomplemuizen y withi d we “The 00s off lar The park began with just two est regard for his overall perford sai . pa -powe unity, can be Highw sharedy tur plan. ous am ent eac d. “T n a cit red Veldh ay 72 ne e see water slides, but grew the fol- mance and commitment to the ommu h oth hey’ll y of Ar and Can uizen n thr systemBetween ount ity truCandela sustails on thestreet Ar-int lowing year with the addition of district. He said Mastriona did a ou g in nilig delas st, he s has parks of opener. There egrate space. s, we thoug nability roofs hts an said, fro ghou to traveling with Pam, who re- the wave pool and four slides. superior job for the district and “It tho ’ll t sai meric the of ho d tile op h, is space ’s a tre ugh m sod. fea open There haveBy, Ashley Color ’s the tired eight years ago. is its nearl en spareimers firs Next came Surfer’s Cove and will remain a pillar for the Hy500,0 an, cil “The recits recreature of mes. Th s to sol ad in ce dents space ’s a sig areimers@ourcoloradonews. sustai ity ar Each o,” he sait of its The break is well-deserved Thunder Bay in 1984, followed land community and a valued nificany 200 acr and the an can firm 00 be ,” Veldhreation tion centhe co e bigges na tra d kind reatio pays bu bild. bu com t co es ils cau mm ed after years of dedication to not by River Country in 1986. cen in the resource for the district. nal enjoy the ild mm of open unity t for a fee ofilder wh ing omes It’s go se we uizen sai ter is ter. asp itmen Its e bu ’re co only the Hyland Hills District, , views area state “River Country really put WaGoing forward, Mastriona d. “It a $3 mi ilding $3,000 o buys moun proximect of the qu may ing to wh land t mm to of ali an ere at a Laundro- but the community. lot pe It alld ou started llio be rea tai ity itted ’s that ter World on the map because it said he will take with him the comm ple resiias solfied ren . If the r lot int s in Ca oth to tdo Greg exp n faLE ch LE LEED “w ns an -Mastriona to y His leadership and vision had tube rides and at that time many memories and experipoint ork, din d oth Bomat and ar pa ewable build o the ndela ron ED, or ED go silver sustai ensive uld inun1969. ity.” or recof s me tru ld. the ne certifi nabil , Veldh e an er lochader, graduated college and was have resulted in many facili- all the slides were body slides,” ences he’s made over the years, the other tec ls, geo energ build ntal Leaders ” home st beation Golde ity. d So ed, major De n for n, a the recreation job, ties including Adventure Golf he said. “We then built the first and will remember the great orhnolo therm y system s wi and s wh struc far, ab uizen sai play”looking U.S. ing me sign, hip in En ity th is an his If it ere Pam certifi Green ets ergy wife happened to & Raceway, the Greg Mastriona family ride, Raging Colorado, ganization, staff and board he other peo and tion an out 30 d. when home the bu of the gy, they al heat s, such o-cat an Th fee Bu green occu d ho get pu selwife into the stand ion me d Envisits s with ilder ch . coole e recrea ilding ling of the execu- Golf Courses at Hyland Hills, which allowed for people to worked with. But for those who pie nine ho mesrun a reb mps Ch in are director of the mes tive ate Hyland Hills the Ice Centre at the Prome- interact on the ride. That was need a little reminder of the forpanie arlie Mcd. owne the tru sustai ooses no and d by a tion cenCouncil ards set ans the unde of are na wi geo r co Ka by the t to ble ll alrand Park District. nade — a collaboration with the pretty cool.” velop s, the taina r to use st and the therm ter wi . mer director, just take a look in ead Recreation n-n build commy with Ch is ava quali roo feature ll ble to y bu my merci ment used, ftop 15 kil al heat be heate the ilable ties, Since then, the park has the top of his old desk. urc “She told ilt wife that she city of Westminster, the MAC erc Mo impro retrofi ha to to the the fee Ranc has al part sn’t sta ial devel hwas drawi re tha vem t their sure her husband would (Mature Adult Center) and of grown to 48 attractions built ures, as well offset owatt pump d and “I always had a candy drawer been h Co sol as sys of the rted ho ng res n jus ents, Ve home mo oper, me Ve and interview,” Mastrio- course, Water World. mint over 67 acres, featuring rides that anyone could grab from, yet give “O The ldhuiz many oth st of thear pane tem idents t sus ldhuiz with mesai anm for som grocery erest fro comm sites ne thi most en sai na said.d“Ide was very fortunate to He said he’s also extremely like Voyage to the Center of the and I made sure and left it full,” taina er sus electr ls on en sai susou ng e oth sto m co unity, the co signifi d. taina a 36 and the is the t to Ca ble ici er po res to m bebu int the mright place at the right proud of the many programs “W nv liv d. 0-degr vie nd can ble ty can there- where is all started.” the district sponsors for chil- Earth, Mastriona’s favorite, and he said. we’ll e’ve be tentia build enien t sus w,” he natural elas thoing is featime. That’s ee ce sto the most recent addition, the see taina ugh. McKa continu en at l clients.there, as Mastriona tow Stand view fro said. beau res started his 43- dren in the district. bility ty n it “R Mile High Flyer. e to well y Rang Denver ley La m any eside of the In the Know feawork for ma as For said. “The best part of the job is “Voyage was built in 1994, ny year Hyland Hills career as a and ke, the home nts ha on it more vis of the e. The yea ve it course assistant superin- seeing the smiles of the kids,” and we still have hour-long for ma golf www.l inf rs an DiD you know? most natural Pikes PeFlat Iro site. Th nytendent, ivefor ormati ak on ns, do ey defin beau years,”d before becoming the he said. “Knowing that the pro- waits,” Mastriona said. “It’s a wn ward. on ab ty ing Hyland Hills Park and Recreation District executive director in 1972. grams and the facilities are bechara of the the Fro ou five-minute ride, that’s fast and com t Ca was established in 1955, and was the . cteris site is nt ndelaOver the years he had an in- ing used and enjoyed by the features robotics. It’s still right on tics first park and recreation district in Colos, part in growing the dis- kids, that’s pretty neat. You can’t of it.” e tegral on top, even though it is getting rado. The district serves nearly 110,000 trict, as well as becoming the beat that.” a little competition from the residents in a 24-square mile area visionary behind Water World. But before many of these fa- Mile High Flyer.” located in southwest Adams County But as of Jan. 1, he no longer cilities and programs could beMastriona’s work in the field Printed and including areas of Westminster and

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Guns, marijuana, civil unions aign trail. hom ners, gran A, like dom Gov.esJohn Hickenlooper gives his State the eState to a joint lative lopm of address durin as chair childhood focusing Economic portation projects targeted toward the Denon Penis ent ofand serves g estic He bill, und dchil Trad is on partHB eastbo ton’s tann parents. dren and education e to topics early Internatio 1170, on, . limit and the economy were among Hickenlooper’s speech. More coverage, Pages 10-11. Photo by Courtney Kuhlen encoof of taxpa focusing on stew 3 during ver metro’s northern region. mittee s for definof urage , tannface delays grandnal the mino to the coaliti itely. Peniswas postponed ing Alliance on Jan. 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Louisville-based nonprofit 36 Commuting more than nt. port worked in Colorado said jobs outgoing state “This bill d this session,” definitely to He said he is and westbo es in the Lawrence and Solutions at the Omni Interlocken Resort. working rush hour, to cal econ ing families that supas 18 minut other impowould take careshe said. larssave Colorado Rep.-elect Polly expected on a bill and the omy. “The Denver-metro regionRep.will the state layed as much the corridor is Holbert, milli of those be deter rtant fami Chrisbe lot over the “I’ll be state h along mining ons of dolleft,Washington ly mem to pay by Jane Reuter 30 percen greatest city in theFrom West,” said. “I spon Growt Photo than a that sorin bers. for bette session. more ensures the requ ” izatio g legis r way e kickoff really believe that, aand I believe that it can be increase by legislativ lation indiv one ired n and faced of teleph financial iduals that inpatient hospital20 years. done through the transportation investments have ng the next with a series on has been adversity treatmen ones grabbi have Beginning coaliti during s that we’re making in this region.” t Lawmakers do to be the in July, the s to citizen aren’t going it means you really Speaker town halls ting three option continues However, he said RTD’s journey to accomaddiany addi so on Page . presen ng House headlines, plish these projects has not been an easy one. 7 leaders: tolling g lanes tive session on,” outgoi re the ones that busy l of the business new legisla g the existin ed contro to pay attenti “They’ In May 2012, the 15-member RTD board the and area tol for the new; and and keepin have regain their ma- Frank McNulty said. highest impact on By Jane reuter tional lanes all the lanes, old and decided against placing a 0.4 percent sales Democrats , and maintain adad lican to have the to pay for jreuter@ourcoloradonews.com House , and Repub tive are going tax increase on the general election ballot to s to free; tolling ty or sales taxes Colorado state Senate ss owner proper y legisla my.” fund FasTracks. This means if current finanjority in the the Douglas Count t business econo lty urged busine l,” testify and raising new lanes. across come Father of three Timothy Forehand wants of has McNu Capito n ditional cial projections remain as they are, the North members could impac thing that for a is just no at the state issues of concer said that more time with his young daughters. A new on hand “The one that there and toll “show up Metro and Northwest lines will not be comwhen delegation t said, “is e-sponof them were back r supporters procedure for patients with his form of liver could go clear,” Hilber pleted until 2042. owners. Four y Business Allianc Jan. 3 bring decidBy Jane Reute table. world you donews.com what is decid on Page 19 held cancer may give him several more months. as Count are on the way in the continues But Washington saidjreute he is convinced these No matter r@ourcolora kickoff session y Dougl Legislators g roadways. will remain free.” That’s a precious gift to a man who a year al Center. legislative as Count existin Medic toto two projects will be done way before the prosored g Dougl inin g (lanes) Sky Ridge us about s urged ago was told he likely wouldn’t survive for on is leanin leader ed, existin to be cautio jected completion dates and noted the trans-stay aware and get as at Lone Tree’s addithe coaliti State or addi you need s to one more month. Hilbert said n to toll any new “The bills ss owner portation district has made significant strides could impact them and busine Capi Capithat Forehand underwent surgery to install construction sed ward a decisio in issues in the past two years. Involved that time, Washing- seats at the state to pay for be discus the device that’s expected to extend his take their tional lanes He said this will ton said RTD has eitherlawma begunkers construction Feby and Feb life Jan. 8 at Sky Ridge Medical Center. He maintenance. coalition’s Januar or contracted work out for 77 percent of its results at the among the first patients in the United States they go over cted planned FasTrack network projects, includDepart- heavilymeetings, when to undergo the process, and Sky Ridge is the survey condu cuts to the ruary ing the Gold, West Rail, U.S. Bus Rapid Transit telephone some recent first of a handful of centers permitted to from a recent ch Consultants. restructure (BRT), East Rail and Interstate 225 Rail Lines. e. d with these uction could perform it pending approval from the Food s ment of Defensneed to go forwar could be by Hill Researthat route, constr ,” he said. “Of course we’ve had our challenges, but view s we go and Drug Administration. “If we “I think I think they omise our if not sooner requires I always like to say that it’s not all about the mike Coffman’tax piece, the fact that said, “but in early 2014, t compr The Dallas man was diagnosed with option that pushes cuts,” he knock down — the knock down being the that doesn’ no attention to start pick a financing n: “I like the sly the vast way for a nt resolutio in obviou ocular melanoma in January 2012. The fast- Doctors and nurses prepare Timothy Forehand for surgery Jan. 8 at Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree. The Dallas we permane done On fiscal challenges — but the get up,” Washington y. There was the g taxes), that that they “If those two tax cuts remain was a win. On growing eye cancer already had spread to man was diagnosed a year ago with cancer that has since spread to his liver. Photo by Courtney Kuhlen national securitthese cuts. I think the no- a vote (raisin r. But I don’t think most of the Bush said. “We’ve had these challenges, but we’re people I thought to citizens say. cuts, and we his liver, where tumors typically are lethal. happen, so it out furthewhat I am hearing detail paid we majority of American at all balanced with getting up off the canvas, and we’re getting would neveran across-the-board fix it, but now. We’ve it wasn’t “It’s a devastating diagnosis,” said Dr. options are citizens say `yeah, thought it negative side, to spend even more money do them done pretty quickly.” ” this bill e.’ g `let’s just Charles Nutting, who performed the pro proof Defens I’m hearin ne else to pay the taxes.’ in the and the debt and tion was are, in fact, going Washington also said work on the nearly Department l. 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January 17, 2013

A Colorado Community Media Publication

By Jane reuter

jreuter@ourcoloradonews.com

Douglas County School Board Vice President Dan Gerken resigned the week of Jan. 7, and already has stepped down from his seat. He cited growing family and work obligations. Board President John Carson said the group will begin the process of finding his replacement during the Jan. 15 board meeting. Gerken was elected to the board in 2009, and his term was set to expire in November. He did not return calls for comment, Gerken but Carson said there is no mystery surrounding his resignation from the education reform-focused board. “We depend on people being willing to take a lot of time out of their lives and work and families to do this,” he said, noting board members invest at least 20 hours a month to the unpaid post. “Dan has served selflessly in that capacity for over three years now. I greatly appreciate what he’s done for our school district.” Carson said Gerken first approached him about resigning shortly after the new year. “I tried to talk him out of (resigning), but he made his decision,” he said. Though the board has often been criticized for its fast-paced reform efforts, Carson said he doesn’t believe that was a factor in Gerken’s resignation. “If you run for office, you have to be prepared for that,” he said. “Speaking for myself, the reason I got involved in public education was to make some changes in public education that I think have been needed for a long time. I know Dan felt that way as well.” In seven years on the board, Carson said this is the fourth vacancy filled by appointment. “It’s not an infrequent occurrence,” he said. The board has 60 days to fill the empty seat. Any candidate must live in Gerken’s district — District D — which extends from Castle Pines to the southeast corner of the county. Potential school board candidates must be at least 18 years of age, a 12-month resident and registered voter of the district, and have no direct or indirect interest in district contracts. All current school board members are registered Republicans, but the office is officially nonpartisan. “We’re just looking for people that are interested in improving public education, continuing to make our school district the best, and keep making it stronger,” Carson said. Gerken, a father of two, lives in Castle Pines with his wife, Gina. He is chairman and co-founder of Gerken Taxman Interests, a commercial real estate investment and development company.