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Jefferson County, Colorado • Volume 9, Issue 6

Vote on tax hike taking shape Organizers plan ballot question on school funding By Vic Vela

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Presiding Judge David Cooke picked up the gavel July 1 to succeed Arvada’ first full-time judge, George Boyle, who served in the position for 35 years and retired June 30. Photos by Sara Van Cleve

New judge picks up the gavel Arvada attorney David Cooke assumes role of presiding municipal courts judge By Sara Van Cleve

svancleve@ourcoloradonews.com After a career of 28 years as an attorney, David Cooke is seeing a dream become reality. “Since I’ve been an attorney, as long as I have done litigation, I’ve always wanted to become a judge. I think, probably, most trial lawyers will tell you that,” Cooke said. Cooke was sworn in as Arvada’s new full-time municipal court judge during the June 17 City Council meeting and began serving on July 1. Cooke succeeds Judge George Boyle, Arvada’s first full-time judge, who served 35 years and retired on June 30. Cooke met Boyle before he was selected, and said Boyle had one thing to tell him about the judgeship: “This is the best job there is.” “What a phenomenal endorsement,” Cooke said. “When I talked to him, that sealed it. You have a guy that is leaving who could say anything he wants, and all he said was this is the best thing there

Cooke, a resident of Arvada with his wife and two daughters, is a former assistant director of litigation with the Denver City Attorney’s Office and has nearly 30 years of experience as an attorney. is, so that got me really excited. I like the fact that it’s in my own community too.” Cooke; his wife, Kate, and their two daughters have lived in Arvada for about four years. Before moving to Arvada, they lived in Edgewater, where Cooke served on City Council for five years, three of those years as council president. Cooke has worked as an attorney for about 28 years and is licensed to practice in New York, Massachusetts and Colorado. For about 25 years he practiced litigation, working about eight years in the private sector and 17 with governmental

‘The goal for the court is to treat people fairly, be consistent and try to be impactful.’ David Cooke

agencies. He has worked as a special litigation prosecutor for the Colorado Attorney General and most recently worked in the Denver’s City Attorney’s Office, where he supervised civil-rights litigation and defended officers in excessiveforce cases. “My goal is to seriously learn how to do this job with excellence,” Cooke said. “The goal for the court is to treat people fairly, be consistent and try to be impactful. Hopefully when cases are done, you brought about the change that needs to happen. People here know their stuff inside and out, and I’m excited to work with a team that is excited about this job.” Cooke expects to hear about 12,000 cases annually. In addition to serving as presiding judge, Cooke will also serve as the court’s department head, leading a staff of nine, and be involved in city leadership. “What a great team to become a part of, where they re-

ally just get the value of what they do, the fact that they can make change and can improve the process,” he said. “It’s a really positive group.” Though there is a learning curve in transitioning from attorney to judge, Cooke said, his goal is to learn as fast as he can how to do his job as well as he can. “My goal, as far as the public is concerned — and the city attorney and prosecutors are concerned — is to have this appear to be a smooth handoff,” Cooke said. “No doubt certain things will be challenges, but I think it’s our obligation to the public for this to go as smoothly as it possibly can.” Cooke also served on the Arvada Council for the Arts and Humanities for about three years and was elected chair of the council last year. He also served as the president of the Board of Directors for the Mile High Community Band. Cooke has also played electric guitar in the jazz big band and jazz combo band with Mile High Community Band for about five years. He even built his own guitar from scratch. Cooke said he hopes to find other ways to get involved in the community, but will focus on his new job for the present. “I pinch myself every day,” he said. “I’m unbelievably excited to have this opportunity. I really am. I still can’t believe it. I know some of the people who applied for this — supertalented, very qualified people, just excellent. This city had such great options. I am just so flattered that City Council gave me the vote of confidence.” Boyle and three other parttime judges will serve as relief judges. Among the four judges, there is a combined 130 years of experience, Cooke said.

The tax initiative tied to funding of a major overhaul of Colorado’s school finance formula has been determined, and the campaign that’s behind it now has a name. Now, the real work for organizers begins: Getting signatures for a ballot proposal and, ultimately, trying to sell voters on the need for supporting about $950 million in new taxes that will be used to reshape how schools are funded. A committee that is calling itself Colorado Commits to Kids announced last week that they will work to put a two-tiered income tax increase on the ballot this fall. The tax initia- Report tive, which will impact higher wage earners more, will support the funding needed to enact Senate Bill 213, a major rewrite of the School Finance Act. The act, which was passed by the Legislature earlier this year, would create full-day kindergarten, provide preschool for at-risk children, and would put more money into needs-based programs for special education students and children who are learning English. The legislation also aims to increase perpupil funding for school districts across the state that supporters say would be done in a more equitable fashion than the current system allows. “We are eager to have a vigorous debate when the campaign begins in earnest,” said Curtis Hubbard, on behalf of Colorado Commits to Kids. “We’ve worked almost two years on this, trying to support the right measure. We think we’ve hit on the right system.” Right now, Colorado’s current income tax rate is a flat 4.63 percent, regardless of income level. The initiative will ask voters to approve an addition 0.37 percent in taxes on income earners who make up to $75,000 a year, bringing their tax rates up to five percent. Residents making more than $75,000 a year would pay 5 percent on their first $75,000 of taxable income, and a rate of 5.9 percent on income above that amount. Republican legislators opposed Senate Bill 213 during the recent legislative session and their opinions aren’t changing now that they know what the tax initiative will look like. “A tax increase like this runs the risk of stalling this fragile economic recovery moving forward,” said House Minority Leader

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Every 10 years City Council adopts new district boundary lines so the population in each district remains as equal as possible. Council recently adopted these new boundary lines. Map courtesy of the city of Arvada

Council adopts new district boundaries Boundary lines redrawn with three seats up for election By Sara Van Cleve

svancleve@ourcoloradonews.com New district boundaries have been drawn for Arvada City Council. As required by Arvada City Charter ordinance 4284 chapter four, council must adopt new district boundary lines every 10 years to account for changes in population. Each district now has about 25,000 to 26,000 residents, said Arvada City Clerk Christine Koch. Council adopted the new boundary lines on March 4. Because district boundaries have changed, residents can verify who their representative is on council by looking at the map at www.maps.arvada.org/arcserver/council_map.shtml and typing in their address.

The city is holding an election this November for three council seats — District 1 Councilmember, District 3 Councilmember and Councilmember-At-Large. Mayor Pro Tem and District 1 Councilwoman Rachel Zenzinger has announced her intent to run for re-election this November. District 3 Councilwoman Shelly Cook has announced she will not run for re-election; John Marriot and Justin Vicroy have announced their intent to run for the seat. Councilman-At-Large Don Allard has not yet announced if he will run for reelection. All prospective candidates will be collecting at least 25 signatures from registered electors on a candidacy petition Aug. 6-26 to qualify as a candidate. The At-Large seat will be on all ballots for registered voters in Arvada. The District 1 and District 3 seats will only be on ballots sent to residents in the respective districts. For more information about council boundaries and City Council, visit www. arvada.org/government/about-city-council/ or call 720-898-7550.

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PETS: Organization rescues dogs from shelters. Page 8

LIFE: Cirque du soleil’s “Amaluna” comes to Denver metro region. Page 17

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Apex brings music to McIlvoy Concert series features musical variety

If you go Family Thursday-Night Series, 7 - 8:30 p.m., McIlvoy Park, 5750 Upham St.

July 18 - The Boomers

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July 25 - Mojomama

Music is filling the air this summer at McIlvoy Park. Apex Park and Recreation District is hosting its free Summer Concert Series at McIlvoy Park, 5750 Upham St., just outside of Olde Town Arvada. The concert series features a variety of music, including classic rock, rhythm and blues, funk, modern country, and even a special show just for children. Concerts began June 20 and run through Aug. 8. The shows run from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday evenings at the park. Upcoming performances include The Boomers playing rock ‘n’ roll from the 1960s, ‘70s and ‘80s on July 18, Mojomama playing rhythm and blues and funk on July 25 and The Country Music Project playing modern country Aug. 8. Beth Epley will entertain children with familyfriendly stories, songs and comedy from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Friday, July 19 at McIlvoy Park. Attendees are welcome to bring picnics and food into the park during the

Aug. 8 - The Country Music Project Children’s Friday Morning Series, 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. McIlvoy Park, 5750 Upham St.

July 19 - Beth Epley

concerts; alcoholic beverages are not allowed in city of Arvada parks. In case of inclement weather, performances will move to the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd. The 2013 Summer Concert Series is funded in part through grants from the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District and by local sponsors including the Apex Park and Recreation District Foundation, Prospect Recreation and Park District, Sooper Credit Union, Craft Carousel Gift Shop, Centura Health at Home, Arvada Festivals Commission, New Dawn Chiropractic and Acupuncture, Arvada Parks Department and Friends of the Concert. For more information on the concert series or to check on location due to inclement weather, call 303425-9583.

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‘Global’ stores aid refugees overseas Coffee shop, thrift store support health care work of Global Refuge International By Sara Van Cleve

svancleve@ourcoloradonews. com A new coffee shop in Arvada and a thrift shop in Westminster are offering fresh brews and deals for locals, but they’re providing much more for people thousands of miles away. Global Refuge International, a nonprofit that provides emergency lifelines to displaced people, opened Global Thrift, 9110 W. 88th Ave. in Westminster, in November and is headquartered on the second floor at Global Goods and Coffee Shop, 5613 Olde Wadsworth Blvd. in Arvada, in May. Both locations are operated by volunteers so the majority of the profit goes directly to Global Refuge International. “We started out supporting work with refugees in Burma, with the civil war going on,” said Jaden McNeely, of Global Refuge International. “We were providing medicine, taking supplies, and supporting different small groups and giving them resources. At some point we decided this is something we need to do officially.” Global Refuge International began its work in 2001 and was incorporated as a nonprofit organization in 2005. Since its founding, the organization has done work in Burma, Congo, Indonesia, Uganda, Syria and Lebanon.

Volunteer barista Amber Leppert prepares a coffee for a customer at The Global Goods and Coffee Shop, 5613 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., in Olde Town Arvada. Photo by Sara Van Cleve “Since then, our focus has always been on displaced people, people who were forced out of their homes because of conflict or disaster, natural or manmade,” McNeely, son of Global Refuge International founder Brian McNeely, said. “We target that population because we see them as the most vulnerable. When you’re forced out of your home, you have nothing. Especially where people have been displaced for a long amount of time, they struggle to have a normal life. They fight hard to have it though.” McNeely described Global Refuge International as a holistic health organization that focuses on health and sanitation in countries with displaced populations. Global Refuge International is currently doing work in Uganda,

battling malaria and water sanitation, and supplying help in Syria and Lebanon during the current war. With the economic downturn, McNeely said Global Refuge International, like many organizations, was having trouble expanding its work . “We wanted to find a way (to raise money) that didn’t ask people to go above and beyond, but that works into their normal spending,” he said. Through that desire, the thrift store and coffee shop were born. The family has lived in Colorado quite a while and so brought their work here, and choose the thrift store location based on a need they saw in the area. The thrift store is stocked with

donated items, which also helps Global Refuge International direct profits to work across the globe. Global Goods and Coffee Shop offers handcrafted coffee from The Brewing Market in Boulder, tea and fresh-baked pastries at a price cheaper than many other coffee shops. The shop also sells items made by Ugandans. “The goods are made in northern Uganda,” McNeely said. “We pay the people directly, and the goods are all made by people we are helping with our projects. It helps sustain them and then, in a way, they are generating money for their own projects. It’s really about self-empowerment.” The main initiative in Uganda that both the coffee shop and thrift store support is the battle against

malaria, a mosquito-borne infectious disease that is the No. 1 killer in Uganda. Global Refuge International focuses on training local people to provide aid, McNeely said. “For our malaria initiative, we train medics who lived in the village, and they go back and live life,” he said. “We train them to test and treat people, and train them on every other aspect of malaria. We fund the medics themselves, provide all of the drugs and treatment kits in one inclusive thing.” To test and treat a person showing symptoms of malaria costs about $1 per person. The Ugandan population is very young, with the average age being 15, according to Children of the Nations, and children 5 and under are most at risk of dying from malaria, he said. “A child could be running and playing soccer in a field, and 24 hours be dead,” McNeely said. “In the worst case — and going untreated — an adult could die in three or four days.” Medics originally started by treating one village, which averaged 800 to 1,200 people; now, some medics are treating as many as 2,000 people, McNeely said. “People come from 40 miles away by bicycle and say, ‘I have malaria and need help, and heard you were here,’” he said. By purchasing a cup of coffee and a pastry, or a few items from the thrift store, people can provide several test and treatment kits, McNeely said. Global Refuge International is also accepting volunteer applications for four-hour shifts at either the coffee shop or thrift store. For information about how to volunteer or about Global Refuge International, go online to www.GlobalRefuge.org.

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and Nebraska rivers and lakes provide excellent cat fishing; Florida not only has the popular Disney World, but great deep water and shallow flats fishing in the Florida Keys; Hawaii resorts that front on the ocean surf have easy and convenient access for shoreline spin casting or fly fishing. While fishing was not our family’s primary objective, we could always carve out a few hours or half a day to enjoy angling

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Embrace challenges, follow your inner drive I love surprises. As I’ve mentioned before, I was recently training for a big event, and part of that training involved long runs to build up my endurance. No matter how many times I ran or for how far, I just couldn’t get into running — I don’t enjoy it, I’ve never experienced the “runner’s high,” and I was looking forward to completing the event because then I would feel like I didn’t have to go running any more. But then, this last Saturday, I found myself mentally planning out my nighttime training run as I was going about my day, and, strangely, looking forward to it. I guess, somewhere along the way as I was working and training to accomplish something, I changed. I became a runner. Weird. I think what often gets lost in our culture that glorifies the achievement and celebrates the winner is that hard work is not nearly as valuable for what you accomplish as it is for what you become in the meantime.

Teachers and coaches have an innate sense for this; at least, the good ones do. When you hear educators talk about why their subject is important and how valuable it is to students, it’s rarely because they think that being good at algebra or science or music or football is the end-all, be-all of their lives and the springboard to a Perfect Life. A lot more often it’s because they understand that a student who can make the necessary sacrifices, endure the effort and learn to persevere to be really good at one thing becomes a different person — some-

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What do you enjoy doing in-state for vacation? Most working adults enjoy at least a little bit of vacation time. However, not everyone can afford an expensive out-of-state vacation. So for our Question of the Week, we asked several of our readers: What activities in Colorado do you consider for your vacation?

“White water rafting is something the entire family can do. It sounds dangerous but there are different levels, and it doesn’t have to be. A lot of fun!” Marcello Romano, Castle Rock

“People love Moab (Utah), but I would say the best hiking can be accomplished in Colorado. There are so many trails that lead to so many places. Climb one of our many 14ers.” Josh Dover, Northglenn

“It’s all about the stay-cation. Why leave the state when you have towns like Durango, Estes Park and Glenwood Springs. Colorado has so many great places to spend a weekend and explore.” Connie Nguyen, Highlands Ranch

“Colorado is one of the underrated golf states in the country. You don’t have to go to Arizona, California or Florida for great golf because we have it here.” Gil Whiteley, a Chicago native who lives in Denver

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the making. You read stories about Medal of Honor winners, and they all have very different personalities and backgrounds. But once they go through boot camp, they become something different. When the chips are down, being a hero isn’t a choice they make — it’s an instinct they’ve been trained to listen to. The hardest metals are forged in the hottest fires. That was true for Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, it was true for writers of ancient Chinese proverbs, and it’s still true today. Do not be afraid of hard training, of challenges, or of testing— embrace them. You will come out the other side changed, whether you intended it or not. And you might just love who you become. Michael Alcorn is a music teacher and fitness instructor who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. He graduated from Alameda High School and the University of Colorado-Boulder.

Better never late than late In the midst of our hectic life and sometimes chaotic schedules there are times when we find ourselves running late for almost everything we do. As I found this happening more and more in my own life recently, I had to stop and ask myself, why? Was I not placing enough emphasis or importance on the meeting I was scheduled to attend? Did I believe that even if I was just a few minutes late that would be OK? Had I convinced myself that my time was more valuable than that of the person I was supposed to meet with? Or was I just cramming as much as I possibly could into my day and getting so wrapped up in a project or task that the time just slipped away and before I knew it I was already running late? I found myself justifying my lateness, not only to me but to everyone that was on my calendar. Making excuse after excuse until finally I realized that I was making excuses and making apologies for something that I could easily control. You probably have friends or family members that fall into this very same category. They are late for everything and always call or text with a reason for why they are running late. I have a few people in my life too that qualify as habitual late arrivers. So much so that we would have to tell the person that is chronically late that the scheduled event was starting 15 to 30 minutes earlier than it was actually starting. I am sure many of you use the same tactic for those in your own circle of friends and family who struggle with being on time. And here I was thinking, if I keep this up, if I continue running late for everything, that pretty soon people would start managing me in the very same way. I would get the invitation for a 7 p.m. dinner when the reservations were really for 7:30. This just comes down to commitment and respect. Two things that I teach and coach on a daily basis, but was not applying in my own life. And really when I have this conversation with clients or friends we discuss awareness of where we are supposed to be, the commitments we have made for the day, and the people or clients we are

scheduled to meet with that day. We also make sure we take into consideration the respect for their time and for their expectations. There are so many tactics to use that are helpful, including alarms or alerts on our smart phones to reviewing our calendars the evening before or very first thing in the morning each day. Again, becoming aware of where and when we are supposed to be somewhere or with someone. Now for all of you who do not struggle with this problem as you are always on time, punctual, and prompt, maybe you too can help coach those of us who have slipped and despite our best efforts show up late for everything. And for those of us who have slipped, this is one of those bad habits that needs to be addressed and eliminated as early as possible. Because the longer we allow it to go on, the worse we actually become. We go from being just a few minutes late to showing up 30 minutes late, or even later. There is an old saying that goes like this, “Early is on time, on time is late, and late is unacceptable.” So remember respect, commitment, and awareness and we will have a much better shot at being on time and avoid running late for almost everything we do. I would love to hear all about your strategies for being on time or your frustrations with others running late at gotonorton@ gmail.com. And when we start improving our efforts at being on time, it will be a better than good week. Michael Norton, a resident of Highlands Ranch, is the former president of the Zig Ziglar organization and CEO and founder of www.candogo.com

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Nonprofit gives veterans natural therapy U.S. Warriors Outdoors takes wounded veterans on hunting trips, outdoor adventures

dal ry ds. hey By Sara Van Cleve e svancleve@ourcoloradonews.com oice en Mike Cini was 30 days away from returning home to Castle Rock from Vietnam in e 1971 when he was injured. h, “That was the worst day,” Cini said. “Evr erything was fine until then.” nd Cini had his left leg amputated below the hard knee and spent a year in the hospital. em“I was engaged when I went over beer cause I didn’t want to go any further if I or didn’t make it back,” Cini said. “I made it back though, and I said I wouldn’t get married until I could walk. I didn’t want to go down the aisle in a wheelchair.” He learned to walk again and married fit- his wife. Cini lived in Iowa for 35 years, h his working at John Deere until he retired. Then rom the couple moved to Colorado to be closer ty of to their children and grandchildren. After he moved to Colorado, Cini, who has hunted since he was about 8 years old, connected with the Arvada-based nonprofit U.S. Warriors Outdoors. U.S. Warriors Outdoors sends wounded veterans on outdoor adventures to help them reconnect with passions and hobbies they may not have been able to pursue after being injured. In June, Cini went to Nebraska’s Lake McConaughy on a walleye fishing trip and to try parasailing for the first time. Gene Palumbo brought the idea for U.S. Warriors Outdoors to his friend Tim Thies after he personally saw how injuries and amputations could affect a person’s physical and emotional well being. Longtime outdoorsmen, the two discussed the idea for about 10 years before launching the orginization in December 2012. They took their first veterans on a turkey hunt in Nebraska in April. Thies died unexpectedly shortly after that trip. “My father we a below the leg amputee,” Palumbo said. “He lost his leg when I was less than a year old. That experience can have a severe impact on someone physically and emotionally. It changes how they face each day.” Palumbo said he also has several friends who have been injured in war. Being outdoors with fellow veterans who have shared similar experiences can be a sort of therapy, Palumbo said. “It’s therapeutic to go out hunting and be out there trading stories,” Palumbo said. “It’s a therapeutic experience. They can find peace in the outdoors. One of our goals is to create peace and a great experience for our wounded warriors.” The organization and the guides who take the veterans on trips don’t focus on their injuries, Cini said.

Mike Cini, a wounded Army veteran who served in Vietnam, prepares to go parasailing at Lake McConaughy in Nebraska during a U.S. Warriors Outdoors fishing trip June 6–9. Cini was injured one month before returning from his year-and-a-half deployment to Vietnam and had his left leg amputated below the knee. Photos by Photos courtesy of U.S. Warriors Outdoors Cini’s fishing guide in Nebraska was Bill Dorris. “Bill asked me, ‘Are you self-dependent or do you need any assistance?’ I said, ‘I’m pretty independent, but I’ll ask if I need help.’ He asked the question, got the answer and moved on.” U.S Warriors Outdoors can accommodate almost every veteran, Palumbo said. From duck and elk hunting to fishing, the organization has found ways to host wheelchair-accessible trips for that can accommodate veterans with any type of injury. Operation Enduring Freedom veterans Jason Morrison and Dan Rodriguez were both deployed to Afghanistan and took part in U.S. Warriors Outdoors’ turkey hunt in April. “For me, it was the best weekend hunt I had in a while,” Rodriguez said. “The friends I made during the turkey hunt will always be part of my life. This organization brings people together who have things in common — the military, something most people won’t understand — and it creates a bond that will be everlasting due to the camaraderie that we yearn for now that

we’re out of service. I will never forget how comfortable Tim and Gene made us feel that weekend with all the unfamiliar faces around.” U.S. Warriors Outdoors has 27 hunts planned for 36 hunters between September 2013 and February 2014, including an elk hunt for Cini. All hunts are funded by Palumbo and

through donations to U.S. Warriors Outdoors. U.S. Warriors Outdoors’ outings are also made possible through landowners and guides who volunteer their time and land for hunts. For more information on how to volunteer, donate or apply to participate in a hunt, go online to www.USWarriorsOutdoors.org.

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tmunds@ourcoloradonews.com There were a lot of smiles, quite a few tears and even some excited barks during the June 22 Freedom Service Dogs graduation ceremonies at Hampden Hall in Englewood. “This is a big day for Lori, Lola and I,” said Bill Schmitz, referring to his wife, Lori, and her service dog before the ceremony. “Lola, our service dog, will be a huge help to us. Lori has multiple sclerosis, and Lola is always right there to pick up anything she drops. Also, the dog has her own portable phone that, when it rings, Lola picks it up and takes it to Lori. She is very much a part of our family.” He smiled and added that Lola even has her own shelf in the refrigerator. “The shelf is stocked with bottles of water,” the Arvada resident said. “When Lori wants a bottle of water, she tells Lola. The dog opens the refrigerator door and gently takes out a bottle of water, and brings it to Lori.” Bill said the family has been Freedom Service Dogs supporters. He said they donated to a campaign to pay surgery that a service dog needed on her front joints. That dog turned out to be Lola. The family also has provided weekend fostering for dogs in training, and Bill has picked up rescued dogs from shelters

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POLICE BRIEFS Unknown suspects steal copper statue from church

9:49 a.m. Monday, June 3, Arvada United Methodist Church, 6750 Carr St. A 10-foot-tall copper sculpture was reportedly stolen from Arvada United Methodist Church. The reporting party told police he believed more than one person stole the statue because it is too heavy for one person to carry. He said they most likely had to use a vehicle to transport the statue. The man said he had no suspect information. The statue, valued at $1,500, was taken sometime between Wednesday, May 15, and 5:30 a.m. Monday, June 3.

Woman reports theft as example of ‘strange things’ in neighborhood 11:31 a.m. Monday, June 3, 7000 block of Xenon Court A woman reported to police that ”strange things are happening in this neighborhood” after she found a flower pot missing from her front porch. The woman was working in her backyard before she walked to her front porch and noticed a flower pot with white and purple flowers in it, valued at $35, was missing. She told police she was on her front porch at 9:30

a.m. and saw the flower pot there, but when she went out at 10:30 a.m., it was missing. The woman said neither she nor her husband heard anything, and she did not know who took her flower pot.

Woman issued assault summons after punching waitress

10:28 p.m. Thursday, June 6, Taunaz Tavern, 10480 Ralston Road A woman was issued a trespass notice from Taunaz Tavern and a summons for assault after she punched a waitress in the face. The waitress was serving the woman on the back patio when she noticed she was intoxicated. The waitress told the woman she would not serve her any more alcohol and tried to take her beer away. The woman’s friend said he would finish her beer; later the waitress saw the woman drinking the beer again so she took it away. The woman followed the waitress into the tavern, calling out expletives, and then punched the waitress in the face. The woman told police the waitress hit her over the head with a beer bottle first, but surveillance footage showed that she did not.

The woman, still intoxicated when police contacted her, was issued a trespass notice from the tavern and a court summons for assault.

Person arrested for driving into fire hydrant

1:20 a.m. Sunday, June 9, 9400 block of Grandview Avenue A motorist was arrested after striking a fire hydrant. The vehicle ended up in the front yard of a home on Grandview Avenue. After the vehicle hit the hydrant, water started spraying out. The water department turned the water off. It was determined that the main underground supply line was severed. A large volume of water was observed flowing along the north curb line of Grandview Ave eastbound to Garrison Street and north on Garrison to 57th Avenue. The street department then sent a crew into the immediate neighborhood to clean up because of the large amount of erosion and the debris that had been washed away.

Man beaten by fellow disc golfers

6:45 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, Memorial Park, 8151 W. 59th Ave. A man was reportedly

beaten up by two other men while playing Frisbee golf at Memorial Park. Both parties were playing Frisbee golf when one of the victim’s discs struck another player. When the man walked over to the other man to apologize, the man who was struck slugged him, and the victim collided with a tree behind him. The man told police that a second man punched him twice. The two men appeared to be intoxicated, the man said, and had beer with them. After the first man hit the victim, the victim continued to apologize, but the second man grabbed the disc and threw it to the south side of the creek. The man went across the creek to get his disc and get away from the men, he said, but they continued to holler at him. Police found the man laying on the ground on the south side of the creek. The man said both sides of his head were sore and he had a bad headache, but he refused transportation by Arvada Fire to a hospital for further examination. The man agreed to press charges against the men if they were found; police searched the area but were not able to find the men.

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ecent college grads have found the job market to be somewhat underwhelming. Gaining the attention of a prospective employer is never easy, and it’s even less so when the economy is struggling. One of the ways current students or even recent graduates can make themselves more attractive to prospective employers is to find the right internship. Internships are not always easy to get, and many of them don’t pay. But students who find the right internship often look back and recognize that their internship was their first step toward a rewarding career, and a step that provided valuable insight into their chosen field. To find the right internship, consider the following tips. Work with your school. Whether you’re in college or you’re that rare high schooler looking for an internship, lean on your school for direction and advice. Colleges and universities have career centers that can help you gain an internship. They can assist you through access to job listings and by providing advice on crafting resumes and cover let-

ters or tips on how to interview. In addition to your school’s career center, speak to professors in your desired field and seek their advice. Many professors likely have experience in the field outside of the classroom and might even still work in the field, be it full-time or as a consultant. These professors can point you toward job opportunities or give you advice on what prospective employers are looking for from an intern.

Start early. It’s never too early to start looking for an internship. In fact, many companies hope to have their internship positions filled well in advance. For example, if you’re looking for a summer internship, begin your search no later than January and continue that search throughout the semester. In addition to starting early, don’t just seek summer internships. Some companies make internship opportunities avail-

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Research the leading companies within that field and learn about their internship programs. Visit each company’s Web site and peruse their job listings. This is more direct and takes less time than searching for internship opportunities on the large job listing Web sites. Such sites might have internship listings, but searching through them can feel like looking for a needle in a haystack.

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Do some networking. You might not have an expansive network of associates to tap into, but that does not mean you should go it alone. Talk to your parents to see if they or someone they know has heard about any internship opportunities in your chosen field. You might also be able to network via your school’s career center, which likely has an alumni-networking service that enables you to contact past graduates currently working in your chosen field. In some instances, these alumni-networking services can be an internship gold mine, as past graduates might prefer to hire current students from their alma mater as opposed to applicants from other schools. Competition for internships is often steep, and that’s especially so when the economy is struggling and even recent graduates are hoping to land internships. But students can employ several strategies to find the right internships and take their first steps toward rewarding careers. ■

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An island in the sun Romeo uses the Chinese poles to reunite with Miranda in Cirque Du Soleil’s “Amaluna.” Courtesy photos

Cirque Du Soleil brings tropical tale of love By Clarke Reader

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irque Du Soleil will bring its inventive acrobatics, stirring stories and stunning stagecraft to Denver with “Amaluna,” the story of a mysterious island and its inhabitants. Not only does “Amaluna” feature all the artistry Cirque has become famous the world over for, but marks the first time a show had a cast of 70 percent women, and an all-female group of musicians. The show will be under the blue and yellow Big Top on Pepsi Center grounds, 100 Chopper Circle, July 18 through Aug. 25. Ticket costs range from $40 to $130. Amaluna is a fusion of the words ama, which refers to “mother” in many languages, and luna, which means “moon,” a symbol of femininity that evokes both the mother-daughter relationship and the idea of goddess and protector of the planet. Show Director Diane Paulus said that “Amaluna is less about feminism and more about reconnecting to our world in a different way.” Amaluna is also the name of the island ruled by goddesses and guided by moon cycles. The queen, ProsIF YOU GO pera, is celebrating the WHAT: Cirque all-important comDu Soleil presents ing of age birthday of “Amaluna” her daughter, Miranda, when a storm Prospera WHERE: Pepsi caused leads to a group Center grounds of young men landing 100 Chopper on the island. Circle, Denver One of the men, RoWHEN: July 18 meo, and Miranda fall in through Aug. 25 love, but they must face all manner of challenges COST: $40 to on the island before $130. they can be together. INFORMAAs the story proTION: www. gresses, different acrocirquedusoleil.com batics are used to convey emotion, action, Tickets can be and plot. These range purchased at from the teeterboard www.tickethorse. to juggling and Chinese com Pole to uneven bars. Amara Defilippo

plays one of the Amazons who protect the island from outsiders, and performs a routine on the uneven bars. “This is my first Cirque show — I do artistic gymnastics, and I saw a Cirque show when I was 13, and wanted to be a part of it,” she said. Defilippo noted that not only is the first Cirque show to feature as many women as it does, but it’s the first time the uneven bars have been used in a performance. “Amaluna” really is in many ways like a traveling circus, which takes eight days to set up, and three to deconstruct. A total of 65 trucks

transport close to 2,000 tons of equipment for the show. All 120 of the cast and crew represent a total of 17 countries, including Australia, Belgium, China, Russia, Spain and the United States. The set has many features, including an island forest with trees that reach up to the sky. There are 174 branches in 534 sections adding up to 1.05 miles. While there certainly is a lot to look at during the performance, the story is the key that really drives everything forward. “It’s the story of a young girl coming of age,” Defilippo said. “This is a show that won’t disappoint.”

Some would say that Steve Weil, thirdgeneration owner of Rockmount Ranch Wear in LoDo, is one smart cookie when it comes to the Western wear biz. But his business brainiac status was put to the test June 26 when Mensa, the international high IQ society, ordered dozens of hats for its July convention in Fort Worth, Texas. This is not the first time they ordered Rockmount hats, according to Weil, president and grandson of Papa Jack (who was definitely a brainiac but used the term “egghead” liberally). Visit Denver spokesmodel Rich Grant also picked up one of the simple straw chapeaus on Wednesday. “I can’t swear that it’s made me smarter, but it’s the smartest looking hat I’ve ever owned,” Grant said. “I wore it while giving a three-mile walking tour to the visiting Japanese travel writers, and was met everywhere downtown with smiles, and compliments on what a `smart’ looking hat it was. I won’t leave home without it!”

Decker, James tie knot

Hunka-hunka Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker and his equally stunning fiancee and country pop singer Jessie James tied the proverbial knot June 22 in Castle Rock. The bride posted a handful of photos from the celebration on her Instagram account thejessiejames. The ceremony took place at St. Francis of Assisi in Castle Rock followed by the reception at the impressive Castle Cliff Estates, according to Internet reports. The cute couple (I’ve met them and they are cover girl and guy gorgeous) met through a mutual friend and struck up a phone relationship. The newlyweds have jumped on the reality show bandwagon by letting the E! cameras roll to capture their lives and loves on the new show “Love and Other Contact Sports” debuting on E! late summer. The series will “chronicle the sexy young couple’s road to the altar as they juggle careers, relationships, family and more,” according to The Hollywood Reporter. Decker reportedly received permission from Broncos executive vice president of football operations John Elway before selling his soul to basic cable. “He came in and talked to me about it,” Elway told reporters via www.MaxDenver.com. “I gave it my blessing.”

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The water bowl is used both by Prospera and Miranda for a balancing routine, and a diving routine in Cirque Du Soleil’s “Amaluna.”

Local award-winning photographers Jody and Zach Zorn at Zorn Photography (the folks who just shot James and Decker’s wedding), are launching a donation program to help those affected by the Colorado wildfires rebuild their pictorial histories. Twenty families will be selected at random after submitting an application — including name, email address, phone number, former address in fire region, number of immediate family members and number of pets — and sending it to wildfire@zornphoto.com. Applications will be accepted through Parker continues on Page 19

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ARVADA NEWS IN A HURRY Arvada no longer under Stage 2 drought water restrictions

The Denver Board of Water Commissioners adopted a resolution June 26 downgrading the Stage 2 drought to a Stage 1 drought, lifting the twoday-per-week assigned watering schedule Arvada had been following. Arvada receives the majority of its water from Denver Water through a contract that requires Arvada to adopt the same rules and restrictions as Denver Water. Drought 2 water restrictions were enacted in April because of the 60 percent snowpack, extremely dry conditions and lower-thannormal reservoirs. Lateseason snows improved conditions significantly, and the snowpack in both Denver’s and Arvada’s watersheds ended up above 90 percent of the average. The reservoirs are about 92 percent full, which is expected to be the peak for this year; this time last year the reservoirs were about 91 percent full. The board delayed implementation of drought pricing in May in light of the improved conditions. The Stage 1 declaration removes drought pricing entirely. Though the two-day watering limit has been lifted, Denver Water and the city of Arvada ask residents to contine to reduce their water use to prepare for the possibility of another dry winter. Denver Water and Arvada ask that customers water no more than three days per week on which-

ever days they choose; to not water lawns between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.; to not waste water by spraying it on concrete and asphalt or allowing it to pool in gutters, streets and alleys; to repair leaking sprinkler systems within 10 days; and to not water while it is raining or during high winds. Residents who see water waste or broken sprinklers in Arvada should call the Drought Hotline at 720898-7805. For more information about the drought and watering tips, go online to www.ArvadaDrought.org.

Arvada mayor elected president of Colorado Municipal League

Arvada Mayor Marc Williams was elected president of the Colorado Municipal League for 2013-14 at the 91st annual CML conference June 18-21 in Vail. Bennett Mayor Pro Tem Charles Bayley was elected vice president, Durango Councilwoman Christina Rinderle was elected secretary-treasurer, and Evans City Manager Aden Hogan will serve as immediate past president. Williams was elected to City Council in November 1999 and has been re-elected twice. He was elected mayor in November 2011. He was elected to CML’s executive board in 2006 and was re-elected in June 2008. He has also served on the National League of Cities Policy committee for transportation and infrastructure along with the First Tier Suburbs Committee as well as numerous other boards.

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SUMMER CONCERTS Jefferson Symphony Orchestra will perform three concerts in its 2013 summer concert series. The first concert, at 3 p.m. Thursday, July 4, is at the Evergreen Music Festival and Art Show. The program is titled Salute the Red, White & Blue. Tickets can be purchased at the gate. For its second concert, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, the orchestra has invited The Queen City Jazz Band for an evening of music at the Arvada Center Amphitheater. Tickets are available at www.SummerAtTheCenter.com or by calling 720-898-7200. The final concert is a free performance at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 18, at Parfet Park in Golden. Visit www.jeffsymphony.org.

VEGFEST THE fourth annual VegFest Colorado event is July 6-7 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. 6th Ave., Golden. VegFest is a health and environmental fair supporting a plantbased diet and lifestyle. It is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days. Visit http://vegfestcolorado.org/Speakers. html for more information. Adults pay admission at the door; children admitted free. Parking is free.

FRIDAY/JULY 5 GALLERY SHOW Spirits in the Wind Gallery features “Cowboys and Indians” from July 5-31, with an opening reception from 5-9 p.m. July 5. Show features a large array of national and local artists artwork in various mediums will be on display for this grand show. Spirits in the Wind Gallery is at 1211 Washington Ave., Golden. Call 303-279-1192. SATURDAY/JULY 6 GOLF TOURNAMENT Temple Micah’s 2nd annual golf tournament to benefit its endeavors to “Do Justly. Love Mercy. Walk Humbly” is on Saturday, July 6. The shotgun start is at 9 a.m. at Emerald Greens, 597 S. Clinton St., Denver (in the Windsor Garden community). This event is for families or individuals who play golf, relatively new golfers or those who like to play but don’t play a lot. Sponsorship options are available. Register at http:// www.micahdenver.org or via Elaine Lee, 303-388-4239 ext. 1.

MONDAY/JULY 8, July 15 DOG TRAINING Training With Grace

dog training center offers free talks from 7-8 p.m. Mondays at 9100 W. 6th Ave. in Lakewood. The July 8 class will discuss dog training as a career. Do you have what it takes? Can you make any money at it? Do you think you can help dogs and their people? Do you work in a rescue or a shelter? Do you work in a vet clinic? Do you work as a dog walker, groomer or in boarding? Do you simply want to learn more about body language and better handling techniques? Do you want to teach classes and private training? Talk with Ana and she can help you decide if this is the right career path for you. Bring your questions, goals and plans. She’s great at helping you see the big picture. The July 15 class will cover polite leash walking. Got a puller? Not after this class you won’t. Ana will guide you in teaching your dog how to walk politely on leash and teach you how to reinforce the good behaviors and how to manage the hard core pullers.

TUESDAY/JULY 9 MARTIN LUTHER King Jr. Join Active Minds from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, for a look at the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We will trace Dr. King’s rise to prominence

from a Southern Baptist pastor to Nobel Prize winner and leader of the civil rights movement. We will examine how Dr. King’s efforts impacted history and how his ideas continue to influence our society today. Free program will take place at First Presbyterian Church of Lakewood, 8210 W. 10th Ave., Lakewood. No RSVP required.

TUESDAY/JULY 9 LIFETREE CAFÉ Ways to cope with grief and find peace after loss will be discussed at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, at Lifetree Café, 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, titled “Coping with Grief: Find Your Path to Peace,” features a filmed interview with Ken Doka, author of more than 20 books, including “Grieving Beyond Gender: Understanding the Ways Men and Woman Mourn.” Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Snacks and beverages are available. Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual coffeehouse-type setting. Questions about Lifetree may be directed to Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net. TUESDAY/JULY 9 EVOLUTION OF Libya Gaining its independence in the aftermath of World War II, Libya struggled for 42 years under the totalitarian regime of Muammar Qaddafi. Vast oil reserves created enormous wealth, much of which Qaddafi spent on paramilitary and terrorist groups throughout the world. Declared a “state supporter of terrorism” at one point by the United States, Libya is now at a pivotal moment. The civil war that resulted in Qaddafi’s death has positioned the country to write a new chapter in its history. Join Active Minds from 2:303:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, as we review

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TUESDAY/JULY 9 LUNCHEON TRIBUTE to the Military luncheon is from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, at Concordia Lutheran Church, 13371 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood. Price is all inclusive. For cost and reservations, call 303-985-2458. TUESDAY/JULY 9 TO AUG. 15 BALANCE CLASS Learn how to develop strength and balance and get tips to help you if you fall at the sixweek N’Balance class from 11:35 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays from July 9 to Aug. 15 at the Community Recreation Center of Apex, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd. Register in advance with payment; call 303-425-9583. TUESDAY/JULY 9, JULY 17 TAX WORKSHOPS The Colorado Department of Revenue offers sales/ use tax workshops from 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, July 9 (Part I), and from 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, July 17 (Part II), in Wheat Ridge. The workshops include information on many common sales and use tax topics, including but not limited to the liabilities businesses face when they are not in compliance with Colorado laws. Due to limited seating, registration is required. Visit www.TaxSeminars.state.co.us. Continuing Professional Education credits and training materials are available. WEDNESDAY/JULY 10, JULY 17 MARKETING SERIES Business Education Series Training, a partnership of Jefferson County municipal and nonprofit business specialists, presents its marketing for business series.

REGIONAL NEWS IN A HURRY Drum corps to perform at Sports Authority Field

Drums Along The Rockies will celebrate its 50th anniversary Saturday, July 6, at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The showcase drum corps performance, produced by Ascend Performing Arts, will begin at 7 p.m.

and feature eight worldclass drum corps. The lineup features the hometown Blue Knights; defending champion Blue Devils of Concord, Calif.; Santa Clara Vanguard of Santa Clara, Calif.; Phantom Regiment of Rockford, Ill.; Troopers of Casper, Wyo.; Academy of Tempe,

Ariz; Cascades of Woodinville, Wash.; and Spokane Thunder of Spokane, Wash. Spectators arriving early are invited to the “WarmUp Zone” in front of the stadium, featuring beverages, snacks, a jumping castle for children and special performances by the Stampede and Bronco

Brass, the official drum and horn lines of the Denver Broncos. For tickets and information, call 1-888-306-DRUM (toll free) or 303-424-6396 or go online to www. drumsalongtherockies.com. Sports Authority Field at Mile High is at 1701 Bryant St. in Denver.

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Aug. 1 with winners notified by Aug. 15. Photo shoots will be scheduled for two dates in late August or early September. Zorn Photography is seeking gift card donations from beauty, apparel (adults and children), home goods and grocery retailers to present to the families on photo-shoot day. Interested business should email bfdonations@zornphoto.com.

Sweet soiree

Enstrom Candies (really, is there anything better than the World Famous Almond Toffee?) celebrated the grand opening of the new Arvada location, 6770 W. 52nd Ave., Suite C (just north of Interstate 70 and east of Wadsworth Boulevard) on June 29. The party included free samples of Enstrom World Famous Almond Toffee, Enstrom Premium Ice Cream, Seattle Roasted Gourmet Coffees, Wi-Fi and indoor and outdoor seating. “We are very excited about the new store,” said Linda Enstrom, Denver area manager. “We can now offer our customers a pleasant environment that is convenient for those quick morning meetings or the quiet pick-me-up coffee break.” The new store is situated just a few doors down from the previous space. For more information, visit www.enstrom.com.

Alamo Drafthouse appeals to all

You have to give the Alamo Drafthouse an “A” for effort as it tries to appeal to audiences young and old. The cinema-eatery chain that’s new to Littleton is bringing a series of films, called the “Robots versus Monsters” series. The series began July 1 with the 1933 classic “King Kong,” and includes “The Complete Metropolis” ( July 8) and “Mothra” on July 14. For the younger set, the Alamo Kids Camp is a free event that will show of variety of children’s favorites, such as “Happy Feet,” “Stuart Little” and more. Visit www.drafthouse. com/denver/littleton for more information.

Kachina Grill hires executive chef

Jeff Bolton has been named executive chef at Kachina Southwestern Grill in Westminster. Bolton is a Denver na-

tive and veteran Sage Restaurant Group Chef, which owns Kachina Southwestern Grill. Bolton had been serving as executive chef at both Kachina and Second Home Kitchen in Cherry Creek the past several months. He took over as Kachina executive chef on June 25. As executive chef at Kachina, Bolton will focus on developing relationships with local farms, ranchers and dairies to provide the freshest local and authentic products to be used by the restaurant. “Chef Bolton’s leadership of Kachina is a natural one,” says Sage Restaurant Group co-founder and COO Peter Karpinski. “He is dedicated to creating an authentic Southwestern culinary experience for guests and is an exceptional talent who brings a fresh new energy to Kachina’s kitchen and cuisine.” Kachina Southwestern Grill is located at 10600 Westminster Blvd. For more information, visit www.kachinagrill.com or call 303-410-5813.

Restaurant RIP

When former Rocky Mountain News and Nation’s Restaurant News reporter Dina Berta walked away from her career covering the restaurant industry, she jumped out of the frying pan and into the fire. After a 17-year journalism career, Dina opted to join her husband, Frank, in a new culinary venture — Frank’s Kitchen — at 2600 High St. in Denver’s Whittier neighborhood. Doors opened on May 2011, and closed on June 24. This is what the couple posted on Frank’s Kitchen Diary: Goodbye and thank you. The end happened as quickly as the beginning. Just three years ago Frank was sliding a check across a table to our future landlords and we were in the restaurant business. On Sunday, sitting on the patio of Frank’s Kitchen, the buyer’s accountant was sliding a check over to Frank. It was a down payment to our asking price. And just like that, we closed our restaurant. For all our stunned customers, friends and supporters let me tell you how we got here. I was not lying when you came in and asked how is the business and I said doing well. After about a year and half it was paying for itself. It probably would have turned the corner in the third year, especially if we obtained a liquor license.

It was in the pursuit of a beer and wine license that we came to a realization about who we are and the kind of life we wanted to live. The alcohol licensing was going to take six months. We probably weren’t going to be able to serve beer and wine until November. Our lease is up in December. We needed the warm spring and summer months to recoup the investment in the license and product. That meant we would have to sign a new lease, most likely for five years. The thought of another long-term lease made us both sigh, heavily. A little too heavily. That’s when we knew. We have worked extremely hard and for long hours day in and day out since we opened. Frankly, we’re tired and did not want to keep going. Some people have the restaurant business in their blood. We had to admit we did not. This was no longer what we wanted to do with our lives. We listed the restaurant for sale on Craigslist.com. Joe Van Dyke, aka “Jammin’ Joe,” a blues guitarist and restaurateur from Virginia was our first serious response to the ad. Jammin’ Joe has owned and or operated several restaurants in his life. He carved out a pretty good reputation for barbecue back east and wants to do the same in Denver. He liked our restaurant and accepted our price. He plans to open in early July. Thank you everyone who supported us in our endeavor. We appreciated it more than you know. And thanks to our awesome employees. A few are staying on with Joe. May God bless all of you. Shalom, Dina (and Frank)

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Mark Waller, R-Colorado Springs. Waller also wondered why the tax hike is needed, citing recently released revenue forecasts that project the State Education Fund will have a balance of $1.6 billion for the coming budget year. However, state Rep. Sue Schafer, DWheat Ridge, countered Waller’s argument by saying the revenue increase is loaded with one-time funds that are meant for “rainy day” spending. “They want to play Russian roulette with my children’s future,” Schafer said of Republican opposition to the tax hike. “This is going to restore our school funding to where we were in 2008, when we had to make serious cuts.” Gov. John Hickenlooper has yet to make a direct statement in support of the proposed tax initiative. However, the governor did say after signing Senate Bill 213 that he “certainly” would campaign for the ballot effort. Hickenlooper spokesman Eric Brown did not directly answer whether

the governor supports this particular tax scheme. “Colorado has approved some of the most robust education reforms in the country,” Brown wrote in an emailed statement. “These are reforms the governor fully supports. Now, it appears voters will get a chance to endorse the changes and set a new course for Colorado kids. We look forward to following the petition process and continuing to talk to the business community and other stakeholders about these reforms.” Waller blasted Hickenlooper for “failing to take a stand” on the issue. “He’s not very good at making decisions and it’s always at the last minute,” Waller said. “When you’re the governor, you’re paid to be the leader. It’s frustrating.” Asked if Colorado Commits to Kids has Hickenlooper’s support, Hubbard said, “Not quite. But I think that it’s close.” “Everyone is on a different time frame,” Hubbard said. “It’s not frustrating. We appreciate the governor’s thoughtfulness.” Organizers have until Aug. 5 to collect 86,105 valid signatures from Colorado voters, in order to qualify for the November ballot.

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Jeffco seniors seek to age gracefully Summit highlights efforts to assist the aging By Glenn Wallace

gwallace@ourcoloradonews.com Showing some longevity, the fifth annual Aging Well in Jefferson County summit took place June 25 at WaterStone Community Church in Littleton. “I know a lot of other counties that try to do this, and it dwindles after a few years. Not Jefferson County,” County Aging Well Project Manager Susan Franklin told this year’s attendees. Franklin said 2013 also marked the fifth year of the county’s 20-year strategic plan to assist and accommodate the retiring baby-boomer generation, which has contributed to giving Jeffco the highest 60-plus population of all Colorado counties. ”We want to make Jefferson County the best county to live in,” Franklin said, adding that the summit was also designed to help highlight senior issues and increase networking among agencies, charities, and care workers who work with seniors. This year’s introductory speaker was Wheat Ridge Mayor Jerry DiTullio. He said that with one in four of his residents being over 60 years old, the pressure on senior Julie Elkjer, left, with the care-assistance group Touching Hearts at Home, speaks with GLBT advocate Shari Wilkins during last week’s Aging Well in Jefferson County Summit. services would continue. Photos by Glenn Wallace DiTullio said he was happy to see the city’s involvement in a private-public part- “Living on the Edge,” addressing lower- Center, said many of the issues facing senership lead to the construction of 88 new income seniors. niors — including social isolation and fisenior housing apartments and its partThe roughly 200 summit attendees nancial instability — are often worse for nering with the Senior Resource Center to chose from a range of workshops presented gay seniors. offer senior residents a circulator bus. in basic categories: intellectual and devel“This is one of the few times I’m aware DiTullio shared a story of how his family opmental disabilities; basic needs; social of, in Colorado for sure, that a plan like this helped his mother stay in her Wheat Ridge and civic engagement; housing; caregiving looks at the gay and lesbian populations home, aging in place. and support services; health (mental, well- specifically,” Wilkins said. ”Seems to me, it’s better than putting ness, prevention); transportation; and gay, Gay seniors are more likely to be closthem in a facility, if that’s whatwill they want,”at thelesbian, and transgender. eted, less likely to have children, and less be received office of thebisexual City Engineer until 10:00 am on July 9, 2013 DiTullio said. Shari Wilkins, a director at the state’s likely to have a spouse. and then publicly opened and read aloud. The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of AdThe theme for this year’s summit was Gay, Lesbian, Bi-Sexual and Transgender Those who are in long-term relationvertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Special Conditions, Addendum when ships also lack access to many medical and issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, Bid financial spousal benefits, Wilkins said. Schedule forms, and the Project Draw-

‘We want to make Jefferson County the best ings (12”x18”) may be examined at the following locations: City of Arvada Engineering Division - 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 Dodge Plan Room – 1114 W. 7th Avenue, Suite 100, Denver, Colorado 80204 iSqFt Plan Room, 1312 17th Street, Suite 115, Denver, Colorado 80202 Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com No cost bid documents may be obtained at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on or after June 20, 2013. Bid documents may also be obtained at the office of the City Engineer upon payment of $30.00 per set, which is non-refundable. ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK ARE: 700 LF Furnish and Install 12” PVC pipe 480 LF Furnish and Install 15” RCP 380 LF Furnish and Install 30” RCP 480 LF Furnish and Install 48” RCP 13 EA Furnish and Install Manhole 10 EA Furnish and Install Type 16 Inlet Miscellaneous items include connections to existing facilities, traffic control, citizen notification, pipe and inlet removal, asphalt and concrete removal, etc. Bidders, subcontractors and suppliers must be familiar with the current City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications for the Design and Construction of Public Improvements, dated July 19, 2011, which will be combined with the Bid Documents to form the Contract Documents for the Project. A copy of the Standards may be obtained from the office of the City Engineer upon a non-refundable payment of $30.00. Holders will be notified when supplemental revisions and additions are available as they are adopted. The Standards are also available at no cost on the City's web site at www.arvada.org. Holders are responsible for keeping current their City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications. Project Engineer for the work is Timothy R. Hoos, P.E., Telephone 720-898-7644. CITY OF ARVADA Date: Patrick E. Dougherty, P.E. City Engineer 8101 Ralston Road Arvada, Colorado 80002

county to live in.’

Susan Franklin, project manager

Government Legals Public Notice ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada Project No. 13-DR-20 entitled 2013 Miscellaneous Drainage Projects will be received at the office of the City Engineer until 10:00 am on July 9, 2013 and then publicly opened and read aloud. The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Special Conditions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, Bid Schedule forms, and the Project Drawings (12”x18”) may be examined at the following locations: City of Arvada Engineering Division - 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 Dodge Plan Room – 1114 W. 7th Avenue, Suite 100, Denver, Colorado 80204 iSqFt Plan Room, 1312 17th Street, Suite 115, Denver, Colorado 80202 Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com No cost bid documents may be obtained at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on or after June 20, 2013. Bid documents may also be obtained at the office of the City Engineer upon payment of $30.00 per set, which is non-refundable. ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK ARE: 700 LF Furnish and Install 12” PVC pipe 480 LF Furnish and Install 15” RCP 380 LF Furnish and Install 30” RCP 480 LF Furnish and Install 48” RCP 13 EA Furnish and Install Manhole 10 EA Furnish and Install Type 16 Inlet Miscellaneous items include connections to existing facilities, traffic control, citizen notification, pipe and inlet removal, asphalt and concrete removal, etc. Bidders, subcontractors and suppliers must be familiar with the current City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications for the Design and Construction of Public Improvements, dated July 19, 2011, which will be combined with the Bid Documents to form the Contract Documents for the Project. A copy of the Standards may be obtained from the office of the City Engineer upon a non-refundable payment of $30.00. Holders will be notified when supplemental revisions and additions are available as they are adopted. The Standards are also

Government Legals

Legal Notice No.: 80142 First Publication: June 20, 2013 Last Publication: July 4, 2013 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press Public Notice ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada Project No. 13-WA-06 entitled Leyden Rock Water Supply – Spring Mesa to Leyden Road will be received at the office of the City Engineer until 10:00 am on July 10, 2013 and then publicly opened and read aloud. The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Special Conditions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, and Bid Schedule forms, and the Project Drawings (11”x17”) may be examined at the following locations: City of Arvada Engineering Division - 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 Dodge Plan Room – 1114 W. 7th Avenue, Suite 100, Denver, Colorado 80204 iSqFt Plan Room, 1312 17th Street, Suite 115, Denver, Colorado 80202 Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com No cost bid documents may be obtained at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on or after June 20, 2013. Bid documents may also be obtained at the office of the City Engineer upon payment of $30.00 per set, which is non-refundable. ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE

Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada Project No. 13-WA-06 entitled Leyden Rock Water Supply – Spring Mesa to Leyden Road will be received at the office of the City Engineer until 10:00 am on July 10, 2013 and then publicly opened and read aloud. The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Special Conditions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, and Bid Schedule forms, and the Project Drawings (11”x17”) may be examined at the following locations: City of Arvada Engineering Division - 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 Dodge Plan Room – 1114 W. 7th Avenue, Suite 100, Denver, Colorado 80204 iSqFt Plan Room, 1312 17th Street, Suite 115, Denver, Colorado 80202 Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com No cost bid documents may be obtained at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on or after June 20, 2013. Bid documents may also be obtained at the office of the City Engineer upon payment of $30.00 per set, which is non-refundable. ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK ARE: 1,500 LF Furnish and Install 12” PVC Waterline 2,100 LF Furnish and Install 14” PVC Waterline 3 EA Furnish and Install 12” Gate Valve & Box 1 EA Furnish and Install 14” Butterfly Valve & Box Miscellaneous items include connections to existing facilities, traffic control, water main fittings and other appurtenances Bidders, subcontractors, and suppliers must be familiar with the current City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications for the Design and Construction of Public Improvements, dated July 19, 2011, which will be combined with the Bid Documents to form the Contract Documents for the Project. A copy of the Standards may be obtained from the office of City Engineer upon a non-refundable payment of $30.00. The Standards are also available in the Engineering section of the City’s web site at www.arvada.org. Holders will be notified when supplemental revisions and additions are available as they are adopted. Holders are responsible for keeping current their City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications. Project Engineer for the work is Timothy R. Hoos, P.E. Phone 720-898-7644 CITY OF ARVADA Date: Patrick Dougherty, P.E. City Engineer 8101 Ralston Road Arvada, Colorado 80002

Government Legals

Legal Notice No.: 80143 First Publication: June 20, 2013 Last Publication: July 4, 2013 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that disbursements in final settlement will be issued by the Finance Director at 10:00 a.m., July 16, 2013 to Diamond Contracting Corp. for work related to Project No. 12-DR-01 – Lee Street Storm Sewer Outfall and per-

County Aging Well Project Manager Susan Franklin stands next to Wheat Ridge Mayor Jerry DiTullio. Both spoke at the introduction to the fifth annual Aging Well in Jefferson County Summit. PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice

Government Legals

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that disbursements in final settlement will be issued by the Finance Director at 10:00 a.m., July 16, 2013 to Diamond Contracting Corp. for work related to Project No. 12-DR-01 – Lee Street Storm Sewer Outfall and performed under that contract dated November 5, 2012 for the City of Arvada. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that furnished labor, material, drayage, sustenance, provisions or other supplies used or consumed by said contractor or his subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done by said Diamond Contracting Corp. and its claim has not been paid, may at any time on or prior to the hour of the date above stated, file with the Finance Director of the City of Arvada at City Hall, a verified statements of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. Dated this June 18, 2013 /s/ Christine A. Koch, City Clerk Legal Notice No.: 80157 First Publication: June 27, 2013 Last Publication: July 4, 2013 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript and Arvada Press PUBLIC NOTICE The following variance from the Land Development Code (LDC) has been requested: 2013-VAR-08: Anchor Sign, Inc., 7705 Wadsworth Blvd., to install a wall sign that is 47.20 sq. ft. in size when the Land Development Code permits a wall sign of 30 sq. ft. for a tenant space that is less than 30 feet of linear frontage. The current frontage of the subject property is 27ft. 7in. Hearing thereon will be held before the Board of Adjustment on July 23, 2013 at 7:00 p.m., Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, when and where you may speak at the hearing. Additional information can be obtained from the Community Development Department or written comments may be filed therewith no later than 8 days prior to the hearing. CITY OF ARVADA BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT /S/ T.O. Owens, Secretary Legal Notice No.: 80164 First Publication: July 4, 2013 Last Publication: July 4, 2013

The following variance from the Land Development Code (LDC) has been requested: 2013-VAR-08: Anchor Sign, Inc., 7705 Wadsworth Blvd., to install a wall sign that is 47.20 sq. ft. in size when the Land Development Code permits a wall sign of 30 sq. ft. for a tenant space that is less than 30 feet of linear frontage. The current frontage of the subject property is 27ft. 7in. Hearing thereon will be held before the Board of Adjustment on July 23, 2013 at 7:00 p.m., Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, when and where you may speak at the hearing. Additional information can be obtained from the Community Development Department or written comments may be filed therewith no later than 8 days prior to the hearing. CITY OF ARVADA BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT /S/ T.O. Owens, Secretary

Government Legals

Legal Notice No.: 80164 First Publication: July 4, 2013 Last Publication: July 4, 2013 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Sentinel PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT at the meeting of the City Council to be held on MONDAY, the 15th day of July, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada CO, City Council will hold a public hearing on the following proposed ordinances and preliminary development plan and thereafter will consider them for final passage and adoption. For the full text version in electronic form go to www.arvada.org/legalnotices, click on Current Legal Notices, then click on the title of the ordinance you wish to view. The full text version is also available in printed form in the City Clerk’s office. Contact 720.898.7550 if you have questions. CB13-025: An Ordinance Approving a Conditional Use Permit to Allow a Financial Institution (Bank) with a Drive-Through Facility, Located at 9212 W. 58th Avenue Arvada Plaza Redevelopment/Walmart Store Preliminary Development Plan, 9212 W. 58th Avenue CB13-026: An Ordinance Approving a Cooperation Agreement Between the City of Arvada and the Arvada Urban Renewal Authority for the Redevelopment of the Arvada Plaza and the Independence Center Projects CB13-027: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 98, Article III “Sales and Use Tax” of the Arvada City Code By Adding a New Section 98-109 to Provide a Credit Against Sales Taxes Due If a Retail Sales Fee Has Been Paid With Respect to Retail Sales Occurring Within the Arvada Plaza and Independence Center Developments Legal Notice No.: 80165 First Publication: July 4, 2013 Last Publication: July 4, 2013 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Sentinel

to Allow a Financial Institution (Bank) with a Drive-Through Facility, Located at 9212 W. 58th Avenue Arvada Plaza Redevelopment/Walmart Store Preliminary Development Plan, 9212 W. 58th Avenue CB13-026: An Ordinance Approving a Cooperation Agreement Between the City of Arvada and the Arvada Urban Renewal Authority for the Redevelopment of the Arvada Plaza and the Independence Center Projects CB13-027: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 98, Article III “Sales and Use Tax” of the Arvada City Code By Adding a New Section 98-109 to Provide a Credit Against Sales Taxes Due If a Retail Sales Fee Has Been Paid With Respect to Retail Sales Occurring Within the Arvada Plaza and Independence Center Developments

Government Legals

Legal Notice No.: 80165 First Publication: July 4, 2013 Last Publication: July 4, 2013 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Sentinel PUBLIC NOTICE

The following ordinances were adopted by the City Council of the City of Arvada on second reading following the public hearing held on the 1st day of July, 2013: Ordinance 4390, An Ordinance Annexing Certain Land Into the City of Arvada, Enclave at Maple Ridge, 13451 W. 64th Avenue Ordinance 4391, An Ordinance Rezoning Certain Land Within the City of Arvada, Enclave at Maple Ridge, from Jefferson County A-2 (Agricultural) to City of Arvada PUD-R (Planned Unit Development-Residential), 4.9 du/ac., and Amending the Official Zoning Maps of the City of Arvada, Colorado, 13451 W. 64th Avenue Ordinance 4392, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 62, Offenses, by Repealing Section 62-67, Offenses Relating to Marijuana, and Section 62-68, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Enacting Article VIII, Marijuana Offenses, of Chapter 62, Offenses, of the Arvada City Code and in Connection Therewith, Providing for Penalties for Violations Thereof Ordinance 4393, An Ordinance Extending the Existing Moratorium on M a r i j u a n a Es ta b l i s h m e n ts , Pr i v a te Marijuana Clubs, and Similar Businesses; Amending Chapter 53 (“Medical Marijuana”) of the Arvada City Code to Make Provisions Applicable to the Growing or Processing of Medical Marijuana By Patients and Primary Caregivers Generally Equally Applicable to Persons Growing Marijuana for Personal Use Pursuant to Amendment 64 (Article XVIII, Section 16, Colorado Constitution); and Amending Article III (“Nuisances”) of Chapter 38 (“Environment”) of the Arvada City Code Legal Notice No.: 80166 First Publication: July 4, 2013 Last Publication: July 4, 2013 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Sentinel

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Denver’s first imAX theater celebrates 30th anniversary Museum offering buy 3, get 1 film ticket free By Tammy Kranz

tkranz@ourcoloradonews.com This summer marks the 30th anniversary for the Phipps IMAX theater at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.

“We opened the theater in 1983, and it was the only IMAX screen in Denver,” said Amanda Bennett, director of marketing at the museum (DMNS). While there are now hundreds of IMAX screens in the country, she said that what sets Phipps apart is “we really focus and are dedicated to informal science education.”

About 300,000 people visit the theater annually, and Bennett said she thinks the popularity is due to the digital experience and the film topics. “The content is such that it’s enthralling and keeps you on the edge of your seat, literally at times,” she said. Toby Winsett, IMAX operations manager, added, “The museum is proud to offer a variety of films in our Phipps IMAX Theater. Largerthan-life experiences to the bottom the of the sea and into outer space add a fun dimension to a museum visit.” The museum is offering a special on IMAX film prices through Sept. 2. People who buy three film tickets get one free ticket. All they have to do is get a punch card at any admissions desk. “It’s just a great promotion because it allows you flexibility and provides incentive to see all our films,” Bennett said. In 2010 the theater was renovated so it could show digital 2D and 3D films. The renovation included a new four-and-a-half-story screen, new seating and flooring. Guests may have noticed that the new seats have cup holders attached to the backs of them, which is odd because the theater does not allow snacks and drinks. However, that will change in August when the theater will start

The Phipps IMAX Theater at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science reaches its 30th anniversary this summer and is celebrating by offering visitors a buy three IMAX tickets, get the fourth one free deal through Sept. 2. Photos courtesy Denver Museum of Nature & Science selling concessions. “We’re going to start limited in scope,” Bennett said. “We will sell popcorn, candy, soft drinks and water.” Staff had to wait until the space underneath the seats was safeguarded, some of the museum’s collections are housed there, she said. The museum itself is 112 years old. “We opened with just a few collections and expanded to what we are today, 1.5 million artifacts,” Bennett said.

if you go Where: Denver Museum of Nature and Science 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, www.dmns.org Info: The museum is offering a “Buy three IMAX film tickets and get the fourth one free” through Sept. 2. The following films are showing at the museum’s Phipps IMAX Theater: “Great White Shark 3D,”“Flight of the Butterflies 3D,”“Titans of the Ice Age 3D,” “Rocky Mountain Express,”“Galapagos 3D,” “Hubble 3D” and “Deep Sea 3D.”

milestones Clare Nowak, of Arvada, was named to the spring 2013 dean’s list at Benedictine College. Kelsey O’Connor, of Arvada, was named to the spring 2013 dean’s list at Buena Vista University. Courtney Lemmon, of Arvada, was named to the spring 2013 vice president’s honor roll at Laramie County Community College. Charles “Zeke” Brechtel, of Arvada, graduated in May with a bachelor’s degree from Ohio Wesleyan University. Brechtel also was named to the spring 2013 dean’s list at Ohio Wesleyan. Lauren Gillespie, of Arvada, was named to the spring 2013 dean’s list at Grove City College. Gillespie is a freshman biology major. She is a 2012 graduate of Ralston Valley

High School and is the daughter of Steven and Catherine Gillespie. Kira Eck, of Arvada, was named to the spring 2013 dean’s list at Michigan Technological University. Eck is majoring in management. Holly Osborn, of Arvada, was named to the spring 2013 dean’s list at Central College. Osborn is majoring in communication studies. She is the daughter of Stephen and Becky Osborn. Kellye Tamura, of Arvada, graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree from Skidmore College. Kaitlyn Mazzone, of Arvada, graduated in May with a bachelor’s degree in computer information systems from Quinnipiac University. Kevin Patrick Forey II, of Arvada, grad-

uated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in biophysics from the University of San Diego. Holly Osborn, of Arvada, recently graduated from Central College in Pella, Iowa. Osborn majored in communication studies and minored in psychology. Osborn was a co-captain on the Central volleyball team and was editor-in-chief for the Central College student newspaper. Ryan Bird, of Arvada, was named to the spring 2013 dean’s list at Marquette University. Bird is pursuing a master of physician assistant degree in physician assistant studies. Michelle Garland, of Arvada, graduated in May with a master’s degree in zoology from Miami University’s Global Field Program. Garland works at Jeffco Public

Schools. Mary Cavanaugh, of Arvada, received an appointment to attend the Air Force Academy. Summer vacation is a time for many college students to close their textbooks and gear up to work as lifeguards, have barbecues with friends, or cram into the family car for a road trip. Arvada resident and Seattle Pacific University junior Mary Claire Anderson, however, plans to forgo the tan lines and burgers to serve on a humanitarian project in Brazil. Anderson will spend July 17 to Aug. 28 working with the Mennonite Association for Holistic Action in Brazil. Anderson’s trip is part of SPRINT (Seattle Pacific Reachout International), a shortterm missions program for students.

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If you look above the golfers putting you can make out the Sleeping Indian along the line of the mountain range. Photos by Danny Williams

Enjoy distinctive West Woods Golf Course Arvada municipal course has three courses with varied challenges By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com West Woods Golf Course is always a pleasant place to play although it has split personalities. The many regulars who play the Arvada golf course, just five minutes from Interstate 70 and Ward Road, know that every time you play the course, you get something a little different. Not only does the course offer three different ninehole options, but it sits on a massive acreage on at the edge of the foothills, so a bad shot could somehow find its way onto the green or fairway. However, what may look like a great ball off the tee could end up in a pond, lost out of bounds or in an Arvada resident’s backyard — or in the rough or the bunker. “Every time you play here, each round brings something a little different,” West Woods assistant golf course manager Scott Weyer said. “Not only do we have 27 holes but each nine is distinctly different.” West Woods, a Richard M. Phelps-designed course, opened in 1994 with 18 holes, with the front nine dubbed

the Sleeping Indian and the back nine the Cottonwood. In 1998, Rick Phelps, Richard’s son, designed West Woods’ third nine-hole course, the Silo. The Sleeping Indian is a pretty traditional nine-hole course. It’s wide open and will allow golfers to spray the ball left or right, but offers a chance to score and save pars. The Cottonwood plays a little tighter. With narrower fairways and trees everywhere, golfers can find trouble on the Cottonwood, and pars can quickly turn into bogeys. The Silo is even narrower than the Cottonwood, and it is the shortest of the three nine-hole courses. It is a true shotmaker’s course for those using their A-game. “You can play the course long from the tips or play it short if you are not a long ball hitter, so this not a course just for lower-handicap players. Anyone can play here,” staff member Chad Duran said. As golfers approach the No. 1 tee box at West Woods Golf Course, they can look directly west at the mountains to see an outline of the Sleeping Indian on the mountain. The course’s signature hole is considered No. 23, the fifth hole on Silo. It’s a 493-yard, par 5 that is severely uphill and has a large silo, left from the area’s ranching days. “When you play West Woods, you feel like you’re play-

A grandfather and his grandson work on their putting on West Woods’ well groomed putting greens.

ing a course that is not your average municipal. The view of the Sleeping Indian is amazing, the course is always in great shape and it’s affordable,” West Woods regular Rick Simms said. West Woods is also on the verge of celebrating its 20th anniversary. For the 10th anniversary, the course offered free golf to patrons, who were only asked to pay for their card. The course gave away nearly 600 rounds of free golf that year. For this anniversary, they plan to offer something similar. “We, as the staff, can all do a good job running and maintaining the course, but the people who come is what makes playing here such an enjoyable experience; we have great people,” Weyer said. West Woods is also known for having some of the best practice facilities around. Besides a massive driving range with 30 grass stations, the course features putting and chipping greens that are in as good condition as greens on the course. In addition, West Woods has made an effort to get more kids into golf. Weyer said that all of the club’s professionals believe in having youth involved in golf at an early age. To accomplish that, he course holds junior clinics and events, as well as men’s and women’s clubs, Get Ready Golf, Friday Nights and Ladies Nights Out.

An aerial view of the No. 1 hole on the Sleeping Indian course gives lots of fairway to work with off the tee.

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Hansburg tabbed as new Mines’ director of athletics Accomplished New York native becomes fifth Mines’ AD

istration. Registration ends Aug. 26. Players will have the opportunity to showcase their skills to coaches from Mines in a prostyle workout. The camp will consist of running, throwing from positions, bullpens, batting practice and live at-bats. Instruction will be given by the coaches, and evaluations will be given to the players. Each player must bring his own glove, bat, cleats/spikes, running shoes or turf shoes, hat and any other equipment they feel necessary to compete. Catchers must bring their own gear, including a catcher’s mask/helmet. Helmets for batting practice will be provided.

By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@ourcoloradonews. com David Hansburg was named Colorado School of Mines fifth full-time director of athletics, the school announced Friday. After a nationwide search, school President Bill Scoggins appointed Hansburg to lead a very proud Mines’ athletic program. Hansburg will begin his duties at Mines on Aug. 1 replacing Marv Kay, who has served as interim director. “I am honored to become a part of the Colorado School of Mines,” Hansburg said. “I believe it is the top school in Colorado academically, with outstanding athletics programs at every level — intercollegiate, intramural, recreational and club sports. Mines’ commitment to its student athletes and coaches is second to none, and I look forward to carrying on that tradition.” Hansburg, a native of Roslyn, N.Y., comes to Mines from the Alexander Dawson School in Lafayette, where he served as director of athletics. He previously served as the

New Mines Director of Athletics David Hansburg speaks to Mines’ staff members. Photo by Danny Williams associate athletic director for football operations and summer camps for the University of Colorado in Boulder. There he was a member of the athletics leadership team and participated in a variety of committees. “We’re excited to welcome David to Mines. His leadership of athletics operations and administration at both the college and college-prep levels illustrates his incredible dedication to student athletes. The combination of David’s energy and fresh ideas with the commitment and deep knowledge of Mines’ coaching

‘I am honored to become a part of the Colorado School of Mines.’ David Hansburg

staff will take us to new heights,” Scoggins said.

Track stars honored for academics

Mines’ Russell Drummond and Phil Schneider were named to the 2013 Capital One Academic All-America Division II Men’s Track/Cross Country Team, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America. Drummond, a senior civil engineering major with a 3.77 GPA, was one of two student-athletes to repeat as First Team selections. Schneider earned Third Team accords with a 3.46 GPA in chemical and biological engineering. The 2012 RMAC Men’s Cross Country Academic Runner of the Year and 2012-13 RMAC Men’s Indoor Track and Field Academic Athlete of the Year, Drummond capped his decorated career as runner-up and All-American in the 1500 at the NCAA Division II

Football adds 11th opponent

Outdoor Track & Field Championships. A three-time All-American in the event — he finished fourth in 2011 and 2012 — Drummond ranks third at Mines with nine collegiate All-American accords (cross country/track and field), including three in 2013 after placing fifth in the mile and eighth with the distance medley relay at indoor nationals.

Mines to hold camp

The Mines baseball program will host a Prospect Camp on Sunday, Sept. 1, at Jim Darden Field on the Colorado School of Mines campus, head coach Jerod Goodale announced Friday. The camp will run 12:30-5 p.m.; cost is $100. The camp is specifically for athletes entering 10th to 12th grades this fall. Spots in the camp are limited and reserved in the order of reg-

Mines head football coach Bob Stitt has announced the addition of an 11th game to his team’s 2013 schedule. The Orediggers will now welcome perennial power Carson-Newman to Campbell Field on Sept. 14, in the inaugural Boulder Broker Classic. Carson-Newman, a South Atlantic Conference member located in Jefferson City, Tenn., will be in its 34th season under coach Ken Sparks, who is one of just 11 coaches in the history of college football to record 300 or more victories. “I’m very excited about our football program having the opportunity to compete against Division II power Carson-Newman and legendary coach Ken Sparks,” Stitt said. “This marquee matchup will bring an excitement to Campbell Field and the City of Golden that we haven’t experienced in quite a while.”

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How worthy of love are you? A woman falls in love with a man. She is wild about him, and will follow him anywhere. But he has a hard time believing that she loves him, and interprets her love as neediness or loneliness. However, she is so smitten by him that she simply won’t let him go. He finally accepts that she genuinely desires and wants him, but then begins to wonder what is wrong with her. He judges and criticizes what he thinks is wrong with her so often that she finally leaves him. When she is gone, he says to himself: “I knew she didn’t really love me.” A woman who describes herself as “a mess” meets a man who thinks she is the woman of his dreams. After a short courtship, he proposes. But nothing he does can remove the feeling she holds that she is unworthy of his love and devotion, so she takes on a project at work that requires her to work extra long hours. The man waits this out for a while, but becomes increasingly angry at her, and eventually he gives up and leaves. She goes out and meets another man, and the pattern repeats itself. A man and a woman marry, and they

are happily in love. But before long he grows bored of the routine and the sameness, so he runs into another woman’s arms. His wife finds out and asks him if he wants a divorce. He says yes, explaining that maybe he isn’t meant to be married. These vignettes speak of a pattern of behaviors that define one aspect of failed romance: I am unlikely to attain romantic happiness if I don’t feel worthy of love, and I therefore push away from or sabotage love when it is offered to me. If I feel worthy of love, I will feel worthy of being loved by you. I will feel worthy of your respect, your friendship, your devotion and your commitment. In addition, I am likely to feel self-love, self-respect

and self-acceptance. I will feel competent in meeting the essential challenges life throws at me, and empowered in my dealings with the world. If I don’t feel worthy of love, I won’t feel as if I measure up, or that I’m good enough, and therefore I’m far more likely to not allow myself to love at all. If I don’t feel I measure up, I’m going to have a hard time trusting you when you say you love me, because I “know” that I’m not worthy of love, and therefore I assume that when you really get to know me, you won’t want me anymore and will eventually dump me. So, either I choose someone who is likely to reject me, or I give myself an excuse in order to reject, abandon or betray you--or I force you to reject me. In essence, I will reject you before you can reject me. So permit me to ask you, on a scale from 0-10, how worthy of love do you feel? If your answer is lower than you want it to be, here are a few things you can do: Make as large a list as you can about what you like or respect about yourself. What inner resources do you use to get through a trauma or a challenging time? With whom have you behaved with

compassion or kindness? When have you been courageous? How are you creative? In which situations have you demonstrated great social skills? How do you take good care of yourself and of others? What do you like about your appearance? When have you been a good friend? A good sibling? A good child to your parents? A good parent to your children? What do you offer a mate in a romantic relationship? Refer to this list often. It will remind you about why you may be more lovable than you think. Act with integrity and honor in your dealings with the world. Quit doing things that will hurt you or other people. Take overall better care of yourself. Accept responsibility for where you are in life right now, and decide if you want to make any changes in the direction your life is going. Clean up all negative relationships and unfinished emotional business you have with others. Let hope run your life rather than fear. Neil Rosenthal is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Westminster and Boulder, Colorado. His column is in it’s 21st year of publication, and is syndicated around the world.

Protecting kids heads, keeping them safe is critical How can adults help children be physically active outside and do the things they love while keeping them safe? There are ways to keep this delicate balance. For more ways to help young children and families be active and safe see www. grandparentsteachtoo.org and pod casts of “Learning through the Seasons” at wnmufm.org.

What is Traumatic Brain Injury?

According to the Center for Disease Control a “Traumatic Brain Injury is caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the normal function of the brain. Not all blows or jolts to the head result in a TBI. The majority of TBI’s that occur each year are concussions or other forms of mild TBI.” A concussion is one type of TBI caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head that can change the way your brain normally works. Concussions can also occur from a fall or a blow to the body that causes the

head and brain to move quickly back and forth. Concussions are usually not lifethreatening. Even so, their effects can be serious.

Families Can Help

Experts ask families be informed and stay informed about ever changing research. The cdc.gov site is an excellent place to keep informed. The site also offers free training for coaches and teachers. Second, families must know the signs of concussion. According to the CDC, “Most people

with a concussion recover quickly and fully. In general, recovery may be slower among older adults, young children, and teens. Those who have had a concussion in the past are also at risk of having another one and may find that it takes longer to recover if they have another concussion.” Symptoms fall into four categories: thinking/ remembering, physical, emotional /mood, and sleep. Young children may not understand or be able to explain how they feel. See the cdc.gov website for a full description of each symptom and recommendations. Children are injured by what they do most frequently — riding a bike, scooter, or skateboard. In winter add sledding, skiing, and other sports. Organized sports have rules for safety and train coaches. It is the everyday fun activities that require families to be educated, aware, and involved. Neurosurgeons, advocates for children

wearing bike helmets, say families can provide helmets that fit and insist children wear that equipment. The bike and helmet go together. Fitting is important-- snug but not too tight. The padding should be fresh not dried up. If anything is loose or spins, replace the helmet. A little known fact is most helmets are designed for absorbing strong impact ONE time. If a helmet should crack, it must be replaced to offer protection. Grandparents and parents can help by inspecting helmets and replacing them, if needed. What a great gift to help keep loved ones safe. Esther Macalady is a former teacher, who lives in Golden, and participates in the Grandparents Teach Too writing group. Esther Macalady is a former teacher, who lives in Golden, and participates in the Grandparents Teach Too writing group.

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