Sentinel Lakewood
Jefferson County, Colorado • Volume 89, Issue 45
June 20, 2013
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EDC aims to create jobs New economic development initiative ‘Forward Jeffco’ launched By Glenn Wallace
gwallace@ourcoloradonews.com Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation publicly launched a new initiative last week — “Forward Jeffco” — with the goal of creating 7,500 new jobs in the county. To accomplish that level of economic development, the EDC is attempting to raise $3.9 million in additional revenue from government and business sponsors. In 2012, Jeffco EDC had an operating budget of about $900,000 and claimed 860 jobs created or retained. The official kick-off, which comes after months of behind-the-scenes sponsorship discussions, occurred June 11 at the MillerCoors Golden Brewery. Jeffco EDC board chair Fred Baker started the kick-off presentation, saying that the corporation’s last five-yearplan lacked a lot needed funding. “What we were able to do this time is take a more intelligent approach,” Baker said. Forward Jeffco has five listed strategic components: • More aggressive targeting of companies in desired industries; • Create new jobs by helping existing businesses grow; • Stimulate new business, including small and home-based businesses, by pulling together entrepreneur resources; • Identify and satisfy workforce development needs; • Aggressively advocate for business at all levels of government. According to Jeffco EDC CEO Kevin McCasky, part of the additional funds will quickly go to hiring another staff member to travel nationally, and internationally, to market the county to businesses in “identified cluster markets” that he hopes to bring in. Those cluster markets include aerospace/aviation, energy, bioscience, enabling technologies, and consumer products and creative services. More than $2 million of the Forward Jeffco monetary goal has been reached with contributions from about 25 sources, according to McCasky. Contributors include the City of Lakewood, Exempla Lutheran Medical Center, Xcel Energy, Lockheed Martin, and Jefferson County Public Schools. Arvada Mayor Marc Williams said he was proud that his city and city council had been among the first to pledge their support for the initiative, providing up to $50,000 a year, for the next five years. “It’s needed to raise the bar, so that we can attain the primary jobs and the economic development that this county needs and deserves,” Williams said. The Jeffco EDC has traditionally been funded 50/50 by government and business sources. Williams said that part of the Jeffco Forward initiative would be to shift that ratio, so that the business community would fund 70 percent, which had been accomplished for the Arvada area.
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Mike Cody, left, and Mike Juarez, right, make up Mike Squared Mosaics, who did the 20-panel mural at the Garrison Street W Rail station. Photos by Clarke Reader
A mosaic of the times Art at Garrison Station tells region’s story By Clarke Reader
creader@ourcoloradonews.com Public art at each station along the W Rail line was a key way of giving the stations a unique identity, and all the artists involved brought their own vision to the work. Mike Cody and Mike Juarez are the two Mikes behind Mike Squared Mosaics, which makes custom mosaic murals, and created the work on the Garrison Station. Named “The Winds of Change” the 20-panel mural takes a look at the history of the area, going all the way back to when the front range was under the Western Inland Sea. “We start out with fish, snails and progress through the Jurassic period with dinosaurs all the way through to modern times,” Juarez said. “We wanted something the Eiber neighborhood liked, and we presented it to them and they gave us the approval.” According to Cody, the pair started
The mosaic mural adds color to walls at the transit station.
The 20-panel mosaic mural tells the story of the region from prehistoric to modern times. work on the mural in December, by breaking up the work into sections, creating the mosaics, and then taking it to the site in April. Stone, tile, glass, and pottery were
all used in the mosaics to give color and style to the work. There are at least 4,000 tiles cut by hand by Cody and Juarez in the mural. Much of the material is donated to the artists, and they use any kind of repurposed material they can in their work. “We like to get the community to donate materials to the project,” Juarez said. “People from the Garrison area did, and we think it adds another level when the community is part of the process.” It took around three weeks to get the mural up on the wall at the station, according to Cody. “You don’t see a lot of mosaics in the Denver area, and we like adding color to places that would otherwise be a little drab looking,” Juarez said. Mike Squared started in 2001, creating custom work and pieces for art shows and galleries before expanding to larger projects. In the past three years, Mike Squared has become more interested in doing public art pieces, and has had work on display in Thornton, Highlands Ranch, Longmont and Boulder. For more information on Mike Squared, visit www.mikesquaredmosaics.com.
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JEFFCO NEWS IN A HURRY Stage 1 fire restrictions
As of June 11, Jefferson County is under a Stage 1 Fire Restriction. The fire restrictions apply to all unincorporated county land, as well as federal land within the county. Municipalities often apply the same restrictions as the county. Golden, for instance, has also enacted the following restrictions. The following is prohibited during a Stage 1 fire restriction: • No recreational fire that is not within a permanently constructed fire grate in a developed park area or private residence. • No smoking, except within a vehicle, building or developed recreation site, or in a cleared area at least six feet in diameter from all combustible material. • No use of banned fireworks. Violation of the fire restriction can result in a $600 fine.
County commissioner town hall
As the Jefferson County Commissioners work on the 2014 county budget, they are looking for feedback from residents as to what services are most important and should be funded. On Wednesday, June 26, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., the county commissioners will participate in a phone-based town hall. Citizens will have an opportunity to provide feedback and ask questions of the commissioners. Calls will be placed to 50,000 randomly selected phone numbers of unincorporated residents to join the hour long phone meeting.
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Victim advocacy volunteers sought
Volunteers looking for a way to help their communities can consider being a Volunteer Victim Advocate. Victim Outreach Information offers the opportunity to work directly with crime victims, offering support and access to resources during a critical stage of trauma. Volunteer Victim Advocates are called out by law enforcement on evenings and weekends to respond on scene to crime or accidents, ensuring victims’ rights are upheld and needs are met. VOI was established in 1986 and serves residents in Arvada, Wheat Ridge, Edgewater, Golden, Mountain View, Lakeside, Morrison and the Colorado School of Mines in Jefferson County. The application process is selective and applicants must be at least 21 years of age, submit to a background check, attend a 40-hour training program and live within a 20-minute response time of cities served. VOI provides volunteers with pagers and assists with training. No experience is necessary, just the desire to serve others at a critical time in their lives. Applications are being accepted for the upcoming training that starts in September. For more information, contact the volunteer recruiter at 303-202-2196 or at nwatkinsvoi@gmail.com.
HAVE A STORY IDEA? Email your ideas to Lakewood Community Editor Clarke Reader at creader@ourcoloradonews.com or call him at 303-566-4133.
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Students learn about life in space Lakewood High School students work with NASA
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creader@ourcoloradonews.com Not many science groups get their experiments tested in space, but a group of students at Lakewood High School will get that chance next April. Members of the NASA HUNCH — High school students United with NASA to Create Hardware — has worked for four years to get their specially designed aquaponics system on board the International Space Station. These Jeffco students are the first Colorado high school students to have an experiment tested on the space station. “We started this group with engineering students and decided we wanted to do plant research in space,” said teacher Matt Brown. “We built a greenhouse here at the school to see how the plants would grow on Earth before they could be taken to space.” Brown said that people take for granted all the growing things here on Earth, but in space having the chance to see some new life grow is something astronauts would really enjoy. Students who have participated in the past four years have helped to build a hydrofuge, which is a personal plant chamber that allows astronauts to grow plants in a gravity-free environment. “The water needs to be removed from the plants, and we designed a centrifuge to help do that,” said Lea Con-
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“Identity” is an ongoing conversation between the artist and the viewer in the art world, and for Lakewood’s 11th Annual Sculpture Exhibition, that conversation gets brought to the front. “Identity” will be on display at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, through Aug. 17. Juried by local artist Laura Phelps Rogers, the show highlights sculptures that explore artists’ identities. “I asked a little more of the artists than just submitting work,” Rogers said. “It’s been a remarkable experience as an artist to have people respond to what I ask of them.” There are 27 sculptures on display, in a wide variety of mediums, from cast metal and videos to mixed media and woodwork. Lorene Joos, arts curator with IF YOU GO Lakewood, said WHAT: Identity - A the pieces on narrative identity display really enthrough the figure courage visitors WHERE: Lakewood to get inside the Cultural Center, 470 artist’s head, and S. Allison Parkway, invite them to figLakewood ure out what they were thinking. WHEN: Through Aug. “There’s a bit 17; gallery open: Monof a narrative exdays through Fridays pressed throughfrom 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. out the works and Saturdays from 10 of the artists exa.m. to 2 p.m. pressing someCOST: Free thing autobiographical,” Joos INFORMATION: said. She said that 303-987-7845 by doing this the
“Dinah Soar” by Tom Ware Below: “Mad Monkey” by Ed Dilgarde Courtesy photos viewer becomes a participant, as it will invoke memories from their lives. Rogers has been in the antique business for 30 years, and said she recognizes the importance of remembering things that are disappearing, and the memories each sculpture evoke fit that bill. “Art can be very cathartic for the artists, and I’ve been very intrigued by what has been created,” she said. “With sculptures, there is also something I like about the physicality of coming up to a piece to examine it.” Visitors to the exhibit will receive a booklet that includes thoughts from each of the contributing artists on their works. They discuss what inspired them and where the idea for the piece came from. The artists also describe what the works represent, and the memories they conjure. “Getting to run the whole gamut is really wonderful,” Joos said. “When it works and someone connects with one of these, it’s a very lovely thing.”
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Festival brings film experience to town Intendence Film Festival returns with 63 films, workshops and more By Sara Van Cleve
svancleve@ourcoloradonews.com For the third year, Olde Town Arvada is home to the Intendence Film Festival, a three-day experience of 63 films from local, national and international filmmakers. Animation, art and experimental, documentaries, features, music videos, science fiction, horror, shorts, webisodes and films done by student filmmakers are featured this year. Filmmakers are from Colorado as well as Japan and Europe. “We’re very fortunate with the types of films we’ve gotten,” said IFF founder and executive director Bob Webb. “They’re amazing films. There are stories you won’t see anywhere else.”
One of those films is “A Common Man,” starring Ben Kingsley. “‘A Common Man’ surprised me when I began watching it,” Webb said. “It’s a really interesting twist on a terrorist plot.” “A Common Man” will play at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at the Arvada Festival Playhouse, 5665 Olde Wadsworth Blvd. Another talked-about film is “Sleeping with the Bear” starring Eileen Gruba. “Sleeping with the Bear” is about a former Olympic-hopeful, Emily, having to overcome challenges and pain of a crippling accident that destroyed her leg and dreams. The short is about friends helping each other overcome life’s obstacles. “She is a very strong advocate for handicapped actors and the film is designed to show that a great actor is a great actor whether they are handicapped or not,” Webb said. “Sleeping with the Bear” plays at 8 p.m. Thursday, June 27, at the Festival Playhouse. Following the screening of the film, attendees will be able to do a question and
answer session via Skype with Gruba, who is currently filming on location in England. The film festival will also feature several other question and answer sessions with filmmakers over Skype or in person. Three workshops are also being offered during the film festival, including Film for Tweens and Teens, the Importance of Sound in Film and Acting for Adults. The workshop for youth will focus on the best way for teens and children 10 -18 to get involved in the film industry and how to avoid scams with advice from talent agents and parents whose children are in the industry. The tweens and teens workshop is free and is from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave. The other two workshops are $10 each. The Importance of Sound in Film is from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at the Arvada Tavern, 5707 Olde Wadsworth Blvd. and Acting for Adults is from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at the Global Goods and Coffee Shop, 5613 Olde Wadsworth Blvd. “I think what we’re providing is an expe-
Bus routes urged to remain the same RTD public meetings gather opinions on upcoming changes By Clarke Reader
creader@ourcoloradonews.com Change isn’t always a good thing, as RTD staff discovered during the last meeting in a week of public meetings to discuss service changes to be implemented Aug. 18. Bus riders turned out at the Clements Community Center in Lakewood on June 17 to say they wanted their routes to return to how they were before the W Rail line opened up causing a wave of changes to bus route schedules and times. No decisions were made during this, or any of the week’s, meetings, but it was instead a chance for RTD to get a sense of what people would like to see. Senior lead service planner Robert Rynerson was on hand, as were several members of the RTD Board of Directors
— Jeff Walker (District D), Natalie Menten (District M) and Bruce Daly (District N). “The official reason for the meeting is to discuss the proposed changes for August, and we have a very diverse list of changes on the list,” Rynerson said. “We know that people want some of these services back, and we’re going to do what we can, but not everything can go back.” While the lines people spoke about were diverse, most were there to about lines affected by the W Rail opening, particularly the 16X, 17X, 87X and 100X. “I’ve been commuting downtown on the 100 for 30 years, and it always worked really well,” said Lakewood resident Becky Edwards. “With these services changes, there are more transfers to be made and it takes more time. While I am glad to hear that the 100 will be coming back, I’d like it to come back to the way it was.” Florence Miles, a Lakewood resident, spoke about the difficulties of the AF line
(which goes to Denver International Airport), and the need for a direct route from the Federal Center to the airport, without the stop in Denver. “Now you have to get out at Union Station and make sure to catch the bus, and it’s more of a hassle,” she said. “Before you were able to go to the Federal Center, get your luggage on the bus and be on your way.” Menten, who has been working hard to make people’s voices heard in the wake of the W Rail, said that at the end of the process in August, not everyone is going to be happy, but people must understand the importance of compromise. Feedback from the hearings will be summarized and reported to the RTD Board of Directors at the regularly scheduled monthly June Board meeting, when final approval for the service changes will be requested. To see the proposed changes visit RTD’s web site at www.rtd-denver.com/servicechanges-august2013.shtml.
Report finds series of mistakes lead to Davies’ death By Clarke Reader
creader@ourcoloradonews.com A lot went wrong on the morning of Nov. 9, 2012, culminating in Lakewood police officer James Davies being accidentally shot and killed by a fellow officer. A review board — commissioned by Lakewood Police Chief Kevin Paletta — released a 99-page report on June 17 regarding the shooting. The report featured an in-depth look at every aspect of the police force and officer’s actions that contributed to the accidental shooting by Officer Devaney Braley. “The enforcement operation at 1940 Eaton St. lacked sufficient command and control to be executed safely and effectively,” the report stated. Officers responded to reports of gunshots at the residence. “Clearly no one thing or person is responsible for this tragedy,” Paletta said in a statement upon the report’s release. “It is our hope that others learn from this so
no other department loses one of their officers in the line of duty, especially not this way.” Among the issues that may have contributed to Davies’ death was officer fatigue — Davies had worked more than 18 hours that day — as well as poor communication, lack of efficient incident command and confusion, according to the report. According to information in the report, sergeants on the scene became too Davies involved in duties normally assigned to subordinates, and coupled with the fact that it wasn’t clear who was on charge on the scene made a command role difficult. Poor radio communications, due in part to confusion and noise, made planning the search of the home at 1940 Eaton St. too ambiguous. The report states that Davies did not identify himself as a police officer when
Braley gave him orders prior to the shooting, nor did he take all the steps necessary to ensure his safety. “Agent Davies did not effectively communicate his position to his supervisor, nor, due to the lack of adequate cover, the hazardous nature of his position,” the report said. Fatigue from working “18 hours and 40 minutes” prior to the encounter may have played a role in Davies’ decision making and reaction time, the report notes. Davies had worked a 10-hour day, and then volunteered for overtime that evening. To avoid a similar tragedy, the report encouraged supervisors to be made aware of all duties on scene, finding methods to cut down on radio traffic, and examining shift lengths. First Judicial District Attorney Peter Weir announced on Jan. 23 that his office found there was no criminal conduct by Braley in the accidental shooting. Chief Paletta received a letter from Weir’s office, which is commonly sent after an officer is involved shooting.
Two-year jail sentence, work release for 23-year-old Fatal hit-and-run case concludes By Glenn Wallace
gwallace@ourcoloradonews.com Catherine Bean, the 23-year-old Lakewood resident who turned herself in after killing a bicyclist in a hit-and-run accident while driving intoxicated, has been sentenced to two years work release at the Jefferson County Jail, and six years probation. On Aug. 22, 2012, Kenneth W. Kienzle, 58, was struck from behind while he rode a
bicycle on South Wadsworth, south of West Ohio Avenue. The vehicle fled the scene. Forty minutes later Bean called police, telling them that she may have been involved in an accident. Bean was arrested and charged with vehicular homicide, driving under the influence, careless driving, and failure to remain at the scene of an accident. At the sentencing, Kienzle’s sister, Susan Pobjoy said she has tried to rationalize his death with the knowledge that her brother never saw the danger coming, and likely did not suffer greatly, and that the donation of his organs helped save other lives.
“But I’m just grasping at straws,” Pobjoy said. Bean gave a brief statement of her own. “I feel horrible for what I’ve done. I’ll accept any punishment the court gives,” Bean said. Bean’s attorney had asked for probation. Judge Christopher Munch said that the tragic nature of the case made sentencing difficult. He noted that Bean had never even had a speeding ticket and did not intend to kill anyone. “But the fact is she left him to die, alone, in the street at 5 o’clock in the morning,” Munch said, before announcing the twoyear jail sentence.
rience,” Webb said. “It includes seeing films you usually don’t see, the chance to talk to the filmmakers, and it’s small enough that we can really talk to all the people involved and see what they’re about and up to. It’s an interesting fusion.” After-parties will also be held each night after the film festival to allow attendees the chance to mingle with filmmakers and fellow attendees at venues in Olde Town. The festival kick-off is at 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, at DiCicco’s, 5660 Olde Wadsworth Blvd. The festival will close Sunday, June 30, with an award luncheon at DiCicco’s at 11 a.m. Tickets can be purchased online at www. intendence.org or they can be purchased at the ticket booth in Olde Town Square during the festival. Tickets range from $10-$75 with ticket options ranging from single-day passes to three-day VIP passes. For a full list of films and the schedule for screenings and events, visit www.facebook.com/IntendenceFilmFestival.
Body found; man faces murder charges By Clarke Reader
creader@ourcoloradonews.com Lakewood police have begun an active homicide investigation in the case of a missing Lakewood man. Ryan Boyd Hicks, 34, faces charges of first-degree murder, felony murder, robbery and criminal possession of a financial credit device. He is accused of killing Lakewood resident David Noren, 49. He and Noren were roommates at the time of his disappearance. On Friday, June 7, a body was found in Clear Creek County along Fall River Road. Hicks Lakewood detectives assisted Clear Creek authorities, and on June 10 the body was identified — with the assistance of the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office — as that of Noren. According to information released by the Lakewood Police, results of an autopsy have lead police to classify the case a homicide. As of June 12, authorities said Hicks was in the Graham County Jail in Arizona. He was arrested in Graham County for breaking into his father’s home. According to information released by the police, a date has not been set for Hicks’ return to Colorado. Noren was reported missing to Lakewood Police on May 20. Hicks had been interviewed by detectives after Noren’s disappearance. Police ask that anyone with information related to this investigation contact them at 303-987-7111.
Lakewood news in a hurry LAC hosts annual garden tour
The Lakewood Arts Council is hosting its annual garden tour on Saturday, June 29, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. There are six gardens to visit on the self-guided tour. There will be a gardening demonstration during a light luncheon, served between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the LAC Gallery, 85 S. Union Blvd. Tickets for this LAC fundraising event are $15 in advance and $16 the day of the tour at any of the garden sites. A tour flier with a map is available at the LAC gallery. The map can also be downloaded at www.lakewoodartscouncil.org.
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Volunteers at the ready when wildfires rage Unfortunately, we know the smoke all too well. Amid dry grass and strong winds, a wildfire struck Colorado again last week, consuming more than 480 homes and leaving two dead seemingly in the blink of an eye in the Black Forest area near Colorado Springs. Family after family grabbed photos first then bundled other treasures in an evacuation estimated at 40,000 people — about the size of the population of cities like Parker, Littleton or Northglenn. Meanwhile, other fires continued to burn across the state. Once again the smell of smoke reached the northern confines of our
OUR VIEW Colorado Community Media coverage area in Westminster — much like the Hayman fire of 2002, which smoke could be smelled more than 100 miles away. We had hoped the loss of about 330 homes and property caused by that blaze would not happen again. So here go again. Many know the drills by heart — how to help, how to stay safe, how to comfort others.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Do you agree with the Nuggets’ decision to fire Coach George Karl? Folks who were enjoying the day on Wheat Ridge’s 38th avenue were evenly split as to whether it was in the best interest of the organization to part ways with the veteran coach.
He had cancer and he still hung tough with us and won a lot of games. What more do theyw ant? Karen Ward
I wasn’t disappointed. He’s always good to get to the playoffs. But, after that, we’re usually out in the first round. Elery Kerr
He does great in the regular season, but he needed to get them over the hump. After a few years, you better do something or stuff ’s got to happen. Tony Jaime
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I thought they were crazy. He was Coach of the Year and he had no superstar! Carolyn Kerr
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We heartily commend all the people, agencies and organizations that always step up so quickly to help others. Fairground facilities and associated volunteers were so quick to take in animals, and donated food and essentials always seem to show up pronto. We are not surprised at the energy and commitment of volunteers and firefighters — who are always at the ready. That’s Colorado. Many of these seasoned vets also are not surprised by the wildfires, and even express surprise that wildfires don’t happen more often. Various ways to reduce wildfires are discussed, but increased preventive mea-
sures is a talk for another time. But for today, we simply commend all who are so ready, willing and able to help. And for those wanting to donate or volunteer, please seek out your local agencies, or more broadly, the American Red Cross is a good place to start by visiting www.redcross.org/co/denver or calling 1-800-REDCROSS. But before reaching out with helping hands, be sure to cover your own bases too — sign up for your respective county emergency alert system, have a kit prepared for emergencies and be ready to leave quickly in case of emergency. Safety first.
Don’t lie to me about my rights If you tweeted recently that you used your mom’s breaded pork chop recipe for dinner, blogged about your vacation in China, or posted your status to family and friends that you’re recovering from food poisoning you got at that restaurant in Tucson, chances are good that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security got your messages too. That’s because “China,” “food poisoning,” “Tucson,” and even “pork” are among the hundreds of words and phrases included in the Department’s 2011 Analyst’s Desktop Binder, used to monitor social networking sites and online media. Department of Homeland Security officials were forced to release the manual following a hearing in the House of Representatives over documents obtained by a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit. I find it particularly ironic that we as Americans must use Freedom of Information to find out that we’re being spied upon. Worse, it’s now even more evident that we should simply expect anything we say or write to be monitored by the government. (The National Security Agency’s clandestine collection of our phone and email records is another chilling chapter yet unfolding.) And, although I for one am not ready to accept this systematic, ongoing, and ill-conceived surveillance, the DHS manual makes it frighteningly clear that government analysts patrol social media searching, as they say, for “terrorist and domestic threats” against the U.S. To be fair, the DHS says part of its keyword watch program is to monitor for natural disasters and weather-related emergency situations. Thus the words “tremor,” “lightning,” “blizzard,” and — horrifying to us here in Colorado yet again — “wildfire” on the list in the Analyst’s Desktop Binder. Similarly, health-related watch words include the innocuous “flu,” “wave,” and “symptoms.” Yet beyond these broad, vague, and ambiguous words on their watch list, I wonder why the DHS doesn’t just follow 24/7/365
breaking news on the Internet for their information about emergencies. When the first tweets about the Black Forest fire appeared, did someone at a desk in D.C. leap up to start the emergency response? If I were a betting woman, I’d put money on the fact that Colorado citizens and Colorado media sounded the alarm. The DHS denies that attention to personal (and ostensibly private) communication is aimed at policing the Internet for disparaging remarks about the government. I do believe that nothing on the Internet is private. I also believe that my government should not be profiling my posts. Nevertheless, the DHS monitors all communication on our social sites and online media. When government officials — who are necessarily more knowledgeable than I am about such matters — believe it’s necessary to monitor words such as “cloud,” “relief,” and “smart” in some incongruous version of Words with Friends, so be it. Just don’t tell me that I can choose who sees what on my social sites. Don’t lie to me about what my rights actually are. And although “privacy,” “free speech,” and “Fourth Amendment” aren’t on the DHS watch list — yet — the word “threat” is. Which is interesting because “threat” is now at the top of my personal word watch list, right after the phrase “Bill of Rights.” Andrea Doray is a writer who advocates for Benjamin Franklin’s belief that to give up a little liberty to gain a little security is to deserve neither and lose both. Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com.
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Taking care of business in the Statehouse Well, another year, another legislative session. I focused on helping small businesses grow and continued my work to ensure that Colorado is a leader in renewable energy. We passed an extensive package of jobs bills to help Colorado businesses and workers. Some were a few years in the making. In 2011, I worked on a bill that would have helped entrepreneurs expand their businesses and provided job-seekers with new training. Though that bill was killed, we brought back these ideas as parts of our 2013 jobs agenda. My top-priority jobs bill increased funding for the state’s Small Business Development Centers, which provide coaching and consultation for startups and growing businesses. With only $85,000 in state dollars in 2011, companies utilizing SBDCs produced 1,700 new jobs – a higher rate of return than any other Colorado economic development program. My bill provided
$200,000 more a year and will help create thousands of Colorado jobs. We also passed an “economic gardening” bill, which provides similar support to Colorado’s second-stage companies that are on the verge of taking off. In addition to boosting support for businesses, we worked to connect Coloradans to good jobs. We created a career pathways program to help the unemployed obtain skills needed for in-demand jobs. We also launched a pilot program to combine skills training and basic education courses for out-of-work adult Colo-
• Homes and Offices – We created a program to offer incentives for energyefficient new homes and energy improvements to existing homes. Another bill I sponsored makes it easier for commercial building owners to access long-term financing for energy improvements. • Transportation – We passed bills to renew the alternative-fuel-vehicle tax credit, require electric-vehicle drivers to pay their fair share of taxes for road maintenance, and allow cities and counties to use gas tax revenues for transit projects. We accomplished a lot for the people of Colorado this year — much more than the headlines showed. If you want to hear more about the work we did, check out my web site, www. maxtyler.us.
radans to help them obtain certificates in specific fields faster. These are a few of the jobs bills we passed to support small businesses and help Colorado workers gain the skills they need for good-paying jobs. My second focus this session was to ensure that Colorado remains a leader in clean energy. Modernizing Colorado’s energy portfolio is a win-win, creating thousands of good-paying jobs while protecting Colorado’s environment by reducing emissions of greenhouse gasses and other pollutants. This year, we took meaningful steps to reduce our carbon footprint in three key areas: • Power Generation – In 2010, I sponsored a bill to increase the renewable energy standard to 30 percent by 2020 for Colorado’s largest utilities. This year, we increased the standard for major suppliers to rural co-ops to 20 percent by 2020. Together, these steps have put Colorado on a path to being a leader in the flourishing renewable energy economy.
State Rep. Max Tyler’s House District 23 includes northern and western Lakewood. He serves on the House Public Health Care & Human Services Committee and is the chairman of the House Transportation & Energy Committee.
New legislator recounts inspiring first session The session has ended and it has been my honor and pleasure to serve as your state representative. This was an incredibly busy session, and we accomplished many important things for the people of Colorado, including investing in economic development programs that work, reinvesting in education, reforming our mental health and child welfare programs and furthering equality in Colorado by passing civil unions and ASSET. We also passed a balanced budget, worked on improving Colorado’s school finance system, and passed legislation that will save counties money while making it easier to vote and protecting against voter fraud. I focused my efforts on legislation to grow and support Colorado’s small businesses, improve access to education and increase transparency in government. Colorado’s economy has improved, but there are still things we can do to help foster that growth. That is why I sponsored bills to help industries grow and improve Colorado’s
economic environment. Senate Bill 186 addresses an outdated certification process for installing solar panels, which will reduce costs to families in Lakewood and across the state and create more good paying jobs in the solar industry. This bill cuts red tape, helps ensure Colorado continues to be a place where small businesses and entrepreneurs thrive and guarantees that Colorado will continue to lead in renewable technology and green jobs. I also sponsored House Bill 1167 to improve reporting to the Secretary of State to help with economic development and
business support. The public data this legislation will provide gives us one more tool to look at our economic landscape in Colorado as a whole, and gives us a clearer picture of the businesses that are coming to Colorado and what types of businesses we can do better in attracting to this great state. I was happy to serve on the House Education Committee, as improving our education system is a priority of mine. Among the education bills I sponsored this session were Senate Bill 031, helping at-risk Colorado students gain access to higher education, and Senate Bill 206, making it easier for Coloradans to plan for the future by investing in college savings plans. We know education is the key to opportunity, and these bills increase access to education for Colorado kids.
These are just a few highlights of the 11 bills I carried, and I’m happy to say all of them passed with bipartisan support and were signed into law. It’s been an honor to serve you, and I look forward to continuing my work representing the great people of Lakewood to ensure that Colorado continues to be a great place to work and live. Please continue to join me at my town hall meetings and feel free to contact me anytime with any concerns. State Rep. Brittany Pettersen’s House District 28 includes most of Lakewood. She served on the House Education and Judiciary committees. You can reach her by phone at 303.866.2939 or by e-mail at reppettersen@ gmail.com. For more information about Brittany, please visit www.brittanypettersen.com.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR All for transparency In this time when elections are becoming hyper-partisan and dominated by secretive interest groups, election integrity is of the utmost importance. This is precisely why campaigns are required to publicly disclose where their money comes from. In this way, voters gain insight into the forces and interests that may have influence over an elected official. Unfortunately, Lakewood has limited this transparency. Real transparency depends upon voters receiving information in a timely manner. Under our city’s current rules, the first campaign finance report is not due until days before voters receive ballots. As a result, the reports may not be readily available until just before the first ballots arrive. Thus voters may be voting before this relevant information is easily available. Election integrity is the cornerstone of a democracy and the only way to safeguard this integrity is through transparency. If voters are informed and know where candidates receive their donations, they can judge which candidates will best represent their interests. A number of the city’s citizens have suggested — and I agree — Lakewood’s campaign finance reporting rules should be modified to move up the filing deadlines by a week or more. This would ensure important information is readily available to voters as they decide who will represent their interests — not the interests of donors. David Wiechman Lakewood City Council Ward 4
Shakti for council I am excited that Shakti is running for
Lakewood City Council (Ward 3) because I have found her to be hard working, capable, and above all to have integrity. I know Shakti and her husband are hard working because as their neighbor, I see them working. In addition to going to their jobs and volunteering, Shakti has put in long hours gradually transforming her yard from grass to garden. Both Shakti and Andrew are often in the garage working on building or remodeling projects. They are the kinds of neighbors who clearly care and are willing to put in the work. Shakti invited me to join the Advisory Commission for an Inclusive Community (for the Lakewood City Council). I joined the commission on the Sustainability Committee, which she chairs. Being on her committee, I learned first-hand that Shakti has strong leadership skills. Shakti is able to help our group focus on our shared vision and organize so we get things done. Over time we have developed our neighborly relationship — borrowing things, watching each other’s houses during vacations, and getting rides to meetings. I trust that if I ever needed more help with things like rides or shoveling snow, I could rely on their help. I feel lucky to have Shakti and Andrew as neighbors because they are the kind of people who look out for the well being of the people around them. I have lived in Lakewood for more than 25 years and have four children and am now a senior citizen. It matters to me what happens to this community. That is why I am so grateful to see younger people like Shakti offering to serve in our local government. Joel Leventhal Lakewood
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Myrtle Johnston Oriel passed away on June 1, 2013, at the age of 93. She was born on Sept 16, 1919 in Helena, Arkansas to William Lancey and Myrtle Ione Johnston. Married to Steven S. Oriel, Geologist. She is survived by her children, William M Oriel, Reno NV; Karin Baer (Oriel), Seattle WA; Robert A (Andy) Oriel, Boulder CO; Grandchildren, Nikki Bobbitt, Katrina Oriel, Travis Baer, Robin Baer, Caitlin Oriel. She survived the Depression, the Dust Bowl, and World War II. She received a BS in Accounting from the University of Oklahoma in 1940. She was Sr. VP and Corporate Secretary for Samuel Gary Oil and Webb Resources Inc. Myrtle was the first woman member of the Denver Petroleum Club. She will be interred at Fort Logan Cemetery, Colorado.
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Taking art lessons to new heights Arts Center chock full of learning opportunities By Clarke Reader
creader@ourcoloradonews.com There’s a sign pinned to a board in the entrance to the Washington Heights Arts Center that says “artistic center of the universe.” That’s a title center director Jim Olson is confident Washington Heights can live up to. “We get people coming here from all over the front range to work on all kinds of projects,” he said. “We’ve also been able to attract 40 to 50 really great teachers to teach here as well.” Washington Heights, 6375 West 1st Ave., is overflowing with artistic opportunities. The center offers courses in everything from pottery, jewelry and metalsmithing to dance, ukulele and weaving. A school building from 1898 to 1968, the city took ownership of the building in 1998 and since then has been building an ever growing location where residents can work on a variety of arts projects. Sumi von Dassow, a pottery teacher at the center, has seen the programs at Washington Heights grow, going from having a pottery class in one small room in the back to spilling into a larger connected room to make space for all the work. “My students say working with their hands to create the pottery is better than therapy,” she said. “It’s also great that we get to promote
Pottery after going through one of the kilns at the Washington Heights Arts Center. Photo by Clarke Reader the fine arts.” Each room in the building is dedicated to different arts — there is a room full of looms for the weavers, a drawing and dance studio, pottery rooms and in the basement, where the cafeteria used to be, is a room where papermaking, metalsmithing and jewelry making stations are set up. Olson said that one of the benefits of signing up for a class in any of the areas offered is that once a patron does that, they can drop
in the Military Air Force Airman Kevin M. Riker graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San AntonioLackland, San Antonio, Texas. Riker completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and
skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Riker earned distinction as an honor graduate. He is the son of Michael Riker, of Lakewood, and a 2012 graduate of Bear Creek High School.
‘My students say working with their hands to create the pottery is better than therapy.’ Sumi von Dassow, teacher in and use the center any time to work on their craft. “The energy here is quite extraordinary, and our classes are a great way to learn from other’s
successes and failures,” he said. “We have seen students start in the kids classes and continue all the way through to the adult classes.”
For Olson, the fact that residents have access to such a wide variety of arts makes Washington Heights special. “One day you’ll stop in and you’ll hear a tap class going and the next it will be weaving,” he said. “There’s always something going on, and we invite people to pop in and see what’s going on today.” For more information, visit www.lakewood.org and search Washington Heights.
Golf tourney honors police officer Funds will be donated to Judi’s House By Clarke Reader
creader@ourcoloradonews.com Wrigley’s Chicago Bar and Grill is hosting the James Davies Memorial Golf Tournament in honor of the fallen Lakewood police officer. The tournament, planned as an annual event, will be at the Applewood Golf Course, 14001 W. 32nd Ave., on Saturday and Sunday, June 22 and 23. Tee off times begin at 7:30 a.m. Entry is $90, and includes 18 holes of golf, a cart, range balls, two drink tickets on the course, and an after party at Wrigley’s, 18200 W. Colfax Ave., which includes lunch, two drink tickets, prizes and live music. “We heard about officer Davies back in November, and we have a lot of Golden officers who come through here, so we were really able to relate to the event through them,” said Skip Perry, co-owner of Wrigley’s. “So we eventually thought why don’t we start an annual event to try and raise some money for the family.” Davies, 35, was killed in the line of duty on Nov. 9, 2012. Perry said that the original idea was to raise money for Davies’ chil-
dren’s college funds, but after speaking with his wife, Tami, he was encouraged to donate to Judi’s House, a non-profit organization that provides help to grieving children and families. Davies’ family has been receiving help from the organization, and so the money raised from the tournament will go to the “James Davies Scholarship Fund,” which will provide educational scholarships to chilDavies dren working with Judi’s House. “Many parties approach Judi’s House to hold similar donor driven fundraising events, which can range from large scale corporate golf tournaments to block parties organized by individual supporters,” said Ali Mabardi, development assistant with Judi’s House. “We never charge for our services, consequently donor driven events are a great way to support us in our endeavor to provide the most effective programming for the children and families who come to Judi’s House seeking a sense of normalcy and acceptance. “ Perry has reached out to business-
if you Go WHAT: James Davies Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament WHERE: Applewood Golf Course, 14001 W. 32nd Ave., Golden WHEN: Saturday, June 22, and Sunday, June 23. Tee times start at 7:30 a.m. COST: $90 INFORMATION: 303-277-1551 or gataor944@
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es in Golden and Lakewood to sponsor a hole or provide prizes, and said that he has been touched by the response he has received from people. “We have businesses sponsoring a hole, which is $200, but we also have a lot of small businesses that are donating things like quilting classes or meals, and that’s great as well,” he said. Perry said they will start planning next year’s tournament as soon as this one wraps up. “We want to keep Davies’ legacy alive, and this is just one way we can remind people at least once a year to think about him and what he did,” Perry said. To sign up for the tournament, call 303-277-1551 or send an e-mail to
School newS in a hurry Lakewood and Jeffco partner to provide buses to Paha The City of Lakewood and Jeffco Public Schools have partnered for the second year to bring transportation to the Camp Paha program. Jeffco school’s transportation office will lease school buses to Camp Paha and School-Age Services summer camp programs, helping to bring the cost to the city down. This partnership will also allow
for less bus repair time. Camp Paha is a summer daycamp for youth and adults with disabilities based at Fletcher Miller School. The camp for two, three-week sessions is in June and July. The School-Age Services camps are based at three different locations and run June 5 to Aug. 13. “Prior to this partnership we rented buses from a company in the mountains, and the cost to get them
down to us was expensive,” said Mark Snow, Camp Paha executive director. “The Jeffco buses are newer and better maintained, so there is no downtime for us as we wait for buses to get repairs.” Campers are transported to parks, recreation centers and locations for special field trips like the Butterfly Pavilion and Denver Zoo using the school buses for transportation, according to Snow.
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June 20, 2013 Brazilian lemonade Ingredients -2 limes -1/2 cup sugar -3 cups water -ice
California Grilled Veggie Sandwich Ingredients
Directions
-1/4 cup mayonnaise -1 tablespoon lemon juice
1. In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Set aside in the refrigerator.
-1/8 cup olive oil
2. Preheat the grill for high heat.
-1 cup sliced red bell peppers
3. Brush vegetables with olive oil on each side. Brush grate with oil. Place bell peppers and zucchini closest to the middle of thegrill, and set onion and squash pieces around them.
5. Spread some of the mayonnaise mixture on the cut sides of the bread, and sprinkle each one with feta cheese. Place on the grill cheese side up, and cover with lid for 2 to 3 minutes. This will warm the bread, and slightly melt the cheese. Watch carefully so the bottoms don’t burn.
4. Cook for about 3 minutes, turn, and cook for another 3 minutes. The peppers may take a bit longer.
6. Remove from grill, and layer with the vegetables. Enjoy as open faced grilled sandwiches.
-3 cloves garlic, minced
-1 small zucchini, sliced -1 red onion, sliced -1 small yellow squash, sliced -2 (4-x6-inch) focaccia bread pieces, split horizontally -1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
-3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
Directions 1. Wash limes thoroughly. Cut off the ends and slice into eight wedges. Place limes in a blender with the sugar, sweetened condensed milk, water, and ice. 2. Blend in an electric blender, pulsing 5 times. Strain through a fine mesh strainer to remove rinds. Serve over ice.
Remove from grill, and set aside.
Grilled Fruit Kabobs Ingredients -1/2 cup marga-3 fresh peaches, rine pitted and quartered -1/4 cup honey -3 fresh plums, pit-3 bananas, cut into 4 pieces each ted and quartered -12 skewers -12 strawberries, hulled Directions 1. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and place a large sheet of foil onto the grate.
BlueBerry Buckle IngredIents
Method
For the cake:
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease an 8-inch springform pan. Set aside. 2. Sift together the 2 cups of flour, the baking powder and the salt. Set aside. Cream the butter and sugar until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in the egg. Add the flour mixture in 3 parts, alternating with the milk. Toss the beries with the remaining 1 to 2 tablespoons of flour (to separate and scatter evenly throughout the batter) and fold in. Pour batter into the prepared pan. Set aside. 3. Combine ingredients for topping with a fork to make crumbly mixture. Sprinkle this over the batter. 4. Bake for one hour, then test for doneness by gently inserting a fork. If it does not come out clean, give the cake another 5 to 10 minutes to bake. 5. When the cake has cooled, run a knife around the edges and lift the cake out of the pan. Serve with whipped cream.
-2 cups and 1-2 Tbsp of sifted, all purpose flour separated -2 teaspoons baking powder -1/2 teaspoon salt -1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened -3/4 cup sugar -1 large egg -1/2 cup milk -1 pint blueberries For the topping: -1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened -1/2 cup sugar -1/3 cup sifted all purpose flour -1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Five-Spice Turkey and Lettuce Wraps Ingredients -1/2 cup(s) water -1/2 cup(s) instant brown rice -2 teaspoon(s) sesame oil -1 pound(s) 93%-lean ground turkey -1 tablespoon(s) minced fresh ginger
-1 large red bell pepper, finely diced -1 cup(s) water chestnuts, rinsed and chopped
-1/2 teaspoon(s) salt -2 head(s) Boston lettuce, leaves separated
-1/2 cup(s) reduced-sodium chicken broth -2 tablespoon(s) hoisin sauce
-1/2 cup(s) chopped fresh herbs, such as cilantro, basil, mint and/ or chives
-1 teaspoon(s) five-spice powder
-1 large carrot, shredded
Directions 1. Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add rice; reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. 2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add turkey and ginger; cook, crumbling with a wooden spoon, until the turkey is cooked through, about 6 minutes. Stir in the cooked
rice, bell pepper, water chestnuts, broth, hoisin sauce, five-spice powder and salt; cook until heated through, about 1 minute. 3. To serve, spoon portions of the turkey mixture into lettuce leaves, top with herbs and carrot and roll into wraps.
2. Melt the margarine and honey together in a small saucepan over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and cook gently, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Do not let the sauce boil. 3. Thread a peach quarter, a plum quarter, a banana piece, and a strawberry onto each skewer. Place the skewers onto the foil on the preheated grill; spoon margarine-honey mixture over each skewer. 4. Grill until the fruit is softened and the sauce has thickened and cooked onto the fruit, about 5 minutes. Flip the skewers, spoon more margarine-honey sauce over each, and grill for about 5 more minutes on the other side.
Orange Julius with Banana Ingredients -1 can Frozen Orange Juice Concentrate -1 cup Skim Milk -¼ cup sugar -1 tsp. Vanilla -1 ripe banana -1 cup of ice (add another if thicker constancy is desired) Directions 1. Combine in a blender and blend until smooth.
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June 20, 2013
pollinators find home at Bee Town Usa Gardeners, bees reap mutual benefits of hives in community garden By Sara Van Cleve
svancleve@ourcoloradonews. com On the outskirts of the Arvada Community Garden is a large community all its own — Bee Town USA — population 180,000. Beekeeper Greg Rye, owner and founder of Dakota Bees, created Bee Town USA at the Arvada Community Garden, 9195 W. 57th Ave., a few years ago and has expanded to hives at the Anythink Library in Denver, Thornton, Commerce City and Bennett as well as the Grey Street Garden in Lakewood. “The purpose of Bee Town is to educate residents and gardeners,” Rye said. “It’s important to be aware of bees and help provide them with a habitat.” All of the hives at the Arvada Community Garden, which are
Beekeeper Greg Rye with Dakota Bees checks on honeybee hives in Bee Town USA at the Arvada Community Garden, 9195 W. 57th Ave., on June 11. Photos by Sara Van Cleve disguised as little buildings from a town of the past, are created with rescued bees. “We had 50 removals last year from homes and public places,” Rye said. “All of the bees at Bee Town were rescued in some way or another.” While Bee Town USA provides a home and a life source for the bees in terms of pollen, the bees give back to the garden, too. About once a week Rye goes to the garden to check on the hives
and harvests honey, which is given to gardeners and the Arvada Community Food Bank. The honeybees, along with native bees that live in the garden, pollinate plants within a two-mile radius of the garden, helping the plants grow better, Rye said. There are 841 species of native bees in Colorado, many of which are facing endangerment, Rye said. In addition to the honeybee hives, the Arvada Community
Garden also has a native bee habitat, which was created out of hollowed-out wood. The native bee wall has become home to a variety of native bees, including bumble bees, mason bees, leaf-cutter bees and more. A hive of leaf-cutter bees, for example, can pollinate an entire orchard on their own, Rye said. Having a beekeeper bring out hives of bees to pollinate can cost hundreds of dollars every year. Instead, farmers and gardeners can establish a hive once for a couple hundred dollars and have selfsustaining pollinators for years to come. Rye said anyone can make a native bee habitat in their own backyard using nearly any natural material. “Pallets can make good native bee habitats,” Rye said. “Wood, stems from sunflowers, reeds, any plant with a hollowed out stem, they can all be used to make habitats for bees.” Feedback about Bee Town USA has been nothing but positive, Rye said, from both Arvada gardeners and visitors. “I love to see people learn about bees and get excited,” he said. “It’s fun to watch a kid come
in with his dad and watch the bees and then say,”I want to do this in our yard.’” Children and others curious about bees can watch them in their own yard and learn more without even having to build a habitat. Bees will flock to a mason jar with sugar water in it, Rye said, giving people a chance to watch and learn about the natural pollinators. Rye, a carpenter by trade, began beekeeping about six years ago when he got laid off during the economic downturn. Since then, he has learned all he can about bees and wants to share the information with others. Rye also sells beekeeping equipment and can help new beekeepers get started. “Once I got started, I got addicted,” he said. “I love what I do.” Bee Town USA can be visited during normal Arvada Community Garden Hours, which are available at www.arvadagardeners.org/about.php. Rye also gives tours of the hives, protective gear included, for $35 per couple. For more information about Bee Town USA, bees or beekeeping, visit www.dakotabees.com.
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Welchester Elementary School second-grade teacher Kira Jones, left, was given a $250 check last week by Golden Schools Foundation representative Jessica Henley as part of the foundation’s teacher appreciation program. A total of five Golden-area teachers received the recognition awards, helping to fund new supplies and teaching materials for their classrooms. According to her award nomination, at the beginning of this year, Jones found that only six of her 23 students were reading at grade level. With her focus on literacy, and by filling her classroom with books, she now has 19 students reading at or above grade level, with another two on the verge of passing. For more information about the Golden Schools Foundation and its fundraising efforts, visit www.goldenschoolsfoundation.org. Photo by Glenn Wallace
Tips to keep you cool for summer workouts Incorporating new habits and precautions into your warm-weather workouts can keep you safe, motivated, and cool. TOPS Club Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), the nonprofit weight-loss support organization, offers the following tips to make the most of your summer fitness plans: 1) Fill up on fruit: Water-heavy fruits — like watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, and grapes — are a great way to boost energy and replenish fluids lost after a workout. Containing more than 80 percent water, these fruits are easily digestible in the summer heat and are a tasty way to keep hydrated and satisfied. Eating them frozen also makes a refreshing summer treat. 2) Reroute for optimal shade: If your usual running, walking, or cycling route makes you an easy target for sun exposure, opt for a shadier course. Road Runners Club of America features running routes around the
country on their website, www.rrca. org. Weather.com also offers local parks’ forecasts and a fitness comfort index by the hour — ideal for determining the best time of day to exercise. 3) Incorporate the season into your routine: Make summer chores part of your fitness plan for timesaving and warm weather-friendly exercise. Washing the car, gardening, taking the dog for a walk, and mowing the lawn, are all activities on your todo list that burn calories as a bonus. 4) Pay attention to your heart rate: The hotter it is, the harder your body has to work — so if you normally run at a 9-minute-mile pace, when the temperature hits 90 degrees, you may find yourself having to slow down to a 10-minute-mile. Using a heart-rate monitor can help ensure that you aren’t pushing yourself too hard, which can lead to heat exhaustion and strokes
5) Take the path less paved: Walking, running, or cycling on dirt or gravel paths can keep the body significantly cooler than paved paths. Asphalt and concrete tend to radiate heat and reflect the sun’s rays, making you feel hotter. Running near bodies of water also has a noticeable cooling effect. 6) Slow it down without sacrifice: To keep safe without giving up calorie burn, perform your regular cardio routine at a slightly slower pace, and then add in 30-second speed bursts every three to five minutes. You’ll maintain the same benefits and burn even more calories without exerting extreme effort the entire workout. Editor’s note — This information was submitted by the Take Off Pounds Sensibly organization.
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Fatality in canyon crash By Glenn Wallace
gwallace@ourcoloradonews.com A woman died in the early morning hours of June 12 when the vehicle she was driving went off the roadway in Clear Creek Canyon and was found submerged in the waters of Clear Creek. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Elizabeth Ruth Lucero, 60, from Northglenn. Emergency responders found Lucero inside the car, and U.S. 6 was closed for several hours during the recovery operation. The Colorado State Patrol is investigating the cause of the crash. Golden Dispatch received a call from a motorist on U.S. 6 at 6:16 a.m. The caller said she saw a car go over the edge of the road in Clear Creek Canyon. “By the time (the caller) got out and looked over the edge, the car just wasn’t
there,” Battalion Chief Jerry Stricker said. Emergency responders arrived on scene and eventually found the vehicle, — a silver Ford sedan — about a quarter mile downstream from where it exited the roadway. It was found near mile marker 268. Stricker said only the radio antenna was visible above the water line. Wednesday afternoon the Clear Creek Canyon roadway was closed. About two dozen West Metro Fire and Golden Fire personnel responded to the scene. Fire and rescue workers entered the water, and attached tow ropes to the car. “It was a difficult. A technical (recovery) that took a few hours,” Golden Public Information Officer Karlyn Tilley said. “Our crews are some of the most well-trained in water rescue so they’re often called in for these types of (situations).” Stricker said the water volume in Clear Creek likely was at its annual peak the morning of the accident.
This vehicle was removed from Clear Creek a few miles west of Golden on June 12. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the driver as Elizabeth Ruth Lucero, 60, from Northglenn. Emergency responders found Lucero inside the car, and U.S. 6 was closed for several hours during the recovery operation. Photo courtesy of the City of Golden.
Resident sentenced for stealing about $80,000 By Clarke Reader
creader@ourcoloradonews.com Yolanda Marie Gonzales, 42, of Lakewood was sentenced to seven years intensive supervised probation with two years in the county jail work release program for stealing almost $80,000 from the Green Mountain Westerra Credit Union in Lakewood where she was the branch manager. She was sentenced on June 14 in Jefferson County court. She was indicted by a grand jury in September 2012 and pleaded guilty to Theft over $20,000 on Dec. 12, 2012. According to information released from the office of District Attorney Peter Weir, Gonzales was employed as branch manag-
er of the credit union between August 2011 and February 2012. “One of her primary responsibilities was to supervise the daily balancing of the credit union’s vault,” information from the DA’s office indicated. “Gonzales is alleged to have stolen the money by gradually adjusting the figures which reflected the money to be kept in the ‘extra drawers’ in the vault. The credit union kept ‘extra drawers’ in the vault which were used by tellers Gonzales from other branches who would occasionally fill in at the Lakewood branch. These drawers weren’t used often.” Gonzales devised a plan that allowed
her take money from the vault by increasing the amount attributed to the “extra drawers.” During this time, she also moved money into and out of her father’s and her brother’s accounts at the credit union in an attempt to conceal her theft. Prosecutors asked for a prison sentence at the hearing on June 13 citing the significant breach of trust committed by Gonzales. District Judge Lily Oeffler said that she found a prison sentence to be too harsh in this case. The judge indicated that she found the situation perplexing in that Gonzales had no criminal history, no apparent drug or alcohol problems and she worked her way up through the company.
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Jury hears opening statements Attorneys: Victim’s death a brutal murder or accident By Glenn Wallace
gwallace@ourcoloradonews. com The trial of accused murderer Corey Lopez began last week at the Jefferson County Courthouse in Golden. The 23-year-old Lakewood man, currently in custody at the Jefferson County Jail, faces charges of first-degree murder, and attempted first-degree murder in the strangulation death of 21-year-old Lakewood resident Richelle Ann Best. Jury selection for the trial wrapped up Friday. The jury heard opening statements and one witness was called in the afternoon. “This is not a whodunit,” Deputy District Attorney Lisa Scanga told the jury during
opening statements. “There was no one else in that apartment.” In July of last year, Lopez called police from his apartment at 1017 Teller St. to report his girlfriend, Richelle Ann Best, was unresponsive. Police arrived and found Best dead. An autopsy revealed 40 separate injuries on Best’s body, particularly blunt force Lopez trauma to the neck area, with damage to the muscle, cartilage, vocal cords and esophagus. Scanga said the prosecution would present the stories of Samantha Eckendorf and Best, “two similar experiences, two very different endings.” According to Scanga, Lopez choked both women, but Eckendorf, who dated Lopez in 2008, survived. In her opening statements, defense attorney Chantel Contiguglia spoke to the jury
about how the timing of Eckendorf’s accusations, five years later, was questionable. “You won’t hear that she (Eckendorf) called police then, you won’t hear that she tried to get a restraining order,” Contiguglia said. Contiguglia called Best’s death “a horribly tragic accident,” caused by the couple’s drunken fall on their way to Lopez’s apartment hours earlier, and rough sex. “It’s a stretch to say this is about murder,” Contiguglia told the court. The prosecution has promised to bring Eckendorf to the stand to testify about Lopez’s fondness for choking, including at least one incident where she feared for her life. For the defense, Contiguglia said an audio recording of Lopez calling 911 would demonstrate that he was emotional, and confused about Best’s death. The trial is expected to last two weeks.
Regional news in a huRRy rheinlander celebrates 50 years, raises more than $10,000 for food bank
Rheinlander Bakery in Olde Town Arvada had a “Bake Out Hunger” theme for its 50th anniversary celebration June 6 -9, and over the weekend raised more than $10,000 for the Arvada Community Food Bank. During the four-day celebration, the bakery earmarked 50 percent of its sales as a donation to the food bank and hosted several fund-raising events. In total, Rheinlander Bakery,
5721 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., raised $10,570 for the Arvada Community Food Bank. The owners of Rheinlander Bakery, Ed and Maro Dimmer, are scheduled to present a check to the food bank during a recognition ceremony during the Arvada City Council meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 5, in the council chambers at City Hall, 8101 Ralston Rd.
horse protection league hosting hoedown fundraiser
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is hosting its third annual Hoedown for Horses Barn Dance from 6-10 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at 17999 W. 60th Ave. The event will feature a barbecue dinner, music by Nancy Jarbala, dancing and a cash bar with beer and wine will be available. Tickets for the event are $15 per person and children 10 and younger are free. All proceeds from the Hoedown for Horses benefit the Horse Protection League. For more information, visit www.cohpl. com.
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ConCerT series Bring the whole family to McIlvoy Park, 5750 Upham Street in Olde Town Arvada, for concerts and performances in the 2013 Apex concert series. The season starts Thursday, June 20, at 7 p.m. with the 60s rock group The Modniks. On Thursday, June 27, at 7 p.m. big band swing and concert band Mile High Community Band performs. For a younger crowd, Eric and Angelyne the Amazing DEAF Cattle Dog will perform Friday, June 21, at 9:30 a.m. These activities are sponsored by a grant from the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District, and with locally from Apex Park and Recreation District Foundation, Prospect Recreation and Park District, Sooper Credit Union, Craft Carousel Gift Shop, Centura Health at Home, Arvada Festivals Commission, New Dawn Chiropractic and Acupuncture, Arvada Parks Department, and Friends of the Concerts. Call 303-425-9583.
MeeT The artist The Wheat Ridge Cultural Commission presents metal sculpture Pattie Parkhurst from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, June 20, at Kevin Robb Studios, 7001 W. 35th Ave., Wheat Ridge. Join us for this free, informative community event. Parkhurst will give her presentation at 6 p.m. about her sculpture using the 200-year-old technique of anticlastic raising. Light refreshments will be served.
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hoa roundTable Learn how to strengthen and protect your association at a free roundtable discussion from 5:30-8 p.m. Thurdsay, June 20, at Grant Ranch Village Center, 7255 W. Grant Ranch Blvd., Denver. Participants can meet one-on-one with experts, and a light dinner will be served. Attendance is free, but registration is required. Visit http://www.hoa-colorado.org/cal2/EventShow. asp?event_id=529450&event_batch=1.
dog parade Pawsitively Pittie Pride Parade is from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 22, to Olde Town Arvada. Join all responsible guardians of pit bull type dogs for a day of fun and mingling with new pittie friends. Activities include a parade, vendors, try-out agility, and demonstrations. All proceeds benefit Peanut’s Place Bully Rescue.
Thursday/June 20 Class reunion All classes from Denver North High School are invited to a reunion on Thursday, June 20, at Lakeside Amusement Park. Former North students and their guests will be admitted to the park for free, and reduced-rate unlimited-ride wrist tags will be available for $10. The North Side High School Alumni Association will host a dinner for members, friends and guests at 6 p.m. in the Royal Pavilion next to the Kiddieland. Reservations for the dinner are required. Call 303-431-0103, 303-4774125 or 303-934-4383 for information and to make reservations.
Thursday/June 20 real esTaTe Jefferson County summer real estate forum is from noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 20, at Boston Market’s corporate headquarters, 14103 Denver West Parkway, Golden. Meet and network with Jefferson County business and political leaders and learn about major transportation and redevelopment projects in the county. To register, visit http://www. jeffco.org/events-detail.asp?eventID=376.
saTurday/June 22 garden Tour Tour six residential Arvada gardens, plus the newly established Rose Roots Community Gardens, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 22. Proceeds will support the Arvada Historical Society. Tickets may be purchased the day of the tour at the Arvada Flour Mill, 5590 Olde Wadsworth. You will receive a tour map to all the gardens.Resident gardeners will be on hand to answer your questions. At one of the gardens we again will be selling fun, decorated birdhouses. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. Strollers and pets are not allowed in the gardens. Call Mary Jo at 303421-2032. Your Week continues on Page 20
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Postseason failures meant Karl had to go George “The Animal” Steele was a professional wrestler and a bald-headed maniac. He had these crazy, unorthodox ring antics that would confuse the heck out of his opponents — especially during his fits of rage where he would use his mouth to rip the stuffing out of a turnbuckle. Steele’s bizarre behavior endeared him to a generation of wrestling fans. And I thought of him while I was watching another George — Karl, that is — coach his Denver Nuggets against the Minnesota Timberwolves earlier this year. When Nuggets guard Ty Lawson got called for a ridiculous foul, George “The Coach” Karl when ballistic in a way that would have made George “The Animal” blush. Arms flailing, his balding head turning beet red, Karl shoved his own players and assistant coaches out of his way during an epic, obscenity-laced tirade aimed at one of the referees. The whole thing really should have been played out in a steel cage instead of on a basketball court. It was a sight to see. And no one throws a fit quite like Karl. We won’t see Furious George on the Nuggets sideline any more. He was fired earlier this month. And while I’ll miss Karl’s theatrics, Nuggets president Josh Kroenke was right to put the sleeper hold on George’s tenure in Denver.
Yes, Karl has won a whole lot of games in his 25-year NBA head coaching career. He’s amassed more than 1,100 regularseason wins and has gone 21 straight years without having a losing record. Under Karl, the Nuggets won 423 games and made the playoffs in each of his nine seasons. That success included this season’s 57 regular-season-win team, a feat that earned Karl Coach of the Year honors. The Nuggets were a high-octane machine under Karl and were one of the youngest and most exciting teams in the NBA. They may not have had a superstar, but they had incredible depth at every position. So, Karl did some very good things in Denver. But a funny thing happens to Karl’s Nuggets every postseason. They lose — a lot. When the Nuggets lost to Golden State last month, it became the eighth time in
Karl’s coaching against Golden State reminded me of the scene in Mel Brooks’ “History of the World Part I,” where penniless Frenchmen tried to sell everything from rats to apple cores during the heartless reign of King Louis XVI, just before the French Revolution occurred. “Nothing,” one vagabond shouted to passersby. “I got absolutely nothing for sale!” And he actually stood next to a sign that said so. George Karl had absolutely nothing against Golden State. The only thing missing was the sign. I admire the courage that Karl showed during his two fights with cancer. He’s a survivor and I admire his refusal to let cancer win. And, like George “The Animal” Steele, Karl was fun to watch. And Nuggets games at the Pepsi Center were must-see events. George Steele put fans in the seats, too. But his style never amounted to anything beyond that of a novelty act. And now, after yet another Nuggets postseason collapse under Karl, fans are left with a bad taste in their mouths — one that tastes an awful lot like turnbuckle stuffing. Aside from sports column writing, Vic Vela covers the Legislature and other beats for Colorado Community Media. Follow him on Twitter: @VicVela1
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nine seasons that Denver exited the first round of the playoffs under Karl’s leadership. And, according to ESPN Stats and Information, 41 teams in the history of the NBA won at least 31 of their final 40 regular-season games in an 82-game season. Of those teams, only six of them lost in the first round of the playoffs. Karl coached three of those squads. Oh, sure. Nuggets ball is a blast in the regular season. They score a whole lot of points and all their fans get tacos. But trying to play Taco Tempo in the postseason only leads to a heck of a lot of heartburn. Good teams pack the paint against Denver, forcing the Nuggets to play a half-court game. Without quality shooters, Denver — already The Team That Couldn’t Shoot Straight — becomes a clueless gang of Sixth Men. And the Nuggets didn’t just lose to Golden State, they got lit up like a kite being flown by Benjamin Franklin. They couldn’t stop Stephen Curry. Heck, the Nuggets couldn’t stop Ann Curry. Denver gave up 100 or more points against the Warriors four times that series, including a 131-point disaster in Game Two. And how did Karl respond to what the underdog Warriors threw at his Nuggets team? What were his adjustments? I dunno. I still don’t know what Karl was up to that series.
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REPUBLICAN MEN Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club meets from 7-9 a.m. Mondays, at Howard Johnson Denver West, 12100 W. 44th Ave. The June 24 meeting will feature Peter Weir, Jefferson County district attorney, providing an update on Jefferson County criminal happenings, court proceedings and more. Bring a guest. Call Fred Holden, 303421-7619 or visit www.jeffcorepublicanmensclub.org. TUESDAY/JUNE 25 IMPERFECT PARENTS The challenges and rewards of parenting will be explored at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, at Lifetree Café, 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, titled “Imperfect Parents: Making Peace and Moving On,” features a screening of “And What Remains,” an award-winning short film. Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Snacks and beverages are available. Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual coffeehouse-type setting. Questions about Lifetree may be directed to Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@ peacelutheran.net. TUESDAY/JUNE 25 ALS DISCUSSION As Americans continue to live longer, the number of elderly residents in common interest communities keeps growing. Such growth raises legal and personal issues affecting and involving such elderly residents to more and more owner associations and their directors and managers. This program is meant for board members who have taken our Essentials course and are looking for more depth on specific topics. A light dinner will be served. Programis from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, at the Colorado Automobile Dealers Association Building, 290 E. Speer Blvd., Denver. Attendance is free, but registration is required. Visit http://www.hoacolorado.org/cal2/EventShow.asp?event_id=529471&event_ batch=1. WEDNESDAY/JUNE 26 CRYSLAS/DEEKSHA EXPERIENCE the waves of crystalline sound and energetic healing of deeksha from 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, at Living Water Spiritual Community 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada. Bring a mat, blanket and pillow. A donation is suggested. Call 720-935-4000. WEDNESDAY/JUNE 26, JULY 10 CONCERT SERIES The Lakewood Heritage, Culture & the Arts 2013 Sounds Exciting! summer concert series lineup includes The Hazel Miller Band, rhythm & blues, June 19; Jayme Stone’s Room of Wonders, banjo, June 26; Red Molly, bluegrass-tinged Americana, July 10; Eclipse, Journey tribute,
July 17; Creole Stomp, Creole and Zydeco, July 24; Ryan Shupe & the RubberBand, Funkadelic fun, July 31. Concerts start at 6:30 p.m. and are at the Bonfils-Stanton Amphitheatre, 801 S. Yarrow St., Lakewood. Gates open at 6 p.m. and plenty of free parking available. Picnicking is allowed. Season tickets are available at www.Lakewood.org/SummerConcerts or by calling 303-987-7845.
THURSDAY/JUNE 27 COMMUNITY COFFEE Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp hosts her monthly community coffee from 8-9 a.m. (time change) Thursday, June 27, at La Dolce Vita, 5756 Olde Wadsworth Blvd. in Olde Town Arvada. Kraft-Tharp hosts her coffees on the fourth Thursday of each month to talk with residents about issues of importance. THURSDAY/JUNE 27 HEALTHFUL HABITS Red Rocks Cancer Center presents healthful habits cooking and nutrition classes. The next class is “Good Stuff on the Grill: Pesto-stuffed grass-fed beef burgers, Portobello pizzas, zucchini kabobs, spiced pineapple slices.” Three classes are offered each month, and registration is required because space is limited. Classes run from 6-8 p.m. at 400 Indiana St., Suite 220, Golden. Contact Cheryl Rojic at 303-921-2103 or Cheryl@intentionalhealthcoach.com to register.
COMING SOON COMING SOON/JUNE 28 FRIDAY CINEMA Living Water Spiritual Community presents its Friday Cinema program at 7 p.m. Friday, June 28, at 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada. Participate in discussions, sharing of viewpoints, life experiences, and a whole lot of fun. Popcorn and candy are available. Discussion will follow the feature presentation. Some films may have language or subject matter unsuitable for children. Love offering. Call Kay Ford Johnsen at 720-933-4964 or email kayfordjohnsEn@aol.com. COMING SOON/JUNE 28-30, JULY 26-28 CAMP COMFORT Dates for Mt. Evans Home Health & Hospice’s two 2013 Camp Comfort sessions are June 28-30 and July 26-28. This award-winning bereavement camp, located in the Rocky Mountains just west of Denver, is a way for children ages 6-12 to explore their feelings of grief and share memories of their loved ones. Over a thousand children have attended Camp Comfort since its establishment in 1995. During this extraordinary weekend, children learn ways to cope with their grief through workshops led by licensed social workers and trained bereavement professionals. A volunteer “buddy” system (with no more than two children to one adult) ensures that children receive plenty of personal, one-on-one attention. And, while children are encouraged to share memories and express their grief, Camp Comfort offers fun, too. The daily itinerary includes plenty of opportunities for recreation including swimming, horseback riding, arts and crafts, fishing, and hiking. The cost to attend Camp Comfort, including all workshops, recreation, meals, snacks, and overnight accommodations, is $150. Scholarships are available based on financial need. For more information, or to receive a brochure, visit the Camp Comfort website at www.CampComfort.org or call Mt. Evans at 303-674-6400.
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The art in the Perception – Color-Line-Pattern exhibit shows how artists use three artistic building blocks to create stimulating designs. This piece is titled “The Jester” by Ted Rehm. Courtesy of Arvada Center
Eye of the beholder Art exhibits at Arvada Center challenge perceptions
By Clarke Reader
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olors, lines and patterns are some of the basic building blocks of art, but so much can be accomplished with these three elements. New exhibits at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., all examine the ways artists use these elements to If you go intrigue and exWHAT: Perception: ercise the eye. Color, Line, Pattern, Victor Perception: Vasarely - Works on Paper, Color │ Line │ Yaacov Agam - Works on Pattern collects Paper the works of 21 artists who exWHERE: Arvada Center, periment with 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., these elements. Arvada Victor Vasarely WHEN: Through Aug. 25, — Works on paMonday through Friday - 9 per and Yaacov a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday Agam — Works 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday on paper, take a - 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. look at two masters of the craft. COST: Free All three exhibits INFORMATION: 720run through Aug. 898-7200 or visit www. 25 in the Center’s arvadacenter.org. three galleries. Both Vasarely and Agam are fathers of the “op” art movement, which “Data Crash 5” by Sara Hughes Courtesy of Arvada Center sprung out of the abstract and minimalist styles, hitting its peak in the 1960s, according to curatorial assistant Kristin Plastique.” In this language, colors and Bueb. shapes — the alphabet’s letters — are “I really connect the op movement manipulated to create unique works that with the kinetic movement because they go beyond two dimensions. both rely on movement in unique ways,” The work of both men require the said Arvada Center exhibition manager viewer to move as they look at the works and curator Collin Parson. “We received to get the full effect of each piece. Many the works from collector David Good- of the works leap out at the viewer, and man, and this collection has never been what can be seen in the art will change shown before.” as the viewer’s perspective does. Parson noted that both Vasarely and The influence of Vasarely and Agam Agam were painters, and what is on dis- can still be found in modern art, and has play is screen prints of their works. branched out into the fashion world, as Bueb said that both artists were inter- well. ested in using colors, lines and patterns “We have some examples of fashion to create a new artistic language — a goal influenced by Vasarely’s designs on disVasarely succeed in with his “Alphabet play,” Bueb said. “Even as recently as this
Fifteen Denver-area chefs were fired up June 12 to compete for top slider honors during the fifth annual Hot Rocks Griller Challenge at Elway’s Cherry Creek, a benefit for the Denver Health Foundation. Roughly 1,000 attendees scarfed down sliders made from between-the-bun ingredients that varied from wild boar (Elise Wiggins, Panzano) to country ham with pickled green tomato (Jennifer Jasinski, Rioja, Bistro Vendome, Euclid Hall) to grilled watermelon (Paul Reilly, Beast + Bottle). The winners of the slider smackdown were determined by popular vote as well as chefs’ choice. People’s choice: First — Tyler Wiard and Aniedra Nichols of Elway’s Cherry Creek. Second — Troy Guard of TAG, TAG Raw Bar and TAG Burger Bar. Third — Steve Ballas of Steve’s Snappin’ Dogs. Chefs’ choice: First — Troy Guard. Second — Max MacKissock of Squeaky Bean. Third — Jennifer Jasinski of Rioja, Bistro Vendome and Euclid Hall. Worth noting: I’ve attended all five Hot Rocks events, and this year the chefs kicked it up a notch on the side dishes that accompanied the sliders. Standouts included Guard’s five-grain salad, Robert Bogart’s (Elway’s Downtown) potato and black bean salad (I heard one slider slurper say, “I wish I could buy that stuff!”), Reilly’s braised collard greens and Jasinski’s mixed melon salad.
Hollywood transforms Denver
year, you can still see they way the fashion world has used his designs.” To compliment the Vasarely and Agam exhibits, the Perception exhibition brings together 21 artists and spans 63 years (the oldest work is from 1951). According to Parson, many of the perception art pieces came out of the first hippie communes and counter-culture centers. The pieces vary in style and medium, from images that give the appearance of 3D, to 3D works that give the appearance of being 2D. There are also interactive video installations that take the colors the viewer is wearing and integrate them into the piece.
Did the Paramount Theatre, downtown Denver’s historical performance center, change its name to Paramount New York? It did for one day. On June 12, Hollywood moved east to the Mile High City to shoot the feature film “Dear Eleanor,” starring Jessica Alba, Luke Wilson, Paul Johansson, Ione Skye, Patrick Schwarzenegger and Isabelle Fuhrman. The production caused quite a stir among downtown workers and passersby who spotted the new name on the marquee as well as all the vintage automobiles parked along Glenarm Place. The storyline follows two best friends who travel cross-country in the 1960s to meet Eleanor Roosevelt, their childhood hero. Other Denver venues playing cameo roles in the movie are LoDo and the Mayan Theater. One local notable who landed a part in the film is Rekha Ohal, the exotic and lovely piano player who is a regular at Elway’s Cherry Creek. Ohal posted on her Facebook page: “My gig today: playing the part of a piano player in 1962 for a movie that’s being filmed in Denver. At least I know how to play the piano! The rest I’ll have to figure out as I go along.” For more details on the Denver-centric movie, go to www.onlocationvacations. com/2013/06/12/dear-eleanor-starringjessica-alba-spotted-filming-in-downtowndenver-co-today/. Parker continues on Page 22
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Shanahan’s, the popular steak place in the Denver Tech Center, launches its concert Rockin’ Fridays On the Patio on July 5. Here’s the lineup: July 5, Phatt Daddy; July 12, Mary Louise Lee; July 19, Hot Lunch; July 26, Dotsero; Aug. 2, Funkiphino; Aug. 9, Tunisia; Aug. 16, Moderators; Aug. 23, Thumpin; and Aug. 30, The Spin. Music plays from 6 to 10 p.m. The concert menu features a threecourse $110 dinner for two, and hand-crafted Stoli cocktails for $10. There’s a $50 food and beverage minimum per person for all reserved patio seating. Reservations: www.shanahanssteakhouse.com or by calling 303-770-7300.
Landmark hosts `Rollin’ Dreams’
If you love cars and food (who doesn’t?), the Rollin’ Dreams Summer Festival is coming to the Landmark in Greenwood Village on June 22. The Rollin’ Dreams nonprofit organization and the DTC|Greenwood Village Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring the fundraiser. Proceeds benefit Rollin’ Dreams, which was formed in honor of Austin Williams, a car enthusiast and student at ThunderRidge High School who battled Rhabdomyosarcoma cancer. Thanks to community support, Williams received his “dream car,” a 1972 Chevy Chevelle, before his death in March. Austin’s pristine Chevelle will be one of 200 spectacular cars on display from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 (14 years and over), $5 (7-13) and kids under 6 are free. Purchase tickets at www.dtcchamber.com or call 303-290-9922. Tickets include access to sample food, micro-brews and beverages from some of Denver’s top restaurants and microbreweries. “When we first were introduced to Austin and his family, we, like everybody, were inspired by the passion they had for cars and for helping other families,” said DTC|Greenwood Village Chamber CEO John Herbers.
Dancing the night away
Do you love dancing, like I do? Then Arvada Center is the place to be on June 27, when five Colorado dance companies perform at DanceFest at the facility at 6901 N. Wadsworth Blvd. You’ll enjoy the creative dance talents of 7dancers, Fiesta Colorado, Hannah Kahn Dance Company, Kim Robards Dance and Wonderbound. All five dance groups will perform in a finale. For tickets or more information, visit http://arvada.org/on-stage/summer-atthe-center-2013-line-up#. DanceFest will begin at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $27 (premium covered); $17 (covered) and $10 (general admission, lawn seating).
Pork holds court
Beggin’ for bacon?
Back for its third year, the Blue Ribbon Bacon Tour comes sizzling back to Keystone from 1 to 6 p.m. June 22 and 23. Bacon lovers can pork out on pounds of bacon and bacon-inspired cuisine accompanied by free live music from Hamilton Loomis, the Steeldrivers and Hell’s Belles. Wash down the royal piggy with Bacon Bloody Marys or cucumber vodka ice tea. To quote the BRBT organizers, “Much like the Crusaders revolutionized the lives of Europeans by introducing a large variety of spices from the East, The Blue Ribbon Bacon Tour travels to places like Colorado to transform the lives of bacon lovers by introducing a variety of bacons and baconinspired dishes from around the world. Of course, we like to do all this while tossing back a few cold beers!” For more information and to buy tickets, go to www.keystonefestivals.com/index. php/bacon-tour/.
Arvada bakery raises $10,570 for food bank
Rheinlander Bakery’s 50th anniversary celebration and Bake Out Hunger campaign raised $10,570 to benefit the Arvada Community Food Bank. The four-day festivities (June 6-9) to commemorate the bakery’s 50th anniversary earmarked 50 percent of its sales to the food bank and also held a series of special events that raised additional funds. “We are thrilled to have had such a great turnout,” said Ed and Maro Dimmer, owners of Rheinlander Bakery. “On behalf of ourselves and our staff, we extend our gratitude to our community and everyone who supported us with their purchases and their contributions as well as all who provided us with assistance in planning and executing this event.” Rheinlander Bakery will present a check to the Arvada Community Food Bank during the Arvada City Council meeting at 6 p.m. on August 5.
Cima out, Maya in
Renowned chef Richard Sandoval, who heads an international restaurant empire which includes Tamayo, Zengo, Al Lado and La Sandia in Denver, repositioned his culinary presence at The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa at Beaver Creek Mountain, and recently opened Maya in place of the more upscale Cima. Maya, a Modern Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar, is designed to bring a more upbeat casual dining experience than the more formal Cima.
Overheard
Eavesdropping on one woman to another at Hot Rocks Grillers: “You can’t eat, you can’t drink — what are you doing here?” Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.pennyparker.blacktie-colorado.com. Send her Mile High Life column tips and eavesdroppings at parkerp1953@ gmail.com or at 303-619-5209.
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Jeffco Stadium’s renovations under way Longtime state track meet host getting revamped By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com LAKEWOOD — Jeffco Stadium is getting a makeover. The host of 29 of the last 31 high school track and field state championships is getting a new track after 16 years, as well as a couple other renovations. Construction started last month and competition is expected before the start of the football season. “We consider ourselves as one of the premiere high school stadiums so it is important to continue to maintain the stadium at the highest level,” said Ezra Paddock, manager of stadium operations The near 60-year-old stadium’s track is getting updated with the latest in track & field technology. While the stadium just successfully hosted yet another CHSAA Track & Field State Championship, the track itself was one past its 15 year expiration date. No injuries or problems were reported regarding the old track, but there was some natural wear and tear. The stadium’s track was stripped of its surface and any of the near foot thick asphalt that needs to be patched will be repaired. The new surface that will be put onto the course is known as the “sandwich system.” It basically has a base, or a pad, so water doesn’t pass through it. The top layer is then coated with a structural spray, translating to the new track lasting twice as long and also being softer on athlete’s bodies. “I think there is going to be some records broken in the next state tournament,” Paddock said. “This track will definitely be faster.” The company doing the construction is Renner Sports Surfaces, the same company that installed the last track 16 years ago. In addition, the stadium is also having a drainage issue on the west side of the stadium dealt with. A giant trench along the front of the home crowd stands has
Jeffco Stadium has been the center for all things high school track and field for 29 of the last 31 state championships. Photos by Daniel Williams already been dug. “It was draining very slowly so in any big weather event we would have standing water. So this will be a dream maintenance-wise,” Paddock said. Finally, the stadium is getting conduit and power underneath the track for the first time. “In the era if digital timing everything is done with a camera at the finish line. We used to have to wire overhead and will no long have to do that ,” Paddock said. Jeffco Stadium hosts 20 to 30 track meets a year, as well as 4A and 5A Jeffco high school football games. Paddock and his maintenance team of about 10 people also handle Trailblazer Stadium, Lakewood Memorial Field and North Area Athletic Complex.
The 16-year-old old track is now just a giant pile of trash.
Fox Hollow golf course second to none in experience Course is celebrating 20th anniversary this August By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com LAKEWOOD — Five minutes from Red Rocks and just 15 minutes from downtown Denver sits one of Colorado’s best golf courses. Fox Hollow, the Lakewood municipal golf course that feels and looks more like a private golf club, has just wrapped up its second decade of overwhelming success. The golf course is celebrating its 20th anniversary this August and although Fox Hollow has been challenging Colorado golfers since 1993, if you come to the course for the first time you may think it’s brand new. “The trees are certainly all 20 years older but we like to think Fox Hollow is always continuing to stay modernized,” Fox Hollow head professional Craig Parzybok said. “We want the course to be as welcoming and inviting to our guests as possible.” Not satisfied with just 18 holes? Well, Fox Hollow offers three different and very unique nine hole experiences. The Canyon: Negotiate a challenging plunge down narrow Coyote Gulch, including Fox Hollow’s signature fifth hole. This 445-yard, par 4 hole includes an 80-foot elevation drop from the end of the fairway
A father and son work on their golf game on one of Fox Hollow’s large practices areas. Photo by Daniel Williams to the green. The Meadow: Swing into this streamside nine, where Bear Creek and other water hazards sparkle amid ancient cottonwood trees. The Links: Unwind on a Scottish-style nine set against a sweeping vista of the Rocky Mountain foothills rising steeply to the west.
With five sets of tees, golfers of every ability will feel at home. Fox Hollow was one of the first golf courses in the nation designed to be completely accessible to golfers with disabilities. “With our five sets of tees you can come out here and play a very long course for the big hitters, but you can also play a small course if you wish,” Parzybok said.
In addition, your round of golf could potentially turn into a wildlife viewing area. Just moments from the Rocky Mountains, Fox Hollow is also known to host a variety of wildlife. “Fox Hollow is hands down one of the best public courses around Denver,” said Tom Craine, a Fox Hollow regular. “The scenery is second to none, there is great value and you have three different courses to choose from. In 1994 Golf Digest nationally recognized and awarded Fox Hollow as the No. 2 “Best New Course in America,” and Golf Digest and Colorado Golf magazines have consistently recognized Fox Hollow as a “Top 10 Public Golf Course in Colorado.” It also features an award-winning clubhouse. The City of Lakewood also maintains Homestead Golf Course. A very popular course in its own right, Homestead is one of two Lakewood golf courses with magnificent views of downtown Denver and the Rocky Mountains. Fox Hollow and Homestead offer a unique mix of terrain types and course challenges. Nestled next to Bear Creek Lake Park and the Rocky Mountain foothills, both courses offer an opportunity for escape and relaxation with tranquil lakes, quiet streams and spectacular vistas. Fox Hollow Golf Course is located on Morrison Road a half mile west of Kipling Parkway and 3 1/2 miles east of C470 in Lakewood.
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RMAC Football Media Day set for August part of the eighth annual RMAC Football Media Day, which is set for Monday, Aug. 5, at the Colorado Springs Marriott Hotel. Each of RMAC’s 10 head coaches will take questions about the upcoming season between 10 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. The 2013 RMAC Football Preseason Coaches poll and awards will be released on August 5. The Orediggers concluded the 2012 campaign with a 6-5 record and a 4-5 mark in the RMAC.
Cross country, swimming and diving also honored for academics By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com GOLDEN - Summer is nearly in full swing but the football season is also just around the corner. Colorado School of Mines head football coach Bob Stitt will address the media as
MINES ATHLETES HONORED FOR ACADEMICS
The Colorado School of Mines women’s cross country team as well as the men’s swimming and diving team were both honored as the inaugural recipient
of the RMAC’s Brechler Award, given to the top academic team in each of the conference’s 21 sports. Backed by a conference-leading six RMAC First Team All-Academic selections, Mines men’s swimming and diving, the No. 2-ranked CSCAA Scholar AllAmerica team, totaled a collective 3.32 GPA. The Orediggers’ women’s cross country team featured a team GPA of 3.65, fourthhighest across all sports. Only student-athletes who used a season of competition during the 2012-13 school year were considered. The total quality points for both semesters divided by the total number of
credits for both semesters determined the team GPA. Team GPAs were submitted to the RMAC office by each school’s director of compliance. Plaques for each team will be presented at the 2013 RMAC Hall of Fame and Awards banquet on Friday, July 12, at the Colorado Springs Marriott Hotel. The award is named after Paul W. Brechler, the first Commissioner of the RMAC (1976-90), who along with his wife, Wanda, were the first inductees into the RMAC Hall of Fame. Brechler previously served as athletic director at the University of Iowa and was Commissioner of the Western Athletic Conference.
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