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Out-of-school lunch IF YOU GO The Lunch Box Express feeds children up to the age of 18 in areas with lower-income households. The program comes to Mountair, 5620 West 14th Ave., Lakewood. from 11-11:30 a.m., Monday through Friday. For further information on the program, visit www. lunchboxexpress.org. For information on donations or volunteering, contact Jewish Family Services at its website www.jewishfamilyservice.org or call 303-5975000.
IN THE LUNCHES As part of the USDA’s Summer Food Service Program, all lunches are nutritionally balanced and include milk. Some of the ingredients in the lunches are: Hummus Chicken salad Tuna salad Breadsticks Sunflower seeds Whole grain crackers Applesauce Raisins Soy nuts
City, charity join forces to provide summer meals By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com For many children, finding something fun to do every day can be a challenge. But for others, being able to eat every day is their primary concern. The City of Lakewood is working with Jewish Family Service’s Lunchbox Express to help make sure that worry is lifted. “We just started coming to Lakewood last week,” said Doug Vega, the Lunchbox Express program coordinator. “There is no registration required, no paperwork or documentation needed — kids just show up and get lunch.” This summer, Lunchbox Express is bringing free lunches to all children 18 and younger at Mountair Park, 5620 W. 14th Ave., a city park that also houses a community farm. The program has existed for five years, but Jewish Family Services took over management two years ago. It offers free lunches to all younger than 18 throughout the metro area, the only stipulation being
The City of Lakewood is working Jewish Family Services’ Lunchbox Express program this summer to provide healthy food to children in need. A bus with free lunches will visit Mountair Park daily. Photo by Clarke Reader that children eat the meals at the giveaway site. The program focuses on areas with a high need and looks at schools’ free and reduced lunch population to gauge where services are needed. Last year, the program
provided 29,000 lunches in the metro area and expects that number to increase to 35,000 this year. The program has started off slow in Lunch continues on Page 22
Local fed workers wait for news on data breach Data incident may affect up to 4 million employees By Clarke Reader
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Neglected rats, geckos and mice seized in Lakewood Ninety-six geckos are being taken care of at Foothills Animal Shelter after they were seized from a Lakewood home. Photo courtesy of Foothills Animal Shelter
Homeowner may have been running a breeding operation, sheriff ’s department says By Clarke Reader
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oothills Animal Shelter took in 123 rats, 96 geckos and six mice after they were seized from a home at 3784 S. Moore St. in Lakewood on June 17. Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and Animal Control responded to an anonymous tip concerning a large number of rodents living in poor conditions in the garage of the Moore Street home. The homeowner eventually al-
lowed animal control access to the garage, according to Jacki Kelley, public information director for the sheriff’s office. Deputies found the animals in homemade cages that had no light and minimal ventilation. Some cages also had a lot of standing water. Animal control found 116 dead rats and four dead mice in the cages. In addition, there were 60 exotic snakes owned by a separate individual that were being well taken care of. The homeowner may have been running a breeding operation and selling animals to pet stores, according to the sheriff’s department. The West Metro Drug Task Force responded to the home, as well, to investigate an illegal marijuana grow inside the home. Approximately 100 plants were seized as evidence. The live animals were taken to
Foothills Animal Center, thanks to a partnership with law enforcement agencies, said Jennifer Strickland, the shelter’s director of community relations and development. “We typically see around 500 to 1,000 animals that are ‘other’ — not dogs or cats — a year,” she said. “Just not often in a large scale like this.” The rats’ health and behavior are being closely monitored, Strickland said, and their adoptability also is being evaluated. The geckos are also receiving care but have not been released to the shelter. Therefore, none of these animals is currently available for adoption. The Jeffco sheriff’s department has not released the name of the homeowner, but Kelley said he may face charges for animal neglect or cruelty and cultivation of marijuana.
The recent data breaches in the federal government’s Office of Personnel Management system are still being investigated. But while that is in process, the thousands of federal employees who work at the Denver Federal Center in Lakewood and throughout Jefferson County are hoping no news is good news. “When I found out about the breach, I was somewhat surprised,” wrote Federal Center employee Kathryn Yoder in an email interview. “I am required to have training every year on the proper handling of personally identifiable information. After the news settled in, my surprise gave way.” Yoder, who said her viewpoints are her own and not representative of her employer, said she has been receiving periodic emails updating her on the investigation. “We hear about these things in the news often enough in both the private and public sectors to understand that there is always a risk that something like this could happen,” she said. The Federal Center, south of Sixth Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard, houses 28 different agencies in 44 federal buildings, including the U.S. Depatment of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management and the General Services Administration, according to its website. It employs more than 6,000 people and is the largest concentration of federal agencies outside of Washington, D.C. According to information provided by Edmund Byrnes of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the organization became aware of the intrusion in Workers continues on Page 22
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June 25, 2015
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JEFFCO BOARD OF EDUCATION ON THE RECORD The Jefferson County Board of Education voted on the following legislation during its June 18 special meeting. Board members in attendance were President Ken Witt, Vice President Julie Williams, Vice President II Lesley Dahlkemper, Secretary John Newkirk and Treasurer Jill Fellman.
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I was born and raised in Washington state and have been in Colorado for 15 years. When I retired from the Army, there were only two places I wanted to live — Washington and Colorado, and so we decided to come here.
By a 3-2 vote (Newkirk, Williams and Witt), the board adopted a $1 billion budget for the 2015-2016 school year. The school board allocated a $3 million transfer to the capital reserve fund, $18 million for a new K-6 school in the Northwest Arvada-Leyden Rock area, $2.5 million to the charter school mill levy to help equalize student funding; a $4.2 million compensation increase for veteran teachers with six years of experience to be brought up to the level of a new hire, and a 1 percent compensation increase adjustment for all other teachers.
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New director of Information Technology, Jefferson County Public Library About me
Before coming to the library I worked at the City and County of Denver, where I worked on network and telecommunication operations as well as server, storage and data center teams for the city. Before that I worked at the airport, on things like flight information displays and other technical work. I did some IT in the Army, but there I mostly did logistics work. I eventually became the director for IT management for the Washington National Guard. Technical work is something I’ve always enjoyed — being a logistician in the Army meant you were one of the first people to get a computer, and I thought I could make them better.
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I’m very active, so there’s plenty to do in Colorado. I run, hike, bike and ski. I’ve run several marathons, and have done the Boston Marathon seven times. Last year, when I did it, there was a lot of apprehension about the attack the year previous, but also a lot of celebration. I’ve also been able to do some traveling, including places like Nepal and Kilimanjaro.
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There are a lot of needs in the library system to improve technology, to make it more efficient for customers. I’ve been talking to different librarians to see what they would like to see. I would like to make things better for those who can’t get to the library, and there has already been some work down on the tablets people can check out. The thing that is most interesting to me is my work in Denver was broader, but this work brings me back to the community, and I can focus directly on our customers, which is what I enjoy doing.
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Members unanimously approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the district and the Jefferson County Education Association (JCEA) regarding teacher compensation and the hiring of new educators to the district. For new hires to the district, the MOU states all initial salary offers for licensed staff with a bachelor’s degree will start at $38,000 with a 2 percent increase for each year of K-12 experience up to six years. Those with master’s degrees will begin at $41,420 with the same increase. New hires in hard-to-fill positions will begin at $44,840 with a 3 percent increase for each year of experience up to six years. For veteran teachers, the agreement states veteran teachers rated ineffective or partially effective will not receive a salary increase; current salaries will be compared with that of a new hire and
TEACHER COMPENSATION New hires: Starting salary — Bachelor’s Degree: $38,000 + 2 percent increase for up to six years of K-12 experience. Master’s Degree: $41,420 + 2 percent increase for up to six years of K-12 experience. Hard-to-fill positions: $44,840 with a 3 percent increase for each year of experience up to six years. Veteran teachers: Current educator salaries will be evaluated and compared with that of a new hire and adjusted to be brought up to that level, if not there already. Rating — No veteran teacher rated ineffective or partially effective shall receive a salary increase. Highly effective-rated educators will have salaries brought up to the new hire rate, plus an additional increase for their rating. Effective educators with a salary of $81,031 or more will receive a one-time stipend. Anticipated changes in September 2015.
adjusted to be brought up to that level and or paid for based off of their current evaluation rating. This approval is one of the steps necessary in the ongoing bargaining process between the board and the teachers’ union, who are working on a new collective bargaining agreement. Currently, the teams are evaluating language in various articles of a draft agreement. The next meeting will be held 1-8 p.m., Monday, June 29, at the Jefferson County Education Center. To view the MOU visit, http://bit. ly/1L7K8DO. The next Jeffco Board of Education meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m., Aug. 27, 1829 Denver West Drive, Golden.
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June 25, 2015
On the last day of class, students from across Jefferson County sit proudly in Golden High School with Jefferson County Business Education Association founders Dot Wright, Sean Kaiser and executive board member Aimee Skul. Courtesy photo
Group helps youths prepare for future Jeffco initiative got its start under chamber leader By Crystal Anderson
canderson@colorado communitymedia.com Entering the workforce can be a tricky task, especially when you feel ill-equipped. Laila Amery, 17, a recent graduate of Golden High School, didn’t feel prepared for college or the Jefferson County workforce upon her completion of high school. “Some of these aspects aren’t taught in school,” Amery said of her workforce skills. “I wanted that before entering the workforce and going to college.” That’s where the Jefferson County Business Education Alliance steps in. Formed in 2009 by then-Arvada Chamber of Commerce President Dot Wright, the program brings students and Jefferson
County business owners together to help foster the skills necessary in today’s workforce. “I had a team of 30 teens who were working for me, and the workforce readiness wasn’t there,” she said. “When we wrote this class, a lot of what went into it are things I wanted to see from my employees and wasn’t.” The Alliance, now in its sixth year, reaches Jeffco students ages 14 and up, teaching them a variety of career-readiness skills. Developed through collective meetings and roundtable discussions with local business owners, Wright and co-founder Sean Kaiser created a six-session course, focusing on networking, resume building, conflict resolution, leadership roles and interviewing skills crucial for success in today’s job market. “We’re really trying to make sure there’s real clear communication between the education community and the business com-
munity about what is needed in the workforce,” Kaiser said. Taught by Jeffco business owners, the class dives into what it looks like to be a confident employee within the county, which are skills, according to Deb Poskie, mother of two Golden High School participants, that every student should know before graduation. “This is a great way for my kids and other kids to get exposed to these financial and business concepts,” she said. “There is a need for this and a desire for this for both parents and students.” According to Wright, no other entity offers a course like this. Jefferson County Public Schools currently offers a business course as an elective, one many students don’t have time to take during their school years. For students like Amery, who completed the course in early June, the benefits of the course have already begun to show in her
daily life, through her scholarship interviews, college orientation days and interviews for local positions. “My biggest takeaway was learning staying in touch with people helps build a network,” she said. “I feel like I’m prepared to interact with people in a more professional manner.” Wright said the course currently has a wait list, which she sees as a sign of the demand and desire to learn these skills and foster a well-rounded and educated workforce. “We teach them why credit is important, how to write thank-you letters, how to address an envelope,” she said. “The demand for this class is huge and that is really exciting. People understand these skills aren’t taught in schools and we have the skills to teach them.” For more information on the program, contact JCBEA executive director Joni Inman at 303-568-0874.
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LAKEWOOD CITY COUNCIL ON THE RECORD
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‘It’s not the end, but the beginning of something’ Students’ potential can accomplish anything By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com “Banquets usually symbolize the end of something, but I want this to be more of a celebration. It’s not the end, but the beginning of something.” With that comment from instructor Chuck Sprague, Wheat Ridge STEM celebrated its first year and its massive success, winning a national award for a student designed/built/driven by the students. Awards and recognition were given to sponsors, instructors and all those who provided crucial assistance along the way. But just like the school year, the focus remained on students. There were emotional moments, like when students received business cards with their names and titles for next year’s projects, and their STEM letters. Or when students gave letters of gratitude to Sprague, instructors Doug Gallagher and UCD students who made it all possible. Perhaps the most affecting moment came when Wheat Ridge principal Griff Wirth got up to speak about the real lessons of the class. “You all did a great job thanking and recognizing the people who helped you, but it might be
At the Wheat Ridge STEM program’s summer banquet, principal Griff Wirth encouraged the award-winning students to recognize the importance of chasing their goals. Photo by Clarke Reader Moments in time from your community more important to think about what you learned,” he told them. “You learned you can accomplish whatever you want if you want it enough.” Wirth went on to say students learned to be creative, how to problem solve and adapt. But he kept returning to the power of the students’ potential. That potential will continue in the coming school year, as students are already moving full
steam ahead on two new cars, as well as the STEAM project, which aims to incorporate the arts into the engineering process. As Wirth spoke and moved toward the students seated at a table, his voice caught a little in his throat. They were paying close attention to their principal, and from their expressions, it was evident his words were sinking in. “Don’t let this lesson be lost,” Wirth said. Students, families and sponsors all stood as one and applauded in agreement.
During the June 22 regular meeting, city council unanimously approved a resolution approving the Sheridan Station 20-Minute Implementation Strategy. They also approved a rezoning of land located at 1230 Pierce Street by a vote of 9-1 (Ward 1 councilwoman Ramey Johnson voted no, and Ward 4 councilman David Wiechman was absent).
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The plan to implement a long-term vision of the Sheriday Station neighborhood, by increasing walkability to a variety of services and resources, has already been put to work, according to Alexis Moore, an associate planner with the city. She told council the plan is a way to implement the long-term vision of the neighborhood and residents by increasing walkability to Lakewood has been working with the City of Denver and other organizations to the Westline Corridor collaborative to work on improving the area, thanks to a $4.5 million grant from DRCOG and United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Some of the issues the project aims to address include helping people age in place in the community, connectivity and providing a place where people can come together. There have already been some wins in the area, like the Mountain Park Community Farm and beautification efforts, but there is still work to do. “I want to enhance what Alexis said about this being a community process. I can’t tell you how many people from all jurisdictions showed up to these meetings,” said resident Maddie Nichols. ‘The process has been exceptional.”
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The rezoning of the Pierce Street property changed the large lot from residential to mixed-use residential. Johnson spoke against the measure, saying it would change the character of the neighborhood. The next council meeting is a study session at 7 p.m. on July 6 at Civic Center South, 480 S. Allison Parkway. — Compiled by Clarke Reader, creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com
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Celebrating nation’s birthday City’s 4th of July dry spell continues Fourth of July festivities found in Arvada
Neighboring communities key sources for fireworks By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com Every year, residents call the city to ask about Fourth of July events. But they won’t find any since Lakewood on Parade was cancelled in 2013 because of poor attendance and several dry summers forced the city to call off its fireworks. “We tell them to look to private or professional events,” said Stacie Oulton, the city’s public information officer. The City of Lakewood hasn’t had any city-sponsored celebration since the parade’s inception in the 1970s. Instead, the city provided support for the parade program, which extended to the fireworks Lakewood on Parade would shoot off. The event was cancelled due to its cost and low attendance, particularly once fireworks shows were eliminated due to dry weather several summers running. At the time of its closing, Parade president Don Scanga said the event cost about $50,000 a year. The fireworks show cost about $1,000 per minute, and the show usually lasted about 15 minutes. Since the parade’s cessation, residents have to head to neighboring communities
such as Arvada and Golden, which are both sites of fireworks events, or to Bandimere Speedway, which sometimes has fireworks. One thing Lakewood residents should not do is fire off illegal fireworks, police say. The police department has warned that firework fines are being doubled this year to discourage the activity. They differ based on the infraction, but can be as high as $2,650, and average around $300. What Lakewood does have, with its wide range of landscapes, is views. But finding a good place is also tricky. Drew Sprafke, regional parks supervisor, said Bear Creek Lake Park regularly gets people showing up trying to get into the park to watch fireworks, which is not allowed. He also said that although Green Mountain is open until 10 p.m., and might provide some views, it is also not encouraged because it puts people on the trails in the dark, which can be dangerous. Jim Halderman, a member of the Glennon Heights Home Owners Association near Green Mountain, said places do exist from which to watch neighboring cities’ fireworks displays. But you may have to know somebody to find them. “Residents know these kinds of places and will sometimes invite friends and families over,” Halderman said. “There are many unique views to be found because of the way Lakewood’s geography lays.”
Golden preps for a roaring good time By Christy Steadman
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At least 500 hours of volunteer time is dedicated to planning Golden’s Fourth of July celebration. But it’s worth it because everyone has a good time, said Tim Pasquarelli, first vice president of the Golden Lions Club and chair of the Fourth of July committee. “People enjoy the tradition and history,” he said. This year’s celebration begins at 11 a.m., when food vending opens, and ends with the fireworks display, which will begin somewhere near 9:30 p.m. at Lions Park, 1300 10th St. The event is free with fun activities for the whole family, Pasquarelli said. Children can enjoy bounce castles and face painting. Adults 21 years and older can order beverages from the beer garden. And everyone enjoys the selection of food provided by the American Legion Post 21. “You can smell it from all over the park, so people head right for it,” said Diane Neville, club manager for American Legion Post 21. The post will be grilling hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, bratwursts and barbecue beef sandwiches.
The sandwiches go “almost instantly,” Neville said. “You better get there early for one of those.” People can purchase the American Legion’s food, Pasquarelli said, but are also allowed to bring their own food to the event. The park has a few barbecue grills for use. Live music will be performed all day. All bands are local to the Denver area and include: the Delta Sonics, performing blues music from noon-2:30 p.m.; Chuck Hughes, performing rock-a-billy from 3-6 p.m.; and Union Gray, performing country music from 6:309:30 p.m. This year is the 44th year the Golden Lions Club has helped sponsor and organize the Fourth of July celebration. Golden is a community-oriented town, Pasquarelli said, and it’s the community that helps make the event successful. People contribute to the efforts with every raffle ticket they purchase, Pasquarelli said. In addition, all the raffle prizes are donated by Golden merchants. Raffle tickets will be available from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays at the following locations: King Soopers, 17171 South Golden Road; Windy Saddle Café, 1110 Washington Ave.; Meyer Hardware, 1103 Arapahoe St.; and the
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canderson@colorado communitymedia.com On July Fourth, the City of Arvada will celebrate America’s independence with a vibrant community-centered red-, whiteand-blue party. Expected to attract nearly 40,000 people, the event, held from 3 to 9 p.m., will highlight local businesses, organizations and people who make up the Arvada community. From flashy fireworks and entertainment to honoring patriotic ceremonies, the 38th annual Fourth of July celebration is one the city doesn’t want you to miss. “It’s going to be better than last year — and last year was fantastic,” city organizer Brenda Berg said. New this year is a slew of community food vendors. From barbecue and Mediterranean-style entrees to one of America’s favorite summertime treats, ice cream, the event hopes to satiate and satisfy festivalgoers young and old. Located at the Stenger-Lutz Sports Complex, 10664 W. 58th Ave., the free, family-oriented event will host a variety of activities for kids and adults. Sensory play-oriented, the games section will feature ball tosses, remote-control car racing, tricycle racing, bouncy houses, hamster balls and more. Outside of games, a variety of community vendors, artisans and organizations will be spread throughout the event for
attendees’ perusal. Along with games and food, the celebration will feature hours of live entertainment. Taking the stage this year is the 2014 Jam Out Hunger Battle of the Bands winner, Syke 96 and Swerve, as well as a few other local acts. From alternative rock and hip-hop to country-rock and rock, organizers said this year’s music will have people dancing. For more information or to volunteer for the event, visit www.arvadafestivals. com or email Brenda Berg, via Brenda@ arvada.org.
Golden Farmers’ Market, 1019 10th St. More can also be purchased at the Fourth of July celebration. Pasquarelli expects a crowd of a couple thousand people. “All the town watches this unfold,” he said. “It’s a pretty big deal in Golden — and it has been for a number of years.”
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June 25, 2015
JEFFCO NEWS IN A HURRY Jeffco offering summer native plant classes
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Jefferson County Extension announced the Native Plant Master classes to be offered this summer. The Native Plant Master program is a Colorado State University Extension offering for people to participate in learning about native plant resources, sustainable landscaping and invasive weeds. A new class about native plant gardening and exploring wildflowers in the mountains takes place 8:30 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. July 11 at Reynolds Park, 14070 South Foxton Road in Conifer. Registration is required. Register at www.npmreynoldscourse.eventbrite.com. To see a complete list of the courses offered near the Denver-metro area, visit www.npm.eventbrite.com. To learn more about Native Plant Master, visit www.nativeplantmaster.org or call 303-271-6620.
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Jefferson County jury convicts Denver man of Edgewater murder On June 22, José Luis Palacios of Denver was found guilty for his involvement in the October 2013 death of John Michael Goggin, 41, of Edgewater. The trail was heard by a Jefferson County jury, and lasted almost two weeks. Palacios, 28, will be sentenced on July 1 at the Jefferson County Courthouse.
Charges stem from a drug-related robbery that occurred in 2500 block of Sheridan Boulevard. According to testimony, Palacios and co-defender Floyd Anthony Sandoval, Jr., 25, wanted Goggin to provide several pounds of marijuana for $13,500. The real intent was not to purchase the marijuana, but to rob Goggin and take the marijuana without paying for it. When Sandoval and Palacios arrived at Goggin’s residence, they pulled guns and demanded that Goggin give them the marijuana. Goggin pulled out his own gun and refused to surrender the marijuana without payment. Shots were fired, and Goggin died of his injuries. Sandoval was previously convicted of murder, and is serving life in prison without the possibility of parole.
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De-villainizing the villain diminishes the hero Last weekend, my family had the pleasure of seeing “Wicked” at the Buell Theater. It was my first time for this particular show, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The sets are amazing, the production value is off the charts, and the music, by the inimitable Stephen Schwartz, has stayed with me for a week now. But, in the end, as in all good shows, the story carries the day. The idea of the Wicked Witch of the West recast, as it were, in nothing more than the role of “loser of the war” (as in “history is written by the victors”) is a fascinating one, thanks to Gregory Maguire. That the witch was really just an idealist who ran afoul of the prevailing political winds of her day is both clever and, in its way, deeply disturbing. I must confess the Wicked Witch is one of those characters whose emotional impact on me lingers from my childhood. I remember the many years in a row when we, as a family, would finish from Thanksgiving dinner, roll ourselves into the family room, flip to Channel 7 (remember when 7 was the local CBS affiliate?) and spend the rest of the evening watching “Oz.” And, being young at the time, but loving good stories enough to reside in them (people who do this know what I mean by that), the Witch scared the bejeezus out of me. She was a great villain! And movies need great villains. Stories need great villains. Heroes are measured in comparison to the
stature of the villain they overcome. Which is why a story that creates an alternative narrative for a villain that is more sympathetic is a little troubling to me. I mean, how would it be if Darth Vader were recast as a misunderstood, love-struck kid Michael Alcorn just trying to...? HITTING Oh, wait. OK. How about if the TerminaHOME tor was simply reprogrammed and then sent back ... ? Um, OK. And Norman Bates is really just a troubled kid who is trying desperately to overcome the abuses of an overbearing mother, right? Not evil, just, y’know, scarred. Suppose, for a second, that Hannibal Lecter was really just a guy whose brilliance was due, in part, to a blood disorder that required certain proteins only found ... ? You see where I’m going with this, right? Or, what if Mr. Potter had really run Bedford Falls? Why, Pottersville might have become the first ADA-compliant city in the whole country. He’s a visionary! And you can see all the problems with the
whole story line of “Fatal Attraction,” can’t you? Seriously, imagine the number of microaggressions Alex Forrest had to endure before she finally snapped. If she were a graduate student on an Ivy League campus, she would have been celebrated for her courage standing up to her male oppressors, and allowed to carry a mattress across the stage at commencement. With her pet, stuffed bunny... Disney did more to rehabilitate the queen in Snow White by casting Charlize Theron across from the wooden Kristen Stewart than it could have by any rewriting of the story. Just sayin’. . . And then somebody went and turned Maleficent into heroine, too. HAL was a victim of “garbage in/garbage out;” the shark was hungry because his natural feeding patterns had been disturbed; and asteroids hurtling towards the earth are just natural consequences of climate change. Really, about the only truly great villain I can think of who just can’t be rewritten is Hans Gruber of “Die Hard.” He’s rich, he’s slick, he’s fastidious — everything truly wrong with ... Oh, but, wait. Wasn’t he just trying to redistribute the wealth of some faceless, international conglomerate? I guess that makes John McClane a tool of big business. Yippee, ki-yay...
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“‘The Castle.’ It’s about a guy whose home is his castle. From an Australian perspective, it’s hilarious. Lots of local references. A close second would be ‘Kenny.’ That’s the fake documentary about a guy who works for a port-a-potty company.” Nigel Kelly, of Golden, originally from Australia
“‘Independence Day.’ It is action-packed. It came out right around the Fourth of July. It’s very patriotic.” Carrie Ross, of Golden
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“‘Star Wars.’ 1977. I was negative three months old when it came out. It changed my life.” Andrew White, of Lakewood
couldn’t communicate our destination to him. When we got close, no one else was standing up or waiting by the doors. We pushed our way to the front and tried to pay the driver while pointing outside. He shook his head and continued barreling along. We Andrea Doray kept pointing and explaining – in English – ALCHEMY while jumping up and down. But we cruised through Old Town, the driver firmly convinced we wanted to go elsewhere. Maybe it was something we were saying that he didn’t understand. Maybe we weren’t saying something he needed to understand us. Finally, I gasped out the name of a street in Old Town. He screeched the bus to a halt, flung open the doors and said what I imagine
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Riding the bus of life has its challenges I am fortunate to have visited Sarajevo in what was then Yugoslavia. We were on a ski vacation after the Winter Olympics and we stayed in dorms on ski slopes about an hour southwest of Sarajevo. I tried to learn a bit of the local language, in this case Serbo-Croatian. But we hardly needed it when in the company of our hosts, young people who ushered us around and spoke quite respectable English. When we ventured on our own, though, the language difference was frustrating and comical. In Sarajevo, we had several occasions to ride the local buses. They were on time, inexpensive and generally packed with people. For the most part, these buses got us where we were going without much trouble as long as someone told us where we to get off — before we got on. The only time we had a problem was after a long walk to Zetra Arena where the ice skating events had been. We hopped on a bus to get back to Old Town to meet our hosts. The bus driver, however, clearly didn’t think we really wanted to go to Old Town, and we
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was something like, “Well, why didn’t you say so?” We did get to Old Town. It just took a little longer. As I begin wrestling with some lifestyle changes in the coming months, I sometimes feel as though someone else is driving the bus. Some changes will be in my control. Eventually. Some will be like Old Town – destinations to which I want to return. Some stops are already planned. Some are yet to be determined. And I wonder what I can do to make myself and my intentions clear. From experience, I know I can just go where the bus takes me. But if I want to go somewhere else, take a detour, or just stop, I’ll have to push my way to the doors and speak up. If I stay seated, I’ll only be going along for the ride. A friend recently told me about an affirmation she uses: “Everything is happening in the most optimal way. It is the very best outcome for me.” I think I’ll stand up on this bus and ask for what I want. I’ll get there — it might just take a little longer.
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June 25, 2015
ESEA reauthorization needs stronger family engagement provisions The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (also known as No Child Left Behind) has been up for reauthorization since 2007. Currently, the U.S. Senate has a bipartisan reauthorization bill, theEvery Child Achieves Act (S. 1177),that is expected to be debated and possibly voted on before the end of June. Colorado PTA is advocating for the inclusion of language in the bill to support state and local capacity building through Statewide Family Engagement Centers. Senator Michael Bennet (DCO) is leading the charge on this important issue by offering this amendment to the bill. We applaud Senator Bennet for his leadership and support of family engagement. More than 40 years of research shows – no matter a family’s income or socioeconomic background – family engagement in education is essential for student success. Students whose families are involved attend school more regularly, earn better grades, enroll in higher-level programs and have higher graduation rates. Research also
shows that family engagement is critical for GUEST school improvement as well as plays a key role OPINION in helping communities grow strong and thrive. Despite strong evidence of the important role families play in student achievement, the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act/No Child Left Behind (ESEA/NCLB) does not include critical improvements that prioritize family engagement. Colorado PTA calls on Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) to join Senator Bennet on this amendment to ensure family engagement is prioritized in ESEA reauthorization. Recent reports have found that states and districts across the country are increasingly prioritizing family engagement and adopting systemic and sustained efforts to integrate families into the fabric of their schools. California, for example,
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has developed a Family Engagement Framework to help districts meet requirements in the state’s new school funding law to include families in the school budget decision-making process. Districts such as Washoe County School District in Reno, Nevada and Springfield, Massachusetts School District have created positions and departments specifically geared toward implementing long-term, integrated and high-impact strategies to bolster family engagement. While progress is being made, all states and school districts need additional capacity and resources to scale up best practices that have been proven to positively impact student learning. As a parent and the leader of the state’s oldest and largest child advocacy associations, I have seen firsthand the positive impact of family engagement on school improvement and students’ academic achievement. I also have witnessed the ability of engaged families and schools to come together and make true, meaningful
improvement at the local level. It is essential that the reauthorization of the ESEA/ NCLB provide for family engagement as it is proven to make a difference for children, schools and communities. Colorado PTA urges our U.S. Senators to support additional provisions in the Every Child Achieves Act that would provide states and districts the capacity and necessary resources to implement effective family engagement strategies in every school to help every child succeed academically and reach his or her full potential. Michelle Winzent is the president of Colorado PTA, a community activist, and a long-time advocate for children. You can contact her at MichelleWinzent@copta.org. Colorado PTA is the largest and oldest child advocacy organization in the state with nearly 23,000 members. Learn more about Colorado PTA’s work, policies, and position statements at www.copta.org.
Overexposure to violence can cause its own trauma A mass shooting occurred in Aurora on July 20, 2012, inside of a Century movie theater, killing 12 individuals and injuring 70 others. The trial of the prime suspect, James Holmes, recently began in Arapahoe County, and media coverage has been and likely will continue to be extensive. This traumatic event left lasting physical and emotional scars for many people. Gruesome details of the crime revealed in the media coverage may re-expose people – especially children – to unwanted memories and distressing feelings. Can exposure to too much media coverage cause lasting stress for some? Should we protect our children from experiencing secondary trauma? Yes and yes. Trauma may result from a psychologically distressing event that is outside the range of typical human experience. Trauma often involves a sense of intense fear, terror and helplessness that leaves a lasting impression on an individual’s mind. Whether or not someone develops symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder after a traumatic event varies from person to person. Secondary traumatic stress – also known as vicarious trauma — commonly has been defined as “the natural consequent behaviors resulting from knowledge about a traumatizing event experienced by a significant other. It is the stress resulting from wanting to help a traumatized or suffering person.” Medical and behavioral professionals, law enforcement and emergency responders, reporters and photographers – these are some of the people who may experience vicarious trauma in their work as they respond to natural disasters, car accidents and community violence. Many think these professionals are the only ones at risk, but witnesses of traumatic events are at risk, too. Any of us who are exposed to another’s suffering, even via the television screen, can experience vicarious trauma. The very nature of listening to the descriptions of an intense, traumatic event may leave a person vulnerable to emo-
tionally absorbing a portion of that trauma. This is especially GUEST impactful for children COLUMN who, depending on their developmental age, are inexperienced in being able to regulate powerful emotions. They often look to their parents and caregivers to gauge how they should feel in such circumstances. Not everyone exposed to the same trauma – either in person, in conversation or on TV — will experience it in the same way. Some people will develop vicarious trauma while others won’t. For some, such as medical personnel, vicarious trauma may build up over years of exposure. One viewpoint is that media has propagated widespread insensitivity in society by flashing frequent, decontextualized images of tragedy and suffering. It numbs viewers. We need to check in with our emotions to see if vicarious trauma is affecting us, and we need to ensure that we aren’t exposing our children to content — on TV and at movies — that’s too mature for them. Here are some common warning signs for vicarious trauma: Experiencing racing thoughts about the event or feeling inexplicably fearful, angry, sad, hopeless, depressed or anxious. Distress also manifests itself physically; some people may experience headaches, stomachaches, nightmares, avoidance of certain places or people and a brief disturbance in their daily routine. Children express their emotions in their play and behavior because they may not have the vocabulary to describe how they’re feeling. That’s why it’s important to monitor how much media coverage of disturbing events children are receiving. It’s essential to have conversations with children about trauma and their understanding of it, and to model healthy ways to handle stress. There are many ways to deal with stress and the vicarious trauma that may result
Jamie Posthuma
A bit of Spain comes to Lakewood World Heritage Student Exchange Programs has qualified the Leonard family as a host family for Alberto Tomas Martin, a junior from Spain. Alberto will be attending Lakewood High School for the upcoming school year. Alberto has met all of the academic and character qualifications necessary to be accepted as an exchange student by World Heritage and the Leonard family is awaiting his arrival in August. World Heritage, a nonprofit, publicbenefit organization, is dedicated to foster-
ing cultural enrichment and intercultural understanding through youth exchange programs. World Heritage provides students from Europe, Asia and the Americas the opportunity to spend an exchange experience in the U.S.A. For more information about World Heritage contact Courtney Wade at (866) 939-4111, who is the Regional World Heritage Area Coordinator, or call toll-free 1-800-888-9040 or visit World Heritage’s website at www.whhosts.com.
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from a stressful event. They may include turning to personal self-care routines, such as physical or recreational activities, and practicing meditation, deep breathing or mindfulness. Other practices may include obtaining social support – from friends, family, coworkers or a healthcare professional – and establishing clear boundaries about what you are able to tolerate (how much you can watch or listen to). If you’re experiencing any unwanted, distressing feelings related to a traumatic event or if you’re experiencing secondary trauma that’s excessive or unreasonable – if it’s impairing your daily life – please contact a healthcare professional immediately.
Give yourselves a rest from societal violence portrayed on TV – in the news and in movies – by taking a break from watching television. When you are not focused on what you’re watching, turn it off, and when you are watching, it’s healthy to limit viewing time, especially for children. Jamie Posthuma, Ph.D., LP, is the program manager of In-Home Resiliency and Support Services (IRSS) at Community Reach Center, a nonprofit, mental health center with five outpatient offices in Adams County. For more information: www.CommunityReachCenter.org or 303-853-3500.
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Gutwein announces election run Wants to keep city growing smartly
DANA GUTWEIN QUICK FACTS Born and raised in Salt Lake City. Moved to Colorado in 2008 and came to Lakewood in 2010. Studied neuroscience and engineering at Vanderbilt University. Worked as a field engineer for an oilfield service company in Bakersfield, Calif., after training in Egypt. In Colorado she volunteered for the Center for Resource Conservation and then worked as a small business consultant for Intuit. Married to Chet and has two children. Chet, also an engineer, is operations manager at Airtech Environmental. Took the lead on the Sustainable Neighborhoods Program for the Southern Gables neighborhood. Also serves on the Advisory Commission for an Inclusive Community. For more information, visit www.danaforlakewood.org.
By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com Dana Gutwein, leader of efforts to certify the Southern Gables neighborhood as a sustainable neighborhood, announced she will be running for Tom Quinn’s Ward 5 seat. Quinn is term-limited. We called Gutwein to talk about her candidacy and her thoughts on Lakewood and what she would do if elected.
What are some issues you’d like to see addressed by council?
What made you decide to run for Quinn’s seat? Since moving to Lakewood, I started getting really involved in the community, and that’s how I got involved in the sustainability efforts for Southern Gables. I threw everything I had into that. I realized that this kind of work and parenting are what’s most fulfilling to me, and this made we want to do whatever I can — I joined the neighborhood HOA, the ACIC (Advisory Commission for an Inclusive Community) and was a member of the Sustainability Plan work groups. I got to know Tom, and since he’s term-limited, I thought I could continue my momentum there.
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What have you been doing since making the decision? I’ve been keeping up on my project, and have been meeting as many people as I can and asking them a lot of questions about the community. I’ve also been talking to city department heads to see what they love about Lakewood and what they would like to see.
We need to continue the path we’re on in Lakewood. We need to work hard to protect and maintain the things we love about Lakewood — the reasons people move here and want to retire here. Things like safety, parks, our neighborhoods and fiscal responsibility. We have a great place and we need to keep it that way. I also want to work hard on our future and that includes things like economic development and small businesses.
What is the biggest challenge facing the community?
keep working on it. Population growth is also important, and we have to be smart about that. We need to accommodate people and be welcoming while keeping our neighborhoods how they are. At the same time, we need to keep Lakewood exciting for new and younger people who want to move here. Things like the W Rail, 40 West Arts and our sustainability efforts help in drawing people in. A lot of people also want to stay here and retire, so we need to work to make sure people can stay as long as they can.
What do you want people to know about you?
I’m one of those optimistic people who see challenges as opportunities, but sustainability will be a challenge if we don’t
I will listen and work for them. I want people to know I really want to talk to them about the city. I love this community, I have experience and I want to help.
LAKEWOOD NEWS IN A HURRY SpayToday raising funds for injured dog Veterinarian Angelina Piccoli from SpayToday, NeuterNow, 1864 S. Wadsworth Blvd., No. 2, spent a weekend in Page, Arizona, at the Navajo Reservation doing spays and neuters on cats and dogs. Ginger, one of the dogs, had been crosstied in the back of the truck on her way to the spay surgery, and the cross-tie failed. She jumped out of the back of the truck and was accidentally dragged behind the truck for several hundred feet on the dirt road. Ginger will need extensive recon-
structive surgery on her back legs and long-term rehabilitative care. Her owners are not able to provide the necessary money for surgeries and care. Ginger is at SpayToday, NeuterNow and the staff is raising money to pay for her care. Donations will be accepted at spay2day.org. Click on the “Donate Here” button.
New hours for passport applications Effective June 15, people can apply for passports at the City Clerk’s Office, 480 S.
Allison Parkway, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday. Lakewood is a designated Passport Acceptance Facility under the U.S. Department of State. No appointment is necessary during these hours, and passport photo services are provided for $10. Passport services will not be available on July 2, 3, 6 and 7. For details about applying for a passport, call 303-987-7080 or visit www.Lakewood.org/passports.
Action Center in need of volunteers The Action Center is in need of strong volunteers to pack, sort, move and stack in-kind donations. Volunteers must be able to consistently lift 20 to 40 pounds and must be able to start immediately. Volunteers shifts are available Monday through Saturday and are three to four hours long. The Action Center serves nearly 30,000 individuals in need annually. For more information or to sign-up, please contact Lorraine at 303-237-7704 or lorrainea@theactioncenterco.org.
“I chose UCCS for the combination of academics and student life. The Engineering program is one the best in the country and you can’t beat the location with views of Pikes Peak from every building. The University reaches out to every student by holding fun events for all different interests, so it’s easy to make friends. As soon as I stepped onto campus I was completely immersed in the community and felt right at home.” — Kaleen, Junior, Electrical Engineering
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LIFE
LOCAL
2 Colorado wines receive ‘best’ awards
Penny Parker Emily Cotton, a sophomore at Red Rocks Community College, sculpts a mermaid for her team’s Creatures from the Sea plot. Photos by Crystal Anderson
Sand in the City among fundraisers helping area By Crystal Anderson
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UPCOMING EVENTS Arvada and Westminster Relay for Life
WHAT: Teams of community members set up games, raffles and giveaways as everyone walks along the relay route, in honor of those, past and present, affected by cancer. Sign up to participate with a team or just show up to partake in the entertainment and help with the fundraising for the American Cancer Society. WHEN: Friday, July 31 TIME: 6 p.m. to midnight WHERE: Westminster City Park, 10455 Sheridan Blvd. INFO: http://goo.gl/qNgXgO
Arvada’s Sand in the City festival is a sunny, gritty and creative event that captures the attention of citizens young and old. Dig a little deeper, though, and you’ll find the festival, like many others, is a fun and engaging way for families and communities to give back. “We love the uniqueness of this event,” said Arvada Chamber of Commerce President Kami Welch. “There’s really a little something for everybody.” Tails of the Painted Cats A free sand-sculpting festival, Sand in the City runs June 27-28 WHAT: Twenty-three fancifully painted fiberglass cats are on display. They at 11200 Ralston Road. Featuring a variety of entertainment, the will be auctioned off at an Oct. 10 gala at Pinehurst Country Club. Bidding festival highlights 10 sculpting teams, one sculpting artist and one will end a week before the gala. The event will also feature a silent auction coaches’ sculpture, each one sponsoring a specific nonprofit and of 18 “flat cats” decorated by artists. visually creating a sandy image of recognizable creatures, places WHEN: Until June 27 and people. WHERE: Lakewood Arts Council Gallery, 6731 W. Colfax Ave. “Our goal is to highlight our community, highlight our busiAUCTION: Oct. 10, Pinehurst Country Club, 6255 W. Quincy Ave., Denver nesses, and by making it a free event, we’re able to do that more INFO: Bids and event tickets available at www.catcaresociety.org. effectively to more people,” Welch said. The festival includes 12 sculptures of “Star Wars” characters and Sand in the City Luau The Shire and Monopoly pieces, among others; a kids’ zone with WHAT: Traditional two-hour luau performed by Denver’s Polynesian FiaFia inflatables, arts-and-crafts projects and a photo booth; a traditional hula group luau and barbecue; local artisans and food vendors; and beverages WHEN: 5 p.m., Saturday, June 27 from six local breweries, a winery and a distillery. WHERE: Ralston Park Addition, 64th and Simms Street Aside from the sandy action, Sand in the City helps bring awareCOST: Free ness and money to a multitude of local nonprofits and businesses across the Front Range. Sand in the City Festival “A fun piece WHEN: 12-8 p.m., Saturday, June 27 of this event is 12-5 p.m., Sunday, June 28 we allow each WHERE: Ralston Park Addition, 64th Avenue and Simms Street team to pick COST: Free a nonprofit *Some children’s activities and all food and beverage vendors have a small fee. that they want their People’s Choice voting dollars to go to,” Welch said. “The team with the most money at the end of it gets the award of the People’s Choice. But everyone’s a winner because all the money goes toward their nonprofit of choice.” Like Sand in the City, nonprofits such as the Cat Care Society and the American Cancer Society closely tie their fundraising to a myriad of family events, such as the Tails of the Painted Cats and Relay for Life. Both events give visibility to the organizations, the community vendors or artists involved, support the community and raise money for the cause. “The tie-in aspect of Tails and the art galleries is a mutually beneficial situation,” said Jane Dorsey, coordinator of the Tails of the Painted Cats event. According to the website, the point of the American Cancer Society’s nationwide Relay for Life events is to “unite communities across the globe to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action to finish the fight once and for all.” For Cheryl Vaughn, a Sand in the City participant and Girl Scouts Troop 52402 leader, this event and those like it are surprising ways to seek money for organizations serving those in need throughout the community. “It’s unexpected,” she said. “You show up there, and people present it (the nonprofit) and since you’re spending money anyway, you may be more receptive.” For Chloe Corning, a sixth-grader at Lincoln Academy, Sand in the City gave her an opportunity to work with her Girl Scouts troop, give back and have fun creating her favorite Dr. Seuss characters out of sand. “It’s really fun carving something out and it’s turned out a lot cooler than I thought it would,” she said. Money raised from Troop 52402’s Cat in the Castles continues on Page 13
MILE HIGH LIFE
The Colorado Wine Industry Development Board, part of the Colorado Department of Agriculture, has just announced the winners of the 2015 Governor’s Cup Wine Competition, which took place on May 16 and 17 at Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Hotel and Hospitality
Learning Center. The only statewide winemaking competition exclusively for Colorado wines, this year’s competition drew 241 entries from 37 local wineries, and was judged by a panel of sommeliers, winemakers, writers and wine experts from around the country. “I think the wines this year show great balance and wonderful winemaking skills,” said judge and winemaker Warren Winiarski of the Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars’ S.L.V. Cabernet Sauvignon from the 1976 Judgment of Paris tasting. The 2015 Governor’s Cup “Best of Show” went to two wines, both made from Syrah. When the sweepstakes tasting was complete, Canyon Wind Cellars’ 2013 Anemoi Lips and Turquoise Mesa Winery’s 2013 Syrah were tied. The 15 judges preferred to name both wines as Best of Show rather than break the tie with a vote. Syrah is a red grape variety that originates from the Rhone region of France. The 2015 Governor’s Cup Case features the top 12 rated grape wines from the competition, but new this year is the special “niche” four-pack of cider, mead, fruit and flavored wines. “I’m excited to hear that our 2013 Anemoi Lips won Best of Show,” Jay Christianson said. “We’re quite humbled that one of our wines has been awarded Best of Show two years in a row!” Turquoise Mesa Winery, like Canyon Wind Cellars, placed two of its wines in the Governor’s Case Cup.
Downtown hotel well awarded
On the heels of celebrating its oneyear anniversary in May and the 100th anniversary of the historic building in which it is housed, the Renaissance Denver Downtown City Center Hotel within the Colorado National Bank has earned several awards this year. Recent honors include a Downtown Denver Partnership Award, a finalist in the Urban Land Institute Impact Awards, an Expedia four-star rating, Denver Business Journal Real Estate Champions Award and several others. The Renaissance Denver Downtown offers a 230-room modern luxury hotel experience accented by pieces of the building’s storied past, including a series of murals from the iconic Western muralist Allen Tupper True and three original bank vaults turned meeting spaces, complete with original 33-inchthick, 60,000-pound steel safe doors. “We are ecstatic to have earned such renowned distinctions,” said Michael Damion, general manager of the hotel. “We have received an overwhelmingly positive response since opening last year, and we look forward to continuing our property’s engagement in the community.” The property also received several ColoradoBiz Magazine accolades, including Best Business Hotel and Best Business Lunch for the hotel’s original concept restaurant, range, and runnerup positions for Best Meeting/Event Venue and Best Place to Get a Martini for the lobby lounge, Teller Bar. Parker continues on Page 13
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Hat-themed sculpture will benefit The Action Center’s school supply drive. This event, Vaughn said, teaches her girls the value and joy of giving back. “We want them to see there’s a lot of different people struggling in different ways,” she said. “It’s important they understand not everybody has all the things they need
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Landmark welcomes Bad Daddy’s
East West Partners, a Colorado-based real estate developer and the master developers of Denver Union Station (along with Continuum Partners), has announced that Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar, the chef-driven burger concept with locations in Denver, the Carolinas and Tennessee, will open its fourth location in Denver at The Landmark. Located at 5380 S. Greenwood Plaza Boulevard, adjacent to Hapa Sushi, the new Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar location will join a slew of new retail tenants brought to The Landmark since East West Partners took over the community in November 2013, including Upstairs Circus, The Palate Food + Wine Bar and Espresso Americano. Patrons to The Landmark location will enjoy Bad Daddy’s menu favorites including the “Bad Ass Burger,” “Mama Ricotta’s Burger,” “Texican Salad,” the option to create your own burger from seven different patty options, 24 fresh toppings and 10 cheeses or create your own salad from dozens of toppings choices, as well as handcut fries, crispy tater tots, house-made potato chips and homespun milkshakes. “We’re very excited to be opening our fourth Denver location at The Landmark,” said Boyd Hoback, president and CEO of Good Times Restaurants Inc., of which Bad Daddy’s International is a wholly owned subsidiary. “This is a great location for us given the significant daytime crowd of the Denver Tech Center surrounded by upscale residential as well as evening entertainment options. We hope to provide a unique
in life.” This year, more than 20,000 people are expected to attend Sand in the City, which will benefit eight area nonprofits. To donate to the cause of choice, attendees simply place a $2 People’s Choice vote with their sculpture of choice. All funds raised will benefit that nonprofit. “It’s unique, it’s different,” Welch said. “How often can you say you spent your weekend looking at sand sculptures?” For more information, visit www.visitarvada.org/events/Sand-in-the-City.
dining option for the wide variety of customers that frequent the area for lunch, dinner and weekends.”
Chick flicks at ViewHouse The team at ViewHouse (2015 Market Street — www.viewhouse.com) is putting a summer twist on movies in the park with its Thursday night “Flicks for Chicks.” Every Thursday night this summer, ViewHouse is hosting an evening under the stars out on The Green, downtown Denver’s own backyard. Grab your gal pals, some blankets, and settle in to watch a movie on the giant, outdoor 147-inch LED TV. Movies start at sunset for guests 21 and over. Free popcorn and free drinks for the ladies from 9 p.m. until midnight. Screenings include “Pitch Perfect,” “Mean Girls,” “Legally Blonde” and other tried-and-true chick flicks. Not ready to leave when the movie’s over? Stay for the DJ and dancing afterward. ViewHouse also has a suburban location in Centennial.
Overheard
Eavesdropping on a woman talking to her husband: “Driving around town, we’ve decided that those orange traffic cones are Colorado’s new state flower.” 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.blacktiecolorado.com/pennyparker. She can be reached at parkerp1953@gmail.com or at 303-619-5209.
The Edge Theater’s production of “Lucky Guy” takes audiences back to the tabloid wars in New York City, told through the eye of Mike McAlary. Photo by RDG Photography
Summer show looks back to when print was king ‘Lucky Guy’ reflects industry in transition By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com The newspaper industry can boast of heydays and golden ages, but some of the stories from those periods aren’t pretty. Journalist Mike McAlary lived through the tabloid journalism industry of the 1980s and ’90s, and his travails get the Nora Ephron treatment in “Lucky Guy” at The Edge Theater. “With any play, it all starts with the script,” said Andrew Uhlenhopp, who plays McAlary. “‘Lucky Guy’ has such a great story, and as is so often the case, the best stories are true stories.” The regional premiere of the show runs at the theater, 1560 Teller St., through July 5. Show times are 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and 6 p.m. Sunday. The play follows McAlary’s career from 1985 to his death at 41 in 1998. This era directly preceded the 24-hour news reporting cycle, and the audience will see an industry in transition as readers change. Director John Ashton is familiar with the newspaper world, having written for the Denver Post, Rocky Mountain News and Westword, and so the story in “Lucky
Guy” struck a chord with him. “I’ve had some of the most fun in the theater recapturing those times when print was king,” he said. “It really brought back times when I was in the newsroom, doing this work.” To give actors a chance to hear what it was really like in a newsroom, Ashton hosted an evening at the Denver Press Club where actors could ask questions of some of Ashton’s peers. Uhlenhopp describes McAlary as a bit of a gunslinger — someone with a lot of talent, but an ego and arrogance that could lead to problems. “He was good at getting people to talk, but his ego did get away from him as his reputation got bigger,” Uhlenhopp said. “There was a part of him that wanted to tell stories that would benefit the public.” Ashton and Uhlenhopp spoke about the need to keep the production realistic, both in Uhlenhopp’s performance and The Edge’s technical designers, who make everything pop. Ephron’s lines adds some seriously fast-paced banter to the proceedings, which help the characters become more realistic to the audience. “Actors are characters in the same way newspaper writers are,” Ashton said. “It’s really down to telling stories.” For more information, call 303-2320363 or visit www.theedgetheater.com.
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CLUBS IN YOUR COMMUNITY ONGOING ACTIVITIES, ONGOING/BUSINESS GROUPS MONDAYS GOLDEN CHAPTER, Order of DeMolay meets at 7 p.m. every
first and third Wednesday in the town of Golden. Walt Disney, Mel Blanc and Walter Cronkite are counted among its alumni. DeMolay is an organization for young men between the ages of 12 and 21 that offers character building, leadership training, and life skill development. We offer many activities, academic opportunities and scholarships. Please contact the chapter for more information. Email demolaygolden@gmail.com or www. coloradodemolay.org and visit Golden’s page under the Chapter tab by clicking on the Golden photo.
GOLDEN NAR-ANON family group meets from 7:30-9 p.m. Mondays at Calvary Episcopal Church, 1320 Arapahoe St. We ask that people enter on the east side of the church and follow the signs to the upstairs meeting room. Call the Nar-Anon Family Groups World Service Organization at 800-477-6291 or go to Nar-Anon.org. JEFFERSON COUNTY Republican Men’s Club meets 7-9 a.m. Mondays at the Howard Johnson Denver West, 12100 W. 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge. Call Fred Holden at 303-421-7619 for more information. All are welcome, not just Republican men from Jefferson County. OPEN MIC Living Water Unity Spiritual Community presents
open mic night – celebrate your teen self 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays at 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada. This program gives teens the opportunity to express their performing art including voice and instrument, acting, poetry, stand-up comedy, mime, etc. Open to all students in sixth to 12th grades. Email bellbottoms809@ gmail.com.
WHEAT RIDGE Rotary Club meets from noon to 1:30 p.m. Mondays for lunch at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St. Come as our guest and learn about our service projects for the community. TUESDAYS ARVADA SUNRISE Rotary Club meets from 7-8 a.m. Tuesdays at The Arvada Centre For The Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. for a breakfast meeting. Come join us as our guest and learn about our community service projects and what Rotary does in the world to help people. DENVER APPLE Pi, an Apple/Mac computer user group,
meets from 7-9 p.m. the third Tuesday each month at the Applewood Community Church (downstairs), 12930 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. Program varies each month. We welcome those interested in learning more about their Apple or Mac computer. Visitors are welcome to see if you like our more mature group. More information may be found at denverapplepi.com.
GOLDEN ROTARY meets from 7:15-8:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Rolling Hills Country Club, 15707 W. 26 Ave., Golden. This active organization reaches neighbors in need. We build, support, and organize. We save lives locally and globally. For additional information visit www.rotayclubofgolden.org or contact Pat Madison at 303-279-1021. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES The Lakewood Chapter of Retired
and Active Federal Employees meets each second Tuesday at the Episcopal Church, 10th and Garrison. Call Ann Ornelas at 303-517-8558 with questions.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN Team Survivor, a health, education and fitness program for women of all abilities who have experienced cancer or are currently in treatment, offers weekly free, fun, supportive activities. Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Boulder Creek Walk (meet at Boulder Public Library main entrance). Tuesday, 11-11:30 a.m., Yoga, Boulder Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe Avenue. Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., Fitness Training, Boulder Center for Sports Medicine, 311 Mapleton Avenue (entrance on Maxwell Avenue.). Learn more at rockymtn-teamsurvivor.org. WEDNESDAYS AMERICAN LEGION Auxiliary presents Burger Nite, 5-7:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Post 178, 1655 Simms St., Lakewood. Members, their guests and active military invited for varied food and reasonable prices. Visit www.alpost178.org. ARVADA BIZ Connection www.meetup.com/Arvada-Busi-
ness-Connection/ is an informal networking event that brings together local entrepreneurs. Meetings are 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at various restaurants in Olde Town Arvada. A $5
fee is collected from each attendee, which is then donated to a local charity at the end of each quarter. The 4th Quarter Charity is the Dan Peak Foundation who assists families in need. For information, call Micki Carwin at 303-997-9098.
of open networking and organized introductions to the group. Cost: $12 non-CERTUS members at the door. First participants pay half price. RSVP not required. More info about CERTUS™ Professional Network at http://www.CertusNetwork.com.
ARVADA JEFFERSON Kiwanis meets from 7-8 a.m. Wednesdays at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., for a breakfast meeting. We invite you to join us for great fellowship, interesting programs, and the satisfaction of serving your community. This Kiwanis organization supports the Arvada Community Food Bank, the school backpack program, Santa House, Ralston House, and many other local organizations. For information or to visit a meeting, call Brad at 303-431-4697.
COMMUNITY COFFEE Join Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp on the fourth Thursday of each month to talk about issues that are important to you. Community Coffee will be from 7-8 a.m. at La Dolce Vita, Ice Cream Room, 5756 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada; and from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Panera Bread, 10450 Town Center Drive, Westminster.
ARVADA ROTARY meets 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays at Indian Tree Golf Club, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd. The club engages in a variety of community service projects, with emphasis on assistance to and support of Arvada’s youth. Visitors are always welcome. For additional information visit www.arvadarotary. org or call Dave Paul at 303-431-9657. BUFFALO TOASTMASTERS meets 11:30 a.m. to 12:45
p.m. the first and third Wednesdays at the Jefferson County Government Building, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden. Toastmasters is an international organization that is a fun and supportive environment to learn and practice public speaking and leadership skills. All are welcome. More information is available at www.buffalotoastmasters.org.
FOOTHILLS MUSIC Teachers Association meets 9:30 a.m. to noon the third Wednesday of each month. FMTA is a local group of independent music teachers, affiliated with Colorado State Music Teachers Association and Music Teachers National Association. Call Kathy at 303-988-9565. GOLDEN ELKS Lodge meets at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 16795 W. 50th Ave. Contact golden2740@hotmail.com or 303-279-2740 for more information, or to learn how to join. MUSIC TEACHERS Association Suburban Northwest meets
9:30 a.m. to noon the first Wednesday of the month at Community in Christ Church, 12229 W. 80th Ave., Arvada. Meetings are open to the public and include refreshments, business meeting and program featuring music teaching professionals from around the state lecturing on the latest teaching developments.
ORDER SONS of Italy in America/Denver Lodge 2075 meets
every third Wednesday of the month at 5925 W. 32nd Ave., Wheat Ridge. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. and meeting follows at 7 p.m. Lots of fun activities planned for summer meetings. Everyone welcome. Call 303-238-8055.
PROFESSIONAL WOMEN NW Metro Business and Professional Women meets the first Wednesday of each month from September to May. Our mission is to achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education and information. Call Marcia at 303-827-3283 to RSVP. WOMEN NETWORKING Women’s Business Group Wednesday morning networking group in Arvada has openings for women who can commit to a weekly morning meeting. Limited to one business per category. Call for available openings, 303438-6783, or go online to info@OurConnection.org. THURSDAYS ARVADA ASSOCIATED Modelers hosts training night 4-8 p.m. Thursdays from May to September (weather permitting) at the Arvada Airpark, 7608 Highway 93, Golden. (Pioneer entrance between Leyden Road and 64th Avenue). We welcome anyone interested in learning to fly radio control models to take an introductory flight with an instructor. No previous experience is needed and the club provides radios and airplanes. Training is free and open to everyone. Visit www.arvadamodelers.com/pilot-training/. BUSINESS SPIRITUALITY Business Honoring Spirituality meets 7-9 a.m. every Thursday at the Community Center of Mile Hi Church, 9079 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood. Meetings include networking, a brief meditation by a licensed practitioner, guest speaker and breakfast. For additional information, visit www. bhsmilehi.org or call Patty Whitelock at 303-274-0933. CERTUS PROFESSIONAL Network meets for its Lakewood networking event from 9:30-11 a.m. the third Thursday of the month at Panera Bread, 650 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Build your network, grow your business, network less. Our events are structured to connect professionals with the resources, power partners and leaders to expand their business and the business of others. Open to all industries, includes 30 minutes
INVESTORS’ MEETINGS The Rocky Mountain Inventors Association meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. the fourth Thursday of every month (excluding November and December) at Vesta Technology, 13050 W. 43rd Drive, Suite 300, Golden. Presentations in marketing, manufacturing, engineering, finance, business and legal, followed by networking. Go online to www.rminventor. org for details. ROCKY MOUNTAIN Team Survivor, a health, education and fitness program for women of all abilities who have experienced cancer or are currently in treatment, offers weekly free, fun, supportive activities. Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Boulder Creek Walk (meet at Boulder Public Library main entrance). Tuesday, 11-11:30 a.m., Yoga, Boulder Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe Avenue. Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., Fitness Training, Boulder Center for Sports Medicine, 311 Mapleton Avenue (entrance on Maxwell Avenue.). Learn more at rockymtn-teamsurvivor.org. SALTY DOG Sailing Club If you love to sail or want to try, if you don’t have a boat, if you have a boat but don’t sail enough because you cannot find a crew, the Salty Dog Sailing Club is for you. The club meets the second Thursday of the month at members’ homes. Members come from all along the Front Range because this is the only such club available. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. with the business meeting commencing at 7 p.m. Go to www.saltydog.org for meeting locations and directions. STUCK IN the Middle, a social support group for spouses and
caregivers of those with chronic illnesses, meets at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. You’ve been a caregiver for years, your spouse or family member has moved to a facility and now you are faced with the isolation of living alone. Or your loved one is at home and you need time for yourself. Would you like to meet others in similar situations? SITM meets in member’s homes. Call or e-mail Karen, 303-422-1196 or sitm@comcast.net; or Bonnie, bonnieforsitm@earthlink.net, for information.
FRIDAYS CALMUP JOURNEY Prefer to help yourself rather than do the coaching or psychotherapy thing? Let me share with you free information about the CalmUp Journey, a one-page self-examination worksheet for men and women. Join me for coffee or tea from 8-9 a.m. most Fridays at Whole Foods Market Belmar, 444 S. Wadsworth Blvd. in Lakewood. Let me know you’re planning to be there so we’re sure to connect. Contact www.DrLorieGose.com or 303-500-2340. GOLDEN GATE Community Grange, 25201 Golden Gate
Canyon Road, has meetings at 7 p.m. the second Friday of the month. Activities include yoga, dances, eggmania, special wildlife programs, holiday craft fair. Grange hall available for rental for weddings, parties, reunions, etc. Call Rich Phillips at 303-277-1933 or go to www.goldengategrange.com. New members welcome.
GRAND PIANO Show Patrice LeBlanc performs from 6-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at Grappa Mediterranean Bistro, 1027 Washington St., Golden. Go to www.grappabistro.com. Call 303-273-8882 for reservations and information. HEARTPULSE LEARN how to take an active role in your
health and wellbeing. HeartPULSE meets 7-9 p.m. the first Friday of every month at The Cloisters, 2103 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Contact HeartPULSE for information on cost. Each session features an educational presentation, energy exercises, and ‘healing’ meditations. Contact heartpulse@att.net.
GAME ON meets 1-4 p.m. at Community Recreation Center, 68th and Wadsworth. The North Jeffco Senior Friday Club meets weekly to play cards and board games, including bridge, pinochle, canasta, hand & foot, majong, billiards and dominoes. No RSVP. All supplies provided and refreshments. Monthly pot luck/catered meals. Golfing and bowling opportunities, too. For information call Bob Stremel, 303-905-4315. SOUTH JEFFCO Rotary Club meets at 7:15 a.m. Fridays at Fox Hollow Golf Course, 13410 W. Morrison Road, Lakewood. Contact Bruce at 303-919-3741.
SATURDAYS COLORADO CITIZENS for Peace meets 10:30-11:30 a.m. every Saturday at the intersections of West 52nd and Wadsworth Boulevard to try to bring an end to the wars. Signs will be furnished for those who do not have them. Contact Cindy Lowry at 303-431-1228 or waylonthecat.lowry@yahoo.com. GRAND PIANO Show Patrice LeBlanc performs from 6-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at Grappa Mediterranean Bistro, 1027 Washington St., Golden. Go to www.grappabistro.com. Call 303-273-8882 for reservations and information. LIFERING SECULAR Recovery is a network of support groups for people who want to live free from alcohol and other addictive drugs. Meetings are at 6 p.m. Saturdays at 6655 W. Jewell Ave. Unit 100. Appointments and membership is not required. LifeRing’s approach to sobriety focuses on empowering individuals through the strength of sober conversation. Go to www. liferingcolorado.org.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN Shipwrights is a wood ship modeling club that meets at 9:30 a.m. the third Saturday of each month at Rockler’s Woodworking and Hardware Store, 2553 S. Colorado Blvd. in Denver. The club also has a workshop at 9:30 a.m. the first Saturday of the month at the Arvada City Hall, 8101 Ralston Road, where we work on our models and get help from experienced modellers. Go to www.rockymountainshipwrights. org for information. VIETNAM VETERANS of America Chapter 1071 meets at 10 a.m. the third Saturday of each month at Elks Lodge #1777, 1455 Newland St., Lakewood. Beforehand, join the group from 8-10 a.m. for a low-cost breakfast at the Elks Lodge. Chapter helps all veterans with health care, benefits, employment and training, monetary assistance and other veteran’s issues. Go to www.vva1071.org for more detailed information or call 303-870-2428. SUNDAYS FREE WALTZ/POLKA lessons Polka Lover Klubs, Denver Kickers, 16776 W. 50th Ave. in Golden, meets 3-7 p.m. Sundays. Live music. Beautiful dance floor. Admission $4 members, $6 nonmembers. Annual membership $15. Contact Leo at 720232-0953 or leoincolorado@gmail.com. ONGOING /EDUCATION DISCUSSION GROUPS Covenant Village hosts Wednesdays at 2 p.m. This series of monthly events features expert speakers on a wide variety of educational and entertaining topics. Please plan to attend one, several or all of our programs, held at 9153 Yarrow St. in Westminster. Admission is free, but seating is limited. Call 303-403-2205 for driving directions and to reserve your place. Come early for refreshments; fellowship lectures begin at 2 p.m. To learn more about the residency options and lifestyle at Covenant Village of Colorado, call us at 303-4244828. ESL CLASSES — Covenant Presbyterian Church, 6100 W. 44th St. in Wheat Ridge, is sponsoring a free series of English as a Second Language classes for adults 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday nights. These classes will emphasize a conversational method of instruction. Beginner through advanced classes are offered. You may register on any Thursday night. For directions or more information, call the church at 410-442-5800 or go to our website at www.cpcwheatridge.org.
ONGOING /FINE ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT CONCORDIA LUTHERAN Church Choir meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. The choir assists in Concordia’s traditional worship service three out of four Sundays per month. The church is at 13371 W. Alameda Parkway in Lakewood (the church nestled close to Green Mountain). If you have a desire to sing and are interested in joining, please contact Joan at joan@concordialcms.org or 303-989-5260. DANCE CLUB — Blue Nova Dance Club meets 2:30-4:30 p.m. on the first and third Sundays every month at the Wheat Ridge Grange, 3850 High Court in Wheat Ridge. For more information or dance lessons, contact Dave at 303-578-6588 or email BlueNova.RoundDanceClub@gmail.com. MUSIC PERFORMANCES Patrice LeBlanc performs on keyboard and vocals 6-9 p.m. every Friday and Saturday at Purple Ginger Asian Fusion Restaurant, 2610 Youngfield St. Call Clubs continues on Page 16
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SINGERS NEEDED The Troubadours Choir is looking for a director and new members. This is a volunteer choir, comprised mostly of seniors. The Troubadours meet at 9 a.m. every Friday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 45th and Wadsworth. For more information, call Gary at 303-477-1380.
SYMPHONY AUDITIONS The Lakewood Symphony is holding auditions for concertmaster (includes an honorarium), principal viola (includes an honorarium) and all section strings. Also, we are auditioning for subs in other sections. Rehearsals are 7:30-10 p.m. Tuesdays, September through May, at Green Mountain United Methodist Church; concerts are at the Lakewood Cultural Center. Call 303-980-0400 for requirements, appointment and further information.
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charge” meets noon-1 p.m. Fridays at 9797 W. Colfax Ave, No. 3AA, in Lakewood. Learn about natural alternatives to health concerns. No charge to be part of this group. For more information, call Linda at 303-883-5473 or email lindagoesgreen@prodigy.net.
HOME CARE Always Best Care Denver West provides in-home care, skilled nursing and free senior community placement. Always Best Care provides every individual and family with well-trained personal care attendants and expert nursing support. We help families make informed decisions about senior care, and guide them through comprehensive solutions designed specifically for their unique situations. To learn more, go online to www.AlwaysBestCare.com/DenverWest or call 303-952-3060.
TAI CHI is now taught at Lakeview Wellness and Event Center 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 2-3:30 p.m. Fridays. Call 303-989-6300 or 303-730-0986 for cost information and reservations.
WEIGHT LOSS — The EZ Weight-Loss Challenge 12-week program meets 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays at Arvada Church of God, 7135 W. 68th Ave. Free coaching, metabolism test and nutrition information. Cash prizes awarded to the top three biggest achievers. For information on cost or to preregister, call Chris at 720-320-2394.
YOGA FOR Survivors Whether you’re a longtime cancer survivor, in treatment or a caregiver to a cancer survivor, Yoga for Cancer Survivors & Caregivers is a great way to live more comfortably in your own body. Benefits include decreased stress and pain, improved sleep and energy, improved lymphatic flow, reduced nausea and a greater sense of well-being. Class led by Shari Turney, a registered yoga instructor with specialized training through Yoga for Survivors. Class offered 1:30-2:45 p.m. Sundays at Duncan Family YMCA, 6350 Eldridge St., Arvada. Contact Shari Turney at 720-319-3703 or szturney@mac.com before taking your first class to ensure a safe practice.
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On the first day of Sterling Stowe’s journey, traffic rushed past him on a busy highway in the pouring rain. And he got three flat tires on his bicycle. “I was really discouraged,” he said. “I thought, ‘I still have three more months and I can barely make it through the first day.’” But he did make it. Stowe stopped at a grocery store to buy some food and plan the route for the rest of the day, and discovered Neil Branson through a website that helps the cycling community find lodging. Stowe biked the 20 miles to Branson’s home in a small town called Seaside in Oregon. Branson, a retired high school counselor, welcomed him and gave him the words of encouragement he needed. “It’s the kindness of strangers who are helping me make it through,” Stowe said.
Looking for people’s stories
Stowe, 25, of Golden, is biking coastto-coast along the Trans-America Trail to document the stories of others. He calls his journey “Pursuing America: Stories from the Seat of a Bike.” The goal, he said, is to create a national empathy. There is no particular topic for any of the stories, Stowe said. They can entail a person overcoming a hardship or celebrating a great success. “If everybody could share their stories, we’d realize that we’re all not that different,” Stowe said. “Underneath it all, we all have the same desires.” Stowe, who is communicating with the Transcript through text and email, said in a June 22 text that he had made it to White Bird, Idaho.
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Stowe left Golden May 28. His mother and sister drove him to Long Beach, Wash., where they stayed in a hotel. Stowe’s bike trek began June 1, when he left from Long Beach to his starting point in Astoria, Ore. Stowe is traveling east with a final destination of Yorktown, Va. He estimates he will arrive home in August, a few weeks before beginning his senior year at Metropolitan State University of Denver. Although inspired by his journalism studies, the idea for the project did not come from a school assignment, Stowe said.
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“I didn’t want this to be about me,” he said. “I wanted it to be about the people and their stories. All these people are living an interesting life.”
A month of planning
Stowe spent about a month planning his trip. The idea came while on a short vacation to Moab, Utah, during spring break and “one thing spiraled into another,” Stowe said. He bought his bike off Craigslist from a man who had originally bought the bike for his own cross-country trip that he was unable to do because of his job, Stowe said. Stowe quit his job at a grocery store and set up a crowdfunding site. As of June 22, donors had contributed $580 toward his $1,000 goal. “It would have been nice to save and plan for another year, but then who knows if I would’ve gone,” Stowe said. “It’s easy to get caught in the preparing stage. I’ve learned you figure it out on the way.”
Tough ride is worth it
In Corvallis, Ore., Stowe stayed with Wendy Boyd, whom he found on warmshowers.org, the cycling website that helped him find Branson. The two exchanged biking stories, and she told him of her solo trip in Cambodia and Loas for her 60th birthday. “She did it solo,” Stowe said. “I have it easy. I speak the language here, and the U.S. is relatively safe.” The story about her trip gave Stowe the confidence he could also succeed on his journey. “This trip has been super hard — I’m not a pro cyclist,” Stowe said. “Sometimes, I wake up thinking I’m nuts for doing this. (But I) encourage people to chase their dreams. Don’t let hardships get in the way.”
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GARDENS NEEDED FOR TOUR The Lakewood Arts Council needs gardens/yards to be considered for its 2015 garden tour on Saturday, June 27. The council is a nonprofit community arts group serving Jefferson County. The garden tour is one of its annual fundraising events. Sites should be in the west metro area such as Lakewood, Golden, Morrison or Wheat Ridge. Contact the arts council now through June at 303-980-0625 or LAC@lakewoodartscouncil.org to provide your name and contact information.
SUMMER CAMP PRODUCTION COLORADO ACTS presents a production of “The Mysterious Habersham Treasure Mystery,” performed by students in the 12- to 18-yearold week-long camp. Show times are 7 p.m. Friday, June 26, and 7 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at Colorado ACTS Theatre, 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. Call 303-456-6772. Go to www.coloradoacts.org.
THEATER/SHOWS ‘GUYS AND DOLLS’ Performance Now Theatre Company presents “Guys and Dolls,” through Sunday, June 28, at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are available at www. performancenow.org or by calling 303-987-7845.
SUMMER CAMP PRODUCTION Colorado ACTS presents a production of “Stories of Winnie the Pooh,” performed by students in the 4- to 8-year-old three-day camp. Show times are 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, at Colorado ACTS Theatre, 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. Call 303-456-6772. Go to www.coloradoacts.org.
‘LUCKY GUY’ REGIONAL PREMIERE ARVADA HISTORICAL SOCIETY GARDEN TOUR ARVADA HISTORICAL Society plans its annual
garden tour featuring seven Arvada gardens. Tour runs 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 27. Tickets may be purchased on the day of the tour at the Arvada Center Amphitheater Plaza, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., after 8:30 a.m. Maps will be provided. Hand decorated birdhouses may be purchased on the tour. The tour takes place rain or shine; strollers and pets are not allowed in the gardens. Call 303-421-2032 or visit www. arvadahistory.org.
BACK BEND WORKSHOP PRANATONIC YOGA and Wellness presents a
back bend workshop 1:15-3 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at 807 14th St., Golden. Stimulate the central nervous system, boost immune system, realign and increase mobility in the spinal column, open the hips and strengthen and stretch the legs. Workshop includes a good warm-up; techniques for practicing backbends safely and effectively; stretches for areas that limit backbending; deep back bending postures; and plenty of demonstrations, hands-on adjustments and partner stretching. Brittany Plaven, professional aerial dancer, figure skater and yoga instructor will teach workshop. Reservation needed. Contact 303-274-5733 or go to www.PranaTonic.com.
The Edge Theater presents “Lucky Guy” through Sunday, July 5, at 1560 Teller St., Suite 200, Lakewood. Show times are 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and 6 p.m. Sunday. Parking is free. Contact 303-232-0363 or www.theedgetheater.com. “Lucky Guy” depicts the story of journalist Mike McAlary beginning in 1985 and ending with his death at age 41 in 1998. The plot covers the high points and tribulations of McAlary’s career as he traverses the clubby atmosphere of the New York City tabloid industry prior to the 24-hour news reporting cycle.
SUMMER CLASSES, CAMPS Registration is now open for Colorado ACTS Theater summer classes and camps. Upcoming are a friends and family musical production of “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang! along with summer week-long camps including Young King Arthur, Happy Birthday of America! Stories of Patriots, Beauty & the Beast, the Frozen Tale of the North, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Shining Stars Camp for Differently Abled Students. Community classes include Hamlet, group guitar lessons and tap dance. Register for all classes and camps at www.coloradoacts.org. Classes take place at Colorado ACTS Theater, 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge.
MUSIC/CONCERT ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE BENEFIT CONCERT Tickets are available now through Sunday, Aug. 2 for a matinee benefit concert featuring Cody Ray Slaughter, the 2011 Ultimate Elvis Tribute award winner. The concert is at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. After the concert, enjoy a meet and greet in the lobby with Slaughter. Purchase tickets by calling the theater box office at 303-987-7845, going online at www.lakewood.org/tickets or by stopping by the box office. All proceeds will benefit Evergreen Christian Outreach and Mount Evans Home Health Care and Hospice.
PAWS ON THE GREEN GOLF TOURNAMENT Cat Care Society plans its first charity golf tournament Paws on the Green to benefit Lakewood’s cage-free shelter for homeless, abused and abandoned cats. The tournament Monday, June 29, begins with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. at The Meadows Golf Club, 6937 S. Simms St., Littleton. Breakfast is served starting at 7:30 a.m. To register, go to www.catcaresociety. org or https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eaqtipcpa452 2363&oseq=&c=&ch=. For information on sponsorships or other event details, contact Ken Dobrovolny at 303-239-9680 or kdoby@catcaresociety.org.
WHERE IS GOD WHEN THINGS GO WRONG DISCUSSED AT LIFETREE CAFÉ How to find peace in the midst of unexpected tragedy will be explored at Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, at 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, titled “When Everything Goes Wrong, Where Is God?” includes a filmed interview with Denise Lauerman, a woman who coped with the death of two children and her husband. In the midst of sadness and brokenness, Lauerman says she feels peace. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net.
ARVADA COLTS BASEBALL Arvada Colts’ schedule for this summer includes a softball game against Arvada Fire, Monday, July 6; Regional Tournament, July 13-19, Long Lake Park. Contact info@arvadacolts.com for details and to sign up as a host family.
GOLF CLUB MEMBERSHIP OPEN West Woods Men’s Club of Arvada is recruiting members for the 2015 golf season. This year the club will have 13 tournaments including a club championship, match play and a Ryder Cup style event with Calcutta. Membership includes CGA handicap, year-end banquet and the chance to compete against golfers of similar ability on a top-notch course. The initiation fee is being waived for the 2015 season so now is the time to join one of the best men’s golf clubs in the state. Go to www.WestWoodsMensClub.com for information or to download an application.
HEALTH HOW YOUR BODY REALLY WORKS (OR DOESN’T) Knowing how food works (or doesn’t) with your body makes it easier to understand what to eat, which supplements to take, and why. Natural Grocers, Lakewood-Mission Trace, 3333 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, offers Why Take That, from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 27. Go to www.NaturalGrocers.com/mt.
NATURALLY ARVADA Check out free demonstrations and displays from master chefs and gardeners related to the fresh produce found at the Arvada Farmers’ Market. A new topic will be discussed each week, and kids’ crafts are planned. Event is free and presentations are 15 minutes long. Naturally Arvada programs run from 10:30-11:30 a.m. every other Sunday at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Call 303-235-5275 or stop by the library. Weekly topics are Berries (July 5); Tomatoes (July 19); Peaches (Aug. 2); Urban Farming (Aug. 16); Corn (Aug. 30); Dairy (Sept. 13); Apples (Sept. 27).
‘BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS’ MINERS ALLEY Playhouse presents “Brighton Beach Memoirs” through Sunday, June 28 at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 6 p.m. Sundays, with a 2 p.m. show Sunday, June 28. Tickets available by calling 303-935-3044 or online at minersalley.com. COMMUNITY COLLEGE EXHIBIT RED ROCKS Community College plans an exhibit of “The Graham and Barbara Curtis Collection” through Tuesday, Aug. 11, in the Susan K. Arndt Gallery at the Red Rocks Lakewood campus. The gallery is open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The exhibit features 82 Coloradocentric prints from the Curtis Collection depicting a range of themes from early expeditions into Colorado, including scenic views, the movement of settlers, life of the Native Americans and the early development of Denver and beyond. Go to www.rrcc.edu.
ART/FILM SPECIAL EFFECTS ARTIST EXHIBIT Special effects artist Sonya Shannon will have an exhibit that features 13 original prints, including a triptych, through Sunday, July 26. The digital art on display is created using photos, hand-painting and up to 100 layers in each work. Shannon did special effects on “Star Trek II: The Search for Spock.” Her work has appeared at the Guggenheim Museum, the Times Square Jumbotron and Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park. The exhibit is open 5-9 p.m. Wednesdays, and 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays at Mile Hi Church, 9077 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood. Contact sonya@sonyashannon.com or www.sonya-shannon.com.
ANSEL ADAMS: MASTERWORKS Foothills Art Center, 809 15th St., Golden, presents “Ansel Adams: Masterworks,” a traveling exhibition of photographs by Ansel Adams, through Thursday, Aug. 30. Exhibit hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Go to http://foothillsartcenter.org/fac/portfolio/ansel-adams-masterworks/
Join us in the beautiful setting of the gardens and lake at Majestic View Nature Center0 for tai chi, adapted from the Sun form, which means it is slow, easy flowing and centering. Classes take place on Mondays, through July 13 (no class June 8). Beginning tai chi is 6:15-7:15 p.m.; continuing tai chi is 5-6 p.m. Bring water, wear comfortable clothes and dress for the weather. Inside area is available if needed. Led by Patricia Douglas, who is certified through the Tai Chi for Health Institute. Majestic View is at 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Call 720-898-7405.
EDUCATION
ARTS COUNCIL SUMMER SCHEDULE
COMPUTER CLASSES
Summer classes at the Lakewood Arts Council run from June to August at the LAC Gallery, 6731 W. Colfax Ave, Lakewood, in the Lamar Station Plaza next to Casa Bonita. The classes are generally suitable for all skill levels. For information on the classes, call 303-980-0625 or visit www.lakewoodartscouncil.org.
Arvada Library offers computer classes for adults. Classes are free and take place in the meeting room of the library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Signup is required. Call 303-235-5275 or stop by the library. Upcoming classes: Excel Basics, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 30 (fundamental elements of setting up and using spreadsheets, entering, editing and formatting data; creating, editing and using basic mathematical functions and formulas); Word Basics, 3-4:30 p.m. Thursday, July 2 (fundamentals of creating text documents; entering, editing and formatting text; moving text; opening and saving document files); Ebooks and Other Downloadables, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, July 23 (find and download books, audiobooks, music, magazines, shows and movies; set up accounts, search and check out titles).
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State Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp plans community coffee events on Thursday, June 25, when residents can have coffee and a casual conversation about their issues. Kraft-Tharp will be at La Dolce Vita in Olde Town Arvada 8-9 a.m.; and at Panera in the Shops at Walnut Creek, Westminster. The representative meets with residents the fourth Thursday of each month. Community coffee dates for 2015 are Thursday, July 23, Aug. 27, Sept. 24, Oct. 22. Go to
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Garage Sales
Miscellaneous
19th Annual Lake Arbor Community
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Garage Sale
The 19th Annual Lake Arbor Garage Sale will be on Saturday, June 27th from 8-5pm (Rain or Shine). Over 100 homes participate in this annual event. It is the BIGGEST community garage sale in the Front Range! Enjoy a full day of shopping and have a picnic at Lake Arbor Park and Lake. You can access the community event and get maps at Wadsworth Boulevard & Pomona Drive (east side), 80th Avenue & Chase and 88th & Lamar Avenue. Interested in Arvada/Westminster Real Estate, call Cindy @ 303-4291887, the area real estate expert. The event has been hosted by Cindy Belhumeur, Owner of Home Source Group Residential Real Estate for the last 18 years.
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10201 Grant Street Thornton Colorado For sale 4 spaces, Garden of the Good Shepherd For more info call 1-303-880-1607 1-790-285-6256
Wanted to Buy Looking for Travel Trailer or 5th Wheel will pay up to $2000 303-841-0361
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Misc. Notices Highlands Ranch High School 5TH - 8TH GRADE SUMMER BASKETBALL CAMP 2015 DATES: June 25th thru June 27th, 2015 TIME: 1:30PM to 4:30PM Daily LOCATION: Highlands Ranch High School Gym, 9375 S Cresthill Lane Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 WHO: Boys Grade 5th through 8th grade COACHES: HRHS Basketball Coaches and NCAA Recruiters COST: $100 Per Camper Payable to HRHS Boys Basketball QUESTIONS: Contact Coach Gibbs ranchbasketball@gmail.com
Instruction
Concealed Carry Classes $75 (Littleton, CO) Sunday June 28th 2:30pm-5:30pm 303-884-9949 rockymountainccw.com
Misc. Notices Want To Purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557 Denver, CO 80201
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minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557 Denver, CO 80201
Farm Products & Produce Grain Finished Buffalo
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Garage Sales Arvada 11426 West 59th Avenue Friday & Saturday June 26th & 27th 8am-4pm Kids, Clothing, Toys, Household etc. Estate Sale as part of Multi Family Garage Sale in Lone Tree! Tools, Mattresses, TVs Home Furnishings & Décor. Some kids clothes and toys. 9370 Pinyon Trail, Lone Tree 80124. Fri June 26 & Sat June 27, 8am-3pm.
Family Yard Sale
Items - everything baby, tons of toys, Tools, household items and more 9180 Fig Street, Arvada 80005 Friday June 26th Saturday June 27th From 7am-3pm Friday June 26th 9am-4pm Saturday June 27th 9am-3pm 6654 Xenon Drive, Arvada Paper back books, Jewelry, Children's Books, Clothes, Toys, Many Household Items and Much more June 27th & 28th 9am-4pm. Boys Clothes 0-7 years, Childs Toys, Boys Navy Uniform pants size 6 & 7 and misc. Items. 6185 North Ponderosa Way, Parker 80134 Lakewood Multi Family Yard Sale Friday-Saturday June 26th & 27th 9-4:30 9110 West 2nd Avenue Hot Deals & Great Bargains! MOVING SALE Everything must go Saturday June 27 10am-5pm 755 North Faver Drive off of Wolfensberger Road Short distance from town but worth the drive Follow the signs on Faver Drive Bistro Table, Projection TV, Furniture, Artwork, Girl clothing 3mo-2T Women's Name Brand Clothing, Collectables, Kitchen Items, Books, Chrystal, Decorator Items and so much more!
Moving Sale
Tag, Tools, Household, and Tack June 26th & 27th 8am-noon 6484 Lemon Gulch Drive Castle Rock 80108
Garage Sales MOVING SALE/CONTENTS OF HOUSE PRICED TO SELL. Tools, lawn mower, solid wood bedrm set, solid wood corner desk set incl file cabinet, other furniture and household items Cash/Carry No muscle provided. Fri: June 26, 8am - 3 pm; June 27, 8am-1pm 10229 Riverstone Dr, Parker
Dogs AKC Registered Euro Bloodline German Shepherd pups for sale 2 female, 1 male $750 1st shots, wormed and vet checked Parents onsite 303-670-0329
Estate Sales
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AUNT BETTY’S ESTATE LIQUIDATORS PLUS – Estate Sale FRI - SUN (6/26 – 6/28) 9am-4pm Antiques, Collectables, Unusual China, Kitchen Gadgets, Large Yard Tools and more. Also featuring Aunt Betty’s Closet filled with fun clothing and shoes of all sizes. 6469 S WINDERMERE ST LITTLETON CO 80120 http://auntbettysestates.121hub.com /Home/About/575
CASH 4 PRE 1900 Letters, Diaries, Photographs, Books, + Other Pre 1900 Antiques and Collectibles Call Jerry @ 1-303-845-2161
Arts & Crafts 18th Annual Winter Park Colorado Craft Fair
Aug. 8th & 9th. Applications available call 970-531-3170 or email jjbeam@hotmail.com bgmtnmn.wix.com/ winterparkcraftfair
Bicycles
Autos for Sale 2008 Subaru 90K
Great Condition, New Belts $10,500 Call Anthony 303-798-3390 No Calls after 6pm 94 GMC 3/4 ton pick up with a regular cab 2 wheel drive stick shift 454 engine good work truck under 119,000 miles $2300 shown by appointment only 720-474-0615 96 Buick Park Avenue 3.8 Liter engine, automatic, 80,000 miles $2100 shown by appointment only 720-474-0615 95 Dodge Van 7 passenger $4000 303-690-7462
96' Dodge Ram Truck
3/4 Ton with metal tool box, snow tires and bed liner $2300 (303)425-1334
Fun & easy to ride
Speeds up to 20 MPH Electric Motor Rechargeable Battery Pedals Like a Regular Bike No gas Needed No Drivers License Needed
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Firewood Pine/Fir & Aspen
Split & Delivered $225 Stacking available extra $25 Some delivery charges may apply depending on location. Hauling scrap metal also available (appliances, batteries etc.) Call 303-647-2475 or 720-323-2173
Boats and Water Sports 10' Seahawk inflatable and complete for $200 303-278-2007 Time Share House Boat 52' sleeps 12 September 5-12th Dues and Maintenance paid for $5,000 Ski boat 16' 105 w/ Chrysler Outboard $1,500 8' Palomino pop up camper $800 20'x24'x10' high steel carport Coast to Coast brand $1,500 (303)431-6580
RV’s and Campers 1995 Ford Holiday Rambler Class A Motor Home Chassis Model-F -Super Duty East of Elizabeth in Overland Estates (720)202-9990 (303)868-7075
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We are community. Heaters Lennox Unit Heater $50 Craftsman Electric Snow Blower $30 2 wheel metal trailer $40 (303)690-7462
A couple of timely fishing and hunting issues warrant an update in the midst of spring and early summer fishing season. I would quickly echo the recent message from Parks and Wildlife Division, where the agency is strongly suggesting anglers not attempt to fish in South Park. The advisement is about the record-breaking rainfall impacting all South Park streams plus water releases from various reservoirs and added flows resulting from the draining of Antero Reservoir. Additionally, record snow pack in the Mosquito Range is just beginning to melt, adding to the swollen streams. The current conditions raises legitimate safety concerns, plus very poor fishing opportunities. I spent three days with friends in South Park June 9-11 and found all streams overflowing banks, particularly turbid and all at extremely high rates of flow. The only marginally fishable stream is the popular “Dream Stream” between Aurora’s Spinney Mountain Reservoir and Denver’s Eleven Mile Reservoir. Even this normally promising fishery offers few and far between slow runs and quiet tail water. The South Park fishing conditions are not isolated. The heavy rains and runoff generally repeats itself throughout the mountain trout waters. Anglers will find more promising fishing in the lakes and reservoirs either trolling or jigging from boats, spin casting or tight line bottom bait lines. Many fishing guides are even shelving client fishing outings awaiting Mother Nature to settle the stream flows and snow melt.
Hunting season admittedly is down the road a ways, but some preparation steps are worth consideration at this time. Too often hunters wait too long to secure the Colorado Hunter Education Ron Hellbusch Classes and certifiAny sportsOUTDOORS cation. man born in 1949 or SCENE more recently must possess and Hunter Safety Certificate to be eligible to buy a hunting license, small game or big game. Local major sports outlets schedule classes plus the Division of Parks and Wildlife. An early search for upcoming classes is suggested. Go to www.cpw.state.co.us. Seek out the task bar at the top of the webpage click on the word “calendar.” Next click on the line “Looking for a Hunter Education Course?” found on the right side of the webpage. Follow the prompts to find the type of instruction needed and location. Bigger sports shops such as Bass Pro Shop and Cabela’s will show scheduled classes along with the Division of Parks and Wildlife. Outdoors writer Ron Hellbusch can be reached at Ron-Hellbusch@comcast.net.
Young scientists love fireflies Through the summer months fireflies also known as lightning bugs and glowworms are like golden seeds sown throughout the night. They are best seen on warm damp nights from darkened homes. They thrive in forests, fields, and marshes near water. The purpose of all the flashing is to find mates. Observing these beetles is an excellent way to teach young scientists about insects. Fireflies like all insects have six legs. They have a small head covered by a large thorax shield. Their two antennae are long and are in constant motion. Beneath grey wing covers is a pair of large dark veined wings folded when not in use. They also have an abdomen. Some segments underneath are sulphur yellow. These are the lamps that carry on chemical reactions to make light. Their larvae and eggs also glow. When children see fireflies during the day, teach that they are insect friends. The larvae kill snails, slugs, earthworms (unfortunately), and insects that are harmful to garden plants.
All About Glowing
The adult’s sole purpose is to find a mate by glowing. The male’s glow part covers the entire end of the abdomen. In the female, only the middle portion of the abdomen is converted into a lamp. Fireflies produce cold light, the most efficient light in the world. The chemical reaction is 100 percent light. During the day children enjoy looking at fireflies through a magnifying glass which can be part of a handy science box, along
with small jars, spoons for picking up insect LIFELONG specimens, colored LEARNING pencils and paper for drawing and printing a few words. Insects should not be handled. They can be harmful. If scared, fireflies shed drops of blood that taste nasty to predators and can be poisonous to some animals.
Esther Macalady
Catch and Release To catch fireflies turn off all house lights. Go outside and aim a flash light covered with thin blue tissue paper at the ground, aim the light directly up and down quickly, or imitate the flash patterns (uncovered light) they may emit. Never shine a light directly on fireflies. You will scare them away. When close enough, catch your fireflies using a net. Place the caught fireflies into a clear jar with a lid that’s been pierced to let in air and has a moistened paper towel inside to keep the air in the jar humid. Then fireflies can breathe and won’t dry out. They are very fragile. If they are not afraid they will continue flashing. Is there a pattern? Draw fireflies so you can find them later in daylight. Let them go within a day so your yard will have even more natural glows in the future. Families can check online to see the famous firefly light symphony of the Great Smokey Mountains of Tennessee and other National Parks.
Wanted
Furniture Sofas, Dressers, Love Seats, China Cabinet, Entertainment Center, Wood Dining Table and Chairs, End Tables, Book Shelves, Recliners, Southwest Lakewood Call to view 303-993-2898
Fishermen take note of heavy area runoff
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June 25, 2015
LOCAL
Pirates grid talent tested Alameda competes in Broncos 7-on-7 tournament By Tom Munds
tmunds@colorado communitymedia.com Alameda High School players and coaches spoke and understood football lingo as they joined 87 other teams taking part in the Broncos 7-on-7 tournament at All-City Stadium. “We started this program as the Broncos realized there was more that we could offer to the high school football community,” said Bobby Mestas, the Broncos’ director of youth and high school football. “The 7-on-7 tournament is one of the events we sponsor to help players and coaches get ready for the season.” The tournament is free. Teams are divided into four-team pools to guarantee every team at least three games. And because the state’s smallest schools play 6-man and 8-man football, this year the tournament added five pools of 5-on-5 competition. Alameda took the field June 16 against University for the first of the three pool-play games. The Pirates won that game 41-7 and outscored Monarch and Bear Creek to win the pool play title with a 3-0 record. They lost, though, to Littleton High School in a close contest (27-24) in the first round June 17. The pool champions advanced to the single-elimination tournament June 20 at Dove Creek. The winner of the tournament earned an expense-paid trip to represent the Broncos at the NFL 7-on-7 tournament later this summer in Cleveland. Dana Bacca, second-year Pirates coach, said Alameda is a young team. “We have a lot of potential this season,” he said between games. “We only lost three seniors from last year’s team so we should be pretty good this year. We have a veteran quarterback who throws a good pass. He isn’t very big, but he has the arm strength to get the ball down the field and the smarts to play quarterback. I expect good things from
Alamada quarterback Anthony Lawson squares up to throw a pass during the June 16 Broncos 7-on-7 tournament against University. The Pirates bested the Bulldogs 41-7 and won their other two pool play games to earn a spot in Saturday’s single-elimination play at Dove Valley. Photo by Tom Munds our team this season in a league that is always tough.” Junior Anthony Lawson will be the Pirates quarterback. “I started on JV as a freshman and moved up to the varsity starter midway through the season,” he said. “I am not much of a vocal
leader, but I try to let my teammates know when they do good things and talk to them if what they do isn’t too good for us.” When he takes the snap, he said he moves back, watching the defensive backs playing safety, as he looks for the receiver running the open route.
“I am excited about the coming season,” Lawson said. “We have a lot of guys back so I think we will be better than last year’s team. Last year, we just missed being in the playoffs. But this year I think we will make the playoffs and make some noise in those playoffs.”
Tigers shooter ready to round out game Peterson plans to work on both defense, offense By Jim Benton
jbenton@colorado communitymedia.com Lakewood High School boys basketball coach Daryl Johnson jests that Kolton Peterson was shooting when he came out of the womb. Peterson’s dad, Chris, maintains that practice and confidence are what make his son a precise shooter. Kolton Peterson, a 6-foot-2 junior, was the state’s second-leading Class 5A scorer as a sophomore with a 23-point scoring average. “I’ve been shooting for quite awhile,” said Kolton. “My dad is a shooting coach. So he made me go in the driveway and hit some shots. I try to shoot every day. I try to get a lot of reps in. I’ve been doing it for quite a while. I definitely did it on my own, but he would help me sometimes and rebound for me.” Chris Peterson led the state in scoring as a standout at Jefferson High School (Edgewater) and went on to play at Creighton University between 1978-80. “I’ve coached for 30 years, and he’s sort of been sitting on my bench,” Chris Peterson said of his son. “He’s seen so many things I do in my shooting camps ... He’s put in a lot of time and he loves watching videos. Videos have helped him, watching Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson and all those good shooters.” Chris Peterson notes that Kolton has the confidence needed to be a good scorer.
“The number one thing to me with shooting is having confidence,” said Chris. “There are a lot of kids that can shoot and spend a lot of time shooting, but when you get into a game you have to have the confidence to be that good shooter. “Without the confidence, it doesn’t matter how much time or anything else you put in. Confidence comes from practice and from people telling you that you are a good shooter and coaches giving you the green light. He has the green light on this team, and that helps him, too.” Peterson showed confidence and accurate shooting in a game against Eaglecrest during the Continental-Centennial Challenge tournament on June 18 at Heritage. Eaglecrest had a comfortable lead in the final 90 seconds when Peterson hit four consecutive three-point shots to pull the Tigers to within one point at one time, but the Raptors secured a 57-52 win at the free-throw line. Peterson, with a player in his face, rimmed out a desperation threepointer with a second remaining. Peterson, who was the Tigers’ sixth man as a freshman, knows he will be a marked player this season, and opposing defenses will target him and force him to become creative to get open looks. “At the beginning of last season I could get some open shots,” he recalled. “Then after the fourth or fifth game, I started scoring and I was getting face-guarded every game. Last year I was the only returning varsity player, so I kind of had to take the initiative to go score. This year, we pretty much have everybody back from last year’s team, plus we are getting better offensively.” Peterson is the first to admit he still has a lot to improve upon, on both defense and offense.
Kolton Peterson was the state’s second leading Class 5A scorer last season as a sophomore with a 23-point average. His 93 3-point shots made tied for sixth most in a season, according to CHSAA records. Photo by Jim Benton “Ball defense is something I think I’ve gotten better,” he said. “It’s something I’ve put an emphasis on, is the defense. Last year I was offensive-minded, I guess. I tried to kind of pace myself in the games since I played most of the game. “Our guys set some pretty good screens for me. I learned, and it’s kind of ironic, but you have to set screens for other guys, too. Because defenders are either not going to stay on the guy I’m picking so they are going
to get a wide open layup, or they are both going to come to me and I’ll slip off. That will help a lot, too.” Johnson has stressed defensive improvement, but he a realist and knows he has one of the state’s most prolific offensive weapons in Peterson. “We are working to get better on defense as a team and that includes Kolton,” said Johnson. “We obviously look for him offensively and try to get him the ball.”
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Belly flops worth the pain Students win money, laptops for best flop By Ashley Reimers
areimers@colorado communitymedia.com
Cedar Bellows, dressed as Princess Ariel, prepares to flop during the Belly Flop Splashdown at Water World. The Regis University student earned first place. Check out this story online for more photos from the event. Photo by Ashley Reimers
More than 25 college students sacrificed their bellies during the annual Belly Flop Splashdown on June 17 at Water World in Federal Heights. The risk of belly injury all came in the name of scholarship money offered by Water World and other partners. The top three men and three women earned prizes for their style of flopping. The first-place winners took home $1,000 scholarships and laptops provided by College in Colorado. Second-place winners earned $750 scholarships and third-place winners earned $500. First place ended in a tie on the men’s side. Jerrell Bellot and Josiah Lindstadt’s performance from the platform at Thunder Bay continued to impress the judges, earning the two multiple perfect scores. Both left the contest with the top scholarship and a laptop.
Although Bellot won the prize, it wasn’t without some pain. The University of the Virgin Islands student let go some screams during his final flop attempts, which is done off an eight-foot landing. “The screaming was a way to turn the anxiety into adrenalin,” he said. “It was actually a lot more painful than I expected.” On the women’s side, Regis University student Cedar Bellows took home the top prize, which wasn’t as easy as it looked. This was her second year competing. She dressed up as Disney Princess Ariel and faced the ledge with confidence and skill. “I tried to jump as high as I could, swinging my arms and staying flat,” Bellows said. “For a $1,000 scholarship, it was worth it.” The students were judged on height, splash and sound. Denver Broncos cheerleader Kendal, one of three judges, also took into account attitude and creativity. This was her first time judging and admits she doesn’t think she’d be able to belly flop. “I was really looking for personality and how excited the students were,” she said. “It was a lot of fun to be here.”
Gran Fondo comes to Golden Aims to be social and challenging Staff Report The Gran Fondo National Championship Series took over Golden on June 21, and gave competitive writers a challenging and social biking experience. The organization prides itself on offer-
ing some of the toughest roads for racing, and participants this year made the arduous ride up Lookout Mountain. One of the things that makes the race unique, according to Reuben Kline, national director for the race, is that the race measures riders’ times in certain parts of
the route, instead of the route as a whole. There were three different routes to choose from — the Gran Route (90 miles), Medio Route (60 miles) and Piccolo Route (20 miles). “When you get rid of the start and finish time and only measure certain parts, that
allows the riders to progress at their own pace throughout the course and engage more socially at the event,” Kline said. “All our riders have a competitive spirit, but trying to maintain it over that long a time is challenging.”
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By Metro Creative Graphics Extracurricular and summer season sports leagues keep thousands of children occupied. Youth sports promote physical fitness and teamwork while helping children acquaint themselves with sportsmanship and camaraderie. The Journal of Sports Medicine says three out of four American families with school-aged children have at least one child playing an organized sport. While many kids play just for recreation, others play competitively. Sports are meant to be sources of enjoyment for children, but parental pressure and poor adult behavior on the sidelines can make kids reluctant to compete. Parents who behave poorly may inadvertently pass on bad habits to their children or cause kids to prematurely abandon their athletic pursuits. The following are a few tips for parents who want to encourage their kids’ passions for sports in positive ways. • Show respect for coaches and officials. Parents should not act like they are the final authority on calls or how team members should play. Respect should always be shown to coaches and referees. • Let your child have fun regardless of his or her performance. Too often parents get swept up in how their children are performing when the goal for young athletes should be to enjoy themselves. Resist the urge to focus on performance and focus instead of whether or not your child is having fun. • Recognize college scholarships may not be in the cards. Although some children are destined for athletic greatness, many will not play sports after high school. Pressuring older children to improve their performance in the hopes of landing college scholarships can make the little time they do have to play their favorite sports less enjoyable. • Take cues from the child. Children are often great indicators of parental behavior at sporting events. Parents whose children seem unenthusiastic about mom and dad attending their sporting events may be trying to tell you they don’t appreciate your behavior at the games.
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Lakewood, but Vega said about 36 children show up regularly. At some sites, as many as 100 children participate. Lunchbox Express is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriclture’s Summer Food Service Program, which ensures the food is healthy and nutritious. “There are 10 different meals we rotate,” Vega said, “so these kids are only getting the same meal twice a month.” The food is delivered to sites on repurposed buses and handed out by the program’s more than 90 volunteers. Marcy Baer has been with Lunchbox Express for three years and has found it a great way to channel her commitment to children since retiring from teaching. “It’s a good experience on both sides,” she said. “I’m even able to read to the kids when we do our book giveaways.” Victoria Shapovalova, 10, attends Mountair Park Community Garden as part of the city’s summer camp program. “I like the lunches a lot,” she said. “They are really healthy and I like that.” — Emily Powers contributed to this report.
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