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VFW Post 1 gets new home in Santa Fe Arts District
Denver’s largest and most active VFW Post—John S. Stewart Post 1 (VFW Post 1) — purchased a new headquarters in the Santa Fe Arts District.
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Denver Public Art hosts plaque dedication
Denver Arts & Venues, the Denver Art Museum and the Alexander Phimister Proctor Foundation celebrated a plaque dedication, June 24.
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'goodnessknows' gives Denver a reason to get out and get moving Charity partnership kicked off at Bike to Work Day
Put your feet on the pedals, Denver. That’s the call-to-action from goodnessknows snack squares, which announced a new Denver charity effort that encourages local residents to help others by simply getting on a bike. In partnership with Denver B-cycle, goodnessknows will donate $1 for every mile biked on Denver B-cycle bikes (up to $10,000 until Aug. 2) to Bike Depot, a local charity that helps residents have access to working bicycles, services and products. The goodnessknows brand has been dedicated to supporting the city of Denver since the product first launched there in 2010. To kick-off the effort, goodnessknows led a three mile group ride on Bike to Work Day together with Colorado native and Olympic skier Bobby Brown, Bike Depot representatives, local residents and fitness enthusiasts. “As a Denver native and professional athlete, I’m proud to support the goodnessknows fundraising initiative that encourages locals to help each other through fitness,” said Brown. “It all starts by committing to small steps, like leaving
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your car at home and biking to work to help goodnessknows reach their goal of logging 10,000 miles biked by Aug. 2.” The brand continues its commitment this year by helping Denver residents not only taste goodnessknows, but also give back to the community. “Our goal with goodnessknows is to make something so delicious, wholesome and positive, that it will make people feel good about snacking and inspire them to share the goodness along the way,” said Roy Benin, chief consumer officer of Mars Chocolate North America. “We’re pleased to see the continued enthusiasm for our brand in Denver and are proud to partner with organizations such as Denver B-cycle and Bike Depot that share our passion for promoting the importance of a healthy lifestyle, both inside and out.” Goodnessknows can be found in select Denver and Boulder King Soopers, Safeway and Costco stores. For more information, visit the www.goodnessknows.com See more photos on page 7 2014 Sochi Russia winter Olympic U.S. National Free Style Skier Bobby Brown with Jessica Greco from goodnessknows.
W.K. Kellogg Foundation grants Mi Casa $690,000 Investment helps Mi Casa get families ahead Mi Casa Resource Center was awarded a three-year, $690,000 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to bring together Mi Casa’s multiple economic advancement services to help low-income families move toward economic selfsufficiency. “Integrated services” – or providing multiple, bundled services at a single location– is a national model for service delivery that has been validated by social sciences research and proven to lead to more positive outcomes for low-income individuals (e.g., getting a job, increasing income, decreasing debt-to-income ratio, etc.). “For the last several years, Mi Casa has been systematically developing a comprehensive array of services that help
individuals increase t h e i r income, build assets or address other financial concerns,” said Mi Casa CEO Christine Marquez-Hudson. “We know that when you help a parent stabilize financially, you’re also helping their children. And when a person launches or grows a business, you’re also creating jobs for their employees. Mi Casa will use this funding to create a system that helps families define their economic goals and access the various services they need to achieve those goals. Funding will also help us evaluate the program to understand its effectiveness and impact on moving families out of poverty.” Part of the rationale of the Kellogg Foundation in making this investment in Mi Casa is
to add to the body of knowledge and research that supports integ r a t e d services as an effective national model for economic empowerment work. By supporting Mi Casa, the Kellogg Foundation hopes to learn how a model that includes small business development programs and services for multiple generations can inform the national conversation about integrated services, a model that is being replicated across the country. “We are excited to invest in Mi Casa to help inform what we are learning nationally around integrated service delivery. Although we have proven data on how ISD impacts workforce development efforts, we know much less about how
these services impact outcomes for entrepreneurs. This is new ground for the field and could really offer exciting insights into how best to serve and support entrepreneurs personally and towards sustaining their businesses,” said Paula Sammons, program officer on the Family Economic Security Team at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Mi Casa’s suite of economic advancement services, including career training, small business development programs, free tax preparation, one-on-one financial counseling, housing counseling and GED prep are facilitated by strong partnerships. The funding will initially be used to integrate services at Mi Casa’s headquarters locations with plans to roll out the model at Mi Casa’s other sites in coming years. For more information, visit www.MiCasaResourceCenter. org.
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Big Dry Creek runs through Belleview Park in Englewood, providing relief under the summer sun.
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Belleview Park in Englewood offers something for everyone Popular park is a destination with creek, farm and train
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By Tom Barry Englewood’s Belleview Park is a gem of the metro area. The Big Dry Creek provides an area for families with children to wade in the water and cool down during hot summer days. The popular park offers a plethora of recreational options for residents of Englewood and surrounding communities. Visitors come from as far as Castle Rock, Brighton and beyond. Much of the park is blanketed in green grass and mature trees and other vegetation. The location is easy to find on the north side of Belleview Avenue and Inca Street, between Broadway and Santa Fe Drive. The 36-acre oasis in the city was designed and constructed in 1966 by Englewood’s first Park and Recreation Director
Earnest “Packy” Romans, who constructed each park in the city with a theme in mind. Approximately 218,000 distinct patrons visit Belleview Park each year. Big Dry Creek runs through the park relatively quickly and provides a haven under the hot summer sun. Caution is advised, as the rocks are slippery due to an accumulation of moss over time. This park has a winding walk and bike path that traverses the expansive grounds. A dog park provides pet owners a place for their dogs to run and mix with other dogs. The popular and wellmaintained playground is blanketed with sand to cushion the ground from falls. Belleview Park is adjacent Pirates Cove water park, a massive draw for families. This distinctive park features a bright red train, which runs on tracks in the southwest quadrant of the area. The train, operated by Lions Club for 30 years, carries around 60,000 passengers
every year. The tab for the ticket is $1.75 per person. The opening of the train was delayed until this last week due to repairs. The train now runs Tuesday Saturday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. until Labor Day. On Sundays, the train operates 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Another hit among children, parents and grandparents is the Children’s Farm next to the small bright red train station with animals inside and outside. It is slated to open this week and has the same hours as the train. “Come on down to the farm for a little bit of yesteryear,” a promotional announcement says. “Enjoy getting to know some farm animals. Our barnyard will host pigs, goats, chickens and sheep just to name a few. The farm also features Buttercup, a life-size fiberglass milking cow. Try and see if you know how to milk our cow and experience how people used to get their milk down on the farm!”
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Save the date for CatFest! Join the fun Saturday, July 19, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Quebec street shelter in Denver for all things cat. This cat-tastic event will feature adoptable cats with
goodie bags for adopters, a Meow Market, behavior tips and lots more. Please leave your cat at home, but bring back tips, goodies and maybe even a new feline friend. More de-‘tails’ at ddfl.org.
ABOVE: A man walks his dog past Englewood’s Children’s Farm at Belleview Park, which is slated to open this week after a delayed opening. LEFT: The C.P. Huntington train engine pulls the cars through Belleview Park in Englewood.
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VFW Post 1 gets new home in Santa Fe Arts District
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fter being homeless since 2008, Denver’s largest and most active Veterans of Foreign Wars Post—the John S. Stewart Post 1 (VFW Post 1)— purchased a new headquarters in the heart of the Santa Fe Arts District. “Our new location in the Santa Fe Arts District will continue to help VFW Post 1 enhance our presence in the community. The transformation of this building and the visibility of this location will do just that,” said Michael Mitchel, VFW Post 1 commander. The VFW Post 1 will host its first meeting at the new location July 10 and will be open for the July Friday art walks, featuring Curtis Bean’s Art of War project. As the largest and most active VFW Posts in the state, the new location will provide a hub for more than 1,000 members on its roster, including prominent community and business leaders such as George Caulkins, son of the Opera House’s Ellie Caulkins, business owner Richard Lewis and Medal of Honor
Recipient George Sakato. In addition to representing veterans from WWII to Operation Enduring Freedom, the John S. Stewart Post 1 also has the largest membership of women veterans. Located at 841 Santa Fe Drive, the new home for VFW
Post 1 will break away from the stigma of dark, smoky bars that VFW’s have been known in the past. Plans include modernizing the building; however, the contemporary updates will continue to fold in the fabric of the artscentric neighborhood.
“We look forward to participating in the Friday art walks by opening our Post to the community,” said Mitchel. The VFW Post 1 will display veteran and non-veteran art for the popular art walks, host photography and art events, provide
a hub for Vet Bikes, a program that provides free bicycles to veterans, as well as support other veteran programs. The location will also be available to outside groups to rent for events. For more information, visit www.vfwpost1.org.
Members of VFW Post 1: Justin Cook, Michael Mitchel (Commander), Dana Niemela, Kevin Moreno, Lacey Golonka, Aaron Torres, Rossina Schroeer-Santiago, Ashley Metcalf, Kathryn Wirkus and Jay Lobins Photo courtesy of VFW Post 1
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Balfour at Riverfront Park units going fast Balfour at Riverfront Park, an upscale rental housing community set to open Sept. 1, is experiencing strong demand for both the affordable and market rate units in its new building that features design by Robert A.M. Stern. As of this date, 17 affordable independent living apartments are still available out of a total of 112. The majority of the project is market rate and also includes assisted living and memory care units. Robert A.M. Stern designed buildings are currently among the most expensive in New York City breaking all barriers in sales per square foot category. His most recent condo, 15 Central Park West, is selling for around $7,500 per square foot with the penthouse condo recently listed for a record breaking $95,000,000 according the New York Post. Billionaire Larry Silverstein, the owner of the Word Trade Center Twin Towers lost in 9/11, just announced a new Four Seasons Residences condominium in NYC designed by Stern, with apartment prices ranging from $2.6 million to more than $60 million each. Balfour Senior Living founder Michael Schonbrun, a graduate of Yale who studied architecture there and a native of New York City himself, reached out to Robert Stern for help in designing something classic and stately for the coveted site on the corner of 15th and Little Raven Street across from Commons Park in downtown Denver and diagonally from the Museum of Contemporary Art. “I felt that Robert Stern, who is known for recollective interpretations of classic design, was just what Denver deserved,” adding that the Moffat Depot, being restored on the site, itself was a 1906 “modern” interpretation of classic Greek architecture. “Stern spent a lot of time personally in meetings with us to help rethink senior housing which had its roots in nursing home and apartment building design.” This will be Stern’s first building in Denver. These apartment homes have
Balfour at Riverfront Park, an upscale rental housing community set to open Sept. 1, is experiencing strong demand for both the affordable and market rate units in its new building that features design by Robert A.M. Stern.
one bedroom and two floor plans featuring full kitchens with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, full size washer/dryer units, and walk in closets. The bathrooms have hand laid tile, Carrera marble vanities and frameless glass shower doors. In addition to these luxury residential units, each resident will have access to the extensive amenities and services offered at Balfour. To qualify for an affordable apartment home, applicants must earn
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between 50 percent and 100 percent of the area’s median income, complete an Income Verification Form and pay a security deposit upon reservation. “We’re proud to partner with the City and County of Denver in offering affordable senior living housing options in a premier location and with our signature Balfour services,” said Michael K. Schonbrun, Balfour’s founder. “All of our residents will enjoy numerous amenities including fine restaurant dining, beauty salon,
the holiday at both Isle and Lady Luck. Take home the green on Friday, July 4, from 4 – 9 p.m. at the Isle’s Spinnin’ and Winnin’ Giveaway. You could win gifts, food and cold hard cash. Just swipe your player’s card at any of the Isle’s three gold kiosks to see if you have won a chance to spin. You could walk away with up to $500. Plus, we’ll be giving away patriotic hats, horns and beads to get this weekend started. Stop in at Lady Luck on Thursday, July 3, for a casino wide point multiplier. Guests will receive 7X Points on all slots and 3X
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that display the fabrics and furniture of the library, dining doom, spa and The Moffat Great Room. Situated on Basset Circle at the base of the Millennium Bridge, the leasing office is open seven days a week. Balfour at Riverfront Park is scheduled to open in September. Hardhat tours take place weekly. Inquiries can be made via email to info@balfouratriverfrontpark. com or by calling 720-360-4500. For more info, visit www.Balfour AtRiverfrontPark.com.
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OPINION The customer is always right KINDLING
By Robert Sweeney
There is so much turmoil going on around the world. Pick a spot and there are few safe places to travel and be secure. No wonder the cruise business is booming. Long-time award-winning photographer Jim Pilon just re-
turned home from a two week tour of Israel, with a Catholic tour group out of Fort Collins and led by a veteran Israel touring priest. According to a brief visit with Jim on the phone, the tourist business is booming in that small country. Although, he mentioned that there are tanks and troops in abundance across the country. He enjoyed the trip and the ancient religious sites where the group held holy masses at actual biblical locations. At one point in time, about three decades ago, Greenwood Village was going to have an exchange of people with some of us going over to Israel and their citizens coming here to Denver. The war broke out and the exchange was canceled. Our most recent travel experience to Portland, Maine, was
great. Loved the East Coast, the fresh sea air, the abundant green forests, and quaint brick homes with very high-pitched roofs to shed the deep winter snows. I was especially impressed with the quality of service found in shops, hotels and restaurants. What didn’t work out well was the trip from Newark back to Denver. The 3 hours and 45 minute flight turned into an 8-hour flight when the pilots didn’t show up for the flight and were delayed on a flight out of Atlanta because of weather. We sat on the plane for more than three hours before we departed for Denver, which was another long flight home. The United captain was angry when he finally arrived and suggested that we complain to the company about the long delay and hot
plane. The heroines of the day were the stewardesses who worked furiously bringing out cold water to the passengers. They went foraging for more water and came back with six-packs for the passengers. Air travel is wonderful, but all of us have horror stories to tell and the situation may continue to worsen, as severe weather seems to be plaguing the airlines. Bad weather is not their fault so we need to have some patience and remember that we might well be walking in their shoes of taking care of customer service issues. Remember that the customer is always right, even if they’re not. That is if you want to keep their business.
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Composer Boris Fomin wrote, “Those were the days my friend, I thought they’d never end – I’d play and play forever and a day – for I was young and sure to have my way.” And when I reached the ripe old age of 10, I knew that July Fourth was one of those days – a special and wonderful day, because I knew that it was our country’s Independence Day. I also knew that to help celebrate that special day, my hometown of Washington, D.C., would
put on a parade with more bands, our own “bombs.” fife and drum corps, special giant Yes – in those long-ago days, balloons and drill teams than any government could not and did not other city. tell you what you could do and And, can you imagine, I can could not do – only your parents still remember the president of had that obligation. the United States, Franklin D. In our neighborhood, all of us Roosevelt, waving to me as he boys would get together on the rode in the parade on his way to street with our fireworks and our the White House. parents’ advice of “Be Careful!” Growing up in our nation’s Careful – we were in the way capital offered a kid like me we would place our firecracker unlimited excitement on July bombs in cans – light the fuse Fourth, because in addition to the and run, run, run away. Our big day’s parade, hundreds of us with brothers would place their bombs our parents would show up at the under sewer tops and wow, those By Glory By Washington Monument to Weisberg wit- really were the days – but they ness the evening festivities. did end. After Washington’s National What has not ended was John Symphony Orchestra finished Adams’ prediction 238 years ago its concert of popular music – in his July 3, 1776, letter to his thankfully, they replaced sym- wife, when he wrote, “The day phony music that night with will be most memorable in the popular songs just so a kid like history of America. I am apt to me wouldn’t fall asleep – we wit- believe that it will be celebrated nessed one of the country’s larg- by succeeding generations as est and most beautiful display of the great anniversary festival. fireworks. It ought to be solemnized with The best thing was the after- pomp and parade, bonfires and ilnoon hours between the parade luminations (fireworks) from one and the evening’s professional end of this continent to the other fireworks. That was our time to from this time forward foreverexplode our own firecrackers – more.”
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Although 79 of my years have passed since I first exploded “toy fire bombs” and 69 years have hurried by since I used real ones in World War II, I still enjoy the Fourth of July, because it is still the “DAY.” Even though times have changed, there are still fireworks and parades and although today’s parades fail to have the zip, boom and hurrahs that I remember so many, many years ago – they still allow me to see and enjoy them through my grandchildren’s eyes. And – even though exploKenneth W. James, CFAare sive fireworks, fortunately, no longer allowed to be used by a 10-year-old, I and my grandchildren can still enjoy watching their “sparkles” light up and “uh hing and ah hing” at today’s magnificent professional fireworks at night. YES – July Fourth is still a wonderful special “DAY” to celebrate our country’s independence. What has changed is that today, the entire world should have joined with us in celebrating our freedom, because we are now the last best hope of mankind for preserving freedom…
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Colorful Chihuly glass captivates visitors Denver Botanic Gardens showcases major exhibit By Katherine Barry and Tom Barry
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ucked among the already impressive flora, perching on the ponds and gracing the open spaces at the Denver Botanic Gardens is an array of brightly colored glass sculptures by renowned studio glass artist Dale Chihuly. His work is included in more than 200 museum collections worldwide. The Gardens are the first in the Rocky Mountain region to host an outdoor exhibition of Chihuly’s work, which has been displayed all over America and abroad. There are 14 installations throughout the Gardens’ 24 acres, most of them located outside and two indoor pieces somewhat concealed within the Conservatory. The sculptures are not just hidden within the plants, however. They also light up the open spaces of the Gardens, and can be found in the ponds throughout, including one in the Japanese garden and several in the Monet Pool. One impressive display is a canoe filled with bright glass balls in the Monet Pool near the back of the Gardens. The canoe looks as though it has just floated into place among the lilies. Beyond that stands a collection of purple glass pieces, reflecting off the water in the pool. “This is incredible, holy moly,” said Dave Topsham from Maine, who was visiting Denver with his wife Gay, as the retired couple typically travels here only during the wintertime. “This has to be a photographer’s dream.” Other notable installations include a giant red, orange and yellow ball located on the lawn of the amphitheater so concertgoers to the Gardens can appreciate the sculpture while they take in the music. Right as visitors walk into the Gardens, they will be greeted by an impressively sharp-looking blue and white piece of work. The exhibition officially opened on Saturday, June 14, and will run until Nov. 30. The Gardens are offering a few special events during the exhibition, including “Chihuly Nights,” running Oct. 3 – Nov. 30, as well as several film showings depicting Chihuly’s work throughout his career. The Botanic Gardens has pulled out all the stops for this premier exhibit by the renowned Chihuly by converting their executive and staff office parking area on the far north
side for additional garden space. This new garden contains the Saffron Tower, which is made of neon tubes and is 30 feet tall.
Chihuly and his team visit Botanic Gardens
The Chihuly exhibit at the Denver Botanic Gardens features a breathtaking blue glass piece of artwork adjacent the main entrance. Photo by Tom Barry
On June 13, staff from the Chihuly Company provided tours of the installations at the Gardens in advance of the official grand opening. The Chihuly team, composed of 11 members, invested 11 days assembling the intricate glass artworks that compose the 14 installations in the Gardens. One of the showcase pieces is entitled the Summer Sun. The colossal orange, yellow and red ball adjacent the open-air grass amphitheater was initially created in 2002. This respective piece consists of nearly 1,900 individual hand-blown pieces of glass. This particular sculpture has a steel form in the center. The entire piece was first fabricated in the studio in Washington State and then disassembled, shipped to Denver and reassembled. The elements are wired onto the spikes of the metal form. The tall vertical elements inclusive of the reeds in the exhibit are constructed in Finland. After an abundant deluge of spring storms and marble to golf ball-sized hail throughout the Denver metro area, there was concern about the glass artwork surviving our high altitude extreme weather conditions. The Chihuly team noted their only concern is about weather is thermal shock, as the intricate hand-blown art pieces have survived hail storms, tornadoes, hurricanes and other severe weather, but they do worry about rapid changes in temperature. They believe the pieces will be fine here, as the Chihuly team noted they did take that into consideration when they were evaluating Denver for an exhibiDave Topsham from Maine takes a photo of Chihuly art pieces with his wife Gay admiring the tion. Photos by Tom Barry Sculptor and entrepreneur Dale creative sculptures. Chihuly at the end of the tour arLEFT: A colorful Chihuly glass piece rived in a golf cart and appeared in resembling swans is embedded within the front of one of the colorful art glass Denver Botanic Gardens beautiful array of installations that bears his name. flowers. The internationally acclaimed sculptor answered questions and BELOW: Summer Sun” is composed of then posed for photographers at the blown glass and steel. exhibit. The new expanded summer hours will begin June 14, weekdays 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. and weekends from 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. For more information, visit www. chihuly.denver.org.
Visitors at the Denver Botanic Gardens admire the Chihuly glass sculptured balls that are inside a canoe within the Monet Pool.
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Denver City Councilman Chris Nevitt, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock, Denver Director of Transportation Crissy Fanganello and Gov. John Hickenlooper. Hickenlooper, Hancock and Nevitt all rode from Councilman Paul Lopez’s office to Denver Civic Center Park.
Gov. John Hickenlooper and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Rick Coffin discuss the benefits of bicycling.
Denver Director of Transportation Crissy Fanganello, Gov. John Hickenlooper and Denver City Councilman Chris Nevitt kick off Bike to Work Day, June 25.
Denver City Councilman Paul Lopez, (who did not ride due to a foot injury) with Executive Director of Bike Denver Molly North. Photos by Stefan Krusze
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Denver Mayor Michael Hancock and Downtown Denver Partnership Chair David Kenney AWARENESS CODE: 1433 • OFFER EXPIRES: JULY 31, 2014
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Denver Public Schools hiring 100 Math Fellows Denver Public Schools is hiring 100 math fellows to join its innovative Denver Math Fellows program for the 2014-15 school year. Math Fellows provide math tutoring to students at 46 schools in the 4th, 6th, 8th and 9th grades, and through tutoring, Fellows consistently help their students attain higher levels of academic success. Math Fellows provide small
group mathematics instruction to students in groups of three-to-one or four-to-one for 45 minutes each day. Tutoring occurs during the school day and is in addition to a student’s daily math class. Fellows receive extensive training, development and support throughout their year of service, ensuring they have the greatest impact on their students. Initially piloted in seven
schools in Denver’s Far Northeast region, the Math Fellows program quickly demonstrated its ability to rapidly raise student achievement. Students served by the Fellows grew more than one grade level in math during school year 20112012, with many students growing multiple grade levels. The success of the pilot program led DPS to ask its taxpayers to support a citywide
expansion of the program, which voters approved via a mill levy in November 2012. Math Fellows earn an annual salary and receive benefits through Denver Public Schools. Fellows are also eligible for a $2,000 bonus based on student growth benchmarks. To be eligible to apply, Fellows must have an associate’s or bach-
elor’s degree and pass a math aptitude test. All majors are encouraged to apply. A teaching certificate is not required. Denver Public Schools is continually investing in the growth and development of its educators to ensure they can support improved student achievement. For more information, visit www.denvermathfellows.com.
A&E ‘Dead Man Walking’ at Central City Opera
St., Lone Tree; full symphony from light classics to Souza! This performance will feature Caroline McCaskey playing the saw - yes a saw! - with a violin bow and Stephen Dombrowski on the tuba. www.lonetreeartscenter.org.
vinaigrette cole slaw, fried okra and such delectable desserts as pecan pie and French cream-filled beignets. The event’s signature drink will be “Hurricanes.” Reservations at www. cherokeeranch.org.
‘The Kennedy Detail’
Astronomy is for Everyone
in 13 media categories, offering something for everyone. Eighty-six artists are first-time exhibitors, and 32 are from Colorado. The Festival will feature more than 20 culinary vendors and a rich schedule of culinary demonstrations and a full block of familyfriendly, interactive activities. Visit www. cherryarts.org.
beginning at 8 p.m. The concert will feature patriotic and pop favorites from MIX, CU Denver’s award-winning a capella group; the Hazel Miller Band and the Denver Municipal Band. Seating is first-come, first-serve. New this year, the Civic Center Conservancy will be hosting its’ first-ever Independence Eve Balcony Party on the deck of The Denver Post Building.
July 5 - 25, Central City Opera, 123 Eureka St., Central City. A gripping, enormously skillful marriage of words and music to tell a story of love, suffering and spiritual redemption Based on the autobiographical book by Sister Helen Prejean about her experiences with a death row inmate, Rated R (Ages 17+) For violence, nudity and Language. Visit www.centralcityopera.org.
‘The Life of a Buffalo Soldier’
July 8, 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway. The first peacetime all African American units formed after the Civil War became known as the Buffalo Soldiers. Tim Johnson portrays Sgt. Jack Hackett, a Buffalo Soldier. Free with museum admission. Visit www.historycolorado.org/events/lifebuffalo-soldier-history-colorado-center-2 or call 303-447-8679.
Jayme Stone at Clyfford Still Museum
July 11, 5:30 p.m., Clyfford Still Museum, Forecourt, 1250 Bannock St., Denver. Free concert featuring the two-time Juno-winning banjoist, composer and instigator. Jayme Stone makes music inspired by sounds from around the world, bridging folk, jazz and chamber music. His award-winning albums both defy and honor the banjo’s long role in the world’s music.
‘Beyond Pop Art: A Tom Wesselmann Retrospective’
July 13 – Sept. 21, Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave., Denver. American painter Tom Wesselmann (1931–2004) is widely regarded as one of the leading figures of American Pop Art, with a career spanning more than four decades. Organized chronologically, the exhibition follows the development of Wesselmann’s work, series by series, from the earliest abstract collages to his well-known series, The Great American Nude, and Still Life of his Pop period, to the cut-steel drawings and Sunset Nudes of his late work. Visit www.denverartuseum.org
Colorado Symphony’s Tribute to The Boston Pops
July 13, 8p.m.; Main Stage 10075 Commons
July 17, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., Veranda Tent, Cherokee Ranch and Castle, Sedalia. . Reservations include a castle mini-tour, supper buffet, cash bar, presentation and dessert and coffee with Mr. Blaine. Nov. 23, 1963, is a date frozen in time for America. The shots fired in Dallas, Texas, that killed President John F. Kennedy rocked our nation. For nearly 50 years, the elite team of men whose mission was to protect the President refused to speak about that tragic day. Gerald Blaine, author of The Kennedy Detail, provides an intimate glimpse into the day that changed our country’s history. Visit www. cherokeeranch.org.
Josh Blue
July 17 – 19, Comedy Works South, Greenwood Village. Titus is back with a new tour, the one-man show with some of his most surprising material yet, Titus debuted his first one-man show, Norman Rockwell is Bleeding, ands from this performance that the FOX sitcom Titus was born. The show earned Titus a Writer’s Guild nomination as well as an Emmy nomination. Tickets at www.comedyworks.com.
AUDITIONS High School Piano, Guitar or Banjo Player for DJC All Stars
Sundays, 6:30-9pm, Flesher-Hinton Music Store, 3936 Tennyson St., Denver. Audition Music And Recording posted at bandresourcesunlimited.com/downloads/. More Information & Audition Scheduling: ecan11@ msn.com or 303-328-7277. Ed’s complete resume, audition music, and audition recordings can be found at: www.bandresourcesunlimited. com. Additional information can be found at: http://youthallstars.denverjazzclub.com/.
EVENTS Crawfish at the Castle
July 19, 7 – 10 p.m., Cherokee Ranch and Castle, Sedalia. A night of Cajun fun, including a dinner of Crawfish Boil with corn and potatoes and a buffet of southern fried chicken, sweet
July 15, 7 p.m., Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Denver. Astrophysicist Kevin Manning, a former consultant with NASA, will show photos and talk about the size and scale of the universe, the stars and other celestial wonders. Following the presentation telescopes will be set up outside for viewing the craters on the Moon, the rings of Saturn and other beautiful objects in the night sky. Manning has won national and international awards as an astronomer and has worked for the HarvardSmithsonian Center for Astrophysics and a number of observatories. For more information call the library at 303-795-3961.
Ride the Dinosaur Express
July 19, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W 44th Ave, Golden. Make fresh tracks through prehistory as children sift through sand for fossils, pan for fools gold, paint dinosaur footprints and enjoy other prehistoric activities. Be greeted by multiple dinosaurs whose skeletons have been found all along the Front Range. Follow the dinosaur tracks around the Museum’s 15-acre railyard and listen to stories during dinosaur storytime. For more information, call the Colorado Railroad Museum at 303-279-4591 or 800-365-6263 or visit www. ColoradoRailroadMuseum.org.
10th Mountain Division
July 22, 7 – 8:30 a.m., Eisenhower Chapel, 293 Roslyn St., Denver. Living History Display Group will talk about the traditions and history of the 10th Mountain Division. Uniforms, equipment and other WWII artifacts will be on display. Admission free. For more information, e-mail Karen House at khouse@jherzog.com or call 303-757-7658.
FAIRS AND FESTIVALS Cherry Creek Arts Festival
July 4 – 6, Cherry Creek North, Denver. Features 250 national and international artists
Colorado Irish Fest
July 11, 5 p.m. – 1 p.m., July 12, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., July 13, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Clement Park, 7306 Bowles Ave., Littleton. Entertainment including a Saturday evening concert, Irish music, dancers, pipe bands, sports, kids’ activities, exhibits, food and drink booths. Admission charge. Coloradoirishfestival.org.
Dragon Boat Festival
July 18 – 19, Sloan’s Lake Park, Wheatridge. Festival celebrates various cultures of the Asian and Pacific isles, including foods from China, Korea, Viet Nam, Philippines, Japan, Laos and Thailand. Gifts, art, home decorating items, fashions and toys. Dragon boat races a 2,000-year legacy. Visit www. CDBF.com.
Orthodox Food Festival and Old Globeville Days
July 19, 11 a.m. - 9:30p.m. , July 20, 11 a.m. -to 5 p.m., Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Cathedral and Argo Park, 349 E. 47th Avenue (at Logan Street) in the Globeville neighborhood. Ethnic foods, desserts and live music from Russia, Romania, Serbia, Ukraine, Greek. Free admission with food and drink offered at reasonable prices.
Denver County Fair
Aug. 1, noon- 9 p.m.: Aug. 2, 10a.m. - 8p.m., Aug. 3, 10 a.m. -6 p.m., National Western Complex. 4655 Humboldt St, Denver. Visit denvercountyfair.org.
FOURTH OF JULY Free and Fireworks-Filled Independence Eve Celebration
July 3, 8 p.m., Colfax and Broadway, Denver. Concert, light show and fireworks display in Denver’s beautiful Civic Center Park
A Soulfully Good Time at City Park Jazz
July 6, 6 p.m., 17tth Avenue and Colorado Boulevard, Denver. Featuring soul singer SuCh, a powerful live performer. Dancing encouraged.
MEETINGS Central Rail Extension Mobility Study
July 16, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Presentation at 6:00 p.m., Charles Recreation Center, 3777 Lafayette St., Denver. RTD will host the second public meeting to identify the most feasible rail transit route and operating plan to provide a direct rail connection with no transfers between downtown Denver and the future 38th/Blake Station on the East Rail.
POLITICAL Denver State of the City Address
July 14, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Denver Art Museum, 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway, Denver. Annual address by Denver Mayor Michael Hancock.
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Your Weekly Horoscope – By Gren Chatworth LEO (July 23 – Aug 22) The word is get moving this week. The person that snoozes – loses. Make strides, especially in business matters, where strides count. Don’t idle away your time just daydreaming.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 – Dec 21) Luck is with you now, if you let it flow in its own channels and don’t try to force it or hurry it. Be extremely considerate of other people’s viewpoints.
ARIES (March 21 – April 19) Time to let go of the past that you have in your most inner secrets. Nothing can change this and best to forget all that has taken place. Your future actions will be in better taste and you will now have peace of mind.
VIRGO (Aug 23 – Sept 22) Many surprising developments could occur that might have a favorable effect on your future career. Be perceptive and objective. Yu will receive much astrological help.
CAPRICORN (Dec 22 – Jan 19) There is a strong urge on your part to ‘cut loose’. Never act impulsively, not unless you want to pay dearly for it. Remember you are in command.
LIBRA (Sept 23 – Oct 22) Your good fortune could be in the form of money, but the gain could be a much ore subtle form. In any event be prepared for a good shock and boost in your life style. You haven’t seen anything yet?
AQUARIUS (Jan 20 – Feb 18) Persons born in this sign may be overwhelmed at the amount of opportunities knocking at your door. Life will be good too you so take advantage and don’t close the door.
TAURUS (April 20 – May 20) This week holds much promise of benefits for Taurus. There will be exciting developments in many fields of endeavor. This could mark a major ‘turning point’ in your career.
SCORPIO (Oct 23 – Nov 21) Romantic entanglements are on the go for you. Be sure to think thing out clearly. By all means, don’t do anything foolish that you will regret later on.
PISCES (Feb 19 – March 20) Try and clear up your business matters very shortly, as indications show that you may be changing your line of work in the near future – maybe before the spring.
GEMINI (May 21 – June 20) A great deal of just pure luck may pull you out of a great deal of trouble this week. Be extremely careful of new friends with new ideas. They might not work out in your favor. CANCER (June 21 – July 22) Surprising events are going to benefit you financially. Things may look gloomy at the present, but money is on the way. Don’t hesitate to do a favor for a friend.
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Englewood High School arsonist sentenced Second defendant pleads guilty, third set for arraignment
By Peter Jones One of the three defendants in the vandalism that happened earlier this year at the newly renovated Englewood High School will serve five years of probation, pay restitution and perform community service. Michael Trickel, 23, was sentenced on June 20 after pleading guilty to second-degree burglary, a felony, and second-degree arson with damages under $100, a misdemeanor. He had already served 150 days in the Arapahoe County jail. Trickel was ordered to pay more than $200,000 in restitution
to Englewood Schools and perform 1,000 hours of community service that will most likely take place in the city of Englewood. He will also have to receive drug, alcohol and mental health treatment and will be subject to random drug tests. District Attorney George Brauchler, who had recommended no additional jail time for Trickel, had harsh words for the defendant after sentencing. “Vandalizing and setting fire to a school is in the same class of outrageous conduct as someone who would steal money from the Sunday offering plate or set fire to the American flag,” he said. “The reprehensible and offensive actions by these defendants not only impacted Englewood
High School, they concerned and angered an entire community.” The arson charge was the result of Trickel setting the U.S. flag on fire during the Jan. 12 incident. Deputy District Attorney Laura Anderson said, “The defendant will begin his path toward reconciling his actions and addressing everyone he hurt on the night of his reckless spree of vandalism.” Co-defendant Chad David Delgadillo, 29, also pleaded guilty to the same charges of seconddegree burglary and arson. His sentencing has been set for Aug. 1. The third co-defendant, Anthony Ryan Meany, 26, had his arraignment continued to Aug. 29.
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James V. Dexter and his historic Leadville cabin Guided tour of Leadville’s history set for July 18 By Linda Wommack
On a hill overlooking the storied mining town of Leadville, sits the surprisingly plush 1879 log cabin built by one of Colorado’s first mining millionaires, James V. Dexter. Dexter, the descendant of a 17thcentury New England colonist, was born at sea near New Orleans on Aug. 14, 1836. When the Civil War broke out, Dexter enlisted with the Massachusetts division of the Union Army, quickly rising to first lieutenant. On May 3, 1864, he married Lisette Maria DeBar. The couple would have four daughters, including a set of twins. Following the war, Dexter moved his family to Illinois, where he became a bank president. When word of the rich Colorado mineral strikes reached the eastern newspapers, Dexter again moved his family. Settling in Denver, where he built a fine home for his family, Dexter was instrumental in establishing the Union Bank. This became the first institution to conduct a safe-deposit business. Dexter began investing in mining across the state. By 1874, he had accumulated his substantial wealth primarily through controlling interests in various mines in Park County, including the Confidence Lode, the James G. Blaine Lode, the Moose mine and the North London mine. As Dexter continued his mining investments, he began to build a log cabin in the various mining camps, as a place to stay when he was in the area. By the time he built his cabin in Leadville, Dexter had six such cabins in various mining locations across the state. When Dexter arrived in Leadville, the mining community was at the height of its rich silver production. He invested in the Robert E. Lee mine, which was producing an average of $12,000 a day in ore, in 1879. Dexter purchased a town lot on West Third Street, where he built a cabin where he could stay comfortably while he was in Leadville. The rough-hewn log structure, measuring 576 square-feet, soon became known as the “stiffest and
1804 date to sell for personal profit. Dexter filed a lawsuit against the sellers of his coin, demanding proof of its authenticity. The lawsuit was settled Courtesy photo in 1887 when Dexter obtained affidavits from high-ranking U.S. Mint officials attesting to the inaccurate date of the coin. Nevertheless, when the questionable coin, known as the “Dexter Dollar,” sold at auction in 1989, the high bid was $990,000. Dexter also had a love for exquisite gems. Through his worldwide travels, he had collected Chinese ivory, Japanese jade and African diamonds, to name a few. Following his death this collection was acquired by the Field Museum of Chicago for $150,000. Dexter died at his beloved Valley View Springs ranch on May 23, 1899, at the age of 62. He left an immensely wealthy estate as well as an incredible historic legacy. Today, Dexter’s Leadville cabin sits atop a hill on the northern edge of the city. Part of the Healy House Museum, the Dexter Cabin is open to Dexter loved to travel, and over the touring public. The museum time, amassed a small fortune in has included a few of his personal fine collectables. Along with his belongings such as a mahogany collection of oil paintings and etchwalking stick inlaid with motherings, Dexter spent more than 20 of-pearl, an antelope’s hoof letter years acquiring an extraordinarily opener and a snuff box made from expensive gem collection, with an elephant’s tooth; artifacts reflectmost of the purchases transacted through Tiffany’s in New York City. ing Dexter’s passion for hunting. He also possessed an incredible A few of his smaller oil paintings coin collection. In 1885, Dexter pur- grace the walls, however, the most chased a rare 1804 silver dollar for intriguing possession is the “Mir$1,000. Minted in Philadelphia, this ror of a 1,000 Faces.” Purchased in coin was one of several complete China, the mirror was constructed sets of mint-condition U.S. coins in such a way that the reflected face that President Andrew Jackson pre- was projected in several small imsented to foreign leaders in recogni- ages. Join me on a guided tour of tion of various trade agreements. SilLeadville’s history on July 18, ver dollars were not in circulation at that time, which made this coin quite sponsored by the Wild West History rare indeed. However, when Dexter Association. The tour will include researched the history and prov- the Dexter Cabin and Healy House, enance of the coin, he learned that as well as The Tabor home and the the coin had actually been struck in Matchless Mine. For more information, call 7191803. It was discovered that several U.S. Mint employees had illegally 486-0487 or visit www.wildwest minted several silver dollars with the history.org. Today, Dexter’s Leadville cabin sits atop a hill on the northern edge of the city. Part of the Healy House Museum, the Dexter Cabin is open to the touring public.
most exclusive private poker club” in Leadville, as Dexter loved to entertain his many mining associates. Dexter spared no expense in designing the interior of this otherwise rustic cabin. Lyncrista-Walton wall covering, with stamped designs of birds, leaves and flowers, lined the walls of the parlor. The floors of the four-room cabin are planked with alternating black walnut and white oak in the style of a ship captain’s quarters, used in all of his cabins, reflecting Dexter’s love of the sea. Of the ornate fireplace, Dexter later said, “Some of the most successful mining operations were worked out in front of the fireplace.” The bedroom included a large, built-in wardrobe, complete with several drawers, fronted with the same patterned walnut and oak as the floors. An Italian-tiled stove warmed the room. There was even an indoor bathroom, with the luxury of running water, and a zinc-lined bathtub. The
cabin also included a sizable kitchen, complete with an icebox and a pie safe. Dexter continued with his mining interests, becoming a major stockholder in more than two dozen Colorado mining companies, including the Climax Lode on Leadville’s Fryer Hill, Gilpin County’s Dexter Lode, and the Southern Boy in Teller County. Dexter also branched out to agricultural investments. He bought a ranch on the Conejos River where he raised cattle and horses. He purchased a second cattle ranch in Douglas County and a third near Pagosa Springs. Dexter also owned property in Alamosa, Crestone, Moffat and leased part of the historic Medano Ranch near today’s Great Sand Dunes National Park, as a private hunting grounds. One of his favorite places was the Valley View Springs near Villa Grove, a mineral hot springs, where he could retreat for rest and relaxation.
Save gas, go green by camping in Colorado By Margaret Malsam It’s summer vacation time, and gasoline prices are ridiculously high. Instead of driving to faraway places, why not enjoy a camping vacation in colorful Colorado? You’ll be living green and save some green on expensive gas. While camping in Colorado, my husband and I found Colorado to be a camper’s paradise. We have toured and camped in many other parts of the United States and Canada, but nowhere did we find more history, beauty and adventure than in Colorado, which abounds in recreational opportunities. We saw spectacular scenery, basked in warm, sunny days and cool summer nights, enjoyed great fishing and learned fascinating things about Colorado, its pioneers and prehistoric peoples. Colorado’s Mesa Verde National Park is one of our favorite camping spots. There are nearly 500 campsites in this park plus many nearby private campgrounds. While exploring
Mesa Verde, we realized how small these ancestral Puebloans must have been when we had to crawl through a narrow crack in a cliff. Our children didn’t have much of a problem, but we did! These ancient peoples migrated up from early civilizations in Central America and built incredible cliffside dwellings about 700 years before Columbus landed in America, Navigating the winding narrow road in scenic Phantom Canyon between Canon City and Cripple Creek is an adventure in itself, but we faced a real challenge during a camping trip when suddenly a dry creek bed turned into a roaring stream after a hailstorm. One of our four children wandered across the creek bed, and my husband had to throw him a rope in order to pull him safely across the rolling waters. One of our state’s famous natural wonders is the Great Sand Dunes National Monument about 30 miles northeast
of Alamosa. Our youngsters enjoying romping and playing in this 57-acre giant sand pile. Thousands of years ago streams dropped their sandy loads on this valley floor. Some if the sand dues are over 700 feet high and are among the tallest sand dunes in the world. (Tip if you don’t have a shower in your trailer, stay in a campground with showers as you will need to wash away the gritty sand before sleeping). Other great places to camp in Colorado include: • Golden Gate State Park near Denver, and Mueller State Park near Colorado Springs. It doesn’t take much gas to get there if you live along the Front Range, but camping in these scenic mountain parks made us feel as if we were miles away from the city. It’s only a quick trip from Golden Gate to
the nearby casino town of Black Hawk/Central City and from Mueller to Cripple Creek. Eating at the casinos is a pleasant change from campground grub. • Rocky Mountain National Park with its many campgrounds, lakes and rivers for
fishing, hiking and viewing natural wildlife. • Camping near Ouray and taking the “Million Dollar Highway” over Red Mountain Pass to the Purgatory Ski area. In 1922, this three-mile stretch of highways cost over a million dollars to upgrade from wagon to auto use. • Hovenweep National Monument, 40 miles east of Cortez in the Four Corners region. It contains prehistoric dwellings like Mesa Verde but without the crowds. This area was settled by the Pueblos. • Camping along the Colorado River near Glenwood Springs, which has many attractions, including a hot springs pool and cave.
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Denver Public Art hosts Alexander Phimister Proctor Foundation plaque dedication Denver Arts & Venues, the Denver Art Museum and the Alexander Phimister Proctor Foundation celebrated a plaque dedication and informative lecture on Denver’s early monumental sculptures near Civic Center Park, June 24. Bronze plaques identifying renowned American artist Alexander Phimister Proctor (1860-1950) were unveiled at the site of Proctor’s iconic sculptures in Civic Center Park, “Broncho Buster” and “On the War Trail. “ “We’re so thrilled to provide some history and context to these monuments, and tell people about the American artist who sculpted them almost 100 years ago,” said Laura Proctor Ames, the artist’s great-grand-daughter. “Proctor grew up in Denver, playing baseball and hunting jackrabbits where the monuments stand in Civic Center Park, and it’s very exciting to further strengthen his connection to the park and the city of Denver.” Proctor sculpted the statues after Mayor Robert Speer requested the pair of equestrian monuments for the city. The artworks, originally dedicated in 1920 and 1922, capture the legendary spirit of the Old West, depicting a cowboy on a bucking horse and an American Indian on horseback with noble posture and spear in hand. After the dedication, Denver Art Museum curator of Western American art and director of the Petrie Institute of Western American Art Thomas Brent Smith gave a lecture on the monumental sculptures in Civic Center Park, including “Broncho Buster,” “On the War Trail” and the “Pioneer Monument” by Frederick MacMonnies. Several Proctor sculptures are in the collection of the Denver Art Museum and in many prominent museums across the country, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Smithsonian American Art Museum.
ABOVE: Graduate Fellow at the Petrie Institute of Western American Art, Spencer Wigmore, and Director of the Petrie Institute of Western American Art at the Denver Art Museum Thomas Smith admire the details of Alexander Phimister Proctor’s Sculpture, “Broncho Buster.”
Standing by Alexander Phimister Proctor’s sculpture, “On The War Trail” are his great-granddaughter Laura Proctor Ames and his grandson Phimister Proctor (Sandy) Church. Photos by Stefan Krusze
RIGHT: Carrying the new plaque for “Broncho Buster” are Mandy Renaud and Rudi Cerri.
Phimister Proctor Church, Barbara Knight, who’s grandfather-in-law, Stephen A. Knight, presented Alexander Phimister Proctor’s sculpture “On The War Trail” to Denver, with C.P. Proctor’s greatgranddaughter Laura Proctor Ames and Don Knight Bain.
Sculptor Alexander Phimister Proctor’s grandson Phimister Proctor Church with Director of Petrie Institute Of Western American Art Thomas Smith by the sculpture “Broncho Buster.”