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Officials break ground on Webster Lake Promenade 10-acre restaurant-retail site planned for 120th and Grant By Tammy Kranz

tkranz@ourcoloradonews.com After more than 10 years of planning and several years waiting for a developer, Northglenn has broken ground on a 10acre commercial center at 120th Avenue and Grant Street. Officials with the city, Northglenn Urban Renewal Authority (NURA) and Hawkins Development celebrated the groundbreaking of the Webster Lake Promenade on Monday, July 29. “The groundbreaking was the result of identifying a visionary developer, the economy rebounding and a lot of hard work by the Hawkins Development, the City Council, NURA board and city staff,” said Debbie

Tuttle, economic development manager for the city and NURA executive director. Webster Lake Promenade will house about 47,000 square feet of restaurant, retail and other commercial space with seven buildings. The site is being developed by Hawkins, which acquired the property from the city and NURA in early July. “This site is a prime real estate location in the metro north area,” Tuttle said. “This is evident in that the Webster Lake Promenade was almost completely leased out before they even began construction. So finding the right developer and partner was a key component to the success of this project.” Tenants who have signed leases at the Promenade include: Longhorn Steakhouse, Sleep Number by Select Comfort, Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar, Pacific Dental Services, Webster continues on Page 17

Oﬃcials with the city of Northglenn, Northglenn Urban Renewal Authority and Hawkins Development celebrated the groundbreaking of the Webster Lake Promenade, a 10-acre commercial site at the southeast corner of Interstate 25 and 120th Avenue. Courtesy photo by city of Northglenn

RODEO ropes in crowds

Casey Guerriera, 18 of Castle Rock, takes a moment to examine his saddle as he prepares for the saddle bronc riding competition before the Aug. 1 CPRA Rodeo at the Adams County Fair.

A group of cowboys gather together to say a prayer of safety before the CPRA Rodeo on Aug. 1 at the Adams County Fair. Photos by Ashley Reimers

Cowboys, cowgirls saddle up for annual Adams County rodeo By Ashley Reimers

areimers@ourcoloradonews.com It was an exciting evening at the Adams County Fair when cowboys and cowgirls from all over the state competed in the Budweiser Colorado Pro Rodeo Association (CPRA) Rodeo. The event brought in around 2,000 people on Thursday, Aug. 1, to watch men and women duke it out in the United Power Grandstand arena. POSTAL ADDRESS

The evening featured a variety of events including: bareback, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, break away, saddle bronc riding, mixed team roping, open team roping, barrel racing, bull riding and of course Mutton Bustin for the youngsters. To add some comedy to the evening was long-time rodeo clown JD Schulze. He’s been clowning around for 14 years now, but started his rodeo career in bull riding. He said even after all of these years he still gets nervous in the arena. “I’m always scared,” he said. “It’s unpredictable, but a lot of fun.” This was Schulze’s third year at the Adams County Fair and was just one of 62 stops he’ll make this rodeo

season. He travels all over Colorado and also into parts of Wyoming, Nebraska and New Mexico. He said the best part of his job is making people smile. “It’s so much fun meeting new people along the way,” he said. “I love making the rodeo fun for people.” For Casey Guerriera, his career in rodeo just started. The 18-year-old from Castle Rock started saddle broc riding just six months ago. He said he got a wild hair and just decided to try it out. “I’ve been riding horses all my life, so I just decided to try something new,” he said. “It’s pretty much what I

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Tiny old town is nucleus of faith The dim alcove sits to the side of the altar, kept cool by its old adobe walls. A young woman stoops through the low doorway, followed by her three children and her mother. She bends and scoops some of the soft, fine dirt from the small hole in the center of the floor with her fingers. She rubs her hands together, then caresses her mother’s hair with the dusty mist and kisses her forehead. “So you get better,” she says. They step into a narrow anteroom, flanked on one side by a wall quilted with photographs of men, women and children who have come searching for healing and on the other by countless canes and walkers left behind by those who believe they found it. In the bright sunlight just outside the church, Yvonne Roberto, 39, stands with her children, her mother, Rosa María Hernandez, 69, and her father, Joe Hernandez, 75. It has been 22 years since Yvonne last visited the Holy Dirt Room at El Santuario de Chimayó — the Sanctuary of Chimayó — in this small New Mexico town. Her mother’s illness — and her belief — have brought her back. “I’m not really looking for a miracle,” she says. “I’m just hoping it helps my mother better deal with her illness. I’d like her to be happy, instead of sad all the

time. She knows she’s sick.” Yvonne pauses, glances at her mother. “She cries all the time.” Rosa María has Alzheimer’s. She believes the dirt can heal. And so, fueled by faith, the family drove six hours from El Paso, Texas. “I am a very religious person,” Rosa María says, nodding, the eyes beneath her sun hat solemn. “I pray.” As the family strolls away, Yvonne reaches for her mother’s hand.

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The two-lane road that leads to the simple adobe and wooden church runs north, about 30 minutes from Santa Fe, through a vast, desolate horizon in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo mountains. Pinyon pines and Russian olive trees splotch the dry, austere landscape with dark green and silver gray.

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The tiny, historic community of Chimayó, founded in the 17th century by Spanish settlers, is known for its Hispanic and Tewa Indian arts, weaving, red chile and sheep-raising, among other longtime traditions. About 200 years ago, it also became known for the miraculous physical and spiritual healings said to have occurred at the site where a wooden crucifix was discovered in the ground. Some 300,000 people from throughout the world and representing myriad religions visit each year, seeking to sate curiosity or petition for the blessings of la tierra bendita, the sacred earth, that encased the cross. Because in this place — where history, culture and spirituality entwine so thickly they cloak you like a blanket — many believe in miracles. A sign just beyond the church points up a bumpy, rock-pocked road. Fifth-generation woodcarver, it says. That’s Patricio Chavez, 39, a woodcarver of santos — saints. He is a direct descendant of local friar Bernardo Abeyta, who discovered the cross that led to the building of the Catholic santuario in 1816 on land considered hallowed by Native Americans. He shares an art studio with his wife, also an artist, who traces her roots in this village back eight generations. They live in the modest house next door, which has been handed down by Chavez’s family through the ages. He’s not sure if the dirt has healing powers. “I think it’s what you bring to the church, not what you take,” he says. But Patricio, an affable father of three with an easy smile, believes in faith and, therefore, in the possibility of miracles. There was the gentleman about to have his hand amputated because of illness, he says, who after rubbing dirt on it, still had his hand a year later. Some, the santuario’s website says, believe the dirt will alleviate arthritis, paralysis, sadness and other physical and emotional afflictions. Some say it will cure cancer. “I hear the stories,” Patricio says. “There’s something going on.” But a less extraordinary miracle, perhaps, can be found in the way faith inspires perseverance in those who, as Patricio says, carry heavy burdens: The mother on a quest to visit all the chapels and churches in New Mexico to help her son in prison. The father, who has walked the 88 miles from Albuquerque to the santuario every year since his son died in the Vietnam War. In 2004, Patricio was one of six artists who renovated the historic wooden altar screens, or reredos, in the santuario. Pushed into the cracks and crevices, they

discovered letters, locks of hair, notes, necklaces, dollar bills — the offerings left behind in supplication. You may not believe in miracles. But, Patricio says, “You have to believe in faith — it’ll ultimately save you.”

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The church is quiet and cool. Behind the altar is a tall wooden screen, painted in greens, reds and blacks and gilded with gold, that surrounds the crucifix Abeyta is said to have found. More reredos with images of saints adorn the walls. Light filters through a stained glass window, and several women and an elderly priest sit in the wooden pews reciting the rosary. The Holy Dirt Room — also known as the Pocito, the little well room — can be reached through a door off the altar. Although some believe the well replenishes itself, it is commonly known that the dirt is brought in from nearby hills and blessed by a priest. Still, an intense reverence fills this space. A frail, elderly woman, helped by her daughter, bends slowly, with difficulty, her hand trembling slightly and reaching for This m the silken dirt in the hole. comm She clutches a small fistful and wrings courte the dirt through her hands. “Gracias a Dios,” she whispers. Thanks be to God. They slowly walk out, the daughter gently supporting her mother. Ross Milliken, 58, and his girlfriend, Julie Rom, 53, enter and glance quietly around the room. At the poem on the wall: “If you are a stranger, if you are weary from the struggles in life, whether you have a handicap, whether you have a broken heart, follow the long mountain road, find a home in Chimayó ….” At the hole in the floor: As they leave, Ross bends and lets his fingers briefly brush the dirt. The couple has stopped here on their way home to Fort Collins from a wedding in Santa Fe. They are Christians, they say, not Catholic, but they like the spirituality of Catholic tradition. As for the dirt, “I think that people have faith, and it’s faith that heals,” Julie says. “Whether it’s the dirt or not, it’s the faith that heals them.” Ross agrees. But he acknowledges he felt moved to touch the blessed dirt. “There might,” he says, “be something to it.” There just might. Ann Macari Healey’s column about people, places and issues of everyday life appears every other week. She can be reached at

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This map shows the North Metro Line from Denver Union Station to State Highway 7. The line will be 18.4 miles of commuter rail that connects Denver Union Station with Northglenn, Commerce City and Thornton. Photo courtesy of Regional Transportation District.

RTD accept bids for North Metro Line By Tammy Kranz

tkranz@ourcommunitynews.com The Regional Transportation District has sent out request for proposals to build out the North Metro Line and bids are due by Sept. 23. Brook Svoboda, Northglenn’s director of planning and development, and Jim Starling with RTD updated Northglenn City Council on the status of the FasTracks line during its July 22 regular meeting. “A year ago when I was up here giving the last update we were sort of at a standstill with this particular project and things have accelerated and moving even faster every day,” Svoboda said. The accelerant is thanks to an unsolicited proposal that RTD received in December. This prompted RTD to solicit other competitive bids. The RTD Board is expected to vote on a proposal Nov. 19. “The contract will be a design built contract meaning that we have not completed 100 percent design on the work so the proposers will have to finish that off and do the construction,” Starling said. “They’ll be doing all the civil work — bridges, structures, stations.” He added the contractor would also help

RTD acquire right-of-way and provide everything required to run the train, including the overhead wiring, signal and communication systems. Funding is already in place for the first part of the North Metro Line, between Denver Union Station and the National Western Stock Show. The construction of that segment is expected to be completed by 2017. In September, RTD vowed that securing funding for the North Metro Line up to 72nd Avenue was a top priority. This vow came on the heels of public criticism by area leaders after RTD board decided against placing a 0.4 percent sales tax increase on the November 2012 ballot, which would have helped fund the construction of the North Metro and Northwest lines. They also criticized the board for approving and funding extensions before the entire FasTracks have been built out. When the RTD board approved its amended regional transportation plan last year, the plan stated that service to 72nd would not happen until the 2030-35 timeframe with the funding currently available. Because the bids for the work are confidential, not much is known at this point about the new time frame and if the line would be completely built.

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Retirees can still make a difference help meet the needs of Veterans and Military Families. Veterans and/or the spouses of vets will assist other veterans with meeting their needs while providing companionship. Disaster Prep Speakers Bureau to alert the public and especially senior citizens on being adequately prepared for natural or manmade disasters. Thornton Recycling Campaign to work with schools and businesses to promote recycling of anything recyclable. Help Keep Thornton Beautiful develop and run this new program to promote recycling and help with recycling events in the City of Thornton. If these programs interest you contact RSVP at 303-426-4408 today!

By Tom Rapp, Director of Adams/E. Arapahoe RSVP The Senior Hub, Inc. Schools Where All Thrive Tutor/ Mentor Program (SWAT) When students aren’t reading at grade level by the end of 4th grade they have an 80% chance of not finishing school and dropping out. Our solution is to have teams of (3-5) senior volunteers working with (3-5) 2nd or 3rd grade students behind in their reading skills for 2 hours per week for an extended period of time. You’ll give them the help and practice they need while also helping mentor them on productive life skills. We’re in 25 schools in Adams School Districts 1, 12, 50 and Brighton 27J, and at least 10 more elementary schools have requested help for the next school year. You do the math. We need 30-50 additional volunteers. We’re now planning our August training sessions for new volunteers. Call us now! Contact Ron Ausmus at 303426-4408 or rausmus@seniorhub.org. We need your help. Help us prevent throwaway kids!

Meals on Wheels Delivery Drivers are needed to deliver to clients in Aurora, Brighton, and west Adams County so they won’t remain on waiting lists or go hungry. Other volunteering: Providing in-home/respite care; providing transportation services to homebound/ elderly; providing tax preparation assistance for senior citizens; serving at food banks; serving congregate meals; serving in hospitals; serving in senior centers; serving on boards and agency committees. Please donate your 4-ply non-wool

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Missing Out On Benefits? Thousands of Medicare beneficiaries in Adams County are eligible but not enrolled in Medicare Savings and Low Income Subsidy programs. Call Senior Hub at 303-426-4408 to schedule an appointment to see if you qualify. We need volunteers for this program. You’ll be trained to provide enrollment assistance for Medicare Savings and Low Income Subsidy Programs; followup on choosing prescription drug coverage and other benefits. You’ll help 4 hours, one day/week.

Adams/E. Arapahoe RSVP places volunteers 55 and older in locations across Adams County and east Arapahoe County. Call 303-426-4408, or e-mail trapp@seniorhub.org for information.

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CAREGIVERS CORNER

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Each month for the next few we will host the Caregivers Corner sharing relevant information and helpful hints for those of you in our community who are caring for a loved one. Please feel free to share this with others in your family and neighborhood who may benefit. More than 50 million family caregivers in the U.S. provide services to loved ones, and often suffer from physical, emotional, and financial problems that impede their ability to provide care in the present and to support their own care needs in the future. Are you one of them? “My husband needs someone with him 24 hours a day, and, of course, he thinks that should be me. I’m tired, I’m frustrated, and sometimes not the loving wife and caregiver that I want to be. How can I care for him, keep my sanity, and still have a life?” This is one of the many caregiving dilemmas that we often hear. 1. When caring for a loved one clarify their needs: a. Do they need help dressing, eating, toileting,

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taking medications, brushing his teeth or do they just need reminders to get these things done? b. Do they wander? Are they a fall risk? c. What can they do for them self? What do they enjoy? Are they able to read, go for walks, carry on a conversation, and talk on the phone? Make lists of their needs and abilities. 2. Clarify your needs: a. What would be the most helpful to you? What are you missing? Is it that time you previously spent with your friends going out to eat, going to a show, shopping or relaxing? Is it the time for a quiet walk in the park? b. Do you have family or friends who are willing to help you? Are you able to hire part-time help at home, either with his care or with your household duties?

3. Organize, organize, organize: a. Carry a calendar with you with all appointments listed. When friends or family offer to help, put a time and date on your calendar right away. Ask if they would be available on a weekly basis, or twice a month, or once a month. Get a commitment. b. Arrange outside activities, if possible. Would your loved one be able to participate in adult day service activities? Are there rehab programs available? Try to arrange activities out of the home on a weekly basis. Call today and let the staff at The Senior Hub help you with your caregiving issues. We Can Make a Difference – Call 303-246-4408

Groups Help Seniors at Home

Thanks to Catholic Heart Work Camp for another great season of service for the seniors in our community. Teens painted mobile homes inside and out, stained decks and reinforced wheelchair ramps, cleaned up yards, and workers built ramps and rebuilt a bathroom floor ready

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Commissioners deny natural gas pipeline Line would have ran through areas designated for development By Tammy Kranz

tkranz@ourcoloradonews.com After hearing from the public for more than an hour, the Adams County Board of Commissioners rejected a land-use permit for a natural gas pipeline. The 2-1 vote against the project happened during the board’s regular meeting July 29. Board Chair Eva Henry, District 1, and Commissioner Charles “Chaz” Tedesco voted to deny the project. Commissioner Erik Hansen, District 3, voted in favor. The permit would have allowed approximately 28 miles of a 12- to 16-inch underground natural gas liquids pipeline from east of 168th Avenue and Harvest Road south, east of Denver International Airport and the south to the county border within

unincorporated Adams County. This segment would have been part of a larger pipeline that would run from Greeley to Skellytown, Texas. Henry and Tedesco cited concerns that the proposed pipeline would run through an area of the county that has been designated for future growth and development. “I believe by allowing this pipeline we will be eliminating future jobs that would be permanent jobs, and not just jobs to build a pipeline,” Henry said. Hansen said that he didn’t think the project was perfect and did have concerns how the pipeline would impact future development, however, he added, “I think we need to have pipelines. They’re one of those kind of necessary things right now. You can lament how we rather have other forms of energy, but at the end of the day these are the forms of energy we have right now.” The project would have been spearheaded by Enterprise Products L.P., Anadarko Petroleum Corporation and DCP Midstream

LLC. During the public hearing, Rick Blake with Enterprise highlighted the benefits of the pipeline. “The capacity for this line is 150,000 barrels a day, which is equivalent to 716 tanker trucks making a one-way trip,” he said. “The infrastructure investment in Adams County is proposed to be $30.4 million, estimated property tax $841,000.” He said that statistics showed pipelines were the safest way to transport natural gas. “On a volume distance basis, pipelines transport about 17 times more product than trucks and 24 more times more product than rail,” Blake said. “On a volume distance basis pipeline transportation of hazardous liquid is 34 times safer than truck transportation and 4 times safer than rail transportation.” Several residents and business owners spoke in favor of the project. “Being a local business owner and a local employer, my customers and my business and all my neighbors require economical

and affordable clean energy,” said Gary Mikes, a Brighton resident. “I plead with you to pass this for the economic stability of Adams County.” A few residents spoke against the project, citing concerns about safety and the environment. “If the pipeline has to go through this county, it should go through the least populated route possible,” said Elizabeth Goebel of Thornton. Abel Montoya, Adams County Planning and Development director, said in a release that two-thirds of the county is undeveloped and outside the designated growth areas. “This area of the county is more suitable for locating a pipeline,” said Montoya. “We recommend the applicant consider options that place the pipeline east of Imboden Road, with the usual caveat that the proposal clearly identifies plans to protect water quality and the environment and places the highest value on human safety.”

Thornton hires economic development director Staff Report The City of Thornton has hired John Cody as its new economic development director. Cody is a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) with more than 30 years of experience, and has worked collectively with 28 local governments over his career. Cody currently serves as the president and CEO of the Longmont Area Economic Council, a position he held since 1999. “I am excited about the opportunities that this position presents,” Cody said. “The

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Kyle and Cathy Griffin of Castle Rock, CO are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Karrah Ann Griffin to Brandon Mikal Bunjes, son of Nancy Bunjes of Thornton, CO and Dale Bunjes of Greybull, WY. Karrah is the granddaughter of Cliff and Joan Moser of Castle Rock, Dan and Donna (Griffin) Brothis of Denver and the late Dick Griffin. Brandon is the grandson of Carol and the late Ed Nott of Thornton and L.A. and Kay Bunjes of St Francis, KS. The bride-to-be is a 2007 graduate of Arapahoe High School and received her bachelor’s degree in Business Communications from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, CO. She is currently employed at Apparel Valley Boutique in Longmont, CO as the store manager. The groom-to-be is a 2007 graduate of Horizon High School and also received his bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. He is currently employed by the GEO Group as a Federal Detention Officer with the Federal Marshall Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Aurora, CO. The wedding will take place October 25th in Larkspur, CO. The couple will reside in Thornton.

City of Thornton has some great assets and some interesting challenges. I look forward to building a great team and working with Thornton leadership to take the community to the next level economically.” Cody Cody considers economic development as his vocation and has “always recognized the importance of attracting and retaining businesses that create good jobs that sup-

port local families.” Practicing economic development in Colorado for 21 years, Cody said he understands the economic realities of the region and the state. He worked previously with the City of Thornton in the 1990s through his affiliation with Adams County Economic Development. The search for a new director was led by City Manager Jack Ethredge. He conducted a search for this position that included interviews with many professionals recog-

I-25 lane extension work to start in September Project aimed to ease traffic congestion from 120th to US36

REGIONAL BRIEFS Camaro raffle benefits Children’s Hospital

Hot Times Kool Cars is an annual event area firefighters coordinate to benefit The Children’s Hospital burn unit. The raffle car this year is a 2013 Chevy Camaro SS with a 6.2L V8 valued at more than $37,000. Raffle tickets are $5 each or six for $25. Tickets are available from Westminster Firefighters Ryan Slade at 720-233-9326 and Brian Clark at 720-254-7851. The car show and drawing for the Camaro is Sunday, Aug. 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Arvada Center, 68th Avenue and Wadsworth, with lots of fun for families.

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tkranz@ourcoloradonews.com The start date for the Interstate 25 North Managed Lane Extension project has moved up. Brook Svoboda, Northglenn’s director of planning and development, told City Council during its July 22 regular meeting that work on the project would begin in September. “What’s significant about this is that … it was our understanding that they weren’t going to be mobilizing until next spring at the earliest, they have accelerated that schedule with the an expectation to complete in 2015,” he said. He added that in 15 years working with the Colorado Department of Transportation, he has never seen a project of that scale move as quickly and efficiently. He said if CDOT kept up its efforts, it would probably reach its 2015 completion goal. The project, expected to be completed by summer 2015, calls for the construction of one new managed lane in each direction on I-25 between U.S. 36 and 120th by narrowing the inside shoulder of the existing thoroughfare. This six-mile stretch of highway would then be repaved and installed with a new one-mile noise wall to accompany an exist-

nized as leaders in economic development in Colorado. “I feel very fortunate to have attracted someone with John’s professional abilities, qualifications and success to this position and look forward to continuing success in economic development in Thornton under his leadership,” Ethredge said. “John’s knowledge of the region also enhances our competitiveness in attracting the kind of development opportunities this community is looking for.” Cody starts work on Aug. 30.

Open space volunteers place floating islands

Work will begin next month on the Interstate 25 North Managed Lane Extension, which calls for the construction of one new managed lane in each direction on I-25 between U.S. 36 and 120th by narrowing the inside shoulder of the existing thoroughfare. File photo ing three-mile noise wall. Public transit and high occupancy vehicles with two or more passengers will be allowed free access to the continuous managed lanes, while all other vehicles will be assessed a toll. The $44 million project is subsidized with a mixture of federal funds and local contributions from seven surrounding municipalities, including Adams, Broomfield and Weld counties along with the cities of Federal Heights, Northglenn, Thornton and Westminster. Thornton’s commitment was $1.75 million

and Northglenn’s was $550,000. In all, $34 million of the project will be funded through the state grants from the Funding Advancements for Surface Transportation and Economic Recovery (FASTER) program and federal grants through the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) program. Apart from the $4,525,000 contributed by surrounding cities and counties, the remaining $5.8 million balance will be funded by Denver Regional Council of Governments federal funds and RTD local transit funds.

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On July 20, 25 Westminster open space volunteers planted, launched and anchored two floating islands at the Hyland Ponds Open Space. These islands are being used as a way of improving both water quality and wildlife habitat at the pond. Wildlife, especially waterfowl, will use the islands for both nesting and resting purposes.

Asphalt recycled from former mall site for US 36 project

The City of Westminster is having the majority of crumbling asphalt at the site of the former Westminster Mall hauled away at no cost. Ames Granite Joint Venture, the primary contractor for the U.S. 36 Express Lanes project, plans to recycle about 144,000 tons of material from the site for use in the highway project. Removal of the asphalt on the site brings it another step closer to redevelopment. Parking lots will remain intact for existing businesses.

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We could all do with a touch of grace So the world has a new prince: Prince George of England. Let me just say up front that, officially, I don’t care. The British royal family has no real authority, they’re halfway around the world and, 230-some years ago, some of my ancestors fought a couple wars so that I wouldn’t have to care. Nevertheless, every time I open my web browser, there’s another picture of the royal family. We, meaning Americans, seem to be weirdly fascinated with the royals. I remember spending most of one night 16 years ago with my wife riveted to the TV watching the coverage of Princess Di’s car crash. It was memorable because it was one of the few times in our marriage she was up later than me. I’ve been trying to figure out exactly why we Americans are so interested in them. And, sure, as a father of daughters, I’m very aware that there’s the whole princess/fairy tale angle to the story. But I don’t think that comes close to explaining

the whole thing. And then I consider this beautiful young lady, Kate Middleton, and I think about her predecessor in that role, Lady Diana Spencer, and then it hits me. These two ladies embody something that we rarely see in American life: grace. But, what exactly is grace? Is this one of those odd things that “I can’t tell you what it is, but I know it when I see it?” When an athlete or a dancer is graceful, they move in a way that makes everything seem easy and natural, like they’re not even working. And I think, in this context, that is also what grace is: Moving through life with ease.

Sure, it’s a lot simpler for a person who has a billion-dollar fortune, castles, free travel and titles. But, that’s not everything: Princess Di went through some very difficult things, including divorces, public humiliation, and the constant hounding of the paparazzi. But her public persona was always pleasant, of having time for other people, of caring for her charities more than for her own little concerns, and of somehow striving to be better than the petty life the press wanted her to have. I’m sure behind closed doors she had her moments, and I doubt very much that she was anybody’s doormat, but, for the world, she was the Princess. You just can’t ever imagine Diana getting stuck in a rehab center with Lindsay Lohan; you have a really hard time picturing Kate having a public meltdown like Mel Gibson; and the thought of either of them berating somebody a la Donald Trump is ludicrous. But grace needn’t be confined to the rich and famous. On a smaller scale, we can all stand

Ice boy meets girl a good romance “The Curiosity” by Stephen P. Kiernan William Morrow $25.99 U.S. 434 pages When you look back on your life, you notice that much has changed. From outside you’ve seen the advent of internet, cell phone, social media, and a whole new century, maybe more. It’s a world your great-grandmother would’ve barely recognized – and as you’ll see in the new book, “The Curiosity” by Stephen P. Kiernan, letting her explore it might have had world-wide repercussions. Dr. Kate Philo was in over her head. She wasn’t really qualified to lead the Carthage Institute’s latest Arctic expedition, but she needed to work and Erastus Carthage needed a body with a doctorate. Still, it was a relatively easy job: her team — nineteen scientists, twelve crewmembers, and one hack journalist — was searching for “candidate bergs” large

enough to allow for reanimation experiments on krill and shrimp. And then they found it: The biggest iceberg yet. It would supply organisms for hundreds of studies. It would contain a surprise: A human man. His name was Jeremiah Rice, and he was a judge. As he warmed and awoke, he remembered a girl with fiery hair and a woman he took for granted. He remembered that he was born on Christmas Day, 1868. He remembered his work, and

leaving home to be a ship’s witness on cold waters. He recalled life and death at sea: being swept overboard, the fear, knowledge that he’d never again see his wife or his daughter, the cold. And this new world? It held wonders that a man from 1907 could only imagine. Boxes of light, flying people, speeding vehicles. From my description, you might think that “The Curiosity” is a work of science fiction. You might, then, be surprised to know that his page-turner is more of a gentle romance-drama than anything. And yet, there is a lot of fictional science here, which makes it seem as though what happens in this book really could happen. Without taking a futuristic route with his characters, author Stephen P. Kiernan serves up plenty of believability. For those tired of the same old story, “The Curiosity” is something different for a change.

Outdoor education opportunities abound this summer It is a challenge to find good mountain trout waters or prairie ponds this time of year, especially as Colorado drought conditions and limited moisture continue into its second year. The second half of the summer means less water and higher water temperatures. That translates to stressed and inactive fish in the streams and rivers and lake and reservoir fish moving to deeper cooler water. Until angling conditions improve there are many Colorado Parks and Wildlife informative and educational programs across the state that anglers, hunters and outdoors enthusiast in general can take advantage of. Programs have wide appeal and designed for both children and adults Many teachers are benefiting from these programs by providing a new source of outdoors and environmental information that can be used and shared in school classrooms during

coming fall and winter months. Additionally local recreation agencies can utilize these two Park programs for benefit of their communities. The Chatfield State Park and the Roxborough State Park are offering interpretive environmental programs for all ages and interests. The interesting list of programs began August first and continues throughout the month. Examples of the Park’s agenda include early Morning River Walks along the South Platte River observing wildlife and bird presence; Lets Meet a Tree to explore the variety

of tree species of the Front Range; Junior Ranger program for kids 6-12; Snakes Alive identifying and getting acquainted with characteristics of the various Colorado snake types; Mountain Man Stories of early trappers and homesteaders; Geology history of the Front Range; Kids Hour for five year and younger children and even music concerts at Roxborough Park; guided bird walks; a puppet theater and Rox Rides in golf carts for those unable to hike. Chatfield Park information and reservations can be made by calling 303-791-7275 or email chatfieldgoco@ gmail.com. Roxborough Park programs require reservations, which can be made by calling 303-973-3959. As cooling September climate slowly moves into our area, fishing will again be a good draw for those who enjoy the outdoors scene. Ron Hellbusch may be reached at RonHellbusch@comcast.net.

NORTHGLEN NEWS IN A HURRY New city manager takes over

July 29 was John R. Pick’s first day as the new city manager of Northglenn. City Council unanimously appointed him at the May 13 City Council meeting. Previously, Pick was the city administrator of Salisbury, Md., for 18 years. He takes over for Acting City Manager David Willet, who will return to his duties as director of Public Works. Bill Simmons, the previous city manager, retired last December. “It’s been a busy first week. Northglenn has a lot of potential and I’m

looking forward to helping this city thrive and grow,” Pick said. “Right now the city is doing a lot of things right. I just want to help take it to the next level.” A native of Chicago, Pick graduated from the University of Arizona with a bachelor’s of public administration and a master’s degree of public administration from the University of North Carolina. He is an ICMA Certified Manager. He has two sons; Austin Pick and his wife Shauna currently reside in Boulder and Nolan Pick lives in Wash-

ington, D.C. In his free time, Pick volunteers with the Boy Scouts of America as a unit commissioner.

Free workshop on preventing graffiti

The city is hosting a free workshop on its UNTAG program — Uniting Northglenn Together Against Graffiti. The class will be 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. RSVP to Jeanette Sánchez at 303450-8935 or jsanchez@northglenn.org.

to practice it more. I know I can (right, kids?). I’ll bet we can all be a little less scornful of the poor, frazzled teenager trying to find a seat for us at a restaurant; we can all be a little better about saying thank you to somebody who tries to help, instead of criticizing that it wasn’t done exactly how we would have done it; we can all try to hold our tongue a little better, when nothing is to be gained by correcting another’s trivial errors. Maybe grace is merely a stylistic concern, a superficial gloss on the dingy substance of human existence. But I would submit that, in the long run, there is nothing superficial about maintaining good relationships. And, perhaps, a little touch of royal grace could go a long way in cementing the kind of loyalty that holds relationships together. 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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North Jefferson Junior Baseball Association (NJJBA)

is again hosting a Fall Baseball League for players of all ages and from all areas.

Games start August 25th and run through October 20th. We will have Machine Pitch for players 5-8, Kid Pitch for players 8-14 and a High School League for players in high school. You can register individually or as a team. Go to the NJJBA website for more information or to register, www.njjba.org. Registration is OPEN Now and the deadline to register is August 18. 2013 Spring Baseball Registration is also OPEN! 8 Competitive and 9 year old Tryouts are Saturday, August 17th. 10-14 year old Tryouts are Sunday, August 18th. You can register online @ www.njjba.org.

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A lesson in back-to-school commuting The Denver metro area is on the brink of beginning another school year — and the annual change in traffic flow that comes with it. School buses will be out in droves, making frequent stops. Lights will be blinking in school zones, indicating a lower speed limit is required. Children will be walking on sidewalks and crossing streets on foot, sometimes when and where they’re supposed to, sometimes not. Other students will be doing the same on bicycles. And many high school students will be driving to their destination, meaning an influx of inexperienced motorists in a concentrated time frame. Those back-to-school factors will mix

our view with Colorado’s still-going summer roadwork season. Toss in the wild cards of bad weather and distracted driving — motorists texting, talking, eating, grooming and so on — and it’s enough to make you want to stay home. We wouldn’t advise that, but we would recommend having some patience and being alert. More than 60 years ago, AAA launched a campaign called “School’s Open, Drive

question of the week

What is your favorite part of summer? Summer is nearing its end, and students will soon return to the classroom. Before the summer days are over, though, we asked students at Olde Town Arvada Square to share their favorite part of summer.

My favorite part is hanging out with friends and having fun – Tatyana Jones, 15

The best part is fresh air and being able to get outside and do stuff. – Dakota Turner, 17

I like hanging out and not having to do anything, just relaxing. – Apryl Morrison, 13

My favorite part is going swimming and sleeping in. – Liv Robles, 15

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Carefully.” The organization has some commonsense and potentially life-saving advice for those behind the wheel as children make their way to and from school. Among their tips: • Take it slow. Observing the lower speed limits in school zones incrementally reduces the chance a motorist will kill a pedestrian, AAA says. • Pay attention. Research shows that taking your eyes off the road for just two seconds doubles your chances of crashing, AAA says. And we would like to issue a reminder that texting and driving is not only foolish and dangerous, but in Colorado, it’s against the law. • Give them a brake. Thousands of

motorists pass stopped school buses on a typical day, AAA says. Again, dangerous as well as illegal. • Just stop it. Don’t roll through stop signs, but make a complete stop, checking for children on sidewalks and crosswalks. • Watch for bicycles. Kids on bikes can be unpredictable, so slow down and allow a safe passing distance. • Plan ahead. Leave for your destination a few minutes earlier than normal. We really like this tip as it builds in the time motorists need to comfortably take all of the above precautions. This time of year is full of excitement and promise. We’re hoping everyone gets back to — and home from — school safely.

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Never a dull moment If you want to see horsemanship at its best, you will want to get acquainted with a premier organization called the “Westernaires.” This is a highly sophisticated organization of more than 1,000 young riders, all from Jefferson County. This group of riders from 9-19 years is supported by more than 350 adult volunteers who support and encourage these riders.

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You don’t have to own your own horse, you can rent one of the about 130 owned by the Westernaires. What you do have to do is work hard, be dedicated and determined to succeed. And it helps if you have parents who are also willing and dedicated to getting you there on Saturdays to the arenas adjacent to the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. Parents also need to volunteer for some of the many chores that are necessary to keep the program alive and flourishing.

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We have seen their productions over the years, mainly each year at the National Western Stockshow where they star in the grand opening ceremony. It’s worth the price of admission just to see those young riders fly around the arena at breakneck speed.

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The riders are divided into three divisions and then teams within those divisions. Our granddaughter Jessica is a member of the White Star team. She has been with the organization now for two years. She started out as a “Tenderfoot” and graduated to the next level. Little did I think we would have one of our own in that stellar organization. As I stated earlier, you don’t have to have your own horse, but of course it stood to reason that Jessica would eventually want and get Reese, a paint quarter horse,

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Finding the right fit for the district Eight years after reform, Mapleton continues on right track for success By Tammy Kranz

king tkranz@ourcommunitynews.com ks. an Editor’s Note: This is the first part in a ow three-part series highlighting the changes in Mapleton Public Schools since its reformation eight years ago. Next week, read about . We the new Skyview Campus and what it has to e offer the community. of Restructuring the district from tradint tional neighborhood schools and one high ets school to small-by-design schools that fely. students got to choose which best fit their needs was neither an option nor a gamble. “Our community demanded change,” said Mapleton Public Schools Superintendent Charlotte Ciancio. “It was the bold courageous, research-based action that needed to happen to re-energize and redefine education in our community.” When Ciancio was hired in 2001, one thing was clear — the way the district had approached education for years was not working. It was failing the children, she said. “At the time of the reinvention our graduation rate and achievement rate were low, our attendance was poor and our dropout rate was high,” she said. Just 12 percent of 9th- and 10th-graders scored proficient in math on Colorado’s standards-based test before the reform. The message was clear — one size was not fitting all. The district started to gather input from the community via surveys, meetings and forums in 2002. Then the district began researching and planning for the new high schools in 2003-04, which included help from the Colorado Children’s Campaign, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (which gave a $2.7 million grant to help with the change), teachers, community members and parent representatives who traveled

Mapleton has undergone a lot of changes over the years and how the students learn is among them. Desktop computers and some textbooks have been replaced by iPads, like the ones students at Academy High School are seen using. Images courtesy of Mapleton Public Schools

FAST FACT Mapleton has more than 8,000 students. According to

the October 2012 count, 71 percent of those students receive free or reduced lunch and 35.4 percent were learning English as a second language.

the country to study effective schools. For Chris Byrd, who was a teacher at Skyview High School at the time, the success began during the strategic planning

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Reform-driven Reinvention

when he heard the feedback from students, parents and teachers about the proposed restructuring. “Those conversations felt right and that really continued as we implemented it,” he said.

The goals were to foster the development of a college-going culture, remove obstacles that would impede a student’s success and build meaningful school cultures that would engage students in their own learning, Ciancio said. “We asked our schools to create new cultures, our teachers to embrace new strategies and our students to be open to new District continues on Page 20

West Nile: An intriguing place, bad news Swine. Legionnaire. Nile. Alone, these are pretty innocuous words. Hog farms mean bacon and other pork goodies. And my mom even had a faulty heart valve replaced with a porcine one that helped extend her life for 10 years. My dad was a Legionnaire, and as a World War II veteran, the American Legion was an integral part of his life. The Nile is the longest river in the world – sharing its waters with 11 countries in northeastern Africa – and conjures up exotic images of Cleopatra and the pharaohs. Yet, as we now know all too well, these words also mean something much more sinister. Swine Flu produces severe symptoms and can be fatal, especially in the very young and the elderly. And, although the vaccine has been readily available in recent years, pandemic conditions in 2009 resulted in serious shortages. Legionnaires’ disease is an acute, potentially fatal, respiratory infection. A previously unknown strain of bacteria, Legionella is named for the outbreak in 1976 when the first identified cases occurred during an American Legion convention in Philadelphia. Twenty percent of the reported cases there resulted in death. Nile – specifically, West Nile – has become a term of concern for many of us, as mosquitoes that carry the virus are testing positive in our communities. Initially identified in a West Nile sub-region in 1937, the virus has since spread globally, occurring in New York City in 1999. In some cases, the virus is fatal. Our concern about these words balloons into fear as we learn that our neighbors are – and have been – contracting the West Nile virus. In fact, my sister was diagnosed with West Nile here in Arvada in the mid-2000s. Her case was mild and yet so rare that her doctor wanted to call in colleagues to see it firsthand. To be sure, I myself am not a doctor (nor

do I play one on TV). I’m someone – like many of you – whose alarm bells now go off now when I hear any of these words. And the news has been full of the words “West Nile” lately. Former victims are warning others about West Nile’s debilitating consequences from neurological diseases such as encephalitis and meningitis. Some cases persist for years. And there is frightening news out of neighboring Larimer County. Former state representative Ken Summers is in the hospital battling West Nile, and, as of this writing, is on a ventilator to help him breathe. County officials there, where two of the three cases in Colorado have been identified, are warning that human risk is extremely high. When I listen to the news, I want to hear words such as recovery and containment, instead of these fearful ones. And when the word prevention is used, I pay attention –I hope you do too. And I still continue to rail against the appropriation of our language for such dire purposes. The words swine, Legion, and Nile should be benign at worst, and intriguing at best. Finally, these are the words I want to send to Ken Summers and others suffering from West Nile: “My thoughts and prayers are with you.” Andrea Doray is a writer who reports on everyday language at wordwatching.com, and who wants everyone to wear mosquito repellent. Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com.

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Pet therapy gives patients reason to smile Physical, emotional healing result of volunteer pet therapy program at hospital By Sara Van Cleve

svancleve@ourcoloradonews.com Editors note - This is part two of a weekly, three-part series about service dogs, and how people who train, work with, and benefit from man’s best friend. Being in the hospital can be a stressful time for patients and their families, but furry volunteers can help put a smile on their faces. “I was here one day in the surgical waiting area and I was sitting, and all of a sudden this little white furball came running Lending a over and jumped in my lap,” said Roxann Ritchie of Denver. “Her name was Sissy. It was such a neat feeling. I’m sitting there waiting and waiting helping paw as my mother-in-law had open heart surgery and we were waiting. To have a little ball of fur come up, it made me feel so good.” Ritchie’s encounter with Sissy the therapy dog introduced her to the pet therapy program at Exempla Lutheran Medical Center, 8300 W. 38th Ave., in Wheat Ridge. And for seven-and-a-half years now, she and her greyhound Lily have been part of the program. Becoming a therapy dog was sort of a career change for Lily. “She was a racing dog,” Ritchie said. “She made enough money when she raced to put her owner’s grandson through college.” Though running comes natural to Lily, so does caring. “She walks up to the person very gently,” Ritchie said. “She follows their body language. She’ll go into the room and put her head on the bed and people will pet her and she’s very good about it. And there’s times when there’s somebody whose crying or upset, she might even take her paw and start petting them. It’s amazing what they do. With her, it’s instinct. She does the work. I talk, but she does all the comforting.” After Ritchie asks if a patient or their

family would like to visit with a therapy dog, she and Lily walk in the room and the patients’ faces light up. “You’ll see the patients that are depressed, like when we go to hospice and all and you see patients depressed, when they start petting the dogs, you see a smile,” Ritchie said. “You see them hug and love. You help them emotionally, you help them physically. It’s hard to even explain it.” The effects of therapy dogs on patients can even go beyond simply bringing them joy and a smile to their face. “We were standing down here one day, and this girl came running up and said “Oh my God, oh my God, you have a greyhound. I said yes, and she said `Can she come up and visit my dad? He’s not doing well. He just had quadruple bypass surgery.’ So we walked up and his stats were just all over the place. All of a sudden he started petting Lily, and all of his stats leveled off.” Lily and Ritchie, along with 43 other dogs in the program, including Ritchie’s other two greyhounds — Munchkin and Little, both 6 and Lily’s pups — visit patients in nearly every part of the Exempla Lutheran Medical Center excluding the emergency room, surgical rooms, maternity and cafeterias. “She loves it,” Ritchie said. “When I take out her scarf, they all three come and if she doesn’t get to go, she puts her head down and goes and pouts. They know. It’s something she really enjoys. She enjoys meeting people and being out there.” Ritchie said when she started the program, she knew pet therapy was important, but she didn’t realize what an important role it can play in the emotional and physical healing of a patient. “When you walk into the room and see the people’s faces light up and see the love they have and see the emotional healing going on, your heart opens up and you can’t wait to do it,” Ritchie said. “I can’t even put it into words how important it is and how it makes you feel.” All pet therapy dogs at Exempla Lutheran Medical Center and their owners are volunteers. To become a volunteer, interested pet owners must fill out an application, have their dog go through two veterinarian screenings to check their health and ensure they are not aggressive and attend several trainings.

Roxann Ritchie and her greyhound Lily enter the Exempla Lutheran Medical Center, 8300 W 38th Ave. in Wheat Ridge, for a day of volunteering in the pet therapy program. Ritchie and Lily have been involved in the program for seven-anda-half years. Photos by Sara Van Cleve

Lily, a 12-year-old greyhound, has been serving in the pet therapy program at Exempla Lutheran Medical Center, 8300 W 38th Ave. in Wheat Ridge, for about seven-and-a-half years. Lily was adopted by Roxann Ritchie following her racing career. Ritchie has three greyhounds in the therapy program – Lily and her two puppies, Munchkin and Little One, who are both 6 years old. “It’s more training you than the dog,” Ritchie said. “You each get your own badge and your dog get their purple scarf and then the joy starts.”

For information about how to become a pet therapy volunteer, visit www.exemplalutheran.org and click on the “About” section, or call 303-425-2142.

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Alpha Security, a technology company in Golden, is looking to hire a tech savvy sales person for sales and marketing of digital video surveillance systems. We are looking for a highly motivated person to join our team and be an integral part of a growing business. IT knowledge required and video surveillance experience preferred. Email: resumes@alphasecuritynow.com

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Constructors, Inc. is seeking Formwork Carpenters & Laborers, Concrete Finishers, Pipefitters, and Millwrights (process equipment installations) and Foremen for large wastewater project located in Denver area. Applications will be taken at 9780 Pyramid Ct, Suite 100, Englewood, CO 80112, from 8-5 M-F. Send resumes to Careers@westernsummit.com or call (303)325-0325. WSCI is an EEO Employer. Nurse RN, LPN, or MA Full-time Monday-Friday 830 -5:30 SOME SAT 9am-1pm 40 hrs /wk, Benefits Patient care, vaccine admin, vitals, and lab. Electronic Health Records EPIC Pediatric Office near Park Meadows area fax 303-689-9628 email: m.ripperton@pediatrics5280.com

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YOUR WEEK & MORE FRIDAY/AUG. 9

FUNTAZTIKIDZ “THE Gingerbread Man,” by The Children’s Museum of Denver, is presented from 10:30-11:15 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, at Thornton Arts & Culture Center, 9209 Dorothy Blvd. Recommended for ages 3-7. Children will bring nursery rhymes and fairytales to life as they act out adventures of this mischievous little cookie. Kelly Russell will lead families through a creative and fun afternoon of music, dancing and integrated rhythms 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 8. Appropriate for all ages. No registration needed for these Funtaztikidz programs. THURSDAY/AUG. 8

CONCERT SERIES Concerts in the backyard concert series 6:30-8:30 p.m. the second Friday of the month at Anythink Wright Farms, 5877 E. 120th Ave., Thornton. Enjoy music, food and fun for the whole family. Free and open to the public. Proceeds from food and beverage sales benefit the Anythink Foundation and future Nature Explore classrooms at Anythink libraries. Blue Canyon Boys performs Aug. 9. FRIDAY TO SUNDAY/AUG. 9-11 USED-BOOK EVENT Friends of Westminster Public Library will have a used-book

is 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, with The Byron Shaw Projex performing contemporary pop/ reggae at Carpenter Park Amphitheater, 3482 E. 112th Ave.

event Aug. 9-11 at College Hill Library, Community Room L-107. Patrons may take as many books as they like in return for a donation. All money goes to support library programs. Volunteers are still needed to help with this event. Call Jennifer at 303-4640866.

THURSDAY/AUG. 8

FRIDAY TO SUNDAY/AUG. 9-11

BALLET ARIEL Ballet Ariel and the Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra showcase “The Birth of Rock and Roll” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, in the CenterFest series at the Arvada Center Amphitheatre. The original ballet tells the story of how music and culture changed from the 1930s to 1950s, told through the eyes of a traveling musician. The CenterFest Plaza opens at 6:30 p.m. Concessions including food, non-alcoholic beverages, beer and wine are available for purchase or bring your own picnic (no glass containers or alcohol please). Purchase tickets online at www.SummerAtTheCenter. com or by calling 720-898-7200, and by visiting the Arvada Center box office at 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. in Arvada. Go to http://arvadacenter.org/thecenter

TWINDERELLA THE Northglenn Youth Theatre tells the story of Bob, the long-lost twin brother of Cinderella. This comedy is full of twists, turns and silly characters. Suitable for all ages. Call 303-450-8800 for more information. Shows are at 2 and 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, at D.L. Parsons Theatre, 11801 Community Center Drive.

CONCERT SERIES The Thornton summer concert series and Ward 2 ice cream social

tricks and maneuvers. These large, scale model aircraft are up to 12 foot in wing span and are powered by motors up to 220 cc’s. Huckfest is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 9-11 at the Arvada Air Park, 7608 Highway 93, Golden. Spectators are welcome and entry and parking are free. Concessions will be available on Saturday and Sunday. For more information, email ColoradoHuckfest@gmail.com. For directions to the Air Park, visit www.arvadamodelers.com.

SATURDAY/AUG. 10 MARKET DAY Sidewalk sales, yard sales and a farmers market are part of Market Day in the Historic Westminster Art District 1-8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at 72nd and 73rd avenues. Contact 303-426-4114 or find the Historic Westminster Art District on Facebook. SATURDAY/AUG. 10 ART DISPLAY A Group of Us, 10 Colorado Artists, including Gene Youngmann, Jan Archuleta, Sydney Eitel, Susan Schmitt and Janice Hanson, is on display Aug. 1-31 at the Aar River Gallery, 3707 W. 73rd Ave., Westminster. The Second Saturday art walk is from 1-8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, with live music on the patio. Call 303-426-4114 or visit www.aarrivergallery.com SATURDAY/AUG. 10 RTD HAPPENINGS North Suburban Republican Forum will meet from 9-10:30 a.m.

FRIDAY TO SUNDAY/AUG. 9-11 2013 HUCKFEST Arvada Associated Modelers presents Colorado Huckfest, an exhibit of giant scale RC model aircraft. Some of the best pilots in the country will perform

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THURSDAY/AUG. 8 PUBLIC HEARING The Northglenn Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is seeking public input and ideas from residents on possible improvement projects for city parks at a public hearing 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, in council chambers at City Hall, 11701 Community Center Drive. The board will use this feedback to make recommendations to city council. All interested residents are encouraged to attend. Call 303-280-7821. THURSDAY TO Saturday/Aug. 8-10 WIZARD OF Oz Colorado ACTS presents a family and friends summer production of “The Wizard of Oz.” A preview night is 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, and regular performances are at 7 p.m. Aug. 2-3 and Aug. 8-10 at Colorado ACTS Theater, 9460 W. 58th Ave., Arvada. Call 303-456-6772 or visit www.coloradoacts.org. FRIDAY/AUG. 9

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FRIDAY FUN Youth entering fifth through ninth grades this fall can go on a trip from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Friday all summer as part of Friday Fun Days. On Aug. 2, take a trip to Family Sports Center to ice skate, play laser tag, scale the climbing wall and more. Pack a sack lunch and wear athletic clothing. Registration required. Meet at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Call 303-450-8800 or go to www.northglenn.org/recxpress. Friday Fun wraps up Aug. 9, with a pool party and barbecue from noon to 4 p.m. at the Kiwanis Pool, 550 Garland Drive. Bring a swimsuit, towel and sunscreen. Food provided. Participants should go directly to Kiwanis Pool. Call 303-450-8800 or go to www. northglenn.org/recxpress to register.

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Taziki’s Mediterranean Café, Café Rio Mexican Grill, Jamba Juice, Panera Bread, Jim `Nick’s Bar-B-Q and Jimmy John’s. Only one and a half buildings remain vacant. The majority of the tenants should be open by mid-summer 2014 with full construction built out in 18 months, Tuttle said. She said that almost 300,000 people live within five miles of the location, and between 120th Avenue and Interstate 25, almost 210,000 cars pass by each day. The project will bring in about $13 million in capital investments and 200 new jobs, according to Hawkins Development. “(Webster Lake Promenade) will revitalize that area,” said Mayor Joyce Downing. ”We need the jobs and new construction in Northglenn, but it will also provide quality restau-

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expected.” So far, Guerriera’s been enjoying his time on the rodeo circuit traveling around Colorado. He says he doesn’t get nervous in the shoot, just has a lot of fun at what he’s doing. “I really like to travel and meet new people, that’s probably the best part,” he

rants and services from the residents, businesses and visitors.” The city and NURA began assembling the 11 acres on 120th and Grant more than 10 years ago. A Days Inn and other businesses were demolished to prepare the site for development. “Over the years there were several proposed developments however they resulted in false starts,” Tuttle said. “The economy played a part in slowing down the project over the last few years as well.” She said the area from Webster Lake Promenade to Boondocks Fun Center along Community Center Drive is designed to be pedestrian friendly and a community gathering place. “The connectivity between the E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park, Webster Lake, Senior Center, D.L. Parsons Theatre, Recreation Center and the municipal services facilities have created an entertainment and community destination location,” Tuttle said.

said. “I’m always having fun and that’s what it’s all about.” The CPRA rodeo was just one of three events in the United Power Grandstand arena at the fair over the weekend. Friday night featured the National Sled Pulling Association (NSPA) truck pull followed by the highly popular Demolition Derby Racing Association (DDRA) demolition derby. As in past years, this event brought in a packed house at the arena.

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Program helps fill backpacks with essential supplies By Ashley Reimers

areimers@ourcoloradonews.com With the beginning of school just around the corner, the annual tradition of purchasing school supplies is on many parents’ minds. But this task isn’t always easy for families; some need extra help to get their little ones prepared for the big day. That’s where A Precious Child comes in. The nonprofit organization offers the Fill A Backpack program to families in need, providing all the supplies a student at any age would need for the first day of school. “More than 217,000 kids in Colorado are living below the poverty line, and many of them are unprepared to start the upcoming school year,” said Britta Robinson, associate director of A Precious Child. “This program provides all the essentials needed for that first day of school.” A Precious Child serves as a resource center in collaboration with schools, organizations, social services, fire and police departments, churches and shelters to ensure that all children in Colorado have their basic needs met. They serve seven Denver metro counties including Adams and Jefferson County. Recently Robinson and her volunteers hosted a school supply drive on July 27, at Wal-Mart in Broomfield. Robin-

From left, with Broomfield Police Officer Paul Resh, 9-year-old Orion George of Cub Scout Troop 321 in Thornton and A Precious Child staff members Courtney Rogers and Britta Robinson collect donations for A Precious Child’s backpack supply drive on July 27 at Walmart in Broomfield. Photo by Pam Wagner son said this particular drive is one of their biggest efforts in reaching their goal of providing 6,000 backpacks filled with school

supplies to children living in homeless shelters, foster homes or facing tough life challenges without access to basic needs.

“For this program we work in direct contact with local schools, shelters, abuse shelters and other agencies to receive requests from them for backpacks,” Robinson said. “We work hard to provide age-appropriate backpacks and supplies to the kids so we know they are getting what they need to be successful on that first day of school.” Other than supply drives, there are 70 collection boxes in the Denver metro area where people can drop off supplies. Robinson said people can also drop off supplies at 557 Burbank Street, Unit E in Broomfield or make a $30 donation online at www.apreciouschild.org, which pays for a backpack filled with supplies. “This program continues to grow every year because the need continues to grow. We rely heavily on our partners who donate and to our volunteers to put in the time to make this program happen,” Robinson said. “And it’s all worth it when we can see the smiling faces of the people in the agency or from the families receiving the backpacks because we know the students don’t have to worry about supplies for school, they can be focused on their success in school.” For more information on the Fill A Backpack program, visit www.apreciouschild. org.

School tax-hike petitions submitted for ballot Nearly twice required signatures collected By Vic Vela

vvela@ourcoloradonews.com Organizers behind a tax initiative tied to an overhaul of the school finance formula say they have turned in nearly twice the number of signatures required for the proposal to go before voters in the fall. Initiative 22 supporters on Aug. 5 claimed to have turned in more than 160,000 signatures of Colorado voters to the Secretary of State’s Office. The proposal would create more than $900 million in new taxes and would support the funding needed to enact

An Initiative 22 supporter hauls boxes of ballot signatures to the secretary of state’s office in Denver on Aug. 5. Photo by Vic Vela

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Senate Bill 213, a major rewrite of the School Finance Act that was signed into law by Gov. John Hickenlooper earlier this year. Supporters say the number of signatures they had been collecting since June surpassed their expectations. “It was only seven weeks, so I think it was a world record,” said Gail Klapper, director of the Colorado Forum, a group that played a major role in the crafting of Initiative 22. Initiative 22 would raise taxes on all Colorado taxpayers. The two-tiered proposal would raise income taxes to 5 percent on everyone earning $75,000 or less. Those who earn over that amount would pay 5 percent on the first $75,000 in taxable income and 5.9 percent on taxable income above $75,000. Colorado’s current income tax rate is a flat 4.63 percent, regardless of income level. Putting that into perspective, the Colorado Commits to Kids campaign — the group behind the initiative — says that Coloradans with incomes of $30,000 would pay less than $1 a week more in taxes, or about $50 a year. Likewise a person making $150,000 would pay a little over $14 a week more in taxes, or $731 a year.

However, opponents correctly point out that those numbers are not based directly on adjusted gross income, which would mean those with a taxable income of $30,000 would pay an additional $111 a year, while those with taxable incomes of $150,000 would pay an extra $1,230 a year. If funded, the new school finance formula would create full-day kindergarten, provide preschool for at-risk children, and would put more money into needs-based programs for special education students and children who are learning English. The new formula would reduce class sizes and increase per-pupil funding for school districts and charter schools. Supporters say the new formula would also create greater accountability of where taxpayer dollars go, through the use of a state-maintained budget transparency system. “I think part of the problem with the old school finance formula is that no one understood how it worked, or what it did or why it did it,” said state Sen. Mike Johnston, DDenver, an educator and former high school principal who sponsored the school-finance bill. “We believe the voters deserve a clear understanding of knowing where their tax dollars go.” The Democrat-sponsored Senate Bill 213 passed this year without any support from Republican legislators. Organizers of the “No on Initiative 22 Committee,” which calls itself Coloradans for Real Education Reform, held a Capitol press conference later in the day to blast the initiative. Kelly Maher of Compass Colorado, a conservative nonprofit group, said before the press conference that it’s the wrong time to ask Colorado voters to support a nearly $1 billion tax “scheme,” given the “fragile recovery” of the economy. Maher also cited revenue forecasts that project the State Education Fund will have a balance of $1.6 billion for the coming budget year. “This scheme, which is a $1 billion tax increase, doesn’t actually provide for making education outcomes better for students,” Maher said. “It’s exactly the wrong time to put an onerous tax on Colorado families.” But Johnston thinks parents who have seen school fees and class sizes increase over the years, while “their kids’ favorite programs are going away,” will end up seeing the need for the initiative to pass. “A lot of voters are skeptical of taxes, a lot of voters are skeptical of government,” Johnston said. “The one thing they will all agree on is that the single most important function of government is supporting a high-quality K-12 education system.” The Secretary of State’s Office has 30 days from petition drop-off to determine whether the campaign has gathered the 86,105 valid signatures needed to place the initiative on the November ballot.

school notes 27J seeks members for committee

Parents and community members, interested in School District 27J and making improvements to education, are invited to serve on the District Accountability Committee for the 2013-14 school year. The committee, comprised of parents, community members and district staff, provides input to schools in their improvement planning process through state-mandated Unified Improvement Plans. The committee also reviews charter school applications

and renewals, provides big picture perspectives on the budget, and other special projects. School District 27J seeks to have a consistent representative from each school serve on the committee. Meetings are held 6-7:30 p.m., the third Monday of each month at the Educational Services Center, 18551 East 160th Ave., Brighton. Dinner is provided. If you are interested in serving on the committee, contact Linda Nowak at 303-655-2957 or lnowak@sd27j.org.

Back-to-school immunization clinic set

The Tri-County Health Department will hold a 2013 Back-to-School Immunization Clinic from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Aurora Fire Station No. 2, 12600 Hoffman Blvd. in Aurora. Children 2 months to 18 years old may receive back-to-school vaccinations at no cost. Please bring most up-to-date shot records. Call 303-4510123 for more information. Walk-ins welcome, no appointment necessary.

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rease ols. By Clarke Reader reat- creader@ourcoloradonews.com h the verybody keeps secrets. But what . happens when someone discovers ance those secrets, and it fundamentalwhat ly changes the way they think? n, DThat’s what happens to Cass in David who oters Lindsey Abaire’s “Wonder of the World,” r tax the latest production at Miners Alley Playhouse. The show will be playing at the theater, this . Or- 1224 Washington Ave. in Golden, through calls Sept. 1. Performances will be Friday and pitol Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 6 p.m. “This playwright has a knack for taking non- serious topics and brings them down into a s the form where they’re not so serious,” said dily $1 rector Robert Kramer. “In this play we take f the a look at whether or not things are fated to happen or if we make our own destiny, but State it’s really a crazy, silly play.” The story revolves around Cass (Haley r the Johnson) who discovers a hidden secret in esn’t her husband, Kip’s (Matthew Blood-Smyth) er for sweater drawer — a secret that sends her ut an running to Niagra Falls, the scene of a tragic car accident that forever changed her fees family’s life. “She gets on a bus to head back to the kids’ g the falls to see what might have happened if the accident hadn’t occurred,” Kramer said. s are “Along the way she makes a friend (Lois), hing and it turns into a dark kind of ‘Thelma and unc- Louise.’” In addition to meeting Lois, a suicidal edualcoholic, she also encounters a lonely tourition IF YOU GO boat captain, a pair of hered bickering private detecve on WHAT: ‘Wonder of tives and a mystery inthe World’ volving a gargantuan jar WHERE: Miners of peanut butter. Alley Playhouse In addition to calling the sets being spectacu1224 Washington lar, Kramer said that the Ave., Golden, cast for the show is wonWHEN: Through derful. Sept. 1 “It really is a dark absurdist comedy, while Friday and Saturday being a self-discovery — 7:30 p.m. tale also,” Johnson Sunday — 6 p.m. said. “Once my character meets Lois, it really COST: $19 to turns into a bit of a bud$29.50 dy play as well.” INFORMATION: Johnson said that 303-935-3044 or all the characters have visit minersalley. their own quirks, and com. that’s what makes the

Lovebirds Randy Richmond and Theresa Blanding started feathering their nest in Boulder landmark McGuckin Hardware 12 years ago. The couple spent so much time in the Boulder store that they joked if they ever married, the nuptials would be cemented in the tools department. On July 21, accompanied by a small band of well-dressed family members and close friends, Richmond and Blanding walked hand-in-hand down aisle 16 — the tools department — to hammer out their future together. The betrothed, being snapped by Blanding’s son, Lucian, strode in sync along the waxed floor lined with circular saws. “McGuckin’s has been here forever and it’s so useful and practical,” Richmond said. “Marriage should be practical as well as romantic.” Aaron Tye, a McGuckin automotive employee, made the celebratory announcement over the intercom system. Customers greeted the news with cheers and applause. Not surprisingly, the couple requested McGuckin gift cards for wedding presents. The couple is planning a honeymoon in Paris. “People need consistency in their lives,” Richmond said. “All roads lead to McGuckin.”

Taste of Douglas County back

Cass (Haley Johnson, left) and Lois (Lindsay Pierce) are both on the way to Niagara Falls in Miners Alley Playhouse’s production of “Wonder of the World.”

Kip’s (Matthew Blood-Smyth) and Cass (Haley Johnson) fight over a secret of Kip’s that sends Cass running to Niagara Falls to see where she went wrong in her life. show such a riot to watch. Blood-Smyth said that he wasn’t really familiar with the play when he auditioned, but that the cast and crew quickly came around to embracing its humor and wit. “The first read-through took us about three-and-a-half hours because we were laughing so hard,” he said. “It’s really over the top, but a lot of fun.” Blood-Smyth describes Kit as a character with a “Ned Flanders kind of innocence,” and the tensions between his innocence and the secret Cass discovers about him makes for a lot of fun to play. While everyone involved with the play readily admits that it’s a comedy, there is a lot more going on than just trying to get laughs. “Because at times it’s so silly, viewers

may not realize how deep the questions go,” Kramer said. “It takes concepts that we think of every day, and allows us to ask questions and explore topics in a way we ordinarily wouldn’t.” For Blood-Smyth, the show is a lot of fun, and a great thing to explore along with the actors. “Tragedies and comedies are the same thing — they just have different endings,” he said. “It’s important that you listen to the characters and they’ll tell you what they want, just like real people do.” Johnson said that people should come to the show expecting a good time, and going in with an open mind will only add to the enjoyment. “It’s a wild ride and a great show for summer,” she said.

The CenturyLink Taste of Douglas County returns 5-8 p.m. on Aug. 22 at the Douglas County Events Center in Castle Rock. The event again will offer food samplings from the area’s best restaurants, including the Old Stone Church, Outback Steakhouse, John Holly’s Asian Bistro, LoDo’s Bar & Grill, Pegasus on the Square, Black Eyed Pea, Siena Italian Bistro and others. More than 50 food service establishments are participating. There will be cooking demonstrations, beer samples from Rockyard American Grill & Brewery and new 2014 model Chevrolets from the Medved dealership in Castle Rock, plus 2014-model motorcycles from Rocky Mountain Harley-Davidson. Tickets — $20 at the door, $10 in advance— are available at www.tasteofdouglascounty.com or through several county outlets (check the website for more details). For more information, call Mike Boyle at 303-903-0017. The Douglas County Events Center is located just east of I-25 at Exit 181.

Carnation Festival returns

The Carnation Festival, a tradition since 1969 in Wheat Ridge, returns to celebrate the birth of this west Denver suburb on Aug. 16-17. The festival will be held at Anderson Park at West 44th Avenue and Field Street. For more information on the festival and parking, visit www.thecarnationfestival.com. The Carnation Festival again will feature Zoppé Italian Family Circus and will include plenty of entertainment and activities, including fireworks, a spaghetti dinner, chili cook-off, food vendors, a beer garden and a large midway carnival. The circus performances will run from Aug. 16-25. Visit www.zoppecolorado.com for more information. Parker continues on Page 20

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Mapleton has undergone a lot of changes over the years and how the students learn is among them. The district’s newsletter highlighted the introduction of computers in the classroom in 1982, the desktops seem a bit outdated compared to the iPads students at Academy High School are seen using. Courtesy of Mapleton Public Schools

SATURDAY, AUG. 10 at the Grill at Legacy Ridge Golf Course, 10801 Legacy Ridge Parkway, Westminster. This month, the group will discuss what is happening with RTD and the light rail expansion in the North Metro area with RTD District K Commissioner Larry Hoy. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. A continental breakfast with pastries, fruit, coffee and juice is included in admission cost. Upcoming forum events include Westminster mayor candidates on Sept. 14; city council and board of education candidates on Oct. 12; Adams County sheriff candidates on Nov. 9; end of year review on Dec. 14; Colorado governor candidates on Jan. 11; and U.S. Senate candidates on Feb. 8. Visit www.NorthSuburbanRepublicanForum.org. SATURDAY/AUG. 10 STREET FESTIVAL Summer evenings in Olde Town Arvada will again come to life at the upcoming 2nd Saturday Street Festivals, presented by Historic Olde Town Arvada. The music of local favorites Chris Daniels and the Kings, The Wendy Woo Band, and The Indulgers will echo down Grandview Avenue from 4:30-10 p.m. June 8, July 13 and Aug. 10. Visitors will find plenty of food choices, beer and wine, and shopping options from vendor booths lining the street. For information, visit www.oldetownarvada.org. SATURDAY/AUG. 10 WESTERN PICNIC Liz Masterson and Julia Hays present “Tales and Tunes of the West.” Join Arvada Historical Society at the Arvada Flour Mill, 5590 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10 for Western picnic fixin’s, lively cowgirl music, history, and a whole lot of fun. Liz Masterson, awardwinning singer, with Julia Hays on the fiddle will perform their Western music. Tickets include lunch and show. Reservations are required; call 303-431-1261. TUESDAY/AUG. 13

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challenges,” she said. While there was a lot of uncertainty, Byrd said, the reform got rid of the “us vs. them” mentality that he thought was in the district. Byrd has held numerous positions with the district since 1994 and is an alumnus from the class of 1990. “This got us on the same page and our energy in the same direction, that was very exciting,” he said. The district opened six small-by-design high schools in 2005 and 2006. In May 2006, Mapleton closed its two middle schools and all five elementary schools. That August, 11 new schools opened. Over the years, the district has refined its schools — opening new models and closing others that were not working — and now operates 15 schools. “Every new reform experiences an implementation dip — and Mapleton was no different. It was, and continues to be, a learning experience for everyone in the organization,” Ciancio said. “For the past five

consecutive years we have celebrated tangible, noteworthy results. Our students are not just holding steady with achievement, but making gains.” Some of those gains include an increase in reading achievements in six of eight grade levels tested across the district, writing growth is up in all high schools and York International School was noted as one of top 10 highest growth schools in Colorado last year. “Dropout rates are down throughout the school district, with almost all high schools coming in below the state expectation of 3.6 percent,” Ciancio said. The district has a rigorous graduation requirement — students must apply to at least two colleges and universities. More than 95 percent of students are accepted to the college of their choice, Ciancio said. “We recognize that there is still a lot of work to do, but our results are trending in the right direction.” Byrd credited the successful gains to students having a buy-in to their success. “The best thing that came out of this is the shift in responsibility, teachers got to select which school model fit them and students got to choose what school model fit them. It took away excuses,” he said.

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Mod squad

Modmarket, a Colorado company serving healthy and simple farm-fresh foods, has a new location at the Kent Place Center, 3475 S. University Blvd. in Englewood. People in south Denver and the adjacent suburbs of Englewood and Cherry Hills Village will love it the restaurant company’s fifth location. The company is a rapidly growing fast-casual concept that is redefining the $10 dining experience with many low-priced items on the menu. Since opening its doors in Boulder in 2009, the company has attracted a loyal following from people seeking

LIFETREE CAFÉ How to cope with betrayal will be explored at

noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, titled “Betrayed,” features a short film of a man who dealt with his wife’s extramarital affairs. Lifetree representative Craig Cable said the program offers help for those who’ve faced betrayal in a marriage, a friendship, or a work setting. Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Snacks and beverages are available. Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual coffeehouse-type setting. Questions about Lifetree may be directed to Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net.

TUESDAY/AUG. 13 MAYOR EVENT Join Northglenn Mayor Joyce Downing for hot dogs and conversation about the city, its government and more. Mayor on the Move is from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, at Larson Park, East 108th Avenue and Larson Drive. Call 303-450-8713. TUESDAY/AUG. 13 GOLF TOURNAMENT The Broomfield-based Play With Heart Foundation will have its first Hitting Fore Hearts golf tournament Tuesday, Aug. 13, at the The Golf Club at the Omni Interlocken Resort. Register at www.egolftourney.com/ playwithheart. For information, contact Rich or Justin at info@ playwithheart.org. TUESDAY/AUG. 13

Welcome to Actasana

Actasana is the latest addition to the entertainment scene in Denver. But what is Actasana? Actasana’s mission is “to unleash our imaginations and set the artist within us free through acting, yoga, comedy and theatre.” Actasana, located at 1491 S. Holly St. in Denver, will

MetroNorth Worship Directory We invite you to join us in worship on Sundays. An inspirational traditional service is offered at 9 AM on Sunday.

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TUESDAY/AUG. 13 ANTI-GRAFFITI WORKSHOP Is graffiti a problem in your neighborhood? Would you like to learn how to reduce graffiti around your home? A free workshop from 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, is designed to raise awareness about the harmful effects graffiti has on communities and provide information about how communities can combat this and other forms of vandalism. Program is at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Presented by Northglenn Neighborhood Service Officer Tom Carlson. RSVP to Jeanette Sánchez at 303-450-8935 or jsanchez@northglenn.org. WEDNESDAY/AUG. 14 FAMILY SWIM Northglenn residents are invited to a free night of swimming and fun from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, at the Kiwanis Pool, 550 Garland Drive. Free ice cream will be provided. Call 303-450-8800 for more information. WEDNESDAY/AUG. 14 WOMEN’S LUNCHEON Small businesses run by women will be featured at a luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, at The Chateaux at Fox Meadows, 13600 Xavier Lane. Lisa Cuss will sing, and Cheryl Hoffman will be our inspirational speaker. Lunch will be catered by The Black Eyed Pea. For reservations call Andrea at 303-485-5888 or email dennorthsuburban@aol.com. Include the name(s) of your guest(s) and the names and ages of children that you will need to have cared for in our complimentary nursery. WEDNESDAY/AUG. 14 SONIC BENEFIT Sonic on 120th Avenue, east of Washington Street, is offering a percentage of all net sales from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, to the Citizen’s Police Academy Alumni Association of Northglenn. The money will be used to support Northglenn’s Citizen’s Police Academy and the Northglenn Police Department. Call 303-450-8851 for more information.

COMING SOON COMING SOON/AUG. 16 SENIOR LUNCH One man’s trash is another’s treasure. The senior center is having a white elephant lunch as part of its Festive Friday series. Bring a wrapped item of some value to exchange after enjoying a boxed lunch at noon Friday, Aug. 16 at the Northglenn Senior Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. RSVP by Aug. 13 at 303-450-8801 or the senior center. For people ages 55 and over. COMING SOON/AUG. 16 WINE TASTING/AUCTION Mayfair Liquors will host a special wine tasting to benefit Gateway Battered Women’s Services. The event is at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, at the Wellshire Event Center, 3333 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver. The theme will be “Around the World in 80 Wines.” A survivor will share her story about being a battered woman and how she was helped by Gateway. The event also features a sit-down dinner followed by a live auction. Call 303-343-1856 for tickets and more information.

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farm-fresh, fine-dining quality food at reasonable prices. The selection of salads, pizzas, plates and sandwiches changes with the seasons to take advantage of regional and local ingredients. Founders Anthony Pigliacampo and Rob McColgan are married to Modmarket. The routine is similar to Smashburger where you order at a counter then have your food delivered to your table. For more information, go to www.modmarket.com.

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and nutritional needs is essential to dropping pounds and maintaining your ideal weight. Program is at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, at the Northglenn Senior Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. For people ages 55 and over. Call 303-450-8801 for information.

integrate its acting program with yoga into each class. The space includes a 27-seat black-box theater and will have productions on the Namastage, stand-up comedy nights, workshops, featured artists series and a new filmmakers’ night. For more information, visit www.actasana.com or call 720-638-2612.

Overheard

Eavesdropping on a woman at Zocalo (a Capitol Hill Mexican restaurant): “We invest so much time in finding a new man only to end up hating him later.” Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for BlacktieColorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.pennyparker. blacktie-colorado.com. She can be reached at penny@ blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.

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A group of youngsters prepare to take on the challenge of Mutton Bustin before the CPRA Rodeo on Aug. 1 at the Adams County Fair.

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Photos by Ashley ReimeRs This year’s Adams County Fair, July 31 to Aug. 4, was an event to remember. The 109th year brought thousands of people from all over the region and the state to enjoy a variety of traditional fair events such as the Budweiser CPRA Rodeo, the NSPA Truck Pull and, of course, the highly popular DDRA Demolition Derby. Other activities included the carnival, live music from a variety of musicians and family day on Aug. 2, which featured the Platte Valley Medical Children’s Pavilion filled with fun activities and games for the little ones. The fair was also a time for 4-H members of all ages to show off their year of hard work in many different 4-H categories ranging from swine and poultry judging to cake decorating and sewing. Although this year’s fair is complete, fair and county staff are already gearing up for next year’s 110th German specialty food was just one of many kinds of yummy anniversary. food offered at the Adams County Fair over the weekend.

Aven Lyons, 10, blow dries his steer in the indoor arena at the Adams County Fair.

The llama and alpaca show was one of the many animal judging shows at the Adams County Fair July 31-Aug. 4 in Brighton.

One of the highlights of the Adams County Fair was the Colorado Old Iron Antique Tractor Display.

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Solheim showdown in Colorado Creamer

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Americans vs. Europeans U.S. players determined to get cup back

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U.S. Solheim Cup captain Meg Mallon has a motivated team ready to defend its home turf at the prestigious biennial international match-play tournament that will be held Aug. 13-18 at Parker’s Colorado Golf Club. Twelve U.S.-born players will challenge 12 European players in three days of match-play competition to see which team will win the Waterford Crystal Cup with a mahogany base that is named for Karsten Solheim, the founder of the manufacturing corporation that makes PING golf equipment. The U.S. has won eight of the 12 previous Solheim Cups and the Yanks are 6-0 in home matches. However, Europeans stunned the Americans in the weatherdelayed singles matches to defeat the U.S., 15-13, and capture the Cup two years ago in Meath, Ireland. “You know, every Solheim Cup is so close and it’s an exciting event, and Ireland was just an unbelievable event and I had some players on the team that are highly motivated,” said Mallon. “They didn’t like that taste in their mouth and they are ready to get the Cup back.” British Open champion Stacy Lewis heads the U.S. team. Paula Creamer, Cristie Kerr, Angela Stanford, Brittany Lincicome, Lexi Thompson, Jessica Korda, Brittany Lang, Lizette Salas and Morgan Pressel also qualified for team spots via points or rankings. Gerina Piller and Michelle Wie were captain’s picks. Eight of the U.S. players have played in a combined 25 Solheim events and have won 52 points. Creamer is 11-3-5 in four tournaments to garner 13½ points and Kerr is 11-12-3 in six Cups for 13½ points. Pressel has also been one of America’s best with a 7-2-2 record in three years. “We’re playing on all cylinders right now and I’m really excited about it,” said Mallon.

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Lewis and Creamer didn’t retreat from the Europeans’ celebrations after their victory in Ireland. “I wanted to remember what it felt like,” Lewis told GolfChannel.com. “With everything that happened that week, we probably still should have won. We’re all ready to go and we want that Cup back.” Creamer says being on the losing team didn’t feel good. “It was a terrible feeling,” she said. “I’d never been on a team that lost. That’s never going to happen again.” European captain Liselotte Neumann will have players from eight countries on her team that will try to retain the Cup. Eight players were automatically selected via points or rankings. Those players were Suzann Pettersen (Norway), Carlota Ciganda (Spain), Catriona Matthew (Scotland), Caroline Masson (Germany), Beatriz Recari (Spain), Anna Nordqvist (Sweden), Karine Icher (France) and Azahara Munoz (Spain). Jodi Ewart Shadoff (England), Caroline Hedwall (Sweden), Giulia Sergas (Italy) and Charley Hull (England) were captain’s picks. Hull is 17 years old and the youngest player in Solheim Cup history. Five golfers on the European team have played in a combined 17 Cups and won a total of 39½ points. Matthew is 118-8 and Pettersen 12-8-5 and both have played in six Cups. More than 120,000 fans are expected to watch and see if the Americans can remain unbeaten at home and regain possession of the Cup. “We’ve never won over there (United States), so obviously it’s a big challenge,” said Neumann. “I feel like this is really the team that’s going to do it for us. “We’ve got some young girls, we’ve got some rookies, so we’ve got some big strong players and some players that can really hit it, which I think favors us. In

SOLHEIM CUP SCHEDULE • AUG. 13 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. — U.S. and European team practice 5 to 8:30 p.m. — Solheim After Sundown in Ping Pavilion

• AUG. 14 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. — U.S. and European team practice 6 to 9 p.m. — Gala dinner at Wildlife Experience

• AUG. 15 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. — U.S. and European team practice 2 to 5 p.m. — Front Row experience at driving range 2:30 to 4 p.m. — Three-hole PING Pro-Junior Challenge, holes 16-18 3:45 to 4:15 p.m. — Past captain autograph session 5 to 6 p.m. — Opening ceremonies on main stage

• AUG. 16 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — Four Foursomes matches 1 to 5:30 p.m. — Four Four-ball matches

• AUG. 17 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — Four Foursomes matches 1 to 5:30 p.m. — Four Four-ball matches

• AUG. 18 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. — Twelve singles matches 7 to 7:45 p.m. — Closing ceremonies

Colorado, the golf course is quite generous off the tees, and we were looking for good, long hitters and some girls with great energy and I think this is the team that is going to do it.”

Bicycles welcomed With Colorado being a well-known haven for outdoor enthusiasts and exercise

aficionados, the Solheim Cup is allowing and encouraging golf fans to ride their bicycles to Colorado Golf Club. Cyclists and anyone attending will be able to ride their bicycles to the course and bike racks will be provided. Anyone wishing to bike to the event will need to have their tickets in hand and will not be able to purchase tickets upon arrival. Cyclists will only be allowed to enter Colorado Golf Club via the east gate (Lot V) off Stroh Road, past the main (west) entrance. Directional signs will guide them to the correct entrance and Lot V.

Hickenlooper to speak Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper will deliver remarks at the main stage near the clubhouse during opening ceremonies Aug. 15. “We welcome the Solheim Cup to Colorado and are proud to showcase our state’s world-class outdoor recreation opportunities,” Hickenlooper said. “Colorado is the perfect location to host an international golf event, from our excellent fairways to the breathtaking backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, this will be a great experience for players and viewers. We wish both teams the best of luck and hope they enjoy their Colorado experience.” The ceremonies will be broadcast live on the Golf Channel at 5 p.m. and will feature the appearances of both teams, as well as comments from Mallon and Neumann. Fans are encouraged to attend the ceremony, which will officially kick off the three-day competition. Ceremonial raisings of the team flags will also be held and both captains will announce their pairings for the first Foursomes matches that will take place Aug. 16.

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Indian Tree golf course inclined with challenge Arvada course a cheap deal but rich in tradition By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com ARVADA - Golf is an expensive sport to play. Drivers, fairway woods, hybrids, irons, a putter and just the right wedge in a new golf bag are more expensive than ever. Then there are the costs of greens fees, which add up — so value golf is appreciated. At Indian Tree Golf Course in Arvada, golf value meets one of the best municipal golf experiences in the state. “We have one of the best golf values anywhere in Colorado here at Indian Tree Golf Course,” Indian Tree assistant professional Rudy Castaneda said. “We really try to give the golfers who play out here a great golf experience.” The 43-year-old course, west of Wadsworth Boulevard and north of 72nd Avenue, in Arvada has some unique features, such as arrowhead shaped rocks, large wood carvings and teepees off the side of a few fairways. “There are a lot of really cool things that are going on all around the course from the giant Bear carving to the sign in the middle of the course that gives you exact mileage from here to Augusta National Golf Course (in Georgia, home of the Masters),” said Sam Teller, a Indian Tree regular. The course that plays just over 7,000 yards at times might feel like it plays 10,000 yards. That is because the course was built in the foothills, meaning some of the holes play uphill and require an extra club to get to the green. On the flip side, several holes play downhill — so even the short hitter can feel like a big hitter once a shot starts rolling down the downhill fairway. “I won’t lie; some holes out here can be tough, especially going uphill. But there is forgiveness coming back downhill. Indian Tree is really unique in its layout,” said Travis Cartwright, an Indian Tree patron. The trek on the course starts on with a 359-yard, par 4 that plays uphill and doglegs left. Two big shots and a two-putt will result in par — but remember to club up on the approach shot, because the uphill journey will require extra muscle. The front nine includes No. 4, a par 5 that can play up to 573 yards. The hole takes three quality shots to get to the green that turns left at almost a 90 degree angle and then an approach shot into a blind green. Not a lot of eagles result on hole No. 3. The back nine is equally as challenging and features perhaps the course’s signature hole — No. 13, a par 3 that plays as short as 123 but as long as 225. With water on the right, the street a little farther right and a tough carry to the green, No. 13 offers a true golf challenge. “The par 3, 13th is one of the best par 3s around. It’s not

Indian Tree’s driving range features numerous targets as part of the course’s well-groomed practice facilities. Photo by Danny Williams

only challenging and rewarding if you par, but it is also one of the best looking holes around,” Castaneda said. A round ends with one of the best looking holes on the course — No. 18, a 430 yard, par 4 from the blue tees. Golfers tee off from one of the highest points on the golf course and balls typically funnel down the fairway. But this is where it gets tricky. With water on the short right, an approach shot needs to be a high quality shot to the green. Trouble surrounds golfers all the way down the fairway with trees and a pond — but if those who can handle the carry, the green is large and offers a chance at a tough par. Indian Tree can be a challenge with the thick rough, many trees and multiple doglegs. But with four sets of tee boxes the course doesn’t necessarily have to play long. “Our different tiers of tee boxes make the course welcoming and playable for any person of any level of play. You can play it really long but it doesn’t have to be if you don’t want it to be,” Castaneda said. The course is also blessed to have Alan Abrams as its head professional. A 2013 Colorado Golf Hall of Fame inductee,

Harsh reality for Broncos in pursuit of Super Bowl There are two kinds of reality shows: Those that are bad and those that are worse. “Jersey Shore” was bad. “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” was worse. “Being Bobby Brown,” bad. Being the barren mind behind “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo,” worse. And who among us doesn’t hold at least some sentiment that the producers of “Toddlers and Tiaras” should be considered for execution via guillotine. Like Michael Jordan, you can’t stop reality shows; you just gotta hope to contain them by rolling your eyes and changing the channel. But if you’re a member of the Denver Broncos organization, it’d be hypocritical of you to talk trash about TV’s garbage. That’s because off-season after off-season, all the team does is pump out reality show-like drama. Sometimes it’s fun. Sometimes it’s not. But, seeing as how the team hasn’t been to a Super Bowl since the 1998 season, Broncos’ drama is, at the very least, getting old. The Broncos have been the NFL leaders in off-season drama for about five years now, going back to 2008, with Mike Shanahan’s starring role in the team’s version of “Chopped,” during his firing. In 2009, the Broncos rolled out the short-lived “Kid Nation,” with the hiring of the 5-year-old Josh McDaniels as their coach. Then, in the spring of that year, McDaniels thought it would be fun to mortgage the team’s future by trading in their second, third and fourth round NFL draft picks to the Baltimore Ravens, in order to grab Tim Tebow in the first round. Oh, and on April 2, just a couple of weeks before drafting Tebow, the Broncos traded starting quarterback Jay Cutler to the Chicago Bears. Less than two weeks after that, star wide receiver Brandon Marshall was traded to Miami. It was “Extreme Makeover” time in Denver. Then, during the miserable 2010 season, owner Pat Bowlen — who finally realized his mistake of handing over the organization’s keys to a dude who was still getting around on a bicycle that had training wheels — fired McDaniels. Bowlen then brought John Elway in to the front office, before Elway, “The Apprentice,” hired John Fox as head

Abrams has been teaching golf more than 40 years. Indian Tree’s teaching staff, par 3 course and practice facilities — all at a very reasonable municipal course cost — make Indian Tree an extremely enjoyable golf experience.

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coach. Then, in 2011, came everyone’s favorite off-season reality show, “So, You Think You Can Pass?” starring Tim Tebow. Tebow Drama dominated Broncos camp that year, which proved to be too much for pedestrian quarterback Kyle Orton to handle. Then, after actually making the playoffs under Tebow, the Broncos embarked on their next reality hit, last year’s “Who wants to marry a (Peyton) Manning?” And just when you thought the off-season drama would finally come to an end this season, the Broncos produced three more reality shows: The Wes Welker-inspired “Keeping Up With The Patriots”; Elvis Dumervil’s hit, “Are You Smarter Than A Fax Machine?”; And, on the heels of two team executives being arrested for drunken driving —“Cops.” Oh, and last but not least, then came the recent drug allegations against star linebacker Von Miller, proving that “Big Brother” is indeed watching over Denver. Broncos’ reality shows may make for some intriguing, real-life drama. But unless Denver makes it to the Super Bowl this year, the Broncos will look like the “Biggest Losers,” while their fans will be staring in their own reality show: “Punk’d.” In addition to writing sports columns, Vic Vela covers the Legislature for Colorado Community Media. He can be reached at vvela@ourcoloradonews.com, or follow him on Twitter: @VicVela1.

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thornton police news in a hurry Prohibited use of weapons, disorderly conduct: Officers were dispatched July 26 at 5:30 p.m. to 647 W. 91st Ave. in reference to a report of a man with a gun. Witnesses said they saw an extremely intoxicated man having an argument with another man when he pulled out a gun and shouted at him. The victim was never identified or found. Officers contacted a man matching witnesses’ description and, after getting a positive identification from them, placed him into custody. Officers found the weapon, a replica BB gun, in an apartment. The 23-year-old Denver man was processed and later transported to the Adams County jail. The weapon was confiscated and booked into evidence. False imprisonment, two counts of child abuse, reckless driving: Officers were dispatched July 27 at 10 a.m. to a fire station parking lot in the 1400 block of East 128th Avenue in reference to a disturbance at that location. The officers contacted a 25-year-old Thornton woman and her two boys, ages 8 and 3. Northglenn po-

lice officers were also on the scene, as was a 25-year-old Broomfield man, who was yelling obscenities at the woman during a child custody exchange. When the woman got into her car with the children and started to leave the parking lot, the man blocked her with his vehicle to prevent her from leaving. At one point, he struck the front driver door of her vehicle while trying to block her. The woman told officers she was afraid for the children because of the man’s actions. The man was taken into custody, processed and later released on a state misdemeanor summons. Third-degree assault, domestic violence: Officers were dispatched July 30 at 11:37 p.m. to the 9100 block of Albion Street in reference to a domestic disturbance in progress. A 42-year-old Thornton man said he and his wife were having an argument throughout the evening and when he left to go to his room, she followed and continued to argue, hitting him in the back and neck with closed fists. The 36-year-old Thornton woman was taken

into custody, processed and later transported to the Adams County jail. Second-degree burglary, identity theft, criminal mischief, unlawful possession of heroin, possession of burglary tools: Officers were dispatched July 31 at 6 p.m. to 1975 E. 167th Lane in reference to a burglary in progress. The reporting party said he saw a man in the basement of an unfinished, unoccupied home owned by Meritage Homes of Centennial. A maroon pickup parked in front of the home was associated with the crime. Officers contacted a 33-year-old man as he exited the home through the garage, and placed him into custody. Inside the home, there was electrical wiring and copper tubing that had been ripped out and stacked up. Officers discovered more tubing and wiring in the bed of the pickup. The value of the materials was estimated at $4,000. The man was found to be in possession of 1.33 grams of heroin. He initially identified himself with a fictitious name. He was processed and later transported to the

Adams County jail. Theft by receiving: An officer was on patrol July 31 at 9:40 p.m. in the 4200 block of East 88th Avenue when he saw a Ford Expedition towing a white BMW with no visible plates and no tow lights. The officer made a traffic stop and a second vehicle also stopped. Both drivers were contacted and a vehicle check identified the BMW as stolen out of El Paso County, Texas. The driver of the Expedition – a 37-year-old Denver woman – was placed into custody, processed and later released. The driver of the second vehicle had no proof of ownership and no insurance. Neither driver had a driver’s license. The second driver was issued a summons and later released. All three vehicles were impounded. Items in the police reports are compiled from public information contained in police department records. Charges or citations listed don’t imply guilt or innocence, and all people are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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