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New home, new avenues The Abo Group embraces West Colfax By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com West Colfax is filled with colorful signage, vibrant storefronts and shining neon lights. These designs not only give the avenue a unique sense of self, but serve as a gateway into a world of architecture and design that sets Colfax apart. The Abo Group, a sustainable architecture firm, has tapped into that energy with its recent move to 8025 W. Colfax Ave., by bringing its own take on the artistic world and opening it up for others to share in. “We’ve been in Lakewood for six years at a Golden Hill office but we got involved with the West Colfax Community Association (WCCA), Business Improvement District (BID) and 40 West Arts,”
said Ron Abo, president of the Abo Group. “We became pretty bullish about Colfax and started looking for ways to get more of a presence in the area.” The company’s new building looks right out at the center of West Colfax and was the former home of Lakewood Lanes bowling alley, which went out of business in 1996 and was retrofitted into an office. Kevin Yoshida, managing principal and director of design, said that everything feel into place with the move and it has allowed The Abo Group to do some interesting things with the arts community in its new home. “We have a 624 square foot and a 332 square foot space available in the back of our building that we’re going to be renting to artists for studio space who need a place to work,” he said. “Small business is in our DNA and the grassroots way of approaching things is a big part of what drew us here.” The working space has concrete floors, heated ventilation,
loading access, and utility sink. Parking and Wi-Fi are available. The building has a bit of storefront space that The Abo Group is deliberately keeping open to be used as display space, possibly for art or Lakewood tourism displays. “Part of our vision is to create a space that the community can use,” Abo said. “We have this storefront space and we’re working on a conference room that residents and organizations can use.” Both Abo and Yoshida spoke about the potential for growth and development and the huge resurgence Colfax is seeing and the excitement that energy brings. “We’re a right fit for the area because we know you have to take care of where you live,” Yoshida said. For more information about the company and to inquire about renting the space, call 303531-4990 or visit www.theabogroup.com.
Kevin Yoshida, left, and Ron Ado, right, brought The Abo Group architecture firm to West Colfax to harness the energy the district is seeing. Photo by Clarke Reader
VA overhaul garners support Move comes on heels of series of revelations Denver Intermountain Interurban Car No. 25 is the last remaining, completely intact electric railway car that saw service in the Denver area. It is listed on both the State Register of Historic Properties and the National Register of Historic Places. Photo by Jim Sapp
Electric memory Lakewood charges up Car No. 25 By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com Some history can only be experience in the abstract — through photos, reminiscences or second-hand information. Every once and while, there are opportunities to experience history with the senses — to feel and listen to it. This kind of experience is the reason that the city of Lakewood fires up Denver Intermountain Interurban Car No. 25 every year — to let people get a sense of travel more than 100 years ago. The car will available to visit and ride at the Denver Federal Center Building No. 78, Gate 1 — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug. 9. The free event also features children’s activities, transit history information and refreshments. “The car has been fully restored by volunteers over a more than 20 year period,” said Michelle Nierling, Heritage, Culture and The Arts (HCA) manager. “It’s really difficult to describe the beauty of the car, even with photographs. It’s something you have to see.”
Car No. 25 was part of what was once an extensive electric rail transit system that covered more than 250 miles of city tracks and 40 miles of high-speed interurban railcars that linked Denver to Golden and Boulder. In a way, the rail served as the same function as the new W Rail — it took passengers to visit these cities, particularly Denver, for shopping and entertainment, to get to work and for fun. Car No. 25 was built by the Woeber Carriage Company in Denver and was put into service on Feb. 17, 1911. It was one of seven cars that rode the 13-mile Denver-Lakewood-Golden line from 1911 until 1950, when due to the rise in cars and buses, the rail system was shuttered. “The car was acquired by the Rocky Mountain Railroad Club Historical Foundation in 1988 and was restored,” Nierling said. The car — which is owned by the city — is now the last remaining, completely intact electric railway car that saw service in the Denver area. It is listed on both the State Register of Historic Properties and the National Register of Historic Places. “The primary focus of the open house is to give people a chance to
IF YOU GO WHAT: Denver Intermountain Interurban Car No. 25 open house WHERE: Denver Federal Center, Building No. 78, Gate 1 W. 6th Ave. and Kipling St., Lakewood WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9. COST: Free INFORMATION: www.lakewood.org/transit ride this beautifully restored car,” said Greg Lovell, community events coordinator with the city’s Heritage, Culture and the Arts department. “We have train enthusiasts, hobbyists and even people who remember riding it when it was running all show up.” Nierling said the future aim for the car is to be moved to a permanent home in the Oak Street Transit Museum located at the Lakewood Oak Street RTD Light Rail Station, adjacent to the same rail corridor where the car once ran. “The car is really one of the most beautiful artifacts we have in our collection,” Lovell said. For more information, visit www. lakewood.org/transit.
By Vic Vela
vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Congress last week passed a bill aimed at reforming the Department of Veterans Affairs, an agency that has been the subject of intense scrutiny over a number of departmental failures. The $16 billion legislation would provide money for new VA medical facilities and the hiring of more doctors and nurses. The bill would also allow veterans to see doctors outside the VA system if they are unsuccessful in obtaining an appointment. A congressional conference committee worked to merge efforts by the Senate and the House of Representatives and came up with a compromise bill that passed the Senate on July 31 with overwhelming bipartisan support. It passed the House the day before. “I think veterans are going to be better served now and the VA is going to be a better organization by veterans being able to vote with their feet if they’re not getting adequate care,” said Rep. Mike Coffman of Aurora, a Republican and veteran who serves on the House Veterans Affairs Committee. The bill is a response to several alarming departmental failures that came to light in recent months. A federal audit shows more than 57,000 veterans have waited at least three months to see a doctor, while others who asked for appointments never received one. Some veterans died while waiting months for an appointment. Other findings have shown that VA employees — whose bonuses are tied to wait time reductions — falsified reports to hide information about long wait times. The scandal led to the resignation of department director Eric Shinseki in May. The Senate on July 29 confirmed Robert McDonald as the department’s new secretary. The bill would require that the agency send veterans to private health providers when the department is unable to provide care within 14 days.
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August 7, 2014
‘Imagine no possessions, I wonder if you can’ Stuff. Most of us have lots of it. Cristin Bleess and her husband, Adrian Horner, did. But by the time March 13 rolls around, the day they leave for Albania with the Peace Corps, their possessions will amount to this: • An antique pie cupboard refinished by Adrian’s mother and given to them as a wedding gift • A coffee table made from the window of Cristin’s grandparents’ Minnesota farmhouse • A cedar hope chest that belonged to Cristin’s aunt filled with items such as a childhood photo album and a few framed photographs • Two filing drawers of tax returns, Social Security information and other documents • Camping and backpacking gear • A couple of bicycles • Two suitcases each of clothing “It’s amazing how much stuff you have that really isn’t sentimental or even used or even appreciated,” Adrian said as he considered what they have let go. “The thrill of discovery is almost better than the thrill of having.” The journey to de-stuff began late last fall when Cristin, 41, a Spanish teacher, and Adrian, 38, a software tester, decided to change the course of their lives. “We just wanted a new adventure,” Cristin said. They contacted a Realtor with the intention of putting their three-bedroom home on the market in January, met with a financial adviser and, after exploring options, decided to apply to the Peace Corps, which requires a 27-month commitment. Meanwhile, they began deconstructing their belongings, much of it unique, original folk art collected from countries they’d visited in Latin America or antiques with personal connections or collections of one-time passions that reflected eras of their lives. “Our stuff wasn’t stuff you can buy at Pier 1 or Target,” Cristin said. “It’s stuff we had both collected through travels or through family or through interests. We
thought about it a lot.” They checked into storage costs — $200 a month. Too expensive. They considered disposing of some, keeping some. But the storage cost issue remained, and family didn’t have enough space to offer. Then Cristin saw this Facebook post: “Collect memories, not things.” And that was it. She said to Adrian: “Let’s just get rid of it all.” They began in the basement, with holiday decorations and unopened boxes that had followed Adrian and Cristin from place to place. High school yearbooks. Adrian’s ACT scores. The 1,500 to 2,000 comic books of “Fantastic Four,” “Avengers,” “X-Men” and others that Adrian had collected in elementary and middle school. The military memorabilia collection that started with Adrian’s grandfather’s WWII medals and included a Civil War bayonet and a WWI helmet. Cristin’s beloved sticker collection, which she began in fifth grade and continued for several years, building it into what she called the best collection, even organized by categories such as teddy bears, unicorns and hearts. It all easily sold through postings on social media garage-sale sites or consignment to niche stores. “I took my grandfather’s insignia out and sold all of it,” Adrian, a college history major, said of the military collection. “It went from a big box to a couple of medals.” Cristin became Facebook friends with the woman who bought her sticker collec-
tion, one of the possessions to which she was most attached. “It’s probably the first thing I ever was passionate about and that I did on my own,” she said. “I spent my own money on it and took care of it and was invested in it. Like I said, it was the best collection.” Next came the kitchen. Dishes. Pans. The box of cake-making utensils given to Cristin by her mom, a baker of wedding cakes. Books — avid readers, they donated boxes of books to the local library. Clothing. For staging purposes, closets should look empty to help sell the house, Adrian said. So “we got ruthless with our clothing.” “You have so many clothes you never wear,” Cristin added. “As a dual-income, no-kids couple, you just accumulate stuff and you don’t always think before you buy it…” They took three to four lawn-size trash bags of clothing to five different consignment stores from Castle Rock to Boulder, the rest to Goodwill. On Jan. 1, they listed their home and moved in with Adrian’s mother. They also moved some furniture to her basement and all the folk art. Adrian’s mother took the two-and-ahalf-foot tall, colorful, ceramic church, a thrill-of-discovery find by renowned Mexican potter Candelario Medrano chanced upon on the floor of a Santa Fe gallery, and a metal red heart that “spoke” to Cristin in San Miguel de Allende in Mexico. Except for four other pieces, they delivered all to a consignment store near Tucson. The ones they held back include a smaller Medrano church, and a fruit bowl and clay figurines of a couple on a park bench made by the Mexican artist Josefina Aguilar, whom Cristin met on the same trip during which she met Adrian. “I wanted to take them with the other stuff to Arizona,” Cristin said, “but Adrian wanted to think about it more.” “I probably fought harder on keeping things in the folk art collection,” Adrian said. “I have a lot of fond memories of the things we’d done together, and the stuff in
the house reminded me of that. I recognized the fact I couldn’t just go to WalMart and buy them again.” Travel has played a meaningful role in their lives and relationship. A high school trip to Mexico ignited Cristin’s passion for Spanish, which became her career. An acclaimed teacher, she taught the language for 18 years until the school year ended in May. She was traveling throughout Mexico in July 2003 when she met Adrian at a hostel in Oaxaca. He was three months into an 18-month bike trip he started in California and ended in Argentina. Until his return to the Denver area, they communicated through emails. Then, they visited between Denver and Minneapolis, where Cristin was teaching at the time, until she moved here in 2005. They married two years later and have journeyed together through 13 states and four countries. The anticipation is building for Albania, which is unlike any place they’ve been. “It’s that thrill, the excitement,” Adrian said. “I think that’s why we both love to travel — we don’t know what we’re going to get.” When the house sold in March, they moved most of the furniture to the basement of Adrian’s mother’s home and put it on Craigslist. Eventually, it all went. The red couch with the two chairs, one green, one a patchwork of colors, and a geometric-design rug. The queen bed, full bed and twin bed. The dining room table and chairs. Bookshelves. The antique wardrobe and dresser. Lamps. Patio furniture. The antique washstand. Cristin delivered the dresser her uncle made in his high school shop class to her second cousin in Loveland. Adrian also sold the ‘93 black Geotracker he had started driving his junior year in high school. The final piece of furniture, a TV cabinet, sold three weeks ago. Healey continues on Page 3
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NEWS IN A HURRY Portion of W Line temporarily closed for enhancements
Nine stations will be impacted on the Regional Transportation District’s (RTD) W Line during the weekend of Aug. 9-11. RTD will be performing track to create a better solid crossing surface. Work will occur at the Federal Center Station and Sheridan Station along the W Line 3 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9, to 3 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 11. During this time, light rail vehicles will not be running between the Jefferson County Government Center-Golden Station and Knox Station. Shuttle buses will connect passengers between each affected station during this closure. The following stations will be affected: Jefferson County Government CenterGolden, Red Rock College, Federal Center, Oak, Garrison, Lakewood/Wadsworth, Lamar, Sheridan, Perry and Knox. The light rail will run from Union Station to Knox Station. Riders should expect some delays and add to their travel time accordingly. For route information, please call RTD’s Telephone Information Center at 303-299-6000 or visit RTD-Denver.com.
Lakewood legislator’s laws go into effect
Laws from Rep. Brittany Pettersen and Max Tyler went into effect on Aug. 6. Pettersen’s HB14-1072 creates a new state income tax credit for child care costs that families may claim if they make less than $25,000 a year and do not already qualify for the federal tax credit. Parents can claim up to $500 for a single child and up to $1,000 for two or more children. HB14-1384 allocates $30 million within the Colorado Department of Higher Edu-
cation to create the Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative Fund to provide tuition assistance to low- and middleincome Colorado students beginning in 2016. It is designed to increase public and private investments in scholarship programs for higher education and make college more affordable for students who might not otherwise be able to enroll. Tyler’s law aimed to help people looking to invest in solar energy. Previously, community solar garden operators had to pay property tax on the property used to generate electricity. Under the new law, which Tyler sponsored as HB14-1101, the business personal property tax will not be levied on participating residential, nonprofit and governmental users. The new law will save Colorado citizens an estimated $200,000 a year in business personal property taxes. The laws were among were among hundreds of laws passed during the 2014 legislative session that went into effect on Aug. 6, the 90th day after the session.
Police host shred day
The Lakewood Police Department is hosting a community shred day at Jefferson County Stadium, 500 Kipling St., 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 6. Residents can bring boxes of confidential documents (old taxes, preapproved credit card offers, etc.) for free on-site shredding. There is a three-box limit. Metropolitan Auto Theft Task Force will provide free wheel club locks (while supplies last).
Belmar hosts school supply drive
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school this year — Belmar and Radio Disney are collecting school supplies Aug. 5-18, in order to fill more than 200 backpacks for Boys & Girls Club students. Guests donating school supplies will be entered to win a Belmar Gift Card to help ready themselves for school. Donations are accepted during business hours at the Belmar Information Center, 464 S. Teller St. and Color Me Mine, 7134 W. Alaska Drive. Recommended school supply donations include: one subject notebooks, No. 2 pencils, two pocket folders, rulers, glue sticks, kids scissors and binder pouches (to insert in 3 ring notebooks). From noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014 Radio Disney will host an event at Color Me Mine featuring prizes, music and backpack stuffing. For more information call 303-7421520 or visit www.belmarcolorado.com.
Cat Care Society hosts seminar
The Cat Care Society is hosting a seminar by Mary Blake about Healing Touch and Reiki for cats. The event will be 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16, in the lower level conference room of the CCS shelter, 5787 W. 6th Ave. The cost is $5 (free for CCS platinum members). Please RSVP at 303-239-9680 or at frontdesk@catcaresociety.org.
Concrete repair to close trail in Bear Creek Lake Park
Construction will begin July 28 to repair a section of the concrete Bear Creek trail located south of the reservoir in Bear Creek Lake Park, 15600 W. Morrison Road. The work will replace sections of the trail
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“I felt like a weight was being lifted every time something went out the door,” Cristin said. “I felt lighter. … It was not even about the money. We haven’t gotten rich — we’ve lost money. It just feels good — freeing.” Adrian agreed. “It feels like you have a lot of choices — you’re not weighted down by all the possessions.” They might have thought differently about the downsizing if they had children. But their belongings, they say, don’t hold the same sentimental value to nieces and nephews. And being unencumbered by things, they say, gives them a freedom to pursue new passions wherever they take them. “Whatever,” Adrian said, “we want to
Children play at Surfside Park to cool off from the heat. Surfside Spray Park is open every day and gives residents a chance to cool off in a fun way. Photo by Clarke Reader
that have been heavily cracked and broken from freezing and thawing caused by the weather. This project is funded in part by Colorado State Trails and Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) and is due for completion by early October. The project entails closing a mile-long stretch of the trail within the park. The attached graphic shows approximate closure points and shows alternative, paved routes within the park. Additional small portions of the trail will receive repairs where cyclists will be asked to dismount their bicycles and walk around the repair point. Updates will be posted to Lakewood. org/BCLP, and questions may be directed to 303-697-6159.
Lakewood Arts Council announces 8-squared art fundraiser Lakewood Arts Council is seeking donations of 8-by-8-inch pieces of original art for an art sale and champagne dessert reception to be 6-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at the LAC Art Center and Gallery, 85 S. Union Blvd. Local artists can pick up 8-by-8 canvas boards at the LAC Art Center by Aug. 4 and deliver completed artwork by Aug. 30. All artists who donate will be entered into a drawing for prizes donated by the business community, as well as be publicly recognized on the LAC’s website, Facebook page and in the LAC’s FOCUS newsletter. For additional information, call 303 980-0625 or visit www.lakewoodartscouncil.org.
do.” But nothing that requires having a lot of stuff. Cristin mentions an old radio ad that described the Mile High Flea Market as a place where the under-stuffed come to get stuff and the over-stuffed go to sell stuff. “I want to be the under-stuffed,” Cristin said. “I don’t ever want to be the over-stuffed again.” A little place will be fine. Big enough to hold only basic necessities. But with unlimited room for all the memories. Ann Macari Healey’s column about people, places and issues of everyday life appears every other week. Her column earned first place in the 2013 Colorado Press Association Better Newspaper contest. She can be reached at ahealey@coloradocommunitymedia.com or 303-566-4110.
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August 7, 2014
Fracking ballot initiatives dropped Gov. Hickenlooper and Polis reach deal — task force created
ments and would have imposed a significant threat to Colorado’s economy,” Hickenlooper said. As for the Longmont litigation, Hickenlooper said he would call on the Colorado Oil and Gas Commission to drop its lawsuit against the city. The city had created its own set of rules surrounding fracking, including a requirement that wells be placed at least 750 feet from an occupied dwelling. The lawsuit marked the first time the state had sued a city over its own oil and gas rules.
By Vic Vela
vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Voters will not be weighing in on hydraulic fracturing this November after all. Gov. John Hickenlooper and U.S. Rep. Jared Polis announced an 11th hour deal on Aug. 4 to create a special task force to address issues surrounding fracking — the very day that signatures to put fracking on the November ballot were due for submission to the Secretary of State’s Office. The task force is part of a deal that the two Democrats reached in the days leading up to the announcement that will also end efforts by Polis to place two anti-fracking ballot initiatives on the November ballot. Later in the day, pro-fracking groups said they too will drop their own ballot initiative efforts, suddenly ending what was gearing up to be a ballot box fight that was expected to be costly — both in terms of campaign advertising dollars and potentially in political price for other candidates seeking office this fall. The Polis-backed initiatives sought to increase setback requirements for wells and would have also given communities greater control over oil and gas drilling operations. Pro-fracking groups had sought initiatives that could have had economic impacts on communities that ban fracking — the process by which water and chemicals are blasted into the ground to free up trapped oil and gas underneath. Also as part of the agreement, Hickenlooper said that the state would work to end a lawsuit against Longmont over new oil and gas regulations the city adopted two years ago. But the big news is the agreement to pull the ballot measures. Hickenlooper and the oil and gas industry had opposed Polis’ efforts, concerned that the initiatives would be akin to a fracking ban in a state that relies on drilling to feed the economy. And Democrats were concerned that an expensive fracking battle would hurt candidates this November, especially Sen. Mark Udall, who is locked in a tight re-election campaign against U.S. Rep. Cory Gardner. But those fears for Democrats now appear to be over as Polis announced he is backing
Fracking politics play out
U.S. Rep. Jared Polis discusses the details of a deal reached with Gov. John Hickenlooper on Aug. 4 concerning fracking and local control initiatives. Photo by Vic Vela
off of his efforts to continue to pursue the initiatives, measures that he had been helping to finance. Polis said during a hastily-called Capitol press conference that he considers the creation of a task force to be “a victory for the people of Colorado.” “For the first time, with the (oil and gas) commission that the governor mentioned, citizens will be on equal footing with the oil and gas industry and will be able to directly negotiate to protect their property rights, home values, and air quality,” Polis said. The 18-member task force would be charged with helping to “minimize land use conflicts that can occur when siting oil and gas facilities near homes, schools, businesses and recreational areas,” according to the governor’s office. The task force would be made up a diverse group of members from across all business fields. Members would include representatives from the industries of oil and gas, conservation, agriculture, homebuilders and local governments and civic leaders. The task force would make recommendations on fracking issues to the Legislature.
Fight over for now
Although the agreement had been announced by the governor and Polis, it was still unclear at the time of the press event whether pro-fracking groups would agree to drop their
own measures. That question was answered late that same evening by Rep. Frank McNulty, RHighlands Ranch, who was behind an initiative that would have prohibited communities that ban fracking from collecting revenues that are a part of oil and gas revenue allocation. McNulty said through a press statement that he would suspend his efforts, calling the decision by Polis to drop his initiatives “an exciting turn of events.” Another pro-fracking initiative, which would have dealt with financial disclosure issues of future ballot measures that deal with energy development, was also dropped. Hickenlooper had cautioned for months that the ballot initiatives could have “draconian” results on an industry that generates jobs and contributes billions of dollars to the Colorado economy. For months, the governor held out hope of calling a special session to address local control issues surrounding fracking, only to call off those efforts last month after a compromise had failed to materialize. It now appears that the governor doesn’t have to worry about an expensive fight over fracking in November. “The (task force) will provide an alternative to ballot initiatives that, if successful, would have regulated the oil and gas industry through the rigidity of constitutional amend-
The politics of fracking played out almost immediately after the press conference ended. Former Congressman Bob Beauprez, who is running against Hickenlooper this fall, blasted the “backroom deal” reached by the governor and Polis as having left “many unanswered questions.” Colorado Republican Chairman Ryan Call was also critical of the announcement. “Literally, the only thing that we know for certain after today’s press conference is that Gov. Hickenlooper, Jared Polis and Colorado Democrats want even more control over Colorado’s already heavily regulated energy industry,” Call said through an emailed statement. As for Udall, he had been in a tough spot on the fracking issue, considering that a large number of environmentalists — a key Udall constituency — had been behind Polis’ efforts. The senator issued a statement in favor of the agreement. “This deal — which averts a divisive and counterproductive ballot fight over one-sizefits-all restrictions — is welcome news and underscores how all of Colorado benefits when we find common ground,” Udall said. Polis, whose district includes some cities that have voted to ban fracking, told reporters that he had never been pressured by fellow Democrats worried about the political ramifications to halt his efforts. “I would say no,” Polis said. “The Democrats in my district were very excited about these initiatives and the chance to fight it out and protect their homes. Obviously this will be disappointing to some of my constituents, Republican and Democratic, but I would point out to them that there’s been progress made.”
A dream machine Blue Bunny works with Make-A-Wish for Alameda student By Clarke Reader
creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com Not all computers are built equal — some have more memory, some have better graphics and faster processors. The computer that 17 year old Daniel Arushanov received on July 31 is special for a number of reasons — the pieces were picked out by him to create his dream gaming computer and it was the end result of a program by the Make-A-Wish. Arushanov, a student at Alameda High School, is just finishing up his treatment against soft tissue sarcoma and visited the Colorado office of Make-A-Wish in Greenwood Village to have a pizza and ice cream party and get his computer built. “I’ve always wanted to build a gaming PC, one that would be more powerful than what you would normally purchase,” he said.
“Finally getting one has been really awesome.” Blue Bunny Ice Cream was the wish sponsor and supplied Arushanov’s family with plenty of ice cream as Make-A-Wish’s Shawn Bernal, an IT specialist, helped build the computer. Arushanov’s wish is part of a national effort by Wells, makers of Blue Bunny Ice Cream, to help Make-A-Wish grant wishes. By the end of this summer, Blue Bunny will have helped Make-A-Wish grant 120 wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions. “You don’t ever get tired of events like these,” said Joan Mazak, president and CEO of Make-AWish Colorado. “There’s never been a day where I didn’t want to come to work.” Mazak said Make-A-Wish Colorado is one of the largest chapters in the country and they are able to make around 250 wishes come true a year. Alyssa Welch, wish coordinator for Arushanov, said it took four weeks to get everything sorted out for his wish. Most of the wishes that the or-
Daniel Arushanov, a 17 year old Alameda High School student, watches as Make-A-Wish IT Specialist Shawn Bernal assembles the gaming PC that Arushanov picked out. Arushanov’s wish came true with sponsorship from Blue Bunny Ice Cream. Photo by Clarke Reader ganization does involve travel of some kind so the event was a rare chance for organization associates to celebrate with a recipient. “Seeing these events prioritizes your life,” said Mazak. “It makes
you realize how fortunate you are to have your health and how fortunate we are to be able to do this for these kids.” For more information, go to http://colorado.wish.org/.
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NREL exhibit hits the road
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By Hannah Burlingame The National Renewable Energy Laboratory is missing an exhibit. However, it hasn’t been stolen or misplaced. What used to reside in the Education Center, formerly the Visitor Center, is now a touring exhibit. Last year, the Longmont Public Library asked NREL if there was an exhibit available for them to have on display during National Energy Month, which was in October. “The exhibit became available. We thought ‘why not, since it’s not displayed in the Education Center anymore? We can just take it to Longmont and see how people like it,’” Ivilina Thornton, public affairs for NREL, said. Thornton said people liked the exhibit and because of this she called several other libraries to see if they were interested in having the exhibit. Over the past seven months, momentum for the exhibit to be shown at libraries has grown. “The library audience is the one that appeals to us because those are the people that appreciate our research. They are also active. They can make a change in the community. They can make an impact,” Thornton said. This exhibit the role of NREL, its research and shares examples of real-world applications, Thornton said. The exhibit also focuses on S.T.E.M (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). NREL’s education department has been working with the Department of Energy on how to reach schools in the area as well as grassroots levels with schools in the area to promote S.T.E.M education. “We have done some research and found that there is not that much interest in American schools in those areas. It’s a fairly interesting and important area for us to outreach to,” Thornton said. The exhibit has visited Broomfield, downtown Denver, Belmar, Lakewood, and recently Westminster. In August, the exhibit will be in Lafayette.
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Lessons of a road warrior Things I learned while vacationing around the state of Colorado last week: Colorado is an enormous state, and it takes a long time to get places. This is a great thing, as long as your family is happy and getting along (or sleeping); a wise father knows when too much is too much (in other words, somebody other than me). Seven is an interesting age for little boys — young enough to still be embarrassed by their own, er, noises, but old enough to find other peoples’ noises hysterically funny. The hot springs resort at Pagosa Springs doesn’t get quite the publicity that the one at Glenwood does, but it should. The setting, right along the banks of the San Juan River, is stunning, and the resort is clean, and fun for the kids, and has lots of variety for everyone. High mountain passes are one of my favorite things, but they’re not nearly as much fun when you’ve got the whole family in the car. A bit nerve-wracking. That said, Red Mountain Pass between Ouray and Silverton is astonishingly beautiful, though it is not for the faint of heart. At points, there is only about 9 inches of shoulder leading to 1,000-foot drop-offs. But, if you can stomach it, the views of the San Juan Mountains are gorgeous, and the high meadows that line parts of the road
are positively Kinkade-ian. Some day, I hope to ride my bike over it (yes, people do that — we passed three of them). By the way, I would not recommend planning a day of travel that involved Red Mountain, Molas, and Wolf Creek passes. Especially if you have to race a hailstorm out of Durango along the way. Hard on the car, harder on the nerves. Nor would I recommend running 6 miles of obstacle course race the day before heading out on a road trip. Sore muscles don’t respond well to being stuck in one position for hours. MapQuest, and similar apps, are wonderful tools, but they’re not infallible. Still no substitute for being able to read a map. There is only one thing worse, as a father, than going to a swimming pool with your beautiful teenage daughter, and that’s going to a swimming pool with your TWO beautiful teenage daughters.
Check that — what’s even worse than that is being the guy who has to drive the whole lot of ‘em home after, so you can’t even have a beer poolside to mitigate the pain. How do you know you’ve done vacation right? When the whole family wants to put an early end to the final day so they can get home to the puppies. And, no, I am not an employee of the Colorado Tourism Board, or any travel agency. I just think it’s easy, as a native, to take the beauty and grandeur of this state for granted. There is so much to see and do in our own back yard that it seems foolish to send too much of our tourism money elsewhere. And finally, of all the resources you have to marshal to pull off a great vacation, there is one that you get back, and it’s the most limited of them all: time. I am painfully aware of the inexorable passage of time, now that Elizabeth is graduated and plotting her future, and a good vacation is an invaluable way to slow that down — to push the sun back up a little higher in the sky for one more day. Michael Alcorn is a music teacher and fitness instructor who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. He graduated from Alameda High School and the University of Colorado-Boulder.
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What have you enjoyed most at the Adams County Fair? We asked some folks what they enjoyed most at the 2014 Adams County Fair on Friday, Aug. 1, (Kids Day), and here were some responses.
Mostly everything but the scary rides. Nevaeh Dunlap, 6
The rides — I love most of the rides. Damon Dunlap, 11
My favorite thing about the fair would have to be the rodeo because I barrel race. I like watching all the ladies out there. Lindsey Irby 2014 Adams County Fair Lady in Waiting It’s fun to interact with people and watch them do all the activities. Bob Rowe, Adams County Fair volunteer
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Bill will help close ‘skills gap’ At a time when federal dollars are stretched thin, we need to shift to models that pay for outcomes, rather than paying for services that may or may not be working. This is the type of approach that can and should apply to a range of government services. It’s also the type of approach Republican Sen. Rob Portman and I took when crafting the recently passed Pay-for-Success Act — which works to make federal job training programs more effective and responsive to what employers want. When I meet with business owners from all across the state, from the Western Slope to the San Luis Valley, from large manufacturers to small information technology companies, there is one thing that they have in common: a challenge finding workers with skills that match their business needs. At Western Slope Industries in Grand Junction they stressed how difficult it was to find employees with the proper training. Diversified Machine Systems in
Colorado Springs is rapidly expanding with high customer demand, yet they are not able to hire qualified employees fast enough. In Loveland, Leed Fabrication’s need is so great, they had to build their own training facility. It’s not that there aren’t enough workers, it’s that they aren’t trained in the fields that are hiring. This problem, commonly referred to as the “skills gap,” is driving unemployment and stifling economic growth in Colorado and across the nation. A 2011 report found that 74 percent of manufacturers are experiencing workforce
shortages or skills deficiencies that are significantly hindering their ability to expand operations and improve productivity. They aren’t alone. Employers across the country — particularly in the informationtechnology sector and throughout other high-growth industries in this economy — are facing a lack of skilled workers, even as tens of thousands of Coloradans continue to look for work. The Pay-for-Success Act creates a new model for workforce development that helps address this problem and close the skills gap by improving federal job training programs. State and local workforce boards will now have the flexibility to enter into contracts with job-training providers who will be reimbursed for their services only if they deliver on agreedupon outcomes. For instance, a Colorado job-training provider tasked with training a certain number of workers to fill high-need positions in a specific region or a rapidly growing industry would not be paid if the
jobs aren’t filled. The result is workforce development training that is more aligned to regional needs and employer demands. In Colorado, roughly 10 percent of core federal job-training funds, or $3.24 million, will be available for workforce boards to steer toward these innovative types of “Pay-for Success” contracts. This will help state and local workforce boards better serve the roughly 9,000 Coloradans who use their services to gain new skills to get back to work. The Pay-for-Success Act is the type of model that promotes innovation by rewarding results and penalizing complacency. This common-sense reform ensures that job training programs are more responsive to the needs of employers and are preparing more workers for a 21st-century economy. Democrat Michael Bennet has represented Colorado in the U.S. Senate since 2009.
Ravens repulsive rhetoric regarding Rice Baltimore Ravens star running back Ray Rice held a press conference May 23 in an attempt to characterize punching his then-fiancé – and dragging her unconscious body out of an elevator in an Atlantic City casino in February – as a “mistake.” (Problematic for Rice, this domestic violence “mistake” was caught on surveillance footage and he was charged with felony assault, but later accepted into a pretrial diversionary program.) Seated before the backdrop of Ravens logos, both Ray and his now-wife Janay admitted their parts in “what happened.” Wait … what? That’s right; Janay took responsibility for her own beating. As Ray apologized to his fans, teammates, the community, and the kids who look up to him – but not to his wife – Janay said, “I do deeply regret the role that I played in the incident that night.” Moments later, on their official Twitter feed, the Ravens live-tweeted Janay’s words, after already posting Ray’s statement that “(m)e and Janay wish we could take back those 30 seconds of our life.” Mistake. Incident. What happened. It was this kind of language that continued in part to fuel the outrage over “what
happened.” Even worse was the Raven’s haste to shield Rice from the consequences of his actions by posting carefully crafted messages about the “situation.” It’s bad enough that the Ravens put Rice at the microphone, but to spontaneously spit out his tuck-and-run maneuvering in their @Ravens Twitter feed was a toosmug declaration of their priorities. Of course, these priorities – for sponsorships, fan support, team and player reputations – aren’t unlike those of other sports organizations. The Denver Broncos stood behind Von Miller when he was punished by the NFL with a 6-game suspension for violating its substance abuse policy, although in their statements the Broncos cited Miller’s own admission
Depression, teenaged anger: Clinicians answer your questions Ask A Therapist is a new column where you can send your mental-health-related questions, and — space permitting — Community Reach Center therapists will answer them. Please email your questions to AskATherapist@CommunityReachCenter.org.
of his lack of personal responsibility and accountability in his “mistake.” With their official rhetoric, however, the Ravens had chosen to deflect Rice’s responsibility and accountability for domestic violence. And when NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell issued a 2-game slap-on-the-wrist suspension of Rice last month, the court of public opinion erupted. So, on July 31, the Ravens put Rice back at the podium, where this time he declared his actions “inexcusable.” Rice said, “I own it,” but stressed that he doesn’t want to keep “reliving the incident” so he could can “move on.” I’ll bet. Rice did say he didn’t want his wife to live in fear, and his apology of sorts included a concern that his daughter will one day Google him and want to know what happened. This time Janay didn’t speak … she watched from the balcony. Rice’s apology comes too late, especial-
ly because the firestorm over his lenient punishment and even the violence itself will likely get snuffed out as preseason football starts. Perhaps this is what the Ravens organization is hoping for. Most telling, however, was what the Ravens didn’t say. Actually, to be fair here, they did say it on May 23, but this tweet was later deleted – “Ray Rice: ‘I won’t call myself a failure. Failure is not getting knocked down. It’s not getting up.’ ” In this skewed and empty take on domestic violence, it’s Janay Rice who failed. After getting knocked down, she’s the one who didn’t get up. Andrea Doray is a writer who signed a petition demanding that the NFL hands down a suspension appropriate for the offense … why is punching a women less serious than, say, a steroid violation? Contact Andrea at a.doray@andreadoray.com if you want the link.
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Marilou Ellen Johnson Marilou Ellen Johnson, lifelong Christian school teacher, passed away on July 30, 2014. She taught at Adams City Baptist and Elmwood Baptist Church and School. Services are 2pm, August 8, Olinger Highland Mortuary, 10201 Grant St., Thornton, Colorado 80229.
Looking at the hereditary link to depression
QUESTION: Can depression be hereditary? If so, what can I do to help keep myself healthy and prevent depression if I have a family history of depression? ANSWER: Studies looking at the genetic makeup of twins with depression have found that depression is approximately 40 to 50 percent inheritable. There have been differing conclusions about this figure, meaning that approximately 50 percent of the cause could be genetic and approximately 50 percent could be due to environmental factors. It also may mean that for some people, the tendency to become depressed is almost entirely genetic, and for others, it’s not genetic at all. The short answer is that it is not completely understood. We do know that 10 percent of the population in the United States will experience Major Depressive Disorder at some point in their life and people whose family members have had depression are considered “at risk” and are almost two to three times more likely to experience a depressive episode. It’s important to remember there are differing levels of depression. Situational depression is common, but temporary, whereas Major Depressive Disorder, which is a diagnosable disease, is more severe. Someone whose close relatives
have suffered from depression should not necessarily be worried that they will experience Major Depressive Disorder. Evidence-based research shows that behavioral activation is the most effective form of treatment for depression and will help to prevent depression. This includes remaining physically and mentally active and fighting against social withdrawal. The tendency for people who are prone to depression is to isolate, which only worsens the depressive episode and negative thinking. By remaining active, reaching out and scheduling activities, we boost the natural chemicals in our brains that counteract depression. When depression lasts longer than two weeks and you’re experiencing daily sadness, loss of energy, appetite changes, sleep changes, helplessness or hopelessness, or if you have thoughts of suicide, it’s important to seek help from medical or mental health professionals. — Jamie Posthuma, Ph.D., LP, STREET Team Lead, Community Reach Center
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QUESTION: As a parent, how do I best deal with my teenage son’s anger and outbursts? ANSWER: The teenage years can be a trying time for both a teen and his parents. While your teen is attempting to navigate the emotional, physical and social changes that arise, you’re attempting to determine how to best support him — not easy tasks! Both can lead to overwhelming emotions, including anger. Important things to consider when responding to your teen’s anger: Respond to early warning signs, including frequent crying, withdrawal, increased irritability, and other behavior changes: “I’ve noticed you’ve been spending a lot of time by yourself. Would you like to talk?” If your teen turns down your offer, remember you cannot force him into talking, but you can let him know you’re available. Attempt to understand the cause: What is your teen trying to communicate? His perspective may be different from yours, but it’s his experience and is contributing to his emotions. Try to understand, not deny it. The causes of anger aren’t excuses for the outburst but will help you understand the situation. Remember, feelings of confusion, sadness, fear, anxiety, guilt and helplessness often underlie anger. Be aware of your own emotional
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response: You’re not able to control your teen’s emotions, but you can manage yours. Model healthy ways to manage emotions. Take a breath and step back for a moment. You’ll be more effective when you can respond, not react. Separate the emotion from the behavior: Anger is OK. Destructive behaviors are not. “I understand you’re angry you can’t go out because your homework wasn’t completed. Some rules may upset you, however throwing books will not change the rule and will lead to consequences.” Avoid challenging your teen during an outburst: Stating, “I told you to do your homework, but you didn’t. It’s your own fault you’re mad,” will escalate the situation further. Avoid comments of criticism, shame or judgment. Allow for space: If you or your teen need to step away from the situation and can do so safely, allow yourselves to. Attempting to engage in conversation when emotionally overloaded will likely be counterproductive. Seek professional support: When anger leads to destructive behaviors or when you notice regular patterns, seeking support from physicians, school counselors, or mental health professionals is strongly encouraged for the youth and family. If he is an immediate danger to himself or others, call 911. As a parent, it’s helpful to build yourself a support system of family members and others from your community. — Tara Rahrs, MA, LPC, is a psychotherapist at Community Reach Center “I think this is going to benefit our veterans in both the short term and long term,” Perlmutter said. Members of Congress hope the legislation is the beginning of the end to an embarrassing ordeal. “Our veterans have made incredible sacrifices and we owe it to them to fulfill the promises we have made,” said Republican Rep. Cory Gardner of Yuma. “What’s happened at the VA over the last several years has been shameful and unbecoming of the type of respect and the oath we have made, the solemn obligation we have made to our vets.”
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Respite care for special needs kids opens Megan’s Place offers home away from home for visiting children By Amy Woodward
awoodward@colorado communitymedia.com “You are braver and stronger than you think” is the saying painted in cursive on an entry way just behind the front desk as you walk into Megan’s Place. Located in Wheat Ridge, Megan’s Place is a respite care facility for children with developmental and physical disabilities ages 6-16 and is the first of its kind in the Denver area. Originated by two Jefferson county teachers; Bryan and Kristin Smock, the facility is located at 6175 W. 38th Avenue in an old home built in 1929 that has been renovated to meet the demands of special needs kids. The center is handicapped accessible throughout the entire facility that has a homely feel with both open and private spaces to suit the varying needs of kids that will be visiting. Rooms are stocked with toys, puzzles, balls and books with fun themed rooms such as the Mario Playroom and Cuddle Corner. “We wanted the place to feel very much like a home that they love to come to and feel very comfortable,” said Kristin Smock, director of Megan’s Place. It’s also serves as a place for parents to receive much needed rest from taking care of a child with a disability. During the facility’s open house, John, who did not want to use his last name, drove up from Littleton to donate $5,000 to Megan’s Place. “The purpose they’re acting in is unbelievably noble,” John said. John and his wife have a special needs child at home who is wheelchair bound and incontinent. In the early years of taking care of their son, respite care was impossible to find and homelife became increasingly overwhelming, he said. “It damn near killed us.” There are currently three people on
The first respite care facility for children with mental and physical disabilities in the Denver area just opened in Wheat Ridge mid-July. The stucco two-story building offers a homely environment for children ages 6-16 and offers many services to accommodate much needed time-off for parents. Photo by Amy Woodward staff which includes Kristin along with her sister and Bryan. All three staff members are trained in CPR, first aid, seizures, and medication administration. Pricing ranges from $10-$20 an hour with a two hour minimum requirement. Walk-ins are welcome although calling ahead is encouraged in order to make necessary preparations. Although staff is expected to grow, Megan’s Place will maintain a low child-to-teacher ratio, Kristin said. The center which is open Monday through Friday at 3:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 8 a.m. offers in-home weekend overnights upon request and sibling
care on the first Friday and Saturday nights of the month for “Date Night” for parents. It’s a remarkable addition to the community and a service that Bryan has had in mind since his first encounter with Megan Rogers, the little girl to whom the center is named after. Born with Rett Syndrome, a rare genetic neurological disorder, Bryan met Megan at a respite care facility in Ft. Collins where he worked before becoming a special education teacher and eventually a history teacher. “I created just this bond with her that I didn’t create with the other kids,” Bryan said. “She’s always had a special place in
my heart.” Megan passed away in 2006 at the age of 10. Bryan said it was important for him to receive permission from Megan’s parents to name the facility after her and to share her story. “As her parents, we are humbled and honored that Bryan and Kristin have named their facility after her,” the Rogers’ said in a statement. “It’s a wonderful tribute.” For more information about Megan’s Place visit www.megansplacellc.org or search Facebook at www.facebook.com/ mshdenver.
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Law enforcement confronts Alzheimer’s Training, planning keys on seniors
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awoodward@colorado communitymedia.com Editor’s Note: This is part two of a four-part series exploring the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease. More than 60 percent of Alzheimer’s patients will wander or become lost. Half of wanderings lead to injury if the individual is not found within 24 hours. Seven out of 10 people with Alzheimer’s live at home. Those statistics come from the International Association of Chiefs of Police, an organization which addresses emerging issues confronting law enforcement. One of the most pressing issues involves how law enforcement agencies handle populations affected by Alzheimer’s. “This is going to be a growing area of concern in our communities,” said Police Chief Dan Brennan of Wheat Ridge, which has the densest population of senior in Jefferson County. “I think we’re just touching the tip of the iceberg.” Colorado recognized these challenges when the Colorado Alzheimer’s Coordinating Council presented to the governor in 2010 the Alzheimer’s State Plan which submitted rec-
Community Service Officer Laura Coddington of the Wheat Ridge Police Department enjoys working with the community she serves. Her goal is to work well with residents and seniors, some of whom may be suffering from dementia. Photo by Amy Woodward
ommendations relating to the increasing incidence of Alzheimer’s in Colorado. The plan highlighted an increased response to the senior population by law enforcement agencies statewide since 2007 — after implementation of a Senior Alert, similar to an Amber Alert, which notifies the public and media when a senior has gone missing. Since 2012, there have been 25 senior alerts, according to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. Demands of senior care relating to dementia have
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sues. “We’ve realized that we need to be problem solvers.” The departments as well as the Jeffco Sheriff’s Office staff one or more officers and deputies who have been trained on how to spot someone with symptoms of dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association’s Colorado Chapter. Officer Kelly Karinen at the Lakewood Police Department helps lead CIT Training for Lakewood officers, an Alzheimer’s training program created by the Alzheimer’s Association. The training discusses how to identify symptoms of dementia as well as communicating with people affected by Alzheimer’s. It is held twice a year for up to 30 students at a time. Karinen estimates officers encounter a person with Alzheimer’s or some form of dementia once a week. “It’s a little bit overwhelming at times,” she said. But Lakewood has been proactive in enlisting their officers in a program that is voluntary. “We’ve got people in every shift who are trained,” Karinen said. Earlier this year, the Jeffco Sheriff’s Office announced its first Alzheimer’s Plan. Its goal is to dramatically change the way officers respond to seniors while emphasizing resources for caregivers such as Colorado LifeTrak, a personalized wristband that emits a track signal should their loved one become lost. and Investigations Division Lieutenant Bob Vette trains deputies to use behavioral interventions that provide
giver who was distraught, holding a gun and a suicide note. Parsons was able to calm the woman down and disarm her. The caregiver told him she was upset over her friend’s disappearance and so stressed over being the woman’s caregiver for many years, that she was planning on taking her own life. Together, Gisonda and Parsons provided assistance from Adult Protection Services which placed the woman with dementia in a care facility and referred her caregiver for treatment and support services. Parsons and Gisonda “displayed exceptional compassion…,” said Linda Mitchell, president and CEO of the Alzheimer’s Association in Colorado. “With more than 70 percent of those with Alzheimer’s living in our communities, it’s critical that our first responders know what symptoms to look for and effective ways to respond.”
solutions to situations, such as the one faced by officers Nellie Gisonda and John Parsons of the Wheat Ridge Police Department when they responded to a call about a missing senior. (Please see accompanying sidebar.) “We’re not going to leave them there,” Vette said. “So we’ve got to get creative.” Brennan, police chief of Wheat Ridge, agreed. In his city, 18.6 percent of the population is 65 or older, making it the county’s most densely populated municipality. “Certainty in this community, we’ll experience more of it (situations involving seniors) because our community is already ahead of some other communities in terms of its demographics,” Brennan said. “I think every year to a varying degree we’ll be looking at doing additional training and finding other ways to address some of the challenges that we have with this.” Providing information to available resources at service organizations such as the Senior Resource Center, Jeffco Human Services, the Denver Regional Council of Governments and the Alzheimer’s Association are all part of the problemsolving process that equips officer’s with the tools they need when confronted with incidents involving citizens with dementia. Even Community Services officers — whose sole duty is code enforcement and animal control — are trained to deal with residents who have code violations—such as overgrown weeds or peeling paint — because of their age or
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August 7, 2014
Debate over carbon regulations comes to Denver Opponents over proposed new rules concerned over economic impact By Vic Vela
vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com A national debate over proposed new clean-air rules swept through Denver last week, resulting in a clash of values between job security and environmental protection that attracted visitors from the around the country. Denver was one of four cities chosen by the Environmental Protection Agency to hold hearings on proposed power plant regulations that are aimed at combating global warming. The two-day hearings were held beginning July 29 from inside the EPA’s Region 8 office in lower downtown Denver. Through implementation of the agency’s new plan; President Barack Obama’s administration has stated it hopes to cut carbon-dioxide emissions by 30 percent over the next 16 years. Supporters of the proposed regulations view the rules as a necessary step toward addressing the impact of global warming. “This is the issue of our time,” said Chris Arend of Conservation Colorado. “If we don’t take action we’re going to see a
much different Colorado in ways we don’t really know.” At the same time the conference was being held in the city, several opponents of the proposed rules rallied in Denver’s Lincoln Park on July 29 to denounce the regulations. Many were coal advocates who said the EPA regulations would kill jobs and cause energy prices to skyrocket in an already heavily regulated industry. “This is the way I make my living,” said Bill Jones of Craig, a mechanic at a coal mine there. “We have a hard enough time as a society with energy costs as it is any way and I don’t want to see prices go up — and I’m trying to protect my job.” Coal producing power plants like the three that operate in the Craig area would be impacted by the new regulations. Colorado is one of the top coal-producing states in the country. However, coal production has dropped over the years along with demand. Still, miners like John Simonet, also of Craig, say their communities depend on the industry and that increased regulations would only hurt them more. “If this goes through, unfortunately everyone will probably have to go elsewhere to find work and probably even, worstcase scenario, create another ghost town in our neck of the woods,” Simonet said. The EPA considers the greenhouse gas that emits from power plants to be the
country’s largest source of carbon pollution. The organization says the pollution is a significant contributor to global warming and can have long-term impacts on the environment and public health, as supporters of the regulations tried to convey over two days of testimony here and in Atlanta, Pittsburgh and Washington D.C. State Rep. Max Tyler, D-Lakewood, who is the chairman of the House Transportation and Energy Committee, testified on behalf of the regulations on July 29. He said afterward that any industry job loss would pale in comparison to the economic impact that would continue to occur if climate change isn’t taken more seriously. “As we change the climate, there’s going to be millions of jobs that disappear,” said Tyler. “There’s no comparison at all between what’s going to happen in the next 30 years and the fact that the coal industry has to change.” Tyler and Arend said that Colorado has already taken the lead nationally in stemming carbon emissions. They point to recent legislation that has increased renewable energy mandates on utility companies and rural electric cooperatives, as well as other state regulations that promote natural gas and that have helped to clean up coal plants. States would have leeway in how they implement the administration’s rules. Because of that, Arend said he doesn’t see
much of a job impact at coal plants because Colorado has already put in place strong regulations. “In Colorado, we’ve taken a lot of steps and we’re well on our way to meeting what the EPA is asking us to do,” he said. “If Colorado doesn’t have to do a whole lot more, I don’t see how that can impact those jobs.” But Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob Beauprez doesn’t buy that argument. He said prior to speaking at the Lincoln Park rally that energy industry regulations are already having an adverse impact and that adding more rules is an “ill conceived” policy direction on the part of the Obama administration. “All of us want clean air and clean water,” Beauprez said. “The people that are closest to the industry ought to be concerned about negative impacts more than anybody and they’re the ones here saying, `Let us keep our jobs.’ We have never done energy cleaner, safer, more efficient in the history of mankind. That’s something we ought to celebrate, not punish.” But supporters of the regulations say complacency is not an option. “I hate to say something extreme,” Tyler said. “But there is absolutely no doubt that humans are destroying the climate that allows us to have an economy at all. There is no doubt at all that humans are causing serious climate disruption. It’s as certain as gravity.”
Really learning about the birds and bees “Nature’s Nether Regions” by Menno Schilthuizen 2014, Viking $28.95 / $33.00 Canada 245 pages You just got bit. And bitten again. Every time you go outside, it’s like you’re a walking feast for a zillion biting, whining, creepy-crawling bugs intent on making you dinner. Where the heck did all these insects come from? Read “Nature’s Nether Regions” by Menno Schilthuizen, and find out. Literally. Birds do it, said Cole Porter. Bees do it. Even educated fleas do it. How they do it is the focus of a “new branch of biology” that explains why the sex lives of our fellow creatures — whether they crawl, run, or fly — rival anything you’ve ever seen on reality TV. But first: why have sex at all? Biologists are “still puzzled” about that, but they think mixing DNA has something to do with “outsmarting parasites” and ridding future generations of problematic mutations. And why just two basic genders, male and female? That still “beg[s] for an explanation,” though some creatures dispense of the whole male-female thing altogether, and reproduce through cloning. For them, it’s more efficient. Other critters get species-specific, when it comes to reproduction. The size
and unique shape of a sex organ, which “is the only reliable indicator of a species,” may have evolved to keep, for instance, one kind of bumblebee from mating accidentally with another kind of bumblebee. Then again, some aquatic creatures don’t even bother with using their organs for mating: they cast sperm and eggs, willy-nilly, in the water and hope that their DNA meets someone special. But monkeying around isn’t always so bucolic. Certain species of female ducks have evolved with specialized organs that keep them from being raped. Some insects and fish pierce the bodies of their amours to mate, and spider males and mantises famously don’t fare well at all when it comes to romance. Read this book and you’ll see why eating not-quite-cooked squid is dicey. You’ll find out how your pollen allergies are worse than you ever imagined. You’ll learn
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sleep better on tour than I do at home. What makes your tour unique compared to other tours? A: I think the criteria that I impose on it. A lot of the other tours with 70s, 80s, 90s bands (I call them ‘Mothball Bands’) they don’t really play very often. They sit at home, wait for their royalty checks and come out in summertime and just play their hits. All these bands, including us, are still bands that write songs and record them and still chase the carrot and still have the fire in our belly, and that’s different. What’s next for you? A: I’m going to go get dinner. No, we’re got the new record coming out, so I’ve got to put some finishing touches on the record; we’ve got 10-11 shows for the rest of the year, maybe more. I’m working on a book, working on a radio show, just staying busy.
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Stepsister to Anne Frank shares story of surviving the Holocaust
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tattoo is often more than skin deep. A-5272, a number forever inked upon Eva Schloss’s forearm, serves as a stark reminder of that. Silent for years, Schloss now travels the world sharing her experiences of the Holocaust. “At the moment, it’s more necessary to speak about it and educate young people about discrimination. It’s more than ever necessary to stress the dangers,” she said. “At the time, people would say they don’t know or didn’t know about the concentration camps — people denied the general knowledge, but now, when you see everything in your own living room the whole world has become much smaller, you see what is happening and what goes on.” Born in Vienna in 1929, Schloss was a happy, outdoorsy girl who loved to go mountain climbing and skiing with her father. That life was soon interrupted when, at age 9, the Nazis invaded Austria, forcing her, her brother Heinz, and her parents to temporarily move to Belgium. “I was treated like a Jewish refugee, an unwelcome citizen, and I really suffered,” she said. “In February, 1940 we moved to Amsterdam. At first, it was very nice, the Dutch were very friendly, wanted to know what life was like in other countries, but as soon as the Nazis came in it was terrible.” In Amsterdam, Schloss lived across from famed World War II diarist, Anne Frank. She and Frank swiftly became friends and sometimes skipped and played hopscotch together. For the next two years, the two visited one another playing in the square in their Amsterdam neighborhood, Merwedeplein, until one day their families received a call. “After two years, when my brother was called up to be deported — it was exactly the same time when Anne’s older sister, Margot, got this call up notice and they went into hiding,” she said. Concealed by members of the Dutch Resistance, both families were forced to hide from the SS. Separated from her father and brother, Schloss, an active teenager at the time, and her mother moved from spare room to spare room for two years, living in a daily prison of silence until their confidants returned to their residences. “I was cooped up in a little room, and had to sit still through the whole day, not meet any friends, not do anything, and so it was first of all, terribly boring and as well as very scary,” she said. “It was sort of really like a prison.” On Schloss’s 15th birthday, the women were taken by their confidant, a Dutch nurse acting as a double agent, to a Nazi trap, where they were interrogated and deported. Within three days of their capture, the pair were reunited with their family, and forced to board a train and travel to an unknown destination. A journey where only one thought crossed their minds: “Within a day or two we would be killed.” Destined for the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, upon arrival, the family, and other deportees, were separated according to age and gender. Many of the elderly and children were immediately selected to be gassed. Dressed in a longer coat, Schloss appeared to be older than she was and was passed over for selection — a harrowing occurrence she would be forced to endure several times during the following nine months of her life. “My mother and me were really lucky because I was quite young still to have passed the first selection,” she said, “and then we entered the camp.” The life which followed was one no one was meant to survive. On a daily basis, Schloss and the other prisoners were exposed to the depravity of the inhumane conditions the SS forced upon them. Every morning, prisoners were forced to rise early, perform laborious tasks in extreme environments, were given little to no food, and were exposed to illnesses and medical concerns such as lice, typhus, and bedbugs. Through a series of small, unusual events, Schloss was continually passed over for selection. While separated, she saw her father on occasion, but would never see her brother again. “Little incidents again that helped me live another day — another week ,” she said. “I was lucky and we were lucky that we were liberated in January 1945, so before the war was really finished. I could certainly not have made it to the end of the war.” In the middle of winter in 1945, SS officers began to empty the camp, sending more than 60,000 prisoners out on death marches to the village of Wodzislaw, before fleeing the site themselves. Alone in the camp, Schloss, her mother and approximately 7,000 prisoners stayed behind, and for History continues on Page 15
Chefs warm up here, then heat up East New York Eater, the national website that has a Denver version (www.denver. eater.com), has traced the culinary trek of Colorado chefs who have packed their knives and migrated to The Big Apple. While writer Nick Solares highlights the Colorado kitchen careers of a number of chefs who practiced their craft at The Little Nell in Aspen and Frasca Food & Wine in Boulder in particular, the story had a glaring omission — my son, On the Town Junior. Mackenzie Parker Harden moved to New York City more than a year ago to pursue a performing arts career, but fell back on the restaurant training he received at Elway’s, El Diablo and (as a sage) at TAG, and landed a server job at Maialino, a much-lauded jewel in the crown of the Union Square Hospitality Group, helmed by noted restaurateur Danny Meyer. The story credits the culinary program of The Little Nell resort in Aspen and Frasca Food & Wine in Boulder for providing top New York restaurant whizzes. Among those former Coloradans are Dustin Wilson, the sommelier at Eleven Madison Park, Sabato Sagaria, chief restaurant officer for Union Square Hospitality Group and seemingly the entire staff of Charlie Bird, to name but a few. The story notes: “Is Colorado turning into a farm system for NYC kitchens? Is this just a strange coincidence? Or is there, in fact, a Colorado connection? Eater talked with some of the state’s notable expats to find out just why, exactly, so many talented hospitality professionals are migrating from Colorado to New York.” It continues: “Colorado is in many ways the quintessential Western state, and the resourcefulness and spirit of independence that were such driving forces in the migration across the plains still manifest themselves there. `It’s hard to live in Colorado if you are not a motivated person,’ says Ryan Hardy, chef and owner of Charlie Bird in NYC. Originally from Kentucky, Hardy spent a decade in Colorado before moving to New York and opening his own restaurant. He has played a role in the cross-pollination of restaurant cultures between the two places, bringing others from Colorado, such as Grant Reynolds, the wine director at Charlie Bird, with him.”
Teddy walks tall
Denver Zoo, in partnership with Children’s Colorado, unveiled its new costumed mascot character on July 27 at the zoo’s first Teddy Bear Care Fair. Elbert, a 6-foot-tall 300-pound bear, debuted by pulling a wagon full of plush versions of himself at the Zoo’s Explore the Shore Play Area, presented by Children’s Colorado.
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Are you ready for some faux football? The eight Tavern restaurants throughout the metro area rolled out their annual Fantasy Football Draft Party promotion on Aug. 25. At $120 per party for unlimited draft beer, the Draft Party provides a discount deal for groups planning their NFL draft picks. Draft parties at each neighborhood Tavern restaurant will receive unlimited
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Showing off the summer LAC hosts summer camp, DDRC shows By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com Summer camps are a staple of many children’s lives, but not every camp ends with a student’s art on display in a gallery. That’s the chance that students from the more than 100 Lakewood-hosted summer arts camps will have at the Lakewood Art Council’s gallery. The art from the youth summer camp programs will join work from mentors and students of the Developmental Disabilities Resource Center’s (DDRC) Art & Soul program for the gallery’s August exhibits. The work will be on display at the gallery, 85 S. Union Blvd., for the entire month. The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. “We’re going to have all kinds of different art pieces here in several mediums,” said Gail Firmin, a member of the LAC. “All the kids are really proud to have their work hanging — many for the first time.” Most of the work from the DDRC is watercolors, but nearly all styles are represented in the work from summer camp programs, from wall-hung art and portraits to 3D constructions and papier-mâché creations. Nathalie Renfroe, cultural programs coordinator with the city, said that she
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10 days they waited. “There were very few people because most of the people had been taken out to Germany and Austria,” she said. “It was luck again that my mother and me didn’t go, we stayed behind, and after 10 days the Russians came.” The soldiers provided the prisoners with
IF YOU GO WHAT: Childrens’ Art and Art & Soul exhibits WHERE: Lakewood Arts Council 85 S. Union Blvd., Lakewood WHEN: Through August 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday COST: Free INFORMATION: 303-980-0625 or www.lakewoodartscouncil.org wanted to expand the arts camp options that children had access to and this year the classes attracted around 400 children participate. Instructors helped pick the works they want in the show and then conferred with students about participating. “I think the shows show that the art is something valuable and a lot of work was put into it,” she said. One of the classes held this summer was Asian Dragons, Monsters & Myths. The Jeffco Spellbinders will visit the gallery at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, to tell stories about the mythical beasts and provide some art projects for guests. “This show gives our kids a chance to show the meaning of the medium,” said Renfroe. “It shows what they like to do — it’s really a little piece of themselves.” For more information call 303 9800625 or visit www.lakewoodartscouncil. org.
food, such as greasy cabbage soup, and medicine, but while liberated, many of the weakened prisoners succumbed to starvation, malnutrition and disease on their journey home. During the camp’s history, Schloss among an estimated 1.3 million Jews passed through Auschwitz’ gates, but less than 200,000 survived. “When I look back, I’m amazed that any human being could survive that,” she said. Following liberation and the end of the war, Schloss and her mother returned to their home in Amsterdam, where, slowly, life
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New York Times bestselling author James Rollins will be in the area at 7 p.m. Aug. 22 at Tattered Cover Highlands Ranch (9315 Dorchester St.) to sign copies of his new book, “The 6th Extinction” ($27.99 Morrow, on sale Aug. 12.), the 10th book in the Sigma Force series that explores the possibility of a mass extinction and how that could actually be a good thing. Rollins is the chair of the Authors United for Veterans program through USA Cares, a nonprofit organization, which provides grants to military families. Rollins has partnered with Barnes & Noble to donate books to troops and help raise funds for USA Cares. Through Aug. 12, Barnes & Noble customers nationwide who use voucher #11412806 can donate 20 percent of their purchase to the USA Cares.
on “The Talk” on July 31 along with hosts Julie Chen, Sara Gilbert, Sharon Osbourne, Aisha Tyler and Sheryl Underwood for a “Summertime Family Backyard” themed cooking segment. The chef demonstrated easy summer dishes that can be re-created at home, including items such as grilled chicken wings with homemade buffalo sauce. Liken showcased a sweet corn summer salad emphasizing this quintessential summer dish that brings the flavors of Colorado and the summer season to the table. Finishing off the segment, Liken demonstrated her cucumber lime elixir cocktail. A James Beard Award nominee, “Iron Chef” and “Top Chef” alum, Liken continues to raise awareness of eating and cooking seasonal food. She hosts Summer Harvest Sunday Suppers through Oct. 5 at her Vail eatery. “A proper summer in Colorado is not complete without a backyard meal together with friends enjoying good cocktails or a beer, or a Sunday Supper around the table with loved ones,” she said.
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began to move on. Over the coming years, her mother reconnected with their neighbor, Anne’s father, the widower Otto Frank, whom she later married. But for Schloss, life after the war was difficult. Full of hatred, she suppressed her experiences, never sharing them until a moment in 1986, when the tale flowed out like water. “It was actually a great relief,” she said. “It felt as if people wanted to know; people were very interested at that time … there was a big curiosity as to what had happened and how and why you survived.” Twenty eight years later, Schloss is still
telling her story, and uses her experiences to educate people about the dangers of prejudices and the beauty of life. “Through every difficulty there’s always a silver lining,” she said. “Life has so much beautiful things to offer, if only you see it and take it.” Schloss lives in London with her husband, Zvi Schloss. The couple has three daughters: Caroline, Sylvia and Jacqueline and five grandchildren. Schloss will visit the Arvada Center to present her survival story and experiences on Friday, Aug. 22.
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MUSIC/CONCERTS GUITARIST PERFORMS FREE CONCERT LARRY CARTER, singer, songwriter, world class guitarist and recording artist, will perform a free concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, at In Spirit and Truth Christian Fellowship, 6524 Urban St., Arvada. Call 303-940-7776. CHAUTAUQUA SUMMER CONCERTS COLORADO CHAUTAUQUA in Boulder presents its 2014 summer concert season. All shows begin at 8 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at tickets.chautauqua.com, or at the Chautauqua box office. Go to www.chautauqua.com for details. The lineup: Saturday, Aug. 9, Paula Poundstone; Sunday, Aug. 10, Tim O’Brien and Darrell Scott; Tuesday, Aug. 12, B.B. King; Wednesday, Aug. 13, John Hiatt & The Combo and The Taj Mahal Trio; Thursday, Aug. 28, Ziggy Marley; and Saturday, Sept. 13, Steven Wright.
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WALLEYE FISH FRY RESERVATIONS are now open for the Trollheim Sons of Norway Lodge annual Walleye fish fry, which is at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at 6610 W. 14th Ave., Lakewood. Reservations must be made by Sept. 20. Call 303-989-4496. Event features Minnesota-fresh walleye, Scandinavian décor and entertainment. ANNUAL GARDEN PARTY COUNTRY FAIR, 17201 W. 64th Ave., Arvada, plans its annual garden party 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7. Sales, raffles, food, drinks, music and vendors. View Hardy Boy’s trial flowers and plants and vote for your favorite. Call 303-209-4394 for reservations. GOLDEN HIGH SCHOOL REUNION
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THE FIFTH ANNUAL SOLTERRA WINE FESTIVAL benefitting YMCA of Metropolitan Denver is 2-7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, at the Solterra Retreat, 15250 W. Evans Ave., just east of C-470 at the Alameda Parkway interchange in Lakewood. Go to www.solterrawinefestival.com for information and tickets.
THE JEFFERSON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA will perform a free concert at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17, at Parfet Park in Golden. The concert wraps up the Golden Fine Arts Festival, which takes place Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 16-17. For information, go to www.jeffsymphony.org.
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COMEDY IMPROV FESTIVAL THE 7TH ANNUAL Smile Train Comedy Improv Festival, benefitting Smile Train, the world’s largest cleft repair charity, comes to Arvada at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, at the D Note, 7519 Grandview Ave., in Olde Town Arvada. Admission cost is by donation. To make a donation, go to http://support.smiletrain.org/site/TR?pg=fund&fr_ id=1040&pxfid=14770. For details on the festival, go to www.thedenverwigs.com/ smiletrain.html. For information on Smile Train, go to www.smiletrain.org. BENEFIT AT THE BARTH “ON GOLDEN POND” by Ernest Thompson is the 2014 choice for Senior Housing Op-
CRAFT BEER TRAIN COLORADO RAILROAD Museum introduces Golden Craft Beer Train noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, at 17155 W. 44th Ave., Golden. Celebrate the history and heritage of beer in Golden and Colorado. Sample beer from Golden-are craft breweries, grab a bite to eat from local food trucks and enjoy live music. Go to www. ColoradoRailroadMuseum.org for information.
tions’ always-popular benefit production. Larry Hecht and Billie McBride are featured. It will run at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays through Aug. 30 at the Barth Hotel, 1514 17th St., Denver (one of SHO’s facilities.) Reserved-seat tickets cost $35 preferred, or $25. Contact 303-595-4464, ext. 10, or seniorhousingoptions.org.
PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS NEIL SIMON COMEDY MINERS ALLEY Playhouse presents “The Odd Couple,” the award-winning comedy by Neil Simon, running through Sunday, Aug. 24. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 6 p.m. Sundays, with a 2 p.m. show on Sunday, Aug. 24. The playhouse is at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Call 303-935-3044 or go to www.minersalley.com for tickets and information. TENNESSEE WILLIAMS CLASSIC ON STAGE “A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE” by Tennessee Wil-
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ART AND MUSIC FEST MAKES A SPLASH THE FIRST Denver Arts Festival at Sloan Lake is Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 9-10. National juried fine artists will sell professional handmade art in 12 categories including jewelry, painting, mixed media, ceramics, wearable art, drawing, sculpture, photography and more. The event is free. The event also features music acts through the weekend. The festival is open 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 9, and 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 10. Sloan Lake Park is at 17th and Utica Street. Bring lawn chairs for the concerts. Go to www. coloradoeventsandfestivals.com. COMEDY NIGHT AT WEST WOODS THE AUGUST edition of Comedy Night at West Woods features three touring headliners for the price of one. Spencer James, Brent Gill and Elliot Woolsey will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, at West Woods Bar & Grill, 6655 Quaker St. Hosted by Bob Meddles. Tickets available at Eventbrite.com, keyword “West Woods,” or e-mail SlapHappyEnt@gmail.com for information.
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ART WILD IN THE CITY “WILD IN THE CITY!” is an exhibit of artwork by award-winning artists Dorothy DePaulo and Heidi Snyde. Natural resource specialist Mary Ann Bonnell, from Jefferson County Open Space, will be at the gallery on Friday, Aug. 15, to talk about the wildlife in the exhibit and how we can enjoy and preserve these plants and animals in their urban environment. Valkarie Gallery is at 445 S. Saulsbury St., Belmar, Lakewood. Go to www. valkariefineart.com or call 720-220-7587. FORTY-YEAR CELEBRATION THE WHEAT RIDGE ART LEAGUE will celebrate 40 years of meetings during its participation at the Wheat Ridge annual Carnation Festival on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 15-16. The exhibit of paintings will be shown 4-10 p.m. Aug. 15-16 in the Anderson Gym at Anderson Park, 4355 Field St., Wheat Ridge. Contact lartus@msn.com or t.f.douglas@comcast.net, or 303-278-8247 or 303-421-1356. ELEMENTARY ARTS AND CRAFT FAIR THE THIRD ANNUAL Stober Elementary School, Golden, arts and craft fair is 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25. Booth space is available, and applications are being accepted now through Wednesday, Sept. 3. Contact Anne Drobny at annedrobny@gmail. com for an application.
ANYONE WHO graduated or attended Golden Senior High School in the 1970s are invited to an informal reunion 5-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, at the Blue Canyon “Underground” at 1224 Washington Ave. This event is the kickoff of the official reunion for GHS classes 73-75 starting Saturday, Aug. 9 and Sunday, Aug. 10. For information on either of these events, call 303-829-3656. SECOND SATURDAY STREET FESTIVAL OLDE TOWN ARVADA presents its Second Saturday Street Festivals 4:30-10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, at Grandview Avenue east of Olde Wadsworth. The festival is free. Go to www.oldetownarvada.org. WOMEN’S FIESTA LUNCHEON DENVER WEST Women’s Connection will have its Fiesta luncheon from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, at Concordia Lutheran Church, 13371 W. Alameda Parkway. RSVP by calling 303-985-2458. DIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT DAY CAREER FAIR THE 14TH ANNUAL Diversity Employment Day career fair is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, at Exdo Event Center, 1399 35th St., Denver. The fair is the the largest recruiting event for diversity and inclusion in Colorado serving multicultural/bilingual, people with disabilities, women, LGBT, veterans and mature workers. The event is free and open to the public 18 years of age and older. Preview the recruiters at www. citycareerfair.com/index.php?id=398. Candidates can skip the lines by emailing résumés to fasttrack@citycareerfair.com with DENVER in the subject line. CERTIFIED MASTER CHEFS REUNION THE COLORADO CHEFS ASSOCIATION will have a reunion culinary event 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16 at the Governor’s Residence at the Boettcher Mansion, 400 E. 8th Ave., Denver. For information, contact Joan Brewster at brewster@acfcoloradochefs.org or go to http://acfcoloradochefs.org. ALL BREED HORSE SHOW COLORADO STOCK Horse Association Open All Breed Shows at Indiana Equestrian Center, 7500 Indiana St., Arvada, meets the third Sunday of each month from June to September (Aug. 17, Sept. 21). Large outdoor arena with second arena for warm up. Registration at 7:30 a.m. Classes at 8:30 a.m. Information and entry forms at 720-935-2026 (call or text), or 303-424-4977 (call or text). Go to www. ColoradoStockHorse.com or email ColoradoStockHorse@yahoo.com.
HEALTH/WELLNESS CPR CLASS HOLY SHEPHERD Lutheran Church offers a CPR class 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 16, at 920 Kipling St., Lakewood. Call 303-233-2740 for information on costs and to sign up. This is a non-certified course. MAKE TIME FOR YOUR HEALTH BRIDGES INTEGRATIVE Health and Wellness at Lutheran Medical Center offers a variety of community health classes in August. Month-long classes include prenatal yoga from 8:45-10 a.m. Fridays; mom/baby yoga camp 10:15-11:15 a.m. Fridays; and restorative yoga from 5:30-6:45 p.m. Fridays. Advanced foam rolling is 5:30-6:45 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26; and stress relief: mind-body connection is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27. Classes are at Exempla Lutheran Medical Center, 8300 W. 38th Ave. Free parking available. For cost information or to register, go to www.WellnessatBridges.com or call 303-425-2262.
EDUCATION FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR WOMEN FUEL FINANCIAL presents “Women and Money: A Beginner’s Class” 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, at the FirstBank building in Belmar, 550 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Class covers financial planning including setting goals, creating a budget, IRA’s and more. Class is led by investment advisor Jo-Ann Holst. Go to www.fuelfinancial. com. RSVP to 720-287-5880. Event is free, and refreshments and planning materials are provided. MONDAY NIGHT TALKS TRAINING WITH GRACE presents Monday Night Talks 7-8 p.m. at 9100 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood. Topics include “Manners, Manners, Manners” on Monday, Aug. 11 (learn how to teach good manners); ‘No More Jumping Up” on Monday, Aug. 18 (learn how to prevent jumping); “Boundaries” on Monday, Aug. 25 (teach boundaries to keep your dog safe). Contact www.TrainingWithGrace.com, email jackie@trainingwithgrace.com or call 303-238-3647.
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CELEBRATIONS In the military
Navy Seaman Recruit Mary E. Murray, daughter of Joel R. and Gail Murray of Arvada, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. Training included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness. Murray is a 2012 graduate of Pomona High School of Arvada. Navy Seaman Apprentice David Gibbs, son of David Gibbs, of Phoenix, and Kimberly Gibbs, of Golden, graduated from U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, IL. Training included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness. Gibbs is a 2010 graduate of Kiowa High School.
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Savannah Wiman, of Arvada, received $900 from the Arvada Running Club, to be used for expenses incurred during her freshman year in college. She will attend Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York. Wiman is a 2014 graduate of Arvada West High School, where she was a member of both the track and crosscountry teams. Highlights of her running career include qualifying for the Colorado 5A cross country championships for the last two years; being recognized as one of Jefferson County’s top middle distance female runners; and serving as captain of Arvada West cross-country team for two years. Her strongest events are the 5K and 1600 meter distances. Wiman graduated from Arvada West with a 4.5 grade-point average, and was also a member of the National Honor Society, student government, Mock Trial and other groups. She also coached CARA track through the Apex Park and Recreation District. Stephanie Fukui, of Arvada, was named to the spring 2014 president’s list at Miami University. Zoe Leishman and Jennifer Parker, of
Arvada, were named to the spring 2014 president’s list at Chadron State College. Michael Lane Greene, of Arvada, was named to the spring 2014 dean’s list at the University of Southern Maine. Ryan Lipp, of Arvada, earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting, management information systems from the University of Iowa. Luke Stauffer, of Lakewood, earned a JD-law degree from the University of Iowa. Matthew McCarthy, of Golden, earned a master’s degree in leisure studies from the University of Iowa. Mary Bechler, of Golden, was named to the spring 2014 dean’s list at Wittenberg University. Andrew Whittle, of Golden, recently completed a semester-long wilderness expedition in Australia with the National Outdoor Leadership School. Whittle and 14 other students participated in a multiactivity expedition during which they did not have access to modern conveniences. The spring semester was split into three sections: canoeing, backpacking and a coastal section. The students canoed for 39 days in the Kimberly region of Western Australia. The mountain range is one of the most remote areas of Australia. In the backpacking section, the students traversed the backcountry on foot, hiking 117 miles through topical savannah grasslands with pockets of tropical rainforests. For the final section, students continued backpacking on a coastal expedition. Students spent time with Bardi-Jawi people, learning their culture on Sunday Island, near One Arm Point. Megan Meyers, of Golden, received one of two $1,000 scholarship from Coors Credit Union. Meyers graduated in the spring from Ralston Valley High School and will attend Brigham Young University to study elementary education. Meyers is an academic and athletic letterman and a recipient of the President’s Volunteer Service Award. Most notably, she has been instrumental in founding and growing the high school’s Wish Week program, which raises funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Wish Week has flourished under Meyers’ three years of leadership, raising more than $15,000 in 2014.
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Congress leaves town as border crisis drags on Legislation is DOA; races spark breaks with party By Vic Vela
vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Facing a humanitarian crisis along the U.S. to Mexico border, Congress responded last week with go-nowhere legislation that left the issue unresolved as members headed home for the summer recess. Two Colorado Republicans who face tight races for separate offices this fall bucked their party by voting against a GOP-sponsored measure to halt an Obama administration program that shields young undocumented immigrants from deportation. Reps. Cory Gardner of Yuma and Mike Coffman of Aurora voted against a bill that sought to end a program called Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. The 2012 executive order that was put in place by President Obama protects immigrant children who grew up in the United States from being deported. Gardner and Coffman were among 11 Republicans who voted against the DACA bill. Four Democrats voted in favor of the measure. That bill and a separate border funding measure passed the House of Representatives late Aug. 1. But neither bill will become law. The Democrat-controlled Senate — which failed to pass its border funding bill — had already adjourned prior to the House voting on the measures, but the bills were not expected to pass that chamber regardless. After the bills passed the House, the president scolded Republicans for passing “extreme” and “unworkable” measures
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that do nothing to address the thousands of children who have migrated from Central America to the Texas border. “That means while they’re out on vacation, I’m going to have to make some tough choices to meet the challenge, with or without Congress,” Obama said during a White House press conference. The president had asked Congress for $3.7 billion in emergency funding to increase border security and hire more immigration court judges to deal with the matter. Since last year, as many as 60,000 immigrants have fled Central American Report countries to the U.S. border to escape gang violence and poverty in their homelands. House Republicans instead passed a $659 million emergency funding package that would have provided some of the money needed for the Border Patrol, the National Guard and more judges. However, the bill also included changes to a 2008 anti-trafficking law that would have sped up the deportation of immigrant children. The bill came a day after House Republicans pulled a vote on an earlier version of their funding package that failed to attract support from Tea Party conservatives. Democrats criticized Republicans over the border measures. Rep. Ed Perlmutter of Golden called the original House bill “a poor piece of legislation” that wouldn’t have done anything to crack down on organized crime that is causing the immigration crisis to being with. “I think it’s a microcosm of the Republicans’ inability to get anything done of
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significance in this Congress,” Perlmutter said. But it was the vote to upend DACA that caused a political stir in Colorado. Gardner is running to unseat Democratic Sen. Mark Udall while Coffman is fighting off a challenge from former state House Speaker Andrew Romanoff for his 6th Congressional District seat. Colorado’s growing percentage of Latino voters will play a key role in both November races.
‘Middle path’ sought Coffman said in an interview prior to the votes that the DACA bill was “challenging” for him and that he had not yet made up his mind on how he was planning to vote. “I think that there should be a middle path on this, but we shouldn’t have open borders, and I think the situation we have right now on the border is just unsustainable to this country,” Coffman said. Coffman later explained his no vote on the DACA bill through an emailed statement. “Kids who grew up here, know of no other country, and were brought here through no fault of their own, deserve our compassion and an opportunity to earn a path to citizenship,” he said. Romanoff spokeswoman Denise Baron issued a statement to Coffman for casting what Romanoff believes is the proper vote. “It’s a shame that it took a strong opponent and a tough election to get the congressman to reverse his votes for the moment and suspend his attack on DACA,” Baron said. Gardner also said prior to the bills being brought for a vote that he wasn’t sure how he would end up voting, saying he had yet
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to see the “final details of the language.” Gardner ended up voting against the DACA measure, a move that drew a quick reaction from the Udall campaign, who implied that Gardner wouldn’t have voted the same way had he not been running for Senate. “While this may seem like a sudden about-face, Coloradans know that Congressman Gardner is only trying to hide from his true agenda and that the only thing that has changed are Gardner’s ambitions,” Kristin Lynch, a Udall spokeswoman, said through an emailed statement. The immediate border crisis aside, Congress has gone yet another period without passing anything close to comprehensive immigration reform. And, with Latinos expected to make up about 12 percent of the electorate this fall, Democrats will surely use the issue to their advantage in trying to paint the GOP as a party that refuses to do anything about this issue. But Gardner said election-year politics isn’t what matters when it comes to the issue of immigration reform. “I don’t think you can look at it through the eyes of elections,” Gardner said. “I think you have to look at it through the eyes of what’s happening. We have a broken immigration system that needs to be fixed, regardless of any election.” “When things don’t get fixed, I don’t care who the voter is, they’re going to carry that out on anyone who is in charge.” But Perlmutter said Gardner’s party is being run by the wrong people and said he hopes that Republicans will pay the price come November. “You have the real ideological purists (running the show) who don’t like immigrants and don’t like immigration, who don’t think there is any role of government in just about anything ...” Perlmutter said.
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BRAVING THE RAPIDS
Colorado Rapids Deshorn Brown is just one of many uber-talented young players who have helped make the team a playoff contender this season. The Rapids currently fill the fifth and final playoff spot with 12 games left in the season. Courtesy photo
Colorado gives up Rocky Mountain Cup in loss Young Rapids making playoff push, rapidly growing up By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@colorado communitymedia.com COMMERCE CITY – The Denver Broncos are yet to kick off their season, and the Colorado Rockies are a total mess but there is one team in town that is making a playoff push. The Colorado Rapids are fresh off their World Cup break, and the team has kept soccer hungry fans satisfied post-World Cup. Despite featuring one of the youngest rosters in Major League Soccer the Rapids are growing up right before our very eyes. And that maturity has carried over into the win column as Colorado sits at 8-8-6 (30 points), which currently gives them property of the fifth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference. But with 12 games left and four teams chasing the Rapids for that final playoff spot nothing is guaranteed — except for the fact that Colorado needs to continue to play at a high level if they want to qualify for the playoffs and make another run at an MLS Cup.
“I tell these guys it’s not April and May anymore, it’s August and September’s coming up, October’s coming up. The little things make a big difference right now,” said Rapids captain Drew Moor. Moor, the team’s longtime captain and member of Colorado’s 2010 championship team, knows exactly what it takes to not only make the playoffs but to make a run once you get there. Moor’s sense of urgency stems from the fact that the Rapids have only one outright win in their last six games, after a hit streak that saw Colorado lose only one game in a calendar month. The Rapids latest slip came in a 1-0 heartbreaking loss to rival Real Salt Lake Saturday at Dicks Sporting Goods Park. Real Salt Lake scored the game’s only goal in the 14th minute, when Javier Morales finished from 12 yards off a pass from Chris Wingert. With the loss, Real Salt Lake took the Rocky Mountain Cup back from the Rapids, given to the annual winner of the season series, as Salt Lake has two wins with only the third match left to play. Colorado dominated possession (65 percent to 35 percent) and opportunities (22 shots to 6) but could not find the equalizer, even up a man for most of the second half. Despite Colorado struggling over their
past few games they actually are in good position in the Western Conference standings. While the Seattle Sounders FC sit atop the conference with 38 points and 12 wins, the next three teams in the standings between the Sounders and the Rapids (Real
Salt Lake, LA Galaxy and FC Dallas) all have just one more win than Colorado (9). Theoretically, the Rapids could still climb all the way up to the second spot in the Western Conference standings. Or, they could still miss the playoffs completely.
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6) Who was the last back-to-back pole winner at the Indianapolis 500 before Ed Carpenter (2013-14)? 7) Which is the only Grand Slam event tennis star Serena Williams has not won in consecutive years? Answers 1) The National League East Division, in 2005. 2) Seattle’s Ichiro Suzuki, in 2001. 3) Josh Freeman threw 27 TD passes in 2012. 4) Murray State lost to the No. 1 Spartans, 75-71, in overtime in 1990. 5) Twenty-five. 6) Helio Castroneves, in 2009-10. 7) The French Open. 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
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August 7, 2014
Your guide to the Broncos season CENTENNIAL – The 2014 Denver Broncos season is officially here with the start of the team’s first preseason game kicking off tonight when the club hosts the Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks. But even those that bleed orange and blue might not be caught up on everything Broncos they need to know going into the season. So we are going to give you the ultimate guide to the season which will catch you up with everything about the Broncos needed to make you the smartest fan at the water cooler. First we have to go back to the 43-8 disaster that was the Super Bowl. Denver was completely outclassed and manhandled by a Seahawks team that was simply tougher. Therefore John Elway’s first priority of the offseason was attempting to solidify the defense by adding several high priced free agents on the defensive side of the ball. The Broncos spent nearly $120 million on three players; defensive lineman DeMarcus Ware, cornerback Aqib Talib and hard-hitting safety T.J. Ward. Elway is hoping these free agent additions, plus the drafting of cornerback Bradley Roby with the team’s No. 1 draft pick, will be enough to add a toughness groove to Denver’s finesse roster.
Over the OTA (organized team activities) period and now through training camp Denver has managed to stay healthy and get numerous players back who didn’t participate in the Super Bowl. Von Miller, Chris Harris, Kevin Vickerson, Derek Wolfe and Rahim Moore were all defensive starters for Denver who missed the Super Bowl due to injuries. Pair the five up with the four new defensive players and the Broncos literally have an entirely different looking defense than the one that played in the Super Bowl. On the offensive side of the ball Denver lost a pair of offensive players in Eric Decker and Knowshon Moreno that were great contributors to last season’s campaign. However, the team might just be better
with the additions of free agent receiver Emmanuel Sanders and the emergence of Montee Ball. Sanders will add a down-the-field deep threat that the Broncos didn’t have, adding another dimension to an offense that statistically was the best in NFL history last season. Ball on the other hand is a different story. He was one of the greatest collegiate running backs of all-time at Wisconsin but the fact remains that Ball is still an unproven product in the NFL. Not only does Ball need to run the ball effectively but he needs to contribute in the passing game as well. And most importantly, he must protect Peyton Manning in pass protection. The franchise fully believes in Ball, to the point where they did not bring in a veteran running back in case he struggles. But the running back position is a concern for this team. Regarding Denver’s schedule, it might not be as easy to get to 13 wins as it has been over the past two seasons. The Broncos have to play the NFC West (Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers, St. Louis Rams and Arizona Cardinals) which was the NFL’s toughest division last season. All four of
those NFL West teams could be considered as having top-eight defenses in the league this season. Moreover, the Broncos also have to play the Indianapolis Colts (who beat them 39-33 last season), the New England Patriots and the Cincinnati Bengals, as well as their own AFC West Schedule. Therefore, Denver might go from 13 wins last season to 11-12 wins this season, which could mean they might have to go to Indianapolis or New England in the AFC Championship game. However, because of their brutal schedule there is a chance that the Broncos could come out more battle-tested and prepared to face whichever NFC team comes out of that conference. Lastly, karma in sports is a powerful thing and the Broncos might be due to receive a little this season. Denver was devastated with injuries last season that finally caught up with them in the Super Bowl. But if the Broncos can catch up with the Seahawks in the 2015 Super Bowl, it will be something we will have to sit back and watch play out.
Boys golf kicks off prep season Other sports begin next week By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@colorado communitymedia.com LAKEWOOD – The official start of the 2014-2015 Colorado prep seasons has arrived with the start of the high school boys’ golf season. Boys’ golf is allowed to start one week before the other sports due to the fact that the season needs to be completed before the winter weather kicks in. As the fall sports season approaches Colorado Community Media will again be previewing all fall sports, giving reviews
and predictions of all Jeffco teams from 3A to 5A. Be sure to check back in over the next month to get caught up with everything happening in Jeffco sports... Mines adds Kaylor to staff Colorado School of Mines football team finalized its 2014 coaching staff with the addition of former Colorado State standout Jimmie Kaylor, as announced by athletic department officials on Monday. Mines head football coach Bob Still said in a press release that Kaylor will handle operations, recruiting and quality control efforts for the program. He takes over the duties formerly held by Morgan Liggett, who left Mines to join the coaching staff at
NCAA Division I FBS program, the University of Minnesota. Before his addition at Mines, Kaylor worked with the Colorado Ice Professional Indoor Football team in Fort Collins where he worked as the assistant director of player personnel and recruiting for the squad over the past year. Local named charity finalist Colorado Rapids nominee Martin Richardson was announced by Major League Soccer as a finalist for the MLS WORKS Community MVP Contest presented by Wells Fargo. According to a press release, Martin, a former Metro State University player, U11 girls’ coach and president of the Dawg Na-
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tion Hockey Foundation, has been recognized as the Rapids Community MVP. A portion of Martin’s nomination from the Colorado Rapids reads, “a leader in the community, Martin has impacted countless lives. As the president of his nonprofit, Dawg Nation, he raises and distributes money to hockey players with illnesses and serious injuries. And as a soccer coach, he has taught and inspired a group of U11 girls to overcome challenges and work together as a team.” Fan voting for the 19 finalists up for the Grand Prize started today. The winner will be awarded a $10,000 donation for the charity of their choice and a trip to the 2014 AT&T MLS All-Star Game in Portland.
SALOME’S STARS FOR THE WEEK OF AUG 4, 2014
ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) Technology snafus tax your patience. But before you throw that computer or oth er bulky hardware into the trash, take a deep breath and call someone knowledgeable for help. TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) Don’t be too upset if your generosity goes unappreciated. These things happen, and rather than brood over it, move on. A new friend could open up some exciting new possibilities. GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) A loved one helps you get through an especially difficult emotional situation. Spend the weekend immersed in the body and soul restorative powers of music and the other arts.
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CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) You are pretty much in charge of what you want to do this week. However, it might be a good idea to keep an open mind regarding suggestions from people you know you can trust. LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) Another chance to shine (something always dear to the Lion’s heart) might be resented by others. But you earned it, so enjoy it. The weekend brings news about a family member. VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) A suggestion that never took off could become viable again. Dust it off, update it if necessary, and resubmit it. In your personal life, a new relationship takes an “interesting” turn. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) Confronting a new challenge to your stated position could work to your advantage by settling all doubts once you’re able to present a solid defense backed up by equally solid facts. SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) You enjoy doing nice things for others. But this is a good time to do something nice for yourself as well. You might want to start by planning a super-special getaway weekend. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) Some changes you feel you need to make might be reasonable and appropriate. But others might lead to new problems. Think things through carefully before you act. CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) Good instincts usually keep the sure-footed Goat on the right path. So, what others might see as stubbornness on your part, in fact reflects your good sense of what is worth supporting. AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) A period of introspection could lead to some surprising conclusions -- and also equally surprising changes -- involving a number of your long-held positions on several issues. PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) The financially practical Pisces might want to take a sensible approach to spending as well as investing. Being prudent now pays off later. A romantic situation moves into another phase. BORN THIS WEEK: Your sense of curiosity keeps you continually alert for what’s new about people, places and things. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
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informal networking event that brings together local entrepreneurs. Meetings are 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at various restaurants in Olde Town Arvada. A $5 fee is collected from each attendee, which is then donated to a local charity at the end of each quarter. The 4th Quarter Charity is the Dan Peak Foundation who assists families in need. For information, call Micki Carwin at 303-997-9098.
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8:30 p.m. the fourth Thursday of every month (excluding November and December) at Vesta Technology, 13050 W. 43rd Drive, Suite 300, Golden. Presentations in marketing, manufacturing, engineering, finance, business and legal, followed by networking. Go online to www.rminventor.org for details.
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Wednesdays at the Jefferson County Government Building, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden. Toastmasters is an international organization that is a fun and supportive environment to learn and practice public speaking and leadership skills. All are welcome. More information is available at www.buffalotoastmasters.org. the first Wednesday of the month at Community in Christ Church, 12229 W. 80th Ave., Arvada. Meetings are open to the public and include refreshments, business meeting and program featuring music teaching professionals from around the state lecturing on the latest teaching developments.
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